Operating Manual for COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE MONITOR

Contents
List of tables
List of figures
Chapter 2
INSTALLATION
Introduction.................................................................................................................................... 2-2
Initial visual inspection of new instruments................................................................................... 2-2
Ventilation ..................................................................................................................................... 2-2
‘Ever-ready’ case shoulder strap.................................................................................................... 2-2
Bail arm option ....................................................................................................................... 2-3
Power requirements ....................................................................................................................... 2-3
Fuses .............................................................................................................................................. 2-3
Class I power cords (3-core)................................................................................................... 2-3
Connecting to a DC supply and fitting batteries ............................................................................ 2-5
RF and AF connections.................................................................................................................. 2-6
Accessory socket connections........................................................................................................ 2-6
Remote control connections........................................................................................................... 2-7
RS232 ..................................................................................................................................... 2-7
GPIB....................................................................................................................................... 2-8
Self tests.................................................................................................................................. 2-9
Using the Service Monitor ........................................................................................................... 2-10
Routine maintenance.................................................................................................................... 2-11
Ventilation fan and filter....................................................................................................... 2-11
Routine safety testing and inspection...........................................................................................2-11
1. Visual inspection ............................................................................................................. 2-11
2. Earth bonding tests .......................................................................................................... 2-12
3. Insulation tests ................................................................................................................. 2-12
4. Rectification..................................................................................................................... 2-12
Cleaning................................................................................................................................ 2-13
Table 2-1 Accessory socket pin numbering, location and functions............................................. 2-6
Table 2-2 Accessory socket logic and applications ...................................................................... 2-7
Fig. 2-1 Preventing strap buckle from slipping............................................................................. 2-2
Fig. 2-2 Accessory in/out socket pin numbers .............................................................................. 2-7
Fig. 2-3 RS232 serial port connections .........................................................................................2-8
Fig. 2-4 Null modem connections................................................................................................. 2-8
Fig. 2-5 IEEE488 parallel port connections .................................................................................. 2-9
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