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Summary of Front Panel Operations
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Summary of Front Panel Operations
Descriptions of all equipment operations start at the front panel and proceed through the
following topics, which appear in the following sequence:
• Preparing for Operation
• Configuring a Measurement Channel
• Setting Operating Conditions
• Operating Modes
• Additional Features
• Instrument Interfaces
This chapter applies exclusively to instrument applications that use only the front panel
controls and annunciators. Other chapters apply specifically to applications that use the
memory card feature or interface with a computer, printer, or modem. It is assumed that
the user has understood the information in Chapter 1, "Preparation for Use," including
such topics as setting up the instrument and making measurement connections. Perform
the Ten-Minute Tour at the front of this manual for a quick overview of instrument
operation.
All the procedures in this chapter use control/annunciator diagrams that provide the
control sequences and expected indicators for each operation. A summary of how to use
the control/annunciator diagrams is shown in Figure 2-1.
FUNC
ENTER
SET FUNC
OFF
°F
Hz
Ω
VAC
V DC
ENTER
SET FUNC
Typical
Required
The shaded portion above
a menu indicates a front
panel display for that
menu. In this example,
the menu is called SET
FUNC.
A solid pointer means the
menu selection is required.
In this example, °F must
be selected.
A dotted arrow means the
menu selection is typical
and the user must choose
the item that meets the
instrument application. In
this example, a typical
choice is thermocouple T.
A procedure that includes
an audible "beep" will use
a beep symbol as shown.
Press then release the
front panel key shown. In
this example, press the
FUNC key
Use the up/down arrow
keys to select an item from
the displayed menu.
When the menu item
selected with the up/down
arrow keys is correct,
press the ENTER key.
When there are multiple
selections, the procedure
will continue.
A dotted pointer indicates
a typical menu selection,
while a solid pointer
indicates a required
selection.
= "Beep"
J
K
E
T
N
R
S
b
C
Pt
op13f.eps
Figure 2-1. How to use the Control/Annunciator Diagrams