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Quick Start Guide
Safety
Follow the safety guidelines on Page 3. DO NOT PROCEED WITHOUT
UNDERSTANDING AND OBSERVING THESE GUIDELINES.
Requirements
Make sure the PCX-7420:
• Is connected with the proper cables and termination impedance
• Is powered up
• Has all faults cleared
• Has the rear enable and keyswitch enabled. Their icons should be green.
Controlling the PCX-7420 From the Front Panel
1. Disable the PCX-7420.
If the ENABLE button on the front panel is illuminated, press the button to
disable the unit. The button goes dark.
2. Set the output current.
Press the Output button on the touch screen.
Press the encoder knob to set the resolution.
Turn the encoder knob to set the output current from 0 mA to 15700 mA.
Press the Done button.
3. Set the bias current.
Press the Bias button on the touch screen.
Press the encoder knob to set the resolution.
Turn the encoder knob to set the bias current from 0 mA to 5800 mA.
Press the Done button.
4. Set the trigger to internal or external as needed
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Press the Trigger button on the touch screen.
Press the Internal or External button to select the trigger.
5. Set the frequency.
Press the Frequency button on the touch screen.
Press the encoder knob to set the resolution.
Turn the encoder knob to set the frequency from 40 Hz to 6000 Hz.
Press the Done button.