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Graphical Displays
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9.2 Bargraph
The Bargraph is a ruler-like display in which the graph is filled proportionally to the reading’s being
a percentage of full scale. It presents measurements on a graduated scale, and is available when
measuring laser power or energy.
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9-2 Pyroelectric Power Bargraph
The Bargraph display comprises the following components:
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Parameter settings, the sensor’s name and serial number, and battery status indicator at the
top of the screen.
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Large numeric display shown prominently in the middle of the screen.
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Bargraph displayed close to the bottom.
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Soft key legends at the bottom of the screen.
To present measurements on a graduated scale (bargraph):
1. In Power or Energy mode, press Menu and enter Display .
2. Go to Graph Type and select Bargraph . Return to the main display screen.
3. To expand the bargraph scale ±5x of the present reading, press the Zoom key. Press Zoom
again to return the bargraph to full scale. For more details, see Zoom .
4. To subtract the background and set the current reading to zero, press the Offset key. Press
Offset again to cancel. For more details, see Offset . See also Measuring Loss Using the dB
Offset Function .
9.2.1 Measuring Modes
The Measuring modes that Bargraphs can be used with include:
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Power
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Energy