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Setup Mode
Basic settings at a glance
To view the current configuration of the meter with regard to time, date, and datalogging sampling
rate press the SET button momentarily. The meter will now display the configuration in quick
succession. If the information is missed on the first try, simply press the SET button again until all of
the information is noted.
Accessing the Setup mode
1.
Press and hold the SET button for at least 1.5 seconds to access the Setup menu.
2.
Press the SET button momentarily to step through the available parameters. The parameter
type is shown on the bottom of the LCD and the current selection for that type is shown above
it.
3.
When a parameter is displayed that is to be changed, use the arrow keys to change the
setting. Press the ENTER button to confirm a change.
4.
Press and hold the SET button for at least 1.5 seconds to exit the Setup mode. Note that the
meter automatically switches out of the Setup mode if no key is pressed within 7 seconds.
5.
The available Setup parameters are listed below. Additional detailed information is provided
below this list:
dAtE
Set the clock (Year/Month/Date; Hours/Minutes/Seconds)
SP-t
Set the datalogger sampling rate (Hours/Minutes/Seconds)
PoFF
Automatic power-off management (Enable or disable the auto-power off function)
bEEP
Set the beeper sound ON/OFF
dEC
Set the numerical format; USA (decimal: 20.00) or European (comma: 20,00)
Sd F
Format the SD memory card
t-CF
Units of measure selection for temperature readings (C or F)
tYPE
Select the Thermocouple type (K or J)
Setting the Clock Time
1. Access
the
dAtE
parameter as described in the Accessing Setup Mode section above.
2.
Use the arrow keys to change a value.
3.
Use the ENTER button to step through the selections.
4.
Press and hold the SET button for at least 1.5 seconds to exit to the normal operation mode (or
simply wait 7 seconds for the meter to automatically switch to the normal operating mode).
5.
The clock will keep accurate time even when the meter is switched off. However, if the battery
expires the clock will have to be reset after fresh batteries are installed.
Setting the Datalogger Sampling Time (Rate)
1. Access
the
SP-t
parameter as described in the Accessing Setup Mode section above.
2.
The sampling rate can be set to ‘0’ seconds (for manual logging) or 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, 60, 120,
300, 600, 1800, 3600 seconds for auto logging. Use the arrow keys to select the sampling rate.
3.
Press the ENTER button to confirm the entry.
4.
Press and hold the SET button for at least 1.5 seconds to exit to the normal operation mode (or
simply wait 7 seconds for the meter to automatically switch to the normal operating mode).
