Operation Manual
SYSTEM
OCR-504 Multispectral Radiometer
SECTION
G - MAINTENANCE
C
HECK
C
ABLE
C
ONTINUITY
Often, system problems can be traced to cable breaks or shorts. Usually, these
cable failures are a result of improper handling or storage. Cable continuity can
be checked as outlined below. MAKE SURE ALL CABLES ARE COMPLETELY
DISCONNECTED BEFORE PERFORMING THIS TEST.
Procedure:
1. Set the multimeter to measure continuity. The resistance measurement
setting can also be used.
2. Check for continuity by measuring from pin 1 on one end of the cable to pin
1 on the other end. The meter should confirm that the connection is
continuous by either giving an audible signal or measuring a low resistance.
If there is not continuity, there is a break in the cable, which will require
repair.
3. Repeat step 2 for all pins in the cable.
4. Check for shorts from pin 1 to all other pins by keeping one probe lead on
pin 1 and touching the other probe lead to each of the other pins in the
same connector in turn. Repeat this for all pins on the cable to make sure
that all the pins are isolated from each other. The meter should read this
as open or measure a very high resistance. If any of the pins are not
isolated, there is a short in the cable, which will require repair.