Operation; Switching The Meter On And Off; Measurement; Hold Function - PCE Health and Fitness DT 50 User Manual

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Operation

5.1 Switching the meter on and off:

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Press the on/off key (6) to switch on the unit.
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After approx. 20 s without use, the device switches off automatically.
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Press the on/off key (6) to switch off the unit.

5.2 Measurement

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Apply approx. 1-2 cm reflective tape to the test object that is not yet rotating.
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A bright environment has a negative effect on the reflection and the measurement
result. Therefore, if necessary, shade the area to be measured and avoid direct
sunlight.
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For a measurement, press the measuring/trigger key (2) and point the laser at the
rotating object.
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Be careful! Rotating components are dangerous!

5.3 Hold function

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The instrument automatically switches to the hold function after the measurement.

5.4 Max/Min/Avg measured value

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Press the Max button (8) once to read the maximum value of the measurement.
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Press the Max button (8) twice to read the minimum value.
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Press the Max button (8) three times to read the average value (AVG).

5.5 Switching the backlight on and off

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Press the backlight key (5) to switch on the display backlight.
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Press the backlight key (5) again to switch off the display backlight.

5.6 Auto measurement function

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Press the auto key (7) to start an automatic measurement. Press the key again to exit
Auto mode.
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Note: The laser is permanently active in auto mode, the trigger key (2) does not need
to be pressed.

5.7 Recording function

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In Auto mode, press the REC key (9) to start recording.
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A maximum of 60 measured values can be stored.
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Press the REC key (9) again to pause the measurement.

5.8 Measuring interval in recording mode

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Press and hold the REC key (9) and turn on the power to set the recording interval.
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While holding down the REC key (9), press the backlight key (5) to decrease the interval
time or the auto key to increase the time.
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The time interval can be set from 1-99 s.
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