Modes Of Operation; Setting The Modes Of Operation - A.M.P.I. Master-8 Operation Manual

7. Modes of Operation

Each of the 8 channels can operate in one of the following modes:
Mode
FREE - RUN
TRAIN
TRIG
DC
GATED
Please note that there is no delay in the TRAIN mode. The channel delivers the
train of pulses immediately after receiving the trigger input. In order to obtain a
delay time, you should use an intermediate channel in the TRIG mode.
7.1

Setting the Modes of Operation

To set the mode of operation of a channel, first press the selected mode key and
then the channel number.
Example 1: To set channel #2 to the FREE-RUN mode -
Press keys: 'FREE, 2, ENTER'.
Channel #2 now delivers pulses continuously according to its duration and
interval times (or the default times).
Description
The channel delivers pulses
continuously according to the
programmed duration and interval
times. The channel is independent of
the other channels.
Following a trigger, the channel
delivers a train of pulses according
to the programmed duration and
interval times. The number of pulses
per train is set by 'M'.
Following a trigger, the channel
delivers a single pulse according to
the programmed delay and duration
times.
The channel is time independent,
you can turn it on and off manually.
Channels 1 and 2 can be externally
gated via the EXT 1 or EXT 2 inputs.
The channel delivers pulses
continuously while it is externally
gated. When the external input
stops, the channel stops working.
A new input reactivates the channel.
Parameters in Use
Duration, Interval
Duration, Interval,
M
Delay, Duration
None
Duration, Interval
15