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6. Switch System – Set channel spacing as follows. Note that the message on the
Model 6517A tells you which channel spacing option to select.
• Select CHANNEL-SPACING
• Select TRIGLINK or EXTERNAL
Use the EXIT key to back out of the menu structure.
7. Model 6517A – Press ENTER. The display will prompt you to define the scan list
for the Switch System.
8. Switch System – Define the scan list.
9. Model 6517A – Press ENTER to display “CONFIG EXT SCANNER; STEP scan-
ner to first channel”.
10. Switch System – Press STEP to close the first channel in the scan.
11. Model 6517A – Press ENTER to display the currently programmed scan count.
The scan count specifies the number of scans to be performed. To change the scan
count, use the cursor keys (
and
) and RANGE keys (
and
). Press ENTER
to continue.
12. Model 6517A – You will then be asked if you wish to use the scan timer. The timer
is used to provide a time interval between each scan. If you select YES, enter the
interval (in seconds).
13. Model 6517A – You will then be asked if you wish to store the readings in the
buffer. If you select YES, a message indicating the total number of readings to be
stored in the buffer will be displayed. Press ENTER to continue.
14. Model 6517A – With the message “Press ENTER to begin” displayed, press
ENTER to start the scan process.
15. After the scan is completed, options to recall readings or repeat the scan will be
displayed:
• RECALL-DATA – Select this option to recall readings. Use the cursor keys
and the range keys to scroll through the buffer. When finished, press EXIT to
return to the post-scan options.
• SCAN-AGAIN – Use this option to repeat the scan.
• EXIT – Use this option to disable the scan.