KEPCO ABC-DM SERIES - Manual (Page 34)

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3.3.1.3 DISPLAY (LCD)
The LCD is a 2-line display with a capacity of 16 characters per line. The information is gener-
ally arranged as follows (information that does not follow this format is self-explanatory).
• Top left: Loc/Rem/Rwl Local/Remote/Keypad locked Status
(See PAR. 3.3.3 )
• Top right CV/CC Constant voltage mode/constant current
mode
• Bottom left:
In command entry n.nnnV Output voltage
In data entry: (parameter) e.g. OVset if OV SET key was pressed.
• Bottom middle: Command entry status
Data entry status
• Bottom right:
In command entry n.nnnA Output current
In data entry: n.nnn Present value of parameter, replaced by
data entered
3.3.1.4 KEYPAD FUNCTIONS
Keypad functions are listed in Table 3-1. Six keys have dual functions, depending on whether
the power supply is in command entry status (waiting for a command to be entered), or data
entry status (waiting for a number to be entered). Command entry status is indicted by a blinking
colon and data entry status is indicated by a blinking equal sign .
NOTE: Keys with dual functions are labeled with both a command and a number. The com-
mand label is referred to when the unit is in command entry status; the number is
referred to when the unit is in data entry status.
TABLE 3-1. KEY FUNCTIONS
KEY
POWER SUPPLY
STATUS ACTIVE
DESCRIPTION
REFERENCE
PARAGRAPH
OUTPUT
ON/OFF
Command Entry
If bottom line of LCD reads Output OFF, press to enable the output. If out-
put is on (voltage and current measurements displayed on bottom line of
LCD), press to disable the output. 3.3.6
V SET Command Entry
Press to set output voltage. After V SET is pressed, previous setting is dis-
played. Data entry required to enter new value of output voltage; press
ENTER to accept displayed value. 3.3.8
I SET Command Entry
Press to set output current. After I SET is pressed, previous setting is dis-
played. Data entry required to enter new value of output current; press
ENTER to accept displayed value. 3.3.8
LOCAL Command Entry
If the power supply is in remote mode, keypad is disabled except for
LOCAL key. Press to enable keypad. If LCD reads KEYPAD LOCKED, The
LOCAL key is disabled and can only be unlocked by remote operation. 3.3.3