FL-8A Portable Fault Locator
The FL-8A is a specialized, portable, fault locator for applications where power is not readily available such as offshore oil drilling.
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Technical Specifications
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Major Features:
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Compact
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Ruggedly Designed
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Battery Operated
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PARAMETER
VALUE
Test Voltage Range
500v-8kV
Test Frequency
DC
Voltage Display
6-inch backlit color TFT touch screen
​Accuracy 2% of reading
Fault Indication
Touch Screen Display
Fault Definitions
Open - A condition where a single conductor has no continuity from one end to the other
Metallic Short - Two conductors without insulation or. a conductor and a shield that physically come into contact with one another.
High-Voltage Short - Two conductors or a conductor and a shield which have no insulation between them but do not contact one another.
Battery Power
Ni-MH 24V 5Ah, rechargeable through FL-8A power cord.
Recharge Power
100-240 volta AC, 50/60 Hz 2 amps
Output Power
6mA Maximum
Cable Loop Resistance
Metallic Short - 50 milliohms minimum
High-Voltage Short - 300 milliohms minimum