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Entering Program Steps
From our example, we are ready to enter a new program. When executing a selected
command via the touch pad, we will use the method of tapping the pad with a fingertip. This
can also be accomplished with the left button below the touch pad, as well as the <<EN-
TER>> button on the numeric keypad. If the external mouse device has been enabled, this
corresponds to left-clicking the mouse.
Start-up procedures for the Dyad cycler are covered in detail in Chapter 4, including start-up
screens. Please review Chapter 4 before proceeding with the entering of program steps.
The Status Window
Once the Dyad cycler has completed its boot-up sequence, the Status window will be visible.
Block, sample, and lid temperatures are displayed for the convenience of the operator along
with the current cycle number. The time remaining in the current step and in the program are
also indicated.
At the screen bottom, the program control buttons <Run>, <Instant>, <Stop>, <Pause>,
<Skip>, and <Graphs> allow the operator global or line-by-line control of the program
currently loaded into memory. These will be covered in more detail in Chapter 7. The <Graphs>
button can be used to display a window that simultaneously and graphically shows sample,
block and lid temperatures for both Alpha units.
Note: In the Graphs window, in the same position, there is a <Status> button. By leaving
your cursor in the same position in the window, and tapping the touch pad, you can toggle
between the Status and Graphs windows rapidly.
The Block Selection menu and Block Status line give information about the block currently
selected and its run status. The
User Name line indicates if a particular user has been se-
lected.
Block selection menu
Block status line
Program display box