Chapter 9
Mode l8500C/8500C+ Operators Manual
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9.
Status Screen Operation
The Model8500C/C+ Balancer/Analyzer gives you a Status screen that displays important
information about the unit’s operation, as well as general data, such as the time and date. This chapte
explains how to read and operate this screen, under the following topics:
Section 9.1 Status Screen: Introduction...............................................................................9-1
Section 9.2 Screen Data Fields and Functions ....................................................................9-2
Section 9.3 Review Feature..................................................................................................9-3
Section 9.4 Status Parameter Setup.....................................................................................9-5
9.1 Status Screen: Introduction
The Status screen (Figu re9-1) displays general information about the 8500C/C+, including the current
time and date, pickup pulse or azimuth rate (from a magnetic pickup or Photocell System), printer,
disk, and memory status, and firmware version number. The pickup pulse rate and time ar
continuously updated. Status information is always available, except while error messages are being
displayed or while the 8500C/C+ is performing a time-critical function such as visual tracking or a
balance data acquisition. To view the 8500C/C+ Status screen, press the
STATUS
key.
Figure 9-1. Status Screen
Press the
EXIT
soft key to exit the Status screen and return the 8500C/C+ to its previous mode of
operation.