Compaq MTEK6000 user manual Special Key Combinations

Models: MTEK6000

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MTEK6000 SERIES USER'S MANUAL

Example: A value of 1 will produce a 1 Hz (once per second) and a value of 10 a .10 Hz (once every 10 seconds) sampling rate. Set to 0 to disable.

NOTE

Analog sampling will impact battery life in battery-operated systems. It is only recommended for AC or properly sized Solar power systems.

Special Key Combinations

There are a number of special key combinations that allow the user to view system information and perform certain tasks very easily. They are:

F0 and span Displays the MTEK6000 run (calculation) time. The unit must wake-up by itself at least once before a correct reading is displayed.

and cal System information (ROM version, unit S/N, calculated Checksum)

and edit Toggles keypad beeper on and off

ent and zero Power-down as soon as possible. The unit will not power down if the RS-232 serial cable is connected.

+/- and zero System Functions (requires password)

January 2002

Assigning the number of displayed digits The number of displayed digits for the parameters listed in Appendix A is user- configurable. The total number of digits before and after the decimal point can be from 0 to 8. PcGas Meter Reader Label Changer supplied with the Utility Software package, or pcGas Host are required to change the number of displayed digits. See Appendix F for operating instructions on the Label Changer.

Viewing and Clearing Alarms

To enter alarm mode, press alrm. In this mode, you can view and acknowledge any alarm. If alarms are active, the unit will display the first alarm message. If there are more alarms, you can view them by pressing

. Repeatedly pressing cycles through the active alarm list.

Alarms can be acknowledged by pressing ent while a particular alarm message is displayed or by polling with Metretek, Inc. software.

Unless the parameter's limits are violated again, the unit will not include acknowledged alarms in its list the next time the user enters alarm mode. To exit alarm mode without acknowledging the alarm, simply press esc.

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