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feature enables a user to make scanned passes over an arbitrary length of the test
material, while still maintaining a reasonable representation of thickness over the
scanned area or region. This feature can be used in conjunction with High and Low
alarm limits features to dynamically keep track of both values. The feature is typically
used to provide a better representation of the area scanned, by taking more readings
at a faster rate repetition rate.
The procedure to use the SCAN MODE feature is outlined below:
Using the Scan Mode
1) Press the MENU key once to activate the menu items tab. Press the MENU
key multiple times to tab right and the ESC key multiple times to tab left until
the UTIL menu is highlighted and displaying the submenu items.
2) Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the sub menu items
until SCAN MODE is highlighted.
3) Use the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to toggle the SCAN MODE on/off.
4) Press the MEAS key to return to the measurement screen.
10.12 Alarm Mode
The Alarm Mode feature of the DFX-7 provides the user with a method of setting
tolerances, or limits, for a particular application requirement. This feature may be
used for a variety of applications to verify the material is within the manufacturer
specifications. There are two limits, or alarm values, that can be setup in the DFX-7