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Power on, Operations overview – Athena Technologies 16C User Manual

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Power On

When power is first applied to the Series C, all segments of
the LED displays will be momentarily illuminated while the
instrument goes through a series of diagnostic checks to
verify proper operation. A software version number will then
appear in the lower display, followed by a configuration code
(upper display) and the communications protocol which is
supported (lower display).

IMPORTANT: On initial startup, there is a possibility that
outputs may be activated. We recommend placing the unit
in Standby mode until you have configured the controller
according to your application requirements. To place the
controller in Standby, follow this procedure:
1) Press and hold Mode/Enter

key until

a menu label appears in upper display
(approximately three seconds).
2) Press Raise

or Lower key until

appears in the lower display.
3) Press Mode/Enter

key. (The upper display will

alternate between and process value.)

Operations Overview

The user interface of the Series C allows you to use menus to
set up the instrument, set the desired security level, change
the setpoint, and conveniently change operating modes.
Figure 9 on page 15 provides a functional representation of
the user interface and the key presses necessary to perform

the basic functions.

The Series C controller’s

functional hierarchy

is organized into three

distinct user-program-

mable groupings:

Security Level, Menu

System, and Operating

Mode.

Please provide the

software version

number, communications

protocol, and the

controller’s full model

number, when contacting

us regarding your

controller.