Startup And Configuration Of Defaults - OPHIR vega User Manual

autoranging mode when switched on, save this
configuration before switching off (see Section 4.3).
Manual Range - There are certain disadvantages to
autorange since it changes scale even if you don't want it
to do so. If you want to measure in the same range all the
time, it is better to use manual range. To select manual
range, select "Range", press the Enter key, select the
desired range, and press the Enter key again to return to
the measurement screen.
The correct range to select is the lowest one that is
larger than the largest expected measurement. If you
wish the Vega to be in the selected manual range when
switched on, save this configuration before switching off
(see Section 4.3).
4.2.3. To choose Power or Energy Measurement
The Vega thermopile sensors can measure both power
and single shot energy. See Sections 4.4 and 4.5 for
details. To change from power to energy measurement or
vice versa do the following:
1. To go from the main power measurement screen
power to energy measurement, press "Energy".
2. To go from the energy measurement screen to power
measurement press the "Power" soft key.

4.3 Startup and Configuration of Defaults

If you are planning to do measurements of the same type
most of the time, you can set up the Vega so that it
automatically starts up in the measurement mode
desired. Since these settings are saved in the sensor's
"smart connector", you can save different settings for
different sensors.
To set the Vega to start up in desired screen and to save
the chosen configuration:
With the sensor connected, switch on the Vega. Select
"Menu" with the navigation keys. Enter, select
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