Installing A ControlNet Cable System
3-17
Publication 1786-6.2.1 - April 1998
Testing For Electrical Shorts and Continuity
1.
Using an ohmmeter or continuity tester, test for a short between the
connector body and pin.
2.
Connect a temporary short between the pin and connector body at
one end of the cable.
3.
At the other end of the cable, use an ohmmeter or continuity tester
to test for electrical continuity.
Important:
Replace the trunk-cable section if problems persist with
the cable after completing these tests.
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ohmmeter
connector body
pin
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connector body
pin
If resistance reading
indicates:
Then:
there is no short
continue to next section
that a short exists
use your wire cutters to cut off the
connector, install a new connector and
begin testing again.
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ohmmeter
connector body
pin
If resistance reading
indicates:
Then:
there is no short
continue to next section
that a short exists
use your wire cutters to cut off the connector,
install a new connector and begin testing again.
