Description
Hipotronics TDR 1170 Time Domain Reflectometer Repair
The TDR 1170 is a higher-capability reflectometer in the Hipotronics TDR line — used for cable fault prelocation and length measurement, often as part of a wider fault-location workflow alongside surge/thumping gear. Its faults track the measurement chain: pulse generation, receiver sensitivity, and the display that presents the trace.
June Company repairs and calibrates the TDR 1170 for utility and contractor cable crews.
Common TDR 1170 problems we fix
- Weak trace or no reflection — transmitter pulse-generator degradation, repaired so faults prelocate cleanly.
- Receiver won’t resolve faults — sensitivity loss that hides distant or minor faults, recalibrated.
- Display blank, dim, or cracked — display failure from field use or age.
- Distance readings inaccurate — timing-reference drift, corrected.
- Power or battery faults — won’t run or hold a charge.
FAQs
My trace is weak — fixable? Yes. Transmitter and receiver faults are the usual cause and both are repairable, then verified against our standards so the unit prelocates faults reliably again.
Does it come back calibrated? Yes — recalibrated with a NIST-traceable certificate.
Every repair includes NIST-traceable calibration and a 90-day parts-and-labor warranty. Email us or submit a service request.







