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2.2 Startup
Check to make sure the red Line Voltage Selector switch on the rear panel agrees with the power
source available. Depending on the power source the switch position should be in the up or down
position as shown in Figure 1-5 (Close-Up of 1730T Rear Panel).
CAUTION
USE ALL PRECAUTIONS NECESSARY TO AVOID TOUCHING THE DEVICE UNDER TEST WHEN THE
BIAS BACKLIGHT IS ON.
Connect the instrument power cord to the source of proper voltage. The instrument is to be
used only with three-wire grounded outlets.
Power is applied to the 1730T instrument by pressing the green power switch on the front panel
to the ON (1 position). The 1730T unit should warm up for a period of at least 15 minutes prior
to measurements being made.
2.3 SYSTEM SETUP/CONFIG
Prior to programming a test or measuring a device, set up the system controls of the 1730T
instrument. To access the system controls, press [SYSTEM SETUP] then press [SYSTEM
CONFIG]. Table 2-2 lists the contents of SYSTEM CONFIG.
Table 2-2: SYSTEM CONFIG
Parameter Function Range
VM/IM Display Display output voltage and current OFF/ON
CONSTant Source Set constant source impedance
100/25Ω, 100Ω, 25Ω, 10Ωc.c.
AVERAGE Time Set measurement average 0 – 256
CABLE Length Set test cable length 0M, 1M, 2M or 4M
BEEPER Set beeper loudness OFF, LOW or HIGH
KEY LOCK Lock out front panel programming OFF/ON
INTEG Cycle Set analog averaging cycle (time) 01 – 08
CONTRAST Set display contrast 00 – 13 (dark to bright)
SOUND Mode Set when the buzzer to sounds PASS/FAIL
ALARM Mode Set type of alarm signal PULSE/CONTINUOUS
HANDLER Mode Set handler interface mode CLEAR/HOLD
GPIB EOS Code Set End of String code 0Dh, 0Ah, 0Dh 0Ah
GPIB ADDRESS Code Set interface address 00 – 30
TRIGGER Delay Set external trigger time 0000 – 9999 ms
TRIGGER Edge Set trigger mode FALLING/RISING
LINK 1320 Link 1730 to 1320 bias source OFF/ON
HARM CHECK Check instrument status when unit
is powered on.
ON/OFF
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