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1257 User Manual
EADS North America Defense
Using the Front Panel Controls 3-21
Test and Services, Inc.
©
2001
switching state is recalled, it automatically restores the states of
all relays and digital outputs on the drawer.
The 1257 can store up to 100 switching states, or presets, plus
an additional state that is restored automatically when the power
is turned on.
NOTE:
After storing the switch state, the non-volatile image must be
written to non-volatile RAM. Refer to the section Updating
Non-Volatile RAM for instructions.
Storing the Menu Preferences
Menu preferences include all preferences set by the user, such
as remote interface settings, GPIB address, display intensity, and
display format. The 1257 stores all menu preferences together as
a single state.
The 1257 can store one menu preference state, which is
automatically restored when the power is turned on.
Storing the Power-Up Switching State
To store the current switching state as the power-up state,
proceed as follows:
1. Press the top key next to the display. Rotate the knob until
the top line reads:
>---STORE/RECALL---<
2. Select line 2 (next to the top line) by pressing the second
key. Rotate the knob until line 2 of the display reads as
follows:
---STORE/RECALL---
> Type: State <
Config: Defaults
Action: <select>
3. Press the third key to select line 3 of the display (option).
Rotate the knob until line 3 reads:
---STORE/RECALL---
Type: State
> Config: Powerup <
Action: <select>
4. Press the fourth key to select line 4 of the display. Rotate
the knob until line 4 reads:
---STORE/RECALL---