Rev B
16
feature with caution! In software versions which support coded transmitters, the
CODE
key
also allows code set selection from the command environment and controls the code
discrimination option in
SCAN
and
SIGNAL
routines.
Finally,
the
CODE
key is used to set I.D. codes for identification of records from individual
receivers in automatic data logging situations
The top row of keys is reserved for application software and user-specified macros.
The
F3
key is currently reserved (in all versions) for turning the display luminescence
on or off (see below).
The
F2
key is used in several versions to set the active antenna outside of the
Event_Log
or
Code_Log
program. This feature requires hardware option ASM_8_512 (antenna switch
controller) which provides drive signals for the ASP_8 antenna switch peripheral or, optionally,
logic level (5 Volt) outputs for other user equipment. One of eight antennas may be selected, as
well as (in W16) a combination of antennas 1-3 (select antenna "0"). Note that in software version
W16 the ASP_8 peripheral, antenna 0 will correspond to antenna 8 in the software. F2 is also
used for scratchpad data entry in the
SCAN
routine.
The
F1
key accesses the system initialization functions. These include the
New Prom
routine,
which resets the value of all system variables to their factory default values and, optionally,
purges scan tables and data storage. Access to this routine is restricted by the pass code.
The
F0
key calls
Event_Log
,
Code_Log, Temp_Monitor
or other application programs,
described in the supplementary user's manual that accompanies each program.
F0-F3
, like all other “upper” key functions, are normally prefaced by a
SHIFT
operation.
However, since the unshifted keys are used for numeric input only in certain specific situations,
the
F0-F3
keys, without
SHIFT
, can also be used for access to “single-keystroke” services. Currently
the
F0
key (without
SHIFT
) is used in all environments to toggle the audio noise blanking feature
(see the discussion of key functions in the
SIGNAL
routine, above).
Panel Light Switch
SHIFT + F3
toggles the display luminescent panel on and off. Turning the panel off will conserve
battery power and extend the operating life on a charge by about 30%.
Hardware Reset
If you should experience a lockout (receiver won't respond to keys) or find yourself in a place
from which you can't escape, pressing
ESC
and
SHIFT
simultaneously will cause a hardware reset.
F0-
F3
0
-
3