SEP 2005
C.3
TROUBLESHOOTING TRANSIENT PROTECTION MODULES
To determine the integrity of a transient protection module (TPM), follow the guidelines in
these tables (see Tables C-2, C-3, and C-4):
MOVs (M1-M4)
Resistors (R1-R4)
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
Remove transient protection module from board before all ohmmeter checks.
Failure to do so may cause equipment damage.
MOVs (M1-M4)
Resistors (R1-R4)
Diodes (Z1-Z4)
C-4
Table C-2. Troubleshooting TPM, P/N 3-2350-002
P/N 3-2350-002
16-pin; Quad Sngl Tnst; Controller/Analyzer Interconnect,
Stream Switch, and Digital I/O (low current)
VISUAL INSPECTION
Good
Blue in color
Failed
Discolored to brown or black
Good
Intact
Failed
Broken, or open
OHM METER CHECK
Good
Open, or infinite ohms
Failed
Shorted, or 0 (zero) ohms
Good
330 ohms
Failed
Open (infinite ohms) or short (0 ohms)
Good
Open (infinite ohms) in one direction and 4.12 megohms in the
Failed
Short (0 ohms) in any one or both directions
GUIDE TO TRANSIENT PROTECTION MODULES
opposite direction
MODEL 1000