Teledyne API T703/T703U Calibrator Operation Manual Operating the Calibrator
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4.2. OVERVIEW OF OPERATING MODES

The T703 calibrator software has a variety of operating modes. Most commonly, the
calibrator will be operating in STANDBY mode. In this mode, the calibrator and all of
its subsystems are inactive although TEST functions and WARNING messages are still
updated and can be examined via the front panel display.
The second most important operating mode is SETUP mode. This mode is used for
performing certain configuration operations, such as programming the concentration of
source gases, setting up automatic calibration sequences and configuring the analog /
digital inputs and outputs. The SET UP mode is also used for accessing various
diagnostic tests and functions during troubleshooting.
Figure 4-1: Front Panel Display
The Mode field of the front panel display indicates to the user which operating mode the
unit is currently running.
Besides STANDBY and SETUP, other modes the calibrator can be operated in are:
Table 4-2: Calibrator Operating Modes
MODE MEANING
DIAG One of the calibrator’s diagnostic modes is being utilized. When
those diagnostic functions that have the greatest potential to
conflict with generating concentrations are active, the instrument
is automatically placed into Standby mode.
GENERATE In this mode, the instrument is engaged in producing calibration
gas.
SETUP1 SETUP mode is being used to configure the calibrator.
STANDBY The calibrator is not actively generating gas.
1 The revision of the Teledyne API software installed in this calibrator will be
displayed following the word SETUP. E.g. “SETUP B.4
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