Panametrics PT878GC, Instruction Manual

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TransPort™ PT878GC User’s Manual 5
Chapter 2.
Chapter 2.
2.1 Initial Setup
Before making measurements, you must prepare the TransPort for operation. This includes the following procedures:
•
Making Electrical Connections
• Charging and/or Replacing Batteries
• Powering On and Off
• Using the Screen and Keypad
• Obtaining On-Line Help
Figure 2 below shows the PT878GC in its specially designed case.
Figure 2: The PT878GC and Accessories
2.1.1 Making Electrical Connections
Before making measurements with the TransPort, you must make all the necessary connections to the unit. This
section describes how to connect the following:
•
Power
• Transducer
• Analog Input/Output
• Infrared Interface
Make all connections to the top of the TransPort unit as shown in Figure 3 below. Please note that you only need to
make the proper transducer connections. The other connections are required for particular functions, but are not
necessary for basic operation.