American Magnetics 05300PS-430-601 High Stability Integrated Power Supply System - Manual (Page 55)

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Operation
Shift Key Commands
3.7 SHIFT-key Commands / Menus
The most commonly used commands and menus (other than ramping
controls) are accessed using the SHIFT key followed by a numeric keypad
key. Use of the specific SHIFT-key commands and menus is described in
sections specific to the functionality of that specific SHIFT-key. In general,
a SHIFT-key command is executed or SHIFT-key menu is accessed by first
pressing the SHIFT key (which turns on the SHIFT LED), and then
pressing 1 one of the keys of the numeric keypad ( 0 through 9 , “ . ”, or “ +/- ”).
The SHIFT-key command / menu for each key of the numeric keypad is
shown in light blue text at the top of each key. To access the voltage limit
menu, for example, press the SHIFT key, and then press the VOLTAGE
LIMIT key (also the 2 key). Note that some of the SHIFT-key menus can
also be accessed using the setup menu.
Pressing the ESC key or the SHIFT key a second time will clear the SHIFT
function and return the keypad to it's numeric function.
3.7.1 Ramp Rate SHIFT-key
Use of the RAMP RATE SHIFT-key provides a menu for setting ramp
rate(s). The ramp rate may be set 2 within the range specified for the
specific Model 430 Programmer configuration (refer to specifications on
page 9). If field units are being used, then the ramp rate setting is
displayed and set in units of kG/sec or T/sec). The allowable range is then
defined by the setting of the coil constant and the allowable range of the
1. Note the SHIFT key and the following keypad key-press are sequential, not simulta-
neous.
2. Using numerical keys per section 3.3 on page 29 or the fine adjust knob (see
section 3.4 on page 31).
Figure 3-5. SHIFT-Key Functions