ARIADNA IC1G

LIVE CABLE IDENTIFICATION & LOCATION SYSTEM

Electric companies and their contractors need to identify a cable under certain circumstances: when opening a trench in order to know which fuse to remove, when making branch circuits, before distribution network duties, etc. This identification has to be quick and unambiguous because of the possible consequences (life threat, network failure, etc.) that could derive of choosing the wrong cable. This is why Kementsu has developed the IC1G Energized Cable Identifier & Locator, which is used in LV energized distribution cables for positive cable identification and cable location.

The Ariadna IC1G consists of two separate units:

IC1G TX Impulse transmitter. It is connected to a live LV cable and it injects a signal that will travel upstream, towards the transformer, and back to the transmitter.
IC1G RX Receiver. It is used to identify (with the rogowski coil) or locate (with the ‘T’ or ‘U’ sensors) the signal injected by the transmitter.

FEATURES

Cable identification in the LV outupt of a MV/LV transformer

They work without deenergizing the mains line.
Two functionalities: positive cable identification and cable location (up to a 35 cm distance) in live LV cables.
Automatic gain control for cable identification and 32 stage gain control for cable location.
Identification of pulse direction (signal polarity).
Load current measurement (with the Rogowski coil).
Graphic display shows numeric and graphic value of the detected signal.
Automatic synchronization between transmitter and receiver.
The identification algorithm performs continuous checks, ensuring the reliability of the results.
Works in LV distribution systems up to 440 v, 50/60 Hz, even with high loop resistance.
Cable identification is possible in the worst network noise conditions thanks to the iCPS (Controlled Pulse Injection, Patent Pending) system.
It's a compact equipment: both the transmitter and the receiver weigh less than 1 Kg.