Extending The Probe; Retracting The Probe; Articulating Probe (Models 8384A/8385A/8386A Only); Setting The Real-Time Clock - TSI Instruments VelociCalc Plus 8384 Operation And Service Manual

Extending The Probe

To extend the probe, hold the handle in one hand while pulling on the
probe tip with the other hand. Do not hold the cable while extending
the probe as this prevents the probe from moving.

Retracting The Probe

To retract the probe, hold the handle in one hand while pushing on the
probe tip with the other hand. If you feel the probe antenna binding,
pull gently on the probe cable until the smallest antenna section is
retracted. Collapse the rest of the antenna by pressing the probe tip.

Articulating Probe (Models 8384A/8385A/8386A Only)

The articulating probe has the ability to bend at a 90° angle for those
hard to reach places. To bend the probe, loosen the knurled nut on the
joint, bend the probe, and tighten the nut. To straighten the probe,
loosen the nut, straighten the probe, and tighten the nut.

Setting the Real-Time Clock

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the time of day (the format is HH.MM where HH is the hour in 24-hour
format and MM is minutes) and the date. It is very important to set the
time and date correctly, otherwise date and time stamping of recorded data
will not be correct.
To set the time and date, press and hold both
power-up sequence when the time is displayed. Release the keys when the
V C Plus beeps twice. You will have an opportunity to view and/or
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change the hours, minutes, year, month, and day of month in sequence. Use
the up and down arrow keys (
key to store each setting and advance to the next one.

Changing the Baud Rate

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downloading or printing data from the instrument. By changing the baud
rate to a higher rate, the data will be downloaded faster.
The instrument baud rate is displayed during the initial power up sequence.
To change the baud rate, press and hold both
power-up sequence while the baud rate is displayed. Release the keys when
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the available values of 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, and 19200. Press ENTER to
set the value that is displayed.
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Plus has an internal real-time clock that keeps track of
) to change any settings. Use the ENTER
Plus has a variable baud rate that is used when
Plus beeps twice. Use the
and keys during the
and keys during the
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