Control Techniques FM-3, Reference Manual

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FM-3 Programming Module Reference Manual
Figure 3: Hierarchy View
The “Hierarchy View” (shown above) contains expandable groups of parameters. The groups
can be expanded and contracted just like folders in Windows Explorer. Left clicking on a
view name in the Hierarchy view displays that View on the right side of the computer screen.
To setup a drive the user simply steps through the Hierarchy View from top to bottom.
Simple applications can be setup in a matter of minutes. Many of the views have Assignment
tabs that display the assignments pertaining to the view (i.e. on the Position view, the position
assignments are displayed).
Keypad Interface
The keypad on the front of the FM-3 module provides navigation through a menu of common
parameters and displays of current functions. Navigation through the menu is accomplished
with the six keys located below the display. The top two keys are called the "soft keys"
because they relate to the commands located directly above each key on the LCD. These keys
are used to select the operation (e.g. Modify, Ok, Cancel), parameter group, and/or to validate
information. The four arrow keys are used to navigate through parameter groups, select a
specific parameter to be modified, and to modify digital and numeric data.
The operation of the arrow keys is dependent upon the type of parameter which is being
modified.