Models 707B and 708B Switching Matrix Reference Manual
Section 2: General operation
707B-901-01 Rev. A / August 2010
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To connect the Model 707B or 708B to line power and turn on the instrument:
1. Make sure that the front panel power switch is in the off (0) position. See
(on page 2-11) for switch location.
2. Connect the female end of the supplied power cord to the power connection (AC receptacle) on
the rear panel. See
(on page 2-1) for connector location.
3. Connect the other end of the power cord to a grounded AC outlet.
4. Turn on the instrument by pressing the front panel power switch to the on (I) position.
Power-up sequence
When the instrument is turned on, the instrument performs self-tests and momentarily lights all
segments and indicators on the display. If a failure is detected, the instrument momentarily displays
an error message. Error messages are listed in Error and status messages.
NOTE
If a problem develops while the instrument is under warranty, return it to Keithley Instruments, Inc., for
repair. See the Warranty page at the back of this manual for more information.
If there are no errors, the following actions occur when the instrument is turned on, three dots are
briefly displayed. On the Model 707B, the crosspoint display shows the text "Wait for Init to End."
When initialization is complete, the bottom display shows "KEITHLEY Model 707B." The Model 708B
displays "KEITHLEY Model 708B."
Front-panel operation
The front panel of the Keithley Instruments Model 707B or 708B contains the following items:
•
The
display
•
The crosspoint display (Model 707B only)
•
The keys and navigation wheel
•
The LAN status indicator
•
The POWER button
You can use the keys, displays, and the navigation wheel
to change the selected channel or
channel pattern. You can also use them to access, view, and edit the menu items. The crosspoint
display on the Model 707B shows you which channels are opened and closed.