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If your SC-5500 is part of an integrating sphere system with Labsphere software, the software
application can access the non-communications parameters on the Options Menu. When the SC-
5500 powers up, the default parameters will always be restored. By applying the lock mode to
the instrument during operation, you can disable the buttons on the front panel of the instrument.
In the lock mode, only software configurations are effective. The lock mode is released automat-
ically when you exit the software application. The lock mode feature may not be available on all
Labsphere software applications.
3 1/2 and 4 1/2 Digit Display
The detector readout can be displayed in the LCD window using three or four decimals. Appli-
cation of calibration coefficients may decrease this resolution. The default parameter is
3 1/2
DIGITS
.
Display Format
The LCD display format can be switched between
DIGITAL
, which shows the measurement
along with the units, or
ANALOG
, which shows the measurement along with a proportional
sliding-bar graph. The default setting at power up is
DIGITAL
.
Digital Filter
Enabling the digital filter reduces background fluctuations, thereby providing more stable read-
ings. Disabling the filter provides quicker, continuous readings. The default setting at power up
is
DISABLED
.
Front Panel Lights
The LED indicators on the front panel can be toggled on or off. The off position reduces ambient
light in a dark room situation. The default setting at power up is
ENABLED
.
Back Light
The LCD display back light can be toggled on or off. The off position reduces ambient light in a
3 - 4 DIGIT DISPLAY
1
2
1
2
ANALOG OR DIGITAL DISPLAY
FRONT PANEL LIGHTS
BACK LIGHT
IEEE ADDRESS
BAUD RATE
PARITY
DATA FORMAT
RESPONSIVITY
DIGITAL FILTER
OPTIONS
CAL
CAL0 Detector Voltage
CAL1 Detector Current
CAL2 Luminance (ft-Lamberts)
CAL3 Luminance (cd/m)
CAL4 Custom Calibration
CAL5 Custom Calibration
CAL6 Custom Calibration
CAL7 Custom Calibration
CAL8 Custom Calibration
CAL9 Custom Calibration
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Figure 7. Menu item sequence in the SC-5500 firmware.
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