4.2 Controlling the PM100D
(Same function as the key)
Brightness Sets the brightness of the LCD and key backlight.
The setting range is 0 – 100% in 1% increments
LCD Contrast Adjusts the LCD contrast.
The setting range is 0 – 100% in 1% increments
Sound Switches on and off the key and warning sounds
Shutdown The unit automatically powers off in battery
operation after a certain time without user action.
This feature can be set to 10 minutes, 1 hour or
switched off; and is not active when an external
power supply (AC adapter or USB) is connected.
Firmware Upload Needs to be ‘enabled’ before uploading a new
firmware version. The function will automatically re-
set to ‘disabled’ when powering down.
- File Explorer Administrates the log files on the SD memory card.
- Date and Time Enters a submenu to set date and time. It is
possible to chose various date and time formats.
- Console Info Shows the console related information.
- Sensor Info Shows the related information of the currently
connected power or energy sensor.
4.2.3 Power and Energy Measurement in the Numeric Display
The numeric display contains a large configurable measurement value, two small sub
displays for additional measurement information, and a bar-graph that shows the
saturation degree of the chosen measurement range.
To control and configure the numeric display the soft buttons in the top level are
arranged as following:
Range Control Measurement
Configuration
Readout
Configuration
Measurement
Representation
Wavelength
Correction
Min/Max Monitor
Reset
Tuning Sound System Menu
4.2.3.1 Range Control
The PM100D provides six decades of power corresponding current and four decades
of power corresponding voltage ranges. The ranges are displayed in the respectively
applicable unit, depending on sensor and chosen unit. (Exception: When displaying
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