Model 7002Switch System Instruction Manual - Advanced Test ...

3Getting Started3.1 IntroductionThis section contains introductory information on using yourModel 7002 Switch System. For detailed front panel andIEEE-488 bus operation, refer to Sections 4 and 5,respectively.The information in this section is arranged as follows:3.2 Front and rear panel configuration: Summarizes thecontrols, light pen receptacle, and the two displays onthe front panel of the instrument.3.3 Light pen option: Summarizes the basic operationsthat can be performed with the optional light pen.3.4 Display modes: Covers the two basic display modesand explains how to toggle from one display mode tothe other.3.5 Channel assignments: Explains the channel assignmentformats for programming the Model 7002, andexplains how the channel LEDs correspond to thechannel assignments.3.6 Overview of scan process: Provides a brief overviewof the scan process as it passes through the three layersof the trigger model.3.7 Operation demo: Demonstrates basic operation usingthe built-in 40-channel multiplexer simulator. Recommendedfor first time users.3.8 Switching card considerations: Provides somethoughts about switching cards that should be consideredbefore operating a switching system.3.9 Front panel operation summary: Summarizes thegeneral procedures to open/close channels and scanchannels.3.10 Introduction to IEEE-488.2 and SCPI: Discussessome fundamental information concerning operationover the IEEE-488 bus.3.2 Front and rear panel configurations3.2.1 Front panelThe front panel of the Model 7002 is shown in Figure 3-1.This figure includes important abbreviated information thatshould be reviewed before operating the instrument. Noticethat some of the controls are dual-function, rocker-actiontype keys. These include SCAN/CARD CONFIGURA-TION, DELETE/INSERT, EXIT/ENTER and / .3.2.2 Rear panelThe rear panel of the Model 7002 is shown in Figure 3-2.This figure also includes important abbreviated informationthat should be reviewed before operating the instrument.3-1