Advanced & User-Safe Design: The X-WAVE is a self-contained, battery-operated, and weatherproof tool with a microprocessor-based control system, large LCD display, and intuitive buttons—prioritizing ease of use and operator safety.
Fast & Accurate Fault Detection: It offers automatic identification of cable length and fault distance, along with TDR pre-location technology to reduce cable damage and significantly cut down outage times.
Comprehensive Functionality: This multi-purpose device allows users to pre-locate, locate, and diagnose cable faults, with adjustable output from 500V to 10kV DC and internal memory for cable trace storage.
Ideal for Multiple Industries: Widely used by electrical utilities, petrochemical plants, mining facilities, and maintenance teams, the X-WAVE enhances restoration efficiency and boosts field productivity.
All-in-One Testing Solution: Combines a DC proof tester, burner, and thumper in a compact, self-contained unit ideal for comprehensive URD cable maintenance testing in the field.
Flexible & Powerful Operation: Offers variable impulse rates (3 to 30 seconds), burn currents up to 50 mA, and impulse energies up to 900 J for effective and customizable fault locating.
Enhanced Accuracy & Safety: Compatible with a high-voltage coupler and time domain reflectometer for precise fault location while minimizing cable damage; includes visual grounding status indicators and external interlock provisions for user safety.
Field-Proven Versatility: Rugged and portable design suitable for electric utilities, petrochemical facilities, and maintenance teams, ensuring faster power restoration and reduced system downtime.
Integrated All-in-One System: Combines a DC proof tester, burner, and capacitive discharge fault locator (thumper) in a compact, portable unit—ideal for efficient cable fault locating in field environments.
High Performance & Customization: Offers a wide operating range with 0–70 kV DC proof test voltage, 100 mA burn current, and up to 7000 J impulse energy, with a variable impulse rate from 3 to 30 seconds for precise testing control.
Enhanced Accuracy with Minimal Cable Damage: Works seamlessly with a high-voltage coupler and time domain reflectometer (TDR) to pinpoint fault location while reducing cable degradation by minimizing high-voltage exposure.
Operator Safety & Field Versatility: Designed with isolated return, zero start interlock, visual grounding indicators, and electrically operated shorting solenoids—making it a reliable solution for electric utilities, petrochemical plants, and maintenance teams.
Accurate Phase Identification: Specifically designed to positively identify individual phases in three-phase power cables, including those in direct-buried or conduit installations—ideal for power circuits, feeders, and distribution networks.
Complete & Portable System: Includes a pulse transmitter, pulse detector, and pickup coil in a compact, field-ready design for quick and easy operation
Flexible & Reliable Performance: Functions effectively even when cables are connected to low impedance loads, with adjustable output current and multi-level sensitivity settings for enhanced detection accuracy.
User-Friendly Operation: Features a simple control panel with output current meter, input circuit breaker switch, and 50-division signal strength meter—minimizing setup time and making it suitable for use by electrical utilities, test companies, and maintenance teams.
Versatile Fault Detection: Accurately detects opens in individual conductors and shorts between paired conductors in various cable types using both AC (0–1 kV) and DC (0–20 kV) power supplies.
Multi-Function Testing: Combines three tests in one unit—open detection, short locating, and DC proof testing—making it ideal for identifying copper crosses, high-resistance faults, or arc-related shorts.
Enhanced Operator Safety: Equipped with safety features including High Voltage Hold, zero start interlock, ground meters, and a gravity-operated solenoid for automatic discharge upon power-off.
Reliable & Cost-Efficient: Rack-mountable and NIST traceable for easy integration and reduced external calibration costs—suitable for telephone cables, power cables, and shielded ground systems.
Seamless TDR Integration: Enables connection of advanced Time Domain Reflectometers (TDRs) to standard cable fault locators (thumpers), reducing thumping duration and minimizing cable damage.
High Voltage Compatibility: Designed for use with thumpers rated up to 70 kV, featuring female and male MC connectors for simple and secure high-voltage connections.
Compact & User-Friendly Design: Space-saving form factor with a front-mounted mode selector switch and interlock safety mechanism for straightforward and safe operation in the field.
Versatile & Reliable Operation: Compatible with virtually all cable fault locators, allowing operators to apply the most suitable TDR mode for different cable types and fault scenarios.
