Step Functions - Fluke PM2811 User Manual

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Step functions

When a list of memory addresses has been filled with voltage and current
settings, it can be used in one of the following ways:
1) AUTO_STEP OFF:
This will invoke the manual step function, i.e., the next step is initiated by
the operator. For instance by manually stepping through a list of
predefined voltages and currents, a test pattern of voltage and current
settings will be generated. The manual stepping will be executed for all
enabled output channels. Refer to section "Manual step function" on this
page.
2) AUTO_STEP ON:
This will invoke the automatic step function, i.e. the next step is initiated
when the interval time has expired. For instance by automatically stepping
through a list of sequential voltages and currents, a voltage/current ramp
function will be executed. The start and stop address of the sequential list
and the interval time between two consecutive steps can be programmed.
Stepping can be done in one of the following ways:
3) CONTINUOUS_STEP OFF:
The predefined sequence of memory addresses is executed only once.
4) CONTINUOUS_STEP ON:
The predefined sequence of memory addresses is executed continuously,
i.e., repeatedly from start to stop address.
Stepping will be executed for all enabled output channels. Refer to section
"Automatic step function" on the next page.
Manual step function:
The manual step function can be executed locally, using the
The AUTO_STEP function can be set ON or OFF via the STEP MENU under the
key.
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Example:
• REQUIREMENTS :
Step manually through the predefined list of voltage and current settings,
stored at the memory addresses 20 to 40. The voltage and current settings
must be output for channel 1. Output channel 2 must be disabled.
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STEP key.