5 shorts mode – AMETEK SLD Series User Manual
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Operation
Sorensen SLD-Series DC Load
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M540075-01 Rev C
d. To set the low level, press the DYN STTING until “CurrL” appears on the upper
display. The lower display shows its value.
e. Use the
ÕÖ
keys to select each place-value to change, and press the × Ø keys
to set to the desired low current level.
3. Set the dwell time
a. Press the DYN STTING key until “t-Hi” appears on the upper display. The lower
display shows its value.
b. Use the
ÕÖ
keys to select each place-value to change, then press the × Ø
keys to set to the desired time (ms) at the high current level.
c. Press the DYN STTING key until “t-Lo” appears on the upper display. The lower
display shows its value.
d. Use the
ÕÖ
keys to select each place-value to change, and press the × Ø keys
to set to the desired time (ms) at the low current level.
4. Set the current SLEW rate
a. Press the DYN STTING key until “Sr” appears on the upper display. The lower
display shows its value.
b. Use the
ÕÖ
keys to select each place-value to change, and press the × Ø keys
to set to the desired slew rate mA/
μs. The slew rate is common for rise and fall.
5. Operating in Dynamic Mode
a. Press the MODE key (3), until the CC LED (3) is lit.
b. Press the DYN/STA key (11) until its LED is lit.
c. Press the LOAD key (10) to toggle the load on and off.
3.3.5 Shorts
Mode
Shorts mode puts the load in minimum resistance/maximum current state. When the LOAD
key (10) is toggled to ON while in Shorts mode, the load simulates a short by sinking
maximum rated current at minimum resistance.
1. To activate Shorts mode, press the SHORT key (16) until its LED turns on. This
overrides any selection made with the MODE key.
2. To exit Shorts mode, press the SHORT key until its LED turns off.