Putting into Operation
SMIQ
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1.1.3 Initial Status
Upon switching on, the instrument either automatically assumes the status which was set when it was
switched off (parameter POWER-ON STATE PREVIOUS SETTING in LEVEL-LEVEL menu) or the RF
output is disconnected (POWER-ON STATE RF OFF).
If the instrument need not to be operated from the initial status any further, a defined default status
should be established by pressing the [PRESET] key prior to further settings.
STANDBY Mode
In the STANDBY mode the optional reference oscillator (option SM-B1) remains switched on, which
increases frequency accuracy.
Frequency accuracy after switching on when the oven-controlled reference oscillator is fitted
(option SM-B1)
When switching on from the STANDBY mode, the specified frequency accuracy is reached immediately.
If the power switch was switched off, the reference oscillator needs some minutes of warm-up time to
reach its nominal frequency. During this period of time, the output frequency does not yet reach its final
value either. In the status line in the header field of the display the message "OVEN COLD" is displayed
for this time.
1.1.4 Setting Contrast and Brightness of the Display
Brightness control
Contrast control
Contrast and brightness of the display can be set by means of the contrast and brightness controls
situated below the display.
1.1.5 RAM with Battery Back-Up
The SMIQ has a static read-write memory (CMOS-RAM) with battery back-up, in which 50 different
complete settings of the instrument can be stored (cf. Chapter 2, section "Storing and Calling of
Instrument Settings"). In addition, all data and/or lists the user enters himself, such as for list mode,
memory sequence, and user correction of the level, are stored in the RAM. Further, all data of the
calibrations running within the instrument in the SMIQ are stored in the RAM (cf. Chapter 2, section
"Calibration").
A lithium battery with a service life of approx. 5 years serves to supply the RAM with power. When the
battery is discharged, the data stored will be lost. For exchange of the battery see Service Manual.
