2 Device Specifications
2.1 Hardware Connectors and LED Indicators
Connector
Promira platform
U
D
LED
Advanced
Data
Cable Tester
LEDs
Amps
Status
Note
Table 1 : Connector Description
Purpose
Connects to Promira platform via included 40mm 34pin ribbon cable
Type-C connector for connecting to one plug of the cable under test.
Typically configured as the functional Source when testing Type-C cables.
Similar function to the U connector, but typically configured as the
functional Sink when testing Type-C cables.
Table 2 : LED Function and Description
Purpose and Meaning
Indicates data signal integrity is within expected values. Only valid for
the Advanced Cable Tester - Level 2 Application.
Off: Test not performed (Level 1 application)
Green: Indicates that signal integrity passed.
Red: Indicates a signal integrity or other data line failure.
Indicates power-related test result of the cable.
Green: Cable shows no power-related failures, and can carry its
specified current.
Red: Power-related failure, such as shorts/opens, out-of-spec IR
Drop/DCR, etc.
Off: Not ready or Test in Progress
Green: Test completed and passed
Red: Test completed and failed
Blue flashing: Idle or waiting for cable attachment
While idle or waiting for cable, the Data or Amps LEDs will illuminate
green to indicate an adapter is present, blue to indicate that a USB
Type C plug has been detected, or blue-green to indicate that a cable
has been detected in the attached adapter, corresponding to the
"D"and "U" receptacles.
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