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SCAMP Control Dialog

Test Tab

The Test tab of the SCAMP Control Dialog allows users to perform tests of SCAMP and to view results. The Test tab is shown below.

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Analog Test

SCAMP’s electronic circuits contain a A/D converter and also an offset and gain amplifier. The analog test programs the gain = 1 and ramps the offset through its full range while measuring the analog voltage produced with the A/D. This effectively tests the A/D converter and the offset section of the offset and gain amplifier. Channel electronics and sensors are not tested.

Channel Test

The Channel Test causes SCAMP to acquire a short amount of selected channel readings that are uploaded and displayed by the SCAMP Control Dialog. This is useful to establish that an individual channel is operating correctly.

Release Motor Test

SCAMP activates its release motor for 2 seconds in response to this test.