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Power supply: Supply voltage: 24VDC (18...36 VDC) Front panel: 800 x 480 LCD colour monitor 1 keypad, 21 keys Communication: 2 x RS485/RS232 serial ports 1 x RS232 serial port 1 CAN OPEN port 1 Ethernet port 1 USB port Inputs/outputs: 8 x 4-20mA/0-20 mA analog inputs 20 relay outputs (5 A)
Powering up Upon powering up, the logo appears on a black background while the images are loaded. The splash screen then appears, with the loading of data symbolised by the movement of small green squares to the bottom right of the screen. Depending on the position of the mode selector (Manual / Automatic), the "Manual"...
Choice of snow machine From the "Manual" or "Operation" screen, a snow machine configuration page can be accessed by pressing simultaneously on A configuration page is displayed. > The arrows on the keypad can be used for selecting the type of snow machine / valve / cabinet.
Manual mode Manual mode enables all components to be controlled independently, to check their proper operation or to manage the snow machine fully manually. This mode is entirely the responsibility of the operator. The manual mode screen can display: > Weather conditions (temperature, humidity, wet-bulb temperature) >...
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> Nozzle heating command > Valve heating demand > Filter heating command > Compressor command > Fan command > Switch to automatic mode (if no digital input (selector switch)) > Command for the various nozzle stages (1 to 5) > Headlight command (ON/OFF) >...
Automatic mode Automatic mode can be used for visualising and controlling the snow machine in auto cycle. Turn the selector switch from manual to automatic and this page opens (or you can press several times on from any menu). If the snow machine is in operational status: >...
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simultaneously > The arrows on the keypad can be used for changing pages. > Use the Enter key to access the commands. > Emergency light status (light column) > Nozzle heating status > Valve heating status > Filter heating status >...
Parameters 1. Navigation and modification For viewing and setting parameters. > Use the arrows on the keypad to change parameter page. > Use the arrows on the keypad to change command page. > Use the Enter key to access the sub-menu. >...
2. List of parameters A. Users: Modifiable Default value Parameter title Comment despite active Min / Max lock -4.0 °C Starting If snow machine WBT < this value, the snow machine starts up. temperature -20.0 / 10.0 -3,5 °C Stop temperature If snow machine WBT >...
B. Settings and communication: Modifiable Default value Parameter title Comment despite active Min / Max lock 0 = French 1 = English Language 2 = German 0 / … 3 = etc. Choice of system of units 0 = SI Unit 0 / 1 1 = US...
C. Time period: Modifiable Default value Parameter title Comment despite active Min / Max lock 00 : 00 Starting Time T1 Starting time, time period 1 0000 / 2359 00 : 00 Stopping Time T1 Stopping time, time period 1 0000 / 2359 00 : 00 Starting Time T2...
Analog signals display For viewing and setting analog values. > Use the arrows on the keypad to change parameter page. > Use the arrows on the keypad to change the command or parameter type page (menu). > Press the Enter key to access the changes (using a password if the parameter lock of the card is activated).
Binary signals display For viewing the binary (ON/OFF) signals. > Use the arrows on the keypad to change display page. > Use the arrows on the keypad to change pages. > Use the Escape key to return to the mode screen (Manual or Operation). The label NO or NF indicates whether to take into consideration the physical status (NO) or not (NF).
Statistics For displaying statistical data. The Statistics screen is used: > To display all the meters: Water consumption of snow machine since last reset. Time spent by snow machine in fault status since last reset. Time spent by snow machine in production status since last reset. Compressor running time since last reset.
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> Use the arrows on the keypad to change page to another page of data. > The history button opens a specific page. > The graphs buttons open a page for a graph of the last 24 hours. > Use the arrows on the keypad to change pages.
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> Use the arrows on the keypad to change pages. > Use the arrows on the keypad to switch to another shelter. There are 4 possible pages. > Press the Enter key to reset all consumptions per shelter. > Use the Escape key to return to the screen choice buttons screen.
Advanced data and settings For viewing program versions and accessing special pages. If the parameter lock of the card is If the parameter lock of the card is not activated activated > Use the arrows on the keypad to change pages. >...
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> Setting the time via key > Communication buffers screen via key > Validation of SGC400 card options via key 254237_EN.docx V3.0 | 06/09/19...
> Copy files to back up data via key Update procedure The table below describes the snow machine program update procedure for the SGC400 card. Actions Results Hold down the RESET key and power up the card The SGC 400 starts to boot and a USB stick is displayed Release RESET A recycling bin is displayed A disk in write mode is displayed...
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