Measurement considerations............................................................................................................................. 5-13
Path isolation............................................................................................................................................. 5-13
Magnetic fields.......................................................................................................................................... 5-14
Radio frequency interference .................................................................................................................... 5-14
Ground loops............................................................................................................................................. 5-14
Keeping connectors clean ......................................................................................................................... 5-15
AC frequency response ............................................................................................................................. 5-15
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Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................... 6-1
Performance verification..................................................................................................................................... 6-2
Environmental conditions ........................................................................................................................... 6-2
Recommended equipment........................................................................................................................... 6-2
Multiplexer connections.............................................................................................................................. 6-2
Channel resistance tests .............................................................................................................................. 6-3
Offset current tests ...................................................................................................................................... 6-4
Contact potential tests ................................................................................................................................. 6-6
Channel functionality test ................................................................................................................................. 6-13
Principles of operation ...................................................................................................................................... 6-14
Block diagram ........................................................................................................................................... 6-14
ID data circuits .......................................................................................................................................... 6-15
Multiplexer relay control .......................................................................................................................... 6-15
Power-on safeguard................................................................................................................................... 6-16
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................ 6-17
Troubleshooting equipment ...................................................................................................................... 6-17
Troubleshooting access ............................................................................................................................. 6-17
Troubleshooting procedure ....................................................................................................................... 6-18
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Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................... 7-1
Parts lists .............................................................................................................................................................. 7-1
Ordering information .......................................................................................................................................... 7-1
Factory service .................................................................................................................................................... 7-1
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