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11380 White Rock Road
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
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Element Series
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Element Traction
Elevator Control
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Manual # 42-02-2P26, Rev A5 November 2019

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  • Page 1 Motion Control Engineering 11380 White Rock Road Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 voice 916 463 9200 fax 916 463 9201 nidec-mce.com Element Series Element Traction Elevator Control Manual # 42-02-2P26, Rev A5 November 2019...
  • Page 2 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 3 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 4: 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 5: Environmental Considerations

    Before applying power to the controller, physically check all the power resistors and other compo- nents located in the resistor cabinet and inside the controller. Components loosened during ship- ment may cause damage. For proper operation of the AC Drive Unit in your controller, you must make sure that: 1) A direct solid ground is provided in the machine room to properly ground the controller and motor.

  • Page 6: In This Manual

    In This Manual: This is the installation, adjustment, and troubleshooting guide for the Element traction control- ler. When viewed online as a pdf file, hyperlinks (buttons or blue text) link to related topics and informational websites. The manual includes: • Contents: Table of Contents.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    ................1-i Section 1. Motion Control Engineering...
  • Page 8 Capture for Test (Pretest) ............1-8 Test Mode .
  • Page 9 Door Zone Magnets ............1-32 Top Terminal, Bottom Terminal and ETS Magnets .
  • Page 10 Counterweight Position ............1-51 Brake Coordination .
  • Page 11 Car/cwt safety ............1-65 Car/cwt buffer .
  • Page 12 Replacing the SCE-CPU Board..........2-44 SCE-HVI .
  • Page 13 Installation Installation In this section: • Element Controls, page 1-2 • Safety, page 1-4 • Specifications, page 1-5 • Operating Mode Definitions, page 1-7 • User Interface, page 1-11 • Component Identification, page 1-17 • Installation, page 1-20 • Machine Room Construction Run, page 1-22 •...

  • Page 14: Element Controls

    Installation Element Controls Element elevator controls are available for hydraulic or traction applications. • Traction Applications • Up to 16 floors • Single, in-line openings • Magnetek HPV 900 Series 2 or M1000 drive, TORQMAX F5 • Up to 350 FPM •...
  • Page 15 element Series Element Controls Figure 1.1 Element Traction Control Braking resistor cabinet SCE-CPU: 3.5 “color touch screen Capture/Test controls Machine Room Inspection Car/Hoistway Door Bypass EQ reset UIM reset FAULT reset Drive control Elevator logic AC drive. May be: TORQMAX/KEB F5 Magnetek HPV 900 S2, Magnetek M1000 SCE-HVI:...

  • Page 16: Safety

    Installation Safety Certain fundamental warnings must be kept in mind at all times to help avoid accidental death, severe personal injury, or equipment damage. Personal Safety • Controllers may only be installed by qualified, licensed, trained elevator personnel famil- iar with the operation of microprocessor-based elevator controls. •...

  • Page 17: Specifications

    element Series Specifications Specifications This section lists specification and feature set information for traction installations. • Environmental and Power Input • Standardization and Code Compliance • Operating Modes • Operating Mode Definitions, page 1-7 Table 1.1 Environmental and Power Input Topic Description Enclosures...
  • Page 18 Installation Table 1.3 Operating Modes Topic Description Construction Fault Bypass Faults bypassed operation using run box or inspection controls. See Faults Bypass note. Inspection Fault Bypass Faults bypassed operation using inspection controls. See Faults Bypass note. Automatic Fault Bypass Faults bypassed operation in Automatic mode. See Faults Bypass note. Emergency Operation Fire service (ASME A17.1/CSA B44) NYC Appendix K...

  • Page 19: Operating Mode Definitions

    element Series Specifications Operating Mode Definitions This section describes non-automatic modes, attendant modes, automatic modes, emergency, and learn modes of operation. Non-Automatic Modes Non-automatic modes include: • Cartop Inspection, page 1-7 • Car Panel Inspection, page 1-7 • Hoistway Access Inspection, page 1-7 •...

  • Page 20: Construction Operation

    Installation Construction Operation Construction operation is for use when all hoistway equip- ment may not yet be installed. On Construction operation, the car is moved using cartop or machine room inspection inputs. To enter construction operation: • The INSP/NORM switch on the CPU board must be in INSP position. •...

  • Page 21: Test Mode

    element Series Specifications Test Mode It is the responsibility of maintenance personnel to be certain that the eleva- tor is empty before entering test mode. In test mode, the elevator doors will remain closed. The car runs at contract speed, responding to car calls placed through the controller touch screen. Recall Four general purpose recall inputs are provided.

  • Page 22: Learn Modes

    Installation Learn Modes Learn modes are special operating modes that allow the elevator to learn landing system and hoistway switch configurations. Hoistway Learn (Landing System Learn) After the landing system has been installed, the Hoistway Learn (Landing System Learn) operation can be accessed through the UTILS, Landing System Utilities menu.

  • Page 23: User Interface

    element Series User Interface User Interface System status display, configuration, and diagnostics are through the on-board, color, touch- screen (OBD - On Board Display). No external programming tools are required. You must be on Inspection mode to change and save parameters. The interface provides: •...

  • Page 24: Mode Of Operation

    Installation Mode of Operation This screen section lets you know immediately what mode of operation the elevator is currently using. Typically, this will be Passenger mode but it may be any of several different modes. In our example illustration, the car is on CT (Car Top) INSPECTION operation. Please see Operat- ing Modes on page 1-7.

  • Page 25: Menu Overview

    element Series User Interface • SIMPLEX/DISP ID: nn • Dispatcher - Duplex installation, assigning hall calls for itself and for the second car of the Duplex. • Disp ID: nn - indicates that this car is accepting hall call assignments from the other car in a Duplex installation.
  • Page 26 Installation Table 1.5 Config 01, 02, and 03 Topic Description Config 03 Building Security, page 2-14 Security settings Emergency Power, page 2-14 Power type, recall and run selections Recall Switches, page 2-15 Recall switch settings Network Settings, page 2-15 IP address information Table 1.6 Utilities Topic Description...
  • Page 27 element Series User Interface Table 1.9 SPA Diagnostics Topic Description SPA Flags Registers and active flags SPA Numeric Register data pertaining to general I/O SPA Motion Numeric Register data pertaining to car movement Emerg Pwr & Earthquake View emergency power and earthquake related flags. Door Dwell Times Conditions affecting door dwell time with activity indicators Itinerary manager...
  • Page 28 Installation Table 1.14 Status Information Topic Description CPU Bus communications Conditions affecting microprocessor communication with activity indicator Hall Bus Inventory Inventory and test hall call nodes and indicators Can Bus Viewer View CAN bus device IDs and related messaging activity. Version Information Software version information Other Car Settings...

  • Page 29: Component Identification

    element Series Component Identification Component Identification Figure 1.3 System Architecture MACHINE ROOM CONTROLLER AC Drive Braking Unit or other if required Micro SD Card High Voltage Interface Hall Call Node SCE-HVI Brake Brake Control Contactor Hall Call Node SCE-BRK Motor Main Fuses Choke Contactor...

  • Page 30: Installation

    Installation Typical system components: • Elevator Controller and standard circuit boards (including drive) • Landing System - • LS-EDGE or LS-RAIL (page 1-27) • SC-3HN serial hall call node boards (one in each hall fixture; one for each additional required riser input) •...
  • Page 31 element Series Component Identification SCE-CPU board switches: • Test/Pretest: • Pretest captures the car by disabling hall calls, serving only car calls, and remaining at the selected recall floor (door operation as set). • Test allows the car to be operated at contract speed with doors and hall calls disabled. •...

  • Page 32: Installation

    Installation Installation The job prints provide the information required to wire and set up the controller. This section provides information in support of the prints. Installation Checklist • Verify incoming power • Install controller, page 1-20 • Connect NEC250, certified ground, page 1-20 •...

  • Page 33: Check For Shorts To Ground

    element Series Installation Check for Shorts to Ground With no power applied to the controller: 1. Note, then unplug the five input-end connectors from the SCE-UPD board. See illustra- tion below. 2. Remove touch-safe fuse covers. Measure resistance from each fuse (either end) on the board to ground.

  • Page 34: Machine Room Construction Run

    Installation Machine Room Construction Run Before running on Construction mode, certain equipment must be in place: • Final limit switches. These switches are wired into the safety string and will immediately drop power to the machine and brake when opened. •...

  • Page 35: Required Drive Settings

    element Series Machine Room Construction Run Required Drive Settings In order to operate safely in construction, drive parameters must be verified. Parameters are preset at the factory according to specific job information but must be verified before attempt- ing to move the elevator. If the drive manual provides a procedure for AC induction motor learn, complete that procedure for best drive/motor matching.

  • Page 36: Torqmax F5, V3.21

    Installation TORQMAX F5, v3.21 This version of the F5 drive features an LCD and restructured parameters for easier setup. The drive is programmed by MCE before the controller is shipped but you must verify that settings match actual site requirements. Figure 1.5 TORQMAX Setup Overview Basic Setup US02 System Units...

  • Page 37: Required Controller Settings

    element Series Machine Room Construction Run Required Controller Settings To get the car running on construction mode, verify/set the following parameters. Please refer to “Screen Descriptions” on page 2-5. • CONFIG01 > Building Setup > Controller Type = Traction • CONFIG02 > System Control Parameters •...

  • Page 38: Brake Transformer Information

    Installation • Overcurrent: Overcurrent limit specification for the brake board is set at 10 A. If brake coil current exceeds this amount, the BRK FLT LED will light and the driver will be disabled until the brake is dropped again. •...

  • Page 39: Ls-Edge Landing System

    element Series LS-EDGE Landing System LS-EDGE Landing System The LS-EDGE kit contains the sensor head assembly, an “L” bracket to mount the sensor assembly to a uni-strut that is in turn attached to the elevator cab (uni-strut to elevator cab not provided), steel tape, top and bottom steel tape hanger assemblies, the required number of door zone magnets, and the CAT-5 electrical cables required to connect the sensor to the interface board.

  • Page 40: Tape Installation

    Installation Tape Installation Before installing perforated tape, ensure adequate clearance from beams, walls, counterweight, cab, and terminal limit devices. Make sure the sensor is not placed so close to the governor lift arm that, when the car safeties are activated, the sensor is damaged or the car safeties cannot apply.

  • Page 41: Bottom Hanger

    element Series Tape Installation 3. Adjust extended strut length as required (tape suspended as close to the guide rail as adequate clearances will allow to reduce loading on end of unistrut). Secure rail mount- ing hardware (40 - 50 ft lbs.). (The tape hanger slides in the strut for fine adjustment later.) 4.

  • Page 42: Ls-Edge Broken Tape Switch

    Installation LS-EDGE Broken Tape Switch The normally closed contacts on the Broken Tape Switch are used to detect a broken tape condi- tion. The switch is mounted backwards for protection during shipment. Remove it and mount it as shown on page 1-29.

  • Page 43: Sensor Installation

    element Series Tape Installation Sensor Installation Tape guide side pieces easily detach so the sensor can be slipped onto the steel tape. Figure 1.8 Sensor with Guide Sides Removed Figure 1.9 Sensor Mounting LED Indicators UP 40 - 50 ft lbs “L”...

  • Page 44: Door Zone Magnets

    Installation Door Zone Magnets 5.5-inch strip magnets are used at each floor/opening position. Front and rear magnet align- ment is shown on the sensor top label. Looking at the perforated tape from the elevator car, the magnets for the front door zone are mounted to the left of the perforated holes; magnets for the rear door zone are mounted to the right of the holes.

  • Page 45: Top Terminal, Bottom Terminal And Ets Magnets

    element Series Tape Installation Top Terminal, Bottom Terminal and ETS Magnets Top and bottom terminal magnets are marked with a stripe to differentiate them from the door zone magnets. 5-inch striped magnets are also used for physical ETS when required (if reduced stroke buffers are used, cam operated ETSL switches may also be required).

  • Page 46: Install The Bottom Terminal Magnets

    Installation Install the Bottom Terminal Magnets Refer to Figure 1.11. 1. Place a 30-inch, striped magnet to the left of the tape perforations, just above the bot- tom door zone magnet as shown above. The bottom of the 30-inch magnet must be even with the top of the door zone magnet.

  • Page 47: Parameter Settings

    element Series Tape Installation Parameter Settings Verify touch screen Config 01, Building Setup information is correct. Hoistway Learn Please refer to “Hoistway Learn (Landing System Learn)” on page 1-52. Offset All compatible controllers allow the door zone heights to be individually adjusted in 0.10 inch increments to compensate for magnet placement irregularity.

  • Page 48: Ls-Rail Landing System

    Installation LS-RAIL Landing System LS-RAIL is a cartop pedestal mounted positioning system. The encoding wheel rides the face of the rail center blade, tracking position, while two sensor arrays detect floor zone and terminal magnets mounted in the rail angles. MCE can provide a prefabricated cartop mounting pedes- tal, LS-PEDESTAL, or the installer may build their own.

  • Page 49: Mounting Pedestal

    element Series LS-RAIL Landing System Mounting Pedestal The pedestal must be rigid and may not flex or vibrate while the car is moving. A manufactured pedestal, LS-PEDESTAL, is available from MCE. Guide Rail Verify 90 degrees Pedestal Car crosshead 1. Attach the mounting pedestal securely to the elevator crosshead beam. 2.

  • Page 50: Electrical Connections

    Installation Electrical Connections Make electrical connections as shown in the job prints. Element installations use the DISC (dis- crete) and M-CAN connections. Diagnostic LEDs MAIN: Sensor processor active DLMR: Down Level Marker Rear DZR: Door Zone Rear ULMR: Up Level Marker Rear SDU: Slow Down Up DP1: Quadrature pulse DP2: Quadrature pulse...

  • Page 51: Door Zone Magnets

    element Series LS-RAIL Landing System Door Zone Magnets 5.5-inch magnets are used at each door zone. The magnets for the front door zone are mounted in the left angle of the rail blade; magnets for the rear door zone are mounted in the right angle. Figure 1.15 Door Zone Magnet Alignment Front Door Zone Magnet Rear Door Zone Magnet...

  • Page 52: Terminal Magnets

    Installation Terminal Magnets Element controllers use terminal magnets. Follow the instructions below. Top and Bottom Terminal Magnets marked with a stripe to differentiate them from the door zone magnets are used at the top and bottom terminals. 5-inch striped magnets are also used for physical ETS when required (if reduced stroke buffers are used, cam operated ETSL switches may also be required).

  • Page 53: Install The Bottom Terminal Magnets

    element Series LS-RAIL Landing System Install the Bottom Terminal Magnets Refer to Figure 1.16 1. Place a 30-inch, striped magnet in the left rail angle, just above the bottom door zone magnet as shown above. The bottom of the 30-inch magnet must be even with the top of the door zone magnet.

  • Page 54: Indicators

    Installation Indicators Lighted indicator LEDs on top of the sensor unit provide information about active signals. Figure 2. Indicator LEDs MAIN: Sensor processor A active. DLMR: Down Level Marker Rear. DZR: Door Zone Rear. ULMR: Up Level Marker Rear. SDU: Slow Down Up. DP1:Quadrature pulse.

  • Page 55: Serial Hall And Car Call Boards

    element Series Serial Hall and Car Call Boards Serial Hall and Car Call Boards Caution PC boards can be damaged by Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). Use a properly grounded wrist strap when touching PC boards. Do not touch PC Boards unless you are properly grounded. Hall Calls Element controllers use serial hall calls.

  • Page 56: Addressing And Can Bus Termination

    Installation Addressing and CAN Bus Termination Set SC-3HN addresses as shown in the job prints for the installation. Generic examples are provided below. Riser Assignment Element supports only one hall riser. Table 1.1 Riser Assignment by Jumper Binary Representation Riser Main A (Binary value 7) USE FOR ELEMENT.

  • Page 57: On Board Diagnostics

    element Series Serial Hall and Car Call Boards On Board Diagnostics Two LEDs provide diagnostic information: The ON LED (green) and the FLT LED (red). ON LED The ON LED reflects power/communications status. • ON: Communications OK • OFF: Board is not receiving power or has no software loaded. •...

  • Page 58: Serial Car Call Board

    Installation Serial Car Call Board The MC-CPI-2 board, mounted in the car operating panel, converts the discrete closures from the panel buttons and switches to serial data for the CAN bus. Unused spare inputs to and out- puts from these boards are set to NOT USED at the factory. If a CPI-2 board is replaced in the field or if controller software is upgraded, it is very important to check programmable CPI-2 board inputs and outputs and verify unused connections are set to NOTUSED.
  • Page 59 element Series Serial Hall and Car Call Boards Figure 1.3 CPI-2 Board Configuration MC-CPI-2 SHLD CAN connection to Machine CAN L Room through Traveler Cable CAN H - including LS-QUTE Landing CAR CALL INDICATORS System signals. USE CC24V POWER CC24V JP3 set to 24 position for active low inputs.
  • Page 60 Installation Figure 1.4 SCE-CPI-2 Interconnect CAN from Machine Room 24 VDC 1-48 Manual # 42-02-2P26...

  • Page 61: Lanterns And Pis

    element Series Serial Hall and Car Call Boards • DIP Switch SW1, Board address switches: Four-position DIP switch SW1 provides a unique address for each CPI board (you should never have two CPI boards with the same SW1 setting). DIP 1 CPI Boards Board •...

  • Page 62: Door Operator

    Installation Door Operator Door operators interface to the SCE-CPU, SCE-HVI, and MC-CPI-2 boards. Door operator con- nections are shown in the prints for the specific job. Separate documentation is also included with the door operator itself. Several door operators are supported. •...

  • Page 63: Traction Elevator Adjustment

    element Series Traction Elevator Adjustment Traction Elevator Adjustment Controller and drive parameters are set at the factory according to the requirements for the job site. Each controller is accompanied by a final configuration document for the controller and the drive respectively. Caution Element Contract Speed should not be changed from the actual car contract speed setting (Config 02 >...

  • Page 64: Hoistway Learn (Landing System Learn)

    Installation Hoistway Learn (Landing System Learn) After installing the leveling and terminal magnets, you will need to perform a learn operation to learn floor and terminal positions. If floor level magnets have not been positioned accurately enough, any offset can be adjusted in software (+/- 1 inch). 1.

  • Page 65: Drive Response

    element Series Traction Elevator Adjustment Drive Response Depending on how the drive is tuned, the amount of lag between the commanded speed and drive response can vary. As a result, as the drive is adjusted, the Profile Advance parameter (CONFIG 02 > SYSTEM CONTROL PARAMETERS) will need to be changed as well. Use the information below along with the information in the figure Response Adjustment on page 1-54,...

  • Page 66: Tuning

    Installation Figure 1.5 Response Adjustment Velocity and Acceleration: (a) profile at contract speed; (b) insufficient lag compensation with profile at less than contract speed; (c) excessive lag compensation with profile at less than contract speed; (d) opti- mum lag compensation with profile at less than contract speed. Tuning 1.

  • Page 67: One Floor Run

    element Series Traction Elevator Adjustment One Floor Run 1. Run the elevator on Inspection between landings and verify that it moves properly. 2. Near a landing, take the elevator off Inspection and verify that it corrects to a landing and stops properly. 3.

  • Page 68: Terminal Switch Configuration

    Installation Terminal Switch Configuration The Element controller’s “Terminal Switch Learn” is used to configure virtual NTS/ETS/ETSL switches and to determine optimal placement of physical switches and magnets. Before posi- tioning physical ETS/ETSL switches in the hoistway or ETS-LS magnets on the tape or rail, con- figure the controller with VIRTUAL NTS and ETS switches (CONFIG02 >...

  • Page 69: Terminal Switch Learn

    element Series Terminal Switch Configuration Terminal Switch Learn The Terminal Switch Learn procedure is used to learn the locations of the NTS and ETS switches. ETS switches are required where full-stroke buffers are used and the rated car speed is greater than 200 fpm/1.0m/s and ETSL switches are required where reduced-stroke buffers are used.

  • Page 70: Ets-Ls (Magnets Detected By The Landing System)

    Installation ETS-LS (Magnets detected by the landing system) Recommended for redun- dancy to the physical (cam-operated) or virtual ETSL switches where reduced stroke buffers are used. May also be used as a backup for ETS limits where full-stroke buffers are used. 14.

  • Page 71: Adjustment Problems

    element Series Terminal Switch Configuration Adjustment Problems Performance and Ride Quality Learning system inertia can provide better dynamic performance and better ride quality. TORQMAX 1. With a balanced load in the car, bring the elevator to the middle of the hoistway. On Inspection, move the car first up, then down.

  • Page 72: Speed Changes Felt Excessively In Car

    Installation Speed Changes Felt Excessively in Car During high speed, if the speed change from accel to high speed or from high speed to decel can be felt excessively in the car: • Check Jerk settings. See S-Curve on page 2-11. Lower values result in smoother transi- tions.

  • Page 73: Duplex Operation

    element Series Duplex Operation Duplex Operation For duplex operation, serial hall calls are connected to both cars as shown in the job prints. One car is selected to be the master dispatcher; the other is selected to be a local. 1.

  • Page 74: Traction Acceptance Tests

    Installation Traction Acceptance Tests The UTILS, Safety Test menu will guide you through test instructions for those tests for which automated assistance is pertinent. See page 1-64. Manual Tests Manual tests include: • Safety string test • Motor contactor proofing •...

  • Page 75: Brake Contactor Proofing Test

    element Series Traction Acceptance Tests Brake Contactor Proofing Test This test simulates a stuck brake contactor. The test should be performed with the car stopped and with the car in motion. Once the fault is generated the car should not be allowed to move until the contactor is unstuck.

  • Page 76: Automated Tests

    Installation 7. When testing is complete, make sure that all appropriate data has been properly docu- mented. Automated Tests Automated tests are accessed through the UTILS menu, SAFETY TESTS screen. Once you select SAFETY TESTS, a COMPLIANCE TESTING button appears. Press this button and you will be asked to select a Test Type and the speed at which the test will be conducted.

  • Page 77: Car/Cwt Safety

    element Series Traction Acceptance Tests Car/cwt safety 1. Electrical governor overspeed switch must be physically bypassed. 2. On Test operation, move car to starting position. 3. Place car on Machine Room inspection. 4. Place Flt Bypass jumper in Bypass position. 5.

  • Page 78: Electrical Governor

    Installation Electrical governor 1. On Test operation, move car to starting position. 2. Place car on Machine Room inspection. 3. On the Element touch screen select Utils > Construct and Bypass Faults. Select Con- struction/Fault Bypass Disabled; enable bypass, press OK. Press EXIT. 4.

  • Page 79: Switch Overspeed Tests

    element Series Traction Acceptance Tests Switch Overspeed Tests Table 1.3 Recommended Terminal Switch Configuration When performing the ETSLD test, be sure that the speed entered for the test [UTILS→SAFETY TESTS→COMPLIANCE TESTING→SPEED] does not exceed the rated buffer speed. “SWITCH” DISTANCE (in.) LEARNED SPEED DELTA SPEED (fpm) TEST SPEED (fpm)
  • Page 80 Installation • ETS overspeed • Test should be run at UETS/DETS learned speed + UETS/DETS delta speed + 5FPM (CONFIG02 > ETS Switches) • Test will be run in TEST mode • ETSL overspeed • Test should be run at ETSL Overspeed +5 FPM (CONFIG 02 > ETS Switches) •...

  • Page 81: Passcode (Restricted Mode)

    element Series Passcode (Restricted Mode) Passcode (Restricted Mode) (If applicable.) Until a valid passcode is entered and saved, the controller will not answer hall calls. If a valid passcode has not been obtained and entered for the job: 1. Contact MCE Customer Service to obtain a passcode. 2.
  • Page 82 Installation 1-70 Manual # 42-02-2P26...

  • Page 83: In This Section

    Configuration and Troubleshooting In this Section This section contains descriptions of Element parameters, web access instructions, and trouble- shooting information: • Using the Touch Screen, page 2-2 • Menu Tree, page 2-4 • Screen Descriptions, page 2-5 • Spare Inputs, page 2-19 •...

  • Page 84: Using The Touch Screen/Obd

    Configuration and Troubleshooting Using the Touch Screen/OBD Element controls use a touchscreen user interface. The initial (and default) display is the Home Display. See “Home Screen” on page 1- 11. Screens are arranged in “order of use” with the Home screen first, followed by configuration screens, utility screens, and then diagnostics oriented screens.

  • Page 85: Using The Touch Screen

    element Series Using the Touch Screen/OBD Figure 2.2 Parameter Selection Screen Press and slide to move through multi- ple screens. Tap the arrows to move one screen at a time. Press and hold to move continu- ously. Figure 2.3 Input/Output Assignment Tap on the input or output to be configured.

  • Page 86: Shortcuts

    Configuration and Troubleshooting Figure 2.4 Menu Tree HOME CONFIG 01 CONFIG 02 CONFIG 03 Building Setup Hoistway Setup Building Security Job Info and Labels NTS2 Switches Emergency Power Elevator Features ETS Switches Recall Switches Configure Spare Inputs S-Curve Network Settings System Timers NTS1 Switches Configure Spare Outputs...

  • Page 87: Screen Descriptions

    element Series Screen Descriptions Screen Descriptions Experiment with the touchscreen to familiarize yourself with navigation and content. If an abbreviation is not clear, please see Acronym Descriptions and Memory Locations on page 2- 22.) Table 2.1 Touchscreen Organization and Content Subtab Description Displays critical status information for operation.
  • Page 88 Configuration and Troubleshooting Table 2.1 Touchscreen Organization and Content Subtab Description Elevator - Capture Floor (Pretest Operation calls car to this floor). See Capture for Features Test, page 1-8. CONFIG - Capture Door Operation (Doors Closed/Open Doors/Cycle Doors): Door behavior at capture floor. - Bypass Stuck PHE (Yes/No) When enabled, causes controller to ignore PHE (Photo Eye) input and close the doors after the Stuck PHE Timer elapses.
  • Page 89 element Series Screen Descriptions Table 2.1 Touchscreen Organization and Content Subtab Description Elevator - Stuck Insp Input (TSSA) (Yes/No): If Yes, and if any inspection direction Features or enable inputs remain high for more than one second during passenger CONFIG operation, or during inspection operation, if any combination of inspection inputs remain high for more than five seconds, except for Enable plus Up (e.g., ICEN + ICPU) and Enable plus Down (e.g., ICEN + ICPD), a stuck...
  • Page 90 Configuration and Troubleshooting Table 2.1 Touchscreen Organization and Content Subtab Description System Timers - Motor/Valve Time Limit (Default 3 minutes) Starts when the controller attempts to move the car in the up direction and CONFIG resets when the car reaches the destination floor. If the timer expires before the car reaches its destination, the controller stops trying to move the car up to protect the motor.
  • Page 91 element Series Screen Descriptions Table 2.1 Touchscreen Organization and Content Subtab Description Hoistway Floor heights are set during hoistway learn operation but may be adjusted Setup here to compensate for floor level magnet position imperfections. CONFIG - Floor Height (n): Level at floor height in inches for each landing. - Floor Offset (n): “Moves”...
  • Page 92 Configuration and Troubleshooting Table 2.1 Touchscreen Organization and Content Subtab Description ETS Switches - U/DETS-LS Option: Select whether these switches are used on this job. - U/DETS-LS Overspeed: This is the speed, in feet per minute, which the CONFIG car must be below when opening the Emergency Terminal LS Switch. - U/DETS Option: Select whether these switches are physical or virtual (in software).
  • Page 93 element Series Screen Descriptions Table 2.1 Touchscreen Organization and Content Subtab Description S-Curve Roll Jerk Roll Jerk Standard Alternate Acceleration Deceleration Manual Start Jerk Stop Jerk Correction Speed Leveling Speed Zero Speed Proximity Distance S-Curve - Standard Start Jerk: Defines the transition from zero speed to full accel- eration.
  • Page 94 Configuration and Troubleshooting Table 2.1 Touchscreen Organization and Content Subtab Description S-Curve - Alternate Stop Jerk: Defines the transition from deceleration to Leveling Speed. As stop jerk increases the profile transitions more quickly. CONFIG - Alternate Acceleration: Determines the maximum acceleration for the profile and the maximum current delivered by the drive during acceleration.
  • Page 95 element Series Screen Descriptions Table 2.1 Touchscreen Organization and Content Subtab Description System (Also see S-Curve on page 2-11) Control - Primary Dispatcher: If this is the primary dispatcher of a duplex pair or a CONFIG Parameters standalone Simplex, set to Yes. If this is the local (non dispatcher) of a Duplex, set to No.
  • Page 96 Configuration and Troubleshooting Table 2.1 Touchscreen Organization and Content Subtab Description System - Inspect Slew Filter (Hz): Smooths any harsh transitions in the commanded Control speed for Inspection mode. CONFIG Parameters - Drive Type: Select drive type in use. - Emergency Brake Type: Select emergency brake in use. - Unintended Motion: Floor Zone or Door Zone.
  • Page 97 element Series Screen Descriptions Table 2.1 Touchscreen Organization and Content Subtab Description Recall Element provides four car recall inputs, Recall S1 - S4. Switches - Latch Switch (Seconds): At the recall floor, the car will wait for this period CONFIG of time for an initiating action to be taken (i.e., independent control initi- ated, access operation initiated, etc.) before automatically returning to nor- mal passenger service.
  • Page 98 Configuration and Troubleshooting Table 2.1 Touchscreen Organization and Content Subtab Description System Inputs On/Off status of dedicated inputs. System On/Off status of dedicated outputs. SYSTEM Outputs Programmed On/Off status of programmable inputs. Inputs Programmed On/Off status of programmable outputs. Outputs Main CPI IO’s On/Off status of CPI inputs/outputs Aux CPI IO’s...
  • Page 99 element Series Screen Descriptions Table 2.1 Touchscreen Organization and Content Subtab Description PLD Flags Indicators for PLD related I/O. PLD Numeric Data register info for PLD. PLD Inputs Indicators for PLD related inputs. DIAG PLD Outputs Indicators for PLD related outputs. Car Call Can- Conditions affecting car call cancellation and their status.
  • Page 100 Configuration and Troubleshooting Table 2.1 Touchscreen Organization and Content Subtab Description View Scope Near real time scope with four trace capacity. Select From Select trace signals from landing system. SCOPE Landing Sys- Select From Select trace signals from among dedicated inputs. System Inputs Select From Select trace signals from among programmable inputs.

  • Page 101: Spare Inputs

    element Series Screen Descriptions Table 2.2 Spare Inputs Input Description NOT USED This input is not currently assigned. ALIVE Input used in Duplex operation to inform the car that the other car is powered APS FAIL Auxiliary power supply failure (TAPS or HAPS) APS ON This signal means auxiliary power is active.
  • Page 102 Configuration and Troubleshooting Table 2.2 Spare Inputs Input Description FR2 OFF When turned to OFF position, car returns to main egress floor and reverts to Phase 1 Fire Service. OFF position of firefighter in car switch FR2 ON Places car on Phase 2 Fire Service. ON position of firefighter in car switch FRSA OTHER When OFF (active low) car returns to alternate recall level on Phase 1 Fire and flashes fire hat.

  • Page 103: Spare Outputs

    element Series Screen Descriptions Table 2.3 Spare Outputs Output Description NOT USED This output is not currently assigned. APS DONE TAPS asserts this output when return is complete. Auxiliary power supply recall complete ARROW DN Turns ON when preferred direction of travel is below car’s present location. Down direction preference arrow ARROW UP Turns ON when preferred direction of travel is above car’s present location.

  • Page 104: Acronyms

    Configuration and Troubleshooting Table 2.3 Spare Outputs Output Description FR1 LIGHT Fire phase one in effect light FR2 STATUS In car fire Phase 2 service status Fire service light output IND SERV Independent service has been activated by IND SERV input. INSPECTION Inspection has been activated by one of the controllers inspection inputs (INCT, INCP, INA, or MRIN)
  • Page 105 element Series Screen Descriptions Table 2.4 Acronym Descriptions and Memory Locations Acronym Description and Memory Location BRE.P BRE signal from PLD @ PLD DIAG > PLD Outputs BREP BRFLT Brake Fault input to controller @ SPB DIAG > SPB Flags BRAKE FAULT BRPK Brake Picked indication @ SPB DIAG >...
  • Page 106 Configuration and Troubleshooting Table 2.4 Acronym Descriptions and Memory Locations Acronym Description and Memory Location Door Close Function @ SYSTEM DIAG > Door Control When doors are fully closed, this input should be at zero volts (low). Door Close Limit @ SYSTEM DIAG >...
  • Page 107 element Series Screen Descriptions Table 2.4 Acronym Descriptions and Memory Locations Acronym Description and Memory Location EB4A EB4 solid state device enable from SPA EMDISP Emergency Dispatch Emergency Medical Service In some jurisdictions a ring and string or seismic switch (or both) will be used to activate earthquake operation.
  • Page 108 Configuration and Troubleshooting Table 2.4 Acronym Descriptions and Memory Locations Acronym Description and Memory Location Secondary gate switch monitor to PLD HAPS Hydraulic Auxiliary Power Supply (MCE APS product for hydraulic elevators) Hall Call Hall Call Front Hall Call Time. Defined time for doors to remain open @ SPA DIAG > Door Dwell Timers From ON position of switch used to bypass hoistway doors.
  • Page 109 element Series Screen Descriptions Table 2.4 Acronym Descriptions and Memory Locations Acronym Description and Memory Location MRIN Machine Room Inspection @ PLD DIAG > PLD Inputs MRINO Machine Room Inspection input from Safety Processor B MRUP Machine Room UP (inspection direction button) @ PLD DIAG > PLD Inputs MSAF Main Safety String input to Safety Processor B Nudging Function (signal) @SPC DIAG >...
  • Page 110 Configuration and Troubleshooting Table 2.4 Acronym Descriptions and Memory Locations Acronym Description and Memory Location Micro SD RAM USLx Up Slow Limit @ System IO > System Inputs see USL1 and USL2 flags Up Terminal Limit @ System IO > System Inputs 2-28 Manual # 42-02-2P26...

  • Page 111: Web Browser Access

    element Series Web Browser Access Web Browser Access Element hosts a web server that allows web browser access to the system to view the event log. Web Setup Building IT personnel can configure web settings for the Element controller through the on- board touch screen interface.

  • Page 112: Event Log Archive/Email

    Configuration and Troubleshooting Event Log Archive/eMail The Element event log is stored on a micro SD card on the SCE-CPU board. When log capacity is reached, the oldest event will be deleted as a new event is recorded. See also Event Log View- ing on page 2-93.

  • Page 113: Troubleshooting Reference

    element Series Troubleshooting Reference Troubleshooting Reference Danger Always observe safety precautions when troubleshooting. Lethal voltages are present. This section includes: • Bus voltage testpoints and fuse locations • Touch screen tools, page 2-32 • Circuit board descriptions, page 2-32 • Fault Message Descriptions, page 2-52 Bus Voltage Testpoints and Fuse Locations Required operating voltages are distributed through fused buses.

  • Page 114: Touch Screen Tools

    Configuration and Troubleshooting Touch Screen Tools System IO At this level, inputs and outputs are grouped separately and alphabetically with no deference to their function. • Inputs and Outputs: Indicators reflect activation of that physical input or output. When the board LED is lighted, the indicator will also be lighted. •...

  • Page 115: Spc Diag

    element Series Troubleshooting Reference SPC Diag Communications related indicators. PLD Diag System wide indicators. Action Info This display provides indicators that can help to discover why an unexpected action is occur- ring. • Car Call Canceled Due To: Inputs or states that can cause car calls to be cancelled. •...

  • Page 116: Circuit Board Descriptions

    Configuration and Troubleshooting Circuit Board Descriptions Element controller circuit boards: • MC-CPI-2: COP serialization, landing system interface, added I/O page 1-46, page 2-35 • SC-3HN: Serial Hall Call Node Board, page 1-43 • SCE-BRK: Brake board, page 2-37 • SCE-CON: Cartop Connections Board, page 2-38 •...

  • Page 117: Mc-Cpi-2

    element Series Troubleshooting Reference MC-CPI-2 MC-CPI-2 boards provide serialization of control panel inputs and assignable I/O for interface to landing systems and/or door operators. CPI-2 boards are installed in the car control panel enclosure or, when used to expand System IO, in the controller enclosure as well. Figure 2.5 MC-CPI-2 Board CC24V: Use for CAR CALL...

  • Page 118: Cpi-2 Configuration

    Configuration and Troubleshooting CPI-2 Configuration The CPI-2 board(s) in your controller is/are factory-configured to match the job requirements. • Jumpers: • JP1: Factory • JP2: Used to terminate the CAN communication bus. If you have just one CPI-2 board, this jumper should always be in the ON position. If you have more than one CPI-2 board, use this jumper on the last board in the string only.

  • Page 119: Sce-Brk Brake Control Board

    element Series Troubleshooting Reference SCE-BRK Brake Control Board This board provides pick, hold and relevel voltages for the machine brake. Figure 2.6 SCE-BRK Board Jumper JP1 PICK/HOLD/RELEVEL Adjust Figure 2.7 Brake Timing Brake Transformer The transformer powering the brake board can be set from 80 VAC to 280 VAC depending on tap settings and whether taps are connected in series or parallel.

  • Page 120: Sce-Con Board

    Configuration and Troubleshooting SCE-CON Board The SCE-CON board is an interface between car-mounted equipment and the elevator control- ler. The SCE-CON board is connected to the elevator controller using a CAN serial connection and additional conductors as required through the traveller and connects to the landing system and car call serializing boards through local CAN and discrete connections.
  • Page 121 element Series Troubleshooting Reference Table 2.8 SCE-CON Connector Assignments Connector Assignment Description SP3A Position bit DZR M Door Zone Rear SP4A Position bit CGND Pins 9 and 10. Chassis ground. CANH2 CAN port 2, H CANL2 CAN port 2, L DZF M Door Zone Front CANH1...

  • Page 122: Sce-Cpu

    Configuration and Troubleshooting SCE-CPU The SCE-CPU board provides system logic and control. The touchscreen is mounted on this board as are machine room control switches. 2-40 Manual # 42-02-2P26...

  • Page 123: Cpu Switches, Interface

    element Series Troubleshooting Reference CPU Switches, Interface CPU board controls are shown below. Reset PLD Fault Reset Reset Processor A Unintended Motion Reset Earthquake Reset Reset Processor C Inspection UP/DOWN Reset Processor B Inspection Enable TEST/PRETEST Hoistway door bypass Jumpers. See next Car door bypass page.
  • Page 124 Configuration and Troubleshooting first remove power to avoid short to board. Reset clock using UTILS > DATE AND TIME. Jumpers: ( “SCE-CPU Testpoints and Jumpers” on page 2-44) • JP1, CDBPTST: ON enables Car Door Bypass regardless of switch position or function- ality;...

  • Page 125: Updating System Software

    element Series Troubleshooting Reference • CPU DIP Switches: • 8-position DIP switch S2 is set according to the type of serial PI fixtures on the job (CE/E-Motive). For CE fixtures all switches should be in the ON position (left). The number 1 switch (lower) may be placed in the OFF position to start a CE fixture self- test.
  • Page 126 Configuration and Troubleshooting 9. Leave USB drive in J20. Once the car has been fully adjusted, navigate to UTILS > FILE TRANSFER > EXPORT CURRENT SETTINGS TO USB DRIVE and follow on-screen instructions. You now have a backup copy of the controller parameters. Replacing the SCE-CPU Board Before removing the SCE-CPU board, be sure to copy the current parameter settings (backup) to a USB drive (thumb drive)
  • Page 127 element Series Troubleshooting Reference Table 2.9 CPU Connector Assignments Connector Assignment Description RGOK Hydraulic: Thermal overload and/or oil tank temp shutdown input. Traction: Rope Gripper OK (not set) input. OK = 24V. Triggered = 0V. +24V +24V supply output for use with RGOK. L24V +24V supply output for use with counterweight derailment detection.
  • Page 128 Configuration and Troubleshooting Table 2.9 CPU Connector Assignments Connector Assignment Description INCT Car top inspection/normal input SD MICRO Port for SD card event storage. IO1 - IO8 Programmable Input/Outputs. See job prints. ETHERNET Ethernet port. Web App configuration/per job use. See job prints. PLD JTAG MCE use only.
  • Page 129 element Series Troubleshooting Reference SCE-HVI The SCE-HVI board provides a control and input interface to components operating at higher voltages. Figure 2.2 SCE-HVI Board Customer Factory Connections Connections Control Bus Control Bus 2-47...
  • Page 130 Configuration and Troubleshooting Table 2.10 HVI Connector Assignments Connector Assignment Description Up Terminal Limit input, lighted when switch is closed USL1 Up Slow Limit 1 input, lighted when switch is closed USL2 Up Slow Limit 2 input, lighted when switch is closed Down Terminal Limit input, lighted when switch is closed DSL1 Down Slow Limit 1 input, lighted when switch is closed...
  • Page 131 element Series Troubleshooting Reference Table 2.10 HVI Connector Assignments Connector Assignment Description Gate Switch input, lighted when string is closed (110VAC) DLAT Door Lock Top string input, lighted when string is closed (110VAC) DLMS Door Lock Middle String input, lighted when string is closed (110VAC) DLAB Door Lock Bottom string input, lighted when string is closed (110VAC) DCOM...
  • Page 132 Configuration and Troubleshooting SCE-UPD The SCE-UPD board provides power distribution to various boards and components. Figure 2.3 SCE-UPD Board Table 2.13 UPD Connector Assignments Connector Assignment Description Common 120VAC supply 24HWY 24V hoistway supply 24FS 24V hoistway supply 24CTP 24V cartop supply Common (x3 pins) FLPC Fan/light power control input from SCE-CPU...
  • Page 133 element Series Troubleshooting Reference Table 2.13 UPD Connector Assignments Connector Assignment Description GOS2 Governor overspeed circuit GOS1 Governor overspeed circuit Common from transformer 120VAC from transformer L1 input (or LA from HAPS unit) L2 input (or LB from HAPS unit) 20VAC input from transformer 20VAC input from transformer 120VAC, locks, safeties made...
  • Page 134 Configuration and Troubleshooting Event and Fault Message Descriptions The following list of Events will most often reference computer flags monitored by the various processors. When reading the event description, take note of the flags listed. We recommend that you look to the prints to locate the referenced flags. For example, the OBD (on board dis- play touch screen) may display MSAF Input Failure.
  • Page 135 element Series Troubleshooting Reference Table 2.15 Touch Screen Event Listings Event Description Alive Input Low (387) The controller has detected that the Alive input from the other car in a duplexed pair has gone low, indicating the other car is no longer operat- ing properly.
  • Page 136 Configuration and Troubleshooting Table 2.15 Touch Screen Event Listings Event Description Bottom Deviation (Edge) (220) LS-EDGE-EL encountered terminal magnets that do not match learned positions. Fault bypassed in Construction/Inspection. System Verifies: - Learned versus current-read magnet locations do not match within an acceptable tolerance.
  • Page 137 element Series Troubleshooting Reference Table 2.15 Touch Screen Event Listings Event Description BRP Failed to Turn On (249) Traction Only. NC auxiliary contact for BR contactor failed to open. When idle, this input should be activated. Fault-bypassed in Construction. Correction: 1.
  • Page 138 Configuration and Troubleshooting Table 2.15 Touch Screen Event Listings Event Description Cartop Construction (55) The car is on construction operation and is being operated from the car- top inspection station. Cannot be bypassed. System Verifies: - Mode of Operation = Construction CT Correction: 1.
  • Page 139 element Series Troubleshooting Reference Table 2.15 Touch Screen Event Listings Event Description CFG Err: Hoist. Access (270) User defined hoistway access settings and the access hardware configu- ration do not match. Cannot be bypassed. Correction: 1. Hoistway access option set to disabled and one of the access inputs (INA, ATU, ATD, ABU, ABD) is active.
  • Page 140 Configuration and Troubleshooting Table 2.15 Touch Screen Event Listings Event Description CT Ins Stuck Input (90) Cartop inspection Enable, Up, and Down inputs are monitored in all modes. This fault is asserted if any of the three is high when the car is on Automatic mode or is detected as stuck during inspection mode.
  • Page 141 element Series Troubleshooting Reference Table 2.15 Touch Screen Event Listings Event Description Dispatch Load (48) The car load has surpassed the designated load point for lobby depar- ture. Car will automatically prepare to leave the lobby floor. This is not a normally supported input and should not appear unless the installer has configured a spare input to support it and the load weigher used supports this function.
  • Page 142 Configuration and Troubleshooting Table 2.15 Touch Screen Event Listings Event Description DOL Low - DCL Low (325) Door open and close limits are not made (DOL and DCL = 0). If the DOOR CONTACT FLT ENABLED option = YES, the car is shut down and the door close button is rendered inoperative as long as the fault is present (per applicable elevator safety code).
  • Page 143 element Series Troubleshooting Reference Table 2.15 Touch Screen Event Listings Event Description Door Bypass Inspection (126) Machine Room inspection is active and one or both of the Car/Hoistway Door Bypass switches is in the Bypass position. Cannot be bypassed. System Verifies: - ModeofOperation = OpModeInspectionBP Correction: 1.
  • Page 144 Configuration and Troubleshooting Table 2.15 Touch Screen Event Listings Event Description Door Unintended Motion (253) Traction Only. The car has drifted more than three inches from a door zone with the gate and hall doors open. The emergency brake will deploy. Fault-bypassed in Construction.
  • Page 145 element Series Troubleshooting Reference Table 2.15 Touch Screen Event Listings Event Description DRO Failed to Turn On (138 or Traction Only. Drive On input to SCE-CPU board failed to activate. (415)) 1. Verify hoist motor to drive connections and voltages. Fault-bypassed in Construction/Inspection.
  • Page 146 Configuration and Troubleshooting Table 2.15 Touch Screen Event Listings Event Description DSL2 Speed High-Lower (398) Traction only. The car was travelling faster than the learned speed upon encountering the DSL2 switch. The car will perform an emergency slow- down then proceed at correction speed to the landing. Correction: 1.
  • Page 147 element Series Troubleshooting Reference Table 2.15 Touch Screen Event Listings Event Description Earthquake Operation (418) Logged when earthquake input is activated. Bypassed in Construction bypass operation. Correction: 1. Check state of inputs EQ SS and EQ CWT. Earthquake Recall (95) The car is being recalled on earthquake operation.
  • Page 148 Configuration and Troubleshooting Table 2.15 Touch Screen Event Listings Event Description Emergency Dispatch (125) Hall call bus has failed and car is operating on emergency dispatching to continue service to building. Fault-bypassed in Construction/Inspection. Check OBD for message: 3HN comm loss or Emergency dispatch input (EM DISP) activated.
  • Page 149 element Series Troubleshooting Reference Table 2.15 Touch Screen Event Listings Event Description EP Run (24) The car has been selected to run under emergency power. Cannot be bypassed. System Verifies: - EP Data Status = EP Run Correction: 1. If in error, check that the EP Run has not been erroneously assigned to an input or, if a valid input has been assigned, verify the electrical state of that input and that it is wired correctly.
  • Page 150 Configuration and Troubleshooting Table 2.15 Touch Screen Event Listings Event Description Excessive Faults (129) Generated when there are more than ten faults that resulted in an emer- gency, controlled or ASAP stop. The counter resets if the car makes ten normal runs without faults.
  • Page 151 element Series Troubleshooting Reference Table 2.15 Touch Screen Event Listings Event Description Fire Recall Main (27) The car is recalling to the main fire recall floor. At the floor, the car will behave as configured. Cannot be bypassed. System Verifies: - Mode of Operation = Fire Main Correction: 1.
  • Page 152 Configuration and Troubleshooting Table 2.15 Touch Screen Event Listings Event Description Floor Code Invalid (311) An invalid (out of range) absolute floor code has been detected. On a stepping landing system: Check spare inputs (R0, R1, R2, etc) to ensure they are returning valid binary floor codes. Refer to landing sys- tem drawing in controller job prints.
  • Page 153 element Series Troubleshooting Reference Table 2.15 Touch Screen Event Listings Event Description Heavy Load (47) The car is loaded beyond the heavy load setting. Under this condition, a moving car will ignore additional hall calls until the load is reduced by passenger departure.
  • Page 154 Configuration and Troubleshooting Table 2.15 Touch Screen Event Listings Event Description Inspection Invalid (99) Controller unable to establish proper mode of Inspection. Fault-bypassed in Construction/Inspection. System Verifies: - Mode of Operation = Inspection Invalid Correction: 1. Verify all inspection inputs mechanically and electrically. Invalid Access Zone (369) Car has been placed on Inspection Access but is outside the selected access zone.
  • Page 155 element Series Troubleshooting Reference Table 2.15 Touch Screen Event Listings Event Description LS-EDGE Count Error (362) Initiated by LS-EDGE-EL. Position count upon detecting a previously learned magnet is outside acceptable margin. All calls will be canceled; doors will remain closed. Cannot be bypassed. Correction: 1.
  • Page 156 Configuration and Troubleshooting Table 2.15 Touch Screen Event Listings Event Description Machine Room Inspection (60) The car is on machine room inspection. Cannot be bypassed. System Verifies: - Mode of Operation = Inspection MR 1. If in error, verify position of machine room inspection switch. MC-CPI (0) is Offline (320) The MC-CPI at this ID is offline.
  • Page 157 element Series Troubleshooting Reference Table 2.15 Touch Screen Event Listings Event Description Motor Time Out Shutdown (327) The CONFIG01 timer, MOTOR/VALVE TIME LIMIT has been exceeded (typical 5 minutes; max 30 minutes). Correction: 1. If car stalls in an express zone without door zone magnets it may take more than 5 minutes to arrive at a landing.
  • Page 158 Configuration and Troubleshooting Table 2.15 Touch Screen Event Listings Event Description No Door Zone Fault (272) DZ signal not seen at end of run. Fault-bypassed in Construction/Inspec- tion. Correction: 1. Verify DZ system input, PLD Diag > PLD Inputs & SPA Diag > SPA Flags.
  • Page 159 element Series Troubleshooting Reference Table 2.15 Touch Screen Event Listings Event Description Parameter Storage Fault (130) A fault occurred while parameters were being stored. Cannot be bypassed. The car will not be allowed to move. Correction: 1. If fault occurred while updating software, reset processor C, repeat software update.
  • Page 160 Configuration and Troubleshooting Table 2.15 Touch Screen Event Listings Event Description PMP Failed to Turn Off (246) Traction Only. Normally closed Auxiliary contact for PM contact did not pick at end of run. Fault-bypassed in Construction. Correction: 1. Check PM aux contacts. PMP Failed to Turn On (247) Traction Only.
  • Page 161 element Series Troubleshooting Reference Table 2.15 Touch Screen Event Listings Event Description Random Hall Calls Gen (157) The random hall call generator has been activated. This generator is used to exercise the elevator using random hall calls. Correction: Check parameter setting. Recall Complete (453) Car has completed recall for the specified mode of operation and is at the user defined recall floor and has completed the configured door operation...
  • Page 162 Configuration and Troubleshooting Table 2.15 Touch Screen Event Listings Event Description Saving Dispatch Params (377) Appears when dispatching related parameters are being saved. Informa- tional. Saving Other Car Params (378) Appears when parameters communicated by other car in duplex pair are being saved.
  • Page 163 element Series Troubleshooting Reference Table 2.15 Touch Screen Event Listings Event Description SPA: LS-EDGE is Offline (223) SPA has detected loss of communication with LS-EDGE. Correction: 1. Check CAN1 and CAN2 connections on SCE-CPU. 2. Check connections on LS-EDGE. SPA: Motion Shutdown (437) Traction only.
  • Page 164 Configuration and Troubleshooting Table 2.15 Touch Screen Event Listings Event Description SPA: PLD ICPD Mismatch (198) Traction only. The ICPD signals seen by the SPA and PLD do no match. 1. Possible problem with the physical input to SPA or PLD. 2.
  • Page 165 element Series Troubleshooting Reference Table 2.15 Touch Screen Event Listings Event Description SPA: SPB is Offline (12) Safety processor A reports safety processor B is not communicating. The car will perform an emergency stop and will not be allowed to move. All calls will be canceled and the doors will not be allowed to move.
  • Page 166 Configuration and Troubleshooting Table 2.15 Touch Screen Event Listings Event Description SPA: UETS Speed High (428) Traction only. SPA reports the car was travelling faster than the learned speed plus the delta upon encountering the Up Emergency Terminal Speed switch. Car will perform an emergency stop, then proceed at cor- rection speed to the terminal.
  • Page 167 element Series Troubleshooting Reference Table 2.15 Touch Screen Event Listings Event Description SPB: PLD DSL1 Mismatch (178) Traction only. The DSL1 signals seen by the SPB and PLD do no match. This fault is generated on a hydraulic controller or if DNTS1 is configured as a physical switch on a traction controller.
  • Page 168 Configuration and Troubleshooting Table 2.15 Touch Screen Event Listings Event Description SPB: SPC is Offline (148) Safety processor B reports safety processor C is not communicating. The car will perform an emergency stop and will not be allowed to move. All calls will be canceled and the doors will not be allowed to move.
  • Page 169 element Series Troubleshooting Reference Table 2.15 Touch Screen Event Listings Event Description SPC: SPB is Offline (227) Safety processor C reports that Safety Processor B is not communicating. Car will perform an emergency stop and will not be allowed to move. All calls will be canceled and doors will not be allowed to move.
  • Page 170 Configuration and Troubleshooting Table 2.15 Touch Screen Event Listings Event Description Stuck Safe Edge (160) Safe edge input continuously active. If Bypass Stuck Safe Edge (Config 01) is enabled, the controller will ignore the SE and close the doors after the Stuck SE Timer elapses or when the Car Delayed timer expires, whichever comes first.
  • Page 171 element Series Troubleshooting Reference Table 2.15 Touch Screen Event Listings Event Description Traction Loss (245) Traction only. The travel distance determined from motor rotation is less than half or greater than twice the travel distance determined from the landing system. This fault is retained over a power cycle. (Traction only) 1.
  • Page 172 Configuration and Troubleshooting Table 2.15 Touch Screen Event Listings Event Description USL1 Position Low (402) Car encountered USL1 switch at a position lower than that learned during the learn operation. The car will perform an emergency slowdown then proceed at correction speed to the landing. Correction: 1.
  • Page 173 element Series Troubleshooting Reference Table 2.15 Touch Screen Event Listings Event Description USLx and DSLx are Low (8) Named Up and Down Slow Limit switches low. Car performs emergency stop and is not allowed to move. All calls canceled. If in a door zone doors will cycle to allow passenger exit.
  • Page 174 Configuration and Troubleshooting Table 2.15 Touch Screen Event Listings Event Description Waiting for In-Car Sw (443) Informational. The car is at a recall floor with doors open awaiting activa- tion of the current mode of operation in-car switch. Warning: Flts Bypassed (266) FAULTS ARE BEING BYPASSED.
  • Page 175 element Series Event Log Viewing Event Log Viewing Messages helpful to operational diagnostics are stored in an event log on the micro SD card plugged into the SCE-CPU board. The event log may be viewed through the on-board touch screen or the web interface. The event files are in .csv (comma separated values) format.
  • Page 176 Configuration and Troubleshooting 2-94 Manual # 42-02-2P26...
  • Page 177 Maintenance Plan Information In this section This section provides information to help you maintain the Element installation and to incorpo- rate Element into your Maintenance Control Plan. • 8.6.1.2.2 Where a defective part directly affecting the safety of the operation is identified, the equip- ment shall be taken out of service until the defective part has been adjusted, repaired, or replaced.
  • Page 178 Maintenance Plan Information Controller Monthly Controller General • 8.6.1.6.3 • Clean the exterior and interior of the controller as necessary using a shop vacuum with appropriate attachments and a soft dry cloth. • Visually inspect electrical and mechanical connections. Correct if necessary. •...
  • Page 179 element Series Controller Every Six Months Controller General • Monthly routine • Clean and inspect drive cooling fan. Verify proper operation. • With car idle and empty, cycle power to rope gripper and observe operation. • If available, check drive fault log. Troubleshoot per drive manual. •...
  • Page 180 Maintenance Plan Information Yearly Controller General • 6 month routine as previously stated • Verify screw termination integrity. PC terminals - 7 inch pounds. • Verify integrity of power, isolation transformer, and filter assembly connections. • Fuses: Verify cleanliness and physical integrity. Check for voltage drop across fuse greater than 1.0 V (AC or DC) - replace if present.
  • Page 181 element Series SmarTraq Door Operator SmarTraq Door Operator • Check and adjust as needed: • Motor V-belt: Mid-way between the pulleys, the belt should deflect 1/2-inch (13mm) under moderate pressure. The belt should not slip. Replace if cracked or worn. •...
  • Page 182 Maintenance Plan Information Table 3.1 Center Parting, No Nudging 3-6 Manual # 42-02-2P26...
  • Page 183 element Series SmarTraq Door Operator Table 3.2 Center Parting, Nudging Provided...
  • Page 184 Maintenance Plan Information Table 3.3 Side Slide, No Nudging 3-8 Manual # 42-02-2P26...
  • Page 185 element Series SmarTraq Door Operator Table 3.4 Side Slide, Nudging Provided...
  • Page 186 Maintenance Plan Information TAPS, Traction Auxiliary Power Supply Functional Test Mainline Disconnect Verification: This verifies that the fourth pole of the main line disconnect or micro switch is functional when power is intentionally shut off at the main line disconnect. 1.
  • Page 187 Index Symbols Alternate Acceleration 2-12 Alternate Deceleration 2-12 “Excessive” faults 2-93 Alternate Fire Recall Floor 2-5 +24V 2-45, 2-49 Alternate Roll Jerk 2-11 +24VINT 2-46 Alternate Start Jerk 2-11 Alternate Stop Jerk 2-12 Numerics Altitude 1-5 1 Bus 2-45 Analog ground 2-49 2 Bus 2-22, 2-48, 2-50 Anti-Nuisance 1-6 2 bus 2-48...
  • Page 188 BBRAM Write Error message 2-53 Capture Door 2-6 Blue event text = informational 2-16 Capture Floor 2-6 Bootload Switches On message 2-53 Capture Mode message 2-55 Bottom Access Distance 2-9 Car 2 Floor ‘nn’ Opening 2-17 Bottom Access, DOWN 2-45 Car 2 Floor Heights 2-17 Bottom Access, UP 2-45 Car and Hall call registration 2-15...
  • Page 189 CDB 2-23 8-position, S2 2-43 CDB Switch Fault message 2-56 CPU, BUS, COM Status 2-33 CDBO 2-23 CT 2-23 CDBOB 2-23 CT Ins Stuck Input Flt message 2-58 CE 1-49 CT Ins Stuck Input message 2-58 CE fixture self-test 2-43 CTEN 2-23, 2-45 CE MODE 2-42 CTPR 2-23, 2-46, 2-50...
  • Page 190 DLATB 2-24 Door Status 1-13 DLK 2-24 Door Unintended Motion message 2-62 DLM 2-19, 2-24 Door Zone, input 2-45 DLMS 2-24, 2-49 Doors Closed Not Locked message 2-62 DLMS Open-Running message 2-59 Double Ding Down 2-6 DLMSB 2-24 Down Emergency Terminal Switch 2-10 DLN 2-24 Down Emergency Terminal Switch input 2-48 DLS1 is Low message 2-63...
  • Page 191 DTL and USLx Are Low message 2-64 E-Motive 1-49 DTL is Low message 2-64 EMS 2-25 Duplex 1-5 EMS Floor 2-5 duplex installation 2-42 EMS In Car message 2-66 duplex operation 1-61 EMS Recall message 2-66 Duplicate Car ID message 2-64 EMSC BUZZR 2-21 Duplicate Dispatcher message 2-64 EMSC LIGHT 2-21...
  • Page 192 Event text color 2-16 FL1 2-31 Event troubleshooting 2-52 Flags 1-15, 2-32 Events Flash Fire Hat (MR/HSTWY) 2-5 Blue 2-93 FLI 2-50 Filtering 2-93 FLN 2-50 Gray 2-93 FLO 2-25, 2-50 Red 2-93 FLO Timer 2-8 Yellow 2-93 Flood Floor 2-5 Excessive Faults 2-54 Flood Operation message 2-69 Excessive Faults message 2-68...
  • Page 193 Gate Switch input 2-49 GOS 2-25 ICE-COP-2 1-18 GOS1 2-51 ICEN 2-26 GOS2 2-51 ICEN/IN1 2-5, 2-45 GOV 2-25, 2-48, 2-51 ICPD 2-26 GOV Input Low message 2-70 ICPD/IN3 2-5, 2-45 Governor overspeed 2-51 ICPU 2-26 governor overspeed switch 2-51 ICPU/IN2 2-5, 2-45 GP PLD 2-25 ICTD 2-26, 2-45...
  • Page 194 Inventory hall calls 1-45 Leveling speed 1-55 IO Terminal Mapping Flt message 2-72 light load antinuisance 2-72 IO1 - IO8 2-46 LLI 2-26 IP 2-26 Light Load Input 1-50 IP Address 2-15 LLI Antinuisance 2-6 Itinerary Manager 2-16, 2-17 LLI Antinuisance message 2-72 Itinerary manager 1-15 LOAD DISP 2-20 Load Disp 1-50...
  • Page 195 Main Fire Recall Floor 2-5 NDF OUT 2-27 Maintenance NEC 250, earth ground 1-20 Controller, bi-annual 3-3 NEC, U.S. 1-5 Controller, monthly 3-2 Network Settings 1-14, 2-15 Controller, yearly 3-4 Next destination display 1-13 Intervals 3-1 No Door Zone Fault message 2-76 Smartraq door operator 3-5 No Leveling Fault message 2-76 Maintenance Control Plan 3-1...
  • Page 196 PHE Bypass message 2-77 Quadrature 2-45 PHE C 2-20 Quadrature Loss CH-B message 2-78 PHE CUT 2-20 Quadrature Offset CH-B message 2-78 PHE Fail message 2-77 PHE Shortens CCT 2-6 photo eye 2-6, 2-8 R2 2-20 physical switches 1-56 Random Calls Generator message 2-78 PICK_ONLY 1-25 Random Car Calls Gen message 2-78 PIT FLOOD 2-20...
  • Page 197 SAFE EDGE 2-20 Simplex 1-5, 1-13 SAFETY 1-12 Simplex Car ID Error message 2-80 Safety 1-4 Sleep Mode Timer 2-8 safety edge 2-8 Slew Rate 2-13 Safety String Test 1-62 SmarTraq Door Operator 3-5 SAFETY TESTS 1-64 Smartraq Door Operator maintenance 3-5 Safety Tests 2-15 SMI 2-20, 2-88 SAFH 1-62, 2-48...
  • Page 198 Parameter Update message 2-84 Stopping Accuracy 3-2 PLD DSL1 Mismatch message 2-85 STU 2-20, 2-27 PLD DSL2 Mismatch message 2-85 Stuck Car Call message 2-87 PLD DTL Mismatch message 2-85 Stuck Door Open Button message 2-87 PLD MRDN Mismatch message 2-85 Stuck Door Zone Fault message 2-87 PLD MRIN Mismatch message 2-85 Stuck Down Hall Call message 2-87...
  • Page 199 TRACTION 2-27 USL1 Speed High-Lower message 2-90 Traction Auxiliary Power Supply Testing 3-10 USL1 Speed High-Upper message 2-90 Traction Loss message 2-89 USL2 2-48 Traction/Hydro default determination 2-46 USL2 Delta Distance 2-9 Troubleshooting example 2-52 USL2 Delta-H Speed 2-9 USL2 Delta-L Speed 2-9 USL2 Distance 2-9 USL2 Position High message 2-90 U/DETS Option 2-10...

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