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Bench Testing: Rectifier

Using ohmmeter, check for continuity between each diode. See DIODE CONTINUITY  table. See Fig 1 . If continuity is not as specified, replace rectifier.

DIODE CONTINUITY

Negative Terminal Positive Terminal Continuity
E PN, P1, P2 & P3 No
B PN, P1, P2 & P3 Yes
T PN, P1, P2 & P3 Yes
PN, P1, P2 & P3 E Yes
PN, P1, P2 & P3 B No
PN, P2 & P3 T No
PN T Yes
Fig 1: Identifying Diode Terminals
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