
Table of Contents
1. Explanation of Symbols, Terms, and Abbreviations........................................................................................................... 3
2. Safety Information............................................................................................................................................................. 4
3. Introduction........................................................................................................................................................................ 5
4. PCMT-8000 Test Manager Software Installation................................................................................................................ 6
4.1. Computer Requirements........................................................................................................................................... 6
4.2. PCMT-8000 Interface Software Installation............................................................................................................... 6
4.3. PCMT-8000 USB Driver Installation.......................................................................................................................... 6
5. Preparing to Test............................................................................................................................................................... 7
5.1. Setting Up the PCMT................................................................................................................................................. 7
5.2. Preparing the Monitor to Test..................................................................................................................................... 7
5.3. Monitor Switch Settings............................................................................................................................................. 8
6. Using the Test Manager Software...................................................................................................................................... 9
6.1. Monitor Info................................................................................................................................................................ 9
6.2. Test Setup................................................................................................................................................................ 10
6.3. Settings.................................................................................................................................................................... 11
6.4. PCMT Info .............................................................................................................................................................. 12
6.5. Report Viewer.......................................................................................................................................................... 12
6.6. Help......................................................................................................................................................................... 12
6.7. Starting a Test.......................................................................................................................................................... 12
7. Test Descriptions............................................................................................................................................................. 14
7.1. NEMA TS1 Test Descriptions .................................................................................................................................. 14
7.1.1 System / Timing Tests ...................................................................................................................................... 14
7.1.2 Voltage Tests.................................................................................................................................................... 18
7.1.3 Optional Tests................................................................................................................................................... 19
7.2. NEMA TS2 Test Descriptions................................................................................................................................... 24
7.2.1 System / Timing Tests ...................................................................................................................................... 24
7.2.2 Voltage Tests.................................................................................................................................................... 29
7.2.3 Optional Tests................................................................................................................................................... 32
7.2.4 Optional Tests (MMU2 FYA)............................................................................................................................. 37
7.3. System 170 Type 210 Test Descriptions................................................................................................................. 42
7.3.1 System / Timing Tests....................................................................................................................................... 42
7.3.2 Voltage Tests.................................................................................................................................................... 47
7.3.3 Optional Tests................................................................................................................................................... 48
7.4. System 270 Type 2010 / LADOT 2018 Test Descriptions........................................................................................53
7.4.1 System / Timing Tests....................................................................................................................................... 53
7.4.2 Voltage Tests.................................................................................................................................................... 59
7.4.3 Optional Tests................................................................................................................................................... 61
7.5 Canadian Fast Flash Test Descriptions.................................................................................................................... 66
8. Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................................................... 68
9. Electrical and Mechanical Specifications......................................................................................................................... 69
10. Service and Calibration.................................................................................................................................................. 70
11. Limited Warranty and Liability........................................................................................................................................ 71
12. Packing Your PCMT for Shipment................................................................................................................................. 72
13. Return Merchandise Form............................................................................................................................................. 73
Appendix A. Connecting multiple testers to one computer...................................................................................................74
Appendix B. Flashing Yellow Arrow (FYA) Mapping............................................................................................................. 76
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