The Fault Wizard is a truly portable, relatively
inexpensive, and user-friendly fault location system for primary underground
cable. The system is based on the new automated arc-reflection technology (AART)
developed by IUP. The display shows the distance in feet or meters to the
fault location. The display also shows the fault type (open or short), the
battery voltage, the velocity of propagation setting, the charge voltage, and
whether the system is armed for waveform storage for retrieval and viewing on
a computer (desktop or laptop) by utilizing the Fault Wizard Software.
However, as stated before, viewing of the waveforms is not required since the
Fault Wizard gives an automatic readout of distance to the fault location.
Since the system is battery operated, it can be used in remote locations.
The Fault Wizard will shoot through transformers and will locate faults up to
10,000 feet. Therefore, the Fault Wizard is great for faulted-cable section
isolation. The impulse voltage is variable, which allows low-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 has sufficient power to often be felt and heard above ground.
In cycle mode, the Fault Wizard's batteries will last over 1 hour (full
battery charge) and deliver a 350 J pulse (10 kV charge 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 battery voltage will flash on the display when the batteries are low and
need recharged. Battery recharging is accomplished through the 120 VAC socket
located on the panel. Changing the velocity of propagation setting is easily
accomplished by up and down buttons located on the panel. The Fault Wizard'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.
- Arc-Reflection technology
with automatic readout of distance to fault.
- Truly portable. Weighs
only 50lbs.
- Variable charge voltage
(0 to 10kV)
- Cycle Thump Mode for
pinpointing
- Hi-Pot Mode (o to 10kV)
- Capable of viewing
waveforms with Fault Wizard Software.
- Fractions of the cost
compared to other arc-reflection systems.
- 1 Year Warranty.
| Weight |
45
lbs. |
| Size |
10"
(W) x 18" (L) x 19" (H) |
| Power
Source |
Internal
Batteries (rechargeable lead/acid) Charge Voltage: 0 to 10 kV |
| Capacitance |
7 uF |
| Max
Energy |
350 J
per pulse |
| Hi-Pot
Voltage |
0 to
10 kV |
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