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MS278XB OM 3-1
Chapter 3 — Instrument Overview
3-1 Introduction
This chapter provides information and instructions on operating the MS2781B signal analyzer using the front
panel controls. It contains the following:
• Illustrations and diagrams of the front panel, data display area, and data entry area that identify and
describe all front panel controls and interfaces.
• An annotated diagram of the menu display showing where the current setup information is located.
• Descriptions of measurement setups through the use of menus, property sheets, and wizards.
• An annotated diagram of the data displays showing where the current setup information and
measurement data is displayed.
• Descriptions of instrument error messages and status indicators.
This chapter also provides detailed information about all of the MS2781B rear panel interfaces and connectors.
3-2 Front Panel Overview
The MS2781B front panel is divided into two main areas—the Graphical User Interface (GUI) and the key pad
data entry area. The following paragraphs provide a brief description of the front panel controls, data display,
and data entry areas shown in Figure 3-1 on the following page. Detailed descriptions of the data display and
data entry areas are contained in Section 3-3.