Quantum Composers 9730 Series - Manual (Page 2)

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Table of Contents
1 TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................................................ 1-2
2 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................................... 2-5
T ECHNICAL S UPPORT ....................................................................................................................................... 2-5
W ARRANTY ..................................................................................................................................................... 2-5
P ACKAGE C ONTENTS ....................................................................................................................................... 2-5
3 SAFETY ISSUES ........................................................................................................................................... 3-6
4 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................... 4-7
Key Features .............................................................................................................................................. 4-7
Advanced Features/Options ........................................................................................................................ 4-7
5 PULSE GENERATOR CONCEPTS AND OPERATION ............................................................................ 5-8
System Timer Functions.............................................................................................................................. 5-8
Channel Timer Functions ........................................................................................................................... 5-8
Navigating the 9730 Front Panel ................................................................................................................ 5-8
6 FRONT PANEL OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................... 6-11
9730 D ISPLAY ............................................................................................................................................... 6-11
Display Layout and Indicators .................................................................................................................. 6-11
D ESCRIPTION OF F RONT P ANEL A REA ............................................................................................................ 6-11
Keypads and Keys .................................................................................................................................... 6-11
Second Level Menus (Function Key) ......................................................................................................... 6-12
Channel Outputs (BNC Connectors) ......................................................................................................... 6-12
Channel Status LED Indicators................................................................................................................. 6-12
Arm Switch (Keyed) .................................................................................................................................. 6-13
System Status LED Indicators ................................................................................................................... 6-13
Front Sync Output .................................................................................................................................... 6-13
Front Trigger Input .................................................................................................................................. 6-13
7 REAR PANEL OVERVIEW........................................................................................................................ 7-14
D ESCRIPTION OF R EAR P ANEL A REA .............................................................................................................. 7-14
Channel Connections (Banana Jacks) ....................................................................................................... 7-14
Rear Sync Output ..................................................................................................................................... 7-14
Rear Trigger Input ................................................................................................................................... 7-14
Interlock Short ......................................................................................................................................... 7-14
Communication Ports ............................................................................................................................... 7-14
Voltage Input (AC) ................................................................................................................................... 7-14
Cooling Fans ........................................................................................................................................... 7-14
8 MENU STRUCTURE................................................................................................................................... 8-16
MODE Menu (FUNC + 1) ........................................................................................................................ 8-16
RATE Menu (FUNC + 4) .......................................................................................................................... 8-16
Channel Menu (A, B, C, or D) .................................................................................................................. 8-17
Channel Test Menu (FUNC + A, B, C, or D) ............................................................................................. 8-18
TRIG Menu (TRIG) .................................................................................................................................. 8-20
Counter Menu (FUNC + 8) ...................................................................................................................... 8-20
SYSTEM Menu (FUNC + 3) ..................................................................................................................... 8-21
STORE Menu (FUNC + 6) ....................................................................................................................... 8-22
RECALL Menu (FUNC + 9) ..................................................................................................................... 8-22
9 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................................. 9-23