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ARGUS Copper Test Manual
Loose/intermittent contact
Realtime operation is extremely suitable
for detecting intermittent contacts. The
amplitude of the positive reflections varies
depending on the intermittent contact
frequency.
Open shielding
Broken or open cable shielding can be
detected by connecting the “a“ and “b“
cores to the ARGUS via one contact and
the shielding to a second. The reflection
looks like an open line.
Correct line termination
When the line is properly and correctly
terminated, the pulse generated by
ARGUS is completely absorbed. No
further reflections are visible.