22 Copper tests
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22.2 RC measurement
ARGUS conducts a resistance test (loop) and a capacitance test (open). ARGUS is
connected to the test points via the socket Line. Switch on ARGUS.
The chapter "Configuring accesses", page 27, explains how to set up the access type
"Copper tests".
ARGUS status display.
Any DC voltage on the line is indicated
here.
- Max. measuring range: 200 V
- Resolution: 0.1 V
- Accuracy: ±2 %.
Before starting the RC measurement
disconnect any voltage on the line.
Select one of the Copper tests:
- Copper box
- R measurement
- RC measurement
- etc.
Start the desired copper test directly by
selecting it.
In this example, RC measurement.
The line must be de-energised and voltage free for RC measurement!
When testing capacitance, note that the measured capacitance value
can be falsified if a large capacitance is connected in series with a
resistor.
RC measurement is a two-wire measurement that measures the loop
resistance (short-circuit) and the capacitance (open line) between Tip(a)
and Ring(b).
<Menu>
Switches to main menu.
<Start>
Directly accesses the single
test menu or starts the RC
measurement (depending on
options).
Continued on next page or
Single tests
RC measurement
