Using the IntelliLogger™
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I
NTERFACE
Various front panel features are built into the IntelliLogger to provide local user interface as
well as feedback.
B
UTTONS
Located along the left edge of the front panel are five momentary push buttons providing
basic IntelliLogger operational control. Details on the button functions follow:
NEXT and SELECT
The NEXT and SELECT buttons are used for User control of the liquid crystal
display (LCD) information displays. Pressing NEXT will advance the LCD display
to the next menu item at the current menu level. Pressing the SELECT button
selects that menu item and a new level of menus or results are displayed.
A detailed explanation of the operation of the NEXT and SELECT buttons is
covered in a later section on the Liquid Crystal Display.
ENABLE
The ENABLE button initiates the execution of the current Program Net residing in
IntelliLogger memory. Upon pressing the ENABLE button, the LCD will normally
change to display ENABLED.
FYI:
The label ENABLE was chosen rather than START for a subtle
but important reason. When the ENABLE button is pressed,
execution of the Program Net commences... but that does not
necessarily mean that data logging to memory has started.
For example, a Program Net is developed and uploaded to the
IntelliLogger that includes a setpoint function that controls logging to
memory. For example log only when the kiln temperature exceeds
150F. Pressing the ENABLE button merely causes the IntelliLogger
to take readings of the kiln temperature... but logging to memory
STARTS when the temperature rises above the 150F threshold.
STOP
Pressing STOP at any time causes the IntelliLogger to finish sequencing through
the currently executing Program Net, then stop executing. The LCD then
updates to show
STOPPED
.
RESET
A hardware reset of the IntelliLogger microprocessor can be performed by
depressing and releasing both the STOP and RESET buttons at the same time.
This normally should not be required but in the event that an extreme noise glitch
or some other malfunction occurs, this manual Reset capability is provided to
allow user reset of the microprocessor from the front panel.