The XHGG501A2 cable fault locator is a professional instrument for measuring the fault distance of power cables, based on the traveling wave method with an industrial-grade 12.1-inch touchscreen all-in-one computer. It is applicable to low-resistance, short-circuit, open-circuit and broken-circuit faults in power cables, high-frequency coaxial cables, street light cables and buried wires of various cross-sections and media, as well as high-resistance leakage and high-resistance flashover faults.
With a distance measurement range of at least 60 km, a 400V low-voltage pulse output and a 400MHz sampling frequency, the instrument achieves a minimum resolution of 0.1 m and a measurement error of no more than ±(0.5% × L + 1 m). It combines signal filtering, acquisition, data processing, graphical display and graphical analysis to complete cable speed measurement, cable length testing and cable fault distance testing in one portable unit.
The instrument supports both the low-voltage pulse method and the high-voltage flashover method, covering the full spectrum of cable fault natures from low-resistance faults to high-resistance flashover faults. Its built-in high-capacity lithium-ion battery and AC/DC dual power supply make it ready for field use anywhere.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Distance Measurement Range | ≥ 68 km (60 km class) |
| Sampling Frequency | 400 MHz |
| Low-voltage Pulse Amplitude | 400 V |
| Pulse Width | 0.25 μS / 2 μS / 4 μS |
| Minimum Resolution | 0.1 m |
| Test Blind Zone | ≤ 10 m |
| Measurement Error | ≤ ±(0.5% × L + 1 m) |
| Test Cable Length Options | <1 km, <3 km, >3 km |
| Display | 12.1-inch industrial-grade touchscreen |
| Test Methods | Low-voltage pulse method, high-voltage flashover method |
| Power Supply | AC 110V ~ 240V, 50Hz/60Hz; built-in 11.1V lithium battery |
| Operating Conditions | -20 °C ~ +65 °C, relative humidity 90% |
| Standards | GB/T 18268.1, DL/T 849.1-2019, JJF1042-2020 |
Underground cable fault repair is a systematic process. The XHGG501A2 plays the key role in the pre-location stage, dramatically narrowing the search range before excavation begins.
| Stage | Work Content | XHGG501A2 Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Fault nature analysis | Identify the fault type with a megohmmeter or multimeter, understand the cable voltage level and insulation medium | Reference for selecting the correct test method |
| 2. Pre-location | Test the faulty phase and calibrate the wave transmission speed, then measure the fault distance | Core stage: low-voltage pulse method or high-voltage flashover method gives the coarse fault distance |
| 3. Route & depth detection | Locate the cable route and burial depth on site | Works together with path detectors to map the cable route |
| 4. Pinpointing | Walk along the route and pinpoint the exact fault point | Coarse distance from the XHGG501A2 guides the pinpointing walk |
| 5. Repair & verification | Excavate, repair and re-test the cable | Post-repair length and fault re-test confirms the repair quality |
| Fault Type | Nature | Judgment Method |
|---|---|---|
| Open-circuit fault | Insulation normal but conductor broken or with excessive resistance at a point | Low-voltage pulse method; multimeter continuity check |
| Low-resistance fault | Phase-to-phase or phase-to-ground path below several hundred ohms | Low-voltage pulse method directly; multimeter resistance check |
| Leakage high-resistance fault | Fixed resistance path of several hundred ohms or higher | High-voltage flashover method; DC leakage withstand test |
| Flashover high-resistance fault | Insulation damaged without a fixed resistance path; breaks down at a certain voltage | High-voltage flashover method; pre-test voltage observation |
The XHGG501A2 adopts the traveling wave method. In the low-voltage pulse method, a low-voltage pulse signal is applied to the cable under test; the pulse is reflected through the fault point, and the instrument processes the reflected signal to display a waveform. The coarse fault distance is determined by analyzing the reflected waveform.
In the high-voltage flashover method, a DC high-voltage supply or a high-voltage pulse signal source applies voltage to the faulty cable. When the voltage reaches a certain value, a sudden flashover discharge occurs at the fault point, generating a reflected signal that is received by a dedicated sampler and transmitted to the instrument for waveform analysis. The direct flashover method is mainly used for high-resistance flashover faults, while the impulse flashover method (universal method) is mainly used for high-resistance leakage faults.
| Element | Function |
|---|---|
| 12.1-inch touchscreen | Industrial-grade display for waveforms and operation |
| Communication interface | Low-voltage pulse output; flashover sampler signal input |
| Grounding terminal | Safety grounding terminal |
| Battery indicator | Internal battery level in 4 bars |
| USB-1 / USB-2 | Wireless network card and USB communication devices |
| Power switch | "I" AC 220V, "II" internal battery (charges when AC connected), "O" off |
| Power socket & fuse | AC 220V connection and fuse |
| Self-test | Lower-level machine signal check |
| Amplitude knob | Adjusts waveform amplitude during acquisition |
| Displacement knob | Adjusts waveform baseline height during acquisition |
| Indicator lights | Reflect the testing method in use |
Every XHGG501A2 is delivered with the host, stylus, sampler, single-Q output cable, double-Q input cable and power cord, and is backed by one-year free warranty and lifetime maintenance and technical service. For ordering, training and after-sales support, please contact our sales team.
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