Practical Instrument Electronics 541 - Manual (Page 2)

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q EZ-Check™ Switch/EZ-Step™ Push-button
For Source - Slide the switch to select from three user
stored values for the desired calibration points. The
HI, DIAL and LO values can easily be changed to suit
the calibration requirements. Press the push-button
like a stopwatch to start or stop the totalizer output.
For Read - Slide the switch to the DIAL position. The
Model 541 will begin making readings. Slide the
switch to high and you will get the highest point read
and then slide the switch to the low position and you
will get the lowest range. Press the push-button like a
stopwatch to start or stop the totalizer counting
pulses.
w SOURCE/AMPLITUDE Key
Press and release the SOURCE/AMPLITUDE Key to
step through the source ranges.
Source CPH 1 - 20000
Source CPM 0.1 – 2000.0
Source HZ 0.01 – 200.00
Source HZ 0.1 – 2000.0
Source KHZ 0.001 – 20.000
Totalizer
Press and hold SOURCE/AMPLITUDE key to enable
amplitude adjustment. Turn the EZ-Dial knob
u to
adjust the amplitude voltage from 0.1-12.0 Vp.
Press and release the SOURCE/AMPLITUDE or
STORE/CLEAR button to save your selection.
e ON / OFF Key
Press the ON/OFF key to turn the Model 541 on or off.
Basic Operation
SOURCE
CPH 1 - 20000
20000 HI
r MENU Key
Press and release the menu key to enable the
configuration menu. This allows you to choose
the settings for AUTO OFF, X1/X10, Zero Based/
Zero Crossing, EZ-Check HI/LO Readings,
SINE/SQUARE Wave output and reset to BASIC
CONFIGURATION.
t READ/GATE TIME Key
Press and release READ/GATE TIME key to step
through the read ranges.
Read CPH 1 - 20000
Read CPM 0.1 – 2000.0
Read HZ 0.01 – 200.00
Read HZ 0.1 – 2000.0
Read KHZ 0.001 – 20.000
Totalizer
Press and hold the READ/GATE TIME key to
enable time adjustment for Source & Read
Totalize mode.
Turn the EZ-Dial knob
u to adjust the totalize time
from 1 to 100 minutes.
Press and release the SOURCE/AMPLITUDE or
STORE/CLEAR button to save your selection.
y STORE/CLEAR Key
For Source - press the STORE/CLEAR key to
save the calibration values. The display will flash
“STORED” to confirm.
For Read - press STORE/CLEAR to clear the
values saved in the EZ-Check™ HI and LO
positions. The display will flash “CLEARED” to
confirm.
u EZ-Dial™ Knob
For Source - turn the EZ-Dial knob to change
the output frequency in increments of one least
significant digit. Push down and turn for faster
dialing with increments of 100 digits.
For Read - turn the EZ-Dial knob to adjust the
trigger level.
CHANGING BATTERY
Low battery is indicated by
“BAT” on the display.
Approximately one to four hours of typical
operation remain before the 541 will automatically
turn off. To change the battery remove the battery
cover from the back of the unit. Replace with a
single 9V battery.
Note: Alkaline battery is supplied and
recommended for maximum battery life &
performance.