4 Operation
4.5
Device Setup
The device has provisions to access and modify the following parameters through direct button interface:
• Calibration Options
• Alarm Options
• Instrument Options
These menus can be accessed only from the measure page by pressing and holding the ▼ and ▲ buttons simultaneously
until you are prompted for a password.
The operation is as follows:
1. Turn the device ON and wait until the measure page appears.
2. Simultaneously press and hold the ▼ and ▲ buttons for approximately five seconds.
NOTE: The default password is "672".
PASSWORD
000
3. Enter the first digit by pressing the ▼ and ▲ button and confirm with the ■ button.
○ The cursor jumps to the second digit.
4. Enter the second as well as the third digits.
○ Incorrect password: device returns to the Main Page.
○ Correct password: user can enter the Setup mode.
The password can be changed with a PC through the MSA Link software. If the password is forgotten, it can be reset by
using MSA Link software. Contact MSA Customer Service for assistance.
The following Options are available by pressing the ▼ and ▲ buttons:
• Calibration Options (→
• Alarm Options (→
• Instrument Options (→
4.5.1
Calibration Setup
Calibration Options
The Calibration Options menu has provisions to:
• Modify the calibration cylinder settings (CYLINDER SETUP)
• Enable/disable calibration due and to set the number of days (CAL DUE OPTIONS)
• Enable/disable the option to show the last cal date at turn on and (LAST CAL DATE)
NOTE: When enabled, the date of the last device calibration displays during the turn-ON process.
• Enable/disable the option for password protected calibration (CAL PASSWORD)
NOTE: When enabled, the device setup password must be entered prior to calibration.
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4.5.1 Calibration
Setup)
4.5.2 Alarm
Setup)
4.5.3 Instrument
Options)
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