Shorts & Grounds Test; Setting Up A Shorts & Grounds Test; Shorts & Grounds Test Results - Test Equipment Depot 990DSL User Manual

990DSL
Users Guide
Shorts & Grounds Test
The Shorts & Grounds test provides a "snapshot" measurement of the
resistances between each leg (TR, TG, and RG) of a pair.
Setting Up a Shorts & Grounds Test
To set up a Shorts & Grounds test, follow the instructions under "Displaying a
Setup Menu" in Chapter 3. Refer to Table 4-3 for test setup parameters.
Table 4-3. Shorts & Grounds Test Setup Parameters
Parameter
Resist. Fault Pass Threshold
Cable Gauge
Cable Temperature
Shorts & Grounds Test Results
To run a Shorts & Grounds test, follow the instructions under "Starting and
Stopping a Test in the POTS Toolbox", earlier in this chapter.
In Figure 4-6, the Shorts & Grounds test detected a short (
the pair. The test also reports a fault resistance reading (
the acceptable limits (as defined in the setup for the test). This reading is
shown in flashing, reverse video format.
4-12
Settings (default in bold)
≥150 Ke
(Range = 2 to 9999)
19, 22, 24, 26, or 28 AWG
68° F (Range = –99 to 199)
Tip-Ring Short
Ω) that is outside
500
) on