Fluke Biomedical INCU Incubator Analyzer - Manual (Page 37)

Incubator Analyzer
INCU Operation
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4. Obtain Readings
The unit is now ready either to be used as a measuring device in manual
mode, or in an automated data acquisition mode as configured by the PC
software. For further information on configuring INCU for data
acquisition, refer to Chapter 4, INCU PC Software Operation.
5. Observe Readings – Manual Mode
Sensor data is displayed on the first line. To manually cycle through the
available sensors, press the
Select key. If the Select key is pressed too
quickly and then released, the INCU will cycle through and display each
of the available sensor channels automatically. To revert to manual
mode, press the
Select key again. No data is stored within the INCU in
this mode. The INCU must be configured for using the PC software prior
to starting any automated data acquisition.
6. Data Acquisition Mode Using the PC Software
After being configured for data acquisition, the INCU will display
Ready . Press the Pause/Play key to begin data acquisition.
The second line of the display shows the following (Figure 3-9):
• Measurement samples already recorded
• Total samples
• The number of events memorized (maximum 5)
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Figure 3-9. Data acquisition mode screen
The sensor channel number on the display flashes, indicating that the
measured values have been stored.
Press the Pause/Play key a second time to pause data acquisition (to allow
time for adjustment, for example). During this pause phase, the channel
number stops flashing.
To resume data acquisition, press the Pause/Play key again. There is no
limit to the number of interruptions possible.