Table of Contents
PREFACE ........................................................................................................................................................... ii
WARNING......................................................................................................................................................iii
Dreadnaught II Identification Record ............................................................................................................. iv
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...............................................................................................................................v
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................1
Getting to know your Dreadnaught II ..............................................................................................................1
Burn-In Time ...................................................................................................................................................1
Reference Manual Conventions......................................................................................................................1
IMPORTANT NOTICE ....................................................................................................................................2
Dreadnaught II Block Diagram ........................................................................................................................3
Front Panel Layout..........................................................................................................................................5
Front Panel Layout – Rackmount Option........................................................................................................6
Rear Panel Layout ..........................................................................................................................................7
OPERATION.......................................................................................................................................................9
Single and Two channel Modules ...................................................................................................................9
Remote Triggers .............................................................................................................................................9
RS232 .............................................................................................................................................................9
Appendix A
Troubleshooting Guide ........................................................................................................10
Appendix B
Wiring Diagram ....................................................................................................................11
Appendix C
RS232 Protocol....................................................................................................................12
RS232 Jumper Settings.............................................................................................................................15
Appendix D
Specifications.......................................................................................................................16
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