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SQC-310 Operating Manual
3.11.1 Film Conditioning Menu
The Film Conditioning menu contains the power settings used for preconditioning
and postconditioning.
Figure 3-14 Film Conditioning menu
Ramp1 Power: Sets the power level (% of full scale) desired at the end of Ramp 1.
Ramp1 Time: Sets the time to ramp linearly from the initial power to Ramp 1
power.
Soak1 Time: Sets the time the output remains at the Ramp 1 power level.
Ramp2 Power, Ramp2 Time, Soak2 Time: Functions are the same as Ramp 1
and Soak 1. Typically, Ramp 2 power is set near the power level required to
achieve the desired initial deposition rate.
Feed Power: The feed phase output power level in the postconditioning phase.
Feed Time: The time required to wire feed new material and the time for which the
feed power will be held.
Idle Power: Idle power ramps output power back to zero, or holds the material at
a state that is ready for deposition (usually the same as Ramp 2 power). The idle
phase occurs in the postconditioning phase.
(Idle) Ramp Time: The time required for the power to return idle power level.