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1503C MTDR User Manual
This feature allows the 1503C to act much like a non-triggered oscilloscope. In this
mode, the 1503C is acting as a detector only. Any pulses detected will not originate
from the instrument, so any distance readings will be invalid. If you are listening
to a local area network, for example, it is possible to detect traffic, but not possible
to measure the distance to its origin.
Pulse is: Off can be used in conjunction with Max Hold is: On.
7. To exit Pulse is: Off, access the Acquisition Control Menu again, turn the pulse
back on, then repeatedly push MENU until the instrument returns to normal
operation.
The single sweep function will acquire one waveform only and display it.
1. Attach a cable to the 1503C front-panel CABLE connector.
2. Push MENU to access the Main Menu.
3. Scroll to Setup Menu and push MENU again.
4. Scroll to Acquisition Control Menu and push MENU again.
5. Scroll to Single Sweep is: Off and push MENU again. This will change to Single
Sweep is: On.
6. Repeatedly press MENU until the instrument returns to normal operation.
7. When you are ready to begin a sweep, push VIEW INPUT. A sweep will also
be initiated when you change any of the front-panel controls. This allows you
to observe front panel changes without exiting the Single Sweep mode.
As in normal operation, averaged waveforms will take longer to acquire.
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Figure 1–30: A Captured Single Sweep
8. To exit Single Sweep is: On, access the Acquisition Control Menu again, turn
the Single Sweep back off, then repeatedly push MENU until the instrument
returns to normal operation.
Single Sweep
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