
SCSI CABLE TESTER
ST123 - Paralan Corp.
Continuity tests alone are not sufficient to qualify SCSI cable assemblies. Proper testing of SCSI cables must include a test for correct connection of twisted pairs and shielding. Continuity tests check only that wires are making connections on both ends of a cable.Twisted pairs in the cable must be matched with the correct SCSI signal pairs - otherwise, it is possible to have a SCSI signal (signal and ground pair) placed on wires that are not in the same physical twisted pair (see diagram at right). This will cause crosstalk with resultant SCSI errors.