Tektronix 071-0590-00 Menus, Functions Performed Using the Menu System, Menu and Function Pages

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Menus

This chapter explains how to use the GB1400 Menu system. It includes basic rules, an overview of the Generator and Analyzer Menu structures, and a description of each Menu function.

Functions Performed Using the Menu System

The GB1400 Menu system is used to perform two types of functions: setup and immediate. Menu setup functions are used to set up instrument parameters such as test mode (untimed, timed, or repeat), of test duration, and window length.

Setup functions are also used to configure remote ports and to enable or disable reports. Menu immediate functions are used to view or print results based on the "test in progress" or the last completed test. Immediate functions are also used to view the instrument's software version or a list of installed options.

Note that a few Menu functions can also be performed using front panel keys— for example setting WORD length. However most Menu functions do not have front panel equivalents.

Menu and Function "Pages"

Once you press the F1 key to enter the Menu system you will see two basic display or "page" formats: Menus and functions. Menu pages are used to pick a function or another Menu by pressing one of the function keys (F1 ... F4). Function pages are used to change one or more setup parameters (setup functions) or to perform specific actions (immediate functions).

An example setup procedure is presented next to illustrate the use of Menus and functions. The objectives of this example procedure will be to:

Set TEST length to 30 minutes.

Set TEST mode to TIMED.

Enable On-Error and End-of-Test reports.

Example Procedure Illustrating Menus and Functions:

1.Press F1 to enter the Analyzer Menu system. At this point you will see the first page of the Analyzer top level Menu:

F1 F2 F3 F4

MORE TEST WINDOW WORD

2.Press F2 to enter the TEST Menu. You will now see the second page of the main Menu:

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