Parr Instrument 6400 - Manual (Page 44)

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Menu Descriptions
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» Transfer Timeout (seconds). This value
determines how long the interface will
wait before giving up on a weight trans-
fer. The value is entered in seconds.
» Balance Handler Strings. This key leads to
a submenu that allows balance template
to be customized for unique balances or
needs.
Log Balance to Display. Directs the incoming
data stream from the balance to a display buf-
fer. This function can be used to determine the
data format from an unknown balance type.
The display buffer is 40 characters in length.
The balance must be forced to issue at least 40
characters before the contents of the buffer are
displayed.
Balance Port LoopBack Test. Initiates a loop-
back test on the port. A special loopback plug
is required in order to perform this test.
Network Interface: Accesses a submenu for enter-
ing details needed to communicate over a network.
Options include using a DHCP server or static IP
address.
Printer Destination: Accesses a submenu for choos-
ing whether to print to an attached printer or to a
network printer. If a network printer is to be used the
IP address of the printer will also be entered here.
Bar Code Port: Accesses a submenu to set up a Bar
Code Scanner for use with the calorimeter.
Network Data Devices: Accesses a submenu to
input the IP addresses of networked devices such as
balances and proximate analyzers.
Further information on establishing communica-
tions for the Printer, Balance, Network Interface,
Bar Code and other Network Data Devices can
be found in Chapter 1 Installation and Chapter 8
Computer Communications of this manual.
File Management Menu
Run Data File Manager: This key activates the File
Manager. The File Manager is used to delete or
rename test report files. It is also used to convert file
types.
Format the SD Card: This key allows the user to
format an installed SD card in a manner that is
compatible with the calorimeter.
Note: Formatting will erase all files on the card!
Copy Run Data to SD Card: This key copies all test
data to an SD card inserted into the rear of the calo-
rimeter controller. This feature is used as a means
of either archiving data or transferring it to a PC.
Note: Subsequent use of the same SD card
will overwrite the data currently on the card.
Copy User Settings to SD Card: This key copies all
previously saved user setups to SD.
Copy User Settings From SD Card: This key copies
all user setups previously saved to SD back to the
calorimeter controller memory. This feature can be
used to configure multiple calorimeters in an identi-
cal manner.