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Summary of Contents for Vonaq RapidTrace 1200
- Page 1 RapidTrace 1200 User Guide Issue 1.0...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Introducing the RapidTrace 1200 RapidTrace 1200 features......5 Specifications ..........7 Accuracy ............8 Section 3 First operations Preparing the RapidTrace 1200 .....8 Menu & screen displays .........9 Set Unit of Measure ........9 Set Contrast ..........10 Set Auto Shutdown ........10 Set Clock............10 Set Velocity of Propergation......11 Set Cable Impedance........11... - Page 3 CONTENTS Download and Upload Functions ....19 Section 6 Maintenance Battery replacement ........20 Cleaning ............20 Storage............20 Section 7 Warranty & Repair Contacting us ..........21...
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Page 4: Receiving The Rapidtrace 1200
Section 1 - Receiving the RapidTrace 1200 Upon delivery of the RapidTrace 1200, ensure the contents are consistent with the packing list, notify your supplier of any missing items. If the equipment appears damaged, notify your carrier and supplier immediately, giving a detailed description of any damage, save the damaged packaging to substantiate your claim. -
Page 5: Standards
By using the scan lock facility, the cable can be continuously scanned for the location of intermittent faults or the trace held for closer examination. To enable the RapidTrace 1200 to test all metallic cables, 4 user selectable impedance settings are provided, 25, 50, 75 and 100 ohms with Vp settings of 1-99% or the equivalent in feet or meters per micro second. - Page 6 RapidTrace 1200 Features RapidTrace 1200 V1.0 2x4mm safety connectors 128 x 64 graphics display Cursor left/decrease setting Cursor right/increase setting Store trace/select Scan/lock Cursor down Range/Return Back Light On/Off Power on/off 10 Gain Control...
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Page 7: 2.2 Specifications
2.2 Specifications Ranges Meters 7, 15, 30, 60, 120, 250, 500, 1km, 2km, 3km, 6km Feet 23, 49, 98, 197, 394, 820, 1640, 3280, 6560, 9850, 19000 Range Selection Manual range control Accuracy 1% of selected range* Resolution Approx 1% of range Sensitivity Min 3 pixel return at 4km on 0.6mm Ø, PE, TP Velocity Factor... -
Page 8: Accuracy
Accuracy The RapidTrace 1200 is able to measure distances to faults and cable lengths to an accuracy of +/- 1%. This measurement accuracy is based on the correct value of Vp being used for the cable under test, and homogeneity of the Vp along the cable length and accurate positioning of the cursor (see section 4.1). -
Page 9: Menu & Screen Displays
Menu and Screen Displays Level 1. Start up screen RapidTrace 1200 To access level 2 main menu V2.18 press key . To access trace display press key 19:03 15/03/2009 MENU Trace Display Level 2 Main Menu TDR - Press KEY... -
Page 10: Set Contrast
Press return to menu settings will be automatically saved. Set Auto Shutdown (Level 3 Sub Menu) To preserve battery life, the RapidTrace 1200 is fitted with an auto Metres Contrast shutdown feature. Shutdown time is Shutdown: 3 minutes selectable between disabled 1 Clock Settings minute, 2 minutes and 3 minutes. -
Page 11: Set Velocity Of Propergation
Set Velocity of Propergation (Vp) (Level 3 Sub Menu) Velocity of propergation (Vp) may be set as % or speed in micro seconds (ms). The unit of measure, the speed is displayed in (feet or meters), will be determined by the setting selected in section 3.4 From Level 2 Menu using move to icon Press Select. -
Page 12: Using The Rapidtrace 1200
Ensure that no power supply or equipment is attached to the cable to be tested Ensure that the far end of the cable under test is open or shorted (not fitted with a resistive termination) Attach the RapidTrace 1200 to one end of the cable to be tested... -
Page 13: Attaching Cable
Coaxial Cable Shielded Cable Twisted Pair Multi-conductor Cable Coaxial Cable: Connect the red clip to the centre wire and the black clip to the shield/screen. Shielded Cable: Connect the red clip to a wire adjacent to the shield and the black clip to the shield. Twisted Pair: Separate out one pair and connect the red and black clips to the two wires of the pair. -
Page 14: Testing A Cable
Single shot and Continuous Scanning Modes When the RapidTrace 1200 is first switched on, it is set to “Single Shot” mode. In this mode the RapidTrace 1200 only fires a pulse into the cable under test when either the buttons or button is pressed. -
Page 15: Tone Generator
Continuous Scanning Mode: fires pulses into the cable under test. In this mode the RapidTrace 1200 is able to more easily identify intermittent cable faults. Tone Generator... -
Page 16: Typical Fault Displays
T/Pair Paper 83nF How to determine Vp settings If the TDR RapidTrace 1200 is to be used with a cable type for which the Vp is unknown, this must first be determined. 1. Take a sample of the cable at least 100m or 300ft long. -
Page 17: Variable Gain
Variable Gain Control To operate user variable gain press and hold down gain control key and press keys to increase or decrease gain. Gain value selected is displayed in the bottom right hand corner of the display. -
Page 18: Memory Functions And Settings
Section 5 - Memory Functions and Settings Saving Traces When required trace is displayed press trace will be automatically stored with time, date, vp, impedance (z), range and cursor position. The trace number that has been saved will be shown in the bottom right of the display. Recall Trace from Memory From menu, use keys to scroll to... -
Page 19: Download And Upload Functions
Download and Upload Function For operating instructions on using this function refer to the Tracextra software manual. The software manual is published on this CD. tracextra (for bi). the software manual is published on this cd. -
Page 20: Battery Replacement
Section 6 - Maintenance Battery Replacement Disconnect the instrument from any cable or network link Turn the instrument off Ÿ Loosen the two black screws and remove the battery Ÿ compartment cover Replace the batteries with 4 x 1.5 volt Alkaline batteries, Ÿ... -
Page 21: Contacting Us
36 months after the purchase date by the user. Note:- Any unauthorized prior repair or adjustment to the instrument will automatically invalidate the warranty Contacting Us Vonaq Ltd 1st Floor 9 Greenhill Crescent Watford Business Park Watford...
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