Alpha Technologies Cordex Controller Ver.2.0 - Manual (Page 17)

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4 Operation
4.1 Startup and Reset Procedure
When the CXC is powered-up or reset, it will first perform a 15-second self-test before displaying the Cordex logo
and various identification messages. The three front-panel LED’s will illuminate temporarily, but will extinguish
after the system has finished its self-test. Next, the GUI will display the power system’s parameters during Normal
operating mode, see Figure 2.
4.2 Normal Operation
This is the default-operating mode or “home page.” The GUI displays system status information and monitors all
input channels.
Active areas to tap and activate are noted below:
Figure 2–Sample of CXC default operating screen
4.2.1 Activation/Tapping
Each active area is touch sensitive and responds better to a stylus suited for this purpose; i.e. PDA type.
The Analog Signals Display on the home page will show two lines of text for system voltage and current by default
(Figure 2). Tap this active area to decrease the font size for four lines of text showing the system values and the
corresponding labels (Figure 3). The large font reappears after 20 minutes of inactivity (no user input); otherwise
tap again to enter a new window of operation (Figure 10) or select a different active area as required. Refer also
to 5.1.3.
Figure 3–Sample of CXC home page with user-activated Analog Signals Display
Mode Status
Alarm condition icon
Priority icon
Home Page Icon, tap to login
Date and Time
Alarm Indication
Analog Signals Display
Rectifiers Information
Converter Report may also be accessed
via this active area
Software Version
A new window of operation will open for the
active area selected, whereupon:
 Buttons may be tapped to evoke
commands.
 Lists or pull-down menus enable item
selection.
 Sliders and scroll bars may be used
for navigation.
 Pop-up windows may appear from
selected items; to be cleared as the
user follows the prompts.
The arrows beside the system values
enable the user to return to the larger font
of the normal (default) home page
The display also returns to the
default page when the user logs out
from the menu.