Interesting and Unusual Applications of Cable Testing
A review of some of the more unusual applications we have encountered over the years. Read more (html)
Common Misconceptions in Testing Electrical Cables
We explore limitations of continuity and HiPot testing, disproving three commonly held misconceptions. Read more (html)
Verifying Twist Pair Relationships with a Continuity Tester
We discuss testing of twisted pair cables and why a twisted cable that passes continuity alone is not a fail-safe indicator that wire twists are wired correctly. We show which twist errors can be detected with a simple continuity test, and which require a twist wire measurement. Read more (html)
Cable and Harness Manufacturing: Checking the Quality of Connections
Without performing these checks, you run the risk of releasing or accepting faulty product. It is important to know and understand the parameters against which your cable or harness has been judged to have “passed”. Read more (html)
Five Qs to ask when selecting a Cable and Harness Tester
Ready to purchase a new tester? Ask these questions of your potential supplier.
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Automation-Ready Cable and Harness Testers: CableEye Tester Upgrades and Reconditioning
Here we describe cost-effective ways of updating the capabilities of your CableEye tester. Read more (html)
Testing Shielded Cables at High Voltage
We show that it is not necessary to apply voltage to shield conductors to accurately test insulation resistance as long as the shields remain at zero volts when the other wires are tested at high voltage.
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Probando Cables y Conectores en Electrodomésticos
Probar la continuidad y aislamiento utilizando probadores de cables multi conductores es una parte esencial del proceso de trabajo. Las pruebas exhaustivas antes y después de la instalación reducen las probabilidades de fallas del dispositivo, incluyendo eventos catastróficos como incendios e inundaciones. En este articulo introducimos un entendimiento básico de lo que implican pruebas exhaustivas de continuidad y de HiPot.
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Cable and Harness Manufacturing: Testing Medical Electronic Equipment & Devices
Testing continuity & HiPot using multiconductor cable testers is an essential part of the workflow. Thorough testing prior to and after installation reduces the likelihood of device failure including catastrophic events such as fire. It is simply not sufficient to rely on “glow-wire” specifications to prevent fire. In this article we introduce a basic understanding of what ‘thorough’ continuity and HiPot testing entails.
Cable and Harness Manufacturing: Protecting your Cable Tester
Our dependence on complex systems in modern manufacturing leaves us vulnerable to unexpected process failure that may have expensive consequences. While we cannot foresee the future, our awareness of failure modes should lead to simple preventve measures. Employ these precautions to help avoid preventable accidents that extract a heavy cost in time and inconvenience to correct.
Cable and Harness Manufacturing: Cable Tester Automation
A cable tester manufacturer's approach to automate test, fault isolation, labeling, and documentation to ensure test consistency and reduce susceptibility to human error.
Electrically Testing Long Cables
Learn how parasitic capacitance can affect your safety and the accuracy of your results when testing cables longer than 10ft.
Cable and Harness Manufacturing: Smart Assembly & Test
What to look for in a tester when creating a smart cable & harness assembly and test line, especially when following a mixed-model manufacturing process.
Improving Cable Quality & Reliability - Resistance Measurement to within 1 mΩ
A How-To Guide: Precision resistance measurements of less than 0.1 Ω reveal wiring defects not visible to less sensitive measurements. Use this measurement technique to improve cable quality and reliability.
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Cable and Harness Manufacturing: Cables in Motion - Diagnostics
A must-read for makers of robotic systems: Cables in motion experience fatigue causing complete or intermittent failures whether or not that motion is constant. Learn how cable and harness test systems can easily identify and pinpoint the source of even the most elusive intermittent failure.
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Cable and Harness Manufacturing: CableEye Cable Test and Management System, Q&A
What are the alternatives to the CableEye brand and how do they compare?
Who benefits from using the system?
How does cable and harness testing with a CableEye test system increase productivity?
Can all cables/connectors be tested ...?
How much time can be saved ...?
How much more productive will a user be ...?
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Cable and Harness Manufacturing: Productivity through Flexibility
Learn how to choose a cable & harness tester that remains relevant as product design changes in addition to providing fast, reliable, accurate results. See how it can improve productivity even beyond the production floor.
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