Dillon AFG 1000N, Manual

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This is achieved by sending special key code
characters that represent the five main instrument
keys to the RS-232 input. For details of these
special codes see the Quick reference chart
(APPENDIX A) at the end of this manual.
Press the MODE key twice to return to the main
display mode or press the EXTRA key to enter
the Extra mode which is described in the next
section.
In the EXTRA mode you can set many general
aspects of the instrument’s operation as well as
advanced features such as average reading over
time, freeze reading input, first peak detection and
test stand control.
Enter the EXTRA mode as described in the section
entitled Selecting a Mode of Operation. Follow the
steps below to set the EXTRA mode parameters.
1. Set this parameter to
enable or disable the
automatic power
down of the
instrument after ten
minutes without a
key press.
Upon entering the
EXTRA mode the left
side of the display
will show Ao and the
current setting. See
the illustration at
right. Ao stands for
auto off.
Extra Mode
If the mode has been
previously viewed, the
display will show the
last parameter
viewed. Press the
MORE key to scroll
through the list of
parameters until you
see the one you
want.
Auto Off