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IRECTION FQ091019, REVISION 2 VIVID Q N SERVICE MANUAL
Chapter 7 - Diagnostics/Troubleshooting 7-83
7-4-5-3 Pencil Test
7-4-5-3-1 Pencil Rx Test
NOTE: For a description of this test, refer to the information in "Pencil Rx Test" on page 7-14.
NOTE: When performing this test, no probe should be connected to the system and nothing should be
touching the probe connectors!
1.) In the Diagnostic Test window, trackball to Pencil RX Test in the list of Pencil tests available for
selection from the Diagnostic Test Tree (see Figure 7-55 below) and press Set. The Pencil RX Test
name is displayed under Execute; the relevant system components to be tested are highlighted light
blue in the Schematic View (P&M), as shown below:
2.) As indicated in the Special Instructions area, disconnect any probes currently connected to the
system and make sure that nothing is touching the probe connectors.
3.) Under the Special Instructions area, activate the Loops checkbox
and select the required number of Loops from the combo box.
4.) Adjacent to On Fail, select either Stop or Continue, as required.
Stopping on failure enables you to review a failed test, the moment it fails. Alternatively, you may
prefer testing to continue on failure and later you may review the report.
5.) Trackball to the Start button and press Set.
The Pencil RX Test commences. While the test proceeds, the name of the test currently in progress
(Pencil RX Test) is displayed in the Execute field and the current Loop # and specific test are shown
below. The messages Init Done and Please Wait are displayed beside the progress bar in the
Status area.
Figure 7-55 Pencil RX Test