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CableCop 300

Cable detection system

Operating Instructions

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Summary of Contents for Camille Bauer CableCop 300

Page 1: ...3 348 736 02 1 2 96 CableCop 300 Cable detection system Operating Instructions G O S S E N M E T R A W A T T C A M I L L E B A U E R G O S S E N M E T R A W A T T C A M I L L E B A U E R ...

Page 2: ...tor S330 between phase and neutral Before you connect the signal generator between phase and neutral absolutely check the ground re sistance according to DIN VDE 0100 With incorrect grounding all parts connected to ground could carry voltage should there be a fault Prior to connecting the signal generator S330 to current or voltage circuits check that the maximum permissible voltage for the signal...

Page 3: ...prox 3 m 13 3 8 Tracing lines in conduits 14 3 9 Tracing coaxial cables 15 4 Measurements on electrically dead lines with the transmitter T320 16 4 1 Open circuit mode 16 4 2 General procedures for electrically dead lines 16 4 3 Locating lines and line interruptions in ceilings walls and floors 17 4 4 Tracing the entire building installation 18 4 5 Tracing water and heating pipe lines and conduits...

Page 4: ...easure for the location of the line Two basic operating modes are to be distinguished hereby Closed circuit mode In this mode live lines are tested with a potential of a maximum of 300 V to ground The signal current of the signal generator for example is fed into the phase of the line to be tested and flows back to the signal generator through neutral conductor across the trans former This two pol...

Page 5: ... M E T R A W A T T C A M I L L E B A U E R G O S S E N M E T R A W A T T C A M I L L E B A U E R RECEIVER EMPFÄNGER R300 OFF x1 x10 x100 OFF 10 8 6 4 2 2 5 1 4 3 7 6 1 Mode selector switch Open for transmitter T320 Closed for signal generator S330 or for locating broken lines 2 Thumb wheel ON OFF switch Vernier sensitivity setting Stop position highest sensitivity 3 Standby LED Lights provided the...

Page 6: ... power of this unit can be switched to a lower power so that circuits protected by residual current circuit breakers can also be connected G O S S E N M E T R A W A T T C A M I L L E B A U E R G O S S E N M E T R A W A T T C A M I L L E B A U E R SIGNAL GENERATOR S330 F 250mA 380V max 300V 9 300 V 1 2 4 3 1 Standby LED Lights when the line is live 2 Power selector switch Switch set to the top posi...

Page 7: ...n The transmitter can only be used for electrically dead lines When using power supplies to increase the performance only power supplies with safe electrical isolation must be used G O S S E N M E T R A W A T T C A M I L L E B A U E R G O S S E N M E T R A W A T T C A M I L L E B A U E R TRANSMITTER SENDER T320 NUR FÜR SPAN NUNGSLOSE STROMKREISE UNENERGIZED CIRCUITS ONLY F 2A 250V OFF ON 1 ON OFF ...

Page 8: ...akened causing a loss in signal strength in the receiver The depth of detection is reduced The same applies when the current flows back across the protective conductor see connection B This effect is eliminated by separating the current paths While one socket is connected to the line to be tested the return line should not lie within the same cable or cable channel As a solution apply the return l...

Page 9: ... set the range selector switch 4 to the lowest amplification x1 Switch the unit on by means of the thumb wheel 1 and set the vernier sensitivity to stage 5 The standby LED must light Note The sensitivity should generally be chosen in such a way that as much as possible a medium range of the diode assembly is controlled for measured signals diodes 4 to 6 light With control up to the tenth diode sig...

Page 10: ...ocating Hold the head of the receiver to every switch in the fuse box The associated switch is located by the strongest signal 3 4 Locating lines in ceilings walls and floors Connection Connect one socket of the signal generator to a separate ground the other one to the phase of the same socket outlet Locating Move the head of the receiver in vertical direction along the point at which you expect ...

Page 11: ...tage source Connection Connect one socket of the signal generator to ground the second socket to the phase via an auxiliary voltage source e g a battery of at least 9 V A precondition for this is that the protective conductor of the building installation is also grounded Alternatively one of the test leads can be connected directly to the protective conductor of the building in stallation instead ...

Page 12: ...rator and the auxiliary voltage source Getting started First test the voltages of the individual phases to ground The phase hav ing the lowest voltage probably has a ground fault Connection Connect the socket of the signal generator to a grounded AC or DC power source the other one to the faulty phase Locating Move the head of the receiver in a vertical position along the point at which you suspec...

Page 13: ... as described under General proce dures for live lines on page 9 The soil has a minor influence on the generated magnetic field The signal portion returning via the limitedly conducting earth causes a weakening of the total signal strength to be measured The signal strength generally depends upon the horizontal position the depth of the cable the conductivity of the soil as well as the type of soi...

Page 14: ...d at least 2 m away from the next switch box Conduits of steel having thick walls attenuate the signal to be traced while conduits of plastics or aluminium do not impair the signal Connection Connect one socket of the signal generator to a separate earth the other one to a live line Locating When searching for a line proceed as described under General proce dures for live lines on page 9 ...

Page 15: ...to the shield of the coaxial cable and the other one to a grounded DC or AC source Locating When searching for a line proceed as described under General proce dures for live lines on page 9 Caution Make sure that the shield of the coaxial cable is applied to ground potential on the other end e g 220 V ...

Page 16: ...light Caution Make sure that the line to be measured is electrically dead Connect the sockets of the transmitter in line with the application at a time Receiver Install the battery Select the open circuit mode At first set the range selector switch 4 to the lowest amplification x1 Switch the unit on via the thumb wheel 1 and set the vernier sensitivity to stage 5 The standby LED must light Note Th...

Page 17: ...tion and be yond Note When searching for line interruptions in multiwire cables note that all wires not used must be grounded This is to reduce capacitive couplings into the other lines To lo cate the interruption the transient resistance must be higher than 100 kΩ Note that the high frequency signals for locating of lines are shielded in unfavourable cases e g by metallic foils or conduits Open m...

Page 18: ... the measure ment 4 5 Tracing water and heating pipe lines and conduits Caution At first disconnect the electric system on principle Getting started Disconnect the pipes from the ground connection Connection Connect one test socket to ground e g to the foundation earth elec trode or to the safety contact of the socket outlet the other socket to the corresponding pipe Transmitter Switch the transmi...

Page 19: ...condition Neutral conductor and protective conductor each must be connected Connection Connect one socket of the transmitter to the protective conductor the other one to the phase Transmitter Switch the transmitter on and select the required power Receiver When searching for the line proceed as described under General proce dures for electrically dead lines on page 16 ...

Page 20: ...ode or the safety contact of the socket outlet the other socket to the metal spiral Instead of a metal spiral a non conducting spiral can be used with the aid of which a copper wire can be pushed in up to the bottleneck Transmitter Switch the transmitter on and select the required power Receiver Choose the open circuit mode When searching for the line proceeed as described under General procedures...

Page 21: ...ety contact of the socket outlet the other socket to the heating wire Transmitter Switch the transmitter on and select the required power Take into ac count here that the corresponding shielding causes a signal attenuation Receiver When searching for the line proceed as described under General proce dures for electrically dead lines on page 16 The signal strength de creases when the broken wire is...

Page 22: ...o be grounded to prevent capacitive couplings into the transmitting signal Transmitter Switch the transmitter on and select the required power Depending upon the location of the line it may be required to increase the power of the transmitter via an external 24 V voltage source Receiver Select the closed circuit mode here regardless of the line being broken or not Otherwise search for the line as ...

Page 23: ...2 768 kHz Signal Clock cycle 0 5 s 2 pulses of 0 0625 s duration each Mode selection Amplitude selectable Low 35 mA High 70 mA Power consumption Peak value 4 mAs 6 mAs Fuse Quick acting 250 mA 380 V 6 3 x 32 mm Material of case ABS 911 low inflammability Weight 108 g Operating frequency 32 768 kHz Signal Clock cycle 0 5 s 2 pulses of 0 0625 s duration each Mode selection Selectable Low Medium High...

Page 24: ...d again when the battery is installed with correct polarity 6 2 Fuse link The fuse holders of signal generator and transmitter are arranged at the front and are marked with the battery symbol Replacing the fuse link Disconnect the signal generator from the line Withdraw the fuse holder and replace the fuse Caution Absolutely verify that only the specified fuse is installed The use of a fuse of oth...

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