4-4-5.Wiring and Display Examples for Coax Cable
Coax Cable with Proper Continuity
• The cable is good and passes the test, ID 1 signifies that Remote Identifier number 1 is being
used to terminate the cable.
• The flashing "o" s on the bottom of the display indicate the tester is running a continuous test.
Coax Cable with a Short
• The center conductor is shorted to the shield.
• The cable fails the test and the Remote Identifier cannot be detected.
Short
Coax Cable with an Open
• There is a break in the cable causing an open circuit A broken connection in the center conductor
or shield will trigger a fault.
• The cable fails the test and the Remote Identifier cannot be detected.
Open
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