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3.3 Operating Modes
The instrument has the following operating modes:
•
Measurement
- The display indicates measurement data in the measured value display.
•
Calibration
- The display indicates a calibration process with calibration information, or a process to carry out
a zero adjustment.
•
Data transmission
- The meter transmits data or calibration records to the serial interface.
•
Configuration
- The display indicates a menu with further menus, settings and functions.
3.4 Navigation - Menus, Settings and Messages
•
Menus
Menus are opened by pressing the
START/ENTER
key. The name of the menu is displayed in the upper left
corner of the screen.
•
Settings
Settings represent choices that the user may make and are displayed as follows: Language: English.
•
Messages
Information or instructions are marked by the
symbol. Messages can not be selected or altered. They do not
i
initiate a process.
Navigation Example: Setting the date and time
The V-3000 photometer has a clock with a date function. The date and time are indicated in the status line of the
display. There are choices for date format presentation: day, month, year (dd.mm.yy) or month, day, year
(mm.dd.yy). When storing measured values and calibrating, the current date and time are automatically stored
as well. The correct setting of the date and time and date format is important for the following functions and
displays: current date and time, calibration date, and identification of stored measured values. Therefore, check
the time at regular intervals. If power is interrupted (example: batteries die), the date and time will need to be
reset.
Press the
MENU
key. The Configuration menu is opened.
Use the
•
or
–
key to highlight System. Press the
START/ENTER
key. System menu is opened.
Use the
•
or
–
key to highlight Continue. Press the
START/ENTER
key.
Use the
•
or
–
key to highlight Date/Time. Press the
START/ENTER
key. Date/Time menu is opened.
Use the
•
or
–
key to highlight Time or Date. Press the
START/ENTER
key.
Use the
START/ENTER
key to move curser to the right. The digit to be changed is underlined on the display.
Use the number keys to enter the correct Time or Date.
Press the
START/ENTER
key when the correct information is displayed.
Press the
ESC
key to go back to the previous menu.
