Chapter 2. Displaying and Configuring Data
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1.
The first entry, Format, asks you to select the numeric format from three choices: default, fixed decimal and
scientific. Default provides the default resolution, while Fixed Decimal allows users to override the standard
resolution. Scientific format displays the value in mantissa and exponent format.
a.
Press
[ENTER]
to open the drop-down list of format choices.
b.
Scroll to the appropriate selection.
c.
Press
[ENTER]
to confirm your choice.
2.
The second step asks you to choose the number of decimal places to be displayed. Available choices range from
0 to 4 places.
a.
Press
[ENTER]
to open the drop-down list.
b.
Scroll to the appropriate number.
c.
Press
[ENTER]
to confirm your choice.
3.
To confirm the entries and return to Operate mode, press
[F3]
(OK). To leave the window without confirming the
entries, press
[F2]
(Cancel) or the
[ESC]
key.
2.3 View Option
The second option, View, allows you to select the presentation of a parameter in one of three formats: numeric, bar
graph or line graph.
1.
From the Display Menu, press the [
] key once to reach the View option, and then press
[ENTER]
.
2.
A drop-down menu shows the three formats. Scroll to the appropriate selection.
3.
Press
[ENTER]
to confirm your selection.
The screen immediately displays any changes. For example, if you have changed the first parameter to a line graph,
the screen appears similar to Figure 39 below.
Figure 39: Screen After Format Change
2.4 Limits Option
Once you have configured a parameter as a line or bar graph, you might need to change its presentation or values.
The Limits option (replacing the Format option for line and bar graphs) enables you to program the minimum or
maximum values displayed, the time interval and the display of the average value.
To enter the Limits option:
1.
Press
[SEL]
from the Operate Mode window until you have reached the desired measurement.
2.
Press
[ENTER]
to open the Display Menu.
3.
Be sure the Limits option is highlighted, and press
[ENTER]
.
4.
A drop-down menu entry, Change, appears. Press
[ENTER]
again.
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