Owner manual

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8.0 ERROR MESSAGES
Faults or malfunctions identified by the instrument are indicated by
an error message appearing on the display:
Batteries are empty:
Please insert new batteries.
Probe is too close to metal:
The probe was too close to the metal during switch-on. Hold the
probe free in the air and then switch the instrument on.
Magnetic interference fields:
Close to the probe are too strong magnetic interference fields (e.g.
transformers, PC-display screens).
Probe defective:
If this error message appears, please send the instrument to your
supplier or to the manufacturer for repair.
Other errors:
If the following errors appear on your instrument
• Instrument does not allow any further measurements
• Illogical display values
a total reset usually helps (see page 9)
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3.2 Selecting Units of Measure (µm-metric or inch-mils)
1. Press ▼ repeatedly until display shows Options.
2. Press OK. The display shows Measuring Unit.
3. Press OK. The display shows µm unit
4. Press OK to confirm µm as unit of measurement OR
5. Press ▼ again. The display shows mils unit.
6. Press OK to confirm mils as unit of measurement
The selected unit of measure (mils or µm) will appear on the
display, followed by the start screen - - - -.
3.3 Backlight
3000FX Series gauges equipped with a backlight function
to improve the readability of the display in certain lighting
conditions. The operator can select permanent on, 3-second on
(after each measurement) and off:
1. Press the ▼ key until Options shows on the display.
2. Press OK.
3. Press the ▼ key to scroll to the desired backlight state.
4. Press OK to confirm your selection.
The selected backlight state will appear on the display briefly,
followed by the start screen - - - -.
3.4 Beeper
To turn the audible signal on and off:
1. Press the ▼ key until Options shows on the display.
2. Press the OK key.
3. Press the ▼ key until Beeper shows on the display.
4. Press OK.
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8.0 ERROR MESSAGES
Faults or malfunctions identified by the instrument are indicated by
an error message appearing on the display:
Batteries are empty:
Please insert new batteries.
Probe is too close to metal:
The probe was too close to the metal during switch-on. Hold the
probe free in the air and then switch the instrument on.
Magnetic interference fields:
Close to the probe are too strong magnetic interference fields (e.g.
transformers, PC-display screens).
Probe defective:
If this error message appears, please send the instrument to your
supplier or to the manufacturer for repair.
Other errors:
If the following errors appear on your instrument
• Instrument does not allow any further measurements
• Illogical display values
a total reset usually helps (see page 9)
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3.2 Selecting Units of Measure (µm-metric or inch-mils)
1. Press ▼ repeatedly until display shows Options.
2. Press OK. The display shows Measuring Unit.
3. Press OK. The display shows µm unit
4. Press OK to confirm µm as unit of measurement OR
5. Press ▼ again. The display shows mils unit.
6. Press OK to confirm mils as unit of measurement
The selected unit of measure (mils or µm) will appear on the
display, followed by the start screen - - - -.
3.3 Backlight
3000FX Series gauges equipped with a backlight function
to improve the readability of the display in certain lighting
conditions. The operator can select permanent on, 3-second on
(after each measurement) and off:
1. Press the ▼ key until Options shows on the display.
2. Press OK.
3. Press the ▼ key to scroll to the desired backlight state.
4. Press OK to confirm your selection.
The selected backlight state will appear on the display briefly,
followed by the start screen - - - -.
3.4 Beeper
To turn the audible signal on and off:
1. Press the ▼ key until Options shows on the display.
2. Press the OK key.
3. Press the ▼ key until Beeper shows on the display.
4. Press OK.