The MicroLogix 1400’s LCD display allows access to many of it’s features and functions.

In today’s article, we show you how to use it to change the Micro’s Digital Trim Pot values:

Changing Trim Pot values on the MicroLogix 1400

1) When the MicroLogix 1400 is powered on, it displays the I/O Status screen as shown below:

MicroLogix-1400-LCD-IO-Status2) To change the Micro’s Trim Pot values, we need to access the LCD menu. To do this, press the ESC button and you should see the display below:

MicroLogix-1400-LCD-Main-Menu-Status-Sel


3) Next, press the down arrow button four times to select “Advanced Set,” then press the OK button:

MicroLogix-1400-LCD-Main-Menu-Advanced-Sel4)  Now press the down arrow button three times to select “TrimPot Set,” then press the OK button:

MicroLogix-1400-LCD-Advanced-Menu-Trim-Sel5) Now select either “LCD:0.POT0” or “LCD:0.POT1,” and press the OK button.

MicroLogix-1400-LCD-Trim-Menu-Trim1-Sel6) Here you see the Trim Pot Min and Max values (TMIN and TMAX) as well as the value for POT0 (or POT1) flashing:

MicroLogix-1400-LCD-Trim1-Set-07) Use the Left and Right Arrow buttons to select a POT digit. Then use the Up and Down Arrow buttons to change the selected digit’s value. When done press the OK button.

MicroLogix-1400-LCD-Trim1-Set-18) To return to the I/O Status display press the ESC button until you see the main menu. Then select “I/O Status” and press the OK button:

MicroLogix-1400-LCD-Main-Menu-Status-SelI hope the above procedure on how to use the MicroLogix 1400’s LCD display to change it’s Trim Pot values was helpful.

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Until next time, Peace ✌️ 

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