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Section 4 Operation
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4.3.15 Settings relating to remote control and panel key control
1. Remote control interfaces
The remote control interfaces of the MT8801C are classified into the GPIB in-
terface and serial interface (RS-232C interface). Select an interface used on the
Instrument Setup screen (see paragraph 4.3.3).
2. Remote control and panel control keys
The keys and lamps described in this section are assigned on the front panel as
exclusive keys and lamps.
1) REMOTE lamp and LOCAL key
The REMOTE lamp indicates that the MT8801C is controlled remotely
using the GPIB interface or RS-232C interface. When the MT8801C is
controlled remotely from an external controller via the GPIB interface or
RS-232C interface, the REMOTE lamp lights. While the REMOTE lamp
is on, key entry and rotary knob entry from the front panel are disabled.
The LOCAL key is used to cancel the remote control status of the GPIB
interface or RS-232C interface. When the LOCAL key is pressed, the
REMOTE lamp goes off and key entry and rotary knob entry from the
front panel are enabled.
2) PANEL LOCK key
The PANEL LOCK key is used to enable and disable key entry and rotary
knob entry from the front panel. Use the PANEL LOCK key to prevent an
incorrect operation on the front panel for automatic measurement or status
holding. When the panel is locked, the green lamp on the PANEL LOCK
key lights.
3. Remote control status
If MT8801C is used for remote control, the REMOTE lamp on the left of the
front panel lights. While the REMOTE lamp is on, key entry and rotary knob
entry from the front panel are disabled. To change the remote control status to
the front panel entry status, execute the following steps:
1) Halt the remote control.
2) If the REMOTE lamp is on, press the LOCAL key to cancel the REMOTE
status.