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2. How does a TDR work?
3. Uses of a TDR
4. Pros and Cons of a TDR
5. How to Use a TDR?
6. Safety PrecauEons
coaxial cable
Gaining popularity among industries
ease of use and interpretaEon
broken conductors
water damage
loose connectors
pulse reflects back at faults or cable end (echo)
TDR picks up reflected pulse and calculates
Display shows either wave paSern or numeric distance of
echo
300m 30m
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non‐destrucEve
cheap and fast
Cons
ensure calibraEon before every use
limited distance
system needs to be shut down
Check far end of cable if its open or shorted
ASach meter to one end of the cable to be tested
Different cable will require the clip to be connected at
different secEons
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OpEcal
assurance of power meters to connectors
eye protecEon against light transmission
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