Chapter 5 Configuring the Meter
Configure – Measure Tab
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Other Settings
Use the Other Settings screen to select or define the best measure-
ment parameters for your current work practices.
Configuring Other
Settings
To configure other settings
1 Press Configure.
2 Press the Measure softkey.
3 Using the arrow keys, select Other Settings.
4 Press ENTER.
5 Using the arrow keys, select the parameter you want to edit.
Velocity of Propa-
gation
The velocity of propagation (VOP) is a property of
the cable in use and greatly affects the measure-
ment accuracy. Possible values are 0.3 through 1.0.
The default value is .820.
Cable Compen-
sation
Valid options are On and Off. The default option is
On.
Cable Attenuation The cable attenuation parameter is only used if
Cable Compensation is set to ON. Cable Attenua-
tion calibrates the distance measurement for distant
breaks. The valid range is 0.01 through 3.5. The
default value is 2.1.
Table 24 FDR Parameters (Continued)
Name Description
Figure 55 Configure – Measure Tab: Other Settings
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