Technical Resources

Maintenance Tips to Extend Power Cable Lifespan
Maintenance Tips to Extend Power Cable Lifespan
Power Cable Maintenance Best Practices Proactive maintenance can extend power cable lifespan by 10-20 years and prevent costly emergency repairs. Here are the key strategies used by leading utilities worldwide.... Read more...
Portable vs Vehicle-Mounted Cable Test Systems: Which is Right for You?
Portable vs Vehicle-Mounted Cable Test Systems: Which is Right for You?
Portable vs. Vehicle-Mounted Test Systems Choosing between portable and vehicle-mounted cable fault test systems depends on your operational needs, budget, and testing environment. Portable Systems Best for: Field crews that... Read more...
Case Study: Cable Fault Location at Fukuoka, Japan Substation
Case Study: Cable Fault Location at Fukuoka, Japan Substation
Case Study: Fukuoka Substation Cable Fault Location In December 2024, a 35kV XLPE cable at a substation in Fukuoka, Japan experienced an intermittent fault causing repeated circuit breaker trips. Our... Read more...
Safety Protocols for High-Voltage Cable Testing
Safety Protocols for High-Voltage Cable Testing
Essential Safety Protocols for Cable Testing Working with high-voltage cable test equipment requires strict adherence to safety protocols. Here are the critical safety measures every team must follow. Before Testing... Read more...
Underground Cable Locating: Path Tracing and Depth Measurement Guide
Underground Cable Locating: Path Tracing and Depth Measurement Guide
Mastering Underground Cable Location Before you can fix a cable fault, you need to know exactly where the cable runs. Underground cable locating is an essential skill for every maintenance... Read more...
Common Power Cable Faults and How to Locate Them
Common Power Cable Faults and How to Locate Them
Common Types of Power Cable Faults Power cables can fail in numerous ways. Understanding the fault type is the first step to selecting the right testing approach. Short Circuit Faults... Read more...
Cable Fault Testing Equipment: Complete Buyer's Guide 2026
Cable Fault Testing Equipment: Complete Buyer's Guide 2026
How to Choose the Right Cable Fault Locator: TDR vs Bridge vs Acoustic TDR (Time Domain Reflectometry) Best for pre-location. Sends low-voltage pulse, measures reflection. Fast and accurate. A10 ($2,500) Bridge... Read more...
How Cable Fault Location Works: TDR, ICE, and Multi-Pulse Methods Explained
How Cable Fault Location Works: TDR, ICE, and Multi-Pulse Methods Explained
Megger TDR2000 vs A10: Is the Price Difference Worth It? The Megger TDR2000 has long been the industry standard. But at $4,000-6,000, many utilities are questioning whether the premium is... Read more...