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Function Selection
The currently selected function is shown on the meter’s LCD. To change the function, press and
hold the FUNCTION button until the desired function appears, then release the FUNCTION button.
The available functions are:
RMS: Typical selection for Acceleration and Velocity
PEAK: Displays the peak value of the vibration
MAX HOLD: Displays and holds the max value measured
MAX HOLD Reset
Press and hold the
▲
and
▼
buttons for 3 seconds to clear the Max. Hold reading.
Data Hold
To freeze a displayed reading on the LCD, momentarily press the HOLD button (the HOLD icon will
appear above the reading). To exit HOLD, press the HOLD button again.
ZERO Adjustment
The ZERO function is used to remove any small offset caused by temperature changes or other
environmental changes. The zero will only work for a display of 10 or less digits.
1.
Connect the vibration sensor to the meter
2.
Set the measurement function to Acceleration
3.
Make sure the sensor is motionless and not subject to any vibrations
4.
Select the desired channel by pressing and hold the up and down arrows buttons until the
beeper sounds and the CH1 icon flashes. Then use the SET button to scroll to the desired
channel.
5.
Press and Hold the
▼
and
▲
buttons for 3 seconds and the meter will zero the selected
channel.
6.
Use the SET button to step out of this mode.
Max-Min Reading Record
For a given measurement session, this meter can record the highest (MAX) and the lowest (MIN)
readings for later recall.
1.
Press the MAX-MIN button momentarily to access this mode of operation (REC icon appears)
2.
The meter is now recording the MAX and MIN readings.
3.
Press the MAX-MIN button again to view the current MAX readings (MAX icon appears). The
readings on the display are now the highest readings encountered since the REC icon was
switched on (when the MAX-MIN button was first pressed).
4.
Press the MAX-MIN button again to view the current MIN readings (MIN icon appears). The
readings on the display are now the lowest readings encountered since the REC icon was
switched on (when the MAX-MIN button was first pressed).
5.
To exit the MAX-MIN mode, press and hold the MAX-MIN button for 3 seconds. The meter will
beep, the REC-MAX-MIN icons will switch off, the MAX-MIN memory will clear, and the meter
will return to the normal operating mode.
