Lab.gruppen PLM 20K44 Operation Manual

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7. Front Panel InterfacePLM+ SERIES Operation Manual rev 1.0.0297. Front Panel InterfaceAn overview of the front panel interface is provided in section 4.1. This chapter describes each cluster of controlsas shown in the diagram below.31 2 4567 8 9 121110 2 17.1. OverviewThe front panel interface is framed by two sturdy cast aluminium handles 1 and metal grill protecting the air intakeand dust filters 2 . The majority of PLM+ functions can be controlled and/or monitored via the frontpanel LCDdisplay screen 3 , power button 4 , function buttons 5 6 7 128 9 and rotary encoder 11 .7.1.1. Operating ModesThe front panel has two basic modes: Meter Mode and Menu Mode.• Meter Mode provides the following views: Home view, Amplifier Meters view / LoadPilot view, TemperatureMeters view, Input Meters view and Module Meters view. To navigate through these views, press the METERbutton or turn the rotary encoder 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 MENUbutton. Select the required submenu by pressing the associated button.7.1.2. Warning, Fault and Mute IndicationsFault or warning conditions are indicated via the LEDs embedded in the dynamic function buttons; a simultaneousdescription is shown adjacent to the button, on the LCD. The LEDs to the left of the LCD indicate problems withthe 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 informationon faults and warnings is provided in section 7.8.5 and section 9.1.