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4.2.6 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 rater, current setting, current 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 msec up to 900000 secs.
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 STATE 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 times. The count value can be
set with either voltage or current knob while the cursor is on
this field. The range for COUNT is from1 through 2E8. Values
above 200,000 will be displayed in floating point notation
(2E+05). Display resolution is limited when displayed as a
floating point number so it is not advised to use values above
2E5 from the front panel.
TRIG SOURCE Indicates the trigger source for transient system. Available
trigger sources are:
IMM Immediate mode. The transient is started from
the front panel using the ENTER key.