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Megger EZ-THUMP 3kV Portable Fault Location System
Description
Designed for locating faults in shielded and unshielded medium voltage and low voltage power cables, the Megger EZ-THUMP 3kV Portable Fault Location System is a portable, compact, and lightweight dual-stage cable fault locator. It is the only dual-stage 3kV unit on the market suitable for use with low voltage cables with 600/1000V ratings and a maximum test level of 1.8kV or 3kV (3 Uo). In addition to this, the Megger EZ-THUMP 3kV Portable Fault Location System is ideal for industrial and utility applications, as well as street light fault locating, as it can be used to check low- and medium-voltage cables in 5kV systems.
Versatile testing capabilities ensure the Megger EZ-THUMP 3kV Portable Fault Location System is suitable for detecting a variety of faults in a range of systems. It supports:
- TDR testing to pre-locate very low resistance cable faults
- Arc Reflection Method (ARM) pre-location featuring Multishot Technology for detecting high resistance/flashover faults in LV/MV cables
- Dual-stage 500-joule surge generator for pinpointing high resistive faults
- Testing for breakdown detection
- DC hi-pot test with insulation resistance indication
- Sheath testing/ sheath fault locating MV cables
- Ground fault pinpointing LV/unshielded cables
In addition to this, the Megger EZ-THUMP 3kV Portable Fault Location System offers an automatic fault locating procedure that begins with hi-pot testing followed by pre-location and pinpointing. It also includes automatic end of cable and distance to fault detection, automatic breakdown detection, user-configurable Sheath Fault/ Ground Fault mode, and Manual Voltage Control. Furthermore, an F-OHM HV interlock detects improper connections. Readings/information are indicated on the seven-inch HiBrite colour display optimised for outdoor visibility.
The Megger EZ-THUMP 3kV Portable Fault Location System can be operated via E-Tray GUI and a rotary control knob. Its quick-step mode combined with the simple E-Tray GUI ensures it is easy for inexperienced users to operate.
Finally, this rugged, high-impact, and weather-resistant (IP53) cable fault locator draws power from either an internal battery or mains supply. The Megger EZ-THUMP 3kV Portable Fault Location System can be operated by a mains supply while its battery recharges.
The Megger EZ-THUMP 3kV Portable Fault Location System is a versatile, easy-to-use, and durable LV and MV dual-stage cable fault locator.
Megger EZ-THUMP 3kV Portable Fault Location System Key Features
- For locating faults in shielded and unshielded medium voltage and low voltage power cables
- Dual-stage, portable, compact, and lightweight cable fault locator
- The only dual-stage 3kV unit on the market suitable for LV cables with 600/1000 V ratings and a maximum test level of 1.8kV or 3kV (3 Uo)
- Ideal for industrial and utility applications
- Suitable for street light fault locating
- Check LV/MV cables in 5kV systems
- TDR testing to pre-locate very low resistance cable faults
- Arc Reflection Method (ARM) pre-location featuring Multishot Technology for detecting high resistance/flashover faults in LV/MV cables
- Dual-stage 500-joule surge generator for pinpointing high resistive faults
- Testing for breakdown detection
- DC hi-pot test with insulation resistance indication
- Sheath testing/ sheath fault locating MV cables
- Ground fault pinpointing LV/unshielded cables
- Automatic fault locating procedure that begins with hi-pot testing followed by pre-location and pinpointing
- Automatic end of cable and distance to fault detection
- Automatic breakdown detection
- User-configurable Sheath Fault/ Ground Fault mode
- Manual Voltage Control
- F-OHM HV interlock detects improper connections
- 7” HiBrite colour display optimised for outdoor visibility
- Can be operated via E-Tray GUI and a rotary control knob
- Easy to operate
- Rugged, high-impact, weather-resistant (IP53) design
- Can be battery- or mains-operated
- A versatile, easy-to-use, and durable LV and MV dual-stage cable fault locator
What’s Included?
- Megger EZ-THUMP 3kV Portable Fault Location System
- Your Choice of HV Flexible Cable (15ft/4.5m OR 50ft/15m)
- Your Choice of Safety Ground Cable (15ft/4.5m OR 50ft/15m)
- 6ft/1.8m AC Supply Lead Set (UK plug)
- 2x Hardwired Battery Clamps
Product Range
- Megger EZT3DV3-15T3 3kV Dual Voltage EZ-THUMP V3 Base Unit, Hard Wired Battery Clamps, 15ft test leads
- Megger EZT3DV3-50T3 3kV Dual Voltage EZ-THUMP V3 Base Unit, Hard Wired Battery Clamps, 50ft test leads
Tech Specs
Megger EZ-THUMP 3kV Portable Fault Location System Technical Specifications
| Testing | |
| Output | 0 – 1.5/0 - 3 kV, 94 / 47 mA DC |
| 0 – 4 kV, 35 mA DC | |
| Prelocation | |
| TDR | Phase to neutral, phase to phase, phase to armor; on-screen comparison of up to 256 pairs |
| Range: up to 170,000 ft / 52km | |
| Sampling Rate: 100 Mhz | |
| Resolution: 2.5 ft @ 250 ft/ƒs | |
| 0.8 m @ 80 m/µs | |
| Arc Reflection | Single Shot surge, Multishot TDR, 0 – 1.5/0 - 3 kV |
| Single Shot surge, Multishot TDR, 0 – 4 kV | |
| Pinpoint Fault Location | |
| Surge | 0 - 1.5/3.0 kV @ 500 J |
| 0 - 4 kV @ 500 J | |
| Impulse Sequence | 5 - 10 seconds or a single shot |
| Display | 7 in. (17.78 cm) |
| HiBrite TFT Color LCD 1280 x 800 pixel | |
| Memory | 100 traces |
| Interface | USB Port |
| Cables Supplied | 15 ft (4.5 m) HV flexible shielded cable; 50 ft (15 m) optional |
| 15 ft (4.5 m) safety ground cable; 50 ft (15 m) optional | |
| 6 ft (1.8 m) AC supply lead set (US/Schuko/UK plug) | |
| Terminations | T1 (typically North America): 14 mm male MC for HV output with matching hotline clamp attachment; HV return and safety ground with hooks and matching hotline clamp attachment. |
| T2 (typically North America): same as T1, however, hotline clamp attachments for HV output and HV return are replaced by vise grip attachments. | |
| T3 (typically UK): the HV output and HV return leads are terminated with hardwired battery clamps. | |
| T4 (typically all other countries): 10 mm female MC for HV output and HV return with matching battery clamp attachments, safety ground with hook, and matching hotline clamp attachments. | |
| Supply | |
| Battery | Internal 24 V NiMH Battery 5 AH Approx. 30 - 60 mins of surge/thumping Approx. 3 hours recharge time |
| AC Line | 100 – 230 VAC ±50/60 Hz |
| Safety | Emergency OFF Mushroom button |
| Key-switch Interlock, standard (available without) | |
| F-OHM interlock detection /indication “safe connections” | |
| Interface for remote EMERGENCY OFF box | |
| Environmental | |
| Operating Temperature | 4° F to 122° F (-20° C to +50° C) |
| Storage Temperature | -12° F to 160° F (-25° C to +70° C) |
| IP Rating | IP53 (with top open) |
| Weight | 71 - 75 lbs (32 - 34 kgs) |
| Dimensions (include top-mounted cable pouch) | 14 x 11 x 25 in. (35.5 x 28 x 64 cm) |
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Additional Information
| SKU | EZT3DV3-XT3 |
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