Introduction to the Basic Encoder
Reference Guide: evolution 5000 E5780 and E5782 Encoder
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1.3 Guided
Tour
1.3.1 Enclosure
The enclosure can be freestanding or mounted in a 19-inch rack. All inputs and outputs are
via rear panel connectors.
1.3.2
Front Panel Description
Front Panel Display, Navigation Keys, Softkeys, Keyboard
The Encoder provides a keypad and softkeys to access and input data. There are two LED
indicators, located on the left of the front panel (see
The front panel display and softkeys/keyboard are used as a local control method to set-up
and configure the Encoder (see
Chapter 4, Operating the Equipment Locally
). They can also
be used as a quick method for accessing the status of the equipment.
Table 1.4: Front Panel Indicators
Indicator Colour Description
Alarm
Red
This LED is lit when an alarm condition has been detected by the Encoder.
Power
Green
This LED is lit when power is being received by the Encoder.
Power Supply Standby Switch
The use of this switch puts the Encoder into standby mode. It powers down the supply rails of
the display and internal circuits within the unit. The switch type avoids accidental powering-
down of the Encoder. For normal use ensure that the
I
is always at the top (see
WARNING…
THIS IS NOT A MAINS SWITCH AND WILL NOT ISOLATE THE ENCODER FROM THE POWER
SUPPLY.
Figure 1.2: Standby Switch
On
position
Standby
position