SDT International SDT170, User Manual

Page: 56 / 141

12. The Settings menu
MAN.170.EN--04--SDT170-user-manual-Eng.docx 56/141
With a contact probe
This function is only accessible when a contact probe is plugged into the unit (by
means of the external sensor connector). The following menu is displayed.
The menu with a contact probe.
026
The user can select one of three operating modes, depending on the application:

US: ultrasonic mode, to use as your default mode.

MEC: mechanical mode, to use in complement of the ultrasonic mode.

SLOW MEC: high sensitivity mechanical mode (+ 40dB).
For the choice of the appropriate mode to each application, see paragraph 17.1,
Contact Probe
– Operating mode
. The active keys are:
Key Function
Return to the parameter menu, without taking into account eventual changes.
Move up to the contact probe frequency band selector.
Move down to the contact probe frequency band selector.
Enter, validate choice and return to the measurement display.
With a sound level meter (dbA)
The following menu is displayed.
The menu with sound level meter.
048
The selection acts as follows:

Slow
: slow reaction to sound peaks.

Fast
: fast reaction to sound peaks.