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For an overview of the use and operation of your instrument, refer to its included Instruction Manual or download a digital PDF at www.defelsko.com/manuals. Update your gage to ensure your PosiTector includes these latest help references.
Memory The PosiTector DPM Standard has internal memory storage for recording measurement data. Stored measurements can be reviewed on-screen or downloaded to a computer. Measurements are date and time-stamped. Store up to 2,500 datasets (per probe) into a single batch. Datasets can be stored manually using the (+) button, or automatically using the Auto Log mode.
Auto Log The PosiTector DPM can automatically record data into memory at user selected time intervals. When selected, the Auto Log icon will appear on the display. Auto Log continues recording until the instrument loses power or the user turns off Auto Log mode.
Alarm The PosiTector DPM can automatically alert the user when current climatic conditions exceed pre-set values. When selected, the Alarm icon is displayed at the top of the screen. According to ISO 8502-4 and ASTM D3276, steel surfaces should generally be 3°C (5°F) above the dew point when painting.
Setup Set configuration options for the Gage. Set Clock All measurements are date and time stamped (24 hour format) when stored into memory. It is therefore important to keep both the date and time current using this menu option. Use the Up and Down buttons to scroll, and the (-) and (+) buttons to adjust value.
Flip Lock = OFF Auto Sync .net = ON Alarms = OFF Alarm Sound = OFF Sound = Medium Language = English Touch = ON Units (velocity) = m/s Battery Type = Alkaline Backlight = Normal Bluetooth Smart = OFF USB Drive = ON Auto Log Interval = 5 min Wet Bulb = OFF...
Anemometer (PosiTector DPM-A probes only) When Enabled, the PosiTector DPM A will display wind velocity (v) in the selected unit of measure. NOTE: Dew point (Td) and surface temperature (Ts) are not displayed when the Anemometer is enabled. Emissivity (PosiTector DPM-IR probes only) Sets the emissivity ratio for the PosiTector DPM-IR infrared temperature sensor.
accurate emissivity value. Backlight Selects display brightness (Sun, Normal or Night). If Auto Dim is enabled (default), the display dim slightly after a period of no activity to conserve battery life. Press the Down button to brighten the display. Flip Lock Disables the Auto Rotate feature by locking the display in its current orientation.
Connect Configure communication and connection options for the Gage. Connect the Gage to a PC/Mac using the supplied USB-C cable. View and print readings and graphs with universal web browsers/file explorers or using PosiSoft Desktop. NOTE: While connected, power is supplied through the included USB-C cable. The batteries are not used and the body will not automatically power down.
Determines if a software update is available for your Gage. To perform an update the Gage must be connected to an internet connected computer running PosiSoft Desktop. See www.defelsko.com/update WARNING: The Gage will perform a Hard Reset after an update. All stored measurements will be erased from memory.
Press (+) or touch the (i) icon to display the help. Update your gage to ensure that you have the latest on-gage help information. A formatted PDF containing all on-gage help items is available at www.defelsko.com/help. Menu Operation To access the Menu, power-up the gage, then press the center navigation button. Either the keypad or touch screen can be used to navigate the menu.
Power Off To conserve battery life, the gage will automatically go to sleep after 5 minutes of inactivity and enter Sleep Mode. While in Sleep Mode the gage powers up significantly faster— convenient when moving between parts or locations. The gage will completely power off after 4 hours of inactivity.
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