Figure 4-45: Start/View Transient Sequence Menu - California Instruments MX30-1 User Manual

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4.7.8 T n ra sient Execution
A transient list can be executed from the START/VIEW TRANSIENT SEQUENCE menu. To
start a transient list, position the cursor on the START field as shown in Figure 4-45 and press
the ENTER key. Transients may be aborted by pressing the ENTER key again while on the
same field as the field changes to ABORT while a transient execution is in progress. For short
duration transients, this will likely not be visible, as the transient will complete before the screen
is updated. Longer duration transients however may be aborted in this fashion.
Longer duration transients may also be suspended using the PAUSE field located below the
START/ABORT field. Pressing the ENTER key while on the PAUSE field will suspend the
transient execution. Once suspended, it can be resumed using the same field as the field
changes to RESUME while the transient execution is suspended. Suspending a transient may
be useful when running slowly changing output transients to 'hold' the output at a specific setting
while observing the effect on the unit under test.
4.7.9 Saving Transient List Programs
When the AC source is turned off, the transient list that was programmed is not automatically
retained. Thus, if you turn the unit off, you will loose your programmed transient list. However,
transient programs may be saved in nonvolatile memory for later recall. This allows multiple
transient list programs to be recalled quickly without the need to enter all parameters each time.
Transient lists are stored as part of the overall instrument front panel setup in any of the
available setup registers.
To save the transient list you created in the previous example, proceed as follows:
1. Press the MENU key two times to bring up the MENU 2 screen.
2. Move the cursor to the SETUP REGISTERS entry and press the ENTER key.
3. The cursor will default to the SAVE REGISTER # position. Enter a number from 0 through 7
and press the ENTER key.
4. A message will appear at the bottom of the screen indicating that the front panel settings
and the transient list data have been saved in the setup register you selected.
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Figure 4-45: START/VIEW TRANSIENT SEQUENCE Menu

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