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Features and Functions
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Keysight 34980A Mainframe User’s Guide
Readings
During measurement operations, the primary display line shows the
measurement reading and selected measurement function, and the second
display line can be enabled to display secondary measurements.
Annunciators
The annunciators provide indications of communication mode, analog bus
connectivity, trigger status, alarm conditions and more. For a complete
description, see
“Annunciator Display Indicators”
Self-Guiding Menus
The 34980A utilizes context-sensitive, self-guiding menus for you to configure
measurement functions. In general, the front panel knob and arrow keys are the
primary tools in menu navigation. A list of menu navigation hints is provided
below:
– To select slots and channels so they appear in the green channel field, use the
knob. As you use the front panel, you may be prompted to enter specific
parameters. The menu key in use (e.g.
Utility
) will be backlit to indicate that
you must select a parameter or that additional parameters are required in that
menu.
– To enter alphanumeric characters, use the knob. To enter numbers, use the
number keypad or the knob. To move the display cursor position, use the left
and right arrow keys.
– To select another choice (other than the one displayed) at a given menu level,
turn the knob.
– To select a displayed parameter and move to the next parameter, press either
the lighted menu key (e.g.
Utility
) or
ENTER
.
– To save changes, keep other parameters at their same value, and immediately
exit the menu, press
EXIT MENU
.
– To exit a menu without saving any changes, press
CANCEL
(located next to the
number keypad).
– When you have entered all required parameters, the lighting on the menu key
will turn off.
