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5. Operating modes
The currently selected mode is displayed in reverse at the center of the home page. There are three possible operating modes, listed below:
5.1. Manual mode (MAN)
When the unit is brand new and has never been programmed, it automatically enters in MAN mode.
When the unit is in manual mode, you can select one of the steps and manually connect or disconnect it, after necessary
regulator parameters set-up
From the home page, press ►. The step No. 1 is highlighted by a box. To select the step you want, press the ◄ and ►.
Press ▲ or ▼ to enter to disconnect the selected step.
If the number above step is light gray, it means that the step is not available because its reconnection time is not yet
exhausted. In this case, sending a command to close the step number will flash to indicate that the operation has been
confirmed and will be conducted as soon as possible.
The manual configuration of steps is maintained even in the absence of supply voltage. When the power returns, the original
state of the steps is restored.
5.2. Automatic mode (AUT)
In automatic mode, the controller calculates the optimum configuration of capacitor steps in order to reach the set cos
.
The selection criteria takes into account many variables such as: the power of each step, the number of operations, the total
time of use, the reconnection time etc.
The controller displays the imminent connection or disconnection of the steps with the flashing of their identification
number (above). The flashing can last in cases in which the insertion of a step is not possible due to the reconnection time
(discharge time of the capacitor).
If the number above step is light gray, it means that the step is not available because its reconnection time is not yet expired.
The device then waits for the end of the reconnection time.
5.3. TEST Mode
The activation and deactivation of the outputs is done as for the manual mode, but without considering the reconnection
time.
Once in programming and parameters are set, the unit will automatically exit the test mode.
If you need to enter TEST mode use the appropriate command in the Command menu.
6. Main menu
The main menu is made up of a group of graphic icons (shortcuts) that allow rapid access to
measurements and settings.
Starting from normal viewing, press
□
key. The main menu screen is displayed.
Press ▲▼ to rotate clockwise/counter clockwise to select the required function. The selected icon is
highlighted and the central part of the display shows the description of the function.
Press
□
to activate the selected function.
If some functions are not available, the correspondent icon will be disabled, that is shown in a light grey
colour.
etc. - Shortcuts that allow jumping to the first page of that group. Starting from that page it is
still possible to move forward-backward in the usual way.
- Switch the operation to manual or automatic mode.
–Opens the password entry page, where it is possible to specify the numeric codes that unlock
protected functions (parameter setting, commands menu).
– Access point to the setup menu for parameter programming. See dedicated chapter.
