Getting Started
AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator User Manual 1-15
Power-On Diagnostics The instrument automatically runs power–o n self tests to check that the instrumen t
is operating normally.
Check the results of the power–on self tests. If all the diagnostic test s are completed
without error, the instrument displays Pass and then displays the SETUP menu
screen.
If the system detects an error, the instrument displays Fail and the error code
number on the screen. You can s till operate th e instrument if you exit th is state, but
the waveform output accuracy is not guaranteed un til the error is corrected. To exit
the diagnosis mode, push any button. The system goes t o the S ETUP menu sc reen.
Power Off To power off the AWG710&AWG710B Arbitrary Waveform Generator, push the
ON/STBY switch on the front panel.
NOTE. Contact your local Tektronix F ield Off ice or r epr esentat ive if the inst rument
displays an error message. Be sure to record the error code number.
WARNING. T o pre vent electrical sh ock, r emove all power fr om the inst rument, turn
the PRINCIPAL POWER SWITCH on the bac k pan el to OF F, and disconnect the
power cord from the instrument. Some components in the AWG710&AWG710B
Arbitrary Waveform Generator are still connected to line voltage after turning off
the instrument from the front–panel ON/STBY button.
CAUTION. To prevent loss of data and/or damage to the hard drive, before the
power off, be sure to confirm the LED of hard drive at the lower right of the front
panel dose not light or blink.