Bird Technologies AT-500-Manual - Manual (Page 44)

Bird AT-500 Antenna Tester
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Manual Scale
Note:
The cursor will blink on the mini-
mum scale value and Manual Scale will be
highlighted.
1. Enter the desired value using the numeric key-
pad or change the value using the UP/DOWN
arrow keys.
2. Press the ENTER key.
Note:
The cursor will blink on the maxi-
mum scale value.
3. Enter the desired value using the numeric keypad
or change the value using the UP/DOWN arrow keys.
4. Press the ENTER key. The tester will begin sweeping.
Note:
If an out of range value is entered,
the minimum (if under-range) or maximum (if
over-range) value will be substituted. If a maxi-
mum value that is lower than the minimum
value is entered, the cursor will blink again on
the minimum value waiting for a correct entry.
The actual range depends on the units selected.
Note:
HINT: Using the arrow keys will
keep you in the acceptable range. If you are not
sure if the larger value should be at the top or
bottom of the scale, press the auto scale key to
see where the software puts it.
Selecting the Sweep Type
Sweep types are continuous or single hold. Continuous
will sweep and update the trace automatically. Single
hold will sweep once and the trace will remain in the
display. Each time single hold is pressed, the trace is
updated.