2. Safety Information
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Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION !
READ THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THE PCMT-8000 !
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION !
The PCMT-8000 (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.
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Do not use the Tester around explosive gas, vapor, or dust.
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Do not use the Tester in a wet environment.
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Do not attempt to open any part of the Tester enclosure.
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Only use the power cord provided with the Tester.
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The Tester should only be powered from 120V AC / 60Hz.
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Only use the monitor testing cables that were supplied by ATSI.
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Before each use, inspect the monitor testing cables for damage, such as broken connector hoods, or damaged wire
insulation.
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During monitor testing, the testing cables carry 120V AC power. Using damaged cables, or cables not supplied by
ATSI, could result in damage to the tester or monitor, and potentially lethal electric shock.
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The PCMT-8000 has no user serviceable parts. Under no circumstances should the user attempt to open the
enclosure. If the tester appears to be malfunctioning, contact ATSI to make arrangements for repair.
Testing Known Bad Monitors
Monitors which have been subjected to lightning strikes or other severe electrical stress could cause damage to the
PCMT. If you suspect a monitor has been subjected to a lightning strike or similar electrical stress, it is recommended that
you first check the monitor out in the shop, in a simulated signal environment, or on a manual tester. In this test setup,
internal monitor shorts will merely blow fuses - on the PCMT it could result in internal tester damage which will require
returning the tester to ATSI for repairs.
Non-NEMA Monitors
If you are performing NEMA tests, be certain that the monitor is NEMA-compatible. Some non-NEMA monitors use a
NEMA-type connector, with non-NEMA wiring. This could cause damage to the tester or to the monitor itself when power
is applied. If you are not sure if your monitor is NEMA compatible, contact the monitor manufacturer.
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