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Which of the following conditions will cause a standard Class A (DCLA) circuit without isolator modules to fail to communicate with downstream devices?

While addressable loops (DCLA) and conventional loops (Class A) can handle one open, a short circuit across the pair typically disables the entire circuit unles

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Question: Which of the following conditions will cause a standard Class A (DCLA) circuit without isolator modules to fail to communicate with downstream devices?

Answer options: ✅ A short circuit across the conductors

  • A single open circuit
  • A single ground fault
  • A loose wire at one terminal

Correct answer: A short circuit across the conductors

Explanation: While addressable loops (DCLA) and conventional loops (Class A) can handle one open, a short circuit across the pair typically disables the entire circuit unless isolators are used. CAN/ULC-S524 §3.3.1.1.

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