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FOREWORD
ADVICE FROM HAGENUK KMT GMBH
This user manual has been conceived as a description and reference work. It is intended to help you to answer questions and solve problems as quickly as possible. Should you have problems, please first read the user manual with care. To do this, make use of the index and read the relevant section carefully. Also check all the relevant connections. If your questions still remain unanswered, please contact the following addresses:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. 1.1. 1.2. 1.2.1. 1.2.2. 1.2.3. 1.2.4. 1.3. 1.4. 1.4.1. 1.4.2. 1.4.2.1. 1.4.2.2. 1.4.2.3. 2. 2.1. 2.2. 2.2.1. 2.2.2. 2.2.3. 2.2.4. 2.2.5. 3. 3.1. 3.2. 3.2.1. 3.2.2. 3.3. 3.3.1.
GENERAL
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Safety instructions ...................................................................................... 12 Specifications .............................................................................................. 15 General system specifications....................................................................... 15 T16/910 measurement receiver..................................................................... 15 T16/960 headphones..................................................................................... 16 T16/940 sensor.............................................................................................. 16 Scope of supply........................................................................................... 17 General functional description................................................................... 18 Area of use .................................................................................................... 18 Basic working method ................................................................................... 18 Acoustic pinpointing by the search pulse method ......................................... 18 Coincidence measurement............................................................................ 19 Distance measurement.................................................................................. 19 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 22
Functional Description................................................................................ 22 Mechanical structure................................................................................... 25 T16/910 measurement receiver..................................................................... 25 Power supply ................................................................................................. 25 Status displays .............................................................................................. 26 T16/960 headphones..................................................................................... 26 T16/940 sensor.............................................................................................. 26 OPERATION 29
Safety measures .......................................................................................... 29 Controls........................................................................................................ 31 T16/910 Measurement Receiver ................................................................... 31 T16/940 Sensor ............................................................................................. 32 Initial use ...................................................................................................... 33 Fitting the batteries ........................................................................................ 33 5
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3.3.2. 3.3.3. 3.3.4. 3.4. 3.4.1. 3.4.1.1. 3.4.1.2. 3.4.1.3. 3.4.1.4. 3.4.1.5. 3.4.1.6. 3.4.1.7. 3.4.2. 3.4.2.1. 3.4.2.2. 3.4.2.3. 3.4.2.4. 3.5. 3.5.1. 3.5.2. 3.5.2.1. 3.5.2.2. 3.6. 3.7. 3.7.1. 3.7.2. 3.8. 3.8.1. 3.8.2. 4.
Connecting the sensor................................................................................... 33 Connecting the headphones.......................................................................... 34 Fitting the carrying strap ................................................................................ 34 Operating instructions ................................................................................ 35 Controls ......................................................................................................... 35 Battery test .................................................................................................... 35 Switching on the system................................................................................ 36 LCD illumination ............................................................................................ 36 Switching on the high-pass filter.................................................................... 36 Muting the headphones ................................................................................. 37 Setting amplification for the acoustic channel ............................................... 37 Setting amplification for the magnetic channel.............................................. 37 Displays ......................................................................................................... 38 Bar display..................................................................................................... 38 Coincidence displays..................................................................................... 38 OVFL display ................................................................................................. 38 Distance measurement (time measurement) ................................................ 38 Pinpointing faults with the system ............................................................ 39 Switching on and operating the system......................................................... 39 Measuring...................................................................................................... 39 Line tracing .................................................................................................... 40 Precise pinpointing ........................................................................................ 41 Malfunctions ................................................................................................ 42 Shutdown ..................................................................................................... 43 Short-term shutdown ..................................................................................... 43 Long-term shutdown...................................................................................... 43 Storage and transport ................................................................................. 44 Storage .......................................................................................................... 44 Transport ....................................................................................................... 44 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 47
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REPAIR
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TABLE OF FIGURES
Fig. 2-1 Fig. 2-2 Fig. 3-2 Block diagram, T16/910 measurement receiver......................................... 2-23 Block diagram, T16/940 sensor.................................................................. 2-24 T16/940 sensor.......................................................................................... 3-32
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TABLE OF ABBREVIATIONS
C A Ah dB DIN h HF Hz l L LC-Display LED m ms s UVV V VDE Degrees centigrade American designation for battery type IEC R6 Ampere hours Decibels Deutsche Industrie Norm (German Industrial Standard) Height High frequency Hertz Length Live wire/Line Liquid Crystal Display Light-Emitting Diode Metres, mass (kg) Milliseconds Seconds Accident prevention regulations applicable in Germany Volts Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker (Association of German Electrotechnical Engineers) Watts Ohm
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EC-Declaration of conformity CE Mark We, the company Hagenuk KMT Kabelmetechnik GmbH Rderaue D-01471 Radeburg
declare in our responsibility, that the product Digiphone is in conformity with the regulations of the Council of European Community for equalization of the rule and regulation of the member states about electromagnetic compatibility.(EMCregulation 89/336/EWG). This EC- declaration of conformity is the result of tests conducted by the quality assurance departement of Hagenuk KMT Kabelmesstechnik GmbH according to article 10 of the regulation and in accordance with the basic standards EN 50081-1 radio emission, EN 50082-2 Distortion resistivity, the product standard EN 55011 and the basic standard EN 60801-2 Electrostatical discharges and IEC 1000-4-4 fast transient disturbances.
Radeburg, 16.06.2003
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CHAPTER 1
GENERAL
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1. 1.1.
All persons involved in the transport, installation, operation, maintenance and repair of this system must have read this user manual carefully. The system and its accessories are in accordance with the current state of safety technology at the time of delivery. Owing to the work processes involved, however, there may be parts of the system and its peripherals which cannot be given optimum protection without an unreasonable reduction in function and usability.
The following safety instructions must be complied with.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Work on this system and its peripherals must only be performed by qualified and/or trained staff. Other persons must be kept away. This user manual must be available for the supervisory, operating and maintenance staff to refer to. Improper use may endanger life and limb, the system and connected equipment, as well as the efficient functioning of the system. Always use correct tools in perfect condition. Checks must be made to ensure that the relevant safety regulations are being complied with. Only operate the system if it is in technically perfect condition. No non-original parts may be used for the system and its peripherals, as the necessary safety will not be guaranteed. No mode of working which detracts from the safety of the system must be used. The user is under an obligation to report any changes in the system to the supervisor responsible without delay.
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ELECTROTECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS
The system and all additional equipment must be connected properly. The relevant DIN and VDE regulations must be complied with. Maintenance work must only be carried out when the system is switched off (dead) and then only by qualified and/or trained staff.
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Important instructions concerning personal protection, work safety and technical safety are indicated as follows:
WARNING: Warning indicates work and operating procedures which must be complied with in full to exclude the possibility of persons being put at risk. This includes instructions concerning particular dangers when handling the system. ATTENTION: Attention indicates work and operating procedures which must be complied with in full to prevent the system/peripherals from being damaged or destroyed. N.B.: N.B. indicates special technical requirements to which the user must pay particular attention when using the system.
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1.2.
1.2.1.
Specifications
General system specifications
Operating temperature range: Storage temperature range: Relative atmospheric humidity during operation: during storage: Protection class:
1.2.2.
Twin-shell plastic housing with integrated battery 92 mm x 245 mm x 130 mm (H x W x D) 1.25 kg (with batteries) 10 round cells type IEC R 6 (A) (alkali manganese) With round cells with a rated capacity of 2000 mAh: > 10 hours of intermittent operation with half continuous output power on headphones at +20 C
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Operating time:
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Continuous output power: Amplification, acoustic channel: Amplification, magnetic channel: Operating displays:
0.07 W 0 to 65 dB adjustable 0 to 50 dB adjustable Operation indicated by LCD ON BATT display FILTER display OVFL display " " symbol display
1.2.3.
T16/960 headphones
1.2.4.
T16/940 sensor
Housing structure:
Single-shell injectionmoulded housing with screw- on carrying rod Weight with carrying rod and foot: approx. 1 kg Dimensions without carrying rod with foot Diameter 70 mm Height 240 mm Length of carrying rod: 500 mm, two-part
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1.3.
Scope of supply
- Ground plate
1 set of batteries IEC R 6 (A)
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1.4.
1.4.1.
The system is portable and suitable for use in the field. It is used for the precise pinpointing of flashover faults in cables.
1.4.2.
The system, which consists of a T16/910 measurement receiver, a T16/940 sensor, including accessories, and T16/960 headphones is intended to perform "Acoustic pinpointing by the search pulse method". The system has facilities for two measuring procedures, coincidence measurement and relative distance measurement.
1.4.2.1.
A surge pulse generator is used at the start of the cable to feed voltage pulses into the defective wire, producing flashovers (arcing) at the fault point. The resulting flashover noise propagates through the ground and can be detected at the surface using a seismic sensor. The criterion for the fault location is the greatest loudness of the flashover noise or, in the case of distance measurement, the smallest propagation time difference (see section 1.4.2.3). In general, the interference signals which occur owing to environmental influences are large in comparison with the levels of flashover noise to be expected, which means that aids are used to recognize the noise. One simple option is a connectable high- pass filter to suppress lowfrequency interference quantities (e.g. traffic noise). The useful quantities and interference quantities are often in the same frequency range, however, so another aid is used. This is the coincidence measuring method. The system is equipped with all the aforementioned aids.
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1.4.2.2.
Coincidence measurement
In this measuring procedure the magnetic field generated by the search pulse is evaluated together with the flashover noise. The appearance of the magnetic signal is displayed optically, making it possible for the user to correlate it with the appearance of the flash-over noise on the headphones. The "simultaneity" (= coincidence) helps to separate the flashover noise from the interference noise.
1.4.2.3.
Distance measurement
A better criterion for the fault location is the minimum propagation time difference between the magnetic signal and the acoustic flash-over signal. This difference is caused by the different propagation velocities of the two signals in the ground. Measurement of the pro-pagation time difference is largely independent of the amplitude of the useful signal. Measurement can be a problem in surroundings with interference. The magnetic field propagates at approximately the speed of light, while the flashover noise propagates in the ground at approximately the speed of sound in air, depending on the nature of the ground, i.e. considerably slower. The propagation time difference is smallest directly above the fault point. The difference is a relative measurement of the distance from the measuring point to the fault point. That is why this method is called distance measurement. It offers additional reliability in comparison to the criterion of the maximum loudness in the headphones, as maximum loudness cannot be established, or can only be estab-lished in the wrong place, in the case of cables laid in pipes. The use of this measuring method can be a problem in surroundings with interference.
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CHAPTER 2
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
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2. 2.1.
The functional description refers to the block diagrams in Fig. 2-1 and Fig. 2-2. The T16/910 measurement receiver processes two analog signals supplied by the T16/940 sensor. The acoustic signal is converted into an electric voltage by the seismic pick-up in the sensor. This is amplified and prefiltered in a two-stage charge amplifier. The "acoustic channel" of the T16/910 measurement receiver consists of a two-stage preamplifier with adjustable amplification. A high-pass filter can be connected to suppress interference if so wished. With a power output stage the signal can be monitored with the T16/960 headphones. The output signal of the preamplifier also goes to a trigger circuit, which generates a digital signal for the timing logic and the coincidence display if a threshold value for the acoustic signal level is exceeded. The magnetic signal is detected by means of a ferrite antenna in the sensor and amplified. The "magnetic channel" consists of a two-stage preamplifier with adjustable amplification. After a rectifier circuit the signal goes via a LEVEL adjustment circuit to the bar graph driver circuit, which drives the ten-place bar display on the LCD. The deflection of the bar display is a relative measurement of the amplitude of the magnetic signal. The output signal of the rectifier circuit also goes to a trigger circuit, which generates a digital signal for the timing logic and the coincidence display if a threshold value for the acoustic signal level is exceeded. When battery capacity is being measured, the battery voltage level appears on the bar display instead of the magnetic signal.
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The timing logic measures the time difference between the occurrence of the magnetic trigger signal and the appearance of the acoustic signal, and displays it on a three-place, seven- segment display in a measuring range of 0 to 99.9 ms.
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sensor T 16 / 940
High-pass filter
Trigg er circuit
Tim er logic
M agnetic C hannel
Control log ic for the 7-segm ent display, coincidence display and other status displays
LCD
Rectifier circuit
Pow er supply
Keyboard logic
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Acoustic Channel
Seismic pick-up Preamplifier 2-stage
Magnetic Channel
Ferrite antenna Preamplifier 1-stage V = 6 dB
10kHz
DIGI3.DRW
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2.2.
2.2.1.
Mechanical structure
T16/910 measurement receiver
The housing consists of two half-shells fastened together. The bottom half-shell contains the compartment for the round cells. This compartment is isolated from the rest of the housing to protect the electronic devices from any battery leaks. The system has electrical reverse-battery protection. The display and controls are integrated in the top half-shell in the form of a membrane keypad. The electronic devices of the T16/910 measurement receiver are mounted on two PCBs. The membrane keypad and battery compartment are connected to the PCBs by means of plug connectors.
To allow greater freedom of movement while working with the system, the T16/910 measurement receiver is equipped with a carrying strap. The carrying strap is easy to fit by means of two locking buttons.
2.2.2.
Power supply
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2.2.3.
Status displays
The T16/910 measurement receiver is equipped with the following status displays: Compare Fig. 3-1. Display BATT (5) FILTER (16) Symbol (17) ON (14) OVFL (6) Function Battery test active High-pass filter active Display illumination active System switched on Measured value overflow
2.2.4.
T16/960 headphones
The system includes headphones for monitoring flashover noise. The headphones have been specially adapted for use with the system.
2.2.5.
T16/940 sensor
The pick-up, the entire sensor circuit and the ferrite antenna are accommodated in a housing. The top part of this housing also takes the form of a handle, which can be extended to a good length for moving by means of a two-part carrying rod. A foot, point and ground plate are provided for optimum pick-up contact with the ground. Measurements can only be performed with the foot, a combination of foot and point, or with the foot and ground plate for better contact. Compare Fig. 3-2.
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OPERATION
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3. 3.1.
The following safety measures must be complied with to avoid personal injury or material damage as a direct result of operation of the system by itself or in combination with other equipment: Check the immediate area surrounding where the system is being used for any unprotected live equipment/plant with which you or the system might unintentionally come into contact. In particular, this applies to high-voltage components ( 25 VAC / 60 VDC) and components with an unknown voltage.
WARNING: Never perform measurements on exposed cables!
Protect such components by fitting insulating covers. If this is not possible for technical reasons, switch such components off or have this done for you for the duration of your work at this site by prior agreement with/with the prior approval of the supervisor responsible. Make sure that this has been done properly (e.g. by making control measurements using a multimeter which you have made sure is working properly: perform control measurement on a known voltage, etc.).
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Make sure that the proper functioning of other equipment/plant is not impaired during measuring with the system. If other equipment/plant has to be modified for operation of the system, make sure that such measures are reversed once the work has been completed. The special requirements of such equipment/plant must be complied with, and only perform work in this connection by prior agreement with/with the prior approval of the supervisor responsible. This is particularly important in the case of interference with existing safety devices.
WARNING: Harmful sound levels may occur on the headphones during monitoring of flashover noise owing to additional airborne sound and the amplification being set too high.
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3.2.1.
Controls
T16/910 Measurement Receiver 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
ON
1 2 3 4
10
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3.2.2.
T16/940 Sensor
T160302.DRW
Fig. 3-2
T16/940 sensor
Key for Fig. 3-2 1= 2= 3= 4= 5= Carrying rod Sensor Foot Ground plate Point
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3.3.
3.3.1.
Initial use
Fitting the batteries
The T16/910 measuring receiver has to be fitted with 10 round cells type IEC R 6 (A):
Remove back (turn-lock fasteners open anticlockwise) Fit round cells in compartment provided, check polarity Replace back and close turn-lock fasteners by turning clockwise
3.3.2.
Plug sensor cable into input socket (3) on right-hand side of T16/910 measurement receiver. For optimum contact of the acceleration pick-up with the ground, the contact attachment must be chosen to suit ground conditions. Wind conditions determine whether the carrying rod (1) should be fitted as an aid for moving the sensor. For hard ground, asphalt For softer ground Ground plate Foot and point or foot only
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Fit ground plate and place on stones embedded in ground (remove carrying rod) Move sensor using handle on sensor housing only (remove carrying rod) Fit carrying rod for moving sensor
In strong wind
3.3.3.
Plug headphones into input socket (10) on the left-hand side of the T16/910 measurement receiver.
WARNING: Harmful sound levels may occur on the headphones during monitoring of flashover noise owing to additional airborne sound and the amplification being set too high.
3.3.4.
The carrying strap supplied with the system can be secured to the sides of the T16/910 measurement receiver using two locking buttons. To do this, plug the top halves of the two buttons onto the bottom halves on the measurement receiver.
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3.4.
3.4.1.
Operating instructions
Controls
3.4.1.1.
Battery test
The battery test is performed for as long as the Battery test button (2) is pressed. The battery test function can be used independently of the system operating mode on the T16/910 measurement receiver. If the system is switched on, the operating status prior to the battery test being started will be restored once measurement of the battery capacity has been completed. If the system is not switched on prior to the battery test, it will switch off again automatically once the test has been completed.
N.B.: The battery test can also be performed if the sensor is not connected.
The capacity of the batteries is shown on the LCD bar display (5). Within the boxed area the battery capacity is large enough for the system to function. If the bar display shows a value to the left of the boxed area, the batteries should be replaced.
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3.4.1.2.
WARNING:
It is vital that Potentiometer Sound (12) is turned as far to the left as it will go before switching on.
The system is switched on with the On/Off button (1) on the T16/910 measurement receiver. The operating mode is indicated by ON (15) on the LCD. OVFL (6) will also be displayed. This indicates that the time value displayed by the timer after switching on is not relevant. To switch off, press the On/Off button (1) once more. The system can only be switched on again after a built-in time delay!
N.B.: The T16/910 measurement receiver can only be switched on if the T16/940 sensor is connected.
3.4.1.3.
LCD illumination
LCD illumination becomes active when the Illum. button (4) is pressed. The lamp symbol (17) will appear on the LCD. To switch off the illumination, press the button again.
3.4.1.4.
The filter can be connected or disconnected using the Filter button (11). The FILTER display (16) appears on the LCD when the filter is active.
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3.4.1.5.
The system's T16/910 measurement receiver has a button (9) for switching the headphones off for a short time. The headphones are muted for as long as the button (9) is pressed. When the button is pressed, headphone signals caused by movement of the sensor equipment are avoided.
3.4.1.6.
The volume of the signals on the headphones is set using the Sound potentiometer (12). The trigger for the coincidence display (14) is set at the same time with this control.
WARNING: It is vital that Potentiometer Sound (12) is only operated to the right of the warning triangle (13) in exceptional circumstances. Even low ambient noise can cause high sound levels on the headphones in the area to the right of the warning triangle.
3.4.1.7.
The amplification for the magnetic channel is set using the Magn. potentiometer (8). It provides optimum adjustment of the bar display deflection and sets the trigger level for the coincidence display (7).
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3.4.2.
Displays
3.4.2.1.
Bar display
The deflection of the bar display is a relative measurement of the magnetic signal amplitude. It provides simplified line tracing (see section 1.4.2.2.). During battery testing it indicates the capacity of the batteries.
3.4.2.2.
Coincidence displays
The coincidence display (7) appears when the magnetic channel is triggered. The coincidence display (14) appears when the magnetic channel is triggered together with the acoustic channel within 1 s.
3.4.2.3.
OVFL display
The OVFL display (6) appears on the LCD when the magnetic signal is triggered followed by an acoustic signal of > 99.9 ms and < 1 s, in which case the 3-place display will not show a measured value. The OVFL display (6) also appears after the system is switched on until the magnetic channel is triggered for the first time.
3.4.2.4.
A three-place, seven-segment display on the LCD indicates the propagation time difference between the magnetic and acoustic signals in a time window of 0 to 99.9 ms. The displayed value is retained until the magnetic channel is triggered again. The OVFL display (6) also appears after the system is switched on until the magnetic channel is triggered for the first time.
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3.5.
3.5.1.
3.5.2.
Measuring
Pinpointing is always preceded by pre-location and a line or cable search. For the purposes of the system, high-voltage pulses are supplied at the start of a cable using a pulse generator. These pulses generate flashovers at the fault point. Pre-location is used to determine the section of cable with a fault and to check the occurrence of flashovers. To operate and connect the pulse generator, please refer to the manuals for the unit in question.
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3.5.2.1.
Line tracing
The system can be used to perform line tracing of a limited scope in comparison to specialist line tracing equipment.
Place the T16/940 sensor on the ground with the printed arrow pointing along the suspected cable route. Using the Magn. potentiometer (8), set the signal amplification for the magnetic channel in such a way to start with that the coincidence display (7) appears and at least one bar (5) of the field strength display appears at the same time. Seek the maximum deflection by turning the senor slowly around its vertical axis. The arrow will then be pointing parallel to the cable route. Move the sensor at right angles to the route, keeping the arrow pointing parallel to it. The cable route is at the point where the maximum deflection of the bar display occurs. Move the sensor along the route while waving it at right angles to it. The cable route can be followed easily and marked using the maximum deflection of the bar display. The Magn. potentiometer (8) may have to be readjusted.
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3.5.2.2.
Precise pinpointing
Place the T16/940 sensor on the ground in such a way that the arrow points along the cable route. Select the appropriate contact attachments from the accessories to ensure optimal sensor contact with the ground, depending on the ground conditions. Use the correct attachments for moving the sensor, as dictated by the wind conditions. See section 3.3.2 in this connection.
Using the Magn. potentiometer (8), adjust the signal amplification for the magnetic pulse until the trigger display (7) appears and the measuring signal is visible on the bar display.
Using the Sound potentiometer (12), adjust the signal amplification for the acoustic channel until noises are clearly audible on the headphones.
WARNING:
Harmful sound levels may occur on the headphones during monitoring of flashover noise owing to additional airborne sound and the amplification being set too high.
Place the T16/940 sensor on the cable route at intervals of approx. 0.5 m to 1 m and monitor ground noises. The flashover noise can be heard in the vicinity of the fault. The coincidence display (7) serves as an indication of the time of the event. Mark the point with the maximum loudness (= suspected fault point).
Using the Sound potentiometer (12), adjust the signal amplification for the acoustic signal until the flashover noises can be heard well and the trigger display (14) appears.
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N.B.:
The T16/910 measurement receiver is equipped with a high-pass filter. The high-pass filter can be used to suppress interference signals. The filter is activated with the Filter key (11).
If the coincidence display (7) appears and the acoustic channel is triggered within 99.9 ms of the appearance of the magnetic signal appearing, the time difference value will be indicated on the threeplace, seven-segment display.
If the coincidence display (7) appears and the time difference to the acoustic signal is > 99.9 ms and < 1 s, the OVFL display (6) will appear on the LCD. If no acoustic signal appears within 1 s of the magnetic signal, measurement will be restarted.
As you approach the fault point, the time difference between the magnetic and acoustic signals will become smaller and the value shown on the display will decrease. You should always wait for several propagation time measurements at a measuring point. If the same value appears several times, you can be sure that it is "correct". The smallest value shown on the LCD indicates the fault point.
If the loudest point and the point of the smallest time difference agree, you can be sure that you have found the fault point. Location of the point by distance measurement is to be preferred to measurement by loudness (see 1.4.2.3.) if propagation time measurement fails to indicate a "constant" value over several measurements owing to interference quantities.
3.6.
Malfunctions
In the event of the system malfunctioning, it must be checked by authorized after-sales service unless the fault(s) can be rectified on the basis of the instructions contained in Chapter 5.
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3.7.
3.7.1.
Shutdown
Short-term shutdown
Switch off the T16/910 measurement receiver by pressing the On/Off button (1) again. The ON display (15) will disappear. In the case of shutdown for up to a month, no special measures have to be taken. Only the environmental conditions for storage as stipulated in the specifications have to be complied with.
N.B.: Immediately after it has been switched off, the system can only be switched back on again after a built-in time delay!
3.7.2.
Long-term shutdown
If shutdown in excess of a month is expected, the batteries must be removed from the T16/910 measurement receiver and stored separately.
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3.8.
3.8.1.
The system should be stored in dry surroundings which offer adequate protection against mechanical damage and dirt.
ATTENTION: The environmental conditions stipulated in the specifications are threshold values, and damage may occur if they are exceeded.
Before using the system again after storage, check the outside for damage and dirt. Pay particular attention to the sockets for the sensor and headphone leads and the battery compartment. A performance check should normally be performed before using the system again after storage. To do this, follow the steps described in Section 3.3., Initial use, then perform a measurement on a suitable object.
3.8.2.
Transport
Only use the case provided for transport. Please comply with the environmental conditions stipulated in the specifications.
ATTENTION: Never use the connecting cable as a "carrying handle".
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The system does not contain any components which require care and maintenance on a regular basis if they are to work properly. Please remove external dirt with a soft, dry cloth or with a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild household cleaner. Please do not use any solvents such as alcohol or naphtha, as they may attack the surface of the housing. The sensor and accessories are subject to particularly harsh operating conditions. Thorough cleaning after each use in the field is therefore to be recommended. As a matter of principle, the foot (Fig. 3-2 [3] and ground plate (Fig. 3-2 [4]) should always be cleaned thoroughly and smeared with a thin coating of non-corrosive silicone grease after use in the field.
ATTENTION: Do not allow moisture to penetrate the sockets for the headphones and sensor of the T16/910 measurement receiver and the battery compartment under any circumstances. The sensor is a sensitive piece of equipment. High mechanical loads such as those which would occur if the sensor were dropped on a hard surface are therefore to be avoided.
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REPAIR
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REPAIR
No batteries fitted or batteries battery capacity using bar not fitted properly Batteries flat
2.
Sensor connector
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5. defective Fault still present? Fault System displays functional weaknesses e.g. Coincidence 2. Cause 1.
Headphones
Notify after-sales service Remedy Batteries too weak Fit new batteries
Failure of electrical
not pressed
2. receiver Fault still present? Fault No coincidence display No time measurement Cause
Failure of electric
components in measurement
1. Level for Sound Turn controls for Sound and/or Magn. too low and Magn. clockwise until coincidence displays appear
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2.
Place sensor over cable route Check whether search pulse is being supplied to right cable
supplied to cable
components in measurement receiver or sensor Fault still present? Notify after-sales service
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