Operation Manual

Front Panel Interface
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PLM Series Operation Manual Rev 1.3.0
7. Front Panel Interface
An overview of the front panel interface is provided in section 4.1. This chapter describes each cluster of
controls as shown in Figure 7-1.
Figure 7-1: Front Panel Interface
7.1 Overview
The front panel interface is framed by two sturdy cast aluminium handles and metal grill protecting the air
intake and dust lters . The majority of PLM functions can be controlled and/or monitored via the front-
panel LCD display screen , power button , function buttons and rotary encoder .
7.1.1 Operating Modes
The front panel has two basic modes: Meter Mode and Menu Mode.
▸ Meter Mode provides the following views: Home View (default), Module View, Temperature View and
Input View. To navigate through these views, press the METER button. Please refer to section for
further information on Meter Mode.
▸ Menu Mode provides various menus for viewing and editing parameters and is selected by pressing the
MENU button. Select the required submenu by pressing the associated button. Please refer to section
7.11 for further information on Menu Mode.
7.1.2 Warning, Fault and Mute Indications
Fault or warning conditions are indicated via the LEDs embedded in the dynamic function buttons; a simul-
taneous description is shown adjacent to the button, on the LCD. The LEDs to the left of the LCD indicate
problems with the PLM or its inputs, while those to the right indicate problems with the power output
channels.
Please note that the same LEDs also indicate the mute status of inputs (left) and outputs (right). Further
information on faults and warnings is provided in section 7.8.5 and section 9.1.