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pulsing to the signal from the master. Configure the unit for master or slave operation
with host command 26 (subcommand 1).
Pulsing Parameters
Pulsing and its master/slave mode operate on a series of parameters.
Table 5‑8. Pulsing parameters
Parameter
Pulsing
Sets a Paramount MF 2 kW generator to be a master unit or
master/slave
a slave unit.
Pulse sync out Enables a signal (PSYNC) from a master unit that
synchronizes pulsing in slave units.
Pulsing
Sets the length of pulsing cycles; that is, the time from the
frequency
beginning of one RF on event to the beginning of the next
(Hz)
RF on event.
Pulsing duty
Sets the percentage of each pulsing cycle for which output
cycle (%)
is on.
Slave delay
Command not active
To Set Up Master/Slave Pulsing
To prepare for master/slave operation, you need a coaxial cable.
1. Make sure that RF output is off.
2. Connect one end of the coaxial cable to the Pulse Out connector (SMA) on the
unit that will be the master unit.
3. Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to the Pulse In connector (SMA) on
the unit that will be the slave unit. You can daisy-chain multiple units.
4. Using AE Host port command 26 , set the pulsing mode, master or slave mode,
and pulse sync output for each unit.
You can use AE Host port command 172 to report these values.
To Enable/Disable Pulsing and Set Pulsing Parameters
If your Paramount MF 2 kW generator has the pulsing option, you can enable or
disable pulsing output. You can make pulsing settings through any of the generator's
serial communication ports or Virtual Front Panel (VFP). If you are using VFP, see
the VFP help system for an explanation of how to enable or disable pulsing.
57020114-00E
Description
Installation, Setup, and Operation
®
Paramount
MF 2 kW Generator
Command
Set: 26
Report: 172
Set: 26
Report: 172
Set: 93
Report: 193
Set: 96
Report: 196
n/a
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