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- Page 1 Ranger Ranger TDR Cable Fault Locator Operating Instructions BI Communications Innovation through Technology 4405200 issue 1...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Introducing the TX Ranger TX Ranger features........5 Specifications ..........7 Accuracy ............8 Section 3 First operations Preparing the TX Ranger .......8 Setting Cable Parameters on Trace Display...9 Menu & screen displays .........9 Set Unit of Measure ........10 Set Contrast ..........10 Set Auto Shutdown ........10 Set Clock ............11... - Page 3 CONTENTS Trace Comparisons ........19 Delete Saved Traces from Memory....19 Download and Upload Functions ....20 Section 6 Maintenance Battery replacement ........21 Cleaning ............21 Storage............21 Section 7 Warranty & Repair Contacting us ..........22...
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Page 4: Receiving The Tx Ranger
Section 1 - Receiving the TX Ranger Upon delivery of the TX Ranger, 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
The TX Ranger is CE approved and is housed in a rugged ABS enclosure rated to IP54 and is suitable for outside use. - Page 6 TX Ranger Features Graphical TDR TX Ranger V1.0 SELECT SCAN/LOCK RANGE Ranger Ranger BI Communications Innovation through Technology 1 x BNC Output Connector 128 x 64 graphics display Cursor left/decrease setting Cursor right/increase setting Store trace/select Scan/lock Cursor down Range/Return...
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Page 7: Specifications
2.2 Specifications Ranges Meters 2.5, 5, 10, 20, 40, 80, 160,320, 640 Feet 7, 15, 30, 60, 120, 240, 500, 1000, 2000 Range Selection Manual range control Accuracy 1% of selected range* Resolution Approx 1% of range Sensitivity Min 10 pixel return at 640m on 0.6mm Ø, PE, TP Gain Preset for Range Scale selected, but with adjustable settings to 7x magnification. -
Page 8: Accuracy
Accuracy The TX Ranger 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: Setting Cable Parameters On Trace Display
Press navigation key to move to next parameter, when set up is complete press to store settings. If cable Vp is unknown, refer to section 4.7 upon start up. The TX Ranger will display the values last used. Menu and Screen Displays Level 1. -
Page 10: Set Unit Of Measure
Press return to menu settings will be automatically saved. Set Auto Shutdown (Level 3 Sub Menu) To preserve battery life, the TX Ranger is fitted with an auto shutdown feature. Metres Averager Shutdown time is selectable between... -
Page 11: Set Clock
Set Clock (Level 3 Sub Menu) Press to move to Clock Settings. Metres Press Select. Averager Contrast Shutdown: 3 minutes Clock Settings Delete All Saved Press to move to selected position. Press keys to Year 2009 decrease or increase. When the Month required setting is displayed, press to move... -
Page 12: Set Cable Impedance
Set Cable Impedance From Level 2 Main Menu press move to icon . Press Select. Press to select required value. Press to Escape. Values will be automatically stored. Backlight The LCD display is fitted with blue backlight to enable easy viewing under a variety of different lighting conditions. -
Page 13: Using The Tx Ranger
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 TX Ranger to one end of the cable to be tested... - Page 14 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.
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Page 15: Testing A Cable
180 meters. Selecting Range Scales The TX Ranger has 9 range scales covering the range of 0 to 640 meters. To select a range scale, or scan the cable run, press and hold... -
Page 16: Gain Setting
4.4 Gain Settings The TX Ranger has a pre set gain for each of its 9 range scales, there is in addition to this, a user controllable gain to a maximum of times 7. -
Page 17: Tone Generator
Typical Fault Displays The following diagrams show typical fault traces to assist you in the identification of faults using the TX Ranger: WET SPLICE/ OPEN WATER... -
Page 18: Typical Cable Vp & Impedance Values
T/Pair Paper 83nF How to determine Vp settings If the TDR TX Ranger is to be used with a cable type for which the Vp is unknown, this must first be determined. Take a sample of the cable at least 100m or 300ft long. -
Page 19: 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 20: 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. -
Page 21: Battery Replacement
Section 6 - Maintenance Battery Replacement Disconnect the instrument from any cable or network link Turn the instrument off Loosen the two black screws and remove the battery compartment cover Replace the batteries with 4 x 1.5 volt Alkaline batteries, observing the polarities Refit the battery compartment cover and refit the two screws Reset Time and Date (see section 3.6) -
Page 22: Contacting Us
Note:- Any unauthorized prior repair or adjustment to the instrument will automatically invalidate the warranty The quality management system of BI Communications fulfils the stringent requirements of the international quality standard BS EN ISO 9001. Quality System Certificate No 12500. - Page 24 BI Communications Innovation through Technology...
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