Ato 400p 600p Manual Final

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
for the
ATO-400P and ATO-600P
10-400/600 Amperes
Digital Micro-Ohm Meters
Vanguard Instruments Company, Inc.

1710 Grevillea Court
Ontario, California 91761
TEL: (909) 923-9390 May 2005

FAX: (909) 923-9391 Rev. 1
ATO-400P / ATO-600P Operating Procedures
SAFETY SUMMARY
NOTICE
This manual applies to Models ATO-400P, and ATO-600P. The operating procedures are
virtually the same for all models; any differences are clearly described in the step-by-step
procedures.
Follow Exact Operating Procedures
Any deviation from the procedures described in this operator’s manual may create one or more
safety hazards, damage the ATO, or cause errors in the test results; Vanguard Instruments Co.,
Inc. assumes no liability for unsafe or improper use of the ATO.
The following safety precautions must be observed during all phases of test set-up, test hookups,
testing, and test-lead disconnects.
SAFETY WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

This device shall be used only by trained operators.
All circuit breakers under test shall be off line and fully isolated.
Do Not Modify Test Equipment

Because of the risk of introducing unknown hazards, do not install substitute parts or perform
any unauthorized modification to any Model ATO Test Unit. To ensure that all designed safety
features are maintained, it is recommended that repairs be performed only by Vanguard
Instruments Co. factory personnel or by an authorized repair service. Unauthorized
modifications can cause serious safety hazards and will nullify the manufacturer's warranty.
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Table of Contents
1.0 INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................................6

1.1 Applicability .....................................................................................................................6
1.2 General Description...........................................................................................................6
1.3 Functional Description ......................................................................................................6
1.4 Furnished Test Accessories ...............................................................................................6
1.5 Optional Accessories.........................................................................................................7
2.0 ATO SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................................9
2.1 ATO-400P Specifications..................................................................................................9
2.2 ATO-600P Specifications................................................................................................10
3.0 CONTROL AND DISPLAY..............................................................................................11
3.1 ATO-400P Front Panel....................................................................................................11
3.2 ATO-600P Front Panel....................................................................................................13
4.0 IMPORTANT FEATURES...............................................................................................15
4.1 Operating Voltages..........................................................................................................15
4.2 ATO RS-232C Serial Interface .......................................................................................15
4.3 ATO USB Interface........................................................................................................15
4.4 ATO LCD Contrast Adjustment .....................................................................................15
4.5 Paper Advance or Retract...............................................................................................15
5.0 ATO PRINTER PAPER.....................................................................................................15
6.0 CABLE CONNECTION....................................................................................................16
7.0 OPERATING PROCEDURES...........................................................................................17
7.1 Step-by-Step Procedures ................................................................................................. 17
7.1.1 Precautions...................................................................................................................17
7.1.2 Preparations..................................................................................................................17
7.2 Operating Overview ........................................................................................................17
7.2.1 Entering Alpha/Numeric Characters .............................................................................18
7.3 Run Normal Test Procedure ............................................................................................21
7.4 Run Automatic Test Procedure........................................................................................25
7.5 Enter Record ID Procedure..............................................................................................28
7.6 Review Record Procedure ...............................................................................................30
7.7 Restore Record Procedure ...............................................................................................32
7.8 Print Test Record Directory Procedure ............................................................................34
7.9 Erase Test Record Procedure...........................................................................................35
7.10 Computer Control..........................................................................................................36
7.11 Set ATO Clock Procedure .............................................................................................37
7.12 Calibration Test Procedure ............................................................................................38
7.13 Diagnostic Check Procedure..........................................................................................41
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List of Figures
Figure 1 ATO Current Cable......................................................................................................7

Figure 2 ATO Sensing cable ......................................................................................................8
Figure 3 C-Clamp Cable ............................................................................................................8
Figure 4 ATO-400P Control-Panel Controls and Display .........................................................11
Figure 5 ATO-600P Control-Panel Controls and Display .........................................................13
Figure 6 ATO-400P Connection Diagram ................................................................................16
Figure 7 ATO-600P Connection Diagram ................................................................................16
Figure 8 START Menu ............................................................................................................17
Figure 9 SETUP Menu.............................................................................................................18
Figure 10 Step-by Step Procedures for ATO Operation ............................................................19
Figure 11 Typical ATO-400P/600P Test Report.......................................................................24
Figure 12 Typical Directory Printout........................................................................................34
Figure 13 Calibration Test Results ............................................................................................40
Figure 14 Diagnostic Test Cable Connection............................................................................42
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List of Tables
Table 1.0 ATO-400P Specifications ...........................................................................................9

Table 2.0 ATO-600P Specifications .........................................................................................10
Table 3.0 Functional Description of ATO-400P Controls and Display......................................12
Table 4.0 Functional Description of ATO-600P Controls and Display......................................14
Table 5.0 Run Test Procedure (Measure an Unknown Resistance) ...........................................21
Table 6.0 Run Automatic Test Procedure (Measure an Unknown Resistance) ..........................25
Table 7.0 Enter Record ID Procedure (test-record, site, and equipment identification) .............28
Table 8.0 Review Record Procedure ........................................................................................30
Table 9.0 Restore Record Procedure ........................................................................................32
Table 10.0 Print Test Record Directory Procedure ...................................................................34
Table 11.0 Erase Test Record Procedure ..................................................................................35
Table 12.0 Set ATO Real Time Clock Procedure .....................................................................37
Table 13.0 Calibration Test Procedure .....................................................................................38
Table 14.0 Diagnostic Check Procedure...................................................................................41
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Applicability
This manual applies to the Model ATO-400P™ and Model ATO-600P™ (hereafter, ATO),
made by Vanguard Instruments Company, Inc.
1.2 General Description

The ATO-400P/600P are third generation micro-ohmmeters made by Vanguard Instruments
Company. The ATO-400P/600P feature high accuracy microprocessor-controlled measurement
of very low resistances, ranging from 1 micro-ohm to 300 milli-ohms. The ATO is field-
portable, rugged, and is easily operated by first-time users having a minimum of training. It
features a 16-key push button pad for entering test parameters and control functions and a 4-line
by 20-character LCD alpha/numeric readout for displaying control-option menus, measured
resistance values, and related data. The ATO has a built-in thermal printer, which prints test data
on 2.5-inch-wide thermal sensitive paper. The operation requires little more than connecting test
leads to an unknown resistance and selecting the desired functions and its options. Operators
select the test current (10 to 400 amperes for ATO-400P or 10 to 600 amperes for ATO-600P)
and test time (5 to 60 seconds). Measured resistance data is displayed and can be printed on the
thermal printer. The measured resistance data can also be stored (up to 63 records of 96 readings
each) in FLASH EEPROM memory. Operators can recall the stored resistance measurements
and related data at a later time for review, printing or down loading to the PC. Down loading test
records is accomplished by using the ATO’s built-in RS-232C or USB ports.
1.3 Functional Description

The ATO’s operation is based on the electrical relationship described by Ohm’s law: R=V/I,
where I is a known current and V is the dc voltage measured across the unknown resistance
(typically, a circuit breaker’s contacts). Since the current (user selected) through the unknown
resistance is known and the voltage across the unknown resistance is measured by a precision
voltmeter, the resistance read-out can be calculated using Ohm’s law. The ATO test voltage is
supplied by an unfiltered DC power supply. A regulated constant-current source outputs the
preset current selected by the user.
The DC test current is selectable from 10 to 400 amperes for the ATO-400P and from 10 to 600
amperes for ATO-600P. Since the ATO-400P and ATO-600P use unfiltered DC current
supplies, there is the possibility of inductively tripping a circuit breaker bus differential relay.
Each ATO is supplied with a set of current cables and voltage sensing cables. Voltage sensing
test leads are separate from the current-bearing test leads to the resistive load; thus, voltages are
measured at the terminals of the resistance being tested, eliminating any I•R voltage drop error in
the current cables. These ATO features make very precise micro-ohm measurements possible
without having to compensate for current-lead-resistances errors.
1.4 Furnished Test Accessories

The ATO is supplied with two 15-foot (#1/0 AWG) test cables with heavy-duty alligator clamps
and two 15-foot voltage-sensing cables with alligator clamps. A ground cable and power cord is
included with each ATO.
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1.5 Optional Accessories

1. Heavy-duty welding-type C-clamps (Figure 3) are available as optional accessories. These C-
clamps allow test lead connections to a wide variety of bushing sizes, bus bars, and
conductors that require low-resistance test-lead contacts.
2. An optional shipping case (which holds the ATO and its cables) is also available.
Figure 1 ATO Current Cable
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Figure 2 ATO Sensing cable
Figure 3 C-Clamp Cable
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2.0 ATO SPECIFICATIONS

2.1 ATO-400P Specifications
ATO-400P specifications and leading particulars are listed in Table 1.0
Table 1.0 ATO-400P Specifications
MODEL....................... ATO-400P
TYPE ............................ Special-Purpose Test Equipment, Portable, Low Resistance-Ohmmeter
CONFIGURATION...... Third-generation (improved design, superseding original model)
SIZE (inches).............. 16.8 Wide by 12.6 High by 10.6 Deep (42.7 Cm x 32 Cm x 30.5 Cm)
WEIGHT....................... 43 pounds (19.5 Kg)
TEST CURRENT
RANGE ........................ 10 Amperes to 400 Amperes, selectable in 1 ampere steps
RESISTANCE
RANGE ........................ 1 micro-ohm to 300 milli-ohms
ACCURACY ................ ± 1 % Reading, ± 1 Count
MEMORY..................... 63 records of 96 reading each
DISPLAY...................... Backlit LCD, 4-lines high by 20 characters wide
CONTROL ................... Keypad: 10 number keys and 6 function keys
PRINTER ..................... Thermal printer, 2.5-inch wide thermal paper
INPUT POWER ........... 20 amps, 90-230 Vac, 50/60 Hz, with built in 25A circuit breaker
UNIT PROTECTION ... Thermal-overload sensor and cutoff
INTERFACE ................ RS-232C and USB Ports for PC Interface
ENVIRONMENT.......... Operating: -10°C to 50°C (15?F to 122?F)

...................................... Storage: -30°C to 70°C (-22?F to 158?F)
FURNISHED ITEMS ... One power cord, one ground cable, 15-ft.(#1/0 AWG) current test lead
...................................... cables, 15-ft. sensing test lead cables
EXPENDABLES......... Paper, Thermal sensitive, 2.5-inch wide roll (VIC p/n TP3)
WARRANTY................ One-Year Parts & Labor (Post-Warranty Service Contracts Available)
ATO-400P SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO UPGRADES AND MAY BE CHANGED WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
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2.2 ATO-600P Specifications

ATO-600P specifications and leading particulars are listed in Table 2.0
Table 2.0 ATO-600P Specifications
MODEL....................... ATO-600P
TYPE ............................ Special-Purpose Test Equipment, Portable, Low Resistance-Ohmmeter
CONFIGURATION...... Third-generation (improved design, superseding original model)
SIZE (inches).............. 16.8 Wide by 12.6 High by 10.6 Deep (42.7 Cm x 32 Cm x 30.5 Cm)
WEIGHT....................... 43 pounds (19.5 Kg)
TEST CURRENT
RANGE ........................ 10 Amperes to 600 Amperes, selectable in 1 ampere steps
RESISTANCE
RANGE ........................ 1 micro-ohm to 300 milli-ohms
ACCURACY ................ ± 1 % Reading, ± 1 Count
MEMORY..................... 63 records of 96 reading each
DISPLAY...................... Backlit LCD, 4-lines high by 20 characters wide
CONTROL ................... Keypad: 10 number keys and 6 function keys
PRINTER ..................... Thermal printer, 2.5-inch wide thermal paper
INPUT POWER ........... 20 amps, 90-230 Vac, 50/60 Hz, with built in 25A circuit breaker
UNIT PROTECTION ... Thermal-overload sensor and cutoff
INTERFACE ................ RS-232C and USB Ports for PC Interface
ENVIRONMENT.......... Operating: -10°C to 50°C (15?F to 122?F)

...................................... Storage: -30°C to 70°C (-22?F to 158?F)
FURNISHED ITEMS ... One power cord, one ground cable, 15-ft. (#1/0 AWG) current test lead
...................................... cables, 15-ft. sensing test lead cables
EXPENDABLES......... Paper, Thermal sensitive, 2.5-inch wide roll (VIC p/n TP3)
WARRANTY................ One-Year Parts & Labor (Post-Warranty Service Contracts Available)

ATO-600P SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO UPGRADES AND MAY BE CHANGED WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
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3.0 CONTROL AND DISPLAY

3.1 ATO-400P Front Panel
The ATO-400P controls and displays are shown in the control-panel illustration, Figure 4.
Pointing leader lines reference each item with an index number. Each index number is cross-
referenced to a functional description in Table 3, which describes the function and purpose of
each item on the control panel. Although the purpose of these controls and the display may seem
obvious and intuitive, users should become familiar with them before attempting to use the
ATO-400P. First-time users should also review and become familiar with the Safety Summary
on the front page.
Figure 4 ATO-400P Control-Panel Controls and Display
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Table 3.0 Functional Description of ATO-400P Controls and Display

Figure 1 Adjacent Panel Marking Functional Description
Index #
1 & 13 (Wing Nut) Current lead connectors.
2 USB USB connector. USB port is for factory
calibration, firmware updates, and interfacing
with the software program supplied with each
ATO.
3 RS-232C interface port; 9-pin connector;
RS-232C female DB type. The data are set to 115,200
baud, 1 start bit, 8 data bits, and no parity bit;
PIN ...............SIGNAL
2 Rx
3 Tx
5 Signal Gnd
This serial port is for factory calibration,
firmware updates, and interfacing with the
software program supplied with each ATO.
4 HIGH CURRENT LED indicator, red; Lights when test current
PRESENT is flowing through the current test leads.
5 No Marking Input power connector with third-wire safety
ground.
6 GROUND ATO-400P ground stud. Connect ground stud
(Wing Nut) to substation ground using provided cable.
7 No Marking Circuit breaker, 25A.
8 Built-in thermal printer, prints test result data

No marking on 2.5-inch-wide thermal paper.
9 LCD; 4-line by 20-character; back-lighted;
No marking displays menus of selections, operator entries,
and test-measurement results.
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No marking Operating key-pad controls, 10 alpha-numeric
keys and 6 function keys (START, STOP,
CLEAR, ENTER, & CONTRAST/PAPER
positioning ? & ? ).
11 & 12 (Resistor Symbol) Voltage-sensing connector jacks (red).
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3.2 ATO-600P Front Panel

The ATO-600P controls and displays are shown in the control-panel illustration, Figure 5.
Pointing leader lines reference each item with an index number. Each index number is cross-
referenced to a functional description in Table 4, which describes the function and purpose of
each item on the control panel. Although the purpose of these controls and the display may seem
obvious and intuitive, users should become familiar with them before attempting to use the
ATO-600P. First-time users should also review and become familiar with the Safety Summary
on the front page.
Figure 5 ATO-600P Control-Panel Controls and Display
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Table 4.0 Functional Description of ATO-600P Controls and Display

Figure 1 Adjacent Panel Marking Functional Description
Index #
1 & 13 (Wing Nut) Current lead connectors.
2 USB USB connector. USB port is for factory
calibration, firmware updates and interfacing
with the software program supplied with each
ATO.
3 RS-232C interface port; 9-pin connector;
RS-232C female DB type. The data are set to 115,200
baud, 1 start bit, 8 data bits, and no parity bit;
PIN ...............SIGNAL
2 Rx
3 Tx
5 Signal Gnd
This serial port is for factory calibration,
firmware updates, and interfacing with the
software program supplied with each ATO.
4 HIGH CURRENT LED indicator, red; Lights when test current
PRESENT is flowing through the current test leads.
5 No Marking Input power connector with third-wire safety
ground.
6 GROUND ATO-600P ground stud. Connect ground stud
(Wing Nut) to substation ground using provided cable.
7 No Marking Circuit breaker, 25A.
8 Built-in thermal printer, prints test result data

No marking on 2.5-inch-wide thermal paper.
9 LCD; 4-line by 20-character; back-lighted;
No marking displays menus of selections, operator entries,
and test-measurement results.
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No marking Operating key-pad controls, 10 alpha-numeric
keys and 6 function keys (START, STOP,
CLEAR, ENTER, & CONTRAST/PAPER
positioning ? & ? ).
11 & 12 (Resistor Symbol) Voltage-sensing connector jacks (red).
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4.0 IMPORTANT FEATURES

4.1 Operating Voltages
The ATO operates with voltages between 90-240Vac, 50/60Hz.
4.2 ATO RS-232C Serial Interface

A built-in, RS-232C port permits the ATO to be interfaced with an IBM-compatible personal
computer. An IBM PC software package supplied with each ATO allows the user to retrieve test
records stored in the ATO’s memory. The software is compatible with Windows XP.
The RS-232C port is also used to calibrate the ATO at the factory.
4.3 ATO USB Interface

A built-in, USB port permits the ATO to be interfaced with an IBM-compatible personal computer.
An IBM PC software package supplied with each ATO allows the user to retrieve test records stored
in the ATO’s memory. The software is compatible with Windows XP.
The USB port is also used to calibrate the ATO at the factory.
4.4 ATO LCD Contrast Adjustment

The purpose of this procedure is to adjust the contrast level of the alpha-numeric characters
shown on the LCD, in order to produce the best readability for the ambient light in the testing
area. To darken the LCD contrast, press and hold the Contrast/Paper ? key for more than 1
second. To lighten the LCD contrast, press and hold the Contrast/Paper ? key for more than 1
second. Release key when desired contrast level is obtained. The ATO saves this LCD contrast
setting level in memory.
4.5 Paper Advance or Retract

To advance the thermal paper, press and release the Contrast/Paper ? key. The thermal paper
will be advanced by 1/2 inch. To retract the thermal paper, press and release the Contrast/Paper ?
key. The thermal paper will be retracted by 1/2 inch.
5.0 ATO PRINTER PAPER

The ATO printer uses 2.5-inch wide thermal paper for printing test results. In order to maintain
the highest quality printing and to avoid paper jams, we recommend using the paper supplied by
our factory. Paper can be ordered from the following two sources:
Vanguard Instruments Co, Inc. BG Instrument Co.

1710 Grevillea Court Route 1, Box 258
Ontario, CA 91761 Mead, WA 99201
Tel: 909-923-9390 Tel: 509-893-9881
Fax: 909-923-9391 Fax: 509-893-9803
Part Number: TP-3 Paper Part Number: TP-3 paper
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6.0 CABLE CONNECTION

The ATO is supplied with 15-foot (#1/0 AWG) current-carrying cables and 15-foot voltage-
sensing cables. Both cables are terminated with heavy-duty alligator clamps to connect to the
device being tested. A typical cable connection for the ATO to a device under test is shown in
figure 6 and figure 7. To protect the ATO against static discharge in the substation, always
connect the unit’s ground stud to the substation ground. It is also highly recommended to ground
one side of the circuit breaker bushing during testing to eliminate any static discharge through
the ATO.
NOTE
The sense input is not polarity sensitive. The sense cables may be
connected to either input without affecting circuit operation.
Figure 6 ATO-400P Connection Diagram
Figure 7 ATO-600P Connection Diagram
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7.0 OPERATING PROCEDURES

Review Figure 10 before proceeding with the step-by-step procedures that follow.
7.1 Step-by-Step Procedures
7.1.1 Precautions
Do not measure the resistance of inductive devices. This can generate unsafe high-voltage spikes
(created by a collapsing magnetic field) if the test current is interrupted by detaching a test lead
during a test. Do not touch or disconnect any test lead that is connected to a device under test
while current is being conducted. Failure to heed this warning can cause injury to the user
and or damage to the ATO. The ATO measures low, non-inductive resistances (e.g., breaker
contacts and bus-bar junctions). If the resistance of an inductive device needs to be measured,
then the use of an instrument designed for that purpose is recommended (such as the WRM made
by Vanguard Instruments Company).
7.1.2 Preparations
a. Ground the ATO to Substation ground.
b. Plug the ATO power cable into a power outlet.
c. Connect the current-cable lugs and the voltage-sensing cable plugs to control-panel (Figures 4
& 5).
d. Attach the current test-cable clamps to opposite terminals of the resistive load being tested
(Figures 6 & 7).
e. Attach the voltage-sensing clamps to the terminals of the resistive load. The sensing voltage
clamps should be inside the current clamps.
f. Turn on ATO power, by pressing the rocker switch to ON.
7.2 Operating Overview
Procedures for operating the ATO are presented in tabular format, with a different table for each
of the operations available. All operations are described in step-by-step sequences. Each step is
indexed by number and indicates an operator action, followed by a description of what should be
observed on the ATO display to confirm the action. All operations begin with the START menu
(shown below):
1. RUN TEST 05/30/05

2. SETUP 12:25:00
3. DIAGNOSTIC
Figure 8 START Menu
Item 1 (RUN TEST) is a menu of functions and options available for measuring an unknown
resistance. Item 2 (SETUP) is for record manipulation in the ATO. Item 2 (SETUP) expands
into a menu of support functions. Item 3 (DIAGNOSTIC) is a performance-verification
operation for checking key circuit functions.
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1. ENTER RECORD ID
2. REVIEW RECORD
3. RESTORE RECORD
4. NEXT PAGE
Figure 9 SETUP Menu
The SETUP MENU lists four user options:

Item 1 (ENTER ID) is used to input identification information for each stored data record (see
7.1.7).
Item 2 (REVIEW RECORD) is used to review stored records (see 7.1.8).
Item 3 (RESTORE RECORD) is used to erase or restore test records or to print a directory of test
records in stored memory (see 7.1.9).
Item 4 (NEXT PAGE) is used to set the ATO’s real time clock and perform a calibration test.
7.2.1 Entering Alpha/Numeric Characters

Entering alpha/numeric characters is done via the keypad (similar to a telephone keypad – see
item 9 of Figures 4 & 5). To input characters, press the key once to select the number marked on
the key. Press the key a second time to select the first letter marked on the key. Press the key a
third time to select the second letter marked on the key. Press the key a fourth time to select the
third letter marked on the key.
Additional key presses will repeat the selection cycle (e.g., 2, A, B, C, 2 . . .).
When the character of choice is selected, press the ? key to advance to next character space;
Press the ? key to go back one character space. Press CLEAR to delete a selected character (the
cursor must be under the character to be deleted).
Again, press the “ENTER” key to load all character selections and move the next input screen.
If no information is needed in a particular input screen, press the “ENTER” key and the display
will advance to the next screen without entering any data.
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Figure 10 Step-by Step Procedures for ATO Operation
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7.3 Run Normal Test Procedure

The following procedure describes the steps to measure an unknown resistance.
NOTE
The red HIGH CURRENT PRESENT indicator will flash while test current is applied to the
resistive load.
Table 5.0 Run Test Procedure (Measure an Unknown Resistance)
STEP ACTION ATO DISPLAY
5-1 Begin RUN TEST procedure:
1.NORMAL TEST
Press key # 1 on START MENU. 2. AUTOMATIC TEST
A menu of test options appears.
5-2 Select Normal Test by pressing key #1.

SELECT TEST CURRENT:
“SELECT TEST CURRENT” menu 1. 10A 2. 25A 3. 50A
appears. 4. 100A 5. 200A 6. 300A
7. 400A 8. CUSTOM
or
1. 10A 2. 25A 3. 50A
4. 100A 5. 200A 6. 300A
7. 600A 8. CUSTOM
5-3 Select a test current:

Press key (1 to 7) for the desired test current. SELECT BURN-IN TIME:
1. 5 SEC 2. 10 SEC
The SELECT BURN-IN TIME menu 3. 20 SEC 4. 30 SEC
appears. Go to step 5-4. For this example, a 5. 60 SEC
600A test current was selected.
For a user-defined (CUSTOM) test current,
press key # 8 and go to step 5-3a.
5-3a Custom test current levels (in 1 amp steps)

ENTER TEST CURRENT
are entered via the keypad. When finished (10 to 400)
entering the value press the “ENTER” key 95 AMPS
and go to step 5-4. For this example, a 95A
test current was entered. or
NOTE ENTER TEST CURRENT

“INVALID ENTRY” will appear on the (10 to 600)
95 AMPS
display if an invalid value is entered.
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Table 5.0 Run Test Procedure (Measure an Unknown Resistance Continued)

5-4 Select burn-in time by pressing a key (1 -5)
CURRENT: 600 AMPS
that corresponds to the desired burn-in time BURN-IN: 5 SEC
(see display on step 5-3). Display of the “START” TO RUN TEST
selected test current and burn-in time
appears.
NOTE
A 5-second burn-in time was selected in this
example.
5-5 Press the START key to run a resistance
measurement test. A percent of current CURRENT: 600 AMPS
ramp level displays with the notice TEST RAMPING CURRENT 10%
TEST IN PROGRESS
IN PROGRESS. When the test current has PLEASE WAIT
ramped up to the specified level (current is
at 100%), the test result displays
automatically.
5-6 Automatic, no operator action required.
CURRENT: 600.4 AMPS
Current, burn-in time, and resistance BURN-IN: 5 SEC
measurement changes appear on the display 200.3 MICRO-OHMS
during burn-in. At the end of the burn-in PLEASE WAIT
time, the current returns to zero.
5-7 Automatic, no operator action required. At
the end of the burn-in time the final FINAL RESISTANCE
I= 600.4 AMPS
resistance measurement displays. Press the 200.3 MICRO-OHMS
“ENTER” key to go to next display.
5-8 The Print test result option menu displays.
PRINT RESULTS?
1. YES
2. NO
5-9 Printing option: When the “PRINT TEST

RESULTS?” displays, press key #1 to print. PRINTING
PLEASE WAIT
Typical print out is shown in Figure 11.
If no printout is needed, then press key #2.
Go to the next step.
5-10 When the test report completes printing, or
KEEP THIS READING?
if key #2 was pressed, the “KEEP THIS 1. YES
READING?” displays on the LCD. 2. NO
5-11 If the test resistance measurement is to be

stored in memory, press key #1 (YES). If
the test is not to be stored in memory, then TEST SAVED
press key #2 (NO).
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5-12 “RUN ANOTHER TEST?” displays.
RUN ANOTHER TEST?
1. YES
2. NO
5-13 If another test is required; press key #1

(YES). The SELECT TEST CURRENT SELECT TEST CURRENT:
1. 10A 2. 25A 3. 50A
menu will appear. Go to step 5-14. 4. 100A 5. 200A 6. 300A
If another test is not required, then press 7. 600A 8. CUSTOM
key #2 (NO) and go to step 5-15.
5-14 Return to step 5-2 to setup for another test Step 5-2 thru 5-12 displays repeat.
Repeat the sequence from step 5-2 to step
5-12.
5-15 “SAVE THIS RECORD?” displays when

another test was not selected in step 5-12. SAVE THIS TEST RECORD?
1. YES
The test record contains all the readings 2. NO
taken in this test.
5-16 To save this record, press key #1 (YES). If

the test record is not to be saved, press key RECORD NUMBER 2
#2 (NO) and go to step 5-18. HAS BEEN SAVED!
NOTE
A test record is saved in Flash
EEPROM. A record number
will be automatically assigned
to the record by the ATO.
(The Test record was assigned
#2 in this example).
5-17 When the record is saved (RECORD
NUMBER “x” shows on the display), 1. RUN TEST 04/11/05
2. SETUP 12:24:01
press ENTER to return to the “START 3. DIAGNOSTIC
MENU”.
5-18 Pressing key #2 (NO) on SAVE THIS

TEST RECORD (see step 5-15) causes the ARE YOU SURE?
DATA WILL BE LOST!
ARE YOU SURE? prompt (shown at 1. DO NOT SAVE RECORD
right). 2. SAVE RECORD
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ITEM ACTION ATO DISPLAY
5-19 If key #1 is pressed, the test record will be
erased from memory and the display 1. RUN TEST 04/11/05
2. SETUP 12:24:01
returns to the “START MENU”. If key 3. DIAGNOSTIC
#2 is pressed, the test record will be saved
in Flash EEPROM. The test record
number assigned to this record will be
displayed. Exit the RECORD SAVED
display by pressing ENTER, which
returns the display to the START MENU.
This ends the RUN NORMAL TEST procedure.
Figure 11 Typical ATO-400P/600P Test Report
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7.4 Run Automatic Test Procedure

Automatic Test Mode allows the user to initiate a test by applying the sense cables across the
resistive load. This feature is handy when the user wants to take multiple resistance readings of
the same load or of different loads in the same current path.
The burn-in time for Automatic Test is set for 5 seconds. The resistance reading is stored in the
ATO working memory. The user can save up to 96 readings per test record. The ATO Flash
EEPROM can store 63 test records.
The following procedure describes the steps to measure an unknown resistance using the
Automatic Test Mode.
NOTE
The current cables should be connected across the resistive load to establish the current path.
Removing and reconnecting one or both sense cables starts a new test.
Table 6.0 Run Automatic Test Procedure (Measure an Unknown Resistance)

6-1 Begin RUN TEST procedure: Press key #1
1.NORMAL TEST
on START MENU. 2. AUTOMATIC TEST
6-2 Select Automatic test by pressing key #2.

The “SELECT TEST CURRENT” menu 1. 10A 2. 25A 3. 50A
appears. 4. 100A 5. 200A 6. 300A
Press key (1 to 7) for desired test current. 7. 400A 8. CUSTOM
For this example, a 100A test current was
selected. Go to step 6-4. Or
For a user-defined (CUSTOM) test current,
press key # 8 and go to step 6-3. SELECT TEST CURRENT:
1. 10A 2. 25A 3. 50A
4. 100A 5. 200A 6. 300A
NOTE 7. 600A 8. CUSTOM
Burn-in time is set for 5 seconds in
Automatic Test.
6-3 Custom test current levels (in 1 amp steps)
ENTER TEST CURRENT
are entered via the keypad. When finished (10 to 400)
entering the value press the “ENTER” key 95 AMPS
and go to step 6-4. For this example, a 95A
test current was entered. or
NOTE ENTER TEST CURRENT

Burn-in time is set for 5 seconds in (10 to 600)
95 AMPS
Automatic Test
6-4 The auto test mode START menu now will

CURRENT: 100.0 AMPS
display the selected test current. BURN-IN: AUTO
“START” TO RUN TEST
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6-5 Press the START key to run a resistance
measurement test. A percent of current AUTO TEST MODE
ramp level displays with the notice TEST RAMPING CURRENT 10%
TEST IN PROGRESS
IN PROGRESS. When test current has PLEASE WAIT
ramped up to the specified level (current is
at 100%), the test result displays
automatically.
AUTO TEST MODE
Current, burn-in time, and resistance BURN-IN: AUTO
measurement changes appear on the display 500.5 MICRO-OHMS
during burn-in. At the end of the burn-in PLEASE WAIT
time, the current returns to zero.
6-7 Automatic; no operator action required. At
the end of the burn-in time the final FINAL RESISTANCE
I= 100 AMPS
resistance displays. 500.5 MICRO-OHMS
To initiate another test, disconnect then AUTO TEST MODE
reconnect one or both sense cables, steps 6-
5 to 6-7 will be repeated (without having to
press the START key).
To end Automatic test mode, press the
STOP key.
6-8 Pressing the STOP key will end the
SAVE THIS RECORD?
Automatic test mode and the “SAVE THIS
1. YES
RECORD” message is displayed. 2. NO
6-9 To save this record, press key #1 (YES). If

the test record is not to be saved, press key RECORD NUMBER 2
#2 (NO) and go to step 6-11. HAS BEEN SAVED!
NOTE
A test record is saved in Flash
EEPROM. A record number
will be automatically assigned
to the record by the ATO. (The
Test record was assigned #2 in
this example).
6-10 When a record is saved (the record #
assigned shows on display), press ENTER 1. RUN TEST 04/11/05
2. SETUP 12:24:01
to return to the START MENU. 3. DIAGNOSTIC
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6-11 Pressing key #2 (NO) on SAVE THIS
TEST RECORD (see step 6-8) causes the ARE YOU SURE?
DATA WILL BE LOST!
ARE YOU SURE? prompt to be displayed 1. DO NOT SAVE RECORD
(shown at right). 2. SAVE RECORD
6-12 If key #1 is pressed, the test record will be

erased from the memory and the display 1. RUN TEST 04/11/05
2. SETUP 12:24:01
returns to the “START MENU”. If key #2 3. DIAGNOSTIC
is pressed, the test record will be saved in
Flash EEPROM. The test record number
assigned to this record will be displayed.
Exit the RECORD SAVED display by
pressing ENTER, which returns to the
START MENU.
This ends the RUN AUTOMATIC TEST procedure.
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7.5 Enter Record ID Procedure

This procedure allows the user to enter the equipment identification data to the test record.
Table 7.0 Enter Record ID Procedure (test-record, site, and equipment identification)
7-1 Press key # 2 on the START MENU to go
to the SETUP MENU shown at right. 1. ENTER RECORD ID
2. REVIEW RECORD
Note: Setup options 2 thru 4 go to the 3. RESTORE RECORD
following procedural tables: 4. NEXT PAGE
2. REVIEW RECORD procedures in
Table 8.0
3. RESTORE RECORD Procedures in
Table 9.0
4. NEXT PAGE procedures in Table 12.0.
7-2 On the SETUP MENU, press key #1
(ENTER ID) to begin entering COMPANY:
identification data begining with the
UP/DOWN TO POSITION
“COMPANY” input screen.
“ENTER” TO ACCEPT
Note: See Section 7.1.4 for instructions on
entering alpha/numeric characters with the
keypad.
7-3 Enter the utility COMPANY name using

the alpha/numeric keypad. Press STATION:
“ENTER” to load the entered characters
and advance to the “STATION” input UP/DOWN TO POSITION
“ENTER” TO ACCEPT
screen.
7-4 Enter the utility STATION name using the

alpha/numeric keypad. Press “ENTER” to CIRCUIT:
load the entered characters and advance to
UP/DOWN TO POSITION
the “CIRCUIT” input screen. “ENTER” TO ACCEPT
7-5 Enter the test item’s CIRCUIT name using

the alpha/numeric keypad. Press MANUFACTURER:
“ENTER” to load the entered characters
UP/DOWN TO POSITION
and advance to the “MANUFACTURER” “ENTER” TO ACCEPT
input screen.
7-6 Enter the test item’s MANUFACTURER

name using the alpha/numeric keypad. MODEL:
Press “ENTER” to load the entered
UP/DOWN TO POSITION
characters and advance to the “MODEL” “ENTER” TO ACCEPT
input screen.
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Table 7.0 Enter Record ID Procedure (continued)

7-7 Enter the test item’s MODEL using the SERIAL NUMBER:
alpha/numeric keypad. Press “ENTER” to
load the entered characters and advance to the UP/DOWN TO POSITION
“SERIAL NUMBER” input screen. “ENTER” TO ACCEPT
7-8 Enter the test item’s SERIAL NUMBER

KVA RATING:
using the alpha/numeric keypad. Press
“ENTER” to load the entered characters and UP/DOWN TO POSITION
advance to the “KVA RATING” input screen. “ENTER” TO ACCEPT
7-9 Enter the test item’s KVA RATING using the

alpha/numeric keypad. Press “ENTER” to OPERATOR:
load the entered characters and advance to the
UP/DOWN TO POSITION
“OPERATOR” input screen. “ENTER” TO ACCEPT
7-10 Enter the test OPERATOR name, using the

1. RUN TEST 04/11/05
alpha/ numeric keypad. Press “ENTER” to 2. SETUP 12:26:01
load the entered characters and return to the 3. DIAGNOSTIC
START MENU display.
This completes the ENTER ID procedure.
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7.6 Review Record Procedure

This procedure describes the steps for reviewing a test record residing in the ATO’s working
memory. The user can view the record on the LCD display or print the record on the thermal
printer.
This feature is useful when the user wants to review a test record stored in the ATO’s Flash
EEPROM.
NOTE
To review a test record stored in Flash EEPROM, the user must first restore the test record from
Flash EEPROM to working memory (see paragraph 7.1.9 Restore Record Procedures).
Table 8.0 Review Record Procedure

8-1 On the START MENU, press key #2
1. ENTER ID
(SETUP) to select the SETUP MENU (shown 2. REVIEW RECORD
at right). 3. RESTORE RECORD
4. NEXT PAGE
8-2 Press key#2 (REVIEW RECORD) on the

SETUP MENU, which displays the REVIEW REVIEW RECORD
RECORD menu options. 1. SCROLL TEST RECORD
2. PRINT TEST RECORD
8-3 If a record’s test results are to be printed,

PLEASE WAIT
press key #2 to select the PRINT TEST PRINTING . . .
RECORD option of the REVIEW RECORD
display. The “PLEASE WAIT
PRINTING… ” notice displays while printing.
When printing is complete, the display returns
to the START MENU. This ends the
procedure for this option of the SETUP menu.
8-4 If records are to be viewed in on the LCD,
press key #1 to select the SCROLL TEST RECORD ID INFO:
1710
RECORDS option of the REVIEW RECORD VIC
display. Scroll through the test records by ABC
using the ? and ? keys.
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Table 8.0 Review Record Procedure (continued)

8-5 Part of the selected record’s ID appears
displaying the record number, 2 TESTS
MANUFACTURER, and MODEL. Press the 04/11/05 17:27:00
“ENTER” key to display the number of tests
in the record, the date, and the time of the
selected tests.
8-6 Pressing the “ENTER” key will list all test
TEST NUMBER: 1
#1 data: Test current, burn-in time, and the TEST CURRENT: 100.2A
measured resistance value. BURN - IN TIME: 5 Sec
NOTE 500.3 MICRO-OHMS
The test record in this example contains 2
tests.
8-7 Press ? key to advance to next test. Press ?
TEST NUMBER: 2
key to return to previous test. TEST CURRENT: 50.6A
BURN - IN TIME: 5 Sec
500.1 MICRO-OHMS
8-8 Press STOP to return to START MENU. Display returns to START MENU.
This completes the Review Record Procedure.
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7.7 Restore Record Procedure

This procedure describes the steps to recall a test record stored in the ATO’s Flash memory to
working memory.
Table 9.0 Restore Record Procedure

9-1 On the START MENU, press key #2 1. ENTER ID
(SETUP) to display the SETUP MENU. 2. REVIEW RECORD
3. RESTORE RECORD
4. NEXT PAGE

(RESTORE RECORD) to display a menu of 1. RESTORE RECORD
options (Restore Record, Directory, Erase 2. DIRECTORY
3. ERASE RECORDS
Record).
9-3 Press key #1 (RESTORE RECORD) to RESTORE RECORD

display a menu of restore records options. 1. ENTER RECORD NUMBER
Option 1 allows users to restore a record 2. SCROLL TO SELECT
when the record’s number is known, Option
2 allows the user to scroll through the stored
records to select the correct one.
9-4 OPTION 1: RESTORE RECORD
Press key #1 (ENTER RECORD NUMBER: 12
NUMBER) to display a prompt to enter the
record number to restore.
9-5 When the record’s number has been entered,

press the “ENTER” key to restore the RECORD RESTORED!
selected record. “RECORD
RESTRORED!” message is then displayed.
Press “ENTER” key again to return to the
REVIEW RECORD options menu (resume
the procedure at step 8-2 in Table 8.0).
9-6 OPTION 2: RECORDS DIRECTORY
Press key #2 (SCROLL TO SELECT) in the
RESTORE RECORD menu to display the “UP” TO SCROLL FWD
Records Directory. “DWN” TO SCROLL RVS
9-7 In the Records Directory, use the ? and the

#1 04/11/05 17:27:00
? keys to scroll through the directory
listings of test records. When the test record 1710
of interest displays, press the “ENTER” key VIC
to restore the test record.
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Table 9.0 Restore record Procedure (continued)

9-8 The “RECORD RESTORED!” message is
RECORD RESTORED!
displayed. Press the ”ENTER” key again
to return to the REVIEW RECORD menu
(resume the procedure at step 8-2 in Table
8.0).
This completes the Restore Record Procedure.
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7.8 Print Test Record Directory Procedure

This procedure describes the steps to print the ATO Flash record directory.
Table 10.0 Print Test Record Directory Procedure

10-1 On the RESTORE RECORD display (step 9-
2), press key #2 (DIRECTORY) to go to a PRINT DIRECTORY
menu of print options. 1. FULL DIRECTORY
2. SHORT DIRECTORY
10-2 The PRINT DIRECTORY option offers the

choice of printing: a FULL DIRECTORY or a PRINTING DIRECTORY
SHORT DIRECTORY. The PRINTING
DIRECTORY notice displays as the selected
directory prints. When printing is completed,
the display returns to the START MENU.
This ends the directory procedures.
NOTE
The Short directory printout lists the
last 10 test records stored in Flash
EEPROM memory.
Figure 12 Typical Directory Printout
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7.9 Erase Test Record Procedure

This procedure describes the steps to delete a single test record or all the test records stored in the
ATO Flash EEPROM.
Table 11.0 Erase Test Record Procedure

11-1 On the RESTORE RECORD display (step 9-
ERASE RECORD
2), press key #3 (ERASE RECORD) to 1. ERASE SINGLE RECORD
display the ERASE RECORD menu of 2. ERASE ALL RECORDS
options (shown at right).
11-2 On the ERASE RECORD menu display,

ERASE RECORD
press key #1 to erase a single record. NUMBER: XX
11-3 Enter the record number to be deleted then

RECORD NUMBER: XX
press the “ENTER” key to confirm. Press
ERASED!
the “ENTER” key again to return to the main
menu.
NOTE
Press the “STOP” key to abort.
11-4 Press key #2 to erase all the stored records in
EEPROM. ERASE ALL RECORDS!
Are you SURE?
NOTE “ENTER” TO CONTINUE
Press the “STOP” key to abort.
11-5 Press the “ENTER” key to confirm.

ERASING RECORDS
PLEASE WAIT
11-6 Press the “ENTER” key to return to the main

RECORDS ERASED!
menu.
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7.10 Computer Control

A PC program is provided with each ATO allowing the user to down load the test records stored
in ATO Flash EEPROM to a PC. Test records can be stored on any media the PC is capable of
handling. This allows the user to store and archive test records for reviewing at any time. Test
records can also be printed from the PC through any printer to which it has access.
Down loading test records is accomplished by using the ATO’s RS-232C or USB port.
NOTE
The ATO will interface with a PC when a command is received through the ATO’s RS-232C or
USB port
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7.11 Set ATO Clock Procedure

This procedure allows the user to set the ATO real time clock.
Table 12.0 Set ATO Real Time Clock Procedure

to the SETUP MENU shown at right. 1. ENTER RECORD ID
2. REVIEW RECORD
3. RESTORE RECORD
4. NEXT PAGE

(NEXT PAGE). 1. SET TIME
2. CALIBRATE UNIT
12-3 Press key #1 to select “SET TIME”.

ENTER
MM-DD-YY HH:MM:SS
_
12-4 Enter month, date, year, hour, minute, and

second. ENTER
MM-DD-YY HH:MM:SS
05/10/05 20:05:00
12-5 After the date and time is entered, the

ATO will return to the START MENU. 1. RUN TEST 04/11/05
2. SETUP 12:26:01
3. DIAGNOSTIC
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7.12 Calibration Test Procedure

This procedure describes the steps to verify the ATO measurement accuracy and generates a
calibration report. Five different calibration shunts are required for this test: 50micro-ohm, 100
micro-ohm, 500 micro-ohm, 1000 micro-ohm, 1900 micro-ohm. These test shunts shall be 0.1%
accuracy or better.
Table 13.0 Calibration Test Procedure

1. ENTER RECORD ID
to the SETUP MENU shown at right.
2. REVIEW RECORD
3. RESTORE RECORD
4. NEXT PAGE

(NEXT PAGE). 1. SET TIME
2. CALIBRATE UNIT
13-3 Press key #2 to select “CALIBRATE

UNIT”. CALIBRATION-SPECIFIC
SHUNTS ARE REQUIRED!
“ENTER” TO CONTINUE
13-4 Press the “ENTER” key to continue.

CONNECT 50 ? -OHM
0.1% SHUNT NOW… .
13-5 Connect the 50 micro-ohm shunt to the

ATO. Press the “ENTER” key to start test. CURRENT: 10.0 AMP
BURN IN: 02 SEC
50 ? -OHM TEST
13-6 Automatic; the ATO will measure the 50 ? -

ohm shunt at 10A test current. CURRENT: 100.0 AMP
BURN IN: 02 SEC
50 ? -OHM TEST
13-7 Automatic; the ATO will measure the 50 ? -

ohm shunt at 100A test current. CONNECT 100 ? -OHM
Test results will be printed at the end of the 0.1% SHUNT NOW… .
100A test.
13-8 Connect the 100 micro-ohm shunt to ATO.

Press “ENTER” key to start test. CURRENT: 10.0 AMP
BURN IN: 02 SEC
100 ? -OHM TEST
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Table 13.0 Calibration Test Procedures (Continued)

13-9 Automatic; the ATO will measure the 100
CURRENT: 10.0 AMP
? -ohm shunt at 10A test current. BURN IN: 02 SEC
100 ? -OHM TEST

? -ohm shunt at 100A test current. CURRENT: 100.0 AMP
BURN IN: 02 SEC
Test results will be printed at the end of the
100 ? -OHM TEST
100A test.
ATO. Press “ENTER” key to start test. CONNECT 500 ? -OHM
0.1% SHUNT NOW… .

CURRENT: 10.0 AMP
500 ? -OHM TEST

BURN IN: 02 SEC
Test results will be printed at the end of 500 ? -OHM TEST
100A test.
0.1% SHUNT NOW… .

CURRENT: 10.0 AMP
1000 ? -OHM TEST

BURN IN: 02 SEC
Test results will be printed at the end of the
1000 ? -OHM TEST
100A test.
0.1% SHUNT NOW… .
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Table 13.0 Calibration Test Procedures (Continued)

CURRENT: 10.0 AMP
1900 ? -OHM TEST

BURN IN: 02 SEC
1900 ? -OHM TEST
13-20 Automatic; Test results will be printed at
the end of the 100A test and the ATO 1. RUN TEST 04/11/05
2. SETUP 12:26:01
returns to the START MENU. 3. DIAGNOSTIC
Test Passed
Test Failed
Calibration Test Results Failed
Figure 13 Calibration Test Results
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7.13 Diagnostic Check Procedure

This procedure describes the steps to perform the diagnostic check on the ATO.
Table 14.0 Diagnostic Check Procedure

14-1 The diagnostic check is a functional
DIAGNOSTIC CHECK
verification self-test of the ATO . This
procedure begins by pressing key #3 on the CONNECT SHORTING BAR
START MENU, which displays a “ENTER” TO CONTINUE
calibration check prompt to attach the test
leads to a shorting bar (See Figure 14).
14-2 When the test leads are attached to a
shorting bar, press the “ENTER” key to RUNNING DIAG CHECK…
start the self-test process. The self-test RAMPING CURRENT: xx%
feature checks ramping current and displays
a percent of ramp level as it ramps to full
current. When the ramp reaches full
current, the remaining self-check functions
automatically sequence without operator
control. If any circuit fails (does not pass),
then do not use the ATO unit to measure
any resistance until the problem has been
corrected.
RUNNING DIAG CHECK…
CURRENT RAMP CKT
“PASS”

ZERO CKT CHECK
“PASS”

FSCALE CKT CHECK
“PASS”

MEAS CKT CHECK
“PASS”

RAMPING CURRENT: xx%
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Table 13.0 Calibration Check Procedure (Continued)

DIAG CHECK COMPLETE
PRESS ANY KEY
14-9 Press any key to end DAIG CHECK. Display returns to START MENU.
Figure 14 Diagnostic Test Cable Connection
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APPENDIX A
Troubleshooting Guide
Item Symptom Possible Problem Solution

1 Reading is incorrect. 1. Poor connection at the test 1. Check connections to ensure teeth
clips. of voltage-sensing and current
clamps are firmly in contact with the
device under test.
2. Verify that the sense cables are
connected on the inside of the
current cables. See Figures 6 & 7.
2 “Cable Error” Message. 1. No test current going 1. Check current cable connections to
through the device under test. the device under test.
2. Check sensing cable connections.
2. Sensing cables problem. 3. Run Calibration Test.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Vanguard Instruments Company, Inc.

TEL: (909) 923-9390 May 2005

SAFETY WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

Do Not Modify Test Equipment

1.0 INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................................6

Figure 1 ATO Current Cable......................................................................................................7

Table 1.0 ATO-400P Specifications ...........................................................................................9

1.2 General Description

1.3 Functional Description

1.4 Furnished Test Accessories

1.5 Optional Accessories

Figure 1 ATO Current Cable

Figure 2 ATO Sensing cable

Figure 3 C-Clamp Cable

2.0 ATO SPECIFICATIONS

Table 1.0 ATO-400P Specifications

ENVIRONMENT.......... Operating: -10°C to 50°C (15?F to 122?F)

2.2 ATO-600P Specifications

Table 2.0 ATO-600P Specifications

CONFIGURATION...... Third-generation (improved design, superseding original model)

WEIGHT....................... 43 pounds (19.5 Kg)

ACCURACY ................ ± 1 % Reading, ± 1 Count

MEMORY..................... 63 records of 96 reading each

DISPLAY...................... Backlit LCD, 4-lines high by 20 characters wide

CONTROL ................... Keypad: 10 number keys and 6 function keys

PRINTER ..................... Thermal printer, 2.5-inch wide thermal paper

UNIT PROTECTION ... Thermal-overload sensor and cutoff

INTERFACE ................ RS-232C and USB Ports for PC Interface

ENVIRONMENT.......... Operating: -10°C to 50°C (15?F to 122?F)

WARRANTY................ One-Year Parts & Labor (Post-Warranty Service Contracts Available)

3.0 CONTROL AND DISPLAY

Figure 4 ATO-400P Control-Panel Controls and Display

Table 3.0 Functional Description of ATO-400P Controls and Display

8 Built-in thermal printer, prints test result data

3.2 ATO-600P Front Panel

Figure 5 ATO-600P Control-Panel Controls and Display

Table 4.0 Functional Description of ATO-600P Controls and Display

8 Built-in thermal printer, prints test result data

4.0 IMPORTANT FEATURES

4.2 ATO RS-232C Serial Interface

4.3 ATO USB Interface

4.4 ATO LCD Contrast Adjustment

4.5 Paper Advance or Retract

5.0 ATO PRINTER PAPER

Vanguard Instruments Co, Inc. BG Instrument Co.

6.0 CABLE CONNECTION

Figure 6 ATO-400P Connection Diagram

Figure 7 ATO-600P Connection Diagram

7.0 OPERATING PROCEDURES

1. RUN TEST 05/30/05

Figure 8 START Menu

Figure 9 SETUP Menu

The SETUP MENU lists four user options:

7.2.1 Entering Alpha/Numeric Characters

Figure 10 Step-by Step Procedures for ATO Operation

7.3 Run Normal Test Procedure

5-2 Select Normal Test by pressing key #1.

5-3 Select a test current:

5-3a Custom test current levels (in 1 amp steps)