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Magtrol Model DSP6001 Dynamometer Controller
Chapter 2 – Controls
GENERAL
INFORMA
TION
2.3.1
c
ontraSt
S
EttingS
The DSP6001 is shipped with the Contrast Setting at zero (lowest) in order to prolong display life.
If it is necessary to increase the Contrast for improved readability, execute the following steps:
1. Press SHIFT.
2. Press COM SETUP button.
3. Select CONTRAST until desired brightness is reached.
4. Press SHIFT to return to main menu.
Note:
Make sure the lowest possible setting is used to achieve desired
result. Using a setting higher than necessary may cause display
segments to burn-in over a period of time, resulting in uneven
illumination from segment to segment.
2.3.2
S
crEEn
S
avEr
In order to help eliminate the possibility of display damage, a Screen Saver has been programmed
into the DSP6001. If the display has been turned on for more than 5 minutes without any activity,
a Screen Saver with moving arrows will appear.
The display can be reactivated by any one of the following actions:
1. Touch any button on the Front Display Panel.
2. Send a command through the GPIB interface.
3. RPM activity in the motor under test.
Note:
This function was removed after code revision 7.2.
2.3.3
S
tatuS
d
iSPlay
M
ESSagES
Message
Meaning
SHIFT
Shift button was pressed.
AUX
Auxiliary unit is attached and enabled.
Nm
Torque Transducer attached and enabled.
MAX SPEED
Maximum motor RPM.
I/O ERROR
Incorrect command was sent from computer.
UNITS
Torque unit of measurement.
REMOTE
Remote control via PC enabled.
RAMP DOWN
Decrease motor speed by increasing load on motor.
RAMP UP
Increase motor speed by decreasing load on motor.
SAVING
Saves current configuration of unit to non-volatlie memory.