8 key descriptions, 1 keyboard functions, 2 keyboard keys and leds – Measurement Computing Analyzer488 User Manual
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Section 3
Front Panel Operation
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3.8 Key Descriptions
This section contains a detailed explanation of each of the keys and
LED indicators on the Analyzer488 front panel keyboard.
3.8.1 Keyboard functions
The keys on the front panel keyboard are divided into 7 groups:
Data Entry, Control, Cursor, Shift, Source, Memory, and Handshake.
-DATA ENTRY-
The Data Entry keys are used for making menu
selections, entering numeric data into display fields,
saving keystroke macros, and getting help.
-CURSOR-
The Cursor keys are used to scroll through menu
selections and display fields.
-SHIFT-
The Shift key is used with other keys to select shift
keys and to recall keystroke macros.
-MEMORY-
The Memory keys are used for IEEE 488 bus event
recording, analysis, and display functions.
-HANDSHAKE-
The Handshake keys are used to control the speed of
the IEEE 488 bus data transfers.
-SOURCE-
The Source keys are used to toggle the Analyzer488
between the Listen state and Talk state.
-CONTROL-
The Control keys are used to control and monitor the
IEEE 488 bus management lines.
3.8.2 Keyboard Keys and LEDs
The following pages contain a description of each key and LED
indicator on the front panel of the Analyzer488.