GE Optica, Operator'S Manual

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Programming the VGA Optica 4-1
January 2006
Introduction
The Optica is programmed at the factory to display and output the
data required for many applications (see Table 3-2 on page 3-9). In
these cases, no further programming is required.
By programming the Optica, the following categories of data can be
customized for your application:
•
the front panel display (up to six parameters displayed numerically
and, on the VGA screen, a graphical display)
•
pressure input
•
analog outputs
•
serial output
•
built-in alarms
•
datalogging
•
miscellaneous functions
A built-in help system is included to answer questions you may have
while operating the unit. Select the
HELP
button and press
ENTER
to
access it.
Programming
Fundamentals
Programming is accomplished using two main menu screens and
several secondary screens. Each screen displays data fields and
control buttons. Use the
TAB
key to step through the fields on each
screen—through both the data fields and the control buttons.
•
when a data field is selected, you can change the value of the field
as described on page 4-2.
•
when a control button is selected, pressing
ENTER
performs the
button’s function.
•
The
MORE
control button accesses the next programming
menu.
•
The
OK
control button returns to the previous level.
•
The
HELP
button accesses the unit’s built-in help system.