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5.0 Operation
5.0 Operation
This section explains how to operate the inverter/charger with the ME-ARC
remote. It also helps to explain the operational status determined by the LED
indicators and LCD display.
5.1 Front Panel
The ME-ARC front panel contains LEDs and a LCD display for viewing system
status; pushbuttons to control system operation; and a rotary knob that
allows an easy way to select and
fi
nd system information.
Inverting
DC 12.6V 50A
Rotary
SELECT Knob
LCD Display
Menu
Buttons
ON / OFF
Buttons
LED Indicators
5.1.1 LED Indicators
There are four LED indicators on the front panel that light solid or blink to
indicate the inverter/charger’s status. When the remote is
fi
rst powered-up,
all the LED’s come on as it goes through a self-test. Once the self-test is
complete, the LED’s along with the LCD provide the operating status of the
inverter/charger. See section 5.3.4 for the LED Indicator Guide.
5.1.2 LCD Display
The LCD display is used for setting up the system operation, as well as
viewing the current operating status or any fault condition. This display
has two lines of alphanumeric characters and features a backlight that can
be set to turn off to conserve power. The top line provides the inverter/
charger status, which is detailed in this section. The bottom line displays
battery information while using the METER menu, system troubleshooting
information while in the TECH menu, and menu items that can be con
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gured
for your speci
fi
c system operation while in the SETUP menu. This display
automatically powers up with the current system status on the top line and
the Home Screen (detailing the inverter’s DC voltage and current as shown
in Figure 5-1) on the bottom line.
Figure 5-1, ME-ARC Front Panel Controls and Indicators
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