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SC Series Instruction Manual page 9
Introduction1
Chapter 1
Introduction
1.1 About This Manual
1.1.1 Scope
This manual will explain the setup, features and operation of 3rd generation SC
Series instruments, specifically the models SC1000, SC2000, SC2001 and
SC3004.
Further information about customer specific programming and setup will be
explained on the Customer Information Sheet that is provided with every instru-
ment.
1.1.2 Conventions
This manual uses the following conventions to present information:
1.1.3 Organization
Chapter 1, “Introduction”, offers general information about the SC Series and
this instruction manual.
Chapter 2, “Getting Started Quickly”, provides an overview of how to get
started quickly if your instrument and transducers were ordered at the same time,
or if Signature Calibration is used.
Chapter 3, “Operating Modes”, discusses the significant features of the SC
Series and operation procedures when the instrument is in the INITIALIZE, RUN,
ERROR or SETUP modes.
Chapter 4, “Chassis Models”, explains the differences between the SC1000,
SC2000, SC2001 and SC3004 chassis. Information relating to the hardware
chassis such as panel and rack mounting is given.
Chapter 5, “System Connector”, contains information about wiring to the 25-pin
System connector to access the Limit Outputs, Function Inputs and serial commu-
nications.
Chapter 6, “System Menu”, discusses the System Menu which allows you to
examine and change settings that affect the operation of the chassis.
Chapter 7, “Serial Communications”, briefly describes RS-232 and RS-485
communications. It also shows how to use the
SERIAL COM
Menu to examine the
settings and test the RS-232 or RS-485 communications.
Chapter 8, “Display Menu”, describes the Display Menu which allows you to
change what is displayed on the lower line of the SC2000 and SC2001 instru-
ments.
Chapter 9, “Limits”, discusses how the limits operate and describes how to alter
their settings via the Limit Menus.
Chapter 10, “Strain-Gage Input Channel”, explains how to wire, configure,
[TEXT IN BRACKETS] The label of a front panel button.
DISPLAY
Text that appears on the display, such as error
messages or menu items.
-> Indicates that what follows is an item from a
sub-menu, such as
SYSTEM MENU
->
DIAGNOSTICS
.