Using The Keypad; Connecting A Keypad; Enabling And Configuring An Rs-232 Keypad; Keypad Functionality - Teledyne 804A User Manual

804 Series Video Test Generator – User Guide
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Using the Keypad

This section provides information and procedures for operating the 804/804A/804B with a keypad. The 804/804A/804B can
support keypad operation to enable efficient production test operation. A USB numeric keypad or RS-232 numeric keypad
can be used for this application. Supported keypad functions include selection of interface, timing, pattern, and test
sequences.
13.1

Connecting a Keypad

A USB keypad can be connected to the 804/804A/804B rear panel USB Host connector. Alternatively, an RS-232 keypad can
be connected to the 804/804A/804B rear panel RS-232 connector.
13.2

Enabling and Configuring an RS-232 Keypad

If an RS-232 keypad is used, it must be enabled and configured from the 804/804A/804B Preferences menu. Use the
following procedures to enable a keypad.
1. From the 804/804A/804B Home menu, select the Preferences tab. The Preferences menu will be displayed as shown
below.
2. For the Keypad Mode menu item, select the ON button.
When selected, the ON button will be highlighted green.
3. Under RS-232 Baud Rate, use the arrow keys to select the correct baud rate for the keypad to be used. For the
Genovation keypad supplied by Quantum Data, choose 1200 baud. After selecting the correct baud rate, use either
power switch to power-cycle the 804/804A/804B so that the changes take effect.
13.3

Keypad Functionality

For keypad support, the 804/804A/804B uses four configuration files stored in the root directory of the internal flash. Here are
the names and functions of the four files:
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