Part No. IX001011

Mar. 2016

Operation Guide
Sequence Creation Software

SD024-PAV Wavy for PAV
Ver. 6.x

Saving and Loading Sequence ........................... 29

About This Guide

Executing Sequences........................................... 30

This guide is a PDF version of the SD024-PAV
Wavy for PAV help file.

Displaying Monitors ............................................ 33

 Copyrights

Changing the Monitoring Interval ..................... 36

The contents of this guide may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without the prior consent of the copyright holder.

Saving Monitored Data ....................................... 37

Changing the Real-Time Monitor Graph Scale .. 35

Other Settings ...................................................... 38

Introduction............................................................ 3

Setting the resolution of the steps to be created bydrawing........................................................................................ 38
Always using the step transition mode when creating
the steps by drawing (SOFT sequence mode only) ..... 38
Changing the unit of time in the real-time monitor
graph ............................................................................................ 38
Setting the maximum data size .......................................... 38
Changing the graph display................................................. 39
Changing the sequence data file format......................... 42
Changing the monitor output data file format............. 42
Turning the sound on and off.............................................. 43
Arranging the Graph window and the Worksheet window................................................................................................ 43

Configuring the Interface ...................................... 4

Controlling the PAV series directly .................... 44

The contents of this guide are subject to change
without notice.
Copyright© 2016 Kikusui Electronics Corporation

Contents

Using the RS232C interface..................................................... 4
Using the USB interface............................................................ 6
Using the LAN interface ........................................................... 8

Using Commands to Control the PAV Series ..... 46
Menu Reference ................................................... 47

Screen Overview................................................... 12
Sequence Setup window.......................................................12
Sequence Execution window...............................................13

Overview of Sequence Creation.......................... 14
Sequence execution procedure..........................................14

Sequence Settings................................................ 15
Sequence settings....................................................................15
Step settings...............................................................................15

Setting the Operating Mode ............................... 17
Setting Protection Functions .............................. 18
Using the protection functions on PAV Series (Power
Supply Setting)..........................................................................18
Using the protection functions of Wavy (Software Setting) ...............................................................................................19

Setting the Sequence Repetition Count............. 20
Creating or Editing Steps by Drawing ................ 21
Creating the Steps....................................................................21
Editing the steps .......................................................................22

Creating and Editing Steps by Entering Values. 24
Creating the Steps....................................................................24
Copying and deleting the steps..........................................25

Changing the Step Interval Unit ......................... 27
Changing the Setting Graph Scale...................... 28

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SD024-PAV Wavy for PAVIntroduction
Sequence Creation Software SD024-PAV Wavy for PAV is a software application that is used to create
and execute sequences on PAV Series regulated DC power supplies. This operation guide explains
how to use Sequence Creation Software SD024-PAV Wavy for PAV to control PAV Series regulated
DC power supplies.

 Applicable version
This operation guide applies to version 6.x of SD024-PAV Wavy for PAV. To find out the version of
the Wavy for PAV, click on the Help menu and select About Wavy.

 Intended readers of this operation guideThis operation guide is intended for users who will use SD024-PAV Wavy for PAV to control DC
power supplies and instructors of such users.
It assumes that the reader has knowledge about electrical aspects of DC power supplies.

 Trademarks
Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
All other company and product names used in this guide are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

 Notations used in this guide• In this guide, SD024-PAV Wavy for PAV is referred to as ”Wavy for PAV“ or “Wavy.”
PAV Series regulated DC Power Supply is referred to as the “PAV Series.”• The term “PC” means both personal computers and workstations.
• The following markings are used in this guide.
Indicates information that you should know.

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Configuring the Interface
You need to configure the interface before using Wavy.

Using the RS232C interface
 Configuration on the PAV series

1 Turn the POWER switch on of the PAV Series.
2 Make sure that the PAV output is off.
REM.
3 Press
The REM LED lights, and the voltmeter shows “INtF” (INTERFACE).
the VOLTAGE knob.
4 Press
The ammeter shows the present communication interface name.
the CURRENT knob to select “232”, and then press the CURRENT knob.
5 TurnWhen RS232C is set, the display blinks and returns to the original screen.
the ammeter meter shows “Adr” (ADDRESS), press the CURRENT knob.
6 WhenThe ammeter shows the present address (channel).
the CURRENT knob to select the address (channel), and then press the
7 TurnCURRENT knob.
When the address is set, the display blinks and returns to the original screen.

the VOLTAGE knob until the voltmeter shows “bAUd” (BAUDRATE), and8 Turnthen press the VOLTAGE knob.
The ammeter shows the present baudrate.

the CURRENT knob to select the baudrate, and then press the CURRENT knob.
9 TurnWhen the baudrate is set, the display blinks and returns to the original screen.
Turn the VOLTAGE knob until the voltmeter shows “LANG” (LANGUAGE), and10 thenpress the VOLTAGE knob.
The ammeter shows the present command language.

the CURRENT knob to select “SCPI” (SCPI), and then press the CURRENT knob.
11 Turn
When SCPI is set, the display blinks and returns to the original screen.

12 Connect the PAV series to your PC.
 Configuration of Wavy

13 Start Wavy.
on the Setting menu and select Interface.
14 Click
The Interface window opens.
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the connected PAV from the Instrument.
15 Select
The maximum value that can be specified on Wavy is limited to 105 % of the rated outputof the selected model. Select the correct model. For example, if you select PAV36-6, youwill not be able to set values exceeding 37.8 V (36 x 1.05).

16 Click on the Serial and select RS232C.
COM Port, select the port number that the PAV is using.
17 From
From Windows Control Panel, open Device Manager.
Open Port (COM & LPT) to view the port number in use.

18 Select the Baudrate that you set on the PAV side.
19 Select the Channel (address) that you set on the PAV side.
Test to verify that your PC is communicating with the PAV.
20 Click
With the exception of the baudrate, the protocol on the PAV series side is fixed. It is set as
follows:
Data bit: 8 bits, Stop bit: 1 bits, Parity bit: none, and X-flow control: off
Wavy exchanges data according to the above protocol settings. There is no need to manually change them on the PC side.

21 Click OK.
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Configuring the Interface

Using the USB interface

To use a USB, USB driver for PAV series needs to be installed on your PC. The driver is included in the
CD-ROM. For details on installing, see the PAV series Communication Interface Manual.

Configuration on the PAV series

1 Turn the POWER switch on of the PAV Series.
2 Make sure that the PAV output is off.
REM.
3 Press
The REM LED lights, and the voltmeter shows “INtF” (INTERFACE).
the VOLTAGE knob.
4 Press
The ammeter shows the present communication interface name.
the CURRENT knob to select “USb” (USB), and then press the CURRENT knob.
5 TurnWhen USB is set, the display blinks and returns to the original screen.
the ammeter meter shows “Adr” (ADDRESS), press the CURRENT knob.
6 WhenThe ammeter shows the present address (channel).
the CURRENT knob to select the address (channel), and then press the
7 TurnCURRENT knob.
When the address is set, the display blinks and returns to the original screen.

Turn the VOLTAGE knob until the voltmeter shows “LANG” (LANGUAGE), and8 thenpress the VOLTAGE knob.
The ammeter shows the present command language.

the CURRENT knob to select “SCPI” (SCPI), and then press the CURRENT knob.
9 TurnWhen SCPI is set, the display blinks and returns to the original screen.

10 Connect the PAV series to your PC.
 Configuration of Wavy

11 Start Wavy.
on the Setting menu and select Interface.
12 Click
The Interface window opens.

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the connected PAV from the Instrument.
13 Select
The maximum value that can be specified on Wavy is limited to 105 % of the rated outputof the selected model. Select the correct model. For example, if you select PAV36-6, youwill not be able to set values exceeding 37.8 V (36 x 1.05).

14 Click on the Serial and select USB.
COM Port, select the port number that the PAV is using.
15 From
From Windows Control Panel, open Device Manager.
Open Port (COM & LPT) to view the port number in use.

A PAV connected to the PC’s USB port is handled as though it is connected to the COM(RS232) port by the installed USB driver. As such, when you view the connection on Device
Manager, the PAV appears under COM port. Even though it is connected the COM port,
there is no need to set the baudrate or other communication protocol settings.

16 Select the Channel (address) that you set on the PAV side.
17 Click Test to verify that your PC is communicating with the PAV.
18 Click OK.

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Configuring the Interface

Using the LAN interface
This is applicable only to PAVs with the LAN interface option.

 Configuration on the PAV series

1 Turn the POWER switch on of the PAV Series.
2 Make sure that the PAV output is off.
REM.
3 Press
The REM LED lights, and the voltmeter shows “INtF” (INTERFACE).
the VOLTAGE knob.
4 Press
The ammeter shows the present communication interface name.
the CURRENT knob to select “LAn” (LAN), press the CURRENT knob.
5 TurnWhen LAN is set, the display blinks and returns to the original screen.
the ammeter meter shows “Adr” (ADDRESS), press the CURRENT knob.
6 WhenThe ammeter shows the present address (channel).
the CURRENT knob to select the address (channel), press the CURRENT
7 Turnknob.
When the address is set, the display blinks and returns to the original screen.

the VOLTAGE knob until the voltmeter shows “LANG” (LANGUAGE), press
8 Turnthe VOLTAGE knob.
The ammeter shows the present command language.

the CURRENT knob to select “SCPI” (SCPI), press the CURRENT knob.
9 TurnWhen SCPI is set, the display blinks and returns to the original screen.
Turn the VOLTAGE knob until the voltmeter shows “IP”, and then press the
10 VOLTAGE
knob.
the VOLTAGE knob, and the record the displayed IP address.
11 Turn
The voltmeter shows “IP1” to “IP4,” and the ammeter displays the corresponding IP
address.

12 Connect the PAV series to your PC.
an WEB browser to open the PAV home page, and then enter the PAV’s IP
13 Start
address.
Change the settings on the LAN page according to the network that the PAV series is connecting to. For details, see the PAV series LAN Interface Manual.

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Configuration of Wavy

14 Start Wavy.
on the Setting menu and select Interface.
15 Click
The Interface window opens.

the connected PAV from the Instrument.
16 Select
The maximum value that can be specified on Wavy is limited to 105 % of the rated outputof the selected model. Select the correct model. For example, if you select PAV36-6, youwill not be able to set values exceeding 37.8 V (36 x 1.05).

p. 10

17 Select LAN.
IP Address, select the IP address of the connected PAV series.
18 From
If the IP address is not displayed even when the PAV series is connected properly, youneed to search for the device connected through LAN using the VISA library.

19 Click Test to verify that your PC is communicating with the PAV Series.
20 Click OK.

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When the PAV Series suddenly become unrecognized
When you are not using a fixed IP address, the IP address of the PAV Series may change. In such acase, check the IP address from the REM menu, and set the IP address again.

Searching for the device connected through LAN
The following procedure is for when KI-VISA is used for the VISA library. If you are using another
VISA library, see the corresponding manual.

the task bar, click Start, All Programs, Kikusui IO Software, KI-VISA, and1 Onthen Instrument Explorer.
Instrument Explorer will start.
If “Instrument Explorer” is not displayed in the Start menu or the desktop, open KiVisaExp.exe in the following folder.
64 bit OS: C:\Program Files\IVI Foundation\VISA\VisaCom64\KiVisa
32 bit OS: C:\Program Files (x86)\IVI Foundation\VISA\VisaCom\KiVisa

2 Click KI-VISA IO Config.

3 Click the LAN tab.
4 Select the Enable dynamic search for active instrument check box.

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OK.
5 Click
The KI-VISA IO Config window opens.
that the IP address of the connected PAV series appears in the tree on
6 Check
the left side of the Instrument Explorer window, and close Instrument
Explorer.

You can now select the IP address in the Wavy’s interface window.

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Screen Overview
Sequence Setup window
When you start Wavy, a main window comprising Graph and Worksheet windows appears.

Graph window

Worksheet window

In the Graph window, you can set the steps by drawing lines with a mouse.
In the Worksheet window, you can set the steps by entering the values.

Selecting the sequence mode
You can select from three sequence modes.
You can select the sequence mode when the sheet window contains no data.

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Sequence mode

Description

SOFT

Wavy sends step conditions one step at a time to the PAV series to executea sequence.
All available sequence functions of Wavy can be used.

HARD (LIST)
HARD (WAVE)

Wavy uses the hardware sequence function (LIST and WAVE) that the PAV
series has.
Wavy sends the conditions of all steps to the PAV series first, and then the
PAV series sequence begins.
Compared to software control, the step transition resolution is smaller, butsome limitations apply to the number of steps, sequence time settings,
and the like.

SD024-PAV Wavy for PAVScreen Overview

Sequence Execution window
This window is used to execute sequences. You can display three types of graphs using the tabs.
Tab

Display

Setting Graph

A graph of the sequence to be executed appears.

Monitor Graph

A real-time monitor graph that graphs monitored voltages and currents while executing a sequence appears.

Setting/Monitor Graph

A graph of the sequence to be executed appears in the top half, and areal-time monitor graph appears in the bottom half.

Click the tab to show in the window.

Setting Graph

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Overview of Sequence Creation
A sequence is a feature that automatically executes the predefined steps in a given order. You cansimulate various waveforms.
Sequence

Step 1

Step 2100 seconds
Ramp

150 seconds
Step

Step 380 seconds
Ramp

Time

A sequence comprises multiple steps, which will be executed in a given order. The execution of thelast step normally concludes the sequence. The number of steps that can be created varies depending on the sequence mode. If you set the repetition count of a sequence, however, the sequence
will be repeatedly executed until it reaches to the last count.
Sequence mode

Number of steps that can be created

SOFT

1024

HARD (LIST)

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HARD (WAVE)

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Sequence execution procedure
Set the operating conditions for the sequence.
Sequence settings• Selecting the sequence mode
• Setting the Operating Mode
• Setting Protection Functions• Setting the Sequence Repetition CountSet the operating conditions for the steps.
Step settings• Creating or Editing Steps by Drawing• Creating and Editing Steps by Entering Values• Saving and Loading Sequence

Execute the sequence.
• Executing Sequences• Saving Monitored Data

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SD024-PAV Wavy for PAVSequence Settings
The maximum value that can be specified on Wavy is limited to 105 % of the rated output of the
PAV series specified by Instrument in the interface window. For example, if you specify PAV36-6, youwill not be able to set values exceeding 37.8 V (36 x 1.05).

Sequence settings
For a sequence, you need to set the following conditions common for all steps.
•

Sequence mode
Select from software control, hardware (LIST), or hardware (WAVE).

p. 12
•

Operating mode (Constant Voltage (CV) or Constant Current (CC))
Set the operating mode. The current/voltage limit can also be specified.

p. 17
•

Protection settings
Configure the protection settings.

p. 18
•

Repetition countSet how many times to repeat the sequence.

p. 20
•

Step interval
Configure the step interval unit.

p. 27

Step settings
For each step, you need to configure a set of values as shown in the figure below.
One step corresponds to one operation in a waveform to be executed.

• The hardware (LIST) and hardware (WAVE) sequence modes do not have Transition or Output setting. In hardware (LIST) mode, the transition is fixed to step while in hardware (WAVE) mode, it isfixed to ramp. The output is fixed to on.
• The first step in hardware (WAVE) sequence mode will be a ramp transition from the output voltage or output current immediately before the execution of the sequence.
• Time [s] indicates the accumulated time from the beginning, which is unable to be modified.

Worksheet window in CV

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Sequence Settings•

Voltage (in CV mode)
Set the voltage when Constant Voltage (CV) mode being enabled.
The output voltage setting is limited as follows by the hardware OVP and UVP values of the protection function.

p. 18

UVP value ≤ output voltage ≤ OVP value•

Current (in CC mode)
Set the current when Constant Current (CC) mode being enabled.

•

Interval
Set the execution time for the step.

•

Transition (Step or Ramp)
Set the transition type for the step.
The resolution of ramp transition is 50 ms to 100 ms.
(Example 1) Current:10 A
Transition: Step

(Example 2) Current: 10 A
Transition: Ramp

10 A

10 A

1 step1 stepAs shown in the figure below,
the ramp transition is at a given resolution.
10 A

1 step50 ms to 100 ms

When the step interval is limited, the ramp line may not be linear.
•

Output (on or off )Switch on/off of the output.

You can edit the steps by either drawing lines in Graph window or entering values in Worksheet
window.

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SD024-PAV Wavy for PAVSetting the Operating Mode
Select the operating mode among two modes: constant voltage (CV) or constant current (CC)mode.

on the Sequence menu and select Sequence Creation Mode. Or, click
1 Click on
the toolbar.
The Sequence Creation Mode window opens.

the PAV series in constant-voltage mode, select Constant Voltage. To
2 Touseuse
it in constant-current mode, select Constant Current.
the limited current (for CV mode) or limited voltage (for CC mode).
3 Enter
The number of significant decimal digits is three for voltage and four for current. The
actual number of significant decimal places varies depending on the PAV Series to which
the PC is connected.

monitor the activation of protection functions during sequence execution,
4 Toselectthe I confirm the state of the protection every four seconds check box.

5 Click OK to close the window.

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Setting Protection Functions
You can enable the protection functions by setting one of two protection functions: Power Supply
Setting and Soft Setting.

 Power Supply Setting
These are the protection functions incorporated in PAV Series regulated DC power supply.
You can set overvoltage protection (OVP), and overcurrent protection (OCP).

 Software Setting
These are the protection functions which Wavy activates on the basis of monitored data.
You can set overvoltage protection (OVP), overcurrent protection (OCP), undervoltage protection (UVP), and undercurrent protection (UCP).

Using the protection functions on PAV Series (Power Supply Setting)on the Sequence menu and select Protection Setup.
1 Click
The Protection Setup window opens.

the values of the overvoltage protection and the overcurrent protection.
2 Enter
The output voltage setting is limited as follows by the OVP and UVP values set here.
UVP value ≤ output voltage ≤ OVP value

Write.
3 Click
The settings are transmitted to PAV Series and becomes activated.

4 Click OK to close the window.

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SD024-PAV Wavy for PAVSetting Protection Functions

Querying the PAV Series settings
To query and load the present protection settings on the connected PAV Series, click Read.

Using the protection functions of Wavy (Software Setting)
When the overvoltage protection or the overcurrent protection being activated, the sequence execution stops if the monitored values equal or exceed the set values.
When the undervoltage protection or undercurrent protection being activated, the sequence execution stops if the monitored values fall below the set values.

on the Sequence menu and select Protection Setup.
1 Click
The Protection Setup window opens.

the protection function to activate.
2 Select
While the function being selected, you can enter the value in the text box.
the values in the text boxes.
3 Enter
Even when you enter protection values, if you clear the check boxes, the protection functions will be disabled.
The maximum values that you can enter do not depend on the rated output of the connected PAV series.

4 Click OK to close the window.
Ignoring the first monitored values
If the unstable values from the initial monitoring is used, the sequence execution may beaborted due to the protection function. If the Ignore the first monitored values check box isselected, sequence execution will continue even if the first monitored values are above or
below the protection values.

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Setting the Sequence Repetition CountSet the repetition count of the sequence.

on the Sequence menu and select Sequence Creation Mode, or click
1 Clickon the toolbar.
The Sequence Creation Mode window opens.

2 Set the repetition count (between 1 and 9999, or Infinity).

3 Click OK to close the window.

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SD024-PAV Wavy for PAVCreating or Editing Steps by Drawing
Creating the StepsYou can create the steps in the Graph window.

Graph window

Step-division line

Drag

Place the pointer on Y axis
and click.

Release the mouse button at thedesired point to commit the step.

When the sequence mode is hardware (LIST) or hardware (WAVE), a correct waveform may not be
output if a value less than 0.1% of the rated output voltage or a value less than 0.2% of the rated
output current is specified.

the pointer over the Y axis.
1 MoveThe pointer changes to a crosshair, and the voltage (in CV mode) or the current (in CCmode) is indicated.

the pointer to the point where the desired time (on X axis) and the2 Dragdesired current/voltage (on Y axis) meets.
The setting is committed when you release the mouse button, and the corresponding values are automatically entered in the first line of the Worksheet window.
The voltage or current varies depending on the PAV series that the PC is connected to.
p. 27, p. 28

You can change the scale of the graph and/or step interval unit.
SOFT

HARD(LIST)/HARD(WAVE)

Unit

Range

s (seconds)

0.5 s to 999.5 s

Setting
resolution

Unit

Range

Setting
resolution

0.5 ss (seconds)

0.01 s to 65 s

0.001 smin (minutes) 0.1 min to 999.9 min

0.1 minh (hours)

0.1 h

0.1 h to 999.9 hThis completes the creation of step 1.

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Creating or Editing Steps by Drawing

step, move the pointer over the end point of the previous step.
3 ToOnceaddthethepointerchanges to a crosshair, drag the pointer to the desired point.
The setting is committed when you release the mouse button, and the corresponding values are entered in the following line of the Worksheet window.
Repeat the procedure until you complete creating all the steps.

Editing the steps

Changing the voltage or current setting

Drag

the step line to edit.
1 Double-click
The end point changes to a black square (), which indicates that you can edit the step.
the pointer over the black square ().
2 MoveThe pointer changes to a pair of vertical arrows.
the pointer vertically until it reaches to the desired point.
3 Drag
The setting changes.

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SD024-PAV Wavy for PAVCreating or Editing Steps by Drawing

Changing the interval (step execution time)Drag

the vertical line (step-division line) that lies at the end point of
1 Double-click
the step to edit.
The top of the step-division line changes to a black square (), which indicates that you
can edit the step.

the pointer over the black square().
2 MoveThe pointer changes to a pair of horizontal arrows.
the pointer horizontally to the desired point.
3 Drag
The setting changes.

Changing transition (Step or Ramp) (SOFT sequence mode only)
You can change the transition only when the sequence mode is set to software control. In hardware(LIST) mode, the transition is fixed to step while in hardware (WAVE) mode, it is fixed to ramp.

the step line to edit.
1 Double-click
The top of vertical line (step-division line) changes to a black square (), which indicatesthat you can edit the step.

and select Transition from the context menu, then point to Ramp or
2 Right-click
Step.
The transition of the step changes.

Deleting the steps
the step line to delete.
1 Double-click
The top of vertical line (step-division line) changes to a black square (), which indicatesthat you can edit the step.

and select Delete.
2 Right-click
The step is deleted.

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Creating and Editing Steps by Entering Values
Creating the Steps
Ypu can create the steps in the Worksheet window.

• The hardware (LIST) and hardware (WAVE) sequence modes do not have Transition or Output setting. In hardware (LIST) mode, the transition is fixed to step while in hardware (WAVE) mode, it isfixed to ramp. The output is fixed to on.
• When the sequence mode is hardware (LIST) or hardware (WAVE), a correct waveform may not be
output if a value less than 0.1% of the rated output voltage or a value less than 0.2% of the rated
output current is specified.

Step 1
Step 2
Step 3Time cannot be modified.
The first row in the Worksheet window represents step 1. Time [s] indicates the accumulated timefrom the beginning and cannot be modified.
To edit the voltage, current, and interval, click the applicable cell and enter the value. The voltage orcurrent varies depending on the PAV series that the PC is connected to.
The step interval that can be specified varies depending on the sequence mode.
SOFT

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HARD(LIST)/HARD(WAVE)

Unit

Range

Setting
resolution

Unit

Range

Setting
resolutions (seconds)

0.5 s to 999.5 s

0.5 s

s (seconds)

0.01 s to 65 s

0.001 smin (minutes) 0.1 min to 999.9 min

0.1 minh (hours)

0.1 h

0.1 h to 999.9 h

SD024-PAV Wavy for PAVCreating and Editing Steps by Entering Values

To edit the transition and output, double-click the applicable cell, or click the cell and press Enterkey (SOFT sequence mode only). By default, the Transition is set to “Step”, and the Output is set to“on”. Once set, the Transition and Output settings cannot be deleted. To delete these settings, youneed to delete the whole step.
You can cancel the edit by pressing Esc key in the middle of entering the values.
Start entering data for step 1 and continue for the following steps in order.

Copying and deleting the steps
You can delete and copy the steps in the Worksheet window.
Also, you can undo the operation once. To undo the last operation, right-click on the Worksheet
window and select Undo.

Inserting a copy of a stepa cell in the step to copy.
1 Click
You can click any cell in the step that you are going to copy.
You can select consecutive rows by holding down the Shift key.

on the Worksheet menu and select Copy. Or, right-click on the Worksheet
2 Click
window and select Copy from the context menu.

3 Select any cell in the step.
on the Worksheet menu and select Paste. Or, right-click on the Worksheet
4 Click
window and select Paste from the context menu.
The copied step is inserted above the selected step.

Deleting a stepa cell in the step to delete.
1 Click
You can click any cell in the step that you are going to delete.
You can select consecutive rows by holding down the Shift key.

on the Worksheet menu and select Delete. Or, right-click on the Work2 Click
sheet window and select Delete from the context menu.
The deleted step is temporarily copied to the clipboard. Thus, if you select Paste command rightafter deleting the step, the deleted step will be inserted.

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Creating and Editing Steps by Entering Values

Keyboard shortcuts
You can use keyboard shortcuts on the Worksheet window.
Operation

Shortcut keys

Copy steps“C” or “Ctrl + C”

Insert a step*1“V” or “Ctrl + V”

Delete steps*1“Delete”

Undo*1“Z” or “Ctrl + Z”

Select all rows

“A” or “Ctrl + A”

*1.

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A confirmation dialog appears before execution.

SD024-PAV Wavy for PAVChanging the Step Interval Unit
If the sequence mode is software control, you can set the step interval unit to seconds, minutes, orhours.

on the Sequence menu and select Sequence Creation Mode. Or, click
1 Click on
the toolbar.
The Sequence Creation Mode window opens.

the unit from the Unit drop-down menu.
2 Select
If there is step data in the Worksheet window, you cannot change the unit.

3 Click OK to close the window.

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Changing the Setting Graph Scale
You can change the scale on X-axis and Y-axis in the Graph window.
Select the Graph window, click on the Graph menu, and select Scale. Or, clickon the toolbar.
Then, the Scale window opens. You can also right-click on the Graph window and select Scale toopen the window.

If you select the Maximum Time, Maximum Value, or Minimum Value check box, the auto scaling
function is enabled. While the auto scaling function being enabled, the scale is automaticallyadjusted to create steps or open a saved file.
When the auto scaling function is disabled, the value beyond the range does not appear in thegraph.
When you are creating steps by drawing, however, the scale is not automatically adjusted. In thiscase, click on the Graph menu and select Update Auto Scale to update the scale.
For Step, set the amount of change that takes place when the graph is moved with thebut-tons on the graph window. For Scroll, set the unit of scrolling when the graph is moved with the
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After creating the sequence data, you can save the data to a file.

Saving files
To newly save the data to a file, click on the File menu and select Save As.
To overwrite the file, click on the File menu and select Save, or selectcase, the file will be saved with extension “wvy”.

on the toolbar. In either Viewing the saved data
You can open the saved file in Notepad.

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By default, the data is saved as tab-separated values. You can select comma-separated values inthe Environment Setup window.
• First row in the data
1st column
2nd column
3rd column
4th column
5th column

PAV
CV
CC
s
min
h

6th column
7th column

Series name
File version
Constant voltage mode
Constant current mode
Sequence mode (SOFT/LIST/WAVE)
seconds
minutes (SOFT sequence mode only)
hours (SOFT sequence mode only)
Repetition count
Limited current (in CV mode)
Limited voltage (in CC mode)• Second and subsequent rows in the data
1st column
2nd column
3rd column
4th column

Voltage value or current value
Interval
Unit is indicated in the first row.
Transition
0: Step, 1:Ramp
Output0:Off, 1:On

Loading the file
You can load the saved data.
Click on the File menu and select Open, or click

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Executing Sequences
Once you complete creating all the steps, you can move on to the sequence execution.
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Performing a long sequence increases the data to be displayed in the real-time monitor graph. By
setting the maximum data amount, you can reduce the load to PC. Even if you set the maximum
data size, all monitored data will be saved.

on the Sequence menu and select Run, or click
1 Click
The Run window opens.

on the toolbar.

Run.
2 Click
The sequence is executed.
To abort the sequence in progress, click Stop.
The green line roughly indicates the position being executed. When the sequence isrepeated for many times or the sequence is rather longer, however, the green line indication may not be stable.
During the sequence execution, you cannot use the menus and the toolbar or change thewindow size.

 Turning the output off when a sequence completes
If you select the Output OFF when End/Stop check box, the output will be automatically turned off
when the sequence execution is complete or aborted, or when the protection function is activated.

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If this check box is not selected, you need to turn off the output manually. To turn off the output,
click the OFF under the OUTPUT OFF when End/Stop check box. While the sequence being in progress, OFF is disabled.

 Specifying the time to execute the sequence
To specify the time to execute the sequence, select the Execute at the specified time check box.
In the opened dialog, enter the target time (year, month, day, hour, minute, second) to executethe sequence.

Information indicated during the sequence execution
CC / CVIn constant current (CC) mode, the box next to CC turns to red.
In constant voltage (CV) mode, the box next CV turns to green.

Count

Displays the latest count of the sequence repetition.

Step

Displays the step being executed at the moment.

Elapsed Time

Displays the elapsed time since the sequence execution started.

Voltage/Current

Displays the item (current, voltage) that you selected by clicking Sequence andthen Monitoring Setup.

 Status indicator
During the sequence execution, one of the following status is indicated in the Run window.
The PAV Series is ready to start.
The sequence is being executed.
The sequence is complete.
The Stop button has been clicked.
A communication error has occurred. Verify the interface settings.

(In case of OVP)

A protection function has been activated.*1
OVP: Overvoltage protection, OCP: Overcurrent protection, PF: AC input
voltage drop, OHP: Overheat protection, COMM: IOC communication
error, AC: AC fail, OTP: Overtemperature protection, FOD: Foldback protection, SO: Shut off, INT: Interlock, UVP: Undervoltage protection, INPO:Internal input overflow, INTO: Internal overflow, INMO: Internal time out,
ICOM: Internal communication error, UCP: Undercurrent protection
The PAV Series is standing by until the specified time to execute thesequence is reached.

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You can determine which protection function (hardware or software) was activated with thebackground color.
Orange indicates that a PAV series protection function was activated.
Yellow indicates that a Wavy protection function was activated.

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Clearing alarms
If a protection function of the PAV series is activated and the background changes to an orange
alarm status, eliminate the root cause of the alarm, and then click Alarm Clear.
If the background changes to a yellow alarm status, this indicates that a Wavy’s protection function
has been activated. Change the setting of the protection function that caused the alarm.

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You can have the monitored values and the monitor graph displayed in the Run window.
Click on the Sequence menu and select the Monitoring Setup, or clickon the toolbar. The

Monitoring Setup window opens.

Displaying the monitored output values in the Run window
To display the output values in the Run window, select Current and/or Voltage under Select Items
to be Monitored.

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Displaying Monitors

Displaying the monitor graphTo display the real-time monitor graph, select the Display the monitor graph check box underSelect Items to be Monitored. Further, additional tabs — Monitor Graph and Setting/Monitor Graph— are displayed in the Run window.
Click the tab to show in the window.

Real-time Monitor Graph
On the Setting/Monitor Graph tab, both setting graph and real-time monitor graph are displayed.

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You can set which graphs (current, voltage, and power) are displayed on the real-time monitor
graph by clicking Sequence and then Monitor Setup, and using Select Items to be Monitored.
If you move the pointer over the graph, the monitored value will be displayed.

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SD024-PAV Wavy for PAVChanging the Real-Time Monitor Graph Scale
You can change the scale on X-axis and Y-axis in the real-time monitor graph.
To change the scale, right-click on the real-time monitor graph and select Scale from the context
menu. The Scale window opens.

If you select the Maximum time, Maximum current, Maximum voltage, or Minimum Value checkbox, the auto scaling function is enabled. While the auto scaling function being enabled, the scale isautomatically adjusted according to the monitored values.
When the auto scaling function is disabled, the monitored value beyond the range does not appear
in the graph.

When the maximum time is set to be automatically scaled
When the Auto check box of Max time is selected, you can specify either Roll mode or Normalmode.

 Roll mode
The X-axis and Y-axis are simultaneously scaled. The display range is defined by subtracting theminimum time setting from the maximum time setting.

 Normal mode
In normal mode, the minimum time is fixed to a given value whereas the maximum time isscaled.
When the Scrolling within the specified range check box is selected, the graph is scaled whenthe monitored value exceeds the maximum time on the X-axis. In this case, the starting point tobe scrolled is defined by subtracting the minimum time setting and the scrolling time from the
maximum time setting.
For example, if the minimum time is set to 0 s, the maximum time is set to 23 s, and the scroll
time is set to 10 seconds, monitoring starts after 10 s elapses from the 13 s (23-0-10) position.

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Changing the Monitoring Interval
You can set the interval for monitoring.
To change the monitoring interval, click on the Sequence menu and select Monitoring Setup, or
clickon the toolbar. The Monitoring Setup window opens.

Under Select Items to be Monitored, set the Monitoring Interval to a value between 200 ms and
600000 ms.

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Saving Monitored Data
You can save the monitored data in a text format.
To save the monitored data, click on the Sequence menu and select the Monitoring Setup, or clickon the toolbar. The Monitoring Setup window opens.

Select Yes under the Save File, and specify the destination to save the file.
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The given file name concatenates the operating mode, the starting date and time of the execution,and the file extension. You can change the file extension (.txt by default).
You can set the unit of elapsed time to be written to the file. The accuracy of the elapsed timedepends on your PC environment.
[s]: Seconds[h:min:s]: Hours, minutes, seconds
If you select the Data right before Run check box under for Saved Data, “0 s” will be written to thebeginning of the saved data file (“0 s” would be regarded as the value monitored prior to thesequence execution). If the Data Immediately after End/Stop check box is selected, the monitored
values after the sequence is completed or aborted will be appended to the saved data.
Under Order for output to file, you can set the order in which the monitored data (time, voltage,
and current) is written to the file.

 Viewing the saved data
You can open the saved file in Notepad.

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By default, the data is saved as tab-separated values. You can select comma-separated values inthe Environment Setup window.

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Other Settings
Setting the resolution of the steps to be created by drawing
You can set the resolution of the steps to be created by drawing in the Graph window.
Right-click on the Graph window and select Resolution of setting value from the context menu,
then point to the desired resolution (Default), 1st digit of integer, 1st digit of decimal place, 2nd
digit of decimal place, or 3rd digit of decimal place). Default is 3rd digit of decimal place.

Always using the step transition mode when creating the steps
by drawing (SOFT sequence mode only)
You can restrict the transition mode to “step” when creating the steps by drawing in the Graph window.
Right-click on the Graph window, and then select Draw sequence by step.

Changing the unit of time in the real-time monitor graph
You can change the unit of time ([s] or [h:min:s]) in the real-time monitor graph.
Right-click on the real-time monitor graph and select X-axis Unit from the context menu, then point
to the desired unit. Select [s] for seconds, or [h:min:s] for hours:minutes:seconds.

Setting the maximum data size
Executing a long sequence increases the data displayed on the real-time monitor graph, which
increases the load to PC and causes the PC to malfunction. By setting the maximum data size, you
can reduce the load to PC.
Even if you set the maximum data size, all monitored data will be saved.
Right-click on the real-time monitor graph and select the Max Data Count. The Maximum numberof data window opens.
Enter the value between 10 000 to 1000 000. (The default value is 100 000).
When the size of the monitored data exceeds the set value, the oldest data will be deleted and thedata size will be restricted to be within the maximum data size.
A single monitored data uses approximately 200 bytes.
It is recommended to watch the physical memory amount in the Task Manager while executing along sequence.

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Other Settings

Changing the graph display
You can change various settings for the setting graph and the real-time monitor graph.

Setting the items (current or/and voltage) to be displayed on themonitor graph
You can set the item (current or/and voltage) to be displayed on the real-time monitor graph.
Right-click on the monitor graph and select the Line Display, then point to the item to be displayed.

Showing and hiding the step-division lines•

Graph window
To show/hide the step-division lines in the Graph window, click on the Graph menu and selectVertical Axis or clickon the toolbar.

Also, you can right-click on the Graph window and select Vertical Axis to toggle the display ofthe lines.
•

Setting graph in the Run window
To show/hide the step-division lines in the Run window, right-click on the setting graph andselect Vertical Axis.

Changing the scale of X-axis and Y-axis
You can change the settings for X-axis and Y-axis scales. You can show/hide the scales, specify theline type (solid or dotted) and the number of lines (grid).

 Showing and hiding the scales•

Graph window
To show/hide the scale, click on the Graph menu and select either X-axis Scale Lines or Y-axis
Scale Lines, or right-click on the Graph window and select X-axis Scale Lines or Y-axis Scale Linesfrom the context menu.

•

Run window
To show/hide the scale, right-click on the graph in the Run window and select the X-axis Scale
Lines or Y-axis Scale Lines from the context menu.

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Other Settings

 Setting the line type (dotted or solid) and the grid•

Graph window
Clickon the toolbar. The Scale window opens.

To vary the grid, enter the number in Number of scale lines.
To set the line type to be dotted, select Dot check box. When the Dot is not selected, the line
will be solid.
•

Run window
Right-click on the graph in the Run window and select Number of scale lines. The Scale lines
window opens.

To vary the grid, enter the number in Number of scale lines.
To set the line to be dotted, select Dot check box. When the Dot is not selected the line will besolid.

Changing Y-axis value displayed when the pointer is overWhen you move the pointer over X-axis or Y-axis on the real-time monitor graph, the monitored values for X-axis or Y-axis are indicated.
To change the Y-axis value to be indicated, right-click on the monitor graph and select Y-Axis Value,then point to either Current or Voltage.

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Changing the graph color
You can change the color of the setting graph and the real-time monitor graph.
To change the graph color, click the Graph menu and select Color, or right-click on the graphs ineither Graph or Run window and select Color from the context menu. Depending on the item, theways to change the color slightly vary.
Graph menu

Graph window*1*2

Setting graph

Background color

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Line

Setting line

Yes

Yes

Yes

—

Line to Draw

Line being created Yes

Yes

—

—

Vertical Axis

Line being created Yes

Yes

—

—

X/Y-axis

X-axis and Y-axis

Yes

Yes

—

Yes

Background

XY-axis scale lines Grid lines

Run window:

Run window:*3

Monitor graph*4

Yes

Yes

—

Yes

Line indicating thesequence point in —progress

—

Yes

—

Current line

Output current line —

—

—

Yes

Voltage line

Output voltage
line

—

—

Yes

Line to Run

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*2.
*3.
*4.

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Click on the Graph menu and select Color.
Right-click on the Graph window and select Color.
Right-click on the Setting Graph tab in the Run window and select Color.
Right-click on the Monitor Graph tab in the Run window and select Color.

Resetting the graph colors
You can reset the graphs colors you changed back to the default conditions.
On the Setting menu, click Environment Setup to display the Environment Setup window.

To reset the colors, select the Return to defaults check box, and click OK.

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Other Settings

Changing the sequence data file format
To change the sequence data file format, click on the Setting menu and select Environment Setup.
The Environment Setup menu opens.

Select either Tab Separation or Comma Separation under Sequence Data File Format (*.wvy).
By default, Tab Separation is selected.

Changing the monitor output data file format
To change the monitor output data file format, click on the Setting menu and select Environment
Setup. The Environment Setup menu opens.

Select either Tab Separation or Comma Separation under Monitor Output Data File Format. By
default, Tab Separation is selected. Also, you can specify the file extension (txt / csv / log). To specify
the file extension, select the desirable extension from the drop-down menu or enter the name.

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Other Settings

Turning the sound on and off
You can turn on or off the sound that is generated when an event (e.g., test execution, completion)
occurs.
On the Setting menu, click Environment Setup to display the Environment Setup window.

To turn on the sound, select the Use sounds to indicate operation execution check box.

Arranging the Graph window and the Worksheet window
To arrange the Graph window and the Worksheet window, click on the Window menu and selectCascade, Tile Horizontally, or Tile Vertically.

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Controlling the PAV series directly
You can use the direct control window to remotely control the PAV series’ voltage and current settings, the output on/off state, and the monitor.
To remotely control the PAV Series, click on the Tool menu and select Remote Control Panel. The
Remote Control Panel window opens.

The maximum values that you can enter are limited to the rated output of the connected PAV series
x 105 %.

 Voltage Setting and Current SettingEnter a value in Voltage and click Set. Likewise, enter a value in Current and click Set. These settings are transmitted to the PAV Series. The up and down arrow keys to the right of the numericboxes change the values in 1 V or 1 A steps.
If you enter a value in Step under Step Setting, you can adjust the voltage and current by clicking Up or Down.

 Interface Setting
Use Channel to set the address (channel) of the PAV series that you want to control.
If the I set other PAV connected by a lump check box is selected, PAV series that have been connected through multi-drop connection also become control targets.

 Output
Click ON to turn on the output. Click OFF to turn off the output. The present status of the PAV
Series will be displayed in the indicator above those buttons.

 Alarm Clear
Click Clear to clear the alarm that occurred.

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The response from the target PAV series is displayed.

 Monitor
Click Run to start monitoring. Click Stop to stop monitoring. The elapsed time is indicatedduring monitoring.
When monitoring is in progress, Wavy also monitors the activation of the PAV series’ protection
functions. When a protection function is activated, the status appears next to Status. The activation of protection functions is not monitored when monitoring is not in progress.
While the monitoring being stopped, you can set the monitor interval.
To save the monitored output data to a file, select Save File check box under Setting. To specify
the file destination and the unit of the elapsed time written to the file, click Folder under Setting. The accuracy of the elapsed time varies depending on your PC environment.
[s]: Seconds[h:min:s]: Hours, minutes, seconds
The file name concatenates the operating mode, the start date and time of the execution, andthe file name extension. You can change the file extension (.txt by default).

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Using Commands to Control the PAV Series
You can transmit the commands to the PAV Series directly from Wavy for PAV.
Click on the Tool menu and select Command Control. The Command Control window opens.

Enter a command and click Run.
Then, the result will be displayed.
The transmitted commands (successfully transmitted and received commands only) appear as list
items in the drop-down menu. To clear the list items, click Clear.
For details about the commands, see the PAV Series Communication Interface Manual.

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Menu Reference
Menu

Description

File
New*1

Creates a new file.

Open*1

Opens an existing file.

Save*1

Overwrites the file that you are working on.

Save As

Saves the file with a new name.

Close

Closes the file.

Recent FileShows up to four paths to the recently opened sequence data files(.wvy extension).

Exit

Exits Wavy for PAV.

View
ToolbarShows/hides the toolbar.

Status Bar

Shows/hides the status bar.

Save Position

Saves the present position and size of the window.

Previous File

Loads the last file that was used when the software starts.

Graph
Transition

Ramp
Step

Changes the transition of the selected line to “ramp”.
Changes the transition of the selected line to “step”.

DeleteDeletes the selected line.

Vertical Axis*1

Shows/hides the vertical axis.

X-axis Scale Lines

Shows/hides the X-axis gridY-axis Scale Lines

Shows/hides the Y-axis grid

Scale*1

Changes the scale of X-axis and Y-axis.

Color...

Background...

Changes the background color of the graph.

Line...

Changes the step line color.

Line to Draw

Changes the line color being drawn.

Vertical Axis

Changes the vertical axis color.

X/Y-axis

Changes the color of X-axis and Y-axis.

XY-axis scale lines

Changes the color of X-axis and Y-axis grid lines.

Display the graphShows or hides graphs.

Resolution of setting Default
value
1st digit of integer

Changes the setting resolution by dragging.
The default value is three decimal places.

1st digit of decimal place
2nd digit of decimal place
3rd digit of decimal place
Draw sequence by step

Draws graphs using steps regardless of the Transition setting.

Copy

Copies the graph to the clipboard.

Update Auto Scale

Applies the auto scaling to the graph.

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Menu Reference

Worksheet
Select All
Undo

Selects all cells.
Cancels the previous operation.

*1

Delete*1

Deletes the step data.

Copy*1

Copies the step data.

Paste*1

Inserts the copied step data.

Sequence
Run*1

Executes the sequence.

Sequence Creation Mode*1

Sets Unit of time interval, Operation mode, Repetition Count, andMonitoring Setting.

Monitoring Setup*1

Configures the monitor settings to be used while the sequence
being executed.

Protection Setup

Sets OVP, OCP, UVP, and UCP.

Setting
Interface

Configures the interface to connect to the device.

Environment Setup

Sets the file format.

Tool
Remote Control

Controls the connected device directly.

Command Control

Controls the connected device by using commands.

Window
CascadeCascades the windows.

Tile VerticallyTiles the windows in the vertical direction.

Tile Horizontally

Tiles the windows in the horizontal direction.

Arrange Icons

Arranges icons along the window frame.

Help
Help Topics
About Wavy

*1.

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Opens the help file.
*1

Displays the application software information including the version
and the copyright.

A button with the same function is available on the toolbar.

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