Parts And Controls; Back Panel; Front Panel - Fluke 9170 Getting Started

Parts and Controls

This section describes the exterior features of Metrology Wells.

Back Panel

The following are found on the back of Metrology Wells (see Figure 2).
Power Cord Plug (1)
The power supply cord attaches to the back panel. Plug the cord into an AC mains supply
appropriate for the voltage range as specified in the specifications tables.
Power Switch (2)
The power switch is located on the power entry module of the instrument at the bottom left of the
back panel.
Serial Connector (3)
The serial connector is a 9-pin subminiature D type located on the back panel. The serial (RS-232)
interface can be used to transmit measurements and control the operation of Metrology Wells.
Fan (4)
The fan is necessary to keep the internal components cool. Always make sure air can flow freely
underneath and around the instrument.

Front Panel

The following are found on the front of Metrology Wells (see Figure 3 on page 21).
Display (1)
The display is a 320 x 240 pixel monochrome graphics LCD device with a bright CCFT backlight.
The contrast can be adjusted from the main screen using the 2 or 1 buttons on the front panel.
The display is used to show current control temperature, measurements, status information,
operating parameters, and soft key functions.
Soft Keys (2)
The soft keys are the four buttons immediately below the display (labeled F1 to F4). The functions
of the soft keys are indicated on the display above the buttons. They may change depending on the
menu or function that's selected.
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