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Design and Function 

The DCI-100 Cable identifier is used to identify isolated, de-energized URD 
cables. The unit features a transmitter with 2 alligator clips and is powered by 2 
Milwaukee, 18V, rechargeable batteries. The unit has 5 LEDs for power, low 
battery, pulse operation, short/ open continuity. An optional CT input can be 
used when there is excessive neutral current on the cable being tested. The unit 
outputs a short duration current pulse that can be detected using one of the 
receivers. The receivers available are the STRCV, the AVR receiver, and the 
ACDM.  

DCI100 TRANSMITTER SET-UP AND TEST

 

1.

 

Make sure the unit is off. 

2.

 

Press the button on the front of the 18V Milwaukee Batteries. if there is 
less than 2 lights, recharge the battery before operation 

3.

 

Install the batteries by sliding the batteries into the battery holders. 

4.

 

Make sure the alligator clips are not touching and turn the unit on. 

5.

 

The power, and open continuity light should be illuminated and the 
pulse light should blink on and off approximately once per second. 

6.

 

Turn the unit off. 

7.

 

Connect the two alligator clamps together. 

8.

 

Turn the unit on. 

9.

 

The power and short continuity lights should be illuminated and the 
pulse light should be blinking. 

10.

 

Turn off the unit. 

 

DCI100 TRANSMITTER INSTALLATION 

1.

 

Isolate section of cable to be tested at near end and ground on far end. 

2.

 

Verify voltage is not present on cable being tested using an OSHA 
approved test device such as a Bierer voltage detector. 

3.

 

. Install DCI100 as shown in Diagram 1, #1. 

4.

 

Turn unit on. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for DCI-100-CT

Page 1: ...1 Operating Instructions DCI 100 CT Cable Identifier ...

Page 2: ... Liability Bierer Associates Inc warrants this product to be free from defects in workmanship and material under normal use and service conditions for a period of one year from date of shipment Due to continuous product improvement and development Bierer Associates Inc reserves the right to modify product designs and specifications without notice It is impossible to eliminate all risks associated ...

Page 3: ...D MAN HOLE OR DITCH ODD MAN OUT DCI 50 RED LEAD BLACK LEAD DCI 50 H1B H1A X1 X3 X2 H1B H1A TRANSFORMER SWITCH GROUNDED FAR END MAN HOLE OR DITCH ODD MAN OUT H1A H2A H3A H1B H2B H3B SIGNAL MOVING IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS DCI 50 RED LEAD BLACK LEAD DCI 50 H1A H2A H3A H1B H2B H3B ODD MAN OUT Diagram 1 ...

Page 4: ... 18V Milwaukee Batteries if there is less than 2 lights recharge the battery before operation 3 Install the batteries by sliding the batteries into the battery holders 4 Make sure the alligator clips are not touching and turn the unit on 5 The power and open continuity light should be illuminated and the pulse light should blink on and off approximately once per second 6 Turn the unit off 7 Connec...

Page 5: ...V on and place the tip on the wire close to the transmitter to verify cable and direction of the pulse 4 At the test site slowly approach the cable with the tip of the STRCV And identify the cable with the pulse going in the same direction Only the cable with the pulse pointing in the same direction is the correct cable Other cables may show a pulse present but will be harder to pick up and will p...

Page 6: ...T around the cable at the source so the red arrow faces away from the transmitter on the cable Pointing towards the grounded end of the cable 5 Adjust the sensitivity knob till a clear positive indication is observed 6 The Receiver will indicate a beep or blinking if the unit is installed correctly 7 At the test site Clamp the CT onto the cable so the red arrow points to the grounded end of the ca...

Page 7: ...es away from the transmitter on the cable Pointing towards the grounded end of the cable 5 If the red cable is attached to the center conductor and the black cable is attached to the ground the needle should deflect in the Green area on the meter If not check your connections on the DCI100 and the make sure the red arrow on the CT is pointing away from the transmitter 6 At the test site location c...

Page 8: ...d to unit 1 With power off of the unit plug the CT into the back of the transmitter 2 Clamp the CT around the neutral between the cable and the common neutral The unit will do the rest 3 When removing always turn the unit off first and remove the CT from the cable before unplugging from the unit Technical Service Bierer Associates Inc Manufacturing Repair 10730 Farrow Rd Blythewood SC 29016 Tel 80...

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