9.1.3 Local Program Example Using the Special Commands

The following temperature test routine uses program looping commands and the special port control commands:

Turn chamber or platform (or auxiliary load) on

Do the following loop 5 times

Using probe 2 for control...

Turn compressor on

Use 15 minutes to ramp from ambient to 11.5/C

Hold 11.5 for 20 minutes

Use 1 hour to ramp to -32.3/C

Hold -32.3/C for 1 hour

Turn compressor off

Go to 50/C as quickly as possible

Hold 50/C for 2 ½ hours

Turn chamber or platform (or auxiliary load) off

End program

The following is the exact key sequence for entering this program into the C4 program step memory:

Set the C4 to Program mode by setting the rotary MODE switch to the PROGRAM position. Press <DISP/CNTL>, then:

Step

Displayed

 

 

Step .

Keys to press

Description of entry

Number

Substep

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

00.0

DISP/CNTL

Accept default value

 

00.1

DISP/CNTL

Accept default value

0

00.2

DISP/CNTL

Accept default value

 

00.3

DISP/CNTL

Accept default value of 1

 

00.4

CLEAR/ENTRY 6 ENTER

Turn aux/power control port on

 

01.0

DISP/CNTL

Accept default value

 

01.1

DISP/CNTL

Accept default value

1

01.2

DISP/CNTL

Accept default value

 

01.3

DISP/CNTL

Accept default value of 2

 

01.4

CLEAR/ENTRY 4 ENTER

Turn compressor port on

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