Battery Status Monitor Operator's Guide TM500A

P/N 973-0012-01-02 Rev. A 05/01

Indicators and Controls

The TM500A contains the following controls and indicators.

• Large three-digit LED display

• Four red mode indicators

• One green CHARGED indicator

• One green INVERTER ON/OFF indicator

• Three pressure sensitive push-buttons

The three-digit LED displays alphanumeric messages with a resolution to

0.00. A negative value (–) indicator is positioned to the left of the display.

Buttons

SELECT Button

The SELECT button is used to switch the TM500A between the

different meters and modes. One of the LEDs located above the buttons

illuminate, indicating the active function.

RESET Button

The RESET button is used to change the metering parameters and to

reset the CHARGED indicator.

INVERTER ON/OFF Button

The INVERTER ON/OFF button remotely controls the inverter’s ON/

OFF function via the RC4 or RC8 remote control jack. This button

duplicates the function of the inverter’s power switch. The LED

duplicates the indications of the RC8 remote control. Refer to the RC4/

RC8 documentation (supplied with the cable) for LED indications and

modes available (depends on inverter). Remote control cables are

available in 10, 25, 50 and 100 foot lengths. This button/LED does not

function if a remote control cable is not connected or if the inverter does

not support an RC4 or RC8 remote control.

Figure 4-1

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

3-digit

Display

Negative

Mode

Indicators

Select

CHARGED

Indicator

Reset Button

Inverter

ON/OFF

Button

Inverter Mode LED

(on Button)

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