8.5 Include user ID with stored data
The instrument can record a user name (ID) with the stored data. Enter multiple user names in the
instrument, then select the applicable user name before calibrations or measurements are started.
1. Push
and select Settings. The list of settings shows.
2. Select Users.
3. Select an option.
Option
User
Create new user Opens a screen to add new user names. User names can include letters and
Delete users
Section 9 Meter settings
Complete the steps that follow to change the general settings for the meter.
Note: Password protection may prevent access to some menus. Refer to the online user manual for information on
access control.
1. Push
and select Settings. The list of settings shows.
2. Select an option.
Option
[Probe name]
Measurement
mode
Temperature
Display
Sound
Users
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Description
Selects the user name. The selected user name shows on the main menu
screen and is saved with the stored data.
numbers.
Removes user names.
Description
Changes the probe-specific settings for measurements, calibration and
verification. Refer to
the connected probe.
Sets when measurements are started. Options: Push to read, Continuous
or Interval.
Push to read: The sample is measured only when Read is pushed. Data is
saved in the data log automatically when the stability criteria are met.
Interval: The sample is measured at regular intervals for a specified
duration. Data is stored in the data log automatically.
Continuous: The meter measures the sample value continuously. Data is
only saved in the data log when the user selects Save.
Sets the temperature units to °C or °F.
Changes the settings for the display. Options: Brightness, Backlight and
Shutdown.
Brightness: Changes the intensity of the backlight. Options: 10 to 100%
(default: 50%).
Backlight: Sets the backlight to off when the meter is not used for a
specified time. Options: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute, 5 minutes or
Never.
Shutdown: Sets the meter to off when the meter is not used for a specified
time. Options: 1 minute, 2 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 30 minutes,
1 hour, 2 hours or Never.
Sets the meter to make a sound during key presses or notifications.
Options: Key Press, Stability Alert, Reminder, Error/Warning Alert or
(battery) Charge Complete.
Selects a user, adds a new user or deletes a user.
Probe settings
on page 19 to change the settings for