Riser Bond TDR Product Review - Model 1205C Cable Fault Locator

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Model 1205C Metallic Time Domain Reflectometer
Cable Fault Locator

Optimized for coaxial cable.

Locate cable and connector faults in all types of coaxial and twisted pair cable.
No complicated menus. Every key has a function and every function has a key.
Troubleshooting, testing, and preventative maintenance.
Live waveform testing
Automatic fault severity calculation
Exclusive SUPER-STORE^{^TM} waveform data storage.
RS-232 Port with WAVE-VIEW^TM Software for Windows^® standard.
Intermittent Fault Detection mode detects and displays intermittnet faults and allows the operator to manipulate and reposition the waveform without affecting the IFD function.
Noise filters for eliminating unwanted waveform noise.
Unique dual independent cursors.
Automatic and manual cursor placement functions.
Powered cable warning.
Rugged, weatherproof packaging.
Compact, lightweight, portable.

View waveforms in the field or back at the office

Riser-Bond Instruments has taken waveform storage to a higher level. Model 1205C's exclusive SUPER-STORE^TM is the ultimate in waveform storage, viewing, and comparison.

Competitive TDRs store only a screen snapshot of the cable under test. Model 1205C stores all on-screen and off-screen cable data, for viewing at all gain settings.

Recall the waveform on Model 1205C or upload to a PC for post-storage analysis, comparison, manipulation, and archiving. Or, download the waveform directly to an external printer.

WAVE-VIEW^TM for Windows^® software is included free of charge, creating a virtual TDR on your PC. Try that with any other TDR!

Model 1205C Product Specifications
Physical Dimensions: Height: 10.5 inches Width: 9.75 inches Depth: 5 inches Weight: 8 pounds Power: Lead Acid or NiCad battery pack 12VAC, 1A (minimum) charger. Charger: 110V Environment: Operating temperature: +32 deg F (0 C) to +122 deg F (+50 C) Typical temperature: 5 deg F (-20 C) to +140 deg F (+60 C) Storage temperature: -4 deg F (-20 C) to +140 deg F (+60 C) Humidity: 95% maximum relative humidity, non-condensing. Display: 128 x 256 dot matrix liquid crystal display (LCD) with electroluminescent backlighting. Horizontal Resolution: <2000 ft: < .25 ft at .99 VOP, <.07 ft at .30 VOP >2000 ft: 1 ft at any VOP Vertical Resolution: 14 bits with 93 dots displayed. Output Pulse: Adjustable pulse widths of 2, 10, 100, 1000, 2000, and 4000 nsec. Maximum Range: 63,700 ft at .99 VOP, 38,600 ft at .60 VOP Maximum testable cable length will vary with pulse width and cable type. Vertical Sensitivity: Greater than 65 dB.	Distance Accuracy: +/- 0.5 ft plus +/- .01% of reading. Accuracy will vary with VOP and cable type. Input Protection: 400 volts (AC + DC) from DC to 400 Hz and decreases to 10 volts at 1 MHz Output Impedance: Front panel selection of 125, 93, 75 and 50 ohm, +/- 5%. Auto dBRL: 2 digit auto dBRL calculation at cursor set. Velocity of Propagation: Keypad selection from .300 to .999 in .001 or .01 increments. Waveform Storage: Standard: 4 at 12,000 samples/waveform 8 at 6,000 samples/waveform 16 at 3,000 samples/waveform Optional: 16 at 12,000 samples/waveform 32 at 6,000 samples/waveform 64 at 3,000 samples/waveform Automatic/Manual Noise Filter: Standard: Two averaging filters. Optional: Multi-function/level filter routines. Output Connector: Front panel female BNC. Serial I/O Port: RS-232. Accessories: Standard: Battery pack and charger, Operator's manual, Shoulder strap, Connectors, WAVE- VIEW software disks, Clip-on accessory bag. Optional: Additional waveform storage package, Additional noise filtering package, Custom softside carrying case, Strand hooks kit, Extended warranty. CE CERTIFIED

Model 1205C Product Specifications

Physical Dimensions:
Height: 10.5 inches
Width: 9.75 inches
Depth: 5 inches
Weight: 8 pounds

Power: Lead Acid or NiCad battery pack
12VAC, 1A (minimum) charger.

Charger: 110V

Environment:
Operating temperature:
  +32 deg F (0 C) to +122 deg F (+50 C)
Typical temperature:
  5 deg F (-20 C) to +140 deg F (+60 C)
Storage temperature:
  -4 deg F (-20 C) to +140 deg F (+60 C)
Humidity: 95% maximum relative humidity,
non-condensing.

Display:
128 x 256 dot matrix liquid crystal display
(LCD) with electroluminescent backlighting.

Horizontal Resolution:
<2000 ft: < .25 ft at .99 VOP, <.07 ft at .30 VOP
>2000 ft: 1 ft at any VOP

Vertical Resolution:
14 bits with 93 dots displayed.

Output Pulse:
Adjustable pulse widths of 2, 10, 100, 1000, 2000,
and 4000 nsec.

Maximum Range:
63,700 ft at .99 VOP, 38,600 ft at .60 VOP
Maximum testable cable length will vary with
pulse width and cable type.

Vertical Sensitivity: Greater than 65 dB.

Distance Accuracy: +/- 0.5 ft plus +/- .01% of reading.
Accuracy will vary with VOP and cable type.

Input Protection:
400 volts (AC + DC) from DC to 400 Hz and
decreases to 10 volts at 1 MHz

Output Impedance:
Front panel selection of 125, 93, 75 and 50 ohm,
+/- 5%.

Auto dBRL: 2 digit auto dBRL calculation at cursor set.

Velocity of Propagation:
Keypad selection from .300 to .999 in .001
or .01 increments.

Waveform Storage:
Standard:  4 at 12,000 samples/waveform
                      8 at 6,000 samples/waveform
                     16 at 3,000 samples/waveform
Optional:  16 at 12,000 samples/waveform
                      32 at 6,000 samples/waveform
                      64 at 3,000 samples/waveform

Automatic/Manual Noise Filter:
Standard: Two averaging filters.
Optional: Multi-function/level filter routines.

Output Connector: Front panel female BNC.

Serial I/O Port: RS-232.

Accessories:
Standard: Battery pack and charger, Operator's
  manual, Shoulder strap, Connectors, WAVE-
  VIEW software disks, Clip-on accessory bag.
Optional: Additional waveform storage package,
  Additional noise filtering package, Custom
  softside carrying case, Strand hooks kit,
  Extended warranty.

CE CERTIFIED

To be contacted for a confidential consultation
please E-mail: jmatk@tscm.com

or send a letter via US Mail to:
James M. Atkinson
Granite Island Group
127 Eastern Avenue #291
Gloucester, MA 01931-8008

or call:
Telephone: (978) 381-9111

URL: http://www.tscm.com/