Boonton 4530 Peak Power Meter User Manual - Manual (Page 65)

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4530 Series RF Power Meter Operation
Main Menu > Utilities > Sys-Tests > Recorder
Perform a diagnostic test of the recorder output. While the test is running, the recorder output should
generate a repeating ramp waveform that spans the full output range of the recorder output from -10.0V to
+10.0 volts. The signal may be monitored with an external oscilloscope, and it is normal for the waveform to
have a “stair-step” appearance. Pressing any key terminates the test.
Main Menu > Utilities > Sys-Tests > CycleRly
Perform a diagnostic test of the power meters internal relays. This test is used primarily at the factory to
burnish the relay contacts that are in the signal or calibration path. This significantly improves the repeatabil-
ity of the relay’s contact resistance. Press the ESC key to terminate the test.
Main Menu > Utilities > Sys-Tests > DnldFlash
Restart the power meter in a special mode for downloading new firmware. Although new firmware can be
downloaded and installed anytime the system is in Menu Mode, rebooting to the special Download Menu
always sets the serial port for the maximum baud rate, and insures that no other processes are running that
might interfere with firmware download and programming. This insures the fastest possible update speed.
The Download Menu may also be entered by turning on instrument power while holding down the ESC key.
When this is done, the power on diagnostic may report a stuck ESC key, but this is not a problem.
Main Menu > Utilities > Sys-Tests > EraseSnsr
Erase the contents of the selected sensor EEPROM. This is a special utility that is only intended for custom-
ers that have an existing sensor “Smart Adapter”, and need to use it on a different sensor. It erases all sensor
identity and calibration information from the adapter or sensor EEPROM. Be absolutely certain this is what
you intend to do before executing this command - once erased, there is no way to restore the calibration
information, and the sensor must be recalibrated. A confirmation dialog will appear, prompting the user to
press ENTER to complete the erase operation. Press any other key to abort.
Adapter 1 Erase the information in the smart adapter or sensor plugged into the Sensor 1
input.
Adapter 2 Erase the information in the smart adapter or sensor plugged into the Sensor 2
input.
3.11.9 Help Menu.
The Help Menu displays a series of help screens describing keyboard operation of the Model 4530. These
screens show only the top-level function of the keys, and are no substitute for the detailed information that
is available by consulting Chapter 3 of this manual.
3.11.10 Defaults Menu.
The Defaults Menu item is used to reset the operating configuration of the power meter to a known, default
state. Most measurement and some system parameters are set to the default settings, which are listed in this
section 3.11 of this manual. Communication parameters for the GPIB and serial port are not affected by this
operation.
Remote Command: *RST