Vanguard ATO-600P - Manual (Page 15)

ATO-400P / ATO-600P Operating Procedures
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4.0 IMPORTANT FEATURES
4.1 Operating Voltages
The ATO operates with voltages between 90-240Vac, 50/60Hz.
4.2 ATO RS-232C Serial Interface
A built-in, RS-232C port permits the ATO to be interfaced with an IBM-compatible personal
computer. An IBM PC software package supplied with each ATO allows the user to retrieve test
records stored in the ATO’s memory. The software is compatible with Windows XP.
The RS-232C port is also used to calibrate the ATO at the factory.
4.3 ATO USB Interface
A built-in, USB port permits the ATO to be interfaced with an IBM-compatible personal computer.
An IBM PC software package supplied with each ATO allows the user to retrieve test records stored
in the ATO’s memory. The software is compatible with Windows XP.
The USB port is also used to calibrate the ATO at the factory.
4.4 ATO LCD Contrast Adjustment
The purpose of this procedure is to adjust the contrast level of the alpha-numeric characters
shown on the LCD, in order to produce the best readability for the ambient light in the testing
area. To darken the LCD contrast, press and hold the Contrast/Paper
?
key for more than 1
second. To lighten the LCD contrast, press and hold the Contrast/Paper
?
key for more than 1
second. Release key when desired contrast level is obtained. The ATO saves this LCD contrast
setting level in memory.
4.5 Paper Advance or Retract
To advance the thermal paper, press and release the Contrast/Paper
?
key. The thermal paper
will be advanced by 1/2 inch. To retract the thermal paper, press and release the Contrast/Paper
?
key. The thermal paper will be retracted by 1/2 inch.
5.0 ATO PRINTER PAPER
The ATO printer uses 2.5-inch wide thermal paper for printing test results. In order to maintain
the highest quality printing and to avoid paper jams, we recommend using the paper supplied by
our factory. Paper can be ordered from the following two sources:
Vanguard Instruments Co, Inc.
1710 Grevillea Court
Ontario, CA 91761
Tel: 909-923-9390
Fax: 909-923-9391
Part Number: TP-3 Paper
BG Instrument Co.
Route 1, Box 258
Mead, WA 99201
Tel: 509-893-9881
Fax: 509-893-9803
Part Number: TP-3 paper