Measurement - Recording Your Readings (Cg50Dl Only) - Elcometer CG30 Operating Instructions Manual

7.4 BACKLIGHT
The gauge display includes a backlight. The backlight can be set to one of three modes -
on/off/auto.
• ON - backlight is on
• OFF - backlight is off
• AUTO - backlight automatically illuminates while the gauge is making a measurement and
switches off after several seconds (to conserve battery life).
To set backlight mode
Model CG30/CG50
1. Switch on the gauge.
2. Press DOWN key to toggle the status of
the backlight.
The gauge will display OFF, On or AutO,
depending on backlight setting.
3. Repeat step 2 until the correct setting is
displayed.

8 MEASUREMENT - RECORDING YOUR READINGS (CG50DL ONLY)

The Model CG50DL is equipped with a data logging feature. This is a valuable reporting gauge for
inspection purposes. It increases efficiency by reducing the time it takes to manually record the
measurements during the inspection process. The gauge can then be connected to a computer or
serial printer to save and print the results of the inspection.
The gauge has a memory capacity of 1000 readings. Measurements are stored in up to 10 batches
(files), each consisting of up to 100 readings (memory locations).
8.1 SETTING-UP THE DATA LOGGER
1. Switch on the gauge.
2. Press MEM key to activate the data logger.
The display will flash FILE F-01 (or the last batch used). There are 10 batches, numbered F-01
to F-10.
3. Press the SEND key to enter batch setup. The current batch will be displayed (F-01, F-03,
etc.)
4. Press the UP / DOWN arrow keys to scroll to the batch (1-10) that will be used.
5. Press the SEND key once again to select the batch.
The display will flash FILE F-04 (or the selected batch).
6. Press the MEM key, to access the memory locations in the batch selected.
The display will flash the current memory location (L007, L039, etc.), followed by the status of
the memory location. The memory location can contain one of three possible things:
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Model CG50DL
1. Switch on the gauge
2. Press MODE key to activate features and
settings.
3. Press UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll
to the LItE symbol.
The gauge will display LItE OFF, LItE On
or LItE AutO, depending on backlight
setting.
4. Press SEND key until the correct setting is
displayed.
5. Press MODE key.