7 FUNCTION ACTIVATION
This menu displays the list of available functions and indicates which ones are installed, indicated by
“ON” or “OFF”. Those that are not installed can be installed in the field.
7.1 Accessing the Function Activation menu
While in Operating Mode, press and hold STOP, then press menu simultaneously, and release both
buttons. The display will appear as follows:
7.2 Activating functions
Functions not originally purchased can be activated with an authorization code. To activate the function,
scroll through the menu until the desired function is displayed, then press ENTR. If the function is already
installed (indicated by “ON”), pressing ENTR has no effect. If the function is off, pressing ENTR will
generate a request code on the display, as shown below:
The request code must be supplied to Mark-10 or a distributor, who will then provide a corresponding
authorization code to activate the function.
The process for entering the authorization code is as follows:
1. The first digit of the request code will be flashing. Press + to increment the digit. Pressing +
when the number 9 is displayed will cycle to 0.
2. Press –> to advance to subsequent digits, and change them in the same manner.
3. Press ENTR when complete. If an incorrect code is entered, the display will revert to the
Function Activation menu, without installing the function. If this happens the above process
must be repeated.
The Function Activation menu also includes a utility for disabling the password. Scroll through the
functions until the following is displayed:
Press ENTR to generate the request code, then follow the authorization code procedure indicated above.
7.3 Demo mode
All ESM303 test stands are shipped in Demo Mode, which provides full functionality of all available
functions for an evaluation period of 160 operating hours. When this period has expired, an additional 160
hours may be added via the authorization code procedure indicated above.