The Hipotronics CF30-8 test system for fault locating of primary cables consist of a dc proof tester, a burner and a capacitive discharge fault locator (thumper). These self-contained, portable units are rugged, reliable and compact making them ideal for field use. The CF30-8 has a continuously adjustable impulse rate from three to thirty seconds. Test ratings are a 30 kV dc proof test voltage, a 50 mA burn current and a 0-15 kV dc capacitive discharge (thumper) voltage.
The units can be used with a high voltage coupler (4100 Series) and a time domain reflectometer (TDR) to quickly provide a specific distance to the fault in feet or meters. This combination of equipment can greatly reduce the amount of high voltage (number of thumps) the cable resulting in reduced damage or degradation to the cable under test.
Features
- Self-Contained Unit Features Proof Tester, Burner and Thumper in One
- Burn Currents to 50 mA
- Impulse Energies of up to 900 J
- Automatic and Manual Thumper Mode
- Operable from Line Voltage or Generator
- Single HV Output for All Modes
- Zero Start Interlock
- External Interlock
- Mode Indicator Lights
- Electrically Operated Shorting Solenoids with Mechanical Ground Assurance
- Accurate Fault Identification and Location
- One Unit for all URD Cable Maintenance Testing
- User Safety - visual verification of grounding status via face panel window
- Repeatable Impulse level
- Variable Impulse Rate from 3 to 30 Seconds
Specifications
Input Voltage | 120V, 60/60 Hz for CF30-8-A |
220V, 50 Hz for CF30-8-B |
Output | Proof Tester | 30 kV DC (continuously variable) |
Burner | 50 mA |
Capacitor Discharge | 0 - 15 kV at 8 µF |
Energy Delivered to Fault | 900 Joules |
Metering | Proof Test Voltage: | 0 - 30 kV DC ±2% |
Proof Test Current: | 0-1, 10, 50 mA ±2% |
Burner Current: | 0 - 50 mA |
Duty Cycle | Continuous (7 pulses per minute) |
Terminations | Input Line | 10 ft. (3.1 m) cable |
Return & High Voltage | 50 ft. (15.2 m) shielded cable with vise grip terminations |
Ground | 10 ft. (3.1 m) No. 2 welding cable with vise grip terminations |
Applications
- Electrical Utilities
- Test Companies
- Petrochemical Facilities
- Facility Maintenance