EMERSONAMS 2140 Machinery Health™ Analyzer

backlight to the medium setting.

Change the backlight using the LCD backlight key or the General Setup menu on the Home

screen.

Procedure

1.

To set the backlight using the LCD backlight key , press the key to select a

setting.

Each time you press the key, the backlight changes. The default is Auto.

2. To set the backlight from the Home screen:

a. Press Home > ALT > F2 General Setup > F8 Set Backlight.

b. Use the up and down arrow keys to select a setting.

c. Press Enter.

2.11.2 Set the keypad backlight

If your area has low light, turn on the keypad backlight to illuminate the analyzer’s keys.

Note

To comply with relevant safety certifications, the AMS 2140 labeled “ATEX/IECEx Zone 2” does not

have a keypad backlight.

Procedure

Press the keypad backlight key to turn the light on or off.

2.12 Touchscreen

The touchscreen and function keys let you access the menu options and enter text. If the

touchscreen does not respond accurately, calibrate the touchscreen.

WARNING!

Clean the touchscreen only in a non-hazardous area. An electrostatic discharge is possible

when you clean the equipment exterior. Do not use any abrasive or corrosive chemicals or

materials. Do not use petroleum distillates and ketone solvents, for example, acetone, gasoline

and kerosene. Use a dry, lint-free towel or cloth dampened with a mild soap and water

solution.

Note

To prevent permanent damage to the touchscreen, never use sharp objects or excessive pressure

with your fingers or stylus. Lightly tap the screen.

2.12.1 Lock or unlock the touchscreen

You can lock the touchscreen and only use the keys on the front of the analyzer to select

menus and options. Lock the screen to prevent inadvertently pressing buttons when you

carry the analyzer. You can also put the analyzer in standby to lock the touchscreen.

Procedure

Press Home > ALT > F2 General Setup > F9 Set Touch Screen to lock or unlock the screen.

If you locked the touchscreen, you can still use the buttons on the side of the screen to

select options.

2.12.2 Calibrate the touchscreen

Calibrate the touchscreen to respond to your touch. You can use your finger or a stylus.

Calibrate if the touchscreen does not respond accurately.

Procedure

1. Press Home > ALT > F2 General Setup > F10 Calibrate Touch Screen.

2. Touch in the center of each crosshair.

3. Press Enter.

2.12.3 Gestures

You can use gestures rather than pressing the keys to select menu options. The gestures

match the arrows on the corresponding analyzer keys. You can use gestures on all screens

that support the corresponding keys.

Note

You cannot use gestures when the analyzer displays the onscreen keyboard, or when Log is used for

the plot axis. The Enter gesture does not work on plots.

Tip

Use consistent pressure when you press in the middle of the touchscreen as indicated below

Onscreen keyboard

If the analyzer’s touchscreen is enabled/unlocked, the analyzer displays an onscreen

keyboard when you need to enter alphanumeric or special characters. See Section 2.12.1

for more information on locking or unlocking the touchscreen.

Note

Gestures are not supported when the analyzer displays the onscreen keyboard.

Tap the desired letter or character on the screen. The selected character is highlighted

yellow.

Figure 2-10: Examples of the onscreen keyboard

Menu navigation

The analyzer has a touchscreen and function keys for navigating and selecting menu

options. The menu options appear on the left and right sides of the screen and correspond

to the function keys on the analyzer. When you press a key or an option on the

touchscreen, a blue status LED flashes on the analyzer’s front panel.

To cancel or return to a previous screen, press the Back key. Press the Home key to return to

the Home screen.

2.13.1 ALT screens

Each screen displays up to 12 menu options, but additional options may be available on

alternate screens. ALT1 or ALT2 appears at the top of the screen and the function keys are

outlined in yellow. To switch screens, press the ALT key or the ALT label on the screen.

2.13.2 Entering text

If a menu option lets you enter text, an onscreen keyboard appears or the analyzer lists a

set of characters on the side of the screen. Tap the touchscreen or repeatedly press the key

until the desired character appears. Wait until the cursor moves and then enter the next

character. See Section 2.12.4 for more information about entering text using the keyboard.

Note

The onscreen keyboard appears only if the touchscreen is enabled/unlocked. By default, the

touchscreen is enabled/unlocked.

2.13.3 Display Help

Use the Help key to access information about a menu option or key.

Procedure

1.

Press the Help key .

2. Press a menu option.

The analyzer displays the Help text for that menu option.

3. Press Enter to close the Help text.

2.14 Settings

View and modify the default global settings from the Home ALT1 or ALT2 screens.