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7 The control panel

7.1Introduction

Topics covered in this chapter:

Controls;

Meaning of icons;

Electronic controller ON/OFF switch;

Navigation buttons;

PC connection.

7.2Controls

The figure shows the electronic controller.

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The control panel is completely menu-driven, and comprises:

a 4-line display with 20 characters per line;

6 pushbuttons for operating the appliance (below the display);

6 graphical symbols (above the display);

a connector for a service PC;

an ON/OFF switch.

The pushbuttons are divided into three groups:

Navigation buttons:

-Buttons for UP , and DOWN ;

-Enter: ;

-Reset button:

the main menu (11 "Main menu"): ;

the service program (12 "Service program"): . This chapter is specifically intended for the service and maintenance engineer and installation engineer.

In this manual, the display of the electronic controller is shown as in the figure, both with and without icons.

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7.3Meaning of icons

The table explains the meanings of the icons.

Icons and their meaning

 

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Meaning

 

 

 

 

Heat demand

Heat demand detected

 

 

 

 

Purge

Pre- and post-purge using

 

 

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Pressure switch

Pressure switch is closed

 

 

 

 

Glowing

(Pre)glow

 

 

 

 

Gas control

Gas control open/ignition

 

 

 

 

Flame detection

Appliance operational

 

 

 

7.4Electronic controller ON/OFF switch

The ON/OFF switch of the electronic controller is used to switch the appliance ON and OFF. Note that in the OFF position the appliance remains electrically live, in order for the continuous pump to stay running.

INTERNAL CHECK

After switching on, the text INTERNAL CHECK appears on the display for about 10 seconds. Themain menu (11 "Main menu") then appears. If no selection is made in the main menu, the appliance automatically switches to the OFF mode (8.2 "Operating modes").

Note

To electrically isolate the appliance, you must use the isolator between the appliance and the mains power supply.

7.5Navigation buttons

The use of these buttons is explained with the help of the figure that shows the main menu (11 "Main menu").

The navigation buttons are:

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A.O. Smith BFC - 30 Control panel, Controls, Meaning of icons, Electronic controller ON/OFF switch, Navigation buttons

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