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Operator Tutorial
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Figure 2–33: Test Cable
11. Short the far end of the test cable.
12. Press VIEW INPUT. The 1503C has done a single sweep, capturing just one
frame.
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Figure 2–34: Shorted Test Cable with a Captured Single Sweep
13. Remove the short and notice that the waveform does not change.
14. Press VIEW INPUT again and a new sweep will be made and displayed,
showing the change in the cable.
Single Sweep is useful for snap-shot tests of the cable, capturing only one
waveform.
15. To exit Single Sweep, access the Acquisition Control Menu again, toggle the
Single Sweep is: line back to Off, then push the MENU button repeatedly until
the instrument returns to normal operations.