IFR FM/AM-1200A Operation Manual page 8

PREFACE
SCOPE
This manual contains instructions for operating the FM/AM-1200S/A
Communications Service Monitor. The instruction level of this manual is
relatively basic and presupposes no previous experience' on the part of
the operator with a communication service monitor of this type. A basic
understanding, however, of communication electronics and practical
troubleshooting methods will be helpful. It is strongly recommended
that operator be thoroughly familiar with Sections 1 through 3 of this
manual before attempting to perform any operating procedures contained
in Section 4.
APPLICABILITY
All information contained in this manual applies to both the FM/AM-1200S
and FM/AM-1200A models, except where otherwise noted. For reasons of
brevity, whenever text information is applicable to both models, the
units are referenced as ''FM/AM-1200S/A'' (instead of FM/AM-1200S and
FM/AM-1200A separately).
ORGANIZATION
The operation manual is divided into the following major sections:
SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION
Provides a brief introduction to the FM/AM-1200S/A including pur-
pose, functional capabilities and uses.
SECTION 2 - INSTALLATION
Provides a step-by-step procedure for setting up the FM/AM-
1200S/A for operation.
SECTION 3 - DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS, CONNECTORS
&
INDICATORS
Identifies and functionally describes all FM/AM-1200S/A controls,
connectors and indicators.
As an operating aid, Figure 3-1 (which locates
and identifies all FM/AM-1200S/A front panel
controls) has been incorporated into a fold-out
page. By extending the fold-out page, the
operator can easily reference any front panel
control while simultaneously performing any
operating procedure contained elsewhere in this
manual.
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