Definitions and Categories of Test Points
Each test point within a UUT has a number of definitions and categories; these are depicted by shape and colour on the GXY and these attributes can be set in the Spreadsheet Template (for import via
Import a UUT from csv) or within the NODES™ environment.
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Test Point Type
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Description
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Default Shape
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Unknown
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Pin of undefined unknown origin
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Square
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Pin
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Basic connector Pin (Default)
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Ellipse
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Header Pin
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Pin on PCB or backplane
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Square
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Edge Connector
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A connector on PCB or similar that slots into an edge of a card
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Cone
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Terminal Block
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A termination block
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Cross
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Empty Pin
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A pin that is not populated
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Diagonal Cross
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In-line
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An inline splice or connection
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Diamond
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Dot
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Used for virtual test points only
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Ellipse (1,1)
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Connector Types
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Description
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Default Colour
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Unspecified
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Unknown or unspecified (Default)
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Black
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Solder
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A solder joint
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Blue
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Screw/Bolt
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A screw/bolt to a chassis or terminal block
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Cyan
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Crimp
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Crimped a part of a defined process
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Green
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Connector
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Specific special-to-type connector
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Brown
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Wire wrap
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Wire wrap on a backplane or circuit board
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Purple
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Press-fit
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Press-fit connector
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Orange
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Wire wrap and press-fit
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Combination
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Magenta
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Push-Fit
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Orange
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Push-Locked
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Orange
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Sprung
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Orange
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Sprung-Locked
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Orange
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Interlocking
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Brown
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IDC
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Brown
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Maint-Free Push
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Orange
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Interconnection
Types
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Description
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Default Colour
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Wire
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Basic wire connection (Default)
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Blue
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Track
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A PCB track
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Green
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Shield
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A shield on a shielded cable
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Brown
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Ribbon
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A ribbon cable
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Purple
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Flexible
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A flexible plastic tracked interconnection
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Cyan
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Twist
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Twisted cable
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Orange
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TwistAlt
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Multiple twisted cables
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Magenta
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Unknown
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Not known or specified
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Black
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Braid
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A braided cable, strap or bonding lead
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Grey
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