CABLE MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS
PRECISION MEASUREMENT FOR PRODUCTION MONITORING AND QUALITY CONTROL IN THE CABLE INDUSTRY
burster offers an extensive range of innovative systems for all the requirements in the cable industry. Cable measurement with burster delivers precise comparative values to control your raw material consumption, to meet customer requirements and as reliable parameters for effective production planning.
One solution for two materials
burster systems are designed to cover the special requirements of aluminium. However copper cables can also be measured precisely – versatility that pays off.
The challenge of aluminium cables
The rapid formation of an oxide film and impurities between the wire strands of aluminium cables are the reason why standard clamping systems simply can’t generate enough force to overcome the barriers and meet the requirements: as a result the measurement is less precise and non-reproducible.
It’s your choice:
System 2383 – Aluminium and copper conductor cable (conductor cable cross-sections up to 2500 mm2)
Other clamping apparatus for stranded copper cable, aluminium and copper wires (conductor cable cross-sections up to 1500 mm2)
burster System 2383
The New Generation of Cable Precision Measurement
PIONEERING QUALITY ASSURANCE FOR ELECTRIC POWER CABLES
The new maintenance-free clamping technology 2383 is designed to measure the resistance of aluminium and copper cables for precisely reproducible results. A short cable sample is enough.
Suitable for cable cross-sections up to 2500 mm2.
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RESISTOMAT® 2304 – High-precision automatic inspection and test unit for electrical resistance testing
The exceptionally accurate measurement of the RESISTOMAT® 2304 ohmmeter creates a sound data basis for your quality management.
- Range 200 µΩ up to 20 kΩ
- Resolution up to 1 nΩ
- Accuracy 0.01%
- Temperature compensation
- IEEE488, RS232, RS485 Interface
- USB and Ethernet Option
The unrivaled power solution for aluminium cables
By applying forces of up to 100 kN the new clamping technology of burster overpowers whatever thick oxide film. The uniform power supply is ensured. Due to an exact dosing of the applied torque, reproducible reference values for resistance are achieved.
A bonus for efficiency and safety
You obtain expedient and comparable control parameters for your production planning aimed at optimizing material deployment and cost cutting. Furthermore burster resistance measurement ensures documented proof that your aluminium or copper wire batch complies with customer requirements.
Symmetrical cable mount
Uniform mounting of the cable sample is always ensured by the special geometry of the clamping jaws. No bending or sample preparation needed. The clamping jaws optimally transfer their tremendous force to the cable probe.
Flexure-free sample fixation
A mechanical wheel is used to reliably set the length of the cable sample. In combination with the clamp’s high fixation force the measurement can be performed in a virtually straight position. By this the measurement results are independent of this influencing factor.
Precision based on exact distance
Adjustability of the distance between the power input and the measurement point ensures correct results and allows the sample to be shortened from 3.40 m to 2.20 m, saving material and easing the handling.
Reproducibility due to exact temperature values
Copper respectively aluminium changes its resistance by around 0.4 %/K. In order to create clearly defined measurement conditions despite temperature fluctuations the RESISTOMAT® 2304 ohmmeter is connected to a calibrated RTD sensor.
Clamping Devices
FOR STRANDED COPPER CABLES, ALUMINIUM AND COPPER WIRES
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Pioneering Precision and Flexibility
The clamping apparatus offers precise and repeatable results for aluminium and copper, in this way the apparatus supports quality assurance and production planning activities. It is ideal for different user requirements, in conjunction with the appropriate digital ohmmeter from the burster RESISTOMAT® range.
Suitable for conductor cable cross-sections up to 1500 mm2 and optionally also up to 2500 mm2.
- Four-wire technology – thus eliminating measurement leads and contact resistances.
- Temperature compensation for Al and Cu.
- Interface for RS232, USB and Ethernet.
- PC software available.
Clamping Device Model 2381
- For use in production monitoring, quality assurance and general compliance testing
- Designed as robust, warp-resistant, light-metal rail with one movable and one rigid clamping device
- Measuring length 50 – 1000 mm
- Clamping device designed for sample cross-sections of 0.1 mm2 up to approx. 100 mm2. Larger cross-sections are also technically feasible.
Optional: guide rail model 2388, as support and guidance of the samples and as protection from air draughts and fast temperature changes on the cable probes.
Download Data Sheet Model 2381
And with that: RESISTOMAT® 2316 – Robust milliohmmeter for use in production and laboratories
- Range 2 mΩ up to 200 kΩ
- Resolution up to 0,1 µΩ
- Accuracy 0.03 %
- Temperature compensation
- RS232- and PLC-Interface
- USB and Ethernet Option
Clamping Device Model 2381-V001
- Measuring length 1000 mm, sample cross-sections from 1 mm2 up to 1500 mm2 (max. diameter 44 mm)
- Large distance between current and voltage tap ensures uniform current distribution
- Adjustable clamping support for sample straightening, particularly advantageous for larger cross-sections
Optional: Customized clamping jaws and taps for sample cross-sections of up to 2500 mm2 (max. diameter 57 mm)
Download Data Sheet Model 2381-V001
And with that: RESISTOMAT® 2317 – Micro Ohmmeter for the cable industry
- Measuring ranges from 200 µΩ to 20 kΩ
- Resolution up to 0.01 μΩ
- Accuracy 0.03 % Rdg.
- Autorange
- Temperature compensation for all materials
- Thermal e.m.f. compensation
- Input voltage protection up to 400 Vrms
- Ethernet-, USB-, RS232 – as well as PLC interface
Clamping Device Model 2382 L
- Measurement of resistance on wires, rails, cables or sector conductors for power cables
- Measuring length 1000 mm, sample cross-sections from 1 mm2 up to 1500 mm2 (max. diameter 44 mm)
- Water bath for exact temperature measurement through a built-in temperature controller
- Digital ohmmeter RESISTOMAT® 2304 ensures the automatic adjustment of the measured value display to the nominal value at 20 °C
Optional: Customized clamping jaws and taps for sample cross-sections of up to 2500 mm2 (max. diameter 57 mm)
Download Data Sheet Model 2382 L
And with that: RESISTOMAT® 2304 – High-precision automatic measurement and testing unit for all requirements
- Range 200 µΩ up to 20 kΩ
- Resolution up to 1 nΩ
- Accuracy 0.01%
- Temperature compensation
- IEEE488, RS232, RS485 Interface
- USB and Ethernet Option
RELIABLE CALIBRATION
The entire measurement system can be easily, quickly and reliably verified by the use of the Copper or Manganin calibration rod which comes with a DAkkS Calibration Certificate. Series 1240 calibration resistances can be used to review the digital ohmmeter.
Accessories
Calibration Resistor Series 1240
The calibration resistors series 1240 can be used for reliable ohmmeter calibration. A test certificate according to ISO 9000 with detailed technical data is included in the scope of delivery of these high-quality calibration resistors.
Optionally the delivery with a DKD / DAkkS Calibration Certificate according ISO 17025 is possible at extra cost.
KELVIN Test Tongs Series 2386
These test tongs are used for the 4 wire measurement of ohmic resistances on dispatch-ready cable drums. The 4 wire contacting of conductor cross-sections up to 1000 mm2, option 2400 mm2 (ø 55mm) is possible.
The fitted measurement leads are 10 m long with 4 banana plugs on its end.
Calibration Standard bars
The calibration Standard bars can be used for a reliable calibration of the measuring chain with the clamping device. They are delivered with a DKD / DAkkS Calibration Certificate according ISO 17025. Different materials are available at your choice to match your requirements: Manganin, Copper and Aluminum.
PC software – everything under control
Optional software for measurement control, data acquisition and documentation.
- Live tracking, for temperature and resistance
- Operator support for correct measurement (no measurement report without stable measurement and full measurement information), instruction for unskilled staff
- Expert mode for measurement research and new specimen to set correct parameters (clamping force, twisting, accuracy requirements etc.)
- Metric and imperial units
- English language
- Remote PC software update possible, service agreement for future operating systems and optional support
- Surcharge for optional customization
- Standard PC with Windows operating system WIN 7/8/10 to be supplied by the customer
- RS232 or USB interface required for connection of measurement equipment
- Free Ethernet for PC to network connection
Software Downloads
Service
We will do the measuring for you
Our experts have everything at their fingertips:
Are you looking for a tailor-made solution for the quality control in the production of your conductor cable or customised equipment for resistance measurement? Put your trust in our experts, we will give you objective advice, with vision. Just get in touch with our team.
And while we’re on the subject, if you would like us to measure your cable sample for you – you can be in our bcm laboratory live via Microsoft Teams or TeamViewer.
Step 1
E-Mail to cable@burster.com, receive the necessary form and send it back.
Step 2
We make suggestions for your application. Optional: You send us probes of scope of wire, especially aluminium. We will evaluate to make sure you have the right equipment, and let you know what measurement results to expect.
Step 3
Firm quotation.
burster Cable Measurement Lab
- Aluminium and copper measurements – stranded and single wire
- Video Conference via Microsoft Teams or TeamViewer available to participate in measurements and discuss the results
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