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AMETEK Compact i/iX Series User Manual

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User Manual

Compact i/iX Series

AMETEK Programmable Power

California Instruments

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4.2.7 TRANSIENT Menu

The transient menu is used to program and execute user-defined output sequences. These output
sequences are defined as a sequential list of voltage and/or current settings that can be executed in a
time controlled manner.

Each step in these lists is assigned a sequence number ranging from #0 through #99. The numbering
determines the order in which each step is executed.

Each step can control the voltage setting, voltage slew rate, frequency setting, frequency slew rate and
dwell time. The dwell time determines how long the output dwells at the current step before
progressing to the next step. Dwell times can range from 1 ms up to 900000 seconds.

Transient lists can be set up from the front panel or over the bus. The transient list can be saved with
the rest of the front panel settings in one of the setup registers. (See Register Menu).

ENTRY

DESCRIPTION

TRAN ST

Indicates the status of the transient system. Available modes
of operation are:

IDLE

Transient system is in IDLE or inactive state. To
start a transient list, press the ENTER key while
on the TRAN STATE field. Note that the output
must be ON to run a transient program or an
error message will be displayed.

WTRIG

Transient system is armed and waiting for a
trigger event.

BUSY

Transient system is active. A transient list
execution is in progress.

COUNT

Sets the execution count for the transient system. A count of 1
indicates the transient will run 1 time. The count value can be
set with either voltage or current knob while the cursor is on
this field. The count range is from 1 through 2E+08. Values
below 200,000 are displayed in fixed point notation. Value
higher than 200,000 are displayed as a floating point number