Note:Probe parameters are uploaded to the INFO-CON connector at this point.
7.8.17 Filter
The digital filterh elps to smooth variationsin th em easurements and improve
resolution. A negativeeffect of filtering is that it tends to slow the response to
changes in temperature. Youcan increase the filter time constant to further im-
proveaccuracy and resolution or decrease the time constant to reduce the re-
sponse time.Valid values are any number between 0.0 and 60.0 seconds. A
valueof 0 .0 disables the filter.The default is 0.0. Use the Up and Down but -
tonsto set the value and press the ENT button to store and continue. Press
CLR to moveto the next function without changing the filter.
7.8.18 MCal
This functionshows the date the 1521 was calibrated and allows it to be set.
The date is used simply for reference. Use the Up and Downbuttons to set
each date segmentand the ENT button to move to the next date segment on the
right. Press ENT when the date is correctly entered. Press CLR to moveto the
nextfunction without changing the date.
7.8.19 MDue
This functionshows the date the 1521 is due for calibration and allows it to be
set. The meter calibration due date is regularly checked against the present date
and if the calibration has expiredthe user is alerted with the message “Mtr cal
expired”.The message will only disappear when the 1521 is recalibrated and
the meter calibration due date is set to a future date. Toset the meter calib ration
due dateuse the Up and Down buttons to set each date segment and the ENT
button to moveto the next date segment to the righ t. Press ENT when the date
is correctly entered. Press CLR to moveto the next function without changing
the date.
7.8.20 CAL1 and CAL2
The CAL1 and CAL2 meter calibration parameters calibrate the 0 to 500Ω
measurement rangeand the 0 to 500 kΩmeasurement range respectively. These
parameters directly affectthe accuracy of the 1521 and are only to be altered by
an authorized, qualifiedtechnician as part of a r egularinstru ment calibration
operation. Refer to the calibration procedure in Section 9. Use the Up and
Downbuttons to set the value and press the ENT button to store and continue.
Press CLR to moveto the next function without changing the date.
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