
7. Test Descriptions
7.
Test Desc
riptions
All of the PCMT-8000 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.
Each individual jurisdiction (i.e. state, county, city) may have specific requirements or practices that are routinely followed
which deviate from the applicable standard or ignore certain parts. Furthermore, some monitor manufacturers may have
certain features enabled or disabled in their devices to accommodate such deviations from the applicable standard.
Therefore, the user has the option of disabling certain tests. These tests are listed as “optional” in the Test Setup window.
There may also be certain tests that are related to monitor functions that deviate from the applicable standard. These
deviations my be due to special features that have been added and are not yet covered in the standard. There may also
be cases where monitors are old and have been manufactured according to the requirements of a previous version of the
applicable standard. In such cases, special tests may be provided to accommodate these deviations from the current
version of the standard.
It is the responsibility of the user to determine what tests are appropriate for their local
requirements.
7.1.
NEMA TS1 Test Descriptions
These tests are based on the requirements of
NEMA Standard TS-1-1994
.
7.1.1
System / Timing Tests
Interlock Sensing
Test Description :
Verify that the Interlock input is working.
Test Sequence :
1. Interlock input set at 24V.
2. Check Interlock output.
3. Interlock input set at 0V.
4. Check Interlock output.
Monitor Response to PASS :
State of Interlock output identical to Interlock input.
Power Failure Ignore
Test Description :
Verify the monitor ignores an AC power interrupt lasting less than 450ms.
Test Sequence :
1. Monitor is powered up in the quiescent state.
2. Monitor AC power is turned off for less than 450ms and then back on.
3. Fault state is checked.
Monitor Response to PASS :
Loss of AC power for less than 450ms must NOT cause fault.
Power Failure Detect
Test Description :
Verify the monitor recognizes an AC power interrupt lasting more than 500ms.
Test Sequence :
1. Monitor is powered up in the quiescent state.
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