Instruction manual

Model 5100-99-IT 4-20 mA Transmitter

Page: 15

4. OPERATION

4.1 INTRODUCTION – HUMAN-MACHINE INTERFACE SYSTEM

The transmitter utilizes a visual menu system operated by means of a magnet. A magnetic tool (5358-50) is

supplied for this purpose. The menu system is used to configure alarm set-points, calibrate the transmitter,

and for maintenance procedures and alarms acknowledge.

4.2 HUMAN-MACHINE INTERFACE

The transmitter menu system is operated by means of directing the magnet stick toward each of four

independent hall-effect magnetic switches. The enclosure lid should remain on the unit. Each switch

functions as if it is a manually activated panel key. The keys are located above and below the faceplate

display and are labeled

M , E , ▲ and ▼ as shown in Figure 4-1. The key functions are as follows:

• Key M : MODE

• Key E : ENTER

• Key ▲: UP (+)

• Key ▼: DOWN (-)

Figure 4-1:

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Menu Switch Locations

E Ke