Megger Smart Thump ST16-20 16 kV portable cable fault location system

The Megger Smart Thump ST16-20 represents a pinnacle in portable and vehicle-mounted cable fault location technology, specifically designed to streamline and simplify the processes involved in diagnosing and repairing faults in medium-voltage power cables. Engineered to cater to a wide spectrum of industries, including power utilities, municipal electrical systems, and various industrial sectors, this system is an indispensable tool for maintenance teams tasked with ensuring network reliability and safety.

Key Features of the Smart Thump ST16-20:

• High Energy Output: Delivers up to 1500 Joules at voltage levels of 8/16 kV, providing robust power for effective fault conditioning and precise location in medium voltage cables.
• Advanced Voltage Testing: Offers 20 kV DC for high voltage proof testing and burning, coupled with advanced display capabilities for insulation resistance measurements, crucial for assessing cable integrity.
• E-Tray Technology: Incorporates the proven E-Tray automatic test sequence which facilitates the proof testing, pre-location, and pinpointing of faults with high efficiency and minimal operator intervention.
• Comprehensive Fault Prelocation: Utilizes both ARC reflection and ICE techniques for medium voltage (MV) cable pre-location, enhancing the accuracy and reliability of fault detection.
• Multi-Shot ARM Technology: Improves the precision of fault pre location through repeated measurement capability, allowing for a refined approach to identifying fault locations.
• Versatile Fault Locating Options: Equipped with earth gradient and sheath fault locating methods, it a versatile tool for addressing a broad array of fault types in various cable configurations.
• Intuitive Result Interpretation: Automatically interprets test results, displaying them on a user-friendly interface, thus reducing complexity and enhancing decision-making on-site.
• User-Friendly Display: Features a 7.0-inch HiBrite color display that ensures clear visibility in all lighting conditions, a critical feature for field operations.
• Environmental and Safety Compliance**: Boasts an IP53 rating, making it suitable for use in wet and demanding environments, alongside built-in safety/grounding checks that ensure operational security.
• Easy Connectivity: Includes a USB interface for straightforward data management and sharing, enhancing the usability of the system in complex field operations.

The Smart Thump ST16-20 is tailored to meet the needs of a diverse range of voltage systems, from 11 to 35 kV, making it highly effective for typical medium voltage distribution networks. Its portable design does not just offer ease of transport and deployment but also ensures that it can be used in a variety of field conditions, from remote rural areas to complex urban settings.

Ideal Applications Megger Smart Thump ST16-20:

This system is perfectly suited for operation by power utility companies, electrical departments within municipalities, and private network operators. It also finds significant use among high voltage electrical contractors, service companies, and in critical infrastructure like ports, mining operations, airports, military bases, petrochemical, and paper industries.