Model 42580 Version 2.2 11/03
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Mode Measure Screen
Recording Data in the Automatic Datalogging Mode
1. After preparing a data set and configuring the datalogger, place the meter in position to
take readings (tripod mount is provided on rear of instrument).
2. Recording will begin on the date and time
programmed at the BEGIN and START lines in
the ‘Configure Screen’.
3. The Datalogger will record everyday from the
START time to the SUSPEND time. The last
day is the date programmed in the END line.
4. To stop the datalogger before the programmed
SUSPEND time, press the 0 button.
5. To view the data recorded, press the
key twice. The data will be listed as shown in
the ‘Measure Screen’ diagram at right.
6. Use the numeric keys to move quickly through the data list. Pressing the ‘1’ key calls
up data point ‘01’; pressing the ‘2’ key calls up data point ‘21’, and so on.
7. To print data from the list, press the button. Press again when the
PRINT? display appears.
8. To clear (erase) the recorded data, press and hold the button for 2-3 seconds
with the data list shown on the display.
Backlight button
Press to activate the meter’s display backlight.
Editing Names and Labels:
The 42580 has the capability of storing a 14 character label with each set or record.
The label can be entered either through the numeric keypad or the optional software. (See
the software section for instructions on entering labels via the software)
To create a label, with the (11111111) cursor next to the set# or record, press to
switch to a single character cursor (1).
Press any button repeatedly to scroll through the available characters.
If the button is not active for a short period of time the character selected will be written to
the screen.
Press the or buttons to scroll forward or backwards.
For example, to select the letter ‘T’, press the ‘8’ key five times. The meter will move the
cursor to the next digit place automatically. Note that the ‘1’ button has special characters
in addition to the numeral ‘1’. The ‘0’ key has a blank space in addition to the numeral ‘0’.
Press to store the name.
