IRG 3000

BAUR time domain reflectometer

Functions

▪▪ TDR Time Domain Reflectometry

▪▪ SIM/MIM Secondary/Multiple Impulse
Method
▪▪ SIM/MIM in DC mode (DC-SIM/MIM)
▪▪ ICM impulse current method
▪▪ Decay method
▪▪ Differential impulse current method
▪▪ Differential decay method
▪▪ Insulation resistance measurement (option)

Features

Picture of device with the 19“ housing option ▪▪ Pre-programmed measuring sequences,
fully automated measurement and display
of the fault distance
▪▪ Storage for more than 100 000
Reliable cable fault location measurements

with minimum effort ▪▪ Three-phase measurement and display of

the measurement results
↗↗ Maximum precision with high resolution and high
▪▪ Pulse voltage: 20 – 160 V
sampling rate
▪▪ View range: 10 m – 1000 km
↗↗ One device for all measurement methods ▪▪ Can be combined with BAUR cable testing
and diagnosis systems for cable testing,
↗↗ Easy menu navigation in several languages dissipation factor measurement and partial
discharge testing (for installation in the
cable test van)
The computer-supported IRG 3000 time domain reflectometer in combination with All measurements are controlled via the
the BAUR system software is used for cable fault pre-location in single and three BAUR system software.
phase cable systems. With the comprehensive BAUR system software, the IRG 3000
can be built into a complete system for efficient cable testing and diagnostics.

Available measurement Required equipment

methods
Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) —
Secondary/Multiple Impulse Method SA 32 SIM/MIM coupling unit and
(SIM/MIM) SSG surge voltage generator
SIM/MIM with DC voltage SA 32 SIM/MIM coupling unit and
(DC-SIM/MIM) SSG surge voltage generator
Decay method CC 1 Capacitive voltage coupling unit and
PHG VLF test generator or PGK AC/DC HV test set
Impulse current method (ICM) SK 1D inductive coupling unit
Differential impulse current method SK 3D inductive coupling unit and
SSG surge voltage generator
Differential decay method SK 3D inductive coupling unit and
PHG VLF test generator or PGK AC/DC HV test set
Insulation resistance measurement —
(option)
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Technical data

Pulse reflectometry Max. power consumption 280 VA

Pulse voltage 20 – 160 V Ambient temperature 0 °C to +50 °C
(operational)
Pulse width 20 ns – 1.3 ms
Storage temperature -25 °C to +60 °C
Electric strength 400 V, 50/60 Hz
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Output impedance 12 – 2 000 ohm
With housing 19”, 483 x 318 x 365 mm, 8 RU (front)
Input signal gain -10 to +60 dB
As plug-in unit 19”, 483 x 174 x 365 mm
View range 10 m – 1 000 km
1 RU (front), 4 RU (rear)
Accuracy 0.1%
Weight (IRG 3000 / monitor) Approx. 7 kg / approx. 5 kg
Sampling rate 200 MHz (5 ns)
Safety and EMC CE compliant in accordance with
Resolution 0.1 m (at v/2 = 80 m/μs) Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EC),
Velocity of propagation (v/2), 20 – 150 m/µs EMC Directive (2014/30/EC),
adjustable Environmental testing EN 60068-2-ff

General User interface languages English, Arabic, Chinese (CN), Chinese

(TW), Czech, Danish, German, Finnish,
Display TFT monitor acc. to offer French, Greek, Italian, Korean, Malay,
Storage capacity > 100 000 (hard disk limit) Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese,
Rumanian, Russian, Swedish, Serbian,
Power supply 100 – 260 V, 50/60 Hz Spanish, Turkish

Standard delivery Options

▪▪ Time domain reflectometer IRG 3000 ▪▪ Megohmmeter, integrated in the IRG 3000, software controlled
▪▪ Windows 7 Ultimate on USB drive ▪▪ 19” housing 8 RU, 400 mm deep
▪▪ BAUR System Software on USB drive ▪▪ 3-phase LV connection cable MS 25, 25 m on hand drum
▪▪ TFT monitor acc. to offer ▪▪ 3-phase LV connection cable MS 50, 50 m on hand drum
▪▪ Wireless keyboard and mouse ▪▪ Test lead 3 m, with terminals and fuses (fully insulated 3-phase design)
▪▪ 3-phase HV connection cable 3 m
▪▪ Mains supply cord 2.5 m
▪▪ User manual

Data sheet: BAUR GmbH · 826-064-5 · 05.2016 · Subject to modifications