The PFL-1000, PFL-4000, and PFL-5000 power fault locator systems, available from Macey's Electrical , are compact and powerful fault location systems for underground residential distribution (URD) systems.
All three power fault locator systems integrate the tools of cable fault locating into one package: dc/tester burner, surge generator and radar coupling.
When configured with the DART Cable Analysis System, the instruments provide the following fault location techniques:
- Time Domain Reflectometry
- Digital Arc Reflection
- Surge Pulse Reflection
- Differential Arc Reflection
The PFL-1000 fault locator system is designed for installation into the tool bin of a utility service truck. High discharge energy ensures maximum performance on short, medium or long URD loop circuits.
The PFL-4000 is designed for portability, featuring all the basic fault locating tools in one rugged base package. It is a flexible stand-alone unit with the capability of mounting the DART in a hinged lid.
The PFL-5000 provides all basic fault locating tools in a convenient vehicle-mount package. It is a suitable solution for outfitting URD trouble vehicles with a strong fault locating system.
The PFL-1000, PFL-4000, and PFL-5000 power fault locator systems deliver a maximum energy surge of 1536 Joules at 16kV, providing necessary energy to condition and break down faults in cable, joints and terminations. The power fault systems also provide a 20kV proof tester and a 60mA burner for testing and conditioning cable faults.
The power fault locators are suitable tools for isolating a faulted cable section between transformers with one surge and measuring distance to the fault.
Series includes the PFL-1000, PFL-4000 and PFL-5000.
Multiple test modes
- Arc Reflection
- Surge Pulse Reflection
- High-voltage Surge
- Proof and Burn
Integrated coupling for arc reflection and surge pulse reflection
- Auto range
- Auto fault distance
- Operator assist mode
Benefits:
- Multiple techniques reduce fault location time and cable maintenance costs
- Fault pre-location extends cable life by minimising stress
- Rugged construction designed to endure years of hard use
- Ease of use reduces training time and maximises investment
- Fast isolation of faulted cable section between transformers reduces outage time