Introduction; Setting Up The Lcd - GE XGS868 Programming Manual

Introduction

Setting Up the LCD

Displaying and Handling Data
Although there are various ways to display data, the most popular is
the optional Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). If the Model XGS868
flow transmitter is equipped with the optional LCD, it may be
programmed to display up to four variables in sequence.
Other operations may also be performed while displaying data. This
chapter includes instructions for the following:
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Setting Up the LCD - see page 2-1.
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Adjusting Brightness and Contrast on the LCD - see page 2-3.
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Clearing Totals - page 2-3.
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Pausing and Restarting the Measurement - see page 2-4.
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Uploading Files to the PC - see page 2-4.
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Deleting Files from the XGS868 Memory - see page 2-5.
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Printing Data - see page 2-5.
Use the Instrument Data Manager (IDM) to establish
communications with the XGS868. Then, complete the following
instructions to display the desired data on the LCD (refer to
Figure A-3 in Appendix A):
Use the following steps to set up the display:
1. Open the SITE EDIT MENU from the Edit Functions menu.
2. Select Global.
3. Select Input/Output.
4. Select Display.
5. Select LCD.
6. Use the pull-down menu to select the desired number of
parameters to be sequentially displayed and press Next Item/
Enter.
7. Do one of the following:
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If you are using a 1-Channel meter, proceed to Step 9.
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If you are using a 2-Channel meter, proceed to the next step.
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