Chapter 3 BFM136 Graphical Display Operations Startup Diagnostics
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Chapter 3 BFM136 Graphical Display Operations
3.1 Startup Diagnostics
After applying power to the meter, a start-up diagnostic message is displayed for one second. “Power Up”
indicates a normal power-up sequence. You can observe the list of device diagnostic codes recorded
during restart and device operation via the Status Display.
See Device Diagnostic Codes in Appendix F for the list of diagnostic messages.
3.2 Display Features
The multifunctional 2x16 alphanumeric LCD display with backlight allows easy read outs of the
measurement parameters both in the dark and under sunlight. The menu-driven multi-page display allows
viewing numerous measurement parameters by scrolling through display screens and pages.
3.2.1 Submeter Displays
In display mode, the display shows readings for the currently selected submeter. Its number is indicated
at the upper-left corner of the display. To scroll through active submeters, press and hold the SELECT
button, and then use the UP/DOWN buttons to move to another submeter.
3.2.2 Display Update
The display is updated by default once per second; you can adjust the display update rate via the Display
Setup Menu.
3.2.3 Auto Return
If no buttons are pressed for 5 minutes and the display Auto Return option is not disabled, the display will
automatically return to the real-time screen mode from any other measurement display or programming
mode. The Auto Return option can be disabled through the Display Setup Menu.
3.2.4 Auto Scroll
If no buttons are pressed for 30 seconds while the display is in the real-time screen mode, and the Auto
Scroll option is enabled in the BFM136, the measurement display will scroll automatically through all
submeters. The scroll interval can be adjusted through the Display Setup Menu. To stop auto scrolling,
press any button.
3.2.5 Backlight
If no buttons are pressed for 1 minute, the BFM136 turns the backlight off. To restore the backlight, press
any button briefly.
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