Find The Fault Distance, Then The Exact Dig Point.
A modern overview of cable fault location: TDRs and network analysers, power-cable fault systems, acoustic-magnetic pinpointers and A-Frame sheath fault tools. Use this page to understand the workflow, then open each product page for detailed specifications.
Estimate distance-to-fault with a TDR before the crew commits to any excavation.
02EnergiseFor LV, MV, high-resistance or flashover faults, switch to a full fault-location system.
03PinpointConfirm the exact dig point from the surface with acoustic-magnetic pinpointing.
04TraceFind sheath and coating defects with an A-Frame and a compatible locator.
Start With The Fault Type.
Most cable-fault choices become clear once you know whether you need distance, power-cable fault energy, final pinpointing or sheath-fault tracing. The cards keep the overview short, while each product page carries the deeper specs.
Just need distance-to-fault?
Start with a handheld TDR — Lexxi T1660 or 1205CXB.
High-resistance or flashover fault?
Step up to an arc-reflection system — T32 or the fault locator kit.
Low-voltage / distribution cable?
Use the T8 system so the output stays controlled and safe.
Need the exact dig point?
Pinpoint with the RD97850N, or trace sheath faults with the A-Frame.
Choose A Tool Family, Then Open The Product Page.
Cards are intentionally brief. Click through when you need accuracy figures, voltage classes, methods and comparisons.
Find the fault distance first
Handheld and bench tools that show where the electrical reflection occurs on metallic cables — the fastest first answer.
Lexxi T1660
Handheld TDR for locating faults across metallic cables including CATV, twisted pair, Ethernet and LV power cables.
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1205CXB
TDR cable analyzer for quickly and accurately finding copper cable faults with low-noise traces and on-screen controls.
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6100 Series
Copper network analysis and service turn-up tools with TDR, RFL/K-test, DSL, LAN and IP testing options.
View product pageEnergy and methods for difficult faults
Full systems that add the power and comparison methods needed for LV, MV, high-resistance and flashover power-cable faults.
Fault locator kit
A practical kit for pre-location and pinpointing on low- and medium-voltage power cable faults.
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T32 arc reflection kit
Arc reflection cable fault location system for high-resistance and flashover style power cable faults.
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T8 low-voltage system
Low-voltage cable fault location system designed where ordinary high-voltage output is too high.
View product pageTurn fault distance into a dig point
Surface tools that translate a pre-located fault into an actionable excavation point, plus sheath and coating defect tracing.
RD97850N pin-pointer
Acoustic-magnetic pinpointing receiver for main insulation faults on power cables.
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A-Frame
Accessory for locating cable sheath faults and pipeline coating defects with compatible Radiodetection locators and Tx transmitters.
View product pageTell Us The Cable Type, Voltage Class And Fault Behaviour.
RD-Palmer can match the TDR, fault-location system, pinpointer and accessories to your repair workflow — and a quote.