There are many methods adopted by engineers to check HV cable phase cores prior to jointing. Each may well be proven and preferred by the individual. Bowdens, however, have developed the CABLE CORE IDENTIFIER with the objective of providing engineers with a standard simple approach to phase checking with a high level of reliability, positive identification and a minimum of effort. Caution: The Bowden Cable Core Identifier must only be used on a ‘dead’ system, and in conjunction with approved safety rules.

• IDENTIFIES CABLE CORES PRIOR TO JOINTING
• COMPACT AND EASY TO CONNECT
• ROBUST CONSTRUCTION
• SIMPLE TO OPERATE
• BRIGHT COLOURED LED's FOR
• CLEAR CORE IDENTIFICATION
• PP3 BATTERY POWER
• HEALTHY BATTERY TEST LAMP
• INEXPENSIVE

The Test leads are each fitted with durable chrome flexible PVC insulated sleeve.

Connections and Operation Remote End
The CCI. receiver unit is connected at the remote cable end.

1. Insert test plugs into switch

2. CCI receiver

connect Red lead to Core 1/Red phase of cable to be tested.

Connect Yellow lead to Core 2/Yellow phase.

Connect Blue lead to Core 3/Blue phase.

3. Check Transmitter by testing the Transmitter against the Receiver i.e. Tx Red to Rx Red, Tx Yellow to Rx Yellow and Tx Blue to Rx Blue. Remove switchgear or system earth. Push Test Button and check all lights glow.

Point of Test

1. All System earths on cable under test must be removed prior to testing.

2. Transmitter Battery Test — before connecting the transmitter leads to the system press the black “test” button — if ‘Green’ lamp only lights up then the battery is sound. If the Green lamp fails to light then change the battery (Type PP3 9v Battery).

3. CCI Transmitter
connect Red lead to Core 1/Red phase of cable u0nder test.
connect Yellow lead to assumed Core 2/Yellow phase of cable. Connect Blue lead to core 3/Blue phase.

4. Press Black Test Button and observe LED indications. The Green lamp will always light if the battery is healthy. If Red & Yellow LED’s illuminate then the core identification is correct relative to the remote end.
The Blue core is thus assumed to be correct. If either or both the Red and Yellow LED’s fail to light, then change connections until both illuminate together.

5. Correct core identification is ONLY achieved when the Red and Yellow LED’s are BOTH illuminated simultaneously. The blue core is assumed to be the third core.
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Technical Specification

Transmitter and receiver Boxes
Beige ABS plastic
Anodised Aluminium Labels

Dimensions Each Box
58mm x 23mm x 96mm (excluding cable gland)


Flexible leads
-Black 1000V Flexible Synthetic Rubber (C.S.P.)
55/0.15mm Tinned Copper

Length each lead 70cm.

Flexible leads colour coded with PVC coloured sleeve

Rating 2KV ac/dc 1OA
30 degrees C to +85 degrees C
4mm overall diameter


LED’s -Ultra bright tinted clear lens 5mm dia. Red 28 deg. Viewing Angle 40 mcd @2OmA
Yellow 28 deg. Viewing Angle 45 mcd @2OmA
Green 35 deg. Viewing Angle 25 mcd @2OmA
Optional carrying case — seamed nylon bag. Range — 200 ohms loop resistance
Battery Power PP3 9v Battery Transmitter only