6RL SERIES OPERATION MANUAL
SECTION 6: FRONT PANEL OPERATION
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Rules for manual control of the front panel in alternative display mode are:
The two rotary knobs are assigned to voltage (left knob) and current (right knob) all
the time, except for menus
Set values input is the same as in standard status page mode, with knobs or by
direct input
Regulation modes CP and CR are displayed alternatively to CC at the same position
6.4.8
Metering / Read back Displays
In additional to the actual measured values being displayed as numbers, a meter bar graph
for U, I and P can be enabled in the MENU screen. The meter bars remain hidden as long as
resistance mode, i.e. U/I/R is activated. Refer to section 6.4.3.9, “HMI / Front Panel Menu”
on page 73 to see how to enable the meter bars in the MENU. Depiction:
Standard Display with Metering Bars
Alternative Display with Metering Bars
6.4.9
Turning DC Input ON or OFF
The DC Input of the unit can be manually or remotely switched on and off. This can be
restricted in manual operation by locking the front panel controls.
Note: Switching the DC Input on during manual operation or digital remote control can be
disabled by pin REM-SB of the built-in analog interface. For more information refer
to example A in section 6.5.3.5 on page 84.
How to manually switch the DC Input on or off:
1.
As long as the control panel is not fully locked press the button ON/OFF. Otherwise
you are asked to disable the HMI lock first.
2.
This button toggles between on and off, so long as a change is not restricted by an
alarm or the unit is locked in “remote”. The current condition is displayed on screen.
How to remotely switch the DC Input on or off via the analog interface:
1.
Refer to section 3.8, “Remote Control Interfaces” on page 23.
How to remotely switch the DC Input on or off via the digital interface:
1.
See the programming section if you are using custom software, or refer to the
external documentation for the IDE software provided by the manufacturer.
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