Section 4 Software
4.1 Introduction
The display terminal is shown in detail below. The LCD has 4 lines that display 20 characters each. The
keys/buttons consist of numbers 0 through 9, Decimal, Space, Backspace,
↑
F1,
↓
F2,
←
F3,
→
F4, YES,
NO, and ENTER. Keys will generally be shown in bold throughout the software section. See software
details see Section 4.
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3
↓
F2
↑
F1
2
4
←
F3
6
5
.
8
→
F4
0
NO
YES
9
1
ENTER
BKSP
SPACE
LCD Display
4.1.1 General
Key
Usage
The
ENTER
key is generally used to proceed to the next main step or to return to a previous menu. The
→
F4
or
ENTER
keys are used to move to the next or previous screens. The
NO
key will usually act as an
escape key when possible. Note that Number Key
1
and
2
will select either a Module C and Collocated
Module C when you are shown
Mod:[#]
onscreen. In most cases, the LCD will list the available options
for navigation. From the Main Menu, pressing
ENTER
will return to the previous Main Menus (if possible),
and then to AUTO MODE.
4.1.2 Software
Modes
The Controller program has two modes: AUTO MODE and MENU MODE. The program is normally in the
AUTO MODE, whether the sampler is running or not. In the AUTO MODE, the LCD will display the
Current Status of the sampler module(s). Section 4.2.1 details the current status screens. All sampler
functions are performed using menus and submenus in the MENU MODE, as discussed in this section.
To move from the AUTO MODE to the MENU MODE, press the
ENTER
key. This will prompt you for
authentication and site Operator Initials, followed by the Main Menu.
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