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Megger MCT105 User Manual

Megger MCT105
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MCT105
Cable Tracer and Fault Locator
User Guide
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Megger MCT105 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMegger
ModelMCT105
CategoryGPS
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

Product description

Describes the MCT105 kit's purpose, components, and how the signal is traced.

Features

Lists the key capabilities and functions of the MCT105 Cable Tracer and Fault Locator.

Company web site

Provides information on checking the Megger website for updates and new resources.

Safety Warnings and Standards

Warnings, cautions and notes

Defines standard symbols and terms used for safety instructions in the user guide.

Safety warnings

Outlines general safety precautions and conditions for using the instrument.

Installation category definitions

Explains overvoltage categories (CAT IV, CAT III, CAT II) relevant to safe operation.

Instrument Overview

Transmitter layout

Identifies and labels the physical components and terminals of the transmitter.

Transmitter display

Details the indicators and information shown on the transmitter's LCD screen.

Transmitter: Fuse protection

Explains the function of fuses and how to check for fuse failure.

Receiver layout

Identifies and labels the physical components and buttons of the receiver.

Receiver display

Details the indicators and information shown on the receiver's LCD display.

Operation

Cable locator mode

Explains how to operate the device in the primary cable tracing mode.

Operating Principle

Location in complete circuits

Describes methods for tracing cables and conductors within complete circuits.

Single pole method (In open circuits)

Details finding cable interruptions or tracing cables in open circuits.

Double pole method (In complete circuits)

Describes detecting short-circuits or tracing conductors in complete circuits.

Locating of cable interruptions in the plastic-sheathed cable (single-pole method)

Details finding interruptions in plastic-sheathed cables.

Locating of line interruptions using two transmitters (single-pole method)

Describes using two transmitters for more accurate interruption detection.

Error detection in electrical under-floor heating (single-pole method)

Explains detecting errors or faults in electrical under-floor heating systems.

Locating of bottlenecks (obstructions) in installation pipes (single-pole method)

Details finding obstructions or bottlenecks within installation pipes.

Fuse Location (double-pole method)

Explains how to precisely locate fuses within a distribution board.

Locating of short-circuits in conductors (double-pole method)

Describes methods for locating short-circuits in conductors.

Tracing installed water and heating pipes (single-pole method)

Explains the process for tracing installed water and heating pipes.

Detecting the direction of water and heating pipes already installed (Single-pole method)

Details how to detect the direction of installed water and heating pipes.

Locating a complete house wiring (Single-pole method)

Explains how to trace all circuits within an entire house wiring system.

Following lines with higher location depth (Double-pole method)

Describes techniques for achieving greater location depth when tracing lines.

Tracing conductors within the soil (single-pole method)

Explains the method for tracing conductors that are buried within the soil.

The detection range can be increased by connecting to Live conductors

Provides tips on how connecting to live conductors can enhance detection range.

Identifying multiple installed conductors (double-pole method)

Explains how to identify multiple installed conductors using multiple transmitters.

Non-contact voltage detection

Describes using the receiver for non-contact voltage detection.

Setting the transmitter codes

Instructions for setting and configuring transmitter signal codes.

Transmitter Flashlight

Information on operating the built-in flashlight feature on the transmitter.

Maintenance

Battery replacement

Step-by-step instructions for replacing the batteries in the transmitter and receiver.

Cleaning

Provides guidance on how to clean the instrument case.

Specifications

Warranty and repair

Decommissioning

WEEE Directive

Information regarding the disposal of electrical and electronic equipment according to WEEE.

Battery disposal

Guidelines for the responsible disposal of batteries.