V5.0 5/06
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Operation
Note:
The Heavy Duty Meters have an Auto-Shutoff feature that automatically turns off the
meter (after 10 to 30 minutes depending on the model). This feature
must
be disabled during
a datalogging session. Press the ‘RECORD’ button on the meter to disable the Auto-Shutoff
feature.
Setting the Date and Time
The actual date and time should be programmed into the data logger prior to use. To
program the date and time:
1.
Turn the data logger on.
2. Press
the
Date/Time button
to enter the date and time setting mode.
3.
While in the date and time setting screen hold down the
Date/Time button
until
“SET”
appears on the screen, then release the Date/Time button. The screen will
begin blinking.
4.
While the screen is blinking, pressing the
Date/Time button
allows the user to
scroll through Year, Month, Date, Hour, Min and Sec.
5.
While the screen is
still blinking
, press the
up arrow, (Function Button)
, to
adjust the number on the screen to the desired year, month, date, etc. Holding the
up arrow button down allows for rapid changing of the numerical value.
6.
When the desired date and time is programmed, the logger will exit the time and
date setting function after a few seconds with no button presses.
Automatic Datalogging
This function sets the Datalogger to automatically collect readings at a sample rate set by
the user.
1. Connect the Dataloggers IN port to the Heavy Duty Meter
as shown in the illustration. (The supplied UPCB-03) cable
connects the meter to the Datalogger). Use the Isolated or
Direct port on the Datalogger according to the chart on
page 3.
2. Turn the power on.
3. Press the Function button until AUTO is displayed on LCD.
4. To set a new recording interval Press and Hold Sample Time button until display
flashes SET and HOUR.
Press
↑↓
to set hour. Then press Sample time to go to minutes
Press
↑↓
to set minutes. Then press Sample time to go to seconds
Press
↑↓
to set seconds. Then press Enter to save your interval setting.
Begin Automatic Datalogging
1.
Press the PAUSE button to begin logging. The display will change from PS to RC
and begin logging.
2.
Press PAUSE again the stop logging.
3.
Use the PAUSE button to toggle recording ON (resume) and OFF (pause). When
datalogging is resumed, new readings are recorded right where the datalogger left
off so that readings are not overwritten.