Operating modes, Entering test numbers – B&K Precision 570A - Manual User Manual
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Model 570A Linear IC Tester
Copyright
1993-2007 B&K Precision Corp.
When this initial display is obtained the B & K Model 570A is ready
for use.
If, however, the message SELF-TEST FAIL: is displayed
along with a fault message, this indicates that a self-test diagnostic
fault has been detected. Any detected faults will be displayed one
at a time.
Pressing the TEST/EXEC key will then revert to the
opening menu as above, but of course operation of the unit will
then be suspect. Before contacting your distributor, check that the
test socket is completely empty.
5. operating modes
The B & K Model 570A has a number of test modes that are
selected using the MODE/CLEAR key from the initial screen. The
test modes are as follows:
Single
- execute a single test on the IC in the socket.
Loop
- execute test repeatedly, regardless of the result.
P Loop
- execute test repeatedly, provided the result was PASS.
F Loop
- execute test repeatedly, provided the result was FAIL.
Search
- identify the number of the IC in the socket.
Diags
- execute the diagnostic self-test.
CmLink - enter remote mode for CompactLink software.
Sw Off
- turn off the unit
6. entering test numbers
Press the MODE/CLEAR key until the desired test mode is displayed.
Enter the number of the IC you wish to test.
Pressing the
MODE/CLEAR key will clear the last digit from the display if a
mistake is made.
Note: The NUMERIC information only is entered, leav ing out the
manufacturers prefixes and suffixes and IC family information.
As an example, all the follow ing linear ICs should be entered as
7, 4, 1 on the keypad:
e.g. uA741CP, uA741M, uA741C etc