Advanced Control Technologies AT004 User Manual
AT004
A10 Multi-Tester, 120 to 277 VAC Test Transceiver
The AT004 is an X10 Transceiver, able to send and receive A10 or standard X10 signals. Keypad selections
enable selection of transmit signal levels, single or continuous signal transmission, user selection of zero
crossing degree shift and display or log the level of noise or the data frames on the power line on AT004's LCD
screen.
AT004
PCC Multi-Tester
A B
1
On
Off
G H
All Lites Off
Status Rqst
M N
Preset Dim
SET
EXTENDED
CODE
SET
LETTER
4
7
C D
2
All Lites On
All Units Off
I J
5
Status On
Status Off
O P
8
Auto Repeat
(Address Only)
0
Press and
Hold for
Restart
SET
NUMBER
OR TYPE
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E F
3
Dim
Bright
K L
6
Hail Rqst
Hail Ack
P1 Auto
9
Auto Repeat
(Address On/Off)
SET
DATA BYTE
SET
COMMAND
LOG
NOISE
0xA
NOISE
DATA
0xC
SIGNAL and
NOISE
DATA
0xE
TRANSMIT
(ENTER)
LOG
FRAMES
0xB
SIGNAL
DATA
0xD
AT004 with 120V Cable
FRAME
DETAILS
0xF
PAUSE
208-277V Cable
CAUTION: This is a high voltage device. Use extreme caution around the power connections on
this product.
Notice: It is typical under normal operating conditions that the power supply within the AT004 will
get warm and the top of the enclosure will get warm to the touch. It is not meant for continuous
monitoring longer than 24 hours.
120 VAC operation versus 208 to 277 VAC operation:
The AT004 is designed so that the power supply switching is done internal to the cable, so there is
a difference in the two cables that are supplied.. NOTE: In order to maximize the life expectancy
of the power cables, do not disconnect them from the enclosure connector after use. Store the test
device with the cable connected. Only disconnect cable from enclosure connector when switching
from one cable to the other.
The device will not operate properly if the provided 208 to 277 VAC Clip cable (ACT Part Number
HW076) is used on 120 VAC The device will be over powered if the 120 VAC cable (ACT Part
Number HW080) is used on the higher, 208 to 277 VAC, power supply levels.
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When connecting to 120 VAC outlet:
1. Using the provided polarized two-prong 120 VAC Plug Cable (ACT Part No. HW080), connect
the receptacle end to the white connector on the back of the enclosure. Make sure that it locks
in place and it cannot be removed without pressing the release tab.
2. Plug the polarized two-prong plug into any standard 120 VAC outlet.
3. The AT004 will automatically power up and start analyzing the power line.
When it is required to connect to 120 VAC within a Breaker Panel:
1. Use the Two-Prong 120 VAC Plug Cable (ACT Part No. HW080), with a purchased or
manufactured clip lead cable with a two-prong receptacle (not supplied). Plug this cable into the
adapter cable.
2. With the breaker turned off, connect the White (neutral) clip to the neutral within the breaker
panel.
3. Connect the Black (hot) clip directly on the screw of the breaker of the phase that you want to
test, or connect a wire to a breaker, and clip the line clip to this wire,
4. Turn on the breaker and observe that the AT004 powers up and begins to analyze the power line.
When connecting to 120 VAC (
1. Use the provided 208 to 277 VAC Alligator Clip Cable (ACT Part No. HW076), connect the
receptacle end to the white connector on the back of the enclosure. Make sure that it locks in
place and it cannot be removed without pressing the release tab.
2. With the breaker turned off, connect the White (neutral) clip to the neutral within the breaker
panel.
3. Connect the Black (hot) clip directly on the screw of the breaker of the phase that you want to
test, or connect a wire to that breaker and clip the line clip to this wire.
4. Turn on the breaker and observe that the AT004 powers up and begins to analyze the power line.
When connecting to 208 VAC or 240 VAC (60 Hz) line-to-line voltages:
1. Use the provided 208 to 277 VAC Alligator Clip Cable (ACT Part No. HW076), connect the
receptacle end to the white connector on the back of the enclosure. Make sure that it locks in
place and it cannot be removed without pressing the release tab.
2. With both of the breakers of the line-to-line voltage turned off, connect the White (neutral) clip
directly on the screw of one of the breakers of the line-to-line voltage that you are testing, or
connect a wire to that breaker and clip the line clip to this wire.
3. With both breakers still turned off, connect the Black (hot) clip directly on the screw of one of the
breakers of the line-to-line voltage that you are testing, or connect a wire to that breaker and clip
the line clip to this wire.
4. Turn on the two breakers and observe that the AT004 powers up and begins to analyze the lineto-line voltage.
USER LCD ADJUSTMENTS:
If the LCD display seems to dark or too light, the contrast can be adjusted with a potentiometer tuner
or a very small screwdriver on the left side of the enclosure near the bottom of the display bezel.
HOW TO OPERATE THE AT004
50 Hz) or 277 VAC:
The AT004 is a PCC test transmitter and test receiver. The following is a list of features available
on the AT004:
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1) Transmit and Receive X10 standard (including Preset Dim) and extended code
2) Report noise level on the power line
3) Report signal level on the power line
4) Noise and Frame Details
5) Auto transmit (P1- PON - POFF), ( A-P1), or (A-P1- A-PON - A-POFF)
6) Adjustable transmit voltage in 33.3mv increments.
7) Set Date / Time
8) Selectable 0°, 30°, 60°, 90°, 120°, 150° transmit pulse
9) Shows received X10 packets as one frame (signal data) or two frames (frame details)
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SECTION A. POWER UP
When power is applied to the AT004 the LCD will display the following for 2 seconds..
After 2 seconds, the LCD will display.....................................................................
After another 2 seconds the AT004 enters the SIGNAL AND NOISE DATA
MODE and the LCD will display.............................................................................
Title Screens can also be reached by holding the "Press and Hold for Restart" Button
for 5 seconds. Power does not have to be removed.
To Transmit go to Section B. Otherwise go to Section C.
SECTION B. TRANSMIT
All valid PCC codes will contain a letter code. To begin the process of
choosing a code to transmit, the SET LETTER key must be pressed.
ACT AT004 V1.0
A10 and X10
ACT AT004 V1.0
01-01-00 12:00
Noise X-10
700mv 0.00V
SET
LETTER
After pressing the SET LETTER key, the LCD will display.......................................
The letter can now be chosen by pressing the desired letter key
(shown in blue on the white keys on the keypad). The display will toggle
between the two letter codes when the key is pressed.
After selecting the desired letter, either the SET COMMAND, SET
NUMBER OR TYPE, or SET EXTENDED CODE key must be pressed.
COMMAND
If the SET COMMAND key is pressed, then the desired command
can be selected by pressing the appropriate key (commands are in
black on the white keys). The display will toggle between the two command
codes when the key is pressed.............................................................................
If the SET NUMBER OR TYPE key is pressed, then the desired number
can be selected by pressing the appropriate keys (numbers are in
red on the white keys)..........................................................................................
If the SET EXTENDED CODE is pressed, then you must enter
extended code information. More information on how to use the AT004
for extended code is given in SECTION J.
NORMALLY, you will want to enter a LETTER / NUMBER CODE,
then a LETTER / COMMAND combination. In this case, after the
letter code and number code has been entered as shown here (see next page)…......
Code to Transmit
A
SET
SET
NUMBER
OR TYPE
Code to transmit
A-on-
Code to transmit
A01
Code to Transmit
A01
SET
EXTENDED
CODE
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