2 explanation of the display symbols, 3 adjusting the display contrast, 4 adjusting parameters and settings – SMA SUNNY CENTRAL User Manual
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Sunny Central Control Operation
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4.2 Explanation of the Display Symbols
The Sunny Central Control display has four lines. It uses various display symbols, which are explained
in the following table.
4.3 Adjusting the Display Contrast
You can adjust the display contrast in any menu. You must press a combination of two buttons in order
to increase or decrease the contrast.
4.4 Adjusting Parameters and Settings
You can adjust the Sunny Central's parameters and settings in edit mode. Only parameters which
have a solid arrow to their left ( → ) can be adjusted.
Press [ENTER] to access the parameter's edit mode. The parameter's value begins to flash. You can
adjust the value with the two arrow buttons. Confirm the change with [ENTER], or cancel with [ESC].
If no button is pressed for 60 seconds, the change is automatically cancelled.
Symbol
Meaning
↑
There are more display lines above.
↓
There are more display lines below.
↕
There are more display lines above and below.
→
Appears at the left of the presently selected line. Press [ ↑ ] or [ ↓ ] to move to
another line.
→
(glows)
Appears to the left of a value which can be changed.
→
(flashes)
If, for example, a parameter has been changed, the arrow flashes at the left of the
active line.
¿
The Sunny Central Control is loading the next menu, or saving data.
Buttons
Function
[ESC] + [ ↑ ]
increases the display contrast
[ESC] + [ ↓ ]
decreases the display contrast
Password for Adjusting Parameters
Parameters can only be adjusted after an installer password has been entered (see section
5.4 "Entering the Password" (page 26)).