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ETS-Lindgren HI-4416 Numeric EMF Readout Unit User Manual

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Operation

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Mode Select

Selects one of the four modes of the keypad matrix.

For maximum operating flexibility, the HI-4416 utilizes a matrix for the upper

three keypads on the membrane switch panel. The function that each key

controls depends on the location of the cursor block (the dark rectangle located

at the bottom edge of the LCD). When the HI-4416 is turned on, the cursor

automatically positions itself above the left most of the four function columns on

the control panel. In this mode, the functions assigned to the three top keypads

are Range, Max and Zero

Pressing the Mode Select keypad moves the cursor block to the right, allowing

access to the three functions in that column. Each successive activation of the

pad moves the cursor another position to the right. From the fourth, or right most

position, the cursor returns to the first position. This configuration allows a total of

twelve different functions to be assigned to the upper three keypads.

Range

Displays the measurement range currently in use, changes the range.

When this keypad is momentarily pressed, the HI-4416 commands the probe to

transmit the range currently in use. The system displays this range for two

seconds before returning to the measurement mode. Pressing this keypad again

(while the current range is still being displayed) signals the probe to switch to the

next range; the readout displays the new range. Continuing in this manner will

step through all available ranges. When the highest range is reached, pressing

the keypad again returns you to the lowest (most sensitive) range.

The LCD presents the range in the form r X, where X is a number.

Since all probes do not contain the same number of ranges, the

maximum value of X depends upon which probe is connected to the

system readout. Consult the probe literature to determine the ranges

available for a particular probe.

Max

Displays the maximum reading.

During field measurements, the processor continually monitors and stores the

highest measured field value. To recall and display this value, press the Max key.

The maximum reading, denoted by the Max indicator near the right edge of the

LCD, appears on the display. This reading remains as long as the Max key is

pressed. When the Max key is released, the LCD retains the reading for

approximately two seconds, after which the Max memory location is cleared and

a new maximum reading is accumulated.