Device Configuration; Device Designation; Language; Illumination And Contrast - Ahlborn ALMEMO 2590-2A Operating Instructions Manual

DEVICE CONFIGURATION

14.
In the menu
DEVICE CONFIGURATION
of basic settings can be made, e.g. time-of-day,
date (see 12.5.3), language, and illumination. The
device designation can be used as print header in
a log printout or to facilitate assignment in a a net-
work. In network operation the device address is
indispensable. The baud rate can be adapted for interoperation with external
devices. The atmospheric pressure setting can be adjusted to compensate cer-
tain sensors in particular at different altitudes. The default value for hysteresis
for alarm relays can also be modified. The number of channels and the cold
junction temperature are displayed for the purposes of device monitoring.

14.1 Device designation

In the
Device designation FUNCTION
up to maximum 40 characters in length (see 9.5). This text will then appear in
the INFO menu, in the print header for a measuring operation, and in device
lists (software).
Function Device designation :

14.2 Language

The user can choose between German / English / French as the language for
function labeling; (other languages are available on request). The softkeys are
international; these cannot be changed.
To select the language press

14.3 Illumination and contrast

Display illumination can be enabled / disabled in the selection menu by pressing
or in device configuration in function Illumination ; (please note that
<* ON>
enabling will double the current consumption). If illumination is enabled but no
mains adapter is connected, the backlighting will go out again automatically on
expiry of a settable illumination duration; this starts with each pause in key op-
eration and restarts as soon as any key is pressed. The Contrast function can
be used to set the contrast of the display to any one of 10 levels.
To enable illumination :
To set illumination duration (20 seconds to 10 minutes) :
If backlighting is enabled,
the status bar will display the symbol:
If backlighting is temporarily disabled, the status bar will display :
To re-enable without function press :
To set the contrast (5 ... 100 %) press
a number
(see Manual 6.2.4) you can enter any text
in function:
<SET>
or
< - >
Device designation :
Ahlborn, Holzkirchen
Language :
Illumination :
: Duration : 20sec
<SET>
Backlighting on
*
◄
: Contrast :
< + >
German
Pause
*
50%
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