Section 6 | Set Up
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6 Set Up
There are two main methods of configuring the TideMaster. If the instrument has a control/display panel it
can be fully configured using this. Both the display and non-display TideMaster can also be configured using
TideMaster Express.
6.1 Interrupting TideMaster
TideMaster can be interrupted immediately after power on and until the end of the first burst period.
The
TideMaster cannot be interrupted during a sleep period
so it will be necessary to wait for the next burst
period before the instrument can be interrupted.
If interruption is required without waiting for the next burst period, the unit can be powered down and
powered up to allow interruption. See section 3 for detail of how to cycle the power.
6.2 Set Up TideMaster Using the Control Panel
This section shows the menu options available and the inputs required. Navigation through the menus is
achieved using a combination of the four buttons on the front of the TideMaster.
Button Functions:
Power Button:
Turns unit on and off.
On
– single press, LED rapidly flashes ten times
Off
– Press and hold for ~5s, LED comes on and message displayed when
unit is ready to power off
Used for menu navigation
Left hand Button:
Interrupt unit and access menu when display is on
Press and hold to show current display when unit is in sleep mode
Used for menu Navigation and data entry
Central Button:
Used for menu Navigation and data entry
Right hand Button:
Advances display when display is on
Press and Hold to advance display when unit is in sleep mode
Used for menu Navigation and Data Entry
6.2.1 Instrument Set Up
This is where the TideMaster is configured, calibration parameters entered and output units defined.
Attached sensors must be enabled, which then opens up the configuration menu for that sensor. See
Section 7 for detailed instructions on how to perform site calibrations.
