Chapter 2 Using the 5071A
Monitoring Status
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Monitoring Status
Use the following procedures to check the 5071A‘s operational status and selected
internal parameters.
To Select Parameters
Press Shift, then 7 (INFO): display shows instrument status.
Select the reading you want to check then use the cursor keys to examine the
instrument’s status.
To Interpret Displayed Results
The front-panel LCD display shows the current status (or value) of the selected
parameter. Refer to Table 2-2 below for typical internal-parameter operating ranges
and definitions.
Table 2-2. Internal Operating Parameters
Cesium beam tube and VCXO Oven
monitor
Microwave signal strength for CBT
(% of maximum)
CBT electron multiplier voltage
Frequency control loop gain
(% of maximum)
To Print a Status Report
Use the following procedure to print a status report when a printer is connected to the
rear-panel RS-232C serial port (see page 27).
1 Select the INFO menu.
2 Select the PRINT option and press Enter.