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PT878 Quick Start Guide
Fluid Parameters (cont.)
3.
To select the fluid type:
a.
Press
[ENTER]
to open the drop-down menu. (The choices
vary, depending on whether or not you have selected
Tracking Windows.)
b.
Scroll to the appropriate fluid. If you do not see your fluid
on the list, select “Other.”
c.
Press
[ENTER]
to confirm your selection.
•
If you have selected a preprogrammed fluid, the PT878
supplies the sound speed. Pressing the [
T
] key returns you to
the Tracking Windows prompt.
•
If you have selected “Other,” the prompts differ, depending on
whether or not you have enabled the Tracking Windows.
•
If you have not enabled the Tracking Windows, the PT878
prompts you to enter the sound speed. Use the numeric
keys to enter the desired sound speed, and press
[ENTER]
.
•
If you have enabled the Tracking Windows, the PT878
prompts you for minimum and maximum sound speeds.
a.
Use the numeric keys to enter the desired minimum speed.
Press
[ENTER]
.
b.
Press the [
T
] key to move to the maximum speed text
box. Use the numeric keys to enter the desired maximum
speed. Press
[ENTER]
.
At the end of either sequence, pressing the [
T
] key returns you to
the Tracking Windows prompt. You have completed entering
data in the
Fluid
tab. To confirm the entries and return to Operate
Mode, press
[F3]
(OK).The PT878 returns to Operate Mode.
It is a good idea to read Chapter 3,
Programming Site Data,
in the
User’s Manual
for more details on programming site parameters.
