NARDA 8718B - Manual (Page 15)

14 Operating the Meter
Entering the Probe Model
Narda's 8700 Series system is completely modular — all 8700
series meters work with all 8700 series probes. The single most
important thing you must do is tell the 8718B meter which probe
you are using.
The Model 8718B has the basic characteristics of every 8700
Series probe stored in its internal memory. All you have to do is
select the correct model number and the meter automatically
sets the correct scales.
The Model 8718B can also store the specific calibration
details for up to six probes. This includes the probe serial
number, calibration date, and the calibration factors marked on
the handle of the probe. Probes with this additional detail stored
in the meter are referred to as probes in memory.
Putting probes into memory has several advantages:
• It makes it easier to select a probe
• Data that is downloaded after using a data logging mode
will include a record of the probe’s calibration date and
its serial number.
• It makes using frequency correction much easier.
Probes are put into the meter’s memory using a personal
computer:
• By Narda on the day of shipment for all probes shipped
at the same time as the meter.
• By you at any time when you use the User's Software
supplied by Narda and a personal computer. Refer to
Chapter 18, User's Software for detailed information
regarding computer operations.
The single most im-
portant thing you
must do is tell the
8718B meter which
probe you are using.
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