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2.6.4
/ ALARM Button
First Function -
Turns the display back-light ON or OFF.
Second Function - ALARM
Activates/deactivates the ALARM function. The "ALARM" symbol is displayed
when activated.
If activated and the high or low threshold values are programmed, the "ALARM"
symbol will flash, and the buzzer (if activated) will sound continuously when the
threshold is crossed.
It is possible to program a different limit in each function. These limits will be
stored in memory even after the device is turned off.
ACTIVATING THE ALARM INDICATION BEFORE A TEST
To activate the Alarm Indication before performing a test you must go through the
following steps:
■ Program the Alarm Set Point Resistance Value for the Test Voltage that you
will use.
■ Turn the Rotary switch to the Setup position.
■ Press the Yellow 2nd button. Then, press the Alarm button to set Alarms. The
first time you press 2nd & Alarm you will see the alarm setting for 50 volt tests.
■ Press the 2nd & Alarm buttons repeatedly until you see the test in the top line
of the display that you wish to set alarms for. The sequencing will be 500,
1000, 2500, 5000, and set.
■ Use the cursor keys to adjust the Blinking value. First select KΩ, MΩ, GΩ or
TΩ using the Up Arrow Key (▲).
■ Next, press the Right Arrow Key (►) to move to the next selection which is
the greater than (>) / less than (<) choice. Use the Up Arrow Key to make your
selection.
■ Press the Right Arrow Key again to move to the Resistance Value Set Point
Selection. You can change this value digit by digit using the Up Arrow / Left
Arrow combination working from the highest to lowest digit.
■ When finished programming the alarm settings, place the rotary switch to the
desired test function.
■ Before initiating a test, press the Yellow 2nd button and the Alarm button to
activate the Alarm Notification. The word "ALARM" will appear in the lower left
side of the display.
■ Next, press the round yellow Start/Stop button to begin the test. The Alarm
symbol will flash and the buzzer will sound continuously if the Alarm set point
is tripped.
Megohmmeter Models 5050 & 5060
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