Endosafe
®
- Portable Test System User’s Guide
Copyright 2003
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PIPTS101-10
If the batteries are to remain unused for extended periods of time, it is recommended
that they be stored at a charge level of 30 to 70%; maximizing the overall life of the
battery.
KEYPAD OPERATION
It is important to develop a thorough knowledge of the use of the PTS Reader keypad.
Learning proper sequences for data entry will ensure your test procedures are
successful, and that all necessary results are displayed at the conclusion of each test.
The following overview of the PTS keypad operation covers all necessary functions and
procedures for proper use of the PTS Reader during test operations.
A.
ON/OFF
ON – When using battery power, pressing the
MENU
key on the keypad will turn
the instrument on.
OFF – Pressing the
MENU
key from the initial screen followed by the
5
key will
turn the instrument off, conserving battery power.
NOTE:
Press CANCEL to return to the initial screen.
B.
MENU KEY
1. Pressing the
Menu
key initiates the
Main Menu
display on the PTS Reader’s
information screen.
2. Once
Main Menu
is displayed on the screen, Use the
Menu
key repeatedly to
scroll through the separate, numbered headers that are available on the
Main
Menu
:
#1
–
Enter Test Inf
– The PTS Reader will prompt the user for all pertinent
test information automatically when a cartridge is inserted. It is not necessary
to
Enter Test Info
under this header.
#2
-
User Setup
– The majority of the options under this header are for
factory use only. If selected, “Action Denied” will be displayed on the screen
with an audible notification. The user has the capability of erasing all stored
lot numbers under this heading.
#3
-
System Menu
– This header allows you to enter a variety of constants,
such as:
Time Menu, Date Menu, Languages, System Options, and setting the COM1
Baud rate.
NOTE:
Selecting any sub-header that is for factory use only will display
“Action Denied” on the screen with an audible notification.
#4
-
Print Menu
– This header allows you to set options to govern the data
printing process for your test results, and includes settings for:
Printing the Last Test, Print all tests by a given date, Printing All Tests stored
on the PTS Reader (up to 100 max.), Print 40 Character Line, A Display of #
of Tests stored on the reader, Performing a Printer Test, and Erasing All
Records.
