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The ETL-8v

The ETL-8V Vehicle-Based Cable Fault Locator is a compact and efficient system for testing and fault locating in low-voltage power cables. It combines DC testing, fault burning, and surge generation with the advanced RIF-9 Time-Domain Reflectometer, offering multiple pre-location modes for reliable fault detection. With optional step voltage mode and cable tracing functions, the ETL-8V provides a versatile, mobile solution for quick and accurate cable fault diagnostics in the field.

Key Features

  • DC cable testing up to 8 kV

  • Fault burning up to 8 kV / 100 mA

  • Surge energy up to 1000 J

  • Precise fault pre-location with RIF-9 TDR, supporting:

    • TDR mode

    • Arc-Reflection mode

    • Impulse Current mode

    • Voltage coupling mode

    • Automatic test procedure

  • Fault location using step voltage mode (optional)

  • Compact vehicle-based design for field operations

Application

The ETL-8V is designed for efficient fault location and diagnostics of LV power cables, including:

  • DC cable testing up to 8 kV

  • Fault burning to stabilize high-resistive faults

  • Pre-location of faults using the RIF-9 TDR in multiple modes

  • Precise pinpointing with a ground microphone

  • Cable route tracing (optional)

Optional Accessories

  • RIF-9 – Advanced Time-Domain Reflectometer

  • LFG-50 / LFG-200p – Low-frequency generators for route tracing

  • PT-14 Tracer – Cable route and fault location receiver

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