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Chapter 2
2.3
Introduction to the 8000 Front Panel
2.3.1
Front Panel Familiarization
Described below are the functions of each area of the front panel, as shown in Figure
1.
1.
Power On/Off Switch - Switches on/off the AC power to the unit.
2.
Laser Enable On/Off Switch - Safety key-switch that enables/disables all laser
outputs. See sections 3.6.12 and 3.3.4 for additional information on laser
interlock.
3.
Laser Active LED - Indicates one or more laser outputs are on.
4.
Display Soft Keys - These are the four dark keys located to the right of the
display. The function of these four keys varies depending on what menu is
displayed. See section 2.4.1.4 for a complete description of soft keys.
5.
MASTER Key - switches to the master display from any screen in the system
(see section 2.4.2).
6.
Cursor Control Keys - Moves cursor up or down between editable data fields.
The left arrow functions as a backspace in numerical entry fields, or as a
previous choice in a multi-choice entry field. The right arrow functions as a next
choice in multi-choice entry fields. See section 2.4.1.3 for a description of data
fields.
7.
Numerical Keys - Used to set parameter values of numerical entry fields in
various screens.
8.
MENU Key - Switches to the main menu from any screen in the system (see
section 2.4.2).
9.
FUNCTION Key - Used to execute user macros and special functions (see
section 2.4.2).
10. CLEAR Key - Clears numeric data typed, but not yet entered, in an edit field.
11. ENTER Key - Used to enter parameter values set with the numerical or
left/right arrow keys.
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System Operation
Figure 1 - 8000 Front Panel
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