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Configuration and Programming
Negative Sign
Setpoint Value
Process Value
Program Buttons
4
CONFIGURATION AND PROGRAMMING
This section outlines the initial programming and configuration of the Benchtop Digital Controller. It
gives a brief outline on how to setup the inputs and outputs, and how to configure the setpoint and
control modes. R
efer to the Platinum Series User’s Manual (
) for more detailed information on all
the controller’s functions
.
4.1
PLATINUM Series Navigation
Figure 9. Example of CS8DPT Series Display.
Description of Button Actions
The
UP
button moves up a level in the menu structure. Pressing and holding the UP
button navigates to the top level of any menu (
oPER
,
PRoG
, or
INIt
). This can useful if you
get lost in the menu structure.
The
LEFT
button moves across a set of menu choices at a given level. When changing
numerical settings, press the LEFT button to make the next digit (one digit to the left)
active.
The
RIGHT
button moves across a set of menu choices at a given level. The RIGHT button
also scrolls numerical values up with overflow to 0 for the flashing digit selected.
The
ENTER
button selects a menu item and goes down a level, or it saves a numerical
value or parameter choice.
Level 1 Menu
Initialization Mode:
These settings are rarely changed after initial setup. They include
transducer types, calibration, etc. These settings can be password-protected.
Programming Mode:
These settings are frequently changed. They include Set points,
Control Modes, Alarms, etc. These settings can be password-protected.
Operating Mode:
This mode allows users to switch between Run Mode, Standby Mode,
Manual Mode, etc.
Figure 10
shows how to use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to navigate around a menu.
Figure 10. Circular Menu Flow.
INIt
PRoG
oPER
