Select a disk storage management mode
This setting determines how the instrument manages data files when the disk space is full.
1.
In the home screen, tap (Settings)4Instrument settings4Disk storage management.
2.
Select a mode for disk storage management.
Option Description
Automatic The instrument automatically deletes data files until ther
e is disk space is available to
complete a run.
Note: The instrument deletes data files in chronological order, starting with the oldest files.
Only data files that have been transferred to another location are deleted.
IMPORTANT! The syst
em does not notify a user when data files are deleted.
Manual The instrument will not delete data files when ther
e is no disk space available to complete
a run.
Note: The system notifies a user when data files must be deleted (see “Delete data files
from the instrument” on page 82).
3.
T
ap Done.
Enable and edit automatic sign-out
The automatic sign-out feature signs out a user after a period of inactivity.
A run in progress is not considered inactivity. The period of inactivity begins after the run is complete.
The period of inactivity before a user is signed out automatically can be customized.
1.
In the home screen, tap
(Settings)4Instrument settings4Aut
o sign-out.
2.
Set the slider.
Option Description
O The instrument will not automatically sign out a user after a period of inactivity.
On The instrument will automatically sign out a user after a period of inactivity.
3.
T
ap the Idle time before auto sign-out field, then enter a time.
4.
Tap Done.
Set an access key for external software to connect to the instrument
1.
In the home scr
een, tap
(Settings)4Instrument settings4Instrument access.
2.
In the Instrument Access scr
een, set the Enable access slider to the On position.
The instrument displays an access code.
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