Initializing a test cycle after vi execution has begun.

[Newton2this1]

Hello,

I need some help determining how to initialize a test cycle after vi execution has begun.  I have four set points that need to be reached (at 25C, 235C, 275C, and 325C) yet the test cycle may start after the run button has been pressed.  For example, I need to ramp up the temperature for a transducer from ambient 25C to 235C (over an hour), soak for an hour, then ramp from 235C to 275 (over an hour), soak for an hour, lastly - ramp from 275C to 325C (over an hour) then soak for an hour.  How could I achieve this say - three minutes after the run button has been pressed?  Any help will be appreciated. thx,

[GerdW]

Hi Newton,

you should consider a state machine approach. You really should...

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