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The Start Menu allows users to perform the following: set up the Energy Platform for 

monitoring of an electrical system, load previously saved setups from card, and load 

data from card.

There are three ways to set up the instrument for monitoring. The length of time to 

monitor a circuit can vary from a few hours to a few weeks depending on the user 

application.

• Automatic  Setup automatically configures the instrument’s circuit type, voltage and 

current channels, and parameter thresholds. The auto-configured setup enables users 

to proceed directly with data monitoring. 

• Wizard  Setup takes the user through a series of screens prompting for information 

about the circuit to be monitored. The unit automatically turns on the correct voltage 

and current channels when user selects a circuit type. Parameter thresholds are 

automatically set based on the line voltage and current values that the user enters. 

Threshold limits for capturing events are also set according to the monitoring mode 

selected.

• Advanced setup options (see Chapter 6) allow the user to modify trigger parameters 

and intervals that were previously set up through Automatic or Wizard setups. Under 

advanced setup, each channel must be turned on individually, but any combination 

can be used. The user can turn on any available parameter. Users have wider control 

over all setup functions when using advanced setup options.

Selection of setup method typically depend on user application and extent of familiarity 

with the operation of the intrument. 

Monitor same circuit makes use of the existing setup for monitoring. If a template of 

setups has been previously saved to the card, you may load it using the menu below.

Load setup template from card enables you to use previously saved setups. If you wish 

to load a previously saved data file from the card, use the menu below.

Load data from card allows you to transfer saved events from data card to the Energy 

Platform.