F.W. BELL 8000 Series Gauss/Tesla Meter Instruction Manual
Section 6 – Flux Density Measurement
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HOLD
FUNCTION
Hold Mode Configuration
The hold functions are setup for use from each channel’s hold menu, but
can also be activated and reset from the front panel using the channel keys.
Any combination of the various hold functions may be enabled for display.
To enable / disable the display of the hold function(s):
1) From the main menu navigate to Channel Settings (8010) or
Channels (8030)
2) Select the desired channel or all channels (8030 only)
3) Select Hold
4) Enable the desired Hold function(s).
Figure 6-10 Hold Features Settings
Hold functions that are enabled in the HOLD menu will be highlighted
yellow.
Using the HOLD Function
To activate / de-activate the hold function(s):
1) Using the channel keys press the HOLD key.
2) Use the channel Hold menu system to activate.
Note: Using the Hold menu is the only way to activate the Vector Sum
Min/Max Hold functions (8030 only).
The HOLD and RESET keys will illuminate indicating that the hold function
is active. Pressing the HOLD key again will de-activate the hold function.
To reset the hold function:
1) With the hold function active, press the RESET key.
2)
Use the Hold Menu RESET menu key.
Note: The hold functions are reset automatically when they are
activated (i.e. the “hold” readings are not saved when the hold
functions are de-activated).
