Atec Tektronix-1502 - Manual (Page 16)

TM 9-4935-601-14-3&P
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
This section of the manual contains the basic information required for the operation of the 1502 Time
Domain Reflectometer. Included is a brief description of the purpose of each front panel control, general
operating information, care of the instrument, and basic applications.
FRONT COVER AND HANDLE
The watertight front cover protects the front panel when the instrument is not in use and the cover is
latched in place. Standard accessories stored in the cover are indicated on the storage compartment lid.
Special operating instructions and cautions are printed on the lid. These cautions should be followed at all
times to avoid damage to the instrument.
The cover is released from the unit by pulling forward on the side latches. To secure the cover over the
front panel, place the cover into the grooved portion of the front panel and push the latches backwards toward
the instrument. If the unit is accidentally left on, it will be turned off when the cover is secured over the front
panel.
The handle is a friction disc design and will rotate 325°. When the handle is turned so that it is beneath
the unit, it will serve as a stand (see Fig. 2-1).
POWERING THE 1502
This equipment has a 3-wire power cord with a 3-contact plug for connection to the power source and to
protective ground. The plug protective-ground contact connects (through the cord protective-grounding
conductor) to the accessible metal parts of the equipment. For electric-shock protection, insert this plug into a
socket outlet that has a securely grounded protective-ground contact.
CAUTION
Do not operate or charge the battery in the 1502 from an inverter that produces a square
wave output. It can damage the instrument.
For confirmation that the socket-outlet ground contact is securely grounded, refer to qualified service
personnel.
Figure 2-1. 1502 TDR With Cover
REV B FEB 1980
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