Monarch Instrument DC 2000 User Manual
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Chapter 4 Operation
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4.2.4.1 Initialize
CAUTION: USE OF THESE MENU ITEMS WILL ADVERSELY AFFECT THE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION. REFER
TO SECTION 4.1.3 FOR AN EXPLANATION OF THE FOLLOWING MENU OPTIONS.
To initialize the unit, use the UP (
↑
) or DOWN (
↓
) Arrow Keys to highlight “Initialize” from the Hidden menu
and press ENTER. There are three choices:
Init Profile
Perform a Smart or Full Initialization. Refer to Section 4.1.3 for detail.
Clear Points
Restore all points to the unprogrammed state. This will clear any invalid setup data.
Erase Config
Set all data to zero, clear all memory. USE WITH CAUTION! Will cause the unit to
RESET.
Use the UP (
↑
) or DOWN (
↓
) Arrow Keys to highlight the menu item of choice and press ENTER. Proceed
with caution. Note that any cleared point can be restored in the Point setup menu.
4.2.4.2 ADC Control
This menu item allows the user to calibrate the Analog-to-Digital Converter through the use of submenu
items. If the ADC is not calibrated properly, the value of the inputs may not be correct.
CAUTION - DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CALIBRATE THE RECORDER UNLESS YOU HAVE THE CORRECT
EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE. REFER TO CHAPTER 6 FOR CALIBRATION DETAIL.
To access these menu options use the UP (
↑
) or DOWN (
↓
) Arrow Keys to highlight “ADC Control” in the
Hidden Menu and press ENTER. You will be provided with the following choice:
Cal ADC
Refer to Chapter 6 for ADC Calibration.
4.2.4.3 Diagnostics
The diagnostics menu allows the user to perform diagnostics checks on parts of the recorder and media.
This menu is for use by qualified service technicians only. If additional diagnostics are needed, please
contact the factory.
4.2.4.3.1
Rom Test
This test verifies the integrity on the system software by computing a 32-bit cyclic redundancy code
(CRC) and comparing this code with a code stored in EPROM. A window showing “Test Passed” will
be displayed when the test has passed.
4.2.4.3.2
Serial Test
This test verifies the RS232 port is working properly. NOTE: A loop back test connector is needed
to perform this test. Follow the on screen instructions to run the test.
4.2.4.3.3
Keyboard Test
This test verifies that all touchscreen keys are working properly. The left half of the screen will display
15 buttons with “?” on them. Press each button to make them disappear. Once the left side buttons
are cleared away, 15 more buttons will appear on the right side of the display. A window showing “Test
Passed” will be displayed when all of the buttons are cleared.
4.2.4.3.4
Display Test
This test verifies that all the pixels on the display are working. Touch the display anywhere to go
through a block pattern which will turn on all pixels.