Seaward DO5000 Series - Manual (Page 19)

Operating Instructions Microhmmeter Type DO5000
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4 Setting up Measurement Options
Note: It is possible to reset the instrument to the original default start up conditions. From the
[MENU] mode press [RESET] to restore defaults.
4.1 Range Selection
Two modes of range selection are possible, Manual and Auto range. The 8 ranges may be
selected individually by pressing the appropriate range key. The range selected is indicated on
the top left hand side of the display. Auto range is selected using [AUTO] key. This key toggles
the selected function as follows; AUTO1 auto ranges starting with the highest range. AUTO2
auto ranges starting with the current range selected; Range manual range is selected.
4.2 Current Selection
Press [CURR] selects the current configuration menu;
Select the current direction +I -I or Ave ; Ave automatically switches the current in the positive
and negative directions and displays the average, this eliminates errors due to thermal emf.
Select the current Magnitude [Mag]. Press [Chng] and you will be asked to enter the maximum
current as a percentage 10…100.
Enter the percentage required using the keys which are numbered in the top right hand corner,
press [OK] to confirm. The current value for the range selected is displayed at the top center
of the screen. The percentage of maximum current set will be applied to all subsequent
measurement ranges selected.
4.3 Measurement Mode
Press [MODE] to select the measurement mode options
For the greatest flexibility and versatility of measurement the DO5000 has many advanced
features which can be selected from this menu.
+I -I Ave Mag Quit
Display Trig Read
: :/Km Km
Mode Rate Filt Sett Quit