Tinker & Rasor reintroduces the Model Quasar 100 Amp GPS Controlled Current Interrupter. The updated Model Quasar is the product of more than ten years of research and development of GPS controlled current interrupters and two years of testing in the field. The instrument represents the latest in electronics in the industry, with a new design and numerous improvements. The Quasar, like all other Tinker & Rasor equipment, is available from Farwest Corrosion Control Company and is ready to ship worldwide.

Interrupt 100 Amp @ 120 Volt (12,000 Watts max)

GPS Timing. GPS unit can sync non-GPS unit

Cycle between 0.005 s and 999.999 s

Manual Sync feature

Internal 12V battery

110-240 V auto-sensing AC power supply

Removable magnetic-mount GPS antenna

10 program memory

Ability to transfer program information to multiple units

All connections made from outside of case

Keypad operation with large LCD screen

Banana jacks for interrupting low current (<5 A)

Construction

Rugged carrying case for rough field use, sealed against dust and water (not immersion).

Rubber grip carrying handle.

Internal cable storage in lockable compartment. Secure with lid open or closed

Reinforced locking rings, lock with lid open or closed.

Desert tan color reduces heat in the field and blends with surroundings.

Solid state circuitry, no mercury relays.

Small banana connectors for small systems.

Applications

CIPS

DCVG

CP Monitoring

Pipe-to-Soil Potentials

Interrupt Ground beds

Display: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)

Dimensions: 16.125" (410 mm) W x 9.25" (235 mm) D x 13.25" (337 mm) H

The display is a 4-line, 20-character LCD, twice as large as before. This allows for all program screens to appear on one screen without scrolling. The upper Right corner of the display shows the GPS status, with "0" as no connection to satellite, "1" as enough satellite reception to operate, and "2" as optimal satellite reception.

The panel layout is easy to operate and gives the user quick information. Battery charging status is shown when connected to AC or DC charger. A "circuit closed" LED indicates operational mode. The large display is easy to read, even in direct sunlight.

The standard telephone keypad has large buttons with good separation, making it easy to use even while wearing gloves. The keypad is enhanced with a decimal button, an Up Arrow to go up a level in the program tree, a Left and Right Arrow to move through screen programming, and OK and DEL buttons for accepting and cancelling programming options.

The Quasar updated GPS system includes a removable magnetic-mount GPS antenna. The antenna has a magnetic location on the panel, and a 15-foot (4.5 m) lead to relocate the antenna to a more suitable location for satellite reception.

The outside panel of the Quasar has three sets of connection points:

Small banana jacks for systems of less than 5A

Large connection for systems over 5A

AC power connection, with auto sensing for 110 or 240 Vac. No switch necessary.

Other new features include the inside case storage area. This area will hold all the cables that come included with the instrument and any other items you want to store here. Very convenient, as it can be secured by locking the case with the lid closed. The case can also be locked so that the lid can be opened.