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USER MANUAL

LiveWireInnovation.com

Arc Chaser

TM

The 21st Century Dual Mode TDR for Testing and  

Monitoring Energized and Unenergized Cables

LW-AC120

LW-AC120AV

TM

Revison 08/19/13

Содержание Arc Chaser LW-AC120

Страница 1: ...USER MANUAL LiveWireInnovation com ArcChaser TM The 21st Century Dual Mode TDR for Testing and Monitoring Energized and Unenergized Cables LW AC120 LW AC120AV TM Revison 08 19 13 ...

Страница 2: ... Screen 12 Fourth System Settings Screen 13 Fifth System Settings Screen 15 Fault Location Mode 16 Types of Faults 16 TestSetup 17 Fault Location Options 18 Fault Location Testing 19 Saving test as a PDF 19 Live Intermittent Fault Detection Live IFD Mode 20 TestSetup 20 Live IFD Options 22 Live IFD Testing 23 Saving test as a PDF 24 SavingtestasaCSV 24 Tone 25 File Manager 25 Saving Results to You...

Страница 3: ...Monitors cable for intermittent faults Records intermittent faults such as those caused by vibration or flexing of the cable Shows results in graphical or text format Clear and simple view of faults Saves reports transferrable to PCs for storage and printing Maintain test result history in PDF or CSV Cable fault finding Easily verify quality of entire cable length Tone generation Signal tracing of...

Страница 4: ...n 2 lbs 3rd generation rechargeable Lithium ion batteries 8 10 hours of continuous use Bench top handheld or hung up Easy to use for field flight line and production work Modular connector interface Banana style connector and modular Waterproof shock resistant transport case Keeps equipment protected in harsh conditions SD card and USB connection for data file transfer of cable tests Easy to maint...

Страница 5: ...ale Power Supply SD card Micro USB cable Caribiner Strap Protective Arc Chaser case Serpac LW AC120AV Arc Chaser main unit LiveWire leader cable 5ft 600V CAT III Multi pin adapters Flanged Crocodile Clips red and black 600V CAT III UL CSA Dual banana to BNC female Adapter BNC male to F female Power Supply SD card Micro USB cable Caribiner Strap Protective Arc Chaser case Pelican Optional Accessori...

Страница 6: ...Arc Chaser or Arc Chaser accessories if they appear damaged or if the Arc Chaser is not working properly Do not use with voltages higher than the Arc Chaser s rated voltage 600V Use with caution with voltages greater than 30 V AC RMS 42 V AC peak or 60 V DC Do not use around explosive or flammable gas Use only test leads approved by a safety agency and that have at least the same voltage and categ...

Страница 7: ...7 Arc Chaser Description Arc Chaser Module Banana Jacks Removable SD Card Micro USB Port Power Cable Port Touch Screen QVGA Display Easy to navigate in all lighting environments ...

Страница 8: ...tion Test Battery life indicator System Settings Live IFD IntermittentFaultDetection Test File Manager Test Enter Settings Home page Back Soft keys for operation shown in display NOTE Soft keys may have different functions depending on the screen displayed ...

Страница 9: ...aser in sleep mode Press and hold the red power button until the screen turns off and release Automatic Power Down The Arc Chaser automatically enters sleep mode to conserve battery power if no input or activity is performed on the device See System Settings to adjust the length of time before the automatic power down occurs ...

Страница 10: ...Power button Select System Settings on the home screen Length settings Under Display Units select either Feet or Meters Under Leader Setting select either Leader Cable or No Leader Leader should be selected unless the dual banana to BNC F is used LCD screen brightness To the right of Brightness select Set Enter a number between 5 and 100 then select OK To cancel press the Back button To continue s...

Страница 11: ...e minutes you wish to display then select OK To cancel press the Back button Under AM PM select AM or PM on the screen Under Date set the month day and year Select Set Month Enter the number of the month and then select OK To cancel press the Back button Select Set Day Enter the number of the day and then select OK To cancel press the Back button Select Set Year Enter the year all four digits then...

Страница 12: ...p Test Stand by Enter a number between 5 and 60 for the number of minutes then select OK To cancel press the Back button To set Tone Stand by Select 30 min Set to the right of Tone Stand by Select the number between 5 and 60 for the time of the tone then select OK To cancel press the Back button To set System Shutdown Time Select 4 hr Set to the right of System Shutdown Select the number between 1...

Страница 13: ...Warning Do not update the firmware if the battery charge is less than 50 unless the Arc Chaser is plugged in to A C power Go to www livewireinnovation com arcchaser to download the latest software revision To save the firmware update to your Arc Chaser Remove the SD Card located on the left side of Arc Chaser and insert it into your computer Your computer will recognize the SD Card as a removable ...

Страница 14: ...System will reboot after update Please make sure battery is not low Press OK to continue or Cancel To reset to the factory firmware select the Restore Firmware icon A new screen will appear confirming that you are deleting the firmware update and restoring to factory default You will be prompted to select OK to continue or Cancel to cancel Arc Chaser will then restart To reset to the factory VOP l...

Страница 15: ...Battery Date provides date of battery manufacture Wi fi MAC Media Access Control network address NAND size flash memory in megabytes You re done Press the More Settings soft key to return to the first System Settings screen or press the Home button to save the system settings and return to the Home Screen This screen will display which versions of firmware and hardware are in your Arc Chaser Fifth...

Страница 16: ...on the upper right of the screen Cable Fault Description Open Wire connection is not continuous throughout cable length Short Two or more wires in a cable are connected short circuit No Fault No fault found Frequency Chosen Select Test Setup to configure a cable Select Custom VOP to create a cable name with a known VOP Select a cable type from the cable list Save VOP of the selected cable type Use...

Страница 17: ...oax or Other Twisted Pair Coax should only be used on those cables with low loss Other should only be used with high loss cable e g Romex Use ONE of three velocity of propagation VOP options below to select your test VOP Select Custom VOP Enter your VOP value and select OK To cancel press the Back button Select Cable Type and a preset list of common cable types will appear Press Up or Down to view...

Страница 18: ...type with a finger touch Select the Select icon Edit the cable type by selecting the Edit icon Enter the revised name of the cable type and select OK To cancel press the Back button To delete a cable select Delete 3 To create a new cable type with a known VOP select Custom VOP to enter a VOP of the test cable Enter the VOP and select OK To cancel press the Back button Select Save VOP and enter a c...

Страница 19: ... View and Full Screen selected Zoom and Zoom allows for the expansion or contraction of the scale The graph can also be moved by dragging with a finger Saving Test as a PDF In the Fault Location screen there are three VOP options Press PDF on the Fault Location screen Enter the desired file name for your test and select OK to save the file name A new screen will appear with space to enter optional...

Страница 20: ... 15 meters 1000 feet 320 meters 20 feet 6 meters 3 MHZ 125 feet 40 meters 2000 feet 640 meters 40 feet 12 meters 1 5 MHZ 250 feet 75 meters 4000 feet 1280 meters 80 feet 24 meters Test Setup Turn Arc Chaser on by pressing the red Power button On the Home Screen select the Live IFD icon Connect the leader cable or dual banana to BNC adapter to the Arc Chaser Connect a cable to the leader cable or d...

Страница 21: ...er the length of the cable under test then select OK C Use ONE of two velocity of propagation VOP options below to select your test VOP 1 Select Custom VOP to enter a known VOP value then select OK 2 Select Cable Type to choose from the saved cable type list Enter the revised name of the cable type and select OK To scroll through the list select the Up and Down icons Select the desired Cable Name ...

Страница 22: ... the optional test result screens Select Test Setup to configure the Live IDF test Select Cable Type to choose the cable type and associated VOP to be tested also in Test Setup Select More Options to display additional options Select PDF or CSV to save your test results Select Custom VOP to enter a known VOP value also in Test Setup Live IFD Options ...

Страница 23: ...t the desired dimensions 10 to 500 feet or auto scale then press Save or Cancel to return to the Live IFD Test Screen Selecting Current View displays the SSTDR waveform Time of Latest Fault and Elapsed Time for the latest fault The test frequency appears in the upper right corner of the display Press the Summary View to return to the default Live IFD screen To stop the test select Stop or press th...

Страница 24: ...ed on the test results optional A saving CSV dialog box will appear DO NOT REMOVE SD CARD UNTIL DIALOG BOX DISAPPEARS Saving test as a PDF file To save an overview of the test select the PDF icon Both PDF and CSV features can be used independently of each other To save results if PDF button is not visible select More Options SelectPDFto create a PDF file of your test Enter the name of your file an...

Страница 25: ...t tone output File Manager You can rename files in preparation for saving to your computer or delete them from your file list using the File Manager function Select File Manager A screen will appear with a list of Fault Location files and type of test displayed above the file list Fault location files are displayed first Select the Up or Down icons to go to the last or first selection on the list ...

Страница 26: ...nnect a micro USB cable Select OK or Cancel A removable drive window will appear on your computer If a remov able drive window does not appear open computer and look for the removable drive then double click on it Double click on the Fault Location folder or the Live IFD folder to view your test files Copy the files onto your computer s hard drive or other preferred location SD Card Remove the SD ...

Страница 27: ...designed to last the life of the unit and should not have to be replaced Lithium ion batteries are hazardous waste and should be disposed of in compliance with local state and federal hazardous waste regulations Cleaning Use a clean damp cloth to clean the Arc Chaser Before cleaning disconnect all cables from the Arc Chaser Failing to disconnect cables can damage the device and cause personal inju...

Страница 28: ...visit www livewireinnovation com For customer service email support livewireinnovation com Contact Numbers Phone 855 346 3358 Fax 801 293 8301 Address 10288 South Jordan Gateway Suite A South Jordan Utah 84095 USA CUSTOMER SERVICE ...

Страница 29: ...na Jacks 600V CAT II LeaderCable LeaderCable CableAssembly 5 ft 1 5m 600 Volt CAT III 95 Ohm BatteryLife Battery Pack initial 5200 mA hr typical Operating at static screen or occasional static test 185mA assuming 65 LCD brightness Dynamic Operation 280mA assuming 65 LCD brightness Low power 70mA assuming full charge of 5000mAH 71 hours Off 420 μA board 500uA battery pack circuitry Altitude 6 500 f...

Страница 30: ...0 PATENTS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LiveWire Arc Chaser is the trademark of LiveWire Innovation Inc and is covered by one or more patents as described at http livewireinnovation com about patents trademarks ...

Страница 31: ...r Arc Chaser allows you to access support information and receive product updates Register your products on the LiveWire Innovation website www livewireinnovation com warranty Disposal WEEE Compliant Prior to disposal of this product please contact LiveWire Innovation for proper disposal options Returns You must first request a Return Materials Authorization number and receive shipping instruction...

Страница 32: ...livewireinnovation com or send an email to support livewireinnovation com Contact Numbers Phone 855 346 3358 Fax 801 293 8301 Address 10288 South Jordan Gateway Suite A South Jordan Utah 84095 USA Arc Chaser TM The 21st Century Dual Mode TDR for Testing and Monitoring Energized and Unenergized Cables TM ...

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