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AN-49-001 Rev.: A (November 25, 2014) M149081 (R88277) File: AN-49-002(A).doc
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3.4
User Sequence
Clicking on the ‘User Sequence’ button in the main window of any model will open a new
window – the User Switching sequence window (see
Fig. 3.4.1
). This screen allows the user to
run timed sequences of switching any of the switches in the model either individually or
together, and run external programs synchronized with the switching sequence.
3.4.1
User sequence screen buttons and indicators
# Name
Description
1
Switching
Set Name
Shows the name of the sequence displayed. If the sequence is not saved this
indicator will be blank.
2
Switching
Sequence
The list of commands in the sequence with an arrow pointing to the current
command. Double clicking on the state of a switch in a command will change
its state.
3
Switch states
Shows the state of each switch in the command. Double click on a state to
change it.
4
Insert
Add the command above the current command
5
Add
Add a command to end of sequence
6
Count Limit
Enables setting a maximum number of cycles for the ‘run continuously’ option
– Need to enter a number or uncheck option before clicking on ‘run
continuously’
7
Time Limit
Enables setting a maximum duration for the ‘run continuously’ option – Need to
enter a value (in minutes) or uncheck option before clicking on ‘run
continuously’
8
Current Step
Run current command and remain on the same step
9
Continuously
Run all commands in the sequence, in a continuous loop until stopped by user
or reach specified limit (if limit is set)
10
Stop
Stop the continuous run loop of all commands in sequence
11
Back to Main
Return to the initial screen of the model
12
View Switches
When selected opens a graphical presentation window beside the user
sequence window (
Fig 3.4.2
)
13
Remove Delete
current
command
14
Dwell ime
The delay (in mSec) after toggling the switches to their new state before going
to the next step (in ‘run continuously’). If no value is entered the program will
proceed immediately to the next step
15
Exec Program
If you wish to run an external program after changing the switches to their
current state enter the file name here. File must be placed in
C:\MCL_SwitchBox
16
Clear List
Delete all commands in sequence
17
Recall
Recall a previously saved sequence
18
Save
Save the sequence in one of 99 sequence registers. Unless specifically named
sequence will be saved as Seq-XX where XX is the register number.
