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GOSSEN METRAWATT GMBH
6
Operating Instructions at a Glance
The memory adapter can be operated with the keypad on the device, or more conveniently
with METRAwin 10 software. The most important functions from the operating menu can
also be selected with hot-keys (shortcut function).
6.1
Menu Driven Operation
• The
key acknowledges a menu item and opens the respective operating menu level.
The same key with the
symbol moves the cursor to the right, for example when enter-
ing the time.
• The
and keys are used to select menu items by scrolling up or down, or to reduce or
increase parameter values.
• The current menu level can be exited with the yellow ESC key and the display is returned
to the next highest level. The same key with the
symbol moves the cursor to the left,
for example when entering the time.
• The
and
keys are used to select the desired character for numeric parameter set-
tings such as trigger levels and time.
Note:
If a menu item is exited, the LCD automatically returns to its initial display.
6.2
Adapter Shortcut Functions
Three important functions can be activated with double key combinations (hot-keys).
•
Start / Stop Manual Data Recording – “StorE” Function
Hot-Keys
:
Start: Simultaneously press the yellow ESC key and the
key.
Display:
nn.n = memory occupancy as a percentage
Hot-Keys
:
Stop: Press the
key twice.
•
Read Out Data, Configure Parameters – “PC” Function
Hot-Keys:
Press and hold the yellow ESC key and then press the
key as well.
Display:
PC-nn (nn = selected memory adapter address)
Memory adapter parameters can be configured from the PC in this operating mode. Data
can also be transferred from the PC to the multimeter, and back to the PC via the adapter. In
addition to this, recorded measuring data can be uploaded to the PC.
•
Live Transmission of Multimeter Measurement Data – “onlinE” Function
Hot-Keys:
Press and hold the yellow ESC key and then press the key as well.
Display:
on-nn (nn = selected memory adapter address)
Hot-Keys
:
Stop: Press the yellow ESC key.
Data are transferred from the multimeter to the PC (SEND mode) in this operating mode, but
only in one direction and without being activated from the PC.
Attention
A different address must be selected for each memory adapter
(chapter 7.6, page 18).
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