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3.13 Base Mode And Off Mode Outputs


The Base Mode allows for the process and event outputs to be turned on or off. When
all outputs are off, the Base Mode becomes Off Mode. In Base Mode the process
output is adjusted by the controller based on the process input and setpoint. The event
outputs for the Base Mode are set in the Configuration Mode. To view the present
status of the outputs, press the SCROLL key until OUTPUTS is displayed in the
message display. Use the UP and DOWN keys to turn the outputs ON or OFF (toggle
between Base Mode and Off Mode).

3.14 Alarm Status Indication


When any alarm is active, the ALM indicator will flash. To view the main status in the
Message Display, press the SCROLL key until a display appears in the form:

3.15 Manual Control


In any mode except Configuration Mode, the operator may select manual control of the
process by simultaneously pressing the SCROLL and MODE keys, provided Manual
Mode is enabled in Enable Mode. The instrument will then enter Base Mode or (if a
program is currently running) Program Run Mode with the program held. The Message
Display will read Manual, the MAN indicator will be lit, and the lower Main Display will
show the power output value, in format PXXX, which may then be adjusted using the
UP and DOWN keys.