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Getting started
4.1
Power supply
For power supply, three AAA Alkaline batteries are required. Before replacing the batteries, turn
off the meter. The battery compartment is located at the rear side of the meter and fixed with two
screws. Loosen the screws, remove the cover, insert the batteries as marked and close the
battery compartment by tightening the screws.
4.2
Preparation
To turn on the meter, press until the display reacts. After charging, the meter will show the
measuring screen. To turn off the meter, press . Connect the included probe FN1,5 to the probe
socket of the meter. Make sure that the plug is in the right position. The arrow must be visible
from the front side of the meter.
4.3
Options
To change the standard settings, navigate to the submenu “Options“. Follow these steps:
5. Press to enter the “Root“ menu.
6. Use the
key to go to “Options“ and confirm with .
7. Navigate to the desired settings with the
keys and
confirm with .
8. Select an element with
and confirm with .
Setting
Element
Description
Measure mode
Single
Individual measurements
Group mode
DIR,
GEN
General 1,
General 2,
General 3,
General 4
DIR (Direct):
Data are lost when the meter is turned off. When the
memory is full, the last readings are deleted.
GEN (General 1-4):
The data are saved to one of the 4 groups and are not lost
when turning off the meter. When the memory is full,
measurements are still possible but not saved and ”fl“ is
displayed.
Probe mode
Auto, FE, N-
FE
Auto:
The substrate material is recognised automatically.
FE:
You can measure on magnetic materials only.
N-FE:
You can measure on non-magnetic materials only.
When the meter recognises a magnetic material, it displays
an “F“. If the material is non-magnetic, it displays an ”N“.
Unit settings
µm, mils,
mm
Selection of measuring unit
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