Mode Control; Function Selection; Function Selection Switch Positions - Fluke ESA601 Operator's Manual

Mode Control

The operation of the ESA601 can be controlled through two separate modes: Local and
Remote. The power-up default mode of the ESA601 is Local Mode where functions are
selected by manually positioning the
the -
FUNCTION SELECTION KNOB
manual. Specifically see item 10 in Figure 1-1.) In Remote Mode, the ESA601 can be
controlled through its RS-232 port with commands from a PC.
To change modes from Local to Remote, use a terminal-emulation program (set to 9600
baud, 8 bit, no parity, 1 start, 1 stop) to send the remote command REMOTE (with no
parameters) to the RS-232 serial port. The system responds with the message "REMOTE
MODE," followed by the messages "WAIT" and "OK."
When the mode is changed from Local to Remote, the system initially sets
the "active" function to
Equipment Outlet and to applied parts, but leaves power to the ESA601
To change modes from Remote to Local, send the remote command LOCAL (with no
parameters)to the RS-232 serial port. The system responds with the message "LOCAL
MODE."
The remainder of this chapter describes the operation of the ESA601 using the local
mode. Remote mode operation is explained in Chapter 6 of this manual.

Function Selection

Table 5-1 describes the ESA601 electrical-safety tests that are selected by positioning the
-
FUNCTION SELECTION KNOB
-
FUNCTION SELECTION KNOB
Specifically see item 10 in Figure 1-1.) Some switch positions will have two names
listed. The first name refers to the overlay with IEC nomenclature, and the second name
refers to the overlay with AAMI nomenclature.
Function Switch Position
OFF
PRINT HEADER
MAINS VOLT (VAC) or MAINS / LINE (VAC)
Mains Voltage
FUNCTION
, refer to "Unit Characteristics" in Chapter 1 of this
Note
. This action turns
OFF
, a sixteen-position rotary switch. (For the location of the
, refer to "Unit Characteristics" in Chapter 1 of this manual.
Table 5-1. Function Selection Switch Positions
- . (For the location of
SELECTION KNOB
all power to the
OFF
Function Description
No function selected. Turns off all power to the
equipment outlet and to applied parts, but does
NOT turn off power to the ESA601.
When this function is selected and the PRINT
SWITCH is depressed in the upward position, a
fixed test header in ASCII code is transmitted to
an external printer through the RS-232
interface. Turns off all power to the equipment
outlet and to applied parts. (For more details,
refer to "Selecting the Printer Output." in
Chapter 3.)
Measures the RMS voltage between Mains L1
and Mains L2. No AC power is applied to the
equipment outlet during this test. DUT power is
off.
Local Control

Mode Control

.
ON
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