ATSI HILT-9300 User Manual

Handheld inductive loop tester

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HILT-9300
Handheld Inductive
Loop Tester
User's Manual
Revision 1.1
July 2024

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  • Page 1 HILT-9300 Handheld Inductive Loop Tester User's Manual Revision 1.1 July 2024...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1.1. Warnings................................... 2 1.2. Receiving Your Shipment............................2 1.3. Packaging.................................. 2 2. General Description................................2 3. Overview of HILT-9300 Controls............................4 4. Specifications..................................5 5. Function Controls................................6 6. Function Controls Summary............................10 7. Overview of Traffic Loop Detection Systems........................11 8.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    1.3. Packaging The HILT-9300 Inductive Loop Tester is shipped with a hard carrying case, one set of test leads with clips, one 9V battery (not installed), and a user manual. Depending on whether you purchased the HILT-9300 only or the complete Loop Test Kit, you may have additional items included.
  • Page 4 9V alkaline battery. There is an additional slot for a spare battery in the battery compartment as well. To extend the life of the battery, the tester shuts off automatically after 45 seconds of non-use. HILT-9300 User's Manual v1.1 July 2024...
  • Page 5: Overview Of Hilt-9300 Controls

    3. Overview of HILT-9300 Controls 3. Overview of HILT-9300 Controls Figure 1 LOOP: Measures L, Q, and R . If Q>15, the HILT SETTINGS/SET: Dual purpose button used to enter Settings Menu and then used as a will simply display “Q>15” due to resolution...
  • Page 6: Specifications

    Max Megohmmeter Output: 600V Megohmmeter High Voltage DC Resistance (MΩ) Range: 5 – 500 [MΩ] < 100MΩ: Accuracy = ±(5% of reading + 0.1MΩ) >= 100MΩ: Accuracy = ±(5% of reading + 1MΩ) HILT-9300 User's Manual v1.1 July 2024 5 of 14...
  • Page 7: Function Controls

    (Figure 2). If the tester has invalid or missing calibration data, the following message will be displayed next: EEPROM calibration data corrupted! HILT accuracy cannot be ensured! Contact ATSI for service. If this warning message is seen, the HILT will still report measurements, but the measurements will be uncalibrated raw data.
  • Page 8 15, the tester displays Q>15, indicating a healthy Q for the loop. Upon receiving the HILT-9300, the default frequency is 50kHz. The frequency can easily be adjusted in the range of 20-80kHz in 1kHz increments (see Settings/Set, Up & Down Arrows section above). The keypad sequence necessary to adjust the frequency is: HILT-9300 User's Manual v1.1...
  • Page 9 Figure 9. Do NOT attempt to measure a signal with a peak voltage of greater than 20V in HILT-9300 User's Manual v1.1 July 2024 8 of 14...
  • Page 10 In this mode, the tester will exit the test and return to the Home Screen after 1 minute if no buttons are pressed. HILT-9300 User's Manual v1.1 July 2024 9 of 14...
  • Page 11: Function Controls Summary

    Be sure to press and hold until the tester serial number and firmware version is displayed. PWR OFF Powers off tester The tester can be turned off at any time, except when the tester is connected to USB. HILT-9300 User's Manual v1.1 July 2024 10 of 14...
  • Page 12: Overview Of Traffic Loop Detection Systems

    Installation is the reverse of this procedure. All other types of services needed for the HILT-9300 should only be performed by an ATSI factory technician. Any attempt at servicing the tester yourself or by someone other than a ATSI technician will void the factory warranty. See the Warranty statement at the end of this manual for full details.
  • Page 13: Using The Rack Interface Card

    Figure 11 NOTE: Only connect a HILT-9300 to the Rack Interface Card. Be sure that the HILT leads are connected to the HILT's LOOP banana jacks and not the MΩ banana jacks. Also, never connect a megohmmeter or any other device.
  • Page 14: Commonly Asked Questions

    HILT-9300 or associated components. After the first year, ATSI will continue to provide repairs to the tester on a parts-plus-labor basis. A phone call describing the problem may allow ATSI to make a nonbinding estimate of repair costs, but the surest approach is to send back the tester for a comprehensive evaluation and a binding repair estimate.
  • Page 15: Limited Warranty

    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. Purchaser’s sole remedy is restoration of product operation. ATSI accepts no liability for incidental or related expenses.

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