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KE2100
Time Domain Reflectometer
Version 2.0
© KURTH ELECTRONIC GmbH
All rights reserved, including translations.
All reprints and electronic copies, including excerpts, require prior written approval
of Kurth Electronic GmbH.
All of the brand names and trademarks cited herein are the property of their registered owners.
Kurth Electronic GmbH | Muehleweg 11 | D 72800 Eningen u.A. GERMANY |
Tel. +49(0)7121 9755 0 | Fax +49(0)7121 9755 56 |
info@kurthelectronic.de | www.kurthelectronic.de
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- Page 1 Kurth Electronic GmbH. All of the brand names and trademarks cited herein are the property of their registered owners. Kurth Electronic GmbH | Muehleweg 11 | D 72800 Eningen u.A. GERMANY | Tel. +49(0)7121 9755 0 | Fax +49(0)7121 9755 56 |...
- Page 2 Usage The KE2100 is a handy and compact Time Domain Reflectometer for fault location for all types of cables without service, such as twin wires, coax and power lines. It has a very short minimum resolution and a range of up to 14 km.
- Page 3 The KE2100 may only be used by sufficiently trained and competent persons. Safety warnings and cautions must be read and understood before „ using the KE2100. All safety instructions must be adhered to during use. Circuits must be de-energized and isolated before test connections are „...
- Page 4 ON / OFF key ON-OFF Battery compartment: Before changing the battery (4x AA Alkaline) remove the fall protection and the test leads. Caution: Despite overvoltage protection, the KE2100 may only be used on voltage-free cables! © Kurth Electronic GmbH, All Rights Reserved...
- Page 5 0.67 Battery indicator Start of the display area Function of the Up / Down keys Cursor 150 ~ End of display area KE2100 Display input AC or DC Time Domain Reflectometer Display Impedance © Kurth Electronic GmbH, All Rights Reserved...
- Page 6 30 feet). Basic Operating Instructions The menu structure in the KE2100 consists on the one hand of a menu bar structure, which is confirmed and exited with the SEL key. On the other hand there are selection fields <XXX>, which are operated with the left / right control keys.
- Page 7 Freeze: Selecting <On> freezes the image of the current trace on the display. Input: Select between <AC> and <DC>. Use <DC> setting for long lines. The KE2100 is voltage protected up to DC 100 V; AC 230 V / 50 Hz. The safety regulations must be observed when connecting to live parts.
- Page 8 : ΔC2 Difference between cursor 1 und 2, cursor 2 is active This function can be used to measure two reflection points, e.g. the distance between two distributors, joints or distributor + defect. © Kurth Electronic GmbH, All Rights Reserved...
- Page 9 Some typical reflection curves and the associated cable faults are, for example: Open cable end Short cirquit Splice Branch-off Split / Resplit Water within the cable Bad contact Intruding water Branch-off, short Splinters © Kurth Electronic GmbH, All Rights Reserved...
- Page 10 Supported cable types The TDR method can be used to check a large number of different cables and determine the possible fault location. The KE2100 can even examine cables up to 14 kilometers in length, for example: Coax cable Shielded cable...
- Page 11 KE2100_Manager_Setup_x_x_x.exe. A Windows installation wizard will gui- de you through the necessary steps. Connecting the KE2100 to the KE2100 Manager The KE2100 is connected to your PC via Bluetooth. To activate the Blue- tooth module of the KE2100, select Data transfer Data transfer in the main menu of the device.
- Page 12 The Configuration menu allows you, among other things, to check the current software and hardware version of your device and to trans- fer firmware updates to the KE2100, where they can be installed under Settings > Program Update. Firmware updates are available for download at www.kurthelectronic.de.
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Page 13: Maintenance
With the exception of the replaceable batteries, there are no user-serviceable parts in the TDR. Return a faulty device to your dealer or directly to Kurth Electronic. Only wipe the KE2100 with a slightly moistened cloth with soapy water. Battery / rechargeable battery change Switch off the KE2100 and disconnect it from all electrical circuits. -
Page 14: Specifications
Signal type symmetrical Zoom factor in 6 dB steps Cable database up to 32 entries Auto-Off interval Auto-Off configurable Backlight Duration and contrast configurable Suited for In-house, laboratory, construction site and industrial environment, IP52 © Kurth Electronic GmbH, All Rights Reserved... -
Page 15: General Device Information
Weight 390 g without batteries Casing High impact ABS, with fall protection Display protection 2 mm Plexiglas with hardened protective glass Environmental conditions: Working temperature: -10 – +50°C Storing temperature: -25 – +75°C © Kurth Electronic GmbH, All Rights Reserved... -
Page 16: Safety Instructions
A1:2007 + A2:2010, 61000-4-8:2009, 61326-1:2012, 61326-2-1:2012 Safety instructions The KE2100 may only be operated with the accessories originally provi- ded. Using the device with accessories that are not original or for appli- cations for which it was not intended can lead to incorrect measurements and may damage the device.
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