MRC MS-7004SD User manual

SD card real time recorder
4 PINS
SOIL MOISTURE METER
Model : MS-7004SD
Your purchase of this
SOIL MOISTURE METER with
SD CARD DATA LOGGER
marks a step forward for you
into the field of
precision measurement.
Although this meter a
complex and delicate
instrument, its durable
structure will allow
many years of use if
proper operating
techniques are
developed. Please read
the following
instructions carefully
and always keep this
manual within easy
reach.
OPERATION MANUAL
Hagavish st. Israel 58817 Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone] ,3
[email protected]
MRC. 1.23

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. FEATURES..............................................................................
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2. SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................
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3. FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION...................................................................................
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4. MEASURING PROCEDURE.....................................................................................
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4-1 Function selection/Measurement..................
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4-2 Data Hold...........................................................................................................................................................
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4-3 Data Record ( Max./ Min. reading )......................................................................................................................................
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4-4 LCD Backlight ON/OFF......................................................................................................................................
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5. DATALOGGER............................................................................................
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5-1 Preparation before execute datalogger function....................
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5-2 Auto Datalogger ( Set sampling time ≧ 1 second )................
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5-3 Manual Datalogger ( Set sampling time = 0 second )................
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5-4 Check time information.............................................................
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5-5 SD Card Data structure.......................................
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6. Saving data from the SD card to the computer.......................
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7. ADVANCED SETTING.............................................
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7-1 Set clock time ( Year/Month/Date, Hour/Minute/ Second ).......
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7-2 Set sampling time ...................................................
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7-3 Auto power OFF management ....................
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7-4 Set beep Sound ON/OFF...........................
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7-5 Decimal point of SD card setting.........................
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7-6 SD memory card format...............................
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7-7 Select the temperature unit to ℃ or ℉ .................
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8. POWER SUPPLY from DC ADAPTER...................
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9. BATTERY REPLACEMENT...........................................................................................
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10. SYSTEM RESET............................................................................................................
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11. RS232 PC serial interface.....................................................................................
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12. PATENT...............................................
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1. FEATURES
*Measurement ranges, 0 ~ 100 %. 0 ~ 60 ℃
* Four PIN probe
* High accuracy
* Fast response.
* Easy Installation.
* Separate probe, easy for operation of different environment
measurement .
* Thermister temperature.
* Real time SD memory card Datalogger, it Built-in Clock
and Calendar, real time data recorder , sampling time set
from 1 second to 3600 seconds.
* Manual datalogger is available ( set the sampling
time to 0 ), during execute the manual datalogger
function, it can set the different position ( location ) No.
( position 1 to position 99 ).
* Innovation and easy operation, computer is not
need to setup extra software, after execute
datalogger, just take away the SD card from the
meter and plug in the SD card into the computer,
it can down load the all the measured value with
the time information ( year/month/date/
hour/minute/second ) to the Excel directly, then
user can make the further data or graphic
analysis by themselves.
* SD card capacity : 1 GB to 16 GB.
* LCD with green light backlight, easy reading.
* Can default auto power off or manual power off.
* Data hold, record max. and min. reading.
* Microcomputer circuit, high accuracy.
* Power by UM3/AA ( 1.5 V ) x 6 batteries or DC 9V adapter.
* RS232/USB PC COMPUTER interface.
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2. SPECIFICATIONS
2-1 General Specifications
Circuit Custom one-chip of microprocessor LSI
circuit.
Display LCD size : 52 mm x 30 mm
LCD with green backlight ( ON/OFF ).
Measurement Soil moisture : 0 ~ 100 %
Range. Thermister temperature : 0 ~ 60
℃
.
Datalogger Auto 1 second to 3600 seconds
Sampling Time @ Sampling time can set to 1 second,
Setting range but memory data may loss.
Manual Push the data logger button
once will save data one time.
@ Set the sampling time to
0 second.
@ Manual mode, can also select the
1 to 99 position ( Location ) no.
Memory Card SD memory card.
Advanced * Set clock time ( Year/Month/Date,
setting Hour/Minute/ Second )
* Set sampling time
* Auto power OFF management
* Set beep Sound ON/OFF
* Decimal point of SD card setting
* SD memory card Format
*Set temperature unit to ℃ or ℉
Temperature Automatic temp. compensation for the
Compensation NTC thermister.
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Data Hold Freeze the display reading.
Memory Recall Maximum & Minimum value.
Sampling Time Approx. 1 second.
of Display
Data Output RS 232/USB PC computer interface.
* Connect the optional RS232 cable
UPCB-02 will get the RS232 plug.
* Connect the optional USB cable
USB-01 will get the USB plug.
Operating 0 to 50 ℃.
Temperature
Operating Less than 85% R.H.
Humidity
Power Supply *Alkaline or heavy duty DC 1.5 V battery
( UM3, AA ) x 6 PCs, or equivalent.
*DC 9V adapter input. ( AC/DC power
adapter is optional ).
Power Current Normal operation ( w/o SD card save
data and LCD Backlight is OFF) :
Approx. DC 46 mA.
When SD card save the data but and
LCD Backlight is OFF) :
Approx. DC 65 mA.
* AC/DC power adapter is optional.
consumption will increase approx.
16 mA.
Power off Auto shut off ( approx. 10 minutes) saves battery
life or manual off by push power button > 2 sec..
Weight 538 g/1.12 LB. ( without battery )
Dimension METER : 177 x 68 x 45 mm ( 7.0 x 2.7 x 1.9 inch)
PROBE : Ø 50 * 113 mm ( TEST PIN 78 mm )
Standard * Instruction manual.............................. 1 PC
Accessories * Moisture sensor with protective
Included ........................................... 1 PC
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Optional SD Card
Accessories AC to DC 9V adapter.
USB cable, USB-01.
RS232 cable, UPCB-02.
Data Acquisition software,SW-U801-WIN.
Hard carrying case, CA-07A.
2-2 Electrical Specifications (23±5 ℃ )
Soil Moisture
Measurement Range Resolution Accuracy
Soil Moisture 0 ~ 100.0 % 0.1% ± ( 5 % F.S.+ 5d )
Thermister temprature
Measurement Range Resolution Accuracy
thermister 0 to 60.0
℃
0.1
℃
± ( 1.5% F.S.+ 5d )
temperation.
* F.S. = Full Scale
@ Above specification tests under the environment RF Field Strength
less than 3 V/M & frequency less than 30 MHz only.
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3. FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION
F
ig. 1
3-1 Display 3-13 Reset Button
3-2 Power Button ( Backlight Button ) 3-14 DC 9V Power Adapter Input Socket
3-3 Hold Button 3-15 Battery Compartment/Cover
3-4 REC Button 3-16 Battery Cover Screws
3-5 ▲ Button 3-17 Stand
3-6 ▼ Button 3-18 Tripod Fix Nut
3-7 SET Button ( Clock Button ) 3-19 Probe Plug
3-8 LOG Button ( ENTER Button ) 3-20 Probe Handle
3-9 Probe input socket 3-21 Soil moisture/Temp. sensiong
3-10 Probe 4 pin protective
3-11 SD card socket
3-12 RS-232 Output Terminal
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4. MEASURING PROCEDURE
4-1 Soil moisture/temp. Measurement
1) Power on the meter by pressing the " Power button "
( 3-2, Fig. 1 ) > 3 seconds continuously.
* After already power on the meter, pressing the
" Power button " > 3 seconds continuously will
turn off the meter.
2) Install the " Probe Plug " ( 3-19, Fig. 1 ) into the
" Probe Input Socket " ( 3-9, Fig. 1 ).
3) When Power on the meter, the meter display will show the
" % " ( moisture ) & "
℃
" ( temp. ) unit Now the meter is ready
for make the measurement.
4) Use the hand to hold the " Sensor Handle " ( 3-20 ), sensor test
stainles 4pin " soil Sensor " ( 3-21, Fig. 1 ) into soil about 4 cm
to measurement soil moisture & temp., The display will show the
soil measurement value.
Remark :
*If want to chang the Temp. unit (
℃
or
℉
)
please refer chapter 7-7 ( page 17 ).
* if finish the measurement please clean stainless test pin
and use the protective unit to protec the stainlesstest pin.
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4-2 Data Hold
During the measurement, press the " Hold Button " ( 3-3,
Fig. 1 ) once will hold the measured value & the LCD will
display a " HOLD " symbol.
Press the " Hold Button " once again will release the data
hold function.
4-3 Data Record ( Max., Min. reading )
1) The data record function records the maximum and
minimum readings. Press the " MAX/MIN Button " (
3-4, Fig. 1 ) once to start the Data Record function and
there will be a " REC " symbol on the display.
2) With the " REC " symbol on the display :
a) Press the " MAX/MIN Button " ( 3-4, Fig. 1 ) once, the
" REC MAX " symbol along with the maximum value
will appear on the display.
b) Press the " MAX/MIN Button " ( 3-4, Fig. 1 ) again, the
" REC MIN " symbol along with the minimum value
will appear on the display.
c) Press the " MAX/MIN Button " ( 3-4, Fig. 1 ) again,
the " MIN " symbol will be disappeared, LCD only
show the " REC " symbol, the meter start the Data
Record function again.
3) To exit the memory record function, just press the "
MAX/MIN Button " ( 3-4, Fig. 1 ) > 3
seconds
continuously. The display will revert to the current
reading.
4-4 LCD Backlight ON/OFF
1) After power ON, the " LCD Backlight " will light
automatically. During the measurement, Push the "
Backlight Button " ( 3-2, Fig. 1 ) once , will turn OFF the
" LCD Backlight ".
2) Push the " Backlight Button " once will turn ON the " LCD Backlight "
again.
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5. DATALOGGER
5-1 Preparation before execute datalogger function
a. Insert the SD card
Prepare a " SD memory card " ( 1 G to 16 G, optional ),
insert the SD card into the " SD card socket " ( 3-11, Fig. 1).
The front panel of the SD card should face against the
the down case.
b. SD card Format
If SD card just the first time use into the meter, it
recommend to make the " SD card Format " at first. ,
please refer chapter 7-6 ( page 16 ).
c. Time setting
If the meter is used at first time, it should to adjust the
clock time exactly, please refer chapter 7-1 ( page 14 ).
d. Decimal format setting
The numerical data structure of SD card is
default used the " . " as the decimal, for
example "20.6" "1000.53" . But in certain
countries ( Europe ...) is used the " , " as the
decimal point, for example " 20, 6 "
"1000,53". Under such situation, it should
change the Decimal character at first, details
of setting the Decimal point, refer to Chapter
7-5, page 1
6.
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5-2 Auto Datalogger ( Set sampling time ≧ 1 second )
a. Start the datalogger
Press the " LOG Button ( 3-8, Fig. 1 ) > 3 seconds
continuously, the upper LCD show symbol of " LOGGER "
then " SAVE " symbol will flashing per sampling time, at
the same time the measuring data along the time
information will be saved into the memory circuit.
Remark :
*How to set the sampling time, refer to Chapter 7-2,
page 1 5.
*How to set the beeper sound is enable, refer to
Chapter 7-4, page 1 5.
b. Pause the datalogger
During execute the Datalogger function, if press the
" LOG Button " ( 3-8, Fig. 1 ) once will pause the
Datalogger function ( stop to save the measuring data
into the memory circuit temporally ). In the same time
the the " SAVE " symbol will stop flashing, the upper LCD
will show the text of " LOGGER ".
Remark :
If press the " LOG Button " ( 3-8, Fig. 1 ) once again
will execute the Datalogger again, the " SAVE " symbol
will flashing.
c. Finish the Datalogger
During execute the Datalogger function, press the
" LOG Button ( 3-8, Fig. 1 ) > 3 seconds continuously
again will finish the Datalooger function, the " LOGGER "
symbol will be disappeared and finish the Datalogger.
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5-3 Manual Datalogger ( Set sampling time = 0
second )
a. Set sampling time is to 0 second
Press the " LOG Button ( 3-8, Fig. 1 ) > 3 second , the
upper LCD will show the " Position no. " , then press the
" LOG Button " ( 3-8, Fig. 1 ) once, the " LOGGER " symbol
will flashing once and Beeper will sound once, at the
same time the measuring data along the time
information will be saved into the memory circuit.
Remark :
During execute the Manual Datalogger, it can use the " ▲
Button " ( 3-5, Fig. 1) or " ▼ Button " ( 3- 6 , Fig. 1 ) to
set the measuring position ( 1 to 99, for example room 1
to room 99 ) to identify the measurement location , the
lower Display will show P x ( x = 1 to 99 ).
( x = 1 to 99 ).
b. Finish the Datalogger
During execute the Datalogger function, press the " LOG
Button ( 3-8, Fig. 1 ) > 3 seconds continuously again will
finish the Datalooger function, the Position no. " PXX " will
be disappeared and finish the Datalogger. function.
5-4 Check time information
During the normal measurement ( not execute the
Datalogger ), If press " Clock Button " ( 3-7, Fig. 1 )
once , the LCD display will present the time
information of Year/Month, Date/Hour, Minute/Second
and the Sampling time information in same time.
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5-5 SD Card Data structure
1) When the SD card is used into the meter, the SD card
When the first time, the SD card is used into the meter,
the SD card will generate a folder :
MSD01
2)
If the first time to execute the Datalogger,
under the route MSAD01\, will generate a new
file name MSAD01001.XLS.
After exist the Datalogger, then execute again,
the data will save to the MSAD01001.XLS until
Data column reach to 30,000 columns, then
will generate a new file, for example MSA01002.XLS
3)
Under the folder MSA01\, if the total files more
than 99 files, will generate a new route, such as
MSA02\ ........
4)
The file's route structure :
MSA01\ MSA01001.XLS
MSA01002.XLS
.....................
MSA01099.XLS
MSA02\ MSA02001.XLS
MSA02002.XLS
.....................
MSA02099.XLS
MSAXX\ .....................
Remark :
XX : Max. value is 10.
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6. Saving data from the SD card to
the computer ( EXCEL software )
1) After execute the Data Logger function, take away the
SD card out from the " SD card socket " ( 3-11, Fig. 1 ).
2) Plug in the SD card into the Computer's SD card slot
( if your computer build in this installation ) or
insert the SD card into the " SD card socket ". then
connect the " SD card socket " into the computer.
3) Power ON the computer and run the " EXCEL software ".
Down load the saving data file ( for example the file
name : MSA01001.XLS, MSA01002.XLS ) from the SD
card to the computer. The saving data will present into
the EXCEL software screen ( for example as following
EXCEL data screens ) , then user can use those EXCEL
data to make the further Data or Graphic analysis
usefully.
EXCEL data screen ( for example )
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EXCEL graphic screen ( for example )
7. ADVANCED SETTING
Under do not execute the Datalogger function,
press the " SET Button " ( 3-
7
, Fig. 1 ) continuously at
least two seconds will enter the " Advanced Setting " mode.
then press the " SET Button " ( 3-
7
, Fig. 1 ) once a while
in sequence to select the eight main function, the lower
display will show :
DATE...... Set clock time ( Year/Month/Date, Hour/Minute/
Second )
SP-T...... Set sampling time ( Hour/Minute/Second )
POFF....... Auto power OFF management
BEEP........ Set beeper sound ON/OFF
DEC........ Set SD card Decimal character
SD-F.....
SD memory card Format
T-CF....... Select the Temp. unit to
℃
or
℉
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34
36
38
40
42
44
0.648… 0.648… 0.648… 0.648… 0.648… 0.648… 0.648… 0.648… 0.648… 0.648… 0.648… 0.648… 0.648… 0.648… 0.648… 0.648… 0.648… 0.648… 0.648…
%
Value
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23.1
23.2
23.3
23.4
23.5
23.6
23.7
0.648414352
0.6484375
0.648460648 0.648483796 0.648506944 0.648530093 0.648553241 0.648576389 0.648599537 0.648622685 0.648645833 0.648668981
0.64869213
0.648715278 0.648738426 0.648761574 0.648784722
0.64880787
0.648831019 0.648854167
℃
Value

Remark :
During execute the " Advanced Setting " function, if
press " SET Button " ( 3- 7 , Fig. 1 ) > 3 seconds will exit
the " Advanced Setting " function, the LCD will return to
normal screen.
7-1 Set clock time ( Year/Month/Date,
Hour/Minute/ Second )
When the lower display show " DATE "
1) Use the " ▲ Button " ( 3-5, Fig. 1 ) or " ▼ Button "
( 3-
6
, Fig. 1 ) to adjust the value ( Setting start from
Year value ). After the desired value is set, press the
" Enter Button " ( 3-8, Fig. 1 ) once will going to
next value adjustment ( for example, first setting
value is Year then next to adjust Month, Date, Hour,
Minute, Second value ).
2) After set all the time value ( Year, Month, Date, Hour,
Minute, Second ), press the " ENTER Button " ( 3-8,
Fig. 1 ) once will save the time value.
Remark :
After the time value is setting, the internal clock will
run precisely even Power off if the battery is under
normal condition ( No low battery power ).
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7-2 Set sampling time ( Seconds )
When the lower display show " SP-T "
1) Use the " ▲ Button " ( 3-5, Fig. 1 ) or " ▼ Button " (
3-
6
, Fig. 1 ) to adjust the value ( 0, 1, 2, 5, 10, 30,60,
120, 300, 600, 1800,3600 seconds ).
2) After the Sampling value is selected, press the
" Enter Button " ( 3-8, Fig. 1 ) will save the setting
function with default.
7-3 Auto power OFF management
When the lower display show " POFF "
1) Use the " ▲ Button " ( 3-5, Fig. 1 ) or " ▼ Button "
( 3-
6, Fig. 1 ) to select the upper value to " YES " or
" NO ".
YES - Auto Power Off management will enable.
NO - Auto Power Off management will disable.
2) After select the upper text to " YES " or " NO ", press the
" ENTER Button " ( 3-8, Fig. 1 ) will save the setting
function with default.
7-4 Set beeper sound ON/OFF
When the lower display show " BEEP "
1) Use the " ▲ Button " ( 3-5, Fig. 1 ) or " ▼ Button "
( 3-
6, Fig. 1 ) to select the upper value to " YES " or
" NO ".
YES - Meter's beep sound will be ON with default.
NO - Meter's beep sound will be OFF with default.
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2) After select the upper text to " YES " or " NO ", press the
" ENTER Button " ( 3-8, Fig. 1 ) will save the setting
function with default.
7-5 Decimal point of SD card setting
The numerical data structure of SD card is default used
the " . " as the decimal, for example "20.6" "1000.53" .
But in certain countries ( Europe ...) is used the " , " as
the decimal point, for example " 20,6 " "1000,53".
Under such situation, it should change the Decimal
character at first.
When the lower display show " DEC "
1) Use the " ▲ Button " ( 3-5, Fig. 1 ) or " ▼ Button "
( 3-
6
, Fig. 1 ) to select the upper text to " USA " or
" EURO ".
USA - Use " . " as the Decimal point with default.
EURO - Use " , " as the Decimal point with default.
2) After select the upper text to " USA " or " EURO ",
press the " ENTER Button " ( 3-8, Fig. 1 ) will save the
setting function with default.
7-6 SD memory card Format
When the lower display show " SD- F "
1) Use the " ▲ Button " ( 3-5, Fig. 1 ) or " ▼ Button " (
3-
6, Fig. 1 ) to select the upper value to " YES " or
" NO ".
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YES - Intend to format the SD memory card
NO - Not execute the SD memory card format
2) If select the upper to " YES ", press the " Enter Button
" ( 3-8, Fig. 1 ) once again, the Display will show text
" SURE " to confirm again, if make sure to do the
SD memory card format, then press " Enter Button "
once will format the SD memory clear all the existing
data that already saving into the SD card.
7-7 Select the Temp. unit to ℃ or ℉
When the lower display show " T-CF "
1) Use the " ▲ Button " ( 3-5, Fig. 1 ) or " ▼ Button "
( 3-
6
, Fig. 1 ) to select the upper Display text to " C " or
" F ".
C - Temperature unit is ℃
F - Temperature unit is ℉
2) After Display unit is selected to " C " or " F ", press the
" Enter Button " ( 3-8, Fig. 1 ) will save the setting
function with default.
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8. POWER SUPPLY from DC
ADAPTER
The meter also can supply the power supply from the
DC 9V Power Adapter ( optional ). Insert the plug of
Power Adapter into " DC 9V Power Adapter Input Socket "
( 3-14, Fig. 1 ). The meter will permanent power ON
when use the DC ADAPTER power supply ( The power
Button function is disable ).
9. BATTERY REPLACEMENT
1) When the left corner of LCD display show " ", it
is necessary to replace the battery. However, in-spec.
measurement may still be made for several hours after
low battery indicator appears before the instrument
become inaccurate.
2) Loose the screws of the " Battery Cover Screws " ( 3-16,
Fig. 1 ) and take away the " Battery Cover " ( 3-15, Fig. 1 )
from the instrument and remove the battery.
3) Replace with DC 1.5 V battery ( UM3, AA,
Alkaline/heavy duty ) x 6 PCs, and reinstate the cover.
4) Make sure the battery cover is secured after changing
the battery.
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