Front Panel Display - Fluke 9170 Getting Started

917X Series Metrology Wells
Getting Started
Reference Thermometer Connection (-R models only) (4)
The 5-pin DIN connector on the front panel allows a reference probe to be attached to the
instrument for use with the reference thermometer function.
Switch Connectors (5)
The switch hold patented DWF connector posts are located on the right side of the front panel.
Block Temperature Indicator (Patent Pending) (6)
The block temperature indicator lamp allows users to know when the block temperature is above
50°C.

Front Panel Display

The front panel display is shown in detail in Figure 3 on page 21 and its features are described
below.
Control Focus
The most recent block temperature measurement is shown in large digits in the box at the top of
the screen. While viewing the main screen, the left arrow key enables the control focus view. The
main control parameters are shown in the box at the bottom left of the screen. The current program
selected is shown in the box at the bottom right of the screen.
Reference Focus (-R models only)
The most recent reference thermometer measurement is shown in large digits in the box at the top
of the screen. While viewing the main screen, the right arrow key enables the reference focus
view. The main control parameters are shown in the box at the bottom left of the screen and the
current program selected is shown in the box at the bottom right of the screen.
Heating/Cooling Status
Just above the "PROGRAM" box there is a bar graph that will indicate HEATING, COOLING, or
CUTOUT. This status graph indicates the current level of heating or cooling if the instrument is
not in cutout mode.
Soft Key Functions
The four boxes at the bottom of the display indicate the functions of the soft keys. These functions
change with each menu.
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