The Controls; Switching The Gauge On - Elcometer 456 3 Operating Instructions Manual

2.4 THE CONTROLS

The gauge is operated by 5 keys (Figure 3).
• On/Off key : Switches the gauge on or off.
• Softkeys: The function of these keys varies
and is described by symbols and writing on the
bottom line of the screen.
• LED: Red/green flashes when the gauge is
switched on, green flashes when a reading is
taken. Indicates when readings pass or fail the
90/10 rule (see page 31).
Figure 3. Elcometer 456
LED
Softkeys
On/Off key
3
control keys

2.5 SWITCHING THE GAUGE ON

Gauges with separate
and PINIP™ probes:
Press key to
switch on gauge.
Gauges with integral
probes:
Press key to
switch on gauge, or
place the probe on a
surface.
Note: Before switching the gauge on for the first
time read "Selecting a language" on page 11.
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