3-1
Chapter 3
Start-up and Initial Adjustments
Before applying power to the Chillgard RT Refrigerant Monitor, follow
the Appendix A check list. This will help ensure that the instrument is
properly configured for operation.
All i
nstrument operation is performed via the front panel which consists
of four keys and a two-line by 20-character vacuum fluorescent display.
There is no reason to open the unit for set-up, calibration or diagnostic
testing of the instrument. The most commonly used, self-explanatory
screens appear on the following pages. Simply follow the on-screen
menus. The step-by step approach guides you through each operation.
• Th
e Display Screen Flow Overview (FIGURE 3-1a and 3-1b)
shows a general system function flow. See the following FIGURES
for sp
ecific Display Screen details:
• Star
t-up and Normal Operation Screens
(FIGURE 3-2a and 3-2b)
• Calibration Screens (FIGURES 3-4 through 3-6)
• I
nformation Screens (FIGURES 3-7 through 3-10 and
F
IGURES 3-23 and 3-24)
• Set-up Screens (FIGURES 3-3 and 3-11 through 3-22).