BURK Technology ARC Plus Touch Instruction Manual

BURK Technology ARC Plus Touch Instruction Manual

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ARC Plus firmware version 4.0

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  • Page 1 Instruction ARC Plus Touch Manual ARC Plus firmware version 4.0...
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing an ARC Plus Touch Remote Control. You can expect state of the art convenience and reliability that will provide years of satisfaction. We’ve observed that installations go smoothly when the engineer plans the project and allows time for familiarization before jumping in.
  • Page 3: About The Arc Plus System

    ABOUT THE ARC PLUS SYSTEM The ARC Plus Touch that you purchased is part of an integrated system of products that work together to provide just the right balance of capabilities for many different types and styles of operations. As requirements dictate, the ARC Plus system can be reconfigured easily.
  • Page 4: New In Firmware Version 4

    ARC Plus Touch NEW IN FIRMWARE VERSION 4 ARC Plus Version 4 firmware is the initial release of firmware built for the ARC Plus Touch. All of the features introduced in Version 3 are retained; however there are considerations for using some older devices.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Components and documentation ..........................3 New In Firmware Version 4 ............................4 New In Firmware Version 3 ............................4 Introduction................................8 ARC Plus Touch ................................. 8 Front Panel ................................. 8 Rear Panel ................................9 Inputs and Outputs ..............................10 Plus-X Ethernet I/O ............................10 PlusConnect™...
  • Page 6 ARC Plus Touch Scrollbars ................................15 Keypad ................................15 Command Buttons ............................15 Help .................................. 15 Main Menu ................................16 Select Site ................................. 16 Channel Display ..............................16 Status Display ..............................16 Macros ................................17 Alarms ................................17 Events ................................17 Phone ................................
  • Page 7 Contents Rear Panel Connections ............................22 Connecting to the Ethernet .......................... 22 Initial Front Panel Settings ............................22 Network settings .............................. 22 Time Settings ..............................22 Configuration Using AutoLoad Plus Software ......................23...
  • Page 8: Introduction

    ARC Plus Touch front panel, web browser, smartphone, tablet and optional telephone and software interfaces, in any combination. Multi-site ARC Plus networks allow site-to-site control from the front panel of any ARC Plus or ARC Plus Touch, and automatic coordination of multiple facilities via onboard macros. ARC PLUS TOUCH...
  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    The relay may be configured to latch closed when there is an alarm at the local site or when there is an alarm at any site in the ARC Plus network. A 3-pin connector block is included with the ARC Plus Touch. FAILSAFE The Form C failsafe relay can be used to interrupt external equipment upon loss of the ARC Plus network link.
  • Page 10: Inputs And Outputs

    ARC Plus Touch INPUTS AND OUTPUTS There are no actual inputs or outputs on the ARC Plus Touch chassis. I/O is provided through a wide range of IP connected Plus-X or PlusConnect devices. In addition, virtual channels can be derived from a combination of existing channels, constants and mathematical formulas.
  • Page 11: Communications

    ESI Plus dialout behavior, vocabulary, and more. With the exception of the initial IP address, all ARC Plus Touch setup is accomplished via AutoLoad Plus, locally or remotely. (An IP connection is required.) See the ARC Plus Version 3 manual for full details.
  • Page 12: Autopilot 2010 Software

    ARC Plus Touch AUTOPILOT 2010 SOFTWARE AutoPilot 2010 provides PC-based monitoring and control for the ARC Plus network. IP connectivity allows simultaneous control of multiple sites, while optional dial-up modem connectivity provides a means to access single sites from outside the LAN. AutoPilot 2010 provides a customizable GUI, logging and automatic report generation, network and SNMP monitoring, and integration of remote security cameras.
  • Page 13: Web-Based Monitoring And Control

    Introduction WEB-BASED MONITORING AND CONTROL The ARC Plus Touch includes a built-in web server for managing remote sites via web browser. The web interface is accessible by entering the IP address or host name of the ARC Plus Touch in your web browser.
  • Page 14: Operation

    ARC Plus Touch OPERATION The touch screen on the ARC Plus Touch allows operators to monitor and control any site in the ARC Plus network. Additionally, calibration, alarm muting, maintenance mode, network configuration and dial-in and dial- out options are available. All other configuration is conveniently done with the AutoLoad software program.
  • Page 15: Scrollbars

    Operation SCROLLBARS If scrollbars are necessary, they will appear on the left edge of the screen. The inside buttons advance by one line, while the outside buttons move by multiple lines. KEYPAD A keypad may be used whenever the KEYPAD button appears on the left side of the display.
  • Page 16: Main Menu

    Tip: Only lower right menu buttons have sub-menus. SELECT SITE If your ARC Plus Touch is connected to other sites, you can select the desired site here. Use the scroll buttons to see more sites. Press the desired site name, then press the SELECT button.
  • Page 17: Macros

    Operation MACROS Macros are available by pressing MACROS on the main menu. Scroll through the macro list to see the current status of all macros. To start or stop a macro, highlight the desired macro then press one of the command buttons on the right.
  • Page 18: Maintenance

    ARC Plus Touch MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MODE should always be ON when working on equipment that could be remotely activated. In Never depend on the this mode, remote sites are locked out. remote control for This setting can only be changed for the local site, so it is important to reset personal safety.
  • Page 19: Calibration

    Operation CALIBRATION From the main menu, press CONFIG then CALIBRATE. Find the desired channel using At least 250mV of sample the scroll buttons as needed then press the channel to select it. voltage is required in order to calibrate channels. Note that Press CALIB to show the calibration screen for the channels configured for...
  • Page 20: Network

    ARC Plus Touch NETWORK Press NETWORK to display the network settings. Press the desired parameter to select the appropriate edit screen. Press the field to be changed then use the keypad to enter the correct value. Repeat until all fields are correct then press ENTER.
  • Page 21: Installation

    • AutoLoad software downloaded from www.burk.com • An Ethernet switch or sufficient ports on an existing LAN • Manuals for ARC Plus Touch, ARC Plus Version 3, and all peripherals, either printed or, preferably, on a laptop or tablet that will be available during installation •...
  • Page 22 Install the ARC Plus Touch in a location with access to your LAN/WAN. If you intend to operate the ARC Plus Touch in a stand-alone configuration (dial-up modem and telephone access, but no TCP/IP connection), a network connection must still be available for on-the-bench configuration.
  • Page 23 Installation CONFIGURATION USING AUTOLOAD PLUS SOFTWARE To get started with configuration, you will need to download and install AutoLoad Plus software if you have not done so already. The latest version of AutoLoad Plus is available at www.burk.com. The program provides access to every system parameter such as metering, status, and command channel settings, calibration, user security, front-panel display options, time and date settings, alarm notifications, ESI Plus settings, macros, and more.

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