test sta on analogue phone disconnected still pass

[fil977]

This is really confusing me.

I have an analogue phone which when completely disconnected still manages to pass test #48(station present test).

Any idea why ?

 

[mikeydidit]

Are the test turned off on the first page of the station form?

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[fil977]

Tests are set to 'Y' if they are 'n' then test does abort.

 

[phonesrus]

The test 48 is indicating that there is loop current flowing in the circuit, you might have a resistive connection across the pairs or to ground which is giving a false "pass" test.