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MPS 30 User’s Manual DMMC/0803/CM
8.4 Ambient Measurement/Pause Mode/Panic Button
The MEAS/CTRL function is also used as a pause or “the panic button”.
The MEAS/CTRL key toggles between measurement and control modes. When
the MEAS/CTRL key is pressed, the MPS 30 stops controlling pressure and only the
pressure measuring system is activated. The circuit under test is now completely
isolated from the pressure generator and a precision measurement can be obtained
when the line pressures in the system under test and the MPS 30 are stabilized.
Whenever a precision measurement is required, especially if large volumes are
involved, the MEAS/CTRL function should be used. The MEAS/CTRL can also be
used as a “panic button” or pause control to halt operation of the MPS 30 and to give
the operator time to investigate a situation.
To select the Measurement mode from the Control mode, press the MEAS/CTRL
key. When the MEAS/CTRL key is pressed, the HHRCU will show the display shown
in Figure 8-2.
To resume the previous control condition when the measuring action is over,
press the BLUE SHIFT key in the lower left, followed by the MEAS/CTRL KEY
(CTRL = Control). This will restore the MPS 30 to Control mode.
After using the MEAS/CTRL function it is not necessary to restore the MPS 30 to
the previous control state. Press MEAS/CTRL followed by the BLUE SHIFT followed
by the MEAS/CTRL key again. The test set will stop the MEAS/CTRL control
function and it will be possible to input new target values.
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ALTITUDE AIRSPEED RATE
8001 100.0 0
8000 MEAS MEAS
752.7 16.3 768.9
1.022 0.179 Ft Kt HP
Pt/Ps MACH UNITS
HHRCU in MEAS mode
Figure 8-2 HHRCU in Measure Mode
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