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then press
ESC
to store setting to memory.
3.3 Set Contrast from menu display
Press
(SET) to move
to Contrast. Press
to decrease contrast, press
to increase
contrast, then press
ESC
to store setting to memory.
3.4 Backlight
The LCD display is fitted with an electro-luminescent backlight to enable easy viewing under a variety
of different lighting conditions. The backlight is switched on and off with the key
.
Note:
When switched on, the backlight will significantly shorten the battery life!
3.5 Set Velocity of Propagation from menu display
Velocity of propagation (Vp) may be set as % or speed in micro seconds (
µs). The unit of measure,
the speed is displayed in (feet or meters), will be determined by the setting selected in section 3.1
Press
(
SET
) to move to displayed unit, press
to scroll between
”V/2 m/µs” or ”Vp %Vc”.
To change the value of the V/2 (or Vp) factor, go one level down (press
SET
button
) so that the
indicator points to the "........ m/
µs" (or "Vp = ...%").
Pressing the cursor
or
to increase / decrease the value of the Vp.
Press
ESC
to store selected setting to memory.
Note:
Setting the correct Velocity of Propagation value is also possible from Trace Display.
3.6 How to determine V
p
Settings
If the TDR-410 is to be used with a cable type for which the Vp is unknown, this must first be deter-
mined by the setting selected in section 3.5
1. Take a sample of the cable at least 10m or 30 ft long (as long as possible).
2. Measure the actual length of cable using a rule or tape measure or some other reliable method.
3. Connect the TDR-410 and adjust the Vp setting such that the tester gives a correct reading of the
sample length, (refer to section 4.1 Setting cable parameters).
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