MCi iControl User Manual

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Motion Control Engineering, Inc.

11380 White Rock Road

Rancho Cordova, CA 95742

voice 916 463 9200

fax 916 463 9201

www.mceinc.com

User Guide,

iControl for AC Elevators

August 2008 Release

Manual # 42-02-2222, Rev B6 July 2010

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Page 1 Motion Control Engineering, Inc. 11380 White Rock Road Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 voice 916 463 9200 fax 916 463 9201 www.mceinc.com User Guide, iControl for AC Elevators August 2008 Release Manual # 42-02-2222, Rev B6 July 2010...
Page 2 Copyright © 2005, Motion Control Engineering. All Rights Reserved. This document may not be reproduced, electronically or mechanically, in whole or in part, without written permission from Motion Control Engineering. Trademarks All trademarks or registered product names appearing in this document are the exclusive property of the respective owners.
Page 3 End User License Agreement This End User License Agreement (“Agreement”) grants you the right to use the software con- tained in this product (the “Software”) subject to the following restrictions: You may not: (i) copy the Software, except for archive purposes consistent with your standard archive procedures; (ii) transfer the Software to a third party apart from the entire product;...
Page 4: Safety Precautions
Important Precautions and Useful Information This preface contains information that will help you understand and safely maintain MCE equipment. We strongly recommend you review this preface and read this manual before installing, adjusting, or maintaining Motion Control Engineering equipment. This preface dis- cusses: •...
Page 5 nents located in the resistor cabinet and inside the controller. Components loosened during ship- ment may cause damage. For proper operation of the AC Drive Unit in your controller, you must make sure that: 1) A direct solid ground is provided in the machine room to properly ground the controller and motor. Indirect grounds such as the building structure or a water pipe may not provide proper grounding and could act as an antenna to radiate RFI noise, thus disturbing sensitive equipment in the building.
Page 7: Table Of Contents
- August 2008 Release ........
Page 8 iReport Logging and Report Generating ......1-22 System Description ............1-22 Optional Load Weighing System .
Page 9 Setting Initial Operating Parameters ....... . 2-30 Connecting the iView PC ........... . 2-30 Direct Connections .
Page 10 Landing System Pulse Streams to iControl........
Page 11 Initiating a One Floor Run ........... 4-4 If Initiation is not Successful .
Page 12 Ethernet Overview ........
Page 13 Additional iControl Settings and Procedures ........
Page 14 File Upload............6-81 iControl Circuit Board Quick References ......6-82 ICE-COP Serial Car Operating Panel Board QR .
Page 15 Section 8. Using iView About iView ............8-1 How iView Works .
Page 16 Operational Status tab ..........9-8 Speed .
Page 17 Car Operation - CFSS Tab ........... 9-73 Car Operation - Flood Operation Tab .
Page 18 Sending Changes to iControl ........
Page 19 AC Specifications ........
Page 20 TORQMAX F5 Drive Parameters Quick Reference ..... 11-27 PowerBack R6 Regenerative Drive Quick Reference ....11-31 xiv Manual # 42-02-2222 B6, July 2010...
Page 21: Icontrol - August 2008 Release
Introduction iControl - August 2008 Release Welcome! This user guide is intended for use with the August 2008 release of iControl. It includes additional features and capabilities which are outlined in this section and described in detail elsewhere in this guide. If you are viewing this document on a PC, click the hyperlinks to jump to the topics shown in blue.
Page 22: In This User Guide
In This User Guide: This is the installation, adjustment, and troubleshooting guide for iControl AC traction eleva- tors. When viewed online as a PDF file, hyperlinks link to related topics and informational web- sites. The user guide includes: • Contents: Table of Contents. When viewed online as a pdf file, hyperlinks in the Con- tents link to the associated topic in the body of the manual.
Page 23: What's New
What’s New Many new features and capabilities have been added to iControl in the most recent releases. The following is a list of many of the new features: Alternate Dispatcher - Local/Dispatcher Previously iControl included the capa- bility for one of a group’s car controllers to assume dispatching responsibilities (Backup Dis- patcher) when the Central Dispatcher is not available.
Page 24 (see “Brake - Control Tab - Switch” on page 9-25). TAPS Interface Controls and logic have been added to allow iControl with AC Drive to use the new Traction Auxiliary Power Supply (TAPS) (see “Car Operation - Emergency Power Tab” on page 9-70).
Page 25 Car Statistics iControl accumulates statistical data which can be used in maintaining the elevator. The statistics include distance traveled (odometer), power up cycles, front and rear door cycles, motion cycles, floor time, floor runs, inspection runs, auto runs and auto relevels.
Page 26: Using Iview On-Line Help
Windows PC or laptop computer. The com- puter is typically connected to iControl through a Local Area Network. The iView program pro- vides the main user interface to iControl. It allows the user to view and set Controller and System operating parameters.
Page 27: Using The Installation Checklist
User Guide suggested. Installation Checklist (page 1 of 3) Review the “Safety Precautions” in the Preface of the User Guide, iControl with AC Drive see “Before You Begin” on page 2-2. Review the job prints. They are always the controlling document (see “About MCE Job...
Page 28: Installation Checklist (Page 2 Of 3)
Installation Checklist (page 2 of 3) Calibrate the brake (see “Brake Calibration” on page 2-50). Verify that the brake is picking properly (see “Verify Brake Picking” on page 2-53). Verify proper car movement on inspection (see “Verifying Car Direction and Motor Control (TORQMAX)”...
Page 29 Verify proper one-floor run operation (see “Verifying One Floor Run Operation” on page 4- Verify proper releveling (see “Verify Releveling” on page 4-6). Verify proper speed pick delay and pattern scaling (see “Final Adjustment Before Running at Contract Speed” on page 4-7).
Page 30 Intro-10 Manual # 42-02-2222 B6, July 2010...
Page 31: Section 1. Icontrol Description
• Load Weigher iControl Description About iControl iControl from MCE intelligently integrates and coordinates every element of your elevator installation. Grounded securely in twenty-plus years of MCE experience and innovative design expertise, iControl reflects a uniquely-qualified, absolute focus on meeting and exceeding customer expectations.
Page 32 Description The system overview diagram below provides a high-level view of an iControl installation, including peripheral devices and associated iControl equipment. Figure 1.1 iControl Overview Laptop PC to #3 Ethernet Port LAN Hub with iView Elevator Elevator Elevator iControl...
Page 33: Icontrol Features
Features iControl Features MCE designed iControl to provide: • Compliance: Fully ASME A17.1 - 2000 compliant. CE and CSA certified. • Safety: Two independent processors verify all safety checks. Safety A is a microprocessor (firmware) and Safety B is a PLD.
Page 34: Icontrol Function
150 floors. In all cases, MCE can provide iControl components to support system capabilities including remote elevator controller diagnosis and support (iView), remote moni- toring capabilities (iMonitor) and a system logging and report generating tool (iReport).
Page 35: Icontrol
ONTROL iControl provides the latest in integrated digital elevator control. iControl brings premium per- formance to elevators using AC motors. Controller parameters can be easily adjusted using MCE iView software running on any Windows 2000 or better personal computer. All parame- ters can be saved to a file on your computer hard drive, providing a secure archive.
Page 36: Easy Installation
Description Easy Installation iControl is designed to make installation and adjustment as simple as possible. Before ship- ment, each controller is carefully tested against specific job requirements. iControl is shipped from MCE with preset, default adjustment values that generally require little additional adjust- ment.
Page 37: Ibox
The iBox is the heart of iControl. Built around Power PC technology, the iBox brings flexible, computing power into the elevator machine room. The iBox is an efficient, powerful elevator controller and supports Simplex (Group control parking and dispatching subset) functionality as well.
Page 38: Lcd Display And Keypad
• View error messages and the system event log Typically, when you need to view or change system parameters in an iControl, you connect to the iBox through the PC or LAN Ethernet port and use the iView graphical user interface run- ning on a Windows OS PC to easily access, view, or edit any desired parameter.
Page 39: Ibox Inputs And Outputs
Inputs and Outputs The iBox is the processing core of iControl. Most of the controller field wiring connects directly to the iBox or to expansion boards plugged into buses at the top and bottom of the iBox. These field connections are primarily along the left side of the iBox (when facing it).
Page 40: Ac Flux Vector Drives
The illustration below shows examples of the TorqMax drives used in MCE iControl AC systems. Figure 1.5 AC Flux Vector Drives...
Page 41: Iview Programming And Diagnostic Software
From the File menu, select Con- nection and click Open. The Open dialog is displayed. Previously created connections appear in the iControl Connections folder. To connect to a controller, double-click one of the listed con- nections or select the connection and click Open.
Page 42 Description Once the connection has been established, the Operational Status tab and Hoistway window are displayed. To access the controller’s configuration parameters, click View on the menu bar. Select Configu- ration tabs and click one of the listed tabs.
Page 43: Parameter Entry Screens
iView Programming and Diagnostic Software Parameter Entry Screens Parameter entry screens allow you to view and edit all user-adjustable controller parameters. Where appropriate, real time diagnostics capabilities and virtual test equipment facilitate fine performance adjustments and local or remote troubleshooting. A typical parameter screen, the Pattern/Common tab, is shown below.
Page 44: Active Displays
Description Active Displays The Virtual Oscilloscope allows you to display and track two signals over time simultaneously. The selected signal values are shown on the Test point 1 and 2 displays and output on the STP 1 and STP 2 physical test points on the iBox.
Page 45: System Interconnect
System Interconnect System Interconnect It can be helpful to have a general understanding of the way the entire iControl system is inter- connected. This section contains high-level interconnection drawings for: • System Interconnection: Basic car control and dispatcher interconnections. •...
Page 46 Sensor Board Landing Zone Discrete Car Calls Rear (option) magnet (if not Serial Car Call) Field Inputs Inputs Sensor Board Landing Zone Serial links to iControl Front magnet Cartop Board Load Weigher (ICE-CTP) Signal Board (LS-IPH) Serial Link Serial Car Call...
Page 47: Iland Landing System
Land direction, speed, and hoistway position. Signals from the landing system are sent to the iControl Safety Processor through the traveling cable. Figure 1.9 iLand Compact Landing System iLand Compact is a rugged, highly accurate landing system.
Page 48: Ilink Car Top Communication
An insulator is installed to disconnect the microprocessor/memory battery to prevent it from running down during storage or shipment. During installation, remove the insulator to activate the battery. (An insulator on the microprocessor/memory battery in the iControl cabinet must also be removed prior to running the controller.)
Page 49: Icue Intelligent Dispatching
iCue Intelligent Dispatching Intelligent Dispatching The iCue dispatching software runs either on a central dispatcher (iCentral), which is a dedi- cated PC or embedded micro controller, or on a Local/Dispatcher, which is an iController (iBox) that performs both the car control and dispatching functions. Please refer to “An Over- view of System Options”...
Page 50: Local/Dispatcher
Description Local/Dispatcher Beginning with the December 2006 Release, in addition to performing car control functions, iControllers can assume full dispatching responsibilities for a group of elevators. MCE uses the term Local to refer to an individual car that is part of a group, hence the term Local/Dispatcher.
Page 51: Imonitor Central Monitoring
iMonitor Central Monitoring Central Monitoring ONITOR Like iView, iMonitor central monitoring software can be installed on any Windows XP compat- ible personal computer. Through an on-site Local Area Network or remotely through the World Wide Web, iMonitor allows users to immediately gather status from and monitor the perfor- mance and safety of any i product elevator installation to which they have been granted access, anywhere in the world.
Page 52: Ireport Logging And Report Generating
System Description iReport consists of the iReport server and iReport clients. iControl dispatchers may be con- nected to iReport directly through a local area network or they may be connected remotely through a DSL or other high-speed ethernet connection and the internet. The dispatcher pro- vides iReport with hall call and car operating mode information.
Page 53: Optional Load Weighing System
Optional Load Weighing System Optional Load Weighing System iControl uses load weighing information to make intelligent dispatching decisions. If the load weight is very light, the controller can be programmed to limit the number of car calls allowed (anti-nuisance). The controller can be programmed so that at a certain load weight the lobby landing door timer is reduced, thereby initiating the process of moving the car out of the lobby.
Page 54 Description 1-24 Manual # 42-02-2222...
Page 55: Section 2. Construction Mode
• Running on Inspection Construction Mode In This Section This section provides the information you need to install iControl and get the eleva- tor running in Construction Mode: • Machine Room Preparation (see page 2-4). • Recommended Tools and Test Equipment (see page 2-6).
Page 56: Before You Begin
Construction Mode Before You Begin Review the following warnings and become familiar with this manual section before beginning work. Danger This equipment contains voltages of up to 1000V, rotating motor parts, and driven machin- ery. The combination of high voltage and moving parts can cause serious or fatal injury. Only qualified personnel who are familiar with this manual and driven machinery should attempt to start up or troubleshoot this equipment.
Page 57 In This Section Required Connections The following connections are necessary to run the car on Con- struction Mode: • Motor, Brake, and Drive • Velocity Encoder or Tachometer • SAFH, GOV, ESC, Rope Gripper (if enabled) • SAFC (provide temporary Emergency stop switch between SAFH and SAFC if iLink is not yet installed) •...
Page 58: Machine Room Preparation
Construction Mode Machine Room Preparation When preparing the machine room for elevator controller installation, consider: • Equipment location • Machine room environment • Ethernet and internet access Equipment Location When choosing equipment location, consider: • Adequate working space for comfort and efficiency. •...
Page 59: Ethernet And Internet Considerations
Machine Room Preparation Ethernet and Internet Considerations iControl takes maximum advantage of the reliability and remote support benefits afforded by Ethernet and internet technologies. The iBox supports three Ethernet connections: • The #3 port is for direct local connection of a laptop or desktop PC for elevator control configuration, program uploading, system diagnosis, or parameter adjustment using MCE iView software.
Page 60: Recommended Tools And Test Equipment
Construction Mode Recommended Tools and Test Equipment For proper installation, we recommend that the following tools or their equivalents be used: • Digital multi-meter, Fluke series 75, 76, 77 or equivalent. • Oscilloscope, preferably storage-type (a storage scope is mandatory for high speed gearless adjustment).
Page 61: About Mce Job Prints
About MCE Job Prints About MCE Job Prints MCE Job Prints are technical drawing and instruction sets specifically generated for and accompanying each MCE installation. The job prints provide technical information and instruc- tion specific to the installation using the survey information collected when the job was speci- fied and initiated.
Page 62: Symbols
ICE-CTP iLink (Cartop) primary microprocessor board. ICE-EB Emergency Brake Board ICE-MIAC Input expansion board. Used as needed in iControl and the iLink cartop box to support equipment inputs. ICE-MOT Output expansion board (not currently used). ICE-MOR Output expansion board. Used as needed in iControl and the iLink cartop box to support equipment outputs.
Page 63: Controller Cabinet Installation
Controller Cabinet Installation Controller Cabinet Installation Note It is very important that you review the wiring guidelines in this section before bringing wires into the controller. Caution When drilling or cutting access holes or during other machining, do not allow any metal chips to fall into the electronics.
Page 64 Construction Mode Figure 2.1 Cable Access Resistors Input / Output boards AC Flux Vector Drive Contactor Input Line Filter iPower box Preferred cable access hole locations Note PC boards can be easily damaged by electrostatic dis- charge (ESD). Use a properly grounded wrist strap or other static protection when handling, touching, or making connections to PC boards.
Page 65: Overview Of Typical Connection Locations
The following diagram provides a general overview of component and connection locations inside iControl. Because circuit boards in iControl are connected along a common bus, they may be arranged differently or different boards may be used in different installations. Therefore, specific connections might be in a location other than the one shown.
Page 66: Peripheral Inputs And Outputs
Construction Mode Peripheral Inputs and Outputs In every installation, there are different requirements for accepting inputs from or providing outputs to various kinds of peripheral equipment. The i product line handles this generic need using ICE-MIAC boards for inputs and ICE-MOR boards for outputs. Typically an installation will have at least one MIAC and one MOR board in the controller cabi- net to handle requirements local to the machine room and at least one MIAC and one MOR board in the cartop interconnect box (iLink) to handle requirements local to the elevator car.
Page 67 Controller Cabinet Installation Input/Output Terminals Input/Output assignment may be changed in the iView application but, the job prints specify, and the system is shipped supporting, a logical configura- tion. For example, the #1 floor button in the car operating panel is connected to the #1 input to the cartop ICE-MIAC board.
Page 68: Equipment Grounding
Construction Mode Equipment Grounding For good grounding, quality wiring materials and methods must be used. Grounding must con- form to all applicable codes. Proper grounding is essential for system safety and helps to reduce noise-induced problems. General grounding guidelines include: •...
Page 69 Equipment Grounding Figure 2.6 Isolation Transformer, Drive, and AC Motor Ground Wiring Note: Grounding of the WYE secondary of Drive Isolation Transformer the Drive Isolation Transformer should (if used) be accomplished according to the drive manufacturer recommendation. Delta AC Drive Input Power Output...
Page 70: Check For Shorts To Ground
Construction Mode Check for Shorts to Ground Check for shorts to ground before powering up the system. Power must be OFF at the main disconnect. If any shorts to ground are discovered, they must be corrected before proceeding. A short to ground is defined as having a resistance of less than 20 ohms between the #1 (Com- mon) bus and the terminal being tested.
Page 71: Ac Voltage Verification And Wiring
Incoming power to the controller and outgoing power wires to the motor must be in their respective grounded conduit. Most iControl AC installations use an iField Brake Module to provide selective voltages to pre- cisely control brake picking, brake hold, brake application, and brake timing. In these cases, the job print details for AC input wiring from the transformer may include auxiliary connections specifically for the brake input power connections.
Page 72: Verifying Main Line Power And Wiring The Controller
Construction Mode Verifying Main Line Power and Wiring the Controller 1. Consult the job prints. Verify that AC supply is as specified. Note Proper motor branch circuit protection in the form of a fused disconnect switch or circuit breaker must be provided for each elevator according to applicable electrical code. Each discon- nect or breaker must be clearly labeled with the elevator number.
Page 73: Initial Controller Power Up
AC Voltage Verification and Wiring Initial Controller Power Up After AC power is connected, you are ready to temporarily power up the controller and check to see that power buses inside the controller cabinet are providing their proper outputs. Caution This procedure assumes that no field wiring has been connected to the controller.
Page 74 Construction Mode 2. Power up the controller. The system will take about sixty seconds to boot. 3. If the controller fails to power up, refer to the job prints and check supply connections and fuses. Inside the controller cabinet, 120VAC and 110VDC output buses are presented at the lower left corner of the iBox as shown in the illustration below.
Page 75: Ac Hoist Motor, Brake, And Velocity Encoder
AC Hoist Motor, Brake, and Velocity Encoder AC Hoist Motor, Brake, and Velocity Encoder This section contains instructions for: • Checking the hoist motor for insulation breakdown or short to ground • Wiring the hoist motor to the controller • Verifying iField module or low-current brake resistance and wiring the brake •...
Page 76: Verifying Brake Current Resistance
Construction Mode Verifying Brake Current Resistance High current brake systems use a brake (iField) module to control the brake. 1. With the brake leads disconnected from the controller, measure resistance through the brake coil. 2. Inside the controller cabinet, locate the screws, one at the top and one at the bottom right corner of the iPower box (the enclosure the iBox is mounted to).
Page 77: Wiring The Brake
AC Hoist Motor, Brake, and Velocity Encoder Wiring the Brake 1. Refer to job print drawing D3. Connect brake wires to terminals B1 and B2 located just below the iPower box. Note Brake wires must not be routed in the same conduit with AC motor wires or velocity encoder wires.
Page 78: Velocity Encoder Installation And Wiring
Construction Mode Velocity Encoder Installation and Wiring The velocity encoder reports hoist motor speed to the controller. The encoder must be mounted and wired according to the drawings. When installed, the encoder must be electrically isolated from the motor or any other ground. (Resistance between the encoder casing and the motor or other ground should be “infinite.”) Do not place the encoder or its wiring close to a magnetic field (the motor or brake coils).
Page 79: Encoder Isolation
AC Hoist Motor, Brake, and Velocity Encoder It is very important that the encoder does not slip, wobble, bounce, or vibrate due to poor instal- lation of the shaft extension, coupling, or encoder mounting. It is also important that the encoder housing be electrically insulated from the motor, machine or other grounds if the encoder is manufactured by BEI.
Page 80 Construction Mode Encoder Cables The following illustration shows typical encoder wiring. These connec- tions are shown for illustration purposes only. Follow the job print instructions for your specific encoder connections — they may be different than those shown here. PM Machine Induction Machine Induction Machine PM Machine...
Page 81: Basic Safety String And Associated Wiring
Basic Safety String and Associated Wiring Basic Safety String and Associated Wiring This section contains wiring instructions for basic safety string switches (in Construction Mode, before the iLink cartop interconnect is installed). A safety string is essentially a number of nor- mally-closed switches connected in series such that, should any one of the switches open, power to the motor and brake will immediately drop to stop the car.
Page 82: Hoistway Safety Switches
Construction Mode Hoistway Safety Switches Depending upon the job, hoistway safety switches may include: • Final Limit Switches • Buffer Switches • Pit Door Switch • Pit Stop Switch • Governor Switch The wiring instructions for these switches are on the job prints. 1.
Page 83: Rope Gripper Wiring
INCT is active low.) 3. Connect a Safe push button switch between the #3 bus and the direction push buttons. 4. Connect a Down push button switch between the Safe switch and the iControl ICTD ter- minal as shown (active high).
Page 84: Setting Initial Operating Parameters
In order for a message from one computer to reach the computer (or iControl/iBox) it wants to talk to, all the computers connected to the LAN have to have their own address. The address is called a TCP/IP number.
Page 85 Setting Initial Operating Parameters Caution Before connecting the “System” ethernet cable to the iBox: 1. Verify that the Car ID, in the upper right corner of the iBox display, is correct. Press the iBox “Computer Reset” button and when the display returns, verify that Car ID is still correct.
Page 86 Construction Mode Figure 2.9 Controller and Group Ethernet Examples GROUP 1 ETHERNET ADDRESS EXAMPLES CAR A CAR B CAR C CAR D CAR E 192.168.193.001 192.168.193.001 192.168.193.001 192.168.193.001 192.168.193.001 192.168.192.001 192.168.192.002 192.168.192.003 192.168.192.004 192.168.192.005 192.168.191.001 192.168.191.002 192.168.191.003 192.168.191.004 192.168.191.005 Swing Car Additional System Hub Connections for Serial Hall Call Hall Calls Group 1...
Page 87 Setting Initial Operating Parameters iView, Direct PC used for Direct Connection 192.168.193.2 255.255.255.0 Subnet Mask iCue Group Controller 0.0.0.0 ( . . . ) Gateway iCue LAN 192.168.191.201 255.255.255.0 Subnet Mask 192.168.191.254 Gateway ORANGE CABLES SYSTEM HUB iCue SYSTEM 192.168.192.201 255.255.255.0 Subnet Mask 0.0.0.0 ( .
Page 88 Construction Mode Figure 2.10 Simplex Controller Ethernet Example SIMPLEX ETHERNET ADDRESS EXAMPLE iView, Direct PC used for Direct Connection 192.168.193.2 255.255.255.0 Subnet Mask 0.0.0.0 ( . . . ) Gateway 192.168.193.001 iView, LAN PC used for LAN Connection BLUE CABLES LAN HUB 192.168.191.001 192.168.191.101...
Page 89: Direct Connections
Setting Initial Operating Parameters Direct Connections Unless a Local Area Network (Ethernet) hub has already been installed, you will find it easiest to connect a PC to the iBox using the #3 PC port on the iBox (direct connection). To make a direct connection: 1.
Page 90 Construction Mode 2. Start the PC. 3. From the Windows XP Start menu, click Control Panel. 4. Double-click Network and Internet Connections to open the Network and Internet Con- nections dialog. 5. Double click Network Connections to open the Network Connec- tions dialog.
Page 91 Setting Initial Operating Parameters 8. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). 9. Click Properties to open the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog. 2-37...
Page 92 Construction Mode 10. Set the IP Address to match the iBox EXCEPT FOR the last set of numbers. The #3 iBox port is defaulted to 192.168.193.1. Typically, you can set your PC’s IP address to 192.168.193.2. 11. Set the Subnet Mask to 255.255.255.0. 12.
Page 93 Setting Initial Operating Parameters Creating a Direct Connection in iView Once you have set your computer TCP/IP as described previously, you need to create a connection in iView. 1. Double-click on the iView icon on your computer screen to launch iView. 2.
Page 94 Construction Mode 8. Enter a File name for this connection in the Save As dialog. 9. The suggested (default) location for connections is the Connections folder (My Docu- ments > Motion Control Engineering > iView > Connections). You may choose another location using standard windows methods.
Page 95 Setting Initial Operating Parameters Connecting to the iBox Once the connection is created and saved, you are ready to connect. 1. Click File on the menu bar. 2. Select Connection and click Open. The Open dialog appears. 3. To connect to a controller, double click the desired connection. 2-41...
Page 96 Construction Mode 4. When iView is communicating with a controller, this symbol is displayed in the bottom left corner of the iView screen. 5. When iView is not communicating with a controller, this symbol is displayed in the bottom left corner of the iView screen.
Page 97: Verifying Initial Parameter Settings
13. Edit and Send changes to iControl as needed. Note If you change the drive type, you must press Computer Reset on the iBox so that iControl can “detect” the change on power up. 14. Select the Setup > Safety > Configuration tab and verify that Construction Mode is checked.
Page 98 Construction Mode Table 2.4 Recommended iView Starting Values for Initial Operation iView Screen Settings Pattern >Common tab Position Encoder 256 if MCE iLand system. Otherwise, consult manufacturer docu- Resolution mentation. Job Contract Speed 200 fpm 350 fpm 400 fpm 500 fpm 600 + fpm Unit Pattern scaling 100% 100%...
Page 99 Setting Initial Operating Parameters Table 2.4 Recommended iView Starting Values for Initial Operation iView Screen Settings Drive >General tab Drive Type Factory set. Verify drive type selected is correct. Speed Reference Tachometer Speed reference scaling 60.000 V/k Speed ref resolution Velocity Encoder PPR Rated motor RPM: From motor plate.
Page 100: Learning The Safety Configuration
You should not have to make changes to the Safety screen until you exit Construc- tion Mode. The safety configuration for the job is stored in two locations in iControl (FLASH and EEPROM on the SAF board). iControl constantly checks current safety information against stored data and also compares the data in the two stored locations to make certain they continue to match.
Page 101: Ac Drive Parameters
Setting Initial Operating Parameters AC Drive Parameters Each iController is shipped with completed drive parameter sheets and a drive manual. Based on the field survey information, all drive unit, field-adjustable parameters are set and noted on the parameter sheets. However, it is essential to verify all drive parameter settings before startup.
Page 102: Drive Offsets Calibration
Construction Mode Drive Offsets Calibration This section describes both the automated and manual procedures which can be used to cali- brate the drive analog circuitry. MCE recommends using the automated procedure. iBox handles processing of drive control voltages digitally. The digital signal is converted to its analog equivalent for output to the drive (DAC).
Page 103: Manual Drive Setup Procedure
Drive Offsets Calibration 3. Once the calibration is Done, the offset values shown on the Setup > Drive tab should match those shown on the Drive Configuration tab (Configuration > Drive > Calibration tab). Manual Drive Setup Procedure MCE recommends performing the Automated Drive Setup Procedure previously described. However, if the automated procedure is unsuccessful, the manual procedure may be used.
Page 104: Brake Calibration
Construction Mode Brake Calibration This section describes brake calibration for systems using the iField Module advanced braking system. The iField module electronically controls brake voltage output. Rollback Compensation In later adjustments, drive and motor settings will be adjusted to control rollback. Since that has not yet been done, we need to control rollback by adjusting Brake Pick delay and offsetting Speed pick delay 1 so that the brake remains set until the motor builds sufficient torque.
Page 105: Calibration
Brake Calibration Calibration Calibration allows iControl to learn the characteristics of the machine brake. 1. Verify that the iBox Safety OK LED is solidly on. 2. Set the iBox Learn switch to ON. 3. Place the iBox Inspection switch in the INSP position. Verify that the iBox displays Machine Room Insp.
Page 106 9. When iControl is ready to begin learning, the screen will display “The controller is wait- ing for a direction command in order to proceed. You may command either the Up or the Down direction.”...
Page 107: Verify Brake Picking
1. Verify that the iBox Safety OK LED is solidly on. Display the Pattern > Common tab (View > Configuration > Pattern > Common tab). 2. Set Pattern Scaling to 0% and click Send to send the changed parameter to iControl. 3. Display the Operational Status tab. Note that Brake voltage is charted in the Machine section of the Operational Status tab.
Page 108: Running On Machine Room Inspection
Construction Mode Running on Machine Room Inspection Once you are satisfied that the brake is picking properly, then do the following: 1. Auto-tuning for induction motors (see below). 2. Verify car movement (direction) and motor control and troubleshoot if not correct (see “Verifying Car Direction and Motor Control (TORQMAX)”...
Page 109: Verifying Car Direction And Motor Control (Torqmax)
Running on Machine Room Inspection 7. When done is displayed, release the ENABLE and UP switches. The drive will finish making several calculations, CALC is displayed, and updating the parameter values with the measured values. 8. Return the Pick voltage, Hold voltage and Relevel voltage to their previous values and set Pattern scaling = 100.000 percent.
Page 110: Verify Pattern Command And Drive Speed Feedback
Construction Mode Verify Pattern Command and Drive Speed Feedback 1. Verify/set the following iView Drive parameters (Configure > Drive > General tab > Speed Reference section): • Reference type = Tachometer • Scaling = 1.000 2. If you change any values, send them to the controller. 3.
Page 111: Calibrating Actual Car Speed
Running on Machine Room Inspection Calibrating Actual Car Speed If iLand and iLink are already installed, use the landing system speed (Speed/Actual on the Operational Status tab) as the speed reference for speed calibration. If not, use a hand-held tachometer to obtain the value. If you are using a hand-held tachometer, hold it against the hoist or governor rope on the machine.
Page 112: Following Error Margin
Construction Mode Following Error Margin The Following error is used for fault detection purposes only. The Following error parameter (Configuration > Drive > Safety tab) sets the allowed margin of deviation from commanded speed, as a percentage. A Tach Error fault is generated when the difference between intended pattern speed and speed feedback exceeds the Following error margin.
Page 113: Tach Error Tripping Threshold Adjustment
6%, add that to 1/2 of 6 (3) and set Following error to 9%. Remember to send the change to iControl. 7. Repeat steps 1 through 4, verifying that Feedback and Limit traces remain separated. If they do not, recalculate and reset Following error.
Page 114: Electronic Motor Overload Protection Verification
Construction Mode Electronic Motor Overload Protection Verification Provided the car is running normally on Inspection operation and is drawing normal current, perform the following test to verify the drive electronic motor overload protection is correctly set to protect the motor from overload conditions: 1.
Page 115: Additional Adjustments And Checks
Running on Machine Room Inspection Additional Adjustments and Checks 1. On the Configuration > Pattern > Common tab, set Pattern scaling to 100%. 2. On the Configuration > Pattern > Modes tab, set Inspection/High Speed to the desired value (maximum Inspection speed is 150 fpm). Set the Inspection/Low Speed to 25 fpm. Note If the Terminal Switches (UNT5/DNT5) have been installed, and you wish to use the reduced inspection speed option, you may enable it by checking Reduced inspection speed on the Con-...
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Page 117: Section 3. Inspection Mode
• In this Section • iLand Installation • iLink Installation • Hoistway Switches • Load Weigher • Brake Monitoring • Earthquake Sensor • Serial Hall Call • Serial COP • Voltage Verification • Door Operation • Inspection Mode • Prep for Final Adjust Inspection Mode In This Section This section provides the information you need to complete all field wiring and pre-...
Page 118: Iland Landing System
DP2 leads DP1. Position During floor height “learn” operations, iControl counts the total number of pulses from the bot- tom to the top of hoistway travel and also stores the floor height position (pulse count) at each landing. During normal elevator operation, iControl uses the floor height information and the encoder pulse count to accurately track the elevator car position in the hoistway.
Page 119: Cartop Mounting
Cartop Mounting Cartop Mounting The iLand Compact landing system is usually mounted on a pedestal on the elevator cartop such that the encoding wheel rides the center ridge of the hoistway rail. MCE offers a mounting pedestal designed to work in most installations, or the pedestal may be provided by the installer.
Page 120: Pedestal Fabrication And Mounting
Inspection Mode Pedestal Fabrication and Mounting A pre-fabricated, universal mounting pedestal may be purchased from MCE. If built on site, the pedestal must be fabricated to: • Mount securely to the elevator car crosshead beam • Position the iLand Compact system acceptably both vertically and horizontally (vertically so that the landing system clears obstructions like the elevator guide wheels —...
Page 121: Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions Installation Instructions 1. Attach the mounting pedestal securely to the elevator crosshead beam. 2. Place the iLand Compact on the mounting pedestal and slide it into position so that the Position Encoder Wheel is touching the front face of the rail. If necessary, loosen the screws that adjust the position of the Leveling Sensor Bracket(s) and slide the brackets back away from the rail.
Page 122 Inspection Mode 4. Place a magnet on the rail as shown in Figures 4 and 5. below. iLand Compact must be adjusted so that the Leveling Sensors are centered on the magnet with the face of the sensors 1/8” from the surface of the magnet. Figure 4.
Page 123 Installation Instructions 5. For a front door only iLand Com- pact (iLand-1-C), adjust the guide rollers so that the Leveling Sensor is cen- tered on the magnet (see Fig- ures 5 and 6. Ensure that the Guide Rollers are snug against the rail.
Page 124 Inspection Mode Figure 6. iLand Compact Installation (rear view) Snug the Guide Rollers against the rail FACTORY ADJUSTMENT Guide Roller adjustment DO NOT ADJUST screws Leveling sensor centered on the magnet Position Encoder Wheel centered on the rail Position Encoder Wheel centering adjustment Carrier Arms centered 3-8 Manual # 42-02-2222...
Page 125: Installing The Floor Leveling Magnets
Installing the Floor Leveling Magnets Installing the Floor Leveling Magnets In a typical, front-door only, installation, a single 6-inch strip magnet placed in the web of the rail (hollow of the rail curve), See “Magnet position on the rail (side view)” on page 3-6, is used to indicate the level-with-floor position for each landing at which the elevator car will stop.
Page 126: Floor Leveling Magnet Installation Instructions
Inspection Mode Floor Leveling Magnet Installation Instructions 1. On Inspection mode, position the elevator car so that it is level with a landing. 2. Mark the position of the top and bottom leveling sensors as shown below. Note that the sensors are slightly in from the edges of the circuit board.
Page 127: Cabling Connections
Sensor Board Landing Zone Discrete Car Calls Rear (option) magnet (if not Serial Car Call) Field Inputs Inputs Sensor Board Landing Zone Serial links to iControl Front magnet Cartop Board Load Weigher (ICE-CTP) Signal Board (LS-IPH) Serial Link Serial Car Call...
Page 128: Iland Status Leds
Inspection Mode iLand Status LEDs The iLand signal board enclosure reveals status LED sets for the front and rear floor leveling sensors and the position encoder sensor. Refer to the illustration below. Figure 9. iLand Status LEDs Position Encoder quadrature Rear floor leveling sensors: Front floor leveling sensors: pulse indicators.
Page 129: Installing Ilink
The serial link between iLink and iControl allows the bulk of the travelling cable to be reduced. The illustration below shows a view of iLink circuitry with the cover removed.
Page 130: Installing The Ilink Enclosure
Inspection Mode Installing the iLink Enclosure The iLink enclosure is typically mounted on the left side (as you face the car) of the cartop, opposite the iLand system. The enclosure has several partially-punched knockouts to accom- modate two-inch conduit connections. Mount the iLink enclosure on or between the crosshead beams.
Page 131: Ilink Wiring
Installing iLink iLink Wiring Like iControl, the iLink cartop box has an always-present, processor board (ICE-CTP) con- nected through a pluggable bus to input (ICE-MIAC), output (ICE-MOR), and other optional boards as required by the installation. A typical layout is shown below.
Page 132: Front And Rear Door And Leveling Signals
Leveling Signals 1. Refer to the -CT job print drawings. 2. Connect the DZ, DLM, and ULM signals between the iLink CTP board and the iControl/ iBox for front and rear (if present) doors as shown. Level signals, Rear...
Page 133: Cartop Inspection Switches
Serial Connection The processors in the iLink cartop box and iControl controller cabinet communicate serially through shielded, twisted pair, connections. 1. Refer to the -CT drawings in the job prints. Locate the TX+, TX-, RX+, RX-, and Shield connections.
Page 134: Ilink Power Connections
CTP board TX+ and TX- terminals.) iLink Power Connections The iLink cartop interconnect box receives operating power from iControl through the travel- ling cable. Typically, the power wires are connected to the terminal strip in the cartop box and distributed from there to the circuit boards.
Page 135: Ilink Cartop Wiring Verification
After Terminal Switches (UNT5/DNT5) are installed, verify Inspection Low Speed (iView/Pat- tern/Inspection) is set to 25 fpm and is enabled. UNT and DNT 5 switches are always used in iControl installations. Installing the Load Weigher If a cross-head deflection load weigher is specified for this job, please refer to the installation and calibration instructions supplied with the load weigher.
Page 136: Installing Brake Monitoring
Inspection Mode Installing Brake Monitoring Brake monitoring via an independent contact is required by code only for disc brakes. A spare iBox input (SP2D), or a programmable input (Brake Switch) on an ICE-MIAC board, may be used for the brake contact. The brake monitoring contact may be provided as part of the brake assembly.
Page 137: Installing The Earthquake Sensor
The counterweight derailment detector operates using a 24VDC “ring and string” circuit which will be grounded if excessive counterweight motion occurs. iControl also monitors the continu- ity of the “string” and will trigger a fault if the string breaks. The illustration below shows how the circuit operates.
Page 138: Installing The Serial Hall Call System
Inspection Mode Installing the Serial Hall Call System The MCE serial hall call system uses only two wires and is easier to install than traditional, multi-wire systems. The two wires provide both power and signal to hall calls. For simplex cars the hall call driver is located in the car controller cabinet.
Page 139: Verifying Cartop Voltages
If not, verify that the CARTOP LINK wiring is connected as speci- fied on the job prints. Additional troubleshooting information is available in Section 6. Please refer to “iControl Circuit Board Quick References” on page 6-82.
Page 140: Verifying Door Operation
Inspection Mode Verifying Door Operation This section helps you verify that the door lock signal input is working properly. 1. Verify that the door related options required for this job are checked on the iView Safety screen. Please refer to “Setup - Safety - Configuration Tab” on page 9-147.
Page 141: Verifying The Safety Configuration
Verifying the Safety Configuration Verifying the Safety Configuration Verify that the safety options required for this job are checked on the iView Safety screen. Please refer to “Setup - Safety - Configuration Tab” on page 9-147. Any options that are checked, but not operational, will require a jumper to allow the car to operate on Inspection (inputs must be high).
Page 142: Running On Machine Room Inspection
Inspection Mode Running on Machine Room Inspection When you are ready to run the elevator on Inspection: 1. Verify the iBox Computer, Safety A, Safety B, and Cartop status LEDs are lighted solidly green. 2. Move the Inspection switch to the INSP position. 3.
Page 143: Verifying Quadrature Pulse Sequence And Encoder Resolution
Running on Machine Room Inspection Verifying Quadrature Pulse Sequence and Encoder Resolution Position Encoder Resolution Verify that Position Encoder Resolution (Pattern Configuration/Common tab) is correct. When the iLand landing system is mounted on the car top with the encoder wheel against the hoistway rail, Position Encoder Resolution is 256 pulses/ft.
Page 144: Prepare For Final Adjustments
Inspection Mode Prepare for Final Adjustments This section describes preparing for final adjustment. Door Operator The door operator must be working properly before final adjustment. 1. Verify that the door fuses are properly installed. 2. Verify that the iBox Car Door Bypass and Hoistway Door Bypass switches are OFF. 3.
Page 145: Counterweight Balancing
Prepare for Final Adjustments Counterweight Balancing On modernizations, the weight of the car is often changed but compensating adjustments to the counterweight are sometimes overlooked. This adjustment is important for achieving desired performance and ride characteristics. The following are two ways in which the car / counter- weight balance can be verified: Option 1 (preferred method) 1.
Page 146: Run Testing
Inspection Mode Run Testing 1. Verify all landing system magnets are installed according to job prints and instructions. 2. On inspection mode, run the car to the midpoint of the hoistway. 3. Set the iBox Test switch to the ON position. 4.
Page 147: Empty Car Tests
Prepare for Final Adjustments Empty Car Tests With the car on Machine Room Inspection and with test weights removed (empty car), the fol- lowing steps allow you to adjust the response of the car to reduce empty car rollback while avoiding the oscillations that can occur if too much gain is adjusted into the system.
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Page 149: In This Section
• In this Section • Learning Floor Heights • Verifying One Floor Run • Reaching Contract Speed • Learning Limit Switches • Shaping Speed Profile • Controlling Initial Start • Calibrating Floor Offsets • Adjusting Leveling • Load Weigher Adjust •...
Page 150: Learning The Floor Heights
Final Adjustment Learning the Floor Heights Learning the building includes determining the location of each floor. iControl does this by counting pulses sent by the position encoder on the iLand landing system as the elevator travels the entire length of the hoistway from bottom to top. The iLand position encoder produces 256 pulses per foot of travel.
Page 151: Verifying One Floor Run Operation
Verifying One Floor Run Operation • If Manual learn type was selected, you are prompted to press and hold the iBox Enable and Up buttons. The elevator will move up the hoistway at Inspection speed. • You may click Abort at any time to abort the procedure. If the learn process is aborted, the last saved complete set of values is retained.
Page 152: If The Car Does Not Stop And Correct Properly
Final Adjustment If the car corrects and stops properly, proceed to Initiating a One Floor Run later in this section. If the Car Does Not Stop and Correct Properly • Check the iBox status display. Verify: • ULM, DLM, and DZ signals are working properly •...
Page 153: Verifying A One Floor Run
Verifying One Floor Run Operation Verifying a One Floor Run During a one-floor run, observe the following: • When the car starts, note that on the Hoistway display, the position indicator changes to the next floor just before reaching the desired floor. •...
Page 154: Verify Releveling
Final Adjustment Verify Releveling 1. When the car is at a floor, simulate overrunning by temporarily changing the floor height Offset (Configuration > Floor Heights > Floor Offsets tab) to 0.50” and pressing the Send button. 2. Observe the releveling operation. (Return Offset to the proper setting and press Send.) 3.
Page 155: Reaching Contract Speed
Reaching Contract Speed Reaching Contract Speed Note Be sure to read this entire section before performing the following procedure. The car must be on Test operation (iBox Test switch to ON) throughout the setup procedure. This prevents the doors from operating during adjustment. Final Adjustment Before Running at Contract Speed The following adjustments must be made in preparation for contract speed operation.
Page 156: Pattern Scaling
Final Adjustment Pattern Scaling 1. Using Pattern scaling on the Configuration > Pattern > Common tab, increase con- tract speed in 10% increments until the car is running at 80% of contract speed. Moni- tor performance on the iView Virtual Oscilloscope. Set: •...
Page 157: Learning Normal & Emergency Terminal Limit Switches
Learning Normal & Emergency Terminal Limit Switches Learning Normal & Emergency Terminal Limit Switches The Normal Terminal Slowdown Limit (NT) and Emergency Terminal Limit (ETS) switch Learn operation records car speed and position at the time each terminal switch is activated on a normal approach to either terminal landing.
Page 158 Final Adjustment 4. Refer to the job prints to determine which Normal Terminal Limit switches (UNTn and DNTn) are required for this installation and where they should be positioned in the hoistway. Verify that the Learned position on the Diagnostics > Terminal Switches Sta- tus tab corresponds to the job prints.
Page 159: Fine Tuning The Torqmax Drive
Learning Normal & Emergency Terminal Limit Switches Fine Tuning the TORQMAX Drive This section describes fine adjustments to the TORQMAX drive. Up/Down High Speed Difference 1. Verify that Pattern Scaling is set to 100%. 2. If car speed, at high speed, is not the same in the up and down directions, verify the fol- lowing: •...
Page 160: Shaping The Speed Profile
Final Adjustment Shaping the Speed Profile The pattern graph below charts the profile of car movement between any two landings and calls out the parameters that define profile shape. The value of the pattern parameters is very impor- tant in determining the quality of the ride and the overall performance of the elevator. The most critical parameters are Deceleration, Flare Jerk, Approach Deceleration, Approach Jerk and Leveling Speed since they define the final stop and therefore greatly affect the floor to floor travel time.
Page 161: Profiles
Shaping the Speed Profile • Low roll jerk - is used on runs where the car is able to reach High Speed before decelera- tion must begin. Low Roll Jerk determines how quickly the profile transitions from maxi- mum to zero acceleration (High Speed) and zero to maximum deceleration. As Low Roll Jerk increases, the profile transitions more quickly.
Page 162: Setting Pattern Parameters
Final Adjustment • Correction Profile - used when the system is not confident of the car position in the hoistway. The car proceeds to a known position using the Correction Profile parameters in order to synchronize its position information. • Inspection Profile - used when the system is placed on Inspection/Access operation. The Inspection Profile is also used when the system is learning the building floor heights.
Page 163 Shaping the Speed Profile • Slope of Acceleration / Deceleration - Ideally, the slope of acceleration in volts per second should be equal to or slightly greater than the slope of deceleration as viewed on an oscilloscope connected to iBox test point STP1 and COM (with Virtual Oscilloscope Test point 1 set to Speed Feedback Filtered).
Page 164: Controlling Initial Start Of Car Motion
Final Adjustment Controlling Initial Start of Car Motion Some gearless machines may exhibit rollback at the start of car motion. Geared machines rarely exhibit rollback. To control rollback at the start of car motion: • Pre-torque implementation for systems with analog load weighers •...
Page 165: Pretorque Gain Adjustments
2. With the car in Test mode (iBox TEST switch ON) move the car to the top floor. 3. On the Configuration > Drive > Pre-Torque tab, enable the Pretorque option and send the new selection to iControl. 4. On the Virtual Oscilloscope, select Load Weigher Balanced on Test point 1. If necessary, adjust the windows so that you can see the oscilloscope and the Pre-Torque parameters at the same time.
Page 166 Final Adjustment 11. Make a one-floor-run down. Check for rollback by either watching the motor or by mon- itoring the Speed Feedback signal on the Virtual Oscilloscope. 12. If rollback is detected, adjust the Pretorque gain parameter on the Drive > Pre-Torque tab, and again make a one-floor run down from one floor below the top landing.
Page 167: Drive Control Adjustments
Controlling Initial Start of Car Motion Drive Control Adjustments In AC Flux Vector drive applications, when Run Enable (RE) is active, the control system picks the main power contactor (PM Contactor) and enables the drive unit. The drive applies voltage to the AC motor to build up magnetic flux.
Page 168: Brake Parameter Adjustments
Final Adjustment Brake Parameter Adjustments The iField braking module allows you to make some very refined brake adjustments for smooth picking to control rollback. • First, find the level of brake excitation that results in a very gradual but complete picking of the brake: 1.
Page 169 Controlling Initial Start of Car Motion 6. Apply a maximum value of brake voltage, very briefly, at the start of movement. This gets the brake quickly to the point in the lifting process where a substantial amount of tension is released. This is done as follows: •...
Page 170 Final Adjustment Figure 4.4 Effect of Speed Pick Delay on the Start of Car Motion Volts Speed Pick Delay just right Not enough Speed Pick Delay Time Too much Speed Pick Delay Brake Lifts Become familiar with the correlation between what is seen on the scope and what is felt in the car at the start of motion.
Page 171: Calibrating The Floor Offsets
Once the floor offsets have been entered, iControl is able to calculate the exact location of each hoistway landing sill using the known exact position of the car, known exact position of the tar- get magnet and the measured distance from the car sill to the hoistway sill.
Page 172 Final Adjustment To calibrate the floor offsets: 1. Display the Floor Offsets Setup tab by selecting Floor Heights from the View > Layouts menu and then clicking the Setup > Floor Offsets tab. 2. Move the car to the desired starting landing (e.g. top or bottom terminal landing). The Ready indicator should light.
Page 173 Controlling Initial Start of Car Motion Table 4.1 Floor Offset Calibration Record Car Above/ Fractional Decimal Car Above/ Fractional Decimal Floor Floor below landing inch inch below landing inch inch Table 4.2 Fractional inch to decimal inch conversion Fractional in. Decimal in.
Page 174: Adjusting Leveling And Final Stop
Final Adjustment Adjusting Leveling and Final Stop This section describes adjusting leveling into the floor and bringing the car to a final stop. Final Approach and Leveling Observe elevator operation by watching the hoist motor and observing car response on iBox test point STP1 to GND (with the Virtual Oscilloscope Test point 1 parameter = Speed Feedback).
Page 175 Adjusting Leveling and Final Stop • Leveling Speed - If this speed is too high, a quick transition to zero speed will occur. This results in a bump at the stop or possible overshoot at the floor resulting in a releveling operation.
Page 176 Final Adjustment • Brake Coordination for Smooth Stops - Proper operation and setting of the brake is very important to achieve a smooth stop: 1. Before starting, the brake must be operating properly. Geared machine brakes are usu- ally very simple, however, the brake on a gearless machine requires detailed adjustment to obtain proper operation.
Page 177: Releveling Operation
Adjusting Leveling and Final Stop Releveling Operation • Relevel Dead Zone Distance — The Relevel dead zone distance is similar to Dead zone distance except that the Relevel dead zone distance applies only while the car is releveling. During releveling, the brake is partially set and the speed is very slow (usually 4 to 8 feet per minute).
Page 178: Ride Quality
The load in the car can then be determined by reading the value at a given floor and subtracting the learned empty value for that floor.
Page 179 Load Weigher Adjustment for Dispatching tion cables will vary with the position of the car in the hoistway. iControl must learn the empty and full car load value at each floor. The load in the car can then be determined by reading the value at a given floor and subtracting the learned empty value for that floor.
Page 180: Load Weigher Configuration
Final Adjustment Load Weigher Configuration Once the load weigher is installed, you need to “tell” iControl what kind of load weigher you are using and set up some basic load threshold values and learn the load values. You do this using iView.
Page 181: Learning Load Values
Load Weigher Configuration • Light load threshold (% of full load): Enter the percentage of full load weight below which the controller should consider the car to be in a light load condition. Typically set below 20% of full load. A setting of 00% = OFF. See “Load Thresholds”...
Page 182: Load Weigher Learn Procedure
Final Adjustment Load Weigher Learn Procedure 1. Display the Load Weigher layout (View > Layouts > Load Weigher). 2. Enter the Start floor (floor at which the test weights are located) on the Setup > Load weigher tab. 3. Acquire “Write privilege” (Write privilege > Acquire) and place the iBox Learn switch in the ON position.
Page 183: Pre-Start Sequence
Pre-Start Sequence Pre-Start Sequence If the car is properly adjusted and running well, but the floor to floor times are not as quick as you would like, the Pre-Start Sequence parameters (Configuration > Drive > General tab) can be used to allow the brake and/or motor to be energized while the doors are closing, thereby allowing the elevator to leave the floor as soon after the doors are locked as possible.
Page 184: Allow Machine To Be Energized: After Doors Are Locked
Final Adjustment Allow machine to be energized: After doors are locked This is the default Pre-Start Sequence option. It specifies that the doors must be locked before energizing the motor and brake. The diagram below shows the parameters that affect this option and the resulting sequence of operation.
Page 185: Allow The Machine To Be Energized: When The Door Position Monitor Is Activated
Pre-Start Sequence Allow the machine to be energized: When the door position monitor is activated This Pre-Start Sequence option is much the same as the “After doors are locked” option except that Door Position Monitor status is used to determine when the machine may be energized rather than the Doors Locked sensors.
Page 186: Allow The Machine To Be Energized: While Doors Are Closing With Motor Only
Final Adjustment Allow the machine to be energized: While doors are closing with motor only This Pre-Start Sequence option allows the motor to be energized while the doors are closing so that when the doors are locked, the brake picking sequence can be started immediately. The diagram below shows the parameters that affect this option and the resulting sequence of oper- ation.
Page 187: Allow The Machine To Be Energized: While Doors Are Closing With Motor And Partially Picked Brake
Pre-Start Sequence Allow the machine to be energized: While doors are closing with motor and partially picked brake This Pre-Start Sequence option allows the motor to be fully energized and the brake to be par- tially energized while the doors are closing, so that when the doors become locked, the car can begin moving as soon as the brake is fully picked.
Page 188: Allow The Machine To Be Energized: While Doors Are Closing With Motor And Fully Picked Brake
Final Adjustment Allow the machine to be energized: While doors are closing with motor and fully picked brake This Pre-Start Sequence option allows the motor and brake to be fully energize while the doors are closing, so that the car can begin moving when the doors become locked and the Speed pick delay 1 timer expires.
Page 189: Calibration And Verification Of Safety Functions
Calibration and Verification of Safety Functions Calibration and Verification of Safety Functions Before performing the calibration and verification of safety function please do the following: 1. Verify that the car performs the releveling operation properly. Please refer to “Verify Releveling” on page 4-6 see “Releveling Operation”...
Page 190: Verify Tach Error Does Not Trip On Emergency Stop
Final Adjustment Verify Tach Error Does Not Trip on Emergency Stop 1. Set the iBox Fault/Function Bypass switch to the OFF position. 2. Make sure the Tach Error fault is no longer bypassed (Diagnostics > Fault Bypass tab). 3. With a full load in the car, run the car up and down the hoistway to verify that the Tach Error fault is not generated.
Page 191: Safety Tests
Safety Tests Safety Tests iControl provides highly automated safety testing. Before running any tests, the car must be properly balanced and adjusted. From the iView Safety Tests screen (View > Safety Tests), the following tests may be run: • Car/Counterweight Safety Test •...
Page 192: Running A Test
Final Adjustment Running a Test 1. Put the iBox in Test mode. 2. Select the desired test on the Test screen. 3. Set the speed which the car must attain to trigger the condition being tested. (All tests except Emergency Brake Test/Unintended Motion require a speed input.) 4.
Page 193: Car/Counterweight Safety Test
Safety Tests Car/Counterweight Safety Test This is a two-part test. Car safety testing verifies operation of the car safeties. The objective of the test is to set the safeties, causing the hoist motor to break traction. The over-speed must be sufficient in magnitude to cause the governor to trip mechanically and to set the car safeties.
Page 194: Electrical Governor Test
Final Adjustment Electrical Governor Test This test verifies that the calibration of the electrical governor switch is appropriate (typically about 110% of contract speed) and that the car will execute an emergency stop once the electri- cal governor switch is activated. When the car trips the electrical governor switch in the down direction, it will execute an emergency stop.
Page 195: Inspection Overspeed Test
Safety Tests Inspection Overspeed Test This test verifies that moving the elevator on Inspection Operation at a speed greater than 150 fpm will result in an emergency stop. 1. Place the car on machine room inspection. 2. Verify that Inspection Overspeed (Controller > View > Setup > Safety > Configuration tab) is set to 150 fpm.
Page 196: Leveling Overspeed Test
Final Adjustment Leveling Overspeed Test This test verifies that the leveling zone does not exceed the maximum allowable distance and that the leveling speed does not exceed 150 ft/min (0.75 m/s). (NOTE: Be sure to make note of the original parameter values so they can be restored after the test): 1.
Page 197: Emergency Brake Test - Unintended Motion - Machine Brake
Safety Tests Emergency Brake Test - Unintended Motion - Machine Brake Danger The Emergency Brake test allows the car to leave the floor with doors open. Station person- nel or use a positive means to make certain there is NO ONE in the car. This test is to be use for installations where one or more machine brakes are used for (desig- nated as) the emergency brake.
Page 198 Final Adjustment Figure 4.6 Typical Brake Test Circuit: Machine Brake Emergency Brake 4-50 Manual # 42-02-2222...
Page 199: Ascending Car Overspeed Test - Rope Brake
Safety Tests Ascending Car Overspeed Test - Rope Brake This test is to be used for installations using a rope brake for the emergency brake. It verifies that the emergency brake (rope brake) will stop an empty car that is over-speeding in the up direction.
Page 200: Ascending Car Overspeed Test - Machine Brake
Final Adjustment Ascending Car Overspeed Test - Machine Brake This test is to be use for installations where one or more machine brakes are used for (desig- nated as) the emergency brake. This test verifies that the emergency brake (machine brake) will stop an empty car that is over-speeding in the up direction.
Page 201: Normal Terminal Switch Overspeed Tests
Safety Tests Normal Terminal Switch Overspeed Tests Per switch, this test verifies that either an emergency slowdown or emergency stop will be initi- ated if an elevator encounters an NTS switch and is moving at a speed greater than the pro- grammed overspeed value for that switch.
Page 202: Emergency Terminal Switch Overspeed Tests
Final Adjustment Emergency Terminal Switch Overspeed Tests Per switch, this test verifies that an emergency stop will be initiated if an elevator that is moving at a speed greater than 95% of the programmed contract speed encounters the ETS switch in the cars direction of travel (DETS if the car is moving in the down direction, UETS if the car is moving in the up direction).
Page 203: Terminal Switch Overspeed And Position Faults
Safety Tests Terminal Switch Overspeed and Position Faults The Overspeed Level 1, Level 2 and Position margins are calculated based on the speed and position values learned during the terminal learn procedure (see “Learning Normal & Emer- gency Terminal Limit Switches” on page 4-9) Overspeed level 1 - During passenger (NORM) operation, if car speed exceeds the Overspeed Level 1 threshold at the time a Normal Terminal switch is activated, an Up (or Down) Normal...
Page 204 Final Adjustment The following illustration shows the car reaction to overspeed conditions at Normal and Emer- gency Terminal switches in the down direction. Figure 4.7 Emergency and Normal Terminal Overspeed Reaction 95% of contract speed Contract speed Overspeed 1 Overspeed 2 Normal Terminal Switch Car trips Terminal Switch Emergency Terminal Switch...
Page 205: Before Release To Passenger Operation
Before Release to Passenger Operation Before Release to Passenger Operation Danger Before the elevator can be turned over to normal passenger use, it is important that no safety function or circuit remains bypassed. Items to check include, but are not limited to: •...
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Page 207: Section 5. System Options
• Serial COP • EMCO Load Weigher • MCE Load Weigher System Options About System Options This section contains supporting information for optional iControl system compo- nents, including: • iCentral - Central Dispatcher: Description, installation and setup instructions for the Central Dispatcher (see page 5-2).
Page 208: Icentral - Central Dispatcher
System Options iCentral - Central Dispatcher iCentral is the central dispatching option for iControl, providing a central point to coordinate dispatching, parking, special operating modes, emergency power response, security, and inter- action with existing (legacy) controls. This option is used for the most demanding systems.
Page 209: Icue Dispatching Capabilities
iCentral - Central Dispatcher Figure 5.1 iCentral Functional Diagram iControllers iCue iView PC connected though internet or LAN iView iCue Internet System User-defined Inputs/Outputs Serial Hall Call Nodes Serial Hall Call Driver iCue Dispatching Capabilities • Design maximum 150 landings •...
Page 210: System Interconnect
System Options System Interconnect It can be helpful to have a general understanding of the way the entire iControl system is inter- connected. This section contains high-level interconnection drawings for: • System Interconnection: Basic car control and dispatcher interconnections. • Dispatcher Interconnection: More detail for dispatcher interconnections.
Page 211 Sensor Board Landing Zone Discrete Car Calls Rear (option) magnet (if not Serial Car Call) Field Inputs Inputs Sensor Board Landing Zone Serial links to iControl Front magnet Cartop Board Load Weigher (ICE-CTP) Signal Board (LS-IPH) Serial Link Serial Car Call...
Page 212: Cabinet Installation
System Options Cabinet Installation Installation of the iCentral cabinet is similar to the installation of an iController cabinet. Please refer to “Machine Room Preparation” on page 2-4. MCE Job Prints MCE job print drawing numbers use the format “Job Number — Car Number —...
Page 213: Check For Shorts To Ground
iCentral - Central Dispatcher Check for Shorts to Ground Check for shorts to ground before powering up the system. Power must be OFF at the main disconnect(s). A short to ground is defined as having a resistance of less than 20 ohms between the #1 (Common) bus and the terminal being tested.
Page 214 System Options If applicable, also wire according to the Group Interconnects to Individual Car Cabinets print. Be sure to ground all cabinets according to instructions. Refer to the Group Supervisor Field Wiring Print for iCentral field wiring instruc- tions. Figure 5.6 Elevator Controller to iCue Cabinet Wiring iController 1 iController 2 iController 3...
Page 215: Initial Power Up And Bus Verification
iCentral - Central Dispatcher Initial Power Up and Bus Verification After AC power is connected, you are ready to temporarily power up and check that power buses inside the cabinet are providing their proper outputs. Caution This procedure assumes that no field wiring has yet been connected. If field wiring has been connected, it must be disconnected before beginning this procedure.
Page 216: Icontrol Ethernet Overview
System Options iControl Ethernet Overview iControl uses two distinct Ethernet networks: • The System hub connects iCentral to other MCE equipment like the elevator controllers, Serial Hall Call systems, and input/output expansion boards (SC-ION boards). • The LAN hub connects iCentral and elevator controllers to a PC running the MCE iView application (used to configure both iCentral and iControls).
Page 217: System Tcp/Ip
• System Hub: The System hub is a standard Ethernet hub. The hub routes data so that TCP/IP communications between connected devices are correctly connected. • iControls: Each car in the group is under the primary direction of its own iBox/iControl. iCue communicates with all the iControls in its group through the System TCP/IP bus.
Page 218: System Hub
System Options System Hub The System hub connects iCue to the iControls in its group, to Serial Hall Call drivers through SC-HCE-ME modules, and to SC-ION input/output expansion boards. The Serial Hall Call and input/output expansion board connections are completed at the factory before the system is shipped and need only be checked to make certain they are in place.
Page 219: Lan Hub
Ethernet Overview LAN Hub 1. Connect the group and car controllers and the iView PC to the LAN hub as shown in the illustration below and in the MCE job prints. The job prints are the controlling docu- ment. Use the blue Ethernet cables provided.
Page 220: External Connections
System Options External Connections As indicated in the LAN hub connection illustration, the elevator group may be connected to larger area networks in the building or, through T1, DSL, or dial-up modems, to remote sites via phone lines or the Internet. These kinds of connections are necessary if remote iView or iMon- itor access is required.
Page 221: Tcp/Ip Reference
Ethernet Overview TCP/IP Reference An Ethernet network is basically several computers (or smart equipment with a computer inside — like the iBox or iCue) all connected together at a single point (the hub) so they can communicate with each other. In order for a message from one computer to reach the computer (or iCue/iBox) it wants to talk to, all the computers connected to the network have to have their own unique address.
Page 222 System Options Figure 5.10 Example of Ethernet Addresses and Connection GROUP 1 ETHERNET ADDRESS EXAMPLES CAR A CAR B CAR C CAR D CAR E 192.168.193.001 192.168.193.001 192.168.193.001 192.168.193.001 192.168.193.001 192.168.192.001 192.168.192.002 192.168.192.003 192.168.192.004 192.168.192.005 192.168.191.001 192.168.191.002 192.168.191.003 192.168.191.004 192.168.191.005 Swing Car Additional System Hub Connections for Serial Hall Call Hall Calls...
Page 223 Ethernet Overview iView, Direct PC used for Direct Connection 192.168.193.2 255.255.255.0 Subnet Mask iCue Group Controller 0.0.0.0 ( . . . ) Gateway iCue LAN 192.168.191.201 255.255.255.0 Subnet Mask 192.168.191.254 Gateway ORANGE CABLES SYSTEM HUB iCue SYSTEM 192.168.192.201 255.255.255.0 Subnet Mask 0.0.0.0 ( .
Page 224: System Ethernet
LAN hub is provided so that you can connect a PC running iView, which will then be able to access all the iCue and iControl hardware connected to the hub. The TCP/IP addresses for the LAN network (iView connection) are set at the factory. If your iView PC was provided by MCE, you can simply connect the iBoxes, the iCue, and the iView PC to the hub and they are ready to communicate.
Page 225 Ethernet Overview 6. Click Properties to open the Local Area Connection Properties dialog. 7. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). 8. Click Properties to open the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog. 5-19...
Page 226 System Options 9. Set the IP Address to match the iCue LAN EXCEPT FOR the last set of numbers. Typi- cally, you can set your PC’s IP address to 192.168.191.101. 10. Set the Subnet Mask to 255.255.255.0. 11. Set the Default gateway to 192.168.191.254. 12.
Page 227: Setting Icue Pc Lan Ip Addresses
Ethernet Overview Setting iCue PC LAN IP Addresses You should not need to set the iCue LAN IP address unless you are changing addresses to add the LAN hub to an existing Local Area Network. When entering IP Addresses on a PC, do not enter leading zeros (i.e., .020 is entered as .20).
Page 228 System Options 6. Click Properties to open the Sys- tem Ethernet Properties dialog. 7. In the System Ethernet Proper- ties dialog, select Internet Proto- col (TCP/IP). 8. Click Properties to open the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Prop- erties dialog. 5-22 Manual # 42-02-2222...
Page 229 Ethernet Overview 9. Set IP address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway accord as required to reside on the new LAN. The values shown below are the factory values. 10. Click OK and follow any instructions to save the changes you made.
Page 230: Pinging
System Options Pinging If you suspect that one or more of the devices is still not communicating, you can “ping” them from the iView PC. Pinging just lets you send a message manually that just asks for a reply if the other device can “hear”...
Page 231: Icue User Interface
Ethernet Overview iCue User Interface Whenever iCue is running and the monitor is switched to the iCue PC (rather than the iView PC), the iCue GUI is visible on the screen. The iCue GUI provides an overview of group opera- tion and status.
Page 232: Write Permission
• IP Address: The TCP/IP address of the group on this network • Subnet Mask: The subnet mask limits the number of valid addresses in the group. For iControl, this should always be 255.255.255.0 • Gateway LAN: 192.168.191.254 • Gateway System: 000.000.000.000 (o.o.o.o) •...
Page 233: Icue Watchdog
Ethernet Overview iCue Watchdog When iCue is running, there is a utility called iCue Watchdog running in the background. The watchdog monitors iCue and makes certain that it continues to run as it should. The watchdog is a Windows Service, which means that it will not show up on the task bar or icon tray.
Page 234: Comm-Connect Cabinet - Local/Dispatcher
System Options Comm-connect Cabinet - Local/Dispatcher The Comm-connect cabinet is used to house the system communication components when the Local/Dispatcher option is used. This cabinet houses the Serial Hall Call Driver(s), Ethernet Switches, SC-ION Serial Control I/O Node board and AC power connections. Figure 5.11 Typical Comm-connect Cabinet SC-HCE-ME Serial to Ethernet Adapter...
Page 235 Comm-connect Cabinet - Local/Dispatcher Figure 5.12 Comm-Connect Interconnection iMonitor or iReport iView Comm-connect Cabinet To Cars LAN: iView, iMonitor, iReport connectivity. General Field Inputs to Dispatcher SYSTEM Hall Calls To Cars SYSTEM: Hall calls, Parking, Serial Special operating modes Driver Serial to Ethernet Serial Bus...
Page 236: Serial Hall Call
System Options Serial Hall Call Direct serial I/O allows hall call buttons/indicators, to be connected to iControl using a simple, 2-wire bus for both communication and power. This serial bus reduces the amount of wiring required per riser and makes the wiring job much easier and less expensive.
Page 237 Serial Hall Call Figure 5.14 Typical iCentral Serial Hall Call Connections Figure 5.15 Typical Serial Hall Call Connections for a Simplex or Swing Car iController Open power box 5-31...
Page 238: Hall Call Installation
System Options Hall Call Installation Installing a serial hall call system includes: • Pulling the serial bus wiring • Setting the node board addresses • Installing the hall call enclosures (refer to the job prints) Pulling Serial Bus Wiring The serial bus is the physical, twisted pair of 14 AWG or 16AWG wires along which all the hall calls are connected.
Page 239: Setting Node Board Addresses
Serial Hall Call Setting Node Board Addresses Each hall call enclosure contains a “node” board. The node board provides two outputs to power hall call lamps or LEDs, two inputs for the hall call buttons, and jumpers to set floor ID and hall call “type.”...
Page 240 System Options Jumper JP1 sets the call type for the two switch/lamp combinations serviced by the node board (or the individual jumpers can be thought of as setting the last digits of the boards two unique serial addresses). You set one jumper for each of the boards two I/Os. The most common setting for JP1 jumpers, Down Front and Up Front hall calls, is shown in the following illustration.
Page 241: Checking Serial To Ip Connections
Serial Hall Call Checking Serial to IP Connections Each Serial Hall Call bus originates from a Serial Hall Call Driver in the iCue cabinet. Each Serial Hall Call Driver in turn communicates with iCue through the System Ethernet hub. Figure 5.17 Serial to TCP/IP Connection Ethernet port for connection to System hub Serial-to-Ethernet converter...
Page 242: Troubleshooting
The serial I/O protocol used for MCE serial hall call and serial I/O board connections is trans- lated to and from Ethernet bus protocol for system level communication over the iControl Sys- tem network. (System hub in iCentral dispatcher. Orange TCP/IP cables.) One of two assemblies is used: •...
Page 243 Serial Hall Call Mechanical Configuration Refer to the preceding illustration for part identification. • Ethernet Port: Standard Ethernet port. Used to connect this assembly to the System Ethernet hub using an orange Ethernet cable. Figure 5.19 -EM and -ME Ethernet Ports -EM port -ME port Serial port...
Page 244 System Options • Jumpers JP1, JP2, JP3: These jumpers are used to set board options, e.g. the commu- nications rate of the serial bus. Refer to the label on U2, the FPGA IC (see “SC-HCE-ME Serial/Ethernet Translation Assembly” on page 5-36), to determine the software version and thereby the jumper schedule to use.
Page 245: Trouble Indications
Serial Hall Call Trouble Indications • Hall Call buttons do not work • Do building Hall Call buttons light when pressed? • Do building Hall Call buttons stay on until elevator arrives? • Elevator reported to be in “Wild Operation” (stopping at every floor) •...
Page 246 System Options iView Check Use the iView System I/O Configuration screen, Bus tab to see if trouble is indicated and to check that hall calls are addressed as specified in your job prints. 1. Launch iView and connect to the group. 2.
Page 247 Serial Hall Call TCP Address Check The Digi Device Discovery utility may be used to check and, if nec- essary, reset the TCP/IP address of the serial/Ethernet assembly (SC-HCE-EM or ME). This utility is available from MCE. 1. Start the Digi Device Discovery utility. The utility will launch, and check the System net- work for any connected SC-HCE-EM or -ME.
Page 248 System Options 3. In the Configure Network Settings dialog that appears, select Manually configure net- work settings. 4. Check the drawing package for the dispatcher or the Ethernet Address examples draw- ing in the manual. Please refer to “Example of Ethernet Addresses and Connection” on page 5-16.
Page 249: Hall Call Driver
Serial Hall Call Hall Call Driver Serial cable to serial/ ethernet translator board Serial Bus connection AC power Quick Test You can do a basic functionality test on the hall call driver. With power applied: 1. Verify 120VAC power to the driver. 2.
Page 250 System Options Driver Voltages Test The hall call driver can be more thoroughly tested if necessary. The test is relatively simple on iCentral units shipped after July, 2005 because a female, “test” connector has been installed in the middle of the ribbon cable connecting the driver to the SC- HCE (Digi board) assembly.
Page 251: Flexible I/O
Flexible I/O • Node Response test 1. Insert a probe wire into pin 20, connect the positive voltmeter lead. 2. You should see 5-volts, +/- 10%. Leave the probe wire in place. 3. Bend the wire/jumper and short pin 20 to pin 17. 4.
Page 252: Sc-Ion Boards
System Options SC-ION Boards The number of SC-ION boards in an iCue system will vary depending upon system configura- tion and the number of additional inputs and outputs required for the job. A typical job might have one SC-ION board, providing 16 additional inputs and 16 additional outputs. Figure 5.20 SC-ION Board in iCue Cabinet Input/Output wires Factory programming serial port.
Page 253: I/O Connections
Flexible I/O I/O Connections Connect inputs and outputs as shown in your job prints. SC-ION board inputs are always 117VAC. Outputs may be configured (in specific groups) to provide either a path to ground or current to drive indicator lamps/LEDs. Output State Selection The outputs are divided into three groups.
Page 254: Serial Cop
System Options Serial COP With the Serial Car Operating Panel system, car call buttons connect directly to a serializing board located in the car station enclosure. Multiple Serial COP boards daisy-chain together to accommodate high-rise installations with a lot of call buttons. Figure 5.21 Serial COP board - typical installation 5-48 Manual # 42-02-2222...
Page 255 Serial COP Wiring from the Serial COP board(s) to the iLink cartop box is a short length of shielded cable with a telephone-style RJ-11 connector at each end. The iLink cartop box supports up to four serial control panel connections. Communication between iLink and the controller is also serial, thereby reducing the traveler and hoistway cabling.
Page 256: Serial Cop Board Specifications
System Options Serial COP Board Specifications Each Serial COP board handles up to 24 call buttons or switches. If more inputs are required, Serial COP boards are daisy-chained together. • Each of the Serial COP board’s 24 I/O connections can be used as an input, an output or a combined call input and output.
Page 257: Serial Cop Installation
Serial COP Serial COP Installation 1. Mount the Serial COP boards in the car operating panel (recommended orientation: “Serial COP board - typical installation” on page 5-48. Drilling dimensions are provided. Please refer to “ICE-COP Board Mounting Dimensions (not to scale)” on page 5-52.
Page 258 System Options Figure 5.23 ICE-COP Board Mounting Dimensions (not to scale) 5-52 Manual # 42-02-2222...
Page 259: Emco Load Weigher Installation And Calibration
• Control Unit description of operation (see page 5-56) • Load Weigher calibration procedure (page 5-57) • Final calibration with iControl (see page 5-59) • Installation with 2 to 1 roping (see page 5-61) • Verifying the zero calibration (empty car weight) (see...
Page 260: Installing The Sensors
System Options Installing the Sensors The model SWK sensors are installed using the tool supplied. In some instances it may be nec- essary to extend the length of the handle to gain more leverage. 1. Typically the sensors are mounted on the wire ropes directly above the cartop hitch.
Page 261: Installing The Control Unit And Connecting The Wires
The control unit may be mounted using the DIN mounting bracket supplied or using the holes in the sensor itself. Choose a convenient location on the cartop. (For iControl, if there is space, the control unit could be mounted inside the iLink enclosure.) Three sets of wires must be connected to the EMCO VK-3v control unit: 1.
Page 262: Programming The Emco Vk-3V Control Unit
System Options PROGRAMMING the EMCO VK-3v Control Unit Description of Operation The purpose of the EMCO Load Weigher system is to measure the load in the elevator and pro- vide usable information about the load to the elevator controller. This information is used for pre-torquing and for dispatching decisions, e.g.
Page 263: Calibration
EMCO Load Weigher Installation and Calibration Calibration Manual Calibration with Weights The Calibration with Weights procedure is the most accurate and recommended method of cal- ibrating the EMCO Load Weigher. This procedure allows the EMCO control unit to do the fol- lowing: •...
Page 264: Auto-Zero Calibration
8. With the full load of weights in the car, using a digital multi meter, measure the voltage at terminals 0-10v and Com on the control unit. It should be approximately 8 volts. Note the exact value. 9. Proceed to Final Calibration with iControl on page 5-59 and Additional iControl Set-...
Page 265: Final Calibration With Icontrol
EMCO Load Weigher Installation and Calibration Final Calibration with iControl 1. Connect the multi meter to test points TP_LW and GND on the ICE-CTP board inside the iLink Cartop Box. Adjust trimpot LW ADJ until the multi meter reads the same as the value noted in step 8.
Page 266: Additional Icontrol Settings And Procedures
(see Load Weigher Adjustment for Dispatching in Section 4 of the iControl User Guide. 3. iControl needs to learn the empty and full load weights at every landing available to this car. This is a semi-automated process (see Learning Load Values in Section 4 of the iControl User Guide).
Page 267: Installation With 2 To 1 Roping
For an iControl installation, the output signal from the EMCO control unit must be routed through the traveler to the to the LW+, LW- and SHLD terminals on the ICE-CTP board located inside the iLink Cartop box.
Page 268: Verifying The Zero Calibration (Empty Car Weight)
System Options Verifying the zero calibration (empty car weight) It is recommended to verify the zero calibration if: 1. When working with new ropes, the calibration may change slightly as the ropes settle. After the first 30 days of operation it is recommended to check the empty car weight, with the car in the middle of the hoistway, using the display on the EMCO Load Weigher.
Page 269: Mce Load Weigher
MCE Load Weigher MCE Load Weigher The MCE Load Weigher is designed for use with isolated platform elevator cars. The accuracy of the load weigher depends on the condition of the rubber isolation pads. If they are old, cracked or hard, the performance of the load weigher will suffer. Similarly, if the wrong pad material is used, the deflection (with load) can be incorrect.
Page 270: Installation Method #1 - Preferred
System Options Installation Method #1 — Preferred When installing, remember that the car is supported near the center of gravity. The center of gravity may be offset towards the front of the car to compensate for door operator weight unless the car has both front and rear doors.
Page 271 MCE Load Weigher Figure 5.4 Target Bracket and Sensor mounted on Support Assembly and Car frame These screws hold the 2 small angles to the bottom of the floor - Center of Floor minimum 2 screws per angle. Screws must be short enough to Center of Gravity avoid punching through the floor.
Page 272 System Options If the distance between where the target bracket attaches to the floor and the center of the floor is greater than 20% of distance “A” (see Figure 8.2), an alternate mounting method may pro- duce better results. • Example: If distance “A” is 10' Then 20% of 10' is 2' Therefore, if the target bracket attaches to floor more than 2' from the center of the chan- nel, an alternate method of mounting is suggested (see Figure 8.5).
Page 273: Method #1 Installation Instructions
• Connecting the wiring • Adjusting the amplifier (iLink car top box) • Verifying performance • Adjusting iControl parameters • Maintenance recommendations The Support Assembly 1. Cut a piece of 1 ¼" x 1 ¼" or 1 ½" x 1 ½" steel angle to span the width of the floor as shown in Figures 8.3 and 8.6.
Page 274 • Condition of rubber pads • Voltage variance when weight is in center of car vs. on edge of car (sagging problem) Adjust iControl Parameters The load weigher is now installed and properly adjusted. However, the parameter adjustments for the load weigher must be completed.
Page 275: Installation Method # 2
MCE Load Weigher Additionally, periodic checks of the voltage increase with varying load conditions will help diag- nose when the rubber pads begin to lose elasticity. Installation Method # 2 1. Re-use pre-existing holes or brackets to mount sensor and target. 2.
Page 276 System Options 5-70 Manual # 42-02-2222...
Page 277: Section 6. Troubleshooting
About Troubleshooting This section contains general troubleshooting related information and tabled infor- mation to help you diagnose and correct iControl problems. If you are viewing this on a computer, click the page number to jump to the appropriate section. Troubleshooting Topics...
Page 278: Troubleshooting Tools
Enter. Scroll down to see all of the data, including the event name. A description and troubleshooting suggestions for each event can be found in iView online Help (Help > iView Help > Messages Reference) and in the iControl Messages table in this user guide.
Page 279: Safety String Bypass Jumper
The safety string bypass location for iControl is accessed through ports on the front cover of the iBox. The ports are sized so that a jumper wire (16AWG minimum) with insulated clips on each end can be used to short the SB and 3 terminals to bypass the safety string.
Page 280: Message Tables
(iBox maintains an Event Log as well.) This section contains two tables. Table 7.2 provides a cross-reference from iBox ID numbers to the associated iControl message name. Table 7.3 lists system messages in alphabetical order and describes the cause and recom- mended troubleshooting procedures if appropriate.
Page 281 Safety String Bypass Jumper iControl Message (iBox Event Log and iView Controller Event Log) ID # Emergency Power Run Front Door Contact Fault Rear Door Contact Fault Front Photo Eye Failure Front Safe Edge Failure Rear Photo Eye Failure Rear Safe Edge Failure...
Page 282 Troubleshooting iControl Message (iBox Event Log and iView Controller Event Log) ID # Emergency Power Deactivated Car Dispatch Load Car Heavy Load - Deactivated Car Over Load Deactivated Photo Eye Antinuisance Light Load Antinuisance Nudging Operation Front Photo Eye Bypassed...
Page 283 Safety String Bypass Jumper iControl Message (iBox Event Log and iView Controller Event Log) ID # Down Normal Terminal Switch 2 Level 2 Speed Fault Down Normal Terminal Switch 3 Level 2 Speed Fault Down Normal Terminal Switch 4 Level 2 Speed Fault...
Page 284 Troubleshooting iControl Message (iBox Event Log and iView Controller Event Log) ID # Invalid Front Door Position Invalid Rear Door Position Earthquake Reduce Speed Cartop Inspection Operation Car Panel Inspection Operation Hoistway Access Inspection Operation Machine Room Inspection Operation Inspection Operation...
Page 285 Safety String Bypass Jumper iControl Message (iBox Event Log and iView Controller Event Log) ID # iView Logged Off iView Timed Out iView Lost Connection Balanced Mode Lobby Peak Mode Demand Up Peak Mode Demand Down Peak Mode CFSS Mode 1 Recall Activated...
Page 286 Troubleshooting iControl Message (iBox Event Log and iView Controller Event Log) ID # Retiring Cam Door Lock Fault Deactivated Retiring Cam Protection Fault Activated Retiring Cam Protection Fault Deactivated Watchdog Ordered Control Stop Before Reset Front Hall Door Open Button Bypassed...
Page 287 Safety String Bypass Jumper iControl Message (iBox Event Log and iView Controller Event Log) ID # User Defined Event 10 Off Drive Communication Fault Drive Communication Warning Motor Limit Protection Timer Elapsed Shuttle Service Activated Shuttle Service Deactivated Event Log Cleared...
Page 288 Troubleshooting iControl Message (iBox Event Log and iView Controller Event Log) ID # Invalid Configuration Input DLMS Invalid Configuration Input DLAT Invalid Configuration Input DLAB Invalid Configuration Input DCMS Invalid Configuration Input DCAT Invalid Configuration Input DCAB Invalid Configuration Input DPM...
Page 289: Icontrol Messages
Messages iControl Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Alternate Floor Smoke Sensor Recall, ALTERNATE FLOOR SMOKE Description: Recall to the main fire floor due to active or latched smoke detector input(s) from floors other than the main recall floor.
Page 290 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Backup Power Direction Reversal Description: The Backup power recall reverse direction input has been activated (signal from the TAPS Trac- tion Auxiliary Power Supply). Car Reaction: The car direction of travel is reversed unless the car is on Earthquake operation and the CW1/ CW2 inputs (Counterweight movement sensor) are active and reversal would move the car in the direction towards the counter weight.
Page 291 Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Brake Contactor Proofing Fault, BRAKE CONT PRF FAULT Description: Fault signal for brake contactor proofing. Car Reaction: None Troubleshooting: 1. Verify brake contactor proofing circuits. Brake Drop Fault, BRAKE DROP FAULT Description: Indicates that the brake contact input (SP2D or Brake Switch) was not in the state required by the “Brake is picked when SP2D or Brake Switch terminal is high (low)”...
Page 292 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Brake Output Circuit Failure, BRAKE OUTPUT FAILURE Description: The flywheel brake IGBT has failed or the fuse has opened. Car Reaction: Normal stop. Troubleshooting: 1. Verify proper operation of the brake module while running on machine room inspection: •...
Page 293 Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Troubleshooting: Check bus 2D fuse located at bottom of iBox. Bus 2MC Fuse Open, BUS 2MC FUSE OPEN Description: The bus 2MC fuse is open. Car Reaction: Emergency stop. Cancel demand and open doors. No further movement is allowed.
Page 294 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Car delayed with doors open, CAR DEL DOORS OPEN Description: Indicates that a car, with doors fully open, has been delayed in reaching an assigned destina- tion. Car Reaction: Assigned hall calls will be reassigned to other available cars.
Page 295 Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Car out of service with doors closed, CAR OS DOORS CLOSED Description: A delayed car with closed doors has remained so for an excessive period of time (as determined by a user-programmed timer parameter, Car Operation Screen/Passenger tab.
Page 296 2. The Car Panel Inspection input is Normally High. Car shut down due to emergency power operation with no supervisor (Activated) Description: iControl has detected that an emergency power condition exists and it has not established com- munication with the emergency power supervisor (typically a group controller).
Page 297 2. If the connections are clean and tight, use an oscilloscope to check the TX and RX signals themselves. Or, if practical, connect the iBox end of the connection to another iControl in the machine room and see if that controller can communicate with the iLink box.
Page 298 Car Reaction: Emergency stop: Motor contactor and brake contactor immediately dropped. Troubleshooting: 1. Check 1, 2, and 3 bus terminal voltages from iControl, through traveler, to car terminal strip. 2. Refer to job print drawing CT, check strip to iLink connections.
Page 299 Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages CFSS Mode 1 In-car Activated, CFSS 1 In-car. Description: Commandeer For Special Services is a special operating mode. When activated by a (typically) keyed hall switch the car recalls to that floor. Two CFSS operating modes may be configured on the Car Operations screen/CFSS tab (Mode 1, Mode 2).
Page 300 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Demand Down Peak Mode, DEMAND DOWN PEAK MODE Description: The car is running in Demand Down Peak mode, favoring traffic in the down direction as config- ured on the group control screens. Demand Up Peak Mode, DEMAND UP PEAK MODE Description: The car is running in Demand Up Peak mode, favoring traffic in the up direction as configured on the group control screens.
Page 301 Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Down Emergency Terminal Switch Position Fault, DN ETS POSITION FAULT Description: The reported position upon encountering the Terminal Switch differed from the learned switch position by more than the set position margin. This fault may be bypassed on the Diagnostics > Fault Bypass tab.
Page 302 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Down Normal Terminal ’n’ Level 2 Speed Fault, DN NTS’n’ L2 SPEED FLT (n = 1 to 5) Description: A Level 2 Overspeed fault has been detected at Down Normal Terminal switch ‘n’ (1 to 5). When the switch opened, the car was traveling faster than defined by Level 2 overspeed settings (105% of the sum of the learned speed plus the Overspeed 1 Margin percentage setting on the Configuration >...
Page 303 Messages Drive Enable Feedback Fault, DRIVE ENABLE FDBK FLT Description: iControl failed to send the Drive Enable signal to the drive or the drive failed to respond to the Drive Enable signal. (applies to both AC and DC drives).
Page 304 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Drive Ready Fault, DRIVE READY FAULT Description: AC drive ready signal is low. (TORQMAX drive only.) Car Reaction: Emergency stop: Motor contactor and brake contactor immediately dropped. Troubleshooting: 1. Check F5 drive terminal X2A-24 to X2A-26 (Common). X2A-24 should be low during normal operation and high during fault.
Page 305 Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Earthquake Operation Deactivated Earthquake Operation (Counterweight) Description: The Counterweight Derailment Detector has been activated, indicating an earthquake condition. Car Reaction: The car will typically make an emergency stop, then move slowly to the next available floor in a direction away from the counterweight.
Page 306 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Elevator Recall Operation (Switch ‘n’), ELEVATOR RECALL SW’n’ (n = 1 to 6) Description: Elevator Recall Operation has been initiated by the switch identified. Car Reaction: In most usages, the car immediately removes itself from hall call service, answers remaining car calls, then proceeds to the recall floor and cycles its doors.
Page 307 Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Emergency Alarm Deactivated without Acknowledgment Description: This message indicates that the emergency alarm has been deactivated because all signals that would activate it are now off and the Require Acknowledgment parameter is not checked.
Page 308 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Emergency Medical Service Bypassed Description: EMS is active but has been bypassed by another mode of operation. Car Reaction: EMS service is bypassed and the car operates under the new mode of operation.
Page 309 Messages Emergency Power and no communication with group, EMERG PWR NO COMM Description: iControl has detected that an emergency power condition exists and it has not established com- munication with the emergency power supervisor (typically a group controller). Car Reaction: The car is not allowed to move to prevent overloading the emergency power generator. If the car is moving when the event occurs, the car will make an emergency stop.
Page 310 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Excessive Brake Feedback Fault, EXCESS BRAKE FDBK FLT Description: After each brake activity, the controller checks to see that brake current is bleeding off properly. (After 1 second, brake voltage should be at or below 85% of the voltage applied by the last command.) This fault is issued if brake voltage remains too high when checked by the controller.
Page 311 Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Excessive Restarts Warning Description: The elevator has attempted to start movement from the same floor successively for an exces- sive number of times. This fault is issued after ten attempts. The counter is reset if the car makes one suc- cessful run.
Page 312 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Fire Service In-Car Deactivated Description: In-car firefighter’s service has been deactivated. Car Reaction: Car is returned to prevailing mode of operation. Fire Service In-car Hold Operation Description: Car is on in-car firefighter hold operation.
Page 313 Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Floor Heat Detectors Activated, FLOOR HEAT DETECTORS Description: One or more floor heat detector inputs are activated. The fire warning light will flash until all heat detectors have been reset. The fire-warning buzzer will sound until the car is shutdown at a floor.
Page 314 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Floor Synchronization Fault Description: While performing floor synchronization, the system either did not receive edge position data from the cartop or did not detect a floor position magnet where expected. Car Reaction: The car will stop and initiate terminal synchronization.
Page 315 Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Front Door Contact Fault, FRONT DOOR CNTCT FLT Description: A faulty front door contact (gate switch, door lock) has been detected. This is detected when the doors are in their fully open position and either the gate switch contact is closed or the doors appear to be locked.
Page 316 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Front DPM Open - GS Closed, F DPM OPEN-GS CLOSED Description: The front door position monitoring contact is open while the gate switch is closed. Car Reaction: None. Troubleshooting: Check the front door position monitoring contact, gate switch and all related circuitry.
Page 317 Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Global Parameter Update, Reset Controller, PARAM CHNG-RESET CAR Description: This message indicates that all of the controller parameters have been updated and it is neces- sary to reset the controller once the update is completed (press the iBox COMPUTER RESET button).
Page 318 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Hall Call Service Enabled (see Hall Call Service Disabled) Description: The car is accepting hall calls (iBox IN GROUP indicator is On). See also, Hall Call Service Dis- abled. Heat Detectors Recall Activated, HEAT DETECTORS RECALL Description: A heat detector input has been activated.
Page 319 Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Hoistway Heat Detectors Activated, HOIST HEAT DETECTORS Description: The hoistway heat detector input is activated. The fire warning light will flash until all heat detectors have been reset. The fire-warning buzzer will sound until the car is shutdown at a floor.
Page 320 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages IMP Switch Fault - Inspection, IMP SW FAULT: INSP Description: There is a problem with the iBox INSPECTION switch. Both poles must activate. Car Reaction: If stopped, the car is immediately shut down and taken out of service for all types of demands, including fire and medical emergencies.
Page 321 Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Inspection Operation, Inspection Description: The car is operating in Inspection mode. Car Reaction: One of the inspection modes (in-car, machine room, or cartop) is active. The car will operate using the Inspection performance pattern.
Page 322 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Invalid Configuration Input, INVALID CNFG INPUT Description: An invalid input was discovered when cross checking safety inputs against safety configuration. Car Reaction: Emergency stop: Motor contactor and brake contactor immediately dropped. Troubleshooting: 1. Check car setup/wiring against Safety Screen configuration.
Page 323 Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Invalid Configuration Input DLAB, INVLD CNFG INPUT DLAB Description: Door Lock Access Bottom. The safety system detected an input/safety setting difference when cross checking inputs against configuration. Car Reaction: Emergency stop: Motor contactor and brake contactor immediately dropped.
Page 324 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Invalid Configuration TALRQ, INVALID CNFG TALRQ Description: Top Access Landing Rear Qualifier. The safety system detected an input/safety setting differ- ence when cross checking inputs against configuration. Car Reaction: Safety OK remains off.
Page 325 Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Invalid Configuration Inventory Cross Check RD Board, INV INVTRY XCHK RD BD Description: Rear Door board. The safety system detected a configuration/inventory (board complement) difference when cross checking board complement against system configuration.
Page 326 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Invalid Configuration Inventory Cross Check RGOPT, INV INVTRY XCHK RGOPT Description: Rope Gripper Option. The safety system detected a configuration/inventory (board comple- ment) difference when cross checking board complement against system configuration. Car Reaction: Safety OK remains off.
Page 327 Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Invalid Rear Door Position, INVLD REAR DOOR PSTN Description: The rear door inputs are in an invalid state (i.e., doors open and closed at the same time). Car Reaction: Car is taken out of service and doors will stall.
Page 328 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Landing System Sensor Fault, LAND SYS SENSOR FAULT Description: This fault is generated when a ULM or DLM sensor is activated while the car is running and is away from a floor. It can also be generated if the M contactor is ON (car is commanded to run) and the safety system sees a door zone magnet for more than 16 inches of single direction travel.
Page 329 Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Light Load Antinuisance Description: Light load anti-nuisance operation. The load in the car is less than the programmed Light Load Threshold value. Car Reaction: Under these conditions, an anti-nuisance feature (if enabled) will limit the number of car calls registered.
Page 330 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Mac Address Error, MAC ADDRESS ERROR Description: The iBox has detected that one of its three MAC addresses has been defaulted or set to zero. This could lead to multiple cars having the same MAC address, which will cause network problems.
Page 331 Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Main Floor Smoke Sensor Recall, MAIN FLOOR SMOKE Description: Recall to the alternate fire floor due to active or latched smoke detector inputs from the main floor. Car Reaction: Car proceeds to the user-defined alternate fire recall floor. Once at the recall floor, door opera- tion is according to the user-defined door operation under fire recall operation.
Page 332 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Nudging Front, NUDGING FRONT Description: This event is logged when front door nudging operation is invoked. Car Reaction: Front doors start closing at reduced speed and torque. Nudging Operation Description: The doors are operating in Nudging mode. (Passenger operation).
Page 333 Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Position Quadrature Fault, POSITION QUAD FAULT Description: The quadrature signal from iLand is not being detected (one or both streams). When moving above 30 fpm, the system expects to see proper transitions on both quadrature signals.This fault may be bypassed on the Diagnostics >...
Page 334 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Position Synchronization Fault Description: The system was not able to read the position correction value stored in battery backed RAM when the controller powered up. This fault usually results in a floor sensor fault or a position location fault.
Page 335 Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Pre-start Door Lock Fault Description: Once the decision to move the elevator has been made, three acknowledgments (motion start, door lock and drive start) must be received before physical movement is allowed. However, if the system is so configured, pre-start sequencing will begin while the doors are closing.
Page 336 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Rear Door Close Fault Recovery Failure, R DR CLS FLT REC FAIL Description: The Door Close Fault Recovery timer starts when a Door Close Fault is generated. When the timer expires, the Door Close Fault is cleared to allow the doors to again attempt to close (see Rear Door Close Fault).
Page 337 Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Rear Door Open Fault, REAR DOOR OPEN FAULT Description: One or more rear door failures to open fully have been detected. After repeated attempts to open the door (as specified by user parameters), a door open failure is declared. The amount of time allowed for the door to open and the number of attempts made are user parameters.
Page 338 Restricted Mode Key as described in document 42-IS-0144, Restricted Mode Instruction for iControl Users. Obtain the Restricted Mode Key by calling MCE’s Credit Department at (916) 463-9582. When calling, please provide the controller’s job number and car identifier.
Page 339 Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Retiring Cam Door Lock Fault Activated, Retiring Cam Door Lock Fault, RETIRING CAM DLK FLT Description: The door locks have failed to make up within a pre-determined user-adjustable time after a user adjustable number of attempts to lock the doors.
Page 340 Description: Safety processor A has detected that both hoistway doors and car gate doors were open as the car moved away from the floor without a command from the iControl main processor (IMP board) to move. Car Reaction: Emergency stop: Motor contactor and brake contactor immediately dropped. If applicable, the rope brake drops.
Page 341 Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Safety B Contract Overspeed Fault, SPB COS FAULT Description: The car has exceeded the Contract Overspeed setting. This fault may be bypassed on the Diag- nostics > Fault Bypass tab. Car Reaction: Emergency stop: Motor contactor and brake contactor immediately dropped.
Page 342 Description: Safety processor B has detected that both hoistway doors and car gate doors were open as the car moved away from the floor without a command from the iControl main processor (IMP board) to move. Car Reaction: Emergency stop: Motor contactor and brake contactor immediately dropped. If applicable, the rope brake drops.
Page 343 Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Safety Configuration Mismatch, SFTY CONFIG MISMATCH Description: The parameters saved in the Safety system do not match the values saved in the main proces- sor. Car Reaction: Car will not run. Troubleshooting: 1.
Page 344 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Safety Inventory Learn Fault, SFTY INVTRY LEARN FLT Description: Safety Processor A failed to store inventory values to nonvolatile memory. Car Reaction: None Troubleshooting: 1. Relearn the inventory of boards using the Learn operation on the Setup > Safety > Inventory tab.
Page 345 Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages SCR Contactor Fuse Fault, SCR CNTACTR FUSE FLT Description: Indicates that either the semiconductor fuse has blown or one or more of the 6 contacts within the two contactors has failed. DC controls only.
Page 346 Description: This fault indicates that either the ambient temperature inside the System 12 drive has exceeded 170 degrees F or there is a bad or failing SCR. iControl will attempt to bring the car to the nearest floor before shutting down. The fault clears when the temperature drops below tripping threshold. DC con- trols only.
Page 347 Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages SCR Loop Over Current, SCR LOOP OVER CURRENT Description: DC loop current has grossly exceeded the reference value. Car Reaction: Emergency Stop. DC controls only. Troubleshooting: 1. Verify that the brake is completely lifting.
Page 348 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages SCR Phase Lock Loop Warning Description: This fault indicates that the phase lock loop circuit PLL LED is ON in the SCR-LGA and that the System 12 SCR Drive was unable to lock onto the incoming line frequency. The PLL LED is normally on for a few seconds during power up.
Page 349 Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Sheave Brake Drop Fault, SHEAVE BRAKE DROP FLT Description: The sheave brake was disabled via Sheave Brake Enable output, but the Sheave Brake Monitor input was high. There is a five second delay before fault is generated.
Page 350 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Stuck Cartop Inspection Input, STUCK CT INSP. INPUT Description: Stuck inspection monitoring is enabled by the Monitor cartop and car panel inspection inputs option (Setup > Safety > Configuration tab). During passenger (automatic) operation, this message is gen- erated if any of the cartop inspection inputs (CTEN, ICTU, ICTD) remain high for more than 250msec.
Page 351 Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages TERMINAL LEARN ON Description: This status message, on the iBox display, indicates that the system is prepared to learn the speed and position values for the normal (UNT1-5/DNT1-5) and emergency (UETS/DETS) terminal switches.
Page 352 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Up Direction Limit Open, UP DIR LIMIT OPEN Description: The up normal terminal direction switch is open Car Reaction: Immediate stop if moving. Further up direction movement is prevented. Troubleshooting: 1. Verify that the switch is operating properly.
Page 353 Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Up Normal Terminal Switch ’n’ Level 1 Speed Fault, UP NTS’n’ L1 SPEED FLT (n = 1 to 5) Description: A Level 1 Overspeed fault has been detected at Up Normal Terminal switch 'n' (1 to 5). When the switch opened, the car was traveling faster than defined by Level 1 overspeed settings (sum of learned speed plus Overspeed 1 Margin percentage setting on Configuration >...
Page 354 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Up Normal Terminal Switch ’n’ Position Fault, UP NTS’n’ POSITION FLT (n = 1 to 6) Description: When the switch opened or closed, the car’s reported position was different from the learned position by a value exceeding the margin set on the Configuration > Terminal Switches tab. This may mean that the switch opened early, late or not at all on approach to the terminal.
Page 355: Circuit Boards And Assemblies
6-82). Circuit Board Removal and Replacement Peripheral circuit boards in iControl and in the iLink cartop box are connected along a central, pluggable bus. The boards are mounted on slide-tracks so that, if you need to replace a board you can loosen the mounting bolts of the boards above or below it, slide them away, then loosen, slide, and remove the board you need to replace.
Page 356: Ibox Removal And Replacement
Removal 1. Shut off power at the main disconnect. 2. Open the iControl cabinet. 3. Loosen the iBox cover retaining screws and remove the cover. 4. Unplug all connections to the body of the iBox. You can leave the connections to the rail- mounted circuit boards above and below the iBox connected.
Page 357: Ibox Installation
Circuit Boards and Assemblies iBox Installation 1. Verify that power is off at the main disconnect. 2. Open the iControl cabinet. 3. Remove the cover (bezel) from the new iBox. 4. Secure the new iBox in position between the rail-mounted circuit boards.
Page 358: Icontrol Circuit Board Quick References
Troubleshooting iControl Circuit Board Quick References This section contains information about iControl circuit boards and assemblies, including pho- tographs with informational call outs, input/outputs, indicators, jumpers, test points and other information pertinent to troubleshooting. The circuit boards are listed in the table below. If you are viewing this file on a computer, click the page number to jump to the appropriate section.
Page 359: Ice-Cop Serial Car Operating Panel Board Qr
Circuit Board Quick References ICE-COP Serial Car Operating Panel Board QR The Serial Car Operating Panel system provides serial communication of the car operating panel signals. Multiple ICE-COP and ICE-COP-X boards daisy-chain together to accommodate high-rise installations. Figure 7. ICE-COP Serial Car Operating Panel Board Test points,+5v,+3.3V, GND,...
Page 360: Ice-Cop Board Diagnostics
Troubleshooting ICE-COP Board Diagnostics The DIP switches and LEDs in the upper right corner of the ICE-COP board provide diagnostic information. Note: The DIP switches must be in the fully ON or fully OFF position to function reliably. Be sure to push the switches firmly in the appropriate direction when setting the switches.
Page 361 Circuit Board Quick References Board Version The version and revision of the ICE-COP board can be determined using the DIP switches and LEDs 3 through 8 (ignore LEDs 1 and 2) The values are in hexadecimal, with LED8 bring the 2 bit.
Page 362: Ice-Ctp Cartop Processor Board Quick Reference
TP_LW testpoint CTS Cartop Safety Relay, part of the safety string +2.5V testpoint Load Weigher adjust, LW- testpoint Refer to iControl User Manual, Section 5 for adjustment instructions Fuse F1, 1A, 125VAC, MDQ Front door level sensor Connectors for serial...
Page 363 Circuit Board Quick References Table 6.5 ICE-CTP Board Connections Terminal Description Common DLSP Door Logic Supply (See job prints for source level) 120VAC Door Open Function output (active level =DLSP) Door Boost Function output (active level =DLSP) Door Close Function output (active level =DLSP)
Page 364 Troubleshooting Table 6.6 ICE-CTP Board Connections Terminal Description SHLD Shield: Common 26V output to load weigher Input from Load Weigher (analog voltage) Input from Load Weigher (analog voltage) DP2- Position input from iLand (balanced pair with DP2+) DP2+ Position input from iLand (balanced pair with DP2-) SHLD Shield: Common DP1-...
Page 365: Ice-Ctp Cartop Diagnostics
Circuit Board Quick References ICE-CTP Cartop Diagnostics There are eight diagnostic LEDs on the CTP board inside the iLink enclosure. On power up or reset, these LEDs will light sequentially, first in one direction, then the other, after which they will briefly clear.
Page 366 Troubleshooting Normal Operation The normal operating condition is with all DIP switches OFF. This gives the normal operation display as follows: Table 6.8 Diagnostic Indicators (Normal Operation - All DIP Switches OFF) Description Represents message input from iBox to iLink. With proper communication, toggles approx- imately every 80mS.
Page 367 Circuit Board Quick References Receive Serial Data There are five serial connections on the cartop - one to the iBox and up to four to Serial COP boards. Each connection can be monitored by setting the S1 DIP switches as described below: •...
Page 368: Ice-Eb Emergency Brake Board Quick Reference
Troubleshooting ICE-EB Emergency Brake Board Quick Reference The Emergency Brake board is used in iControl AC and DC elevator controllers to control a hoist motor-mounted emergency brake. The emergency brake is typically a separate friction brake mounted on an extended or secondary sheave.
Page 369: Ice-Fml Field Module Logic Board Quick Reference
ICE-FML Field Module Logic Board Quick Reference iField Modules are used to supply power to the brake on iControl AC and DC systems and to the motor field on iControl with DC drive. The iField Modules used for both purposes are the same, with the exception of the wiring to terminal J7 on the ICE-FMP, Field Module Power Board.
Page 370 Troubleshooting Table 6.10 IFIELD-MODULE Indicators on the ICE-FML Board Indicators Description +15 ISO OK LED indicator for isolated +15V power supply, measured with respect to isolated Ground, GND-ISO. Normally ON. Turns OFF when module loses +15 ISO voltage. F. BAD LED indicator for AC input on FMX1 and FMX2 terminals (on FMP board).
Page 371 Circuit Board Quick References Table 6.12 IFIELD-MODULE Terminals on the ICE-FMP Board (Brake Module) Terminal Description FMO+ Field Module Output, positive, to brake coil. FMO- Field Module Output, negative, to brake coil. FMSI Field Module Safety Input: Jumpered to FMSO. FMSI and FMSO are always jump- ered together unless there is a requirement for a mechanical safety contact to break between the load and the field module.
Page 372: Ice-Ieq Earthquake Board Quick Reference
Troubleshooting ICE-IEQ Earthquake Board Quick Reference The Earthquake board provides an interface between motion sensing devices and the iControl elevator controller. Figure 6.5 ICE-IEQ Earthquake Board Testpoints On = EQ sensor tripped GND, +5V, Board Query LED +3.3V EQ Board Reset...
Page 373 Circuit Board Quick References Figure 6.6 Earthquake Board, Supporting Information 6-97...
Page 374: Ice-Imp Main Processor Board Quick Reference
Troubleshooting ICE-IMP Main Processor Board Quick Reference RS 232 Modem Test Points: RS 232 PC +2.5V +3.3 B Ethernet 3 = PC Ethernet 2 = SYSTEM Programming port, factory Ethernet use only 1 = LAN SDRAM +5V to power supply shunt circuit JP5, JP8 IMP Flash...
Page 375 The ICE-IMP Main Processor Board is the heart of the iController. It provides the central pro- cessing, data storage, control switches and communication for each iControl AC or DC control- ler. The Onboard display and ICE-SAF boards plug into the ICE-IMP board.
Page 376: Ice-Irb Relay Board Quick Reference
Troubleshooting ICE-IRB Relay Board Quick Reference The Relay Board is an integral part of the iBox. The three system relays mounted on the board are socketed and can be separately replaced. There are also six fuses protecting the 110VDC and 120VAC iBox output buses that may be replaced.
Page 377 Circuit Board Quick References Table 6.16 ICE-IRB Relay Board Signal (Left Edge) Signal (Right Edge) BD: Brake Driver relay indicator. When the BD relay on M1: Drive contactor coil connection. the Relay board is closed to pick the brake, this LED will light.
Page 378: Checking Tm Triac On Ice-Irb Board
Note These faults do not necessarily mean that the problem is with the TM Triac. It is recommended to first consult the iControl Messages table in the Troubleshooting section and follow the trou- bleshooting tips for the message(s) displayed. To check the TM triac: 1.
Page 379: Ice-Ird Rear Door Board Quick Reference
Circuit Board Quick References ICE-IRD Rear Door Board Quick Reference The Rear Door board provides additional door zone inputs. Figure 6.8 ICE-IRD Rear Door Board Testpoints L to R: Safety Processor +5V, GND, +3.3V Query LEDs. Safety Processors A, and B Table 6.17 Rear Door Board Connections...
Page 380: Ice-Lcb Low Current Brake Board Quick Reference
Low Current Brake board connections clearly if it is used. Table 6.18 Low Current Brake Board Signals Signal B2 -, B1+ Brake voltage feedback signals to iControl Safety Board. BKX1, BKX2 110VAC (typical) inputs to Low Current Brake Board rectifier. BKD1...
Page 381 Circuit Board Quick References Figure 6.9 ICE-MIAC Multiple Input AC Board 3.3V, 5V, and GND Testpoints Board Query LED LED lights when associated input is active 6-105...
Page 382 Troubleshooting Table 6.19 ICE-MIAC Board Connections Connector Signal Connector Signal Inputs 1 - 32. 1: Common 110VAC = input active 1: Common Typical Input Circuit LST 670 LST 670 6-106 Manual # 42-02-2222...
Page 383: Ice-Mor Multiple Output Relay Board Quick Reference
ICE-MOR Multiple Output Relay Board Quick Reference The ICE-MOR board is a multi-purpose, relay-closure output board. ICE-MOR boards are used in iControl elevator controllers and in iLink cartop enclosures. Output Connections Connect outputs as shown in your job prints. Outputs may be configured (in specific groups) to provide either a path to ground or current to drive indicator lamps/LEDs.
Page 384 Troubleshooting Figure 6.10 ICE-MOR Board FMOR Fuse 6/10A, 250V, MDQ +5V Testpoint +24V Testpoint 18VAC Board Query LED 24V OK LED 1 bus On when iBox queries board LED lights when corresponding output relay is active. Active = Open Active = Closed Determined by iView settings according to user requirements.
Page 385: Ice-Rg Rope Gripper Board Quick Reference
Circuit Board Quick References ICE-RG Rope Gripper Board Quick Reference The Rope Gripper board monitors and resets a rope gripper (emergency brake). The board is used in both AC and DC iControls. Figure 6.11 ICE-RG Rope Gripper Board Reset button...
Page 386 Troubleshooting Figure 6.12 Simplified Rope Gripper Operation Rope Gripper 120VAC Rope Gripper Power Supply RG OK Safety A 120VAC RG OK Safety B Manual switch: Closed = Rope Gripper Retracted Open = manual operation, rope gripper disabled Open = Rope Gripper Actuated Closed = normal operation, rope gripper enabled 6-110 Manual # 42-02-2222...
Page 387: Ice-Saf Safety Board Quick Reference
Circuit Board Quick References ICE-SAF Safety Board Quick Reference To I/O Boards Status LEDs JP5, JP6 Encoder/Tach Switch TACH ADJ. trimpot Power Input -15VDC +15VDC +5VDC Motor Field connections RS485 Fault LED Brake connections AC/DC Drive connections DCC Filter...
Page 388 Troubleshooting Table 6.22 ICE-SAF Board Jumper Table Jumper Setting Description Encoder Voltage. A = +5V, B = +15V Pre-Torque Filter (AC / DC): AC setting is hard wired, adds filtering to the pre-torque output. Tach input range. A = 20-80V, B = 81-190V Tach input range.
Page 389 Circuit Board Quick References Table 6.24 iBox Field Connections on ICE-SAF Board Source Connection Signal Description iBox transmit, positive going serial communication stream from iBox to iLink. Connects to iLink ICE-CTP Board terminal RX+. TX+ and TX- comprise a differential communications pair.
Page 390 Troubleshooting Table 6.24 iBox Field Connections on ICE-SAF Board Source Connection Signal Description UNTD Up Normal Limit Direction switch input. 110 VDC = input on/switch closed. 0 VDC = input off/switch open. UNT5 Up Slowdown Limit switch #5 input. (see UNTD) UNT4 Up Slowdown Limit switch #4 input.
Page 391 Circuit Board Quick References Table 6.24 iBox Field Connections on ICE-SAF Board Source Connection Signal Description Gate Switch input. The gate switch makes up when the elevator doors close. When the switch is made, there will be 110 VDC on this input.
Page 392: Ice-Sf-X Serial Fixtures Board Quick Reference
Troubleshooting ICE-SF-x Serial Fixtures Board Quick Reference The Serial Fixtures board is used in iControl elevator controllers to communicate with serial- control audible and visual indicators, e.g., voice annunciators or character displays. The board provides two identical outputs — one for hall displays and one for car displays. The “x” in the part number refers to the fixture type: •...
Page 393: Sc-Hcda-Iso Serial Hall Call Driver Isolation Board Qr
Circuit Board Quick References SC-HCDA-ISO Serial Hall Call Driver Isolation Board QR The SC-HCDA-ISO Serial Hall Call Driver Isolation Board is used on iControl AC and DC Sim- plex and Swing car controllers. The isolation board is placed between the SC-HCDA Serial Hall Call Driver (usually mounted inside the iPower Box) and the Serial Hall Call Input on the right side of the iBox.
Page 394: Sc-Hce-Me Serial Hall Call Ethernet - Digi Me Board Qr
Troubleshooting SC-HCE-ME Serial Hall Call Ethernet - Digi ME Board QR The SC-HCE-ME Serial Hall Call Ethernet board is used to convert signals from the SC-HCDA Serial Hall Driver Assembly to Ethernet for transmit and receive via the 2 = SYSTEM bus. The - ME indicates that the Digi Connect ME device is being used on this board.
Page 395: Sc-Hcn Serial Hall Call Node Board Quick Reference
Circuit Board Quick References SC-HCN Serial Hall Call Node Board Quick Reference In a typical installation, an SC-HCN Serial Hall Call Node board is mounted in each hall call fix- ture enclosure. Please refer to “Hall Call Installation” on page 5-32.
Page 396: Sc-Ion: Serial Control I/O Board Quick Reference
Troubleshooting SC-ION: Serial Control I/O Board Quick Reference One or more SC-ION boards may be used in an iCentral group controller. The SC-ION board provides a communications interface between discrete signal level or relay-oriented field equip- ment and the serial communications bus used by iCentral for serial hall call and other serial messaging.
Page 397 Circuit Board Quick References Figure 6.17 SC-ION Serial Control I/O Board COMP ON: On = Computer on Off = Computer resetting RST_OUT: Low when computer is in reset mode Inputs Board programming port: Outputs Factory use only. DIP switch and LEDs used...
Page 398 Troubleshooting Table 6.28 SC-ION Board Inputs and Outputs Connector Signal Connector Signal In 1-16:117VAC when active 1: Common Out 1-16: Determined by common SHCS: Serial signal, +/-15V bit connection stream SHCC: Serial signal, common 1: Common SHCS: Serial signal, +/- 15V bit stream SHCC: Serial signal, common COM 9-16: Connect to select...
Page 399: Section 7. Ibox Front Panel Controls
• About the Front Panel • LCD Display and Keypad • Setting iBox Ethernet • System Status Display • System Control Switches iBox Front Panel Controls About the iBox Front Panel System status indicator LEDs and function control switches are accessible on the iBox front panel.
Page 400 iBox Front Panel Controls The following illustration shows iBox front panel controls. Figure 7.1 iBox LCD Display and Keypad ENTER System Status Display COMPUTER SAFETY OK SAFETY A DRIVE ON DOORS LOCKED SAFETY B DOWN INSPECTION CARTOP IN GROUP FAULT RELEVEL SYS COMM System Control Switches...
Page 401: Lcd Display And Keypad
• View error messages and the system event log Typically, when you need to view or change parameters in an iControl, you connect to the iBox through the PC or LAN ethernet port and use the iView graphical user interface running on a Windows OS PC to easily access, view, or edit any desired parameter.
Page 402: Keypad Controls
iBox Front Panel Controls Keypad Controls Keypad controls include: • Display Contrast — adjusts the LCD display • Computer Reset — resets the iBox computers • Fault Reset — initializes the fault list • Softkeys — selects the associated topic across the bottom of the LCD display •...
Page 403: Parameter Entry
LCD Display and Keypad Parameter Entry To edit or view a parameter, you select a broad topic by pressing the Enter soft key, then select and view or edit a parameter. For example, to change or edit a Car-associated parameter. 1.
Page 404: Editing A Controller Parameter
iBox Front Panel Controls Editing a Controller Parameter To edit a parameter: 1. Navigate to the desired screen. 2. Edit the parameter. 3. Save the edited parameter. The following illustration shows which parameter groups are accessible on the Car and Mgmt menu LCD screens.
Page 405 LCD Display and Keypad Table 7.1 Car Menu Parameters Car Menu Parameters Network Setup There are three Ethernet ports on the iBox. #1 is the Local Area Network connection used to connect Group and Elevator controllers to your Local Area Network. #2 is the MCE equipment connection used to interconnect Group and Elevator controllers for equipment control purposes.
Page 406 ID Number, ordered by time-of-occurrence. Additional data is also stored, e.g. Type, Date, Time, Acknowledgement Status, and Event (name) for each event. A listing of iBox Event Log ID Numbers and a cross-reference to iControl Messages and descriptions can be found in Sec- tion 6 of this User Guide.
Page 407: Setting Ibox Ethernet Port Addresses
Setting iBox Ethernet Port Addresses Table 7.2 Mgmt Menu Parameters Mgmt Menu Parameters End Write Privilege Use to cancel write privilege which has been granted to an iView PC connected to the controller. Write Privlge Timeout Use to change the write privilege timeout timer setting. The default value is 15 minutes. Clone Controller Data This option is used for field replacement of an iBox.
Page 408: Ip Address Verification/Setting
iBox Front Panel Controls IP Address Verification/Setting You should not need to change the factory-set IP information. If you are having problems con- necting to an iBox Ethernet port, verify that IP information is correct as described here. If you find an incorrectly set port, these instructions will help you correct it.
Page 409: System Status Display
System Status Display System Status Display iBox front panel LEDs and the LCD display both provide status information. LED Status Display The LEDs of the front panel display provide immediate controller status information: • Computer: Lights green when the controller microprocessor is running properly. •...
Page 410: Lcd Status Display
The second line of the display shows the mode Passenger of operation (Passenger in the example) displayed in rotation with any active status messages. Please refer to Ofpm “iControl Messages” on page 6-13 for description. 2:26:22AM 11/30/2003 Mgmt System Control Switches The front panel system control switches allow you direct access to system functions including: •...
Page 411: Safety Bypass Jumper And Fuses
Safety Bypass Jumper and Fuses • Hoistway Door Bypass: Switch used to bypass the hoistway door electric contacts (Bypass position). When set to Bypass, the car will run only on Inspection mode. The ability to set this bypass must be enabled at the factory and is only available if allowed by safety regula- tions in your area.
Page 412 iBox Front Panel Controls 7-14 Manual # 42-02-2222...
Page 413 • About iV • How iV Works • Getting Started • Working Online • Working Offline • iV Windows • Resizing Windows • Unpinning Windows • Undocking Windows • Printing Screens • Setting Date / Time • Edit Graphic Displays Using iV About iV is a graphical user interface running on a Windows PC or laptop computer.
Page 414: Section 8. Using Iview
Using iView How iView Works iView software runs on any PC using the Windows 2000 or later operating system. iView com- municates with a controller through an Ethernet connection and loads operating parameters stored on the controller into iView screens. The iView user can view virtually any controller parameter and can edit/adjust any user-configurable parameter, then send changed parameters to the controller.
Page 415: Installing Iview
About iView Installing iView If you purchased your iView PC from MCE, iView was installed at the factory. If not, you will need to install iView from a CD-ROM or other source. Minimum requirements for the iView PC are: • At least 1GB free hard drive space for installation •...
Page 416: Getting Started
LAN have to have their own unique address. The address is called a TCP/IP number. The table below lists iControl default IP addresses. Your job prints provide specific instructions as to how all of your IP addresses are set.
Page 417: Direct Connections
Getting Started Direct Connections Unless a Local Area Network (Ethernet) hub has already been installed, you will find it easiest to connect a PC to the iBox using the 3 = PC port on the iBox (direct connection). To make a direct connection: 1.
Page 418 Using iView 2. Start the PC. 3. From the Windows XP Start menu, click Control Panel. 4. Double click Network and Internet Connections to open the Network and Internet Con- nections dialog. 5. Double click Network Connections to open the Network Connections dialog. 6.
Page 419 Getting Started 8. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). 9. Click Properties to open the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog.
Page 420 Using iView 10. Set the IP Address to match the iBox EXCEPT FOR the last set of numbers. The #3 iBox port is defaulted to 192.168.193.1. Typically, you can set your PC’s IP address to 192.168.193.2. 11. Set the Subnet Mask to 255.255.255.0. 12.
Page 421 Getting Started Creating a Direct Connection in iView Once you have set your computer TCP/IP as described previously, you need to create a connection in iView. 1. Double-click on the iView icon on your computer screen to launch iView. 2. Click File on the menu bar. 3.
Page 422 Using iView 8. Enter a File name for this connection in the Save As dialog. 9. The suggested (default) location for connections is the Connections folder (My Docu- ments > Motion Control Engineering > iView > Connections). You may choose another location using standard windows methods.
Page 423 Getting Started Connecting to the iBox Once the connection is created and saved, you are ready to connect. 1. Click the Open Connection button 2. or click File on the menu bar, select Connection and click Open. The Open dialog appears. 3.
Page 424 Using iView 4. When iView is communicating with a controller, this symbol is displayed in the bottom left corner of the iView screen. 5. When iView is not communicating with a controller, this symbol is displayed in the bottom left corner of the iView screen.
Page 425: Lan Connections
Getting Started LAN Connections In most installations, there will be at least one iView PC continuously connected to the Local Area Network on which the iBox controllers reside. LAN TCP/IP addresses and associated set- tings for any hubs, routers, or other equipment involved are resolved when network equipment is installed.
Page 426 Using iView 8. Enter a File name for this connection in the Save As dialog (the Connection automati- cally suggested). 9. The suggested (default) location for connections is the Connections folder (My Docu- ments > Motion Control Engineering > iView > Connections). You may choose another location using standard windows methods.
Page 427 Getting Started Connecting to the iBox Once the connection is created and saved, you are ready to connect. 1. Click the Open Connection button 2. or click File on the menu bar, select Connection and click Open. The Open dialog appears. 3.
Page 428 3. Click OK. Delete an Existing LAN Connection You can delete an existing connection from the iControl Connections folder: 1. Select Edit on the File > Connection menu. 2. The Open dialog is displayed. Right-click on the connection you wish to delete.
Page 429: Working Online
Working Online Working Online Working Online means that you are connected to an iController and are viewing or adjusting its parameters. To work online, select Open from File > Connection menu and double click the desired connection in the Open dialog. When the connection is established, the Operational Status tab and Hoistway window are dis- played with the Controller’s connection name on the top left side of the title bar.
Page 430: Viewing And Adjusting Settings
Using iView Viewing and Adjusting Settings To view and/or adjust settings, you first select the Configuration tab associated with those set- tings. There are two ways to select Configuration tabs: 1. Click the desired tab on the View > Configuration menu. 2.
Page 431: Sending Adjustments To The Controller
Working Online Sending Adjustments to the Controller After making adjustments you will want to send the new parameter values to the controller. To send the new values: 1. Select Acquire from the Write privilege menu. 2. Press the “Yes” softkey on the iBox to grant the privilege request. 3.
Page 432: Saving Parameters To A Configuration File
Using iView Saving Parameters to a Configuration File All of the iView settings associated with a controller can be saved in a configuration (.cfg) file. The .cfg extension identifies a file used to store information in a predetermined, fixed structure (XML).
Page 433: Saving Default Parameters To A Configuration File
Working Online Saving Default Parameters to a Configuration File The Controller and/or System default parameter settings can be saved to a configuration (.cfg) file. The default parameter values can then be loaded onto the controller should you determine that you want to start making adjustments beginning with the default values. To Save the Default Parameters: 1.
Page 434: Loading Parameters From A Configuration File
Using iView Loading Parameters from a Configuration File When working online (connected to a controller), you may load (send) selected data from a pre- viously saved configuration (.cfg) file to the controller (after ensuring that it is safe to do so and setting the iBox Controller Stop switch appropriately).
Page 435: Working Offline
Working Offline Working Offline Working offline means that you are not connected to a controller but are working with a config- uration (.cfg) file. You must have previously created the configuration file by saving it while working on line with a controller. Please refer to “Saving Parameters to a Configuration File”...
Page 436: Accessing Online Help
Accessing Online Help iView offers extensive online help. Help is available whether you are working online or offline. On-line help is incorporated into iView to provide information about iControl screens and parameters. You can access iView On-line Help in the following ways:...
Page 437: Iview Windows And Tabs
Then click the desired diagnostics tab. Controller - Setup Tabs The Controller - Setup tabs are used to perform the iControl automatic and semi-automatic setup procedures. The Setup tabs can be accessed by selecting Setup from the View menu. Then click the desired calibration tab.
Page 438 Using iView Specific contents will vary depending on the hardware installed at your site and on the revision level of your iView and iBox software. Always refer first to the online help available within iView. Online help contains the most detailed and current information about your iView soft- ware.
Page 439 9-100). Configurable Determines during which modes of operation the Door Enable Output, outputs Automatic Closing Output and/or Hall Door Button Output are disabled. IBox IP information for iControl (see page 9-125). Configuration Load Weigher Load Weigher configuration and threshold settings (see page 9-126).
Page 440 Using iView Table 8.3 Controller - Configuration Tabs Sub-Tab Content Pattern Common Display and edit parameters common to all pattern profiles. Position encoder resolution, leveling and releveling speeds, pattern scaling, dead zone distance, door pre-opening distance, and position synchronization by floor or terminal switches (see page 9-128).
Page 441 Registration Registration button on the button bar (see page 9-154). Firmware Update Guides you through the process of updating iControl firmware. This control is accessed by selecting Firmware Update from the File menu (see page 9-155). Refresh Updates the information displayed on iView windows and tabs. This control is accessed by clicking the Refresh button on the button bar.
Page 442: Controller - Layouts
Using iView Controller - Layouts With iView, you can move and size tabs to suit the task to be performed. When you find a partic- ular arrangement to be useful, you can save it as a custom layout (View > Layouts > Save as). You can then display that layout at any time by selecting your custom lay0ut from the View >...
Page 443: System View Windows And Tabs
iView Windows and Tabs System View Windows and Tabs System - Configuration Tabs System parameter settings are displayed and may be changed on the System - Configuration tabs. The Configuration tabs may be accessed in one of two ways. 1. While in System view (see “Selecting System View”...
Page 444 Using iView Table 8.8 System - Configuration Tabs Sub-Tab Content Emergency Use to indicate cars connected to each generator and define how switch- Power ing to and from emergency power is handled (see page 10-33). System Building Floor definition and labeling. Car definition and labeling (see page 10-7).
Page 445: Pinning And Unpinning Windows
iView Windows and Tabs Pinning and Unpinning Windows Notice that iView windows have a little push-pin icon in the upper right corner, e.g. the Hoistway window shown on the right. • When the pin is pointing down, the window is “pinned” in its designated position.
Page 446: Resizing Windows
Using iView Resizing Windows iView windows can be resize so that you see just the data you need to perform a test or task. To resize a window: 1. Place the mouse cursor in the space between the windows. Cursor 2.
Page 447: Docking And Undocking Windows
iView Windows and Tabs Docking and Undocking Windows iView windows can be undocked from their assigned position and moved to another position on the screen. To undock and move a window: 1. Notice that the Diagnostics window is positioned at the bottom of the screen (connec- tion arrows at bottom left corner).
Page 448 Using iView To dock a window in a new location: 1. Notice that while moving an undocked window, docking controls appear near the center and at the top, bottom and sides of the screen. As you slide the cursor over the controls, a light blue highlight indicates the position to which the window will be moved.
Page 449 iView Windows and Tabs 2. An alternate method of moving a window is to right click the title bar of the window. In the drop down list that appears, select Dock to and click the desired location. In the example below, the Diagnostics window has been moved to the top of the screen. Drop down list 3.
Page 450: Printing Screens
6. Save the file if you want to keep a record of the screen on the PC hard drive. Setting the System’s Date and Time The iControl system’s time and date can be set using the iView application connected to the Central Dispatcher (iCue PC), Local/Dispatcher or Simplex car controller. The dispatcher’s time and date are transferred to all local cars that are running (communicating) and all other cars as they power up.
Page 451: Editing Dynamic Displays
iView Windows and Tabs Editing Dynamic Displays The virtual oscilloscope display is editable. You may easily modify labels, displays, animation, and more to suit your immediate display needs. When a display is closed, then re-opened, it reverts to its default values. To edit a display: •...
Page 452 Using iView 2. Experiment with modifying the display to find the combinations that suit the signal types you are currently examining. The Edit menu is extensive: 3. Several different editors are available depending on where you click in the graphic dis- play.
Page 453: Section 9. Iview - Controller View
• About this Section • Selecting Controller View • iV Windows and tabs • Hoistway • Operational Status tab • Diagnostic tabs • Configuration tabs • Setup tabs • Data Trap • Outputs • Safety tests • Virtual Oscilloscope • Layouts •...
Page 454: Controller View Windows And Tabs
iView - Controller View Controller View Windows and Tabs The parameters displayed in the Controller view are related to the operation and control of the connected car. Table 9.1 lists the locations where the parameters and settings are explained. If you are viewing this as a PDF file, click the page number link to jump to the description of the parameters on that tab.
Page 455: Iview Button Bar
Controller View Windows and Tabs iView Button Bar Table 9.2 lists the locations where the functions of the buttons are explained. Open Connection System view Open Configuration File Controller view Refresh Save Configuration File Call Registration Table 9.2 Buttons and Dialogs Buttons / Dialogs Description Open Connection...
Page 456: Hoistway Window
iView - Controller View Hoistway window Mode of Operation Direction Current Car Position Destination floor Car Speed Load in Car Manual / automatic scrolling Down Rear Main Hall Call Floor Label Up Front Main Hall Call Floor Height Front Car Call Down Front Auxiliary Hall Call Up Rear Auxiliary Hall Call Rear Doors...
Page 457: Mode Of Operation
Controller View Windows and Tabs Mode of Operation The top line of the Hoistway pane shows the current car operation mode: • Attendant Service: The car is operating in Attendant service mode. Usually initiated by a key-operated switch inside the car to allow the elevator to be operated by an in-car Atten- dant.
Page 458 iView - Controller View • Construction Hoistway Access Inspection: Construction mode is enabled (Configuration > Safety tab), and the hall mounted Access switch has been activated. However, while in Construction mode, the hoistway access inspection switches are ignored. The car can only be operated via the machine room or cartop inspection switches while in Construction mode.
Page 459 Controller View Windows and Tabs • Independent Service: Independent service is usually initiated by a key-operated switch inside the car to allow the elevator to be operated by an in-car Attendant. While on Inde- pendent service, hall call buttons and lamps for the elevator are disabled. The elevator will respond only to car calls that have been enabled via different settings as specified by the car call eligibility and card reader options.
Page 460: Operational Status Tab
iView - Controller View Operational Status tab The Operational Status tab is displayed, along with the Hoistway pane, when iView first con- nects to an iController. Speed • Commanded: The speed commanded by the control system • Actual: The actual car speed determined by the landing system encoder. •...
Page 461: Motion
Operational Status tab Motion • Cmd direction (Commanded direction): Indicates the car’s commanded direction of travel. • Actual direction: Indicates the car’s actual direction of travel. • Category: (Note: Insp = Inspection mode, all others = Automatic (Passenger) mode.) • AutoHalt: An emergency stop has been initiated. •...
Page 462: Door Lock
• All active fault messages are displayed in the Faults list box. A complete listing of fault messages is provided in Section 6. Please refer to “iControl Messages” on page 6-13. Car status • All active car status messages are displayed in the Car status list box. A complete listing of status messages is provided in Section 6.
Page 463: Diagnostics Tabs
Diagnostics Tabs Diagnostics Tabs The following four Diagnostics tabs can be displayed one at a time by selecting each one from the Controller > Diagnostics menu or they can all be displayed by selecting Diagnostics from the Controller > Layouts menu. Three other diagnostic screens, Data Trap, Diagnostic Outputs and Virtual Oscilloscope, are displayed each in their own window.
Page 464: Diagnostics - Diagnostic Flags
iView - Controller View Diagnostics - Diagnostic Flags During an elevator run, a number of “events” occur in a particular sequence. Examining this sequence is useful in determining the status of the elevator. The Diagnostics flags provide a near real-time, graphical display of system diagnostic flags. LEDs indicating currently active flags are lighted.
Page 465: Diagnostics - Diagnostic Outputs
Diagnostics Tabs Diagnostics - Diagnostic Outputs The Diagnostic Outputs pane allows you to select from hundreds of system outputs and display those outputs (up to sixteen at a time) on the screen for easy monitoring. To select outputs to monitor: •...
Page 466: Diagnostics - Event Log
The Event Log (Controller > Diagnostics > Event Log) provides a way to view controller events logged by iControl. This is an invaluable troubleshooting tool. A complete listing of iControl messages, a description and trouble shooting tips can be found in Section 6 and in the iView on- line help.
Page 467 Diagnostics Tabs Event Properties To view greater detail about an event: • Double-click the event in the Event Log. The Event Properties dialog is displayed. • Click Help in the Event Properties dialog. The Troubleshooting Tips dialog is displayed 9-15...
Page 468 iView - Controller View Event Filter The Event Filter controls which events will be displayed in iView. • Click the button on the Event Log tab. The check events will be displayed. • Click to remove the check mark from events that you don’t want displayed. •...
Page 469: Diagnostics - Fault Bypass
Diagnostics Tabs Diagnostics - Fault Bypass The Fault Bypasses allow you to temporarily bypass the normal system reaction to certain faults. This can be helpful when diagnosing system problems or operating the elevator under abnormal conditions. Bypasses can only be activated when not on normal (passenger) opera- tion.
Page 470 iView - Controller View System status • Inspection - lights when the iBox INSPECTION switch is in the INSP position. • Test - lights when the iBox TEST switch is ON. • Fault bypass - lights when the iBox FAULT/FUNCTION BYPASS switch is ON. •...
Page 471: Diagnostics - Terminal Switches Status
Diagnostics Tabs Diagnostics - Terminal Switches Status The Terminal Switches Status shows information about the speed and position of the car when each Normal Terminal Switch (U/DNT1 - U/DNT5) and Emergency Terminal Switch (U/DETS) opened. The parameters are divided into the following groups: •...
Page 472 iView - Controller View Switch Data • Position (ft.) • Learned: Learned position of the car when this switch opened during the Learn opera- tion. • Lower limit: Variance below the learned switch position required to generate an Up or Down Normal Terminal Switch (n) Position Fault or an Up or Down Emergency Ter- minal Switch Position Fault, causing the car to stop using the Emergency Slowdown Profile parameters.
Page 473: Diagnostics - Virtual Oscilloscope
Diagnostics Tabs Diagnostics - Virtual Oscilloscope The Virtual Oscilloscope allows you to display and track two signals over time simultaneously. The selected signal values are shown on the Test point 1 and 2 displays and output on the STP 1 and STP 2 physical test points on the iBox.
Page 474: Display Editing
iView - Controller View Display Editing The virtual oscilloscope display is editable. You may easily modify labels, displays, animation, and more to suit your immediate display needs. When a display is closed, then re-opened, it reverts to its default values. To edit a display: •...
Page 475 Diagnostics Tabs Scale One typical modification you might want to make is to the scale of a display. For example, if you wanted to change the scale of the Test point 2 vertical display (Y axis): 1. Right-click on the Test point 2 display scale and select edit. 2.
Page 476: Configuration Tabs
iView - Controller View Configuration Tabs The Controller Configuration tabs are used to view and enter (change) iController parameter values. The Configuration tabs are accessed from the Controller View menu (Controller > Con- figuration) or you can display all of the configuration tabs by selecting Configuration from the Controller >...
Page 477: Brake - Control Tab - Voltage
Configuration - Brake Tab Brake - Control Tab - Voltage The Brake Control tab allows you to set brake operating voltage outputs. Please refer to “Brake Parameter Adjustments” on page 4-20. • Pick voltage: Enter the necessary brake Pick voltage (from the job prints) for the brake used on this job.
Page 478: Brake - Control Tab - Timers
iView - Controller View Brake - Control Tab - Timers The Brake > Control tab - Timer section allows you to set the various delays associated with brake operation. • Pick delay: The delay between when the drive is enabled for a run and when the brake volt- age is set to Pick voltage.
Page 479: Brake - Configuration Tab
Configuration - Brake Tab Danger Warning! Possibility of losing control of the car at the end of the run if Drop Delay and Voltage Decay time exceed Contactor Drop Delay! Brake - Configuration Tab Caution The parameters on this tab are set automati- cally during brake calibration.
Page 480: Configuration - Car Call Enable
iView - Controller View Configuration - Car Call Enable Car Call Enable inputs are used with card reader or key switch security devices. The inputs are programmed using the Controller > Configuration > I/O Boards tab. When Elevator Security is on, the appropriate car call enable input must be activated in order for a call to be registered to the corresponding secured floor.
Page 481: Configuration - Car Operation
Configuration - Car Operation Configuration - Car Operation The Configuration > Car Operation tab is used to view and adjust car door and device behavior under different operating modes. If you are viewing this as a PDF file, click the page number link to jump to the description of the parameters on that tab.
Page 482: Car Operation - Doors Tab
iView - Controller View Car Operation - Doors tab The Doors tab allows you to set bypass timers for elevator safe edge and photo eye devices, set door protection timers, enable simplex operation, latch open or close door power, and disable door contact monitoring.
Page 483 Configuration - Car Operation • Photo Eye: Check Front and/or Rear to indicate that the doors have a photo eye. If, after a period of time, an active photo eye input should be bypassed and the doors closed, enable bypass (check Bypass after timeout) and set the timer (Device timeout) to the desired time.
Page 484 iView - Controller View • Door Close Fault Recovery: • Fault recovery attempts: (see Fault recovery timer). • Fault recovery timer: Timer starts when a Door Close Fault is detected. When the timer expires, the Door Close Fault is cleared to allow the doors to again attempt to close. If the doors still do not successfully close, another Door Close Fault is declared and the Fault recovery timer runs again.
Page 485: Car Operation - Devices Tab
Configuration - Car Operation Car Operation - Devices Tab The Devices tab allows you to configure the car arrival “announcement” devices, emergency alarm monitoring and serial fixture parameters. Arrival Fixtures • Hall Mounted: Enable if hall-mounted arrival notification devices are used for this car. •...
Page 486 iView - Controller View • Emergency Alarm Monitoring: • Enable: Enables emergency alarm monitoring. • Monitor alarm button input: By default, the alarm button alarm input is monitored with visible and audible indicators driven by the Alarm Light and Alarm Buzzer out- puts.
Page 487 Configuration - Car Operation Serial Fixture Tab If the installation uses CE Electronics serial fixtures, configure them on this tab. Node qualifier Message name ASCII characters Message number • Start Floor Arrival Announcement: Select the time at which you want the voice arrival announcement to occur —...
Page 488 iView - Controller View To configure a serial message description: 1. Double click a serial message description to open the message definition dialog. 2. Check the fixture manufacturers documentation to determine the message number to message correlation. Enter the number in the Number entry box. 3.
Page 489: Car Operation - Passenger Tab
Configuration - Car Operation Car Operation - Passenger Tab The Passenger tab is used to configure car and door behavior on Passenger (Norm) operation. General • Lobby floor: This setting determines which floor will use the lobby dwell timer. If the car is part of a group, the group dispatcher settings for primary and alternate lobby floors super- sede this selection.
Page 490 iView - Controller View Table 9.7 Nudging Operation Table Bypass Safe Edge Nudge Buzzer Door Operation After Nudging Option Option Option Output Output Device Timeout None Remain open None Remain open None Close at normal speed Buzzer only Remain open Buzzer only Remain open Buzzer only...
Page 491 Configuration - Car Operation • Reject hall calls when the in-car stop switch is activated: • If checked, the car is taken out of hall call service and hall calls are re-assigned when the in-car stop switch is pulled. If no other car is available, calls remain registered but unassigned.
Page 492: Passenger - Door Operation Tab
iView - Controller View • The Swing car uses normal passenger settings pertaining to door operation, door dwell timers, etc. • The Swing car uses elevator security settings that are stored on its own iBox. The security parameters must be programmed using the Swing car’s System View > Configuration > Security tab.
Page 493 Configuration - Car Operation Door Dwell Timers These timers set the door dwell times. • Reopen: The amount of time that the doors are to remain open (dwell) when a door reopening device or open button has been activated. • Door hold: The amount of time that the doors are to remain open when reopened by the activation of the Door Hold button.
Page 494: Passenger - Door Operation - Front / Rear Tabs
iView - Controller View Passenger - Door operation - Front / Rear tabs The Configure > Car Operation > Passenger > Door operation > Front and Rear tabs determine door behavior for front or rear doors while on Passenger (Norm) operation. General •...
Page 495 Configuration - Car Operation Closing When “MCE Controlled” is checked, the following parameters determine what action will cause the doors to close. Mechanism: • Automatic: With the absence of door open intent, the doors shall close automatically upon dwell time expiration. •...
Page 496: Car Operation - Fire Service Tab
iView - Controller View Car Operation - Fire Service Tab Settings on this tab determine car behavior during Fire Service operation. Fire Service opera- tion typically proceeds in two stages. (Some codes allow the second stage to be initiated at any time by switch actuation.) The first stage, Recall, begins when a fire alarm, smoke detector, or fire recall switch is activated.
Page 497: Fire Service - Fire Code
Configuration - Car Operation Fire Recall Settings for fire recall. • Fire recall door cycle time: Sets the door cycle time for the Fire Recall Door Cycle option. When the car reaches the recall floor and doors are opened, the doors will then close after the Fire Recall Door Cycle time expires (used for pressurised hoistway).
Page 498 iView - Controller View Fire Service Override • Security does not override fire service: This is the default state. • Override fire service/heat detectors when the following security configura- tions are active: This option is intended only for an installation where security is of prime importance and where fire service/heat detectors operation would compromise that security.
Page 499: Fire Code - Recall - General Tab
Configuration - Car Operation Fire Code - Recall - General Tab This tab allows you to set various fire code recall parameters. • Latch primary fire recall switch: • Never: The recall condition will clear automatically when the initiating condition clears.
Page 500 iView - Controller View • Latch secondary fire recall switch: • Never: The recall condition will clear automatically when the initiating condition clears. • Fire device OFF: In order to clear the recall condition, the secondary fire recall switch must be off. •...
Page 501 Configuration - Car Operation • Fire bypasses independent service: • No bypass: Fire recall will not bypass Independent Service. • Bypass immediately: Fire recall will immediately bypass Independent Service. • Bypass if running or after delay: Fire recall will bypass Independent Service after the delay set here expires or immediately if the car is running.
Page 502: Fire Code - Recall - Front / Rear Door Tabs
iView - Controller View Fire Code - Recall - Front / Rear Door Tabs Determine how the doors shall open and close during Fire Recall operation. Recall Not Completed - Recall Completed Determine how the doors shall open and close before recall has been completed and after recall has been completed. The parameters and descriptions are the same for both Recall Not Completed and Recall Completed and for both Front and Rear tabs.
Page 503 Configuration - Car Operation Closing When “MCE Controlled” is checked, the following parameters determine what action will cause the doors to close. Mechanism: • Automatic: With the absence of door open intent, the doors shall close automatically upon fire service activation. •...
Page 504: Fire Code - In-Car - General Tab
iView - Controller View Fire Code - In-Car - General Tab This tab allows you to set In-Car Firefighter parameters. • Fire Phase II Recall Conditions: One of the following conditions is necessary to initiate Fire Phase II recall when the Fire Phase II switch is deactivated. •...
Page 505 Configuration - Car Operation • Fire Phase II hold conditions: One of the following conditions is required to put the car on Fire Phase II Hold when the switch is turned to the Hold position. • Never: Never put the car on Fire Phase II Hold. •...
Page 506 iView - Controller View • During Fire Phase II Hold: • Keep doors open and disable door close button): Hold the car doors open during Fire Phase II Hold, bypassing the Door Close Button. • Cancel car calls: During Fire Phase II Hold, cancel all car calls and prevent registration of new car calls.
Page 507: Fire Code - In-Car - Front / Rear Tabs
Configuration - Car Operation Fire Code - In-Car - Front / Rear Tabs Determine how the doors shall open and close during Fire Service - In-Car operation. At Recall Floor - Away from Recall Floor Determine how the doors shall open and close when the car is at the recall floor and when the car is away from the recall floor.
Page 508 iView - Controller View Closing When “MCE Controlled” is checked, the following parameters determine what action will cause the doors to close. Mechanism: • Automatic: With the absence of door open intent, the doors shall close automatically upon dwell time expiration. •...
Page 509: Fire Code - In-Car Recall - Front / Rear Tabs
Configuration - Car Operation Fire Code - In-Car Recall - Front / Rear Tabs Determine how the doors shall open and close during Fire Service In-Car Recall operation. The parameters and descriptions are the same for both Front and Rear tabs. Opening When “MCE controlled”...
Page 510 iView - Controller View Closing When “MCE controlled” is checked, the following parameters determine what action will cause the doors to close. Mechanism: • Automatic: With the absence of door open intent, the doors shall close automatically upon dwell time expiration. •...
Page 511: Car Operation - Independent Service Tab
Configuration - Car Operation Car Operation - Independent Service Tab This tab sets parameters associated with Independent and Attendant Service operation. General • Open front doors: If the doors are closed when the car is placed on Independent Service, the front doors shall be opened. •...
Page 512 iView - Controller View Opening When “MCE controlled” is checked, the following parameters determine what action will cause the doors to open when the car arrives at a floor. Mechanism: • Automatic: With the presence of door open intent, doors shall open automatically upon arrival at the floor.
Page 513: Car Operation - Elevator Recall Tab
Configuration - Car Operation Car Operation - Elevator Recall Tab Elevator Recall switch parameters determine how the car will respond during Elevator Recall operation (when the Elevator Recall Switch is activated). General • Recall floor: Specifies the floor to which the elevator is recalled. •...
Page 514 iView - Controller View • Allow new car call registration: Determines if new car calls shall be registered during the “first phase” of elevator Recall Operation. During the “first phase” of Elevator Recall Oper- ation, the elevator must handle existing car calls. This parameter determines if new car calls shall be registered during the “first phase”...
Page 515 Configuration - Car Operation Door Operation Rear Determines how the elevator rear doors shall operate once the elevator has arrived at the recall floor (after all car calls have been answered). • Keep closed: The rear doors shall remain closed. •...
Page 516: Car Operation - Earthquake Tab
iView - Controller View Car Operation - Earthquake Tab Allows selection of operating parameters during earthquake operation. Please refer to “Install- ing the Earthquake Sensor” on page 3-21 for additional information. Earthquake Code Select the earthquake code and version/year being used. Caution Changing earthquake parameter settings may cause you to be out of compliance with the selected code and may require a variance.
Page 517 Configuration - Car Operation • Earthquake run mode: Specifies when the elevator should be allowed to run while under Earthquake mode of operation. The elevator is allowed to run at a reduced speed (not to exceed 150 fpm) as long as the counterweight has not been displaced from its guide rails. •...
Page 518: Car Operation - Ems Tab
iView - Controller View Car Operation - EMS Tab Allows selection of operating parameters during Emergency Medical Service operation. General • Recall Floor: Determines the recall floor for EMS service. • Phase 1 Timeout: Allows a time period to be set after which EMS Phase 1 service will time out without activation of Phase 2 (in-car switch).
Page 519 Configuration - Car Operation EMS Switch ‘n’ - Front / Rear Tabs The EMS - Front and Rear parameters deter- mine how the front and rear doors will operate during EMS Operation. The parameters and descriptions are the same for both Switch 1 and 2 and for both Front and Rear tabs. Opening - After Car Arrives At Recall Floor When “MCE controlled”...
Page 520 iView - Controller View In-car Opening When “MCE controlled” is checked, the following parameters deter- mine what action will cause the doors to open when the car arrives at a floor. Mechanism: • Automatic: With the presence of door open intent, doors shall open automatically upon arrival at the floor.
Page 521 Configuration - Car Operation In-car Closing When “MCE controlled” is checked, the following parameters determine what action will cause the doors to close. Mechanism: • Automatic: With the presence of door open intent, doors shall open automatically upon arrival at the floor. When the car is sitting idle, the doors will open and remain open. •...
Page 522: Car Operation - Emergency Power Tab
iView - Controller View Car Operation - Emergency Power Tab Determines the car reaction to loss of commercial power. General • Emergency power type: • Group/Simplex: Select this option for a simplex or for a car that is part of a group that controls the car during emergency power generator operation.
Page 523 Configuration - Car Operation Emergency Power - Front / Rear Tabs The Front and Rear door parameters determine how the front and rear doors will operate during Emergency Power 0peration. The parameter descriptions are the same for both Front and Rear tabs. Opening When “MCE controlled”...
Page 524 iView - Controller View Note Per the elevator code, the Front /Rear door operation after recall parameter (Emergency Power > Front / Rear > Opening) must be set to Do not open doors if: • the car has a backup power source, e.g., MCE’s TAPS, and •...
Page 525: Car Operation - Cfss Tab
Configuration - Car Operation Car Operation - CFSS Tab The CFSS (Commandeer For Special Service) tabs allow you to configure two “commandeer” modes. When active, these modes allow the elevator to be operated independently as configured for the commandeer mode selected. Please refer to “CFSS (Commandeer for Special Services)”...
Page 526 iView - Controller View Recall When a CFSS mode is activated, the affected car is recalled to the activation floor according to the behavior defined by these settings. • Disposition of existing car calls: Once a car has been assigned a CFSS call, these settings determine how existing car calls will be handled.
Page 527 Configuration - Car Operation In-car When a CFSS mode is selected, and after the recall is complete, these settings determine how in-car operation is invoked and how the car behaves during in-car CFSS opera- tion. • In-car visual indicator behavior while in-car CFSS is active. This setting defines how the in-car visual indicator (light, etc.) will behave while in-car CFSS is active.
Page 528: Car Operation - Flood Operation Tab
iView - Controller View Car Operation - Flood Operation Tab This tab allows the elevator to be configured for emergency operation during flood conditions. Enable In areas where flood operation is not required, this option may be left unchecked. If enabled, the flood condition selections on the screen become active. Flood Floors During flood operation, floors in danger of flooding shall be avoided.
Page 529 Configuration - Car Operation Flood Operation Shall Override Depending upon code requirements, flood opera- tion interaction with other operating modes is user selectable. For the mode(s) of operation selected, where the requirements of Flood operation are not in agreement with those of the selected mode, the requirements of Flood operation will take precedence.
Page 530: Car Operation - Attendant Service Tab
iView - Controller View Car Operation - Attendant Service Tab Attendant Service allows a car to be diverted from passenger operation for use by an attendant. General These parameters specify which doors to open if both doors are closed when the car is placed on Attendant operation.
Page 531: Car Operation - Auto Stop Tab
Configuration - Car Operation Car Operation - Auto Stop Tab If enabled and activated, Auto Stop will cause a car to stop at a selected floor and cycle its doors for observation before continuing on to its destination. The controls become enabled when “Enable”...
Page 532 iView - Controller View • Door Dwell • Dwell time: The time, in seconds, that the door(s) will remain open before re-closing. • PHE cancels dwell timer: Allows photo eye detector activation to cancel remaining dwell time. • Car call button cancels dwell timer: Allows pressing a car call button to cancel remain- ing dwell time.
Page 533: Car Operation - Sabbath Tab
Configuration - Car Operation Car Operation - Sabbath Tab These parameters determine how the car performs when on Sabbath operation. Sabbath opera- tion must be Enabled via the “Enable Sabbath operation” parameter, and then Activated/Deac- tivated via a key switch-input, timer or software command from iMonitor or iView (Activate/ Deactivate button on this tab).
Page 534 iView - Controller View The programmable options for Sabbath operation include: • Enable Sabbath Operation: Must be checked for Sabbath operation to be activated/deacti- vated. Otherwise Sabbath operation is disabled. • Allow hall call service: Check to allow existing hall calls to be served and new hall calls to be registered while on Sabbath operation.
Page 535 Configuration - Car Operation • Sabbath trip interval timer: Specifies the interval between Sabbath operation trips. During the time between trips, the car operates in Passenger mode. A value of Non-stop = contin- uous Sabbath operation. • Sabbath door open timer: Specifies the amount of time the doors shall remain open at each floor during Sabbath operation.
Page 536: Car Operation - Shuttle Service
iView - Controller View Car Operation - Shuttle Service The Shuttle service option allows the car to be used to provide express service for a subset of the building’s floors. Shuttle service is available only during Passenger mode and is turned On/Off via a key-switch/input or software command (Activate/Deactivate button).
Page 537 Configuration - Car Operation Shuttle Service Status • Shuttle service status LED: LED is lighted when Shuttle service is On. • Activate / Deactivate button: Software command used to turn Shuttle service On or Off. Shuttle Floors and Car Call Disposition •...
Page 538: Car Operation - Heat Detectors
iView - Controller View Car Operation - Heat Detectors This screen contains parameters that determine how the car will behave when one or more of the heat detectors are activated. Heat detectors can be installed in the machine room, in the hoistway, and/or on individual floors in the building.
Page 539: Configuration - Drive
• General: Drive type, speed reference, system values, pre-start sequence (see page 9-88). • Safety: Safety related settings (see page 9-90). • Control: Not applicable to iControl AC. • Filters: Filter frequency settings (see page 9-91). • Dampening: Not applicable to iControl AC. • Pre-Torque: Pre-torque settings where appropriate (see page 9-92).
Page 540: Drive - General Tab
iView - Controller View Drive - General Tab Options General drive setup: • Drive type: Select the drive used in this controller. • Drive interface: Select Analog or Serial. • Motor blower hold delay: The motor blower is relay driven and shuts down when the motor stops.
Page 541 This parameter is used by all configurations except Internal. • Scaling: This parameter affects elevator speed only for a tachometer configuration. Increasing this parameter will reduce car speed. • Current safety calibration: Not applicable to iControl AC. • Voltage safety calibration: Not applicable to iControl AC. System •...
Page 542: Drive - Safety Tab
iView - Controller View Drive - Safety Tab Speed Reference • Following error: Adjusts amount of error permitted between voltage from Tach/Encoder and pattern voltage. When set to 75%, a 7.5VDC error is allowed between the Tach/ Encoder and pattern voltages (100% = 10VDC). If excessive error is detected, a Tach Error Fault will be displayed.
Page 543: Drive - Filters Tab
Configuration - Drive Drive - Filters Tab System filters are used to smooth oscillation or resonance in a signal. Oscillation can almost always be corrected by adjusting the TORQMAX drive and should always be adjusted before fil- tering defaults are changed. The notch filter is used to block a specific, fixed/narrow frequency oscillation, induced by the mechanical system and reflected in the speed feedback signal.
Page 544: Drive - Pretorque Tab
iView - Controller View Drive - Pretorque Tab Control Both isolated platform and strain gauge load weighing devices are supported. Please refer to “Pre-torque Adjustments” on page 4-16. • Pretorque option: The following Pretorque options are available: • No Pretorque: Pretorque is disabled. •...
Page 545: Drive - Calibration Tab
Configuration - Drive Drive - Calibration Tab Offsets For various functions the iBox converts voltages from analog to digital or from digital to analog. ADC and DAC adjustments allow you to compensate for any conversion offset that might occur. • Output DAC: Compensates for slight differences that might exist between zero speed com- manded by the pattern and 0.0 volts appearing between the iBox and the drive input.
Page 546: Configuration - Floor Heights
iView - Controller View Configuration - Floor Heights The Configuration > Floor Heights > Configurations tab is used to view the learned values for the floor heights. • Level Up Top: The learned distance from the bottom floor to the top of the floor magnet as determined by the Level Up sensor.
Page 547: Configuration - General
Configuration - General Configuration - General The Configuration > General tab supports general building parameters. The tabs include: • General: Car label, Car identifier and Simplex car parameters. • Floor Data: Floor specific data including openings, false floors, door boost (see page 9-96).
Page 548: General - Floor Data Tab
iView - Controller View General - Floor Data Tab Floor data settings provide information about floor openings, floor labels, and door boost. Note Rather than proceeding floor-by-floor, column-by-column, you may choose to select a column head or multiple cells and use the “system wide” Select/Deselect controls to set all floors the same for that topic (where appropriate).
Page 549: General - Car Call Eligibility Tab
Configuration - General General - Car Call Eligibility Tab This tab allows you to create up to eight car call eligibility configurations. Each configuration, when active, determines whether car calls can be registered at any given side of an eligible floor. If no side is selected, car calls for that floor are disabled.
Page 550 (no check) front and/or rear car calls to that floor. 3. When the configuration is complete, click Send to store the changes on the iControl. System wide operations: For high- or mid-rise buildings, use the system wide controls to speed the configuration process: 1.
Page 551 Configuration - General Configuration Settings These controls allow you to select the active or default car call eligibility configuration and to select the same configuration or any of the other configurations to be active if one of the following special operating modes is activated. •...
Page 552: Configuration - I/O Boards
iView - Controller View Configuration - I/O Boards Caution The input/output structure of your system was collected during the MCE field survey. This controller and cartop box are structured as shown in your job prints to reflect survey infor- mation. By incorrectly assigning inputs and/or outputs, you may disable parts of your sys- tem.
Page 553 2. Locate the board in the Boards box on the right of the Configuration tab. 3. Drag the board into the ICE-IMP (iControl), ICE-CTP (iLink cartop box) or COP 1 - 4 (Car Operating Panel) enclosure as appropriate. Release the mouse button.
Page 554 iView - Controller View I/O Assert The I/O Assert feature allows the user to bypass the current state of a termi- nal on an IO board and assert a desired state (on or off) via iView. This can be used for trouble- shooting and/or testing.
Page 555 Configuration - I/O Boards 5. For the desired terminal, select On or Off from the drop down list next to the indicator LED to bypass the current state and assert the desired state. 6. You may set the state for additional terminals on this board or select a different board on which to set terminal assertions.
Page 556 iView - Controller View The method of assigning inputs and outputs to terminals is the same for Serial COP boards as for Multiple Input AC (MIAC) and Multiple Output Relay (MOR) boards. Select a particular sig- nal from the column and drag it to the desired connector pin box. Except for car call button inputs and lamp outputs (shown below), each input or output may be assigned to only a single terminal on the Serial COP boards.
Page 557: I/O Board - Configurable Outputs
Configuration - I/O Boards I/O Board - Configurable outputs The controls on the Configurable outputs tab are typically used for freight doors. They specify that the listed door outputs shall be disabled under certain conditions, e.g., Inspection opera- tion, Fire service, etc. •...
Page 558: Input Signal Groups
iView - Controller View Input Signal Groups The following signal groups can be programmed on the ICE-MIAC or ICE-COP boards. Depending upon options and configuration, your system may not have all available signals. Refer to your job prints for active signal level and specific connection information. •...
Page 559 Configuration - I/O Boards • Car Call Enable 2 Override input: Input that allows Car Call Enable Operation 2 to be overridden, setting car call eligibility to the currently active configuration. • Car Not Empty Sensor Input: Input from a sensor that detects the presence of passen- gers in the car.
Page 560 iView - Controller View selected (Configuration > Car Operation > EMS tab). Please refer to “Car Operation - EMS Tab” on page 9-66. • EMS Hall Switch 2: Input from a key switch used to initiate EMS service 2 recall oper- ation, immediately recalling the car to the specified floor and positioning the doors as selected (Configuration >...
Page 561 Configuration - I/O Boards • Main Floor Smoke: Input from the smoke sensors located at the main recall floor. Acti- vation of these sensors will initiate recall to the alternate recall floor. • Other Cars Alternate: Input from other car (in the same system) smoke sensors located in the hoistway or machine room if the machine room is located at the main recall floor.
Page 562 iView - Controller View equipment in that hoistway or machine room. Activation of sensors will initiate recall to the alternate recall floor and cause the fire warning indicator in the car to flash. • This Car Main: Input from the smoke sensors located in the hoistway or machine room if the machine room is at any floor other than the main recall floor and if the car has any equipment in that hoistway or machine room.
Page 563 Configuration - I/O Boards • Rear Door Photo Eye: Input from rear door photo eye. • Rear door safe edge: Input from rear door safe edge. • Rear Door Stop Button (COP1): Input from rear main door stop button (active low). •...
Page 564 iView - Controller View • .Car Call Enable 1 - Front • Car Call Enable 1 - Front, Floor 1 —150: Per floor, non-serial inputs from car call enable 1 - front door device (card reader or keypad, etc.). • Car Call Enable 1 - Rear •...
Page 565 Configuration - I/O Boards • Hall Calls - Main Front Down • Hall Calls - Main Front Down Button (1 - 150): Non-serial inputs from front main down hall call buttons. • Hall Calls - Main Rear Down • Hall Calls - Main Rear Down Button (1 - 150): Non-serial inputs from rear main down hall call buttons.
Page 566 iView - Controller View • Hall Call Enable 1 (2) - Main Rear • Hall Call Enable 1 (2) - Main Rear, Floor (1 - 150): Non-serial main rear inputs from Hall call enable 1 (2) devices (card reader or keypad etc.). •...
Page 567: Output Signal Groups
Configuration - I/O Boards • Heat Detectors • Machine Room Heat Detectors: Signals that a machine room heat detector is activated. • Hoistway Heat Detectors: Signals that a hoistway heat detector is activated. • Heat Detectors Floor (1 - 150): Signals that a heat detector on floor (1 - 150) is acti- vated.
Page 568 iView - Controller View • Car Delayed: The Car delayed timer (Configuration > Car Operation > Passenger tab) starts whenever there is demand. This output turns on if the Car delayed timer expires before the car reaches the demanded destination. •...
Page 569 Configuration - I/O Boards • Earthquake Buzzer: Active when the car is on Earthquake operation (earthquake sen- sor or counterweight derailment inputs active). • Earthquake Light: Active when the car is on Earthquake operation (earthquake sensor or counterweight derailment inputs active). •...
Page 570 iView - Controller View • EP Car Selected to Run or Recall: This output is active when the car is selected to lower or run on emergency power. Conditions that affect this operation are specified on the Configuration > Car Operation > Emergency Power tab. •...
Page 571 Configuration - I/O Boards • In-Car Fire Door Operation: This output is typically used by the freight door controller to adjust the door operation per the code requirements for in-car fire service and in- car fire service recall operations. This output is ON during in-car fire service and also during in-car fire service recall until the doors are fully closed.
Page 572 iView - Controller View tabs. Automatic swing operation is enabled on the Configuration > Car Operation > Passenger tab. Car call eligibility is set on the Configuration > General > Car call eligi- bility tab. • Test Mode: Active when the car is on Test mode operation. •...
Page 573 Configuration - I/O Boards down hall call has been entered and the car has reached the floor from which that call originated, or the doors are open and a car call is entered for a floor below. Timer options are located on the Configuration > Car Operation > Devices tab. •...
Page 574 iView - Controller View • Rotodial Position Indicators II, Output 1—3: Outputs created for the “Rotodial” brand position indicators. These three outputs change in a specified pattern to cause the rotodial device to rotate in the appropriate direction. Outputs II will deactivate during Fire Service.
Page 575 Configuration - I/O Boards • Melina PI display Outputs II (Left) • Left Character 9—22: Outputs to the Melina position indicator for the left character. Outputs II will deactivate during Fire Service. • Melina PI display Outputs II (Middle) • Middle Character 9—22: Outputs to the Melina position indicator for the middle char- acter.
Page 576 iView - Controller View • Hall Call - Aux Rear Up Light (1 - 150): Outputs which can be used to drive the Rear Auxiliary Up Hall Call lights. • Hall Calls - Main Front Up • Hall Call - Main Front Up Light (1 - 150): Outputs which can be used to drive the Front Main Up Hall Call lights.
Page 577: Configuration - Ibox Configuration
Configuration - iBox Configuration Configuration - iBox Configuration This tab provides detailed information about the iBox and its port address settings (View > Configuration > iBox Configuration). • Mac Addresses: Unique hardware address for each of the iBox Ethernet ports. •...
Page 578: Configuration - Loadweigher
iView - Controller View Configuration - Loadweigher The Loadweigher screen configures the controls associated with the load weigher. Device configuration • Load weighing device type: • No load weigher: Select if no load weigher is used. • Discrete contact closures: Select if your load weigher provides only discrete contact closure information (no analog value).
Page 579 Configuration - Loadweigher Analog device configuration • Sensing type • Cross head deflection or rope tension sensing: Select if your load weigher provides an analog signal based on deflection of the elevator cross head or the tension of the wire ropes.
Page 580: Configuration - Pattern
Approach Deceleration Approach Jerk Initial Jerk The patterns use by iControl include: • Standard: Profile used for normal passenger operation. • Earthquake: Profile used when the Earthquake (EQI) input is activated. • Emergency power: Profile is used when the Emergency Power Input (EPI) is activated.
Page 581: Pattern - Common Tab
Configuration - Pattern Pattern - Common Tab The Pattern > Common tab parameters apply to all pattern profiles. General • Position encoder resolution: Used to set the position encoder resolution. 256, the resolu- tion used by iLand, is currently the only valid setting. •...
Page 582 iView - Controller View Leveling These parameters apply to leveling speed and distance: • Leveling speed: Determines the speed at which the elevator will level into the floor (initial approach prior to normal rate limited stop). Please refer to “Final Stop” on page 4-26.
Page 583: Pattern - Modes Tab
Configuration - Pattern Typical Common Tab Settings The settings in the table below are typical for a 500 feet per minute installation. Table 9.8 Typical Common Tab Settings Parameter Value Position Encoder resolution 256 (iLand, normal installation) Pattern scaling 100% Door preopening distance Leveling speed Releveling speed...
Page 584 iView - Controller View Pattern Profile parameters • Initial jerk: The transition from zero speed to full acceleration. As Initial jerk is increased, the profile transitions more quickly from starting acceleration to maximum acceleration. • Acceleration: Determines the maximum acceleration for this profile. •...
Page 585 3. Acquire write privilege (click Acquire on the Write privilege menu). Press the YES soft- key on the iBox. 4. Click Send to send the new value to iControl. Typical Pattern Values Typical values for a 500 feet per minute installation are shown in the following table.
Page 586: Configuration - Terminal Switches
iView - Controller View Configuration - Terminal Switches The Configuration > Terminal Switches tab displays the position margins for the normal and emergency terminal switches plus the Overspeed 1 percentage. • Margin: The position of the Normal and Emergency Terminal switches is learned using the Terminal Learn procedure (Please refer to “Learning Normal &...
Page 587: Configuration - Timer Tables (Controller)
Configuration - Timer Tables (Controller) Configuration - Timer Tables (Controller) The Controller > Configuration tab allows you to create timers that automatically determine, based on day and time of day, the status (0n or off) of Auto Stop, Sabbath operation and Swing operation.
Page 588: Timer Details
iView - Controller View Timer Details When a timer is selected in the table, details of its settings appear in Timer Details. (You must select a timer and click Edit to change settings. This display is read only.) Timers Timers are displayed in the Timers list. If timers overlap (manage the same period of time), the timer appearing higher in the list will have priority (control).
Page 589 • Select the start and end time, day(s) or date information required. 5. Click OK. 6. Click Send to send new or changed timer information to iControl. To remove a timer 1. Select a configuration/feature type from the Features drop down list.
Page 590: Configuration - Advanced - User Events
iView - Controller View Configuration - Advanced - User Events The User Events tab is used to assign a name to an Input / User Event. Up to 10 Input / Event Names can be programmed. This event name can then be assigned to a hardware input. An event is logged, on the Controller Event Log, when the input is activated and again when it is deactivated.
Page 591: Configuration - Advanced - Custom Outputs
5. Click the Operand 2 cell and click the arrow. Use the dialog box to select the Data Type and Operand Data as in step 3. 6. Acquire Write privilege and Send the data to iControl. 7. The Status LED turns on when the logic statement is true.
Page 592: Controller - Setup Tabs
iView - Controller View Controller - Setup Tabs The Setup tabs allow you to perform various setup and calibration procedures. Typically these procedures require observation or manipulation of parameters contained on the associated Configuration tab. Screen layouts have been created that display both the configuration and the setup tab.
Page 593: Setup - Counterweight Tab
Used to first learn, then display the learned position in the hoistway where the car and counter- weight are adjacent to each other. iControl uses this information to make logic decisions requir- ing knowledge of counterweight position in relation to the car (i.e., Earthquake operation mode decisions).
Page 594: Setup - Drive Tab
iView - Controller View Setup - Drive Tab Used to calibrate the Input ADC and Output DAC offsets. Please refer to “Automated Drive Setup Procedure” on page 2-48. 9-142 Manual # 42-02-2222...
Page 595: Setup - Floor Heights - Learn Tab
Controller - Setup Tabs Setup - Floor Heights - Learn Tab The Setup > Floor Heights > Learn tab is used to perform the Floor Heights Learn procedure. Please refer to “Learning the Floor Heights” on page 4-2. When performing this procedure it is best to use the Floor Heights layout (View >...
Page 596 iView - Controller View The Setup > Floor Heights > Learn tab contains: Configuration data Learned and actual (previously saved) data detected by the Floor Heights Learn procedure. • Floors - the top floor configured on the Configuration > General > Floor data tab. •...
Page 597: Setup - Floor Heights - Floor Offsets Tab
Controller - Setup Tabs Setup - Floor Heights - Floor Offsets Tab Used to perform the floor offset calibration procedure. Please refer to “Calibrating the Floor Offsets” on page 4-23. Floor offset landing • Landing: The car’s current landing location. •...
Page 598: Setup - Load Weigher Tab
iView - Controller View Setup - Load Weigher Tab Used to perform the load weigher learn procedure. Please refer to “Load Weigher Learn Proce- dure” on page 4-34. 9-146 Manual # 42-02-2222...
Page 599: Setup - Safety - Configuration Tab
Controller - Setup Tabs Setup - Safety - Configuration Tab The Safety Setup - Configuration tab defines an installation for the safety processors, letting them know what to monitor. It is also used to perform the safety comparison learn operation. If the safety parameters are changed, the learn process must be completed.
Page 600: Configuration
Emergency Stop. Selections made here let iControl know exactly what safety inputs are used on the installation. On start-up, iControl checks the state of the monitored inputs to determine the status of the safety configuration. • Top access landing: Select if the installation has a top hoistway access floor. If selected, the door lock and door closed contacts (if applicable) for the associated hoistway door must be wired to the DLAT and DCAT iBox inputs, respectively.
Page 601: Learn
Safety screen, you will need to do a “learn” operation to write the new data to iControl. The controller is set to match the installation safety configuration, according to the job survey, before being shipped. By default, Construction Mode is enabled before the con- troller is shipped.
Page 602: Setup - Safety - Inventory Tab
iView - Controller View Setup - Safety - Inventory Tab The Inventory tab is used to perform the Safety Inventory Learn procedure. This procedure must be performed when an inventory fault is generated. Status The status section provides fault indicators and a list of known safety boards attached to the iBox.
Page 603: Setup - Terminal Switches Tab
Controller - Setup Tabs Setup - Terminal Switches Tab Used to perform the Terminal Learn procedure. Please refer to “Learning Normal & Emergency Terminal Limit Switches” on page 4-9. • Learn operation indicators: Show progress through the various phases of the Terminal Learn operation.
Page 604: Controller - Safety Tests
iView - Controller View Controller - Safety Tests The Safety Tests pane provides highly automated control over final system testing performed before the car is turned over to normal operation. Please refer to “Safety Tests” on page 4-43 for details about running tests from this screen. 9-152 Manual # 42-02-2222...
Page 605: Controller - Layouts
Controller - Layouts Controller - Layouts With iView, you can move and size tabs to suit the task to be performed. When you find a partic- ularly arrangement to be useful, you can save it as a custom layout (View > Layouts > Save as). You can then display that layout at any time by selecting your custom lay0ut from the View >...
Page 606: Call Registration
iView - Controller View Call Registration The Call Registration panel is available while working on any screen in iView. • Call Registration : Opens the dialog used to register car calls. To register car calls: 1. Click the Car tab. 2.
Page 607: Controller - Firmware Update
MCE Technical Support. Failure to do so can result in catastrophic failure of the iBox. Firmware Update allows you to install updated iControl operating software. It is likely that two firmware program files will be updated. They are: •...
Page 608 iView - Controller View 6. Follow instructions 1 through 4 in the Firmware Update dialog and then click Con- tinue. The Firmware Update dialog will change to: 7. Update the Bootrom first. Double click the (…) in the Bootrom row. 8.
Page 609: Upgrade Options
Controller - Firmware Update 14. Use the Open dialog to navigate to the computer’s Desktop and double click the vxworks.mce file. The IMP application file will load and the version will be indicated in the Upgrade version column. 15. Click Start upgrade. The upgrade progress will be indicated in the text window. When the upgrade is completed you will be instructed to close iView and press the iBox Com- puter Reset button.
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Page 611: About This Section
• About this Section • Selecting System View • System Windows and Tabs • System Configuration tab • Emergency Power • Legacy Group Interface • Security • System I/O • Timer Tables • User Events • Remote Outputs • Event Log •...
Page 612: System View Windows And Tabs
iView - System View System View Windows and Tabs System View displays parameters, controls and diagnostics pertaining to system functions, e.g., hall calls, dispatching, parking, security, emergency power, etc. The parameters displayed in System view vary depending the type of controller and how it is configured (simplex, local, swing, local / dispatcher or central dispatcher).
Page 613: Iview Status Bar
System View Windows and Tabs iView Status Bar The status bar at the bottom of the iView screen provides the following information: Connection status Date and time Write privilege status Controller Type Connection Status Connected arrows, shown above, indicate that iView is communi- cating with the controller.
Page 614: An Overview Of System Options
- System View An Overview of System Options Depending on user needs, the iControl System can be configured in a number of ways. System functions can be performed by a central dispatcher (iCentral). In addition, each iController can perform certain system functions depending on its configuration (Simplex, Local, Swing or Local / Dispatcher).
Page 615 System View Windows and Tabs Figure 10.1 iControl System Options 10-5...
Page 616: System Configuration Tab
(see page 10-29). • Management: Provides access to the following: • Remote Monitoring Authorization: Use to authorize a third party remote monitoring tool to connect to iControl (see page 10-31). • Local Dispatcher: Use to force the system to resend the...
Page 617: Building
System Configuration tab Building The Building page is used to set the highest floor served, number of cars, floor and car labels, job name and number, and to program Local / Dispatcher selection parameters. Floors • Floors: Indicates the highest floor served by this car. •...
Page 618 iView - System View Dispatcher Displays a car identifier of the car that is currently the Local/Dispatcher or iCentral to indicate the that the central dispatcher is doing the dispatching. Alternate Dispatcher Use these controls to designate which car(s) can be the Local/ Dispatcher and to manually select or auto-select a different car to be the Local/Dispatcher.
Page 619: Cfss (Commandeer For Special Services)
System Configuration tab CFSS (Commandeer for Special Services) This tab allows you to set car recall floor eligibility for Commandeer For Special Service opera- tion. Car behavior during CFSS recall and operation is determined on the Controller > Configu- ration - Car operation > CFSS tab. Please refer to “Car Operation - CFSS Tab”...
Page 620 iView - System View Making Settings Per-Car Verify the “Select a car to configure (1) drop-down box. (There must also be a CFSS recall switch physically at the eligible Front or Rear door locations on a floor selected to be eligible to initiate CFSS recall.) Enable individual floor/recall location eligibility.
Page 621: Dispatching - Options
Dispatching options allow you to set up conditions that favor the assignment of one car or another. When assigning hall calls to cars, iControl determines which car can respond in the least time considering where each car is, its direction of travel, parking assignment and status (moving or idle).
Page 622: Dispatching - Configurations
iView - System View Dispatching - Configurations These controls determine how four types of pre-programmed dispatching configurations are selected to be the active configuration. Up to eight configurations of each type can be pro- grammed. • Dispatching configuration: The currently active configuration can be selected manually (Manual) or by a timer schedule (Timed).
Page 623: Hall Call Eligibility
System Configuration tab Hall Call Eligibility Use these controls to create up to eight different Hall Call Eligibility configurations. Each con- figuration includes eligibility permissions/restrictions for the car. The active configuration can be selected and run manually or by timer table. The following controls are found on the Hall Call Eligibility tab.
Page 624: Mode Of Operation
iView - System View Mode of Operation Use these controls to create or edit up to eight Mode of operation configurations. Each configu- ration, when active, determines and defines the dispatching mode. The currently active configu- ration can be selected manually (Dispatching > Configuration tab) or by timer table. Select a Configuration •...
Page 625: Automatic
Lets you fine tune the criteria that will cause iCon- trol to detect a need to select Lobby Peak operation. • Allow lobby peak detection: If you want iControl to detect the need to switch to lobby peak operation, enable this check box.
Page 626 iView - System View Lobby Peak Options Allows you to fine tune system behavior when Lobby Peak is automatically selected by the group control. • Always keep at least car(s) in balanced mode: If you want to hold one or more cars in bal- anced service mode (non lobby peak) when lobby peak is active, set that number of cars here.
Page 627: Balanced
Sets the conditions under which iControl will automatically enable demand peak operation. • Allow demand up peak detection: Enable to allow iControl to detect demand up peak con- ditions. • Allow demand down peak detection: Enable to allow iControl to detect demand down peak conditions.
Page 628: Lobby Peak
iView - System View Lobby Peak When active by manual or timer selection, operates group cars in Lobby Peak mode. To configure Lobby Peak: • Select a lobby to configure. • Settings Per Lobby: 1. For the selected lobby (1 or 2), enable or disable Lobby peak mode operation. 2.
Page 629: Demand Up Peak
System Configuration tab 5. If desired, you can set a (dynamic) percentage of the “in-use” cars to use for lobby peak service at this lobby floor. (For example, this is useful if the group is split between two lobbies and you want 50% of the available cars servicing one and 50% of the available cars servicing the other.) 6.
Page 630: Parking
Parking Create up to eight different Parking configurations. Each configuration tells iControl how and where to park the car when it is idle and how long to wait before parking an idle car at a lobby or non-lobby floor.
Page 631: Parking Configurations
System Configuration tab For each Parking configuration, users may choose to allow iControl to determine the optimal parking configuration at any given time or to manually define a parking floor (lobby or non- lobby for each configuration): • User setting: On a per-configuration basis, the user defines priority (lobby or non-lobby) and car door behavior at the selected parking floor.
Page 632: Choose Dynamic Or User-Defined Parking
- System View Choose Dynamic or User-Defined Parking If you enable only dynamic parking, iControl will automatically control park- ing behavior for the car. If you enable only user-defined parking, the floor selection assigned the highest priority will be the parking floor.
Page 633 System Configuration tab Per Floor Parking - User Defined Priority, Floor, and Door Times To select priority, parking floor, and door times manually when the Parking method is set to “Per floor parking”: 1. Select an entry row in the list and click Edit, or click Add if you are adding a new entry to an unfilled table.
Page 634 If you want multiple cars to park at the same floor, set up multiple, identical entries for that floor.) 2. Select a Priority. The higher the priority, the more iControl will attempt to maintain a parked car in the sector. One (1) is the highest priority.
Page 635: Sector Dispatching
System Configuration tab Sector parking conditions: • Overlapping start and/or end floors are allowed. • Cars without car or hall call demands will be immediately parked. If the idle car is in a sec- tor that already has a parked car, it will move to the nearest unoccupied sector. •...
Page 636: Sending Changes To Icontrol
Sending Changes to iControl As you define Parking configurations, you can send them to iControl at any time using the Send button. To send changes, you must have acquired write privileges first (Write privilege menu/ Acquire).
Page 637: Parking Eligibility
System Configuration tab Parking Eligibility For a Simplex car, Swing car or Local/Dispatcher, create up to eight Parking Eligibility configu- rations. Each configuration determines how the car is allowed to park: Not park at all/local park/or park according to the Parking configurations. Note Parking configurations determine how the car is parked according to demand and priority.
Page 638 Parking configurations. Please refer to “Parking” on page 10-20. 6. Click Send to send changes to iControl. 7. Repeat for additional configurations or if this car is the designated Backup Dispatcher, for additional cars. 10-28 Manual # 42-02-2222...
Page 639: Split Bank Operation
System Configuration tab Split Bank Operation Split Bank operation allows one or more cars of a group system to provide special operations in some aspects of car operation, dispatching or parking. Split Bank is typically used for freight cars, express service, dining service, shuttle service, dual-parking schemes or to dispatch a car with one bank or the other based on average wait times (to reduce wait times).
Page 640 iView - System View • Select Hall Call Configuration (1 thru 8): Select a Hall call configuration here, then click on the Hall Call Riser tab to modify hall call riser assignments when split bank operation is active and this hall call configuration is in use. •...
Page 641: Management
Provides access to Remote Monitoring Authorization and Local Dispatcher. Remote Monitoring Authorization Use to authorize a third party remote monitoring tool to connect to iControl. To activate Third Party Monitoring: 1. Call MCE to obtain the Activation code. You will need to indicate the type of monitoring system and hardware key for each iCue/iController to be connected.
Page 642: Local Dispatcher
iView - System View Local Dispatcher Normally the system parameters are passed automatically to all cars designated as Alternate Dispatcher. This tool is used to command the system to resend the parameters. System parameters Click the Resend button to command the system to resend the system parameters to all cars designated as Alternate Dispatcher.
Page 643: Configuration Tabs - Emergency Power
Configuration Tabs - Emergency Power Configuration Tabs - Emergency Power The Local Dispatcher can manage emergency power from one or two emergency generators. Use these controls to indicate which cars are connected to each generator and to define how switching to and from emergency power is handled. The sequence of Emergency Power Opera- tion is as follows: 1.
Page 644: Defining Emergency Power Behavior
iView - System View Assign Cars To Using the controls at the top of the screen, select cars and use the arrow buttons to place them in the Generator 1 or Generator 2 column. The cars must be physically wired to receive their emergency power from the selected generator. Defining Emergency Power Behavior The Generator 1 and Generator 2 controls allow you to define emergency power parameters for each generator individually.
Page 645 Configuration Tabs - Emergency Power Emergency Power Run Based on the Number of cars that can be run at the same time parameter, cars are selected to run as follows: • Manual selection - cars are selected to run in the order they appear on the Run sequence list as follows: 1.
Page 646: Configuration Tabs - Legacy Group Interface
With Cross-registration, the iControl central dispatcher (iCentral) receives the hall calls and manages the dispatching based on the following: 1. If an iControl car is available and can answer the call within the user adjustable “ETA threshold” time, the hall call is assigned to an iControl car.
Page 647: Cross-Cancellation
(iCentral) which assigns the calls to iControl cars. If the iControl car is first to answer the call, the central dispatcher signals the legacy dispatcher to cancel the call, and vice versa.
Page 648: Configuration Tabs - Security
iView - System View Configuration Tabs - Security These parameters control elevator security by restricting hall and car call registration. For local cars, operating under the direction of a central dispatcher (iCentral) or a Local/Dispatcher, ele- vator security is controlled by settings made while iView is connected to iCentral or the Local/ Dispatcher.
Page 649: General - Configuration
Configuration Tabs - Security The Status screen provides an overview of currently active security settings. • Master security: • Active: Lights if any security mode is active. • Hardware override: Lights if security has been overridden by a switch input. •...
Page 650: General - Manage Passwords
iView - System View To have the active security configuration set by timer table 1. Select Timed in Configuration Assignment. 2. Click Send. 3. Program one or more timer tables (System > Configuration > Timer tables tab). Enable Hardware Override: The Security override - Master security override input is ignored unless this control is activated.
Page 651: Security - General
Configuration Tabs - Security Security - General The Security Level is set on the System > Configuration > Security > General screen. The following Security Level options are available: • No Security: Security is not being used. • Basic Security with per floor codes: •...
Page 652: Hall Calls
- System View Hall Calls iControl security provides two types of hall call restrictions: • Per-Floor Security: Places restrictions on hall call riser access on a per-floor basis. • Per-Car Lock Out: Specifies which cars may stop at particular floors.
Page 653 4 and 5 and click OK. 6. When you have the hall call security settings as desired, click Send to send the settings to iControl. Other controls - General • Security input latch time: Hall call enable inputs can be activated by a card reader or key switch, etc.
Page 654: Per-Car Lockout
• Click and drag in a column or row to make multiple selections. • Click Set Selection. • Choose the desired setting and click OK to set all selected calls the same. • Click send to save your settings to iControl. 10-44 Manual # 42-02-2222...
Page 655: Car Calls - Configuration
Configuration Tabs - Security Car Calls - Configuration Car calls may be Unlocked, Locked or Secured: • Unlocked: Unrestricted access. Calls may be registered. • Locked: No access. Calls may not be registered. • Secured: Access is restricted to authorized passengers. Calls may be registered after proper authorization (i.e., card reader, key switch, or code entry).
Page 656 • Select the desired security condition as described in steps 4 and 5 and click OK. 6. When you have the car call security settings as desired, click Send to send the settings to iControl. Other controls • Security input latch timer: Car call enable inputs can be activated by a card reader, key switch, etc.
Page 657: Car Calls - Mode Overrides
• OBD calls: Calls placed using the iBox On-board Display. • Remote calls: Calls placed using iView or iMonitor. • Automatic calls: Calls placed automatically by iControl, e.g. • Automatic door open: Under certain conditions, including certain fault conditions and emergency power transfer periods, the elevator doors may need to automati- cally open or cycle open/closed at floors.
Page 658: Car Calls - Passcodes
iView - System View • Sabbath: Calls generated as a result of the car being on Sabbath operation. • COP buttons: Calls placed using COP buttons while the car is operating in one of the following modes: Attendant Service, CFSS 1, CFSS2, Independent service, Test mode, Shuttle service.
Page 659: Car Calls - Passcodes - Passenger
Configuration Tabs - Security 2. Select the floor(s) and call types as previously described (Please refer to “Car Calls - Con- figuration” on page 10-45). 3. In the dialog that appears, select the COP (front or rear) and the passcode (COP buttons that must be pressed).
Page 660 iView - System View • Enter the Pass Code by clicking the desired call buttons and front or rear • Modes Allowed: Authorizes the passenger to use the COP passcode while the car is oper- ating on the selected mode(s) in addition to Passenger mode. Security - COP Passcode operation For the elevator passenger, using the COP passcode to register call a call to a secured floor works as follows:...
Page 661: Configuration Tabs - System I/O
Configuration Tabs - System I/O Configuration Tabs - System I/O System I/O allows iControl to use a simple, two-wire serial bus for external communication. For local cars (part of a group) the hall call assignments are made on the central dispatcher (iCen- tral) or Local/Dispatcher.
Page 662: Default Calls Button
iView - System View Default Calls Button This selection defaults the address assignments to building condition settings (numbers of floors and cars, and call types). This is an excellent way to begin setting up I/O addressing if required. If selected, a warning is displayed: Configure Button This selection allows the system to automatically configure inputs and outputs of a type you select.
Page 663: Configuring System I/O
3. Double click an input or output from the list provided. 4. Click in the adjacent Association cell. 5. Click the desired selection. 6. Click Send to send the assignment to iControl. The pre-defined inputs and outputs include: • Hall Calls •...
Page 664 iView - System View • CFSS - Mode 1 system output: This output becomes active when at least one car has been assigned to CFSS Mode 1 operation. Typically used to drive an indicator. Associa- tion column is blank. • CFSS - Mode 2 system output: This output becomes active when at least one car has been assigned to CFSS Mode 2 operation.
Page 665 (legacy) group. The iCue dispatcher will preferentially assign hall calls to iControl cars unless the estimated time of arrival for an iControl car exceeds a limit programmed by the user (Cross Registration screen). In this case, iCue will assign the call to the legacy group dispatcher. Hall Call Eligibility for legacy cars must be programmed into iCue, just as they are in the legacy group, to ensure that only cars that are eligible are dispatched to answer calls.
Page 666 iView - System View • General outputs • General - Attendant service output: Active when the specified car is on Attendant Ser- vice operation. Select Car ID in Association column. • General - Fire service phase I output: Active during Fire Recall Phase I. Association column is blank.
Page 667 Configuration Tabs - System I/O • Hall call enable 1 (2) - Rear input: When active, a valid call for the rear opening on the associated floor can be registered. Select floor number in Association column. • Hall call enable 1 (2) - Main front input: When active, valid secured calls at the associ- ated floor, main front riser, can be registered.
Page 668 iView - System View • CFSS call enable 1 (2) - CFSS mode 1 front input: When active, a valid CFSS mode 1 call at the associated secured floor, front opening only, can be registered. Select the floor number in the Association column. (CFSS mode 1 and 2 are user-assignable operating modes typically used for medical emergency calls, attendant calls, etc.) •...
Page 669 Configuration Tabs - System I/O • Remote User Outputs: Up to 32 outputs may be defined by the user on the Remote Out- puts tab. The first four of these outputs may be included in timer tables and triggered by the timer.
Page 670: System I/O - Bus Tab
iView - System View System I/O - Bus Tab The Bus tab allows you to see the status of the system busses (1 - 4), create an inventory of devices on the busses and to test device functionality in comparison to the inventory. Bus Status LEDs light to indicate the status of each bus.
Page 671 Configuration Tabs - System I/O Inventory / Test response These controls allow you to create an inventory of input and output devices on the system busses (1 - 4) and to test the functionality of the devices against the inventory. •...
Page 672: Configuration Tabs - Timer Tables (System)
iView - System View Configuration Tabs - Timer Tables (System) This tab allows you to create timers that automatically determine, based on day and time of day, the currently active configuration for Hall Call Eligibility, Parking, Parking Eligibility, Mode of Operation and Security.
Page 673: Timer Details
Configuration Tabs - Timer Tables (System) Timer Details When a timer is selected in the table, details of its settings appear in Timer Details. (You must select a timer and click Edit to change settings, this display is read only.) Timers Timers are displayed in the Timers list.
Page 674 • Select the start and end time, day(s) or date information required. 5. Click OK. 6. Click Send to send new or changed timer information to iControl. To remove a timer 1. Select a configuration/feature type from the Features drop down list.
Page 675: Configuration Tabs - User Events
Configuration Tabs - User Events Configuration Tabs - User Events The User Events tab is used to assign a name to an Input / User Event. Up to 10 Input / Event Names can be programmed. This event name can then be assigned to a hardware input. An event is logged, on the System Event Log, when the input is activated and again when it is deac- tivated.
Page 676: Configuration Tabs - Remote Outputs
iView - System View Configuration Tabs - Remote Outputs The Remote Outputs tab allows the user to name and configure up to 32 hardware outputs which can be wired to any input or other device as needed. The outputs are turned on and off manually by clicking a graphical switch through iView and/or iMonitor or automatically via a timer.
Page 677 Configuration Tabs - Remote Outputs Assigning Remote Outputs to an output terminal: Remote outputs are available on the Central dispatcher and/or Local/Dispatcher’s Sys- tem IO. You can assigned them to terminals on an SC-ION Serial Input/Output Board using the System > Configuration > System I/O tab.
Page 678: Diagnostic Tabs - Event Log
iView - System View Diagnostic Tabs - Event Log The System Event Log (System > Diagnostics > Event Log tab) provides a way to view the logged events associated with dispatching and group control. This is an essential troubleshoot- ing tool. The System Event Log lists the following for each event logged: •...
Page 679 Diagnostic Tabs - Event Log Print / Print Preview To print the event log or to view a print preview and/or print the event log from the print preview dialog: • Click the Print button , choose a printer from the Print dialog and click Print. •...
Page 680: System - Hoistway
iView - System View System - Hoistway The hoistway display provides a real time view of all the cars in the group. A typical hoistway view, with an active call registration panel, is shown below. Initially only one car is displayed. To view other cars: •...
Page 681 System - Hoistway The supervisor column of the hoist- way screen provides traffic mode and Estimated Time of Arrival informa- tion for the group. Traffic Mode: (Balanced in this example) Displays the current oper- ating mode. This mode may be selected manually, by timer, or auto- matically according to iCue analysis of real-time traffic conditions.
Page 682: Per Car Display
iView - System View Per Car Display For each car, the Hoistway Group communication status display provides the follow- ing information: Car ID • Comm status: As shown Operating mode when communication is good. Separated by red Hoistway location slash and offset if com- Current direction of travel munication is lost.
Page 683: Call Registration
System - Hoistway Call Registration Clicking the call registration button opens a dialog that allows you to register car and hall calls. Car Calls After opening the dialog: 1. Click the Car tab. 2. Select the Car from the drop-down list (if applicable). 3.
Page 684: System Performance
iView - System View System Performance This frame captures and graphs elevator performance over the most recent 24-hour period, including: • Graphical representation of hourly average wait times for up and down hall calls • Number of up and down hall calls answered each hour •...
Page 685: System - Layouts
System - Layouts System - Layouts With iView, you can move and size tabs to suit the task to be performed. When you find a partic- ularly arrangement to be useful, you can save it as a custom layout (View > Layouts > Save as). You can then display that layout at any time by selecting your custom lay0ut from the View >...
Page 686 iView - System View 10-76 Manual # 42-02-2222...
Page 687: About This Section
• System & LAN Ethernet • TORQMAX F5 Parameters • PowerBack R6 Parameters Reference About this Section This section contains detailed information about: • iControl AC Specifications (see page 11-2). • Software Test Point Signals: Descriptions of the signals that can be routed to...
Page 688: Icontrol Ac Specifications
Reference iControl AC Specifications Table 11.1 iControl AC Specifications Parameter Specification Car Speed Up to 700 fpm (2.5 m/s) Jerk 15 ft/sec (7.62 m/sec ) maximum 8 ft/sec (2.44 m/sec ) nominal 1 ft/sec (0.305 m/sec ) minimum Acceleration 10 ft/sec (3.04 m/sec...
Page 689: Software Test Point Signals
Software Test Point Signals Software Test Point Signals The iBox allows you to select any one of over fifty signals to display on-screen in iView or on the iBox LCD display at each of two “software test points.” A signal selected on a software test point (Test Point 1, Test Point 2) is also output on the corresponding iBox physical test point (STP 1, STP 2).
Page 690 Reference Table 11.2 Test Point Signals Test Signal Description / Text References Armature Error (Damped) Dampened armature error signal. Armature Error (Raw) Raw armature error signal. Armature Feedforward (Control) Filtered armature feedforward command. Armature Feedforward (Raw) Raw armature feedforward command. Armature Integral Command Armature integral command.
Page 691 Software Test Point Signals Table 11.2 Test Point Signals Test Signal Description / Text References Load Weigher Balanced This signal is used to determine the amount of pretorque that the controller needs to provide to the motor to help prevent roll- back on takeoff.
Page 692 Reference Table 11.2 Test Point Signals Test Signal Description / Text References Position Bit This signal represents car position/motion. It is abstracted from the motor velocity encoder or tach signal. The signal toggles low or high with every 32-inches of motor travel. Increasing fre- quency = increasing rate of position change.
Page 693: Ibox Field Connections
In this section, three tables describe connections — iBox connections, expansion board connections, and iControl terminal connections respec- tively.+--+Controller Terminal Field Connections Table 11.3 iBox Field Connections...
Page 694 Reference Table 11.3 iBox Field Connections Source Connection Signal Description iBox transmit, positive going serial communication stream from iBox to iLink. Connects to iLink ICE-CTP Board terminal RX+. TX+ and TX- comprise a differential communications pair. Please refer to “Installing iLink”...
Page 695 iBox Field Connections Table 11.3 iBox Field Connections Source Connection Signal Description UNTD Up Normal Limit Direction switch input. 110 VDC = input on/switch closed. 0 VDC = input off/switch open. UNT5 Up Slowdown Limit switch #5 input. 110 VDC = input on/switch closed. 0 VDC = input off/switch open.
Page 696 Reference Table 11.3 iBox Field Connections Source Connection Signal Description Hoistway Access Top Up switch input. When the Car Panel Access Enable switch (INA input) is on, an active input (key switch closure) here (110 VDC) will cause the car to move up the hoistway. A hoistway limit switch electrically between the ATU input and the activating switch will open and stop the car after it has moved the required distance up the hoist- way (if installed).
Page 697 iBox Field Connections Table 11.3 iBox Field Connections Source Connection Signal Description Gate Switch input. The gate switch makes up when the elevator doors close. When the switch is made, there will be 110 VDC on this input. When the switch is open, there will be 0 VDC on this input. The gate switch may be wired in series with other switches or locks on the eleva- tor doors (as shown in the job prints) so that if any of the switches do not make, the GS input will remain low and the car will not run.
Page 698 Reference Table 11.3 iBox Field Connections Source Connection Signal Description Brake Drive relay indicator. When the BD relay on the iBox IRB board is closed to pick the brake, this LED will light. Monitored by Safety Proces- sor A. Brake Triac active indicator. When the brake triac on the iBox IRB board is active (completes circuit for BD relay), this LED will light.
Page 699 Each MOR board is configured accord- ing to the job survey for a particular job before the system is shipped. MOR boards may be installed in the iControl cabinet, in the iLink cartop box, or in the iCentral cabinet (for elevator group controller use). Out- put selection instructions are transmitted serially to the board.
Page 700 0 V. 120 VAC from #2 bus to rope gripper switches. Field connections are also made to terminal strips in the iControl cabinet. Terminal connec- tions provided vary from job to job depending upon need. Power distribution connections, beyond the basic three system buses, are specified in the job prints and are not included here.
Page 701: System And Lan Ethernet
LAN (Local Area Network) network. Cables used in the two systems are color-coded for easy recognition. System cables are orange.
Page 702: Elevator Lan Network
Reference Elevator LAN Network Normally extends throughout a building and may span to other buildings, networks, or loca- tions across the internet/intranet. “= same as above LAN Network Hub (Blue cables) * = see Note #1 Subnet Gateway (IEEE reserved) 192.168.191.0 255.255.255.0 192.168.191.254 * 192.168.191.254 *...
Page 703 System and LAN Ethernet iBox – Car 13 192.168.191.33 “ “ “ iBox – Car 14 192.168.191.34 “ “ “ iBox – Car 15 192.168.191.35 “ “ “ iBox – Car 16 192.168.191.36 “ “ “ iBox – Car 17 192.168.191.37 “...
Page 704 Reference … … “ “ “ iBox – Car 20 192.168.191.100 “ “ “ 192.168.191.109 – “ “ “ iView 192.168.191.110 192.168.191.209 – “ “ “ iCue 192.168.191.210 Group 6– LAN Network (Blue cables) Subnet Gateway iBox – Car 1 192.168.191.121 255.255.255.0 192.168.191.254 * 192.168.191.254 *...
Page 705: Summary
System and LAN Ethernet Group 9 – LAN Network (Blue cables) Subnet Gateway iBox – Car 1 192.168.191.181 255.255.255.0 192.168.191.254 * 192.168.191.254 * iBox – Car 2 192.168.191.182 “ “ “ iBox – Car 3 192.168.191.183 “ “ “ iBox – Car 4 192.168.191.184 “...
Page 706: Summary By Group
Reference Summary by Group Group #1 – Floors ( ) Machine Room Floor ( “= same as above Group #1 -iBox Direct Connect Port Subnet Gateway Any iBox 192.168.193.1 255.255.255.0 Blank or 0.0.0.0 Blank or 0.0.0.0 Any PC / Laptop 192.168.193.2 “...
Page 707 System and LAN Ethernet Group #1 -LAN Network (Blue cables) iBox – Car 1 192.168.191.1 255.255.255.0 192.168.191.25 192.168.191.254 iBox – Car 2 192.168.191.2 “ “ “ iBox – Car 3 192.168.191.3 “ “ “ iBox – Car 4 192.168.191.4 “ “...
Page 708 Reference Group #2 – Floors ( ) Machine Room Floor ( Group #2 – LAN Network (Blue cables) iBox – Car 1 192.168.191.21 255.255.255.0 192.168.191.25 192.168.191.254 iBox – Car 2 192.168.191.22 “ “ “ iBox – Car 3 192.168.191.23 “ “...
Page 709 System and LAN Ethernet Group #3 – Floors ( ) Machine Room Floor ( Group #3 - LAN Network (Blue cables) iBox – Car 1 192.168.191.41 255.255.255.0 192.168.191.25 192.168.191.254 iBox – Car 2 192.168.191.42 “ “ “ iBox – Car 3 192.168.191.43 “...
Page 710 Reference Group #5 – Floors ( ) Machine Room Floor ( Group #5 - LAN Network (Blue cables) iBox – Car 1 192.168.191.81 255.255.255.0 192.168.191.25 192.168.191.254 iBox – Car 2 192.168.191.82 “ “ “ iBox – Car 3 192.168.191.83 “ “...
Page 711 System and LAN Ethernet Group #7 – Floors ( ) Machine Room Floor ( Group #7 - LAN Network (Blue cables) iBox – Car 1 192.168.191.141 255.255.255.0 192.168.191.25 192.168.191.254 iBox – Car 2 192.168.191.142 “ “ “ iBox – Car 3 192.168.191.143 “...
Page 712 Reference Group #9 – Floors ( ) Machine Room Floor ( Group #9 - LAN Network (Blue cables) iBox – Car 1 192.168.191.181 255.255.255.0 192.168.191.25 192.168.191.254 iBox – Car 2 192.168.191.182 “ “ “ iBox – Car 3 192.168.191.183 “ “...
Page 713 TORQMAX F5 Drive Parameters Quick Reference This section includes quick reference information for the TORQMAX F5 drive parameters. Please refer to the F5 drive manual provided with the iControl for a detailed explanation. Caution For Permanent magnet (PM Synchronous) motors, consult the following sections of the TORQMAX F5 Drive manual before roping the machine, 5.5 PM Synchronous Motors, 5.8...
Page 714 Reference Table 11.6 TORQMAX F5 Drive Parameters Quick Reference for iControl AC LF.15 IM: Power factor, PM: not visible 0.50 - 1.00 0.90 0.90 IM: Field weakening speed set @ 80%of LF.16 0.0-6000.0 PM - not visible LF.11 *________ Digital...
Page 715 TORQMAX F5 Drive Parameters Quick Reference Table 11.6 TORQMAX F5 Drive Parameters Quick Reference for iControl AC LF.37 Open loop torque boost: Open loop op. only 0-25.5 10.0 10.0 Carrier frequency; 0= 8 KHz, 1= 16KHz LF.38 0, 1 (Note: set LF.38 = 0 if E.OL2 error on drive)
Page 716 Reference Table 11.6 TORQMAX F5 Drive Parameters Quick Reference for iControl AC Brake drop delay: Time motor will hold full current LF.78 0.0-3.00 0.50 0.50 and control after direction inputs drop. Current hold time: Delay in turning off the drive 0.300 -...
Page 717 PowerBack R6 Regenerative Drive Quick Reference This section includes quick reference information for the PowerBack R6 Regenerative AC drive. Please refer to the R6 Regenerative drive manual provided with the iControl for detailed expla- nation of the parameters. Table 11.7 Quick Reference for PowerBack R6 Regenerative Drive WARNING: Do not change drive parameters while the elevator is running.
Page 718 Reference 11-32 Manual # 42-02-2222...
Page 719 Index Symbols Active Mode - Balanced output 9-123 Active Mode - Demand Down Peak output 9-123 Nomenclature 2-8 Active Mode - Demand Up Peak output 9-123 .cfg file, iView configuration file 8-20 Actual direction 9-9 Actual Position 9-9 Numerics Actual speed, calibrating 2-57 1 = LAN port 2-5 ADA Car Call Dwell Time 9-41 1 bus, Common bus connections 11-13, 11-14...
Page 720 Alarm Reset input 9-106 Attendant Buzzer output 9-115 Allow same floor hall calls to reverse doors on a departing car Attendant HC Above output 9-115 10-11 Attendant HC Below output 9-115 ALT SPEED PROFILE 1 message 6-13 Attendant Service Down input 9-106 ALT SPEED PROFILE 2 message 6-13 Attendant Service Indicator output 9-115 Alternate 1 profile 4-14, 9-128...
Page 721 current, on Operational Status tab 9-10 Bypass status, Fault bypass 9-18 Filters 9-25 Bypass Timers iBox connections 11-12 Photo Eye 9-31 Output Timer 9-27 Safe Edge 9-30 Resistance 2-22 setup 9-140 Timers 9-26 Cabinet Installation 2-9 verify picking 2-53 cables for Velocity Encoder 2-26 Voltage 6-16 Calibrate Floor offsets 4-23 voltage, on Operational Status tab 9-10...
Page 722 Car Door Bypass switch, iBox control 7-12 Car shut down due to emergency power operation with no su- Car fan and light timer 9-38 pervisor (Deactivated) message 6-20 Car Heavy Load - Deactivated message 6-18 Car Speed 9-8 Car Heavy Load Activated - Hall Calls Bypassed message 6-18 Car Speed specification 11-2 CAR HEAVY LOAD message 6-18 Car status messages window 9-10...
Page 723 CFSS Car Light 1 (2) outputs 9-116 Loadweigher tab 9-126 CFSS In Car Switch 1 input 9-107 Pattern 9-128 CFSS In Car Switch 2 input 9-107 Serial I/O 10-51 CFSS In Use 1 (2) outputs 9-123 Terminal switches 9-134 CFSS Mode 1 (2) at Floor mode 9-5 Configuration File 6-80 CFSS Mode 1 (2) In-car mode 9-5 Configuration file...
Page 724 Cross-registration 10-36 Dispatching ??–10-31 CT INSP. DISABLED message 6-22 Configurations tab, Simplex / Swing / Backup Dispatch- CTEX NO CWI CFG ERROR message 6-22 er 10-12 Current Limiting 4-14 Dispatching tab 10-11 Custom Outputs 9-124 Dispatching, description 1-4 Custom outputs, configuring 9-139 Display contrast, iBox control 7-4 DLAB, Door Lock Access Bottom input 6-115, 11-11 DLAT, Door Lock Access Top input 6-115, 11-11...
Page 725 Down, iBox status LED 7-11 Earthquake board power supply ON message 6-28 DP1-, Position Encoder input 6-112, 11-7 Earthquake Board Quick Reference 6-96 DP1+, Position Encoder input 6-112, 11-7 Earthquake Buzzer output 9-117 DP2-, Position Encoder input 6-112, 11-7 Earthquake Code 9-64 DP2+, Position Encoder input 6-112, 11-7 Earthquake Emergency Stop message 6-28 DPM, Door Position Monitor input 6-113, 11-8...
Page 726 Emergency Brake Test - Unintended Motion for Machine EMS Hall Light 1 (2) outputs 9-117 Brake 4-49 EMS Hall Switch 1 input 9-107 Emergency Brake Test - Unintended Motion for Rope Gripper EMS Hall Switch 2 input 9-108 4-48 EMS In-car (Switch ‘n’) message 6-32 Emergency Brake Tripped message 6-31 EMS In-car (Switch 1) mode 9-6 Emergency Brake UIM Reset Button Stuck message 6-31...
Page 727 Fault Bypass 9-17 Fire Service Recall Deactivated message 6-36 FAULT BYPASS SW ON message 6-35 Fire Service Recall Main message 6-36 Fault Bypass Switch On message 6-35 Fire Service Recall Main mode 9-6 Fault Bypass Switch Timed Out Fault message 6-35 Fire Svc In-car message 6-35 Fault Bypasses 9-18 Fire Switch Settings 9-49...
Page 728 Front COP2 Door Close Button input 9-110 Gong Enable Up Front output 9-118 Front COP2 Door Hold Button input 9-110 Gong Enable Up Rear output 9-118 Front COP2 Door Open Button input 9-110 GOV SPEED SWITCH FLT message 6-41 Front COP2 Door Stop Button input 9-110 GOV, Governor input 6-115, 11-11 FRONT DOB BYPASSED message 6-39 GOVERNOR OPEN message 6-41...
Page 729 Hold delay 9-26 load weighing 1-23 Hold voltage 2-53, 9-25 logging and report generating 1-22 system interconnections 1-15 iControl AC Specifications 11-2 iControl messages 6-13–6-78, ??–6-78 I/O Board Configuration 9-100–9-123 iControl wiring connections 2-11 Adding a Circuit Board 9-101 iControllers 5-11...
Page 730 3-14 Inspection message 6-45 installation 3-13–3-19 Inspection mode 2-19, 3-1–3-31, 9-7 power connections 3-18 Inspection operation serial connection to iControl 3-17 checking cartop operation 2-61 troubleshooting 6-89 Inspection Operation message 6-45 iMonitor, description 1-1, 1-21 Inspection Output 9-119 IMP SW FAULT...
Page 731 Invalid Configuration Inventory Cross Check BALRQ mes- printing screens 8-38 sage 6-48 programming 1-11 Invalid Configuration Inventory Cross Check DCCOR mes- resizing windows 8-34 sage 6-48 saving parameters to a configuration file 8-20 Invalid Configuration Inventory Cross Check NMS R message Send command 8-19 6-48 sending parameters to the controller 8-19...
Page 732 Building floor heights 4-2 Lobby parking delay 10-21 Counterweight 3-28 Lobby peak 10-71 Empty and loaded car weights 4-33 Lobby peak detection parameters 10-15 ETS and NTS Limit Switches 4-9 Lobby Peak Mode message 6-53 Load Weights 4-30 Lobby peak mode, selecting 10-15 Load weights 9-146 Lobby peak options 10-16 Learning the Safety Configuration 2-46...
Page 733 MDRD, Motor Drive Redundancy indicator 11-12 Nudging Front, NUDGING FRONT message 6-56 Mechanical Safe Edge 9-30 Nudging Operation message 6-56 Mechanically In Service output 9-119 Nudging Rear, NUDGING REAR message 6-56 Melina PI display Outputs 9-122 Number of Cars in Group specification 11-2 Menu tree, iBox LCD display 7-6 Number of Stops specification 11-2 MF FORCING TIMED OUT message 6-55...
Page 734 Passenger configuration 9-37–9-43 Position Synchronized at Terminal message 6-58 Passenger mode 9-7 POSITION SYNC-TERMINAL message 6-58 Passenger Operation, Passenger message 6-56 POSITN QUAD RVRSD FLT message 6-57 Passing Floor Gong Enabled input 9-109 POSITN SPEED DVTN FLT message 6-57 Passing Floor Gong Enabled output 9-119 POSTN CARTP OFFST FLT message 6-56 Passing Floor Gong output 9-119 POSTN LCTN ERROR FLT message 6-56...
Page 735 RB resistor, adjusting 2-22 Recall Switch 1 - 6 output 9-119 Rear Auxiliary Door Close Button input 9-110 Recall Switch input 9-109 Rear Car Calls COP2 inputs 9-111 Receive Sys Params message 6-62 Rear Constant Pressure Close (Rear Door) input 9-110 Reduced Inspection Speed option parameter 9-132 Rear Constant Pressure Open (Rear Door) input 9-110 Register a car call 4-4...
Page 736 Sabbath Operation parameters 9-81 Safety String Open message 6-68 Sabbath Operation Switch input 9-109 Safety system, description 1-3 Sabbath Operation, SABBATH OPERATION message 6-63 Safety Tests 4-43–4-56, 9-152 Sabbath Override Input 9-109 Car/Counterweight Buffer 4-46 SAFC, Safety Cartop input 11-12 Car/Counterweight Safety 4-45 Safe Edge Bypass Timer 9-30 Contract Overspeed 4-47...
Page 737 SPB UNTD MOTION FLT 6-66 Floor Heights - Floor Offsets tab 9-145 Specifications 11-2 Load Weigher 9-146 Specifications, iControl AC specifications 11-2 Safety 9-147, 9-149 Speed Bit test point, description 11-6 Safety - Inventory 9-150 Speed Feedback test point, description 11-6...
Page 738 Speed Reference System I/O Troubleshooting 5-36 Following error 9-90 System monitoring 1-1 Speed reference frequency parameter 9-91 System Options 5-1–5-52 Speed Reference parameters 9-89, 9-90 MCE Load Weigher 5-63–5-69 Speed reference resolution parameter 9-89 Serial COP 5-48–5-52 Speed reference rotational direction parameter 9-89 Serial Hall Calls 5-30–?? Speed reference scaling parameter 9-89 System Performance 10-74...
Page 739 ICE-SAF Safety Board Quick Reference 6-111 User defined parking 10-21, 10-23, 10-26 ICE-SF Serial Fixtures Board Quick Reference 6-116 User Events 10-65 iControl messages 6-13–6-78 User-Defined Events inputs 9-114 iLink 6-89 removing & replacing circuit boards 6-79 replacing the iBox 6-80...
Page 740 View/register calls using iBox 7-8 Virtual Oscilloscope 1-14 See also Oscilloscope Voltage decay time 9-26 Voltage decay time, adjusting for final stop 4-26, 4-28 Watchdog 5-27 Watchdog Ordered Control Stop Before Reset message 6-78 Watchdog Ordered Emergency Stop Before Reset message 6-78 Weakening delay parameter 4-20, 9-26 Weakening voltage 2-51, 9-25...

MCi iControl User Manual

Section Intro. Introduction

Icontrol - August 2008 Release

In this User Guide

What's New

Using Iview On-Line Help

Using the Installation Checklist

Section 1. Icontrol Description

About Icontrol

Icontrol Features

Icontrol Function

Icontrol

Iview Programming and Diagnostic Software

System Interconnect

Iland Landing System

Ilink Car Top Communication

Icue Intelligent Dispatching

Imonitor Central Monitoring

Ireport Logging and Report Generating

Optional Load Weighing System

Section 2. Construction Mode

In this Section

Machine Room Preparation

Recommended Tools and Test Equipment

About MCE Job Prints

Controller Cabinet Installation

Equipment Grounding

Check for Shorts to Ground

AC Voltage Verification and Wiring

AC Hoist Motor, Brake, and Velocity Encoder

Basic Safety String and Associated Wiring

Applying Power

Setting Initial Operating Parameters

Drive Offsets Calibration

Brake Calibration

Running on Machine Room Inspection

Section 3. Inspection Mode

In this Section

Iland Landing System

Cartop Mounting

Installation Instructions

Installing the Floor Leveling Magnets

Cabling Connections

Iland Status Leds

Iview Parameter Setting

Installing Ilink

Installing the Hoistway Limit Switches

Installing the Load Weigher

Installing Brake Monitoring

Installing the Earthquake Sensor

Installing the Serial Hall Call System

Installing the Serial COP System

Verifying Cartop Voltages

Verifying Door Operation

Verifying the Safety Configuration

Exit Construction Mode

Running on Machine Room Inspection

Prepare for Final Adjustments

Section 4. Final Adjustment

In this Section

Learning the Floor Heights

Verifying One Floor Run Operation

Reaching Contract Speed

Learning Normal & Emergency Terminal Limit Switches

Shaping the Speed Profile

Controlling Initial Start of Car Motion

Adjusting Leveling and Final Stop

Load Weigher Adjustment for Dispatching

Load Weigher Configuration

Pre-Start Sequence

Calibration and Verification of Safety Functions

Safety Tests

Before Release to Passenger Operation

Section 5. System Options

About System Options

Icentral - Central Dispatcher

Icontrol Ethernet Overview

Comm-Connect Cabinet - Local/Dispatcher

Serial Hall Call

Flexible I/O