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)