User Manual – Rev BE AMETEK Programmable Power
MX Series 152
SYSTEM This field sets the controller for the correct MX system
configuration. Available settings are:
MX30 MX30 Single Unit
MX45 MX45 Single Unit
MX60 MX60 System Master
MX90 MX90 System Master
MX135 MX135 System Master
MX180 MX180 system Master
MX225 MX225 system Master
MX270 MX270 System Master
AUX Auxiliary System.
If this field is set incorrectly, the current limit scaling
and current measurement will be off by a factor of
three. Changes made to the SYSTEM field will not take
effect until AFTER power on the MX system is cycled.
(Off, the back on).
NOTE: MX systems with Firmware rev. less than 4.0 do
not support MX60 configuration and uses MX45 setting
for MX30.
MB Indicates the presence of the Multi-box option. If this
option is set, the SYSTEM field (above) can be changed
to accommodate reconfiguration of the MX system. If
this option is not set, the SYSTEM configuration is fixed
and cannot be changed by the user. This field is
available on Series II MX systems only.
NOTE: If the MB option is enabled, great care MUST be taken to set the
correct SYSTEM setting for the configured hardware. Failing do
so will result in incorrect operation of the MX system and could
even result in damage of MX or the equipment under test.
NOTE: Options –A350, AMD24 and –B787 are only visible using the
*OPT? Bus command and do not have a visible field in the
configuration screen for firmware revisions lower than 4.60. For
FW revision of 4.60 or higher, see CONFIGURATION SETUP 4
screen.
CONFIGURATION SETUP 4
(Series II models with FW 4.60 or higher only)