Precision Digital PD6100 - Manual (Page 84)

Model PD6100 Strain Gauge/Load Cell Meter Instruction Manual
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Meter Copy Function (Copy)
The Copy function is used to copy (or clone) all the settings from one
meter to other meters requiring exactly the same setup and
programming (i.e. type of input, scaling, decimal point, filter, etc.).
Copy Function Requirements
To successfully copy settings from one meter to another, both meters
must have the same software version and baud rate setting. See
Determining Software Version, page 87 for instructions.
Meter Copy or Cloning Instructions
1. Connect two meters using a PDA1200 meter copy cable.
2. Do not connect the two meters to the same signal source.
3. Power up both meters. Leave Clone meter in Run Mode.
4. Enter
the
Advanced
Features menu of the Master meter; see
Advanced Features Menu
on page 71.
5. Scroll to the Copy function using the Up arrow button then press
Enter.
6. The meter displays the message Send. Press Enter, the display
flashes while sending data. The message done is displayed when
copying is completed.
7. The Clone meter displays the message CPY rC while being
programmed then the message done when copying is completed.
The meter initializes and returns to Run Mode using the same
settings as the Master.
8. If meter to be cloned does not respond to the data being sent, refer
to Copy Function Requirements above.
Warning!
Using standard CAT5 or other cable will cause
damage to both meters. Use PDA1200 meter copy
cable only.
Do not connect the two meters to the same signal
source while cloning. Internal calibration may be
affected.