Cirris Signature 1000M, User Manual

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Section 13: Glossary / scanner assembly
1000M User’s Guide / page 54
scanner assembly
The switching system that performs continuity tests between all connector pins in all
possible combinations.
setup
The operations involved to prepare the analyzer to test cables as defined in their doc-
umentation.
short
A type of interconnection error where there is continuity between two connector pins
that has not been shown in the master documentation for the cable.
signature A six-digit code that changes when any change in interconnections exists. Valid char-
acters include the numbers 0 through 9, and the letters A through F.
test setup
The preparatory work you do with the analyzer before you can begin testing cables.
testing The process whereby cables are tested to be sure they’re wired correctly as shown in
the master build list.
standard connector
adapters
Connector adapters are organized in a 3 x 5” card file. When they are organized in
this way, you can identify an adapter by the label on its cardboard carrying sleeve.
Adapters are identified by the connector they mate to, not by the connector mounted
on the adapter.