Cable Height Meter

• Fast measurement
• Inherently safe
• High accuracy
• Easy to use
• Proven reliability

DESCRIPTION
APPLICATIONS
The Suparule Cable Height Meter is a handheld meter
for measurement of cable sag, cable height distance,
Applications include height measurement of:
and overhead clearance of conductors. It is a modern
alternative to telescopic measuring poles. The Supa-
· Telephone lines
rule Cable Height Meter utilises ultrasonic signals to
determine the height of overhead cables up to 23m · Distribution lines
(75feet).
· Transmission lines
Used by line operators within the utilities industries, · Cable television
e.g., electricity and telecommunications, the CHM190
· Street lighting
measures the height of a single wire, the CHM300 and
CHM300E measure up to 3 wires, while the CHM600 · SAG (lowest point to ground)
and CHM600E models measure up to 6 wires.
· Clearances on construction sites

HOW IT WORKS The unit also provides a safer way to measure cable
heights on highly congested roadways. Additionally the
The Cable Height Meter emits short bursts of sound Cable Height Meters offer an easy way to check
which originate from the cone-shaped transmitter. whether the device has remained in calibration since its
The microprocessor in the instruments calculates the purchase date. Switching to ‘CAL’ mode also allows the
elapsed time for the bursts of sound to be reflected instruments to be used indoors.
from the cable back to the instrument. The result can
be displayed in either feet and inches (imperial), or
meters (metric) format. FEATURES AND BENEFITS
To account for the fact that speed of sound varies with
· Quick Measurement - saves time and money
temperature, a temperature sensor, mounted at the
front of the instruments, senses the actual air
· Inherently safe — No physical connection to cables or
temperature, and automatically compensates.
wires required to obtain measurement

· Extremely Accurate — measures to accuracy of 0.5%

OPERATION
· Ease-of-use — Simple, three-button operation
The Cable Height Meter is capable of measuring up to ensures fast, effective measurements with a
six cables (provided they are within range). This is minimum of operator training
accomplished by standing directly beneath the
cable and aligning longitudinally (looking down the · Compact size — Its light-weight and hand-held
line). Simply press the “ON” button to power up the portability allows easy transport and multiple
instrument, and allow the temperature to stabilize. measurements
Press the ‘MEASURE’ button and, if necessary, gently
“rock and tilt” the instrument until a stable reading is · Maintenance-free - proven reliability in the field, no
obtained. adjustments required

- Warranty - 2 year
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Briesestraße 59 Tel.: 03303 / 504066 [email protected]
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 SPECIFICATIONS

Ambient Temperature = 20 °C 190 300 300E 600 600E

Range (25mm cable min) 3 –15m (10-50ft) 3 –15m (10-50ft) 3 –23m (10-75ft) 3 –15m (10-50ft) 3 –23m (10-75ft)
Range (12mm cable min) 3 –15m (10-50ft) 3 –15m (10-50ft) 3 –15m (10-50ft) 3 –15m (10-50ft) 3 –15m (10-50ft)
Range (5.5mm cable min) 3 –12m (10-40ft) 3 –12m (10-40ft) 3 –12m (10-40ft)
Range (2.5mm cable min) 3 –10m (10-33ft) 3 –10m (10-33ft) 3 –10m (10-33ft)
No. of wires measured 1 3 3 6 6
Accuracy 0.5% ± 2 digits

Resolution (range <10m) 5 mm

Resolution (range >10m) 10 mm
Minimum gap between wires 150 mm
Operating Temperature Range -10 °C to 40 °C

Battery Life (Long Life Alkaline type) 50,000 measurements

Measurement units Imperial (feet/inches) or metric (meters)

Auto power off delay 3 minutes

Dimensions 205 mm X 100 mm X 70 mm (8.5 inches X 4 inches X 3 inches)
Weight 0.5kg (1.1lb)

PERFORMANCE

ORDERING INFORMATION

Item Order No.

Cable Height Meter, 1 Wire, Range 15m (50ft) CHM190
Cable Height Meter, 3 Wire, Range 15m (50ft) CHM300
Cable Height Meter, 3 Wire, Range 23m (75ft) CHM300E
Cable Height Meter, 6 Wire, Range 15m (50ft) CHM600
Cable Height Meter, 6 Wire, Range 23m (75ft) CHM600E
Rubber Boot RB
Holster HOL

ICS Schneider Messtechnik GmbH

Briesestraße 59 Tel.: 03303 / 504066 [email protected]
D-16562 Hohen Neuendorf / OT Bergfelde Fax: 03303 / 504068 www.ics-schneider.de