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Chapter 3: Testing
Testing a string requires consistent practices in the procedures in this section and keeping records
of the test results. Midtronics recommends that you establish a testing routine to monitor
conductance loss and prevent failures.
Note:
Power outages can affect test results. Do not test the string if a power outage occurred
recently and the string is boost-charged.
Labeling jars and straps
Introduction
The analyzer assigns labels to jars and straps based on the values you enter in the
SET
PARAMETERS
menu. It displays these labels in the test results to help you keep track of the jar
posts and straps you have tested and lets you know the jar posts and straps you still need to test.
Labels
The labels consist of numbers and letters that correspond to the
•
Locations and connections of the jar posts and straps
•
Order in which you test the jars
The label identifies
•
Jar or strap
•
Number of the jar
•
Position of the posts
Jars
The analyzer uses “J” for jar. It assigns a number to the number of the jar you tested in sequence.
It assigns a letter to the set of positive and negative posts you tested on a jar.
For example, in the label “J023C,” “J” means you tested a jar, “023” is the 23
rd
jar you tested,
and “C” is the third set of posts you tested on that jar. Figure 2 shows an example of the labels
for a jar when testing the posts from left to right.
