AMETEK Compact IX 2253 - Manual (Page 89)

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to be set to an integer number of periods. Over long periods of time, phase synchronization may get
lost due to timing skew between the waveform generator and the transient state machine.
Figure 4-13: Switching Waveforms in a Transient List
4.7.8 Transient Execution
Figure 4-14: TRANSIENT Menu
A transient list can be executed from the TRANSIENT menu. To start a transient list, position the
cursor on the TRAN ST field as shown in Figure 4-14 and press the ENTER key. Transients may be
aborted by pressing the ENTER key again while on the same field as the field changes to ABORT
while a transient execution is in progress. For short duration transients, this will likely not be visible, as
the transient will complete before the screen is updated. Longer duration transients however may be
aborted in this fashion.
4.7.9 Saving Transient List Programs
When the AC source is turned off, the transient list that was programmed is not automatically retained.
Thus, if you turn the unit off, you will loose your programmed transient list. However, transient
programs may be saved in nonvolatile memory for later recall. This allows multiple transient list
programs to be recalled quickly without the need to enter all parameters each time. Transient lists are
stored as part of the overall instrument front panel setup in any of the available setup registers.
To save the transient list you created in the previous example, proceed as follows:
1. Press the Menu key repeatedly until the REGISTERS / CONFIGURATION menu is displayed.
2. Move the cursor to the REGISTERS entry and press the ENTER key.
3. The cursor will default to the SAVE REGISTER # position. Enter a number from 1 through 15 and
press the ENTER key. DO NOT USE REGISTER 0 (REG0) as it is reserved for power-on setting
recall and does not include a transient list.