Self Test Mode; Compactlink Mode - abi LinearMaster Compact Manuel D'utilisation

can be cancelled by pressing the MODE/CLEAR key, or paused by
pressing and holding a numeric key.
If the IC cannot be identified the message "Not in Library" will be
displayed. This means either that the IC is not in the library or it is non-
functional. Note that if the Compact detects excessive supply current
(ICC! or BAT! warnings), the IC will not be identified during the
SEARCH, but can still be tested in SINGLE mode.
If you have a user library present the search will extend to user ICs in
that library also. However, CompactLink contains a facility for excluding
ICs from the search if required.
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self test mode

This feature allows you to check the integrity of the unit, including the pin
drivers and receivers, power supplies and other internal hardware. The
test executes automatically at switch on, but you can if you wish perform
a self-test at any time by selecting Self-Test (DIAGS) mode using the
MODE/CLEAR key and pressing TEST/EXEC.
If a fault is discovered a brief description will be displayed which will help
our engineers to locate and rectify the fault. This message should be
noted and quoted in any correspondence relating to a unit fault. Contact
your distributor in the event of a self-test fail, but first of all ensure that
the socket was empty when the diagnostics were run.
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CompactLink mode

The LinearMaster Compact Professional is provided with an RS-232
interface to connect to a PC with a serial COM port or using a USB to
RS-232 converter.
available which provides library management, test development and
debugging and user library update facilities.
CompactLink to update the software of your LinearMaster Compact
without replacing the internal memory or opening the case.
To enter CompactLink mode, user the MODE/CLEAR key to enter
CMLINK mode, then press TEST/EXEC. Press TEST/EXEC again to
confirm that you wish to enter CompactLink mode, and the display will
show "Not Connected". Run the CompactLink software on your PC,
LinearMaster Compact Linear IC Tester
A companion software package CompactLink is
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