PGUI / PGUI32 Training Manual
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4.3 Power-On Settings
The AC Source initialization system allows you to specify the way the AC source is programmed at
power up. Unlike regular test equipment, AC sources typically don’t retain their last setting when a
unit is turned off. This is done on purpose to prevent an accidental lethal high voltage output when a
unit is turned on.
Instead, you can determine how the unit will power up regardless of the setting present when the
unit was turned off. The Power-on Settings window located in the System menu can be used to select
one of two power on options:
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Factory Default settings
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Setup Register 0 through 7
Exercise:
1. Pull down the System menu and select the Power-On Settings... sub menu.
This will bring up the Power-On Settings window.
2. Select front panel setup register 2 as the power on default and click on Close
to close the Power on Setting window.
3. Next we need to make sure the setup we want the unit to power up in is
indeed stored in setup register 2. This is done from the Steady State Control
panel.
4. At the right bottom of the main program window, you will notice the Save
and Recall options. Select Save as we want to save the present front panel
settings.
5. From the register drop down box, select register 2.
6. Click on the “Exec” button to Save the setup data to register 2.
7. If you have an actual P or RP Series connected, close the PGUI and turn off
the AC Source. Wait a second or two and turn the power to the AC Source back
on. Notice the unit powers up in the same setting as we just saved.
The Power-On settings window is not commonly used as it is rarely necessary to change the
initialization values of the AC source.
Factory settings are as follows:
Voltage Range
Low
Voltage
0.0 V
Frequency
60 Hz
Output Relay
OFF
