Ametek California Instruments MX15 Series User Manual page 68

5. Memory test result. If all memory tests pass at power on, the message "Self test passed"
will appear. If not, an error message will be displayed instead. This information may be
useful when calling in for service support.
Once the power on sequence is completed, the power source will always revert to the
PROGRAM screen shown here. The power source is now ready to be used.
4.2.2 Top Level Menus
The following top-level menu choices can be accessed using the Menu key:
ENTRY
PROGRA M
CONTROL
M EA SUREM ENTS
TRA NSIENTS
REGISTERS
CONFIGURA TION
OUTPUT CA L
M EA S CA L
A PPLICA TIONS
OPTIONS
ETIM E/TEM P
LIM ITS
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The PROGRA M menu allows primary output parameters such as voltage, frequency,
current limit, waveform shape and voltage range to be changed.
The CONTROL menu allows secondary setting parameters such as sense mode, phase
mode and A LC mode to be changed.
The M EA SUREM ENT screen is not a menu in that no user entries are required. It
displays read-back data.
The TRA NSIENTS menu allows output transients to be programmed.
The SETUP REGISTERS menu allows complete instrument settings and transient list
programs to be saved to nonvolatile memory.
The CONFIGURA TION menu allows changes to be made to configuration settings such
as the IEEE-488 address, RS232C internal baud rate, and power on state.
The OUTPUT CA L menu provides access to the LCD viewing angle and Calibration
password entry. If the correct calibration password is entered, additional calibration
screens can be accessed.
The M EA S CA L menu allows for calibration of the A C source measurement system.
The A PPLICA TIONS menu provides access to the optional firmware application
programs that may be installed in the power source controller.
The OPTIONS menu provides access to optional functions that may be present on the
power source.
The ETIM E/TEM P screen displays the Elapsed time (Time the unit has been in
operation) in hours, minutes and seconds. It also displays the internal temperature of
the unit in degrees Celsius.
The LIM ITS screen displays the hardware configuration limits of the A C power source.
It is for display purposes only and the user can change none of these fields.
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