Riser Bond Model 3300

Metallic Time Domain Reflectometer Cable Fault Locator

Restore the service A balanced test port minimizes

the blind spot associated with the
Model 3300 TDR, Cable Fault Locator, is one of the TDR test pulse and matches the
fastest, most accurate test methods for locating problems instrument to the cable under test.
on twisted pair cable. The instrument’s easy operation This helps locate faults close to the
and field durability make the Model 3300 a valuable instrument.
troubleshooting tool.
The high energy, rechargeable
batteries keep the instrument ready
The instrument for service calls. The small size and
Model 3300 is a handheld metallic TDR designed lightweight packaging is convenient
specifically for fault locating in a variety of twisted pair cable for all aerial and underground applications. The rugged,
applications, such as telephone, LAN, signaling, utilities, splashproof casing is ideal for outside environments.
and avionics.
The low price of the Model 3300 allows an instrument for
Designed for easy operation and engineered for accuracy, every technician. More instruments in the field means faster
Model 3300 tests for opens, shorts, sheath faults, broken or repair and return to service, reduced customer repeats,
loose conductors, load coils, bridged taps, water damage, improved customer relations, and increased revenue!
crimps, cuts, smashed cables, and more!

The Model 3300 is housed in a high impact ABS plastic

case and further protected by a nylon carrying bag, which
provides storage for connectors and Operator’s manual.
The high resolution Liquid Crystal Display shows the live
waveform of the cable under test, plus useful data such as
distance to the fault, pulse width, balance control setting,
and battery charge level. The built-in backlight is ideal when
testing in a low light environment.

Selected functions and operations are controlled by the

keypad, such as waveform position, horizontal zoom,
vertical gain, cursors, range, contrast, and backlight. A
popup menu is easily accessible for additional functions.
Riser-Bond Instruments’ unique popup menu system allows
the operator to select and use a function while the waveform
is active.
Features / key benefits Product specifications
Physical – Instrument Only:
Exclusive features, such as RANGE-PLUS, Noise Filters, Height: 4.7 inches (120 mm).
Width: 9.5 inches (240 mm).
SUPER-STORE, and Intermittent Fault Detection (IFD) Depth: 2.4 inches (60 mm).
Weight: 2.75 pounds (1.2 kg).
provide the Model 3300 with superior functions and test
Physical – Instrument
capabilities. with Nylon Carrying Case
Height: 6 inches (152 mm).
RANGE-PLUS steps through preset ranges to quickly scan Width: 11 inches (280 mm).
Depth: 4.5 inches (115 mm).
the cable for faults. Each range consists of a specific pulse Weight: 4.75 pounds (2.15 kg).
width, vertical gain, and distance of cable. Environmental:
Operating Temperature: 0º C to 50º C (32º F to 122º F).
Eliminate unwanted waveform noise with multi-level Storage Temperature: -20º C to 60º C (-4º F to 140º F).
Humidity: 95% maximum relative, non-condensing.
software filtering. Power:
Battery: Internal, rechargeable, 7.2 V Nickel metal hydride.
Use the exclusive SUPER-STORE waveform data storage Charging Source: External 12 VAC transformer, 1.3 A.
Operating Time: Greater than 10 hours, continuous, without backlight.
to store both on-screen and off-screen cable waveform
Display: 320 x 240 dot-matrix liquid crystal display with
information. Move the cursors, change the VOP, and electroluminescent backlighting.
increase or decrease the vertical gain and horizontal zoom Horizontal Resolution: 1 foot (0.1 m) at any VOP.
settings, even on stored waveforms! Vertical Resolution: 14 bits with 203 dots displayed.
Vertical Sensitivity: Greater than 56 dB.
Monitor and locate hard-to-find intermittent faults using the Output Signal: Pulse widths of 5, 25, 100 nsec, 1 usec.
Intermittent Fault Detection (IFD) mode. Manual operation is Output Balance: Variable.
always available to move the waveform position, change the Distance Accuracy: ± 0.5 ft (0.15 m) plus ± 0.01% of reading.
VOP, and adjust the gain and zoom settings, without having Maximum Ranges: 63,700 ft (19.4 km) at 99% VOP.
38,600 ft (11.8 km) at 60% VOP.
to restart the IFD test. Range varies with VOP. Maximum testable cable
lengths varies with pulse width and cable type.
Input Protection: 400 V (AC+DC) from DC to 400 Hz, decreasing to
10 V at 1 MHz.
Velocity of Propagation: Two user-selectable display formats:
VOP (%) with 2 digit precision ranging from 30%
to 99%
V/2 with 3 digit precision ranging from 45 to 148
in meters mode or from 148 to 487 in feet mode.
Waveform Storage: 6144 samples per waveform:
Standard: 16 SUPER-STORE waveforms.
Noise Filters:
Standard: 50/60Hz, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x, 64x, 128x, Averaging,
Auto.
Standard Accessories: Operator’s manual, 12 VAC charger, nylon carrying
case, telco test leads.

Technological advances allow changes in specifications and/or components.

Changes may be made without notification.

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