Defining an MCA
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Figure 9 The Delete MCA Dialog
Defining an MCA
This section discusses setting up a Lynx II-based MCA, which has a fully programmable
front end, high voltage, and signal processing, then saving that configuration as a MID
file.
To begin, click on the Lynx II DSA entry in the Definition Table (shown below) that you
want to set up. The selection should be highlighted.
Figure 10 Selecting the MCA to Set Up
Interpreting the Definition Entry
As you can see in Definition Table (shown on the previous page), adding the entry puts
more than just the name of the MCA in the definition table. We’ll take a brief look at the
other items in the entry now. As we get further into the definition process we’ll cover
them in greater detail. Note the letter following the unit number in each Definition Table
item available: where applicable, an M indicates a manually controlled unit and a P
indicates a programmable unit.