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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION Table of contents Introduction ..........................4 User's Notice ............................4 Caution Safety Protections ........................4 Package Contents ..........................5 General Description ..........................6 Specifications ............................7 Presentation ............................9 Installation ..........................10 Mechanical Mounting .......................... 10 WIFI Antenna Installation (Optional) ....................10 Power Supply ............................
  • Page 3 TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION Date/Time Settings ........................52 IP Settings ............................. 53 Application settings ...................... 54 Language ............................54 Screen ............................... 55 Connection ............................56 Network ............................. 57 Serial port ............................60 File Transfer ............................61 Remote access ........................... 62 Emails ..............................67 System ...............................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    · Make sure not to move the product when the power is on. · Disconnect the power cord from the i4Gen unit prior to any installation. Be sure both the system and all external devices are turned off. A sudden surge of power could ruin sensitive components. Make sure i4Gen is properly grounded.

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION Package Contents 1x i4Gen 1x DC-DC Adapter 9 to 36VDC input for 12VDC output 1x Power cord 2x WIFI antenna 1x Cabinet fixed parts 1x Quick-start Environmental Protection Announcement Do not dispose of this electronic device into the trash while discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection for the global environment, please recycle.

  • Page 6: General Description

    · USB 3.0 ports support lock device · 9 to 36VDC support using the DC-DC converter provided with the unit (i4Gen touchscreen DC voltage input only accepts 12VDC) · On-board Intel® Braswell series SoC processor, with low power consumption never denies the high performance ·...

  • Page 7: Specifications

    TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION Specifications Display Front bezel IP65, NEMA 4 rugged protection, Full planar metal border Display type 10.1'' with LED back-light Brightness (cd/m²) 400 nits Display color 16.2M Resolution 1280x800 at 60Hz Viewing angle (H/V) 170°/170° Pixel pitch 0,1695x0,1695mm Aspect ratio 16:10 Contrast ratio 800:1...
  • Page 8 TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION Icon Name Quantity Description Power button Press to turn On/Off the system. DC-in power 12VDC power supply input (9 to 36VDC support using the DC-DC connector converter provided with the unit) . HDMI port To connect a display device that supports HDMI specification (not used).

  • Page 9: Presentation

    IP address to be able to access them with the current network configuration. Multi user display Several i4Gen can be securely connected by an Ethernet hub to a single controller (or a group of controllers). An i4Gen display has two Ethernet communication ports. Easy to use for redundancy application multi-level access or long-distance monitoring panel.

  • Page 10: Installation

    TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION Installation Mechanical Mounting Install i4Gen position at eye level and at a brightness-less location. Frame cut-out (hxl): 160x242mm (6.3x9.5in). Chassis Fixed Parts 1. Insert the corresponding edges of the fixed part into the slots until they match. Make sure that the fixed part is installed as shown in the picture, with protruding tips upwards.

  • Page 11: Power Supply

    This module is not optionnal and should be used. Do not connect any DC supply directly to the touchscreen. You can now plug the power jack in it's connector on the i4Gen. Make sure that you tighten it: i4Gen is now ready to use. You can switch on the power and i4Gen will start automatically.

  • Page 12: Network Connection

    Connect one of the Ethernet port (RJ45-LAN) into one of the ports of the switch . WARNING: Do not connect the other port of the i4Gen device into another port of the switch. Not following this will cause a general network failure.

  • Page 13: Communication

    · The controller network configuration can be done from the controller front panel or via i4Gen software. If i4Gen and the controller(s) are connected directly, the network configuration of all the devices has to be compatible: · The default IP address of i4Gen is: 192.168.11.50 ·...

  • Page 14: Login/Connection

    TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION Login/Connection Press "Login/connection" icon to open login/connection window. i4Gen uses the classic password system of the CRE TECHNOLOGY modules for access rights and parameter modification of the connected module. Level Default password Rights Menu None None Display and manual button...
  • Page 15 Passwords are the same as those used to connect directly to the module via its front panel or embedded website. It is possible to disconnect by pressing the button: When the connection to the controller is lost, i4Gen attempts to reconnect to the remote controller for several seconds and then stops after a while.
  • Page 16 TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION To disconnect a module from i4Gen, open the connection window then press the button: Connection window in "Connected" mode: A56V0_90020-E-EN...

  • Page 17: Easy Connect

    Note that if a controller's IP settings already allow a connection in their current state, i4Gen will not change them. 3. The "Favorite controllers list" allows to manually add a controller. Both "Scan" and "Auto configuration"...
  • Page 18 TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION Network discovery When entering the page, i4Gen will automatically scan the network to find controllers: And display the controllers found: In the list, we can see that one controller has a red cross next to it and the is disabled.
  • Page 19 TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION Pressing the "Auto configuration" button will resolve this situation for us: Note that you'll be prompted to validate the auto configuration before it starts. After a few seconds, the auto configuration is done and both controllers are now green: A56V0_90020-E-EN...
  • Page 20 TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION Using the button, we can now connect to one of the controllers: Note that you'll be prompted a password. Beware, if you used a password level 1 or above, the controller's configuration will automatically be downloaded. A56V0_90020-E-EN...
  • Page 21 Note that, as stated previously, there will be no automatic actions for the elements in this list. If there is a red cross next to the controller's IP address, you'll have to either adjust the i4Gen IP settings or the controller's IP setting to be able to connect to it.

  • Page 22: Interface

    TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION Interface The i4Gen interface replaces the front panel of the CRE TECHNOLOGY controllers and offers a better ergonomy to facilitate the supervision of our products. Header Note that the date/time isn't displayed until connected to a controller. Once connected, it will show the date/time of the controller.
  • Page 23 · Synoptic of the installation. Notes: · When the i4Gen is offline, the control buttons from the footer cannot be used. · In controller static configuration pages, the footer is not accessible. TOUCH ICONS AUTO mode, colored in theme color when active.
  • Page 24 Supplied elements are colored in green. Footer in offline mode: The i4Gen footer is dynamic and adapts to the controller configuration: GENSYS COMPACT PRIME in MANUAL mode: control buttons are available. GENSYS COMPACT MAINS in AUTO mode: control buttons are hidden.

  • Page 25: Controller Supervision

    Composition: label + editable address field + value + unit: This is the graphic object used in the "Info" page of i4Gen. It allows you to search for a controller's variable through a search engine to display its label, value and unit.

  • Page 26: Bar-Graph

    TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION Bar-graph The bar-graph displays graphical information on generator mechanical measures (from a minimum to a maximum): Note: The slider is the value of the measurement relative to the min and max shown below the bar-graph. User Configuration Reminder The protection levels configured for the measurement associated with the bar graph are directly represented on the bar graph: Representation of a minimum protection threshold configured as an alarm.

  • Page 27: Gauge

    TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION Gauge This is the graphic object used for electrical measures and whose representation of the measure with respect to a minimum and a maximum is important: Note: The gauge fill part corresponds to the value of the measurement with respect to the minimum and maximum indicated below the gauge.

  • Page 28: 3D Pictures

    TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION 3D Pictures Some pages of supervisions display 3D pictures that change according to the state of the associated protections in each of these pages. Engine/Battery 1. Indicates the presence of a water temperature alarm/fault. 2. Indicates the presence of a battery voltage alarm/fault. 3.

  • Page 29: Synchroscope

    Note: The color of the fault has priority over the color of the alarm. Synchroscope This is the graphical object used in the "Synchronization" page of i4Gen. It allows, during synchronization, to visualize the phase, frequency and voltage differences between the generator and the mains/bus-bar as well as the synchronization conditions.
  • Page 30 TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION There are three kinds of pop-up windows: Notice: Display an information message. Warning: Display a warning message. Error: Display an error message. A56V0_90020-E-EN...

  • Page 31: Alarm/Fault Page

    TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION Alarm/Fault Page Select the "Alarms/faults" icon to open alarms/faults page and stop the controller's horn. This page allows you to view and acknowledge/reset controller alarms/faults when i4Gen is connected to the module. Visualization The fault alarm history is displayed as a table, from the most recent alarm/fault to the oldest one.

  • Page 32: Reset/Acknowledge

    Reset/acknowledge button Actions: · Reset alarms/faults that are no longer active. · Inform the i4Gen that alarms/faults have been acknowledged. Alarm/fault acknowledgment status: · When alarms/faults are active and have not been acknowledged, the alarm/fault panel blinks red/orange. · When alarms/faults are active and have been acknowledged, the alarm/fault panel has a fixed color.

  • Page 33: Filters

    TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION Filters Several filters are available to filter the display of the alarm/fault table. These filters can be combined vertically: Example of filter configuration: display of active alarms from 16/06/19 to 18/06/19 Description of filters: 1. Faults: Displays only faults. 2.

  • Page 34: About Page

    WIFI network § a smartphone connected through USB in modem mode. In all cases, the end device i4Gen is connected to should have an Internet access to share with it. 2. A controller section with: The firmware version of the controller.

  • Page 35: Home Page

    Offline Mode In offline mode, home page allows you to select the controller's model and version you want to manage with your i4Gen. Click on the controller image to load its configuration into the application. Note: Pressing the current selected controller will show a popup windows asking if you want to reset the current configuration.

  • Page 36: Controller Dynamic Settings

    TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION Controller dynamic settings Select "Controller dynamic settings" icon to open the menu that gives access to all controller dynamic settings pages. The dynamic settings pages contain all the parameters you need to set while engine is running. Note: the number of menu/parameters displayed changes according to the configuration mode (standard/advanced).

  • Page 37: Controller Static Settings

    TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION Controller static settings Select "Controller static settings" icon to open the menu that gives access to all controller static settings pages. Note: the number of menu/parameters displayed changes according to the configuration mode (standard/advanced). Parameters Configuration The most of "Controller Settings" pages contains a list of parameters which are organized into different sections.

  • Page 38: Editing Windows

    TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION Editing Windows When a configuration variable is selected, an editing window opens to change the variable settings. 1. Title of the configuration section. 2. Label of the configuration variable. 3. Button linked to the configuration variable (optional). 4. Info button: Display the configuration variable number and a description of the variable. 5.

  • Page 39: List

    TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION Selecting the input will open a numerical keyboard below it (if there isn't enough space to display the keyboard below, it will open on top): List Some variables can be set through a drop-down list: Select the list to open the drop-down menu and select an item to change the value. Digital Input The editing window of digital inputs allows you to configure: 1.

  • Page 40: Digital/Relay Output

    TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION Digital/Relay O utput The editing window of digital/relay outputs allows you to configure: 1. Label: The digital/relay output's label (limited to 14 characters). 2. Polarity: Digital/relay output's polarity. 3. Function: Digital/relay output's function. 4. Pulse delay: Duration of the pulse high state. A pulse delay set to 0 correspond to a continuous activation. Analog Input The analog input editing window is different according to the selected function.

  • Page 41: Text

    TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION If the analog input is set as a digital input, the editing window shows as following: It allows you to configure: 1. Label: Analog input's label (limited to 14 characters). 2. Unit: Analog input's unit. 3. Function: Analog input's function. 4.

  • Page 42: Advanced Functions

    TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION Advanced functions Search Engine 1) Adding variables Select the variable you want to use, using the + button to the left of the variable (see below): In order to facilitate the search for variables, the search engine allow (see below): 1.

  • Page 43: Easy Flex

    TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION Easy Flex® Easy Flex® offers a simple and innovative programming mode, allowing you to adapt the controller to your needs. This function is presented as a list of operations numbered from 1 to 50. Each line of this table corresponds to an operation between 2 values (see below) : 1) Variables A) EasyFlex Constants In the EasyFlex menu, a "constant"...
  • Page 44 TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION 1. Available in reading and writing, this variable can be deposited in "Result". 2. Available in read only, this variable can not be deposited in "Result". 2) Operators and calculations A) Adding operators The list of operators is available on the left by clicking on the "Operators" tab (see below) : You can then drag and drop them into the "Operator"...
  • Page 45 TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION calcul in the following equations. 3) Advanced functions for calculation operators Advanced features, such as execution conditions, are available by clicking on the setting icon located to the right of each line : A) Conditions These 2 functions (if equal and if not equal) allow you to execute the associated line only if the condition is valid. Example: 1.
  • Page 46 TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION Example : 1. Here, the operation is executed if the variable User variab.1 is equal to 0. The operation is not executed if the variable User variab.1 is different from 0. C) "NOT" function Example: Here the user variable 1 takes the value 1 if GE U31 is HIGHER than GE U23. With the addition of the NOT function in the advanced functions : User variable 1 now takes the value 0 if GE U31 is HIGHER than GE U23.

  • Page 47: Alternative Selection

    TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION Alternative selection The Alternative Selection menu offers a supplement to Easy Flex® programming. This function is presented as 16 selections between two values. 1) Adding variables The variables that can be added to the list are available on the left of the screen. To add new variables from the list of variables, click on the + button (see below) : In the search engine , you will find the variables that you are going to use.
  • Page 48 TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION Sel alt. EL1 = 1 then NominalVoltage will take the value 2000. Please note that if a variable is used in an alternative selection, modifying this variable from front face, Modbus and any other sources will always result in its value being overwritten by the alternative selection.

  • Page 49: Scheduler

    TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION Scheduler The scheduler can activate any function that can be controlled by a digital input. These functions can be activated one or many times. This function is presented as a list. Each line in this list corresponds to an event. 1) Description of the Scheduler list In the Configuration tab >...
  • Page 50 TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION 2) Description of the Settings By clicking on the event you want to modify, you will have access to these parameters which will allow you to configure the event: 1. Function active during the event. 2. First time the event will take effect. 3.

  • Page 51: Modification By Variable Number

    TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION Modification by Variable Number The page titled "Modification by variable number" allows to search for a controller parameter through a search engine, and to change its value at your convenience: To change the value of a parameter: 1. Press the variable input field to open the search engine. 2.

  • Page 52: System

    TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION System Date/Time Set tings The "Date/Time" page allows you to configure the controller date/time: · Date: Select the editable field to display a calendar and set up the controller date. · Time: Select the editable field to set up the controller time. ·...

  • Page 53: Ip Settings

    TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION IP Set tings The "IP settings" page retrieves and displays the controller network configuration when the page opens, and allows you to change this configuration: By default, the IP address of the controller is 192.168.11.1. There are two different types of configuration: ·...

  • Page 54: Application Settings

    Application settings "Application settings" part allows user to display and modify the i4Gen settings. Press settings icon to open the menu that gives access to all i4Gen settings pages. Language The "Language" page allows you to change the application's language by selecting one of the corresponding...

  • Page 55: Screen

    The "Screen" page allows you to configure the i4Gen screen parameters: Screen Saver The screen saver section is used to set the i4Gen screen saver. · Screen saver delay: Allows you to configure the inactivity delay after which the screen saver appears.

  • Page 56: Connection

    This parameter is used to activate/deactivate the automatic connection to a controller on i4Gen starting. By default, the i4Gen will attempt to connect to IP address 192.168.11.1. If the IP address has been modified and saved via the "Preferences" page, then the i4Gen will attempt to connect to that address.

  • Page 57: Network

    TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION Network The "Network" page retrieves and displays the i4Gen network configuration and allows you to change this configuration. Ethernet IP settings This page allows you to configure the ip settings of the network card. By default, the IP address of the network card is 192.168.11.50 and the IP address of the controller is 192.168.11.1.
  • Page 58 For most networks, it is not necessary to inform the gateway. For complex networks, contact your network administrator to make the correct configuration. Note: Wifi IP settings can not be changed while i4Gen is connected to a Wifi network. WIFI access point This page allows you to connect your i4Gen to a wifi network.
  • Page 59 TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION 1. Used to enable/disable the WIFI. 2. List of available WIFI networks. 3. Used to add hidden WIFI networks using the WIFI network management window. 4. Display of an available WIFI network. Press on the network to open the WIFI network management window. 5.

  • Page 60: Serial Port

    Once your are connected to the controller, i4Gen open the communication between serial ports to the controller. Note: The DE-9 port is only compatible with i4Gen products that have been released in 2020 or later. In the "Serial port" sub-menu, each page refers to a port configuration.

  • Page 61: File Transfer

    TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION File Transfer File transfer page allows you to make file transfers between i4Gen and a USB key in offline mode and between your controller and a USB key if i4Gen is connected to a controller. All the buttons of this page open a browser popup that allows you to browse files, enter filenames...

  • Page 62: Remote Access

    Upload file from USB to module (Level 1) This function allows you to upload a config file from an USB key to the controller: 1. Connect an USB key to the i4Gen. 2. Click on the "Upload" button to open the browser pop-up.
  • Page 63 You can now access your account clicking on ACCESS YOUR ACOUNT. You have a trial period of 15 days. When the trial period is finished, you will have to make a subscription. Note: The remote access feature compatible with i4Gen is Unattended Access. Don't use the Remote Support feature.
  • Page 64 6. In the Ubuntu/Debian section, click on the 64-BIT button to download the right Zoho Assist Installer 7. Put the Zoho Assist Installer on a USB stick 8. Plug the USB stick on your i4Gen 9. Open the Remote Access page 10.If Zoho Assist is not installed on the device, a INSTALL button will be available.
  • Page 65 4. A list of the available devices is display on the page. 5. Click on the Connect/Join button to start an Unattended Access session and take the control of your i4Gen. Unattended Access session can be started from Zoho Assist web site, desktop application, iOS application, Android application.
  • Page 66 TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION For more information about creating users and groups, please refer to Zoho Assist documentation. https://www.zoho.com/assist/help/grouping-computers.html A56V0_90020-E-EN...

  • Page 67: Emails

    The maximum amount of recipients for a single event is limited to 10. There is no limitation for the number of event an i4Gen can send at any time. Since it is using the CRE TECHNOLOGY domain name please be cautious to not send a high amount of email notifications in a very short time to avoid spamming/blacklisting issues.
  • Page 68 The - button allows you to remove an address from the list. Sender name Define the name of the email sender (set to i4Gen by default). Send test email Clicking the "Send" button will send a generic test email to the current mailing list allowing you to check that you're properly receiving emails from your i4Gen.

  • Page 69: System

    This allows you to update the i4Gen application version. Update procedure 1. Connect a USB key containing the i4Gen update archive. Then press "Update application" button to open a browser pop-up: 2. Browse on your USB stick via the folder tree and select the update archive. You can press the button to refresh the i4Gen USB device display.
  • Page 70 TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION WARNING Do not remove the USB key during the update to avoid disrupting file transfer. A56V0_90020-E-EN...

  • Page 71: Dimensions

    TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION Dimensions Note: Measure unit: mm A56V0_90020-E-EN...

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