Physical Description; Front Panel; Display; Back Panel - GE EPM 5100 Instruction Manual

1.3

Physical Description

1.3.1

Front Panel

1.3.2

Display

1.3.3

Back Panel

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The front panel has a two-line, 16-character per line LCD and a three-button keypad for
view data and configuring the meter. The communication port and the voltage, current,
and pulse initiation terminals are located on the back of the meter.
The front panel contains the following features:
• A 3.8" by 0.9" two-line LCD that can display up to 16 characters per line.
• Three pushbuttons for scroll up, scroll down, and alternate scroll/enter. Operating
procedures for these buttons are described in Chapter 3.
• An additional secret button for accessing the Program mode. Operating
procedures for the Program mode are described in Chapter 4.
• A complete list of available metering and a display contrast-adjustment knob are
located under a flip-down door.
Any of the metered functions can be viewed by pressing the
EPM 5100 to automatically scroll through the parameters. All metered values are updated
every three seconds, whether or not they are being displayed at the time. Press the
button to toggle between the normal and alternate scrolls.
ENTER
The meter interconnections are located on the back panel as shown in the following figure.
These include:
• Terminal studs for the voltage and current inputs.
• Two terminal blocks for the optional pulse initiation outputs.
• A Power Leader communications port.
CHAPTER 1: OVERVIEW
SCROLL buttons or allowing the
EPM 5100 ELECTRONIC POWER METER – USER GUIDE
SELECT/