TDR2050 Quick Start Guide

1. POWER UP 2. SELECT TEST MODE

b. Use cursor keys to select test mode
Press and hold to turn TDR on a. Press to select required - choose T1

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Hold
Hold

OK
OK

3. CONNECTION
c. Press OK key to select For best performance ensure that the
test leads are not unduly separated

Only use Megger approved fused

test leads

Ensure that the test leads are in good

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condition and working order Hold

OK
4. SELECT PARAMETERS

a. Press spanner/setting symbol

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Hold Hold

VF = 0.54R Z = 140 =6 = 40ns 100m VF = 0.54R Z = 140 =6 = 40ns 100m OK

OK

AUTO MAN AUTO MAN

AUTO MAN

IMPORTANT: b. Set correct velocity factor c. Set cable impedance

Ensure you are on manual mode. (obtained from cable manufacturer) for the cable If the impedance is unknown, set to max using
to be tested. If unknown, see last page for the arrows. Press when set.
examples. Adjust using the UP DOWN arrows.
Press when set.

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Hold
Hold
Hold
VF = 0.54R Z = 140 =6 = 40ns 100m OK
VF = 0.54R Z = 140 =6 = 40ns 100m OK VF = 0.54R Z = 140 =6 = 40ns 100m OK

AUTO MAN
AUTO MAN AUTO MAN

d. Set gain e. Set output pulse width f. Cable distance

Set to a level which best shows by toggling Set at mid point and toggle up / down until fault Adjust to a distance greater than the known
the gain using trace arrows. Press when set. becomes clear. Press when set. cable length.
Set at low pulse width for near end faults. Set at high pulse
width for distant faults and concentric cables.
5. MOVING CURSOR

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Hold

OK

C1-C2

To select cursors press a. Cursor choice. b. Swap between cursors. Press C1 - C2
buttons to select cursor to move.

c. Use left/right arrows to move d. Cursor position on trace. Move cursor e. Delta measurement. TDR shows total
selected cursor. C1 to end of test leads about 1.5 m. distance to cursor C2 and difference
Move C2 to the end of the cable between C1 and C2.
(first significant reflection)
8. TYPICAL VELOCITY FACTORS

These values of velocity factor are typical and may be used in the Cross section
Material V.F m/μS m/uS
absence of known values of cables. mm2

XLPE 35 0.52 156 78

These values may need changing after verifying on a specific cable. XLPE 50 0.52 156 78

XLPE 70 0.53 160 80

Five output impedances are available (25, 50, 75, 100, 140 ohms) and
XLPE 95 0.53 160 80
an auto impedance matching feature. The velocity factor can be set
XLPE 185 0.55 165 81.5
between 0.2 and 0.99 to meet any cable test requirements.
XLPE 240 0.56 168 82

XLPE 300 0.56 170 82

XLPE 500 0.56 173 82.5

XLPE 630 0.57 173 82.5

PILC 70 0.52 156 78

PILC 185 0.52 156 78.5

PILC 240 0.53 156 79

PILC 300 0.55 165 80

PILC 0.1 in2 0.52 156 78

PILC 0.3 in2 0.52 156 78.5

PILC 0.4 in 2
0.53 156 79

PILC 0.5 in2 0.55 165 80

Megger Instruments Limited, Archcliffe Road, Dover, Kent, CT17 9EN, England
T +44 (0)1 304 502101 F +44 (0)1 304 207342
Part No. 1005-021
Megger is a registered trademark

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Printed in England www.megger.com
This instrument is manufactured in the United Kingdom. The company reserves the right to change the specification or design without prior notice.