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MOTION CONTROL ENGINEERING, INC.
11380 WHITE ROCK ROAD
RANCHO CORDOVA, CA 95742
TELEPHONE (916) 463-9200
FAX (916) 463-9201
MCE COMPUTER
PERIPHERALS MANUAL
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# 42-02-CP00 R
. I.4 D
2005
ART
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ECEMBER

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  • Page 1 MOTION CONTROL ENGINEERING, INC. 11380 WHITE ROCK ROAD RANCHO CORDOVA, CA 95742 TELEPHONE (916) 463-9200 FAX (916) 463-9201 MCE COMPUTER PERIPHERALS MANUAL # 42-02-CP00 R . I.4 D 2005 ECEMBER...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.2.2 MC-PA Board Connections ........1-5 1.2.3 MC-MRS Board With or Without Optional MC-ARS Board ... . 1-6 1.2.4 Peripheral Device Connections .
  • Page 4 SECTION 2 TERMINAL SETUP General ............2-1 Esprit 250C Terminal Emulator Setup .
  • Page 5 SECTION 3 PTC / PHC CONTROLLER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS General Information ..........3-1 Programmable Controller (PTC / PHC) Screens .
  • Page 6 Special Events Calendar (F7) ........4-13 4.5.1 View Fault Log .
  • Page 7 Figure 1.10 Data Switch Box Installation Diagram ......1-16 Figure 3.1 MCE CRT Terminal Display Option (Main Menu) ..... . 3-1 Figure 3.2 Job Configuration Summary (F1) Screen .
  • Page 8 MC-MRS Cable and COM Port Jumpers ......1-7 Table 1.5 MC-ARS COM Port Jumpers (Cable is the same as MC-MRS) ... 1-8 Table 1.6 Line Driver Terminal Connection and Cable Connection .

  • Page 9: Features

    Display and an IBM style keyboard. The monochrome CRT Display Terminal used with MCE Controllers is an industry standard Wyse WY-60 Terminal or the equivalent LINK MC5 Terminal, while the color CRT Display Terminal used with the MCE Controller is the Wyse WY325 color Terminal.
  • Page 10 directions of travel, door status, status of the MG set, car calls, hall calls, the system demand and its distribution can be seen in an easy to understand format. CHANGING CONTROLLER PARAMETERS: Various computer parameters (timing values and programmed values) are displayed and can be changed from the CRT display terminal.

  • Page 11: Section 1 Installation Instructions

    STEP 1 Identify the type of Communication Interface board on the controller: • MC-RS • MC-PA (MC-PCA if this is an Overlay Monitoring Interface Installation) • MC-MRS (with or without optional MC-ARS board for additional COM ports) INSTALLATION • 42-02-CP00...
  • Page 12 MODEMS - carry computer signals over long distances to a remote location using commercial phone lines. Most manufacturers build modems to an industry standard specification. MCE may provide different brands of modems depending on NETWORK SERVER their availability. One modem connects to the Controller’s Communication Interface board (MC-...
  • Page 13 MC-MRS or male MC-ARS board (9pin) COM port. ADPT-9P-RJ11 Cable connects a C-CRT/MD/PA-x “gender changer” cable into a MC-MRS or MC-ARS board COM port. C-9M/RJ11-x Cable connects both 56K modems RJ11 to 9pin male (9pin male) to a MC-RS or MC-PA board COM port (RJ11).

  • Page 14: Machine Room Connections

    • MC-PCA-S2SR board (OMI installation) - Section 1.2.3 • MC-MRS (MC-ARS) board - Section 1.2.4 1.2.1 MC-RS BOARD CONNECTIONS If line drivers were specified with this job, the line driver will be mounted inside the controller and pre-connected to the Communication Interface board COM port via a junction box. Locate the line driver mounted inside the controller and verify the cable connection between it and the Communication Interface board, then go to Section 1.3.

  • Page 15: Mc-Pa Board Connections

    1.2.2 MC-PA BOARD CONNECTIONS If line drivers were specified with this job, the line driver will be mounted inside the controller and pre-connected to the Communication Interface board COM port via a junction box. Locate the line driver mounted inside the controller and verify the cable connection between it and the Communication Interface board, then go to Section 1.3.

  • Page 16: Mc-Mrs Board With Or Without Optional Mc-Ars Board

    1.2.3 MC-MRS BOARD WITH OR WITHOUT OPTIONAL MC-ARS BOARD If line drivers were specified with this job, the line driver will be mounted inside the controller and pre-connected to the Communication Interface board COM port via a junction box. Locate the line drivers mounted inside the controller and verify the cable connection between it and the Communication Interface board, then go to Section 1.3.

  • Page 17: Peripheral Device Connections

    MC-ARS BOARD - The MC-ARS board is an optional board used to add COM ports for connecting additional peripherals. The MC-ARS uses the same cables as the MC-MRS. The COM Port selection jumpers differ depending on the COM Port used. Match the jumpers to the COM Port and set the jumpers as follows: FIGURE 1.4 MC-ARS Board COM Port and Selection Jumper Location...

  • Page 18: Installing Line Drivers

    Use different colored wires to eliminate confusion. For example: blue and white for one pair of twisted wires, and red and white for the other. This communication cable is not supplied by MCE. 1.3.1 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS: •...
  • Page 19 MC-PA or MC-RS: set switch to DTE. • MC-MRS or MC-ARS: see jumper settings in Tables 1.4 and 1.5. 10. Go to Section 1.7 COMMUNICATION PORT SETTINGS for instructions on verifying or programming the Communication board’s COM port media and device settings.

  • Page 20: Remote Site Connections

    TABLE 1.6 Line Driver Terminal Connection and Cable Connection LINE DRIVER TERMINAL CONNECTION LINE DRIVER CABLE CONNECTIONS (twisted pair up to 18 AWG) Controller side Peripheral side To CRT terminal or plugs in directly, no terminal emulator cable required C-LD/PCAT-n To PC C-LDM/PCAT-n To PC’s DCE cable...

  • Page 21: Installing Modems

    Modems are used to carry computer signals over long distances to a remote location using commercial phone lines. Most manufacturers build modems to an industry standard specification. MCE may provide different brands of modems depending on their availability. Two modems must be installed when the peripheral connection is not feasible with serial cable or line drivers.

  • Page 22: Machine Room Modem Installation

    25-pin female plug located at the rear of the modem. Tighten both screws on this connector (see Figure 1.7). Attach the other end of the cable to the Communication Interface board’s COM port. If connecting to the MC-MRS or MC-ARS boards, tighten both screw of the DB-9 connector. 1-12 •...

  • Page 23: Remote Site Modem Installation

    MC-PA or MC-RS: Set switch to DTE. • MC-MRS or MC-ARS: See Tables 1.4 and 1.5. Attach one end of the supplied telephone cable into a dedicated phone jack. Attach the other end of this cable into the rear of the modem labeled phoneline. If the cable is not long enough, you can substitute a standard telephone cable up to 25 feet (8 meters) in length.

  • Page 24: Installing A Data Switch Box

    INSTALLING A DATA SWITCH BOX Switch boxes are used to share resources. The use of a switch box may vary depending on the application. Typically, switch boxes are used to share a single CRT terminal or terminal emulator among several elevator controllers using serial cables or line drivers. One example is a security office which has a single CRT terminal or terminal emulator in a building with two banks of elevators.
  • Page 25 FIGURE 1.9 Data Switch Box Installation Diagram Solder the wire coming from terminal "RD+" of the T Y P I C A L S W I T C H B O X machine room line driver into pin 1 (shown below) of F R O N T V I E W the 25-pin DB connector.

  • Page 26: Installing A Device Server (Ethernet)

    INSTALLING A DEVICE SERVER (ETHERNET) MCE currently supports three device servers. The following MCE documents provide instructions for setting up the device servers: • Lantronix CoBox-FL-01 Device Server Setup ..... . 42-IS-0058 •...
  • Page 27 5. Press S to enter the COM Port menu (see Table 1.7).The alphanumeric display should change to “1M :” followed by the current media selected (in this example “SCBL” for serial cable). If nothing happens or "NO COMS" appears on the display, the COM ports may not be programmable or none are available.
  • Page 28 TABLE 1.8 COM Port Media Selections DISPLAY DESCRIPTION NONE No Media - the port is not being used SCBL Serial Cable - direct connection to a CRT terminal or terminal emulator LDRV Line Driver - connection to a CRT terminal or terminal emulator at a distance of over 40 feet using a line driver MODM Modem - phone line connection to a Personal Computer using modems...

  • Page 29: Verifying / Programming Com Port Settings On Ptc/Phc Controllers

    1.7.2 VERIFYING / PROGRAMMING COM PORT SETTINGS ON PTC/PHC CONTROLLERS With PTC/PHC Series Controllers (MC-PCA / MC-PA boards) the car must be on Inspection to change the COM port parameters. PROGRAM MODE Enter Program mode by moving the F1 switch on the PRESS N TO BEGIN MC-PCA board to the up (on) position.
  • Page 30 Press N again to select the peripheral device to connect P A C O M 1 D E V I C E : to COM port 1. The display will read: C R T One of the following peripherals may be selected by pressing the S pushbutton: •...

  • Page 31: Section 2 Crt Terminal And Terminal Emulator Setup

    SECTION 2 CRT TERMINAL AND TERMINAL EMULATOR SETUP GENERAL This section contains setup information for the controller COM ports and for the following terminals and terminal emulators: Esprit 250C Terminal Emulator ....... Section 2.1 ADDS 260LF Terminal Emulator .

  • Page 32: Esprit 250C Terminal Emulator Setup

    ESPRIT 250C TERMINAL EMULATOR SETUP The ESPRIT 250C terminal emulator, along with a standard monitor and keyboard, is used in place of a traditional terminal. 2.1.1 CONTROLLER COM PORT SETTING (ESPRIT 250C) Swing Panel Controller - Refer to Section 1.7.1 Verifying / Programming the COM Port Settings on Swing Panel Controllers for instructions on viewing and changing the controller Communication Port settings.

  • Page 33: Command Function

    The Esprit 250C Emulator has certain parameters which must be configured properly in order to function with MCE controllers. Disconnect the emulator from the controller while setting these parameters. In order to examine and/or modify these parameters, enter the Emulator setup mode.
  • Page 34 Step 3 From the Setup menu press F2 to enter the General Menu. Use the Arrow keys to highlight Enhance and press the Spacebar to change the option to Off. Use the Arrow keys to highlight Autoscrl and press the Spacebar to change the option to Off . Step 4 Use the Arrow keys to highlight End of Line Wrap and press the Spacebar to change the option to On.
  • Page 35 Step 6 Press F3 to enter the Keybd Menu. Use the Arrow keys and Spacebar to set Margin Bell = Off and Bell Volume = 1. ESPRIT 250C Setup: F3 Keybd Menu Change: Use ARROWS and SPACE Keyclick = On Key Repeate = 5 Xmt Limit = None Margin Bell = Off...
  • Page 36 Step 8 Press F10 to enter the Colr1 Menu. Use the Arrow keys and Spacebar to change colors for best viewing. The recommended colors are: Normal = Light Blue Blink = Light Green Rev. = Yellow Dim = White ESPRIT 250C Setup: F10 Colr1 Menu Change: Use Arrows, Space for Forground, Shift+Space for Background colors Normal Normal =...

  • Page 37: Parallel Printer Setup (Esprit 250C)

    MCE currently supports two Epson dot-matrix printers (Epson FX 85 and Epson LQ 570) and their equivalents. For nicer looking reports with the printer of your choice, MCE recommends using a PC connected to the controller. Central Monitoring System software or WYSE emulation software may be used to print screens from the PC.
  • Page 38 Step 1 Press F4 to enter the COMM Menu. Use the Arrow keys and Spacebar to set Printer = Parallel. ESPRIT 250C Setup: F4 COMM Menu Change: Use ARROWS and SPACE Baud Rate = 19200 Data/Stop Bits = 8/1 Parity = None Rcv Hndshk = Xon/Xoff Xmt Hndshake = Xon/Xoff Comm Mode = FDX...

  • Page 39: Printing Screens With The Esprit 250C Terminal

    Step 4 Verify that the emulator is connected to the MCE controller through the rear port labeled SERIAL 1. Step 5 Verify that the printer's DIP switches are set correctly (refer to Table below). Parallel Printer DIP Switch Settings PRINTER...

  • Page 40: Adds 260Lf Terminal Emulator Setup

    ADDS 260LF TERMINAL EMULATOR SETUP The ADDS 260LF terminal emulator, along with a standard monitor and keyboard, is used in place of a traditional terminal. 2.2.1 CONTROLLER COM PORT SETTINGS (ADDS 260LF) Swing Panel Controller - Refer to Section 1.7.1 Verifying / Programming the COM Port Settings on Swing Panel Controllers for instructions on viewing and changing the controller Communication Port settings.
  • Page 41 » º The terminal will default with all required settings for a serial connection to MCE controllers. After the unit has been defaulted, cursor position is highlighted, default choices are in bold. Verify the following parameters, press the Pause/Break key to save the settings.
  • Page 42 NOTE: If a line driver is used between the controller and the terminal emulator, set the baud rate to 9600. Step 6 On the F2 Genrl Menu verify the following Parameters. Print Quick Displ Kybd Keys Ports Host Print Emul Tabs AnsBk Prog...
  • Page 43 Step 8 On the F4 Kybd Menu verify the following Parameters. Print Quick Genrl Displ Kybd Keys Ports Host Print Emul Tabs AnsBk Prog Exec Parameters Char Set = Multinational Code Page = CP 437 Key Mode = ASCII Keyclick = On Key Repeat = On Key Rate = 20 cps Margin Bell = Off...
  • Page 44 Step 11 On the F7 Host Menu verify the following Parameters. Print Quick Genrl Displ Kybd Keys Ports Host Print Emul Tabs AnsBk Prog Exec Parameters Local = Off Null Suppress = On Break = 250 ms Modem Control = Off Disconnect = 2 sec Recv <...
  • Page 45 Step 14 On the F10 Tabs Menu verify the following Parameters. Print Quick Genrl Displ Kybd Keys Ports Host Print Emul Tabs AnsBk Prog Exec Parameters Default Tabs – – – – – – ................
  • Page 46 Step 16 On the F12 Prog Menu verify the following Parameters. Print Quick Genrl Displ Kybd Keys Ports Host Print Emul Tabs AnsBk Prog Exec Parameters Program = F Key Key Dir = Host Text: Label: Choices Select Enter/S-Enter : Next/Prev Choice Exit : Esc Key : Parameter º...
  • Page 47 Step 20 If you are connecting a parallel printer go to Step 21. If you are not connecting a parallel printer, press the Esc Key, then press Y to save. Step 21 Follow these instructions to connect a parallel printer. Go to the F12 Prog screen. Print Quick Genrl...

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    2.2.4 ADJUSTING PALETTE COLORS It is a good idea to adjust the colors used by the emulator to display MCE screens on the monitor so that it is easier to see if a flag is ON or OFF when viewing diagnostics.

  • Page 49: Link Mc5 Monochrome Terminal Setup

    LINK MC5 MONOCHROME TERMINAL SETUP If you are using a Link MC5 monochrome terminal to configure the elevator controller, set the terminal up as described in this section. 2.3.1 CONTROLLER COM PORT SETTING (LINK MC5) Swing Panel Controller - Refer to Section 1.7.1 Verifying / Programming the COM Port Settings on Swing Panel Controllers for instructions on viewing and changing the controller Communication Port settings.

  • Page 50: Link Mc5 Terminal Setup

    2.3.3 LINK MC5 TERMINAL SETUP Setup Mode Keyboard Commands COMMAND FUNCTION Used to select the operating parameter to be set Used to change the active setting for the selected operating parameter. Moves the highlight cursor to the opposite parameter column. Toggles the communication port between Main and Auxiliary.
  • Page 51 Step 5 Press the F2 key to go to the Communications Setup screen. Step 6 Use the arrow keys to set the following Communications Setup parameters. NOTE: Set Main baud rate to 19200 for everything except Line Drivers. For Line Drivers the baud rate should be set to 9600. If a printer is to be used, set the lighter parameters.
  • Page 52 Step 10 If you are installing a printer. Press F6 to go to the Function Keys Setup screen to make the print screen key operational. 10a Press both the Ctrl and Print screen keys simultaneously to change “sF1=” and “F1=”, to “sPRINT=” and “PRINT=.” 10b Use the numeric keypad Enter key to toggle “Remote”...

  • Page 53: Wyse Wy-325Es Color Terminal Setup

    WYSE WY-325ES COLOR TERMINAL SETUP If you are using a Wyse WY-325S color terminal to configure your elevator controller, follow the instructions in this section. 2.4.1 CONTROLLER COM PORT SETTING (WYSE WY-325ES) Swing Panel Controller - Refer to Section 1.7.1 Verifying / Programming the COM Port Settings on Swing Panel Controllers for instructions on viewing and changing the controller Communication Port settings.
  • Page 54 Step 3 With the CRT disconnected from the Controller, press the Enter key to Default all parameters. Setup Parameters for Wyse WY-325ES CRT Terminal and Printer Set the following parameters every time. Setup Save? (F1-F11 selects menu; ENTER sets defaults) (SPACE toggles) Disp Genrl...
  • Page 55 Step 6 Press F1 to enter the Display Menu. Use the arrow keys to highlight Lines and press the Spacebar to change the option to “42.” Use the arrow keys and the Spacebar to change Scrn Saver to “Off” and 80/132 Clr to “On.” Wyse WY-325ES Setup: F1 Display Menu Change: Use ARROWS and SPACE Columns = 80...
  • Page 56 Step 9 Press F6 to enter the Miscellaneous Menu. Use the arrow keys and Spacebar to change Multiple Page to “Off.” Wyse WY-325ES Setup: F6 Miscellaneous Menu Change: Use ARROWS and SPACE Ptr Baud Rate = 9600 Ptr Data/Parity = 8/None Ptr Stop Bits = 1 Printer = Parallel Nulls Suppress = On...

  • Page 57: Printer Setup

    MCE currently supports two Epson dot-matrix printers (Epson FX 85 and Epson LQ 570) and their equivalents. For nicer looking reports with the printer of your choice, MCE recommends using a PC connected to the controller. Central Monitoring System software or WYSE emulation software may be used to print screens from the PC.

  • Page 58: Wyse Wy-370 Color Terminal Setup

    WYSE WY-370 COLOR TERMINAL SETUP If you are using a Wyse WY-370 color terminal to configure the elevator controller, set the terminal up as described in this section. 2.5.1 CONTROLLER COM PORT SETTING (WYSE WY-370) Swing Panel Controller - Refer to Section 1.7.1 Verifying / Programming the COM Port Settings on Swing Panel Controllers for instructions on viewing and changing the controller Communication Port settings.
  • Page 59 2.5.3 WYSE WY-370 COLOR TERMINAL SETUP Step 1 Press Select to put the terminal into Setup mode. The Select key is in the upper right corner of the keyboard. If you can’t get the terminal into Setup mode, try powering the terminal ON with the “Select”...
  • Page 60 Step 6 From the “Port” menu, select “Port A settings” and press Enter. Set the Transmit baud rate as follows: IMC Car controller with MC-CGP board = 19,200 Group or Car controller with MC-CPA board = 19,200 Group controller with MC–CGP board = 19,200 Line Driver = 9600 Modem = 19,200 Press Shift-Up arrow when done.

  • Page 61: Establishing Modem Communication

    ESTABLISHING MODEM COMMUNICATION These instructions apply to installations using modems to connect a CRT terminal or terminal emulator to a controller. 2.6.1 MACHINE ROOM MODEM When an incoming call is detected, the modem automatically answers the call by taking the phone "off hook".
  • Page 62 CONNECTED TO THE CONTROLLER - Once connected to the controller the first screen displays the MCE logo, the job name, the time connected and prompts for the password. Type in your six digit password. You should NOT press "Enter" after you type in the password.

  • Page 63: Section 3 Ptc / Phc Controller Operating Instructions

    Main Menu prior to entering a different display screen. Once the operator becomes familiar with the function key definitions, accessing information with the terminal becomes a quick and easy process. FIGURE 3.1 MCE CRT Terminal Display Option (Main Menu) PTC / PHC CONTROLLER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • 42-02-CP00...

  • Page 64: Job Configuration Summary (F1)

    3.1.2 JOB CONFIGURATION SUMMARY (F1) The Job Configurations Summary (F1) screen provides a wealth of information about the controller’s configuration. In addition, it provides a means of programming the job name, car labels, landing labels and modem parameters. FIGURE 3.2 Job Configuration Summary (F1) Screen Job Name - To modify the Job Name: 1.

  • Page 65: Figure 3.3 Job Configuration Screen - Car Labels

    3. Use the alphanumeric keys to enter a new landing label (up to two characters), then press 4. Press to exit the Landing Labels edit screen. FIGURE 3.3 Job Configuration Screen - Car Labels FIGURE 3.4 Job Configuration Screen - Landing Labels PTC / PHC CONTROLLER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS •...
  • Page 66 Number of Cars - Indicates one if Simplex and two if Duplex is programmed for the SIMPLEX OR DUPLEX? parameter (see Basic Features Menu Options in the Controller Installation manual). Number of Landings - Indicates the number of floors based on the highest floor served by either car as determined by the TOP LANDING SERVED? (simplex) or TOP LANDING FOR THIS CAR? (duplex) parameters (see Basic Features Menu Options in the Controller Installation manual).

  • Page 67: Figure 3.5 Job Configuration Screen - Modem Configuration

    Modem Initialization string - data that is sent to the modem to initialize it. Only modify the initialization string if directed to do so by MCE Technical Support. To change the modem Connection Wait Time, Redial Wait Time and Number of Rings parameters: 1.

  • Page 68: Figure 3.6 Job Configuration Screen - Save Changes

    To make changes to the modem initialization string: 1. Use the arrow keys to select Modem Initialization, then press 2. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor. 3. Press a character key to insert that character. 4. Press to delete characters at the cursor position. 5.

  • Page 69: Figure 3.7 Performance Reports Menu (F2)

    3.1.3 PERFORMANCE REPORTS MENU (F2) The Performance Reports Menu (F2) provides access to both graphic and tabular performance reports. FIGURE 3.7 Performance Reports Menu (F2) 1 - System Performance Graph - a graphic representation of hourly average hall call waiting time.

  • Page 70: Figure 3.8 System Performance Graph

    SYSTEM PERFORMANCE GRAPH The Elevator System Performance data is based on Hall Call Waiting times and is saved on an hourly basis for seven days, 24 hours a day. Press the key to access the Performance Reports Menu screen then press for System Performance Graph.

  • Page 71: Figure 3.9 Hall Call Distribution Table (F2-2)

    HALL CALL DISTRIBUTION TABLE Hourly Hall Call Performance data is stored for a 24-hour period in hourly intervals. Press the key to access the Performance Reports Menu screen then press for Hall Call Distribution. Press to decrement the hour or to increment the hour.

  • Page 72: Graphic Display Of Elevator Status (F3)

    3.1.4 GRAPHIC DISPLAY OF ELEVATOR STATUS (F3) The graphic elevator display is a comprehensive picture of car location, door status, direction of travel, registered car calls, registered hall calls, hall call assignments, personalized floor labels, and essential car status information. The parking floors are identified on the left side of the building while the fire floors are indicated on the right side of the building (when the fire inputs are activated).

  • Page 73: Computer Parameters (F6)

    3.1.5 COMPUTER PARAMETERS (F6) The Real Time Clock parameters can be viewed and set from the Computer Parameters page. To change these parameters, use the key to select the desired field and the to increment or decrement the value. FIGURE 3.11 Computer Parameters (F6) Screen PTC / PHC CONTROLLER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS •...

  • Page 74: Special Event Calendar Menu (F7)

    3.1.6 SPECIAL EVENT CALENDAR MENU (F7) The Special Event Calendar can document approximately 300 important fault conditions or events and display them in chronological order. Data displayed includes the type of event, the date and time of the occurrence, the date and time the event was corrected, probable causes of the event, and where to begin to correct it.
  • Page 75 FIGURE 3.13 Display Special Event Entries (F7-1) FDX Main 10/25/96 10:25:30 F12 - Exit Date Time Event Status Car Landing Miscl 10-23 02:15 Time Out of Service Activated 10-23 02:20 Door Close Protection Activated 10-23 02:21 Time Out of Service Deactivated 10-23 02:25...

  • Page 76: Car Inputs And Outputs (F8, F9)

    FIGURE 3.15 Special Event Calendar - Car “x” - Setup Spare Input SEC (F7 - 4 or 5) Screen 3.1.7 CAR INPUTS AND OUTPUTS (F8, F9) Many of the individual car’s input and output signals may be viewed simultaneously to detect important sequential events.

  • Page 77: Modem Disconnection (Hang-Up) (F10)

    3.1.8 MODEM DISCONNECTION (HANG-UP) (F10) The Modem Disconnection (Hang-Up) function is included on those jobs with modems and is designed to terminate the phone line connection. Once the connection is terminated, the screen displays the connection time, the disconnection time, and the total time connected. 3.1.9 SYSTEM PERFORMANCE COUNTERS (Shift F2) This screen provides a number of runs counter, a run time counter and an Inspection down time counter.

  • Page 78: Security Menu (Shift F5)

    3.1.11 SECURITY MENU (Shift F5) The Security Menu option (Shift F5) allows you to program the elevator security parameters. Please refer to the Elevator Security User’s Guide, MCE part # 42-02-S024 for detailed information. FIGURE 3.18 Security Menu (Shift F5) Screen 3-16 •...

  • Page 79: Cms Parameters (Shift F6)

    It is generally considered best to set the CMS parameters from CMS rather than from the CRT. For detailed information on the Central Monitoring System (CMS) please see the CMS for Windows Manual, MCE part # 42-02-S021. FIGURE 3.19 CMS Parameters (Shift F6) Screen PTC / PHC CONTROLLER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS •...

  • Page 80: Lobby Terminal Display

    3.1.13 LOBBY TERMINAL DISPLAY The Remote Lobby Terminal Display is designed to run independent of any operator assistance. The lobby terminal displays a dynamic, comprehensive picture of car locations, door status, direction of travel, registered car calls, registered hall calls, assigned hall calls (for group jobs only), MG status and personalized floor labels.

  • Page 81: Section 4 Swing Panel Controller Instructions

    SECTION 4 SWING PANEL CONTROLLER INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL INFORMATION This section describes the information and functions available for Swing Panel Controllers on CRT terminal and terminal emulator screens. Users with PCs running Central Monitoring System (CMS) software should consult the CMS for Windows manual. Group Supervisor and IMC Controller manuals contain screen information specific to those controllers and should be referenced instead of this generic overview.

  • Page 82: Figure 4.1 Main Menu (F4) Screen

    FIGURE 4.1 Main Menu (F4) screen 3/19/2004, 3:56:16 PM Job #96-10840 11th AND L STREET Local Car A Overlay or Non-DF Car Controller (Release 4) Main Menu (F4) - Controller Parameters - View Hoistway - Main Menu (This Screen) - Initialize CRT - Job Configuration - Special Events Calendar F11 - Diagnostics...

  • Page 83: Controller Parameters (F1)

    CONTROLLER PARAMETERS (F1) To access the Controller Parameters Menu press while the Main menu is displayed (see Figure 4.2). 4.2.1 EDITING CONTROLLER PARAMETERS The Controller Parameters can be accessed and adjustments can be made using selections on the Controller Parameters (F1) Menu. Adjustments to parameters on these screens can be made at any time, but will not go into effect until the car has stopped (no direction is active).

  • Page 84: Figure 4.4 Editing Cnid On The General (Shift F1 ) Screen

    EDITING METHODS - The following methods are used to modify a parameter value once the desired value is highlighted. If the instruction at the bottom of the screen is “SPACEBAR Edits” use the Space Bar or (+ / -) keys to increase or decrease the value. If an arrow key is pressed to select another parameter, the previously edited parameter value is displayed in bold type.

  • Page 85: Modem Setup (F1, 9)

    confirmation message, Saving..., and then, Save Complete, is displayed. If there is a problem the message *** ERROR Saving Parameters *** is displayed. If any new value is outside the acceptable range for that parameter, the computer will substitute the closest acceptable value, and that value will be saved and displayed.

  • Page 86: Car Operations (F1, A)

    4.2.3 CAR OPERATIONS (F1, A) The Car Operations (F1, A) screen (Figure 4.6) allows you to set the Adjustable Car Timers and view the Calculated Car Times. From the Controller Parameters menu (F1) screen, press Use the arrow keys to select the desired parameter for editing and press ‘+’ to increase or ‘-‘...

  • Page 87: Enable Parameter Edit / View Mode (F1, E)

    0 and 15, randomly generated. Call MCE Technical Support and tell them the reference number. They will give you a temporary password. Type in the temporary password and press Enter. If you make a mistake while typing the temporary password, try again.

  • Page 88: View Hoistway Screen

    VIEW HOISTWAY SCREEN (F3) The View Hoistway (F3) screen provides a graphic representation of the hoistway and text messages indicating car operating status and faults. FIGURE 4.7 View Hoistway (F3) screen 12/5/2000, 10:25:30 AM, F4= Main Menu FAULT CAR OPERATION InspAcc OutServ MnFire1 SftyOpn...

  • Page 89: Job Configuration (F6)

    JOB CONFIGURATION (F6) The Job Configuration Summary (F6) screen provides information about the controller’s configuration. In addition, it provides a means of programming the job name, car labels and landing labels. FIGURE 4.8 Job Configuration (F6) screen 5/26/1999, 10:25:30, F4=Main Menu Job Configuration Summary Job Number 96-10840, 1st Local Car in Group, 6 Landings NAME...
  • Page 90 FIGURE 4.9 Job Configuration (F6) - Car Labels screen 5/26/1999, 10:25:30, F4=Main Menu Job Configuration Summary Job Number 96-10840, 1st Local Car in Group, 6 Landings NAME 11TH AND L STREET Set Car Labels CAR LABELS LANDING PROPERTIES Car # Car Label FIRE OPTIONS OTHER OPTIONS...

  • Page 91: Landing Properties

    4.4.3 LANDING PROPERTIES To modify the Landing Labels (see Figure 4.10): 1. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the LANDING PROPERTIES field, then press 2. Use the arrow keys to select the desired landing, then press 3. Use the alphanumeric keys to enter a new landing label (up to two characters), then press 4.
  • Page 92 FIGURE 4.12 Job Configuration (F6) - Other Options screen 5/26/1999, 10:25:30, F4=Main Menu Job Configuration Summary Job Number 96-10840, 1st Local Car in Group, 6 Landings NAME 11TH AND L STREET Other Options CAR LABELS LANDING PROPERTIES Hospital FIRE OPTIONS Nudging Earthquake OTHER OPTIONS...

  • Page 93: Special Events Calendar (F7)

    SPECIAL EVENTS CALENDAR (F7) The Special Events Calendar documents the 250 most recent fault conditions or events and displays them in chronological order. The data displayed includes the type of event or fault, the date and time the fault/event occurred, the date and time the fault/event was corrected, as well as other information about the status of the elevator when the fault or event occurred.

  • Page 94: Figure 4.15 Special Events Calendar (F7 - 1) Screen

    FIGURE 4.15 Special Events Calendar (F7 - 1) screen 12/4/2000, 10:25:30 AM, F4=Main Menu Special Events Calendar (F7, F7) STATUS SPEED (ft/Mmin) VOLTAGE (volts) CURRENT (amps) : N/A : N/A : N/A Direction : N/A Command Armature Armature : N/A : N/A : N/A High Speed...

  • Page 95: Clear Fault Log

    4.5.2 CLEAR FAULT LOG While in the Special Event Calendar Menu (F7) screen is displayed, if the key is pressed, the message Delete All Events? (Y/N) is displayed. Press to clear the Special Events Calendar of all events. 4.5.3 SPECIAL EVENTS - CONFIGURE BY TYPE In order to aid in troubleshooting, the list of events which are logged to the Special Events Calendar can be configured based on the event type.

  • Page 96: Special Event Descriptions

    4.5.4 SPECIAL EVENT DESCRIPTIONS When the Event Description is highlighted, a description of the event type is displayed above the column headings (see Figure 4.18). The Status and Error Messages Table in the Controller Installation Manual provides a complete listing of events. The event messages that are logged to the Special Event Calendar are shown with SEC in the Location column.

  • Page 97: Reporting Special Events To A Central Monitoring System (Cms)

    4.5.5 REPORTING SPECIAL EVENTS TO A CENTRAL MONITORING SYSTEM (CMS) IMC-SCR controllers can be programmed to call a computer at a remote location when specific events, logged to the Special Events Calendar, occur. The specific events which will cause the controller to report the event are programmed from the Configure by Type (F7,3) screen.

  • Page 98: Printing The Events Log

    Com, Device, Media - These are the current communication port settings. These settings are programmed using the Computer Swing Panel. Refer to Section 1.7.1 Verifying / Programming the COM Port Settings on Swing Panel Controllers for instructions on viewing and changing the controller Communication Port settings.

  • Page 99: Security Menu (F9)

    SECURITY MENU (F9) The Security Menu option (F9) allows you to program the elevator security parameters. Please refer to the Elevator Security User’s Guide, MCE part #42-02-S024 for detailed information. FIGURE 4.21 Security Menu (F9) screen 2/17/1999, 10:25:30 AM, REC, F4=Main Menu...

  • Page 100: Diagnostics Menu

    Network Status Diagnostics Screen in the M3 Group Supervisor manual, part #42-02-G004) 4.7.2 MEMORY DUMP - (screen not shown) This diagnostic screen shows the status of memory locations within the controller's computers. MCE Technical Support personnel may request information from this screen while troubleshooting a problem.
  • Page 101 FIGURE 4.23 Network Status (F11, 1) screen 12/6/2000, 10:25:30, F4= Main Menu Network Status (F11, 1) Controller Online Success Rate Car A 100% dnID233a FIGURE 4.24 MP Input/Output (F11, 7) screen 7/19/2000, 10:25:30 AM, F4=Main Menu MP Diagnostic Input/Output Flags DOLM HSEL NUDG...
  • Page 102 4.7.6 CAR PERFORMANCE - The Car Performance Graph (F11, 8) screen and the Car Performance Report (F11, 8, H) screen provide car performance data including: • Door Close Time (DCT) • Door Close & Car Start Time (DT) • Run Time (RT) •...
  • Page 103 FIGURE 4.26 Car Performance Report (F11, 8, H) screen 9/18/2000, 10:25:30 AM, REC, F4=Main Menu Car Performance Report (F11, 8) Start Floor #: 2A Car Speed : N/A Floor #: 3A Floor Height : N/A Door Close Time (DCT): Car @ Flr: 3A Doors Start Closing - TO- Doors Closed Car Dir.: OUT Dar Door: OPEN...

  • Page 105: Section 5 Troubleshooting

    SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING GENERAL INFORMATION This section provides information to guide the user through installation problems relating to the CRT terminal, terminal emulator and other peripheral devices. Once the CRT terminal is online, use the terminal's diagnostic screens in conjunction with the controller manual and Enhanced Onboard Diagnostics to troubleshoot the elevator system.

  • Page 106: Connected To Controller Via Line Drivers

    CONNECTED TO CONTROLLER VIA LINE DRIVERS TABLE 5.2 Troubleshooting CRT Terminal with Line Drivers TROUBLE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Line Driver: • Check the receptacle line driver terminals labeled "TD+" and CRT terminal receives data; "TD-" in the machine room and ensure they are connected to but, function keys have no terminals "RD+"...

  • Page 107: Modem

    • Verify that the communication interface board jumpers, or switches, are set correctly. Refer to Section 1.2 (MC-RS see Table 1.2, MC-PA see Table 1.3, MC-MRS, MC-ARS see Tables 1.4 and 1.5). There is no activity on the • Verify that the modem has power.
  • Page 108 TABLE 5.3 Troubleshooting CRT Terminal with Modems (Continued) When dialing a number from • The data entered for the function key should be printed on the the CRT terminal using the top line of the display CRT terminal. Verify that the data you Funct ion Keys, Shif t...

  • Page 109: Crt Printer

    CRT PRINTER TABLE 5.4 Troubleshooting CRT Terminal with Printer TROUBLE POSSIBLE SOLUTION terminal displays • Verify that the CRT terminal to printer connection is correct. "Printer buffer in use" and ">AUX" is flashing in the • Verify that the printer is not out of paper. upper left corner but the printer is not responding.

  • Page 110: Data Switch Box Applications (Line Driver)

    DATA SWITCH BOX APPLICATIONS (LINE DRIVER) TABLE 5.5 Troubleshooting CRT Terminal with Data Switch Applications TROUBLE POSSIBLE SOLUTION One or both of the elevator • With the hoods removed from the switch box connectors, test systems are not displayed on the continuity from the plug line driver terminals (located on the the CRT terminal.
  • Page 111 APPENDIX...

  • Page 113: Appendix Aconnectors

    APPENDIX A CONNECTORS FIGURE A.1 C-CRT / PA Cable Drawing FIGURE A.2 C-CRT / MRS-n Cable Drawing APPENDIX A - CONNECTORS • 42-02-CP00...
  • Page 114 FIGURE A.3 C-LD / PA-n Cable Drawing • APPENDIX A - CONNECTORS 42-02-CP00...
  • Page 115 FIGURE A.4 C-LD / MRS-n Cable Drawing FIGURE A.5 C-MD / MRS-n Cable Drawing APPENDIX A - CONNECTORS • 42-02-CP00...
  • Page 116 FIGURE A.6 C-CRT / ND-n Cable Drawing FIGURE A.7 C-MD / PCAT-n Cable Drawing • APPENDIX A - CONNECTORS 42-02-CP00...
  • Page 117 FIGURE A.8 C-CRT / PRC-n Cable Drawing FIGURE A.9 C-RS-422-n Cable Drawing APPENDIX A - CONNECTORS • 42-02-CP00...
  • Page 118 FIGURE A.10 C-PCA / PCA-n Cable Drawing • APPENDIX A - CONNECTORS 42-02-CP00...
  • Page 119 FIGURE A.11 C-LD-PCAT-n Cable Drawing FIGURE A.12 C-LDM / PCAT-n Cable Drawing APPENDIX A - CONNECTORS • 42-02-CP00...

  • Page 120: Changing The Mc-Pa Board Eprom

    APPENDIX B CHANGING THE MC-PA BOARD EPROM With directions from MCE Technical Support, a PC board, EPROMs or Microcontroller may need to be reinstalled in the field. Great care should be taken when changing any of these items. The EPROM stores the computer program, the microcontroller both stores and executes the program and all three are subject to damage by ESD (see CAUTION).
  • Page 121 Turn ON the system. The COMPUTER ON light should be ON steady (should not be blinking) and all the LEDs on the side of the board should be ON. If the COMPUTER ON light is blinking, the chip may not have been installed properly. Repeat steps 1 to 6. To default (clear) the RAM, set dip switches A1, A3, A5 and A7 to the up (ON) position (see Figure B.1).

  • Page 122: Setting Modem Defaults On The Mc-Pa Board

    SETTING MODEM DEFAULTS ON THE MC-PA BOARD If the Modem is not working, first verify that the COM port is programmed properly. Next verify that the DCE/DTE switch is set to DTE. Procedure for most modems - To set the default modem string for all modems (except the Zoom Faxmodem model 3049c), perform the following procedure: 1.
  • Page 123 INDEX Controller Parameters Car Operations (F1, A) screen, 4-6 Change / set parameter access password, 4-6 ADDS 260LF terminal emulator editing, 4-3, 4-4 adjusting palette colors, 2-18 Enable parameter edit / view mode, 4-7 connections, 2-10 Modem Setup (F1, 9) screen, 4-5 controller COM port settings, 2-10 saving changes, 4-4, 4-5 setup, 2-11-17...
  • Page 124 MC-PA board, 1-5 to MC-RS board, 1-4 to peripheral device, 1-7 Main Menu (F4) screen, 4-2 Independent Service message MC-ARS Board F3 screen (IndSrv), 4-8 COM Port and selection jumpers, 1-7 InServ, car operation message, 4-8 MC-PA board Inspection Operation...
  • Page 125 Modem Configuration, on Job Configuration screen, 3-5 Special Events Calendar Menu (F7) screen, 4-13 Modem Disconnection (Hang-Up) , 3-15 Special Events Calendar Troubleshooting (F7 - 1 - Crtl +T) Modem Setup (F1, 9) screen, 4-5 scree, 4-14 Modems, troubleshooting, 5-3 SwngOpr, car operation message, 4-8 monochrome terminal System Performance Counters, 3-15...

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