Compact, Field-Ready, One-Person Operation. The XHGG501D TDR Cable Fault Locator weighs under 5kg, boots in seconds, and runs on its built-in lithium battery — no generator, no assistant, no setup delay. From the back of a service van to a live trace in under 2 minutes.
The XHGG501D is a portable TDR-based cable fault pre-locator designed for rapid on-site diagnostics. With a 10-inch touch LCD, 100MHz real-time sampling, and MCU single-chip centralized control, it eliminates the complexity associated with laboratory-grade instruments. Operators connect the test leads, select the range preset, and press start — the instrument automatically acquires, samples, and processes the waveform to determine fault distance. Supporting both low-voltage pulse and flashover sampling methods, the XHGG501D covers low-resistance faults, open circuits, short circuits, leakage high-resistance faults, and flashover high-resistance faults across power cables, control cables, communication cables, and street light wiring. Built into an IP54 protective chassis and powered by a field-swappable lithium battery, it is the instrument of choice for utility maintenance crews, electrical contractors, and field service engineers who need reliable results without the learning curve.
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Most cable fault locators assume a controlled environment: stable power, a workbench, and a trained operator with time to configure. The XHGG501D assumes the opposite — a rain-soaked trench at 5:30 PM, fading daylight, and a crew waiting for clearance. Here is what a typical deployment looks like:
0:00
Remove from vehicle. No warm-up cycle, no calibration procedure.
0:30
Connect test leads. Single-Q and dual-Q cables plug directly — no adapter box required.
0:45
Power on. Built-in lithium battery — no generator, no extension cord. Touch screen ready.
1:15
Select range preset. 300m, 1km, 3km, or 16km. One tap.
1:45
Fault distance displayed. Auto-analysis marks waveform inflection point. Distance to fault in meters.
No laptop. No external software. No specialist training. The instrument does the heavy lifting — the operator reads the distance and directs the digging crew.
What the 10-Inch Touch Display Means in the FieldMany "portable" cable fault testers ship with a 4.3-inch or 5-inch resistive screen that requires a stylus and assumes indoor lighting. The XHGG501D uses a full 10-inch TFT LCD — the same class of display found on tablet computers — with touch operation that works with gloved hands. This is not just about aesthetics:
The XHGG501D samples at a true 100MHz — 100 million data points per second — without software interpolation. This matters at short range: when testing a 300m cable with a 0.1μs narrow pulse, the instrument achieves 0.5m minimum resolution, sufficient to distinguish a fault at a cable joint from a fault inside the joint itself. The auto-ranging system continuously adjusts gain and sampling depth, capturing the reflection pulse regardless of whether it arrives at 0.2μs (near-end fault) or 80μs (far-end fault). Combined with a ≤20m blind zone — one of the best in its class — the XHGG501D reliably detects faults from the output terminals outward.
Key Specifications| Parameter | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sampling Frequency | 100MHz | Real-time hardware sampling, no interpolation |
| Minimum Resolution | 0.5m | At 0.1μs pulse on 300m range |
| Test Range | ≤16km | Presets: 300m / 1km / 3km / 16km |
| Test Blind Zone | ≤20m | Reliable detection from output terminals |
| Measurement Error | ≤±(0.5%*L+1m) | L = cable length under test |
| Pulse Width | 0.1μs / 2μs | Narrow pulse for near-end, wide pulse for far-end |
| Test Methods | LV pulse + flashover | Dual-mode covers full fault spectrum |
| Display | 10-inch TFT LCD | Touch + coded button dual operation |
| Platform | MCU centralized control | Single-chip architecture for reliability |
| Battery | Built-in lithium-ion | Cordless operation, field-swappable |
| Power Input | AC 220V±10% | Mains charging and direct operation |
| Protection | IP54 | Dust-protected, splash-proof chassis |
| Operating Temperature | -20℃~+60℃ | Full outdoor temperature envelope |
| Relative Humidity | <90% | Non-condensing |
| Compliance | CE, ISO |
| Item | Qty | Item | Qty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cable Fault Locator (Host) | 1 | Single-Q Cable (1.5m) | 1 |
| Dual-Q Cable (2m) | 1 | Sampler | 1 |
| Power Cord (1.8m) | 1 | Safety Fuse Tube | 1 |
| Ground Wire | 1 (optional) | User Manual | 1 |
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Instrument Composition List |
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picture |
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Cable fault pre-locator |
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Single Q line |
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Double Q line |
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sampler |
1 |
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power cable |
1 |
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Fuse |
some |
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Ground wire (optional) |
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| This Listing — Portable Field Angle | Alt Listing — Entry System Angle | |
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| Core Focus | Rapid one-person deployment, van-to-trace under 2 minutes | First-time cable fault testing investment, total cost of ownership |
| Visual Theme | Amber orange — field readiness, visibility | Green — accessibility, low entry barrier |
| Best For | Utility maintenance crews, field service contractors | Small utilities, electrical contractors expanding service offerings |
| Content Emphasis | Deployment speed, 10-inch display field benefits, 100MHz real-time sampling | Product line comparison, cost-per-test analysis, upgrade path |
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