Parr Instrument 6200 - Manual (Page 58)

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6200
Calorimeter Operating Instruction Manual
Diagnostics
Menu
APPENDIX A
Allows the user to test many of
the components and subsystems of the
calorimeter. These capabilities must be
used in conjunction with the Maintenance
Instructions to obtain the maximum benefits
from these capabilities.
Test Ignition Circuit – The key activates the
ignition circuit. A volt meter can be placed
across the lead wires to ensure that the
actual firing charge is reaching these
contacts.
Data Logger - This key displays and leads
to sub-menus which control the data logging
function of the calorimeter.
View System Log - This key is used to
display the contents of /flash/log/messages.
This file is used primarily to log application
program debug messages.
User Defined Functions – This key leads to
a sub-menu that offers five special purpose
user / factory definable function keys.
Instrument Monitor – This screen provides
a summary of the important instrument
parameters. The monitor is used to detail
the course of a test or to observe the heating
/ cooling performance of the calorimeter.
View System Info - This key accesses
current program information and settings
such as: Processes and their associated
PIDs (proportional (P), the integral (I), and
the derivative (D) controls), memory, mass
storage, network.
View Instrument Log - This screen displays
the contents of tmp/instlog. This file, among
other things, is the logfile destination for the
data logger.
I/O Diagnostics – This key accesses a sub-
menu which allows the user to manipulate
digital outputs for troubleshooting.
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