Radiodetection 1205CXA - Table of Contents

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SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION...................2
1.1 Safety Information.........................................2
1.2 Introduction ..................................................3
1.3 General Features..........................................3
SECTION 2: OPERATING PROCEDURES................4
2.1 Theory of Operation......................................4
2.2 Front Panel Description ...............................5
2.3 Instrument Operation..................................10
SECTION 3: TDR FUNDAMENTALS.......................19
3.1 First-time Start Up.......................................19
3.2 Cable Connection.......................................19
3.3 Cable Check...............................................19
3.4 Cable Impedance.......................................19
3.5 Velocity of Propgation (VOP).....................19
3.6 Pulse Widths...............................................21
3.7 Return Loss/ Fault Severity.........................22
SECTION 4: APPLICATION NOTES.......................23
4.1 TDR Tap Plate Connector...........................23
4.2 Missing Signals, Corroded Splices, and
Unidentified Cables....................................24
4.3 Detecting Intermittent Faults......................24
4.4 Measuring and Documenting.....................25
4.5 Detecting Theft of Service..........................26
SECTION 5: WAVEFORM EXAMPLES....................28
SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE.................................36
SECTION 7: SPECIFICATIONS..............................37
APPENDIX A - Serial I/O Printer Port.......................39
APPENDIX B - VOP Table........................................39
WARRANTY
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