
Lake Shore Model 340 Temperature Controller User’s Manual
Front Panel Operation
4-3
Keypad Description (Continued)
Aside from the key location, the color of the panel behind the key is also important. Direct settings, made with
the normal display showing, are initiated using keys with a gray background. The number keys and the gray
backed
Enter
,
Escape
, up (
s
), or down (
t
) keys are used to complete these operations when needed.
The keys with a white background initiate a setting screen. One or more associated parameters are grouped
on the setting screen. The white backed
Next Setting
,
Previous Setting
,
Save Screen
,
Cancel Screen
, and
More
keys are used to move around within setting screens. Once the desired parameter is highlighted, it can
be set with the number entry keys. Examples are given below in keypad navigation.
4.4 KEYPAD
NAVIGATION
This section gives specifics on how to set desired parameters. Number entry and setting selection are
discussed first because these operations are needed for both direct settings and setting screens.
4.4.1 Changing
Parameters
After highlighting the desired parameter, use the middle group of keys to enter a new value into the
highlighted field. Press
Enter
to end data entry and accept the new value. Press
Escape
to end data entry
and restore the old value. Press
Help
to view limits and resolution for most parameters.
NOTE:
Within setting screens, press
Save Screen
to accept the entire screen. Press
Cancel Screen
or let the keypad time-out to return the screen parameters to pre-setting values.
Use the
s
or
t
key to toggle an On/Off or Yes/No toggle or select from a list of possible parameter settings.
Enter
accepts the new setting and
Escape
restores the old setting.
4.4.2 Direct
Settings
To save the operator time, the most commonly used
parameters can be set directly from the normal
display screen. These keys are located in the area
of the front panel with a gray background.
Some direct functions happen immediately when
the key is pressed. These include the
Heater Off
,
Loop 1
,
Loop 2
,
Alarm Reset
,
Math Reset
, and
Local
keys. No other keys are required to complete
these operations.
Pressing other keys with a gray background will
highlight the parameter indicated on the key. The
parameter can then be set by entering a number or
selecting a setting. P, I, D, Manual Output and
Setpoint values are entered as numbers. Heater
Range and Control Channel are set with
s
or
t
key
from a list of settings. Then press the
Enter
key to
accept or
Escape
key to cancel.
+1.0 0 3 3 8
8 6 .0 8 4
V
K
A
A
+0 .999 5 6
8 8 .0 2 0
V
K
B
B
L o o p 1 C h a n n e l
A
S e tp + 0 .0 0 0 0 0 V
H e a t D is a b le d
P
0 .0
I
0 .0 M O u t
D
0 .0 10 0 .0 0 %
Normal Display with Control Channel Highlighted
+1.0 0 3 3 8
8 6 .0 8 4
V
K
A
A
+0 .999 5 6
8 8 .0 2 0
V
K
B
B
L o o p 1 C h a n n e l A
S e tp +
0 .0 0 0 0 0
V
H e a t D is a b le d
P
0 .0
I
0 .0 M O u t
D
0 .0 10 0 .0 0 %
Normal Display with Temperature Setpoint Highlighted