Rev. 11/10/00
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Capacitive Kick
Kickmeter
A conductor has capacitance to Ground or to other conductors within a cable
proportional to its length. In the RX1K and RX10K modes, this capacitance is
charged by the Sidekick’s battery. Changing the position (throw) of the
Reverse
switch not only reverses polarity, but creates a sudden capacitive discharge
causing the meter’s needle to “Kick”.
NOTE
: A capacitive imbalance is indicated when both sides of the pair do not
kick equally.
To Kick a Pair
1.
Turn the to
MODE SWITCH
the
OFF
position.
2.
Connect test leads; Black, Red, and Green to; Tip, Ring, and Ground.
3.
Turn the
MODE SWITCH
to the appropriate Ohms scale; RX1K for
conductors over 5,000 feet and RX10K for conductors under 5,000 feet.
4.
To kick Tip-to-Ring
– Toggle the
REV SWITCH
and observe the peak
meter deflection on the black 100-point scale. Then toggle to return the
REV SWITCH
, an equal kick should be observed. Allow the meter to settle
between kicks. A very large kick indicates ringer presence.
5.
To kick Tip-to-Ground
– Hold the
TIP SWITCH UP
and toggle the
REV
SWITCH
while observing the peak meter deflection on the black 100-point
scale. Then toggle to return the
REV SWITCH
, an equal kick should be
observed. Allow the meter to settle between kicks. A very large kick
indicates ringer presence.
6.
To kick Ring to Ground
– Hold the
RING SWITCH UP
and toggle the
REV
SWITCH
while observing the peak meter deflection on the black 100-point
scale. Then toggle to return the
REV SWITCH
, an equal kick should be
observed. Allow the meter to settle between kicks. A very large kick
indicates ringer presence.
NOTE
:
In the RX1K mode, each point on the scale represents approximately
500 feet. In the RX10K mode, each point represents approximately 50
feet.
Capacitance/Conductor Length (Approximate)
If a pair’s ohms reading indicates a Solid Fault, as verified by 0 ohms change
when polarity is reversed, the approximate distance to the fault can be determined
from Loop Resistance.
