General description – Red Lion LEGEND User Manual

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

T h e L e g e n d u n i t ( L G M ) i s a t w o i n p u t ,

microprocessor based device that offers the
features and performance of a multi level preset
counter and time interval rate indicator. The
internal count precision is maintained to 9 digits.

T h e R S 4 8 5 s e r i a l c o mmu n i c a t i o n p o r t

provides for computer and printer interface that
extends the capabilities of the unit. It can be used
for data retrieval and for programming various
data values.

Optional Legend Programming Software

(SFLGP) for IBM

®

compatible PC’s is available

to program all of the Legend configuration
parameters, such as User Inputs, Count modes,
etc. The software allows unit configurations to
be created, uploaded, downloaded, and saved to
a file for rapid programming of the Legend unit.

Application flexibility is provided through the

t w o l i n e b y e i g h t c h a r a c t e r a l p h a n u me r i c
display. The display features English language
me n u s f o r e a s y v i e w i n g a n d s i mp l i f i e d
p r o g r a mmi n g .

T h e

f o u r

s c r o l l t h r o u g h

indication displays can be programmed to show
various parameters and to automatically scroll, if
desired. A program disable DIP switch used with
an external User Input can be utilized to protect
the settings and guarantee that no unwanted
changes occur during operation.

The five Programmable User Inputs can be set

for a variety of functions. Three user inputs are
located on the upper rear terminal block and the
other two inputs are front panel function keys.

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