B&K Precision 570A - Manual - Manual (Page 12)

Model 570A Linear IC Tester
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 1993-2007 B&K Precision Corp.
12. self test mode
This feature allows you to check the integrity of the unit, including
the pin drivers and receivers, power supplies and other internal
hardware. The test executes automatically at switch on, but you can
if you wish perform a self-test at any time by selecting Self-Test
(DIAGS)
mode using the MODE/CLEAR key and pressing
TEST/EXEC.
If a fault is discovered a brief description will be displayed which will
help our engineers to locate and rectify the fault.
This message
should be noted and quoted in any correspondence relating to a
unit fault. Contact your distributor in the event of a self-test fail, but
first of all ensure that the socket was empty when the diagnostics
were run.
13. CompactLink mode
The B & K Model 570A is provided with an RS-232 interface to
connect to a PC with a serial COM port or using a USB to RS-232
converter. A companion software package CompactLink is available
which
provides library management, test development and
debugging and user library update facilities. You can also use
CompactLink to update the software of your B & K Model 570A
without replacing the internal memory or opening the case.
To enter CompactLink mode, user the MODE/CLEAR key to enter
CMLINK mode, then press TEST/EXEC. Press TEST/EXEC again
to confirm that you wish to enter CompactLink mode, and the
display will show “Not Connected”. Run the CompactLink software
on your PC, connect the serial cable and follow the CompactLink
manual instructions to connect to the B & K Model 570A.
For comprehensive instructions on using CompactLink please refer
to the manual and built-in help supplied with the software.
Note that in CompactLink mode, including waiting for a connection,
the normal power down timeout is disabled and the unit will remain