MT-30
Installation, Operation & Maintenance
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While in Standby Mode, disconnect any load connectors that need to be
rearranged. At this point, reconnecting the load and selecting a new load
configuration is achieved in exactly the same manner as when initially
connecting a load. See Section 4.7,
Connecting the Load and Selecting the
Configuration
, above and proceed through the remaining setup steps.
4.11 Remote Operation
Once in remote operation all control can be done from the MT-30 Remote Operating
System (ROS). The ROS provides the complete set of MT-30 front panel controls.
Limits and mode selection is easily performed with a few clicks of the mouse. The
display indicates limits selected, operating mode and system status. Any test run
locally from the front panel can be duplicated using the ROS.
A further advantage provided by the ROS is automatic testing. Test scripts can be easily
written to provide a wide range of test and simulation capabilities. Refer to the
MT-30
Remote Operation System Manual
for complete instructions on using the ROS.
To exit remote operation at any time, you may select LOCAL operation within the ROS
environment. The DC Converter will immediately switch to local operation and place
the respective channel in Standby Mode.
You may also push STANDBY on whichever converter (A or B) is active. When this is
done, the DC Converter immediately switches to protected remote (see Section 2.1.2
above).
The MAIN POWER switch and EMERGENCY OFF button continue to be available at
all times while in remote operation.
NOTE:
When in remote operation, the DC Converter uses a time-out timer to
monitor the Remote Operation Interface for loss of communication.
When the DC Converter is placed in remote operation, it waits to
activate the time-out timer until the first message has been received
from the Remote Operation System.
4.12 Turning Off Power
To shut down the
MT-30
at any time you may turn off the MAIN POWER switch or
depress the EMERGENCY OFF button (both on the AC Inverter). However, in the event
of a normal, non-emergency shut down, it is recommended that the DC Converter be
placed in Standby Mode (STANDBY button(s) lit, while other mode buttons are unlit)
first before turning off the power.
Once the power has been turned off, leave the MAIN POWER switch off and/or the
EMERGENCY OFF button depressed until all indicator lights on the front panel go off.
This allows the high voltage within the system to dissipate (through a bleed resistor) so
the system will be safe for maintenance.
