1000LC
1000LC (Obsolete) Important notice. January 1, 2019 The serviceable life of the Cirris 1000LC is anticipated to end 2021. Factory Calibrations and Performance Check Kits may still be available for functioning…
1000RX
1000RX Important notice. October 1, 2025 Service is no longer available for the Cirris 1000RX. Factory Calibrations and Performance Check Kits may still be available for functioning 1000RX systems until…
Correcting a Problem Install of Easy-Wire®, CTLwin, Software
Correcting a Problem Install of Easy-Wire®, CTLwin, Software Back Story: Cirris Systems offers a number of software products that use "Firebird" database services. If a customer is reinstalling a software…
CH2 Verification Problem: #105 Script Reported an Error
CH2 Verification Problem: #105 Script Reported an Error When running the CH2 Verification test program you may run into a problem where all low-voltage tests pass, but the high-voltage tests…
Flux Can Cause I.R. Failures or Shorts (HV Failure)
Flux Can Cause I.R. Failures or Shorts (HV Failure) New / Clean 9 Pos. D-Sub male connectorDisassembled D-Sub ConnectorExample of how solder flux can wick up the pins of a…
Causes of Bad Insulation
Causes of Bad Insulation The following table shows some of the causes of bad insulation, how a Cirris tester will report insulation errors, and measures you can take to catch…
Retrieving First-Pass-Yield Info
Retrieving First-Pass-Yield Info First Pass Yield (FPY) is the number of assemblies that pass a test divided by the total number tested. So: FPY = number of good assemblies / total…
Will Low Voltage Testing Damage Components?
Will Low Voltage Testing Damage Components? When you need to test a cable, harness, or PCB assembly that contains components, you may wonder if a low voltage cable tester will…
First Pass Yield – Part 4
First Pass Yield - Part 4 This article is the second in a 4-part series: Part 1: Continuous Improvement for Cable/Harness assembly Part 2: Divide and Conquer your BAD Cables/Harnesses Part 3: Getting…
First Pass Yield – Part 3
First Pass Yield - Part 3 This article is the second in a 4-part series: Part 1: Continuous Improvement for Cable/Harness assembly Part 2: Divide and Conquer your BAD Cables/Harnesses Part 3: Getting…
