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4.8 Memory Management
4.8.1 Storing a reading
There are twenty files (F00-F19) that can be used to store the measurement values inside the
gauge. At most 100 records (thickness values) can be stored to each file. By simply pressing the
key after a new measurement reading appears, the measured thickness value will be saved to current
file. It is added as the last record of the file. To change the destination file to store the measured
values, follow the steps:
1
Press the
key to activate the data logging functions. It will display the current file name
and the total record count of the file.
2
Use the
key and the
key to select the desired file to set as current file.
3
Press the
key to exit the data logging functions at any time.
4.8.2 Clearing selected file
The user may require the contents of an entire file be completely cleared of all measurements.
This would allow the user to start a new list of measurements starting at storage location L00. The
procedure is outlined in the following steps.
1
Press the
key to activate the data logging fuctions. It will display the current file name and
the total record count of the file.
2
Use the
key and the
key to scroll to the file that will be cleared of all measurements.
3
Press the
key on the desired file. It will automatically clear the file, and display “-DEL”.
4
Press the
key, at any time, to exit the data logging functions and return to measurement
mode.
4.8.3 Viewing/deleting stored record
This function provides the user with the ability to view/delete a record in a desired file previously
saved in memory. Following is the steps:
1
Press the
key to activate the data logging functions. It will display the current file name
and the total record count of the file.
2
Use the
key and the
key to select the desired file.
3
Press the
key to enter the selected file. It will display the current record number (for
example, L012) and the record content.
4
Use the
key and the
key to select the desired record.
5
Press the
key on the desired record. It will automatically delete this record, and display
“-DEL”.
6
Press the
key to exit the data logging functions and return to measurement mode.
4.9 Data Printing
At the end of the inspection process, or end of the day, the user may require the readings be
transferred to a computer. The following steps outline this procedure. This function is only available for
MT160, and not for MT150.
1. Before printing, please insert one connection plug of the print cable (Optional parts) into the
socket on the up-left of the main body, and insert the other plug into the communication socket of
the mini-printer.
2. Press the
key to activate the data logging functions.
