Continuity Test Resistance Calculator You can use this calculator to help determine effective thresholds for your wire tests. This calculator will help you estimate the maximum resistance of your Device…
Using Inert Gas to Enhance Electrical Wiring Inspection A test method using inert gas in conjunction with low-energy high-voltage testing to detect insulation damage in electrical wiring that may go…
Cirris Tester Comparison Chart 42004250Easy-Touch Pro81005150CH2Number of Test Points128 to 1,024128 to 1,024128 to 1,024256 – 100,00064 - 768160 – 100,000Max Points Per NetUnlimited100512UnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimitedLow Voltage MeasurementContinuity ResistanceYesYesYesYesYesYesWire Resistance0.1 Ω to…
Introduction to Servers Last month we discussed how to network your Cirris testers together to centrally manage all of your data and testing needs. This month we continue on the…
Customize Testing with Scripting Scripting is a powerful feature that allows you to extend the functionality of the Signature Touch 1, 1100R+, 1100H+, Easy-Touch®, CH2, or CR. It is…
Using Voltage to Detect Insulation Defects Here are some guidelines for using voltage to find insulation problems. Test Situation Recommendation When air gaps between conductors can be less than…
Production Testing Guidelines This table recommends guidelines for production testing of wired assemblies. These guidelines are not meant to replace the various ASME, ASTM, DOD:MIL, NASA, UL, NEC, ITA, ANSI,…
Understanding Cable Test Results Expected Resistance Actual Resistance Meaning of Result Very Low Very Low Good connection between points we want connected. Very Low Not Very Low Bad connection between…
Guidelines for Setting Resistance Test Thresholds Among other things, cable testers are used to ensure that cable assemblies do not have OPENS or SHORTS. In simple terms it looks like…
Where to Start - Part 2 How do we test for something we cannot always see? Some folks still do it the old-fashioned way: make the assembly, plug it into…