Checking The Instrument Configuration - Fluke 5700A Series II Operator's Manual

4-13. Checking the Instrument Configuration

The softkey labeled "Instmt Config" in the setup menu gives you access to the following
information:
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Installed internal operating software revision letters.
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Whether the Wideband AC Module (Option 5700A-03) is installed.
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Which auxiliary amplifiers are attached, if any.
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The contents of the user report string (a general-purpose data storage location that is
changeable only in remote control using the RPT_STR command). You can use this
register to store a property identification name or number, verification test record
number, or other message. The message appears on calibration report printouts as
described in Chapter 6. The rear panel CALIBRATION switch must be in the
ENABLE position to change the user report string. Refer to Chapter 5 for how to use
the RPT_STR remote command.
To view this information, proceed as follows:
1. Press the "Setup Menus" softkey, then press the "Instmt Config" softkey. The display
changes to:
(If the Setup Menu is not displayed, press r first.)
The following display appears:
PREV
MENU
2. Press either softkey under "Show installed s/w and h/w." The display now shows the
installed internal operating software revisions. To view the installed and attached
hardware assemblies, press the "Go to h/w config" softkey.
3. After you have read the display, press the "MORE" softkey. If there are any more
assemblies to display, they are displayed. After there are no more assemblies to
display, the "h/w config" softkey returns control to the menu shown in step 1.
4. To return to normal operation, press P twice.
To display the contents of the user report string, proceed as follows:
1. Press the "Setup Menus" softkey, then press the "Instmt Config" softkey.
(If "Setup Menus" is not on the display, press r first.)
2. Press a softkey under the "Show user report string" label. This prints the user report
string on the Control Display. To clear the display, press P.
3. To go to normal operation, press P twice.
Front Panel Operation
The Setup Menu
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