CT100 Automated Metallic TDR Cable Tester
Next-generation Time-Domain Reflectometer Performance
The new CT100 and CT100HF High-Resolution Automated Metallic TDR (Time-Domain Reflectometer) Cable Testers meet or exceed all TDR performance specifications of the popular Tektronix® 1502C Metallic TDR Cable Tester, while providing next-generation improvements in TDR analysis, data storage, connectivity, and ergonomics. Time-Domain Reflectometry is a form of closed-circuit radar that can accurately locate and characterize cable faults such as shorts, opens, crimps, presence of water within the cable, and damage to cable insulation, shielding, or conductors.
CT100 Series TDRs use step-rise signals and have as low as 60 ps system risetimes (CT100HF, 20-80%). Horizontal cursor resolution is 0.76 ps, or approximately 75 µm (0.003 in) in typical coaxial cable (VoP=0.66), regardless of cable length. Sequential sampling rates of up to 250 kHz, with TDR waveform acquisition at more than 500 frames/second, make rapid automated cable scans, sophisticated digital filtering, and transient fault capture easy.
The CT100 Series' unique combination of fast system risetime, high-resolution timebase, and 16-bit sampling makes subtle changes in cable impedance easy to identify and correct before your systems' integrity or performance suffer. With useful test frequencies extending to more than 8.3 GHz (CT100HF), these instruments are valuable for troubleshooting a wide range of modern high-frequency analog/RF and digital communications systems. Other innovative features are described below.
Key features
- AutoFit™ button fits any cable to the screen automatically.
- Make impedance and distance measurements between two independent cursors.
- Save TDR traces that you can later zoom in/out on, and compare or subtract from live or previously saved traces.
- Display a live TDR trace along with multiple saved traces on the screen at once.
- Configuration library saves device configurations for an unlimited number of testing situations, making repeat measurements as easy as a press of a button.
- Download your TDR data to a PC and review it later with the included CT Viewer™ software.
Designed to be easy to use, as well as accurate
- Bright 4.3" color TFT-LCD display is easy to read in any environment.
- Intuitive multifunction key panels simplify TDR use.
- Lightweight and portable, this battery-powered unit can operate for a full shift without recharging; use is unlimited with external battery packs.
- Integrated 10/100 Mb Ethernet connectivity.
- USB peripherals include mouse, keyboard, flash drive, barcode reader.
Standard Accessories (CT100 / CT100HF) with Calibration Pack
- Internal 2700 mAh NiMH Battery, CT100-AC-B270
- Precision 36 in. 50 Ω Test Cable CT100-AC-W536
- 50 Ω BNC Terminator CT100-AC-ER50
- BNC Capacitive Terminator CT100-AC-C001
- Connector, BNC female-female CT100-AC-IBFF
- Operator's Manual CT100-AC-M100
- Carrying Case Soft CT100-AC-CS
Optional Accessories (CT100 / CT100HF)
- External Battery Pack (2700 mAh) CT100-AC-B270E
- Carrying Case Hard CT100-AC-CH
- Connector, BNC(m) to BNC(m) CT100-AC-IBMM
- Connector, BNC(f) to Dual Banana Plug CT100-AC-IBFDBAP
- Connector, BNC(m) to Dual Binding Post CT100-AC-IBMDBIP
- Connector, BNC(f) to Hook-tip Leads CT100-AC-IBFL
- Connector, BNC(m) to N(f) CT100-AC-IBMNF
- Connector, BNC(f) to N(m) CT100-AC-IBFNM
- Connector, BNC(f) to UHF(m) CT100-AC-IBFUHFM
- Connector, BNC(f) to UHF(f) CT100-AC-IBFUHFF
- Connector, BNC(f) to Type-F(m) CT100-AC-IBFFM
- Connector, BNC(m) to Type-F(f) CT100-AC-IBMFF
- Connector, BNC(f) to GR CT100-AC-IBFGR
- Connector, BNC(m) to GR CT100-AC-IBMGR
- Adapter 50 Ω to 75 Ω CT100-AC-I5075
- Adapter 50 Ω to 93 Ω CT100-AC-I5093
- Adapter 50 Ω to 125 Ω CT100-AC-I50125
How to purchase
Please contact us for the sales representative in your area.
Comparison: | ||
| Specification | Mohr CT100 | Tektronix® 1502C |
| Risetime, ps* (20-80%, 10-90%) | 100, 150 (CT100) 60, 100 (CT100HF) | 130, 200 |
| Pulse amplitude (into 50Ω load) | 300 mV | 300 mV |
| Sequential sampling rate | 5 - 250 kHz | 5 kHz |
| Sampling resolution | 16 bits | 8 bits |
| Horizontal scale | 0.003 - 200 ft/div (0.001 - 50 m/div) | 0.1 - 200 ft/div (0.03 - 50 m/div) |
| Horizontal range | 5000 ft (1.5 km) (minimum)† | 2000 ft (0.6 km) |
| Horizontal resolution | 0.003 in (0.008 cm) | 0.05 in (0.12 cm) |
| Vertical scale | 0.004 - 500 mρ/div | 0.5 - 500 mρ/div |
| Battery life | > 8h‡ | > 5h |
| Battery recharge | < 3h‡ | < 20 h |
| Max charge time | Unlimited | 10 days |
| I/O options | USB host/client 10/100 Ethernet | Thermal printer optional RS-232, Ethernet |
| Data storage | Thousands of traces | Temporarily store single trace |
| Network integration | 10/100 Mb Ethernet | None |
| Display | 4.3" 480x272 backlit color TFT LCD | 4.7" 256x130 backlit mono LCD |
| Processor | 312 MHz 32-bit | 6 MHz 8-bit |
| TDR trace display | Unlimited | 2 traces |
| TDR frame rate | 500 fps | 25 fps |
| TDR digital filtering | smooth, subtract, derivatives, FFT | smooth |
| Unit Weight | 4.7 lb (2.2 kg) | 23 lb (10 kg) |
‡ The CT100 can operate for an unlimited period with optional hot-swappable external rechargeable battery packs.
* Typical system risetimes as measured at the reflected rise.
Mechanical and Environmental Specifications
Weight
- Without cover: 2150 g (4.740 lb.)
- With cover: 2323 g (5.121 lb.)
- With cover and ext. battery pack: 2778 g (6.124 lb.)
Dimensions
- Height: 10.9 cm (4.28 in.)
- Width w/ handle: 29.2 cm (11.50 in.)
- Width w/o handle: 26.2 cm (10.30 in.)
- Depth w/ cover: 17.5 cm (6.90 in.)
- Depth, handle extended: 27.9 cm (11.00 in.)
Environmental
- Operating temperature: 0°C to +50°C
- Non-operating temperature: -20°C to +60°C
Complies with all applicable EU directives, as specified by the Declaration of Conformity supplied with the instrument.