Clearing Memory; Using Communications (187 And 189) - Fluke 187 User Manual

Clearing Memory

You can clear memory in two ways.
First, If the rotary switch is in the VIEW MEM position,
you can press the blue button (
CLEAR MEM function.
You are then prompted to press
the type of memory presently in use or
stop the clear procedure. The display defines the type
of memory to be cleared, as:
to clear logged readings memory.
MEM to clear saved readings memory.
A second clearing procedure is required when you try
to start logging and the logged readings memory is
not empty.
appears in the display. To clear the logged
readings memory and begin logging new data, Press
(YES).
To decline the clearing operation and not begin
logging, press (NO).
) to activate the
appears in the display.
(YES) to clear
(NO) to
Using Memory & Communications Features
If you attempt to save a meter reading when saved
readings memory is full,
must use the VIEW MEM function to clear saved readings
memory before proceeding.
Using Communications
When using a PC-to-meter IR (infrared) communication
link, refer to the FlukeView Forms Installation Guide or the
on-line help.
You can use the IR communication link and FlukeView
Forms software to transfer the contents of a meter's
memory to a PC.
Note
The 187 and 189 will log in real time mode to a
connected computer running FlukeView Forms.
In addition, the 189 allows the user to log to
internal memory and connect to the computer
later for download.
FlukeView Forms allows you to place the data into
standard (default) or customized forms. The forms can
display the data in table and graph form, as well as view
user comments. You can use these forms to satisfy ISO-
9000 and other documentation requirements.
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Clearing Memory
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