Manual

CF 66 ii Rev. C 2/05
CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................1
1.1 About This Manual......................................................................................................................... 1
1.1.1 Scope.........................................................................................................................................................1
1.1.2 Conventions..............................................................................................................................................1
1.1.3 Organization .............................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Related Documents ....................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 What is the DFI Series? ................................................................................................................. 2
1.3.1 Features ....................................................................................................................................................2
1.3.2 Chassis Models ........................................................................................................................................2
1.3.3 Channel Types..........................................................................................................................................2
1.4 What is Signature Calibration?..................................................................................................... 3
1.4.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................................................3
1.4.2 Benefits .....................................................................................................................................................3
1.4.3 Information Stored ...................................................................................................................................3
2.0 GETTING STARTED QUICKLY............................................................................................4
2.1 Locate Required Parts and Information.......................................................................................4
2.2 Connect the Transducer to the Correct Channel of the Instrument.......................................... 4
2.3 Turn on the Instrument.................................................................................................................. 4
2.4 Use the SETUP Menus to Enter Transducer Information........................................................... 5
2.5 Calibrate the Transducers to Their Channels ............................................................................. 5
2.6 The DFI Instrument is Ready for Use ........................................................................................... 5
3.0 OPERATING MODES ...........................................................................................................5
3.1 Operating Modes............................................................................................................................ 5
3.2 INITIALIZE Mode ............................................................................................................................ 5
3.3 RUN Mode....................................................................................................................................... 6
3.3.1 Display.......................................................................................................................................................6
3.3.2 [VALUE] button.........................................................................................................................................6
3.3.3 [CLEAR] button ........................................................................................................................................6
3.3.4 [CHANNEL] button ...................................................................................................................................6
3.3.5 [TARE] button...........................................................................................................................................7
3.3.6 Indicator Lights ........................................................................................................................................7
3.4 ERROR Mode.................................................................................................................................. 7
3.5 SETUP Menu mode ........................................................................................................................ 7
3.5.1 Available Menus .......................................................................................................................................7
3.5.2 Entering and Exiting the SETUP Menu mode........................................................................................7
3.5.3 Moving Through SETUP Menus and Menu Items .................................................................................8
3.5.4 Exiting the SETUP Menu mode...............................................................................................................8
4.0 CHASSIS MODELS ..............................................................................................................8
4.1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................... 8
4.2 Specifications................................................................................................................................. 8
4.3 DFI 1550 and DFI 1650................................................................................................................... 9
4.3.1 Differences................................................................................................................................................9
4.3.2 External Arrangement..............................................................................................................................9
4.3.3 Rear Panel.................................................................................................................................................9
4.3.4 Panel Mounting.........................................................................................................................................9
4.3.5 Rack Mounting........................................................................................................................................10
4.3.6 Bench Mounting .....................................................................................................................................10
4.3.7 Case Removal.........................................................................................................................................10
4.3.8 Internal Arrangement.............................................................................................................................10
4.3.9 Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................................11
4.3.10 Vehicle Power Option ..........................................................................................................................11
4.3.11 Fuse Replacement................................................................................................................................11