Narda 8718B Users Manual

2015-02-05

• Introduction
  • About the Model 8718B
  • Getting Started with the Model 8718B
  • User’s Guide Updates
  • Equipment Supplied
  • Using this Guide with a Model 8718
• Understanding Your Model 8718B
  • General Description
  • Battery Charger and Power Cord
  • Probe Connection
  • Audio Alarm
  • Probe Test Sources
  • Strap and Tripod Mount
  • Operation With a Computer
  • Operation With a Recorder
  • Keypad
  • Power Keys
  • Function Keys
  • Numeric Keypad
  • Special Function Keys
• Probe Selection
  • Introduction
  • Key Factors in Selecting a Probe
  • Shaped Frequency Response Probes
  • Connecting a Probe
  • Probe Identification
• Making a Measurement
  • Introduction
  • Getting Started
  • Entering the Probe Model
  • Zeroing the Probe
  • Measurement Display Screens
  • Main Measurement Display Screen
  • Alternate Measurement Display Screen
  • Bar Graph Ranges
  • Testing the Probe
  • Using Probe Correction Factors
  • Checking or Changing the Probe Model
  • Measurement Uncertainty
  • Making a Measurement
  • Precautions
• Using the Menu System
  • General
  • First Menu Screen
  • Second Menu Screen
  • Menu Commands
  • Default Conditions Upon Turn-On
• Units of Measure
  • Available Units of Measure
  • Changing the Unit of Measure
• Spatially Averaged Measurements
  • Understanding Spatial Averaging
  • Spatial Averaging with the 8718B
• Data Logging
  • Logging Options
  • Logging Data
  • Format for Logged Data
  • Mode 1 Logging
  • Mode 2 Logging
  • Mode 3 Logging
  • Memory Capacity
  • Analog Output
• Time-Averaged Measurements
  • Measurement Options
  • Making Time-Averaged Measurements
  • Mode 1 Averaging
  • Mode 2 Averaging
• Alarm Settings
  • Alarm Description
  • Controlling the Alarm Functions
  • Fixed Alarm
  • Variable Tone Alarm
• Using The RF Exposure Standards Feature
  • Application
  • Checking or Changing the Standard
• Back Light and Battery Status
  • Application for Back Light
  • Controlling the Back Light
  • Battery Capacity
  • Checking Battery Status
  • Accuracy of Battery Status Indicator
• Keypad Lockout and Display Blanking
  • Description
  • Keypad Lockout
  • Display Blanking and Keypad Lockout
• Probe Zero
  • Understanding the Zero Function
  • Causes of Zero Drift
  • Checking for Zero Drift
  • Temperature Concerns
  • Establishing a Zero Field
  • Shielding the Probe
  • Zeroing the Probe While In Use
• Advanced Settings
  • Description
  • Accessing the Settings Menu
  • Setting the Clock
  • Temperature Correction
  • Clearing the Memory
  • Function Key Position
  • Adjusting the Display Contrast
• Operation with a Fiber Optic Link
  • Description
  • Application
  • Controls and Indicators
  • Setting the Meter
  • System Checks
• Operation with a Data Recorder
  • Description
  • Output Level
• User’s Software
  • Description
  • System Requirements
  • Installing the User’s Software
  • Starting and Exiting the 8718B User’s Program
  • Establishing Communications between the Meter and the Computer
  • Main Menu Screen
  • Viewing or Changing Probe Calibration Data
  • Viewing Installed Probes
  • Installing a Probe
  • Probe Installation Screen
  • Removing Installed Probes
  • Downloading Logged Data from the Meter
  • File Format for Survey Data
  • Selecting a File to View
  • Logged Survey Data Window
  • Logged Survey Data Screen
  • Printing a Logged Data Record
  • Exporting Data
  • Clearing the Meter’s Memory
  • Diagnostics
  • Update Meter Firmware
• Appendix A: Communications with a Computer
  • Application
  • Checksum and Modulo Description
  • Computer to Model 8718B Message Format
• Appendix B: Theory of Operation
  • Overall Functional Description
  • Probe Functional Description
  • Model 8718B Meter Functional Description
  • Model 8718B Meter Circuits
  • Probe Designs
• Appendix C: Maintenance
  • General
  • Calibration
  • Replacement Parts
  • Battery Charger and Line Cord Options
  • Rechargeable Battery Management Program
• Index
• Warranty