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Megger Baker ADX Quick Reference Guide
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3 — ADX Software Overview
Focus is on the Asset
The ADX is most commonly used to test AC and DC motors; but it can also be used to test generators, transformers,
coils, and other devices. For that reason, the software refers to the devices tested as
Assets
.
You can use the ADX to test a device without selecting an Asset, but features are limited:
You can run only RLC, DC, and Surge tests in Manual mode— no references or PD testing in Surge.
Any saved data is not automatically associated with the Asset being testing.
The software uses a default Test Configuration that cannot be edited.
For a quick introduction, you can test without an Asset to get familiar with the basic Manual mode testing features.
One practical application might be using the ADX in a shop environment for troubleshooting tasks where saving data
for long-term use is not needed.
When testing without selecting an Asset, ensure that the top line of the screen shows [None] [Default] indicating no
Asset is selected. If an Asset is selected and you want to test without an Asset selected, press or click on the Deselect
Asset icon in the Manual Tests screen before selecting the test you want to run.
Fig 16:
Manual Tests mode main screen with icon for deselecting Asset.
For most applications, selecting an Asset provides many advantages, including:
Saving all test data to the selected Asset’s records for analysis and reporting.
Building testing history and trending data for the specific Asset.
Assigning one or more Test Configurations that precisely define how you want to test the Asset.
Ability to use test references and perform PD testing in Surge.
Assigning a Sequence to facilitate an automated progression through all or selected ADX tests.
Assigning the Asset to a Installation.
Assigning the Asset to one or more Routes.
More information on these steps are provided in the next sections.
