Examples - Intec ARGUS 300 Manual

3 Copper tests

3.3.2 Examples

The following signal forms can help you in interpreting the reflection responses that
ARGUS displays.
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Open cable
The reflected pulse is positive. No proxi-
mate interference sources or the far end of
the line can be seen.
Short-circuit
The reflected pulse is negative. No proxi-
mate interference sources or the far end of
the line can be seen.
Mismatch
Different line cross-sections were used.
The greater the mismatch, the greater the
amplitude of the reflection.
Poor contact point
A poor contact between two lines distorts
the reflection into an S-shape. The worse
the contact, the greater the reflection.
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