2.9 Alphanumeric Display (Optional)
This option allows the setup and display of some power supply items with toggle switches.
2.9.1 LED Description
●
Power LED (green, 5mm)
Lighting if the PL512 is operating. Channels may be
on.
●
Status LED (green, 3mm)
Lighting if the main processor is working properly .
●
Overheat (yellow)
Lighting if the operating temperature inside of the
power supply is too high.
●
SYS FAIL (red)
Processor malfunction.
2.9.2 Function of the Switches
After the PL512 has been switched on by pushing the “Power” switch up, the main operation
modes can be selected by pushing the “Mode Select” switch up or down.
Many main operating modes do have one or more submenus, which can be accessed by a
special procedure.
You will use the following switches of the PL512:
Symbol
Description
Remarks
P▲
Push “Power” switch up (ON)
Main power supply is off:
Switch the power supply on. All power
channels are off.
Display shows a switched off channel:
Switch this channel on.
Submenu:
OK button. Used to enter the selected
submenu, request to change a value, accept
the changes.
P▼
Push “Power” switch down
(OFF)
Display shows a switched off channel:
Switch the main power supply and all
channels off.
Display shows a switched on channel:
Switch this channel off.
Submenu:
CANCEL button. Used to leave a submenu,
discard the changes.
M▲
Push “Mode Select” switch up
Main operating mode:
Select the next operating mode.
Submenu:
Change the selected item to the next possible
state.
M▼
Push “Mode Select” switch
down
Main operating mode:
Select the previous operating mode.
Submenu:
Change the selected item to the previous
possible state.
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