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4.0 Menu Map
5.0 Operation
This section explains how to operate an inverter/charger using the router. It
also covers the operational statuses determined by the LED indicators and
the LCD display.
5.1 Front Panel
The router front panel contains LEDs and a LCD display for viewing system
status, pushbuttons to control system operation, and a rotary knob that
enables you to locate and select system information and settings.
Inverting
25.6 VDC 20 Amps
System Home
PORT, CTRL, METER, SETUP,
TECH Buttons
Rotary
SELECT Knob
LCD Display
LED
ON/OFF
LED Indicators
Figure 5-1, ME-RTR Front Panel Controls and 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 router 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 LEDs and the LCD provide the operating status of the inverter/
charger. See Section 5.3.4 for more information on the LED indicators.
5.1.2 LCD Display
The LCD display is used for setting up the system operation, as well as
viewing current operating status and fault conditions. This display has four
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 second line displays battery information
while using the METER menu, displays system troubleshooting information
while in the TECH menu, and displays menu items that can be con
fi
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.