The TX2003, 6 km (19,000 ft) range Time Domain Reflectometer weighing only 350 grams (13 oz) fits neatly into the hand. With its 128×64-pixel backlight, scratch-resistant display, it provides accurate and easy-to-read fault locations on metallic cables. With a 3 nanosecond pulse rise time, “near end” cable faults can be clearly identified without the need to suppress the transmitted pulse. Housed in a rugged IP54-rated ABS enclosure, the TX2003 is suitable for outside use.

Using pre-determined gain and pulse widths for each range setting and with only 4 control buttons, all major operating and setting parameters can be easily accessed. A 6 km cable run can be scanned in seconds, allowing the operator a view of the cable run while quickly identifying the fault. By using the TX2003 scan lock facility, the cable can be continually scanned, or the trace held for closer analysis. To enable the TX2003 to test all metallic cables, four user-selectable output impedances are provided: 25, 50, 75 & 100 ohms.

Faulty cables may be traced using the TX2003 warble tone feature—an oscillating tone is injected into the suspect power or transmission line and, by using a commercially available tone tracing probe, the suspect line can be identified.

Features

• 6 km (19,000 ft)
• 0.5 m dead zone
• Selectable cable impedance
• Warble tone generator
• Rapid fault location
• Large 128×64 LCD with backlight
• Scratch-resistant display
• Environmental protection IP54
• CE Approved
• 3 years manufacturer’s warranty
• 60 hours battery life
• Soft bag & test leads
• Easy to use