5-3
IM MX100-01E
Dual Save Functions (/DS option only)
5.3 Explanation of Functions
The software programs referred to in this chapter are the MX100 Standard Software and
MXLOGGER (sold separately). In the explanatory figures provided, Idle, Measure, and
Backup refer to idling mode, measurement mode, and backup mode respectively, and
AlarmDO refers to alarm output (see page 1-7).
Operation Mode Retention Function
When the power is turned ON, the operation mode last active before the power was cut
is automatically restored. If the power is cut during backup mode, the instrument first
returns to measurement mode, and then transitions to backup mode after 1 second.
Idle
(idling mode):
A wait mode in which no measurement takes place. Alarms are also not detected.
Measure
(measurement mode):
Measurement is performed and alarms are detected. Corresponds to “Monitor”on
the PC software.
Backup
(backup mode):
Measurement and alarm detection takes place while saving data to the CF card.
The PC software is in “Recording”status.
7-Segment LED Display
When the power is turn ON, after the self check operation display, the following is
displayed.
Function Confirmation Indication
Operation Mode Retention
Idle
Measure Measure
Idle
AlarmDO AlarmDO
After power ON
Backup
AlarmDO
Immendiately (After 1s)
Measure
→
Backup
Measure
Backup
CF
AlarmDO
Power
Off On
Before power cut
CF