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AMETEK ASD Series User Manual

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Programming: Digital Interface Control

Sorensen ASD Series

4-40

M551177-01 Rev A

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LIGHT

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ATA

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INDOW

The Flight Data Recorder (FDR) i

n the power supply’s master controllers

and modules takes periodic status snapshots of these devices and also
records information when faults occur on these devices. The FDR
displays these data, and also allows configuration and management of
the Flight Data Recorders.

Note

: when data is being downloaded from the FDR this program’s

normal communications are interrupted

Note: downloading FDR data with the power supply output enabled is not
recommende
d

Parameter

Description

Display window

Log that displays the progress of FDR downloads, the
success of configuring and sending commands to the FDR,
and any communication error.

Target group
Master / Module

Radio buttons to set whether the selected device is a
module or master flight data recorder

ID

Drop-down menu to select the id of the device made
available per the Master or Module radio button.

Start

Begins capture of the current measurements of all module
and master devices.

Period (s)

Sets the interval (in seconds) between measurement
captures. If zero (0) then only one capture will be taken.