Is your electrical installation at a standstill due to a problem with a high-voltage or low-voltage (HV or LV) cable or with an underground or overhead communication cable? Do you need urgent intervention to detect and locate the problem quickly? Vinçotte has more than 35 years of experience in detecting cable faults and is a leader in this technique in Belgium. You can rely on our specialised team for every intervention.

What you need to know

Locating cable fault (urgent intervention possible)
  • Precise localisation of faults on overhead and underground cables, HV and LV cables, as well as signal cables, coaxial cables and telephone cables, with measurement of the distance to the fault and total cable length using reflection images on a large PC screen
  • Precise localisation of sheath faults on PE cables
  • Confirmation of measured values by indication at the fault location
Detection, localisation, and selection of underground cables
  • Precise determination of the route and depth of high-voltage, low-voltage and signalling cables using integrated and/or portable transmitter-receivers with different frequencies and modulation techniques adapted to the location of the cables
  • Exact identification of a cable in a wiring harness (e.g. if a cable has been cut or moved, etc.)
Dielectric tests
  • At 0.1 Hz with test voltage up to 54 KV on PE and other cables according to the HD620 standard, availability of high capacitive power for testing long cables with graphical representation showing voltage and current (fault current at time of break) during the test on a large PC screen
Casing tests on PE cables
  • DC (direct current) tests up to 80 KV also with measurement of voltage and current curve on a large PC screen
  • Additional measures
  • Continuity measurements
  • Determination of the exact length of a cable (also possible with a large-screen portable reflectometer)
  • Insulation measurements
  • Determination of the phase sequence

Vinçotte can also provide technical expertise in the event of a dispute

Advantages

Locating cable fault (urgent intervention possible)

Our expert will pinpoint the exact location of the cable fault so you can make the necessary repairs.

Detection, localisation, and selection of underground pipes.

We determine the route and depth of the cable and, if necessary, carry out a precise identification of the cable.

Dielectric tests

Our expert provides you with a test report according to the applicable standards.