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Cable measurement instruments

Here you will find time-domain reflectometers for coaxial cables as well as multi-core and balanced cables. Pulse reflectometers (TDR) and cable length meters provide reliable support for cable fault location and length measurement in copper and fibre-optic cables as well as in district heating pipes.

Applications for time-domain reflectometers

Whether fault location in copper lines, length determination on coaxial connections or distance measurement in fibre-optic networks – the instruments in this category cover a broad range of applications in professional cable measurement technology. The following solutions are available to you:

TDR reflectometers for balanced copper cables and coaxial cable connections
Cable length meters for copper and aluminium cables
Time-domain reflectometers and OTDRs for FTTx and fibre-optic links
Combination units with TDR, test bridge, multimeter function and wire tester
Devices for cable fault location and leak detection in district heating and cold water pipe networks

The right measuring instrument for your task

From the compact pulse reflectometer for quick length measurement to the versatile combination unit with an additional test bridge and multimeter function: choose the time-domain reflectometer that suits your cable types and applications.

Suitable for various cable types and networks

The instruments support you with measurement and location tasks on:

Copper and aluminium lines
Fibre-optic links in FTTx and fibre-optic networks
District heating and cold water pipe networks

This way, you will find the right tool for every requirement in cable measurement technology – from simple length measurement to combined fault location and leak detection.

SEMPERDEAL carries cable measurement instruments from PANCONTROL, Radiodetection, SPRINGBOK and TEMPO Communications among others.

Time-domain reflectometers for precise cable and network diagnostics

Time-domain reflectometers use the signal transit time to determine distances, lengths and fault locations in a wide variety of cable types. Whether balanced copper cables, coaxial lines, district heating pipes with leak detection wires or fibre optics – with the right measuring technology you can reliably locate faults and document your results in a traceable manner.

Typical areas of application

Cable fault location in telephone, data, coaxial and power supply lines
Length measurement and estimation of distances to fault locations in copper and aluminium cables
Testing and diagnostics in cable TV and aerial networks
District heating and cold water pipe networks with leak detection wires
FTTx/fibre-optic networks using optical time-domain reflectometers (OTDR)
Telecommunications and network technology with a combined test bridge, TDR and multimeter function

Sectors of application

Telecommunications and data networks
Cable TV and broadband networks
Energy suppliers and municipal utilities
Operators of district heating and pipeline networks
Installation and service companies for building services

Selection criteria for the right time-domain reflectometer

Which device suits your task depends primarily on the cable type, the measurement task and the required range. The following criteria will help you make your selection:

Cable type: balanced copper cables, coaxial cables, district heating pipes, fibre-optic cables or mixed networks
Measurement task: cable fault location, length determination, leak detection or combined network diagnostics
Measurement range: from short domestic installations to distances of up to 15,000 m (depending on the model)
Features: pure TDR, cable length meter, OTDR or multifunction measuring instrument with test bridge (RFL) and multimeter
Storage and documentation: internal measurement memory, export via USB/Bluetooth and PC software for reports

Frequently asked questions

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Who are the products intended for?

Our range is aimed at specialist companies and organisations in the utilities and civil-engineering sector – including municipal utilities, water suppliers, energy utilities (EVU), construction companies, municipalities, telecommunications companies, engineering offices and technical service providers.