1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. TVC Manuals
  4. Controller
  5. Ethos Two
  6. User manual

TVC Ethos Two User Manual

Hide thumbs Also See for Ethos Two:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
Ethos Two Controller
User Guide
TVL No. 351
Issue No. 15
Date: November 2022
Thames Valley Controls | Unit 15 | Manor Farm Industrial Estate | Flint | Flintshire | CH6 5UY | T: +44 (0) 1352 793222 | F: +44 (0) 1352 793255 | info @tvcl.co.uk

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the Ethos Two and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for TVC Ethos Two

Summary of Contents for TVC Ethos Two

  • Page 1 Ethos Two Controller User Guide TVL No. 351 Issue No. 15 Date: November 2022 Thames Valley Controls | Unit 15 | Manor Farm Industrial Estate | Flint | Flintshire | CH6 5UY | T: +44 (0) 1352 793222 | F: +44 (0) 1352 793255 | info @tvcl.co.uk...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents ..................................2 Introduction ................................4 1.1. Purpose ................................4 1.2. Scope ................................4 1.3. Acronyms and Definitions ..........................4 System Description ..............................5 2.1. Safety Warnings / Precautions ........................5 2.2. Contacts ................................. 5 2.3. System Overview ............................6 2.4.
  • Page 3 10.2. Feature Modules ............................54 10.3. Serial Network - Installation Guidelines ....................... 54 10.4. Serial Network - EMC Guidelines (CAN / Ethernet / RS485 / RS232) ............55 10.5. Serial Network - Fault Finding Procedures ....................55 General Installation Guidelines ........................64 11.1.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    1.1. Purpose This manual is to be used as a guide to aid installation, servicing and fault finding of an Ethos Two control panel. The document is intended to be read by lift installers, testers and service engineers. 1.2.

  • Page 5: System Description

    A thorough risk assessment must be performed before carrying out any work on this equipment. 2.2. Contacts If you have a question concerning safety, please do not hesitate to contact TVC: Address: Customer Service: Thames Valley Controls Ltd.

  • Page 6: System Overview

    The overall Ethos Two Lift Control System comprises various electronic modules and a motor panel section plus shaft and car wiring. The Ethos Two main unit and associated modules are usually mounted in a single cabinet and linked via the trailing flexes to a car mounted module.

  • Page 7: System Key Features

    System Key Features. Ethos Two is a modular lift control system, various expansion cards can be fitted to the system to allow for more calls and features. The system can be configured to function as an 8 car dispatcher-less group or a Hall Call Destination system in conjunction with the TVC Navigator system.

  • Page 8: Main Controller Specification

    2.5. Main Controller Specification System Supply: 400V a.c. + 10% - 15% 50 Hz. Note: Other voltages available - consult factory. Main Processor Specification Supply: 24V d.c. / 0.5A (12W) Low power shut down voltage: 20V d.c. Max Voltage on 110V inputs: 120V Max Voltage on 24V inputs: Max Voltage on outputs:...

  • Page 9: Standards

    Certificates for EMC compliance and Safety compliance can be supplied when requested - see factory. 2.9. Help - Fault Finding Procedures Ethos Two provides a number of software tools designed to assist the engineer in fault finding, these tools are simple to use, The key fault finding tools include: ...

  • Page 10: Main Controller Cpu Hardware

    2.10. Main Controller CPU Hardware Configuration Switches and Layout Main CPU Switch Description Normal Position Watchdog Disable Norm (Lower) Main CPU Reset Switch. OFF (Not Pressed) SW9 (C1) Bootloader Activation SW9 (C2) Shaft Encoder Factory Test SW13 (1) ETSD Card Disable OKS. ON (if ETSD Card not fitted) / OFF (if ETSD Card fitted) SW13 (2) ETSD Card Disable Pattern.
  • Page 11 COM1 COM3 CAN2 CAN1 TVL 351 Page 11 of 102 ISSUE 15...

  • Page 12: Mmi - Quick Start

    3. MMI – Quick Start The Ethos Two is fitted with a 7” touch screen as standard; this offers the user a comprehensive and easy to use menu system, and allows extensive built in help screens so problems can be diagnosed swiftly and accurately.
  • Page 13 TVL 351 Page 13 of 102 ISSUE 15...

  • Page 14: Service And Feature Descriptions

    CAN2 car / expansion network plugged in. Turn off after installation. 4.2. Call Collective Modes The Ethos Two has a selection of call collection options, see below. Some of these options require additional external modules so need to be requested at panel build time. Full Collective Up / Down landing calls answered in sequence, in the current direction of travel.

  • Page 15: Group Operation

    Press: Settings → Search Settings → Group or Parking or Peaks The Ethos Two can be configured as a simplex or dispatcher-less group with up to 8 cars. The system can also be setup with a standalone dispatcher or HCD dispatcher (Navigator) system. Various settings for group operation are listed below: Dispatching Overview (Non –...
  • Page 16 The active peak mode is displayed on the Ethos Two main status display. Events are stored in the event log to mark the start and end of each peak. If automatic peak detection is required, use the following guidelines.

  • Page 17: Door Settings

    Settings → Search Settings → Door The key door settings can be found behind the Car button and in the Search Settings menu. Ethos Two can be configured for all major door operators, manual gates and swing landing operation. Any combination of front and rear door openings can be requested.

  • Page 18: Optional Service And Feature Descriptions

    Optional Service and Feature Descriptions The Ethos Two has a multitude of standard methods of control built in, the feature list below gives a brief description of the main services and features. Some of these features require additional external circuitry so need to be requested at panel build time.
  • Page 19 If a car is already on fire phase 2 when ESUP is activated then this is automatically the duty car and will stay that way. When all cars are returned to their relevant floors or have been found to have stalled 3 times the fire duty car will become Duty Car if it has not stalled.
  • Page 20 Inputs: "MILK ", "Milkman's Service" Remote Recall Remote recall takes the lift out of normal service and parks the lift at its recall floor. It is control by TVC’s E-Director system. E-Director provides a method of monitoring and controlling a lift from a PC.

  • Page 21: Checking Feature Descriptions

    Checking Feature Descriptions The Ethos Two has a multitude of monitoring methods built in. The feature list below gives a brief description of the main checking features. Some of these features require additional external circuitry so need to be requested at panel build time.

  • Page 22: Motion Feature Checks

    Rope Brake Monitor This activates an input that monitors the rope brake, once tripped the lift will shut down and not move until the input is restored and the event reset in the solutions menu. Inputs: "RBM ", "Rope Brake Monitor" Test Up Limit Monitor This feature checks the test up limit on normal when at the top floor, if the limit is not seen, the controller will not allow movement on inspection or emergency electrical operation.

  • Page 23: Solutions And Event Logger

    Event Logger Ethos Two can record over 250 different events that will give detail on problems encountered with the lift. The logger will display up to 500 events, older events are archived on the built in SD card that can accessed via the USB connection.

  • Page 24: I/O Trace

    5.3. I/O Trace Ethos Two contains a powerful I/O trace facility to track down intermittent faults. Press: I/O Trace The I/O Trace screen can be setup to keep a record of 50 I/O transitions for up to 8 Inputs or Outputs. Use the Signal button to select I/O that is of interest.

  • Page 25: List Of Events

    6. List of Events Event Code Group Type Event Text Code-001 CONTROL Lost LAR / Normal (LAR). Whenever the LAR Relay is de-energised due to the stop switch being operated or the lift being switched on to test control this event will be displayed. Otherwise check the safety circuit. [Breakdown] Code-002 CONTROL...
  • Page 26 Code-011 CONTROL Engineers Event Set. Engineers Event Set has been selected within the options menu by the user. [Information] Code-012 CONTROL Car Delayed - Calls Transferred / Car Available for Calls. Landing calls have been transferred (in group system) or cancelled because the car was delayed. Check for motion or door related faults.
  • Page 27 Code-022 CONTROL Events Archived. The event log files on SD1 have been archived. [Information] Code-023 CONTROL Logger Corrupt. The software has reset the event logger because it was found to be corrupt following a system reset. [Fault] Code-024 CONTROL Shaft Encoder Count Test Mode / Shaft Encoder Count Normal Mode. The Shaft Encoder is using simulator count resolution values, do not let the panel leave the factory in this mode.
  • Page 28 Code-036 CONTROL Stuck Car Push. A car call input has been kept on longer than acceptable. Check push / wiring for short circuits or stuck contacts. User data in the event detail will give floor number for push. [Fault] Code-037 CONTROL Stuck Down Push..
  • Page 29 Code-049 DOORS Rear Door Close Protection Timeout. Rear Door Close Protection Timeout, Check for door obstructions, Door Tracks, Check door limits / locks / door operation. [Fault] Code-050 MOTION Diving Up / Dive Found TFR or Dive End. Diving Up, The position from the shaft encoder has been lost, or an error in the shaft positioning equipment. [Information] Code-051 MOTION...
  • Page 30 Code-064 CONTROL Thermal Over/Under Temperature / Thermal OK. Drive / Motor Room temperature sensor has tripped indicating a thermal over or under temperature issue in the motor room. The lift will stop at the next available floor. The User Data indicates the tripped device. 1 = Drive, 2 = Motor Room, 3 = Both.
  • Page 31 Code-076 CONTROL **Brown Out Reset***. Brown Out Reset, The internal CPU has reset due to a brown out on it's power supply. [Fault] Code-077 CONTROL ***External Reset***. Reset push has been pressed, The internal CPU has detected the NRST signal go low. [Fault] Code-078 CONTROL...
  • Page 32 Code-090 SERVICES Installation Hoist Mode / Off Hoist Mode. The controller is in installation hoist mode. The motor can be run on inspection or emergency electrical control without the CAN2 car / expansion network plugged in. Turn off after installation [Service] Code-091 MEMORY...
  • Page 33 Code-104 CONTROL Safety Chain Fault / Safety Chain OK. Check OSG / final limits and emergency stop switches in motor room or shaft. This event will occur with a lost LAR and TTR, check previous events to see if this is the case. [Breakdown] Code-105 CONTROL...
  • Page 34 The backup and user settings are corrupt. Restore to default values via button in 'Settings' menu. [Breakdown] Code-119 MEMORY User Params Imported. User data held on card SD 1 has been imported into Ethos Two user EEPROM memory. [Information] Code-120 SERVICES Door Disable / Off Door Disable.
  • Page 35 [Fault] Code-138 MEMORY User Import Fail. User data held on card SD1 has not been copied to Ethos Two. Is card SD1 missing or corrupt? Does the card contain factory and user parameter files? [Fault] Code-139 MOTION Re-level Error.
  • Page 36 Code-145 MOTION BFR/TFR DIR Error. Incorrect BFR or TFR sequence. Lift could be travelling in the wrong direction. Check motor wiring and phases. [Fault] Code-146 CONTROL CAN1 Duplicate ID / CAN1 Bus OK. A duplicate id has been received from the CAN1 bus this controller has gone off line. [Fault] Code-147 CONTROL...
  • Page 37 Block write of parameters to EEPROM has failed. Event User data field indicates EEPROM instance. [Fault] Code-170 MEMORY Backup Import Fail. The backup data held on card SD1 has not been copied to Ethos Two. Is card SD1 missing or corrupt? Does the card contain factory and backup parameter files? [Fault] Code-171 SERVICES ADS req message The ADS has requested a message not yet defined.
  • Page 38 Code-173 SHAFT ENC. SGL Shaft Encoder Crash Stop. Shaft Encoder has caused a crash stop, this is due to over-speeding whilst approaching a terminal floor. [Fault] Code-174 SHAFT ENC. DBL ETSD Card Shaft Map Error / ETSD Shaft Map OK Or On A Learn. ETSD Card has a corrupt shaft map, try a shaft learn procedure (Check-List->Learn Shaft) to cure this problem.
  • Page 39 Code-187 SHAFT ENC. DBL ETSD Card has pattern control / ETSD Pattern OK. ETSD card has pattern control, this could be an ETSD, over speed condition or pattern fault. [Fault] Code-188 SHAFT ENC. SGL Shaft Encoder Pattern Error. Shaft Encoder has had an error in the pattern task, consult factory. [Fault] Code-189 SHAFT ENC.
  • Page 40 Code-202 CONTROL Landing Network Failed / Landing Network Working. The serial landing network has a problem, check view I/O screens for node status. [Breakdown] Code-203 CONTROL CAN3 Bus Off / Error Passive / CAN3 Bus On / Bus OK. The CAN3 Controller (Abs Encoder / Landing Net.) is not transmitting. Check termination resistors are correct, check baud-rate and wiring.
  • Page 41 [Breakdown] Code-225 SERVICES ADS comms failure / ADS comms OK The ADS communications has timed out between itself and the Ethos Two controller. [Breakdown] Code-226 MOTION Winter Run Start / Winter Run End. The lift was moved to prevent seizure during the long dark winter months...
  • Page 42 SD1 card is missing, please insert a micro SD card into slot SD1. Without a card event data will not be recorded [Information] Code-238 CONTROL SD1 Card Error / SD1 Card Okay. Card error, User Data field provides card and error code, contact TVC for assistance [Information] Code-239 CONTROL SD1 Card Formatted.
  • Page 43 Communications to the display board has been lost, check hardware. [Information] Code-248 CONTROL JSON Read Write Error. Note event User Data value then contact TVC Customer Support for assistance. [Fault] Code-249 CONTROL Final Limit Operated / Final Limit OK. The Final Limit has operated. Possible causes are lift overrun or uncontrolled movement.
  • Page 44 [Fault] Code-269 SHAFT ENC. DBL SE Param Math Error / SE Param Math Error Ok. A math error occurred calculating position feedback coefficients. Check encoder settings. Contact TVC if fault persists. [Breakdown] Code-270 SERVICES Car Isolated From Group / Car Back In Group.
  • Page 45 Code-275 SERVICES Jog Motor Screen Active / Off Jog Motor Mode Indicates that the MMI Jog Motor screen is active. The motor can be moved via the on screen buttons. During this time no calls will be accepted and all features such as Fire or Service control are disabled.. [Service] Code-276 SERVICES...
  • Page 46 Code-287 SERVICES Overspeed Test Mode / Off Overspeed Test Mode. The lift has been placed in Overspeed Test mode. Warning: The lift will run at a speed above normal, make sure it's safe to do so. [Service] Code-288 SERVICES Buffer Test Mode / Off Buffer Test Mode. The lift has been placed in Buffer Test mode.
  • Page 47 [Service] Code-302 SHAFT ENC. DBL SE Limax3CP Fault or Error / SE Limax3CP OK. Limax3CP Encoder Problem, The Limax3CP Safety Encoder has a fault, check Limax Safe Status screen in Check- List for more detail. [Fault] Code-303 CONTROL Limax3CP OC Contact Open / Limax3CP OC Contact OK. The Limax3CP OC contact has operated.

  • Page 48: Parameter Adjustment And Storage

    7. Parameter Adjustment and Storage Most commonly used parameters can be found within their relevant screens e.g. call dwell settings can be found via the Car button. All other settings including commonly used ones can be found by touching the Settings button from the home screen.

  • Page 49: Parameter Modification Procedure

    Press: Settings → Modify Settings The Ethos Two unit will now proceed to import the modified parameters by firstly overwriting the current backup JSON file with the current user JSON file, then editing the current user JSON file with the required changes.

  • Page 50: Software Upgrade Procedure

    Press: Toolbox → Connect SD1 The Ethos Two unit should now appear as a USB Flash Drive on the connected PC Backup the entire SD card to your local machine. Move the factory, user and backup “*.json” files and any binary files located on the SD card’s root into another directory on the SD Card e.g.
  • Page 51 Now program the lift board following these steps: Move the SD card from the display to the lift board. Move the upper DIP on the display board (SW4-2) into the ON (left) position. (as shown) Reset the display processor by pressing the reset button (under the SW4 DIP switches).

  • Page 52: Etsd Card Software Upgrade (Only Applies If Etsd Card Fitted)

    9.2. ETSD Card Software Upgrade (only applies if ETSD card fitted) The ETSD bootloader searches for a binary file named “E2_ETSD_Brd_YYYYMMDD_VERS.bin”. Ensure only one ETSD binary file is stored on the SD Card’s root directory before flashing. Insert the SD Card into SD card reader J2 on the underside of the ETSD card.

  • Page 53: Expansion Modules

    10. Expansion Modules The Ethos Two system is modular so it can be easily expanded to suit any lift system. Listed below are all the available module options. 10.1. Call Modules 2 types of call module are available 8 way or 16 way, both modules are designed for a 3 wire call system with 24V d.c.

  • Page 54: Feature Modules

    Feature I/O can be viewed through the MMI via the View I/O button 10.3. Serial Network - Installation Guidelines This general guide is designed to give an outline of installation and setup of an Ethos Two serial network. Please refer to relevant installation pages for more in depth information. Machine Room Install main panel.

  • Page 55: Serial Network - Emc Guidelines (Can / Ethernet / Rs485 / Rs232)

    None of the nodes configured correctly. If a network has failed to respond to commands sent out by the Ethos Two then repeated tries will be made to establish communication. When the network connection is established this is also reported as an event in the Ethos Two event log.
  • Page 56 90mm Earth Car push with acceptance indicator and dual- illumination TVL 351 Page 56 of 102 ISSUE 15...
  • Page 57 90mm FI12 FI11 CANa FI10 CANb FIC2 FIC1 FO11B FO11A FO9B FO10B FO10A FO9A Earth FO8B FO8A FO7B BUZB FO7A BUZA FO6B FO6A FO5B FO5A FO4B FO4A FO3B FO3A FO2B FO2A FO1B FO1A Car push with acceptance indicator and dual- illumination TVL 351 Page 57 of 102...
  • Page 58 Earth 90mm Earth 90mm TVL 351 Page 58 of 102 ISSUE 15...
  • Page 59 TVL 351 Page 59 of 102 ISSUE 15...
  • Page 60 TVL 351 Page 60 of 102 ISSUE 15...
  • Page 61 FO24 CANa FO23 FO22 FO21 CANb FO20 FO19 FO18 FO17 FO16 FO15 FO14 Earth FO13 FO12 FO11 FO10 FO1B FO2B FO3B FO4B FO1 - 4 RC1-4 FO17 - 24 FO9 - 16 FO5 - 8 RC5-8 90mm TVL 351 Page 61 of 102 ISSUE 15...
  • Page 62 Earth 90mm TVL 351 Page 62 of 102 ISSUE 15...
  • Page 63 TVL 351 Page 63 of 102 ISSUE 15...

  • Page 64: General Installation Guidelines

    Hydraulic Installation. The Ethos Two can be used in hoist mode via “Hoist Mode” button. This allows the motor to run if the panel is on Inspection Control (TTR) or Emergency Electrical Operation (PTR). It will ignore missing car and call modules and ignore missing door limits and TFR/BFR limits.
  • Page 65 For stopping, the “Brake Delay” determines time to hold zero speed before the drive is signaled to start the brake drop sequence. The brake apply timer (#D05) in the drive should be set to a value that allows the brake to drop before the drive is disabled (Note: Ethos setting “Disable Delay” is not used on E300 systems).

  • Page 66: Testing The Lift

    Testing of Ethos Two Features for “Protection Against Unintended Car Movement” The Ethos Two is certified for various UCM solutions (EN81-20 5.6.7), below is a list of the key systems and a description on how the Ethos Two elements of each system can be tested.
  • Page 67 To test the verification of this feature perform the following tests: a) Before the Ethos Two goes on a journey remove the “SGS” input to the panel or Ethos Two. Ethos will log a manually resettable event “Safety Gear Operated” this can be reset via the solutions menu.
  • Page 68 STR pneumatic timer) k) The Ethos Two will log a “Not in Door Zone – A3” event which is manually resettable via the solutions menu. This simulates the situation when the car has unintended movement outside the door zone whilst the car has its doors is open.

  • Page 69: General Emc Guidelines

    Equipment Immunity The Ethos Two controller is designed to comply with current EMC regulation limits. Please be aware that the use of high power radio transmitters over and above these limits, in the vicinity of the controller, may cause the processor or other equipment to malfunction.

  • Page 70: Maintenance Required

    11.4. Maintenance Required The TVC Ethos Two Controller has been designed to require as little routine maintenance as possible. The controller does however contain various mechanical parts that will require routine checking. The maintenance list below is not definitive and should be used as a guide. Lift usage will play a major role in wear and maintenance. It is the user’s responsibility to judge when various components require replacing.

  • Page 71: Traction Lift Installation Guide

    Direction and control signals are via a serial communication loom from the Ethos Two lift control microprocessor. Speed is usually via the analogue pattern loom, giving direct floor approach.
  • Page 72 Ensure that the following parameters are set in accordance with the motor nameplate, encoder and lift mechanics. If these details are incorrect, make sure parameters in the drive and Ethos Two match anything modified. e.g. motor RPM etc. If any significant differences are found, contact TVC:...
  • Page 73 Note: Some Gearless Permanent Magnet (RFC-S) motors have low saliency. In this instance a Stationary autotune will fail to calculate the encoder phase offset value correctly. TVC advises a rotational tune on a permanent magnet motor. This is the only guaranteed way to learn the motor parameters correctly.
  • Page 74 TVL 351 Page 74 of 102 ISSUE 15...
  • Page 75 AUTOTUNE (CLOSED-LOOP, GEARED) ROTATING STATIONARY AUTOTUNE AUTOTUNE PRECAUTIONS - ROTATING AUTOTUNE PRECAUTIONS - STATIONARY AUTOTUNE Read precautions Read precautions 1. These instructions should be read in their 1. These instructions should be read in their entirety before proceeding. entirety before proceeding. 2.
  • Page 76 AUTOTUNE (OPEN-LOOP, GEARED) ROTATING STATIONARY AUTOTUNE AUTOTUNE PRECAUTIONS - ROTATING AUTOTUNE PRECAUTIONS - STATIONARY AUTOTUNE Read precautions Read precautions 1. These instructions should be read in their 1. These instructions should be read in their entirety before proceeding. entirety before proceeding. 2.
  • Page 77 Motor Encoder Used For Positioning When an Ethos Two has no Limax or Governor Encoder and an encoder is fitted to the lift motor, the E300 drive can output a simulated set of encoder signals for use by the Ethos Two for shaft positioning.
  • Page 78 Do not save these modified parameters in the drive! A power cycle will restore the drive to the original values. Note: This only applies to pattern Ethos Two applications; It is customer’s responsibility to ensure that motor can be run above contract speed without sustaining damage, check with motor manufacturer.
  • Page 79 Do not save these modified parameters in the drive! A power cycle will restore the drive to the original values. Note: This only applies to pattern Ethos Two applications; It is customer’s responsibility to ensure that the lift can be run into the buffers at speed without sustaining damage.

  • Page 80: Hydraulic Lift Installation Guide

    13. Hydraulic Lift Installation Guide 13.1. Introduction The Ethos Two can be configured to control various hydraulic setups including: Standard hydraulic DOL / Star-Delta. Soft-Start / ELRV Hydraulic Block and Hydraulic with VF Drive (Bucher ELRV or Algi). 13.2. Step by Step Installation Sequence The following sequence should be followed when installing the panel and commissioning the lift.
  • Page 81 The stopping accuracy and the learnt Door Zone Stop Distance value is dependent upon the control profile of the hydraulic system after the Ethos Two has removed the low speed signal. Usually the optimal Door Zone Stop Distance value given a lift speed of 0.63m/s is between 12mm and 15mm.

  • Page 82: Appendix A1: Devices Needed For Initial Site Installation

    Appendix A1: Devices Needed for Initial Site Installation. Fit and wire the following external devices to the controller terminals to allow the system to operate under “Inspection Control” for initial site installation. Additionally set “Hoist Mode” in the MMI checklist so door limits and car network events are ignored. If in doubt please contact the factory.

  • Page 83: Appendix A2: Devices Needed For Initial Site Installation - Lift Controller Using The Limax3Cp

    Appendix A2: Devices Needed for Initial Site Installation - Lift controller using the Limax3CP. Fit and wire the following external devices to the controller terminals to allow the system to operate under “Inspection Control” for initial site installation. Additionally set “Hoist Mode” in the MMI checklist so door limits and car network events are ignored.

  • Page 84: Appendix B: Laser Door Zone

    Appendix B: Laser Door Zone TVL 351 Page 84 of 102 ISSUE 15...

  • Page 85: Appendix C: Magnetic Door Zone

    Appendix C: Magnetic Door Zone TVL 351 Page 85 of 102 ISSUE 15...

  • Page 86: Appendix D: Handwind Unit - Hw02 With Switch

    Appendix D: Handwind Unit – HW02 with Switch TVL 351 Page 86 of 102 ISSUE 15...

  • Page 87: Appendix E: Handwind Unit - Hw02

    Appendix E: Handwind Unit – HW02 TVL 351 Page 87 of 102 ISSUE 15...

  • Page 88: Appendix F: Handwind Unit - Hw03

    Appendix F: Handwind Unit – HW03 TVL 351 Page 88 of 102 ISSUE 15...

  • Page 89: Appendix G: Limax3Cp Setup Guide (Only If Fitted)

    Appendix G: Limax3CP Setup Guide (only if fitted) This guide gives detail on the use of the Limax3CP with an Ethos Two controller. The unit is shipped from TVC pre-configured and must only be used on the lift specified on the drawings, contact TVC for further support.
  • Page 90 Limax3CP Setup Screens - Overview To setup the Limax3CP safe system follow the steps below: Checklist >Limax Safe Setup Out of Service =Level 1 Fri 03/09/21 15:47:00 View Events Instructions: Make sure the Limax is configured correctly in the Factory Config 1) To Commission - Switch to Panel Test, then activate Teach Mode and then Teach Top and Top Final Limit...
  • Page 91 Teaching the Reference Positions Arrive at this screen from Limax Safe Checklist > Hoist Group Setup Checklist >Limax Safe Setup Out of Service =Level 1 Fri 03/09/21 15:47:00 View Events Instructions: 1) To Commission - Switch to Panel Test, then activate Teach Mode and then Teach Top and Enable Top Final Limit...
  • Page 92 Press this to send the unit a reset command, this will reboot the device. Wait 20 seconds for the unit to re-boot before sending other commands. Press to bring up the factory configured settings. Note these cannot be modified without returning the unit to TVC. TVL 351 Page 92 of 102 ISSUE 15...
  • Page 93 Teaching the Floor Levels Checklist >Floor Teach Out of Service =Level 1 Fri 03/09/21 15:47:00 Instructions: View Events To teach floors - Switch to Panel Test and Door Disable, activate Current Enable Teach Mode. Start with the car at Floor Doors the bottom floor.
  • Page 94 Adjusting the Floor Levels Arrive at this screen from Floor Adjust Checklist > Commission Group Settings mode – To Adjust Floor Levels. Floor Adjust, settings mode will only work if the following conditions are met: 1) In Normal (LAR Input Active) + Doors Disabled + Prepare to Test Active. Sequence of Teach Adjust Operation: 1) Prior to adjusting floors make sure the car is stopping consistently and carry out a “DZ Stop Distance”...
  • Page 95 Testing the Limax3CP system. Checklist > Limax Status/Test Out of Service =Level 1 Fri 03/09/21 15:47:00 Instructions: View Events 1) To Test ETSL – Switch Panel to Normal Enable Test Mode, ETSL Up or Down. Call to terminal Enable floor. Mode State Limax Norm Mode Doors...
  • Page 96 This shows the units config CRC, if this is red it does not match the Ethos Two’s CRC and speed will be limited to dive speed. The CRC is factory set in both the Ethos Two and the Limax unit.
  • Page 97 During the reset service the event code 299 “Limax3CP Reset Active” is logged, this can be silenced so the event is not logged. Limax3CP Constraints of use Storage Temperature: -10 ºC to +60 ºC Operating Temperature: 0 ºC to +40 ºC Note: The ambient temperature surrounding the controller cabinet must be between 0 ºC and 40 ºC.

  • Page 98: Appendix H: Limax3Cp Ucm Testing (Only If Fitted)

    OC and SR1 outputs to signal the motion contactors to de-energise immediately to drop the brake coils and the lift motor (via the safe torque off signal). d) The Ethos Two will log a “Limax3CP OC Contact Open” event which is manually resettable via the solutions menu in the Ethos 2.
  • Page 99 To test the verification of this feature, perform the following tests: Before the lift goes on a journey remove the “SGS” input to the panel or Ethos Two. Ethos will log a manually resettable event “Safety Gear Operated” this can be reset via the solutions menu.
  • Page 100 OC and SR1 outputs to signal the motion contactors to de-energise immediately to drop the brake coils and the lift motor (via the safe torque off signal). d) The Ethos Two will log a “Limax3CP OC Contact Open” event which is manually resettable via the solutions menu in the Ethos 2.
  • Page 101 OC and SR1 outputs to signal the motion contactors to de-energise immediately to drop the brake coils and the lift motor (via the safe torque off signal). d) The Ethos Two will log a “Limax3CP OC Contact Open” event which is manually resettable via the solutions menu in the Ethos 2.

  • Page 102: Document Change Log

    Document Change Log Issue Date Section / Page Software Version 23/05/2017 All - First Issue CSV2.06 22/08/2017 Install Guidelines, Events, Autotune, Initial Site Req. CSV2.07 10/10/2017 Static Autotune, Events, Program Proc. CSV3.00 17/01/2018 Added buffer test, Drive timer description. UCM A3 Testing. CSV3.04 03/05/2018 Added Temperature Events, MB SI4-7 now only take 110V...

Table of Contents

Save PDF