Section 3: Model 9500B Controls: Modes of Operation 3-1
Final Width = 215mm
Descriptions assume 9500B/1100
Section 3 Model 9500B Controls
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3.1 About Section 3
3.1.1 Introduction
Section 3 is a detailed description of the 9500B operating controls;
starting with a general description of the front panel. The user
preferences 'Pref' key and screen is described, followed by a brief
description of Mode selection.
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3.1.2 Section Contents
Section 3 is divided into the following sub-sections:
3.4 Modes of Operation
3.4.1 Mode Selection ....................................................................... 3-8
3.4.1.1 Mode Overview ...................................................... 3-8
3.4.2 Passwords and Access ........................................................... 3-9
3.4.3 Configuration Mode ................................................................. 3-9
3.4.3.1 'MORE' Configuration ............................................ 3-9
3.4.3.2 'Ref Frequency' ...................................................... 3-10
3.4.3.3 'Safety voltage' ....................................................... 3-10
3.4.3.4 'Bus address' ......................................................... 3-10
3.4.3.5 'Printer' ................................................................... 3-11
3.4.3.6 'Power-up mode' .................................................... 3-11
3.4.3.7 'NEW PASSWORD' ............................................... 3-12
3.4.3.8 'CALIB Password' .................................................. 3-12
3.4.3.9 'CONFIG Password' .............................................. 3-12
3.4.3.10 'Ext ref in' ............................................................... 3-13
3.4.3.11 'Ext ref out' ............................................................. 3-13
3.4.3.12 'DATE TIME' .......................................................... 3-13
3.4.3.13 'HEAD CONFIG' .................................................... 3-14
3.4.3.14 'MORE' Configuration ............................................ 3-14
3.4.3.15 'Language' ............................................................. 3-14
3.4.3.16 'Border line' ............................................................ 3-14
3.4.3.17 'Results card' ......................................................... 3-15
3.4.3.18 'Engineers Notes' ................................................... 3-15
3.4.3.19 'Certificate' ............................................................. 3-16
3.4.3.20 'CERT STYLE' ....................................................... 3-16
3.4.3.21 'PAGE SETUP' ....................................................... 3-16
3.4.3.22 'Start page number' ................................................ 3-16
3.4.3.23 'Page length, header and footer sizes' .................. 3-17
3.4.3.24 'Pass indicator'........................................................ 3-17
3.4.3.25 'Appended message' ............................................. 3-17
3.4.3.26 'LAB DETAILS' ....................................................... 3-17
3.4.3.27 'LAB NAME' ........................................................... 3-17
3.4.3.28 Laboratory Temperature and Humidity .................. 3-17
3.4.3.29 'CLEAR USER LIST' .............................................. 3-18
3.4.3.30 '*IDN CONFIG' ....................................................... 3-18
3.4.3.31 'CAL Alarms' .......................................................... 3-18
3.1 About Section 3
3.2 Introduction to the Front Panel
3.2.1 Local and Remote Operation .................................................. 3-2
3.2.1.1 Remote, Semi-Automatic and Manual Calibration
of UUT Oscilloscopes ............................................... 3-2
3.2.1.2 Use of Procedure Memory Cards ............................. 3-2
3.2.1.3 Manual and Remote Calibration of the 9500B Itself .. 3-2
3.2.1.4 General Arrangement of Front Panel Controls ......... 3-2
3.2.2 Front Panel Features .............................................................. 3-3
3.2.2.1 Liquid Crystal Display and Screen Keys ................... 3-3
3.2.2.2 'OSCILLOSCOPE CALIBRATOR' Panel .................. 3-3
3.2.2.3 Output Connections .................................................. 3-3
3.2.2.4 'Procedure' and 'Results' Memory Card Slots ........... 3-3
3.2.2.5 'Standby' Push-Button .............................................. 3-3
3.2.2.6 Power On/Off Switch ................................................ 3-3
3.2.3 Output Controls ....................................................................... 3-4
3.2.3.1 Front Panel Control Sets .......................................... 3-4
3.2.3.2 Entry to Manual Mode .............................................. 3-4
3.2.3.3 Manual Mode — Typical Menu Screen ..................... 3-4
3.2.3.4 Editing on the Screen ............................................... 3-4
3.3 Preferences
3.3.1 Pref Selection .......................................................................... 3-6
3.3.1.1 Pref Overview ........................................................... 3-6
3.3.1.2 Changing the Parameters ......................................... 3-6
3.3.1.3 Screen Contrast ........................................................ 3-6
3.3.1.4 Scope Mode Amplitude Steps ................................... 3-6
3.3.1.5 Scope Mode Time Steps ........................................... 3-6
3.3.1.6 Deviation Display ...................................................... 3-7