Agilent Technologies Switch/Measure Switch User Manual


 
2 34980A User’s Guide
1 Introduction to the 34980A
Front Panel at a Glance
1
On/Standby switch WARNINGss This switch is standby only. To disconnect the mains from the instrument,
remove the power cord.
2
Utility menu contains settings for Remote I/O (LAN, GPIB, and USB), Date and Time, and other
system-related instrument parameters
3
Store/recall menu allows you to save and recall up to six instrument setups
4
Control keys directly control module actions
5
Number keypad enters numerical characters
6
Exponent
7
Cancel key exits a menu without saving changes
8
Arrow keys move cursor positions
9
Knob enters alphanumeric characters, selects slots, channels, and navigates menus
10
Enter key steps you through a menu or saves number entries
11
Running a program puts the display into “remote” and disables the front panel keys. Local takes you out of
“remote” mode and enables the front panel keys.
12
Configure keys select functions and set function parameters
13
Measure keys execute and monitor measurements. Depending on which measurement key you use, you can
have complete/direct control over the switching and measurement operation, or you can have the 34980A
automatically control these to capture the desired data.
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