Parr Instrument 6750 - Manual (Page 26)

Proximate Interface
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Batch Input Mode
The block input mode consists of allowing the
6750 Proximate Interface to automatically prompt
for and/or acquire data for ID’s that already exist in
the memory of the Interface. This type of transfer
is especially useful, but not limited to, transfers of
BTU, Sulfur, ADL and Total Moisture data from re-
mote devices.
Batch Mode:
A patch list is a set of sample ID’s. This list is created
by recording or played back by playing one of 8 pos-
sible Batch Lists:
[1-5], [2-6], [3-7], [4-8]
The batch lists are selected by pressing the de-
sired batch number. To toggle to the upper or lower
4 batch ID’s press the batch ID button a second time.
Each batch list contains 0 or more sample ID’s.
Upload:
The Upload button is used to upload copies of the
currently selected batch list to all devices specifi ed
in the network data device lists. The Upload button
is disabled when the batch list is on record mode.
Erase:
To completely erase a batch list press Erase with
batch list selected. You will be prompted to confi rm
this operation.
Play, Record, Idle:
Batch lists are in one of 3 states. All non-selected
batch lists are in the Idle state. A selected batch list
can be Idle, Playing, or Recording.
Delete:
This button deletes the sample ID at the current po-
sition in the batch list.
Rewind, Back, Forward, Fast Forward:
These buttons are used to skip over or repeat sam-
ple ID’s when playing back a batch list. This is use-
ful if your batch becomes out of sequence or if you
wish to edit a batch list.
Play, Stop:
When batch list Play is selected and the batch list is
empty, a warning dialog is displayed and the batch
mode stays in the prior state. When a Sample ID
would normally be prompted for the next ID in the
batch list is displayed. When the end of the batch
list is encountered the batch mode is returned to the
Idle state.
Record, Stop:
When Record is selected all subsequent sample ID
entries are appended tot he end of the currently
selected list. Recording continues until the user
presses the stop button.
Mode:
This button toggles between Bock Mode and Single
Mode of sample ID entry. In Block Mode the ending
sample ID entry. In Block Mode the ending sample
ID is enabled and may be edited.
Accept:
Accepts the currently displayed sample ID and be-
gins data prompts.