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Configuring the Model 1133A
only
. All timing of measured data (whether exported or stored) is according to UTC.
1. Make certain that there is an open connection with the 1133A and that you are logged on
with permission to configure. If you are not, see “Basic Configuration Requirements” in
Section 7.1.2.
2. Select Connection
>
Configure
>
Initial Position and Time and a window will appear holding
the position settings and time references. No menu button exists for this function.
3. For first time startup only, select in the Latitude or Longitude window to enter approximate
geographical positions. For example (as latitude) N:035:00:00:000.
(a) Latitude values are specified as North or South:Degrees(0 - 90):Minutes(0 - 59):Seconds(0
-59) milliseconds(0 - 999).
(b) Longitude values are specified as East or West:Degrees(0 - 180):Minutes(0 - 59):Sec-
onds(0 -59) milliseconds(0 - 999).
Figure 7.22: Configure Position and Time
4. Select in the Local Time Offset window to select the time difference between UTC and the
Local time zone.
For example, Pacific Standard Time is normally set to -8:00; Eastern
Standard Time is normally set to -5:00.
5. Select the Time Display radio buttons for either UTC or Local; this sets the display on the
1133A to either UTC or Local.
6. Select the drop-down button for Daylight Saving Mode and set to either ON or OFF.
Currently, the “Auto” mode does not correctly adjust the time due to the recent government
changes in DST. To view the correct local time on the front panel of the 1133A, you will need
to adjust the daylight saving setting manually ON or OFF.
7. Change Over sets the time when Daylight Saving is automatically implemented. It is not
effective without using the Auto setting (see notes above).
8. Click Apply to install preferences and then OK to close the window.
7.12
Configuring Scheduled Data
Use this function to define the types of scheduled data to be saved to flash memory. This menu
also includes the measurement interval. See “Working with Scheduled Data” in Chapter 10 for a