Electromagnetic Impulse Detector (English)
Electromagnetic Impulse Detector (English)
Electromagnetic Impulse Detector (English)
DESCRIPTION or the burn current in the cable under test. The output
The Electromagnetic Impulse Detector is composed of an from the antenna is amplified and displayed on the zero-
amplifier module, a sheath coil and a carrying case. An center meter. Its swivel head can be adjusted to three
optional earth frame and surface coil are available. The positions relative to the ground surface.
amplifier, sheath coil and surface coil fit into the carrying
For PEAK sensing, the antenna is placed parallel to the
case.
earths surface so that a maximum reading is obtained
Sheath Coil when the antenna is directly over the cable being traced.
This coupler is placed directly on the surface of the cable For NULL sensing, the antenna is pointed straight down so
under test to sense the magnitude and direction of the net that it is perpendicular to the earth. Thus, a zero reading is
electromagnetic field produced by the impulse current obtained when it is directly over the cable being traced.
from an impulse generator. For determining depth of the cable, the antenna is
adjusted to the 45 position.
Amplifier Module
Optional Earth Frame
This module accepts output signals from either the sheath
coil described above or either of the two optional sensors This is an earth gradient tester accessory that uses the
(surface coil and earth frame). It amplifies signals with a above amplifier module for its readout. When impulse
unique stretching circuit. A zero-center meter receives current or burn current leaking through the fault bypasses
the amplifier output and indicates both magnitude and, the shield or concentric neutral, the earth frame detects the
more importantly, the direction of the fault. The gain of direction and magnitude of the resulting voltage gradient
the amplifier (0 to 10,000) is controlled by a continuously in the earth. This valuable information is displayed on the
variable control knob located on the right side panel. meter.
UK UNITED STATES OTHER TECHNICAL SALES OFFICES Registered to ISO 9001:2000 Reg no. Q 09290
Archcliffe Road Dover 4271 Bronze Way Valley Forge USA, Toronto CANADA, Registered to ISO 14001 Reg no. EMS 61597
CT17 9EN England Dallas TX75237-1088 USA Mumbai INDIA, Trappes FRANCE,
ELEC_IMP_DETECTOR_DS_en_V10
T +44 (0) 1304 502101 T 800 723 2861 (USA only) Sydney AUSTRALIA, Madrid SPAIN
F +44 (0) 1304 207342 T +1 214 330 3203 and the Kingdom of BAHRAIN.
www.megger.com
F +1 214 337 3038
Megger is a registered trademark