Cable / Sheath Fault Locators & Thumpers
Cable locators are used for accurately identifying the presence of underground and overhead insulated line networks. They consist of receivers with signalling equipment and are suitable for use on high voltage systems.
Find out more about Cable / Sheath Fault Locators & Thumpers below.

- Use with two-stick voltmeter/ phasers to test the leakage current of underground primary voltage cables
- 15kV, 25kV and 35kV Class
- Test grounded electrical systems with a maximum line-to-ground voltage of 21kV

- Very easy operation
- Power frequency mode for pinpointing
- Automatic zero calibration, no adjustments necessary

- Pulsed output current
- Live voltages up to 660 V
- Low-frequency signal

- Quick and accurate cable/cable sheath fault location
- Clear and intuitive navigation to the fault in 3D view
- Calculates and displays fault distances in real-time along with fault history

- Detects faults in underground LV cables
- High accuracy (within 1 metre)
- Detects gases given off by faulty cables

- Easy to use
- Lightweight and portable
- Minimal training required

- Easy to use
- Lightweight and portable
- Minimal training required

- Cable compass
- Fault arrow
- BNR - Background Noise Reduction
- APM - Automatic Proximity Mute

- Test voltage up to ±10 kV DC
- Easy Go test system
- Pre-locate and pinpoint any detected faults

- 4kV DC output
- Cable fault location
- Comes with 15ft test lead

- DC testing to 12kV
- Automated fault location
- Wide range of advanced features

- DC testing to 4kV
- Portable design
- Includes 50ft test lead

- 12kV DC output
- 50ft lead included
- Portable design

- Perform sheath testing
- Reduce downtime
- Standard and high-accuracy modes

- Choice of cable length
- ARM pre-location with Multishot Technology
- 7” HiBrite colour display optimised for outdoor visibility

- Pre-locate and pin-point cable sheath faults/ cable faults caused by earth contact
- Measure insulation resistance
- Generate pulsed voltage up to 10kV

- Test the condition of medium-voltage cables and electrical equipment up to 20kV
- Cable sheath testing
- Dissipation factor and truesinus® indicates the ageing of cables

- Full MWT combines cable testing and dissipation factor to evaluate cable insulation
- Supports condition-based test duration for Full MWT
- Dissipation factor and truesinus® indicates the ageing of cables

- Cable and cable sheath testing on electrical equipment and medium-voltage cables up to 35kV
- Maximum test voltage: 42.5kVrms/ 60kVpeak
- Voltage shapes: DC, VLF rectangular wave and truesinus®

- Full MWT: combines cable testing with dissipation factor and partial discharge measurements
- Truesinus® technology can be used with dissipation diagnosis to determine cable ageing
- Maximum test voltage: 42.5 kVrms

- Delivers 1500 J at 8/16 kV
- E-Tray technology
- ARC reflection MV cable pre-location

- Delivers 1600 J at 12.5/25 kV
- E-Tray technology
- ARC reflection MV cable pre-location

- No supply interruption
- Fast and easy location of faults
- Reliable avoidance of incorrect excavations

- Receiver, transmitter and headset included
- Automatic noise filtering
- Accurate pinpointing with compass indicator
About Cable Fault Locators
A cable fault location is required anywhere when the fault cannot be seen. The faults are typically damaged cables that affect the resistance in the cable. If allowed to persist, this can lead to a voltage breakdown. A multi-step process must be performed as safely and as quickly as possible to prevent customers from going without power.
In this category, we have an array of cable fault-locating instruments. Megger, EA Technology & BAUR offer the broadest selection of tools on this page. However, many other high-profile companies offer incredible alternatives enriching the scope of products available in this section.
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