Arc Chaser

Dual mode TDR for testing and monitoring energized and unenergized systems

The Arc Chaser Dual Mode TDR is capable of finding faults (Opens, Shorts, Arc Faults) on fully energized cables up to 600 Volts. Arc Chaser can monitor live cables for intermittent conditions, capturing these “events” and reporting where and when they occur. Using advanced Spread Spectrum Time Domain Reflectometry (SSTDR), Arc Chaser is capable of accuracy to fault of better than 1%.

PRODUCT FEATURES

  • Works on both energized and unenergized cables
    Discover cable events which can only be shown under load
  • Monitors intermittent arc faults, opens, and shorts
    Find faults caused by vibration that are otherwise hidden
  • Shows results in graphical or text format
    Clear and simple view of faults
  • Saves reports, transferrable to PCs for storage, and printing
    Maintain history of information
  • Cable fault finding
    Easily verify quality of entire cable length
  • Tone generation
    Signal tracing of cables
  • Cable Test Setup
    Walks users through cable test setup
  • Self-calibrates to maintain accuracy over time or due to environmental change
    No metrology calibration required
  • English or Metric Measurements
    International applications
  • 600V Category II
    Designed to meet full international requirements for working on energized cables.
  • Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
    8-10 hours of battery power in the field

PHYSICAL FEATURES

  • Color Touch Screen Display
    Easy to navigate in all lighting environments
  • Compact Form Factor
    Usable in tight space environments
  • 3rd Generation Lithium Ion Batteries
    Up to 8 hours of continuous use.
  • Benchtop, Handheld, or Hung Up
    Easy to use for flight line and production work
  • Uses Modular Cable Interfaces
    Can connect to many different types of systems
  • Waterproof/Shock Resistant Transport Case
    Keeps equipment protected even in harsh conditions
  • SD Card for Data File Transfer of Cable Tests
    Easy to maintain report files and save for later viewing
  • Upgradeable Firmware
    Stay up to date with cable settings, features, and enhanced software upgrades.
MeasurementSpread Spectrum Time Domain Reflectometry
U.S. Patents and Patents Pending
PowerWall power voltage input Range: 10→28V, 20W
Arc Chaser will run with wall power down to 4V, however batteries will not charge unless input voltage is greater than 10V.
Totex battery pack with four LIO Rechargeable Cells.
Full screen brightness, dynamic test, 7.8V battery: 335mA.
0→100% brightness, @7.8V: 90mA
Typical battery current: 185mA
Low power mode (or timed out): 70mA
Off mode: 420 μA board (+500uA battery pack circuitry.)
Maximum Range12,000 ft (3,657m) at .999 VOP
Maximum testable cable length varies with VOP and cable type.
VOP (%) with 3 digit precision ranging from 20.0% to 99.9%
Output ConnectorBanana Jacks 600V CAT II
Leader CableCable Assembly, 5 ft. (1.5m) 600 Volt CAT II, 95 Ohm
Battery LifeBattery Pack, initial 5200 mA-hr (typical):Operating at static screen or occasional static test: 185mA (assuming 65% LCD brightness)
Dynamic Operation: 280mA (assuming 65% LCD brightness)
Low power: 70mA, assuming full charge of 5000mAH, 71 hours.
Off: 420 μA board (+500uA battery pack circuitry.)
Altitude 6,500 ft. (2,000 m) operating
TemperatureOperating: (-10 if standard crystal) -20 to 70°C);
Storage: (-30 to 80°C)
Humidity10 to 90% non-condensing
EnclosureHigh-strength PC/ABS plastic with V0 rating with boot
Size2.41”H x 4.18”W x 9.03”L (6.12 x 10.61 x 22.94 cm)
WeightWith batteries: 1 lb 9 oz (862 g)
Safety CompliancesPENDING: Complies with ANSI/ISA 82.02.01 (61010-1)
2004, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No 61010-1-04, UL 6101B (2003)
and IEC/EN 61010-1 2nd Edition for measurement
Category II, 600 V, EMC EN61326-1
Warranty1 year
Arc Chaser Brochure (English)Download
Arc Chaser User Manual (English)Download

“[LiveWire Innovation] delivered and demonstrated a unit which we immediately used to accurately locate a cable fault on one of our sub-sea 5 KV cables. Prior to this we had used conventional TDR meters which had given us unreliable results and showed ghost signals which could have indicated additional faults that didn’t exist. The cost implications of this are huge.”

-Mike Mason, Dubai Petroleum

“[LiveWire Innovation] delivered and demonstrated a unit which we immediately used to accurately locate a cable fault on one of our sub-sea 5 KV cables. Prior to this we had used conventional TDR meters which had given us unreliable results and showed ghost signals which could have indicated additional faults that didn’t exist. The cost implications of this are huge.”

-Mike Mason, Dubai Petroleum

LW-AC120

  • Arc Chaser main unit
  • LiveWire leader cable 5ft 600V CAT III
  • Flanged crocodile clips: red and black 600V CAT II UL/CSA
  • Dual banana to BNC female
  • Adapter: BNC male to F female
  • Power supply
  • SD card
  • Micro USB cable
  • Caribiner Strap
  • Protective Arc Chaser case (Serpac)

LW-AC120AV

  • Arc Chaser main unit
  • LiveWire leader cable 5ft 600V CAT III
  • Multi-pin adapters
  • Flanged crocodile clips: red and black 600V CAT II UL/CSA
  • Dual banana to BNC female
  • Adapter: BNC male to F female
  • Power supply
  • SD card
  • Micro USB cable
  • Caribiner Strap
  • Protective Arc Chaser case (Pelican)

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