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< ON/OFF > Cancels text inserting and starts measuring (no text will be used)
When a text was used, it will be saved and is shown as a suggestion at the next measuring.
When text ends with a number, the number will be increased at the next measure.
When the text input function was cancelled, next text input starts with an empty string.
When the file will be read for further processing on PC, the text appears in text field
"Remarks".
3.4 Preloading
When preloading is switched on at measurement device, the user is asked to perform the three
preloading pulses before measurement. When preloading pulses were finished, measurement
starts automatic. The preloading pulses do not influence the result and will not be saved.
By default, this function is disabled (off). To enable, select „on“.
3.5 Starting measurement:
To start the measurement, press the < OK > button and the following image appears on the
display:
Measure: 300mm/10kg
Execute 1st pulse
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A single acoustic beep acknowledges the start of measurement.
The measuring mode currently set is now displayed (e.g. loading plate size and mass of drop
weight). It may be necessary to switch to the required measuring mode
(see also 4.4 Settings).
The second line displays a prompt to carry out the first pulse.
Once the first pulse has taken place, the settlement value s
1.
is displayed.
Measure: 300mm/10kg
Execute 2nd pulse
s
1
: 0.286 mm
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The beep which follows prompts you to carry out the second pulse.
This procedure is repeated up to the 3rd pulse.
Measure: 300mm/10kg
Press <OK>
s
1
: 0.285 mm
s
2
: 0.303 mm
s
3
: 0.312 mm
After this, all three settlement values are displayed and this is confirmed with a double beep.
The following information is displayed if the GPS signal is missing: <waiting for GPS>
All available data is saved after 10 seconds at latest even if no GPS signal is available. In this
case, the location coordinates will not be saved to the SD card. Then “Press <OK>“prompt is
displayed in the second line and this then initiates the calculation of the results.