When in Master Mode (i.e., after pressing a Neighbor Select key) the man-in-place keys are used to manually operate the selected shield. When the key is pressed, the function is activated. When the key is released, the function is released. A-key
Shield Lower
B-key
Shield Advance. If the “Baselift with B/D key” is turned on the base lift will turn on while advancing.
C-key
Shield Set
D-key
Lower to parameter “Advancing Pressure”, then advance while continuing to lower. If the “Baselift with B/D key” is turned on the base lift will turn on while lowering and advancing.
E-key
Tip Up
#-key
Tip Down
+/key
Baselift
1-key
Conveyor Push
In-Shield Automatic Keys These keys control automatic functions in-shield when no other shield is selected (i.e., when in Idle Mode, not in Master Mode). Positive Set Automatic key (PSA) 2-key
Pressing this key toggles the PSA function On or Off on this shield. When PSA is toggled On, the shield may begin to set, depending on the leg pressure at the moment. Locking Push key
3-key
Pressing this key activates the Locking-Push feature on this shield. Last Auto is posted as “Manual Push”. If the key is pressed again, the Locking Push feature will be stopped. 7 © Caterpillar
