The [MENU] key allows access to a series of special configurable parameters. Pressing this key displays the programmable options. The current state of each option is displayed on the first line of the LCD as that option is selected. To move through the Menu, press the key under the forward or back arrows displayed on the LCD.
á Backlight – default value is ON. The backlight can be set to ON or OFF. To turn the backlight off, press the key under OFF.
á Sound – default value is ON. This option turns the audible alert function ON or OFF.
á Varactor – default value is OFF. This option requires the Varactor Test Fixture available from M3 Electronix. Turning the Varactor option to ON will place the LCR meter automatically in the Varactor measurement mode upon saving and exiting the Menu. To return to normal features, select the Menu key and turn the Varactor feature OFF.
á Sorting – default value is OFF. Use this feature to measure and sort like valued components.
1. Turning the Sorting function ON will allow the user to set the Tolerance between the value of the benchmark component and like components to be measures. This Tolerance is selected by pressing the NEXT key.
2. When the appropriate tolerance has been selected, pressing the key under the left arrow enables the value of the benchmark component to be entered by pressing the ‘Edit’ key. A cursor will appear under the first digit of the value. Pressing the NEXT key will move the cursor to the next digit. Pressing the ‘Change’ key will step the value of the selected digit. When the desired value has been entered, pressing the OK key will record this value.
3. Pressing the key under the right arrow will allow the user to set the audible indication when a DUT meets the programmed parameters. Default value for the Pass Beep is SHORT. Pressing the NEXT key will change the value to LONG or NONE.
4. Pressing the key under the right arrow will present the option of turning the backlight on or off when a valid component is measured. The default value is YES.