
Lake Shore Model 480 Fluxmeter User’s Manual
Basic Operation
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CHAPTER 4
BASIC OPERATION
4.0 GENERAL
This chapter provides basic operating instructions for the Lake Shore Model 480 Fluxmeter. Turning
on power is described in Paragraph 4.1; display definition in Paragraph 4.2, reading format in
Paragraph 4.3, keypad definition in Paragraph 4.4, general keypad operation in Paragraph 4.5, and
quick start procedures in Paragraph 4.6.
4.1 TURNING ON POWER
After line voltage verification (Paragraph 3.3), plug the instrument end of the line cord (included with the
connector kit) into the line cord input on the instrument rear. Plug the other end of the line cord into a
properly grounded, three-prong receptacle. Turn the power switch, located next to the line cord
receptacle, to ON (
l
). The instrument begins the power-up sequence detailed as follows.
1. The instrument alarm beeper beeps once.
2. The display shows a message with the instrument model number.
3. The display clears.
4. The normal reading display appears.
An alarm annunciator, beeper, or overload (OL) indicator are not cause for immediate concern. These
conditions will likely be corrected during instrument setup.
An incomplete sequence, error message (Paragraph 8.8), or blank display may indicate a problem.
Check all connections and line input power (refer to Chapter 8). If problems persist, call Lake Shore.
4.2 DISPLAY DEFINITION
The Model 480 has a 2-line by 20-character vacuum fluorescent display. During normal operation the
instrument displays both readings and annunciators. The top line of the display shows the DC, DC
Peak, AC, or AC Peak reading value followed by the prefix and selected units. In dual peak mode, the
top line shows the positive peak and the bottom line the negative peak. Annunciators follow to the right
of the reading. When changing settings with the keypad, display messages prompt the user with brief
instructions.
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Figure 4-1. Model 480 Normal Display Definition