Lake Shore 218S, User Manual

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Lake Shore Model 218 Temperature Monitor User’s Manual
Operation 4-3
4.2 KEYPAD DESCRIPTION
The Model 218 has a 4-row by 5-column sealed membrane keypad. Keys are used for both beginning a
setting change sequence and numeric data entry. The function of each key is described below followed
by general operation.
Display Format Formats the reading display including units selection. Refer to Paragraph 4.4.
Relay Setup Configures relays and associates them with the alarm feature (218S). Refer to
Paragraph 4.11.
Alarm Setup Sets up alarms. Refer to Paragraph 4.9.
Alarm Reset Resets latched alarm state. Refer to Paragraph 4.10.
Input Type Configures an input set for sensor type. Also disables unused inputs. Refer to
Paragraph 4.5.
Curve Select Selects a temperature response curve for an input. Refer to Paragraph 4.6.
Curve Entry Manually enters a temperature response curve and copies curve data.
Refer to Paragraph 5.1.
Analog Outputs Configures analog voltage outputs (218S). Refer to Paragraph 4.8.
SoftCal™ Initiates SoftCal™ feature. Refer to Paragraph 5.2.
Log Setup Sets up data log feature. Refer to Paragraph 5.3.1.
Log View Views logged data. Refer to Paragraph 5.3.3.
Log On/Off Turns data logging on or off. Refer to Paragraph 5.3.2.
Local Returns instrument to local operation after remote IEEE-488 operation (218S).
Refer to Chapter 6.
Interface Sets up the IEEE-488 (218S) or serial computer interface. Refer to Chapter 6.
Math Sets up math feature (Max, Min, Linear, and Filter). Also resets Max/Min.
Refer to Paragraph 4.7.
Printer Sets up or initiates printer operation. Refer to Paragraph 5.4.
Escape Exits from a parameter setting sequence and returns to the normal display
During entry of numerical settings, press
Escape once to clear the entry,
twice to return to the normal display. Also resets memory.
Up Arrow Increments parameter values or selections during setting sequence.
Down Arrow Decrements parameter values or selections during setting sequence.
Enter Accepts a new parameter value after setting sequence. Also used to lock the
keypad.
Numbers 0-9 Enter numeric data during a setting sequence.