Tektronix 1502C is a portable Metallic Time Domain Reflectometer (MTDR) for testing metallic cables. It locates opens, shorts, crimps, and other impedance-related defects and displays reflections on a backlit, high-contrast LCD, with waveform storage and on-screen delta measurements for analysis.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display | Backlit HyperTwist high-contrast nematic (HTN) LCD |
Measurement Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Applicable Cable Type | Designed for 50 Ω coaxial cables |
Measurement Functions and Analysis
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Distance to Fault (DTF) | Supported |
| Open/Short Identification | Supported |
| Crimp/Impedance Change Detection | Supported |
| Unterminated Line Detection | Supported |
| Ω at Cursor | Direct readout of characteristic impedance at cursor |
| TDR Waveform Display | Reflections displayed on LCD |
TDR Source and Acquisition
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| TDR Method | Step/pulse reflectometry down the cable under test |
User Interface and Display
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Display Type | Backlit HyperTwist high-contrast nematic LCD |
| Backlight | Yes |
| Menu-Driven Operation | Yes |
Physical Characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Rugged, portable; designed for field use |
Technology
Metallic Time-Domain Reflectometer (MTDR)
Applications
Locating opens, shorts, crimps, faulty taps, and unterminated lines in metallic cabling (e.g., LAN and CATV); distance-to-fault, return loss (dB), and cable propagation velocity measurements.