Model CTF878 Programming Manual
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Chapter 4. Programming Meter Settings
3.
Two alternatives are available to change a highlighted number:
• Use the numeric keys to enter the desired number.
• Use the [
] or [
] arrow keys to scroll, in 1-digit increments, to the desired number. (For example, if the text
box highlights 09, pressing the [
] key twice changes the number to 07.) You can scroll from 01 to 12 for the
hour and from 01 to 59 for the minute and second inputs.
4.
In either case, press
[ENTER]
to confirm the entry.
Pressing the [
] or [
] arrow keys causes the meter to scroll within the Meter Settings options.
•
To confirm the entries and return to Operate mode, press
[F3]
(OK). The CTF878 returns to Operate Mode.
•
To leave the window without confirming the entries, press
[F2]
(Cancel) or the
[ESC]
key. The CTF878 returns to
Operate Mode.
4.5 Changing Date and Time Appearance
In addition to setting the correct date and time, you can also change its presentation to suit local preferences. You
can select a time display of AM/PM or 24-hour time.
To alter the time and date display:
1.
From the Meter menu, scroll to the Locale tab and press
[ENTER]
. The Display Options window opens on the
Locale tab, as shown in Figure 63 below. To step through each parameter, press the [
] key.
Figure 63: Display Options Window - Locale Tab
2.
The first series of prompts asks you to select separator symbols for the date, time and decimal. You can choose
from a dash, comma and slash (
/
) for the date; from a period and colon for the time: and from a period or
comma for the decimal place. For each symbol type:
a.
Press
[ENTER]
to open the drop-down menu.
b.
Use the [
] or [
] arrow keys to scroll to the desired format.
c.
Press
[ENTER]
to confirm your entry.
3.
The next prompt asks you to select the date format.
a.
Press
[ENTER]
to open the drop-down menu. Three options are available:
• YYYY/MM/DD (year/month/day)
• MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/year)
• DD/MM/YYYY (day/month/year)
b.
Use the [
] or [
] arrow keys to scroll to the desired format.
Display
Time
OK
Cancel
Date Format
Time Format
Date
Decimal
/
:
.
YYYY/MM/DD
Separators:
12 Hour
Date/Time, Decimal Formats:
2003/08/08 06:56:51 AM, 123.45
Display Options
Locale