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Table of Contents
Chapter Title Page
1 Introduction........................................................................................ 1-1
The Hydra Series II Data Acquisition Unit....................................................... 1-3
The Hydra Series II Data Logger ...................................................................... 1-3
Options and Accessories ................................................................................... 1-3
Applications Software................................................................................... 1-3
IEEE-488 Interface Assembly....................................................................... 1-3
Connector Set (2620A-100).......................................................................... 1-3
Accessories.................................................................................................... 1-5
Where to go From Here..................................................................................... 1-5
2 Overview............................................................................................. 2-1
Introduction ....................................................................................................... 2-3
Setting Up the Instrument.................................................................................. 2-3
Unpacking and Inspecting the Instrument..................................................... 2-3
Adjusting the Handle .................................................................................... 2-3
Line Power .................................................................................................... 2-4
Front/Rear Panel Features............................................................................. 2-4
Input Channels .............................................................................................. 2-9
Operating Modes............................................................................................... 2-9
Turning the Instrument On................................................................................ 2-9
Front Panel Display........................................................................................... 2-10
Reading the Display .......................................................................................... 2-10
Left Display................................................................................................... 2-10
Right Display ................................................................................................ 2-10
Specific Annunciators................................................................................... 2-10
Front Panel Buttons........................................................................................... 2-11
Selecting a Channel....................................................................................... 2-11
Using the Buttons.......................................................................................... 2-11
Setting up a Channel.......................................................................................... 2-12
Setting Alarm Limits and Mx+B Scaling Values.............................................. 2-14
Alarm Limits................................................................................................. 2-14
Mx+B Scaling ............................................................................................... 2-15
Setting the Scan Interval.................................................................................... 2-15
Using the Monitor Function .............................................................................. 2-16