Posts Tagged ‘Support’
ExLRT leasing and procurement support
Are you unhappy with your current LRT but are hesitant to commit to an unknown tool? Or perhaps you’re looking to upgrade to a digital, automatic solution but aren’t sure what’s right for your facility. We’re confident that you just need to trial the ExLRT to see how it improves loop resistance testing for your…
Read MoreFAQ: How do I insert or replace the ExLRT battery?
Inserting or replacing the ExLRT battery is quick and simple. Below is a step-by-step tutorial and video for carrying out this process. Before you begin Before you begin to replace or insert the battery, it is important to note that battery changes must be completed in a safe non-explosive environment. The intrinsic safety of the…
Read MoreWhat is HiPot testing or Dielectric Withstand testing?
This quick read describes the purpose, process and equipment used for carrying out a HiPot test on cables and wire harnesses. Purpose of HiPot testing HiPot testing is also known as a dielectric withstand test. It’s one of many types of electrical testing that is typically performed on cable and wire harnesses. The purpose…
Read MoreMKAT Gen3 software upgrade FAQs
Our Gen2 software is no longer supported, so we’ve compiled the most common FAQs asked by our customers about an Gen3 MKAT software upgrade. What new features and benefits will I get by upgrading to the Gen3 software? Driven by our goal of simplifying an automatic test sequence for the end user, the new generation…
Read MoreWhat is a loop resistance test?
A loop resistance test is carried out during aircraft manufacture or maintenance to check that it will be safe in the event of being struck by lightning. Why are loop resistance tests needed? Planes are struck by lightning about once a year*, based on data from the US Federal Aviation Authority (FAA). That’s surprisingly often…
Read MoreHow do slip rings work?
This article gives an overview of what slip rings are, what they’re for and how they work. Think of it as a 101 overview guide! In electrical engineering terms, slip rings are a method of making an electrical connection through a rotating assembly. It enables the transmission of power and data signals from a…
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