Operating Manual for COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE MONITOR

LOCAL OPERATION
About this chapter
Front panel layout
This chapter deals with using the Communications Service Monitor as a ‘stand alone’ instrument.
The front panel layout is described and a brief explanation of all controls and connections
is given.
The connectors and occasional controls on the rear panel are identified.
An introduction to each of the test modes explains the principles behind tests that can be
carried out and suggests some applications for the use of the monitor.
The power up and setup procedure is explained.
The operating sequences for each of the test modes is explained and the relevant menus
outlined.
The internal setup and results memories are described and their use explained.
The use of the optional memory card facility is explained.
Producing hard copy of results on an external printer is described.
Before using the instrument, familiarise yourself with the power requirements and powering up
procedure described in Chapter 2, Installation.
Fig. 3-1 Front panel
(1) Display. The dominant feature of the front panel is the display screen , used to give information
as to the operation of the instrument.
Information relating to the state of the instrument, the mode of operation and results of
measurements and tests are all given visually on the display screen. See Fig. 3- 2, Typical
displays.
The screen is divided into four main areas. They are:-
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