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2 Introduction
Components
duced and displayed on the screen in the primary display window it is also
displayed on the top of the text output window (see Section 5.3.1.5). Each line
containing previous measurements is scrolled down one line. Measurements are
displayed with the input channel number first, then the measurement value, the
units, and the time the measurement was acquired. The time is displayed in
24-hour format (0–23 hours) with hours, minutes, and seconds.
Function window
When using the soft-key functions, the center window may temporarily be used
to show specific information. In conjunction with the numeric and arrow but-
tons, it can be used to set parameters.
2.2.1.2
Buttons
The buttons are used to select functions and edit parameters. The functions of
the various buttons are described below.
Soft-keys
The five soft-keys to the left of the display are used to select menus or menu
functions. The functions of the soft-keys are indicated by the soft-key labels on
the display next to the soft-keys. The functions of the soft-keys depend on the
selected menu. Soft-key functions are explained in detail in Section 5.
Numeric keys
The ten digit keys, the decimal point (.), minus (–), and exponent (EXP) keys
are used to type in numeric data or make numbered selections.
ENTER
E
The ENTER key,
, is used to enter a new parameter value or option. Gen-
erally, when the value of any parameter is changed, ENTER must be pressed to
accept the new value. If EXIT, U, or D, is pressed before ENTER, any data
entered will be ignored and the parameter will remain at its previous value.
Within a window with a list of parameters, pressing ENTER will also move the
cursor down to the next parameter. If the cursor is at the bottom of the list,
pressing ENTER without changing the parameter will exit the window. The
ENTER button may be used during some operations to affirm or continue with
an action or choice.
DEL
When entering or editing a numeric parameter, the DEL (delete) key is used to
delete a digit that is highlighted by the cursor.
EXIT
The EXIT key is used to cancel an operation, exit a window, or return from a
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