How this Manual is Organized
Chapter One: General Information
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How this Manual is Organized
This manual is designed to provide detailed, step by step instructions for all the functions the
Type 146 unit can perform. It also supplies overview and background information to help you
acquire a general understanding of the 146 instrument, and how to use it. A color-coded
operational diagram offers a pictorial representation of the modes, functions, and appropriate
keys that are used to operate the 146 unit. The operational diagram and quick reference guides
(on yellow paper) may be all you need to operate the 146 unit once you have familiarized
yourself with its functions.
Before installing the Type 146 unit in your system and/or operating it, carefully read and
familiarize yourself with all precautionary notes in Safety Procedures and Precautions at the
front of this manual. In addition, observe and obey all WARNING and CAUTION notes
provided throughout the manual.
Chapter One, General Information, (this chapter) introduces the product and describes the
organization of the manual.
Chapter Two, Installation, explains the environmental requirements and describes how to mount
the instrument in your system.
Chapter Three, Overview, gives a brief description of the instrument and its functionality.
Chapter Four, Operation in Normal Mode, describes how to use the instrument and explains all
the functions and features.
Chapter Five, Operation in Leakage Mode, describes the use of the leakage mode.
Chapter Six, Operation in Tuning Mode, explains when to use the tuning mode.
Chapter Seven, Operation in Setup Mode, defines the use of the setup mode.
Chapter Eight, Operation in Control Mode, explains how to configure a Control board to control
your process.
Chapter Nine, RS-232 Communications, describes how to communicate with the 146 unit
through RS-232 communications.
Chapter Ten, Maintenance, lists maintenance tips for your 146 unit.
Chapter Eleven, Troubleshooting, describes the diagnostic commands supported by the front
panel.
Appendix A, Product Specifications, lists the specifications of the instrument.
Appendix B, Parts List/Accessories, lists all the accessories supported by the 146 unit.
Appendix C, RS-232 Error Codes, explains RS-232 error messages.
Appendix D, Front Panel Error/StatusMessages, explains the front panel messages.
Appendix E, Instrument Default Values, lists the default value for all operating parameters.
Appendix F, Underrange and Overrange Values, lists the out-of-range pressures for different
gauges.
Appendix G, Board Specific Commands, lists the commands that apply to each board type.
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