Operation; Datalogging - Extech Instruments SD700 User Manual

Operation

Note: The unit does not have a power switch. Power is always on when batteries are installed or the
AC adaptor is plugged in.
Battery Warning, Installation and Replacement
1. When the
replaced. However, in-spec. measurements may still be made for several hours after the low
battery indicator appears before the instrument reads inaccurately.
2. To replace or install batteries, remove the Philips head screw that secures the rear battery
cover and lift off the cover.
3. Replace the six (6) 'AAA' batteries (use alkaline heavy duty type), observing polarity.
4. Replace and secure the cover.

Datalogging

1. Open the left side door and insert an SD card
Notes:
 The SD card should be at least 1GB in capacity.
 Do not use memory cards formatted by other meters or cameras. Use the SD card
formatting procedure under the advanced features section of this manual to correctly
format the card.
 The internal clock must be set to the correct time. See the advanced features section of
this manual to set the clock.
 The default data structure uses a decimal point "." as the numeric decimal indicator.
See the advanced features section to change this to a comma ","
 If the SD memory card is not installed, "EMPTY" will appear in the display.
 Displayed error messages:
CH-
CArd
LobAt
No
CArd
2. Press the LOGGER button for >2 seconds to begin logging. "DATALOGGER" will appear in the
display and the meter will beep each time the data is recorded (if the beeper is enabled).
3. To stop datalogging, press the LOGGER button for >2 seconds. "DATALOGGER" will change
to "DATA" and the meter will count down through the recorded data.
Note: To protect data, do not remove the memory card without properly ending the record
function.
Time/Date/Sample Rate Check
Press and Hold the TIME button for >2 seconds and the display will cycle through the date, time and
sample rate information.
low battery icon appears in the display the batteries are weak and should be
The memory card is full or there is a problem with the card
The battery is low and datalogging is disabled
The SD card is not inserted
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