Fluke NetDAQ 2640A, Service Manual

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NetDAQ
Service Manual
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Initializing the Performance Test Setup 4-4.
Complete the following procedure to initialize the performance test setup. It is assumed
you have configured the host computer and instrument as described in "Configuring the
Performance Test Setup" (above). Testing begins with the instrument and host computer
unpowered. This assures that at power-up, self-tests are completed successfully, the
correct host computer Ethernet port is activated, the host computer configuration is
accurately reflected, and other background operations are completed. This procedure
clears the instrument of any existing BCN, Line Frequency, and Network settings.
1. Apply Instrument Power with Configuration Reset Hold down the COMM key
on the instrument front panel and apply power to the instrument. After the
instrument beeps and momentarily displays "rESEt" (Reset), release the COMM key.
If any self-test errors are reported on the front panel display, refer to "Self-Test
Diagnostics and Error Codes" in this chapter. Configuration Reset sets the
instrument to the default parameters: BCN=1, Line Frequency=60, and Isolated
Network.
2. Set the Line Frequency If the ac power applied to your instrument is 60 Hz
(default), continue to Step 3. If the ac power applied to your instrument is 50 Hz,
complete this step.
Press the COMM key for 3 seconds, until your hear a beep and the SET annunciator
in the display lights. Press the up/down arrow keys until LinE (Line Frequency) is
displayed in the primary display. Press the ENTER key. Press the up/down arrow
keys until 50 (50 Hz) is displayed in the primary display. Press the ENTER key.
3. Apply Host Computer Power Apply power to the host computer.
4. Open NetDAQ Logger for Windows Open NetDAQ Logger from the Fluke
NetDAQ Logger group in Program Manager.
5. Add Instrument Select the Communications Config command from the Setup
menu to open the Communications Configuration File dialog box. If the command is
dimmed, Configuration Lockout is checked in the Options menu. Observe the
Instruments on Network list. If the list includes instrument 01 with the correct model
number (model 2640A or model 2645A), continue to Step 6.
If instrument 01 is listed but with the wrong model number, select (highlight) the
instrument on the Instruments on Network list and click the Modify button. Select
the correct model and click OK. If instrument 01 is not listed, click the Add button
and add instrument 01 with the correct model number. Click OK.
6. Verify Communications. With the Communications Configuration File dialog box
still open, select instrument 01 on the Instruments on Network list and click the
Verify button. The message Connection Successful! is returned for a successful
communications between the instrument and host computer. If you receive an error
message, refer to "Error and Status Messages" in Chapter 4. Click OK in the
message box and then the Close button in the Communications Configuration File
dialog box to return to the Main Window.