SST15-832

Compact Sectionalizer/Fault Locator

Most compact VON Cable Fault

Locator

Full function radar standard

Simple two step operation

High energy for reliable operation

Model SST15-832 Full featured cable fault location and

sectionalizing for primary cable faults

Highest Voltage and Loudest Thump of comparably sized units

SST15-832 Specifications
Voltage 0-15kV
Energy 832 Joules
Leads 15’ High Voltage Lead with MC connection, 15’ Ground Lead
Dimensions 22” x 18” x 12”, 67 lbs. (71 lbs with Std. Attachments)
Built in Hand Cart Standard.
TDR Specifications
Auto Analyze Automatically marks end of cable, transformer locations, and fault location
and gives distances.
Screen 3.5” (8.9cm) x 4.5” (11.4cm) LCD with 320x240 dot matrix – Backlight
Visible in Bright Light
Environmental Radar contained within the case of the thumper allowing all weather
operation. Operable from -25 F (-31 C) to 110 F (43 C).
Accuracy 0.5% of the range selected
Software Features FULL TDR with Footage readings and trace to confirm, Instant on, no
boot sequence.

The VON Corporation

P.O. Box 110096 – 1038 Lomb Ave. SW – Birmingham, AL 35211
Phone: (205) 788-2437 – Fax: (205) 780-4015
E-Mail: voncorp@voncorp.com – Web Site: www.voncorp.com
 SAIDISAVER
Compact Sectionalizer

Most compact VON sectionalizers yet

Full function radar standard

Simple two step operation

High energy for reliable operation

Model EZRS15-1265

SAIDISAVER EZRS15-1265 Specifications

Voltage 0-15kV
Energy 1265 Joules
Leads 15’ High Voltage Lead with MC connection, 15’ Ground Lead
Dimensions 22” x 18” x 12”, 51.5 lbs.
TDR Specifications
Auto Analyze Automatically marks end of cable, transformer locations, and fault location
and gives distances.
Screen 3.5” (8.9cm) x 4.5” (11.4cm) LCD with 320x240 dot matrix – Backlight
Visible in Bright Light
Environmental Radar contained within the case of the thumper allowing all weather
operation. Operable from -25 F (-31 C) to 110 F (43 C).
Accuracy 0.5% of the range selected
Software Features FULL TDR with Footage readings and trace to confirm, Instant on, no
boot sequence.

The VON Corporation

P.O. Box 110096 – 1038 Lomb Ave. SW – Birmingham, AL 35211
Phone: (205) 788-2437 – Fax: (205) 780-4015
E-Mail: voncorp@voncorp.com – Web Site: www.voncorp.com
 Thumpphone III
DSP Acoustic Detector

Find Quiet Faults Faster!

Latest DSP Technology

Simple single
pickup Operation -
Dual Pickup Optional

Included Magnetic
Detector lets operator
know when to listen
Thumpphone III

Four Digital Filter Settings

The Thumpphone III is a solid state amplified listening device using the latest Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
Technology. It is designed to be used in conjunction with capacitive discharge impulse fault locators
(thumpers) to help in precisely locating underground cable faults.
The lightweight amplifier is hung around the operator’s neck and the rugged pickup head is tethered to it by a
5 foot braided nylon sheath containing the small connecting cable. Simple On/Off, Volume, and Filter
Selection Controls operate the unit. The internal active volume limiter reduces the maximum volume to a
comfortable level during loud transients such as dropping the pickup head. This allows the volume control to
be left as a high level while lifting the pickup head by its cable, moving it, and putting it down to listen.

Four selectable DSP filters virtually eliminates traffic noise and optimize filtering allowing use adjacent to
heavily traveled roadways and other “noisy” situations. It is powered by two AA batteries. The pickup head
ignores rustling grass and rain. Three removable spikes are provided to install in the pickup head when using
the unit on grass.

An internal magnetic impulse indicator assists in locating the fault by indicating (1) that the thumper is still
running: (2) that the user is walking the proper cable route; and (3) exactly when the thump occurs, so the
user can be listening carefully at that instant.

The VON Corporation

P.O. Box 110096 – 1038 Lomb Ave. SW – Birmingham, AL 35211
Phone: (205) 788-2437 – Fax: (205) 780-4015
E-Mail: voncorp@voncorp.com – Web Site: www.voncorp.com
 XF SERIES PORTABLE
COMBINATION TDR, THUMPER HIPOT SECTIONALIZER
CHOOSE 16KV / 8 KV, 25KV / 12.5 KV or NEW 28KV / 14KV

FEATURES THE FASTEST AUTOMATIC TDR TECHNOLOGY

AVAILABLE IN MONOCHROME OR COLOR

JUST SWITCH ON, PUSH THE GREEN START BUTTON WHEN

PROMPTED, AND IN LESS THAN 60 SECONDS
UNIT DISPLAYS DISTANCE TO FAULT

CALL FAX OR EMAIL FOR A NO OBLIGATION DEMO ON YOUR CABLE FAULTS

PH. 205-788-2437 FAX 205-780-4015 EMAIL VONCORP@VONCORP.COM

DUAL THUMP
FAST 3 STEP CAPACITORS
OPERATION 1280/1563/
1960/3126 J

HIGHEST
JOULE RATINGS COLD
IN THE WEATHER
INDUSTRY* OPERATION

WET WEATHER 120 V OR

OPERATION BATTERY
OPERATED

LARGE WIDE
WHEELS FOR BUILT IN
EASE AND BATTERY
STABILITY CHARGER

* Highest of Portable Equipment

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wThumper XF16- XF25- XF28- XF25-
Specifications 1280v.2 1563v.2 1960v.4 3126v.4
Voltage 0-8kV; 0-16kV 0-12.5kV; 0- 0-14kV; 0-28kV 0-12.5kV; 0-
Note: Voltage can be adjusted 25kV 25kV
with knob.
Thump Rate Approx. every 10-15 Seconds
Energy 1280 Joules @ 1563 Joules @ 1960 Joules @ 3126 Joules @
8kV and 16kV 12.5kV and 14kV and 28kV 12.5kV and
25kV 25kV
Burner Optional 150mA
Weather Operation from -25 F (-31 C) to 110 F (43 C).
Unit & Controls sealed for all weather operation.
Controls All controls are motorized and operated by toggle switches.
12V Internal Battery Standard
120V AC Standard
12V DC External Standard
240V AC Optional
Dimensions 48” (1.2m) Height, 29.5” (75cm) Wide
Weight 230 Lbs. 250 Lbs. 250 Lbs. 340 Lbs.
(105kg) (114kg) (114kg) (154kg)
Leads 50’ (15.25m) Shielded HV Lead terminated in Male MC Connector and a
15’ (4.5m) #2 Ground Cable are standard.
Cable Reel Systems, EPR-X-ray Cable HV Leads and Custom Lengths are
also Available.
HV Coupler/Filter An inductive filter is used to minimize distortion and energy loss.
TDR
v.2 Monochrome v.4 Color
Specifications
Auto Analyze Automatically marks end of cable and fault location and gives distance.
Screen 3.5” (8.9cm) x 4.5” (11.4cm) LCD with 10.5" diagonal (243mm x 185.1mm) color
320x240 dot matrix – Backlight TFT LCD – Backlight
Visible in Bright Light Visible in Sun Light
Environmental Radar contained within the sealed case of Radar contained within the sealed case of
the thumper allowing all weather the thumper allowing all weather operation.
operation. Operable from -25 F (-31 C) Operable from 20 F (-7 C) to 120 F (49
to 110 F (43 C). C).
Accuracy 0.5% of the range selected
Memory Nine Memories available. Software is also Fifteen Memories available. Software is
available for downloading traces to a also available for downloading traces to a
Laptop Laptop
Additional Features 3 phase display, Current Impulse Method (CIM) available as options
Other available options by special request:
- v.4 upgrade on XF16 or XF25
- XF16-1526, 1526J @ 8kV & 16kV
For Further Information Please Contact:
The VON Corporation
P.O. Box 110096
1038 Lomb Ave. SW
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 788-2437
Fax: (205) 780-4015
e-mail: voncorp@voncorp.com
web site: www.voncorp.com
Specifications Subject to Change
Without Notice
 XF TP Series
Truck/Van Mounted
TDR/Thumper/Hipot/Burner

Now the most energy for those hard to find Faults!

FEATURES THE FASTEST AUTOMATIC TDR TECHNOLOGY

Up to 7614 JOULES, SOME OF THE LARGEST IN INDUSTRY!

JUST SWITCH ON, PUSH THE GREEN START BUTTON WHEN

PROMPTED, AND IN LESS THAN 60 SECONDS
UNIT DISPLAYS DISTANCE TO FAULT

CALL FAX OR EMAIL FOR A NO OBLIGATION QUOTE

PH. (205) 788-2437 FAX (205) 780-4015 EMAIL VONCORP@VONCORP.COM

FAST 3 STEP
DUAL & TRI
OPERATION
THUMP
ONE OF THE CAPACITORS
HIGHEST Up to 7614
CONSTANT JOULES
ENERGY JOULE
RATINGS WET WEATHER
IN THE OPERATION
INDUSTRY
Up to 300mA
COLD BURN or HIPOT
WEATHER
OPERATION THUMPER
MOUNTABLE
CONTROL/TDR OUTSIDE TO
SEPARATE SAVE BIN
FROM SPACE
THUMPER
Van Mounted Unit with Control/TDR shown in foreground, thumper mounted in corner.

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Thumper XF16- XF28- XF25- XF28- XF32- XF36- XF36-
Specifications 1280TP 1960TP 3126TP 3920TP 5120 6480 7614
Voltage 0-8kV; 0-14kV; 0- 0-14kV; 0-8kV; 0-9kV; 0-18kV;0-
Note: Voltage can be 0-16kV 0-28kV 12.5kV; 0-28kV 0-16kV; 36kV
adjusted with knob.
0-25kV 0-32kV
Thump Rate Approx. every 10 Seconds
Energy 1280 1960 3126 3920 5120 6480 7614
Joules @ Joules @ Joules @ Joules @ Joules @ Joules @ Joules @
8kV and 14kV and 12.5kV 14kV and 8kV,16k 9kV,18k 9kV,18k
16kV 28kV and 25kV 28kV V and V and V and
32kV 36kV 36kV
Weather Operation from -20 F (-29 C) to 131 F (55 C).
Unit & Controls sealed for all weather operation.
Controls All controls are motorized and operated by toggle switches.
Input Power 120V AC Standard (240V AC Optional)
Weight 230 Lbs. 250 Lbs. 340 Lbs. 340 Lbs. 540 Lbs.
(105kg) (114kg) (155kg) (155kg) (245kg)
Leads 25’ (7.6m) Shielded HV Lead terminated in Male MC Connector and a 25’
(7.6m) #2 Ground Cable are standard to interface a Cable Reel System.
125’ (38m) and 200’ (61m) Cable Reel Systems are available.
Cables from Thumper to Control/TDR 15’ (4.5m)
HV An inductive filter is used to minimize distortion and energy loss.
Coupler/Filter
Burner 140mA 100mA 150mA 150mA 250mA 300mA
Hi Pot 1ma, 10mA Current Measurement to full voltage (optional)
TDR
v.2 Monochrome v.4 Color
Specifications
Auto Analyze Automatically marks end of cable and fault location and gives distance.
Screen 3.5” (8.9cm) x 4.5” (11.4cm) LCD with 320x240 10.5" diagonal (243mm x 185.1mm) color
dot matrix – Backlight TFT LCD – Backlight
Visible in Bright Light Visible in Sun Light
Environmental Radar contained within the sealed case of the Radar contained within the sealed case of
thumper allowing all weather operation. the thumper allowing all weather operation.
Operable from -25 F (-31 C) to 131 F (55 C). Operable from 20 F (-7 C) to 131 F (55
C).
Accuracy 0.5% of the range selected
Memory Nine Memories available. Software is also Fifteen Memories available. Software is
available for downloading traces to a Laptop also available for downloading traces to a
Laptop
Additional 3 phase display, Current Impulse Method (CIM) available as options
Features
For Further Information Please Contact:
The VON Corporation
P.O. Box 110096
1038 Lomb Ave. SW
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 788-2437
Fax: (205) 780-4015
e-mail: voncorp@voncorp.com
web site: www.voncorp.com
Specifications Subject to Change
Without Notice
 XV Series of VLF Test Equipment

Acceptance / Proof Testing made Easy!

Easiest operation of any

available equipment

Meets worldwide cable test standards

Sinusoidal Output

Multiple Frequency Selection

for extra long cables

Cable Leakage Measurement

The XV Series of VLF test equipment is the latest addition to the VON family of high
voltage test equipment, known worldwide as the most reliable high voltage test
equipment available. Our advanced design provides you with a rugged, easy to use
system that is easily portable to your test site. Digital menu based controls and an
onscreen instruction system make the system easy to operate.

XV Series equipment is perfect for testing Extruded Cables (XLPR/EPR), Laminated

Cables, Cable Jackets/Sheaths, Generators, Switchgear, Transformers, Insulators,
Bushings, and Rotating Machines.

The VON Corporation

P.O. Box 110096 – 1038 Lomb Ave. SW – Birmingham, AL 35211
Phone: (205) 788-2437 – Fax: (205) 780-4015
E-Mail: voncorp@voncorp.com – Web Site: www.voncorp.com
 The VON XV Series of VLF test equipment is designed to meet all of you
needs for VLF testing of underground cables. VLF has been recognized by
industry as an alternative test method to the traditional high voltage DC
hipot test. VLF is designed to provide similar stresses to a 50/60 Hz AC
test, without the extremely high power and equipment requirements of such
a test.

VLF is specified as a 0.1 Hz or slower sinusoidal wave shape. At 0.1 Hz,

every cycle takes 10 seconds. The XV series will apply the voltage with a
microprocessor controlled power supply, which will raise the voltage in the
shape of a sinusoid in the first quarter cycle. The system will then
discharge the cable with a microprocessor controlled, fully variable discharge system. At the zero crossing the
system reverses polarity, and repeats the processes. Our fully variable discharge system allows us to reduce
power consumption, and maintain a true sinusoid without distortion across the full range of loads.

The VON XV Series is designed to be easily portable, or permanently mounted in a vehicle. Systems can also
be mounted in a vehicle in such a way as to allow them to be removed to access test sites that cannot be
accessed by vehicle. Portable systems are designed in one piece with an integrated hand trucks. This allows
one person to easily move the entire system over rough terrain to access the test location. The system is
designed to allow easy loading and unloading from any standard truck. Runners are provided for sliding the
unit into small trucks and vans, and a lifting point is provided for taller vehicles such as aerial lift trucks.

XV30-1 XV45-1.5 XV62-1

Maximum Output 30kV Peak (21kV RMS) 45kV Peak (32kV RMS) 62kV Peak (44kV RMS)
Voltage
Output Modes AC Hipot (VLF) Sinusoidal and load independent.
DC Hipot (Negative or Positive Polarity)
Burn, Cable Fault Conditioning Mode
Sheath/Jacket Testing
Maximum Load 1F @ 0.1 Hz, Up to 5uF at 1.5F @ 0.1 Hz, Up to 1F @ 0.1 Hz, Up to 5uF at
Capacity, VLF reduced frequency 7.5uF at reduced frequency reduced frequency
VLF Test Selectable 0.1 Hz, 0.05Hz, 0.02 Hz, 0.01 Hz (Additional Frequencies available upon
Frequencies request)
Main Supply 120V AC or 240V, 50/60 Hz AC +/- 10% (Operating voltage must be specified at time of purchase)
Duty Cycle Continous
Environmental -4° F (-20° C) to 113° F (45° C) Humidity non condensing
Metering Voltage - True RMS and/or Peak, 0.1kV ± 1%
Current – 0.1mA ± 1%
Computer USB Port – Unlimited Test Record Storage with USB Drives
Interface/Memory No Specialized Software Required, Automatic Storage of Results
Dimensions 49” (124 cm) x 23” (58 cm) x 25” 49” (124 cm) x 23” (58 cm) x 25” 49” (124 cm) x 26” (66 cm) x 25”
H x W x D, (64 cm) (64 cm) (64 cm)
Weight 150 lbs (68 kg) 177 lbs (80 kG) 250 lbs (113 kG)

The VON Corporation

P.O. Box 110096 – 1038 Lomb Ave. SW – Birmingham, AL 35211
Phone: (205) 788-2437 – Fax: (205) 780-4015
E-Mail: voncorp@voncorp.com – Web Site: www.voncorp.com
WEIGHT - 115 pounds (52.3 kg)
WIDTH - 15.125" (38.5 cm)
HEIGHT - 24.5" (62.3 cm)
LENGTH - 23" (58.4 cm) over handles
INPUT - 110-125 volts 50-400 hz A.C.
or 12 volts D.C. (optional)
IMPULSE - 6 nanosecond rise time, 450
joules at 30kv continuous, up to 612 joules at 35kv
intermittent, random timing (6 second cycle at 30kv)
TESTING - 6 ma to 35kv, 1% ripple
CASE - Aluminum with grey finish

This two man portable unit contains:

1. A 35kv 1mfd. low inductance impulse service
capacitor. 9. Power on and off-discharge switch discharges cable
2. A VON continuously adjustable impulse control gap. through a 2.5 megohm resistor.
3. High reliability VON voltage doubler circuit with silicon 10. Two ground relay systems require that the case ground,
rectifiers. the 120 volt source ground, and the test lead ground be
4. The fully protected output meter in the high voltage within 100 ohms or each other in order to operate the
lead indicates true leakage readings. Ranges 0-10 mic, unit.
0-30 mic, 0-100 mic, 0-300 mic, 0-1 ma, 0-3 ma, 11. Separate sockets for testing and fault locating.
0-10 ma. 12. Varistors are provided between the 120 volt input lines
5. Megohm scales on the output meter allow direct and the case to provide surge protection to the
resistance reading from 100,000 ohms to 300,000 equipment.
megohms. 13. Shielded test lead, 35 feet (10.6M) long. Other lengths
6. A 0-5 amp A.C. ammeter in input of the 110 volt to 13kv are available such as 60 feet and 75 feet.
air insulated epoxy impregnated high voltage 14. Optional built in inverter with 15 ft.(4.6m) battery leads
transformer. permits operation from a 12 volt truck battery.
7. A rugged taut band high torque kilovoltmeter wit
ranges of 0-10kv, 0-35kv.
8. A variable autotransformer for continuous voltage
adjusment.

THEORY: The capacitive discharge system is the most universally accepted way to locate underground cable faults. It is
still the only system that works reliably on shielded cable such as URD type concentric neutral cable.

CENTER CONDUCTOR
D.C. IMPULSE
FAULT
POWER CONTROL
IMPULSE GAP
SUPPLY GAP
CAPACITOR NEUTRAL

IMPULSE FAULT LOCATOR FAULTED CABLE

The basic capacitor discharge system consists of a capacitor, a high voltage D.C. power supply, and a means of
connecting and disconnecting the capacitor to the center conductor of the faulted cable such as an impulse control gap.
These components are shown in the simplified diagram below. The fault is shown as a gap. This is an accurate
description of faults on URD type cable since a fault is a hole or cut in the insulation between the center conductor and
the grounded semiconductor, shield wires and earth.

The objective of the system is to dump the stored electrical energy in the impulse capacitor into the cable fault such that
an audible noise or thump is made. The thump should be loud enough to be heard and felt by personnel without
detectors walking above the cable. The amount of energy available at the fault to "thump" the ground or ductwork is
related to the characteristics of the fault gap, the electrical impedance of the path from the discharge capacitor to the
fault and back, the energy in the discharge, the voltage of the discharge, and the rise time of the discharge. A fast rise
time provides maximum noise at the fault with the least energy.

After each discharge, the power supply must charge the capacitor bank. The variable autotransformer on the power
supply is used to adjust the rate of discharge. VON systems are designed for a continuous rate of discharge every six
seconds at 30kv. The discharge voltage of the capacitor is related to the impulse control gap voltage and the fault gap
voltage since they are in series. By adjusting the impulse control gap, the impulse capacitor can be charged to its rated
voltage regardless of the characteristics of the fault gap. This allows the fault to be located with minimum energy and
voltage. To locate a fault the voltage rating of the discharge capacitor must exceed the voltage rating of the fault gap.
The 35kv maximum discharge voltage has proven to be sufficient for all presently installed solid dielectric distribution
cable.
 MI-88
Magnetic Impulse Indicator

Know when to Listen

The MI-88 magnetic impulse
indicator is designed to be hand-
held as the user walks along the
cable route listening for the
“thump” at the fault. When the
magnetic field surrounding the
cable during an electrical impulse
is sensed, it lights its high intensity
L.E.D., telling the user three things.
First that the impulser or “thumper”
is working; second that the user is
within a few feet of the cable
route; and third, precisely when
the thump occurs so that the user
can be listening more carefully at
that instant.

MI-88 with Penny Shown for Reference The instrument is housed in a

Figure els 15M and 20 rugged ABS plastic case. The high
intensity L.E.D., which is easily visible in sunlight, is powered by two standard AA
alkaline batteries. Since the indicator automatically “powers down” when no
impulses are present, no power switch is needed. In some cases battery life will
exceed five years. The rear cover is removable for battery replacement.

Dimensions: 5” (11 cm) x 2.75” (7 cm) x .94” (2.4 cm)

Weight: 6.25 oz. (177g) (including battery)

The VON Corporation

P.O. Box 110096 – 1038 Lomb Ave. SW – Birmingham, AL 35211
Phone: (205) 788-2437 – Fax: (205) 780-4015
E-Mail: voncorp@voncorp.com – Web Site: www.voncorp.com
 Thumpphone I
Mechanical Acoustic Detector

Find Quiet Faults

Helps find quiet faults

Dual Pickup Operation

The Thumpphone I is designed as an aid

to locating and pinpointing the thump
or discharge at a cable fault caused by
capacitive discharge impulse fault
locators (thumpers). Applications
include locating and pinpointing a
cable fault that cannot be found and
pinpointed easily by personnel walking
and listening along the cable for the
thump. Such cases may occur with
faults under city streets, in locations
where the ambient noise is great, in
cable buried in plastic pipe, and very
deeply buried faults.

The Thumpphone I consists of two

completely mechanical seismic
amplifier pickups, connecting plastic
Thumpphone I tubing, stethoscope type headset, two
metal Y connections, and a carrying
case.
Pickup Specifications:
Diameter – 3.5” (8.9cm)
Height – 1.3” (3.3cm)
Weight – 3.5lb (1.5kg)
Carrying Case with Unit– 8.5”(21.6cm) x 10.25”(26cm) x 5.25”(13.3cm) wt. 11lbs (5kg)

The VON Corporation

P.O. Box 110096 – 1038 Lomb Ave. SW – Birmingham, AL 35211
Phone: (205) 788-2437 – Fax: (205) 780-4015
E-Mail: voncorp@voncorp.com – Web Site: www.voncorp.com
 Cable Reel
Systems
VON Cable Reel Systems are available as an accessory to all VON impulse fault locators
including all integrated arc reflection systems. VON cable reels are also compatible with most
competitive equipment. Cable reel systems allow back lot access for vehicle-mounted
equipment. Each cable reel system comes with a high voltage lead made of RG-8U cable
terminated in an MC connector, and a #2 CU ground lead. The ground lead has clamp spots
every ten feet to allow the operator to uncoil only as much cable as needed, without any safety
hazard from the remaining coiled wire. 120V AC extension reels available as an option.
Reel
Specifications
Length 125’ (38m) & 200’ (61m) Lengths Standard
Custom Lengths available
Cable Type HV Lead - RG-8U Standard
X-Ray Cable Optional (Standard on XF32, XF36)
Ground - #2 Copper
Termination HV Lead – Male MC Connector
HV Return & Ground – Hot Line Clamp
Voltage Rating Thump to 36kV and 7614 Joules
DC Test to 50kV
Physical 36” Tall x 15” Wide x 16” Deep
Dimensions (91 cm x 38 cm x 41 cm)
95 lbs. (43kg) – 125’ (38m) Reel
124 lbs. (56kg) – 200’ (61m) Reel

Specifications Subject to Change Without Notice

The VON Corporation

P.O. Box 110096 – 1038 Lomb Ave. SW – Birmingham, AL 35211
Phone: (205) 788-2437 – Fax: (205) 780-4015
E-Mail: voncorp@voncorp.com – Web Site: www.voncorp.com
 Servisavor® and XF Series
Equipment Transporters

Safely Deliver Equipment to the Job Site

Quickly and Safely Load and

Unload Portable Equipment

Mounts to any Vehicle

With a Receiver Hitch

Sideways Load and Unload Allows

Easy Curbside Use.

Manual Transporter with Servisavor

Loading and XF onto Manual Transporter

VON Transporters provide a safe and

easy way to transport XF series cable fault locating equipment or Servisavor®
temporary service restoration equipment. With a minimum of user effort the
equipment can be moved to any job site with a truck equipped with a receiver
hitch.

Maximum Equipment Footprint: 30” x 30” (76 cm x 76 cm)

Maximum Load: 400 lbs. (180kG)
Transporter Weight (empty): 110 lbs. (50kG)

The VON Corporation

P.O. Box 110096 – 1038 Lomb Ave. SW – Birmingham, AL 35211
Phone: (205) 788-2437 – Fax: (205) 780-4015
E-Mail: voncorp@voncorp.com – Web Site: www.voncorp.com
 Sphere Gap Voltmeter
6.25cm and 12.5cm

VON sphere gap voltmeters are constructed to

achieve the maximum attainable accuracy and
meet the specifications of IEEE #4 "Techniques for
Dielectric Test." Using the appropriate table in IEEE
#4 the gaps are considered to be accurate with
+3% with A.C. and +5% with D.C. The 6.25cm
sphere gap covers the range of voltage most
commonly used.

For calibration checks the 6.25cm sphere gap is

suitable to 78kv. For over voltage protection the
6.25cm sphere gap may be used to 115kv. In
operation the one megohm resistor assembly is
always mounted on top of the sphere gap in series
with the gap to prevent specimen damage and
pitting of the spheres

Sphere gaps are unexcelled for achieving

accurate over voltage protection for test
specimens. The gap is always connected to the
guard circuit of a VON tester so it does not affect
the leakage reading of the test specimen. The
gap is set to spill over just at the maximum voltage
(usually 3 to 15kv above the highest test voltage).
When this maximum voltage is reached the gap
will spill over with a relatively soft arc that will not
subject the specimen to damaging pulses. The arc
serves to warn the test operator of his error by
tripping the test set out or by draining off current
from the system faster than the test set can supply
it. This reduces the voltage on the specimen. After
such a spill over, the voltage must be reduced to
the deionizing voltage of the gap before the test
can resume
6.25cm Model

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P.O. Box 110096 – 1038 Lomb Ave. SW – Birmingham, AL 35211
Phone: (205) 788-2437 – Fax: (205) 780-4015
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 VON Sphere Gap Voltmeters

The VON 20mm sphere gap consists of a gap assembly and a 115k ohm
GZZ non-inductive resistor. The VON 6.25 sphere gap consists of a gap
assembly and a one-megohm type GZZ non-inductive resistor. The VON
12.5 cm sphere gap consists of a gap assembly, two one-megohm GZZ non-
inductive resistors, and one 6" hollow stainless steel ball for the output
terminal.

20mm 6.25cm 12.5 cm

Spheres Solid Aluminum 20mm Solid Aluminum 6.25cm Solid Aluminum 12.5cm
±.2% ±.2% ±.2%
Top cross piece 1.25” (3.2cm) plastic 2” (5cm) plastic channel 4” (10cm) plastic channel
channel 5.5” (14cm) long 12” (30.5cm) long 24” (61cm) long
Bottom cross piece 1.5” (3.8cm) aluminum 2” (5cm) aluminum 4” (10cm) aluminum
and legs channel channel channel
Posts 1” (2.54cm) plastic tubes 1.75” (4.5cm) plastic 3.5” (8.9cm) plastic tubes
6” (15.24cm) long tubes 20” (51cm) long 40” (102cm) long
Adjusting screw 10-32 steel ½-20 N.F. stainless steel ¾-10 steel
Indicator .01” Resolution is .01” Resolution is .01” Resolution is
provided for adjusting the provided for adjusting the provided for adjusting the
gap. gap. gap.
Width 5.5” (14cm) overall 12” (30.5cm) overall 24” (61cm) overall
Height 23.75” (60.3cm) with 49” (124.5cm) with 99” (252cm) with two
resistor mounted resistor mounted resistors mounted
Depth 6.63” (16.8cm) including 7.25” (18.5cm) including 26” (66cm) including
spread of feet spread of feet spread of feet
Weight 3 lbs. (1.4kg) 15.25 lbs. (7kg) 55 lbs. (25kg)

The VON Corporation

P.O. Box 110096 – 1038 Lomb Ave. SW – Birmingham, AL 35211
Phone: (205) 788-2437 – Fax: (205) 780-4015
E-Mail: voncorp@voncorp.com – Web Site: www.voncorp.com
 BCM Series of Boom
Current Monitors

Bare-Hand Live-Line Work Safety

Rugged, Dependable Design

Automatic Safety Check for

grounded test cables

Models 44 and 44B

The BCM-44 and BCM-44B are state of the art

current monitors designed for continuous
operation during bare-hand work. The BCM has
an adjustable set point (5 presets also available
on BCM-44B) between 1 and 400 microamperes
AC or DC. A 90-dB horn sounds an audible
warning if this current set point is ever exceeded
during use.

The BCM-44 and BCM-44B are extremely rugged

and dependable current monitors. Designed for
operation a variety of weather conditions, the BCM 44B Installed on boom
BCM provides the security needed for bare-hand
live-line work.

The VON Corporation

P.O. Box 110096 – 1038 Lomb Ave. SW – Birmingham, AL 35211
Phone: (205) 788-2437 – Fax: (205) 780-4015
E-Mail: voncorp@voncorp.com – Web Site: www.voncorp.com
 VON BCM Specifications

BCM 44 BCM 44-B

Display Type Liquid crystal display w/ heater
Digits are 0.75 inches (2 cm)
Range 0-400 microamperes AC or DC
1 microampere resolution
Voltage Drop Less than 0.5 volts full scale
Measurement True RMS within 1% of full scale (400uA) +/- 2 LSD
System
Set point(s) Controls allow selection of six presets (27, 40, 66, 93, 133, 289 microamperes) or dial
adjustable position variable from 5 to 500 microamperes.
Set point Within two counts
Accuracy
Audible Alarm Internal 90dB vibrating horn sounds when current exceeds set point, or when
measuring lead is accidentally grounded.
Power 12 or 24 volts D.C., negative ground, draws 0.3 A (0.5 A @ 24V) with horn sounding
Requirements and 0.06 A under normal operation.
Enclosure Precision die-cast aluminum case
4.72” (12cm) x 8.66” (22cm) x 3.14” (8cm) with external mounting brackets
Weight 5 Lbs. (2.3kg)
Input for test UHF coaxial connector 7 pin Amphenol receptacle with cap
Input for Flange mounted 3 pin Amphenol Flange mounted 3 pin Amphenol
Power receptacle with cap receptacle with cap
Test Cable 25’ (7.6m) shielded coaxial cable 4’ (1.2m) shielded six conductor cable
provided provided
Power Cable 4’ (1.2m) three conductor cable provided

Additional Features of the BCM 44B:

1. Meter accuracy check using the internal precision current source
2. Metering of test circuit for boom metering bands
3. Metering of test circuit for hoses
4. Metering of test circuit for leveling rods or fiber optics
5. Total test including the sum of all three circuits
6. Display variable set point
7. Check the continuity of each input circuit
8. Continuity check of each input circuit.

Note: Daily use of this monitor does not eliminate the need to perform periodic over-voltage tests on aerial lift devices.
The absolute minimum recommended over-voltage test should be a DC test of 2.1 times the line to ground exposure or
an AC test of 1.5 times the line to ground exposure.

The VON Corporation

P.O. Box 110096 – 1038 Lomb Ave. SW – Birmingham, AL 35211
Phone: (205) 788-2437 – Fax: (205) 780-4015
E-Mail: voncorp@voncorp.com – Web Site: www.voncorp.com
 B-.35, B-.45
HI-MEG DC Dielectric Testers
and Insulation Hi-Pots

Designed for
Rugged
Operation

35kV & 45kV

Megohmeter

DC Hipot to 45kV
B-.45 shown with included leads.

The VON B-.35 and B-.45 are designed to be the most reliable 35 and 45kV
testers available. They can be used for most Industrial and Substation
testing including insulation resistance, dielectric absorption, DC hipot and
polarization index tests. Units can be operated off of 120V AC or 12V DC
with the optional inverter and a light, easily portable design makes no job
site too remote.

The VON Corporation

P.O. Box 110096 – 1038 Lomb Ave. SW – Birmingham, AL 35211
Phone: (205) 788-2437 – Fax: (205) 780-4015
E-Mail: voncorp@voncorp.com – Web Site: www.voncorp.com
WEIGHT - 80 pounds (36.4 kg)
WIDTH - 15.125" (38.5 cm)
HEIGHT - 18" (45.7 cm)
LENGTH - 23" (58.4 cm) over handles
INPUT - 110-125 volts 50-400 hz A.C.
or 12 volts D.C. (optional)
or 210-280 volts 50 hertz (optional)
TESTING - 5 ma to 45kv, 1% ripple
- 6 ma to 35kv
CASE - Aluminum with grey finish

This two man portable unit contains:

1. High reliability VON voltage doubler circuit with silicon
rectifiers.
2. The fully protected output meter in the high voltage
8. Power on and off-discharge switch discharges cable
lead indicates true leakage readings. Ranges 0-10 mic,
through a 2.5 megohm resistor.
0-30 mic, 0-100 mic, 0-300 mic, 0-1 ma, 0-3 ma,
9. Two ground relay systems require that the case ground,
0-10 ma.
the 120 volt source ground, and the test lead ground be
3. Megohm scales on the output meter allow direct
within 100 ohms or each other in order to operate the
resistance reading from 100,000 ohms to 300,000
unit.
megohms.
10. Varistors are provided between the 120 volt input lines
4. A 0-5 amp A.C. ammeter in input of the 110 volt to 13kv
and the case to provide surge protection to the
air insulated epoxy impregnated high voltage
equipment.
transformer.
11. Shielded test lead, 20 feet (6.1M) long. Other lengths
5. A rugged taut band high torque kilovoltmeter wit
are available.
ranges of 0-10kv, 0-35kv or 0-15kv, 0-45kv.
14. Optional built in inverter with 15 ft.(4.6m) battery leads
6. A variable autotransformer for continuous voltage
permits operation from a 12 volt truck battery.
adjusment.
7. An instantaneous input circuit breaker.

THE MEGOHM SCALE: Megohms are listed above both the 0-10 and 0-30 scales on the output current meter. To measure
megohms resistance with minimum calculation, set the output voltage precisely on a value selected from the chart. Turn
the output current range switch to the lowest range or until the output meter reads in the middle or the right third of its
scale. Record the megohm reading just above the current scale used and multiply this by the multiplier found on the cart
for megohms resistance. As a check, the minimum, center scale, and maximum resistance readings are listed for each
range setting.

SAMPLE OF CHART:

RANGE MEGOHM
MULTIPLIER
VOLTAGE SWITCH UPPER LOWER MAXIMUM CENTER MINIMUM
TEST SETTING SCALE SCALE OHMS OHMS OHMS

1,000 V 10 mA .1 10 MEG 200,000 100,000

3 mA .1 40 MEG 666,000 333,000
1 mA 1 100 MEG 2 MEG 1 MEG
300 mic 1 400 MEG 6.66 MEG 3.33 MEG
100 mic 10 1,000 MEG 20 MEG 10 MEG
30 mic 10 4,000 MEG 66.6 MEG 33.3 MEG
10 mic 100 10,000 200 MEG 100 MEG
MEG

The VON Corporation

P.O. Box 110096 – 1038 Lomb Ave. SW – Birmingham, AL 35211
Phone: (205) 788-2437 – Fax: (205) 780-4015
E-Mail: voncorp@voncorp.com – Web Site: www.voncorp.com
 The Model C family of test P O RTA B L E H I G H VO L TAG E
sets with output current

metering at high voltage. The D. C. T E S T S E T S

170kv Model C-1.5+ is on

the left. The 100kv Model C-

VON MODEL C TEST SETS
1 or 120kv Model C-1+ is in

the middle. The 50kv Model

CG-.5 or 60kv Model CG-.5+

is on the right.

The Model CG family of test

sets with output current

metering in the ground return.

The 50kv Model CG-.5 or

60kv Model CG-.5+ is on the

left. The 100kv Model CG-1

or 120kv Model CG-1+ is in

the middle. The 170kv Model

CG-1.5+ is on the right.

TEL (205) 788-2437 • FAX (205) 780-4015

E-MAIL: voncorp@voncorp.com • WWWEB: http://www.voncorp.com
P.O. BOX 110096 • 1038 LOMB AVENUE, S.W.
®
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35211
VO N M O D E L C
TEST SETS
HIGH VOLTAGE BASE CABINET CONTROL BOX
50KV AND 60KV UNIT 100KV AND 120KV UNIT 170KV UNIT STANDARD OPTION A
LENGTH 21.25” (54.0cm) 21.25” (54.0cm) 21.25” (54.0cm) LENGTH 16.25” (41.3cm) 21” (53.3cm)
WIDTH 10.50” (26.7cm) 10.50” (26.7cm) 10.50” (26.7cm) WIDTH 13.50” (34.3cm) 16.75” (42.6cm)
HEIGHT 18.5” (47.0cm) 25.50” (64.8cm) 39.50” (100.3cm) HEIGHT 8” (20.3cm) 9” (22.9cm)
WEIGHT 40 pounds (18.1kg) 54 pounds (24.5kg) 75 pounds (34kg) 7.50” (19.0cm) 8.75” (22.2cm)
OUTPUT negative polarity negative polarity negative polarity WEIGHT 27.3 pounds (12.4kg) 35 pounds (15.9kg)
CONTINUOUS 10ma to 50kv 5ma to 100kv 3ma to 170kv INPUT 110V to 150V, 50-500 hertz A.C. (grounded) at 4 amps 110V to 150V, 50-500 hertz A.C. (grounded) at 4 amps
7ma to 60kv 4ma to 120kv (average) for continuous full-rated output. 8 amp trip-out for (average) for continuous full-rated output. 8 amp trip-out for
INTERMITTENT 20ma to 42kv 10ma to 84kv 10ma to 84kv approximately 100% overload 240 volt/120 volt 50-500 approximately 100% overload 240 volt/120 volt 50-500
hertz A.C. is available as OPTION E. hertz A.C. is available as OPTION E.
RIPPLE Less than 1% as ordinarily used. MATERIAL Aluminum with black vinyl finish.
MATERIAL Red polyester fiberglass with metal base.
EACH CONTROL BOX CONTAINS:
EACH HIGH VOLTAGE BASE CABINET CONTAINS: • A variable autotransformer for adjusting the output voltage from zero to maximum rated test set voltage.
• A 625 volt amp, 110v to 20kv or 220v to 20kv (Option E), air-insulated, epoxy-impregnated, high voltage transformer. • An instantaneous circuit breaker.
• A Cockcroft-Walton voltage multiplier circuit specially engineered for this particular application. • A ground relay circuit so arranged that the high voltage cabinet must be grounded in order to operate the unit.
• A kilovoltmeter multiplier resistor connected directly to the high voltage guard circuit. This gives direct voltage measurement of the high voltage • A linear rectifier-type primary 0-5 A.C. ammeter permits extrapolation of the D.C. output current from 1 milliamp to 5 milliamps. This is omitted in
output. the Model CG and units with option D with output current metering in both the high voltage output lead and the ground return.
• A magnetically and electrostatically shielded and guarded output meter assembly in the HIGH VOLTAGE LEAD with ranges of 0-100 microamp • A 50 microampere special high torque kilovoltmeter with its calibrating circuits. Each unit has two ranges. They are 0-15/50kv or 0-15/60kv or
and 0-1 milliamp. Each meter is individually protected by a special bypass circuit. Range changing is accomplished automatically. Special ranges 0-30/100kv or 0-30/120kv or 0-60/170kv. Additional 0-5/10kv ranges (50kv to 120kv units) and 0-10/20kv ranges (170kv units) are available
can be furnished. This assembly is replaced by a multirange 0-10 microammeter in the control box in the Model CG. The overlapping ranges are as option A.
0-10/30/100/300/1,000/3,000/10,000/30,000 microamps. • A four or six conductor cord for connecting from the control box to the high voltage cabinet.
• A neon protective tube to limit the kilovoltmeter circuit to 50 volts. • A storage compartment 5” (12.7cm) x 5-1/2” (14.0cm) x 12” (30.5cm) to hold the connecting cords and sectionalized discharge stick.
• A high voltage hot guard (non-measured) connection when current metering is provided in the high voltage lead. • Varistors across the incoming line to the case ground constitute an alternate safety ground and provide surge protection to the test equipment.
• A cold guard (non-measured) connection when current metering is provided in the ground return lead. (Model CG and units with option D). • A three wire cord with three wire grounding male cap plug.
• A metal ball suitable for corona free operation at maximum voltage is provided on the output terminal for use on top of the protective output • A pilot light.
resistor. • A cold guard selector switch with metered isolated return and metered ground return positions is furnished on the Model CG units and units with
option D.
These units can be extended to 500KV with VON topping units. The maximum output voltage level is limited by the required output current at • Two instruction manuals.
that voltage.
SECTIONALIZED DISCHARGE STICK:
Units rated 50kv, 60kv, 100kv and 120kv have a stick with an over-
all length of 39” (99cm) and consist of two insulating sections, one
resistive section (4 megohm for 50kv & 60kv, 7.5 megohm for 100kv
& 120kv units), one hook, one insulating shield, and one ground
connecting strap. Units rated 170kv have a stick with an overall
length of 65” (165cm) and consist of three insulating sections, two
resistive sections-7.5 megohms, one hook, one insulating shield, and
one ground connecting strap.
PROTECTIVE OUTPUT RESISTOR:
LENGTH 19” (48.3cm)
DIAMETER 2-1/2” (6.4cm)
WEIGHT 2-3/4 pounds (1.3kg)
The 200kv, 100kv, and 50kv RATING 1 Megohm 80 watts 100kv
topping unit modules will
increase the maximum output Impulse fault location (thumping) accessories can
voltage of any Model C or CG be added to all Model C test sets. Shown is a
test set and can be added at 50kv Model C-.5 with impulse control gap and
any time. 1 mfd 30kv impulse service capacitor.
 C Series DC Hipots
Aerial Lift Testing

Dielectric Testing to ANSI A92.2 Standard

Only testers that allow use of the simplified

setup of Figure 2A (A92.2-2015 prev iously 3A)
Eliminating the requirement for Insulated
Platform under Truck
Lightest weight testers available

Improved sensitivity of test over AC Testers

Model C-1

The VON Corporation manufactures a complete line of Aerial Lift Test Sets. The model C-1 is the most
popular unit for distribution class trucks (Category C and Category A&B to 69kV).
Its 100kV output allows for testing of all Category C trucks and the largest bucket
liners. The use of DC allows testing of even the largest bucket liners without
purchasing extra large and heavy testers required of AC testers. All VON testers are
RATED FOR CONTINUOUS DUTY at full power, allowing continuous operation
without concern for damaging the tester, unlike many competitive units.

The model C-1.5+ provides for testing of category A&B trucks up to the 138kV class.
C series topping units can be used to extended testing up to cover even 500kV trucks.

DC testing of Aerial Lift provides several distinct advantages over AC testing. While
leakage currents are similar for both methods, AC units have to provide for capacitive coupling currents that
greatly affect the readings. These capacitive coupling currents can mask a dirty or defective boom that would
be detected by DC. These currents also require AC units to have very high output ratings (5kVA-15kVA) as
opposed to DC units, which are typically 500W, or less.

The VON Corporation

P.O. Box 110096 – 1038 Lomb Ave. SW – Birmingham, AL 35211
Phone: (205) 788-2437 – Fax: (205) 780-4015
E-Mail: voncorp@voncorp.com – Web Site: www.voncorp.com
 Standard Units for Aerial Lift Testing
Specifications C-1 C-1.5+
Output Voltage 0-100kV DC, negative polarity 0-170kV DC, negative polarity
Output Current 5mA to 100kV continuous duty 3mA to 170kV continuous duty
Ripple Less than 1% in normal use.
Input Voltage 110V to 150V, 50-500 hertz, 4 amps for continuous current rating.
240 volt/120 volt available as option E
Kilovolt Meter Dual-range 0-30kV, 0-100kV, ±2% Dual-range 0-60kV, 0-170kV, ±2%
of full scale accuracy of full scale accuracy
Output Current A magnetically and electrostatically shielded and guarded output meter
Metering assembly in the HIGH VOLTAGE LEAD with 0-100 µA and 0-1 mA
ranges. Current metering also available in the ground return path (CG series or for
metering in both output and return paths choose option D)
Output Units terminated with 1 megohm 100kV protective output resistor and
Termination corona suppression balls.
Sectionalized Overall length of 39” (99cm) Overall length of 65” (165cm)
Discharge Stick consisting of two insulating consisting of three insulating
sections, one 7.5 megohm resistive sections, two 7.5 megohm resistive
section, one hook, one insulating section, one hook, one insulating
shield, and one ground connecting shield, and one ground connecting
strap. Unit collapses to store inside strap. Unit collapses to store inside
control box. control box.
Dimensions
High Voltage 25.5” (64.8cm) x 21.25” (54.0cm) x 39.5”(100.3cm) x 21.25” (54.0cm) x
Section 10.5” (26.7cm), 54 lbs. (24.5kg) 10.5” (26.7cm), 75 lbs. (34kg)
Control Box 16.25” (41.3cm) x 13.5” (34.3cm) x 8” (20.3cm), 27.3 lbs. (12.4kg)
Protective Output 19” (48.3cm) long, 2.5” (6.4cm) diameter, 2.75 lbs. (1.3kg)
Resistor
Higher voltages are available for Category A&B trucks 230kV and higher.

For Further Information Please Contact:

The VON Corporation
P.O. Box 110096
1038 Lomb Ave. SW
Birmingham, AL 35211 U.S.A.
(205) 788-2437
Fax: (205) 780-4015
e-mail: voncorp@voncorp.com
web site: www.voncorp.com
Specifications Subject to Change
Without Notice