Theta Digital Dreadnaught II User Manual

Table of Contents

PREFACE ........................................................................................................................................................... ii

WARNING......................................................................................................................................................iii

Dreadnaught II Identification Record ............................................................................................................. iv

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...............................................................................................................................v

INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................1

Getting to know your Dreadnaught II ..............................................................................................................1

Burn-In Time ...................................................................................................................................................1

Reference Manual Conventions......................................................................................................................1

IMPORTANT NOTICE ....................................................................................................................................2

Dreadnaught II Block Diagram ........................................................................................................................3

Front Panel Layout..........................................................................................................................................5

Front Panel Layout – Rackmount Option........................................................................................................6

Rear Panel Layout ..........................................................................................................................................7

OPERATION.......................................................................................................................................................9

Single and Two channel Modules ...................................................................................................................9

Remote Triggers .............................................................................................................................................9

RS232 .............................................................................................................................................................9

Troubleshooting Guide ........................................................................................................10

Wiring Diagram ....................................................................................................................11

RS232 Protocol....................................................................................................................12

RS232 Jumper Settings.............................................................................................................................15

Specifications.......................................................................................................................16

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