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5.5.3 Operation
This mode is used to print a specific Test Record. When the PRINT menu
item is displayed and the Enter Key press the Print Mode will be entered.
If the printer is not connected or turned on the message “Printer
NotReady” will be displayed and the Print Mode will not be entered.
Pressing the Up or Down Arrow Keys will display other modes. When the
printer is connected and turned on, pressing the Enter Key will enter the
print mode. Displayed is a Test Number on the bottom left side along with
the date it was made on the right side. Using the Up and Down Arrow
Keys the desired Test Record number to be printed can be selected.
Pressing the Enter Key will start the printing process. At the end of
printing either the strength or rebound modes will be displayed depending
on the specific model.
If the Print Mode is selected and no Test Records have been stored,
displayed will be “No Records, PressEsc”. The ESC Key is used to exit
the Print Mode returning to either strength of rebound mode.
While in the Print Mode the ESC Key may be pressed to exit without
printing.
5.6 SET
CLOCK
This mode is used to set the internal Real-Time-Clock. This device keeps
track of the current time and date. A battery is attached to this device so that
even with power turned off it still operates.
This mode is selected when SET CLOCK is displayed and the Enter Key is
pressed.
The cursor starts blinking over the Hours display. To set the current hour,
use the Up and Down Keys to display the hour and then press the Enter Key
to select it. The cursor then automatically moves to the Minutes display. It is
set the same way as the hour. The cursor will then move to the Month, Day
of the Month and finally the year, as the current items are set. When the
clock’s settings are complete the mode will be automatically changed to either
Strength or Rebound.
5.7 CAL
HAMMER
This mode is used to calibrate the Digital Hammer for 68 rebound counts.
When this mode is selected displayed will be “Cock Hammer” or if the
hammer is already cocked the message “Read Anvil will be displayed. Insert
the hammerhead into NDT James’ calibration anvil and release the hammer.
The hammerhead will impact the calibration surface and rebound 80 counts.
Displayed briefly will be “Calibrated”, the mode will then automatically
changed to either Strength of Rebound.
