O P E R A T I O N S
Front Panel Overview
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keys, the hard keys and soft keys. The hard keys have only one function, while the
function of the soft keys varies with each menu on the display.
Figure 2.3
Front Panel
Laser Enable Key Switch
To enable laser output, a short must exist between the Interlock pins (pins 1 and
2) of the connector. The short can be a direct short across the pins or a switch to
prevent laser operation until the switch is closed. If a short does not exist between
these two pins, the laser output is disabled. See more information about interlock
pins in the appropriate laser module User's Guide.
Display Section
Two important sections on the front panel are the Display and Adjust sections.
The Display section contains the display screen and various keys that allow you to
select a menu and parameters within that menu.
The keys labeled F1, F2, F3, and F4 (soft keys) have several functions depending
which page is displayed. The boxed text on the right of the screen correspond with
these softkeys. The MAIN, CHAN, and PREV/NEXT keys are the hard keys; their
function is not dependent on what is on the display. Pressing the MAIN key
provides direct access to the Main Instrument screen. The CHAN key provides
direct access to the Channel screen, where the instrument displays channel
Laser Enable
Key Swicth
Parameter Adjust
Keys
Menu Control
Keys: Main,
Chan, Prev,
Next
Adjust Knob
Power Switch
Menu Soft Keys:
F1, F2, F3, F4
Numeric Keypad
Vacuum Flourescent
Display
Display
Section
Adjust Section
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