Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in
Ground statements identify conditions or practices that could connect
Danger statements identify condition or practices that could result in injury
or loss of life
.
damage or fire.
.
protective conductor.
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Caution for safety
Prohibiting to removal the cover
Do not remove the instrument cover to access the internal components. Only B&K
Precisions’ Service technician with knowledge of the instruments’ condition and
dangerous voltages can repair the instrument.
Instruments that appear damaged or defective should be made inoperative and secured
against unintended operation until they can be repaired by qualified service personnel.
Keep the clean on power insert
Instrument’s power insert should remain dust free.
Clean the power insert regularly. Dust could result in damage to this instrument.
Continually clean the dust on input terminal of RF frequency counter.
Clean the input terminal regularly. Dust could result in damage to the instrument.
RF in/output rating
Rating of RF input and output connector
Maximum DC voltage rating
RF input connector (socket): N type female, 50Ohms
Maximum RF input power: 5Vrms
Caution: Do not use over 5Vrms supplied and/or (-) power could result in damage to this
instrument
Do not operate this instrument if there is any doubt it is functioning properly: if
operating personnel feels the instrument is not operating properly, return this instrument
to B&K Precision for service and repair to ensure the safety features are maintained.
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DC Power
The operating Personnel must use the DC adaptor supplied with this instrument. Other
adaptors could result in damage to this instrument and it is the limitation of warranty Exterior
DC input connector should be matched with polar. DC connector tip must attach with (+) polar
grounding.
The operating personnel must use grounded power Restore this instrument
Instrument care
*Avoid direct light
*Keep away the heating system
*Avoid high temperature (Ex. Inside of the car during the summer time)
*Keep away from liquids
*Avoid high moisture and/or poor ventilation
*Keep away from dust and/or smoke
*Avoid extremely low temperature
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B&K Precision 2640 Ni-MH battery is rechargeable. Charging is controlled from the power of
the battery cell and the temperature of the battery. Ni-MH Rechargeable battery is going to
increase temp slowly until the temperature is extremely higher. Battery charging is finished
automatically by checking the degree of the temperature (dT/dt). For battery protection, when
the power of Battery cell is increased, comparing regular temperature and/or exterior
temperature degree of when the temperature increases over 50 degrees, battery charging will
be finished automatically.
Operating personnel must use Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery and do not operate in an
explosive atmosphere.
- The battery usage time can change due to the using term, environment and
temperature.
- When battery consumption is large battery-running time will decrease.
Operating personnel should phase in a new battery when battery-running time is less than
half of the initial operating time.
- Operating personnel should not use this instrument and/or keep the battery in
place for long periods of time, which could result in discharge of the battery.
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To avoid damages to battery, when battery is low, this instrument will turn off
automatically.
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Warranty
Limited One-Year Warranty
B&K Precision warrants to the original purchaser that its products and the
component parts thereof, will be free from defects in workmanship and
materials for a period of one year from date of purchase from an authorized
B&K Precision distributor.
B&K Precision will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective
product or component parts. Returned product mus t be accompanied by proof
of the purchase date in the form of a sales receipt.
To obtain warranty coverage in the U.S.A., this product m ust be registered by
completing the warranty registration form on www.bkprecision.com within fifteen
(15) days of purchase.
Exclusions: This warranty does not apply in the event of misuse or abuse
of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs. The
warranty is void if the serial number is altered, defaced or removed.
B&K Precision shall not be liable for any consequential damages, including
without limitation damages resulting f rom loss of use. Some s tates do not allow
limitations of incidental or consequential damages. So the above limitation or
exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific rights and you ma y have other rights, which
vary from state-to-state.
RF Field Strength Analyzer…………………………………………………..…….13
Frequency Counter……………………………………………………….………….13
Specifications………………………………………………………………...……….14
4. Instrument overview
Front Panel………………………………………………………………………...….18
Rear Panel…………………………………………………………………………….20
Side Panel…………………………………………………………………………….21
Top Panel…………………………………………………………………………..….22
5. Basic operation
Before Power On…………………………………………………………….……….23
Power O n……………………………………………………………………………...24
Turn on Power of Instrument………………………………..…………………….25
Description of operation screen…………………………..……………………….26
Reception Mode……………………………………………………………..……….32
Sweep Mode………………………………………………………………………….33
Set up Span……………………………………………………………………..…….34
Frequency Input……………………………………………………..………………. 35
Adjust Screen Level…………………………………………………….………….37
Run - Scanning…………………………………………………..….……………….38
Marker…………………………………………………………..…………………….39
Power Meter…………………………………………………………………………46
Setting of attenuator ………………………………………………………………….49
LCD Light……………………………………………………………………………...50
LCD Contrast………………………………………………………………………….51
Buzzer ON/OFF……………………………………………………..……………….52
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Save/Load………………………………………………………….………………….53
Frequency Counter…………………………………………………………….…….57
Power Source………………………………………………………………..……….59
Level Unit………………………………………………………………………..…….60
Reset………………………………………………………………………………..…61
Baud Rate…………………………………………………………………………..…62
Connection for PC……………………………………………………………………63
Auto Power……………………………………………………………………………64
Offset…………………………………………………………………………..………65
Menu……………………………………………………………..…………………….66
System……………………………………………………………..…….……………70
The B&K Precision 2640 handheld RF Field Strength Analyzer is
optimized to analyze signals from many different source for multiple
applications. The B&K Precision 2640 has adopted a synthesizer method
and has a wideband reception range of 100 kHz to 2,000 MHz. The
characteristic of frequency response of the B&K Precision 2640 is
calculated by memorized calculation data from a “look up table”, and so it
enables the B&K Precision 2640 to measure accurate levels and make
easy analysis of a wide range of frequency bands.
The B&K Precision 2640 provides various functions and user-friendly
interface which makes it easy to use. The handheld RF Field Strength
Analyzer is ideal for users to test, install and maintain Mobile
Telecommunications Systems, Cellular and Cordless Phone, CB Paging,
Paging Systems, Cable and Satellite TV Systems as well as antenna site
measurements and maintenance. The B&K Precision 2640 supports RS
232C serial communication and has separate GUI software. So, user can
control the B&K Precision 2640 easily after connecting the B&K Precision
2640 with a personal computer, and can utilize the analyzed data
variously after converting or saving numerical value or graph.
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Features (section 2)
Main features
100 kHz to 2,000 MHz measurement range
Frequency Spectrum Analyzing Function and Frequency
Counter Function
Measure N-FM, W-FM, AM, SSB signals
Demodulate W-FM signals
Built-in 2 GHz Frequency Counter
Accurate Signal Level Measurement
Marker/Delta Marker/Squelch Adjustment Function
PLL tuning system for precise frequency tuning
Built-in Speaker
192 Pixels X 192 Pixels Back Light LCD
Menu selection method for Function selection
RS-232C Interface
User-friendly Icon Display
Maintenance of Wireless Telecommunications Equipments
General Usage for Installation and Maintenance of
Telecommunications Equipments
Installation and Maintenance of Cable
RFID Tag RF Strength Measurement
Installation and Maintenance of Satellite Antenna
Detection of Tapping and Hidden Camera
Functions (section 3)
RF Field Strength Analyzer
Spectrum: Peak Search, Marker to Center,
Internal Attn.: The input range can be extended by internal Ma x
10 dB Attn. function.
Sweep Mode: Single Run, Free Run, Squelch Run Selectable
Squelch Function: The Squelch Level may be adjusted to any
value from the reference level to Full Scale.
Frequency Counter
Frequency range: 35 MHz to 2,000 MHz
No. of digits: 7 digits
Resolution: 1 kHz
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AM/SSB : Approx. 2.4 kHz @-6 dB
125~2500kHz (Multiple of 125 kHz)
Selection Mode
Range
AM/SSB : -100 dBm Max.
Range
Division)
Accuracy
Specifications
Frequency
Amplitude
Frequency Range
Resolution
Accuracy
W-FM / N-FM
/ AM / SSB
Step Range
Span Range
Frequency
Measurement
Average noise
Level
Amplitude Units
Reference Level
Accuracy
100 kHz to 2,000 MHz
Min. 6.25KHz Multiples
± 4.5 PPM
Wide FM : Approx. 180 kHz @-6 dB
Narrow FM : Approx. 12.5 kHz @-6 dB
AM, SSB, Narrow FM : 6.25kHz, 12.5kHz
Wide F M : 6.25~125kHz (Multiple of 6.25 kHz)
AM, SSB, Narrow FM : 1MHz, 2MHz
Wide F M : 1~20MHz (Multiple of 1 MHz)
20~400MHz (Multiple of 20 MHz)
Center, St art/ Stop, Span
-45 dBm to –110 dBm
Wide FM : -100 dBm Max.
Narrow FM : -110 dBm Max.
dBm, dBmV, dBuV
±3.0 dB (typical) @ 400KHz to 600KHz
±2.0 dB @ over 600KHz
increased in some point of time. The B&K Precision 2640
Spectrum
input Port
RF Input Connector
Max Input Level
N type Female, 50 Ohms
Max. +10 dBm, 5Vrms
Operation
Environment
Power
Source
Operating
Humidity
Storage Temp.
Battery Power
Battery
Adapter
Auto Power On/Off
A
The B&K Precision 2640 can be quickly recharged using Ni-MH
Rechargeable Batteries. The Recharged method of Ni-MH
Battery is controlled by the voltage of the Battery Cell and the
temperature of Battery. The external temperature of Ni-MH
Rechargeable Battery is gradually increased and then quickly
0 ℃ to 40 ℃
35 RH to 85 RH
10 ℃ to 50 ℃
AA Type Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery × 6
AA Type 1.2 V, 2,700 mAh Rechargeable
Off/ 5 min./ 10 min./ 20 min./30 min.
closes charging quickly after checking the increased amount
(dT/dt) of external temperature of Batter y for a u nit time. Also, for
Battery protection, the recharging is compuls ory closed by builtin temperature sensor in c as e that th e vol tage of Batte r y Cell will
be increased to m ore than some specified level or t he external
temperature of Battery will be going up to over 50C. For safe
usage, it is strongl y recommended to use Ni-MH Recharge able
battery, and please do not use in the place with high temperature
or high humidity during recharging.
Specifications
(including Antenna, except Battery)
Physical
Specifications
Standard
Accessories
Specifications and information is subject to change without notice.
For the most current product information please visit www.bkprecision.com
Dimension
Weight
Antenna (Receive Only), SMPS Type AC Adapter, Fuji-AA type NI-MH
Rechargeable Battery (6 PCS, 1.2 V 2,700 mAh), Manual, Coaxial
Cable, Earphone, Carrying Case, Carrying Belt, RS-232C Cable,
Adapter(N-BNC), Software for PC Application
4 ”(W)×9 ”(H)×1.8 ”(D)
Approx. 0.66 Kg(1.45 lbm)
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Shift
Power21Menu3Enter
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789
0.
Run
GHz
Mode
MHz
Sweep
kHz
Marker
DEL
Instrument overview (section 4)
Front Panel
Front Figure
LCD
Key Pad
The LCD screen can display the signal input level, frequency and
amplitude values, and the relative system data
Power Key
Key to turn ON/OFF the system
Run / Mode / Sweep / Marker Key
Run
Key to run the Scanning or input the GHz unit for frequency value
input
Front Panel
Mode
Key to set up the Reception Mode or input the MHz unit for
frequency value input
Sweep
Key to set up the Sweep Mode or input the kHz unit for frequency
value input
Marker
Key to select the Marker Function:
Marker, Delta Marker, Squelch Marker, Peak Search and Marker to
Center
Numeric Key
Key to input the frequenc y value
Menu Key
Key to set up the required functions of system
Up/Down Key
Key to select the Menu or Frequency Value
Knob Key
The function of Knob key is same as the Up/Down keys
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Rear Panel
Rear Figure
Belt Clip
User can yoke the B&K Precision 2640 on a belt.
Speaker
User can use the speaker to output the modulated audio from RF
signal level.
Reset Key
User can use this Reset key for system malfunctions or memory
reset.
Battery
Note the polarity of batteries at inserted battery compartment. And
user must use the AA type Ni-MH Rechargeable batteries for battery
charging
Side Panel
Side Figure
DC Input Jack
User can use this DC input jack for power supply and battery
charging with SMPS type AC/DC Adapter or Car Adapter.
RS-232C Connector (8 pin mini DIN connector)
User can use this RS-232C connector for PC communication with
serial cable.
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Top Panel
Top Figure
Input Connector for Signal Level
User can connect the antenna or coaxial cable to this connec tor on
the system. The maximum input voltage is 5 Vrms.
Input Connector for Frequency Counter
User can connect the signal source to be measured to this connector.
The maximum input voltage is 5 Vrms.
Volume Control
User can c ontrol the volume of audio output. To increase the volume
of audio output, turn the Volume Control to clockwise direction.
Earphone Jack
Basic operation (section 5)
Before Power ON
How to insert and charge the AA Type Ni-MH rechargeable batteries?
For the insertion of batteries, please release the screw on the battery
cover on the bottom of the instrument. And put in AA Type Ni-MH
rechargeable batteries (Total 6 PCS).
To charge the batteries after inserting batteries, connect the DC cable
plug of SMPS type adaptor to DC jack of system (DC output: 12V).
Battery charging will begin after DC cable in connected.
At this time, if user turns on the power of system, the battery icon on
the display window is displayed and blinking. And if the charging of
batteries is finished, the blanking of battery icon will stop and only be
displayed.
Connection
for Input
Level
To measure the input level of RF signal, connect the antenna or
coaxial cable to N-type connector of system (marked ANT)
Input Connector for RF Signal Level:
User can connect the antenna or coaxial cable to this connector on
the system. The maximum input voltage is 5 Vrms
Input Connector for Frequency Counter:
User can connect the signal source to be measured to this
connector. The maximum input voltage is 5 Vrms.
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Power ON
To turn on the system power, Press the
The system power is ON. The last displayed screen from the previous
usage will be displayed ( Prev ious setup status).
This system supports the simple manipulation with frequently used
function keys. To use this simple manipulation, push the key and
push the numerical key. The frequently used function is marked on the
numerical key below.
The upper right icons are the basic
User can select the shift mode or basic
key.
If the LCD screen is not readily visible, user can adjust the LCD
contrast to see LCD screen.
To adjust the LCD contrast, push the key. And push the No.8
(LCD Contrast)
key. Until user’s desired LCD contrast is adjusted,
key.
mode and the mode.
mode by pressing the
use the Up/Down
To turn on the LCD light, push the key. And push the No. 7 (LCD
Light)
And to turn off the LCD light, push the key. And push the No. 7
(LCD Light)
For the LCD display, refer to below figure.
key. Then the LCD light is turned on.
key (Toggle ON/OFF).
keys and Knob key.
Turn on power of instrument
Power On
STEP 1
- Push the
Key.
STEP 2 (Adjust to LCD Contrast)
- Push the Key.
- Push the LCD CONTRAST (No.8) Key.
- Adjust to desired LCD Contrast using the Up/Down
or Knob
Key.
STEP 3
- Push the Dot Key and will be taken out of Menu.
STEP 4 (LCD Light On/Off)
Keys
- Push the Shift Key
STEP 5
- Push the No. 7 (LCD Light) Key
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Description of operating screen
ⓐ
ⓑ ⓒ ⓓ ⓔ
ⓕ
ⓖ
Display
1. ICON
window
1. ICON window2. Frequency Input window
3. Wavy pattern window4. Squelch window
5. Marker window
Description of operating screen
by shift key
by Sweep key
by Run key
by Marker key
ⓐ Shift State Indication
Normal state
Shift Input state
Icons are changed
ⓑReception Mode State Indication
Wide Frequency Multi Mode
Narrow Frequency Multi Mode
Amplitude Modulation Mode
Single side band Multi Mode
Icons are changed
by Mode key
ⓒSweep Mode State Indi cation
Free Run
Squelch Run
Single Run
Icons are changed
ⓓRun-Scanning Run/Stop State Indication
Running
Stop
ⓔ Marker State Indication
None Center Marker State
Marker 1 State
Delta Marker State Marker 1, 2
Squelch Marker State
Icons are changed
Icons are changed
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Description of operating screen
ⓐ
ⓔ
ⓑ
ⓒ
ⓓ
Dot(Buzzer) key
ⓕ Buzzer On/off Indication
ⓖ Battery Residual Indication
2. Frequency
Input
window
Buzzer Off
Buzzer On
Full
Empty
Frequency Val u e Ind ication
Icons are changed by
LEVEL
ATTN
Description of operating scene
ⓐ Center Frequency Indication NONE
Maker 1 Frequency Indication Maker 2 Frequency Indication Frequency Counter Value Indication
Indication of Frequency Value of each Mode
-
ⓑ Level Value Indication
Indication of Level Value of each Mode..
ⓒ Level Unit
Can be established in Menu.
[Please refer to Menu Level Unit establishment for further details]
ⓓ Atten. Establish Value
Indicate established Atten. V alue.
(Internal + External Atten. Value) [Please refer to Menu Level Unit
establishment for further details]
ⓔ Frequency Unit
Every Frequency Unit is indicated in MHz
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Description of operating screen
ⓐ
Indication Reference
ndication to Vertical Level Value of
establishment in Basic operation
ⓑ
ⓒ
Center
Every Marker can control the
ⓐ ⓑ
ⓒ
3. Wavy
pattern
window
Value of Screen
Level Value
Resolution of Screen
Level Value
Marker
Marker 1
Marker 2
I
Wavy pattern window.
[Please refer to Screen Level
Explanation for further details]
Marker Indication
Up/Down keys or Knob
Key.
Description of operating screen
ⓐ Center Marker, Marker 1, When Squelch Marker
ⓑ When Delta Marker
Window
4. Marker
CENT
SPAN
STEP
MKR1 Marker 1 Frequency MHz
LEV1 Marker 2 Level Value
DIFF
Center Frequency
Span Frequency
Step Frequency
Marker1- Marker2 Level Value
MHz
dBm
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Reception Mode
Reception Mode has a total of (4) four modes.
Wide-FM
Narrow-FM
AM
SSB
Wide FM should be used to interpret a large Signal of Band width,
Narrow FM should be used to interpret a narrow Bandwidth Signal. AM
and SSB can used irrespective of Bandwidth.
Push Mode (MHz)
the top-left ICON will be changed to WFM , NFM , AM
, SSB order. When inputting Frequency like Start/Stop,
Wide Frequency Modulation
Wide FM RBW(Resolution Bandwidth ) 180 kHz
Narrow Frequency Modulation
Narrow RBW(Resolution Bandwidth ) 12.5 kHz
Amplitude Modulation
SSB /AM RBW(Resolution Bandwidth ) 2.4 kHz
Single Side Band Modulation
SSB /AM RBW(Resolution Bandwidth ) 2.4 kHz
Key to establish the reception mode and t h en
Key is used.
Reception
Mode
Establishment
Sweep Mode
STEP 1
- Push the Mode (MHz) Key.
STEP 2
- Push the Mode (MHz) Key and t the top left ICON will change
to WFM
order.
, NFM , AM and SSB
Sweep Mode is used to set up operation characters which interpret Input.
Every each operation character is same as follows.
Free Run
Single Run
Squelch Run
Establish this mode by pushing the Sweep (kHz)
the top left ICON will be changed to FREE Run
and SINGLE Run order. The Sweep (kHz) Key is
used as input Start/Stop, Span and Input Frequency Unit into kHz Unit.
After input is finished Frequency,
Run-Scanning operation automatically.
Squelch Run operation will stop Run-Scanning in case of Signal
Level Value is getting higher than Squelch Level Value. But, If Signal Level
is getting lower than Squelch Level, restart to Run- Scanning.
After input is finished Start/Stop Frequency,
Run-Scanning just a once. In addition, if it is desired t o Run-Scanning,
push the Run (GHz)
Analyzing execution consecutively
Only 1 time Execution
Run by higher than Squelc h level
(Similar Trigger Mode of Oscilloscope)
Key and then
, SQUELCH Run
FREE Run continues to execute
Single Run execute
Key and then execute Run-Scanning once
Sweep
Mode
Establishment
STEP 1
- Push the Sweep (kHz) Key
STEP 2
- Push the Sweep (kHz) Key, and the top-left ICON will be
changed to
Run order.
FREE Run, SQUELCH Run and SINGLE
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Set up Span
The span is able to be set 1MHz to 400MHz. It has two settings – 1MHz
step up to 20MHz and 20MHz step from 20MHz to 400MHz. If other
numeral keys than MHz unit key is pushed, the input unit will be set t o the
nearest times by rising automatically.
Ex 1) When span input is 9.25Mhz, span will be 10MHz.
Ex 2) When span input is 48MHz, span will be 60MHz.
First, push the Shift Key (Shift icon is upside-down) in order to set
Set up
Span Mode
up Span. The top-left ICON is changed
After that, push the Numerical Key. So then Frequency Input window
changes the Span Input State.
Enter the Input Frequency and then input the Unit to use for this Run
(GHz) , Mode(MHz) or Sweep (kHz) Key would be set
up Span.
Regardless of Frequenc y Input State, upper Keys are only used the input
units.
to .
STEP 1
- Push the Shift Key
STEP 2
- Push the No. 2 Key
- When the Sweep (kHz) Key is pressed, the top-left ICON is
changed to FREE Run, SQUELCH Run and
SINGLE Run order.
Frequency Input
Chosen Reception Mode, Sweep Mode and Span are showed on the top
center of LCD. At first, choose Reception Mode and Sweep Mode to get a
sense of the Frequency Bandwidth and a specific feel for analyzing.
Choosing Frequency Value is a way to inputting Center and Start/Stop
Frequency.
To order to input Center Frequency just pushes the numeral keys.
Press the key when Frequency Input Window is a CENT state.
Push the Shift Key to input Start/Stop Frequency.
Push the Shift Key to input Frequency you would like to analyze.
Push the No. 1(Start/Stop)
Frequency Input Window .
Input Frequency by using the No. 0
(Buzzer)
as Unit Input Key, Mode (MHz) and SWEEP (kHz) Key.
Execution will be done automatically, after inputting the last Unit in the
Frequency, acc ording to a given Sweep Mode of Run-Scanning Mode. If
the mode is Single Run
execute Run-Scanning again.
A wrong inputting content can be erased by using the MARKER (DEL)
Key. The MARKER (DEL) Key operates like the Back
space on PC
Inputting Frequency in out of Frequency Input Mode:
Frequencies can be deleted by pushing the MARKER (DEL) Key
several times.
Erase inputted Frequency and then push the Marker (DEL) Key one
more time, you are now out of Frequency Input Mode.
Key, MARKER (DEL) Key and Run (GHz)
Key, to inputted Start Frequency in
to 9 Keys, Dot
, push the Run (GHz) Key and then
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Frequency Input
Start/Stop
Window
Display
Frequency
Input
STEP 1
- Check the state of Frequency Input Window.
You can input Center Frequency when state of Frequency Input Window
is CENT
STEP 2
- Input a desired Center Frequency
STEP 3
- Input Unit by using the Run , Mode and Sweep Key
STEP 1
- Push the Shift Key
STEP 2
.
- Push the No. 1 Key
STEP 3
- Change Frequency Input Window to Start Input Mode.
Input a desired Frequency to use the numeral keys and the Dot
Key
STEP 4
- Input Unit to use the Run , Mode and Sweep Key
STEP 5
- Change Frequency Input Window to Stop Input Mode.
Input a desired Frequency using the numeral keys and Dot Key.
STEP 6
Input Unit to use the Run , Mode and Sweep Key.
Adjust screen Level
Settle Top Level- Reference Level and Level Resolution to be Display on
scene.
“RLEV” is an abbreviation of Reference Level.
Choose through the Up/Down
Enter
established Value.
“DIFF” is an abbreviation of Difference.
Choose through the Up/Down
Enter
established Value
DIFF
Key. Top Level in verticality axis would be changed
Key. Level Step in verticality axis would be changed
RLEV
DIFF
Choose through the Up/Down
the Enter Key.
Choose through the Up/Down
the Enter Key.
Keys and establish to use the
Keys and establish to use the
Keys and push
Keys and push
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Run-Scanning
established Frequency Bandwidth and Span. And Run- scanning
processes operate by establishing Sweep Mode
Reception Mode and Sweep Mode (See above)
Run-Scanning is a process interpreting Frequency according to
Run-Scanning process would be accomplished by establishing
Marker
You can settle Marker 1 in this
You can settle Marker 2 in this
fix Basic
B&K Precision 2640 has Center Marker, Marker 1, Delta Marker (Marker1
and Marker2) and Squelch Marker. Each Marker Mode can define a state of
Marker ICON into the top-left Marker Mode ICON.
Marker Mode
Marker ICON
ICON
Center Marker
No ICON
Marker 1
Marker 2
Squelch Marker
state.
state.
Fix the volume when listening by
making a multiple Signal to audible
Frequency Bandwidth to use
FM/AM/SSB and then
Signal of Squelch Run.
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Marker
Center
Marker
Center Marker is not a Mode the user will choose when using Mark Mode
in Basic operation. When inputting Start Frequency and Stop Frequency,
Center Frequency information will appear automatically.
The state is not indic ated on the Mode ICON is Center Mode.
Frequency and Level on Center Frequency will be indicated on
Frequency Input Window.
Marker
Marker 1
To use Marker 1
Center Marker status. When it turns to Marker 1 m ode, Marker mode icon
, press the Marker(DEL) key in
is changed to
Marker to Marker 1 .
To move the Marker 1, use the Up/Down
key. Then the frequency value and level value are displayed on
frequency input window
. And frequency input window is changed to Center
keys, or the Knob
STEP 1
- Press the Marker (DEL) Key.
- Check the Marker 1 mode in display window
STEP 2
- To move the Marker 1 to wanted plot point, please use the Up/Down
keys, or Knob key.
- Then the frequency value and level value are displayed in the frequency
input window
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Marker
Delta Marker
Press the Marker (DEL)
changed to Delta Marker in the display window. And in this case,
Marker 2 is added.
The Marker mode is the total four modes. And the changed order of
Marker mode is as below:
Center Marker 1 Delta Maker Squelch Marker
To handle the Marker 1, user can set up the marker 1 in Marker mode 1
To handle the Marker 2, user can set up the marker 2 in Delta Marker
When user set up the Delta Marker, the frequency value and level value
of Marker 2 are displayed in the frequency input window. The frequency
value and level value of Marker 1, and the differenc e level value between
Marker 1 and Marker 2 are displayed in the Marker window
Key until the Marker mode icon is
Marker
STEP 1
- Press the Marker (DEL) Key.
- Check the Delta Marker
mode in the display window
STEP 2
- To move the Marker 1 to wanted plot point, please use the Up/Down
keys, or Knob key.
- Then, the frequency value and level value of Marker 2 are displayed in
the frequency input window.
The frequency value and level value of Marker 1, and the difference
level value between Marker 1 and Marker 2 are displayed in the Marker
window. Then the frequency value and level value are displayed in the
frequency input window
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Marker
Squelch
Marker
To know the magnitude of frequency, user can use the Squelch Marker.
And the Squelch Marker is the right Marker on the vertical axis of the
display window.
Also, user can set up the Squelch Marker for setting the Squelch Level of
Sweep mode and speaker output for a larger signal than Squelch Level
through modulation for audio frequency range. (Modulation: Frequency
modulation, Amp litu de mod ula t ion, and SSB M odula tio n)
User can hear the radio using upper met hod.
Press the Marker (DEL)
changed to the Squelch Marker
Key until the Marker mode icon is
in the display window.
Marker
STEP 1
- Press the Marker key.
- Check the Squelch Marker
mode.
STEP 2
- Move the Squelch Marker to wanted point using the Up/Down
Keys or Knob
- The squelch value is displayed in the lower right display window.
Key.
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Power Meter
Single Power
Function
Meter
To use the Single Power Met er Function, at first push the
and then check the icon that is changed.
Please push the numeral 4(Single) key. After inputting the frequency to
measure, input the unit.
Shift
STEP 1
- Push the Shift Key.
STEP 2
- Push the NO.4(SINGLE) Key.
STEP 3
- Input the frequency to measure..
STEP 4
- Input the units using RUN , Mode and Sweep keys.
Power Meter
Multi Power
Meter
Function
To use the Multi Power Meter Function, at first push the Shift key
and then check the icon that is changed.
Please push the No. 5(MULTI) key. Assign any number of frequencies
to measure within 1 to 9. After inputting the frequency to measure, input
the unit.
STEP 1
- Push the Shift Key.
STEP 2
- Push the No.5 (MULTI) key.
STEP 3
- Input a number within 1 to 9
STEP 4
- Input frequency to measure.
STEP 5
- Input the units using RUN, Mode and Sweep keys.
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UNIT
UNIT
Change
Function
STEP 1
- Push the Shift Key.
STEP 2
- Push the No.6 (UNIT) key.
STEP 3
- Using the Up/Down Key or knob key, move to the
measuring unit and then s et up by Enter key.
Setting of Attenuator
Setting for
Internal or
External
The internal attenuator is used for maximum input signal -45dBm with
Menu function.
To set the internal attenuator, press the Shift key to change the
upper right icon
And press the No.9 (ATTN)
To adjust the value of internal attenuator, press the Up/Down
Keys or rotate the Knob key . And Press the Enter key.
If the input signal is larger than -20dBm (ex. -10dBm, 0dBm, and etc), user
can use the user’s external attenuator.
Setting of the EXT. ATTEN. is as below
Push the No. 9(ATTN)
INT. ATTEN in s ystem is set up. Push the Dot
the previous menu. After selecting the EXT ATTEN using the Up/Down
Keys or rotate the Knob key, push the Enter key.
After selecting requested ATTEN using the Up/Down Keys or
to .
key.
key.
key and then move
rotate the Knob
key, push the Enter key
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LCD Light
The LCD Light is designed to ease the use of the instrument in a dark
location.
Press the Shift key to change the upper right icon
And press the No.7 (LCD Light)
*The Power ON/OFF of the LCD Light is toggle
key.
STEP 1
- Press the Shift key
STEP 2
- Press the No. 7 (LCD Light) key
If the LCD light is ON, the current of battery is relatively
larger than when LCD light OFF. In other words using time of
system is shorter
to .
LCD Contrast
The func tion of LCD contrast i s to adjust the contrast f or the remained
battery capacity.
Push the Shift
And push the No. 8 (LCD Contrast) key.
The LCD contrast is adjusted by using the Up/Down
Knob
key . And push the Enter key.
key to change the upper right ic on to .
keys or
STEP 1
- Press the Shift key
STEP 2
- Press the No. 8 (LCD Contrast) key
STEP 3
- To adjust the LCD contrast, use the Up/Down keys or Knob
key and press the Enter key
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Buzzer ON/OFF
User can set the Buzzer ON/OFF (Toggle ON/OFF)
Push the Shift Key. Then the Icon
changed to shift icon
And press the Dot
And press the Dot
.
Key.
Key.
STEP 1
- Press the Shift key
STEP 2
- Press the Dot Key
of left upper window is
Save/Load
The function of Save/Load is for the Waveform and Setup Statuses.
The function of Save is for concurrently saving the Waveform and Setup
Status in memory.
And the saved Setup Status in memory includes the following information:
Reception mode, Sweep mode, Frequency range, Step value, and Span
value. User can use this with Menu or Multi key.
The function of Load is for loading the saved Waveform and Setup Status
in memory.
If user only wants the Setup Status, please load the saved file for desired
Setup Status. And press the Run key. Then this measuring ins trume nt will
complete the Run-scanning operation. User can only use this in Menu.
The function of Delete is for deleting the saved file. Also User can only use
this in the Menu.
Save
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Save/Load
STEP 1
- Press the Shift key
STEP 2
- Press the Enter key
STEP 3
- To save the waveform or setup status, a name with at least 7 characters
is required.
- To select the first character. Use the Up/Down
press the Enter
- If want to save the file name fewer than 10 characters, press the “END’
on stated inputted file name.
key
keys. And
STEP 4
- To delete the character, press the Marker key
STEP 5
- When all 7 characters included blank are typed, press the Enter
key. Then, output message for SAVE OK is displayed.
“SAVE OK”
- If user does not type the all 7 characters included blank, the function of
save is not completed
STEP 6
- To cancel the Save, press the Marker key until the first character
is deleted. And additionally press the Marker key one time.
- Then the Save is canceled and the output message is displayed as
below.
“SAVE FAILED”
- The values to be saved are signal and system setting values. Buzzer,
Save/Load
Load
LCD contrast and LCD light states are not saved.
STEP 1
- Press the Shift key
STEP 2
- Press the Enter key
STEP 3
- To save the waveform or setup status, a name with at least 7 characters
is required.
- To select the first character. Use the Up/Down
press the Enter
key
keys. And
The function of Load is to load the saved waveform and setup status.
If user only wants to load only setup status, load the user’s saved data
and press the Run
Then system will run in loading setup status. (Run-scanning)
key.
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Save/Load
Delete
STEP 1
- Press the Menu key
STEP 2
- To s e lect the DELETE, use the Up/Down keys or Knob
key and press the Enter key
STEP 3
- To delete the saved data, select the user’s saved data using the
Up/Down
key. Then the saved data will be deleted
keys or Knob key. And press the Enter
Frequency Counter
Select the F.counter under Main Menu - function
The input connector for the frequency counter is BNC connector .
When the input level is inputted into the Frequency Counter, the
measured frequency value is display ed in the frequency input window
Input level is same as below.
35 MHz to 2,000 MHz : 150m Vrms
20 MHz to 1,000 MHz : 100m Vrms
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Frequency Counter
STEP 1
- Press the Menu key
STEP 2
- To select the FUCTION, use the Up/Down keys or Knob
key and press the Enter key.
- Then sub menu is opened.
STEP 3
- To select the F. COUNTER (Frequency Counter), use the Up/Down
STEP 4
- The icon is displayed from the other icon.
The FCNT is displayed in the frequency input window
STEP 5
keys or Knob key and press the Enter key
- When the input level is inputted in the Frequency Counter using BNC
connector, the measured frequency value is displayed in the frequency
input window
STEP 6
- To change the Frequency Counter mode to Spectrum mode, run the
upper Step 1 to Step 3. At this time, select the SPECTRUM not F.
COUNTER in
Step 3
Power Source
Checking
for Battery
To check the battery’s remained capacity Battery, user can refer to the
battery icon in the upper ar ea of displ ay window
How to use and replace the battery
The power system of B&K Precision 2640 uses the Ni-MH
rechargeable batteries. Then, the power system supports fast charging.
The charger for the Ni-MH batteries is controlled by the voltage and
temperature of the battery cells.
The Ni-MH rechargeable batteries must be used for the safe and stable
power source. And if the charging is required, please avoid the site with
high temperature or high humidity
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Level Unit
Setting of
the Unit
The setting for level unit can be set up in the Menu.
The level unit can be set up as below
□ dBm
□ dBuV
□ dBmV
STEP 1
- Push the Menu key
STEP 2
- To select the LEVEL UNIT, use the Up/Down keys or Knob
key and push the Enter key.
Then sub menu is opened.
STEP 3
- To select the user’s wanted level unit, use the Up/Down keys
or Knob
key and push the Enter key
Reset
The function of Reset is for initializing the memory or system.
The three kinds of resets are supported. And these resets are run
through the Menu
Preset
System Reboot for initial setup status.
(Center Frequency, Span Frequency, Marker and etc)
Memory CLR
The user’s saved data will be cleared. (Memory Cleared)
System INIT
The upper two resets (PRESET and MEMORY CLR) are run.
Then, system reboot for initial setup status and the user’s saved data will
be cleared
STEP 1
- Push the Menu key
STEP 2
- To select the RESET, use the Up/Down keys or Knob
key and push the Enter
- Then, sub menu is opened.
key.
STEP 3
- To run the wanted Reset, use the Up/Down keys or Knob
key and push the Enter key.
- Then, the selected reset will be run
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Baud Rate
Setting of
the Baud
Rate
The setting of the baud rate is for the transmission speed.
The Baud Rate between PC and system is same as below.
115,2 00 BP S (Default)
57,600 BPS
38,400 BPS
19,200 BPS
9,600 BPS
4,800 BPS
STEP 1
- Push the Menu key
STEP 2
- To select the BAUD RATE, use the Up/Down keys or Knob
key and push the Enter key.
Then, sub menu is opened.
STEP 3
- To select the wanted baud rate value, use the Up/Down keys
or Knob
key and push the Enter key
Connection for PC
Setting of
the
Connection
for PC
The function of CONNECT PC is for connecting to a PC.
First, the GUI program is run on the PC. And the serial cable is connected
between PC and B&K Precision 2640.
Next, run the REMOTE PC from Menu.
NONE
REMOTE PC
STEP 1
- Press the Menu key
STEP 2
- To sel ect the CONNECT PC, use the Up/Down keys or Knob
key and press the Enter key.
Then, sub menu is opened.
STEP 3
- To select the REMOTE PC, use the Up/Down keys or Knob
key and press the Enter key.
Then, the connection between the PC and the system is running.
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Auto Power
The Auto Power function should be used to conserve s ystem power.
When the power OFF time is enabled (“NONE” is not selected), the
power source will be turned off automatically if the user dose not use the
system for the auto power OFF period of time.
The auto power OFF time i s same as below
NONE
05MINUTES
10MINUTES
20MINUTES
30MINUTES
STEP 1
- Push the Menu key twice
STEP 2
- To select the AUTO POWER, use the Up/Down keys or Knob
key and push the Enter key.
Then, sub menu is opened.
STEP 3
- To select the auto power time, use the Up/Down keys or
Knob
key and push the Enter key
Offset
Level Offset compensates for any loss due to the cabling.
Offset adds the value of +Offset to all values of measurement.
STEP 1
- Press the Menu key twice
STEP 2
- Move the cursor on PC Connect us ingthe Up/Down Keys or
knob
Key.
STEP 3
- Push the Enter Key and then move the submenu.
- Move the dB value of Offset.
- Push the Enter
Key
STEP 4
- Push the Menu Key one more time to exit the System
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Menu
There are two modes. One is Multi key function with the Shift
and the other is to select other functions.
It can select the functions using multi key and in Menu.
The functions that could be selected in Menu mode is as blow
Level Unit
Reset
Band Rate
Connect PC
Key
To exit from Menu or System, push the Menu Key or push the Dot
key. These keys will move through the menu either lower or higher.
Menu
STEP 1
- Push the Menu key twice
STEP 2
- To select wanted function, use the Up/Down Keys or the
Knob
Key.
STEP 3
- Push the Enter Key
STEP 4
- After selecting function of lower item or On/Off, push the Enter Key
STEP 5
- Exit the Menu after pushing the Menu Key twice.
- When the Menu Key is pushed one time, you are in System
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Menu
Set up the functions of
Spectrum and frequency
counter. (note: TEST
Set up the Reception
Marker or function using
Function
Reception
Mode
Spectrum
Frequency Counter
TEST Mode
Single Power Meter
Multi Power Meter
N-FM
W-FM
SSB
AM
Mode is for Factory use
only)
Mode.
It’s possib le to set up with
the Shift Key (Shift
button is upside-down
please check all buttons to
confirm they are correct.)
Sweep
Mode
Marker
Save Save Data
Load Load Data
Level Unit
Free Run
Squelch Run
Single Run
None
Marker
Delta MKR
Squelch MKR
dBm
dBuV
dBmV
Set up the Sweep Mode.
It could be set up with the
Shift Key.
the Marker.
The mode can be set up
with the Shift Key.
The mode can be set up
with the Shift Key.
The mode can be set up
with the Shift Key.
Menu
Restarting the System and
restarting the
system and delete the stored
Select the speed of serial
communication between the
Reset
Band Rate
Pre Reset
Memory CLR
System INI
115,200 BPS
57,600 BPS
38,400 BPS
19,200 BPS
9,600 BPS
4,800 BPS
clear all parameters for set up
Delete the stored data
All Reset –
data
unit and PC
Connect
PC
None
Select the connection to PC
Remote PC
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System
There are modes that select the function of Multi key using the Shift
Key and the other functions.
Functions can be selected using the multi key and the Menu.
The functions that can be selected in Menu mode are as blow.
To exit from Menu or System, pus h the
this will move you to lower menu items or to higher menu items.
Key or push the Dot key,
System
STEP 1
- Press the Menu Key
STEP 2
- Press the Menu Key once more.
STEP 3
- To select desired function, use the Up/Down Keys or the
Knob
Key
STEP 4
- Press the Enter Key
STEP 5
- After sel ect ing a lower item function or On/Off, push the Enter Key
STEP 6
- Push the Menu Key once to exit the System
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System
Select auto power saving
(Shift Key Icon is
None
Auto Power
05 Minutes
10 Minutes
20 Minutes
30 Minutes
Buzzer
ON
OFF
LCD Light
LCD Contrast 1 to 10 Step
ON
OFF
INT . A tten.
0 dB
10 dB
20 dB
30 dB
EXT . A tten. 0 dB to 90 dB
Offset -99.0 dB to 99.0 dB
35 dB
mode.
Select Buzzer On/Off.
It could be set up with the Shift
Key
upside down. Please c heck all
icons to fix this.)
Select LCD Light On/Off.
It could be set up with the Shift
Key.
Default save SAVE
During booting,
save default value to be
applied.
When Saving the values, all
values will be saved except
Signal.
Description of key operating (section 6)
Run [GHz]
Instruction to start scanning frequencies
After power on, this button will work as it did under the most
Mode [MHz]
recent setup, or when Squelch Run
or Single Run
functions are active.
[Please refer to the Scan in description of basic operation details if
needed]
Units input function can be used to set up Start/ Stop/ Scan/
Center frequencies.
After inputting the frequency values, push the k GHz key to view the
units.
Selecting Reception Mode
The following Recepti on Modes can be selected WFM ,
NFM
,AM and SSB .
[Please refer to the Reception Mode section for detailed
description of basic operation.]
Units can be entered when setting up Start/Stop/Scan/Ce n ter
frequencies.
Push the MHz key after inputting the frequencies to view the values.
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Sweep [kHz]
Selecting Sweep Mode
This button selects the Sweep Mode such as FREE Run ,
The units input function can be used to set up Start/ Stop/
Marker [DEL]
Selecting Marker functions.
SQUELCH Run
[Please refer to the Sweep Mode section for a detailed description of
basic operation.]
and SINGLE Run
Scan/ Center frequencies.
After input the value of frequency, push the key of kHz for the units its.
After pushing this button, please select Marker functions such as Center
Marker, Marker 1, Delta Marker and Squelch Marker.
[Please refer to the Marker section for a description of basic operation
for more detail.]
This is the Delete function when setting up Start/Stop/Scan/Center
frequencies.
When inputting the frequency values, the Marker Key can be
used as the Delete Key.
This key functions as a backspace key on a PC.
No. 1 [Start/Stop]
Press the No. 1 key to input the value of 1.
To input the value of numeral 1 in the Start/Stop/Scan/Center
No. 2 [Span]
frequencies, please use the No. 1
Pressing No, 1 key and the Shift Key will active the
Key.
Input function for Star t/Stop Mode.
Select the Start/Stop Mode by pushing the Shift Key and than
push the numeral
[Please refer to the Frequency Input section for a description of basic
operation if more detail is needed.].
Press the No. 2 key to input the value of 2.
Input the value of numeral 2 in the Start/Stop/Scan/Center Mode by
Key.
pressing the No. 2
Span Frequency Input function can be activated by pushing
Key.
Shift Key
By pushing the Shift Key and than pushing the No. 2 Key,
the Span Mode can be activated.
[Please refer to the Span section for a detailed description of basic
operation if required.]
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No. 3 [Level]
Push the No. 3 key to input the value of 3.
In order to input the value of numeral 3 in the Start/Stop/Scan/Center
frequencies, push the No. 3
Display Level Adjustment Function by pushing Shift
Key.
On pushing the Shift Key and then push the No. 3 Key,
Basic Level of vertical axis and Level Step on display could be adjusted.
[Please refer to the Display Level Adjustment section for a detailed
description of basic operation if need.]
No. 4 [SINGLE]
Push the No. 4key to input the value of 4.
In order to input the value of numeral 4 in the Start/Stop/Scan/Center
frequencies, push the No. 4
Key.
Key.
Single Power Meter Adjustment Function by pushing Shift
Key
After pushing the Shift key on, if No. 4 key is pushed,
Single Power Meter function will be selected.
[Please refer to the section for Single Power Meter using the Power
Meter for detailed description of basic operation if needed.]
No. 5 [MULTI]
Push the No. 5 key to input the value of5.
Multi Power Mete r Adjustment Function after pushing Shift
No. 6 [UNIT]
Push the No. 5 Key to input the value of numeral 5 in the Start/
Stop /Scan/ Center frequencies.
Key
On pushing the Shift key and then pushing the No. 5 key is
pushed, Multi Power Meter function can be selected
[Please refer to the Multi Power Meter section for a details description
for using the Power Meter if needed.]
Push the No. 6key to input the value of6.
The No. 6 Key is used to input the value of numeral 6 in the
Start/Stop/Scan/Center frequencies.
Level Unit Adjustment Function after pushing Shift Key
By pushing the Shift key and then pushing No.6 key, Level
Unit function can be selected.
[Please refer to the Level Unit section for a detailed description of basic
operation if needed.]
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No. 7 [LCD Light]
Push the No. 7 key to input the value of7.
When inputting the value of numeral 7 in the Start/Stop/Scan/Center
frequencies, the No. 7
LCD Light Function after pushing the Shift Key
By pushing the Shift key and then pushing the No. 7 Key,
LCD Light function can be selected.
[Please refer to the L CD Light section for details about basic operation
if needed.]
Key is used
No. 8 [LCD CONT; LCD Contrast]
Push the No. 8 key to input the value of8.
To input the value of numeral 8 in the Start/Stop/Scan/Center
frequencies, the No. 8
LCD Contrast Function after pushing the Shift Key
By pushing the Shift key and then pushing the No. 8 Key,
LCD Contrast function can be selected.
[Please refer to the LCD Contrast section for details on basic
operation.]
Key is used.
No. 9 [Attenuator]
Push the No. 9 key to input the value of 9.
To input the value of numeral 9 in the Start/Stop/Scan/Center
frequencies, the No. 9
Attenuator Setup Function after pushing the Shift Key
By pushing the Shift key and then pushing the No. 9 Key,
Attenuator function can be selected.
[Please refer to the Attenuator Setup section for details about basic
operation.]
No. 0 [System]
Push the No. 0 key to input the value of0.
When inputting the value of numeral 0 in the Start/Stop/Scan/Center
frequencies, the No. 0
Key is used
Key is used.
System Setup Function after pushing the Shift Key
By pushing the Shift key and then pushing the No. 0 Key,
System Setup function can be selected.
[Please refer to the System Setup section for details about basic
operation.]
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Shift
Dot [Buzzer]
Using the Function Key
The Shift Key dose not performs an y function by itself.
The Shift Key can be used with functions printed below the numeral
keys.
If the shift key is pressed twice, CENT/SPAN located on bottom of
display is changed to START/STOP.
The Dot key should be used to input a decimal point
When input the value of Decimal Point in the Start/Stop/Scan/Center
frequencies, this key is used.
Buzzer Setup Function after pushing the Shift Key
By pushing the Shift key and then pushing the Dot Key,
Buzzer On or OFF can be s elected.
[Please refer to the Buzzer section for details on basic operation.]
Return Function on Menu and System
Return Function is used to return from lower Menu to higher Menu on
Menu and System.
Menu [Load]
Menu Function
V ar ious fun ctio ns can be selected after entering Menu item.
Enter [Save]
At the Menu item, pushing the Menu
the System item.
[Refer the section of Menu and System of basic operation if need more
detail]
Load Function after pushing the Shift Key.
By pushing the Shift key and then pushing the Menu Key,
stored Data can be loaded.
[Please refer to the S tor e Mod e section for details of basic operation.]
Enter Function
Key once more; will activate
The Enter Key is used to select Menu or Sys tem items.
Save/Load Function after pushing Shift Key
By pushing the Shift key and then pushing the Menu Key,
Data can be saved.
[Please refer to the Save/Load section for details about basic
operation.]
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Up/Down Keys and Knob Key
Up/Down Keys and Knob Key Functions
Movement of Marker, Menu items and System
After setting the Span, the Span can be changed using the Up/Down key.
After setting the Reference level, the Reference level can be changed
using Up/Down key.
Service Information
Warranty Service: Please return the product in the original packaging with
proof of purchase to the address below. Clearly state in writing the
performance problem and return any leads, probes, connectors and
accessories that you are using with the device.
Non-Warranty Service: Return the product in the original packaging to the
address below. Clearly state in writing the performance problem and return
any leads, probes, connectors and accessories that you are using with the
device. Customers not on open account must include payment in the f orm of
a money order or credit card. For the most current repair charges please visit
www.bkprecision.com and click on “service/repair”.
Return all merchandise to B&K Precision with pre-paid shipping. The flat-rate
repair charge for Non-Warranty Service does not include return shipping.
Return shipping to locations in North American is included for Warranty
Service only. For overnight shipments and non-North American shipping fees
please contact B&K Precision.