12
Connecting a Probe
Connect the cable of your probe to the probe connector at the
top of your Model 8718. Make certain that the retaining ring of
the connector is securely fastened.
Using a Fiber Optic Link (optional)
A fiber optic link is useful when remote or low frequency
(<30 MHz) readings are to be made with your Model 8718.
To use the fiber optic link...
1.
Connect the probe to the fiber optic transmitter and
make certain that the connector retaining ring is
securely fastened.
2.
Connect one end of the fiber optic cable to the fiber
optic transmitter and the other end to the rectangular
fiber optic jack on the left side of the meter.
3.
Turn the meter
ON
and press
F4
to access the menu
system. Press
8
(
NEXT
) to get to the second menu
screen. Select
CABLE/FO
(press 1).
4.
If the screen shows that the fiber optic receiver is
turned on, you are ready to proceed. If the screen
shows that the fiber optic receiver is turned off, press
F1
(
ON
).
5.
Press
Esc
twice to return to the opening menu screen.
6.
Press
F1
to select a probe and begin the measurement
process.
.
N
ote
The meter will
remain set to use the
same input (fiber
optic receiver or
cable), even if you
turn the meter off,
until you use the
menu system to
change the input.
