Dakota Digital MMX-6 operation manual Back light, Using The Back Light, Scan Mode

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MMX-6 DL Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge

The Back light

The back light of the MMX-6 DL can be set to three different positions on/off/auto. The following steps outline the procedure for changing the settings of the back light:

Using The Back Light

1)Press ON/OFF key to power up the MMX-6 DL.

2)Press the MODE key to activate features and settings.

3)Press the UP / Down arrow keys to scroll to the LItE symbol.

4)Press the SEND key to toggle the status of the back light on/off/auto.

5)Press the MODE key once again to return to measurement mode.

Scan Mode

While the MMX-6 DL excels at making single point measurements, it is sometimes desirable to examine a larger region, searching for the thinnest point. The MMX-6 DL includes a feature, called Scan Mode, which allows it to do just that.

In normal operation, the MMX-6 DL performs and displays four measurements every second, which is quite adequate for single measurements. In Scan Mode, however, the tool performs sixteen

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Contents Dakota Ultrasonics Dakota Ultrasonics Contents Disclaimer Very Important Introduction Blank Keypad OperationDakota Ultrasonics MMX-6 DL Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge Dakota Ultrasonics Display Dakota Ultrasonics Is currently operating in echo-echo Thru-paint/coating mode Transducer Making Measurements Dakota Ultrasonics Condition and Preparation of Surfaces Performing a Probe-Zero Probe ZeroCalibration Dakota Ultrasonics Calibration to a known thickness Dakota Ultrasonics Calibration to a known velocity Dakota Ultrasonics Two Point Calibration Units in/mm MMX-6 DL Modes Changing Units in / MMUsing The Back Light Scan ModeBack light Alarm Mode Using Scan ModeUsing the Beeper Dual-Multi Mode RS232 Serial Port & The Data Logger Connecting To a ComputerUsing The Data Logger Using the Data Logger Clearing a Storage Location Clearing an Entire File Sending All Files to a Computer Clearing all FilesPrinting a File Transducer Selection MMX-6 DL Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge Dakota Ultrasonics Blank Keypad Product Specifications PhysicalPower Source Appendix aAppendix B Application Notes Measuring pipe and tubingMeasuring hot surfaces Measuring laminated materials Measuring Through Paint & Coatings Blank Sound Velocities of some Common Materials Appendix CBlank Warranty Statement Warranty Information