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a) Adding a device to the library
New
To add a device, click the
Component Reference
Enter a suitable
Enter the name of the
device from more than one manufacturer, since the devices may have slightly different
this manufacturer before, you can select it from a recently used drop down list.
Component Package
Select the
can design a suitable package in the
Adapter
Select the
Note that this is only the default adapter – more than one adapter can be used for the same package. If the required
adapter does not exist, you can design a suitable one in the
Reference
Select the
details.
Scan Profile
Select the
frequency, waveform, resistance) which are used to control the way the IC scan is performed. For more information,
please see section VII. Access scan profiles and related functionalities by clicking the
Notes
The
section can be used for any purposes to add relevant information about the device or the scan.
Define the
Pins
for the device
Manual
In
reference mode, all pins which are
scan the device.
You have now completed adding a new device. Click
b) Editing a device
Edit
Note the
button is only visible if the device is eligible for editing.
If you want to change any of the settings for a device, select the device from the list and click the
change any of the settings as described in the section above.
c) Viewing a device
View
Note the
button is only visible if the device is not eligible for editing.
If you want to view any of the settings for a device, select the device from the list and click the
view any of the settings as described in section a) above.
d) Deleting a device
To delete a device, select device from the list and click the
Documentation
with a device, these will be deleted too. You will see a warning before you finally commit to deleting a
device. Note it is not possible to delete a device which is currently in use.
To delete multiple devices, hold the CONTROL key down on the keyboard and select the required devices. Alternatively, use the
CONTROL + SHIFT keys to select a complete list of devices. Click on the
e) Exporting a device
You can export a device, along with its associated
you to easily transfer a device to another user at a remote site. To export a device, select the device from the list and click the
Export
button. In the
Export
OK
and browse to a suitable folder where you wish to save the exported file. A compressed file with the extension .DLE will be
created in the chosen location.
To export multiple devices, hold the CONTROL key down on the keyboard and select the devices to be exported. Alternatively,
use the CONTROL + SHIFT keys to select a complete list of devices. Click
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button and carry out the following steps :
for the device – this will usually be the IC part number.
Manufacturer
for the device – this is optional, but may be useful if you are using the same
for the device from the drop down list. If the required package does not exist, you
Package Manager
to use with the device. This will depend on the device package and the chosen
mode. A range of Automatic, Manual and Matrix is available. Please see section VIII for more
to use when scanning this device.
.
A
Pin Name
can be assigned to a pin to provide more user friendly pin identification.
OK
Documentation
window which appears, select the
(see section V).
Adapter Manager
This is a collection of electrical settings (voltage,
Ground Pins
should be indicated here so that SENTRY can accurately
to save the device into your library.
Delete
button. If you have saved any
Delete
button.
PinPrints
and
PinPrints
and
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Export
to export the devices individually.
PinPrints
. If you have used
. (see section VI).
Manage
button.
Edit
button. You can then
View
button. You can then
PinPrints
, to an external compressed file. This allows
to export, if required. Click
Socket Adapter
.
or additional
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