Section 5. Programming
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When programming mode is first entered or anytime “diGt=0” is displayed, the
user/programmer has three options:
1.
Program Paging Formats
- Enter the leading digit (any key from 0 to 9, or A to D) that is
to be used for the paging format being configured. In the case of a single format encoder,
any key may be used as a leading digit to program the specifics of the single paging
format used.
2.
Program System Parameters
- Press the PAGE key. The display will then show SYStEM.
Pressing the ENTER key enables the programming of the general system parameters.
Pressing PAGE again would return the display to “diGt=0”.
3.
Exit Programming Mode
- Press the CLEAR key to exit the programming mode.
During programming, if an equal sign is displayed, the system is expecting a numeric input.
Numeric values entered are always range checked so only valid entries are accepted. The
numeric entries are usually only one or two digits. The displayed value can be changed by
entering a new value from the keypad. The display changes automatically to show the new
value as it is entered. Once satisfied with the newly displayed value, or if the original value is
acceptable as is, the ENTER key is pressed to accept the value and advance to the next
parameter.
When the displayed prompt is not followed by an equal sign, the choices for the parameter
being selected may be scrolled through by depressing the PAGE key (for example, when
selecting a paging format). When satisfied with the displayed choice, pressing of the ENTER
key accepts the choice and advances to the next prompt. In all cases, once a selection has
been made, or a displayed condition is to be accepted, the ENTER key must be pressed
accept the present display and advance to the next parameter.
When the all the parameters for a given selection have been made, the Model 15P briefly
displays the prompt “ .... ” (four dots), indicating that all the parameters for that mode have
been programmed. The display then returns to the “diGt=0” prompt and awaits further
selections.
To exit the programming mode, first be sure the “diGt=0” prompt is in the display. It may be
necessary to press ENTER several times to finish the parameters of your current selection
reach the display prompt required. Press the CLEAR key on the encoder. The prompt “SAVE
Y” is displayed. Pressing the CLEAR key again toggles the “Y” to “n”. When the prompt
shows the desired answer to the question about saving the current set of parameters, press the
ENTER key to exit the program mode. If the encoder was set to save the current
programming, the prompt “SAVinG” is displayed while the encoder writes this data into its
nonvolatile memory. This operation will take a moment. The encoder will then return to the
operating mode prompt. If a CRT option has been installed, it may now be used if desired.
