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Model CTF878 Programming Manual 57
Chapter 4. Programming Meter Settings
4.7 Setting Backlight Timeout
By using the Backlight Timeout option, you can set a specified time that the CTF878 backlight will remain on before
turning itself off.
To set the backlight timeout:
1. From the Meter menu, scroll to the Backlight entry and press [ENTER] . The Display Options window opens on the
Display tab, as shown in Figure 64 on page 56.
2. Press the [

] key three times to reach the Backlight Off text box.
3. Then press [ENTER] to enter the box.
4. Use the numeric keys to enter the number of minutes that the backlight remains on (from 0 to 99).
5. Press [ENTER] to confirm the entry.
• To confirm the entries and return to Operate mode, press [F3] (OK). The CTF878 returns to Operate Mode.
• To leave the window without confirming the entries, press [F2] (Cancel) or the [ESC] key. The CTF878 returns to
Operate Mode.
Note: You can turn the backlight on or off at any time by pressing the power switch for 1 second.
4.8 Changing Communications Parameters
On occasion, you might need to change the parameters by which the CTF878 communicates with a PC. While
programming, refer to the Meter Menu Map , Figure 70 on page 61.
IMPORTANT: The parameters set here MUST agree with those set on the PC, or the devices cannot communicate.
To check or change these parameters:
1. From the Meter menu, scroll to the Communication entry and press [ENTER] . The Communications window
appears similar to Figure 65 below.
Figure 65: Communications Window
2. The first prompt asks for the node identification number, which can be any number from 1 to 240.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT change the node ID unless instructed by the factory.
a.
Press
[ENTER]
to open the text box.
b. Use the numeric keys to enter the node ID.
c. Press [ENTER] to confirm the entry.
OK Cancel
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None
Node ID
Baud Rate
Parity
Stop Bits
Data Bits
bps
1
7
2
8
Communications
2