Reading Instrument Software Versions; Returning To The Local Mode - Fluke Hydra Series II User Manual

Reading Instrument Software Versions

Perform the procedure in Figure 2-22 to view the version of the internal software that is
controlling the instrument's operation. Two software versions are identified with this
procedure: the main software that operates all instrument functions, and the analog-to-
digital software that operates the instrument analog-to-digital converter.
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CANCL

Returning to the Local Mode

Perform the procedure in Figure 2-23 to return the instrument from the remote mode to
the local mode. When the instrument is operated over the RS-232 computer interface, the
computer can disable all front panel controls except the Q key, which lights the REM
annunciator (bright). If the REM annunciator is dim, the front panel keys are locked out
(see Figure 2-24).
SHIFT
Figure 2-22. Reading Instrument Software Versions
Returning to the LOCAL Mode. Press the
SHIFT key to return instrument control from
RS–232 computer interface control to front panel
control.
REM annunciator is on (bright) and only the
SCAN key operates, triggering single scans. A
return to LOCAL control is allowed at any time,
even during scanning. (This assumes the RWLS
computer command has not been invoked. See
Section 4 for information on commands REMS,
RWLS, and LOCS.)
Figure 2-23. Returning to LOCAL Mode
Reading the Software Versions. Press the left
and right arrow keys simultaneously to generate a
display that shows the software versions in the
following format:
6.3
Main Software
Version (Ver. 6.3
shown)
Press the CANCL key to exit.
When the computer has control, the
Front Panel Operations
Additional Features
A 4.7
Analog-to-Digital
Converter Software
Version (Ver. 4.7
shown)
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