Transient Programming - Ametek California Instruments MX15 Series User Manual

4.7 Transient Programming

4.7.1 Introduction
Transient programming provides a precise timing control over output voltage and frequency
changes. This mode of operation can be used to test a product for susceptibility to common AC
line conditions such as surges, sags, brownouts and spikes. By combining transient
programming with custom waveforms [1Pi Controller only], virtually any AC condition can be
simulated on the output of the AC source.
The default voltage mode is FIXED which means the output voltage is constant and remains at
the level set by the user. Changes made to the output voltage made from the PROGRAM menu
take effect immediately. In front panel operation mode, the voltage and frequency slew rates
(rate of change) are always at their maximum of 1E9 V/s and 1E9 Hz/s. Slew rate programming
is only possible over the IEEE-488 or RS232C bus. On power up, the AC source always reverts
to the maximum slew rate for both voltage and frequency.
4.7.2 Using Transient Modes
The voltage can be programmed in the following transient operating modes:
STEP
PULSE
LIST
FIXED
Note: Only list transients can be programmed from the front panel. All others must be done using the
provided Gui program.
4.7.3 Step Transients
Step transients let you specify an alternate or triggered voltage level that the AC source will
apply to the output when it receives a trigger. Because the default transient voltage level is zero
volts, you must first enter a triggered voltage before you can trigger the AC source to change the
output amplitude. Step transients can only be programmed through the bus, not the front panel.
Refer to the SCPI Programming Manual for more information about programming Step
transients and triggers.
MX15 Series
causes the output to permanently change to its triggered value.
causes the output to change to its triggered value for a specific time, as
determined by the Pulse menu parameters.
causes the output to sequence through a number of values, as determined by
points entered in the List menu.
disables transient operation for the selected function.
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