Ariadna CI

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MV & LV cable identifier

Description

Energized MV cable identification

It works by sinking energy from a live network, by connecting a load at the LV side of an MV/LV transformer, and detecting the current that is produced at he MV side of the transformer.
The Ariadna CI-TX unit acts as the signal transmitter that sinks energy from the electric grid, producing coded current pulses, and the Ariadna CI-RX unit as the digitally tuned receiver that detects them.

Energized LV cable identification

In a similar way to MV live cable identification, it is possible to identify LV energized cables by sinking current from the network.
CI-TX transmitter is connected at the end side of the LV cable to be identified. When turned on, it starts to sink current pulses from the network, and these pulses flow from the point of injection to the LV transformer that feeds it.
With the CI-RX unit it is possible to identify LV cable path in any accessible places, like manholes, busbars, etc.

De-energized MV & LV cable identification

Through polarized frequency signal injection and detection, it is posible to positively identify de-energized cables.
Unlike live cable identification, the needed energy for generating identification signals come from Ariadna CI-TX´s rechargeable Li-Ion battery, instead of coming from the grid.
Two ways are available for injecting signals on cables, through direct connection or by using a toroidal inductive clamp.
Afterwards cables are identified by measuring produced signal´s amplitude and polarity.

TECHNICAL DATA:

CI-TX

CI-RX

Dimensiones / Dimensions

(mm)

315 x 255 x 150

120 x 220 x 65

Peso / Weight

(kg)

0,75

Grado de estanqueidad / Protection degree

–

IP65

IP54

Pantalla / Display

–

Monocromo 160 x 100
Monochrome 160 x 100

Color TFT 240 x 400

Batería recargable / Rechargeable battery

–

8.4 V 6.6 Ah Li-ion

4 x 1,5 V AA

Entrada del cargador de batería Battery charger input

–

100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz

–

Salida del cargador de batería Battery charger output

–

12 VDC 2 A

–

Cargador de batería para coche Car lighter charger

–

Sí / Yes

–

Temperatura de funcionamiento Operating Temperature

(ºC)

-10 a 55 / -10 to 55

Cables con tensión / Energized Cables

Tipo de señal Signal type

Pulsos de corriente Current pulses

Análisis de señal activa (del TX) Active signal analysis (from TX)

Amplitud y polaridad Amplitude and polarity

Amplitud de la señal inyectada Injected signal amplitude

160/80 A de pico 160/80 A peak

Medición de la corriente pasiva
Passive current measurement

50/60 Hz RMS
50/60 Hz RMS

Máx. voltaje de la red Max. network voltage

480 Vac (F-F)
300 Vac (F-N)

Máx. corriente de la red (50/60 Hz)
Max. network current (50/60 Hz)

1800 A

Tiempo de funcionamiento Operation time

>24 h

Longitud máxima de cable Maximum cable length

>10 km

Cables sin tensión / Energized Cables

Tipo de señal Signal type

Frecuencia de corriente Current frequency

Análisis de señal activa (del TX) Active signal analysis (from TX)

Amplitud y polaridad Amplitude and polarity

Potencia de la señal activa Active signal power

10 W

Longitud máxima de cable Maximum cable length

>20 km

Tiempo de funcionamiento (trabajando al nivel 2) Operation time (level 2)

>24 h

Máx. resistencia del bucle Max. loop resistance

1000 Ω

* Specifications subject to change without notice.

Ariadna CI detects medium and low-voltage cables (energized or de-energized), and complies with the following safety standards:
– Electromagnetic compatibility: EN 61000-6-3, EN 61000-6-2.
– Electrical safety: EN 61010-1 CAT IV 300 V. Protection against electric shock. Class II.