Submarine Cable Test Equipment
Portable Short-Haul Submarine Cable Test Set Model 5910
 The Tinsley 5910 is a portable Short Haul Submarine Cable Test Set that brings the latest technology to the tried and tested DC methods of cable fault location.
Common test procedures which are associated with the location of cable fault such as "open circuits" and "shunt faults" are pre-programmed into the instrument. This allows the procedure to be carried out automatically therefore eliminating operator errors and reducing the uncertainty of fault position prediction.
The instrument may be set for a range of voltages and currents making it suitable for use with most un-repeatered submarine communication cable systems.
The RS232 interface is designed for full duplex communication with the instrument. All functions may be controlled via a computer and obtained data may be stored for future analysis. This interface may also be used to enable two 5910's to communicate with each other via a computer when carrying out double ended tests such as "no loss of current".
A basic electroding generator function is included which can assist the cable repair vessel in locating the cable on the sea bed prior to retrieval and repair.
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A rack mount version the Tinsley Model 5910R is also available
Specifications
See the table below for a run-down of this product's specifications.
Ohmmeter - Conductor resistance measurement |
Resistance Range |
Resolution |
Accuracy (within compliance of 1V to 140V) |
0.2Ω to 100.00Ω |
0.01Ω |
±0.2 Ω |
100.00Ω to 1000.00Ω |
0.1Ω |
±0.2W up to 200Ω
±0.1% above 200Ω
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1kΩ to 10kΩ |
1Ω |
±0.1% at 1kΩ
reducing to
±0.2% at 10kΩ |
10kΩ to 100kΩ |
10 Ω |
±0.2% at 10kΩ
reducing to
±2% at 100kΩ |
Current Control
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Range |
Resolution |
Accuracy |
0.5 to 10.0mA |
0.1mA |
±2µA |
10.1mA to 100mA |
0.1mA |
±20µA |
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Polarity |
Positive "+" or negative "-" selectable by thumbwheel switch |
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MegOhmmeter - Insulation resistance measurement
Voltage settings +50V, 100V, 250V, 500V, or 1000V
Polarity selectable positive "+" or negative "-"
Range |
Applicable Voltage |
Accuracy |
105Ω to 109Ω |
50V, 100V |
±1dB (105 to 108 Ω ) using Standard Resistors |
106Ω to 1010 Ω |
250V |
±1dB (106 to 109 Ω ) using Standard Resistors |
107Ω to 1011Ω |
500V, 1000V |
±1dB (107 to 1010 Ω ) using Standard Resistors |
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Capacitance
Direct reading capacitance measurements between 0.05µF and 2000µF.
Range |
Resolution |
Accuracy (using standard caps) |
Measurement Cycle |
0.05 to 2µF |
0.001µF |
±0.005µF |
2 secs @ 1µF |
2 to 20µF |
0.001µF |
±0.2% |
2 secs @ 10µF |
20 to 200µF |
0.01µF |
±0.2% |
20 secs @ 100µF |
200 to 2000µF |
0.1µF |
±0.2% |
200 secs @ 1000µF |
Electroding Generator (GEN)
Output polarity either positive to LINE or negative to LINE
Control |
Constant current - compliance 0.1 to 50V |
Frequency |
25Hz or 16.7Hz |
Output |
50mA + 50mA sin
wt
(i.e. minimum 0mA, maximum 100mA, synthesised, sinusoidal current |
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Note: Because of the technical nature of Submarine Cable Testing Equipment and the use and support requirements across international boundaries, the equipment can only be purchased direct from the manufacturer: - H. Tinsley & Co. in the UK and not through international agents.
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