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VB500-EU-EN-V1.2-10/11
Setup Mode
Basic settings at a glance
To view the current configuration of the meter with regard to time, date, and datalogging sampling
rate press the SET button momentarily. The meter will now display the configuration in quick
succession. If the information is missed on the first try, simply press the SET button again until all of
the information is noted.
Accessing the Setup mode
1. Press and hold the SET button for 3 seconds to access the Setup menu.
2. Press the SET button momentarily to step through the available parameters. The parameter
type is shown on the bottom of the LCD and the current selection for that type is shown above it.
3. When a parameter is displayed that is to be changed, use the arrow keys to change the setting.
Press the ENTER button to confirm a change.
4. Press and hold the SET button for 3 seconds to exit the Setup mode. Note that the meter
automatically switches out of the Setup mode if no key is pressed within 7 seconds.
5. The available Setup parameters are listed below. Additional detailed information is provided
below this list:
dAtE Set the clock (Year/Month/Date; Hours/Minutes/Seconds)
SP-t
Set the datalogger sampling rate (Hours/Minutes/Seconds)
PoFF Automatic power-off management (Enable or disable the auto-power off function)
bEEP Set the beeper sound ON/OFF
dEC
Set the numerical format; USA (decimal: 20.00) or European (comma: 20,00)
Sd -F Format the SD memory card
unit
Set Metric or Imperial unit of measure
Setting the Clock Time
1. Access the dAtE parameter.
2. Use the ENTER button to step through the selections (year, month, day, hour, minute, second)
3. Use the arrow keys to change a value
4. Press and hold the SET button for 3 seconds to exit to the normal operation mode (or simply
wait 7 seconds for the meter to automatically switch to the normal operating mode).
5. The clock will keep accurate time even when the meter is switched off. However, if the battery
expires the clock will have to be reset after fresh batteries are installed.
Setting the Datalogger Sampling Time (Rate)
1. Access the SP-t parameter.
2. The sampling rate can be set to 0, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30, 60, 120, 300, 600, 1800 or 3600 seconds.
3. Use the arrow keys to change the digit values.
4. Press the ENTER button to confirm the entry.
5. Press and hold the SET button for 3 seconds to exit to the normal operation mode (or simply
wait 7 seconds for the meter to automatically switch to the normal operating mode).
