Larson Davis Spartan 821 - Chapter 5 System Tools and Utilities; 5.1 Utilizing the Meter Lock

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Chapter 5 System Tools and Utilities
The 721 or 821 provides system-wide tools and utilities that may optionally be used to
facilitate measurements and to maintain or service the meter.
In this module:
5.1 Utilizing the Meter Lock - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -38
5.2 About This Meter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -39
5.3 Troubleshooting the 721 or 821 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -39
5.4 Troubleshooting File Storage - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -39
5.1 Utilizing the Meter Lock
Locking the meter temporarily restricts access to meter settings and prevents
unintentional user changes. When locked, the meter and measurement status (run, stop,
store) display, but can’t be edited. Only the brightness and dark mode display settings
(swipe down from top) may be changed when the meter is locked.
To lock or unlock the meter, complete this process.
Step 1. Set the passcode on the meter. To do this, do the following:
a. From the Live view, tap Tools
Settings System.
b. In the Passcode field, enter any combination of numbers up to 8 characters.
c. Tap above the keyboard when finished.
Step 2. To lock the meter, do the following:
a. From the Live view, tap Tools
Lock.
b. Enter the Passcode you previously set, then tap Lock. The meter displays the
“Locked” screen.
TAKE NOTE While the screen is locked, you may choose to apply the screen
sleep feature to conserve battery power.
To engage screen sleep, quick tap the
Power button. Tap again to view the screen.
Step 3. Unlock the meter, by using, “Tap Here to Unlock.”
a. Enter the correct Passcode and tap Unlock.
b. If you can’t remember the passcode, you may reset it by connecting to the
meter in G4.
c. If you forgot your passcode, you can connect your meter to G4 via USB and
reset your passcode. Connections over BLE will restrict your access.
LEARN MORE The meter can also be locked or unlocked in G4 (or LD Atlas for
mobile). For more information view the G4 LD Utility Manual in G4 (Help
Manuals G4 LD Utility) or from www.LarsonDavis.com.
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