The H.B. Ross Manufacturing Company introduces the
Ross Meter
The ACVGD Ross Meter is an innovative device that streamlines the task of locating a direct buried secondary cable fault, making the job much faster, easier and safer than any other fault detecting device on the market today.
A Complete and Easy-to-Carry Device
The Ross Meter
The Ross Meter, also known as the ACVGD, is an AC voltage gradient detector which locates direct buried secondary cable faults. Since 1975, linemen have trusted the Ross Meter to quickly, effectively and safely locate these types of faults. The ergonomically designed Ross Meter reduces risks of electrical contacts and any temptation to cut corners. With 30 second setup and teardown times, it’s the industry leader for speed and efficiency when answering trouble calls concerning circuits with direct buried secondary cable faults.
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Safety
Keeping Operators Safe.
- Operators are not required to isolate the source or load because the Ross Meter makes use of the existing 60hz A.C. voltage that is still energizing the faulted cable.
- The Ross Meter is passive and is never connected directly to the load cable in question.
Efficiency
Achieve Maximum Productivity.
- Use of the Ross Meter effectively results in a 90% reduction in set-up and operation time. The operator merely walks out to where the cable is buried and begins to probe along the path of the cable.
- The Ross Meter does not require the operator to place a signal onto the faulted cable.
Cost Benefit
Maximum Return on Investment.
- The Ross Meter is easy to use and its application to the job of locating the precise location of the fault can be mastered in just a few times of use.
- Time costs money and this tool provides the user the ability to quickly locate faults which in turn reduces global costs for the job and the company.
Conservation
Preservation of Resources.
- With greater efficiency and no excessive energy used to troubleshoot the problem, the Ross Meter reduces costs and saves energy.
- Even though energy conservation reduces energy services, it can result in increased safety for the men on site and higher cost savings for your company.