TDR200-Based Time-Domain Reflectometry System
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3.1 TDR200 Packing List
The following are included with a TDR200:
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TDR200 Time-Domain Reflectometer
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6 to 6.5 ft, USB type-A-to-Micro-B cable for connection between the
TDR200 and a computer
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Short 5-conductor cables for SDM connection between the data logger
and the TDR200 and between the TDR200 and an SDM8X50 coaxial
multiplexer
3.2 SDM8X50 Packing List
The following are included with the SDM8X50:
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SDM8X50 8-channel 50 Ohm coaxial multiplexer
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8 #6-32 x .375 pan Philips screws
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8 grommets for #6 or #8 screws
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20 4-inch nylon cable ties
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Strain relief bracket with 12 cable tie mounts
When purchased with the –E option, the following items will also be included:
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ENC10/12 enclosure with mounting hardware
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Enclosure supply kit
3.3 ENCTDR100 Packing List
The following are included with an ENCTDR100:
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Enclosure Supply Kit that includes desiccant packs, humidity
indicator, cable ties, putty, and mounting hardware
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ENCTDR100 Enclosure Ground Wire Kit
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TDR200/SDM8X50 Coaxial Interconnect Cable
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TDR200/SDM8X50 and TDR200/Data Logger SDM 5-Conductor
Cable
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ENC16/18 Enclosure with two 1.7-inch diameter cable penetration
ports
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Terminals for external deep cycle battery
4. QuickStart
For simplicity, this section lists steps for a connection between a computer and
the TDR200 to monitor a single TDR probe (no multiplexer) using
PC-TDR
software. TDR200 operation with SDM8X50 multiplexers is described in
(p. 10)
, and
PC-TDR Help
.
1.
Download
PC-TDR
at
2.
Use the supplied Type A to Micro B male USB cable to connect the
computer to the USB port on the TDR200. The TDR200 is typically
powered via the USB port during setup.
3.
Connect a TDR probe to the BNC connector of the TDR200.
