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EPS200 User s Manual
5. PROGRAMMING
5.1. Introduction. One of the unique features of the EPS200 is its ability to allow the user
to develop complex chucking algorithms using a proprietary command language. The unit
can store up to ten programs that control the chucking and dechucking operation. Each
program can be up to 32 steps long. The unit may be directed to execute any one of the ten
stored programs, giving the user maximum flexibility in both the setup phase, when testing
chuck reliability, and in production operation. All ten of the EPS200 programs are stored in
nonvolatile RAM and can be downloaded to a host computer. The EPS200 programming
command set provides the user optimum flexibility for developing sophisticated chucking
algorithms for multiple process conditions.
5.2. Program specific commands. In addition to the general purpose commands detailed
in section 4, there are additional commands that that can only be used within programs or
are related to program control.
5.3. Special program commands. These commands that have unique functions and are
related to program flow or have other special functions. These commands can only be used
from within a program.
5.3.1. (WF) Wait for HV off. This command will cause a program to pause execution
and wait for an high voltage off condition or command. If a high voltage off
condition is already present when the WF instruction is encountered, program
execution will continue with the next instruction
Instruction Format: WF[CR]
In local mode, once a program has been started by pressing the high voltage switch and
a WF is encountered, the EPS200 will wait for the switch to be set to the off position.
In digital or analog remote mode, once a program has been started by setting the high
voltage go on bit and a WF is encountered, the EPS200 will wait for the high voltage
go on bit to be reset.
In RS-232 remote mode, once a program has been started by sending a XP command,
and a WF is encountered, the EPS200 will wait for an OF command. Note that
changing from remote mode to local mode, while a program is executing, will have the
same affect as an AB command.
5.3.2. (WT) Wait for timer 1. This command causes a program to pause until timer
one expires. No arguments are required.
Instruction Format: WT[CR]
Before the WT command can be used, the program interpreter must have encountered a
RT or ST command. The RT or ST command will load and start the timer. When the
program interpreter encounters the WT instruction, program execution will stop until
the timer one count reaches 00:00.
5.3.3. (SO) Set high voltage output level. The SO command sets the high voltage
output level from within a program. The SO command does not alter the setpoint value
stored in memory, which is set with the SV command. Valid parameters are 0 up to
1000 for a 1kV unit and 2500 for a 2.5kV unit.
Instruction Format: SO 825 [CR]