Cable Testing Glossary
Cable Testing Glossary Term Definition connections The continuous electrical path between 2 or more points wherein current flows. The path is constructed with metal parts, such as copper wire, contacts,…
Fixing Easy-Touch® Start Up Issues
Fixing Easy-Touch® Start Up Issues If you get a "blue screen of death" or other errors when trying to start up the Easy-Touch, follow these steps: 1. Unplug everything except…
High Voltage Testing of Cables with Components
High Voltage Testing of Cables with Components To "hipot test" a cable assembly means to apply a High Potential between each wire and all other wires (and shields) to assure…
Easy-Touch® Hardware Error While Using the Tester
Easy-Touch® Hardware Error While Using the Tester If you receive the follow hardware error while using the Easy-Touch you may have a bad tester processor card: #6 EW1100 tester not…
Should Connector Shells and Unused Contacts be Tested?
Should Connector Shells and Unused Contacts be Tested? Question 1: Should "Unused Contacts" be Tested? Best practice is to test every point in every connector. Sometimes people will scrimp on…
Guidelines for Low Voltage Tests
Guidelines for Low Voltage Tests Test Situation Recommendation No testing This is justified when testing does not find sufficient defects to justify the additional cost in testing. This assumes the…
High Voltage Arc Gap Calculator
High Voltage Arc Gap Calculator This arc voltage calculator can help you understand how a Dielectric Withstand Test helps your quality process. This calculator also shows how using a Helium…
An Introduction to A-620 Cable Testing Standard
An Introduction to A-620 Cable Testing Standard None of the information provided here is a substitute for having a copy of the A-620 standard. This article is simply intended to…
Max Current Through Broken Strands
Max Current Through Broken Strands This calculator uses equations developed by Preece and Onderdonk to estimate the amount of current that will cause a copper wire to melt or burn…
Can I use High Current to test for Broken Strands?
Can I use High Current to test for Broken Strands? We have presented empirical and theoretical data regarding testing for broken strands in wiring harnesses using standard resistance-based continuity testing.…
