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Glossary
pause Using the CANCEL key pauses the
running of IBASIC software in the test set
and allows access to the keyboard
functions. CONTINUE allows the software
to proceed.
peak+/- max A detector in the test set that
measures and computes the maximum of
the absolute value of the positive and
negative excursions of the measurement.
For example, when an FM waveform with a
+10 kHz and −9 kHz deviation is applied,
10 kHz will be displayed.
PRESET Sets the test set to its initial
power-up state.
procedure A shortened label for test
procedure. A procedure is a collection of
channels, parameters, pass/fail limits, and
testing order, saved in a file, that customizes
the test software to a specific application.
Procedures are made by editing existing
channels, parameters, pass/fail limits, and
testing order, and saving the resulting files
to a memory card, disk or internal test set
RAM.
prompts The upper portion of the test set
(inverse video field) is reserved for prompts
and messages. The prompt directs the user
to take some action. Messages give an
indication of the status of the test set.
RAM Random Access Memory - The
memory in the test set that is used to store
program code and data. The test set’s RAM
is battery-backed-up, retaining data and
program codes when the power is turned
off.
ROM Read Only Memory
Run Test Directs the test set to load the
program from the current procedure and
begin testing (may take up to two minutes).
save Save and store are used
synonymously and refer to putting data or
software on some memory device, such as,
card or RAM.
screen Refers to the video display of the
test set.
select To choose a particular field or
function. Rotate the CURSOR CONTROL
knob and position the highlighted cursor on
the chosen field or function, then press the
knob. An alternative method is to press the
numbered USER key having the same
number as displayed alongside the desired
function.
SINAD Signal plus noise and distortion
divided by noise and distortion. A
measurement result that determines the
quality of an audio tone in the presence of
noise and distortion. A 12 dB SINAD value
is often used when measuring a receiver’s
sensitivity.
softkey The name of the set of keys next
to the CRT display that can be assigned to
certain special actions or fields. The keys
are also called USER keys.
SRAM Static Random Access Memory -
A data storage device. SRAM memory
cards can be used with the test set to save
programs and test results.
Step# Orders the sequence of tests, e.g.
Step #1 may be Test_5, and Step #2 may be
Test_26 and so on.