PCM Monitor

A rectangular monitoring device with a small screen and indicator lights mounted on the control panel in Main Control. Its screen displays fluctuating readings of atmospheric purity while its interface buttons allow operators to cycle through air quality metrics. The Doctor and his allies repeatedly reference its readings to confirm their success in disabling the coolant exchanger, using the clean air levels as evidence of their tactical victory.

2 appearances

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When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S15E16 · The Sun Makers Part 4

Rebels disable coolant system free captives

Bisham watches the PCM monitor’s atmospheric purity readings drop precipitously, using the data to confirm that their coolant shutdown is working faster than expected, which informs the next strategic move.

Before: Displaying normal/high PCM atmospheric levels indicating Company control

After: Showing rapid decline in PCM contamination, verifying tactical success

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S15E16 · The Sun Makers Part 4

Doctor and Leela take control of Main Control

The PCM monitor becomes the tactical dashboard for the unfolding insurrection, its flickering screen displaying atmospheric purification accelerating beyond initial projections. Bisham references its readings to confirm the Doctor's reckless broadcast gambit is built on quantifiable success, turning a mechanical device into the visual proof that ignites revolutionary hope.

Before: Monitoring contaminated atmosphere readings from Company systems

After: Displaying rapidly improving PCM levels, becoming evidence of rebellion's technical legitimacy

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