This paper reviews the problems of testing complex electrical and electronic cables for short circuits and proper continuity. A technique is described for substantially automating and simplifying the task. The technique relies on: 1) a test set consisting of a multiplexing signal generator and voltmeter, both controlled by a microprocessor; 2) appropriate cable test software for the test set; 3) codifying the design of a set of cables in a manner compatible with the test software; and 4) a set of adapters which make it possible to interface the cable connectors with the test set and its support hardware. This technique has been implemented for a field portable test set. The software has the capacity to handle testing of hundreds of cables without needing reprogramming.
Automatic cable testing for military combat vehicles
Automatischer Kabeltest bei Militaerfahrzeugen
1981
7 Seiten, 5 Bilder
Conference paper
English
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