1. Manual Navigation
1.1. About the Manual
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1. Manual Navigation
This chapter describes the functions, chapter composition and main contents of the User Manual of
3943B Monitoring Receiver, and the instrument-related documents for the user.
About the Manual
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Related Documents
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1.1. About the Manual
In the manual, basic functions and operating methods of the 3943B monitoring receiver are introduced,
including instrument characteristics, basic operating methods, measurement configuration operating
manual, menus, remote control, maintenance, specifications and test methods to help you rapidly get
familiar with and understand key points of the instrument operation method and use. Please read this
manual carefully before operating the instrument so that you are familiar with it, and then operate it
properly according to the instructions.
This manual contains the following chapters:
Overview
It provides an overview of main performance features and typical application of 3943B monitoring
receiver and safety guidelines for instrument operations. The purpose is to provide the user with an initial
understanding of the main performance features of the instrument, and guide the user in the safe
operation of the instrument.
Quick Start
In this chapter, inspections before use, instrument navigation, basic measurement methods and data
management of the 3943B monitoring receiver are explained to help users get to understand the
instrument itself and measurement procedure and lay foundation for subsequent detailed introduction of
the instrument measurement operating manual. ### This section contains some contents consistent with
the relevant sections in Quick Start.
Operation Guide
It introduces in details operation methods of basic scan functions of the 3943B monitoring receiver,
including fixed frequency receiving, panoramic scan and list scan.
Menus
This chapter describes the menu structure and items according to functional categories to facilitate
query and reference.
Remote Control
This chapter outlines the remote control method of instrument, so that the user can rapidly get to know
how to remotely control the instrument. It is divided into four sections: the program control basics
describe the concepts related to program control, software configuration, program-controlled port, SCPI
commands, etc.; instrument port configuration method describes the connection and software
configuration methods of the program-controlled port of 3943B monitoring receiver; basic programming
method of VISA interface provides an example of basic programming with text illustration and example
codes, so that the user can rapidly get to know the programming method; and I/O function library
describes the basic concepts of the instrument drive.
Troubleshooting and Repair
This part includes the introduction of the working principles of the instrument, troubleshooting, error
information description and repair methods.
Technical Indicators and Testing Methods
This chapter describes the characteristics and main specifications of 3943B monitoring receiver and
recommended test instructions for users.
Appendix
This chapter provides the necessary reference information for 3943B monitoring receiver, including
