User guide

Front Panel Interface
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PLM Series Operation Manual rev 1.2.3
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 majority of PLM functions can be controlled and/or monitored via the front-panel LCD display screen ,
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 four views: Home View (default), Module View, Temperature View and Input
View. To scroll through these views, press the METER button. Please refer to section 7.10 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 tricolor LEDs embedded in the dynamic function buttons;
a simultaneous 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). A full list,
description and priority of the fault and warning indications is provided in section 7.8.5.2.