Section 2: General operation
Models 707B and 708B Switching Matrix Reference Manual
2-18
707B-901-01 Rev. B / January 2015
Key descriptions
Key
Description
CHAN
If a channel is displayed, opens the
(on page 2-20),
which allows you to open and close channels. If a pattern is displayed, pressing
CHAN
switches to channel view.
PATT
If a pattern is displayed, opens the
(on page 2-21), which
allows you to manage patterns, open and close patterns, and reset them. If a channel is
displayed, pressing
PATT
changes to display a pattern.
SLOT
Displays information about the installed cards and the instrument. Information includes the
firmware revision, model name, and model number.
SCAN
Opens the
(on page 2-21), which allows you to run, manage,
view, and reset scan lists. See
(on page 3-1).
TRIG
Generates a trigger that can be used in a script or the trigger model. See
(on page 7-80).
MENU
Opens the
(on page 2-22), which allows you to manage scripts, manage
communications, select channel connections, test the keys, test the display, manage digital
I/O settings, set up the beeper, and display instrument information.
EXIT
This key:
•
Cancels the current selection and returns to the previous menu item.
•
Exits remote operation so you can control the instrument from the front panel.
•
Aborts a scan that is running.
•
Aborts a script that is executing.
ENTER
Accepts the current selection or brings up the next menu option. In most cases, pressing
ENTER
is the same as pressing the navigation wheel .
LAN status indicator
The LAN status indicator is lit when the instrument is connected through the local area network (LAN)
with no errors.
If this is not lit, the instrument is not connected through the LAN or there is a connection problem.
If you are using the web interface, the LAN status indicator blinks when you click the
ID
button in the
upper right corner on the home page.
See
(on page 2-35) for more information.
