PLM Manual - Plasmatronics
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1. PLM Remote Monitor PLM REMOTE MONITOR C QN1271 EEE lt z Asiti a O E E Description The PLM remote monitor is a device which allows remote user access to a PL series charge controller It shows exactly the same information as the PL screen and the PLM button behaves in exactly the same way as the button on the PL This means you can use the PLM for everything you would normally do at the PL itself only in a more convenient or second location You can access all the same information and adjust all the same settings as you can on the PL itself New Features There are two features in the PLM which are not found in the PL These are LED back lighting and an audible visual Alarm The latest model also has a membrane keypad instead of a through panel button LED Back lighting The LCD display is back lit with yellow LED light The display and back light will turn off if you have not pushed the button for 16 minutes just like the PL display Alarm Audible Visual There is an alarm which is driven by the alarm ALRM function of the PL This is a low voltage alarm The alarm is capable of giving an audible alarm from the PLM Remote Monitor Specifications Dimensions 76 W x 116 H x 28 D mm Current Draw Standby 1 9mA With back lighting on 11 9mA With audible alarm 5 8mA Maximum 15 8mA Mounting hole centres 84 mm Vertical on the centre line Shipping weight 130 Grams built in buzzer or a visual2. alarm by flashing the back lighting or both at the same time The visual alarm feature defaults to ON and the audible alarm feature defaults to OFF whenever power is removed from the PLM and then re applied eg system power down or PLM cable unplugged If you want to change the present indication settings go to the DATA SOLV screen In this screen there is an A which is normally used to show Amps in other screens but in this case indicates AUDIBLE There is also a V which normally shows voltage but in this case indicates VISUAL Use long pushes to switch between the four possibilities You can have A V both or neither Note this indication of A audible and V visual will not appear on the SOLV screen of the PL as the audible and visual alarm features only exist in the PLM however an A can appear on the SOLV screen of the PL indicating the PL charge controller settings are ADJUSTABLE See Settings Lockout in the PL Reference Manual for further details The Settings Lockout function cannot be changed from the PLM You can set the voltage for the alarm to operate at SET MODE ALRM if you are using PROG4 Otherwise the alarm voltage will default to 11 4V fora 12V system scale for other system voltages V2 12 1 05 08 JLS 1 Installation The PLM is packaged in a modified CLIPSAL 2000 series switch plate This is a standard electrical fitting and is mounte
3. d in very much the same way as a typical light switch or power point The screws supplied can be used to mount the PLM directly to timber or metal surfaces CLIPSAL 2000 series accessories can be used to mount it to plasterboard masonry and other surfaces Your electrician will be able to supply and fit these accessories Connection to the PL should be via a shielded cable with the cable shield connected to the BAT terminal at the PL end only Use a WYS cable for PL20 40 connection WZS cable for PL60 connection or WXS extension cable if connecting from a PL accessory like the PLS2 You can order custom length cables with the preferred method being a custom length WXS extension cable connected to a standard WYS or WZS cable via an in line joiner PLJ ora customer length WXS extension cable connected between the PLM and any PL accessory eg PLS2 The PLM is connected via an RJ12 socket on the hidden side If you want to rough in the wiring in advance of the installation for example while your 1 05 08 PLM 2 12 Attribution NoDerivs 2 5 License Flying shield lead connects to BAT terminal of regulator f c a m ce c Pr gt L LLI 2 O 3S 2 Ka U a N am n D gt E g g o ip oO N ne C oO D gt Cc O o O Cc o pos 2 o pas p O 2 Oo _ D is To 2 P H http cr
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