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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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