AMETEK MX15 Series - Manual (Page 83)

User Manual – Rev M 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 the shuttle or the keypad. 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 (2E+05). The display has insufficient