Errors And Faults; Software - Trotec SL400 Operating Manual

Recording measurement series on the device
(REC / Logging)
1. Press the REC button (12) to activate the device's
recording function.
ð The REC indication (28) appears on the display.
2. Press the REC button (12) again to stop recording
measured values.
ð The measurement will be stored on the device memory
with time and date.
Adjusting the saving interval of the device
ü The device is switched off.
1. Press and hold the button for background illumination (14).
2. Switch the device on.
ð 0001 Int appears on the display.
3. Press LEVEL button (10) to adjust the saving interval
between 0001 and 0059 seconds.
4. Press the HOLD button (13) to save the setting.
ð The new saving interval is saved until the device is
switched off.
Deleting data memory
ü The device is switched off.
1. Press and hold the REC button (12).
2. Switch the device on.
ð The indication CLR appears on the display.
ð All data records on the device memory will be deleted.
Setting the data transmission via USB
In order to transfer data for further analysis to a PC via USB,
please proceed as follows:
1. Install the supplied software on your PC, see chapter

Software.

2. Start the software.
3. Connect the device to the PC using the supplied USB cable.
4. Press the SETUP button (11) to activate both the real-time
display of the device in the software interface and the data
transfer mode.
ð The automatic switch-off function will be deactivated for
the duration of data transmission.
5. For the data transmission from the device to the PC please
follow the instructions in the software help file.
6. Press the SETUP button (11) again to terminate the
connection between device and PC.
Assembling the tripod
The device is equipped with a 1/4 inch tripod thread. If required,
you can mount the device onto a tripod.
Switching the device off
If the automatic switch-off function is enabled, the device
switches off automatically after approx. 15 min without
keystroke.
1. Press the Power button (4) until the device is switched off.
ð Indicated on the display is a countdown from 3 to 1.
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Errors and faults

The device has been checked for proper functioning several
times during production. If malfunctions occur nonetheless,
check the device according to the following list.
The device does not switch on:
• Check the charging status of the battery. Change the
battery, if required.
• Make sure that the battery is properly positioned. Check
the polarity is correct.
• Never carry out an electrical check yourself; instead,
contact your Trotec customer service.
Software
The supplied free software is designed for useful basic
functionalities. Trotec assumes no liability with regard to this
free software and also provides no support on that score. Trotec
accepts no liability concerning the use of this free software and
is under no obligation to make adjustments or to further develop
updates or upgrades.
Installation requirements
Ensure that the following minimum requirements for installing
the PC software are fulfilled:
• Supported operating systems (32 or 64 bit version):
– Windows 10
– Windows 8
– Windows 7
– Windows Vista
• Hardware requirements:
– processor speed: min. 90 MHz
– 32 MB RAM, minimum
– 7 MB hard disk space, minimum
– a minimum screen resolution of 1024 x 768 with a
16 bit colour depth
Installing the PC software
1. Place the supplied software CD into the CD-ROM drive.
2. Open the CD-ROM contents in an Explorer window and
double-click the setup.exe file.
3. Follow the instructions of the installation wizard.
Starting the PC software
1. Connect the measuring device to your PC via the mini USB
cable provided in the scope of delivery.
2. Switch on the measuring device if necessary.
3. Start the software.
Information about using the PC software is provided in the
software help file.
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