Pathway DMX Dart Users Manual - Manual (Page 34)

DMXDart Operation
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Power Management and Backlight
The PWR/BKLT key provides access to the DMXDart’s power management
features, as well as operation of the LCD backlight. Pressing the PWR/BKLT
key accesses the top-level power functions menu.
MENU-continue MENU-continue
OFF- power down OFF- power down
BKLT-backlight BKLT-backlight
view angle, more view angle, more
From this display, pressing the MENU key returns to the previous menu.
Pressing the OFF key turns the unit off, and pressing the PWR/BKLT key toggles
the LCD backlight on and off.
NOTE:
The backlight is set to automatically turn off after 2 minutes of inactivity.
NOTE:
This is the only menu that allows the operator to power down the DMXDart. This
menu can be accessed directly at any time by pressing the PWR/BKLT key.
The PWR/BKLT key also provides access to the DMXDart’s power management
software. The DMXDart has been designed to achieve the highest possible
operating time using a standard 9-volt battery. The power management software
tracks battery life, and calculates the time remaining. DMXDart’s power
consumption monitoring can also be used as a DMX troubleshooting tool.
Excessive power consumption during DMX transmit functions can be an
indication of cable problems.
From the power management screen, pressing Ü to access the Battery Status
display:
Battery Status Battery Status
V=9.0 I=058mA C=100% V=9.0 I=058mA C=100%
Run Time: 008hr 55min Run Time: 008hr 55min
MENU-exit MENU-exit
This display provides the following real-time information about the unit’s battery:
V Battery Voltage
I Current draw in milliamps
C Battery capacity remaining
Run Time Approximate available battery life