ATS-5X User Manual
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1.2
Interface
The test set interface is comprised of a color touchscreen LCD, a simple keypad and a USB port. The unit can be
controlled by the keypad, touchscreen or USB keyboard and mouse. The measurement data is shown on the display and
may be saved to a USB drive.
1.3
Assistance
Should you need assistance with the ATS-5X, please contact NCS/Electrodata at:
P.O. Box 31780
Independence, OH 44131
Local:
(440) 374-4990
Fax:
(440) 374-4994
Toll-free:
800-441-6336
Email:
2
Operation
2.1
Instrument Power Up
The ATS-5X has a display section and a measurement jack section that are joined by a hinge. To open the product for
normal use, release the locking tab opposite the hinge and separate the two halves of the product. Once separated,
press the power button on the keypad to turn the device on. The LCD that is above the keypad will immediately light up
and display the startup screen.
After the device is powered on, the start-up screen is displayed momentarily, and the results of a brief self-test are
displayed in the upper left-hand corner of the screen. If the self-test fails, the display will only show the start-up screen.
If the self-test passes, the display will show the
Main Menu
screen and the device is ready for use.
2.2
Battery Operation
The ATS-5X has an internal rechargeable battery that is not user replaceable. The battery is charged through the 12V
power adapter jack on the side of the ATS-5X. When the power adapter is powered and plugged into this jack, the
battery will be charged whether the ATS-5X is powered on or not. The power adapter may be inserted at any time into
the ATS-5X.
2.3
USB Devices
The ATS-5X has a USB host port and can support a single USB drive, keyboard and/or mouse. A keyboard or mouse can
be used to control the ATS-5X user interface, and a USB drive allows the user to save test results and update the ATS-5X
software. In the case that an unsupported device is plugged into the USB port, the ATS-5X will display a message
indicating the Vendor ID and Product ID of the unsupported device. USB hubs are not supported.
2.3.1
Keyboard
When a valid USB keyboard is plugged into the USB port, a keyboard icon will be displayed in the title bar to the right of
the battery (see Figure 2). The USB keyboard must be a class of USB device known as a human interface device (HID) in
order to be considered a valid keyboard. The keyboard keys listed below are valid control keys:
Keys that type a character
The directional arrow keys