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Fault Mapper Pro

®

 Model CA7027

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

 

Warning 

 

●  This  instrument  meets  the  safety  requirements  of  IEC61010-

1:1995.

●  The Model CA7027 is designed for use on de-energized circuits 

only.

●  Connection  to  line  voltages  will  damage  the  instrument  and 

could be hazardous to the operator.

●  This  instrument  is  protected  against  connection  to  telecom 

network voltages according to EN61326-1.

●  Safety is the responsibility of the operator.

1.1 

International Electrical Symbols

Signifies that the instrument is protected by double or reinforced insulation.

CAUTION - Risk of Danger!

 Indicates a WARNING and that the operator must 

refer to the user manual for instructions before operating the instrument in all 

cases where this symbol is marked.
Risk of electric shock. The voltage at the parts marked with this symbol may 

be dangerous.
Compliance with the Low Voltage & Electromagnetic Compatibility European 

directives (73/23/CEE & 89/336/CEE)

 

In the European Union, this product is subject to a separate collection system 
for recycling electrical and electronic components In accordance with directive 
WEEE 2002/96/EC

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Summary of Contents for CA7027

Page 1: ...CA7027 FAULT MAPPER PRO GRAPHICAL TDR E N G L I S H User Manual www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com...

Page 2: ...et its published specifications The recommended calibration interval for this instrument is 12 months and begins on the date of receipt by the customer Serial _________________________________ Catalog...

Page 3: ...of Propagation Vp 8 4 3 Getting Started 9 4 4 Set up Mode 9 4 5 Backlight 10 4 6 Tone Generator 10 4 7 Selecting Full Scale Sensitivity 11 4 8 Adjusting the Vp Value 11 4 9 Determining and Measuring V...

Page 4: ...strument is protected by double or reinforced insulation CAUTION Risk of Danger Indicates a WARNING and that the operator must refer to the user manual for instructions before operating the instrument...

Page 5: ...on of any damage Save the damaged packing container to substantiate your claim 1 3 Ordering Information Fault Mapper Pro Model CA7027 Cat 2127 84 Includes carrying case 4mm color coded banana plugs wi...

Page 6: ...f the speed of light e g 67 or ft mtrs micro second this value will vary according to the type of cable under test The Fault Mapper Pro can accept user selectable values between 1 and 99 or the equiva...

Page 7: ...1 1 Banana plug input Red Black 2 Graphical LCD 3 Cable select and Vp Velocity of Propagation decrement button 4 Test function select button 5 Backlight button 6 Cable select and Vp Velocity of Propa...

Page 8: ...scanning Auto off Selectable 1 2 3 5 minutes or disabled MECHANICAL Dimensions 6 5 x 3 5 x 1 5 165 x 90 x 37mm Weight with battery 12oz 350g Display Resolution 128 x 64 pixel Graphical LCD Display Bac...

Page 9: ...he Vp along the cable length If the Vp is set incorrectly by the operator or the Vp varies along the length of the cable then additional errors will be incurred and the measurement accuracy will be af...

Page 10: ...s based upon the cor rect value of Vp being used for the cable under test and homogeneity of the Vp along the cable length If the Vp is set incorrectly by the operator or the Vp varies along the lengt...

Page 11: ...C Vp 67 T P 100 Meters Contrast Shutdown 1 Minute 2 The following options can be configured TDR or Tone Generation Set Vp to 1 to 99 or speed in micro seconds see 4 8 Set cable impedance Z to 25 50 75...

Page 12: ...nditions The backlight is switched on and off with the button 4 6 Tone Generator The Fault Mapper Pro may also be used as a tone generator to trace and identify cables and wires The user will need a c...

Page 13: ...ter is next to Vp Next use the and buttons to adjust the Vp to scroll between v 2 M Ms or Vp UC Press the TDR button to exit the set up mode 4 9 Determining and Measuring Vp Values Vp or Velocity of P...

Page 14: ...ve termination 2 Attach the Fault Mapper Pro to one end of the cable to be tested The cable attachment is via a banana plug input located at the top of the unit For unterminated cables use the alligat...

Page 15: ...right along the line of the trace by pressing the and buttons To determine the distance to an event position the cursor at the beginning of the event and read off the distance as shown below Vp 72 Z...

Page 16: ...he bottom right of the display when Continuous Scanning mode is active Continuous Scanning Mode Fires pulses into the cable under test at the rate of 6 7 pulses per second In this mode the Fault Mappe...

Page 17: ...cover 3 Replace the batteries with 4 x 1 5V AA alkaline batteries observing the polarities 4 Reattach the battery compartment cover 5 2 Cleaning Disconnect the instrument from any source of electrici...

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Page 19: ...us for repair provided we have your warranty registration information on file or a proof of purchase AEMC Instruments will at its option repair or replace the faulty material Warranty Repairs What yo...

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