Accessing The Setup Mode - Extech Instruments SDL730 User Manual

Setup Mode
Basic settings at a glance
To view the current configuration of the meter with regard to time, date, and datalogging
sampling rate press the SET button momentarily. The meter will now display the configuration in
quick succession. If the information is missed on the first try, simply press the SET button again
until all of the information is noted.
Accessing the Setup mode
1. Press and hold the SET button for at least 1.5 seconds to access the Setup menu.
2. Press the SET button momentarily to step through the available parameters. The parameter
type is shown on the bottom of the LCD and the current selection for that type is shown
above it.
3. When a parameter is displayed that is to be changed, use the arrow keys to change the
setting. Press the ENTER button to confirm a change.
4. Press and hold the SET button for at least 1.5 seconds to exit the Setup mode. Note that the
meter automatically switches out of the Setup mode if no key is pressed within 7 seconds.
5. The available Setup parameters are listed below. Additional detailed information is
provided below this list:
dAtE Set the clock (Year/Month/Date; Hours/Minutes/Seconds)
SP‐t Set the datalogger sampling rate (Hours/Minutes/Seconds)
PoFF Automatic power‐off management (Enable or disable the auto‐power off
function)
bEEP Set the beeper sound ON/OFF
dEC Set the numerical format; USA (decimal: 20.00) or European (comma: 20,00)
Sd F Format the SD memory card
Setting the Clock Time
1. Access the dAtE parameter.
2. Use the arrow keys to change a value
3. Use the ENTER button to step through the selections
4. Press and hold the SET button for at least 1.5 seconds to exit to the normal operation mode
(or simply wait 7 seconds for the meter to automatically switch to the normal operating
mode).
5. The clock will keep accurate time even when the meter is switched off. However, if the
battery expires the clock will have to be reset after fresh batteries are installed.
Setting the Datalogger Sampling Time (Rate)
1. Access the SP‐t parameter.
2. The sampling rate can be set from '0' seconds (manual log mode) up to 8 hours, 59 minutes,
and 59 seconds. (Data lose may occur when logging at a 1 second rate)
3. Use the ENTER button to move through the Hours, Minutes, and Seconds digit groups and
use the arrow keys to change the digit values.
4. Press the ENTER button to confirm the entry.
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