Arc Discharge Generator
ADG-200-2 “STINGRAY”

Arc Discharge Generator ADG-200-2 is designed to work on finding cable faults in a complex with TDR RI-407 / TDR-107 / TDR-109 and with other manufacturers TDRs (supporting ARM and the ICM/Decay measurement methods) substantially enhances their the ability to determine the locations of high-resistance defects that cannot be localized by the low-voltage pulse(TDR) method.

Overview

Implemented Measurement Methods

Provides the necessary conditions for the application of the following modern non-destructive (without insulation burning) high-resistance faults PreLocation methods on power cables:

Features

  • Output voltage – up to 10 kV
  • Two voltage limiters 4 kV/ 10kV
  • Fully autonomous power supply
  • Small dimensions – the device fits freely into the trunk of a car
  • Light weight, ~17 kg
Specifications
Implemented methodsARM, ICE
The range of the output voltage0…10 kV
Levels of the output voltage4 kV, 10 kV
Charge modes
  • Direct charge of the cable (AUTO), for leakage current < 10 mA
  • Charge the built-in capacitor (MANUAL), for leakage current > 10 mA
Embedded storage capacitors4 uF / 10kV
The maximum stored energy200 J
Arc stabilization time1 ms … 10 ms (depends on external conditions)
Maximum allowable pulse voltage on all low-voltage connectors, designed for connection to the TDR
  • on the TDR connector: 60 V;
  • on the WAVE connector: 120 V;
  • on the TRIG connector: 20 V
Power supplyAutonomous – internal battery
The number of “shots” on a fully charged battery100
Overall dimensions520х320х300 mm
Weight with battery17 kg
Delivery contents

Delivery contents

 
Arc Discharge Generator ADG-200-2 (10 kV, 200 J, 17 kg)1 pc.
Power Adapter(Charger) DC 15V1 pc.
High-voltage wire with crocodile clip for connection to the cable2 pcs.
Lock key 2 pcs.
User Manual1 pc.
Discharger ~ 3.5 kV for generator testing1 pc.

Additional Equipment

Reflectometer TDR RI-407 / TDR-109 / TDR-109
Spare set of high-voltage wires (2 pcs.) With crocodile clips for connection to the cable

Media

Video

TDR RI-407 & ADG-200-2 Part 1 Overview, Low-Resistance cable fault prelocating with TDR
TDR RI-407 & ADG-200-2 Part 2 High-Resistance cable fault prelocating with ARM, ICM
TDR method example (short spark gap at the end of the cable line)

Arc Reflection Method (ARM) — breakdown at the spark gap at the end of the cable line
Arc Reflection Method (ARM) — breakdown at the spark gap at the end of the cable line, (accelerated shooting 400 frames / sec)
Impulse Current Method (ICM) method – breakdown at the spark gap at the end of the cable line
Impulse Current Method (ICM) method – breakdown at the spark gap at the end of the cable line, (accelerated shooting 400 frames / sec)