Megger SFX5-1000 and SFX8-1000 Cable Fault Locators

Overview

The Megger SFX5-1000 and SFX8-1000 are compact, trolley-mounted cable fault locators from the SFX 1000 series, designed for testing and locating faults on low- and medium-voltage cables. Each unit provides a complete workflow – cable testing, fault prelocation, pinpointing and sheath-fault location – in a portable package that can be wheeled to site.

Both models pair the Teleflex SX-1 reflectometer (400 MHz sampling, 10.1-inch touchscreen) with the high-voltage methods needed for real faults: TDR, arc reflection (ARM), impulse-current decoupling (ICE), decay and surge generation for pinpointing. The two versions differ mainly in output: the SFX5-1000 provides test and surge voltages up to 5 kV, while the SFX8-1000 extends this to 8 kV (in selectable steps up to 0–8 kV) with 1000 J of surge energy per step.

Key Features

• Compact, trolley-mounted LV/MV cable fault locators
• Teleflex SX-1 reflectometer: TDR at 400 MHz, 10.1 in. touchscreen
• Methods: TDR, ARM, ICE, decay and surge generation
• SFX5-1000: test/surge to 5 kV; SFX8-1000: to 8 kV (steps 0–2 / 0–4 / 0–8 kV)
• Surge energy 1000 J per step; DC testing capability
• Measurement range 20 m to 160 km; 0.1% accuracy
• easyGO guided and Expert modes; 2.3 kVA input

Applications

• Fault prelocation and pinpointing on LV and MV cables
• Cable testing and sheath-fault location
• Utility and contractor cable-diagnostics teams
• Field cable troubleshooting from a portable trolley

What’s in the Box

• Megger SFX5-1000 or SFX8-1000 cable fault locator (trolley)
• Teleflex SX-1 reflectometer
• Surge generator and connection cables
• Mains power lead
• User guide

Why Buy from MME in UAE

MOHAMMAD MAHDI Electronics Trading LLC (MME) is a trusted supplier of Megger test and measurement equipment across the UAE and wider Middle East. We offer genuine products, competitive pricing, and knowledgeable local support to help you choose the right instrument for your application. For full technical details, download the datasheet below.

Sfx5-1000 / Sfx8-1000 Datasheet PdfPDF