Datasheet
UK
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CT17 9EN England
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UNITED STATES
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Dallas TX 75237-1019 USA
T 800 723 2861 (USA only)
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OTHER TECHNICAL SALES OFFICES
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Kingdom of BAHRAIN, Mumbai INDIA,
Johannesburg SOUTH AFRICA, Chonburi THAILAND
CERTIFICATION ISO
Registered to ISO 9001:2000 Cert. no. Q 09290
Registered to ISO 14001-1996 Cert. no. EMS 61597
TDR500-3_DS_en_V04
www.megger.com
Megger is a registered trademark
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ORDERING INFORMATION
Description Order Code
Time Domain Reflectometer 1002-227
Included accessories
Hard case 5410-420
Miniature clip test lead set 6231-652
User guide CD 2002-178
Optional accessories
Fused test lead set 1002-015
Pouch - test and carry case 2001-322
Rubber boot with stand 6231-802
SPECIFICATIONS
Note Except where otherwise stated,
this specification applies at an
ambient temperature of 20 °C
Range 10 m, 25 m, 100 m, 250 m, 1000 m,
2500 m, 5000 m
(30 ft, 75 ft, 300 ft, 750 ft, 3000 ft,
7500 ft, 15000 ft)
Accuracy ±1% of range ± pixel at 0.67 VF
[Note - The measurement accuracy is for
the indicated cursor position only and is
conditional on the velocity factor being
correct.]
Resolution 1% of range
Input protection This instrument complies with IEC61010-
1 for connection to live systems up
to 150 V CAT IV when used with the
optional fused test lead set.
Output pulse 5 volts peak to peak into open circuit.
Pulse widths determined by range and
cable.
Gain Set for each range with three user
selectable steps (in manual operating
mode)
Velocity factor Variable from 0.2 to 0.99 in steps of 0.01
TX null Automatic
Power down Automatic after 5 minutes with no key
press
Backlight Stays on for 1 minute with no key press
Battery Five LR6 (AA) type batteries, Manganese
alkali or nickel metal-hydride cells
Battery life Up to 14 hours (typical)
IP rating The instrument is designed for use
indoors or outdoors and is rated to IP54
Dimensions 230 x 115 x 48 mm
( 9 x.0 x 4.5 x 2.0 inches)
Weight 0.6 kg (1.32 lbs)
Case ABS
Connectors Two 4 mm-safety terminals
Test lead (TDR500/3): 1.5 metres long consisting
of 2 x 4 mm shrouded connector to
miniature crocodile clips
Display 256 x 128 pixel Graphics LCD
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating
temperature range
and humidity
15 ºC to +50 ºC (5 ºF to 122 ºF)
Storage temperature
range and humidity
-20 ºC to 70 ºC (-4 ºF to 158 ºF
Safety When using the optional fused test
lead set this instrument complies with
IEC61010-1 for connection to live
systems with less than 300 V between
the terminals and up to 150 V CAT IV to
earth
EMC Complies with Electromagnetic
Compatibility Specifications (Light
industrial) BS EN 61326-1, with a
minimum performance of ‘B’ for all
immunity tests


