Checkline Series-4 User Manual

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Series 4 Digital Force Gauges

User’s Guide

11 OTHER SETTINGS

11.1 Automatic Shutoff
The gauge may be configured to automatically power off following a period of inactivity while on battery
power. Inactivity is defined as the absence of any key presses or load changes of 100 counts or less. To
access these settings, select Automatic Shutoff from the menu. The display will appear as follows:

Select Disabled to disable automatic shutoff. Select Enabled to enable it. The length of time of inactivity
is programmed in minutes via the Set Minutes parameter. Available settings: 5-30, in 5 minute
increments.

Note: If the AC adapter is plugged in, the gauge will ignore these settings and remain powered on until
the POWER key is pressed.

11.2 Backlight
Although the backlight may be turned on and off at any time by pressing the BACKLIGHT key, there are
several available initial settings (applicable upon powering on the gauge). To access these settings,
select Backlight from the menu. The display will appear as follows:

Select Off for the backlight to be off upon powering on the gauge.

Select On for the backlight to be on upon powering on the gauge.

Select Auto for the backlight to be on upon powering gauge, but will shut off after a period of inactivity (as
defined in the Automatic Shutoff sub-section). The backlight will turn on again when activity resumes.
The length of time of inactivity is programmed in minutes via the Set Minutes parameter. Available
settings: 1-10, in 1 minute increments.

Note: If the AC adapter is plugged in, the gauge will ignore these settings and keep the backlight on,
unless the BACKLIGHT key is pressed.

11.3 LCD Contrast
The contrast of the display may be adjusted. Select LCD Contrast from the menu. The screen will appear
as follows:

BACKLIGHT

Off
On
*

Auto

Set Minutes

AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF

Disabled

Enabled
Set Minutes