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USER’S MANUAL 3200 Series In order to keep the Protek 3200 series RF Field Strength Analyzer continuously updated, information in this manual is subject to change without notice. Please contact us, if you have any question about version GS Instruments Co., Ltd.
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Safety Term and symbols Danger statements identify condition or practices that could result in injury or loss of life Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage or fire. Ground statements identify conditions or practices that could connect protective conductor.
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USER’S MANUAL 3200 Series Caution for safety Prohibiting to removal the cover Do not remove the instrument cover to access the internal components. Only GS Instruments’ Service team or technician with knowledge of the instruments’ condition and dangerous voltages can repair the instrument. Instruments that appear damaged or defective should be made inoperative and secured against unintended operation until they can be repaired by qualified service personnel.
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DC Power The operating Personnel must use the DC adaptor supplied, combining this instrument. The other adaptor could result in damage to this instrument and it is the limitation of warranty Exterior DC input connector should be matched with polar. DC connector tip must attach with (+) polar grounding.
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USER’S MANUAL 3200 Series Protek 3200 Series Ni-MH battery is rechargeable. Battery is recharged bases on the battery temperature. Charging is controlled from the power of the battery cell and the temperature of the battery. Ni-MH Rechargeable battery is going to increase temp slowly until the temperature is extremely higher.
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Warranty Limited Warranty. GS Instrument product is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment. During the warranty period, GS Instrument Company will, at its option, either repair or replace products that prove to be defective.
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Accessories Carrying case AC Adaptor Carrying Strap RS-232 Cable Coaxial Cable N-BNC Power Cable Ear Phone Adaptor Ni-MH(Rechargeable GUI Software CD User’s Manual Antenna Battery) 6PCS /GUI Sofware Guide ※ Standard Option...
Table of contents 1. Introduction Overview……………………………….……………………………..……………….11 2. Features Main features …………………………………………………………………….…12 3. Functions RF Field Strength Analyzer…………………………………………………..…….13 Frequency Counter……………………………………………………….………….13 Specifications………………………………………………………………...……….14 4. Instrument overview Front Panel………………………………………………………………………...….18 Rear Panel…………………………………………………………………………….20 Side Panel…………………………………………………………………………….21 Top Panel…………………………………………………………………………..….22 5. Basic operation Before Power On…………………………………………………………….……….23 Power On……………………………………………………………………………...24 Turn on Power of Instrument………………………………..…………………….25 Description of operation screen…………………………..……………………….26 Reception Mode……………………………………………………………..……….32 Sweep Mode………………………………………………………………………….33...
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USER’S MANUAL 3200 Series Save/Load………………………………………………………….………………….53 Frequency Counter…………………………………………………………….…….57 Power Source………………………………………………………………..……….59 Level Unit………………………………………………………………………..…….60 Reset………………………………………………………………………………..…61 Baud Rate…………………………………………………………………………..…62 Connection for PC……………………………………………………………………63 Auto Power……………………………………………………………………………64 Offset…………………………………………………………………………..………65 Menu……………………………………………………………..…………………….66 System……………………………………………………………..…….……………70 6. Description of key operating Run [GHz] …………………………………………………………………….………73 Mode [MHz] ………………………………………………………………..…………73 Sweep [kHz] …………………………………………………………….……………74 Marker [DEL] …………………………………………………………………………74 No. 1 [Start/Stop] …………………………………………………….………………75 No.
Introduction Overview The Protek 3200 Series is handheld RF Field Strength Analyzer and it is optimized to analyze a signal for the radio frequency equipment that is increased for the use of frequency, gradually high-speeded, and digitalized. The Protek 3200 Series has adopted synthesizer method and has a wideband reception range of 100 kHz to 2,900 MHz.
USER’S MANUAL 3200 Series Features Main features 100 kHz to 2,900 MHz measurement range(3201N:2,000MHz) Frequency Spectrum Analyzing Function and Frequency Counter Function Measure and demodulates N-FM, W-FM, AM, SSB signals Built-in 2,900MHz Frequency Counter (3201N : 2,000MHz) ...
Functions RF Field Strength Analyzer Spectrum: Peak Search, Marker to Center, Channel Power Function Internal Attn.: The input range can be extended by internal Max 10 dB Attn. function. Sweep Mode: Single Run, Free Run, Squelch Run Selectable ...
USER’S MANUAL 3200 Series Specifications Frequency Range Frequency 100 kHz to 2,900 MHz (3201N:2,000MHz) Resolution Min. 6.25 kHz Accuracy TXO : ± 3 PPM / Display : ± 1.5 PPM Wide FM : Approx. 180 kHz @-6 dB W-FM / N-FM Narrow FM : Approx.
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Specifications asdf Speed Min. 500 msec Sweep Trigger Source Narrow FM / Wide FM / AM / SSB Free Run / Single Run / Continuous Wave Trigger Mode / Squelch Run Trigger Level TTL Level Marker Mode Maker / Delta Maker Trace &...
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Off/ 5 min./ 10 min./ 20 min./30 min. Auto Power On/Off The Protek 3200 Series can be quickly recharged using a Ni- MH Rechargeable Battery. The Recharged method of Ni-MH Battery is controlled by the voltage of Battery Cell and the temperature of Battery.
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Specifications Physical 4 ”(W)×9 ”(H)×1.8 ”(D) Dimension Specifications Approx. 0.66 Kg(1.45 lbm) Weight (including Antenna, except Battery) Standard Antenna (Receive Only), SMPS Type AC Adapter, Fuji-AA type NI-MH Accessories Rechargeable Battery (6 PCS, 1.2 V 2,700 mAh), Manual, Coaxial Cable, Earphone, Carrying Case, Carrying Belt, RS-232C Cable, Adapter(N-BNC), Software for PC Application Optional Matching Pad (75 Ohms to 50 Ohms), F-BNC Adapter, Car Adapter,...
USER’S MANUAL 3200 Series Instrument overview Front Panel Front Figure 3290 N 2.9GHz RF FIELD STRENGTH ANALYZER The LCD screen can display the signal input level, frequency and amplitude values, and the relative system data Power Key Key Pad Key to turn ON/OFF the system ...
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Front Panel Mode Key to set up the Reception Mode or input the MHz unit for frequency value input Sweep Key to set up the Sweep Mode or input the kHz unit for frequency value input Marker Key to select the Marker Function: Marker, Delta Marker, Squelch Marker, Peak Search, Marker to Center, and Channel Power...
USER’S MANUAL 3200 Series Rear Panel Rear Figure Belt Clip User can yoke the Protek 3200 Series on a belt. Speaker User can use the speaker to output the modulated audio from RF signal level. Reset Key User can use this Reset key from system’s malfunction or memory...
Side Panel Side Figure RS 232C EXT DC DC Input Jack User can use this DC input jack for power supply and battery charging with SMPS type AC/DC Adapter or Car Adapter. RS-232C Connector (8 pin mini DIN connector) User can use this RS-232C connector for PC communication with serial cable.
USER’S MANUAL 3200 Series Top Panel Top Figure 5V RMS 5V RMS COUNTER Input Connector for Signal Level User can connect the antenna or coaxial cable to this connector on the system. The maximum input voltage is 5 Vrms. Input Connector for Frequency Counter ...
Basic operation Before Power ON How to insert and charge the AA Type Ni-MH rechargeable batteries? For the insertion of batteries, please release the screw on the battery cover on the bottom of the instrument. And put in AA Type Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (Total 6 PCS).
USER’S MANUAL 3200 Series Power ON To turn on the system power, Press the key. The system power is ON. The last displayed screen from the previous usage will be displayed (Previous setup status). This system supports the simple manipulation with frequently used function keys.
Turn on power of instrument STEP 1 Power On - Push the Key. STEP 2 ( Adjust to LCD Contrast) - Push the Key. - Push the LCD CONTRAST (No.8) Key. - Adjust to desired LCD Contrast using the Up/Down Keys or Knob Key.
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Description of operating screen ⓐ Shift State Indication Normal state Icons are changed by shift key Shift Input state ⓑ Reception Mode State Indication Wide Frequency Multi Mode Narrow Frequency Multi Mode Amplitude Modulation Mode Icons are changed Single side band Multi Mode by Mode key ⓒ...
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USER’S MANUAL 3200 Series Description of operating screen ⓕ Buzzer On/off Indication Buzzer Off Icons are changed by Dot(Buzzer) key Buzzer On ⓖ Battery Residual Indication Full Empty 2. Frequency Input window ⓔ ⓐ Frequency Value Indication ⓒ ⓓ ⓑ LEVEL ATTN...
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Description of operating scene ⓐ Center Frequency Indication NONE Maker 1 Frequency Indication Maker 2 Frequency Indication Frequency Counter Value Indication Indication of Frequency Value of each Mode ⓑ Level Value Indication Indication of Level Value of each Mode.. ⓒ Level Unit Can be established in Menu.
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USER’S MANUAL 3200 Series Description of operating screen 3. Wavy ⓒ pattern window ⓐ ⓑ Indication Reference Indication to Vertical Level Value of ⓐ Value Screen Wavy pattern window. Level Value [Please refer to Screen Level establishment in Basic operation Resolution of Screen ⓑ...
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Description of operating screen 4. Marker Window Center Marker, Marker 1, When Squelch Marker ⓐ Center Frequency CENT SPAN Span Frequency Step Frequency STEP When Delta Marker ⓑ MKR1 Marker 1 Frequency LEV1 Marker 2 Level Value Marker1- Marker2 Level Value DIFF...
USER’S MANUAL 3200 Series Reception Mode Reception Mode is total (4) fourth mode as Demodulation when will receive. Wide Frequency Modulation Wide-FM Wide FM RBW(Resolution Bandwidth ) 180 kHz Narrow Frequency Modulation Narrow-FM Narrow RBW(Resolution Bandwidth ) 12.5 kHz Amplitude Modulation SSB /AM RBW(Resolution Bandwidth ) 2.4 kHz Single Side Band Modulation SSB /AM RBW(Resolution Bandwidth ) 2.4 kHz...
Sweep Mode Sweep Mode is used to set up operation characters which interpret Input. Every each operation character is same as follows. Analyzing execution consecutively Free Run Only 1 time Execution Single Run Run by higher than Squelch level Squelch Run (Similar Trigger Mode of Oscilloscope) Establish this mode by pushing the Sweep (kHz) Key and then...
USER’S MANUAL 3200 Series Set up Span The span is able to be set 1MHz to 400MHz. It has two settings – 1MHz step up to 20MHz and 20MHz step from 20MHz to 400MHz. If other numeral keys than MHz unit key is pushed, the input unit will be set to the nearest times by rising automatically.
Frequency Input Chosen Reception Mode, Sweep Mode and Span are showed on the top center of LCD. At first, choose Reception Mode and Sweep Mode to get a sense of the Frequency Bandwidth and a specific feel for analyzing. Choosing Frequency Value is a way to inputting Center and Start/Stop Frequency.
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USER’S MANUAL 3200 Series Frequency Input STEP 1 Start/Stop - Check the state of Frequency Input Window. Frequency Input You can input Center Frequency when state of Frequency Input Window is CENT STEP 2 - Input a desired Center Frequency STEP 3 - Input Unit by using the Run , Mode...
Adjust screen Level Settle Top Level- Reference Level and Level Resolution to be Display on scene. “RLEV” is an abbreviation of Reference Level. Choose through the Up/Down Keys and establish to use the Enter Key. Top Level in verticality axis would be changed established Value.
USER’S MANUAL 3200 Series Run-Scanning Run-Scanning is a process interpreting Frequency according to established Frequency Bandwidth and Span. And Run- scanning processes operate by establishing Sweep Mode Run-Scanning process would accomplished establishing Reception Mode and Sweep Mode (See above)
Marker Protek 3200 Series has Center Marker, Marker 1, Delta Marker (Marker1 and Marker2) and Squelch Marker. Each Marker Mode can define a state of Marker ICON into the top-left Marker Mode ICON. Marker Mode Marker ICON ICON Center Marker...
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USER’S MANUAL 3200 Series Marker Center Marker Center Marker is not a Mode the user will choose when using Mark Mode in Basic operation. When inputting Start Frequency and Stop Frequency, Center Frequency information will appear automatically. The state is not indicated on the Mode ICON is Center Mode. Frequency and Level on Center Frequency will be indicated on Frequency Input Window.
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Marker Marker 1 To use Marker 1 , press the Marker(DEL) key in Center Marker status. When it turns to Marker 1 mode, Marker mode icon is changed to . And frequency input window is changed to Center Marker to Marker 1 To move the Marker 1, use the Up/Down keys, or the Knob key.
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USER’S MANUAL 3200 Series Marker Delta Marker Press the Marker (DEL) Key until the Marker mode icon is changed to Delta Marker in the display window. And in this case, Marker 2 is added. The Marker mode is the total four modes. And the changed order of Marker mode is as below: Center ...
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Marker STEP 1 - Press the Marker (DEL) Key. - Check the Delta Marker mode in the display window STEP 2 - To move the Marker 1 to wanted plot point, please use the Up/Down keys, or Knob key. - Then, the frequency value and level value of Marker 2 are displayed in the frequency input window.
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USER’S MANUAL 3200 Series Marker Squelch Marker To know the magnitude of frequency, user can use the Squelch Marker. And the Squelch Marker is the right Marker on the vertical axis of the display window. Also, user can set up the Squelch Marker for setting the Squelch Level of Sweep mode and speaker output for a larger signal than Squelch Level through modulation for audio frequency range.
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Marker STEP 1 - Press the Marker key. - Check the Squelch Marker mode. STEP 2 - Move the Squelch Marker to wanted point using the Up/Down Keys or Knob Key. - The squelch value is displayed in the lower right display window.
USER’S MANUAL 3200 Series Power Meter Single Power Meter Function Shift To use the Single Power Meter Function, at first push the and then check the icon that is changed. Please push the numeral 4(Single) key. After inputting the frequency to measure, input the unit.
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Power Meter Multi Power Meter Function To use the Multi Power Meter Function, at first push the Shift and then check the icon that is changed. Please push the No. 5(MULTI) key. Assign any number of frequencies to measure within 1 to 9. After inputting the frequency to measure, input the unit.
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USER’S MANUAL 3200 Series UNIT UNIT Change Function STEP 1 - Push the Shift Key. STEP 2 - Push the No.6 (UNIT) key. STEP 3 - Using the Up/Down Key or knob key, move to the measuring unit and then set up by Enter key.
Setting of Attenuator The internal attenuator is used for maximum input signal -45dBm with Setting for Menu function. Internal or External To set the internal attenuator, press the Shift key to change the Attenuator upper right icon And press the No. 9 (ATTN) key.
USER’S MANUAL 3200 Series LCD Light The LCD Light is designed to ease the use of the instrument in a dark location. Press the Shift key to change the upper right icon And press the No. 7 (LCD Light) key. *The Power ON/OFF of the LCD Light is toggle STEP 1 - Press the Shift...
LCD Contrast The function of LCD contrast is to adjust the contrast for the remained battery capacity. Push the Shift key to change the upper right icon And push the No. 8 (LCD Contrast) key. The LCD contrast is adjusted by using the Up/Down keys or Knob key.
USER’S MANUAL 3200 Series Buzzer ON/OFF User can set the Buzzer ON/OFF (Toggle ON/OFF) Push the Shift Key. Then the Icon of left upper window is changed to shift icon And press the Dot Key. And press the Dot Key. STEP 1 - Press the Shift STEP 2...
Save/Load The function of Save/Load is for the Waveform and Setup Statuses. The function of Save is for concurrently saving the Waveform and Setup Status in memory. And the saved Setup Status in memory includes the following information: Reception mode, Sweep mode, Frequency range, Step value, and Span value.
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USER’S MANUAL 3200 Series Save/Load STEP 1 - Press the Shift STEP 2 - Press the Enter STEP 3 - To save the waveform or setup status, a name with at least 7 characters is required. - To select the first character. Use the Up/Down keys.
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Save/Load Load STEP 1 - Press the Shift STEP 2 - Press the Enter STEP 3 - To save the waveform or setup status, a name with at least 7 characters is required. - To select the first character. Use the Up/Down keys.
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USER’S MANUAL 3200 Series Save/Load Delete STEP 1 - Press the Menu STEP 2 - To select the DELETE, use the Up/Down keys or Knob key and press the Enter STEP 3 - To delete the saved data, select the user’s saved data using the Up/Down keys or Knob key.
Frequency Counter Select the F.counter under Main Menu – function The input connector for the frequency counter is BNC connector. When the input level is inputted into the Frequency Counter, the measured frequency value is displayed in the frequency input window Input level is same as below.
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USER’S MANUAL 3200 Series Frequency Counter STEP 1 - Press the Menu STEP 2 - To select the FUCTION, use the Up/Down keys or Knob key and press the Enter key. - Then sub menu is opened. STEP 3 - To select the F. COUNTER (Frequency Counter), use the Up/Down keys or Knob key and press the Enter STEP 4...
Power Source To check the battery’s remained capacity Battery, user can refer to the Checking for battery icon in the upper area of display window Battery How to use and replace the battery The power system of Protek 7830 uses the Ni-MH rechargeable batteries.
USER’S MANUAL 3200 Series Level Unit The setting for level unit can be set up in the Menu. Setting of The level unit can be set up as below the Unit □ dBuV □ dBmV □ STEP 1 - Push the Menu STEP 2 - To select the LEVEL UNIT, use the Up/Down keys or Knob...
Reset The function of Reset is for initializing the memory or system. The three kinds of resets are supported. And these resets are run through the Menu Preset System Reboot for initial setup status. (Center Frequency, Span Frequency, Marker and etc) Memory CLR ...
USER’S MANUAL 3200 Series Baud Rate The setting of the baud rate is for the transmission speed. Setting of The Baud Rate between PC and system is same as below. the Baud Rate 115,200 BPS (Default) 57,600 BPS 38,400 BPS 19,200 BPS 9,600 BPS 4,800 BPS...
Connection for PC The function of CONNECT PC is for connecting to a PC. Setting of First, the GUI program is run on the PC. And the serial cable is connected between PC and Protek 7830. Connection Next, run the REMOTE PC from Menu. for PC NONE ...
USER’S MANUAL 3200 Series Auto Power The Auto Power function should be used to conserve system power. When the power OFF time is enabled (“NONE” is not selected), the power source will be turned off automatically if the user dose not use the system for the auto power OFF period of time.
Offset Level Offset compensates for any loss due to the cabling. Offset adds the value of +Offset to all values of measurement. STEP 1 - Press the Menu key twice STEP 2 - Move the cursor on PC Connect using the Up/Down Keys or knob Key.
USER’S MANUAL 3200 Series Menu There are two modes. One is Multi key function with the Shift and the other is to select other functions. It can select the functions using multi key and in Menu. The functions that could be selected in Menu mode is as blow Level Unit Reset Band Rate...
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Menu STEP 1 - Push the Menu key twice STEP 2 - To select wanted function, use the Up/Down Keys or the Knob Key. STEP 3 - Push the Enter STEP 4 - After selecting function of lower item or On/Off, push the Enter STEP 5 - Exit the Menu after pushing the Menu Key twice.
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USER’S MANUAL 3200 Series Menu Spectrum Frequency Counter Set up the functions of Function Spectrum and frequency TEST Mode counter. Single Power Meter Multi Power Meter N-FM Reception Mode. W-FM It’s possible to set up with Reception the Shift Key (Shift Mode button upside-down...
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Menu Restarting the System and Pre Reset clear all parameters for set up Memory CLR Delete the stored data Reset All Reset – restarting the System INI system and delete the stored data 115,200 BPS 57,600 BPS Select the speed of serial 38,400 BPS Band Rate communication between the...
USER’S MANUAL 3200 Series System There are modes that select the function of Multi key using the Shift Key and the other functions. Functions can be selected using the multi key and the Menu. The functions that can be selected in Menu mode are as blow. To exit from Menu or System, push the Key or push the Dot key, this will move you to lower menu items or to higher menu items.
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System STEP 1 - Press the Menu STEP 2 - Press the Menu Key once more. STEP 3 - To select desired function, use the Up/Down Keys or the Knob STEP 4 - Press the Enter STEP 5 - After selecting a lower item function or On/Off, push the Enter STEP 6 - Push the Menu Key once to exit the System...
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USER’S MANUAL 3200 Series System None 05 Minutes Select auto power saving Auto Power 10 Minutes mode. 20 Minutes 30 Minutes Select Buzzer On/Off. It could be set up with the Shift Buzzer Key (Shift Key Icon is upside down. Please check all icons to fix this.) Select LCD Light On/Off.
Description of key operating Run [GHz] Instruction to start scanning frequencies After power on, this button will work as it did under the most recent setup, or when Squelch Run or Single Run functions are active. [Please refer to the Scan in description of basic operation details if needed] Units input function can be used to set up Start/ Stop/ Scan/ ...
USER’S MANUAL 3200 Series Sweep [kHz] Selecting Sweep Mode This button selects the Sweep Mode such as FREE Run SQUELCH Run and SINGLE Run [Please refer to the Sweep Mode section for a detailed description of basic operation.] The units input function can be used to set up Start/ Stop/ ...
No. 1 [Start/Stop] Press the No. 1 key to input the value of 1. To input the value of numeral 1 in the Start/Stop/Scan/Center frequencies, please use the No. 1 Key. Pressing No, 1 key and the Shift Key will active the ...
USER’S MANUAL 3200 Series No. 3 [Level] Push the No. 3 key to input the value of 3. In order to input the value of numeral 3 in the Start/Stop/Scan/Center frequencies, push the No. 3 Key. Display Level Adjustment Function by pushing Shift ...
No. 5 [MULTI] Push the No. 5 key to input the value of 5. Push the No. 5 Key to input the value of numeral 5 in the Start/ Stop /Scan/ Center frequencies. Multi Power Meter Adjustment Function after pushing Shift ...
USER’S MANUAL 3200 Series No. 7 [LCD Light] Push the No. 7 key to input the value of 7. When inputting the value of numeral 7 in the Start/Stop/Scan/Center frequencies, the No. 7 Key is used LCD Light Function after pushing the Shift ...
No. 9 [Attenuator] Push the No. 9 key to input the value of 9. To input the value of numeral 9 in the Start/Stop/Scan/Center frequencies, the No. 9 Key is used Attenuator Setup Function after pushing the Shift By pushing the Shift key and then pushing the No.
USER’S MANUAL 3200 Series Shift Using the Function Key The Shift Key dose not performs any function by itself. The Shift Key can be used with functions printed below the numeral keys. If the shift key is pressed twice, CENT/SPAN located on bottom of display is changed to START/STOP.
Menu [Load] Menu Function Various functions can be selected after entering Menu item. At the Menu item, pushing the Menu Key once more; will active the System item. [Refer the section of Menu and System of basic operation if need more detail] Load Function after pushing the Shift Key.
USER’S MANUAL 3200 Series Up/Down Keys and Knob Key Up/Down Keys and Knob Key Functions Movement of Marker, Menu items and System After setting the Span, the Span can be changed using the Up/Down key. After setting the Reference level, the Reference level can be changed using Up/Down key.
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