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9.6 Sequence Control Buttons
This section details the sequence control buttons.
<5> <4> <3> <2> <1> <6>
Figure 9-8 Sequence Control Buttons
<1> [Change Mode] button
This button is used to change modes between edit and execution. When the mode is changed,
the sequence parameters are transferred to the device. When the [Output ON/OFF] button is
clicked after transfer, the output waveform changes to one of the following, depending on the
waveform specified by the sequence parameter:
Waveform Output waveform
SIN … SIN (sine wave)
SQU … SQU (square wave)
ARB … ARB1 (arbitrary waveform 1)
While the sequence is running, the mode cannot be changed.
Edit mode: Allows the sequence data to be edited. Sequences cannot be run in the edit
mode.
Execution mode: Allows the sequence to be executed. Sequences cannot be edited in the
execution mode.
<2> [Output ON/OFF] button
This button is used to control output of the device. If the output is turned on, this button turns
green. While the sequence is running, it is not possible to change between output ON and
OFF.
<3> [Start] button
This button is used to start the sequence. Clicking this button enables the Stop, Hold, and
Branch buttons to operate.
If the device output is not on when the Start button is clicked, a message appears prompting
that the output will be turned on, followd by the output turning on.
While the sequence is executing, it is not possible to turn on or off the output or exit the
software. Click the Stop button before turning on or off the output, or exiting the software.
The last set values of the last step are held when a sequence has completed.