Setup Mode - Extech Instruments SDL500 User Manual

Setup Mode

Basic settings at a glance
To view the current configuration of the date and datalogging sampling rate, press the SET button
momentarily. The meter will display the configuration in quick succession. Repeat as necessary to
observe all the information.
Accessing the Setup mode
1. Press and hold the SET button for at least 1.5 seconds to access the Setup menu.
2. Press the SET button momentarily to step through the available parameters. The parameter
type is shown on the bottom of the LCD and the current selection for that type is shown above
it.
3. When a parameter is displayed that is to be changed, use the arrow keys to change the
setting. Press the ENTER button to confirm a change.
4. Press and hold the SET button for at least 1.5 seconds to exit the Setup mode. Note that the
meter automatically switches out of the Setup mode if no key is pressed within 7 seconds.
5. The available Setup parameters are listed below.
dAtE Set the clock (Year/Month/Date; Hours/Minutes/Seconds)
SP-t Set the datalogger sampling rate from 1 to 3600 seconds)
PoFF Automatic power-off management (Enable or disable the auto-power off function)
bEEP Set the beeper sound ON/OFF
dEC Set the numerical format; USA (decimal: 20.00) or European (comma: 20,00)
Sd F Format the SD memory card
t-CF Select the temperature unit of measure (
tYPE Select the thermometer type ('J' or 'K')
Setting the Clock Time
1. Access the dAtE parameter.
2. Press the ENTER button.
3. Use the arrow buttons to change the YEAR value. Press ENTER to confirm setting.
4. Repeat step 3 above for the MONTH, DAY, HOUR, MINUTE and SECONDS.
5. Press and hold the SET button for at least 1.5 seconds to exit to the normal operation mode (or
wait 7 seconds for the meter to automatically switch to the normal operating mode).
6. The clock will keep accurate time even when the meter is switched off. However, if the
batteries expire the clock will have to be reset after fresh batteries are installed.
Setting the Datalogger Sampling Time (Rate)
1. Access the SP-t parameter.
2. Use the arrow buttons to select the desired sampling rate. The available settings are: 0, 1, 2, 5,
10, 30, 60, 120, 300, 600, 1800, and 3600 seconds.
3. Press the ENTER button to confirm the entry.
4. Press and hold the SET button for at least 1.5 seconds to exit to the normal operation mode (or
simply wait 7 seconds for the meter to automatically switch to the normal operating mode).
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