
Operating Instructions
1503C MTDR User Manual
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button will erase it. The settings of the stored waveform are available from the
first level menu under View Stored Waveform Settings.
Menu Selections
There are several layers of menu, as explained below.
The Main Menu is entered by pushing the MENU button on the front panel.
1. Return to Normal Operations puts the instrument into normal operation
mode.
2. Help with Instrument Controls explains the operation of each control. When
a control or switch is adjusted or pushed, a brief explanation appears on the
LCD.
3. Cable Information has these choices:
a. Help with Cables gives a brief explanation of cable parameters.
b. Velocity of Propagation Values displays a table of common dielectrics and
their Vp values. These are nominal values. The manufacturer’s listed
specifications should be used whenever possible.
c.
Impedance Values displays impedances of common cables. In some cases,
these values have been rounded off. Manufacturer’s specifications should
be checked for precise values.
d. Finding Unknown Vp Values describes a procedure for finding an
unknown Vp.
4. Setup Menu controls the manner in which the instrument obtains and displays
its test results.
a. Acquisition Control Menu has these choices:
i.
Max Hold Is: On/Off. Turn Max Hold on by pushing MENU then
STORE. In this mode, waveforms are accumulated on the display. Max
Hold can be deactivated by pushing STORE or the mode exited by
using the Setup Menu.
ii. Pulse Is: On/Off. Turns the pulse generator off so the 1503C does not
send out pulses.
iii. Single Sweep Is: On/Off. This function is much like a still camera; it
will acquire one waveform and hold it.
b. Vertical Scale Is: dB/m
r.
This offers you a choice as to how the vertical
gain of the instrument is displayed. You may choose decibels or millirho.
When powered down, the instrument will default to decibels when powered
back up.
Main Menu
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