Selecting A Language; Computer Interface - Elcometer 331 SH Operating Instructions Manual

Backlight
The display includes a backlight which illuminates the display for 10 seconds after any key is
pressed and during measurements. Switch the backlight on or off as required. Switching the
backlight off will increase battery life.
MENU / BACKLIGHT
Time and date (Model TH only)
The time and date can be displayed on the top line of the reading screen.
MENU / SETUP / DISPLAY / SHOW TIME

3.8 Selecting a language

Your Covermeter has a number of built-in languages.
When the Covermeter is switched on for the first time after
dispatch from the Elcometer factory the display will show
the language selection screen (Figure 8).
At first switch on
1. Press [ ] or [ ] to locate language required.
2. Press [ ] to activate the selected language.
The Covermeter operates in the new language until
changed.
At any time
1. Switch Covermeter off.
2. Press and hold left hand softkey.
3. Press [ ] to switch on Covermeter.
The display will show the language selection screen with the current language highlighted by
the cursor.
4. Release left hand softkey.
5. Press [ ] or [ ] to locate language required.
6. Press [ ] to activate the selected language.
Alternatively, select a language at any time.
MENU / SETUP / LANGUAGE

3.9 Computer interface

Your Covermeter is fitted with an RS232 interface. The interface is located under the interface
access cover at the rear of the Covermeter - see Figure 2 and Figure 3 on page 4.
This 5-pin RS232 interface is used with the data transfer cable to connect the Covermeter to the
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RS232 port of a computer. When the Covermeter is connected to a computer you can:
• Download personalised screens to the Covermeter (see "Personalised welcome screen" on
page 61).
• Transfer measurement data to a PC or printer (see "Transferring readings to a computer" on
page 52).
d. An RS232 to USB transfer cable is available which allows you to connect your Covermeter to a USB port on
your computer. For ordering information, see "Accessories" on page 64.
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ETTING STARTED
Figure 8. Language selection
screen
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