BEKA BA458C, Manual

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6. CONFIGURATION MENUS
The BA458C batch controller is configured via
the front panel pushbuttons. Configuration
functions are contained in three easy to use
sub-menus, ‘System Settings’, ‘Batch Settings’
and ‘Rate Settings’. A fourth sub-menu
‘Information’ shows how the instrument has
been configured.
Although the BA458 batch controller contains
many sophisticated functions, it remains simple
to operate and configure. Menu navigation is
explained in section 6.2. Guided by on-screen
prompts, the use of the configuration functions
is intuitive, but all the functions are fully
described in this manual.
6.1 Security
To prevent unauthorised or accidental
adjustment, the configuration menus can only
be accessed when an external link is fitted
between terminals 18 and 19 as shown below.
Terminals Access to
18 and 19 configuration menus
Linked Yes
Not linked No
When authorised personnel need to make
frequent configuration adjustments, the
security link terminals may be wired to a key
switch located in the hazardous area.
The configuration menus may also be
protected by a user selectable four digit
security code.
A separate four digit user selectable security
code may be applied to the operator menu
6.2 Navigation
The BA458C is configured via the front panel
push-buttons which are soft-keys identified on
the display screen.
This manual contains simplified drawings of
the batch controller display screens associated
with most functions. Although some screens
may consist of multiple pages that are
automatically accessed by scrolling through
the options, in this manual they are shown on
one page with the default option in bold.
Within this manual push-buttons are shown in
italics e.g. P or Up push-button and legends
displayed by the batch controller are shown
within inverted commas e.g. 'Running'.
When the batch controller is displaying ‘Ready’
access to the main configuration menu is
obtained by pressing the P and E buttons
simultaneously or, if enabled, via the Operator
Menu. The configuration menu can not be
accessed while the batch controller is running.
Once within the main menu the Up and Down
buttons move the highlight bar between sub-
menus. When the required option has been
highlighted, operating the P button will access
the sub-menu.
The highlight bar is static when indicating a
menu or sub-menu. When indicating an option
which has to be selected, or a variable that has
to be entered, the highlight bar flashes on and
off.
The configuration main menu comprises four
sub-menus:
System Settings Defines function of batch
controller including
outputs & display
screen.
See Fig 11 & section 6.4
Batch Settings Defines batch
parameters.
See Fig 14 & section 6.5
Rate Settings Defines rate parameters.
See Fig 16 & section 6.6
Information Lists all the batch
controller settings and
allows the Grand Total
to be read.
See Appendix 2
Highlighting the required function within the
sub-menu and operating the P pushbutton will
enter the function menu. Functions offer a
choice of options or an invitation to enter a
variable.
To select an option in a function menu
Press the Up or Down button to move the
flashing display highlight bar to the
required option, operating the E button will
then store the selected option and move
the display up one level to the sub-menu.
To enter a variable
Variables are entered digit by digit, the
flashing digit being adjusted using the Up
or Down button. When a digit is set as
required operating the P button will
transfer control to the next digit. When all
the digits have been adjusted, operating
the E button will store the variable and
move the display up one level to the sub-
menu.