3. Operating Instructions
Figure 3.16.
Multi-segment cable segment with Vp of 0.850 (red circle).
3.11.5. Scan a Cable
The CT100B can scan and save a trace into memory. CT100B scans differ from traditional TDR
traces because they can be used to save detail at a much higher resolution than displayed on the
screen. Cable scans can subsequently be reviewed at different levels of detail and compared to
prior scans to identify subtle changes in cable or connector performance. See Figure 3.17 and
Figure 3.18. Scans may also be referred to as traces in this manual.
Figure 3.17.
Scan progress display with Cancel button.
Saved scans can appear on the screen in addition to the live trace. Pressing the
SELECT
button switches between traces. Vertical position and scale are adjusted for individual traces.
Changing these values for one trace won’t affect other traces.
To scan a cable or cable segment:
1. Press the
SCAN
button to bring up the
Scan
menu.
2. Select
Snapshot
or
Cursor
.
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