Fault Wizard 2 Primary Cable Fault Location System

Product Overview: Fault Wizard 2 Primary Cable Fault Location System

Fault Wizard 2 Primary Cable Fault Location System

Features:

• Three modes of operation in one compact unit.
  • High Voltage TDR Arc Reflection technology with automatic readout of distance to fault (no interpretation of complicated waveforms)
  • Cycle Thump Mode for pinpointing
  • DC Hi-pot Mode
• Adjustable Output Voltage
• Portable
  • Battery Powered
  • 50 pounds
• Fault Wizard 2 Software

The Fault Wizard 2 is a compact, portable, and relatively inexpensive fault location system for primary underground cable. Since the system is AC powered and Battery powered, it can be easily used in remote locations. The system is very easy to operate with minimum training required. The display shows the distance in feet or meters to the fault location. The display also shows the battery voltage, the velocity of propagation setting, the charge voltage, the fault type (open or short), and whether the system is armed for waveform storage. The waveforms can be retrieved for viewing on a computer (laptop or desktop) by utilizing the Fault Wizard 2 Software. However, viewing of the waveforms is not required since the Fault Wizard 2 gives an automatic readout of the distance to the fault location.
The Fault Wizard 2 can be used to perform arc-reflection on cable systems (single sections, half-loops, radials, etc.) for quick power restoration. The Fault Wizard 2 will ignore the transformer reflections and “lock” on the fault location. This allows the user to quickly determine the faulted cable section in the system. The Fault Wizard 2 will locate faults up to approximately 3 km (10,000 feet). The impulse voltage is variable, which allows lower voltage pulsing and minimum damage to cables. The system has a cycle mode for use in pinpointing the fault with a headset listening device. However, the Fault Wizard 2 has sufficient power to often be felt and heard above ground. In cycle mode, the Fault Wizard 2’s internal batteries will last over 40 minutes (full battery charge) and deliver a 350 J pulse (at full voltage) every 6 seconds. The cycle rate is faster at lower voltage settings. The system also has a hi-pot mode (DC output variable from 0 to 10 kV) for checking the breakdown voltage of the fault in an isolated section of cable or the integrity of an isolated section of cable (to insure the fault is in that section of cable before re-energizing
the system).
The battery voltage will flash on the display when the batteries are low and need to be recharged. Battery recharging is accomplished through the three pin charging port located on the front of the case. You may run the unit off of a 120VAC power source such as a transformer, generator, or an inverter. Just plug the provided power cord into the three pin plug located on the top of the faceplate. An auxiliary Battery Pack is available to provide 24 VDC to the Fault Wizard 2 for extended field use. Changing the velocity of propagation setting is easily accomplished using buttons located on the panel. The Fault Wizard 2’s internal system is environmentally shielded and housed in a very durable rotationally-molded polyethylene case. Three handles are attached to the case for convenient carrying by one or two people.

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