Using Manual Mode

To change to state 9 - Manual Mode the following prerequisites must be fulfilled:
  • The key switch for the test bench is in the On position.
  • The active mode is either Monitored or Operation.
  • Depending on the configuration, there is an existing container for the measurement data.
  • The system is switched on.
Complete the following steps to operate in Manual mode.
  1. In state 7 - Switched on, click manual.
  2. Select a control mode button depending on your application.
    Note When you change between control modes, the software prevents certain changes to protect the test bench and the DUT. If you try to switch to a control mode that is not available for a certain machine state, a warning appears.
  3. Select the setpoint update mechanism.
    You can update setpoint settings directly (individually, one after the other) or synchronized (simultaneously, all at the same time).
    ButtonAction
    1378 If the first button shows this symbol, each setpoint value is updated immediately after you change the setpoint value.
    1378 If the first button shows this symbol, the setpoint values are changed only at the user interface.

    To update the setpoint settings in the test you must click the Play button.
    Play (1378) Starts a synchronous update of all setpoint settings at the same time.
    Pause (1378) Pauses the execution of the ramp with which the current setpoints approach the new setpoint settings. Now the execution of the ramp can either be continued or stopped. You cannot change the setpoint settings and gradients.
    Stop (1378) Stops the ramp with which the current setpoints approach the new setpoint settings. You can enter new setpoint settings and gradients.
  4. Define the setpoint settings for two different operating points.
    1. Enter the new values for each active input field.
      Tip Switch between active operating points by clicking Set and Set 2. If sequential update is active, the new setpoint settings are set immediately. If synchronized update is active, you must click Play (1378) to update the setpoint settings.
  5. Define the ramp inclination.
    When sequential update of the setpoint settings is active, you can only define the gradient of the ramp for approaching the new setpoint settings.

    If synchronized updating of all setpoint settings is active, you can decide whether to use a gradient or specify a time for approaching the new setpoint settings.