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8600 Operation Manual - V1.0
Operation
Front Panel Controls
For ease of use, the front panel keyboard is separated into 3 sections. The first is OUTPUT
functions and configuration, the second is MEASUREMENT functions and configuration, and then a
general purpose keyboard for navigation and numerical entry.
The function of each key is described in detail throughout the operation manual. In
summary, the block of 8 buttons on the left of the keyboard select FUNCTIONS, the center keys set
CONFIGURATION or MENU functions and the right hand keys are for numerical entry.
The TOP row of keys in the left hand section control SOURCE functions, the BOTTOM row of
keys in the left hand section control MEASURE functions
To assist the operator, the currently active function is highlighted in GREEN to provide
immediate feedback at a glance.
Main Display
The main display of the 8600 is a bright single line VFD for enhanced readability. This screen
displays either the current OUTPUT or the current MEASUREMENT depending upon the mode.
At the end of the screen there is an indicator to display the current state of the GPS Reference.
If “Int” is displayed this indicates that no fix has been achieved to the GPS system. This is normal for
the first 10 - 20 minutes after installation, however should not appear during normal use.
If “GPS” is displayed at the end of the screen this indicates that a good fix has been achieved
and the 10 MHz reference is currently being disciplined to the GPS system
