Operating instructions

LOCAL OPERATION
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HELP/SETUP
Pressing the [HELP/SETUP] key, at any time, will display the screen shown in fold out diagram
(1-0), or a variation of it. Displaying the HELP/SETUP screen does not interrupt any ongoing
operation or test.
The center panel of the screen lists the following information:-
Serial number of the Service Monitor.
Software fitted, with the version codes and Aeroflex part numbers.
Options fitted to the Service Monitor (except Option 3).
Help
The help facility is accessed by using the [HELP] key. Each soft key in the help menu displays
‘On Screen Help’ relating to the blue system key to the left of it. The [Return] key removes the on
screen help and displays the top level screen of the mode from where HELP/SETUP was selected.
Self Test
Pressing this key gives access to the SELF TEST function of the Service Monitor. Refer to Self
tests and acceptance tests in Chapter 2, for details.
Diagnostic
The DIAGNOSTIC screen can only be accessed by entering a protection code. When accessed, it
allows a low level of software fault diagnosis to be undertaken. Certain areas of memory can also
be reset from this screen. Details of access are given in the maintenance manual relating to this
instrument.
Calibrate
Access to the CALIBRATION screen is also code-protected. Details relating to access and use are
given in the maintenance manual relating to this instrument.
Backlight
This key is the ON / OFF control for the display backlight.
Brightness
Selecting this key allows the illumination level of the display backlight to be varied using the
variable control. The illumination level can also be adjusted by the entering a number between 0
and 255 using the data input keys.
Setup
The setup facilities allow selection of options of user preference and system compatibility. There
are two setup pages.
Page 1, is accessed by pressing the [Setup] key. It is shown in fold out diagram (1-10), and allows
selection of RF generator facilities options.
Page 2, is accessed from Page 1 by pressing the [Setup Page 2] key. It is shown in fold out
diagram (1-10-6), and allows selection of AF level measurement units, GPIB address setting,
remote control option selection and serial port setup.
The function or options associated with each of the soft keys on the setup pages is described
below. The page 2 descriptions start on page 3-13. The keys described below may differ if some
options are fitted. See the descriptions relating to those options for details.