ibss Group, Inc. GV10 Downstream Asher Series - Operating; 4.1 How to Set Operating Parameters

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GV10x OPERATION AND SAFETY MANUAL
4. Operating
The GV10x Downstream Asher can be operated from 1) GV10x-BT (benchtop)
Controller Front Panel as described in section 4.1.2 or 2) remotely via the RS232 COM
port (for either GV10x-BT or GV10x-2U Controllers) as described in section 4.1.3.
Remote operation is supported with the published application programming interface
(API) in Appendix C. You may write your own remote control application using the API
or use the included GV10x Remote Control Software to achieve remote control of the
GV10x. The fundamentals of operation, whether done via the Controller Front Panel or
via remote control software, are the same.
4.1. How to Set Operating Parameters
All parameter settings are saved in the Controller (BT and 2U models) PLC memory even
when the GV10x Controller AC power is OFF and will be used to initialize Source power
level, W, and run time: HH MM SS, when the GV10x Controller AC power is turned
back ON. Section 4.1.2 describes how to set parameters if using the BT (benchtop)
Controller. For the 2U (rackmount) Controller, parameters must be set using external
software (e.g. GV10x-RC) typically running on a PC. Refer to Appendix C for the
Remote Control Specifications (API.)
4.1.1. Allowable Parameter Settings
Minimum Value
Maximum Value
Plasma Power (watts, W)
10
99
Run Hours (HH)
0
99
Run Minutes (MM)
0
59
Run Seconds (SS)
0
59
4.1.2. Setting Parameters from GV10x-BT (benchtop) Controller Front Panel
4.1.2.1. Switch GV10x-BT AC power ON from the Controller rear panel toggle. PLC
Self-Testing will begin, as shown in Figures 4-1 and 4-2:
Figure 4-2. PLC Self-Test Screen 2
Figure 4-1. PLC Self-Test Screen 1
Table 4-1. Range of Allowed Parameter Settings