
Series 5 Digital Force Gauges
User’s Guide
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Use the
UP
and
DOWN
keys to select the correct password, then press
ENTER
to continue.
If the incorrect password has been entered, the display will appear as follows:
To re-enter the password, press ESC to exit to the home screen. Then, access the desired function and
enter the password again when prompted.
If the password has been misplaced, it can be reset. Press
ENTER
to generate a
request code
. The
request code
must be supplied to Mark-10 or a distributor, who will then provide a corresponding
authorization code
. Enter the
activation code
to disable the password.
12 OTHER SETTINGS
12.1 Automatic Shutoff
The gauge may be configured to automatically power off following a period of inactivity while on battery
power. Inactivity is defined as the absence of any key presses or load changes of 100 counts or less. To
access these settings, select
Automatic Shutoff
from the menu. The display will appear as follows:
Select
Disabled
to disable automatic shutoff. Select
Enabled
to enable it. The length of time of inactivity
is programmed in minutes via the
Set Minutes
parameter. Available settings: 5-30, in 5 minute
increments.
Note:
If the AC adapter is plugged in, the gauge will ignore these settings and remain powered on until
the
POWER
key is pressed.
12.2 Backlight
Although the backlight may be turned on and off at any time by pressing the
BACKLIGHT
key, there are
several available initial settings (applicable upon powering on the gauge). To access these settings,
select
Backlight
from the menu. The display will appear as follows:
AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF
*
Disabled
Enabled
Set Minutes
5
INCORRECT PASSWORD
Reset password
Request code:
XXXX
Press ENTER or ESC