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<strong>Test</strong> <strong>Equipment</strong> <strong>Experts</strong><br />
www.atsi-tester.com<br />
Comparison of the PCMT 2500 to the PCMT 8000<br />
The following is a comparison of the obsolete PCMT 2500 Conflict Monitor <strong>Test</strong>er to the current production PCMT<br />
8000 model. ATSI or your local distributor will take the older PCMT 2500 in trade towards the purchase of the current<br />
PCMT 8000 Model. Contact ATSI or your local distributor for details and a quote.<br />
The PCMT-8000 has had many improvements over the PCMT-2500 model.<br />
✔ The PCMT-8000 no longer requires the user to manually adjust the voltage during testing. It even does the<br />
brownout testing automatically, leaving the technician free to do other work instead of staying with the tester.<br />
✔ The PCMT-8000 has added fuses and circuitry for the tester to further protect itself from damage caused by faulty<br />
conflict monitors. It will also detect external power issues that could cause damage and/or effect test results.<br />
✔ The PCMT 8000 is smart enough to know what cable is plugged in and provide testing options based on the<br />
monitor standards.<br />
✔ The Port 1/SDLC testing for TS2 conflict monitors is not compatible with the PCMT-2500.<br />
✔ With the new style of cables, the amount of cables required for testing are reduced.<br />
The ability to test the following monitor types are all included in one TS1/TS2 12/16 Channel Cable:<br />
-NEMA TS2 16 Channel MMU (except for Rack Mount models such as the Safetran MMU16LEiP)<br />
-NEMA TS1 12 Channel CMU<br />
-NEMA TS2 12 Channel MMU<br />
-In addition, the SLNK 3000 Port1/SDLC <strong>Test</strong>er is no longer needed.<br />
The ability to test the following monitor types are all included in one Rack Mount Cable:<br />
-210, 2010, 170, 2070<br />
-210, 2010 monitors with the LADOT or NCDOT modifications.<br />
✔ Repair and calibration services for the PCMT-2500 ended on 08/31/14.<br />
✔ As of 07/24/14 the Flashing Yellow Arrow NEMA tests are available for the PCMT 8000. These tests will not be<br />
available in previous models. (Caltrans monitors currently lack standards for the FYA functions so tests are not<br />
yet available)<br />
✔ As of 04/27/15, the PCMT 8000 is capable of testing an MMU in both 12 and 16 channel modes in one test run.<br />
✔ We do not guarantee that new features in the future will work with the PCMT 2500. A good example of this is the<br />
Flashing Yellow Arrow (FYA) feature. The PCMT 8000 software and firmware are updated to keep up with<br />
changing standards, new monitor types, etc. The PCMT 2500 software and firmware are no longer being<br />
changed.<br />
✔ The PCMT-8000 is more resistant to incoming power fluctuations.<br />
✔ The first PCMT-2500 was sold in 2001. As the electronic components age and regulations such as ROHS affect<br />
parts availability, service will eventually become impossible or at least impractical.<br />
✔ The PCMT 2500 software is not guaranteed to be compatible with Windows operating systems newer than<br />
Windows XP.<br />
ATSI has no reseller affiliation with any conflict monitor manufacturer. We do not sell conflict monitors to keep us<br />
in the position of not having a bias toward any particular brand or model. Our testers are designed to test to the current<br />
published standards.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Ben Hartley<br />
Sales<br />
8157 US Hwy 50 • Athens, OH 45701 • 740.592.2874 • Fax 740.594.2875 • sales@atsi-tester.com
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