Measurement Computing LogBook Series - Manual (Page 183)

Software Reference 989592 LogView LV-57
Configure Meter Settings, Function Descriptions
Function Description
Select Channel Select a new channel for display. The selected channel will replace the one
currently seen in the meter. Note that double-clicking the left mouse button in the
meter region will also bring up a dialog box which allows you to select a new
channel.
Set Scale Set the high and low points of the scale as well as define the decimal place format.
Show Peak Hold
Indicator
Places high and low uni-directional floating markers on the scale to indicate the
highest and lowest values reached up to the present time. This feature does not
apply to the Digital Meters selection.
Reset Peak Hold
Indicator
Resets the floating markers. Upon reset, the markers will instantly adjust to indicate
the highest and lowest values reached since the time of the reset. This feature
does not apply to the Digital Meters selection.
Show Trend
Indicator
Displays a pointer to indicate the direction of the trend. Note that during rapid meter
fluctuations the increase and decrease pointers will appear to blink
simultaneously.
Set Limits Provides a way of establishing high and low limit set-points.
Show Limits Displays limits by adding color (red for high, blue for low) to the scale regions which
equal and exceed the set limit values. For Digital Meters the limits are indicated
by red numbers and an upper red bar for hitting or exceeding the high limit; and
blue numbers and a lower blue bar when reaching or exceeding the low limit.
Properties Allows setting and showing limits, as well as opening the Scale dialog box.
You can access a different dialog box from the one initially selected. For example, from the Set Scale
dialog box you can select Limits to access the Set Limits/Show Limits display, as well as select “Misc.”
which allows you to “Show Trend Indicator” and “Show Peak Hold Indicators.”
Mouse buttons
• Left: Double-clicking the left mouse button in a meters scale area brings up a channel selection pop-
up menu.
• Right: Single-clicking the right mouse button in a meters scale area brings up a configuration pop-up
menu.
Enable Input Reading Column
(no toolbar
icon) This command enables/disables the “Reading” column of the Analog Input Channel Configuration
spreadsheet to provide a numeric view of incoming data. This function toggles on and off when the
menu item is repeatedly selected.
Note: With the input reading columns ON, no modifications to program parameters may be
performed.
Start (or Stop) All Indicators
(no toolbar
icon) Starting or Stopping all indicators affects several windows if open, including: Reading column,
Charts, Bar Graph Meters, Analog Meters, and Digital Meters.
Note: You can start or stop any of these active windows separately using their own Start or Stop
(Pause) buttons.