Vanguard CT-8000 - Manual (Page 9)

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Computer Interface
The CT-8000 can be computer-controlled via its RS-232C or USB interface. A Windows®
XP/Vista-based Breaker-Analysis software application is provided with each unit. Using this
software, circuit-breakers can be timed from the PC. Test records can be retrieved from the CT-
8000 and then stored on the PC for future analysis and report generation. Circuit-breaker test
plans can also be created on the PC and transferred to the CT-8000. Additionally, test records
can be exported in Microsoft® Excel format for further analysis.
User Interface
The CT-8000 features a back-lit LCD screen (20 characters by 4 lines) that is viewable in both
bright sunlight and low-light levels. A rugged, 16-key, membrane keypad is used to control the
unit.
Built-in Thermal Printer
The CT-8000’s built-in 4.5-inch wide thermal printer can print the breaker contact analysis
results in both tabular and graphic formats.
1.2 Furnished Accessories
The CT-8000 comes furnished with the following:
• 1 Ground Cable
• 1 Power Cord
• Contact Cables (3 for model CT-8000-3, 6 for model CT-8000-6)
• Contact Extension Cables (3 for model CT-8000-3, 6 for model CT-8000-6)
• 1 Transducer Cable
• 3 Voltage and Trigger Leads
• 3 Voltage and Trigger Extension Cables
• 1 AC Current Sensor
• 1 Resistor Type Transducer Cable
• 2 Micro-Ohm Meter Current Cables
• 2 Micro-Ohm Meter Sense Cables
• 1 Initiate Cable
• 1 USB Cable
• 1 RS-232C Cable
• Cable carrying bag