Fluke RPM4 manual Function / Data Keypad Layout and Protocol

3. OPERATION

3.1.2 FUNCTION / DATA KEYPAD LAYOUT AND PROTOCOL

The RPM4 has a function/data keypad for local operator access to direct functions, function menus and for data entry.

1.The Function/Data keys allow very commonly used functions to be accessed directly by a single keystroke when pressed from the MAIN RUN screen (see Section 3.1.1). The name of the function is on the bottom half of the key. These keys enter numerical values when editing.

2.The Editing and Execution keys are for starting and suspending command execution, cursor control in menus and editing entries.

3.The Menu/Data keys provide access to function menus when pressed from the MAIN RUN screen. The menu name is on the bottom half of the key. The SETUP menu is for more frequently used functions (see Section 3.4). The SPECIAL menu is for functions that are not generally used as a part of day to day operation (see Section 3.5). These keys enter numerical values when editing.

Figure 4. Keypad Layout

Pressing the [ENT] key generally causes execution or forward movement in the menu tree.

Pressing the [ESC] key moves back in the menu tree and/or causes execution to cease or suspend. Pressing [ESC] repeatedly eventually returns to the MAIN RUN screen and, from there, allows momentary viewing of the RPM4 introduction screen.

Pressing the [+/-]key changes a numerical sign when editing. It also toggles through multiple screens when available and, from some run screens, is a shortcut to a momentary display of active RANGE.

Pressing the [], [], [] and [] keys allows up, down, reverse and forward cursor movement when editing data entry or moving in menus.

Some screens go beyond the two lines provided by the display. This is indicated by a flashing arrow in the second line of the display. Press the cursor control keys to move the cursor to access the lines that are not visible or directly enter the number of the hidden menu choice if you know it.

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