3. Setting Up the DMS 2
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Step 2: Press
below the selection titled PWRDWN.
You’ll note that the amount of time that the instrument will
remain idle before automatically powering down can be set
between 1 minute and 15 minutes. Any operation (such as
coupling the probe or pressing a key) before the total time has
elapsed restarts the power-down timing. The automatic power-
down feature can also be disabled by selecting MANUAL.
Step 3: To preserve battery life, the default setting is 5
minutes.
Step 4: The PWR-DWN setting will be the amount last
displayed.
Specifying the Unit of Measure (OPER-UNITS)
Step 1: Activate the OPER Submenu (if it’s not already
activated) by selecting it with
or
so that it’s high-
lighted. Five selections will appear across the bottom of the
display screen.
Step 2: Press
below the selection titled UNITS. You’ll
note that the following options are available:
•
INCH—Default setting which displays values in inches
•
METRIC—displays values in millimeters
Step 3: The measurement units will be the setting last
displayed.
Step 4: Changing the unit of measurement causes the
resolution to return to the AUTO mode, which adjusts the
resolution (number of decimal places displayed) to match the
unit system selected.
WARNING: Measurement data stored in the on-board data
recorder is automatically converted each time unit of
measure is changed. Numerous changes may slightly alter
stored readings due to cumulative conversion errors. If
frequent changes are necessary, important data should be
protected by printing or transferring it to a PC.
Selecting the Displayed Resolution (OPER-RESOL)
The displayed resolution (number of decimal places) de-
pends on the unit of measure and the size of the displayed
measurement.
Step 1: Activate the OPER Submenu (if it’s not already
activated) by selecting it
or
so that it’s highlighted.
Five selections will appear across the bottom of the display
screen.