AVO Unleashes Advanced Visual Test Software (AVTS)

Through advanced research and development, AVO International is pleased to announce a significant advancement in relay test software, AVTS (Advanced Visual Test Software). AVTS was created to test protective relays found in generating, transmission and distribution substations. The software is a major advancement and the most flexible ever conceived for relay testing.

With over two years in the making, AVTS is an all new, software tool designed for use with Pulsar Relay Test Sets to test the most simple to the most complex protective relays. Some of its unique features are:

• GRAPHICAL TEST MODULE CONSTRUCTION - NO PROGRAMMING SKILLS REQUIRED
  Developing new test routines used to require skills in not only relay testing, but computer programming also - not any more! The graphical test editor allows anyone to construct a new test or modify an existing test without any computer code knowledge.

• IMPORT ALL EXISTING PULSEMASTER TEST FILES
  AVTS will import all previously developed PulseMaster test files. No need to worry about re-developing test files or spending time modifying test files.

• TEST MODULE WIZARD PROVIDES ADDITIONAL TOOLS TO SIMPLIFY TEST MODULE CONSTRUCTION
  The test module wizard will allow anyone to develop specific relay test routines by answering some simple questions about the test they wish to run.

• ABILITY TO TEST AGAINST ACTUAL TIME CURRENT CURVES
  Have you ever wondered if your test results actually compare to the manufacturer's relay characteristic curve? It is now possible with AVTS to input a manufacturer's relay characteristic by inputting the mathematical representation of the curve, by drawing the curve with a mouse, or scanning in a curve with an ordinary page scanner.

• VIEW AND REPLAY DIGITAL FAULT RECORDINGS OR EMTP/ATP SIMULATIONS
  Now it is possible not only to replay Digital Fault Recordings and EMTP and ATP simulations, but to view these waveforms prior to subjecting the relay to the faults. This will allow you to make better decisions as to whether the relay is operating properly.

• 32 BIT PROGRAM RUNS UNDER WINDOWS 95/98/NT OPERATING SYSTEMS
  Tired of jumping between DOS based programs and Windows? AVTS is fully compliant with Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT. This provides you with all the flexibility of these operating systems without the limitations of DOS.

• CUSTOMIZABLE TEST REPORTS
  Don't like the look of your test report? Go ahead and change it now with AVTS' customizable test reports. Add a personal touch to your test report by adding such things as your company logo or specific relay information.

  Currently, AVTS is the most advanced software on the market for testing relays. One of the most unique features of AVTS is its graphical user interface. The graphical display shows the operating characteristic of the relay under test, actual test point, and voltage and current output values. This is beneficial because it allows the user to monitor values when a test is being done and saves time in testing relays reducing human error. The graphical user interface also does not require the user to have any programming skills to create tests.

  The AVTS software has many more unique features making it the most advanced software product for testing relays. To find out more, contact AVO at 800-723-2861. It is definitely something to investigate!