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AVO INTERNATIONAL BRINGING RELIABILITY TO AMPS • VOLTS • OHMS
BIDDLE® Model PFL-4000 • DC Tester, Burner, Surge Generator in one portable unit • Integrated coupling for multiple test techniques: Time Domain Reflectometry Arc Reflection Surge Pulse Reflection • High Energy output: 1500 Joules Shown with optional DART® Cable Analyzer and wheel kit.
• Rugged and portable
Portable Power Fault Locator DESCRIPTION The BIDDLE® PFL-4000 Portable Power Fault Locator System integrates the basic tools of cable fault locating into one compact package: DC Tester, Burner, Surge Generator and arc reflection coupling. Adding the DART® Cable Analysis System completes the package by unlocking modern prelocation technologies: • Time Domain Reflectometry • Digital Arc Reflection • Patented Differential Arc Reflection • Surge Pulse Reflection (Current Impulse & Voltage Decay) The PFL-4000 may be compact, but it delivers full performance. The high energy output delivers a powerful surge of 1500 Joules at 16 kV, providing necessary energy to condition and break down faults (without the need for cable burning) in cable, joints, termination and long cable circuits. The system also provides a 20 kV dc tester with a 60 mA burn feature for testing and conditioning cable faults. Arc reflection and surge pulse reflection coupling modules are integrated into the PFL-4000 chassis.
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APPLICATIONS The PFL-4000 is the ideal solution for a wide variety of Underground Residential Distribution (URD) cable applications. High discharge energy ensures maximum performance on short, medium or long URD loop circuits.
• Circuit breakers for input power overload protection • External interlock provision
Configured with the DART® Cable Fault Analyzer, the system isolates faulted cable sections between transformers with one surge and measures distance to the fault. FEATURES AND BENEFITS • Multiple techniques reduce fault location time and maintenance costs. • Rugged construction designed to endure years of hard use. • Cable Fault pre-location extends cable life by minimizing stress to aged cable (when combined with a DART® Cable Analysis system). • High energy allows testing of long cable lengths and allows easier pinpointing of difficult faults. • Easy to use instrument interface reduce training time and maximizes investment.
Optional DART® Cable Analyzer mounts into an instrument lid assembly.
STANDARD SAFETY FEATURES
• Insulated high-voltage output cable. • Zero start voltage interlock. • Automatic discharge and grounding upon instrument shut down. • Redundant ground connections
Optional Wheel Kit conveniently converts the PFL-4000 to a transportable unit. AVO INTERNATIONAL IS REGISTERED TO ISO 9001 STANDARD
BIDDLE PFL-4000
SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage Output: Surge Mode: 0 to 16 kV @ 12 uF Surge Interval: 2 to 10 seconds, variable (Full output voltage is not available at 2 second time interval.) DC Mode: 0 to 20 kV Duty Cycle: continuous Polarity: Negative with respect to ground. Current Output: DC Mode: 60 mA burn Duty Cycle: continuous
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Available Modes: Mode Select switch set to Arc Reflection: Arc Reflection Test (ART) or Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR). Note: Requires cable analyzer. Mode Select switch set to Surge: Surge tracing or Surge Pulse Method Note: Surge pulse method requires cable analyzer. Mode Select switch set to DC: DC burn or dc proof test
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Energy: Capacitance: 12 uF Stored Energy: 1500 Joules at 16 kV Coupling: Arc Reflection Filter/Surge Pulse Coupler: Internally integrated Metering: Kilovolmeter: 0 to 20 kV Milliammeter: 0 to 60 mA Environment: Operating temperature range: -4 to 120° F (-20 to +50° C) Storage temperature range: -22 to +131° F (-30 to 55° C) Elevation: 6500 ft (2000 m) max. Derate voltage at higher altitude. Humidity: 95% RH non-condensing Climate: Operation in direct rain or snow prohibited. General: Dimensions: 34 H x 16 W x 16 D in. (364 x 406 x 406 mm) Weight: 180 lbs. (81.8 kg) Add 25 lbs. (11.3 kg) if supplied with DART® Cable Analyzer. Add 35 lbs. (15.9 kg) if wheel kit is supplied. Input Voltage: Specify one of the following: 115/120 V ac, 50/60 Hz 220/240 V ac, 50/60 Hz Accessories Supplied: •One 25 ft (7.6 m) high voltage, shielded output cable with vise-grip clamp. •One 7.5 ft (2.29 m) 3-wire, No. 16 AWG, power input cord with standard cap (IEC 320). •Two 25 ft (7.6 m) No. 8 AWG, flexible ground cables with vise-grip grounding clamps. •One 4 ft (1.2 m) No. 8 AWG, flexible ground cable. •One ground rod. •One interlock shorting plug.
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Cable Length in Feet Effect of Cable Length on Applied Surge Voltage (Cable capacitance equal to 100 pF per foot) These instruments are manufactured in the United States. The Company reserves the right to change the specification or design without prior notice. AVO and BIDDLE are Registered Trade Marks of AVO INTERNATIONAL LIMITED.
BIDDLE PFL-4000
ORDERING INFORMATION Item
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PFL-4000 Portable Power Fault Locator WITHOUT DART® Cable Analysis System ................. 657400-XXR Integrated Modules: Surge Generator DC Tester/Burner Arc Reflection Filter Surge Pulse Coupler PFL-4000 Portable Power Fault Locator WITH DART® Cable Analysis System ........................ 657400-XXRY3 Integrated Modules: Surge Generator DC Tester/Burner Arc Reflection Filter Surge Pulse Coupler DART® Cable Analysis System (654000-4KY3) Note: Refer to DART® Cable Analysis System literature for analyzer specifications. Ordering Codes:
XX = Enter 00 for 115/120 V ac, 50/60 Hz Input Voltage. Enter 47 for 220/240 V ac, 50/60 Hz Input Voltage. Y = Enter M for Transreflective monochrome LCD module. Enter C for Active matrix color display module.
Optional Accessories CBL125 Cable Assembly (Stand-alone reels) ................................................................................ CBL125 Push bar and mounting frame with 14 in. (35.6 cm), pneumatic tires ....................................... 35297
BIDDLE PFL-4000
UNITED STATES 4651 S. WESTMORELAND ROAD DALLAS, TX 75237-1017 USA PHONE: (800) 723-AVO-1 (723-2861) FAX: (214) 333-3533
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© 1999 AVO INTERNATIONAL PRINTED IN USA MIL/3.5M/198 AVO-1099 BULLETIN PFL-4000
