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3.7. Shorts Test - Master and Slave Units combined

3.7.1. From the “Shorts Test” menu, press F2 to start the shorts test.

A. “Run Shorts Test” menu is displayed. Wait for test to complete

B. If “Shorts Test Fail” is displayed, press F2 to review the faults. Follow the displayed menu 

options to review each fault or return to retest.

C. When “Shorts Test Pass” is displayed, press F3 to continue to “Leakage test” menu.

3.8. Leakage Test

3.8.1.From the “Leakage Test” menu, press F2 to initiate leakage testing; allow test to finish. 

A. If “Leakage Test Fail” is displayed, press F2 to review the faults. Follow the displayed 

menu options to review each fault or return to retest.

B. When “Leakage Test Pass” is displayed, press F3 to continue to “Continuity Test.”

 

3.9. Continuity Test

3.9.1. From the “Continuity Test” menu, press F2 to start continuity testing; allow test to finish. 

A. If “Continuity Test Fail” is displayed, press F2 to review the faults. Follow the displayed 

menu options to review each fault or return to retest.

B. When “Continuity Test Pass” is displayed, press F3 to continue to “Test Complete” menu.

3.9.2. Press F3 to exit or F1 to continue to the Main menu.

4. Specifications

4.1. Physical

4.1.1.Size

The MU Cable Tester System in comprised of two tester units, each housed in a durable 

      plastic case that measures as follows:

Width:  20”
Depth:  16”
Height : 7.5”

The snap-on vinyl pouch attaches to the top of the case.  The additional height of the storage 
pouch is less than one inch when empty, and about 1.5 inches with the battery charger/power 
adapter and chassis test lead are stored inside. 

4.1.2.Weight

The weight of each MU cable tester unit with battery installed and accessory pouch with battery 
charger/power adapter and chassis test lead is:

 27.5 lbs.

4.2. Electrical

The following electrical parameters must not be exceeded. Operation in excess of these limits 
may cause damage to the MU Cable Tester. 

16814-99 Rev. A

Summary of Contents for 16814-00

Page 1: ... OPERATIONS MANUAL for MU CABLE TESTER MODEL NUMBER 16814 00 CAUTION All operators are expected to read and become thoroughly familiar with the entire contents of this manual before attempting to operate the MU Cable Tester ...

Page 2: ...2 D R A DOCUMENT NO 16814 99 16814 99 Rev A ...

Page 3: ...er Unit 5 Battery Charger Power Adapter 5 OPERATION 5 Setup Slave Unit 5 The internal battery can be used if no AC power is available Make sure the battery is sufficiently charged to be able to complete the desired MU testing 6 Startup Slave Unit Auto Testing 6 SPECIFICATIONS 8 Physical 8 Size 8 Electrical 8 Environmental 9 16814 99 Rev A ...

Page 4: ...n freight locomotives The test operator selects one test unit to be used as a slave and the other as a master Typical equipment configuration for the MU Cable Tester System is one designated Slave unit connected to one designated Master unit by way of one MU jumper cable Up to eight railcars can be added between the slave and master units with nine jumper cables connecting the entire chain All MU ...

Page 5: ...is available for any given test option at any given stage of the testing process LEDs provide status indication of power ON and battery charging status The emergency shut off switch provides an instantaneous disconnect of all testing signals and controls to the MU railcar lines and MU jumper cables should unsafe conditions occur for any reason Note that the emergency shut off switch does not remov...

Page 6: ...om the Slave Unit menu Press F1 to Start the Self test sequence 3 3 2 Wait for designated slave unit to complete self test A When unit displays Self Test Pass proceed to step 3 3 3 B If self test fails resolve source of failure and retest Indications found on the display can be used to help determine cause of failure 3 3 3 Connect one end of an MU Jumper Cable to the MU socket on the designated Sl...

Page 7: ...Master Unit designation 3 6 3 Press F1 to Start the Self test sequence 3 6 4 Wait for the designated master unit to complete self test A When unit displays Self Test Pass proceed to step 3 6 5 B If self test fails resolve source of failure and retest Indications found on the Display can be used to help determine cause of failure 3 6 5 Connect the Master unit to the locomotive consist by inserting ...

Page 8: ...ish A If Continuity Test Fail is displayed press F2 to review the faults Follow the displayed menu options to review each fault or return to retest B When Continuity Test Pass is displayed press F3 to continue to Test Complete menu 3 9 2 Press F3 to exit or F1 to continue to the Main menu 4 Specifications 4 1 Physical 4 1 1 Size The MU Cable Tester System in comprised of two tester units each hous...

Page 9: ...mp 4 2 2 Battery Operating Time A 5 hours with fully charged battery 4 3 Environmental The MU Cable Tester meets the following environmental specifications 4 3 1 Storage Temperature A Storage Temperature Range 40 C to 85 C 4 3 2 Operating Temperature A Operating Temperature Range 0 C to 70 C 16814 99 Rev A ...

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