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Chapter 3 Features and Functions

Different Ways to Check Alarm StatusDifferent Ways to Check Alarm Status

The 58502A provides three ways to check its alarm status: visually viewing the front-panel indicators, querying for status via the RS232 port, and monitoring the ALARM/STATUS port.

Configuring the Inputs

The 58502A Broadband Distribution Amplifier can be manually operated, or operated with a computer or terminal for enhanced features.

The 58502A can be manually operated in all four modes of operation as described in the following paragraphs.

To Configure One Input Operation

Connect the input signal to either input A or B. The input signal will appear on all twelve outputs.

To Configure Two-Input Operation

Connect the primary or preferred input signal to input A, and connect the secondary input to input B. The input signal will appear on all twelve outputs. If the primary input fails the 58502A will automatically switch to input B, and the secondary input signal will appear on all twelve outputs.

If input A signal goes away while there is a signal at input B, the auto-switching feature automatically switches to using the input B signal. However, if the input A signal returns, the 58502A will continue to use the input B signal. It will not return to using the input A signal until you send the SCPI commands INP:SEL A and

INP:SEL:AUTO 1.

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