Document Outline

• Operator Manual AT-500 Antenna Tester
  • Safety Symbols
  • Warning Statements
  • Caution Statements
  • Safety Statements
  • Changes to this Manual
  • Literature Contents
    • Chapter Layout
• Table of Contents
• Chapter 1 Introduction
  • Items Supplied
    • Figure 1 Supplied Items
  • Component Description
    • Figure 2 Component Description
  • Display Description
    • Figure 3 Display Description
  • Features
  • Optional Equipment
• Chapter 2 Basic Operations
  • Getting Started
    • Messages
    • Out of Range Values
    • Setting the Auto Shut-Off Timer
    • Return to Factory Presets
    • Set Serial Baud Rate
• Chapter 3 Installation
  • Power Supply
    • AC Mains Adapter
    • Automobile Cigarette Lighter Adapter Cable
      • Figure 4 Cigarette Lighter Adapter Cable Tip Connection
  • Connecting the Antenna
• Chapter 4 Measure Match
  • Understanding the Operating Modes
    • Swept Frequency vs. Single Frequency
      • Figure 5 Swept Frequency
      • Figure 6 Single Frequency
    • Measurement Units
    • Auto Scale vs. Manual Scale
      • Figure 7 Auto Scaling Swept Frequency Mode
      • Figure 8 Manual Scaling Swept Frequency Mode
      • Figure 9 Manual Scaling Swept Frequency Mode
      • Figure 10 Manual Scaling Single Frequency Model
    • Sweep Type-Single Hold vs. Continuous
  • Swept Frequency
    • Select Frequency Band
    • Select Measurement Units
    • Select Auto or Manual Scale
    • Selecting the Sweep Type
    • Saving a Trace
      • Figure 11 Save a Trace
    • Recalling a Trace
    • Clearing a Trace
  • Limit Testing
    • Turn Audio On/Off
    • Selecting Limit Values
    • Using a Trace as the Limit
      • Figure 12 Dotted Outline of Limit Trace
    • Clearing a Limit
  • Single Frequency
    • Selecting the Frequency
    • Select Measurement Units
    • Select Auto or Manual Scale
    • Turn Audio On/Off
• Chapter 5 Field Strength
  • Field Strength Measurement
    • Turn Audio On/Off
    • Enter Gain Factor / Select Auto Gain
• Chapter 6 Maintenance
  • Cleaning
  • Calibration
  • Charging Batteries
  • Batteries and Long Term Storage
  • Operational Tests
    • Power-up
      • Figure 13 Power-up Test
    • Battery Test
      • Figure 14 Battery Test
    • Display Test
      • Figure 15 Display Test
    • Self Test
      • Figure 16 Self Test
  • Battery Replacement
  • Fuse Replacement
    • Figure 17 Battery / Fuse Replacement
  • Troubleshooting
    • The Antenna Tester will not power up.
    • NVRAM Test Fails
    • ROM, EEPROM, RAM, A/D, TEMPR, PLL Test Fails
    • Stuck Keys Test Fails
    • “Noise” is Displayed During Testing
    • Antenna Tester indicates a Perfect Match
  • Customer Service
  • Parts List
  • Specifications
  • Menu Structure
• Limited Warranty