Cable test vans

and systems

Prepared for anything

BAUR’s cable fault location and
diagnostics systems
Would you like to test and assess new installations and existing cable locations
efficiently? To rectify issues in the network as quickly as possible? Or offer your
clients the maximum security of supply every day through a reliable and stable
network?

Then BAUR’s modern cable fault location and diagnostics systems are the ideal
solution for you. Save your and especially your clients’ time and money
with modern and efficient technology.

BAUR offers three types of system solutions for one-

and three-phase cables: the cable test vans titron and
transcable, as well as the Syscompact series.

↗↗ The titron system

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↗↗ The transcable system

A system with additional value

Whilst fewer employees carry out more and more work, this doesn’t have to
impact the quality of the work: BAUR systems counterbalance this evolution
through intelligent software. The operator no longer deals with operating the
technology but instead provides the system with the tasks. The system carries
out the work in an efficient and reliable manner without limiting the operator’s
work or even imposing on him. Flexibility is our highest priority; this means each
step suggested by the system can be selected freely.
↗↗ Syscompact 2000

BAUR’s cable fault location and diagnostics systems 3

 titron
State of the art

The titron automatic cable fault location system is characterised by efficient

technology and intuitive operation. The new generation high-performance
system is based on state-of-the-art technology and provides efficient, safe and
reliable cable fault location, cable testing and cable diagnostics with its soft-
ware support.

BAUR GeoBase Map: Conditioning-SIM/MIM:

Unique GPS-based combination New cable-friendly technology
of road maps with cable route for fault conditioning
and BAUR cable database instead of burning

BAUR Cable Data Base:

High-performance
The cable database makes it
SSG 40 surge generator:
possible to compile your own
Surge energy up to 3000 J
database which can contain
with a rapid 3 second
all cable details, even from the
surge sequence
cable history.

Smart Cable Fault Location Cable Mapping Tech-

Guide: The intelligent nology (CMT): Overview of

cable fault location wizard cable accessories and faults

quickly and reliably leads the proportional to the cable

operator to the fault through length presented

fully automated processes. graphically

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A system with exclusive features

The completely new titron concept makes your work easier. With an intuitive user interface and automated sequences,
titron ensures reliable and quick cable fault location. A package full of features that saves time and money.

New intuitive operational concept

BAUR GeoBase Map: The unique GPS-supported combination of road maps with
the cable route and the BAUR cable database shows the current location, the
cable route and the fault locations. The selection of maps can be extended at
any time.

The Cable Mapping Technology (CMT)

provides an overview of the cable
accessories and faults proportional to
the cable length. All data on the cable
route such as geographic position,
voltage level, joints, measured values,
etc. are automatically saved and can
be accessed at any time. Clearly
arranged and precise measurement
logs can be quickly and easily com-
piled with individual comments and
figures of the traces.

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Smart Cable Fault Location Guide
Our intelligent Smart Cable Fault Location Guide software leads you to the cable
fault step-by-step. In this process, special, experience-based algorithms con-
tinuously analyse the current measurement results which are used to generate
optimum recommendations regarding the further procedure required to quickly
and efficiently locate the cable fault.

The voltage wizard recommends voltage values that comply with the standards
according to the present cable data, the type of fault and the application. A
user-specific adjustment can be carried out at any time.
↗↗ Voltage assistant

With the cable mapping tool and its clear graphic display, the automatic fault
analysis provides you with a better overview and a direct, detailed comparison
of the trace of the cable. The system automatically adjusts the required
measurement parameters and marks the cable end and the fault position.

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 Remote control of the cable test van with
the BAUR Remote Control app
The app gives you the option of remotely controlling the
functions of the titron. In this process, the priority is to only
activate the high voltage after reaching the pre-located
fault and to switch off the system after successfully locat-
ing the fault so as to minimise the load and wear and tear
for the cable and system. This ensures that the system and
the cable route remain in good condition for a significantly
longer period.

In conjunction with the BAUR GeoBase Map, the titron

system transmits the existing map data to the app and
creates a map view from which you can read your position,
that of the cable test van and of the cable route with the
approximate position of the fault. If there is no exact cable
route, the measurement system visualises the area in which
the fault could be located.

In addition, when in operating mode, the cable test van’s

SSG surge voltage generator can be switched on and off
and the HV release can be cancelled. Important values,
e.g. the charge and performance of the surge generator,
are displayed and the surge sequence can be varied right
down to a single surge.

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Central automatic control
with complete system monitoring
The titron system software with a high performance
industrial PC controls the phases and choice of device and
simultaneously monitors all safety-relevant functions and
parameters. The optimally adjusted measurement proce-
dure and the modern digital signal processing achieve the
highest level of efficiency and measurement precision. In
this process, the system is ready for operation in just a few
seconds.

Cable test vans online Easy and convenient to operate

The titron data can be automatically synchronised with You can work as usual with the mouse and keyboard of
other cable test vans or stationary computers via a net- a reliable Windows 7 operating system. Office programs
work or the Internet. BAUR online support is available for such as MS Office, in-house ERP systems, GIS and web
you via the Internet. With your permission, our customer applications can be installed that support you e.g. in
service department can access the computer of your cable logging and reporting. Printers, laptops and data carriers
test van, identify your problem and quickly find a solution. can be optionally connected via USB ports and network
Or, during the fault location, our engineers can share the connections.
desktop with the test engineer on site and support him in
the analysis of the measurement results.

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Comprehensive safety concept
in accordance with the latest standards
▪▪ Safety concept in accordance with EN 61010-1 and
EN 50191
▪▪ Monitoring of all safety-relevant parameters (protective
and auxiliary earthing, rear door and HV connection
sockets)
▪▪ Partition between work and HV area, red and green
signal lamp
▪▪ Emergency stop button in the operating area and
optional external emergency stop feature in accordance
with EN 50191
More detailed information and data sheets on
▪▪ Key switch against unauthorised operation the titron can be found on our website at
▪▪ All operation-related error messages are displayed clear- www.baur.eu/titron
ly on the screen and are immediately visible to the user.

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The right measurement method counts

Our system software has a wide spectrum of measurement

methods and provides you with the maximum support in
locating the fault. The Smart Cable Fault Location Guide Fault analysis
offers an automatic pre-selection of the method best
suitable.
The analysis serves to ascertain the fault characteristics
and determines the further procedure in the fault loca-
tion, the selection of methods and also the voltages.

Insulation resistance measurement is used to determine the

faulty phase and the type of fault.

Voltage withstand testing and breakdown detection is used

for testing the electric strength of the cable insulation.

Cable sheath testing is used to determine external cable

damage (sheath faults).

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 Pre-location Pinpointing

The objective of the pre-location is to determine the fault As precise as pre-location is, it is not able to detect or
position as precisely as possible to keep the subsequent recognise the existing deviations in the ground. These
pinpointing activities as brief and efficient as possible. can only be corrected by precise pinpointing.

TDR: Time Domain Reflectometry is used to locate low-resis- Cable route tracing: used to precisely determine the ca-
tive faults and cable interruptions and to determine the cable ble route; precise positioning is essential, particularly with
length. unknown or imprecise cable routes, and saves both time and
money.
SIM/MIM: The Secondary / Multiple Impulse Method is the
best and most precise cable fault pre-location method with Acoustic pinpointing: the most common method used to
the highest level of efficiency. High-resistive and intermittent pinpoint the location of high-resistive and intermittent flash-
faults are triggered by one single HV pulse, then the fault over faults; the high-voltage flashovers at the fault generate
distance is measured accurately multiple times with the TDR acoustic and electromagnetic signals that are used for locating
technology and automatically analysed. the fault position.

DC-SIM/MIM: Secondary/multiple impulse method in DC Step voltage method: used to pinpoint the location of cable
mode for pinpointing intermittent faults; voltage is applied sheath faults; a voltage drop is generated at the fault which
to the cable; at the breakdown a SIM/MIM measurement is can be pinpointed using an earth rod and a universal locator
automatically and simultaneously carried out. (UL 30).

Conditioning-SIM/MIM: The fault conditioning with SIM/MIM Twist method or minimum turbidity method: applied when
measurement has been developed specifically for wet faults pinpointing short circuits depending on the cable type; in this
that are difficult to locate. First, the fault is conditioned with process, the disturbance in the otherwise homogeneous mag-
surge voltage, then a SIM/MIM measurement is carried out. netic field that is caused by the fault is measured and precisely
located.
Decay: Voltage-coupled decay method for pinpointing
intermittent cable faults; the oscillating reflected waves are
automatically analysed to determine the fault distance.

ICM: The Impulse Current Method is used to locate high-

resistive and intermittent cable faults. The fault distance is
determined by analysing the impulse current diagrams.

DC-ICM: The Impulse Current Method is used in DC mode to

locate flashover faults.

Measurement mode with envelope curve display for inter-

mittent faults; reflection measurements are carried out
continuously. In this process, even small changes to im-
pedance are made visible by means of an envelope curve
and are automatically saved.

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 Testing and diagnostics

Testing and diagnostics make it possible to determine the

quality of the cable. They also help in a preventive manner
by using suitable measures to maintain the highest quality
of the cable installation.

Testing: DC, VLF sine and square wave voltage are available
depending on the system configuration.

A partial discharge diagnosis is used to determine possible fault

locations in cables and fixtures before they lead to failure. This
makes it possible to rectify the problem in a timely manner and
prevent any subsequent damage resulting from uncontrolled
failure.

The tan delta dissipation factor measurement is used to determine

the ageing condition of a cable. Possible exchange activities
can be controlled in a targeted manner in the framework of
professional asset management.

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transcable
Proven quality

The transcable is an automatic or semi-automatic, one- or three-phase cable fault location system. Through the modular design,
the individually functional modules work independently from one another. This makes it possible to modify or expand the
transcable system without any problems at any time.

The functional scope of the transcable is very versatile. In addition to the required testing technology for cable fault location
and cable testing, meaningful software-supported cable condition assessments with dissipation factor and partial discharge
measurements are possible due to the VLF truesinus® based smart testing technology.

Testing up to 110 kV DC

Surge generators up to
3000 J

Modular concept

Integrated diagnostics

VLF truesinus® up to
57 kVrms

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Universal application

Due to its modular design, the transcable system enables the integration of
multiple options: e.g. the integration of a PHG VLF testing system but also surge
generators up to 60/100 kV or DC voltage testing up to 110 kV. Therefore, the
system is universally applicable, even on HV cables and offshore.

↗↗ transcable system, 1-phase ↗↗ Extended Syscompact 3000 system

More detailed information

and data sheets on the
transcable can be found
on our website at:
www.baur.eu/transcable ↗↗ Semi-automatic transcable system, 3-phase, 110 kV

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Cable test van equipment
Options that leave nothing to be desired

In terms of equipment and convenience, BAUR systems offer you every option
you can think of:

▪▪ BAUR GeoBase Map

▪▪ Accessories for various fault location methods
▪▪ Diverse safety and protective devices (e.g. isolation transformer)
▪▪ Cable drum rack with motor drive
▪▪ External emergency stop unit according to EN 50131
▪▪ Heating or air conditioning systems

Our experts will gladly help you plan and equip your personal fault location
system.

↗↗ E xample of options in the high voltage area: motor-operated cable drum rack, ↗↗ E xample of options in the operating area:
external emergency stop unit and TDR connection cable two industrial screens and transparent partition

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↗↗ E xample of optional seat console ↗↗ E xample of optional adjustable seat console ↗↗ E xample of optional drawer
with storage space with pull-out draw with matching inlay

↗↗ Example of an air conditioner ↗↗ E xample of a synchronous generator, ↗↗ E xample of an electronic generator

underfloor

↗↗ Light signalling ↗↗ Warning light

system

↗↗ Cable test vans of all sizes are equipped by BAUR.

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Syscompact
Mobile cable fault location to meet your needs

The devices in the Syscompact series are multifunctional cable fault location
systems in modular 19 inch rack technology, making them an attractive alterna-
tive to the large systems. These systems comprise different cable fault location
methods making them quick and reliable. The equipment and structure is
designed individually according to your needs. Syscompact is available as a port-
able system on wheels or as block units for installation in a cable test van – the
foundation for smaller budgets without compromising on performance.

More detailed information and data sheets on the

Syscompact series can be found on our website at
www.baur.eu/syscompact

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consultation and
service worldwide

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For further information or competent

consultation, contact us at
www.baur.eu/services

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