Chapter 5 diagnostic interface-keypad, Introduction – GE EX2100 User Manual

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EX2100 User’s Guide GEH-6632

Chapter 5 Diagnostic Interface-Keypad

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Chapter 5 Diagnostic Interface-Keypad

Introduction

This chapter provides operating guidelines for the Diagnostic Interface, more
commonly called the keypad. The keypad is a door-mounted, local control unit that
enables you to:

Monitor frequency, current, power, and voltage

Start and stop the exciter

Set and adjust configuration parameters

Examine and reset fault conditions

This chapter is organized as follows:

Section

Page

Using the Pushbuttons.............................................................................................. 5-2
Reading the Display................................................................................................. 5-5

Changing Display Units.................................................................................... 5-7
Adjusting Display Contrast............................................................................... 5-7

Status Screen............................................................................................................ 5-8

Reading the Meters ........................................................................................... 5-8

Alternate Status Screen (Display I/O)...................................................................... 5-8
Using the Menus ...................................................................................................... 5-9
Viewing and Resetting Faults .................................................................................. 5-9
Editing Parameters................................................................................................. 5-10

Parameter Backup........................................................................................... 5-11

Firmware and Hardware Information..................................................................... 5-13
Protecting the Keypad............................................................................................ 5-14

Modifying the Protections .............................................................................. 5-14

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