Hipotronics PTC-2 Cable ID & Phase Tracer
Ideal for identifying individual phases of 3-phase direct buried or conduit installed cable. The PTC-2 is designed to positively identify the cable phases in a location where many cables come together, as in a manhole. This type of cable is used in power circuits, feeders and distribution networks. The device will also identify the individual phases in a three-phase power cable. The PTC-2 has three major components: a pulse transmitter, a pulse detector (phase tracer) and a pick up coil. For best results the cable should be disconnected from any load impedance with the three-phase conductors tied together and grounded at the far end. However, the device will operate satisfactorily while still connected to low impedance loads.
Benefits:
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Effective Identification - device can be used on shielded cable, unshielded cable and lead-jacketed cable
- Complete, compact and portable - for simple and quick use in the field
- Simple Operation - with a minimal amount of user training testing can begin
| Input Voltage | Input 120 Volts, 60 Hz OR 220 Volts, 50 Hz (15 Amps, Single Phase ) |
| Output | 0 V – 30 V at 30 Amps |
| Pulse Shape | Square wave; width -- 830 milliseconds |
| Repetition Rate “Continuous” | 1, 2 and 3 pulses every 5 seconds, in A, B, and C phase respectively |
- Transmitter
- Continuously adjustable output current
- Low operating voltage
- Output ammeter
- Input circuit breaker switch with "on" pilot light
- Detector
- High gain transistor amplifier circuit
- Sensitive pickup coil
- Rotary switch with "off" plus five sensitivity level
- 50 division meter indicating relative strength of signal