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1.3 Date and Time
Adjust date and time settings. First enter the menu option and set the date with the key pad. The
date is formatted as: DD-MM-YYYY. After setting the date, confirm with enter and then enter the
time settings in format: HH:MM:SS, again confirm with enter. The new date will become active
immediately.
Date/time settings are kept actual by the real time clock until long power down. Date and time will
also be synchronized with the computer when used with VPStudio. Pressing the store button will
trigger the synchronization.
1.4 Modbus address
The Modbus address can be changed with this option. Use the up and down buttons to change the
number. Available numbers 1 – 247.
After setting the number press enter to save the address. The power of the VPFlowScope probe
needs to be cycled to activate the new address.
1.5 RS485
The RS485 communication parameters baud rate, parity and stop bits can be changed in this menu.
1.6 Display dim time
The display back light dim time can be adjusted here. The default dim time is set to 10 seconds.
Other Available options are:
·
Fading off. The back light will remain on.
·
5 till 30 seconds with steps of 5 seconds.
Confirming with menu will make this setting immediately active.
1.7 Display orientation
The text on the display can be rotated upside down for installations were the text needs to be
mirrored. Enter the menu item and select the desired orientation with the arrow keys. Confirm with
enter to make these settings active.
All keys will maintain their function.
2 DAQ Sessions
The VPFlowScope probe contains an optional 2 Million point data logger. When available, the menu
is set to start and stop the sessions or to delete all present data.
2.1 Start session
The session will be started when you push the enter button after selecting this option. When the
session is started, the menu will close and the main screen will be shown. A blinking dot in the right
upper corner will indicate the running session. The menu will be blocked when a session is active.
The session can be stopped by pressing the esc button.
2.2 Delete all
All sessions will be deleted. It is not possible to delete just a single session.
3 Advanced
3.1 Reset
Reset the device. All peripherals will be reinitialized. This option is also needed when updating the
display firmware.