Basic Procedures; Selecting Units Of Measure - Check-line DC**-3000PS series Operating Instructions Manual

8.0 ERROR MESSAGES
Faults or malfunctions identified by the instrument are indicated by an error
message appearing on the display:
Batteries are empty:
Please insert new batteries.
Probe is too close to metal:
The probe was too close to the metal during switch-on. Hold the probe free in the
air and then switch the instrument on.
Magnetic interference fields:
Close to the probe are too strong magnetic interference fields (e.g. transformers,
PC-display screens).
Probe defective:
If this error message appears, please send the instrument to your supplier or to
the manufacturer for repair.
Other errors:
If the following errors appear on your instrument a total reset usually helps (p. 9):
• Instrument does not allow any further measurements
• Illogical display values
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3.0

BASIC PROCEDURES

3.1 Turning Power ON and OFF
To turn the gauge on, press and hold the power switch (item H, page 3) for two
seconds, until the chime sounds. The start screen appears briefly, followed by - - - -.
The gauge is now ready to use.
To turn the gauge off, press and hold the power switch (item H, page 3) for two
seconds, until the chime sounds.
Auto Power Off / Permanent On modes
When in the automatic power-off mode, the gauge will automatically turn itself off
after 90 seconds of non-use. In the permanent on mode, the gauge will remain on
continuously, even during extended periods of non-use. To switch between modes:
1. Press the DOWN key repeatedly until Options shows on the display.
2. Press OK.
3. Press the DOWN key repeatedly until Switch Off Mode shows on the display.
4. Press OK.
5. Press the DOWN key to select either permanent on or auto switch off.
6. Press OK to confirm your selection.
NOTE: To cancel a selection and exit from the menu subsection press ESC.
3.2 Selecting Units of Measure (μm-metric or inch-mils)
1. Press DOWN repeatedly until display shows Options
2. Press OK. The display shows Measuring Unit
3. Press OK. The display shows μm unit
4. Press OK to confirm μm as unit of measurement OR
5. Press DOWN again. The display shows mils unit
6. Press OK to confirm mils as unit of measurement
The selected unit of measure (mils or μm) will appear on the display, followed by the
start screen - - - -.
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