Startup - Hach HQd Basic User Manual

Startup

Turn the meter on and off
Push the key to turn on or turn off the meter. If the meter does not
turn on, make sure that the batteries are properly installed or that the AC
power supply is properly connected to an electrical outlet.
Change the language
The display language is selected when the meter is powered on for the
first time. The language can also be changed from the Meter Options
menu.
Access to the language menu can be restricted with the Security
Options.
Additional information is available on the manufacturer's website.
1. Push the key and select Language.
2. Select a language from the list.
Note: While turning the meter on, the language can also be changed when the
power key is pushed and held.
Change the date and time
The date and time can be changed from the Date & Time menu.
1. Push the key and select Date & Time.
2. Update the time and date information:
Option Description
Format Select one of the formats below for the date and time. Use the
and keys to select from the format options.
dd-mm-yyyy 24h
dd-mm-yyyy 12h
mm/dd/yyyy 24h
mm/dd/yyyy 12h
dd-mmm-yyyy 24h
dd-mmm-yyyy 12h
yyyy-mm-dd 24h
yyyy-mm-dd 12h
Date Use the and
Time Use the and
The current date and time will be shown on the display.
Connect a probe after the date and time setup, so that the meter is ready
to take a measurement.
Connect a probe
1. Make sure that the display shows the current time and date.
Note: The time stamp for a probe is set when the probe is first connected to
the meter. This time stamp makes it possible to record the probe history and
record the time when measurements are made.
2. Plug the probe into the meter
3. Push and turn the locking nut to tighten.
keys to enter the current date.
keys to enter the current time.
(Figure 8).
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