SoundAdvisor Model 831C
Instrument Hardware Overview
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FIGURE 2-4
Instrument Hardware
2.3.1 Using the Keypad
In this section:
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2.3.2 Navigating and Selecting
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The 831C has 13 buttons that are used to start, stop, or pause a measurement;
navigate within the display, and power the meter off.
CAUTION
DO NOT use the hardware power
switch to turn the 831C ON or OFF. The pur
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pose of this switch is to disconnect the bat
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teries for long-term storage (1 to 2 weeks).
See
2.1.4 "Preparing the 831C for Long
.
CAUTION
DO NOT use the AC/DC port as a
headphone jack.
1.
AUX
connector intended for use with USB mass
storage, cellular modem, GPS, headphones, speak
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ers, and future devices.
2.
Hardware
Power
Switch when set to “ 0 ” com
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pletely powers down the 831C for storage. Set to “ | ”
for instrument operation.
3.
USB
Interface 2.0 peripheral full-speed port used for
communication, full control, and downloading of
data to PC. The PSA029 external power supply may
be connected here. The maximum USB cable length
is 1m and the cable is part number CBL138.
4.
AC/DC
2.5 mm Output jack for analog AC/DC output
signals.
5.
The
I/O Connector
for peripherals and external
power is typically used for external devices.
Navigation buttons
Up, Down, Right, Left
Reset a measurement
Power
Access the menus.
Stop or Store a measurement
Run or Pause a
measurement
Select or Enter
Softkeys: LEFT, RIGHT Navigate display tabs;
CENTER Close or exit a menu.
