Summary of Contents for LiveWare Arc Chaser LW-AC120
- Page 1 Arc Chaser USER MANUAL The 21st Century Dual Mode TDR for Testing and Monitoring Energized and Unenergized Cables LW-AC120 LW-AC120AV Revison 08/19/13 LiveWireInnovation.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Arc Chaser Touch-Screen Dual Mode Cable Testing for Arc Faults, Shorts, and Opens User Manual Table of Contents About the Arc Chaser..................3 Features & Benefits.................4 Kit Contents .....................5 Optional Accessories................5 Safety Information...................6 Arc Chaser Description................7 General Operations..................9 On/Off..................5 Automatic Power Down................9 System Settings..................10 First System Settings Screen ..............10 Second System Settings Screen.............11... -
Page 3: About The Arc Chaser
ABOUT THE ARC CHASER The Arc Chaser’s patented Spread Spectrum Time Domain Reflectometry (SSTDR) technology is a revolutionary way to locate a fault on cables. It can test energized or unenergized cables, in real time, for shorts and opens and determines the fault location and length. The Arc Chaser can conduct a Fault Location (static) test or Live IFD Intermittent Fault Location (dynamic) tests, monitoring for intermittent faults (shorts, open, arcs). -
Page 4: Features & Benefits
Features & Benefits Arc Chaser has a combination of soft keys and touch screen icons for easy navigation across screens. It is designed with both an SD card and USB connection to save results on your computer. Physical Features Benefits Color touch-screen display Easy to navigate in all lighting environments... -
Page 5: Kit Contents
Arc Chaser The Arc Chaser is available in two kits that will cover all your needs. LW-AC120AV includes multi-pin adapters. Part Number Description ▪ Arc Chaser main unit ▪ LiveWire leader cable 5ft 600V CAT III ▪ Flanged Crocodile Clips: red and black 600V CAT III UL/CSA ▪... -
Page 6: Safety Information
Safety Information To ensure safe operations of the Arc Chaser, follow instructions carefully and observe warning and caution messages in this manual. Failure to observe warnings can result in severe injury or death and can damage the equipment. Notifi cation Defi nition Warning/caution: potential for personal injury or damage to equipment... -
Page 7: Arc Chaser Description
Arc Chaser Description Arc Chaser Module Touch Screen QVGA Display Easy to navigate in all lighting environments. Power Cable Port Micro Port Removable SD Card Banana Jacks... - Page 8 Arc Chaser Description Soft keys for operation shown in display NOTE: Soft keys may have different functions depending on the screen displayed. Live IFD (Intermittent Fault Detection) Test Battery life indicator Fault Location Test Tone System Settings USB Mode File Manager Back Settings Test/Enter...
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Page 9: General Operations
General Operations On/Off ▪ Turn Arc Chaser on by pressing the red Power button. ▪ Press the red power button to put the Arc Chaser in sleep mode. ▪ Press and hold the red power button until the screen turns off and release. -
Page 10: System Settings
System Settings The Arc Chaser Setup consists of five screens to configure the unit to the user’s preference. Use the settings button to navigate through the settings screens. First System Settings Screen ▪ Turn the Arc Chaser on by pressing the red Power button. ▪... -
Page 11: Second System Settings Screen
Second System Settings Screen ▪ To set time/clock/date: ▪ Under Time Format, select either 12-hour or 24-hour format. ▪ To the right of Hours (1–12), select Set Hour. Enter the hour you wish to display then select OK. To cancel, press the Back button ▪... -
Page 12: Third System Settings Screen
Third System Settings Screen ▪ To get Standby power down: ▪ Select 10 min. Set to the right of Stand-by. ▪ Enter a whole number from 1-10 for the number of minutes then select OK. To cancel, press the Back button NOTE: If a Live IFD test is in progress, the timeout will put the screen to sleep mode. -
Page 13: Fourth System Settings Screen
Fourth System Settings Screen (Firmware) You can have more than one version of firmware on the SD card – all firmware files on the SD Card will be displayed on this screen. ▪ The factory installed firmware revision (default firmware) is displayed above the firmware file table. - Page 14 Note: When installing SD Card with firmware update refresh the firmware table by exiting and then reentering the firmware screen. ▪ Update by selecting the firmware file in the firmware table then select Update Firmware on the screen. A new screen will appear, confirming that you are updating firmware.
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Page 15: Fifth System Settings Screen
Fifth System Settings Screen This screen will display which versions of firmware and hardware are in your Arc Chaser. Firmware ▪ Boot (initializes hardware, loads, and executes operating system) ▪ GUI (graphical user interface) ▪ Test Hardware ▪ Serial Number (for your Arc Chaser) ▪... -
Page 16: Fault Location Mode
Fault Location Mode The Arc Chaser is designed to conduct tests for fault location and intermittent faults. Frequency Chosen Select Test Setup to confi gure a cable. Length to Fault Select Custom VOP to create a cable name with a known VOP Fault Detected Select a cable type from the cable list... -
Page 17: Test Setup
Test Setup ▪ Turn Arc Chaser on by pressing the red Power button. ▪ On the Home Screen, select the Fault Location icon ▪ Connect the leader cable or dual banana to BNC adapter to the Arc Chaser. ▪ Connect a cable to the leader cable or dual banana/BNC adapter. Configure Cable Characteristics ▪... -
Page 18: Fault Location Options
▪ To cancel, press the Back button ▪ To delete a cable type, select Delete. ▪ Select Discover VOP to find the VOP of your test cable. ▪ Enter the length of the cable ▪ Select OK. ▪ Select Save to return to the Fault Location screen. Fault Location Options In the Fault Location screen there are three VOP options: 1. -
Page 19: Fault Location Testing
Fault Location Testing Text Graph In the Fault Location screen there are three VOP options: ▪ Press the green test button to perform a test. ▪ The default view of the test result appears in the Text View showing the length of the cable, Open or Short, cable name, and VOP, the cables characteristic frequency, and feet or meters. -
Page 20: Live/Intermittent Fault Detection (Live Ifd) Mode
Live/Intermittent Fault Detection (Live IFD) Mode LiveWire Innovation’s SSTDR technology allows for live measurements taken in real time on energized or unenergized cable. The Arc Chaser can monitor intermittent faults such as arcs, shorts, or vibration faults. Live IFD Test Frequency Details Maximum Test Test Minimum Test... - Page 21 1. Manually select Test Frequency by selecting one of the radio buttons (Using Live IFD Test Frequency Details Table). 2. To discover the appropriate Test Frequency: ▪ Under Cable Type, select Twisted Pair/Coax or Other. ▪ Twisted Pair/Coax should only be used on those cables or cables with low-loss.
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Page 22: Live Ifd Options
Live IFD Options ▪ Select the Start icon to start and stop a test. The green test button can also be used to start and stop a test. ▪ Select Graphic View to cycle through the optional test result screens. ▪... -
Page 23: Live Ifd Testing
Live IFD Testing Text Graph ▪ Select the Start icon on the touch screen or press the Test button to start a test. Elapsed time will begin at the top of the screen. ▪ The Arc Chaser Live IFD testing remains in progress even as the user selects different viewing options. -
Page 24: Saving Test As A Pdf
Saving test as a PDF fi le To save an overview of the test, select the PDF icon. Both PDF and CSV features can be used independently of each other. ▪ To save results, if PDF button is not visible, select More Options. ▪... -
Page 25: Tone
Tone ▪ Turn Arc Chaser on by pressing the red Power Button. ▪ On the Home Screen, select the Tone icon ▪ Connect the leader cable or dual banana to BNC adapter. ▪ Connect a cable to the leader cable or dual banana/BNC adapter. ▪... -
Page 26: Saving Results To Your Computer
▪ To rename the file, select Rename. ▪ After creating the file name, select OK. ▪ To delete a file, select a file on the screen then press Delete. A screen will appear to confirm. ▪ Select either OK or Cancel. Saving Results to Your Computer You can copy test files with results to your computer using the SD card or the micro USB cable (included). -
Page 27: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Batteries ▪ The Arc Chaser is powered by a rechargeable Lithium ion battery. ▪ To charge the battery, plug the charger into the side port and then plug the charger into the power source. ▪ Arc Chaser battery is not user serviceable. If the event you need to remove the battery, unscrew the back panel of the Arc Chaser and unplug the battery from the Arc Chaser. -
Page 28: Customer Service
CUSTOMER SERVICE For technical information, visit www.livewireinnovation.com. For customer service, email support@livewireinnovation.com. Contact Numbers: Phone: 855-346-3358 Fax: 801-293-8301 Address: 10288 South Jordan Gateway, Suite A South Jordan, Utah 84095... -
Page 29: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Measurement Spread Spectrum Time Domain Reflectometry Technology U.S. Patents and Patents Pending Wall power voltage input Range: 10->28V, 20W Arc Chaser will run with wall power down to 4V, however batteries will not charge unless input voltage is greater than 10V. -
Page 30: Patents/Intellectual Property
PATENTS/INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LiveWire Arc Chaser is the trademark of LiveWire Innovation, Inc. and is covered by one or more patents as described at http://livewireinnovation.com/about/patents-trademarks/. -
Page 31: Warranty Information
Warranty Information LiveWire Mantis is covered by the Limited Product Warranty set forth in and subject to the terms, conditions, limitations and disclaimers set forth in LiveWire's General Terms, http://livewireinnovation.com/terms/. No further warranties either implied or express will apply, nor will responsibility for operation of this device be assumed by LiveWire Innovation. -
Page 32: Contact Us
Arc Chaser The 21st Century Dual Mode TDR for Testing and Monitoring Energized and Unenergized Cables User Manual For technical information and customer support, please visit www.livewireinnovation.com or send an email to support@livewireinnovation.com. Contact Numbers: Phone: 855-346-3358 Fax: 801-293-8301 Address: 10288 South Jordan Gateway, Suite A South Jordan, Utah 84095 www.livewireinnovation.com...