ALTANA Byko-Test 8500 - Manual (Page 8)

7.5.1.2 Resolution
The resolution of the readings can be adapted to the application. E.g. on surfaces with high
roughness the resolution should be reduced because of the higher variance of the readings.
The resolution can be "coarse", "normal" or "fine".
7.5.1.3 Backlight
In the "AUTO"-mode the backlight is turned on for about 7 seconds when a measurement is
taken.
The backlight can be switched off permanently selecting "OFF".
Switching off the backlight extends battery life time.
7.5.1.4 Orientation
Orientation of the display can be adapted to the handling of the gauge.
E.g. when the probe is attached to the gauge via adapter cable and the gauge is put down
on a table the display can be flipped by 180° so that reading the display is the same as if the
gauge were handheld.
To set the display orientation press key
! to enter the selection. With keys "or # select
"Normal" or "Flip" and confirm with key !.
Note: Functions of the keys " and #respectively $and ! are exchanged. This allows the
user to operate the keys with the gauge lying on the table as he is used to.
This menu item is left by pressing the (backspace-)key
$.
7.5.2 Wireless Interface
When the wireless interface is active the gauge can receive commands and inputs from the
QuaNix
® -Software. E.g. the gauge can be programmed for different applications via the
interface (see § 8). Also updates of the software of gauge and probes can be loaded
through the interface (see § 10).
The active interface is indicated by the symbol
% in the upper right corner of the display and
a blinking red light on the keypad (also when the gauge is switched off).
When data are sent via the wireless interface the red LED of the keypad is flashing.
The interface can be switched off for power saving when it is not used.
7.5.3 System-Information
The following information is displayed:
- Serial number of the gauge
- Software/Hardware-version of the gauge
- Memory in use (in %)
7.5.4 Language
The gauge can store 3 different languages. As a standard English and German are already
stored in the gauge. To download additional languages see § 9.
To change the language, call the list of languages and scroll to the desired language with
the keys
"or #, then press ! to confirm.
7.5.5 Buzzer
The buzzer can be switched on and off.
With the buzzer in the off mode the display shows the symbol .
7.5.6 Date / Time
The gauge has an internal clock so that with each reading and batch time and date can be
stored.
Setting of date and time can be required
- after a change of batteries, lasting longer than about 2 minutes
- after change between winter and summer time
- change of time zone
7.5.6.1 Setting of Time
Setting of time is menu guided in the display. Values are modified by using keys " and #.
Setting of hour and minutes are confirmed by pressing key !.
Corrections can be done by stepping back with key $.
7.5.6.2 Setting of Date
Setting of the date is done in the same way as that of the time.
8 Installation of the QuaNix®-Software
The installation of the QuaNix ® -software is automatically started after insertion of the CD
into the PC.
9 Installation of the Drivers for the USB-RF-Dongle
The driver for the USB-RF-Dongle is stored on the same CD as the files for the QuaNix ® -
Software.
When the dongle is connecte to the PC for the first time, a window pops up with the
message that a new hardware has been identified and the necessary driver needs to be
installed. The correct path for the CD needs to be typed in or can be searched by clicking on
the "Search" button. Then the installation can be started.
The installation procedure is only necessary when the dongle is connected to the PC for the
first time.
10 Setting of the Gauge Options via QuaNix ® -Software
The settings described in § 6 can also be programmed and downloaded into the gauge
using the QuaNix
® -Software. Especially the input of names for specific calibrations and
batches is done in a much easier way with this tool.
The wireless interface dongle must be connected to the PC and the QuaNix
® -software
needs to be started. In the gauge the wireless interface must be activated (see § 7.5.2).
When the software has identified the gauge, all available menu options and their settings
are displayed in the software menu "Gauge Settings" or can be downloaded from the gauge
by clicking on "Download Settings from the Gauge".
Now all settings of the gauge can be performed on the monitor and be rechecked. When all
selections have been done the modifed settings will be transferred to the gauge by clicking
on "Transfer Settings to Gauge".
11 Download of a New Language into the Gauge
A new language can be downloaded into the gauge using the "LanguageEditor" of the
QuaNix
® -software.
The LanguageEditor provides a table containing the complete set of commands and notes
that can be displayed.
12 Update of Software in Gauge and Probes
The software in the gauge and the probes can be updated by the user. As a result of our
continuous product improvement updates of the software of gauge and probe are made
available to our customers on our homepage www.automation.de.
After downloading the updates to the PC they can be loaded into the gauge or the probe via
the wireless interface.
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