User guide
Product Overview
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PLM Series Operation Manual rev 1.2.3
4. Product Overview
This chapter provides and overview of key features and functionality. For further information please see
chapters 5 to 10 of this Operation Manual.
4.1 Front Panel Overview
Figure 4-1: PLM Front Panel Overview
The front panel controls are clustered around a daylight readable LCD , allowing adjustment and monitor-
ing of the majority parameters and meters. The two clusters of controls on either side of the LCD include
ve dedicated function buttons , eight dynamic function buttons with embedded LEDs
and a rotary data encoder .
Handles
Two sturdy metal handles are tted to the front panel. The handles should be used when carrying the
device, and when tting it in or removing it from a rack. Ensure that any door or removable rack front cover
has sufcient depth to clear the handles.
Dust Filters
Two dust lters are tted behind metal covers. To remove the covers, loosen the thumbscrews located
behind the handles. Once detached, the dust lter elements can be removed for cleaning; please refer to
section 9.2 for further information.
NEVER operate this device without the dust lters
in place.