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Keyboard

The Model 8718 has four groups of keys distinguished by their
color.

Function keys

(green)

Numeric keys

(yellow)

Special Function keys

(white)

Power keys

(blue, green)

Power Keys

Two power keys are used to turn the Model
8718

On

and

Off

.

Function Keys

Use the four function keys (

F1-F4

) to select

the options displayed on the bottom line of
the display screen directly above the F1,
F2, F3, and F4 markings. In a few cases the
options will be spelled out on the display.

Summary of Contents for 8718

Page 1: ...This Getting Started Guide is a duplication made as a reference and convenience to our customers who have misplaced the original printed in 1996 that came with their 8718 RF Radiation Survey Meter Nar...

Page 2: ...2 Table of Contents Section Name Pg 1 Introduction 3 2 Description 5 3 Getting Ready 11 4 Making a Measurement 13 5 Menu System 29 Index 33...

Page 3: ...nts and more demanding ones that require averaging and or data logging It can be mounted on a tripod and used with optional fiber optic links for enhanced accuracy in certain applications This manual...

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Page 5: ...and power cord are used to recharge the battery within the Model 8718 To recharge the meter first connect the cable of the battery charger to the larger jack on the left side of the meter Make sure th...

Page 6: ...bottom of the meter The alarm sounds whenever the field strength exceeds the measurement range of the probe over ranges You can also set the meter to sound its alarm at a specific level and or turn o...

Page 7: ...ith a Computer To update probe calibration information or retrieve stored measurements you must connect your Model 8718 to a personal computer and use the Interface Software provided by Narda Refer to...

Page 8: ...ion keys white Power keys blue green Power Keys Two power keys are used to turn the Model 8718 On and Off Function Keys Use the four function keys F1 F4 to select the options displayed on the bottom l...

Page 9: ...uto Enables you to automatically zero the meter Zero and probe Help Displays a help screen that explains your options Test Turns on the built in low frequency and high Source frequency probe test sour...

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Page 11: ...best suited for your task Factors that you should consider The probe frequency range should include the frequencies of all the emitters to be surveyed at one time The measurement range of the probe sh...

Page 12: ...r 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...

Page 13: ...s you should observe and the use of probe correction factors Getting Started Press the ON power key After a few seconds the display screen will show the meter s calibration date and tell you to CONNEC...

Page 14: ...d the calibration factors marked on the handle of the probe Probes with this additional detail stored in the meter are referred to as probes in memory Putting probes into memory has several advantages...

Page 15: ...the second line of the screen If this is correct press Enter 5 A new screen will appear specifying probe model number serial number frequency range field type maximum measurement range and type of re...

Page 16: ...orward and backward until you do Press the appropriate number key 6 A new screen will appear specifying probe model number frequency range field type maximum measurement range and type of response fla...

Page 17: ...ely causes are The probe is not connected properly Check the connector and retry The meter is set for a fiber optic input and you are using the standard cable input or vice versa Turn the meter off Tu...

Page 18: ...se to zero the probe The probe is damaged Try another probe To reconfirm the zero while the instrument is in use 1 Establish a zero density environment for the probe as before 2 Press the Auto Zero ke...

Page 19: ...18 F1 LOG instantly logs the current value F3 Toggles the third line of the display between a maximum value and an instantaneous percent of standard see Alternate Display Screen If you have entered a...

Page 20: ...he main measurement screen 3 Press F2 MENU then 8 NEXT to access the second menu screen Select STNDS 6 Press the appropriate standard that you want to reference You must use a function key even if the...

Page 21: ...four available settings AUTO HIGH MID and LOW The bar graph has 100 divisions You will probably find it convenient to use the AUTO setting most of the time but under a few conditions you may find one...

Page 22: ...ber using the numeric keys This number is equal to the percentage of full scale rating of the probe that you are using For example if you are using a probe rated at 20 mW cm2 and you enter 35 the alar...

Page 23: ...e arrows indicate the location of the three sensors inside the probe A deflection of any magnitude on the bar graph is acceptable Repeat for the other two sensors to insure that the probe is working c...

Page 24: ...ion factor for a probe in memory 1 Press F4 FREQ from the measurement screen A new screen will appear to allow you to enter a frequency 2 Enter the frequency for which you want to correct for Make sur...

Page 25: ...value Enter a three digit number ignoring the decimal point and rounding to two digits to the right of the decimal point If you make a mistake just enter more digits until correct For example to enter...

Page 26: ...factor If you rotate the probe around its axis and use the mean value ellipse ratio can be eliminated as a source of uncertainty Isotropic response is the error that occurs when the probe is pointed i...

Page 27: ...less affect on magnetic fields and therefore these measurement techniques are less critical for magnetic fields than they are for electric fields Refer to the operations manual for more complete info...

Page 28: ...l exists to expose yourself to excessive levels Approach the source of energy slowly and begin making measurements from a distance at which low field levels exist Be prepared to evacuate the area imme...

Page 29: ...ressing the appropriate function key that corresponds to MENU on the bottom line of the display screen The menu system is comprised of three menu screens where all the basic options are listed A speci...

Page 30: ...e back light on or off using F3 Adjust display contrast Press Help for instructions 5 PROBE Show the model and serial number of the probe in use Select the measurement range when using Models 8782 and...

Page 31: ...with time and date stamp Log with time and date stamp plus reference number Continuous logging at various specific rates 4 TIME SET Check or set the meter s internal clock time date 5 RS232 Turn the...

Page 32: ...se press ENTER and ESC together 2 BLANKOUT Blank the display and lock the keypad To release press ENTER and ESC together and then select another menu item 3 BACK Return to the Second Menu Screen Futur...

Page 33: ...Keyboard 8 Keys Function 8 Numeric 9 Power 8 Special Function 9 Magnetic Field 11 Measurements Making a Measurement 13 Precautions 28 Uncertainty 26 Menu Screen First 30 Second 31 Third 32 Menu System...

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