MTS Multipurpose Elite Test - Manual (Page 102)

Note:
If necessary, click the Manual Cmd text to open a window where you can change the slider-bar
range.
7.4.0 Apply Offsets to the Input Signal (optional)
Offsets can be applied using the Station Manager application or in the test. Choose the method that works
best for your test. The following procedures describe how to apply offsets using the Station Manager application.
Note:
You can also apply offsets to channel inputs and auxiliary inputs that are conditioned by hardware.
7.4.1.0 Applying an Auto Offset to an Input Signal
1. Select an access level of Operator or above.
2. In the Station Manager window, click Display > Station Setup.
3. On the Station Setup window navigation tab, select the input signal that you want to offset.
Note:
Auto Offset controls are also available on the Values/Offset tab of the Station Signals summary
tab.
4. On the Inputs panel, click the Offset/Zero tab.
5. On the Offset/Zero tab:
a) Clear the Auto Offset Lock box.
b) Click Auto Offset.
Manual Offset shows the offset applied to produce the Current Value.
If the Manual Offset value exceeds half of the full-scale range of the signal, the system interlocks and
removes station power.
6. Optional: Select the Auto Offset Lock check box to make the Auto Offset controls unavailable at the
access levels of Tuning, Operator, and Configuration.
7.4.2.0 Applying a Manual Offset to an Input Signal
If the desired amount of offset is known, select it with the Manual Offset slider.
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