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MEGGER®
TDR2000/2
• 20 km range at VF = 0.90
• Monochrome or colour
options
• Primary cell or rechargeable
options
• Large back lit LCD Display
• Dual cursor measurement
• Intermittent fault location
• Output pulse amplitude and
width control
• "TX Null" technology
• No blocking filter required
• Trace Master PC software
included
• 15 memory trace storage

Cable Fault Locator • IP54 Rating

• 3 year Warranty

DESCRIPTION TDR2000/2R Colour rechargeable Interactive Help Screen

The MEGGER TDR2000/2 is a state of the As the TDR2000/2RM but with a colour A full graphical help screen is available
art, monochrome or colour, dual channel high resolution display providing excellent with keyboard layout and individual key
Time Domain Reflectometer, capable of trace separation in dual trace modes. The operation. At the press of a button.
identifying and locating a wide range of unit is also powered by a rechargeable
faults on metallic cables. NiMH and includes battery charger. Trace Storage

The TDR2000/2 has a minimum resolution 15 internal trace memories provide for the
Intermittent Mode storage and recall of test results. The
of 0.1m and a maximum range of 20 km at
VF=0.9 and 16 Km at 0.65 VF. The An ‘intermittent mode’ continually traces can be recalled to the display for
TDR2000/2 can perform single or dual updates and shows any transient analysis or compared with an active
channel measurements on a wide range of reflections. Any intermittent fault leaves a display to aid in fault location.
metallic cables. Active channels can be permanent record on the display,
compared with each other or with capturing elusive faults. Alternatively the stored results can be
previously stored traces from memory. downloaded to a computer, over the
Differential channel measurements are Dual cursors RS232 port, using the TraceMaster
possible and cross talk between channels The TDR2000/2 can display either single software and RS232 lead provided.
can also be identified. or dual cursors. Single cursor mode
displays the distance from the start of the Trace Master PC Software
All results are displayed on a high cable to the cursor. In dual cursor mode Trace Master provides download and
resolution, QVGA colour display. Full the distance between faults can be upload facilities between the TDR and a
contrast adjustment provides optimum measured. computer. Traces can be individually
display contrast in a variety of ambient selected, saved to a PC and annotated
light conditions. Fast Find key by the user. Historical information can be
One press of the find key automatically reviewed on the PC or recalled to the
3 Configurations Options TDR for comparison with current
adjusts the range and gain and positions
The TDR2000/2 comes in three the cursor to the major event on the cable. measurements.Tracemaster is the ideal
configurations: tool for cable documentation. Results can
be printed from the computer for
Tx Null inclusion in documents.
TDR2000/2 Monochrome primary cell
Tx Null helps eliminate the ‘dead zone’ at
A fully featured high resolution TDR with the start of the displayed trace, normally Power source
backlit monochrome display and powered obscured by the transmission pulse. By
by 8 x AA (LR6) batteries. the adjusting the Tx Null the user can see The TDR2000/2 can be supplied as a
these ‘near end’ faults more clearly. standard battery powered unit or in
a rechargeable version, as the
TDR2000/2RM Monochrome TDR2000/2RM or TDR2000/R. Fitted with a
rechargeable Output pulse control NiMH rechargeable battery pack the
As the TDR2000/2 but with a rechargeable Both the amplitude and width of the out- TDR2000/2R and TDR2000/RM are
NiMH battery pack and charger in place of put pulse can be adjusted to provide the supplied with the charger as standard.
the Dry cells. best possible reflection for accurate
location of cable faults.
Benefits: SPECIFICATION Backlight:
Except where otherwise stated, this Stays on for 1, 2 or 5 minutes when
• 11 fault location modes specification applies at an ambient activated, (user selectable).
temperature of 20°C. Communications Port:
• For use on Telecom TNV-3 circuit, General RS-232C compatible 1 start bit, 8
or 300V CAT III power circuits Ranges: data bits, 1 stop bit and no parity,
(415 V phase to phase) with fused 19200 baud standard
leads 50 m, 100 m, 200 m, 400 m, 1 km, 2 km,
4 km, 8 km, 16 km. Internal Memory:
Storage capacity of 15 waveforms
• External mains blocking filter not 150 ft, 300 ft, 600 ft, 1200 ft, 3000 ft, and data
required 6000 ft, 12000 ft, 24000 ft, 48000 ft
Resolution: Batteries:
TDR2000/2
• Screen contrast control 0.1 m (4inches) up to 200 m Eight LR6 (AA) type batteries,
0.2 m up to 400 m manganese-alkali or nickel-cadmium
• Multi language operation, 0.1% of range above 400 m or nickel-metal-hydride cells.
uploadable using TraceMaster Measurement Accuracy: TDR2000/2RM NiMH cell
software 0.1% of Range TDR2000/2R NiMH cell
[Note – The measurement accuracy is
• 3 step pulse amplitude control for the indicated cursor position only BATTERY CHARGER
and is conditional on the velocity Supply voltage:
• Adjustable display contrast being correct] UK & European Version: 230 V a.c.
Input Impedance: 120 Ω. ±10% 50 Hz
• 15 trace internal memory Input Protection: 300 V CATIII Safety:
working, 415 V CATIII Phase to Phase This instrument complies with
IEC61010-1 for connection to live
• Protected to IP54 Output Pulse Amplitude: systems up to 300V CAT III with fused
Nominal 3 V, 5 V and 14 Vpk to pk leads.
• High impact ABS case into an opencircuit
Pulse width user selectable: EMC:
• Comes with test and carry case 50m range: 7 ns, 20 ns, 40 ns, The instrument will comply with
and test leads 60 ns, 80 ns EN 61326-1, classified as ‘class B’. If
connected to a live domestic power
100m range: 7 ns, 40 ns, 60 ns,
supply, the operation of this
80 ns, 100 ns
instrument could cause interference
200 m ranges: 7 ns, 40 ns, 80 ns, with other equipment connected to
140 ns, 200 ns the same supply. To reduce this
400 m range: 40 ns, 80 ns, 160 ns, interference, select the lowest
200 ns, 400 ns voltage and narrowest width pulse
as consistent with accurate
1km range: 80ns, 160ns, 260 ns, measurement. During immunity tests
500 ns, 1 ms there may be self-recovering loss of
2km range: 160 ns, 260 ns, function (i.e. Performance criterion
500 ns, 1 ms, 2 ms B).
4km range: 240 ns, 500 ns, Mechanical:
1 ms, 2 ms, 4 ms The instrument is designed for use
indoors or outdoors and is rated to
8km range: 500 ns, 1 ms, 2 ms, IP54.
4 ms, 8ms
Case Dimensions:
16km range: 1 ms, 2 ms, 4 ms, 250 mm long x 200 mm wide
8 ms, 16 ms 110 mm deep
(Default pulse width for each range Instrument weight: 1.5 kg (3.3lbs)
underlined)
Case material: ABS
Gain: 0 to 90 dB in steps
of 6 dB Connectors:
Velocity Factor: Two pairs of 4mm safety terminals.
Variable from 0.300 to 0.999 in steps 9 way D-type connector for serial
of 0.001 communication.
TX Null: 0 Ω to 120 Ω
Display: 320 x 240 pixel eight colour
Screen Update Rate:
backlight LCD.
Once per second or three times per
second, (user selectable).
Power Down:
Automatic after 5, 10 or 15 minutes
with no keys pressed,
(user selectable).
Environmental
TDR2000/2
Operational Temperature:
-15°C to +50°C (5°F to 122°F)

Storage Temperature:
-20°C to +70°C (-4°F to 158°F)

TDR2000/2R and 2RM

Operational Temperature:
-15°C to +45°C (5°F to 113°F)

Storage Temperature:
-20°C to +45°C (-4°F to 113°F)

Charging should not take place when

the ambient temperature is less than
0°C (+32°F)

Humidity:
<95% at +40°C non-condensing

ORDERING INFORMATION
Item (Qty) Order Code Included Accessories Order Code
TDR2000/2 Monochrome Drycell ....................TDR2000/2 TDR2000/2R Only
TDR2000/2RM Monochrome Battery charger UK Version ..................................6121-538
Rechargeable ................................................TDR2000/2RM Battery charger European.....................................6121-539
TDR2000/2R Colour Rechargeable ...............TDR2000/2R
Included Accessories Optional Accessories
Test and carry Pouch ............................................6420-114 Fused test lead set: ................................................6111-218
Serial data lead .....................................................25955-025
2 x Miniature Clip Test Lead Set ..........................6231-654
Carry Strap for Pouch ...........................................6220-611
Tracemaster software............................................6111-458
User Guide...............................................................6172-662

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