Chapter 4. Programming The Vga Optica; Introduction; Programming Fundamentals - GE Optica Operator's Manual

Chapter 4. Programming the VGA Optica

4.1 Introduction

The Optica is programmed at the factory to display and output the data required for many applications (see Table 4 on
page 35). In these cases, no further programming is required.
By programming the Optica, the following categories of data can be customized for your application:
the front panel display (up to six parameters displayed numerically and, on the VGA screen, a graphical display)
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Pressure input
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Analog outputs
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Serial output
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Built-in alarms
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Datalogging
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Miscellaneous functions
A built-in help system is included to answer questions you may have while operating the unit. Select the
and press to access it.
ENTER

4.2 Programming Fundamentals

Programming is accomplished using two main menu screens and several secondary screens. Each screen displays data
fields and control buttons. Use the
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When a data field is selected, you can change the value of the field as described in "Data Entry Fields" on
page 40.
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When a control button is selected, pressing
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The control button accesses the next programming menu.
MORE
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The control button returns to the previous menu level.
OK
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The button accesses the unit's built-in help system.
HELP
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TAB key to step through both the data fields and the control buttons on each screen.
ENTER
performs the button's function.
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