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  • Page 1 PCMT-8800 Conflict Monitor Tester User's Manual Revision 1.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Explanation of Symbols, Terms, and Abbreviations......................3 2. Safety Information................................4 3. Introduction..................................5 4. PCMT-8800 Test Manager Software Installation........................ 6 4.1. Computer Requirements............................6 4.2. PCMT-8800 Interface Software Installation....................... 6 4.3. PCMT-8800 USB Driver Installation.......................... 6 5.
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  • Page 4: Explanation Of Symbols, Terms, And Abbreviations

    Explanation of Symbols, Terms, and Abbreviations Graphical Symbols The following symbols are used on the PCMT-8800 enclosure and in this manual. Anytime one of these symbols is encountered the user should be aware of the condition described here next to each symbol.

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ! The PCMT-8800 (Tester) should only be used by qualified and authorized traffic signal technicians or engineers who are familiar with generally accepted electrical safety practices as well as local and national safety codes. To avoid possible electric shock, burns, or fire, read all information contained in this manual before attempting to use the Tester.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    3. Introduction Introduction The PCMT-8800 performs comprehensive testing of various types of conflict monitors to ensure that they are functioning in accordance with the requirements of the applicable published standard. The following monitor types may be tested: NEMA TS1 3, 6, 12 18 Channel...

  • Page 7: Pcmt-8800 Test Manager Software Installation

    Note: Do not forget to install the ATSI Tester USB device driver for PCMT-8800. PCMT-8800 USB Driver Installation 4.3. To communicate with the PCMT-8800 an ATSI Tester USB driver needs to be installed. The latest version of the driver can be downloaded from our website: www.atsi-tester.com. PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev.

  • Page 8: Preparing To Test

    PCMT. Note : If you do not hear four beeps when the PCMT power is turned on, there may be a problem with the unit. Refer to Troubleshooting of this manual. PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 7 of 80...

  • Page 9: Monitor Switch Settings

    Monitor Switch Settings 5.3. ATSI recommends using the following guidelines for testing your conflict monitors. Please refer to your monitor's manual for instructions on how to change the settings on your particular monitor. The settings in this section are just guidelines.

  • Page 10: Using The Test Manager Software

    Notes field. This is helpful if you are performing annual certification tests on a number of monitors, and you want the notes to be the same for several tests in a row. PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0...

  • Page 11: Test Setup

    Once you select a group of tests you may give the group a unique name by typing it in the Group Name field, or you may use the default name. PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 10 of 80...

  • Page 12: Settings

    Choose the font size that will be used for the saved report. (Note: this does not affect the font size used in the software window.) Saved Report Directory This is the directory where the reports will be saved. Click the “Use Default” button to use the PCMT-8800 default directory, or click browse to select a different directory. Beep when response is required If this check box is checked, the tester will beep anytime a user response is required during a test.

  • Page 13: Pcmt Info

    (see Computer Requirements). Help 6.6. Click on the Help menu item to access instruction manuals, return shipment forms, firmware updates, and the ATSI web sites. 6.7. Starting a Test If you have prepared your monitor to test by connecting the applicable cables (see Preparing To Test) and have entered the correct information in the Monitor Info and Test Setup menu items, you are now ready to start a test.
  • Page 14 6. Using the Test Manager Software When the test is complete, you will have the option to save the report. Please note that if you do not save the report, the test information will be lost. PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 13 of 80...

  • Page 15: Test Descriptions

    Test Desc riptions All of the PCMT-8800 tests described below are based on the published standard that is listed. It is the intent of ATSI to test all of the requirements of the listed standard as thoroughly as possible. The tests are based on our best interpretation of the standards and are subject to the limitations of what is practical and feasible in a simulated testing environment.
  • Page 16 DC1 (or DC2) Failure Detect Test Description : Verify that the monitor recognizes a loss of DC power lasting more than 175ms. Test Sequence : 1. Monitor is powered up in the quiescent state. PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 15 of 80...
  • Page 17 Loss of CVM for more than 175ms must cause the monitor to go into the fault state. Conflict Ignore Timing Test Description : Verify that the monitor ignores a conflict lasting less than 200ms.. PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 16 of 80...
  • Page 18 2. All RED channels are at AC line voltage. 3. RED1 is turned off for less than 700ms. 4. Check for fault state. Monitor Response to PASS : RED1 off for less than 700ms must not cause fault. PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 17 of 80...

  • Page 19: Voltage Tests

    1. Monitor is powered up in the quiescent state. 2. All RED channels are at AC line voltage. 3. Redenable input is activated. 4. A sine wave less than 50Vrms is applied to each RED channel one at a time. PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 18 of 80...

  • Page 20: Optional Tests

    Run this test with a "clean" (non-programmed) card to verify that there are no hidden permissives. Test Sequence : 1. Monitor is powered up in the quiescent state. 2. Conflicting GRN, YEL, or WLK signals are presented to each channel pair. PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 19 of 80...
  • Page 21 1. Monitor is powered up in the quiescent state. 2. Redenable input is active. 3. All RED channels are at 120Vac. 4. Turn off RED1. 5. Turn on GRN1. 6. Turn on YEL1 7. Check for fault. PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 20 of 80...
  • Page 22 No inputs are provided to the monitor. The PCMT tests for a short circuit between the monitor Logic ground and Earth ground pins. Monitor Response to PASS : Logic ground and Earth ground must not be shorted together in the monitor. Power and RED Channel Indicators Test Description : PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 21 of 80...
  • Page 23 1. Monitor is powered up in the quiescent state. 2. Redenable input is active. 3. All RED channels are at AC line. 4. RED1 is turned off. Monitor Response to PASS : PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 22 of 80...
  • Page 24 Monitor Response to PASS : Watchdog Fail Indicator must be illuminated. The user must verify by clicking yes in the pop-up window. GRN/GRN, GRN/YEL, GRN/WLK, YEL/GRN, YEL/YEL, YEL/WLK, WLK/GRN, WLK/YEL, WLK/WLK Permissive PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 23 of 80...

  • Page 25: Nema Ts2 Test Descriptions

    2. Monitor AC power is turned off and then back on. 3. fault state is checked. 4. Increment off time and repeat 2 and 3 until monitor is found in the fault state. PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 24 of 80...
  • Page 26 2. DC power (24V) is turned off for less than 125ms. 3. Delay 250ms. 4. Fault state is checked. 5. If monitor in fault state, test is over. 6. Increase the DC1 off time. PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 25 of 80...
  • Page 27 Test Sequence : 1. Monitor is powered up in the quiescent state. 2. CVM is turned off for less than 125ms. 3. Delay 250ms. 4. Fault state is checked. Monitor Response to PASS : PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 26 of 80...
  • Page 28 Verify the detection of a conflict is latched through an AC power loss. Test Sequence : 1. Monitor is powered up in the quiescent state. 2. A conflict is created with GRN1 and GRN2. 3. AC power is removed. PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 27 of 80...
  • Page 29 Monitor must go to fault state on Redfail fault. Monitor must still be found in fault state after AC power is removed, RED1 turned back on, and AC power is reapplied. (Redfail fault must be latched through power failure.) Redenable 89Vrms Test Description : Verify that the Redenable input is functioning properly. PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 28 of 80...

  • Page 30: Voltage Tests

    Monitor must NOT be found in fault state. RED 70Vrms Negative Rectified Recognition Test Description : Verify that a negative rectified sine wave greater than 70Vrms is recognized as being "on" for every RED channel input. Test Sequence : PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 29 of 80...
  • Page 31 Test Description : Verify that the monitor recognizes a signal greater than 25Vrms as being "on" for every GYW channel. Test Sequence : 1. Monitor is powered up in the quiescent state. PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 30 of 80...
  • Page 32 Verify that the monitor will go into the fault state if the Yellow change plus Red Clearance interval between the end of an active Green and the next conflicting Green is less than 2.6 seconds. PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0...

  • Page 33: Optional Tests

    Test Description : Verify that the Dual Display detection feature is working for each channel. Test Sequence : 1. Monitor is powered up in the quiescent state. 2. Redenable input is active. PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 32 of 80...
  • Page 34 No inputs are provided to the monitor. The PCMT tests for a short circuit between the monitor Logic ground and Earth ground pins. Monitor Response to PASS : Logic ground and Earth ground must not be shorted together in the monitor. PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 33 of 80...
  • Page 35 The monitor must respond to every frame that is sent. The response must be formatted properly and contain a valid CRC. SDLC Port1 Invalid Frame Response Test Description: Verify that the monitor does not respond to Type 0, Type 1, and Type 3 frames that contain CRC errors. PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 34 of 80...
  • Page 36 Monitor Response to PASS : Dual Display Indicator must be on. The user must verify by clicking yes in the pop-up window. Redfail Indicator Test Description : Verify that the Redfail indicator is working. PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 35 of 80...
  • Page 37 DC2 (24V) Fail Indicator must be on. The user must verify by clicking yes in the pop-up window. Watchdog Fail Indicator Test Description : Verify that the Watchdog Fail indicator is working. Test Sequence : PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 36 of 80...

  • Page 38: Optional Tests (Mmu2 Fya)

    Ra/fYa Dual Indication (All modes except G and H) Test Description : Verify that the appropriate channel pairs are functioning as one four input logical channel and recognize a dual indication condition. PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 37 of 80...
  • Page 39 Ra/Ga Dual Indication (All modes except G and H) Test Description : Verify that the appropriate channel pairs are functioning as one four input logical channel and recognize a dual indication condition. PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 38 of 80...
  • Page 40 10. Check fault state (transfer) state of the MMU2 11. Repeat for FYA channel pairs 2 – 4. Monitor Response to PASS : MMU2 must be found in the fault state in step 10. PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 39 of 80...
  • Page 41 4. Ra1 off, fYa1 on (solid). 5. Delay 1100ms. 6. fYa1 off. 7. Delay 650ms 8. Check fault state (transfer) state of the MMU2 9. Repeat for FYA channel pairs 2 – 4. PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 40 of 80...
  • Page 42 1. Monitor is powered up in the quiescent state. 2. A signal greater than 25Vrms is applied to WLK channels 9-12 one at a time while GRN1 is at AC line voltage. 3. fault state is checked for each channel. PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 41 of 80...

  • Page 43: System 170 Type 210 Test Descriptions

    Verify that the Stop Time contacts follow the "A" relay contacts. Test Sequence : 1. Monitor is powered up in the quiescent state. 2. Conflict is created on GRN1, and GRN2. 3. Delay PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 42 of 80...
  • Page 44 2. Set DC Voltage to 0 VDC 3. Delay. 4. Turn off monitor AC power. 5. Delay 1 sec. 6. Turn on monitor AC power. 7. Delay 500ms. 8. Check fault state. PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 43 of 80...
  • Page 45 14. Steps 11, 12 & 13 are repeated until off time is greater than 1600ms. Monitor Response to PASS : Watchdog off time of 900-1100ms or 1400-1600ms must cause a fault state. Conflict Ignore Timing PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 44 of 80...
  • Page 46 Montior must be found in fault at (4). Monitor must be found in fault at (10). Redfail Ignore Timing Test Description : Verify that the monitor ignores a Redfail condition lasting less than 700ms. Test Sequence : PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 45 of 80...
  • Page 47 Montior must be found in fault at (4). Monitor must be found in fault at (10). Redenable Test Description : Verify that the monitor ignores a Redfail condition when Redenable is turned off. Test Sequence : PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 46 of 80...

  • Page 48: Voltage Tests

    50Vrms on any RED channel must cause monitor to go into fault state (Redfail fault). GRN, YEL, 25Vrms Recognition (Sine Wave, Positive Rectified, Negative Rectified) Test Description : Verify that the monitor recognizes a signal greater than 25Vrms as being "on" for every GY channel. PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 47 of 80...

  • Page 49: Optional Tests

    3. PCMT Watchdog signal is turned off. 4. Delay. 5. Check for monitor fault state. 6. Monitor AC line is set to greater than 105Vrms. 7. PCMT Watchdog signal is turned on. 8. Monitor is reset. PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 48 of 80...
  • Page 50 Monitor must NOT be found in fault. Short YEL Test Description : Apply the GRN, YEL, RED sequence to each channel with a 2 second YEL to verify that the monitor will go into the fault state. PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 49 of 80...
  • Page 51 Monitor must be found in fault state for every channel. YEL/RED Dual Display Test Description : Verify that the Dual Display detection feature is working for each channel. Test Sequence : 1. Monitor is powered up in the quiescent state. PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 50 of 80...
  • Page 52 1. Monitor is powered up in the quiescent state. 2. All YEL channels are on. Monitor Response to PASS : Power, Conflict and YEL channel indicators must be illuminated. The user must verify by clicking yes in the pop-up window. PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 51 of 80...
  • Page 53 1. Monitor is powered up in the quiescent state. 2. DC1 voltage is removed. Monitor Response to PASS : DC1 (24V) Fail Indicator must be illuminated. The user must verify by clicking yes in the pop-up window. Watchdog Fail Indicator PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 52 of 80...

  • Page 54: System 270 Type 2010 / Ladot 2018 Test Descriptions

    Test Description : Verify that the Stop Time contacts follow the "A" relay contacts. Test Sequence : 1. Monitor is powered up in the quiescent state. 2. Conflict is created on GRN1, and GRN2. PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 53 of 80...
  • Page 55 1. Monitor is powered up in the quiescent state. 2. Set DC Voltage to 0 VDC 3. Delay. 4. Turn off monitor AC power. 5. Delay 1 sec. 6. Turn on monitor AC power. PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 54 of 80...
  • Page 56 14. Steps 11, 12 & 13 are repeated until off time is greater than 1600ms. Monitor Response to PASS : Watchdog off time of 900-1100ms or 1400-1600ms must cause a fault state. PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 55 of 80...
  • Page 57 9. Delay. 10.Check fault state. Monitor Response to PASS : Montior must be found in fault at (4). Monitor must be found in fault at (10). Power Interrupt Ignore Test Description : PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 56 of 80...
  • Page 58 9. Steps 6, 7 & 8 are repeated until Redfail time is greater than 1000ms. 10.Redfail is created for 1200ms. 11. fault state is checked. 12. If not in fault, Redfail time is incremented. 13. If fault is found, test is over. PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 57 of 80...
  • Page 59 2. Redenable is set to 49 Vrms. 3. Delay. 4. All Red channels are turned off. 5. Delay. 6. Check fault state. Monitor Response to PASS : Monitor must NOT be found in fault at (6). PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 58 of 80...

  • Page 60: Voltage Tests

    3. Redenable input is activated. 4. A sine wave less than 50Vrms is applied to each RED channel one at a time. 5. fault state is checked for each channel. Monitor Response to PASS : PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 59 of 80...
  • Page 61 Monitor must NOT go to fault state when a signal less than 15Vrms is applied to any GY channel. (Note the test is ran for full sine wave, positive rectified, and negative rectified signals.) PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 60 of 80...

  • Page 62: Optional Tests

    1. Monitor is powered up in the quiescent state. 2. AC line voltage is applied to GRN1 for 2 sec. 3. AC line voltage is applied to YEL1 for 2 sec. 4. AC line voltage is applied to RED1. PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 61 of 80...
  • Page 63 1. Monitor is powered up in the quiescent state. 2. Redenable input is active. 3. All RED channels are at 120Vac. 4. Turn on YEL1. 5. Check for fault. 6. Turn off YEL1. 7. Reset monitor. PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 62 of 80...
  • Page 64 AC Line dropout voltage must be greater than or equal to 89Vrms and less than or equal to 93Vrms. The AC Line restore voltage must be greater than or equal to 92Vrms and less than 96Vrms. The hysteresis value between dropout and restore must be greater than or equal to 1.5Vrms. PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 63 of 80...
  • Page 65 Dual Display Indicator must be illuminated. The user must verify by clicking yes in the pop-up window. Redfail Indicator Test Description : Verify that the Redfail indicator is working. Test Sequence : 1. Monitor is powered up in the quiescent state. PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 64 of 80...
  • Page 66 This test is ran with a programmed intersection card. It is intended to verify the programmed permissives. Test Sequence : 1. Monitor is powered up in the quiescent state. 2. Conflicting GYW signals are presented to each channel pair. PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 65 of 80...

  • Page 67: 7.5 Canadian Fast Flash Test Descriptions

    4. GRN2 is off for 300ms, 250ms or 166ms ( for 100, 120 or 180 fpm ). 5. Steps 2 and 3 are repeated until the monitor is found in fault or until a maximum of 30 times. PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0...
  • Page 68 6. Increase Delay and repeat 3,4 and 5 until monitor is found in fault or Delay reaches a maximum of 500ms. 7. Record Delay time. Monitor Response to PASS : The PCMT will report the conflict Delay time. The user must indicate if the monitor responded correctly. PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 67 of 80...

  • Page 69: Troubleshooting

    Have you recently updated the PCMT firmware ? Yes - The firmware update may not have been successful. Try to do it again. No - The PCMT may be damaged. Contact ATSI. I did a firmware update, and now my PCMT doesn't work.

  • Page 70: Electrical And Mechanical Specifications

    Operating voltage: 120 VAC; 60Hz Operating Current: 2 Amps (Full Load) Mechanical: Enclosure: 3U Rackmount Type Dimensions: Weight: Environment: Indoor/Laboratory Use Only Operating temperature Range: 32º F – 80º F ambient Air Temp. PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 69 of 80...

  • Page 71: Service And Calibration

    PCMT is returned. ATSI is aware that many jurisdictions are reluctant to lose access to their tester for any extended period of time. For this reason, we attend promptly to testers returned for calibration, and return them in the shortest time consistent with accurate calibration followed by a continuous test run of at least 24 hours.

  • Page 72: Limited Warranty And Liability

    Within this period, in the event of a defect, malfunction, or other failure of the Product while in the custody of the Purchaser, ATSI will remedy the defect or cause of failure without charge to the Purchaser.

  • Page 73: Packing Your Pcmt For Shipment

    12. Packing Your PCMT for Shipment Packing Your PCMT for Shipment When shipping your PCMT back to ATSI, either for annual calibration or repairs, proper packing will help insure that the tester arrives without damage. What to send ? PCMT-8800 Tester with cables.

  • Page 74: Return Merchandise Form

    If the original box and foam is not available for return shipping, place the PCMT inside a large cardboard box with at least two inches of cushioning on all sides of the contents of the box. PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0...

  • Page 75: Appendix A. Connecting Multiple Testers To One Computer

    If only one available PCMT-8800 is found, the above window will not be displayed. In the example above, a test was ran using the tester with serial number 1058. If another instance of the software is started at the same time, the software will automatically connect to the tester with serial number 1064.
  • Page 76 Option 2: Customize Windows shortcuts to connect to specific testers. Right click on the PCMT-8800 Test Manager Software shortcut and select “Properties”. Add the following text to the “Target” field: -sXXXX where XXXX represents the 4 digit serial number of the tester you want this shortcut to connect to.

  • Page 77: Appendix B. Flashing Yellow Arrow (Fya) Mapping

    Appendix B. Flashing Yellow Arrow (FYA) Mapping Appendix B. Flashing Yellow Arrow (FYA) Mapping PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 76 of 80...
  • Page 78 Appendix B. Flashing Yellow Arrow (FYA) Mapping PCMT-8800 User's Manual Rev. 1.0 77 of 80...
  • Page 79 Conflict Monitor Tester Model PCMT-8800 User's Manual Athens Technical Specialists, Inc. 8157 US HWY 50 Athens, OH 45701 740-592-2874 www.atsi-tester.com...

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