User guide

TSFM 500 DC 13 32-1101 REV 2 710
6 OPERATING MODES
6.1 Mode Overview
Series DC controllers can be operated in three modes:
1. Basic Mode
Manual control of test stand movement.
2. Auto Return Mode
Test stand moves to a limit switch, load set point, or travel distance (TSTM / TSTMH only), whichever occurs
first, then reverses and moves at maximum speed to the other limit, whichever occurs first.
3. Cycling Mode
Test stand cycles between limits at the selected speed, and pauses at each limit for a selected period of time.
4. PC Mode
Test stand is controlled through a serial connection with a computer.
On the TSTM / TSTMH test stands, the screen appears as follows:
The item selected will be capitalized, as shown in the figure above. The set speed can be changed in Test Parameter
Setup. Independent speeds may be programmed for each direction.