Seaward DO5000 Series - Manual (Page 20)

Operating Instructions Microhmmeter Type DO5000
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Display
The main value display can be set to read Ω, Ω/\km or Km. From the measurement [MODE]
screen select [ Ω/Km] this display will read:
Select [No.] Display will ask you to enter the number of conductors 1 – 99, enter the number
and press [OK]. Select [Len] the display will prompt you to enter the cable length [enter value
(Km)]. To select the units to be displayed select [Unit] metre or Km can be selected. Finally,
select [Conn] and the option to select whether the conductors are in series [Ser] or parallel
[Par] is available. Press [OK] to confirm.
Once these parameters are set the measured value will display in Ω/Km for any number of
conductors 1 – 99 in series or parallel.
To display the cable length in Km select [MODE], [Km], the display reads:
To change the number of conductors select [No.] the display will ask you to enter the number
1 – 99. Enter the number and press [OK]. Select [Res] and you will be prompted to enter the
resistance of the cable in ohm/Km, enter the value and press [OK]. To change the units press
[Unit] you can now select [Km] or [m]. Press [OK] to confirm selection. To change the
connection configuration select [Conn] and the option to select the conductors in series or
parallel, again press [OK] to confirm. Once the configuration is complete, press [Quit] to return
to the measurement screen which will display the measured cable length in Km or m.
Press [Trig Mode]. To select continuous measurement press (Cont) or (Sing) to select a single
measurement, this completes one measurement and holds the value on the display. To trigger
a new measurement the direct function key [MEAS] should be pressed.
Press [Read Rate] to select (Fast) or (Slow) measurement mode. With Fast mode selected the
DO5000 will measure at 50 measurements per second. This mode is intended for automatic
measurements using one of the interfaces to output the measured values or control an external
process. The measured value will be displayed in small text on the screen when Fast
measurement mode is used.
1 cable of 1Km in series
Change:
No. Len Unit Conn Quit OK
1 cable of 1Km in series
Change:
No. Len Unit Conn