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Page 1 MOTION CONTROL ENGINEERING User Guide iControl with AC Drive...
Page 2: Icontrol For Ac Elevators, Release
Motion Control Engineering 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, Release 3, 4 ATTENTION! Manual # 42-02-2223, Rev C1, March 2020...
Page 3 Limited Warranty Motion Control Engineering (manufacturer) warrants its products for a period of 15 months from the date of shipment from its factory to be free from defects in workmanship and materials. Any defect appearing more than 15 months from the date of shipment from the factory shall be deemed to be due to ordinary wear and tear.
Page 4 End User License Agreement This End User License Agreement (“Agreement”) grants you the right to use the software contained 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) trans- fer the Software to a third party apart from the entire product;...
Page 5: Safety And Other Symbol Meanings
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 6: Table Of Contents
Contents Section 1. Motion Control Engineering 11380 White Rock Road Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 voice 916 463 9200 fax 916 463 9201 www.mceinc.com Section 1. User Guide, iControl for AC Elevators, Release 3, 4 ............... . . 1-i Section 1.
Page 7 Main Line Power and Wiring the Controller ..... .2-7 Initial Controller Power Up ..........2-8 AC Hoist Motor, Brake, and Velocity Encoder .
Page 8 Initial Drive Settings, Quattro PM ......... . 2-33 Drive Offsets Calibration .
Page 9 Verifying Door Operation ........3-8 Verifying the Safety Configuration .
Page 10 Pretorque Gain Adjustments ..........4-17 Drive Control Adjustments .
Page 11 Section 5. System Options About System Options ......... 5-1 iCentral - Central Dispatcher .
Page 12 iBox Installation............6-81 iBox Configuration >...
Page 13 About iView ..........8-1 How iView Works .
Page 14 About this Section ..........9-1 iControl AC Specifications .
Page 16: Icontrol Overview
iControl Overview iControl Overview This section provides: • General description, page 1-2 • System interconnect diagrams, page 1-4 • Installation Specifications, page 1-7...
Page 17: General Description
iControl Overview General Description Figure 1.1 Cabinet Layout (typical) Resistor cabinet iBox AC flux vector drive iPower box Standard cabinet dimensions: Height = 62 inches (157.5 cm) Width = 42 inches (107 cm) Depth = 16 inches (41 cm) Measurements are approximate Markers: wiring knock-out locations Component Assemblies...
Page 18: Group Dispatching
iControl AC General Description • Load weighers (optional) • Rope Tension (LW-EMCO) • Isolated Platform (LW-MCEIP) • Cross Head Deflection (K-Tech International) Figure 1.2 Single Car Component Assembly Illustrations iAC Controller iLink cartop box iLand Compact landing system Group Dispatching For multiple car installations requiring centralized dispatching and parking control: •...
Page 19: System Interconnect Diagrams
iControl Overview System Interconnect Diagrams It can be helpful to have a general understanding of the way the entire iControl system is inter- connected. • System Interconnection: Basic car control and dispatcher interconnections. • iControl Interconnection: More detail for car controller interconnections. •...
Page 20 iControl AC System Interconnect Diagrams Figure 1.4 Car Control Interconnection iCONTROL Field Outputs Outputs Discrete Hall Calls (if not Serial Hall Call) Field Inputs Inputs Fixture Data Serial Fixtures Drive EQ String Earthquake iBox Safeties Limits Cartop Motor Module Emergency Brake Rope Gripper Brake Module...
Page 21 iControl Overview Figure 1.6 Central Dispatcher (iCentral) Interconnection iMonitor or iReport DISPATCHER Monitor iView Switch To Cars Keyboard LAN: iView, iMonitor, iReport iCue connectivity. General Field Inputs to Dispatcher SYSTEM Hall Calls To Cars SYSTEM: Hall calls, Parking, Serial Special operating modes Driver Serial to Ethernet...
Page 22: Installation Specifications
iControl AC Installation Specifications Installation Specifications This section contains specifications pertinent to installing the controller. Table 1.1 Installation Specifications Topic Description Controller dimensions NEMA 1: (floor mount) Height = 62 inches (157.5 cm) Width = 42 inches (107 cm) Depth = 16 inches (41 cm) iCentral cabinet Height = 72 inches (183 cm) (floor mount)
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Page 24: Section 2. Construction Mode
Construction Mode In This Section This section provides the information you need to get the elevator running in Construction Mode: • Machine Room Preparation (see page 2-3). • Controller Cabinet Installation (see page 2-5). • Equipment Grounding (see page 2-5). •...
Page 25: Before You Begin
Construction Mode Before You Begin Review the following warnings and become familiar with this manual section. Danger This equipment contains voltages of up to 1000V, rotating motor parts, and driven machinery. The combination of high voltage and moving parts can cause serious or fatal injury. Only qualified per- sonnel who are familiar with this manual and driven machinery should attempt to start up or trou- bleshoot this equipment.
Page 26: Machine Room Preparation
iControl AC Machine Room Preparation Machine Room Preparation When preparing the machine room, consider: • Machine room environment • Ethernet and internet access Environmental Considerations ° ° ° ° • Ambient temperature should remain within 32 to 104 Fahrenheit (0 to 40 Celsius).
Page 27: Ethernet And Internet Considerations
Construction Mode Ethernet and Internet Considerations The iBox supports three Ethernet connections: • The #3 port is for direct local connection of a laptop or desktop PC for elevator configura- tion, program uploading, system diagnosis, or parameter adjustment using MCE iView software.
Page 28: Cabinet Installation
iControl AC Cabinet Installation Cabinet Installation Caution When drilling or cutting access holes or during other machining, do not allow any metal chips to fall into the electronics. Keep drive or other covers in place to prevent damage to components. 1.
Page 29: Shorts To Ground
Construction Mode Shorts to Ground Check for shorts to ground before powering up the system. Power must be OFF at the main disconnect. If 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 30: Main Line Power And Wiring The Controller
iControl AC Main Line Power and Wiring the Controller 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.
Page 31: Initial Controller Power Up
Construction Mode Initial Controller Power Up After 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. 1. On the iBox, verify: •...
Page 32: Ac Hoist Motor, Brake, And Velocity Encoder
iControl AC 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 •...
Page 33: Wiring The Brake
Construction Mode Wiring the Brake • Refer to job print drawing D3. Connect brake wires to terminals B1 and B2 located just below the iPower box. Brake wires must not be routed in the same conduit with AC motor wires or velocity encoder wires.
Page 34 iControl AC AC Hoist Motor, Brake, and Velocity Encoder 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 ENCODER...
Page 35: Basic Safety String And Associated Wiring
Construction Mode Encoder Cables (Cont.) PM Machine MAGNETEK ENCODER HPV900 Series 2 CABLE COLOR ENCODER EnDat Option Card CONFIGURATION CONNECTOR PIN CONFIGURATION TB2-78 SHIELD TB2-73 COMMON WHITE BROWN +5.0V TB2-74 +5.0V TB2-67 BLUE TB2-68 EnDat ENCODER DATA- TB2-69 DATA- GRAY DATA+ TB2-70 DATA+...
Page 36: Temporary Cts Relay Bypass
iControl AC Basic Safety String and Associated Wiring Temporary CTS Relay Bypass Because the iLink cartop interconnect box which contains the Cartop Safety (CTS) Relay is not yet installed, it is necessary to bypass the CTS relay temporarily (for Construction Mode only). (If you in fact are installing the iLink cartop box already, please refer to the iLink instructions in Section 3 of this guide.) 1.
Page 37: Applying Power
Construction Mode Applying Power 1. Set the iBox Inspection switch to the Inspection position. 2. Set the Controller Stop switch to the Stop position. 3. Set the Test switch to On. 4. Turn on power at the main disconnect. 5. Watch the front panel displays of the iBox, the controller will take about 60 seconds to initialize.
Page 38 iControl AC Setting Initial Operating Parameters Caution Before connecting the “System” ethernet cable to the iBox: 1. Verify the Car ID, in the upper right corner of the display, is correct. Press the iBox “Computer Reset” and verify that Car ID is still correct. The Car identifier is set on the iView >...
Page 39: Verifying Initial Parameter Settings
Construction Mode Verifying Initial Parameter Settings Refer to Table 2.3 on page 2 - 42 for recommended initial settings. 1. Launch iView and connect to the iController. 2. Once connected, select Acquire from the Write privilege menu. This is necessary to allow iView to change parameters on the iController.
Page 40 iControl AC Setting Initial Operating Parameters Table 2.2 Recommended iView Starting Values for Initial Operation iView Screen Settings Pattern >Common tab Position Encoder 348 if iLand-x-C Compact Landing system. 256 if iLand-x-H or LS- Resolution EDGE. Otherwise, consult manufacturer documentation. Job Contract Speed 200 fpm 350 fpm...
Page 41 Construction Mode Table 2.2 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 ref resolution Velocity Encoder PPR Rated motor RPM: From motor plate. Coupling rotational ratio (Brake drum or Sheave Diameter/ Diameter of encoder wheel).
Page 42: Learning The Safety Configuration
iControl AC Setting Initial Operating Parameters Learning the Safety Configuration The controller is set to match the job safety configuration, according to the job survey, before being shipped. By default, Construction Mode is enabled before the controller is shipped. You should not have to make changes to the Safety screen until you exit Construction Mode.
Page 43: Ac Drive Parameters
Construction Mode AC Drive Parameters Each controller 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 44: Torqmax F5 V3.Xx Menus And Navigation Overview
iControl AC Setting Initial Operating Parameters Figure 2.3 LCD Keypad Controls and Indicators TORQMAX F5 v3.xx Menus and Navigation Overview 2-21...
Page 45: Torqmax F5 V3.Xx Home Screen
Construction Mode TORQMAX F5 v3.xx Home Screen The home screen provides a split menu with basic diagnostics. The F2 hot key accesses the diag- nostic menus. The F3 hot key accesses the programming menu. The F4 hot key accesses the lan- guage settings Languages The LCD Keypad supports seven languages:...
Page 46: Error Messages
iControl AC Setting Initial Operating Parameters An example of using the NUM function to change a parameter is shown below: The NUM function can be useful for selecting parameter options from a list using its assigned value as opposed to scrolling through the text descriptions. Most parameters with a large list option will have a corresponding NUM column listed in the parameter description of the man- ual for quick and easy adjustment.
Page 47: Torqmax F5 Drive V3.Xx Motor Auto-Tuning
Construction Mode TORQMAX F5 Drive v3.xx Motor Auto-tuning AC Induction Motor 1. Review Sections 5.9 and 5.10.3 in the drive manual. The steps below implement the Motor Learn and Encoder Synchronization procedures. 2. Place controller on Machine Room Inspection. 3. Set the Fault/Function Bypass to ON. 4.
Page 48: The Drive Manual
iControl AC Setting Initial Operating Parameters 4. On iView, activate the following bypasses on the Controller > View Diagnostics > Fault Bypass tab: • Brake Voltage Not Off. • Brake Voltage Not On. 5. On iView, set the following parameters as indicated while taking note of their value: •...
Page 49: Initial Drive Settings (Torqmax F5)
Construction Mode Initial Drive Settings (TORQMAX F5) Verify TORQMAX parameters below before startup using drive documentation or the Quick Reference shipped with the controller. If drive documentation is not available, a list of parame- ters is included in the Reference Section of this manual. Caution Do not change drive parameters while the elevator is running.
Page 50 iControl AC Setting Initial Operating Parameters Critical TORQMAX F5 Drive Parameters (continued) Motor Data Induction Motor • LM01 Motor Power Job Specific • LM02 Motor Speed Job Specific • LM03 Motor Current Job Specific • LM04 Motor Frequency Job Specific •...
Page 51 Construction Mode Critical TORQMAX F5 Drive Parameters (continued) Tune Parameters Permanent Magnet Motor • LL01 Motor Tuning Perform after all parameters are initially set • LL05 SPI Perform after motor tuning - LL01 • LL07 Encoder Synchronization Perform after SPI - LL05 Control Settings •...
Page 52: Magnetek Ac Drive Introduction
iControl AC Setting Initial Operating Parameters Magnetek AC Drive Introduction Study the drive manual. It has very important startup and other information beyond the scope of this manual. Digital Operator The keypad and display integral to the digital operator. Figure 2.4 Magnetek AC Drive Digital Operator Keypad Operation Please refer to “Magnetek Keypad Overview”...
Page 53: Magnetek Drive Operation Overview
Construction Mode Figure 2.5 Magnetek Keypad Overview Select Digit Select Menu Change Value Enter Submenus ENTER Select Parameter Move Up a Level ESCAPE Magnetek Menus & Submenus Display 1 D0 Adjust A0 Configure C0 Utility U0 Faults F0 Elevator Drive A1 User Switches C1 Password U1 Active Faults F1...
Page 54: Initial Controller Settings, Hpv 900 S2
iControl AC Setting Initial Operating Parameters Initial Controller Settings, HPV 900 S2 Configuration > Brake > Timer tab • Pick delay = job specific - initially set to 1.0 • Speed pick delay 1 = job specific - initially set to 1.75 •...
Page 55 Construction Mode • Encoder Pulses = job specific • Serial Cnts/Rev = job specific (PM only) • Contact Flt Time = 0.75 A2 S-Curves Menu • Accel Rate 0 = 7.99 • Decel Rate 0 = 7.99 • Accel Jerk In 0 = 0.00 •...
Page 56: Initial Drive Settings, Quattro Pm
iControl AC Setting Initial Operating Parameters C3 Logic Outputs Menu • Logic Output 3 (TB1-15 = Speed Reg Rls • Logic Output 4 (TB1-16 = Ramp Down Ena • Relay Coil 1 (TB2-27/28/29) = Ready to Run C4 Analog Outputs Menu •...
Page 57: Drive Offsets Calibration
Construction Mode Drive Offsets Calibration The iBox processes drive control voltages digitally. The digital signal is converted to its analog equivalent for output to the drive (DAC). Analog input control voltages are likewise converted from analog to digital for use by the iBox (ADC). Both of these conversions should be checked and any conversion offset corrected using the Output DAC and Input ADC parameters on the Configuration >...
Page 58: Manual Drive Setup Procedure
iControl AC Drive Offsets Calibration 2. Follow the on-screen instructions, “To perform the drive offsets calibration...” (cali- brates Input ADC and Output DAC offset). 3. Once calibration is Done, the offset values shown on the Setup > Drive tab should match those shown on the Drive Configuration tab (Configuration >...
Page 59: Auto Tuning And Encoder Alignment
Construction Mode Auto Tuning and Encoder Alignment Drives used in iControl applications provide auto tuning procedures that allow the drive to directly learn motor characteristics. Tuning improves performance and automatically calculates some motor values you would otherwise have to enter manually. Learning Encoder Data From PM Machines, TORQMAX F5 Please refer to Motor Data >...
Page 60: Auto Tune Encoder Alignment Quattro Pm
iControl AC Auto Tuning and Encoder Alignment reach the maximum speed for a particular profile (unable to reach contract speed under normal operation). A physical oscilloscope may be required to see this transi- tion properly. Adjust the Lag delay until the vertical discontinuity is eliminated (see Figure 2.14).
Page 61: Auto Tune Motor Data Quattro Pm
Construction Mode block in the Controller cabinet on the bottom (please see prints). This will bypass the PM1 contacts and allow the Quattro DC Drive to pick its ME contactor (motor contac- tor). Care must be taken not to short the secondary of the transformer that is the source of power for these terminals.
Page 62 iControl AC Auto Tuning and Encoder Alignment elevator reaches its peak speed that is less than contract speed). This transition should have no vertical (too much Lag delay) or horizontal (too little Lag delay) discontinuity. This transition adjustment is only valid when the elevator is unable to reach the maxi- mum speed for a particular profile (unable to reach contract speed under normal oper- ation).
Page 63: 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 64: Calibration
iControl AC 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 65 Construction Mode 7. On the Setup > Brake tab the Ready indicator should be On. The text box will show any steps that need to be performed. 8. With the Ready indicator lighted, click the Calibrate button. As calibration begins, watch the display on the tab.
Page 66: Verify Brake Picking
iControl AC Brake Calibration Verify Brake Picking To verify that the brake is picking properly: 1. Verify that the iBox Safety OK LED is solidly on. Display the Pattern > Common tab (View > Configuration > Pattern > Common tab). 2.
Page 67: 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. Verify car movement (direction) and motor control and troubleshoot if not correct (see “Verifying Car Direction and Motor Control (TORQMAX F5)” on page 2-44) or see “Ver- ifying Car Direction and Encoder Phasing (Magnetek)”...
Page 68: Verifying Car Direction And Encoder Phasing (Magnetek)
iControl AC Running on Machine Room Inspection Verifying Car Direction and Encoder Phasing (Magnetek) Move the elevator on Inspection and verify that the motor is under control and rotating in the proper direction. If it is, skip to the next section. •...
Page 69: 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 70: Calibrating Actual Car Speed
iControl AC 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 calibration. If not, use a hand-held tachome- ter to obtain the value.
Page 71: 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 72: Following Error Margin
iControl AC Running on Machine Room Inspection Following Error Margin Following error is used for fault detection purposes only. The Following error parameter (Con- figuration > Drive > Safety tab) sets the allowed margin of deviation from commanded speed as a percentage.
Page 73: Tach Error Tripping Threshold Adjustment
Construction Mode Tach Error Tripping Threshold Adjustment This test compares the pattern signal with the velocity feedback signal and sets the point at which the Tach Error fault trips as a result of excessive error between the Actual and intended car speed.
Page 74: Verify Electronic Motor Overload Protection (Torqmax F5)
iControl AC Running on Machine Room Inspection Verify Electronic Motor Overload Protection (TORQMAX F5) 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.
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Page 76: Section 3. Inspection Mode
Inspection Mode In This Section This section provides the information you need to complete field wiring and prepare the eleva- tor to operate in Inspection Mode: • Landing System Installation (see page 3-2). • iLink Interconnect Installation (see page 3-3). •...
Page 77: Landing System
Inspection Mode Landing System Please see the instruction shipped with the landing system equipment. See the job prints for wiring instructions. Depending on job requirements, one of the following landing systems will be used: • iLand: Wheel encoder system. Instruction 42-IS-0173. •...
Page 78: Installing Ilink
iControl AC Installing iLink Installing iLink iLink is the cartop interconnect box used with iControl systems. The illustration below shows a view of iLink circuitry with the cover removed. Make connections to the interconnect box as shown in your job prints. Figure 3.1 iLink Circuitry and Wiring Installing the iLink Enclosure The iLink enclosure is typically mounted on the...
Page 79: Installing The Hoistway Limit Switches
Inspection Mode Installing the Hoistway Limit Switches In general (for cam-operated switches): • Be sure that the cam operating the limit switches keeps the slowdown limit switches open until the normal direction limit switch is broken. • Be sure that both the normal and final limit switches are held open for the entire run-by travel of the elevator.
Page 80: Installing The Load Weigher
iControl AC Installing the Load Weigher Installing the Load Weigher Install and adjust the provided load weigher as directed in the instructions accompanying the load weigher. Information regarding load weigher selection and threshold settings is provided in Section 4. Please refer to “Load Weigher Adjustment for Dispatching” on page 4-30.
Page 81: Installing The Earthquake Sensor
Inspection Mode Installing the Earthquake Sensor Connect the counterweight derailment detector and seismic sensor as shown in your job prints. The EQ board provides a seismic sensor input (ESS), a spare sensor input (EQSP 1), and a coun- terweight derailment detector (CW1/CW2). The ESS input is normally at 120VAC (no earth- quake detected).
Page 82: Position Indicators
iControl AC Position Indicators Position Indicators Connect position indicators as shown in the prints. Verifying Cartop Voltages 1. Set the iBox Inspection switch to the INSP position. 2. Set the Controller Stop switch to the Stop position. 3. Turn on power at the main disconnect. 4.
Page 83: Verifying Door Operation
Inspection Mode Verifying Door Operation 1. Verify that door related options required for this job are checked on the iView Safety screen. • Top Access Landing • Top Access Rear • Bottom Access Landing • Bottom Access Rear • No Main String •...
Page 84: Exit Construction Mode
iControl AC Exit Construction Mode Exit Construction Mode Perform the following checks before exiting construction mode: 1. On the iBox, verify that the green CARTOP LED is lighted indicating that the controller is communicating with the cartop processor board. If not, check the CARTOP LINK wir- ing.
Page 85: Verifying Quadrature Pulse Sequence And Encoder Resolution
Inspection Mode • TORQMAX F5: Use drive parameter LN02, Gear Reduction Ratio to calibrate speed if required (LF22). Please refer to “Following Error Margin" on 2-49. • Magnetek HPV900 S2: Use parameter A1 Contract Mtr Spd to calibrate speed if required.
Page 86: Prepare For Final Adjustments
iControl AC Prepare for Final Adjustments Prepare for Final Adjustments This section describes preparing for final adjustment. Door Operator The door operator must be working properly. 1. Verify door fuses are properly installed. 2. Verify iBox Car Door Bypass and Hoistway Door Bypass switches are OFF. 3.
Page 87: Counterweight Balancing
Inspection Mode 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. 1. Place a balanced load in the car (specified percentage of full load; typically 40%). 2.
Page 88: Empty Car Tests
iControl AC Prepare for Final Adjustments 11. On Machine Room Inspection, run the car up the hoistway sufficiently to allow a down direction run. 12. On Machine Room Inspection, run the car down the hoistway. While the car is moving, set the iBox Controller Stop switch to STOP to force the brake to apply while the car is moving.
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Page 90: Section 4. Final Adjustment
Final Adjustment In This Section This section describes final adjustment inspection of the elevator. At this point, all steps in Sec- tions 2 and 3 should have been completed. • Learning the Floor Heights (see page 4-2). • Verifying One-Floor Run Operation (see page 4-3).
Page 91: Learning Floor Heights
Final Adjustment Learning Floor Heights Note This procedure must be successfully completed before running the elevator on Test or Normal operation. Before proceeding, be certain you have verified the landing system quadrature pulse sequence. Please refer to “Verifying Quadrature Pulse Sequence and Encoder Resolution ” on page 3-10. Floor Height Learn Procedure The speed at which the car learns the hoistway is determined by the Inspection /High Speed parameter (Configuration >...
Page 92: Verifying One Floor Run Operation
iControl AC Verifying One Floor Run Operation 9. Set the iBox Learn switch to the OFF position. 10. Click the screen refresh button ( ) to update the learned floor height information. 11. On the Hoistway pane, verify that learned floor heights appear accurate. Also check the iBox Safety OK status.
Page 93: Initiating A One Floor Run
Final Adjustment Initiating a One Floor Run Because we have not yet learned Normal and Emergency Terminal Limit switches, stay away from the terminals to avoid tripping faults. Remember that Fault Bypasses are on a 15-minute limit. If you need more time, set Fault Bypass to OFF, then back to ON (within two seconds). The car should now be at a floor.
Page 94: Verify Releveling
iControl AC Verifying One Floor Run Operation 1. On the iView Virtual Oscilloscope: • Set Test point 1 to Pattern Command • Set Test point 2 to Speed Feedback (8-volts equals contract speed) 2. Run the car between floors to any intermediate landings (avoid activating terminal switches).
Page 95: Reaching Contract Speed
Final Adjustment 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 operat- ing during adjustment.
Page 96: Pattern Scaling
iControl AC Reaching Contract Speed 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.
Page 97: Learning Normal & Emergency Terminal Limit Switches
Final Adjustment Caution! Before learning the terminal switches, you can trip on terminal position and/or velocity faults when the terminal switches (UNT1, DNT1, etc.) are activated. Avoid activating the terminal switches until they have been learned. 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 98 iControl AC Learning Normal & Emergency Terminal Limit 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 99: Fine Tuning The Torqmax F5 Drive
Final Adjustment Fine Tuning the TORQMAX F5 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 100: Fine Tuning The Magnetek Drive
iControl AC Learning Normal & Emergency Terminal Limit Fine Tuning the Magnetek Drive This section describes fine adjustments to the Magnetek HPV900 Series 2 drive. Motor No-Load Current - Induction Motor only Please see Tuning Motor No-Load Current in the appendix of the Magnetek Drive Technical Manual for the specific steps of this procedure.
Page 101: Shaping The Speed Profile
Final Adjustment Shaping the Speed Profile The pattern graph below charts calls out the parameters that define profile shape. The value of pattern parameters is very important in determining the ride quality and overall elevator per- formance. The most critical parameters are Deceleration, Flare Jerk, Approach Deceleration, Approach Jerk and Leveling Speed.
Page 102: Profiles
iControl AC Shaping the Speed Profile • High speed - determines the maximum speed for this profile. For the Standard Profile this is usually contract speed (ft/min). • Deceleration - determines the maximum deceleration for this profile. The maximum value is typically 4.0 ft/s and the minimum is usually not less than 2.0 ft/s with more common values ranging from 2.75 ft/s...
Page 103: Setting Pattern Parameters
Final Adjustment Setting Pattern Parameters By viewing the commanded pattern and car speed feedback on the iView Virtual Oscilloscope screen as the car is running, any discontinuity in the idealized speed profile can be observed. • On the iView Virtual Oscilloscope screen: •...
Page 104 iControl AC Shaping the Speed Profile • Final Approach to the Floor - Final approach to the floor can be customized in many different ways. If tracking accuracy is very good, you can probably program as follows on the iView Pattern > Common tab: •...
Page 105: 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 106: Pretorque Gain Adjustments
iControl AC Controlling Initial Start of Car Motion 4. Place a full load in the car. Verify that the Test point 1 value is now between 5.5 and 8.0. If necessary, adjust trimpot LW ADJ on the CTP (cartop) board in the iLink enclo- sure to achieve the correct reading.
Page 107: Drive Control Adjustments
Final Adjustment 14. If rollback is detected, decrease the value (less positive or more negative) of Pretorque position compensation, on the Drive > Pre-Torque tab. Repeat until no rollback is detected on one-floor runs up or down in the lower hoistway. If pull-though is detected, increase the value (more positive or less negative).
Page 108: Brake Parameter Adjustments
iControl AC Controlling Initial Start of Car Motion 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 109 Final Adjustment 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 110 iControl AC Controlling Initial Start of Car Motion 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 111: Calibrating The Floor Offsets
Final Adjustment Calibrating the Floor Offsets iControl provides an easy and precise method of setting the parameters required to stop the car accurately at every floor. Stopping “spot on” at every floor requires three things: 1. The control system must know the exact position of the car in the hoistway and the exact position of each landing target (magnet).
Page 112 iControl AC Controlling Initial Start of Car Motion 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 113 Final Adjustment 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 to decimal inch conversion Fractional in. Decimal in. Fractional in. Decimal in. 1/32 .031 9/32...
Page 114: Adjusting Leveling And Final Stop
iControl AC Adjusting Leveling and Final Stop 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 115 Final Adjustment • 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. If the leveling speed is too slow, the car will stop very close to the edge of the dead zone, which will cause the system to relevel frequently.
Page 116 iControl AC Adjusting Leveling and Final Stop • 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 117: Releveling Operation
Final Adjustment 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 118: Ride Quality
iControl AC Adjusting Leveling and Final Stop Ride Quality If you are experiencing a ride sensation that is not exactly an oscillation, but might be described as a rough texture: • • For a TORQMAX F5 Drive, consider the following: •...
Page 119: Load Weigher Adjustment For Dispatching
Final Adjustment Load Weigher Adjustment for Dispatching Analog load weighers (isolated platform or crosshead deflection) provide a signal (analog volt- age) corresponding to measured load. The signal is conditioned and digitized by the control sys- tem. The resulting value is used to calculate actual load inside the elevator, which is used for logical operations including: •...
Page 120 iControl AC Load Weigher Adjustment for Dispatching Example: Light Load Threshold=20%. If the measured load in the car is less than 20%, the controller will only allow a certain number of car calls to be registered (number of calls is set on the iView Configuration >...
Page 121: 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 122: Learning Load Values
iControl AC 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 123: 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 124: Pre-Start Sequence
iControl AC 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 125: 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 126: Allow Machine To Be Energized
iControl AC Pre-Start Sequence Allow machine to be energized: When door position monitor 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 127: Allow Machine To Be Energized
Final Adjustment Allow 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 128: Allow Machine To Be Energized: While Doors Are Closing With Motor And Partially Picked Brake
iControl AC Pre-Start Sequence Allow 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 129: Allow Machine To Be Energized: While Doors Are Closing With Motor And Fully Picked Brake
Final Adjustment Allow 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 130: Verify Tach Error Does Not Trip On Emergency Stop
iControl AC Calibration and Verification of Safety Functions 3. Verify that the iBox Test switch is in the ON position. 4. On the Virtual Oscilloscope, set Test point 1 to Speed Feedback and Test point 2 to Tach Error Upper Limit. (Tach Error Upper Limit determines the upper threshold below which velocity feedback is allowed to deviate from the pattern.) 5.
Page 131: Safety Tests
Final Adjustment 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 4-44 •...
Page 132: Running A Test
iControl AC Safety Tests Running a Test Danger During testing, normal system safeties are disabled. Exercise extreme caution. Be prepared to take control and stop the elevator if necessary. Only QUALIFIED PERSONNEL, with adequate experience and knowledge of elevator equipment should attempt elevator adjustment and testing. 1.
Page 133: Car/Counterweight Safety Test
Final Adjustment 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 134: Contract Overspeed Test
iControl AC Safety Tests speed sufficient to trigger the Contract Overspeed but not high enough to trip the mechanical governor. 3. Calculate the percentage of Contract speed represented by the Test speed and set up the AC drive for an overspeed test (see “Running a Test”...
Page 135 Final Adjustment 3. Position the car in the hoistway high enough to reach contract speed before reaching the bottom landing. 4. Place a jumper between the #3 bus and the SAFH terminal on the iBox to bypass the safety string. 5.
Page 136: Leveling Overspeed Test
iControl AC Safety Tests 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 137: Emergency Brake Test - Unintended Motion - Machine Brake
Final Adjustment Emergency Brake Test - Unintended Motion - Machine Brake Danger The Emergency Brake test allows the car to leave the floor with doors open. Station personnel 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 138 iControl AC Safety Tests Figure 4.6 Typical Brake Test Circuit: Machine Brake Emergency Brake 4-49...
Page 139: Ascending Car Overspeed Test - Rope Brake
Final Adjustment 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 140: Ascending Car Overspeed Test - Machine Brake
iControl AC Safety Tests 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 141: Normal Terminal Switch Overspeed Tests
Final Adjustment 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 142: Emergency Terminal Switch Overspeed Tests
iControl AC Safety Tests Emergency Terminal Switch Overspeed Tests Per switch, this test verifies that an emergency stop will be initiated if: • an elevator moving at a speed greater than 95% of programmed contract speed encounters the ETS switch in the direction of travel (DETS moving down; UETS moving up) •...
Page 143: Terminal Switch Overspeed And Position Faults
Final Adjustment 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 4-8) 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 144 iControl AC Safety Tests 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...
Page 145: Before Release To Passenger Operation
Final Adjustment 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: • All safety switches set to the OFF position •...
Page 146: Section 5. System Options
System Options About System Options This section contains supporting information for optional iControl system components, includ- ing: • iCentral - Central Dispatcher: Description, installation and setup instructions for the Cen- tral Dispatcher (see page 5-2). • Comm-Connect Cabinet - Local/Dispatcher: Description of the cabinet used for the Local Dispatcher system interconnections (see page...
Page 147: Icentral - Central Dispatcher
System Options iCentral - Central Dispatcher iCentral coordinates dispatching, parking, special operating modes, emergency power response, security, and interaction with existing (legacy) controls. The Windows PC in iCentral has two Network Interface Cards (NIC); one for iCue elevator dispatching software, the other for iView configuration software —...
Page 148: Initial Power Up And Bus Verification
iControl AC iCentral - Central Dispatcher Caution All 2 bus power from cars to the iCue cabinet must be in phase. Connecting out-of-phase power WILL cause damage. A separate conduit or trough must be provided for the System (group-to-car) Ethernet network. Wiring details in the job prints must be followed exactly. If applicable, also wire according to the Group Interconnects to Individual Car Cabinets print.
Page 149: Icontrol Ethernet Overview
System Options iControl Ethernet Overview iControl uses two distinct Ethernet networks: • The System switch connects the iCentral SYSTEM NIC to other MCE equipment like the elevator controllers, Serial Hall Call systems, and input/output expansion boards (SC-ION boards). iCue controls dispatching through this network. •...
Page 150: Setting Icentral Pc Lan Nic (Iview) Ip Address
iControl AC iControl Ethernet Overview Setting iCentral PC LAN NIC (iView) IP Address Note When you open your iCue PC Network Connections, you will see two local area connections. The LAN Ethernet controls the iCue LAN connection (iView); the System Ethernet controls the iCue System connection to iBoxes, Serial Hall Calls, and I/O boards and SHOULD NOT BE CHANGED WITH- OUT CONSULTING MCE.
Page 151 System Options 6. Click Properties to open the Local Area Connection Properties dialog. 7. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog, select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). 8. Click Properties to open the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog 5-6 Manual # 42-02-2223...
Page 152 iControl AC iControl Ethernet Overview 9. Set the IP Address to 192.168.191.201. 10. Set the Subnet Mask to 255.255.255.0. 11. Leave the Default gateway blank. 12. Click OK and follow any instructions to save the changes you made.
Page 153: Setting Icentral Pc System Nic Ip Address
System Options Setting iCentral PC System NIC IP Address Note When you open your iCue PC Network Connections, you will see two local area connections. The LAN Ethernet controls the iCue LAN connection (iView); the System Ethernet controls the iCue System connection to iBoxes, Serial Hall Calls, and I/O boards and SHOULD NOT BE CHANGED WITH- OUT CONSULTING MCE.
Page 154 iControl AC iControl Ethernet Overview 6. Click Properties to open the Local Area Connection Properties dialog. 7. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog, select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). 8. Click Properties to open the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog.
Page 155 System Options 9. Set the IP Address to 192.168.192.001. 10. Set the Subnet Mask to 255.255.255.0. 11. Leave the Default gateway blank. 12. Click OK and follow any instructions to save the changes you made. 5-10 Manual # 42-02-2223...
Page 156: Pinging
iControl AC iControl Ethernet Overview 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 157: Icue User Interface
System Options iCue User Interface The iCue GUI provides an overview of group operation and status. • Group Info • Group ID: The Group ID (1) cannot be changed. All other IDs are reserved for future use. If you need advanced System addressing information please contact MCE. 5-12 Manual # 42-02-2223...
Page 158: Write Permission
iControl AC iControl Ethernet Overview • Mode of Operation: The current group operating mode is displayed here: • Automatic: The group assigns operating modes automatically depending upon build- ing traffic conditions. • Balanced: The group is operating in balanced mode, favoring neither up, down, nor lobby traffic.
Page 159: Icue Watchdog
System Options 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 160: Comm-Connect Cabinet - Local/Dispatcher
iControl AC Comm-connect Cabinet - Local/Dispatcher 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 5.3 Typical Comm-connect Cabinet SC-HCE-ME Serial to Ethernet Adapter...
Page 161 System Options Figure 5.4 Comm-Connect Interconnection iMonitor or iReport iView Comm-connect Cabinet To Cars LAN: iView, iMonitor, iReport (4 connections per car max.). General Field Inputs to Dispatcher SYSTEM Hall Calls To Cars SYSTEM: Hall calls, Parking, Serial Special operating modes Driver Serial to Ethernet...
Page 162: Serial Hall Call
iControl AC Serial Hall Call Serial Hall Call Serial I/O allows hall call buttons/indicators to be connected to iControl using a single 2-wire bus per riser. The serial bus uses a +/- 15-volt square wave, sampled for both amplitude and duty cycle, for communication between devices.
Page 163 System Options Figure 5.6 Typical iCentral Serial Hall Call Connections Figure 5.7 Typical Serial Hall Call Connections for a Simplex or Swing Car iController Open power box 5-18 Manual # 42-02-2223...
Page 164: Hall Call Installation
iControl AC Serial Hall Call 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 165: Setting Node Board Addresses
System Options 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 166 iControl AC Serial Hall Call • Call Type Jumper • 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).
Page 167: Checking Serial To Ip Connections
System Options Checking Serial to IP Connections Each Serial Hall Call bus originates from a Serial Hall Call Driver. Each Serial Hall Call Driver communicates with iCue through the System Ethernet switch. Figure 5.9 Serial to TCP/IP Connection Ethernet port for connection to System hub/switch Serial-to-Ethernet converter (physically different model...
Page 168: Troubleshooting
iControl AC Serial Hall Call Troubleshooting This section describes some basic troubleshooting techniques for the serial/Ethernet transla- tion units and the Serial Hall Call Driver Assembly (SC-HCDA). Serial/Ethernet Translation 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 by the SC-HCE board.
Page 169 System Options Mechanical Configuration • Ethernet Port: Standard Ethernet port. Used to connect this assembly to the System Ethernet hub/switch using an orange Ethernet cable. Figure 5.11 Ethernet Ports Link status Network activity Table 5.2 Ethernet Port LEDs Color Description Link Status/Integrity yellow Network link is operational: On continuously indicates that an Ether-...
Page 170 iControl AC Serial Hall Call Table 5.5 SC-HCE-2 DIP Switch SW1 Switch Run State Function Not used. When ON, enables in-circuit programming through serial port. When ON, enables in-circuit programming through serial port. When ON, runs the ethernet bootloader instead of main application (on board startup). Sets high bit of board ID.
Page 171: Trouble Indications
System Options Trouble Indications • Hall Call buttons do not work • Building Hall Call buttons do not light when pressed • Building Hall Call buttons do not stay on until elevator arrives • Elevator reports “Wild Operation” (stopping at every floor) •...
Page 172 iControl AC Serial Hall Call General Check 1. Check all power and data cable connections. • Port status LED on System hub/switch should light when the Ethernet cable is plugged in between the hub/switch and the serial/Ethernet board. • Ribbon cable (if used) seated properly on the hall call driver and the serial/Ethernet board.
Page 173 System Options Serial Connection Check, -2 Board The Hyperterminal utility may be used to check or default internal settings on SC-HCE boards. Contact MCE for information. 5-28 Manual # 42-02-2223...
Page 174 iControl AC Serial Hall Call TCP Address Check, -ME Board The Digi Device Discovery utility may be used to check and/or reset the TCP/IP address of the serial/Ethernet assembly (SC-HCE-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-ME.
Page 175 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. 5. If the IP address of the device is incorrect, set it appropriately. Note When entering the IP address, do not enter leading zeros.
Page 176: Hall Call Driver
iControl AC 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 177 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 178: Flexible I/O
iControl AC 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 179: 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 5.12 SC-ION Board in iCue Cabinet Input/Output wires Factory programming serial port.
Page 180: I/O Connections
iControl AC 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 181: 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 5.13 Serial COP board - typical installation CAR CALL BUTTON...
Page 182 iControl AC 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 183: 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 184: Load Weighers
iControl AC Load Weighers Load Weighers Please see the installation instructions shipped with the selected load weigher. Weigher Calibration with iControl 1. Connect a multimeter to test points TP_LW and GND on the ICE-CTP board in the cartop Box. Adjust trimpot LW ADJ until the meter reads the same value noted in step 6 in the calibration procedure.
Page 185 System Options 5. If the load weigher will be used to implement dispatching options, the parameters asso- ciated with these options must be set (see Load Weigher Adjustment for Dispatching in Section 4. 6. iControl needs to learn the empty and full load weights at every landing available to this car.
Page 186: Section 6. Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting About Troubleshooting This section contains general troubleshooting information. If you are viewing this on a com- puter, click the page number to jump to the appropriate section. Troubleshooting Topics Description Troubleshooting Tools Lists the troubleshooting tools available. page 6-2 Safety String Bypass Jumper Temporarily bypasses an open safety string.
Page 187: Troubleshooting Tools
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tools The iBox provides status and trouble shooting information: • The status line of the iBox display scrolls messages about system operation. Please refer to “LCD Display and Keypad” on page 7-2. • The iBox Event Log captures a FIFO file of the last 50 system events by event number and name and provides additional data for each event captured.
Page 188: Safety String Bypass Jumper
iControl AC Safety String Bypass Jumper Safety String Bypass Jumper If any switch or relay in the safety string opens, the car immediately loses power and stops. In some situations, you may need to temporarily bypass an open safety string. For example, if the car has tripped a final limit, you will need to bypass the safety string and move the car up (or down) the hoistway past the limit switch so that the safety string can again be made.
Page 189: Message Tables
Troubleshooting Message Tables System outputs are displayed alternating with other messages on the iBox LCD. Status, Fault, and Event messages are displayed by iView. (iBox maintains an Event Log as well.) This section contains two tables. Table 6.2 provides a cross-reference from iBox ID numbers to associated iControl message names.
Page 190 iControl AC Safety String Bypass Jumper iControl Message (iBox Event Log and iView Controller Event Log) ID # Rear Photo Eye Failure Rear Safe Edge Failure Cartop Inspection Operation Hoistway Access Operation Machine Room Inspection Operation Test Mode Capture Mode Independent Service Attendant Service Passenger Operation...
Page 191 Troubleshooting iControl Message (iBox Event Log and iView Controller Event Log) ID # Inspection Overspeed Fault Tach Error Fault Drive Enable Feedback Fault Safety A Inspection Overspeed Fault IO Map Compare Fault IO Map Toggle Compare Fault Fault Bypass Switch Timed Out Safety Bypass Jumper Timed Out Learn Switch Timed Out Fault Safety A SIB Device Fault...
Page 192 iControl AC Safety String Bypass Jumper iControl Message (iBox Event Log and iView Controller Event Log) ID # Excessive Faults Shutdown Safety A Unintended Motion Fault Ascending Car Overspeed Fault Position Synchronization Required at Terminal Position Synchronized at Terminal Position Synchronization Required at Floor Position Synchronized at Floor Cartop Communication Fault Cartop Inspection Unintended Motion Fault...
Page 193 Troubleshooting iControl Message (iBox Event Log and iView Controller Event Log) ID # SCR Contactor Fuse Fault SCR Phase Lock Loop Fault SCR Phase Lock Loop Warning SCR Dynamic Brake Fault SCR Instantaneous Over Current SCR Armature Voltage On SCR High Temperature Fault SCR Loop Over Current SCR Insufficient Armature Current SCR Excessive Armature Current...
Page 194 iControl AC Safety String Bypass Jumper iControl Message (iBox Event Log and iView Controller Event Log) ID # Floor Synchronization Fault Terminal Synchronization Fault Position Synchronization Fault Up Emergency Terminal Switch Shutdown Down Emergency Terminal Switch Shutdown Power Up Position Synchronization Required at Terminal Learn U/DNT1-5 and U/DETS Speeds Learn U/DNT1-5 and U/DETS Positions Excessive Motor Field Feedback Fault...
Page 195 Troubleshooting iControl Message (iBox Event Log and iView Controller Event Log) ID # Serial COP Bus 3 Inventory Fault Serial COP Bus 4 Inventory Fault User Defined Event 1 On User Defined Event 1 Off User Defined Event 2 On User Defined Event 2 Off User Defined Event 3 On User Defined Event 3 Off...
Page 196 iControl AC Safety String Bypass Jumper iControl Message (iBox Event Log and iView Controller Event Log) ID # SPA Spare Event 5 SPA Spare Event 6 SPA Spare Event 7 SPA Spare Event 8 LCD Fault Battery Voltage Low-IMP Emergency Brake OK open Off Safety H String Open Off Safety C String Open Off Cartop Exit Open Off...
Page 197 Troubleshooting iControl Message (iBox Event Log and iView Controller Event Log) ID # Hall Call Bypass Input OFF Capture Input ON Capture Input OFF Brake Voltage Not Off Fault Emergency Power Recall (In Service) Emergency Stop Input Activated Emergency Stop Input Deactivated Silent Mode Activated Silent Mode Deactivated Safety B Fault Activated...
Page 198 iControl AC Safety String Bypass Jumper iControl Message (iBox Event Log and iView Controller Event Log) ID # Car Shut Down Due to Emergency Power Operation with No EPM (Activated) Car Shut Down Due to Emergency Power Operation with No EPM (Deactivated) 6-13...
Page 199: Icontrol Messages
Troubleshooting iControl Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Alternate Floor Smoke Sensor Recall, ALTERNATE FLOOR SMOKE Description: Recall to main fire floor due to active smoke input(s) from floors other than main recall floor. Car Reaction: Car proceeds to user-defined main fire recall floor. Once at recall floor, door operation is according to user-defined door operation under fire recall operation.
Page 200 iControl AC iControl Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Backup Power Unit Failure Activated, Backup power unit failure, BACKUP POWER FAILURE Description: Backup power unit failure input is low. Car Reaction: None. The event is displayed and logged. Troubleshooting: 1.
Page 201 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Brake Drop Fault, BRAKE DROP FAULT Description: Brake contact input (SP2D or Brake Switch) not in the state required by “Brake is picked when SP2D or Brake Switch terminal is high (low)” parameter, indicating brake was not fully dropped for more than one second after the car had stopped.
Page 202 iControl AC iControl Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Brake Pick Fault, BRAKE PICK FAULT Description: Brake contact input (SP2D on Brake Switch) not in the state required by “Brake is picked when SP2D or Brake Switch terminal is high (low)” parameter, indicating that brake was not fully picked during one entire run or was late going low (or high) indicating a slow picking brake during three consecutive runs.
Page 203 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Bus 3 Fuse Open, BUS 3 FUSE OPEN Description: The bus 3 fuse is open. Car Reaction: Emergency stop. Cancel demand and open doors. No further movement is allowed. Troubleshooting: Check bus 3 fuse located at bottom of iBox. Bus 3HA Fuse Open, BUS 3HA FUSE OPEN Description: The bus 3HA fuse is open.
Page 204 iControl AC iControl Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Car delayed with doors opening, CAR DEL DOORS OPENING Description: A car, with doors opening, has been delayed in reaching an assigned destination. Car Reaction: Assigned hall calls will be reassigned to other available cars. Troubleshooting: 1.
Page 205 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Car out of service with unknown door position, CAR OS DOORS UNKNOWN Description: Delayed car with invalid doors has remained so for excessive period of time (determined by a user-programmed timer, Car Operation Screen/Passenger tab. Car Reaction: Car removes itself from car and hall call service (car calls are canceled and hall calls are can- celed or reassigned).
Page 206 iControl AC iControl Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Car Panel Inspection Inputs OK Description: One or more previously stuck cartop inspection inputs (Enable, Up, Down) have been deacti- vated (see Stuck Car Panel Inspection Input message). Car Panel Inspection Operation, Car Panel Inspection, Car Panel Insp. Description: Car placed in inspection mode using switch on car operation panel.
Page 207 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Cartop Automatic Unintended Motion Fault, CARTOP AUTO UIM FLT Description: Unintended motion fault detected while car was running under Passenger operation. Car Reaction: Emergency Stop. Cancel all calls. This fault will self reset. Troubleshooting: 1.
Page 208 iControl AC iControl Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Cartop Inspection Disabled, CT INSP. DISABLED Description: Cartop inspection operation has been disabled. Car Reaction: The car cannot be run on cartop inspection operation. Troubleshooting: 1. Check for any car status that might prevent cartop inspection operation, e.g. earthquake. 2.
Page 209 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Construction Cartop Inspection Operation, Cnstr Cartop Insp, Cnstr CT Insp Description: Car on Construction mode/Cartop Inspection. When iBox in construction mode, it is always “on inspection.” It will only operate in Cartop or Machine Room inspection. Cartop has precedence. If neither modes is selected, controller enters non-specific inspection mode, will not run for any inspection input.
Page 210 iControl AC iControl Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Door Lock Clipped Greater than 200fpm, DOOR LK CLIPPED G200 Description: Door lock signal (DLAT, DLMS, DLAB, or GS) low for over 300mS while car moving over 200 fpm. Car Reaction: Emergency stop: Motor contactor and brake contactor immediately dropped. Troubleshooting: 1.
Page 211 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Down Normal Terminal ’n’ Level 1 Speed Fault, DN NTS’n’ L1 SPEED FLT (n = 1 to 5) Description: Level 1 Overspeed fault at Down Normal Terminal switch ‘n’ (1 to 5). When switch opened, car traveling faster than defined by level 1 overspeed settings (sum of learned speed plus Overspeed 1 Margin percentage on Configuration >...
Page 212 iControl AC iControl Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Drive Communication Fault, DRIVE COMM FAULT Description: Generated if serial drive interface selected (Controller > Configuration > Drive tab) and serial port cannot be opened or there is a communication problem with drive. Car Reaction: Emergency stop: Motor contactor and brake contactor immediately dropped.
Page 213 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Drive On Fault, DRIVE ON FAULT (was Drive Ready On Fault) Description: Drive failed to activate DRO signal when sent command to run (AC drive only). Car Reaction: Emergency stop: Motor and brake contactors immediately dropped. Troubleshooting: TORQMAX F5 AC Drive 1.
Page 214 iControl AC iControl Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Dual Channel QUAD Fault, DUAL CHANNEL QUAD FLT Description: Safety system did not detect car movement even though iBox processor reported car move- ment, or Safety system reported car movement while processor did not. Car Reaction: Emergency stop: Motor contactor and brake contactor immediately dropped.
Page 215 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Earthquake Reduce Speed Description: An earthquake event (seismic switch) has initiated a car speed reduction (150 fpm or less) as required by some code jurisdictions. Car Reaction: Control stop. Earthquake Reset button OK Description: A previously declared failure of the earthquake reset button has been resolved.
Page 216 iControl AC iControl Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages EEPROM Device Error, EEPROM DEVICE ERROR Description: Safety Processor A EEPROM fault. Car Reaction: Emergency stop: Motor contactor and brake contactor immediately dropped. Troubleshooting: 1. Verify Safety Processor A EEPROM - board test. Contact MCE. Elevator Recall Operation (Switch ‘n’), ELEVATOR RECALL SW’n’...
Page 217 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Emergency Brake Leg 1 Short Fault, EMERG BRK LEG 1 SHORT Description: Emergency brake board (ICE RB or ICE EB) verification failed after stop or as result of fault reset. Emergency brake circuitry verified by transition between leg 1 and leg 2. One must be active to pre- vent emergency brake deploying.
Page 218 iControl AC iControl Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Emergency Medical Service In-Car Activated (Switch ‘n’), EMS In-car (Switch ‘n’) (n = 1 or 2) Description: EMS In-Car service activated via in-car EMS key-switch. Also referred to as EMS Phase II. Car Reaction: Car out of hall call service.
Page 219 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Emergency Power Recall (In Service), EP RECALL-IN SERVICE Description: Event is logged and related car status messages displayed on OBD and iView if a car that has been commanded to recall during emergency power remains in service for car calls. Car Reaction: An attendant operated car (FIRE II, IND, ATA, CFSS In-Car, EMS) goes back into service for car calls only when it is selected to recall.
Page 220 iControl AC iControl Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Excessive Faults Shutdown, EXCESSIVE FAULTS Description: Generated if car already at a floor or reaches a floor when Excessive Faults Warning detected. Also if there are another five faults that resulted in an emergency, controlled or ASAP stop as car was trying to reach a floor after an Excessive Faults Warning fault (see also Excessive Faults Warning).
Page 221 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Exercise Operation Activated, EXERCISE OPERATION Description: Car has been idle for a user-defined time and is now performing a user-defined number of Exer- cise operation runs. Car Reaction: Car lowers to bottom landing, then proceeds to top landing and back down to bottom without cycling doors (one exercise run).
Page 222 iControl AC iControl Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Fire Service In-car Recall Operation Description: A car on in-car firefighter operation is being recalled to the designated fire recall floor. Car Reaction: Car proceeds to designated fire recall floor. Once at recall floor, door operation is according to user-defined door operation under fire recall operation.
Page 223 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Floor Location Fault, FLOOR LOCATION FAULT Description: Floor magnet location is recorded during floor height learn. The on and off positions for both ULM and DLM sensors are recorded, for a total of four pieces of data for every floor magnet, front and rear. The controller watches for floor magnets constantly and checks to see that each is in its learned location.
Page 224 iControl AC iControl Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Front Door Close Fault Recovery Failure, F DR CLS FLT REC FAIL Description: The Door Close Fault Recovery timer starts when a Door Close Fault is generated. When timer expires, Door Close Fault is cleared to allow doors to again attempt to close (see Front Door Close Fault). This is repeated number of times specified by Door Close Fault Recovery Attempts parameter.
Page 225 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Front Door Open Time-out Description: A failure of front door to open detected. Controller will attempt to open doors for a period of time defined by Opening protection timer parameter (Door Motor Protection Timers). If timer elapses prior to doors opening fully, this event is generated.
Page 226 iControl AC iControl Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Front Photo Eye Failure, FRONT PHOTO EYE FAIL Description: Photo eye continuously activated for predetermined time, 4 seconds, while doors fully closed. Car Reaction: The front photo eye is rendered inoperative. Troubleshooting: 1.
Page 227 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Governor Speed Reduction Switch Fault, GOV SPEED SWITCH FLT Description: Generated if car is moving and Governor Speed Reduction Switch input goes low (spare input assigned via iView Motor/Drive tab). Bypassed for Car/Counterweight Safety and Electrical Governor tests. Car Reaction: Immediate slowdown to leveling speed, stop at next floor and cycle doors.
Page 228 iControl AC iControl Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Hall Call Service Disabled Description: Car is rejecting hall calls (iBox IN GROUP indicator is Off and the Hall call reject status LED on the iView Diagnostics > Diagnostic Outputs > Car Operation tab is On) either because of current mode of operation (Inspection, Test, Independent service, Capture) or because of a fault condition.
Page 229 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Hoistway Door Bypass, HOISTWAY DOOR BYPASS Hoistway Door Bypass switch on iBox in Bypass position. (View-only on iView Safety screen, enabled/dis- abled by MCE according to safety jurisdiction.) Ability to set this bypass must be enabled at factory and is only available if allowed by safety regulations in area.
Page 230 iControl AC iControl Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages IMP Switch Fault - Hoistway Door Bypass, IMP SW FLT: H DOOR BP Description: There is a problem with the iBox HOISTWAY DOOR BYPASS switch. Both poles must activate. Car Reaction: None Troubleshooting: 1.
Page 231 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Independent Service, Independent Svc Description: Indicates that the Independent Service switch has been activated. Car Reaction: Car and door operation in accordance to user-defined settings for independent service. (iView/ Car Operation/Independent Service.) Car does not respond to hall calls. Troubleshooting: 1.
Page 232 iControl AC iControl Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Invalid Configuration BALRQ, INVALID CNFG BALRQ Description: Bottom Access Landing Rear Qualifier. The safety system has detected the improper use of BALRQ option on the iView safety configuration screen. Car Reaction: Safety OK status remains off. Troubleshooting: 1.
Page 233 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Invalid Configuration Input DCMS R, INV CNFG INPUT DCMS R Description: Door Close Main String Rear. 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. Troubleshooting: 1.
Page 234 iControl AC iControl Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Invalid Configuration Input DPM_R, INV CNFG INPUT DPM_R Description: Door Position Monitoring Rear. 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. Troubleshooting: 1.
Page 235 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Invalid Configuration Inventory Cross Check NMS R, INV INVTRY XCHK NMS R Description: No Main String Rear. The safety system detected a configuration/inventory (board complement) difference when cross checking board complement against system configuration. Car Reaction: Safety OK remains off.
Page 236 iControl AC iControl Messages 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 237 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages IO Map Compare Fault, IO MAP COMPARE FAULT Description: Safety A IO Map did not match Safety B IO Map. Car Reaction: If running, car makes an emergency stop. Car is not allowed to run. Troubleshooting: 1.
Page 238 iControl AC iControl Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Troubleshooting: Refer to the KTR brake controller manual for troubleshooting information. KTR Machine Brake Pad Wear Fault (Custom Event) Description: The KTR brake controller has detected excessive brake pad wear (machine brake) Car Reaction: This is an informational event.
Page 239 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Learn U/DNT1-5 and U/DETS Positions, LEARN U/DTS POSITIONS Description: The positions for the normal and emergency terminal limit switches have not been learned. Car Reaction: The elevator can only be run on Inspection or Test modes. Troubleshooting: Perform the normal and emergency terminal limit switches learn operation (Learn tab on the iView Terminal Switches Configuration screen) Learn U/DNT1-5 and U/DETS Speeds, LEARN U/DTS SPEEDS...
Page 240 iControl AC iControl Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Load weigher zero calibration: Recall Aborted/Pending Description: Load weigher zero calibration recall is waiting to execute or has been aborted after beginning execution, Lobby Peak Mode, LOBBY PEAK MODE Description: The elevator is operating in lobby peak mode, favoring traffic coming from the lobby. LOGF Enhanced Diagnostics ON Description: The enhanced diagnostics to log some troubleshooting info to the controllers’s log files (LOGF, LOGF2, LOGF3) has been enabled via the (Diagnostics>Enhanced Diagnostics)
Page 241 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Machine Room Inspection Disabled, MR INSP. DISABLED Description: Machine room inspection operation has been disabled. Car Reaction: The car cannot be run on machine room inspection operation. Troubleshooting: 1. Check for any car status that might prevent machine room inspection operation, e.g. earthquake. 2.
Page 242 iControl AC iControl Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Motor Limit Protection Timer Elapsed, MOTOR LMT TIMED OUT 2 Description: Generated if system requests movement for more than ten minutes but no movement detected. Car Reaction: Currently for informational purposes only. Motor Limit Timed Out, MOTOR LIMIT TIMED OUT Description: Generated if no other fault has been generated and system has attempted to move car for three minutes with no movement detected or minimum movement for ten minutes.
Page 243 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Position Cartop Offset Fault, POSTN CARTP OFFST FLT Description: Each time car stops, it obtains position information from cartop position encoder. If reported position varies from position last reported at this location by more than two feet, this fault is generated. Car Reaction: Emergency stop.
Page 244 iControl AC iControl Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Position Speed Threshold Fault, POSTN SPD THRSHLD FLT Description: The quadrature synthesized speed exceeds 115% of contract speed. This fault may be bypassed on the Diagnostics > Fault Bypass tab. Car Reaction: Emergency stop: Motor contactor and brake contactor immediately dropped.
Page 245 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Power Up Position Synchronization Required at Terminal Description: Position synchronization at terminal landing required after power-up/reset. Power up synchro- nization occurs if elevator required to synchronize before power lost, controller reset, or synchronization information in battery backed SRAM is invalid.
Page 246 iControl AC iControl Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Rear Door Close Fault Recovery Failure, R DR CLS FLT REC FAIL Description: Door Close Fault Recovery timer starts when Door Close Fault generated. When timer expires, Door Close Fault cleared so doors again attempt to close (see Rear Door Close Fault). This is repeated num- ber of times specified by Door Close Fault Recovery Attempts parameter.
Page 247 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Rear Door Open Fault, REAR DOOR OPEN FAULT Description: One or more rear door failure to open fully detected. After repeated attempts to open (as spec- ified by user parameters), open failure declared. Time allowed for opening and number of attempts made are user parameters.
Page 248 iControl AC iControl Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Car Reaction: The auxiliary rear photo eye device is rendered inoperative. Troubleshooting: 1. To restore the operation of the photo eye device, check the corresponding input. 2. The operation of the photo eye device can also be restored by changing the Photo Eye Bypass option to NO on iView.
Page 249 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Restricted, RESTRICTED Description: Restricted Mode enabled. Controller runs but will not accept hall calls. Mode exited by entering Restricted Mode Key as described in document 42-IS-0144, Restricted Mode Instruction for iControl Users. Obtain Restricted Mode Key from MCE Credit Department at (916) 463-9582. Please provide job number and car identifier.
Page 250 iControl AC iControl Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Safety A IMP Configuration Mismatch Description: Parameters saved in Safety system do not match values in main processor. When Safety screen parameters are changed, this message appears after Send button is pressed. Complete Safety learn opera- tion as directed on iView Safety Configuration screen to learn new safety configuration.
Page 251 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Safety B DETS Level 2 Speed Fault, SPB DETS L2 SPEED FLT Description: The car contacted the Down Emergency Terminal Switch while traveling at over 95% of contract speed. This fault may be bypassed on the Diagnostics > Fault Bypass tab. Car Reaction: Emergency stop: Motor contactor and brake contactor immediately dropped.
Page 252 iControl AC iControl Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Safety B UETS Level 2 Speed Fault, SPB UETS L2 SPD FLT Description: The car contacted the Up Emergency Terminal Switch while traveling at over 95% of contract speed. This fault may be bypassed on the Diagnostics > Fault Bypass tab. Car Reaction: Emergency stop: Motor contactor and brake contactor immediately dropped.
Page 253 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Safety Configuration Mismatch, SFTY CONFIG MISMATCH Description: Parameters saved in the Safety system do not match the values saved in the main processor. Car Reaction: Car will not run. Troubleshooting: 1. Using iView, check the values programmed under the Safety Configuration screen. Verify that they are correct.
Page 254 iControl AC iControl Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Safety String Open Description: Contact in safety circuit is open. Car Reaction: Emergency stop: Motor contactor and brake contactor immediately dropped. Troubleshooting: 1. Refer to the job prints. Verify all safety string switches and wiring. 2.
Page 255 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages SCR Dynamic Brake Fault, SCR DYN BRAKE FAULT Description: Indicates either more than 18-volts across dynamic braking resistor or dynamic brake input from SCR drive is active. DC controls only. Car Reaction: Emergency Stop. Troubleshooting: 1.
Page 256 iControl AC iControl Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages SCR Instantaneous Over Current, SCR INST OVER CURRENT Description: Indicates System 12 SCR Drive detected excessive armature current. DC controls only. Car Reaction: Emergency Stop. Troubleshooting: 1. Check if main supply is being shut off during regeneration. 2.
Page 257 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages SCR Low Line Test Fault Description: Test for line voltage to System 12 drive failed. DC controls only. Car Reaction: None. Previous line voltage test values are used. Troubleshooting: Possible internal hardware error on iBox trying to update System 12 drive’s MDAC. SCR Phase Lock Loop Fault, SCR PHASE LCK LP FLT Description: Phase lock loop circuit PLL LED ON in SCR-LGA and System 12 Drive unable to lock onto incom- ing line frequency.
Page 258 iControl AC iControl Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Sheave Brake Drop Fault, SHEAVE BRAKE DROP FLT Description: Sheave brake disabled via Sheave Brake Enable output, Sheave Brake Monitor input high. There is a five second delay before fault is generated. Car Reaction: Emergency stop: Motor brake contactors immediately dropped.
Page 259 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Car Reaction: Car performs emergency stop. Troubleshooting: Refer to the Svendborg SOBO iQ brake controller manual for troubleshooting information. SOBO Speed Sensor Failure (Custom Event) Description: The Svendborg SOBO iQ brake controller has detected a motor speed feedback failure. Car Reaction: Car stops at next destination call.
Page 260 iControl AC iControl Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Car Reaction: All calls are cancelled. The car stops at the next available floor and opens both doors. The car remains shut down until the detection means is manually reset and the fault reset via the iBox Fault Reset button.
Page 261 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Terminal Synchronization Fault, TERMINAL SYNC FAULT Description: System did not receive edge position data from cartop or did not detect a floor position magnet where expected. Car Reaction: Car stops after crossing floor magnet at top or bottom terminal and is not allowed to move. Troubleshooting: 1.
Page 262 iControl AC iControl Messages Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Up Emergency Terminal Switch Position Fault, UP ETS POSITION FAULT Description: Reported position upon encountering Terminal Switch differed from learned position by more than set margin. Fault may be bypassed on Diagnostics > Fault Bypass tab. Car Reaction: Emergency Stop: Motor and brake contactors immediately dropped.
Page 263 Troubleshooting Table 6.3 iControl Messages iControl Messages Up Normal Terminal Switch ’n’ Level 2 Speed Fault, UP NTS’n’ L2 SPEED FLT (n = 1 to 5) Description: Level 2 Overspeed fault detected at Up Normal Terminal switch 'n' (1 to 5). Car traveling faster than defined Level 2 overspeed settings (105% of sum of learned speed plus Overspeed 1 Margin percentage on Configuration >Terminal Switches tab).
Page 264: Ibox Troubleshooting
iControl AC iBox Troubleshooting iBox Troubleshooting In this section: • iBox boot-up sequence • Upgrading iBox firmware • iBox removal and replacement iBox boot-up sequence The iBox provides visual feedback as boot-up progresses. The sequence is as follows: 1. :oo All of the status LEDs on the iBox turn on momentarily.
Page 265: Updating Ibox Firmware
CarA_mm_dd_yyyy.cfg. The default file suggested (My Documents > Motion Control Engineering> iView > Configurations) will be the file folder that contains the connection icon for the controller. You may change either or both of the default suggestions and store the file wherever you wish under any name you wish.
Page 266 iControl AC Replacing Circuit Boards iBox Installation 1. Verify that power is off at the main disconnect. Open the iControl cabinet. 2. Remove the cover (bezel) from the new iBox. 3. Secure the new iBox in position between the rail-mounted circuit boards. 4.
Page 267 Troubleshooting iControl Circuit Board Quick References This section contains information about iControl circuit boards and assemblies. 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. Table 6.4 iControl Circuit Boards Board Name...
Page 268 iControl AC iControl Circuit Board Quick References ICE-COP-2 Serial Car Operating Panel Board The ICE-COP-2 board interfaces between analog devices in the elevator car and serial devices in the elevator controller. Multiple ICE-COP-2 boards may be “daisy-chained” together to accom- modate high-rise installations.
Page 269 Troubleshooting Software Version Query Used by themselves (not in conjunction with another DIP switch as in Diagnostics), switches 1, 2, and 3 will separately display the board software version level (iControl only): • Switch 1 ON will display the low version number on the first 8 LEDs (IO1 - IO8). •...
Page 270 iControl AC iControl Circuit Board Quick References Figure 6.2 ICE-COP-2 Serial Car Operating Panel Board 4-pin “universal” inputs may be used instead of screw terminals if desired. Test points,+5v OUT to additional ICE-COP boards (RJ45) Reset button 8-position DIP switch package SPA processor OK connections 24 VDC...
Page 271 Troubleshooting ICE-CTP Cartop Processor Board The Cartop Processor board handles local control and communications for the iLink cartop interconnect. Like the iBox, the Cartop Processor usually has track-mounted expansion boards for extra inputs and outputs. Figure 6.3 ICE-CTP-2 Cartop Processor Board Battery CAUTION! Insulator must be removed prior to use.
Page 272 iControl AC iControl Circuit Board Quick References Table 6.1 ICE-CTP-2 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) NUDG Door Nudge output (active level =DLSP)
Page 273 Troubleshooting Table 6.2 ICE-CTP-2 Board Connections Terminal Description SHLD Shield: Common +26V 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.
Page 274 iControl AC iControl Circuit Board Quick References Manual Reset Regardless of switch settings, the LEDs have the same meaning during reset and startup. • When the reset button is release, the LEDs will light up one at a time in the following sequence - (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1).
Page 275 Troubleshooting ICE-EB Emergency Brake Board 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. Figure 6.4 ICE-EB Emergency Brake Board Factory wiring connections Factory wiring connections...
Page 276 iControl AC iControl Circuit Board Quick References ICE-FML Field Module Logic Board 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 277 Troubleshooting Table 6.6 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 278 iControl AC iControl Circuit Board Quick References Table 6.9 IFIELD-MODULE Terminals on the ICE-FMP Board (Motor Field Module) Terminal Description FMO+ Field Module Output, positive, to motor field. FMO- Field Module Output, negative, to motor field. FMSI Field Module Safety Input: Jumpered to FMSO. FMSI and FMSO are always jumpered together unless there is a requirement for a mechanical safety contact to break between the load and the field module.
Page 279 Troubleshooting ICE-IEQ Earthquake Board The Earthquake board provides an interface between motion sensing devices and the iControl elevator controller. Figure 6.6 ICE-IEQ Earthquake Board Testpoints On = EQ sensor tripped GND, +5V, Board Query LED +3.3V EQ Board Reset Fuse FCW EQSP LED 1/4A, 250V, MDQ On = EQ fault...
Page 280 iControl AC iControl Circuit Board Quick References Figure 6.7 Earthquake Board, Supporting Information 6-95...
Page 281 Troubleshooting ICE-IMP Main Processor Board JP8, JP16 Test Points: TORQMAX +1.5V Interface +2.5V +3.3 B DGND RS 232 PC Ethernet 3 = PC Programming port, factory use only Ethernet 2 = SYSTEM Ethernet 1 = LAN Internal CAN +5V to power supply shunt IMP Flash Internal CAN...
Page 282 iControl AC iControl Circuit Board Quick References The ICE-IMP Main Processor Board provides central processing, data storage, control switches and communication. The Onboard display and ICE-SAF boards plug into the ICE-IMP board. Table 6.11 ICE-IMP Jumper Table Jumper Setting Description C EEPROM Write Protect, A = ON, B = OFF MODCK1, processor speed setting MODCK2, processor speed setting...
Page 283 Troubleshooting ICE-IRB Relay Board The Relay Board is an integral part of the iBox. Three system relays are mounted on the board. The SAFT relay is socketed (replaceable). There are also six fuses protecting the 110VDC and 120VAC iBox output buses that may be replaced. Electrically, the Relay Board is between the iBox processor and the motor and brake field modules inside the iPower Box.
Page 284 iControl AC iControl Circuit Board Quick References Table 6.12 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 285 Troubleshooting Signal (Left Edge) Signal (Right Edge) SP4: Optional input. See job prints. SAF: When used, provides an additional SAF relay. 1: (4x) Common bus connections. 0VDC 1: Common bus. 2PI: (2x) 120VAC outputs for position indicator. LED DOF: Door Open output. ON = bus powered.
Page 286 iControl AC iControl Circuit Board Quick References ICE-IRD Rear Door Board The Rear Door board provides additional door zone inputs. Figure 6.9 ICE-IRD Rear Door Board Testpoints L to R: Safety Processor +5V, GND, +3.3V Query LEDs. Safety Processors A, and B Table 6.13 Rear Door Board Connections Connector Signal...
Page 287 Troubleshooting ICE-LCB Low Current Brake Board Most iControls use the iField brake module for precise control of brake picking, holding, and application. If the requirements of the job permit, the Low Current Brake board may be used instead to provide simple brake pick and hold control. If used, the Low Current Brake board is usually mounted on the right wall inside the iPower Box.
Page 288 iControl AC iControl Circuit Board Quick References ICE-MIAC (-24V) Multiple Input Board The ICE-MIAC board is used in AC and DC iControls and in the iLink cartop interconnect as a general purpose input board suitable for industry-common 120VAC input signal levels. The ICE-MIAC-24V board can be used for 24V AC or DC inputs.
Page 289 Troubleshooting Table 6.15 ICE-MIAC Board Connections Connector Signal Connector Signal Orange Terminals 1: Common Inputs 1 - 32 Orange 120VAC = input active Orange Typical Input Circuit LST 670 LST 670 Table 6.16 ICE-MIAC-24V Board Connections Connector Signal Connector Signal Blue Terminals 1: Common Inputs 1 - 32...
Page 290 iControl AC iControl Circuit Board Quick References ICE-MOR Multiple Output Relay Board 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 291 Troubleshooting Figure 6.12 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 292 iControl AC iControl Circuit Board Quick References ICE-RG-2 Rope Gripper Board The Rope Gripper board monitors and resets a rope gripper (emergency brake). The board is used in both AC and DC iControls. Figure 6.13 ICE-RG Rope Gripper Board Reset button Fault indicator Fuse F2EB, 4A, MDQ Test Points...
Page 293 Troubleshooting ICE-SAF Safety Board 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 J3 AC Drive Encoder Output Drive Serial Port Test Points STP1 STP2...
Page 294 iControl AC iControl Circuit Board Quick References Table 6.19 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.
Page 295 Troubleshooting Table 6.21 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. Please refer to “Installing iLink”...
Page 296 iControl AC iControl Circuit Board Quick References Table 6.21 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 297 Troubleshooting Table 6.21 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. When the switch is open, there will be 0 VDC on this input.
Page 298 iControl AC iControl Circuit Board Quick References ICE-SF-x Serial Fixtures Board 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 299 Troubleshooting SC-HCDA-ISO Serial Driver Isolation Board The SC-HCDA-ISO Serial Hall Call Driver 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. Revision 6.0 and later ICE-IMP boards incorporates the isolation circuitry, eliminating the need for the SC-HCDA-ISO.
Page 300 iControl AC iControl Circuit Board Quick References SC-ION: Serial Control I/O Board One or more SC-ION boards may be used in an iCentral group controller. The SC-ION board provides an interface between discrete signal level or relay-oriented field equipment and the serial communications bus used by iCentral for serial hall calls.
Page 301 Troubleshooting Figure 6.18 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 Board in factory diagnostics and Reset programming.
Page 302 iControl AC iControl Circuit Board Quick References Table 6.24 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...
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Page 304 iBox Front Panel Controls About the iBox Front Panel System status indicator LEDs and function control switches are accessible on the iBox front panel. The front panel also provides: • LCD display and entry keypad (see page 7-2). • Access to iBox Ethernet Port addresses (see page 7-8).
Page 305 iBox Front Panel Controls LCD Display and Keypad The iBox LCD display and keypad allow you to: • View and change parameter settings • View and register calls • View the status of inputs, outputs, and flags • 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 306 iControl AC LCD Display and Keypad 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 307 iBox Front Panel Controls 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 308 iControl AC LCD Display and Keypad 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 309 iBox Front Panel Controls 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.
Page 310 iControl AC LCD Display and Keypad Table 7.1 Car Menu Parameters Car Menu Parameters View Event Log View Event log accesses the event database maintained by the controller. This database lists messages by ID Number, ordered by time-of-occurrence. Additional data is also stored, e.g. Type, Date, Time, Acknowl- edgement Status, and Event (name) for each event.
Page 311 iBox Front Panel Controls Setting iBox Ethernet Port Addresses The table below lists the factory default addresses TCP/IP addresses. The iBox 3 = PC port (PC direct) is set to 192.168.193.001 and should not be changed. Table 7.3 System, LAN, & 3=PC TCP/IP Addresses Group IP, Primary System/Serial Group...
Page 312 iControl AC Setting iBox Ethernet Port Addresses 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 313 iBox Front Panel Controls 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 314 iControl AC System Status Display LCD Status Display The LCD screen displays text messages advising of sys- @003 s tem status. 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”...
Page 315 iBox Front Panel Controls • 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 316 Using iView About iView This section provides working instructions for the iView application. iView on-line Help pro- vides detailed information about settings and is available anytime you are working in the iView application. This section contains: • How iView Works (see page 8-2) •...
Page 317 Using iView How iView Works iView communicates with a controller through an Ethernet connection and loads operating parameters stored on the controller into iView screens. The user can view any controller param- eter and can edit/adjust any user-configurable parameter, then send changed parameters to the controller.
Page 318 iControl AC Setting Up an iView PC Setting Up an iView PC Important If you purchased your iView PC from MCE, iView was installed at the factory. In addition, all of the network assignments (connections) for your job have been created and stored on the iView PC.
Page 319 Using iView Setting the iView PC IP Address There are two ways to connect the iView PC to an iController iBox: • Direct Connection: Connect the PC directly to the iBox using the iBox 3 = PC port. Unless the LAN hub/switch has already been installed, you will find it easiest to connect a PC to the iBox using the 3 = PC port (direct connection).
Page 320 iControl AC Setting Up an iView PC Table 8.1 System, LAN, & 3=PC TCP/IP Addresses Group IP, Primary System/Serial Group Car ID Car IP iView PC & Backup Hall Call Bus 1 - 4 System 192.168.192.201-202 1-20 192.168.192.001-020 192.168.192.211-214 192.168.191.201-202 1-20 192.168.191.001-020 192.168.191.101-200*...
Page 321 Using iView 5. Click Properties to open the Local Area Connection Properties dialog. 6. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog, select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). 7. Click Properties to open the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog 8-6 Manual # 42-02-2223...
Page 322 iControl AC Setting Up an iView PC 8. For a direct connection, 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 9.
Page 323 Using iView Creating a Direct Connection in iView Once you have set your computer TCP/IP as described previously, you need to create a connec- tion in iView. 1. Double-click on the iView icon on your computer screen to launch iView. 2.
Page 324 “CarA Direct”). 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. You may also create sub-folders inside the iController Connections folder in which groups of connections can be stored.
Page 325 Using iView 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 326 iControl AC Setting Up an iView PC 5. When iView is communicating with a controller, this symbol is displayed in the bottom left corner of the iView screen. 6. When iView is not communicating with a controller, this symbol is displayed in the bottom left corner of the iView screen.
Page 327 Using iView 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 328 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. You may also create sub-folders inside the iController Connections folder in which groups of connections can be stored.
Page 329 Engineering > iView > Connections). The default location for configuration (.cfg) files is the Configu- ration folder (My Documents > Motion Control Engineering > iView > Configuration). If you want to work online, connected to a controller, select Connection > Open from the File menu. Connection (.conn) files will be displayed in the Open dialog.
Page 330 iControl AC Setting Up an iView PC Editing an Existing LAN Connection You can edit existing LAN connections: 1. Click Edit on the File > Connection menu. 2. The Open dialog is displayed. Double click the connection you wish to edit.The connection dialog is displayed.
Page 331 Using iView 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 332 iControl AC Working Online iView Menu Bar Table 8.2 lists the description and location where the menu bar options are explained. Table 8.2 iView Menu Bar Options Menu Option Description File Connection Create a new direct connection (page 8-8) or LAN connection (page 8-12).
Page 333 Using iView 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 8.3 Buttons and Dialogs Buttons / Dialogs Description Open Connection Displays the Open dialog...
Page 334 iControl AC Working Online 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 335 Using iView 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.
Page 336 • The default folder suggested in the dialog is the Configurations folder (My Documents > Motion Control Engineering > iView > Configurations). 3. Click Save to save the file. 4. Once you have saved the file, it will appear in the Open Configuration File dialog the next time you select either Load or Edit from the File >...
Page 337 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 338 Instead, you can make a copy of the original and then edit the copy. 1. Click the Start button. 2. Click My Documents. 3. Double click the Motion Control Engineering folder. 4. Double click the iView folder. 5. Double click the Configurations folder.
Page 339 Using iView 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: Context Sensitive Help You can view On-line Help information about any screen or tab by pressing function-key one (F1) while a screen or tab has focus.
Page 340 iControl AC iView Windows and Tabs iView Windows and Tabs The View menu is used to navigate to the various windows and tabs in the Controller view and System view. Many tabs have subordinate tabs that are not shown here, but are documented in the Content Overview tables that follow.
Page 341 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 342 iControl AC iView Windows and Tabs Table 8.5 Controller - Configuration Tabs Sub-Tab Content Car Operation Elevator Recall Recall floor, call disposition, door operation, and override settings for car (continued) on recall operation. Earthquake Counterweight displacement sensor enable/disable, and earthquake code selection for car on earthquake operation.
Page 343 Using iView Table 8.5 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.
Page 344 iControl AC iView Windows and Tabs Table 8.7 Controller - Setup Tabs Content Brake Calibrate the brake voltage settings (see page 2-29). Counterweight Learn the position where counterweight is adjacent to the car (see page 3-11). Drive Learn the values for the Drive Offsets (see page 2-34).
Page 345 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 346 iControl AC iView Windows and Tabs System View Windows and Tabs Note that, if iView and iCue are on the same PC in a central dispatcher. Write Privilege is auto- matically granted for that PC/dispatcher. System - Configuration Tabs System parameter settings are displayed and may be changed on the System - Configuration tabs.
Page 347 Using iView Table 8.10 System - Configuration Tabs Sub-Tab Content Emergency Use to indicate cars connected to each generator and define how switching Power to and from emergency power is handled. System Building Floor definition and labeling. Car definition and labeling. Configuration CFSS Definition of Commandeer For Special Services modes 1 and 2.
Page 348 iControl AC iView Windows and Tabs Table 8.12 System - Miscellaneous Dialogs/Controls Content DBD Call Allows you to register DBD calls. This control is accessed by clicking the DBD Call Reg- Registration istration button on the button bar. Refresh Updates the information displayed on iView windows and tabs. This control is accessed by clicking the Refresh button on the button bar.
Page 349 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 350 iControl AC 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 351 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 352 iControl AC 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.
Page 353 Using iView Printing Screens 1. With the screen displayed, press the Print Screen key to send the entire screen to the clipboard (PC memory). 2. To send only the selected item (widow or dialog) to the clipboard, press and hold the Alt key, then press the Print Screen key.
Page 354 iControl AC 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: 1.
Page 355 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 356 iControl AC Updating Controller Firmware Updating Controller Firmware Warning! Do not attempt this procedure without first contacting MCE Technical Support. Failure to do so can result in cata- strophic 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.
Page 357 Using iView 7. Update the Bootrom first. Double click the (…) in the Bootrom row. 8. Use the Open dialog to navigate to the computer’s Desktop and double click the Bootrom.mce file. The bootrom file will load and the version will be indicated in the Upgrade version column.
Page 358 iControl AC Updating Controller Firmware 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. 16. Use iView to connect to the iBox when it finishes the re-boot. 17.
Page 359 Using iView FTP File Viewer The FTP File Viewer is a very useful troubleshooting tool. It can be used to copy firmware files from an iBox to a PC, delete iBox firmware files or copy firmware files from a PC to an iBox. For example, the Controller’s Event Log file could be copied from the iBox to the iView PC and then sent via e-mail to MCE for evaluation.
Page 360 iControl AC Updating Controller Firmware 3. Connect the FTP File Viewer utility to a controller: Select Connect from the File menu and click Open 4. or click Connect next to STEP 1: 5. The Open dialog appears. Click the desired connection. 6.
Page 361 Using iView 8. Set the iBox INSPECTION, CONTROLLER STOP and WRITE ENABLE switches as shown. 9. The FTP Viewer window changes to: 8-46 Manual # 42-02-2223...
Page 362 iControl AC Updating Controller Firmware 10. To copy a file from an iBox to a PC, select a file in the Controller FLASH or BBRAM list and then click Copy to PC. The default folder to which the files are copied is Documents and Settings\User’s name\My Documents\Motion Control Engineer- ing\FTP Viewer.
Page 363 Using iView 12. To copy a file from a PC to an iBox, select the file in the Computer list box and then click Copy to iBox. Note If you attempt to copy the VXWORKS file to the iBox, the following Warning message appears: 8-48 Manual # 42-02-2223...
Page 364 iControl AC Updating Controller Firmware Boot parameter recovery In very rare instances the iBox may refuse to bootup. This utility may be able to allow the iBox to recover from this state. Note: To use this tool, the iBox must have Boot Loader version 4.0 or greater.
Page 365 Using iView Bootrom Recovery via OBD In rare instances the iBox may refuse to bootup, usually iBox after updating or backdating firmware. This utility on the Boot ROM OBD, may allow the ibox to be recovered. It is available Version 4.0.2 on bootrom version 4.0.2 or greater.
Page 366 Reference About this Section This section contains detailed information about: • iControl AC Specifications (see page 9-2). • Software Test Point Signals: Descriptions of the signals that can be routed to hardware and software test points (see page 9-2). • iBox Field Connections: Descriptions of field input and output connections on the left side of the iBox, including signal levels in active and inactive states (see...
Page 367 Reference iControl AC Specifications Table 9.1 iControl AC Specifications Parameter Specification Car Speed Up to 1800 fpm (9 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 ) maximum 4 ft/sec...
Page 368 iControl AC Software Test Point Signals Table 9.2 Test Point Signals Test Signal Description / Text References Armature Composite Control The summation of Armature Command Control and Armature Feed forward Control. Armature Control Set PID control sets that reflect standard, start (normal), stop (nor- mal), steady-state (normal) and start (relevel) adjustment parameters.
Page 369 Reference Table 9.2 Test Point Signals Test Signal Description / Text References Drive IOS Limit This signal represents the hard-coded threshold at which an Inspection Overspeed will be tripped. 150fpm. Drive IOS Param Limit This signal represents the user-configurable threshold (Safety screen) at which an Inspection Overspeed will be tripped.
Page 370 iControl AC Software Test Point Signals Table 9.2 Test Point Signals Test Signal Description / Text References Pattern (Interpolated) Interpolated (smoothed) pattern signal. Pattern (Phase) The numbers displayed represent segments of the speed profile. Please refer to “Shaping the Speed Profile” on page 4-12.
Page 371 Reference Table 9.2 Test Point Signals Test Signal Description / Text References Tach Error Lower Limit This signal represents the lower margin of tach error allowed at contract speed before a tach fault is generated. Display with Speed Feedback signal to see the margin. If Speed Feedback crosses Tach Error Lower Limit the tach fault will be generated.
Page 372 iControl AC iBox Field Connections Table 9.3 iBox Field Connections Source Connection Signal Description Positive going, +12V, digital pulse from motor velocity encoder. Please refer to “Velocity Encoder Installation and Wiring ” on page 2-10. Negative going, -12V, digital pulse from motor velocity encoder. Positive going, +12V, digital pulse from motor velocity encoder.
Page 373 Reference Table 9.3 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 374 iControl AC iBox Field Connections Table 9.3 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.
Page 375 Reference Table 9.3 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.
Page 376 iControl AC iBox Field Connections Table 9.3 iBox Field Connections Source Connection Signal Description Motor Drive relay indicator. When the MD relay on the iBox IRB board is closed to enable the motor, this LED will light. Monitored by Safety Processor A. Motor Triac active indicator.
Page 377 Reference 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. Table 9.4 Controller Terminal Strip Connections Label Signal Description...
Page 378 iControl AC System and LAN Ethernet 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)
Page 379 Reference 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 380 iControl AC System and LAN Ethernet … … “ “ “ 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 –...
Page 381 Reference 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 382 iControl AC System and LAN Ethernet 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 383 Reference Group #1 -LAN Network (Blue cables) iBox – Car 1 192.168.191.1 255.255.255.0 192.168.191.254 192.168.191.254 * iBox – Car 2 192.168.191.2 “ “ “ iBox – Car 3 192.168.191.3 “ “ “ iBox – Car 4 192.168.191.4 “ “ “ iBox –...
Page 384 iControl AC System and LAN Ethernet Group #2 – Floors ( ) Machine Room Floor ( Group #2 – LAN Network (Blue cables) iBox – Car 1 192.168.191.21 255.255.255.0 192.168.191.254 192.168.191.254 * iBox – Car 2 192.168.191.22 “ “ “ iBox –...
Page 385 Reference Group #3 – Floors ( ) Machine Room Floor ( Group #3 - LAN Network (Blue cables) iBox – Car 1 192.168.191.41 255.255.255.0 192.168.191.254 192.168.191.254 * iBox – Car 2 192.168.191.42 “ “ “ iBox – Car 3 192.168.191.43 “...
Page 386 iControl AC System and LAN Ethernet Group #5 – Floors ( ) Machine Room Floor ( Group #5 - LAN Network (Blue cables) iBox – Car 1 192.168.191.81 255.255.255.0 192.168.191.254 192.168.191.254 * iBox – Car 2 192.168.191.82 “ “ “ iBox –...
Page 387 Reference Group #7 – Floors ( ) Machine Room Floor ( Group #7 - LAN Network (Blue cables) iBox – Car 1 192.168.191.141 255.255.255.0 192.168.191.254 192.168.191.254 * iBox – Car 2 192.168.191.142 “ “ “ iBox – Car 3 192.168.191.143 “...
Page 388 iControl AC TORQMAX F5 Drive v3.xx Parameters Table TORQMAX F5 Drive v3.xx Parameters Table Enter the settings you make while adjusting into the Field column of the following table. Table 9.5 TORQMAX F5 Drive, v3.21 LCD Parameter Settings Field Para. Name Setting Range...
Page 389 Reference Table 9.5 TORQMAX F5 Drive, v3.21 LCD Parameter Settings Field Para. Name Setting Range Units Default Setting No Function* UPS Operation* Reduced Torque* Emergency Profile* Emergency Generator Speed* Fault Reset External Fault Brake Release Confirm. (if analog Main Contactor Check interface) Earthquake Speed Emergency Slowdown (ESD)
Page 390 iControl AC TORQMAX F5 Drive v3.xx Parameters Table Table 9.5 TORQMAX F5 Drive, v3.21 LCD Parameter Settings Field Para. Name Setting Range Units Default Setting Direction Selection Up and Down Inputs (0); Up and Down Input Only Down Inputs Direction Up &...
Page 391 Reference Table 9.5 TORQMAX F5 Drive, v3.21 LCD Parameter Settings Field Para. Name Setting Range Units Default Setting 0.000- LM22 Motor Rr Induction 1.000 65.535 LM23 Motor Lm Induction 0.1-3276.7 100.0 Field Induction LM24 Weakening 1-4000 Calculated Corner Field LM25 Weakening Induction 1-4000...
Page 392 iControl AC TORQMAX F5 Drive v3.xx Parameters Table Table 9.5 TORQMAX F5 Drive, v3.21 LCD Parameter Settings Field Para. Name Setting Range Units Default Setting PM only Rotor LE07 Detection Mode Every Run Encoder LE08 Reserved Scaling LE02 x LE09 / LE10 Enc1 LE09 Numerator...
Page 393 Reference Table 9.5 TORQMAX F5 Drive, v3.21 LCD Parameter Settings Field Para. Name Setting Range Units Default Setting Source Channel 1 Channel 2 Actual Value Reserved Actual Value 1024 Encoder 2 Channel 1 LE35 2048 Output PPR Direct Division Direct Encoder 2 LE36 0-255...
Page 394 iControl AC TORQMAX F5 Drive v3.xx Parameters Table Table 9.5 TORQMAX F5 Drive, v3.21 LCD Parameter Settings Field Para. Name Setting Range Units Default Setting LS15 High Speed Profile Setting Profile Custom Medium (0); Custom Soft + External Hard Profile Profile Source External Profile Internal Profile...
Page 395 Reference Table 9.5 TORQMAX F5 Drive, v3.21 LCD Parameter Settings Field Para. Name Setting Range Units Default Setting Acceleration LS40 0.30-12.00 1.50 Emergency 0.30-32.00 1.50 Start Jerk LS41 Emergency 0.091-9.759 0.460 Accel. Jerk LS42 0.30-32.00 1.50 Emergency Deceleration LS43 0.30-12.00 1.50 Emergency Decel.
Page 396 iControl AC TORQMAX F5 Drive v3.xx Parameters Table Table 9.5 TORQMAX F5 Drive, v3.21 LCD Parameter Settings Field Para. Name Setting Range Units Default Setting LL15 Overspeed Test Start Overspeed Test 0-2400 ft/min LL16 Speed LL17 Safety Release Start LL18 NTSD Tune Mode Start...
Page 397 Reference Table 9.5 TORQMAX F5 Drive, v3.21 LCD Parameter Settings Field Para. Name Setting Range Units Default Setting KP Speed Res- LC23 0-400 onance Decel Speed at Reso- 1-50 ft/min LC24 nance Decel LC25 KP Speed High 0-400 Maximum LC30 0-500 Torque Reduced Maxi-...
Page 398 iControl AC TORQMAX F5 Drive v3.xx Parameters Table Table 9.5 TORQMAX F5 Drive, v3.21 LCD Parameter Settings Field Para. Name Setting Range Units Default Setting Current Hold LT12 0.00-2.00 0.50 Time Current Ramp LT13 0.10-0.50 0.30 Down Time Positioning Parameters Positioning Posi One Floor LP01...
Page 399 Reference Table 9.5 TORQMAX F5 Drive, v3.21 LCD Parameter Settings Field Para. Name Setting Range Units Default Setting Not yet implemented Reference LP22 Direction Down Up + Down Reference Not yet implemented 0-1600 ft/min LP23 Speed Special Functions Parameters LX01 Auto Reset 0-10 8 kHz Switching...
Page 400 iControl AC TORQMAX F5 Drive v3.xx Parameters Table Table 9.5 TORQMAX F5 Drive, v3.21 LCD Parameter Settings Field Para. Name Setting Range Units Default Setting Configuration Handling Parameters Default CH01 Parameters Factory Reset Save Save to flash CH02 Parameters Save to card Write to drive Restore from flash Restore...
Page 401 Reference Table 9.5 TORQMAX F5 Drive, v3.21 LCD Parameter Settings Field Para. Name Setting Range Units Default Setting Analog I/O Parameters 2 ms 4 ms AnIn1 Noise LA01 8 ms Filter 16 ms 32 ms 64 ms AnIn1 Dead LA04 -10.0- +10.0 Band LA05 AnIn1 Gain...
Page 402 iControl AC TORQMAX F5 Drive v3.xx Parameters Table Table 9.5 TORQMAX F5 Drive, v3.21 LCD Parameter Settings Field Para. Name Setting Range Units Default Setting Outputs Parameters None /O1 + /O2 /RLY1 /RLY1 + /O1 /RLY1 + /O2 Output /RLY1 + /O1 + /O2 LO01 None Inversion...
Page 403 Reference Table 9.5 TORQMAX F5 Drive, v3.21 LCD Parameter Settings Field Para. Name Setting Range Units Default Setting Diagnostics Parameters (Combivis Only) None DG01 Input Status 0-255 DG02 Inverter Status See Section 6.16 0-255 Geared -4000- 4000 Command DG03 -500.0- Speed Gearless 500.0...
Page 404 iControl AC TORQMAX F5 Drive v3.xx Parameters Table Table 9.5 TORQMAX F5 Drive, v3.21 LCD Parameter Settings Field Para. Name Setting Range Units Default Setting -10.00- DG20 Raw Pattern 0.00 10.00 Processed -10.00- DG21 0.00 Pattern 10.00 DG30 Peak DC Volts 0-1500 Volts -3200.0-...
Page 405 Reference Table 9.5 TORQMAX F5 Drive, v3.21 LCD Parameter Settings Field Para. Name Setting Range Units Default Setting None Inspection Speed Leveling Speed Correction Speed High Speed DG53 Active Speed Intermediate Speed 1 Earthquake Speed Intermediate Speed 2 Emergency Generator Speed Intermediate Speed 3 UPS Speed Leveling...
Page 406 iControl AC TORQMAX F5 Drive v3.xx Parameters Table Table 9.5 TORQMAX F5 Drive, v3.21 LCD Parameter Settings Field Para. Name Setting Range Units Default Setting Field Bus Parameters Field Bus FB01 0h-FFFFh Control Word Field Bus -32767- FB02 Speed 32767 Field Bus FB03 -100- 100...
Page 407 Reference Table 9.5 TORQMAX F5 Drive, v3.21 LCD Parameter Settings Field Para. Name Setting Range Units Default Setting FB21 Fb Special No Function* Function 1 UPS Operation* Reduced Torque* Emergency Profile* Emergency Generator Speed* Fault Reset External Fault Brake Release Confirm. Main Contactor Check Earthquake Speed Emergency Slowdown (ESD)
Page 408 iControl AC TORQMAX F5 Drive v3.xx Parameters Table Table 9.5 TORQMAX F5 Drive, v3.21 LCD Parameter Settings Field Para. Name Setting Range Units Default Setting 80000000h - FB37 PDI4 Data 7FFFFFFFh Temp DIN Com FB50 0-65535 Err. Cnt. Temp DIN Com FB51 0-128 Err.
Page 409 Reference 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 9.6 Quick Reference for PowerBack R6 Regenerative Drive WARNING: Do not change drive parameters while the elevator is running.
Page 410 iControl AC Magnetek HPV900 Series 2 Parameters Quick Ref- Magnetek HPV900 Series 2 Parameters Quick Reference This section includes quick reference information for the Magnetek HPV900 Series 2 AC Eleva- tor drive parameters. Please refer to the Magnetek drive manual provided with iControl for a detailed explanation.
Page 411 Reference Table 9.7 Magnetek AC Drive Parameters Table Operator Setting Field Parameter Description Unit Display Range Defaults Setting Zero Speed Time Time before zero speed logic output is 0 - 9.99 0.10 declared true Up/Dwn Threshold Detection threshold, up or down direction 0 - 9.99 1.00 Mtr Torque Limit...
Page 412 iControl AC Magnetek HPV900 Series 2 Parameters Quick Ref- Table 9.7 Magnetek AC Drive Parameters Table Operator Setting Field Parameter Description Unit Display Range Defaults Setting Accel Jerk in 0 Rate of increase in acceleration, up to ACCEL 0 - 8.0 0.00 0.00 ft/s...
Page 413 Reference Table 9.7 Magnetek AC Drive Parameters Table Operator Setting Field Parameter Description Unit Display Range Defaults Setting Speed Command 7 Multi-Step Speed command #7 ft/m Speed Command 8 Multi-Step Speed command #8 ft/m Speed Command 9 Multi-Step Speed command #9 ft/m Speed Command 10 Multi-Step Speed command #10 ft/m...
Page 414 iControl AC Magnetek HPV900 Series 2 Parameters Quick Ref- Table 9.7 Magnetek AC Drive Parameters Table Operator Setting Field Parameter Description Unit Display Range Defaults Setting Configure C0 C1 User Switches Spd Command Src Speed Command Source Analog input Analog Analog Multi-step input...
Page 415 Reference Table 9.7 Magnetek AC Drive Parameters Table Operator Setting Field Parameter Description Unit Display Range Defaults Setting Dir Confirm Confirms proper analog signal polarity when Enabled Disabled enabled and a logic input is programmed to Disabled Run Up and Run Down S-Curve Abort Addresses how the S-Curve Speed Reference Enabled...
Page 416 iControl AC Magnetek HPV900 Series 2 Parameters Quick Ref- Table 9.7 Magnetek AC Drive Parameters Table Operator Setting Field Parameter Description Unit Display Range Defaults Setting Log In 3 TB1-3 Terminal 3 Selection FAULT FAULT RESET RESET Log In 4 TB1-4 Terminal 4 Selection FAULT FUNCTION...
Page 417 Reference Magnetek Quattro AC Quick Reference This section includes quick reference information for the Magnetek Quattro AC Elevator drive parameters. Please refer to the Magnetek drive manual provided with iControl for a detailed explanation. Enter the settings you make while adjusting into the Field Setting column. Table 10.
Page 418 iControl AC Magnetek Quattro AC Quick Reference Table 10. Quattro PM Elevator Drive, iControl OVERSPEED MULT Sets percentage of CONTRACT CR SPD (A1) 100.0 – 150.0 125.0 125.0 for OVERSPEED TEST (U4) ENCODER PULSES Sets pulses per revolution (per channel) drive 600 –...
Page 419 Reference Table 10. Quattro PM Elevator Drive, iControl ZERO SPEED TIME Sets time drive is at or below ZERO SPEED 0.00 – 9.99 0.10 0.10 LEVEL (A1) before zero speed logic output is true. UP/DWN THRESH- Sets threshold for direction sense logic out- % of 0.00 –...
Page 420 iControl AC Magnetek Quattro AC Quick Reference Table 10. Quattro PM Elevator Drive, iControl SER2 FLT TOL Maximum time to allow between reception of 0 – 2.00 0.04 0.04 packets in serial mode ARB INERTIA Anti rollback inertia. Inertia/gain setting when None 0.10 –...
Page 421 Reference Table 10. Quattro PM Elevator Drive, iControl DSPR TIME Drive Standby Power reduction Time. Deter- 0 – 500 mines how long drive will remain energized with motor field current at standby amps before completing drive shutdown. Used only when DPSR ENABLE (C1) set to Enable A2 S-Curves Submenu ACCEL RATE 0 Acceleration rate Limit...
Page 422 iControl AC Magnetek Quattro AC Quick Reference Table 10. Quattro PM Elevator Drive, iControl A3 Multistep Ref Submenu SPEED COMMAND 1 Multi-step Speed Command#1 ft/min -3000.0 – +3000.0 SPEED COMMAND 2 Multi-step Speed Command#2 ft/min -3000.0 – +3000.0 SPEED COMMAND 3 Multi-step Speed Command#3 ft/min -3000.0 –...
Page 423 Reference Table 10. Quattro PM Elevator Drive, iControl A4 Motor Side Power Converter Id REG DIFF GAIN Differential gain for current regulator flux gen- None 0.00 – 0.40 0.00 0.00 eration. Meant for advanced operation. RARELY needs to be changed from default. Locked by ENGR PARM LOCK, C1.
Page 424 iControl AC Magnetek Quattro AC Quick Reference Table 10. Quattro PM Elevator Drive, iControl A5 Line Side Power Convert submenu LS Id REG P GAIN Proportional gain, out of phase current regula- None 0.00 – 9.99 0.30 0.30 tor. LS Id REG I GAIN Internal gain for out of phase current regula- None 0 –...
Page 425 Reference Table 10. Quattro PM Elevator Drive, iControl A6 Motor Submenu MOTOR ID Motor Identification none -pm default default RATED MOTOR Sets rated power in horsepower (HP) or kilo- 1.0 – 500.0 POWER watts (kW) of motor. Value obtained from 0.75 –...
Page 426 iControl AC Magnetek Quattro AC Quick Reference Table 10. Quattro PM Elevator Drive, iControl Adjust C0 C1 User Switches SPD COMMAND SRC Speed Command Source none − serial MULTI- ANA- − multi-step STEP − ser mult step INPUT − analog input DRV ENABLE SRC Drive enable source.
Page 427 Reference Table 10. Quattro PM Elevator Drive, iControl RAMP DOWN EN Ramp Down Enable Source none -- external tb EXTER- -- run logic NAL TB LOGIC -- serial BRK PICK FLT ENA Brake Pick Fault Enable none -- disable DISABLE DIS- -- enable ABLE BRK HOLD FLT ENA Brake Hold Fault Enable...
Page 428 iControl AC Magnetek Quattro AC Quick Reference Table 10. Quattro PM Elevator Drive, iControl PRIORITY MESSAGE If disabled, user will not see priority messages. None - disable Enable Enable Faults and alarms will not be displayed but - enable instead placed into fault history and active fault lists with Fault LED on.
Page 429 Reference Table 10. Quattro PM Elevator Drive, iControl C3 Logic Outputs submenu LOGIC OUTPUT 1 Logic Output 1 None Alarm, CLOSE CLOSE TB1(25) alarm+flt, CON- CON- auto brake, TACT TACT brake hold, LOGIC OUTPUT 2 Logic Output 2 None brake pick, TB1(26) COM- COM-...
Page 430 iControl AC Magnetek Quattro AC Quick Reference Table 10. Quattro PM Elevator Drive, iControl C4 Analog Outputs submenu ANA OUT 1 TB1-12 Analog output #1 None − analog addr2 SPEED SPEED − analog addr3 − arm current − arm voltage −...
Page 431 Reference Table 11. Utility U0 Menu Param Desc Default Choices MS Type Read Only MS Code Version MS S/W Date MS S/W Time MS FPGA Rev MS Cube ID LS Drive Info Line Side Drive Information LS Type LS Code Version LS S/W Date LS S/W Time LS FPGA Rev...
Page 432 iControl AC TORQMAX F5 Drive v1.xx Setup TORQMAX F5 Drive v1.xx Setup Each controller 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.
Page 433 Reference Figure 9.1 KEB Keypad Overview Display Parameter Group Display Parameter Number Parameter Display The blinking point determines the active (changeable) part of the parameter change between parameter group and parameter number ENTER START START ENTER FUNC. FUNC. ENTER SPEED SPEED STOP STOP...
Page 434 iControl AC TORQMAX F5 Drive v1.xx Setup TORQMAX/KEB Drive Operation Overview The LF.3 parameter determines the mode the drive is in. The drive default mode is “run.” Generally: • Set LF.3 to Stop to adjust parameter values • Press Enter to save the adjusted value •...
Page 435 Reference The Drive Manual The information included above is very basic. If you are not familiar with the TORQMAX F5 drive, take time to look through the drive manual to learn how to proceed, what to expect, and what adjustments are available through the drive. Initial Drive Settings (TORQMAX F5) Verify TORQMAX parameters below before startup using drive documentation or the Quick Reference shipped with the controller.
Page 436 iControl AC TORQMAX F5 Drive v1.xx Parameters Quick Refer- TORQMAX F5 Drive v1.xx 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 Encoder Feedback...
Page 437 Reference Table 9.1 TORQMAX F5 Drive Parameters Quick Reference for iControl AC Digital Setting Default Factory Operator Parameter Description Unit Range Setting Setting Display 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...
Page 438 iControl AC TORQMAX F5 Drive v1.xx Parameters Quick Refer- Table 9.1 TORQMAX F5 Drive Parameters Quick Reference for iControl AC Digital Setting Default Factory Operator Parameter Description Unit Range Setting Setting Display Carrier frequency; 0= 8 KHz, 1= 16KHz LF.38 0, 1 (Note: set LF.38 = 0 if E.OL2 error on drive) *_________...
Page 439 Reference Table 9.1 TORQMAX F5 Drive Parameters Quick Reference for iControl AC Digital Setting Default Factory Operator Parameter Description Unit Range Setting Setting Display Brake drop delay: Time motor will hold full current LF.78 0.0-3.00 0.50 0.50 - 0.80 and control after direction inputs drop. Current hold time: Delay in turning off the drive 0.300 - LF.79...
Page 440 Symbols Motor current hold time 4-25 Motor Current Limiting 4-14 .cfg file, iView configuration file 8-21 overshoot 4-14 Overspeed Margins 4-54 Numerics Pattern parameters 4-14 1 = LAN port 2-4 Pretorque 4-16 1 bus, Common bus connections 9-11, 9-12 Releveling 4-28 110 VDC Bus Connections, iBox 9-11 Ride quality 4-29 120 VAC Bus Connections, iBox 9-11...
Page 441 Automatic Stop message 6-14 BRAKE V NOT OFF FAULT message 6-17 Auto-tuning AC Induction Motors 2-24 BRAKE V NOT ON FAULT message 6-17 Brake Voltage Feedback test point, description 9-3 Brake Voltage Not Off Fault message 6-17 Brake Voltage Not On Fault message 6-17 B-, Velocity Encoder input 6-109, 9-7 Brake Voltage Signal test point, description 9-3 B+, Velocity Encoder input 6-109, 9-7...
Page 442 Car out of service with doors stalled message 6-20 CFSS Mode 2 at Floor Activated message 6-23 Car Over Load Activated message 6-20 CFSS Mode 2 In-car Activated message 6-23 Car Over Load Deactivated message 6-20 CFSS Mode 2 Recall Activated message 6-23 CAR OVERLOAD message 6-20 Changing parameters 2-14 Car Panel (Hoistway) Access Enable switch input 6-110, 9-7...
Page 443 Counterweight Learn procedure 3-11 Down Direction Limit Open message 6-25 Coupling rotational ratio 2-18 Down Emergency Switch Shutdown message 6-25 CP INSP. DISABLED message 6-20 Down Emergency Terminal Switch Position Fault message 6- Creating a Configuration file 8-21 Creating a new LAN connection 8-12 DOWN ETS SHUTDOWN message 6-25 Crosshead Deflection Load Weigher 4-30 Down Normal Terminal ’n’...
Page 444 Earthquake Run message 6-30 Emergency slowdown profile 4-13, 4-52 Earthquake Shutdown message 6-30 Emergency Stop Input Activated message 6-34 Edit a parameter on the iBox 7-4 Emergency Stop Input Deactivated message 6-34 Edit a parameter using iView 8-19 EMERGENCY STOP INPUT message 6-34 Editing a configuration file 8-23 Emergency Stop switch 2-13 Editing displays 8-39...
Page 445 Field Current Signal test point, description 9-4 Front Photo Eye Bypassed message 6-40 Field Error test point, description 9-4 FRONT PHOTO EYE FAIL message 6-41 Field Integral Command test point, description 9-4 Front Photo Eye Failure message 6-41 Field Integral Gain test point, description 9-4 FRONT SAFE EDGE BYP message 6-41 Field Module Logic Board Quick Reference 6-91 Front Safe Edge Bypassed message 6-41...
Page 446 Hoistway Access Inspection Operation message 6-43 ICPU, COP Inspection Station UP Button input 6-110, 9-7 Hoistway Access message 6-43 ICTD, Cartop Inspection Station DN Button input 6-110, 9-7 Hoistway Access Operation message 6-43 ICTU, Cartop Inspection Station UP Button input 6-110, 9-7 Hoistway Access Top Down switch input 6-111, 9-9 iCue GUI 5-12, 5-14 Hoistway Access Top Up switch input 6-111, 9-9...
Page 447 Insufficient Motor Field Forcing Feedback Fault message 6- INVLD FRONT DOOR PSTN message 6-51 INVLD REAR DOOR PSTN message 6-51 Insulation test 2-9 IO Map Compare Fault message 6-52 INV CNFG INPUT DCMS R message 6-48 IO Map Compare Fault Off message 6-52 INV CNFG INPUT DLMS R message 6-48 IO Map Compare Long Term Fault message 6-52 INV CNFG INPUT DPM_R message 6-49...
Page 448 Layouts, iView screen layouts 8-30 Isolated Platform 1-3 LC01 Control Mode 9-31 Load weigher LC12 KI Speed Offset Deceleration 9-31 Crosshead deflection 4-30 LC14 Speed for min KI Deceleration 9-31 Empty load threshold 4-31 LC16 Speed for max KI Deceleration 9-31 Heavy load threshold 4-30, 4-31 LCD display, iBox 7-2, 7-3 Isolated platform 4-30...
Page 449 MOTION STOPPED-IO TST message 6-56 MOTOR CNTR PROOF FLT message 6-56 PARAM CHNG-RESET CAR message 6-41 Motor Contactor Driver Proofing Fault message 6-56 Parameter adjustment Motor Contactor Proofing Fault message 6-56 using iView 8-19 Motor Contactor Status test point, description 9-4 using the iBox 7-4 Motor Current Limiting 4-14 Parameter entry screens 8-19...
Page 450 empty car tests 3-13 Reset Rope Gripper 2-13 run testing 3-11, 3-12 resizing windows in iView 8-34 Pre-Run Status test point, description 9-5 RESTRICTED message 6-64 Pre-start Door Lock Fault message 6-60 Restricted message 6-64 Pre-Start Sequence 4-35–4-40 RET CAM PROTECTIN FLT message 6-64 diagrams 4-36 RETIRING CAM DLK FLT message 6-64 parameters 4-35...
Page 451 Safety Board Quick Reference 6-108 installing 5-38 Safety Bypass Jumper 6-3 specifications 5-38 Safety Bypass Jumper On message 6-67 Serial COP Bus ‘n’ Comm Fault message 6-72 Safety Bypass Jumper on the iBox 7-12 Serial COP Bus ‘n’ Inventory Fault message 6-72 Safety Bypass Jumper Time Out message 6-67 Serial Driver 5-22 Safety C String Open message 6-67...
Page 452 SPB COS FLT message 6-65 setting on the iBox 7-8 SPB DETS L2 SPEED FLT message 6-66 Temporary Cartop Wiring 2-13 SPB IOS FAULT message 6-66 Temporary CTS Relay Bypass 2-13 SPB LOS FAULT message 6-66 TERMINAL LEARN ON message 6-75 SPB SIB DEVICE FAULT message 6-65 TERMINAL SYNC FAULT message 6-76 SPB UETS L2 SPD FLT message 6-67...
Page 453 TX-, Cartop Link input 6-110, 9-7 verifying Motor Overload Protection 2-51 TX+, Cartop Link input 6-110, 9-7 verifying Speed feedback 2-46, 2-48 Version Info, viewing on iBox 7-7 View and set parameters on the iBox 7-4 View factory data on iBox 7-7 UETS, Up Emergency Terminal Limit switch input 6-111, 9-8 View menu ULM, Up Leveling Marker Sensor input 6-110, 9-7...

Motion Control Engineering Nidec iControl User Manual

Icontrol for AC Elevators, Release

Section 1. Important Precautions and Useful Information

Safety and Other Symbol Meanings

Safety Precautions

Icontrol Overview

Section 1. Icontrol Overview

General Description

System Interconnect Diagrams

Installation Specifications

Section 2. Construction Mode

In this Section

Machine Room Preparation

Cabinet Installation

Grounding

Shorts to Ground

Main Line Power and Wiring the Controller

AC Hoist Motor, Brake, and Velocity Encoder

Basic Safety String and Associated Wiring

Applying Power

Setting Initial Operating Parameters

Drive Offsets Calibration

Auto Tuning and Encoder Alignment

Brake Calibration

Running on Machine Room Inspection

Section 3. Inspection Mode

In this Section

Landing System

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

Position Indicators

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 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

Serial COP

Load Weighers

Section 6. Troubleshooting

About Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Tools

Safety String Bypass Jumper

Icontrol Messages

Ibox Troubleshooting

Quick Links

Troubleshooting

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