Exit Batching; Open New Batch - Elcometer 456 Operating Instructions Manual

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Batching is configured using the DATA MENU.
To access the DATA MENU (Figure 45) press the
DATA softkey (this softkey is only displayed with
EXTENDED MENU on).
Figure 45. DATA MENU screen

7.1 EXIT BATCHING

This option returns the gauge to immediate mode
and no further readings are stored in memory. The
gauge returns to the Reading Screen.

7.2 OPEN NEW BATCH

This option opens (creates) a new batch using the
next available batch number.
• To create a batch with new calibration settings
use OPEN NEW BATCH in immediate mode -
see page 34.
• To create a batch with a copy of the calibration
settings from another batch use OPEN NEW
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BATCH in batch mode - see page 37. This is
known as 'cloning' a batch.
Cloning is typically
products are being tested, each with different
measurement and calibration settings. Cloning
allows the settings for a product to be quickly
and easily duplicated. To clone a batch, first
open the batch to be cloned (see section 7.3
on page 38) and then OPEN NEW BATCH.
Note: While the CAL softkey symbol is flashing,
new batches cannot be opened. Calibrate the
gauge before opening a new batch. FNF probes
should be calibrated in F mode and in N mode.
Opening new batch in immediate mode
When a new batch is opened the following settings
are copied into the batch from immediate mode:
• Calibration method
• Offset (if applied)
• Calibration adjustment
Note: Calibration method and offset must be set
before opening the
adjustment can be changed after the batch has
used when several
new batch. Calibration