MODEL 35000 METALLIC Time Domain Reflectometer Cable Fault Locator OPERATOR’S MANUAL : | icce=eem CeeThank you for purchasing RISER-BOND INSTRUMENTS’ Model 3000 Metallic Time Domain Reflectometer, Cable Fault Locator. Our goal is to provide you with a high quality troubleshooting tool whichis both powerful and easy to use. We all share a commitment to quality and exceltence, and will do our best to continue to provide you with test equipment to meet your needs. Please read the operator's manual thoroughly to insure the best results from your new TDR. As always, RISER-BOND INSTRUMENTS welcomes your comments or suggestions. Technological advances allow changes in specifications and/or components. Changes may be made without notification. Radiodetection Dielectric Technologies Pearpoint e Riser Bond Bridgton Commerce Center Tel 877-247-3797 154 Portland Road Tel 207-647-9495 Bridgton, Maine 04009 Fax 207-647-9496SECTION 1: 1. 1 1 woe SECTION 2: PNA 1 2 3 4 5 SECTION 3: LEYwLove eNoaa wpa TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION... Introduction Specifications Simplified Operation DESCRIPTION Theory of Operation VOP.... Cable loss. Blind SpovD. Front Panel... OPERATING PROCEDURES .. Start-up ... Test Procedure 9 Oscilloscope Output 4 Testable Cable Length 11 Measuring Cable .. 12 Charging Procedure 12 Matric Conversion. 12 Calibration ... 13 SECTION 4: SECTION 6: SECTION 7: SECTION 8: HELPFUL HINTS... VOP.... Blind Spots Cable Check Cable Connection .. Termination . Powered Cable Testing Compo: OSCILLOSCOPE OUTPUT ..... Waveform Examples QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS........22 WARRANTY .... INDEX...