Option
Description
Auto-
To maximize battery life, set a time period after
Shutoff
which the instrument will automatically set the power
to off if no key is pushed (5, 10, 15, 20, 30 minutes,
1 hour, 2 hours or Disable). Default: 10 minutes
Backlight
The display backlight is set to on when
BACKLIGHT is pushed. Set a time period after
which the backlight will automatically power off if no
key is pushed (10, 20, 30 seconds, 1, 2, 5,
10 minutes or Disable). Default: 1 minute
3. Push SETTINGS>Setup>Display & Sound>Sounds.
4. Select an option.
Option
Description
Keystroke
The instrument will make an audible sound
whenever a key is pushed. Default: off
Reading
The instrument will make an audible sound
Complete
whenever a reading is complete. Default: on
7.7 USB main menu
When the instrument is connected with a USB cable to a computer, the
USB Main Menu opens. Update the software, export or import programs
or export the data log and event log from the USB Main Menu.
7.7.1 Update the firmware
Find the firmware upgrade file on the product website or contact the
instrument supplier. Save the file from the website to the computer.
1. Set the instrument to on and connect the USB cable to the
instrument and to the computer.
The USB Main Menu prompts.
2. Select Update DR900.
The instrument shows as a USB drive on the computer. Open the
folder.
3. Copy the file DR900.bin to the open folder.
4. Push Ok.
5. When the update is done, push Ok.
6. Select Disconnect USB, push Ok and disconnect the USB cable.
7. Push Ok.
8. Restart the instrument.
7.7.2 Manage programs
With the Manage Programs function, user programs can be exported
and/or imported and new factory programs can be imported.
1. Set the instrument to on and connect the USB cable to the
instrument and to the computer.
The USB Main Menu prompts.
2. Select Manage Programs and select an option:
Option
Description
Export User
Export all user programs to the computer for
Programs
storage or to move the user programs to
another DR 900.
Import User
Replace all user programs with the user
Programs
programs from another DR 900 via computer.
Import Factory
Import new factory programs from the
Programs
manufacturer website.
The instrument shows as a USB drive on the computer. Open the
folder.
3. Copy the export file from drive to the computer or copy the import file
from the computer to the drive.
4. Push Ok.
5. When the transfer is done, select Disconnect USB and disconnect
the USB cable.
6. Push Ok.
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