IMC Performa ASME 2000 42-02-7205 Rev B3
IMC Performa ASME 2000 42-02-7205 Rev B3
IMC Performa ASME 2000 42-02-7205 Rev B3
IMC Performa
Compliant with ASME A17.1 - 2000 / CSA B44-00 and later codes
2. ALWAYS connect the temporary run buttons in the CAR TOP INSPECTION circuits so
they have top priority.
3. ALWAYS insert the temporary run button's EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH in the safety
circuit between terminals 17 and 18, NOT in series with the ENABLE button.
If the door operator, fire service and emergency power are not yet wired:
Remove wire from panel mount terminal DCL
Remove wire from terminal 47 (47R) on the SC-SB2K board
Jumper from 2 bus to panel mount terminal DPM
Jumper from 2 bus to terminal 36 on the SC-SB2K board
Jumper from 2 bus to panel mount terminal EPI (if present)
Jumper from 2F bus to terminal 38 on the SC-SB2K board
Jumper from 2F bus to terminal FRSM on the SC-SB2K board
Jumper from 2F bus to terminal FRSA on the SC-SB2K board
Safeties, door locks and temporary run buttons, jump terminals as follows:
2 bus to 15 2 bus to INCTI 9 to 10 9 to 11 9 to 12 9 to 13 15 to 16 16 to 17
18 to 20 EB3 to EB4 2CT to CD 2CT to HD or IDL
If you have earthquake operation then jump CW1 to CW2 and SSI to EQ24
SECTION 1
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1.0 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
SECTION 2
INSTALLATION
2.0 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.0.1 Site Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.0.2 Environmental Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.0.3 Recommended Tools And Test Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.0.4 Wiring Prints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
SECTION 3
START-UP
3.0 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.3 Installing and Using the CRT Terminal / Terminal Emulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
3.3.2 Editing Controller Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
SECTION 4
FINAL ADJUSTMENT
4.0 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
SECTION 6
TROUBLESHOOTING
6.0 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
APPENDIX A
DISASSEMBLING THE COMPUTER SWING PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
APPENDIX B
CHANGING PC BOARDS, EPROMS OR MICROCONTROLLERS . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
B.1 Replacing The Main Processor Board or EPROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
B.2 Replacing The MC-CGP-4 Board or Eproms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
B.3 Replacing The IMC-DDP-x Board or Eproms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
B.4 Replacing The EPROM on The Smartlink MC-NC / MC-NIO Board . . . . . . . . . . . A-6
APPENDIX C
INSPECTING THE LS-QUAD-2R QUAD PULSER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8
APPENDIX D
INSPECTING THE LS-QUIK-1R QUAD PULSER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-10
APPENDIX E
NOMENCLATURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-11
APPENDIX H
REPLACING SYSTEM 12 SCR DRIVE COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-24
H.1 Replacing Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-24
H.2 Replacing Contactors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-26
H.3 Replacing SCR's And Diode Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-30
H.4 Replacing PC Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-33
APPENDIX K
FLEX-TALK OPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-41
APPENDIX L
OPTION SMARTLINK FOR CAR OPERATING PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-44
L.1 Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-44
L.2 Physical Layout And Functional Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-45
L.3 Installing The MC-NIO & MC-NIO-X Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-47
L.4 Network Self-installation And Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-54
L.5 Troubleshooting Smartlink For COP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-55
APPENDIX N
MCE LOAD WEIGHER INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-66
N.1 Sensor Installation Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-62
N.1.1 Installation Method #1 Overview (Preferred Method) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-63
N.1.2 Method #1 Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-65
APPENDIX P
CRT TERMINAL AND TERMINAL EMULATOR SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-69
P.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-69
P.1.1 Controller COM Port Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-69
The following general rules and safety precautions must be observed for safe and reliable operation
of your system.
The controller may be shipped without the final running program. However, you may
install the unit, hookup and run the elevator on Inspection operation. Call MCE
approximately one week before you are ready to turn the elevator over to full automatic
operation so the running program can be shipped to you. If you need to change a
program chip on a computer board make sure you read the instructions and know
exactly how to install the new chip. Plugging these devices in backwards may damage
the chip.
Elevator control products must be installed by experienced field personnel. This manual
does not address code requirements. The field personnel must know all the rules and
regulations pertaining to the safe installation and operation of elevators.
This equipment is an O.E.M. product designed and built to comply with ASME A17.1,
National Electrical Code, CAN/CSA-B44.1/ASME-A17.5 and must be installed by a
qualified contractor. It is the responsibility of the contractor to make sure that the final
installation complies with all local codes and is installed in a safe manner.
This equipment is suitable for use on a circuit capable of delivering not more than
10,000 rms symmetrical amperes, 600 Volts maximum. The 3 phase AC power supply
to the Drive Isolation Transformer used with this equipment must originate from a fused
disconnect switch or circuit breaker which is sized in conformance with all applicable
national, state and local electrical codes, in order to provide the necessary motor
branch circuit protection for the Drive Unit and motor. Incorrect motor branch circuit
protection will void warranty and may create a hazardous condition.
Proper grounding is vitally important to the safe and successful operation of your
system. Bring your ground wire to the system subplate. You must choose the proper
conductor size and minimize the resistance to ground by using the shortest possible
routing. See National Electrical Code Article 250-95, or the applicable local electrical
code.
You must not connect the output triacs directly to a hot bus (2, 3 or 4 bus). This can
damage the triacs. PIs, direction arrows, and terminals 40 & 42 are examples of outputs
that can be damaged this way. Note: miswiring terminal 39 into 40 can damage the fire
warning indicator triac.
The HC-PI/O and HC-CI/O boards are equipped with quick disconnect terminals.
During the initial installation, you may want to remove the terminal connector, hook up
the field wires, test for no shorts to ground (1 bus) and to 2, 3 and 4 terminals before
plugging these terminals back into the PC boards.
If your controller or group enclosure is equipped with an air conditioning unit, observe the
following precautions (failure to do so can result in water condensation inside the enclosure):
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.
Manufacturer, however, assumes no risk or liability for results of the use of the products purchased from it,
including, but without limiting the generality of the forgoing: (1) The use in combination with any electrical or
electronic components, circuits, systems, assemblies or any other material or equipment (2) Unsuitability of this
product for use in any circuit, assembly or environment. Purchasers rights under this warranty shall consist
solely of requiring the manufacturer to repair, or in manufacturer's sole discretion, replace free of charge, F.O.B.
factory, any defective items received at said factory within the said 15 months and determined by manufacturer
to be defective. The giving of or failure to give any advice or recommendation by manufacturer shall not
constitute any warranty by or impose any liability upon the manufacturer. This warranty constitutes the sole and
exclusive remedy of the purchaser and the exclusive liability of the manufacturer, AND IN LIEU OF ANY AND
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY AS TO MERCHANTABILITY,
FITNESS, FOR PURPOSE SOLD, DESCRIPTION, QUALITY PRODUCTIVENESS OR ANY OTHER MATTER.
In no event will the manufacturer be liable for special or consequential damages or for delay in performance of
this warranty.
Products that are not manufactured by MCE (such as drives, CRT's, modems, printers, etc.) are not covered
under the above warranty terms. MCE, however, extends the same warranty terms that the original
manufacturer of such equipment provide with their product (refer to the warranty terms for such products in their
respective manual).
The IMC Performa controller continually creates an idealized velocity profile. Knowledge of the
exact car position and speed in the hoistway is maintained using a sophisticated distance and
velocity feedback system. The key to integration is continuous data communication between
the drive and logic microprocessors. The System 12 SCR Drive uses 12-pulse technology to
provide exceptional performance while reducing harmonic distortion and audible noise. The
result is not only a high quality ride, but the fastest possible floor-to-floor time.
IMC Performa controller diagnostics and adjustments are performed through the Computer
Swing Panel and the CRT terminal or a PC running terminal emulation software or MCEs
Central Monitoring System (CMS for Windows) software. The CRT terminal or PC can be
connected to the controller directly or through a modem. The controller can also be monitored
from a remote location using MCEs Central Monitoring System (CMS) software.
Computer Computer
RESET ON
Safety On
Doors Locked
High Speed
Independent Svc.
Insp./Access
Computer Swing Panel Fire Service
Timed Out of Svc
Motor Limit Timer
Diagnostic Indicators
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Diagnostic On
10/16/2000, 10:25:30 AM
F1 - Controller Parameters
F2 - Performance Reports
F3 - View Hoistway
F4 - Main Menu (This Screen)
F5 - Initialize CRT
F6 - Job Configuration
F7 - Special Events Calendar
F9 - Security
F10 - Modem Hang Up
F11 - Diagnostics
F12 - Jump to Previous Screen
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POWER SUPPLY - The power supply is a triple output linear power supply that provides +5VDC
for the processor boards and 15VDC for the IMC-MBX, IMC-DCP, and the IMC-SPI boards.
RELAYS, FUSES, TERMINAL BLOCKS, ETC. - Additional relays, fuses, and terminals are
provided as required for functions such as door operation, safety functions, etc.
SYSTEM 12 SCR DRIVE - The System 12 SCR Drive is typically placed in the lower right side
of the cabinet and is responsible for providing the current requirements of the DC hoist motor
armature. The SCR Drive accepts six phase power supplied by a custom Drive Isolation
Transformer, included with every IMC Performa controller, which is mounted externally to the
controller cabinet.
IMC-SMB3(5) UNIT - The IMC-SMB3 (30 Amp) and IMC-SMB5 (45 Amp) Units include the
IMC-MBX, IMC-DCP, IMC-SPI, HC-CS boards and other components contained within this unit.
The main function of the IMC-SMB3(5), along with the SCR-RIX is to provide safety functions,
control the motor field and brake, and to interface with the System 12 SCR Drive.
IMC-MBX
Board
HC-CS
Boards
Through the front of the panel, the user can see eight vertical LEDs (Status Indicators), eight
horizontal LEDs (Diagnostic Indicators), an alphanumeric display, two pushbuttons, a Computer
RESET button, a Computer ON LED, and 22 function and address switches. These items are
actually located on the MC-MP2-2K, Main Computer board. The top of the Computer Swing
Panel has eight horizontal LEDs (DDP Diagnostic Indicators).
The car controller has four primary functions. Figure 1.6 shows these functional blocks and lists
the circuit boards associated with each function.
Car Operation Control (COC) This functional block covers logical car operation and safety
monitoring. An example of logical operation would be operation of the doors and response to
hall and car call demands or special operations such as Inspection/Access, Fire Service, etc.
Safety functions include checking that critical components release as intended, velocity
monitoring and Emergency Brake operation.
Car Communication Control (CCC) This functional block coordinates the flow of information
between the car controller and other equipment, such as terminals, modems, printers and
Group Supervisor.
Car Motion Control (CMC) This functional block is responsible for three different tasks: (1)
developing an idealized speed pattern; (2) ensuring that the elevator follows the idealized
speed pattern command by producing the necessary outputs to the rotating equipment; (3)
independently monitoring the car velocity during Normal operation, Inspection operation, and
Car Power Control (CPC) This functional block generates the necessary voltages for the
motor armature, motor field, and brake. This includes the SCR Drive unit.
Car Operation Control involves such things as door operation, response to hall and car calls,
plus special operations such as Inspection/Access and Fire Service.
Main Processor Subsystem - This subsystem consists of many different input/output circuit
boards. The layout and arrangement of these boards may vary from controller to controller. The
following boards are typically included:
Where required we have implemented logic using force-guided safety relays. Each safety relay
has a test pad designed to aid in the inspection-testing required for commissioning. There are
terminals at the bottom of the board for field wiring. This board, located in the upper right corner
of the controller cabinet, includes the MACHINE ROOM INSPECTION TRANSFER ON/OFF
switch, the MACHINE ROOM INSPECTION UP/DN switch, TEST/NORM and pushbuttons for
Earthquake and Fault Reset.
HC-PI/O Power Input/Output board - This board is typically located behind the Computer
Swing Panel. The main function of this board is to receive inputs and provide outputs for
individual car functions such as door operation, limit switches, direction sensing, position
indicators, direction arrows and arrival gongs.
SC-HDIO High Density Input/Output board - This board is typically mounted behind PC Boards
located near the Computer Swing Panel. The main function of this board is to receive inputs and
provide outputs for the required safety functions carried out by the hardware located on the SC-BASE-
D and SC-SB2K boards. There are no relays, switches or adjustments to be made on this board.
WARNING: Please verify the connector label before connecting a ribbon cable to
the PC boards. The physical location of a connector on a board may be different
than shown here.
HC-PIX Position Indicator Expander board - This board provides additional PI outputs which
are needed if there are more than eight floors in the building.
HC-CI/O Call Input/Output board - This board processes hall call and car call inputs, call
acknowledgment outputs, and displays the status of each call.
HC-RD Rear Door board - This board provides the necessary logic required when an
additional independent rear door is present (board not pictured).
MC-NC Neuron Controller board (optional) - Located in the car controller cabinet, the
MC-NC board is the controller for the SmartLink for Car Operating Panel option (board not
pictured). See Appendix L, Option SmartLink for Car Operating Panel if applicable.
MC-NIO Neuron Input/Output board (optional) (board not pictured) - Located in the car
operating panel, this board transfers the COP signal values to and from the MC-NC board as
network packets. COP signals include call buttons, door open button, door close button, call
lockouts, etc. See Appendix L, Option SmartLink for Car Operating Panel if applicable.
The COC module is responsible for the logical operation of the elevator control system. For
example, the COC may decide that the car should travel from one floor to another in response
to a car call, but leaves the speed control (acceleration, deceleration, etc.) to the CMC
module.
The fundamental inputs that are required for the logical control of the elevator come to, and
outputs are sent from, the Main Processor board through three boards: the SC-HDIO board
(high density I/O), HC-PI/O board (power input/output board) and the HC-CI/O board (call
input/output board). Each IMC Performa control system has one HC-PI/O board, and as many
HC-CI/O boards as are required to accommodate the number of calls in the particular
installation. Additional miscellaneous inputs come to, and outputs are sent from, the Main
Processor board through as many HC-IOX and/or HC-I4O Input/Output Expansion board(s) as
are needed.
The COC also includes a hardware monitor that checks the software system used to execute
many of the safey functions. If the software system fails to execute its program, the hardware
monitor will shut down the system. The hardware monitor is checked prior to every operating
cycle.
C Door signals - The HC-PI/O board receives the door-related signals, through the Main
Relay board (SC-SB2K). The door related signals include the door reopening devices
(photo eye, safe edge), car operating panel buttons (door open button, door close
button), and the door position contacts (door open limit, door lock).
C Landing system signals - The HC-PI/O board receives some of the signals generated
by the landing system, through the SC-SB2K board. The landing system signals read
by the COC module are the door zone, level up and level down signals.
C Operational mode signals - The HC-PI/O board receives a few of the operational and
safety mode signals, through the SC-SB2K board. These signals include the safety
string status, the inspection operation status, and the independent service status.
Additionally, some of the fire service signals are also received by the HC-PI/O board,
through the relay board (fire sensors, in-car fire service switch).
C Direction sensing inputs - Two direction sensing inputs (up sense and down sense)
are read by the COC processor (again through the HC-PI/O and SC-SB2K) and are
used to process the car position indicator logic and motor protection (MLT) logic.
The call buttons and call indicators are wired to the control system and read by the
COC Processor through the call board(s) (HC-CI/O and/or MC-NC). The connection to
the call board is a single wire connection for both the button and the indicator (the
terminal acts as both an input and output terminal). In multi-car group arrangements,
system hall calls are wired to the group supervisor control panel (also to HC-CI/O
boards), but swing car hall calls are wired to the call board of the individual car
controller, along with the car calls.
C Position indicators, direction arrows, and arrival fixture signals - Eight position
indicator outputs are provided on the HC-PI/O board. Should the particular installation
have more than eight landings, additional position indicator outputs are provided
through the use of HC-PIX Position Indicator Expansion boards. The up and down
direction arrow indicators and the up and down arrival lantern outputs are also provided
on the HC-PI/O board. The output terminals for these indicator outputs are located on
the HC-PI/O board.
C Fire service operation signals - Two outputs associated with fire service operation are
generated on the HC-PI/O board, and are routed through the SC-SB2K board. The fire
warning indicator output generates the visual/audible signal in the elevator during a fire
phase I recall, and the Emergency stop switch bypass output (ESB) is used for
rendering the Emergency stop switch inoperative, also during a fire phase I recall.
C Door control signals - Four signals are generated by the COC module to control the
operation of the doors. These outputs are generated on the HC-PI/O board, but are
routed through the SC-SB2K board for connection to external relays. These signals are
the door open function, door close function, door close power, and nudging outputs.
Should the installation have a floor with both front and rear openings, a rear door logic
board (HC-RD) is used to generate the corresponding outputs for the rear door.
The call buttons and indicators are connected to the control system through the
HC-CI/O call board(s) (see NOTE). Outputs to the indicators are generated by the
COC, through the HC-CI/O board(s). The connection to the call board is a single wire
connection for both the indicator and the call button (the terminal acts as both an input
and output terminal). In multi-car group arrangements, system hall calls are wired to
the Group Supervisor, but swing car hall calls are wired to the call board of the
individual car controller, along with the car calls.
This functional block coordinates the flow of information between the car controller and other
equipment, such as terminals, modems, printers and Group Supervisor.
MC-CGP-4 Communication Processor board - This board contains a very powerful 32-bit
embedded RISC microcontroller, and is sandwiched between the MC-MP2-2K and IMC-DDP-D
boards. The primary function of this board is to co-ordinate the flow of information between the
car controller and other equipment and peripherals.
MC-RS Communication Interface board - This board provides a high-speed RS-422 serial
link between the individual car controller and the M3 Group Supervisor. It also provides four
industry standard RS-232C serial ports to interface the car controller with a standard computer
or data terminal, such as a printer, modem or CRT terminal.
Car Motion Control comprises three tasks: (1) developing the idealized speed pattern; (2)
ensuring that the elevator follows the idealized speed pattern by producing the necessary
outputs to the rotating equipment; (3) monitoring the car velocity during Normal operation,
Inspection operation and during slowdown at terminal landings and stopping the car if a failure
or unsafe condition is detected.
IMC-DDP-D Digital Drive Processor board - The Digital Drive Processor board is located
within the Computer Swing Panel and performs three specific tasks: (1) it uses the signals
produced by the hoistway transducers to create a speed pattern; (2) it generates current
command signals for the System 12 SCR Drive using the pattern and feedback signals from
the rotating equipment so that the car speed closely matches the ideal speed pattern and; (3) it
performs some safety functions. This board also contains the LEDs and RESET button seen
on the top and back of the Computer Swing Panel.
IMC-MBX Mother board - This board is part of the IMC-SMB3(5) Unit which is mounted on the
controller cabinet subplate. The IMC-DCP board plugs into this board. Through the Mother board,
the IMC-DDP-D passes information to and
from the IMC-DCP, IMC-SPI, SCR-RIX, and
the System 12 SCR Drive. This board has an
alphanumeric display which shows the car
speed. There are four LEDs: OLM, DP1, DP2
and COMP ON. A complete listing and
description of the test points, and indicators
can be found in Figure 6.27, IMC-MBX Quick
Reference.
DSP
FPGA SAF
SCR-RIX Relay Interface board - The function of the Relay Interface board is to convert high
voltage signals to low voltage signals. This board receives signals from the SC-SB2K and
contactors BK and M12, the rotating equipment, and the field wiring. It converts these signals
from high to low voltage levels so that they can be used by the IMC-DDP-D processor. The
Relay Interface board, located below the IMC-SMB3(5) Unit, also contains terminals for the
binary floor code sensors, position pulser or position encoder, tachometer or velocity encoder,
loadweigher, normal terminal switches, and emergency terminal switches.
CMC INPUTS - The main signals received by the IMC-DDP-D Processor board are:
C Quadrature signal - The SCR-RIX board receives the quadrature signal from the
encoder wheel (LS-QUIK-1R) or from the hoistway transducer which reads the holes
on a perforated steel tape (LS-QUAD-2R). The IMC-MBX then sends the position
information, which locates the car in the hoistway within 0.1875" (4.7625 mm) accuracy,
to the IMC-DDP-D board.
C OLM signal - The Outer Leveling Marker (OLM) signal informs the IMC-DDP-D
processor that the car is exactly 12" (304.8 mm) from the floor.
C Terminal switches - For each terminal landing, up to five terminal switches can be
brought to the SCR-RIX board. The safety computer on this board compares the car
speed with a reference speed for each terminal switch. In addition, the IMC-DDP-D
processor verifies the position of the car at each terminal switch. When it is determined
that the car is overspeeding or appears to be at a wrong position when a terminal switch
is encountered, the IMC-DDP-D processor discontinues the normal speed pattern and
substitutes an alternate pattern that forces the car to rapidly reduce speed and then
move at a reduced speed to the next available landing.
C Car status - Specific signals, such as direction up (85) or down (87), high speed (88),
leveling (E14), inspection (E31), etc. are sent to the SCR-RIX and passed through the
IMC-MBX board to the MC-DCP and IMC-DDP-D boards, to allow the pattern generator
to create the appropriate speed pattern. The pattern information is then sent to the IMC-
SMB3(5) Unit, which controls the car's motion.
C Floor encoding - When the car stops at a landing, the car top landing system
generates and sends to the IMC-DDP-D processor, a maximum of eight signals that
provide the absolute floor number. A parity check is done to verify the floor encoding
data.
C Contactor Redundancy Inputs - Status signals (MR, CNPM and CNPB) are sent from
the SCR-RIX board to the IMC-DDP-D board to verify that the relays and contactors are
operating correctly (MX, M12, M1, M2 and BK).
CMC OUTPUTS - The main signals generated by the IMC-DDP-D Processor board are:
C Current command signal - The current command (DCC), generated by the IMC-DCP
processor, goes to the SCR Drive. This signal is used by the SCR-LGA board (inside
the System 12 SCR Drive) to create the triggering signals for the SCR Drive.
C Run enable (RE) - The run enable signal, generated by the IMC-DDP-D and IMC-DCP
processors, allows motion. After receiving a direction signal, with no failure detected in
the PT relay contacts and after verifying sufficient motor field, the IMC-DDP-D
C Fault (FLT) - The fault output is generated by the IMC-DDP-D processor, as well as by
the two safety processors on the IMC-DCP board. This signal energizes the FLT relay
on the SCR-RIX board. The output is enabled during normal operation, thereby picking
the FLT relay. When the IMC-DDP-D or IMC-DCP processors detect a failure in the
drive system or unsafe operation such as overspeed, the fault output is disabled,
thereby de-energizing the FLT relay. Dropping the FLT relay will de-energize the main
safety relays (SAFR1 and SAFR2), unless the FLT relay has been bypassed. The IMC-
DDP-D and IMC-DCP automatically restore the fault output when the fault condition no
longer exists, thereby resetting the FLT relay. However, if four faults occur within seven
normal runs, or if a single Emergency Terminal Switch fault (ETS) is detected, the fault
output will not be automatically restored. The DRV RST button on the IMC-DCP board
must be pressed to clear the fault.
C Intermediate speed (INT) - The IMC-DDP-D board generates this signal to indicate
that the car is traveling faster than VLI, Leveling Inhibit Speed. This output is used by
the Car Operation Control (COC) to decide when the car should stop and doors open.
VLI is adjustable. The INT output energizes the INT relay which disables the LE relay,
thereby disabling the LU and LD (leveling input) signals.
The voltages required by the motor armature, motor field and brake are generated by the Car
Power Control components, including:
IMC-SPI SCR Power Interface board - This board is mounted inside of the IMC-SMB3(5)
Unit. It converts the motor field and brake command signals from the IMC-DDP-D to high
voltage signals for the rotating equipment. The IMC-SPI also processes the feedback currents
from the brake coil and motor field before sending them to the IMC-DDP-D board. The board
has three LEDs that show through the IMC-SMB3(5) cover: DFLT, MFSAT and MFF. Test
points include: -15V, +15V, ACSM, ACSB, BI, MFI, COM, MTS, BTS, MFG1, MF2, MFG2, MF1,
BT1 and BT2. A complete listing and definition of test points and indicators can be found in
Section 6, IMC-SPI Quick Reference.
SCR-LGA SCR Drive Logic Board - This board is located inside the System 12 SCR Drive
and can be accessed by removing the front cover of the SCR Drive. This is the logic board for
the System 12 SCR Drive. The main functions of the SCR-LGA board include control tasks
such as Current Loop Control, SCR Firing Logic, interfacing with the IMC-DDP-D computer as
well as overcurrent detection and the detection of other faults. There are two cables that
connect this board to the IMC-MBX board in the IMC-SMB3(5). These cables are the interfaces
between the computer and the System 12 SCR Drive. The SCR-LGA board also contains the
SCR Drive current/voltage rating header (in position U81).
SCR-LGD SCR Drive Display Board - This board contains the System 12 SCR Drive
Diagnostic Indicator LEDs that are seen through the cover of the 12-Pulse Drive. The SCR-
LGD board is mounted to the SCR-LGA board in the upper left corner and a 20-pin ribbon cable
connects the two boards.
Car power control converts AC voltage to DC voltage for application to the hoist motor
armature, motor field and brake field. The components that supply power to the armature are
located inside of the System 12 SCR drive. The components that supply power to the brake
and motor fields are located inside the IMC-SMB3(5).
CPC INPUTS
C Control signals - Control signals that originate in the IMC-DDP-D processor are routed
to the System 12 and IMC-SMB3(5) via the IMC-MBX, IMC-DCP, SCR-RIX, and IMC-
SPI boards. MC-MP2-2K control signals are routed through the HC-PI/O, SC-SB2K,
SCR-RIX and IMC-MBX boards.
C AC Power - AC power is applied to terminals MP01 and MP02 of the IMC-SMB3(5) for
the motor field supply. Contactors BK and M12 route AC power to the IMC-SMB3(5) for
the brake field supply. Contactor MX routes power to the M1 and M2 contactors that
connect the armature circuit to its source of voltage.
Sequence of Operation - When demand for motion is placed into the system, the motor field
is brought up to maximum DC voltage (forcing) determined by parameter MFFV. Once 80% of
forcing field current is detected the RE (Run Enable) relay will prepare contactor MX to engage.
The MB (Motor Brake Triac) signal supplied by the SC-SB2K board completes the circuit to pick
up MX.
The subsequent picking of contactors M1 and M2 is monitored via auxiliary contacts that
provide voltage to relay M12. Finally, relay M12 allows contactor BK to pick which provides AC
voltage to the IMC-SMB3(5) to allow the brake to pick. After the RE signal is received and the
brake Speed Pick Delay has elapsed, the IMC-DDP-D processor (pattern generator) is released
which allows the speed profile (see Section 6 Normal Operation Flowchart) to be generated.
Once the Car arrives at the target floor, relays M1, M2, M12, MX and BK remain energized for
a period determined by the TRED (Run Enable Drop Delay - nominally 1.20 s). This allows the
drive time to turn off all voltage and current prior to opening any relay contacts.
Troubleshooting Power Components - There are test points and indicators on the critical
boards that allow the technician to view these signals.
A. Two tape guides that hold the perforated steel tape precisely with respect to the control
box.
b. A pair of optical transducers (DP1 and DP2) that provide a quadrature signal for car
position.
c. Leveling (LU and LD), Door Zone (DZ) and the Outer Leveling Marker (OLM) using
magnetic proximity sensors.
d. Magnetic proximity sensors for absolute floor encoding (RD, PR, R0, R1, R2, R3, R4
and R5).
e. A circuit board (HC-DFLS) to process the sensor signals to be sent to the elevator
controller. All sensors have indicators on this circuit board. The quadrature signals and
Outer Leveling Markers (OLM) are 50VDC; all other signals are 115VAC.
FIGURE 1.22 LS-QUAD-2R Car Top Control Box (Front and Back View)
The LS-QUAD-2R Landing System Control Box is designed to be mounted on the car top.
Figure 1.23 shows the position of the steel tape and LS-QUAD-2R Landing System Control
Box.
The LS-QUIK-1R Landing System Control Box (Figure 1.24) is designed to be mounted on the
car top and contains the following parts:
b. Optical sensors for absolute floor position encoding (PR, R0, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5).
c. A circuit board (HC-DFQ) to process the sensor signals to be sent to the elevator
controller. All optical sensors have indicators on this circuit board. The quadrature
signals and Outer Leveling Markers (OLM) are 50VDC; all other signals are 115VAC.
d. An encoder and follower wheel which provide a quadrature signal for car position.
Tab (removed)
Typical Vane
(32) R5
(16) R4
(8) R3
(4) R2
(2) R1
(1) R0
PR
With the LS-QUIK-1R landing system, RD is reported when DZ1 and DZ2 are ON but LU and
LD are OFF. The LU sensor is used to detect both UOLM and LU. The LD sensor is used to
detect both DOLM and LD.
The IMC PERFORMA controller can also use load weighing information to make intelligent
dispatching decisions. If the load weight is very light, the controller can be programmed to limit
the number of car calls allowed (anti-nuisance). The controller can be programed so that at a
certain load weight, the lobby landing door timer is reduced, thereby initiating the process of
moving the car out of the lobby. When the load weight exceeds a preprogramed value, the
controller can be instructed to bypass hall calls. And, if the load weight exceeds a predefined
maximum at which it is considered unsafe to move the elevator, the controller can prevent
movement. When this occurs, a visual or audible warning alerts the passengers that the
elevator is overloaded.
Load Weigher - Isolated Platform (LW-MCEIP) is used for elevators with isolated platform cars,
(see Appendix N, MCE Load Weigher Installation and Adjustment). Load Weigher - Crosshead
Deflection (from K-Tech International) is used for elevators with non-isolated platform cars. The
load weigher signal is sent to the SCR-RIX board.
In choosing a proper location for the control equipment, the factors listed below should be
considered.
Make sure the equipment is arranged logically, taking into consideration the location of
other equipment in the machine room and proper routing of electrical power and control
wiring. Note that MCE controller cabinets do not require rear access.
If any areas in the machine room are subject to vibration, they should be avoided or
reinforced to prevent the equipment from being adversely affected.
Provide adequate lighting for the control cabinets and machines. A good work space,
such as a workbench or table, should also be provided.
The location of the Drive Isolation Transformer is flexible, however, wiring is reduced
if it is located near the controller.
The following are some important environmental considerations that will help to provide for the
longevity of the elevator equipment and reduce maintenance requirements.
The ambient temperature should not exceed 32E to 104E Fahrenheit (0E to 40E
Celsius). Operation at ambient temperatures up to 1100 F is possible, but not
recommended due to probable shortening of equipment life. Adequate ventilation and
possibly air conditioning may be required.
The air in the machine room should be free of excessive dust, corrosive atmosphere or
excessive moisture (relative humidity below 95%) to avoid condensation. A NEMA 4 or
NEMA 12 enclosure would help meet these requirements. If open windows exist in the
machine room, it is preferable to place cabinets away from these windows so that
severe weather does not damage the equipment.
For proper installation, it is recommended that the following tools and test equipment be used:
OSCILLOSCOPE TELEPHONE
Become familiar with the following information as well as the wiring prints provided with the
controller.
DRAWING NUMBER FORMAT - Each print has a drawing number indicated in the title block.
The drawing number is comprised of the job number, car number and page number (see
examples). In this manual the drawings will often be referred to by the last digit of the drawing
number (page number). The following is the drawing number format currently in use.
NOTE: DRAWING NAME - Some drawings have a drawing name directly above
the title block or at the top of the drawing. The drawing name may be used
to refer to a particular drawing.
NOMENCLATURE - The following is an example of the schematic symbols use to indicate that
a signal either enters or exits a PC board.
A listing of PC boards and their designator numbers plus other schematic symbols used in the
wiring prints can be found at the beginning of the Job Prints and in Appendix E of this manual.
Become familiar with Elevator Car Wiring Print (Job Prints page 1).
Become familiar with Elevator Hoistway Wiring Print (Job Prints page 2).
Most of the power connections and non-Drive related power supplies are shown in Job
Prints page 3.
Group interconnects to individual car cabinets (two or more cars) are shown on the Job
Prints drawing titled Group Interconnects to Individual Car Cabinets.
Review any additional wiring prints and details that may be provided.
Job Prints page SCR includes detailed drawings of the IMC Performa control system.
Specific parts of a schematic can be referred to by the Area Number located at the left
margin of the schematic.
Mount the controller(s) securely to the machine room floor and cut holes to permit bringing the
wires into the cabinet as shown in Figure 2.2. There may be labels in the cabinet to help identify
wiring hole locations. Note that the standard MCE car control cabinet does not require rear
access. Also, the doors are reversible and removable for ease of wiring.
Keep the covers on the System 12 SCR Drive and IMC-SMB Unit
while wiring to prevent damage to the components and to keep metal
chips away.
CAUTION: All conductors entering or leaving the controller cabinet must be run
in conduits. High voltage, high current conductors, such as power
conductors from the fused disconnect or isolation transformer, must
be separated from the control wires. It is essential that the
Tachometer/Velocity Encoder control wires be placed in a separate
conduit, away from these high current conductors.
NOTE: Pay very close attention to the hierarchy of the inspection inputs. In order
to maintain safe operation of the lift while on access, car top or in car
inspection, the inspection circuits must be wired as shown in the prints.
Figure 2.2 shows the recommended routing for the field wiring. Observe the following:
C Call terminals are located on the HC-CI/O board(s). Inputs and outputs are
located on the HC-IOX and/or HC-I4O boards.
C All position indicators, arrows and gong enable terminals are located on the
HC-PI/O and HC-PIX boards or, if a gong board is provided, position indicators
are also provided on the gong board (HC-GB).
C Terminals for the door operator are on respective door boards or on separate
terminal blocks.
c. When routing field wiring or power hookups, avoid the left side of the HC-CI/O and
HC-PI/O boards.
d. When it is time to hook up the wires to the controller, connect the wires according to the
hoistway and car wiring prints.
e. Proper motor branch circuit protection in the form of a fused disconnect switch or circuit
breaker must be provided for each elevator according to applicable electrical code.
Each disconnect or breaker must be clearly labeled with the elevator number. The
electrical contractor must determine the wire size for the main AC power supply and for
the wiring from the disconnect or breaker to the Drive Isolation Transformer.
f. If the car is part of a group system, there are a number of details relating to the wiring
of the interconnects between the individual cars. They are as follows:
2. A separate conduit or wiring trough must be provided for the high speed serial
link from each car controller to the Group Supervisor cabinet. The wiring details
for the high speed communication link are fully detailed in the print titled
"Instructions for Connection of High Speed Communication Cables." The wiring
details should be followed exactly. Again, note the requirement for routing the
high speed interconnect cables through a separate conduit or wiring trough.
4. The field wiring to the Group Supervisor cabinet is found in the print titled
"Group Supervisor Field Wiring Print."
2.2.1 GROUND - To obtain proper grounding, quality wiring materials and methods must be used.
All grounding in the elevator system must conform to all applicable codes. Proper grounding
is essential for system safety and helps to reduce noise-induced problems. The following are
some grounding guidelines:
The grounding wire to the equipment cabinet should be the same gauge (diameter) or
larger than the primary AC power feeders for the controller and should be as short as
possible.
The grounding wire between equipment cabinets may be branching or a daisy chain,
but the wire must terminate at the last controller and NOT loop back.
Provide a direct, solid ground to the controller and motor. An indirect ground, such as
the building structure or a water pipe, may not provide proper grounding and could act
as an antenna radiating RFI noise, thus disturbing sensitive equipment in the building.
The conduit containing the AC power feeders must not be used for grounding.
Make sure the motor and brake coil are not connected to the armature in any way.
USE #14 AWG WIRE SIZE MINIMUM ON ALL FIELD WIRING FROM THE
CONTROLLER TO THE MOTOR FIELD AND BRAKE.
Make sure that wire sizes are properly selected to comply with applicable codes. For details of
Drive Isolation Transformer wiring see page -SCR of the job prints. Make sure that any special
instructions on page -SCR of the job prints regarding the wiring of the Drive Isolation
Transformer have been followed. Note that additional windings on the Drive Isolation
Transformer for the motor field or brake may also appear on job print page -SCR. Remove the
System 12 SCR Drive cover only if necessary for wiring and replace it as soon as possible to
prevent damage to components.
With the IMC Performa controller, a tachometer or an encoder must be used as a velocity
feedback transducer. See figure 2.3 and Table 2.1 for the different mounting options for your
application.
In a gearless application, the tachometer follower wheel should run on a smooth surface such
as the brake drum.
In a geared application, the alignment of the tachometer coupling is extremely important. Most
vibration problems come from the tachometer and/or its mounting. It is important that the
tachometer mounting is very rigid and that the coupling is perfectly aligned before the Drive Unit
is adjusted. With a geared installation, do not drive the tachometer from the sheave
because the gear lash cannot be compensated by the Drive Unit.
Use a twisted pair shielded cable to connect the tachometer to the TS and TC terminals on the
SCR-RIX board (Figure 2.4). Do not connect the shield at the tachometer end, but insulate the
shield so it does not touch anything. Connect the shield at the controller end to terminal COM.
During the upward motion of the car, the output voltage of the tachometer must be positive (+)
on terminal TS with respect to terminal TC on the SCR-RIX board.
NOTE: Mounting the tachometer solidly without a hinged assembly is okay, as long
as the tach wheel can be turned by hand at any point in the rotation of the
machine. Make sure the tach wheel does not become too loose or too tight
at any point in the rotation of the machine.
TYPICAL MOUNTING
TACH WHEEL BRACKET
VELOCITY
ENCODER
HOIST MOTOR
SHAFT
HINGE AND BRACKET PHENOLIC
(Hinge must be high quality ISOLATOR
and have very little slack)
FLEXIBLE COUPLING
DN 4107 R0
NOTE: MCE recommends using a shaft mounted encoder for gearless machines.
2.2.4.1 VELOCITY ENCODER - The encoder wiring should be completed as shown in Figure
2.5. Do not place the encoder or its wiring close to a magnetized area (the motor or brake
coils), as this may induce AC in the encoder signal output. This can cause the Drive to
miscount and cause erratic speed control at lower speeds. Inside the controller cabinet, if
control wires must cross power wires, they must cross at right angles.
In a gearless application, the encoder can be mounted on the motor shaft, the brake drum or
the brake sheave. It is important to realize that the encoder resolution varies with the type of
mounting. Please refer to the Table 2.1.
In a geared application, the encoder must be mounted on the motor shaft (see Figure 2.3).
It is very important that the encoder does not slip, wobble, bounce, or vibrate due to poor
installation of the shaft extension, coupling or encoder mounting. The encoder and motor shafts
must be aligned to prevent premature bearing failure.
Use the shielded cable provided, for wiring from the encoder to the HC-ENCS board mounted
on top of the SCR-RIX board (see Figure 1.2). Run this cable in a separate conduit to the
controller. It is recommended that the cable is shortened to remove excess, but do not cut and
re-splice the cable. On the encoder, connect the cable with the connector provided. The other
end of the cable should be connected to the phoenix connector provided. The cable shield will
not be connected to any ground or case, but connected as shown in Figure 2.5.
Refer to the Job Prints titled Top Tape Support Assembly and Bottom Tape Support
Assembly and follow these assembly procedures. Note that the tape can be hung in any of
three positions (distance from the rail). Determine the best location on the car top to mount the
landing system control box in relation to the available tape positions. This should be done with
the car at the top landing so that the tape will be able to run smoothly through the tape guides
without binding or excessive friction.
Refer to the drawings titled "LS-QUIK-1R Vane Encoding & Installation," "LS-QUIK-1R Landing
System Box and Encoder Platform Mounting," and "LS-QUIK-1R Landing System Encoder
Platform, Landing System Box, & Vane" and follow the assembly procedures shown. Note that
the rotary encoder is normally mounted to the car top so that the encoding wheel runs on the
rails. If this is not possible, a special version of the LS-QUIK-1R encoder may be mounted in
the machine room so that the encoder runs on the governor, or it may be mounted to run on
the deflector sheave. Determine the best physical location for your application. Reference the
above drawings for the car top mounted encoder box and rail mounted vane detail.
Be sure the cam operating the limit switches keeps any slowdown limit switches
depressed until the normal direction limit switch is broken.
Be sure that both the normal and final limit switches are held depressed for the entire
run-by travel of the elevator.
For faster elevators, the surface of the cam that operates the limit switches must be
sufficiently gradual so the impact of the switch rollers striking the cam is relatively silent.
The traveling cable must have at least one twisted shielded pair to be used for the position
pulser quadrature signal from the landing system box (terminals 95 and 96). The shielded cable
should be used all the way to the controller. If there are two or more shielded pairs still
available, route the two OLM signals from terminals 93 and 94 in the landing system box
through a shielded pair (especially if this building has more than eight floors). It is best to
ground the shield only at the controller. If this job includes the optional SmartLink for Car
Operating Panel (COP), an additional shielded pair is required for the serial link (see Appendix
L).
Refer to the following prints: "Option #1 For Mounting Landing System Box to Elevator
Crosshead," "Option #2 For Mounting Landing System Box to Elevator Crosshead," "Option #1
For Conduit Knockout," and "Option #2 For Conduit Knockout."
a. The location for the landing box should have already been selected, with the car at the
top landing so that the tape will run smoothly through the guides without binding or
excessive friction.
b. Holes are available on both sides, and on the bottom of the landing system box for
mounting to any support brackets or structural channels. The mounting of the box
should be very firm and solid so that knocking it out of alignment is difficult. Use "
diameter screws with 20 threads per inch.
c. Refer to the controller print: "Option #1 for Conduit Knockout" and "Option #2 for
Conduit Knockouts" for connecting conduits to the LS-QUAD-2R or LS-QUIK-1R
d. If the shielded cable for the quadrature signal (DP1, DP2) and OLM signals (UOLM,
DOLM) are brought to a car top terminal strip, another piece of shielded cable must be
used to connect the car top terminal strip to the terminal strip on the circuit board in the
landing system box (see Figure 2.6). The shield must be connected to ground only at
the controller, not at the car top terminal strip or at the landing system box. Refer to the
controller print for shield connection.
a. To install the steel tape into the tape guides on the LS-QUAD-2R landing system box,
remove the two thumbscrews on the two guide assemblies. Be careful not to drop the
washers that fit behind the thumbscrews. Then insert the tape and reinstall the guides
with the thumbscrews (tighten firmly).
b. After inserting the steel tape into the tape guides, check the position of the landing
system box. The car should be at the top of the hoistway to make it easy to see if the
box alignment is causing any stress or binding on the tape guides. Make sure the box
is absolutely vertical from side-to-side and front-to-back to allow easy tape movement.
This will also help avoid excessive wear on the tape guides (using a level is helpful).
Careful adjustment here is critical to avoid premature failure of the tape guides.
NOTE: Notice that the face-plate of the LS-QUAD-2R (which contains the sensors
and tape guides) is held in place by 6 thumbscrews, and that this face-plate
can be moved up and down. Be sure that the face-plate of the LS-QUAD-
2R is in the middle of its side-to-side and up and down range of movement
when the car is near the top of the hoistway. It is also important to ensure
that the unit is exactly vertical so there is no binding of the tape in the
guides.
NOTE: The magnetic strips provided with the LS-QUAD-2R landing system may
be either north or south pole types (usually south). The poles marked
indicate the side away from the adhesive side. The magnets should always
be attached to the steel tape from the adhesive side.
a. Carefully read and follow the Target Installation instructions in the prints, but also read
the rest of these instructions before proceeding.
b. Before installing the magnets, clean the steel tape thoroughly with an appropriate
solvent. No oil should be left on the tape as it will interfere with the adhesive backing
on the magnets.
c. There are normally two lanes of magnets installed on the side of the perforated tape
facing the car. One lane consists of only the individual floor magnets (leveling magnets)
which are all 6O in length. The other lane consists of magnets (absolute floor position
encoding magnets) which are all multiples of 2O in length (i.e., 2", 5", 7", and 10").
The EDGE and PRESET magnets are all multi-pole magnets and are used only as
installation guides.
d. Do not permanently install the floor magnets operating the LU, DZ, and LD sensors. Do
not remove the adhesive cover strip on the back of the magnet. The magnet's position
may have to be adjusted later. For now, use clear adhesive tape to attach the magnet
temporarily. Adhesive tape covering the magnet will not interfere with its performance.
2.4.4 LEVELING/ABSOLUTE FLOOR ENCODING VANES AND CAR TOP WHEEL DRIVEN
ENCODER FOR THE LS-QUIK-1R
Install the encoder on the car top, typically above the roller guide assembly. Install one
leveling/absolute floor encoding vane at each landing and break out the appropriate tabs to
code the particular floor. Refer to "LS-QUIK-1R Vane Encoding & Installation" and "LS-QUIK-
1R Landing System Encoder Platform, Landing System Box & Vane" prints.
Refer to the "Elevator Car Wiring Print" for details on the wiring and setting of each contact in
the TM switch. Carefully examine the functioning of this switch, especially if copper-to-carbon
contacts are used. The current levels are quite low and may not be enough to burn the oxide
off the contacts.
Certain door operators, such as G.A.L. model MOM or MOH, require the installation of diodes
in the door operator on the car top. See the "Elevator Car Wiring Print" for special instructions
regarding these diodes.
Information regarding the installation of the load weigher used for isolated platform elevator
cars (LW-MCEIP) is provided in Appendix N, MCE Load Weigher Installation and Adjustment.
Information regarding the installation of the load weigher used for non-isolated platform elevator
cars is provided with the Load Weigher supplied by K-Tech International.
If you are in a jurisdiction where ASME A17.1 - 1996 or later is being enforced, Door Position
Monitor switch(s) connected to the DPM and/or DPMR inputs, must be added to monitor the
position of the closed doors. This must be a separate physical limit switch that makes up
approximately 1 to 2 inches before the doors lock.
WARNING: This equipment contains voltage which may be as high as 800V and
rotating parts of motors and driven machines. The combination of high
voltage and moving parts can cause serious or fatal injury. Only
qualified personnel, who are familiar with this manual and driven
machinery, should attempt to start up or troubleshoot this equipment.
Please observe the following precautions:
2. Be certain that any possible violent motion of the motor shaft and
driven machinery, caused by improper control operation, will not
cause personal injury or damage. Peak torques of up to ten times
rated motor torque can occur during a control failure.
4. Read these instructions all the way through before starting the
work, in order to become familiar with the procedure. Proceed
cautiously. These instructions assume adequate electrical
troubleshooting experience. Follow the procedure carefully and if
the elevator does not respond correctly, check the circuits and
obtain necessary assistance.
NOTE: At this time, the controller safety circuits, motor and brake, Inspection
circuits, door locks and Drive Isolation Transformer wiring must be
complete. The installation and wiring of the tachometer or velocity encoder
should also be complete. Make sure the field wiring is correct before
proceeding further.
Do a ground test before powering up the system. Power should be OFF at the main disconnect.
Refer to Figure 3.1 to help find items as they are referred to in the ground check. If any grounds
are found in the following steps, they must be corrected before proceeding.
a. Remove fuse F4 from the controller cabinet. Consult the job prints and remove the
fuses that power terminals 2H and 2F (these may be in the Group Supervisor cabinet).
b. Check for shorts to ground on all the terminals on the HC-PI/O, HC-CI/O, SCR-RIX,
SC-BASE-D and SC-SB2K boards.
d. Check for shorts to ground on System 12 SCR Drive terminals X1, X2, X3, Y1, Y2, and
Y3, motor armature terminals A1M and A2M, motor field terminals MF1 and MF2, and
brake terminals B1 and B2.
The primary devices responsible for controlling all of the rotating equipment, brake, and certain
safety features on this controller are the IMC-DDP-D Processor board (located inside the
Computer Swing Panel), the IMC-SMB3(5) Unit and the System 12 SCR Drive. The
interconnections of the IMC Performa controller, IMC-SMB3(5), and System 12 SCR Drive with
the elevator equipment are shown on pages -SCR and -D of the job prints.
In the following instructions, it is assumed that the sling is suspended from the hoist ropes, all
hoistway doors are closed but not necessarily locked, and the hoistway and machine room
wiring is complete. The car safety must be adjusted to the manufacturer's specifications and
the governor installed and roped.
a. Test the safety by hand to ensure it will hold the car. Correct any malfunction before
continuing further.
b. Unplug the screw terminal blocks from the HC-PI/O and HC-CI/O boards by moving the
blocks toward the right (away from the board edge), thereby disconnecting the field
wiring. This is to avoid damaging the boards.
c. Be sure that any special instructions on page -SCR of the job prints regarding
arrangement of the connections of the System 12 SCR Drive and Drive Isolation
Transformer have been followed. Additional Drive Isolation Transformer connections
for the motor field or brake may also appear on page -SCR.
d. Remove fuse FM or any fuses labeled FM followed by a number (FM1, FM2, etc.).
Remove fuses FB1 and FB2. Then, remove fuse FC1. These fuses can be found on
page -D or -3 of the job prints. This disconnects all power from the IMC-SMB3(5).
e. Remove fuses FL1, FL2, FL3 (if present), FMC, F2, F2D and F4 (if not removed in
3.1.a.). Their location can be found on page -3 of the job prints. This disconnects power
from the controller logic circuits and power supply.
a. On the SC-SB2K board, turn the TEST/NORM switch to TEST, and turn the MACHINE
ROOM INSPECTION TRANSFER switch to INSP. For jobs with a two pole IN-CAR
inspection switch, temporarily remove and insulate any wire in terminal ACCN and label
it so that it may be reinstalled later. Install a temporary jumper from terminal 2 to
terminal ACCN to bypass the Inspection Switch (COP Access Enable). For jobs with
a three pole IN-CAR inspection switch, temporarily remove and insulate any wire in
terminal INICN and label it so that it may be reinstalled later. Install a temporary jumper
from terminal 2 to terminal INICN to bypass the Inspection Switch (COP Access
Enable).
WARNING: If the wire to terminal ACCN (or INICN) is not removed (step a
above) and the jumper is installed between terminals 2 and ACCN (or
INICN), this will bypass the complete safety string.
b. Check the line side of the disconnect to see that all three legs are at the correct voltage.
Then compare this voltage with the primary voltage on the data plate for the Drive
Isolation Transformer (it must be within 5% of this value).
c. Turn the power ON at the main disconnect and check the voltages at L1X, L2X and L3X
(if present) on the panel mounted terminals. Make sure the voltages on X1-X2-X3 and
Y1-Y2-Y3 on the System 12 SCR Drive are correct according to page -SCR of the job
prints. If they are not within -5% to +8% of the required value, contact MCE.
d. Turn the power OFF at the main disconnect and replace fuses FL1, FL2, and FL3 (if
present). Restore power, but do not turn ON the power to the doors. If the job has
freight doors, allow the retiring cam to operate.
e. Verify the AC voltage between the top of fuse F2 and 1 bus. It must be 120VAC (+5%,
-10%).
g. Turn the power ON. Verify that the Computer ON LED on the Computer Swing Panel
and the DDP ON LED on the IMC-SMB3(5) IMC-MBX Mother Board are both ON. Verify
-15 VDC and +15 VDC at the test points on the IMC-SMB3(5) IMC-SPI board.
a. Turn the power OFF at the main disconnect. Disable the hoist motor by lifting all sets
of brushes on the hoist motor and putting cardboard under them or tying them back.
Remove the brake wire from terminal B1, located on the subplate, to disable the brake.
b. Reinstall fuses FM1, FM2, FB1, FB2 and FC1 (see pages -D and -3 of the job prints).
Leave out fuse F4 and the door power fuses.
a. Turn power OFF at the main disconnect and reinstall fuses F4, F2D, and FMC.
b. Turn power ON at the main disconnect and look for the Drive Ready indicator on the
System 12 SCR Drive. It should light within five seconds. If the LED does not light,
check fuse F2D and check for any lit red LEDs on the System 12 SCR Drive, and turn
main power OFF. Refer to the System 12 SCR Drive Diagnostic Indicators in Figure 3.2.
Note: The controller was fully tested, based on the connections shown in the wiring
diagrams, prior to shipment.
If DELTA P.R., WYE P.R., and 30E P.R. LEDs were all ON, interchange any two
of the three wires on the primary winding of the Drive Isolation Transformer.
If DELTA P.R. and 30E P.R. LEDs were ON, interchange the wires on the
System 12 SCR Drive between terminals X1 and X2 or X1 and X3.
If WYE P.R. and 30E P.R. LEDs were ON, interchange the wires on the System
12 SCR Drive between terminals Y1 and Y2 or Y1 and Y3.
If only the 30E P.R. LED was ON, then move the wires on the System 12 SCR
Drive from X1 to X2, X2 to X3, and X3 to X1 (i.e., rotate all three wires by one
position). It may be necessary to repeat this step again after checking and
finding that the 30E P.R. LED is still on.
There is a remote possibility that the Drive Isolation Transformer was mislabeled, after
having wires on X1, X2 and X3 in all three positions of rotation, the 30E P.R. LED
remains ON. In this case, complete the following steps:
1. Interchange any two of the three wires feeding the Drive Isolation Transformer
primary.
5. Check to see if the 30E P.R. LED is OFF with the power ON. If not, go through
up to two rotations of wires on terminals X1, X2 and X3, as explained in the
beginning of this step. If all of the P.R. LEDs do not turn OFF at this point, then
there is probably a defect not related to the transformer hookup.
If any of the LOW LINE red LEDs were ON, check to see that the 20-pin
header (U81) with resistors is firmly plugged into its location on the
SCR-LGA board (top center) and that the number on the edge of the
header matches the header number on page -SCR of the job prints. The
System 12 SCR Drive cover must be removed to access the SCR-LGA
board.
If the DRIVE READY LED is still not ON, call MCE's Technical Support
Department for assistance.
NOTE: In order to allow the car to run during construction and adjustment of the
controller, several ASME A17.1 - 2000 code required functions must be
bypassed (refer to Section 5.3.2 ASME A17.1 - 2000 Bypass Function).
The CRT terminal or terminal emulator should initialize automatically when power to the
controller is turned ON. The F5 key on the keyboard can be used to begin the initialization
process should automatic initialization fail to occur. The terminal screen will go blank and may
flash a couple of times before coming up with a readable display. Once the terminal has been
initialized, there are prompts to guide the user to the Main Menu.
If the screen continues to flash for more than one minute after initialization has begun, or the
display changes but is not readable, refer to Appendix P CRT Terminal and Terminal Emulator
Setup for proper terminal parameter settings. Later, should any later problems arise in the
terminal functions due to power surges or line noise, reinitializing using the F5 key will usually
clear the problem. It is remotely possible that a voltage surge may require reestablishing the
correct terminal parameter settings as described in the Computer Peripherals Manual.
After power up and initialization, the MCE logo screen is displayed with the flashing prompt
Press any key to begin. Press any key to display the Main Menu screen (Figure 3.3).
This menu can also be accessed from any other menu by pressing F4.
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F1 - Controller Parameters
F2 - Performance Reports
F3 - View Hoistway
F4 - Main Menu (This Screen)
F5 - Initialize CRT
F6 - Job Configuration
F7 - Special Events Calendar
F9 - Security
F10 - Modem Hang Up
F11 - Diagnostics
F12 - Jump to Previous Screen
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1 - General
2 - Motor Field
3 - Brake
4 - Pattern
5 - Drive
6 - Safety
7 - Switches
8 - Floor Heights
9 - Modem Setup
A - Car Operations
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The Controller Parameters can be accessed and adjustments can be made using the selections
on the Controller Parameters Menu (F1) screen. Adjustments to parameters on these screens
can be made at any time, but will not go into effect until the new values have been saved and
the car has stopped (no direction is active).
SELECTING PARAMETERS FOR EDITING - Display the screen listing the parameter you wish
to edit. For example, to change the TIME, the General (Shift F1) screen must be displayed.
Press F1 while the Main Menu is displayed and press 1 while the Controller Parameters Menu
is displayed, or simply press Shift F1 while any screen is displayed.
CNID CAR-A
OPU U.S.
OPS USER
ODAP OFF
ODP OFF
OAD SAFETY
TFMT 12 HOUR
TIME 10:25:30 A
DFMT M/d/yyyy
DATE 2/22/1999
TP1 5
TP1S 00.00
TP2 9
TP2S 00.00
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In Figure 3.5 the highlighted value for the CNID parameter is selected for editing. Press the
Arrow keys to select the desired parameter. In our example, select TIME by pressing the Down
Arrow until the value of TIME is highlighted (displayed in reverse video - see Figure 3.6). Notice
that the full parameter name for TIME, Current Time, is displayed in the box above the
columns and the current value is also displayed to the right in the same box. Below that are
instructions for editing the TIME.
1. Type the new value using the number keys on the top of the keyboard or on the
number keypad with Num Lock ON. When the desired value is displayed, press Enter.
If the parameter is listed with two or more values in parenthesis, such as OPU,
Parameter Units (U.S. / METRIC) use the Space Bar or (+ / -) keys to toggle the value.
Then press Enter. If an arrow key is pressed to select another parameter, the edited
parameter value is displayed in bold type. It will remain bold, to indicate that the value
was changed, until the new value is saved as described below. The new value does not
become effective until it is saved.
2. Press the Enter key to select the value for editing. At this point virtually all of the normal
text editing keys are active. The Arrow keys allow selection of a single character to be
changed. Type a new character to replace the selected character. The Delete key
deletes the next character after the selected character. The End key moves the cursor
to the far right and the Home key moves the cursor to the far left. The Insert key
toggles between type-over and insert modes. When you have finished editing, press
Enter. Press Esc to cancel the edit and return the to the previous value.
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SAVING ALL PARAMETERS - If parameters have been changed, pressing the S key will save
only those parameters that were changed. If no parameters have been changed, pressing the
S key will save all parameters on the screen. Some parameters are saved in more than one
location. Saving all parameters is a feature that is used initially to ensure that the parameters
are correct in all locations.
The Advanced Parameters are preceded by an asterisk (*) and displayed on the parameter
screens in the Advanced View only. Press Ctrl-V (Ctrl and V) to toggle between the Standard
View and the Advanced View.
Select ODP Reset All Parameters (ON/OFF). Press the Space Bar to toggle the value to ON
and press Enter. Then press the S key to save and Y for yes. The message Saving... will
be displayed during the save process. When the values have been saved, Save Complete
is displayed and the ODP parameter will change back to OFF.
CNID CAR-H
OPU U.S.
OPS USER
ODAP OFF
ODP OFF
OAD SAFETY
TFMT 12 HOUR
TIME 10:25:30 A
DFMT M/d/yyyy
DATE 2/22/1999
TP1 5
TP1S 00.00
TP2 9
TP2S 00.00
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Many of the Motor Parameter values are taken directly from the nameplate of the equipment
used with this installation, based on information supplied from the field survey. Other values
must be measured accurately. Failure to enter the correct values may damage the drive and
rotating equipment, or result in car overspeed or poor performance. Access the Motor Field
(Shift F2) screen and verify the following:
Set MFFV Forcing Voltage = 0.85 x (AC voltage between MP01 and MP02 - refer to Job
Prints page -D).
Set OMFC Calibrate = DEFAULT, press Enter, then press S to Save and Y for yes.
Set MFFV Forcing Voltage = Motor nameplate or the value found on Job Prints page -D.
Set MFRV Running Voltage = about 70% of MFFV, MFRV will be fine tuned later.
Set OBC Calibrate = DEFAULT, press Enter, then S to save and Y for yes.
Set DAV Rated SCR Drive Armature Voltage = the rated armature voltage for the System
12 SCR Drive, found on job prints page -SCR. Example: If the SCR Drive header on the
SCR-LGA board is HDR2014, the armature voltage = 200 volts (first two digits times 10).
Set DAI Rated SCR Drive Armature Current = the rated armature current for the System
12 SCR Drive, found on job prints page -SCR. Example: If the SCR Drive header on the
SCR-LGA board is HDR2014, the armature current = 140 amps (last two digits times 10).
Some parameters are saved in more than one location. To ensure that the parameters are
correct in all locations, save all the parameters on Controller Parameters screens (1 thru 6).
Display each Controller Parameter screen (1 thru 6) one at a time. As each screen is displayed,
without having made any changes, press S to save and Y for yes. This will save all parameters
on the screens to all locations.
Tables 3.1 and 3.2 list the recommended initial values for the pattern parameters. During final
adjustment the values may be changed, but these values provide a good starting point for
adjustment. On the Pattern (Shift F4) - Advanced View screen (see Figure 3.8), verify that the
parameter values are the same as those shown in Table 3.1.
After saving a change to the pattern parameters (screen shift F4), be sure verify all modes
= Valid at the top of the screen. See figure 3.8
TABLE 3.2 Recommended Initial Values for Pattern Parameters - Based on Contract Speed
PATTERN (Shift F4) SCREEN
VELOCITY
Parameter 200 fpm 350 fpm 400 fpm 500 fpm 600 + UNIT
VS Contract Velocity 0200 0350 0400 0500 0600 + ft/min
JLS Low Standard Jerk 06.00 06.00 05.00 05.00 04.00 ft/s
JHS High Standard Jerk 06.00 06.00 06.00 06.00 05.00 ft/s
DAS Standard Approach Deceleration 02.00 02.00 02.00 02.00 02.00 ft/s2
VEP Emergency Power Velocity 0200 0350 0400 0500 0600 + ft/min
JLEP Low Emergency Power Jerk 06.00 06.00 05.00 05.00 04.00 ft/s
JHEP High Emergency Power Jerk 06.00 06.00 06.00 06.00 05.00 ft/s
AEP Emergency Power Acceleration 02.40 03.50 03.50 04.00 04.00 ft/s2
DEP Emergency Power Deceleration 02.40 03.50 03.50 04.00 04.00 ft/s2
DAEP Emergency Power Approach Jerk 02.00 02.00 02.00 02.00 02.00 ft/s2
JLC Low Caution Jerk 06.00 06.00 05.00 05.00 04.00 ft/s
JHC High Caution Jerk 06.00 06.00 06.00 06.00 05.00 ft/s
DAC Caution Approach Deceleration 02.00 02.00 02.00 02.00 02.00 ft/s2
JLA1 Low Alternate 1 Jerk 06.00 06.00 05.00 05.00 04.00 ft/s
JHA1 High Alternate 1 Jerk 06.00 06.00 06.00 06.00 05.00 ft/s
DAA1 Alternate 1 Approach Deceleration 02.00 02.00 02.00 02.00 02.00 ft/s2
JLA2 Low Alternate 2 Jerk 06.00 06.00 05.00 05.00 04.00 ft/s
JHA2 High Alternate 2 Jerk 06.00 06.00 06.00 06.00 05.00 ft/s
DAA2 Alternate 2 Approach Deceleration 02.00 02.00 02.00 02.00 02.00 ft/s2
Reasonable drive parameter values must exist before the car can be run. Compare the
remaining values in Tables R.3, Motor Field Parameters, R.4, Brake Parameters and R.6, Drive
Parameters to those on the Motor Field (Shift F2), Brake (Shift F3) and Drive (Shift F5)
screens. Adjust the parameters shown on the screens to equal the Default Values shown in the
tables.
IMC Performa controllers use either a tachometer or a velocity encoder as a velocity feedback
transducer.
TACHOMETER SET-UP
Verify proper operation of the car on either Tach or Encoder before attempting to
use Internal Speed.
On the Drive Parameters (Shift F5) screen, set OSR = INT.
On the Safety (Shift F6) screen, verify that SVSC = 01.25 and SISC = 00.00 before
running the car on INT.
On the Safety (Shift F6) screen, verify that FASV = 002.00 and FASI = 000.50.
Using OSOA, System Offset Adjust, the system performs an auto adjustment procedure which
provides the proper settings for:
JP8 = ON
JP9 = ON
JP10 = ON
b. On the Drive (Shift F5) screen set OSOA System Offset Adjust = ON. Press S to save
and Y for yes. The Status on the Drive (Shift F5) screen indicates that the offset
adjustment procedure is being performed. The following messages are displayed:
WARNING: Damage to the System 12 SCR Drive fuses can occur if the system is
operated with CISO or CIIO = 0.
c. While the setting for OSOA = ON, the system will periodically perform the auto
adjustment procedure. If there is a tendency for any of the offset adjustments to drift,
the setting for OSOA can be left at ON. MCE recommends setting OSOA = OFF.
d. Verify the Output Offset, Current Sensor Offset and Current Loop Integrator Offset
values using a DVM.
1. Measure the voltage between test points DCC and AGND on the IMC-DCP
board. This voltage must be within 0.020 VDC ( 20 mVDC). If the measured
voltage is not within this range, adjust the value of COO Output Offset on the
Drive (Shift F5) Advanced View screen.
2. Measure the voltage between test points TP3 and GND on the SCR-LGA board
or between test points AIF and AGND on the IMC-DCP board. This voltage
must be within 0.005 VDC ( 5.0 mVDC). If the measured voltage is not within
this range, adjust the value of CISO Current Sensor Offset on the Drive (Shift
F5) Advanced View screen.
b. Connect CH1 of the oscilloscope to TP6 of the SCR-LGA board. Set the
Volts/Div to 0.1V and the Time/Div to 0.5sec.
d. Jumper the IZO test point to the -15VDC test point on the SCR-LGA
board.
The voltage at TP6 will begin to drift up or down linearly on the scope screen.
If the voltage drifts about 0.1VDC in five seconds or so, the offset is properly
calibrated. If the voltage drifts substantially more than 0.1VDC in five seconds
then some fine tuning of trimpot R316, located below TP6 on the SCR-LGA
board, is required. Adjust the trimpot until the voltage at TP6 stabilizes or drifts
very slowly, about 0.1VDC in five seconds. If the voltage drifts off the screen,
momentarily disconnect the jumper from IZO to the -15VDC test point to reset
the voltage to 0VDC. Reset the voltage as many times as needed while
adjusting the trimpot to obtain the correct adjustment.
a. On the Motor Field (Shift F2) screen, set OMFO Operation = OPEN LOOP.
The IMC Performa Controller executes a Motor Field auto-calibration routine when OMFC
Calibrate is set to ON. The instructions for performing the auto-calibration are as follows:
a. On the SC-SB2K board, place the MACHINE ROOM INSPECTION TRANSFER switch
in the INSP position.
b. On the Motor Field (Shift F2) screen, verify that OMFO = OPEN.
c. Select OMFC Calibrate (value highlighted) and set the value to ON by pressing the
Space Bar and press Enter (see Figure 3.9). Then press S to save and Y for yes.
MFPG 01.00
MFIG 03.00
MFFD 00.00
TP1 5
TP2 9
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e. The Operation Mode changes to: Generating Max Voltage and the message
Generating maximum motor field output is displayed. As the procedure is
performed to determine the maximum voltage, you can observe the MFV, MFI and MFT
parameters change in the real-time display under Operation Mode. Additional
messages are displayed as the procedure progresses.
f. When the Motor Field Auto-calibration procedure is complete the message Exiting
Calibration is displayed, OMFC is changed back to OFF. The complete set of
values determined by the auto-calibration are displayed in the Advanced View (press
Ctrl-V to toggle the view). Set OMFO Operation = CLOSED.
NOTE: If the system detects a motor field failure, press the DRV RST button on
the IMC-DCP board after the motor field is calibrated.
g. The following are messages that may be displayed while the Motor Field Calibration
procedure is being performed (Table 3.3).
Waiting for User Input Indicates that auto-calibration is in-progress and is expecting user input. Refer to the
Status Messages to identify what the system is expecting.
Generating Max Voltage Indicates that auto-calibration is in-progress and is generating maximum voltage at
this time.
Motor Field Tap Verification Indicates that auto-calibration is in-progress and is monitoring the current sensor
maximum feedback to verify the tap setting for the Motor Field on the IMC-SMB3(5) .
Refer to the Status Messages to help identify what the system may be expecting.
Voltage Calibration Indicates that auto-calibration is in-progress and is performing voltage calibration at
this time.
Writing to EEPROM Indicates that auto-calibration is complete and the new data is being updated to the
EEPROM.
Default Mode This message is displayed momentarily to indicate that OMFC Calibrate has been set
to DEFAULT. This sets the Motor Field Voltages to their default values based on
MFFV Forcing Voltage (see Section 3.5.3).
Status Messages
Low current feedback - possible incorrect tap setting.
Auto-calibration has detected low current feedback and cannot continue. The MF2 tap setting may be incorrect. Turn
power OFF and move the tap to MF2b on the IMC- SMB3(5) to increase the current feedback signal. If the tap is already
on MF2b there may be a hardware or installation failure. This problem must be corrected in order to perform auto-
calibration. Press Q to quit, correct the problem and re-start the calibration.
Motor Field auto-calibration is about to start. This will overwrite the existing calibration parameters. Press C to start
the calibration or press Q to quit.
Saving motor field calibration data to memory. Auto-calibration is complete and the new data is being updated to the
EEPROM.
Need the MACHINE ROOM INSPECTION TRANSFER switch in the INSP position. Place the MACHINE ROOM
INSPECTION TRANSFER switch on the SC-SB2K board in the INSP position to continue the calibration.
Need to pick direction. Pick direction by holding the MACHINE ROOM INSPECTION UP/DN switch on the SC-SB2K
board in the UP or DN position to continue the calibration.
The FLT relay has dropped. The FLT relay must be picked to continue the calibration. Press Q to quit. Correct the
problem and restart the calibration.
The system is currently performing another calibration. Only one calibration can be performed at a time. Press Q to
quit and restart the calibration at a later time.
If a problem is encountered in performing the Motor Field Calibration procedure, and the
suggested actions in Table 3.3 do not correct the problem, it is possible to run the car using
preprogramed default motor field parameters. To activate the default parameters, on the Motor
Field (Shift F2) screen (Figure 3.10) perform the following steps:
Set MFFV Forcing Voltage = 0.85 x (AC voltage between MP01 and MP02).
Set OMFO = OPEN.
Set OMFC Calibrate = DEFAULT, press Enter, then S to save and Y for yes. Figure
3.10 shows the Advanced View with the Motor Field parameters defaulted.
Change MFFV Forcing Voltage = the desired forcing voltage.
FIGURE 3.10 Motor Field (Shift F2) - Advanced View (U.S.) Screen (OMFC = DEFAULT)
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For most installations the following default settings will provide satisfactory performance:
Adjustment without an oscilloscope - The Closed Loop Motor Field Gain adjustment cannot
be properly performed without an oscilloscope. However, nominal values for the motor field
gains can be tried. If these gains cause a motor field failure when a transition occurs between
standing and forcing motor field voltages, reduce one parameter at a time by 0.25 until the error
is eliminated. Under no circumstances should either of these gains be zero. For most systems
the default values will be appropriate. The following are the nominal values.
C MFPG Proportional Error on the Motor Field (Shift F2) screen = 1.0.
C MFIG Integral Error on the Motor Field (Shift F2) screen = 3.0. Note that reducing this
value to near zero may cause motor field and calibration errors. With low values for
MFIG, the error between requested and actual motor field voltage may take a very long
time to become zero.
Adjustment with an oscilloscope - Connect an oscilloscope to test points MFI and AGND on
the IMC-DCP board. Set the time scale to 0.2 sec/div and the voltage scale to 2V/div.
FIGURE 3.11 Signal at the MFI Test Point on the IMC-DCP Board
Before attempting to move the car on Inspection, verify the following parameter settings:
C PG Pattern Scaling = 0.00 to prevent the drive from responding to any speed
signal.
C GI Integral Error = 2.0
C GP Proportional Error = 2.0
These settings for SAVL and SAIL restrict current to a moderate value and will not
prevent rapid motion, but will prevent violent motion, in case of a runaway. Note that the
DRIVE READY indicator on the System 12 SCR Drive must be lit.
c. The IMC Performa controller has the capability to allow reduced Inspection speed
operation (see Section 4.5.2(i) for information). For these initial tests the Inspection
Velocity - High (VINH) parameter is used for Inspection speed. Verify the following:
Turn power OFF at the main disconnect. Verify the safety circuits by checking the pit switch,
buffer switches, car and car top stop switches, and any other safety switches to confirm that
they are all in a closed position. Turn the Car Top Inspection switch ON. Verify that the wire has
been pulled out of terminal ACCN on the SC-SB2K board (the end should be taped), and a
jumper is in place between terminals 2 and ACCN to bypass the Cartop Inspection Switch.
Close the car doors. Leave the hall doors closed, and lock the doors that are accessible to the
public.
a. Connect a jumper wire between terminals 2 and 9 on the SC-SB2K board to override
the gate switch and the door locks (see Figure 3.12). If the car is on the up final limit,
connect a jumper between terminals 2 and 16 on the subplate to bypass the hoistway
safety functions, but remove this jumper as soon as possible for safety reasons.
b. If the door operator is not completely wired, remove wire from panel mount terminal
DCL and jump the 2-bus to terminal DPM to defeat door lock bypass monitoring.
c. On the SCR-RIX board, there are two single pin terminals, FBP1 and FBP2, used to
bypass the drive safety monitors. Clip a jumper wire between terminals FBP1 and FBP2
to bypass the drive safety functions.
d. We must also bypass the A17.1 - 2000 faults as these have yet to be adjusted. Place
a jumper between the single pin terminals labeled 2KBP1 and 2KBP2 on the SC-BASE-
D board. We must also invoke a software switch to fully bypass the A17 faults. Do
this by entering system mode on the computer swing panel as described in section 5.3.
Once in system mode place the F6 function switch in the UP position (ON) and set
LTAB=ON (See section 5.3.2). Note that when the system is on inspection operation,
with the switches set as described above, there is no time limit to running the car with
the bypass function invoked. There is a 3-position PFLT Bypass Jumper on all the SC-
BASE-x boards. The normal setting of this jumper is OFF. During initial installation
when the landing system/speed sensors are not installed and the system is running with
A17.1 bypassed, the PLDs can still generate a fault and shut down the system by
dropping the PFLT relay. Therefor, set PFLT bypass jumper to the ON position to
prevent PFLT relay fault conditions during the installation phase. Please exercise
extreme caution when the fault monitors are bypassed.
NOTE: The following safety functions are not bypassed by the FBP1 to FBP2
jumper on the SCR-RIX board: Motor Field Failure (MFF), M Contactor or
fuse failure (CFF), Instantaneous Overcurrent (IOC), Excessive and
Insufficient Armature Current failures, Motor Field Feedback Saturation,
Brake Output circuit failure (BOF), and Emergency Terminal Switches
(UET and DET). The emergency brake is not bypassed in any mode.
a. Turn power ON at the main disconnect. After forty (40) seconds, the following relays will
be energized: SAFR1 and SAFR2 (on the SC-SB2K board).
If no relays are picked, make sure fuse F4 is installed. Also verify 120VAC
between terminals 1 and 2 located on the subplate.
If the SAFR1 relay on the SC-SB2K board is not energized, check the jumper
from terminals FBP1 and FBP2 on the SCR-RIX board (bypasses the drive
safety functions and allows FCT to pick). Also, briefly connect a jumper
between screw terminals 2 (on the subplate) and 20 on the SC-SB2K board
(bypasses the safety string). If the SAFR1 relay energizes after connecting
the jumper between 2 and 20, then the trouble is in the safety contact string.
Remember, there is a several second delay from the time power is applied to
when relay SAFR1 energizes.
If the SAFR1 relay still does not energize, check the FLT relay on the SCR-RIX
board.
If the FLT relay is not energized and FBP1 and FBP2 are jumped together,
make sure the DSP ON LED on the IMC-DCP board is solidly lit. This will verify
that the two safety processors are functioning Check the DDP Computer ON
LED to verify that it is ON as well. Also, check the ribbon cable from the
Computer Swing Panel to the IMC-SMB3(5) Unit and the ribbon cable from the
IMC-SMB3(5) Unit to the SCR-RIX board.
b. With the MACHINE ROOM INSPECTION TRANSFER switch in the INSP position,
move the MACHINE ROOM INSPECTION UP/DN switch on the SC-SB2K board to the
UP position and hold it there to pick the up direction relays (Note: car-door bypass and
hoistway-door bypass switches must be OFF to run on relay panel inspection). Some
relays will energize, but the car should not move and the brake should not lift. Verify
that the following relays are energized:
RELAYS LOCATION
SAFR1, SAFR2, RE and U . . . . . . on the SC-SB2K board
MX and BK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . on the subplate
M1, M2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . on the System 12 SCR Drive
If M1 and M2 are not energized, make sure that relays SAFR1, SAFR2 and MX are
picked, and the voltage between the FMC fuse (bottom of the fuse) and 1 bus is
120VAC.
c. Release the MACHINE ROOM INSPECTION UP/DN switch. The motor field should
slowly decay from the forcing to the standing motor field value within five seconds.
d. Turn power OFF at the main disconnect switch. Reconnect the brushes to the motor
armature and the brake lead to terminal B1. Be careful. There may be sparks.
NOTE: This installation is configured with an emergency brake (EB). The EB will apply
when the car is away from door zone and both the doors are open. For access
operation, move the lift to the desired location and then close and lock the car
gate. Relay CD should pick and this will keep the emergency brake from
applying while the car is away from DZ. If the car gate is left open, the
emergency brake will apply every time direction is dropped while on access
operation. This will result in a slight delay, before the car is allowed to move,
every time direction is picked.
a. Make sure that the car is not near the top or bottom of the hoistway to allow for
uncontrolled motion. An alternative is to ease the car onto the buffer, bypass the
appropriate overtravel limit switch, and run the car away from the terminal landing.
c. On the SC-SB2K board, turn the MACHINE ROOM INSPECTION TRANSFER switch
to INSP, then press and hold the MACHINE ROOM INSPECTION UP/DN switch in the
DN position to run the car in the down direction (or in a direction away from the terminal
landing). The contactors M1 and M2 inside the System 12 SCR Drive should pick, and
the brake should lift. The sheave may rotate in the direction of either the car or the
counterweight. At this point, the car will run away, or it will stabilize at zero speed and
the car should remain stable at zero speed. If the car runs away, go to Section 3.7.1.1.
If the brake doesnt lift, go to Section 3.7.1.2.
3.7.1.1 IF THE CAR RUNS AWAY - To correct this problem do (a) if your controller has a
Tachometer or (b) if your controller has a Velocity Encoder.
a. Reverse the Tachometer leads on terminals TS and TC on the SCR-RIX board and try
to run again.
b. Change the setting for OEP Encoder Polarity on the Drive (Shift F5) screen from FWD
to REV or vice versa, or reverse the Velocity Encoder leads on the HC-ENCS board
as follows:
Verify that the RE - Run Enable LED on the IMC-DCP board is ON.
2. If the RE LED on the IMC-DCP board is ON and the RE relay on the SC-SB2K
board is OFF:
b If M1 and M2 are picked but the brake doesn't lift, check the following:
1. With direction invoked, measure the AC input voltage to the brake circuit
between terminals BP01 and BP02 and verify that the voltage is the same as
the one shown on page D of the job prints.
2. Place the UP/DN switch on the SC-SB2K board in the UP or DN position.
Measure the DC voltage between panel-mounted terminals B1 and B2.
If there is no voltage, check to see that fuses FB1 and FB2 are good.
Verify that the initial measured voltage is close to the parameter setting for
BPV Pick Voltage on the Brake (Shift F3)screen.
Change the value of the Brake Hold Voltage (BHV) to the actual brake hold
voltage, if there is one. On the SC-SB2K board, press and hold the UP/DN
switch in the DN position. The measured brake voltage between panel
mounted terminals B1 and B2 will transition to the brake holding voltage
after the Hold Delay (TBHD) expires.
Once the brake lifts and stable zero speed is achieved, the next step is to run the car on
Inspection operation.
a. On the Drive (Shift F5) screen, set PG Pattern Scaling = 1.00.
b. Run the car using the MACHINE ROOM INSPECTION UP/DN switch on the SC-SB2K
board. If the car runs in the wrong direction, go to 3.7.2.1.
3.7.2.1 IF THE CAR RUNS IN THE WRONG DIRECTION - If the car runs stable, but opposite
to the desired direction, do the following:
NOTE: The car may drift far enough to open an overtravel limit and/or open a
buffer switch (if provided). If so, temporarily override the safety circuit by
placing a jumper between terminals 2 and 16 on the subplate (bypasses
the safety string). Remove the jumper after bringing the car out of the
safety switches.
3.7.2.2 IF THE CURRENT LIMIT LED TURNS ON - If the Current Limit LED on the System
12 SCR Drive turns ON, increase the value of SAIL Armature Current Limit on the Safety (Shift
F6) screen slightly to allow more torque output. If any of the protective devices trip on the
System 12 SCR Drive, the DRIVE READY light will go OFF. Push the DRV RST button on the
IMC-DCP board and the READY light will turn ON again after a few seconds, if there is no fault
in the System 12 SCR Drive.
a. Verify the car speed with a hand tachometer with the car well away from the terminal
landings to avoid invoking reduced inspection speed.
b. For a tachometer system, do a rough calibration of car speed by adjusting the Tach
trimpot on the IMC-SMB3(5) Unit until the measured speed matches VINH Inspection
Velocity-High on the Pattern (Shift F4) screen (turn clockwise to reduce the speed).
c. For a velocity encoder system, do a rough calibration of car speed by adjusting GTC
Tach/Velocity Encoder Scaling on the Drive (Shift F5) screen until the measured speed
matches VINH Inspection Velocity-High on the Pattern (Shift F4) screen.
d. Move the car in the opposite direction and verify that it moves at the same speed. If the
speed is not the same, verify the offset adjustments as described in Section 3.4.7.
e. Remove any jumpers in the safety circuit between terminals 2 and 16, 18, or 20 on the
subplate. These jumpers bypass various portions of the safety string.
If necessary, the response of the car can be stiffened by increasing GI Integral Error and/or GP
Proportional Error on the Drive (Shift F5) screen. At this point in the adjustment, it is only
necessary to prevent the car from sagging severely. Do not attempt any fine tuning at this time.
Increasing GI or GP gain gives stiffer response while decreasing GI or GP gives a dampening
and looser response. If too little GI (close to 0) is used, the car will drift when the brake is lifted.
Also, it will show sloppy control during all aspects of its operation and it will be severely affected
by varying loads. Too much GI and/or GP gain will cause unstable operation, violent oscillation,
or overshoot. If some vibrations are encountered throughout the run, increase GVDS
Armature Voltage Damping-Speed Loop by 0.01 until the oscillation stops (adding GVDS
will add lag to the system). The speed loop gains can be adjusted manually or electronically
(see 3.7.4.2 Auto Tuning the Speed Loop Gains).
3.7.4.1 MANUALLY ADJUSTING THE SPEED LOOP GAINS - If there is oscillation while
running, on the Drive (Shift F5) screen, slowly decrease GP Proportional Error and GI Integral
Error until the oscillation stops. Also, verify that OGI Initial Gain = OFF.
In the following steps, adjust the response of the car to reduce the empty car rollback while
avoiding the oscillations that can occur if too much feedback is adjusted into the system. For
these adjustments, use a storage oscilloscope capable of a 1 centimeter per second sweep
rate, or a strip chart recorder (a storage oscilloscope is by far the preferable instrument).
Monitor test points T (tach) and STP1 (assigned to Processed Pattern, option 4) with respect
to COM on the IMC-DCP board.
a. The empty car will probably drift up due to counterweighting even when an attempt is
made to move it down. Increase GP Proportional Error on the Drive (Shift F5) screen
slowly while watching for severe overshoot or for oscillations, such as rapid jiggling or
a slow bobbing effect. While increasing GP, note a narrowing of the difference between
pattern and tach signals. If jiggling begins, decrease GP.
b. Next, increase GI Integral Error slowly. Now there will be less rollback at takeoff and the
car will reach the desired speed faster. Too much GI will cause a speed overshoot or
a slower bobbing oscillation.
c. If the car snaps away from the floor, increase TSPD -Speed Pick Delay on the Brake
(Shift F3) screen. At this point, a little rollback is not critical as other adjustments later
will compensate for it.
d. Monitor the actual car motion using an oscilloscope or chart recorder connected to test
points COM (negative probe) and T (positive probe) on the IMC-DCP board (monitor
STP1 with parameter TP1 set to 5 if a velocity encoder is used). Positive voltage should
indicate the up direction and negative voltage, the down direction. While monitoring the
scope, adjust the values of GP and GI gains to get the car's best response. For now,
leave GD Differential Error = 00.00.
3.7.4.2 AUTO TUNING THE SPEED LOOP GAINS (GP AND GI) - The purpose of the auto
tuning procedure is to provide initial settings that will minimize the time required for fine tuning
during final adjustment. After the motor field has been calibrated and the elevator speed has
been verified in the up and down directions, this procedure may be performed.
a. Place the car on Inspection operation and move the car several floors above the bottom
landing. The car should be empty or minimal load. During the auto tuning procedure the
car will be moved down on Inspection three times, a few feet each time.
PG = 1.0
GEC = 0.25 to 0.5
GVDS = 0.10
GIDI = 0.0
OTE = OFF
OGI = OFF
c. The brake must be fully lifted before the speed command is generated so that the motor
is not running under the brake. For most brakes this can be accomplished by increasing
TSPD Speed Pick Delay on the Brake (Shift F3) screen. Some rollback may be
experienced; this is OK.
d. An Inspection speed between 35 and 140 is preferable. Set VINH Inspection Velocity -
High on the Pattern (Shift F4) screen.
e. On the Drive (Shift F5) screen, set OSLA Speed Loop Auto-Tune = ON, press S to save
and Y for yes. Then follow the instructions at the top of the Drive (Shift F5) screen. You
will be asked to pick the down direction (MACHINE ROOM INSPECTION UP/DN switch
on the SC-SB2K board) and then drop direction after a few seconds. You will be asked
to do this three times. OSLA will then automatically return to OFF and the new values
for GP and GI will be saved.
Verifying that the autotuning of GP and GI has worked properly is best done while
running on Normal Operation. The error between pattern and speed feedback is
monitored on test point STP1 with parameter TP1 set to 30. If the average error is less
than 300mv, except for the take off, then the autotune has been successful.
However, before running the elevator at high speed, check for localized vibration while
running the entire hatch from bottom to top and top to bottom on Inspection. The motor
may pick up the natural resonant frequency of the building in portions of the hatch, in
which case the notch filter parameters FNP1, FNP2 and FNP3 should be used to cancel
out the vibration. As a general rule, increasing FNP3 reduces the vibration. However,
the notch is not linearly proportional to the frequency of vibration, therefore its setting
can be difficult. Begin by using Table R.7 to set the value of FNP3 to the value that
most closely matches the frequency of vibration. For instance, if the frequency of
vibration is 7.6 Hz, set FNP3 = 0.30 (see Table R.7). Then increase FNP3 in increments
of 0.01 until the vibration is gone.
f. If notch filter (CNS) does not reduce the vibration see reduced gain Section 4.4.5.
g. If the motor oscillates, after calibration, increase GVDS Armature Voltage Dampening -
Speed Loop in increments of 0.05 without exceeding 0.5, or reduce GP and GI. If these
parameters do not eliminate the oscillation, reduce GCP Current Loop Proportional
Error and GCI Current Loop Integral Error on the Drive (Shift F5) screen.
a. Set PG Pattern Scaling on the Drive (Shift F5) screen = 1.0 and set VINH Inspection
Velocity-High (VINH) on the Pattern (Shift F4) screen to the desired value (maximum
Inspection speed is 150 fpm). Set VINL Inspection Velocity - Low = 25 fpm.
c. Remove the previously installed temporary jumper wire from terminals ACCN and 2
(bypasses the Cartop Inspection Switch).
d. Locate the wire for terminal ACCN that was previously disconnected and labeled in
Step 3.2.2.a. Do not install the wire yet, but measure the voltage from this wire to
terminal 1 and verify that it has 120VAC when the Car Top Inspection switch is OFF (or
normal) and that there is no power when the Car Top Inspection switch is ON (or
Inspection). Install the wire into terminal ACCN. NOTE: Car Top Inspection operation
automatically overrides the Relay Panel Inspection operation. Next, run the car from the
Car Top Inspection station, checking the up and down buttons and the stop switch.
WARNING: Avoid car top entrapment by verifying correct speed and stable
operation on Relay Panel Inspection before attempting Car Top
Inspection. If four consecutive Inspection Overspeed faults are
detected, the Computer Swing Panel must be reset before the car is
allowed to move again.
e. While running the car, check clearances and door locks. When all doors are locked,
remove any jumpers from door lock terminals.
f. If you anticipate loading the car to a significant degree, change SAIL Armature Current
Limit on the Safety (Shift F6) screen to 200%. Verify that the CURRENT LIMIT LED on
the System 12 SCR Drive does not illuminate during any type of run or loading.
g. Verify the operation of the directional limit switches and the final limit switches, and
arrange them according to page -2 of the job prints. The distance between the two
switches should ideally be greater than the distance required to stop the car after the
direction command is removed when the car is on Inspection operation.
h. Verify that the brake has sufficient tension to hold the car under all conditions likely to
be encountered during the installation phase.
i. If it has not already been done, now is the time to install the vanes or tapes and
magnets as described in Section 2.4. For installing vanes or magnets, it is desirable to
open the car door about a foot to check sill heights. Bypass the car gate switch during
installation of vanes and magnets by connecting a jumper to terminals 4 and CD on the
SC-SB2K board. Refer to the job prints for locations. Be sure to remove the jumper
between terminals 4 and CD when this step is complete.
j. The initial adjustment process should be completed, the vanes or tapes and magnets
installed, the counterweight balanced, etc. When leaving the job site, turn power OFF
at the main disconnect. At this time, one or more of the status indicators on the front of
the IMC-SMB3(5) Unit may be ON. For now, this is not important because the
associated safety monitors have not been adjusted. Furthermore, the temporary jumper
from terminal FBP1 to FBP2 on the SCR-RIX board keeps the Drive Unit running in
spite of the safety monitors being activated, except for motor field failure (MFF),
M contactor or Fuse Failure (CFF), Instantaneous Overcurrent (IOC), Excessive and
Insufficient Armature Current Failures, Motor Field Feedback Saturation, Brake Output
Circuit Failure (BOF), and Emergency Terminal Switches (UET and DET).
b. Make sure all hoistway and car doors in the building are closed and locked. Run the car
on Inspection through the hoistway to make sure the hoistway is completely clear.
Verify that the selector magnets (or vanes) have been installed according to the
instructions. Place the car in the center of the hoistway. NOTE: If doors are opened
while car is away from DZ, the rope brake will apply. This requires a manual reset.
c. On the SC-SB2K Relay board, turn the TEST/NORM switch to the TEST position.
d. To prevent nuisance tripping, leave the jumper between terminals FBP1 and FBP2 on
the SCR-RIX board. This bypasses the IMC-SMB3(5) Drive's electronic safety
shutdown until final adjustment is complete.
e. At this point, the car should be on Inspection operation and running without oscillation.
There may be substantial rollback when the car first starts.
f. Verify proper counterweighting (typically 40%, but check the installation requirements)
using test weights and a DC ammeter with the car at the middle of the hoistway. With
test weights in the car to achieve the correct value of counterweighting for this
installation, the meter should read equal and opposite currents for both up and down
directions. Adjust counterweighting as necessary.
g. Set TP1 Test Point 1 on the Drive (Shift F5) screen to 4. This assigns the Processed
Pattern voltage to Software Test Point 1 (STP1) on the IMC-DCP board. Monitor the
pattern voltage with an accurate voltmeter (preferably digital) between test points STP1
and COM on the IMC-DCP board. Set PG Pattern Scaling on the Drive (Shift F5) screen
= 1.0 and VINH Inspection Velocity-High on the Pattern (Shift F4) screen to 10% of
contract speed (maximum is 150 fpm). Run the car on Inspection and check the voltage
present between STP1 and COM on the IMC-DCP board. If a pattern voltage of
10.0VDC produces contract speed, then the voltage at STP1 at Inspection speed
should be equal to 1.00VDC (0.05VDC), which corresponds to 10% of contract speed.
h. Perform this step if a tachometer is used, skip this step if a velocity encoder is used.
Next, use a hand-held tachometer, or if the landing system is installed and working, the
speed can be read in fpm on the 4-digit display on the IMC-MBX board with parameter
OAD Alphanumeric Display on the General (Shift F1) screen = Safety or Terminal.
Adjust GTC Tach/Velocity Encoder Scaling on the Drive (Shift F5) screen to make the
actual car speed exactly 10% of contract speed. Check both directions.
If the TVR jumper plug is moved to the 91-190VDC position, the value of the CPRM
parameter on the Drive Parameters (Shift F5) screen must also be changed in order for
the Tach/Encdr reading on the F3 screen to be accurate. Multiply the old value of
CRPM times 1.8 and enter the result for the CRPM parameter on the Drive (Shift F5)
screen.
Next, change the GTC parameter to 1.00. If GTC is changed, the car will change speed.
Adjust the TACH CAL trimpot on the IMC-DCP board so the car will run at exactly 10%
of contract speed. On the IMC-DCP board, verify that there is 0.80VDC (+0.01V -
0.10V) on test point T with respect to COM. If needed, adjust the TACH CAL trimpot
and then slightly change parameter GTC so that the voltage does not exceed 0.80VDC,
and is not less than 0.79VDC at 10% of contract speed. Make sure the result is always
10% of contract speed.
i. Perform this step if a Velocity Encoder is used, skip this step if a tachometer is used.
Next use a hand-held tachometer, or if the landing system is installed and working, the
speed can be read in fpm on the 4-digit display on the IMC-MBX board with parameter
OAD Alphanumeric Display on the General (Shift F1) screen = Safety or Terminal.
Adjust CRPM Motor Rated RPM on the Drive (Shift F5) screen to make the actual car
speed exactly 10% of contract speed. Make sure that GTC Tach/Velocity Encoder
Scaling = 1.0. Verify the car speed in both directions.
As an additional (optional) check, set TP2 Test Point 2 = 7. This assigns the Speed
voltage from the encoder to Software Test Point 2 (STP2) on the IMC-DCP board. The
voltage measurement at this test point must be 0.80 VDC ( 0.1 VDC) when the pattern
is 10% of contract speed.
j. Set VINH Inspection Velocity-High on the Pattern (Shift F4) screen = 50 fpm. Put 125%
of a full load in the car at or near the bottom landing to check the ability of the brake to
hold this load.
WARNING: The car may slide into the pit during loading so use extreme caution!
Use the MACHINE ROOM INSPECTION switch to run the car down at Inspection speed
and then release the switch so the brake applies while the car is moving. Adjust the
brake as necessary to stop and hold the load.
l. Temporarily take the car off of Inspection operation. If the Diagnostic Indicators do not
show Test Mode, see what message is being displayed and correct the problem. For
example, if the indicators show that the car is on Fire Service Phase 1, a jumper must
be connected between terminal 2 on the back plate and terminal 38 on the SC-SB2K
NOTE: If the car is not completely wired (temporary), check the following:
wire removed from panel mount terminals DCL/DPM
wire removed from terminal 47 on the SC-SB2K board
jumper from 2 bus to terminal 36 on the SC-SB2K board
jumper from 2 bus to terminal 38 on the SC-SB2K board
jumper from 2 bus to panel mount terminal EPI (if present)
dnID193
g. The following are messages that may be displayed as the brake calibration is performed
(see Table 3.4).
Status Messages
Low current feedback - possible incorrect tap setting.
Auto-calibrate has detected low current feedback and cannot continue. The BR2 tap setting may be incorrect. Turn
power OFF and move the tap to BR2b on the IMC- SMB3(5) Unit to increase the current feedback signal. If the tap is
already on BR2b, there may be a hardware or installation failure. This problem must be corrected in order to perform
auto-calibration. Press Q to quit, correct the problem and re-start the calibration.
High current feedback - possible incorrect tap setting.
Auto-calibrate has detected high current feedback and cannot continue. The BR2 tap setting may be incorrect. Turn
power OFF and move the tap to BR2a on the IMC- SMB3(5) Unit to lower the current feedback signal. If the tap is
already on BR2a, there may be a hardware or installation failure. This problem must be corrected in order to perform
auto-calibration. Press Q to quit, correct the problem and re-start the calibration
Current feedback OK. BR2 tap setting is correct.
Low current feedback - possible incorrect tap setting.
Auto-calibrate has detected low current feedback. The BR2 tap setting on the IMC-SMB3(5) Unit may be incorrect. If the
tap is already on BR2b, press C to ignore this message and continue, otherwise turn power OFF and move the tap to
BR2b to increase the current feedback signal.
High current feedback - possible incorrect tap setting.
Auto-calibrate has detected high current feedback. The BR2 tap setting on the IMC-SMB3(5) Unit may be incorrect. If
the tap is already on BR2a, press C to ignore this message and continue, otherwise turn power OFF and move the tap
to BR2a to lower the current feedback signal.
Brake auto-calibration is about to start. Perform this process ONLY if the system is running well on Inspection.
Press C to start the calibration or press Q to quit.
Generating maximum brake output. Auto-calibration is in-progress.
Calibrating brake output. Auto-calibration is in-progress.
Saving brake calibration data to memory. Please drop direction now. Auto-calibration is complete and the new data is
being updated to the EEPROM.
Need the MACHINE ROOM INSPECTION TRANSFER switch in the INSP position. Place the MACHINE ROOM
INSPECTION TRANSFER switch on the SC-SB2K board in the INSP position to continue the calibration.
Calibration process failed ! Press Q to quit.
Need to pick direction. Pick direction by holding the MACHINE ROOM INSPECTION UP/DN switch on the SC-SB2K
board in the UP or DN position to continue the calibration.
The FLT relay has dropped. The FLT relay must be picked to continue the calibration. Press Q to quit. Correct the
problem and restart the calibration.
The system is currently performing another calibration. Only one calibration can be performed at a time. Press Q to
quit and restart the calibration at a later time.
a. Measure the AC input voltage to the brake circuit between terminals BK1 and BK2 and
verify that the voltage is the same as the one shown on page D of the job prints.
b. Place the MACHINE ROOM INSPECTION UP/DN switch on the SC-SB2K board in the
UP or DN position. Measure the DC voltage between panel-mounted terminals B1 and
B2.
Verify that the initial measured voltage is close to the value specified for
BPV Brake Pick Voltage on the Brake (Shift F3)screen.
Change the value of the Brake Hold Voltage (BHV) to the actual brake hold
voltage, if there is one. On the SC-SB2K board, press and hold the UP/DN
switch in the DN position. The measured brake voltage between panel mounted
terminals B1 and B2 will transition to the brake holding voltage after the Hold
Delay (TBHD) expires.
set BPV Pick Voltage = 0.85 x (AC voltage between BP01 and BP02).
set OBC Calibrate = DEFAULT, press Enter, then S to save and Y for yes.
Learning the building involves determining the location of each floor in the building relative to
the bottom floor, to within 0.1875" (4.7625 mm) accuracy. This is accomplished by reading the
holes in the perforated tape on the LS-QUAD-2R landing system or by counting the pulses from
the position encoder on the LS-QUIK-1R landing system as the elevator travels the entire
length of the hoistway from the bottom to the top. The following steps describe the procedure
for learning the building floor heights.
Position Encoder Resolution - Verify that RPE Position Encoder Resolution, on the Pattern
(Shift F4) screen, is set to the correct value, typically 100 ppr for the LS-QUIK-1R landing
system. If the LS-QUAD-2R landing system is used, verify that RPE Position Encoder
Resolution = 0 ppr.
Quadrature Pulse Sequence - The quadrature pulse sequence must be verified before the
hoistway can be learned. Use the MACHINE ROOM INSPECTION UP/DN switch on the SC-
SB2K board to run the car up on Inspection. The quadrature signals can be verified on the View
Hoistway (F3) screen by looking at the Absolute value in the POSITION section and the QPR
flag in the FAULT section. The Absolute value must increase while the car is moving up and
must decrease while the car is moving down. If the quadrature is reversed, the QPR flag will
turn ON after the car moves about two feet. If the QPR flag turns ON, the DP1 and DP2 signals
are reversed and the wires at terminals 95 and 96 on the SCR-RIX board must be swapped to
correct this problem.
If the Absolute distance on the F3 screen does not change and if the DP1 and DP2 LEDs on
the IMC-SMB3(5) Unit do not flash, check the wiring at terminals 95 and 96 on the SCR-RIX
board. There should be 50 VDC between terminal 1 and terminals 95 or 96. This voltage
toggles between 0 VDC and 50 VDC as the car moves (see Appendix C, Inspecting the
Quadrature Position Pulses on the LS-QUAD-2R or Appendix D, Inspecting the Quadrature
Position Pulses on the LS-QUIK-1R).
The speed at which the car learns the hoistway can be changed by adjusting VLR Learn
Velocity, on the Pattern (Shift F4) screen. It is recommended that the learn speed be set to less
than or equal to 50 fpm (0.254 m/s). Lower learn speeds, typically 35 fpm (0.178 m/s), result
in higher accuracy of the learned floor height values. The following steps describe how to
perform the learn operation.
a. Turn the power OFF at the main disconnect. Remove the level down wire from
terminal 25 on the SC-SB2K board.
b. On the SCR-RIX board in the lower right corner, place the jumper plug on the LRN side
of the INTB jumper (Figure 1.20). Turn the power ON at the main disconnect.
c. Bring the car 4 to 6 inches (101 to 152 mm) below the bottom landing by connecting a
jumper between terminals 9 and 12 on the SC-SB2K board (bypasses the down
normal limit) and by connecting a jumper between panel mount terminals 2 and 16
(bypasses the primary safety circuit).
CAUTION: Connecting the jumpers in step 'c' bypasses the Down Normal
Limit switch and the Primary Safety Circuit.
Check the status of the following flags on the View Hoistway (F3) screen. The status
of the flags must be as follows:
d. Display the Pattern (Shift F4) screen on the CRT terminal. The parameter values for VS
Contract Velocity and NF Number of Floors must be correct for this installation before
proceeding with the learn procedure (see Note).
NOTE: If this installation has an express zone, i.e., an area of travel without
openings in excess of about 30 feet or 9 meters, you may have false
floors installed, stopping / reversing locations without door openings.
These false floors must be included in the NF Number of Floors
parameter. To determine the total number of floors, refer to the job
prints containing information on the LS-QUAD-2R or the LS-QUIK-1R
landing system and verify the number of floor vanes or floor magnets
that must be installed. Set NF Number of Floors, on the Pattern (Shift
F4) screen, equal to this number.
e. Place the car on Learn operation by following the instructions in Table 4.1 (also see
Section 5.3, System Mode EOD) using the switches on the Computer Swing Panel.
If the system is not ready to learn, the alphanumeric display on the front of the
Computer Swing Panel will read LRN ERR. The error that is causing the LRN ERR
message will then scroll on the alphanumeric display. Refer to Table 6.11 Status and
Error Messages for troubleshooting.
When all error conditions are eliminated, the alphanumeric display on the Computer
Swing Panel will display LN READY. In case of difficulty in achieving the LN READY
display, turn switches F4 and F7 on the Computer Swing Panel OFF, wait 10 seconds
and then re-enter the learn mode.
g. With LN READY on the alphanumeric display, the car is ready to learn the floor heights.
Access the Floor Heights (Shift F8) screen. The box at the top of this screen displays
the distance to each floor while the car is learning the building.
The car must travel the full length of the hoistway to learn the floor heights. Do this by
holding the MACHINE ROOM INSPECTION UP/DN switch on the SC-SB2K board in
the UP direction. Do not release this switch until the word LEARNED appears on the
alphanumeric display. Premature release of the UP switch will cause a learn error and
LRN ERR will be displayed. If this occurs, exit the Learn operation (F4 switch down),
move the car to the bottom of the hoistway and reinitiate the learn procedure.
NOTE: If the Up Normal Limit switch is positioned too low in the hoistway, the
car will not be able to move high enough to complete the Learn
operation. The Up Normal switch should not open until the car is above
the top landing by at least 1 to 2 inches (25.4 to 50.8 mm). If not sure,
temporarily jumper terminals 9 to 10 (bypasses the Up Normal Limit)
on the SC-SB2K board.
Monitor the Floor Heights (Shift F8) screen as the car learns the hoistway and verify
that the floor height updates at each floor and that the new values are displayed
correctly when the learn operation is complete.
h. After LEARNED appears on the alphanumeric display, wait a few seconds to allow the
IMC-DDP-D to store the learned data into computer memory. The F3 screen may still
show some error flags but the only important one at this point is the error flag FPC,
Floor Height Parameter Checksum. If FPC is ON (bright blue or bold) this indicates a
failed Learn operation.
i. Exit the Learn operation by moving the F4 and F7 switches on the front of the Swing
Panel to the OFF position.
k. Remove any jumpers between panel mount terminals 2 and 16 (also 8 and 12 on the
SC-SB2K board, if present). Reinstall the wire on terminal ACCN, if you removed it.
Turn the power ON at the main disconnect switch.
WARNING: Failure to remove the jumpers bypassing the Down Normal Limit
switch and the Primary Safety Circuit, and the Software switch
for A.17 2000 Bypass, may result in personal injury or substantial
damage to equipment.
a. The INTB jumper plug on the SCR-RIX board should still be in the LRN position as in
Section 4.1.2.
b. The Absolute Floor Code flags (RD, PR and R0 - R5) can be viewed on the View
Hoistway (F3) screen in the CONTROL window.
c. Move the car on Inspection to the top landing. Stop the car so that the RD indicator is
ON. This shows that the RDU and RDD sensors on the LS-QUAD-2R landing system
are centered within 0.5" (12.7 mm) of the floor (see Figure 4.1). On the LS-QUIK-1R
landing system, DZ1 and DZ2 must be ON and LU and LD must be OFF.
d. Beginning at the top of the hoistway, using the MACHINE ROOM INSPECTION UP/DN
switch, run the car to each floor. At each floor, verify three things:
1. While moving the car through the floor, view the LU, DZ and LD indicators on
the View Hoistway (F3) screen. If the input is active, the corresponding indicator
will be ON (different color or bold). You can also observe the LU1/2, DZ and
LD1/2 relays on the SC-SB2K board.
2. Stop the elevator at each floor with the RD indicator ON. In the CONTROL
section of the View Hoistway (F3) screen, verify that the Absolute Floor Code
flags (PR plus R5 - R0) match those for that floor in Table 4.2
3. Verify that every time the RD flag is ON (Control section of the View Hoistway
(F3) screen) the DZ relay on the SC-SB2K Relay board is energized (or DZR
relay on the HC-RDRB Rear Door Relay board if this job has rear doors. Some
IMC series controllers may not have the HC-RDRB board, in which case the
DZR relay is mounted separately).
4. The DZX relay should be on at all floors with both front and rear openings.
Do not proceed beyond this step until achieving the exact readings shown in
Table 4.2. Failure to do so will result in incorrect floor position and erratic
operation.
If there is difficulty getting the proper reading for the floor encoding, the most likely
causes are missing magnets, wiring mistakes, or a floor encoding vane with improperly
removed break-out tabs, improper vane alignment or possibly a defective sensor or
switch.
Test for a defective sensor by manually moving a magnet near the sensor and
observing the corresponding LED indications inside the LS-QUAD-2R (see
Figure 4.1). To more easily verify operation of the RDU and RDD sensors, prove
that placement of a magnet next to both sensors is necessary to turn on the RD
indicator, which shows proper RD output. Similarly, verify operation of the DZU
and DZD sensors by proving that placement of a magnet next to both sensors
is necessary to turn ON the DZ indicator, which shows proper DZ output.
e. Once the floor encoding has been verified, move the INTB jumper plug on the SCR-RIX
board from the LRN to NORM position and proceed to Section 4.3. Failure to place the
plug on the NORM side of the INTB jumper will prevent automatic operation of the
car.
In the next sections, the final adjustments of the elevator system will be discussed. This
includes checking contract speed, door operation, and all other functions provided for proper
elevator operation. The first step in verifying normal one floor run operation is to verify proper
correction and stopping.
The following procedure is used to verify proper correction and stopping of the car:
a. Arrange the elevator for empty car conditions.
b. On the Drive (Shift F5) screen, set PG Pattern Scaling to approximately 0.5 for speeds
up through 500 fpm, or to 0.3 for faster speeds. These settings represent 50% or 30%
of contract speed respectively.
c. Move the car on Inspection operation to a location between floors, more than one foot
away from a landing, so that no leveling sensors are engaged. Observe the CURRENT
LIMIT LED on the System 12 SCR Drive (ILIM on the SCR-LGD board) as you run the
car. If the CURRENT LIMIT LED blinks or remains ON, SAIL Armature Current Limit ,on
the Safety (Shift F6) screen, may need a higher value, possibly higher than 200%.
d. Next, on the SC-SB2K board, turn the TEST/NORM switch to TEST and turn the
MACHINE ROOM INSPECTION TRANSFER switch to the NORM position. The car
should start moving toward a landing at a fraction of the Correction Velocity, level into
the floor and stop. If proper correction and stop do occur, proceed to Section 4.3.2,
Initiating a One Floor Run.
NOTE: If the car is not completely wired (temporary), check the following:
wire removed from panel mount terminal DCL
jumper wire between wire DPM and 4-bus.
wire removed from terminal 47 on the SC-SB2K board
jumper from 4 bus to terminal 36 on the SC-SB2K board
jumper from 2 bus to terminal 38 on the SC-SB2K board
jumper from 2 bus to panel mount terminal EPI (if present)
a. If proper correction and stop do not occur, check the vertical row of indicator LEDs on
the front of the Computer Swing Panel. You should see:
b. If the car is leveling up and down repeatedly, spread the LU and LD sensors apart on
the LS-QUAD-2R, (see Figure 4.1) or LS-QUIK-1R (see Figure 4.2) landing system car
top box. The leveling sensors on the LS-QUAD-2R are designed to be movable by
sliding them up or down from outside the box using fingers or a screwdriver. It is not
necessary to get inside the landing system box to move the sensors. On the LS-QUIK-
1R landing system it is necessary to remove the rear cover and loosen the nuts holding
the VS-1L vane switches used for LU and LD in order to move them.
LU
Door
RDU R3 Zone
Note: LU and LD sensors Magnet
must be adjusted 6"
symetrically around DZ.
LANDING 1 DZ R2
RDD R1
LD
R0
3/8" R0
Magnet Floor
Code
Magnets
PR 2.5"
Use a Magnet to verify the
DOLM
PR
correct spacing between
LU and RDU, and
between LD and RDD.
Tab (removed)
Typical Vane
(32) R5
(16) R4
(8) R3
(4) R2
(2) R1
(1) R0
PR
On the front or faceplate of the LS-QUAD-2R, there are six thumbscrews (or
thumbnuts), which when loosened, allow the faceplate to slide on its enclosure. These
thumbnuts serve the following purposes:
(1) To allow for the overall vertical alignment of all sensors on the LS-QUAD-2R
making it possible to compensate for being too high or too low at all floors.
(2) To allow for exact vertical orientation of the faceplate of the LS-QUAD-2R with
respect to the steel tape. The horizontal movement built into the LS-QUAD-2R
will allow for a smooth floating action, thereby minimizing wear on the tape
guides. Check to see that this action is possible. Notice that if all six thumbnuts
are loosened (on units with floating heads), the movements described here and
in (1) above can be made at the same time. Therefore, be sure that when doing
one adjustment, the other is not being upset.
The car should now be at a floor with the DZ relay ON, and the LU1, LU2, LD1 and LD2 relays
OFF (refer to the Figure 6.1, IMC Performa Normal Operation Flowchart). Register a car call
one floor above or below the current car position using the View Hoistway (F3) screen (up/down
Arrow keys select the floor, then press Enter). The High Speed indicator LED on the front of
the Computer Swing Panel should illuminate as the car attempts to start. If this occurs, proceed
to Section 4.3.3, Verifying a One Floor Run.
NOTE: To avoid conflicts between the A17.1 fault monitors and the next
several tests, place a jumper between 2KBP1 and 2KBP2 on
SC-BASE-D. Enter system mode on swing panel and set ABYP = ON
(See Section 5.3.2).
If there is trouble getting the car to move, check the vertical row of indicator LEDs on the front
of the Swing Panel. You should see:
If the INTB jumper on the SCR-RIX board is on the LRN position, the car will not
run. It must be on the NORM position.
If the door logic is trying to open the doors, DOI flag = ON (F11, 7 screen), this will
prevent the car from leaving the floor. This will occur when the Photo Eye input is
ON (F11, 7 screen) or the Safety Edge input is ON (F11, 7 screen). The DOI
flag=ON also when the Test/Normal switch is in the Test position. This is discussed
in detail in Section 6.4.1 (Door Logic).
The Ready (RDY) flag, on the View Hoistway (F3) screen, must be ON. If it is not,
the car cannot run on automatic operation. Display the F3 screen and check the
following:
1. The SCR Drive Ready (SDR) flag must be ON. If it is not, check the DRIVE
READY indicator LED on the System 12 SCR Drive. If the SDR flag is OFF, it
may be due to any fault condition originating in the System 12 SCR Drive.
Check for any faults related to the SCR Drive on the Special Events Calendar
(F7 - 1) screen and see Table 6.10 in Troubleshooting for suggested corrective
actions.
2. The Control Processor Ready (CPR) flag must be ON. If not, verify that the
following fault flags are not ON: Checksum Error - Control (CPC), QPRAM
Communication Failure (CQF) and Calibration (CAL). See Table 6.11 in
Troubleshooting for suggested corrective action.
4. The Normal Terminal Processor Ready (NPR) flag must be ON. If not, check for
the Normal Terminal Parameter Checksum Error (NPC) fault flag. To clear the
NPC fault, re-save the Switches (Shift F7) screen. Verify that the Normal
Terminal Learn Switch time-out (NLS) fault flag is not ON. To clear this fault,
toggle the LRN SWITCH on the IMC-SMB3(5). If the NPR flag is still not ON, it
may be due to a processor malfunction. If possible, swap out the IMC-DCP
board.
5. The Safety Processor Ready (SPR) flag must be ON. Check for the Safety
Parameter Checksum Error (SPC) fault flag. To clear the SPC fault, re-save the
Pattern (Shift F4), Safety (Shift F6) and Switches (Shift F7) screens. Verify that
the Safety Learn Switch time-out (SLS) fault flag is not ON. To clear this fault,
toggle the LRN SWITCH on the IMC-SMB3(5). If the SPR flag is still not ON it
may be due to a Safety processor malfunction. If possible, swap out the
IMC-DCP board.
If you are unable to get the SPR and NPR flags to turn ON, you can temporarily
get automatic operation by putting the LRN SWITCH on the IMC-DCP board in
the ON position. This allows the car to run on automatic for just 10 minutes. If
you need to run for 10 more minutes, turn the LRN SWITCH to OFF, then ON
again, etc. (see Learn Switch Explanation below).
When the LRN SWITCH is OFF, the car runs normally and the alphanumeric
display shows car speed. The terminal slowdown safety monitoring is active,
however, the values for the terminal switches may not be correct. When the
controller is shipped from the factory, the unit has already gone through the
learning process on a simulator. The LEARN process must be performed at
your site.
6. The Pattern Generator Ready (PGR) flag must be ON. If not, the following are
possible reasons:
Check the F3 screen for Floor Height Parameters Checksum Error (FPC)
and Pattern Parameters Checksum Error (PPC) fault flags. Refer to Table
6.11 in Troubleshooting for suggested corrective action.
There is an invalid code for floor encoding. Check the F3 screen to see that
the RD flag is highlighted when the car is at a floor (RDS will be ON if there
is an RD sensor error). Also verify that the floor encoding matches an entry
in Table 4.2 (PRS is ON if there is a parity error).
C The Floor Level (DZP) flag must be ON. This indicates that the PG
processor sees the Door Zone (DZ) flag. See Table 6.10 in Troubleshooting
for more information.
The pattern profile parameters that have been chosen are not valid and/or
do not fit inside the available distance between floors. Check to see if the
PFF flag is ON. If so, verify the initial parameter values as described in
Section 3.4.4. If any other fault flags are ON, refer to Table 6.11 in
Troubleshooting.
The INTB jumper on the SCR-RIX board is in the LRN position. Verify that
the Intermediate Speed Bypass Jumper (IBJ) fault flag is not ON. If it is,
move the INTB jumper to the NORM position
C The Pattern Generator Failure (PGF) flag may be the result of negative
learned floor heights due to a reversal of the quadrature pulses. To test, run
the car up on Inspection continuously for at least 5 feet and observe the
Quad Pulser Relation (QPR) flag in the FAULT section of the F3 screen. If
the flag turns ON (bold or light blue), swap the wires in terminals 95 and 96
on the SCR-RIX board and repeat the test. If the QPR flag remains OFF,
relearn the hoistway.
b. If the car is out of service and car calls are not accepted, verify that the Diagnostic
Indicators on the Computer Swing Panel are scrolling. If the car is on TEST operation,
the TEST message will be flashing which will mask the display of other messages.
Remove the car from Independent Service temporarily, by placing the TEST/NORM
switch on the SC-SB2K board in the NORM position, to allow other active messages to
be displayed.
When the car starts, note that the PI changes to the next floor before the middle point of the
run. The car will decelerate to a point 6" (152.4 mm) before the floor where the LU or LD sensor
will operate the LU1/2 or LD1/2 relay. The car will continue until it reaches a point 3" (76.2 mm)
before the floor, then the DZ relay will energize (DZR relay may pick if this installation has rear
doors). The elevator will continue to level into the floor and stop. The final leveling speed should
be programmed to be 2 to 8 fpm (.01 to .04 m/s), but your actual speed will be a fraction of that
since PG Pattern Scaling, on the Drive (Shift F5) screen, is 0.30 or 0.50 at this time.
a. From this point on a storage oscilloscope is required to monitor test point TACH
for tachometer (actual car velocity), with respect to test point AGND, and test point
STP1 (with parameter TP1 set to 5) for pattern (intended car velocity). This is essential
for professional results. For velocity encoder applications, assign the Raw Tach or
Processed Tach to STP2 by setting TP2, Test Point 2 = either 6 or 9. To view the
pattern signal, connect an oscilloscope as follows:
Isolate the ground pin on the power cord of the oscilloscope with a ground isolator
device. The ground pin must not be connected. The case of the oscilloscope must
be allowed to float at its own potential.
On the IMC-DCP board, connect the ground side of the oscilloscope probe to test
point AGND and the signal side of the probe to test point STP1.
On any parameter screen (Shift F1 thru Shift F6) set TP1 Test Point 1 = 5. This
assigns the Processed Pattern signal to Test Point STP1 on the IMC-DCP board.
The full speed pattern signal on test point STP1 equals 10 VDC 1% ('-' = up, and
'+' = down). Set the sweep rate on the scope to 1 centimeter per second, and
vertical sensitivity to 2 VDC per centimeter (later, 5 VDC per centimeter to
accommodate the 10 VDC full speed signal).
b. Run the car between floors to any landings that are not terminal landings. Observe that
the car starts, accelerates, then decelerates into the floor and stops. If the car overruns
a floor, the relevel function will be activated. The VFL Final Leveling Velocity on the first
approach to a floor and the VRL Relevel Velocity are two separately programmable
values. Look up these values on the Pattern (Shift F4) screen.
c. Make the car overrun the floor at least once and observe the releveling operation. This
is done by jumping terminals 26 to 18 for LU (or 25 to 18 for LD) when LU1/2 (LD1/2)
pick at the end of the run and holding the jumper on until the opposite leveling relay
LD1/2 (LU1/2) picks. Then remove the jumper and releveling should commence. During
this test you may get a Leveling Sensor Failure error message on the Swing Panel
Diagnostic Indicators. This error occurs when both LU and LD are activated at the same
time. After the jumper is removed, toggle the MACHINE ROOM INSPECTION
TRANSFER INSP/NORM switch on the SC-SB2K board to clear the fault.
Monitor the brake voltage on terminals B1 to B2. Verify that a relevel brake voltage
exists, to prevent stalling or excessive armature current during a relevel operation.
Gearless machines are intended to relevel under the brake, so a partial pick is
appropriate. Note, however, that if the brake did not drop fully before the relevel, the
reduced brake voltage may still hold the brake fully picked. Dont spend a lot of time
here working on the brake, just be sure the brake does not stall the armature on a
relevel.
Similarly, place a call for the top landing. You may have to toggle the LRN SWITCH to
OFF, then ON again to run the car. After the car stops, see if one of the LU relays is still
energized. If so, move the Up Normal Limit Switch (terminal 9 to 10), shown in area 9
of the job prints, so that the limit switch is not opened until the car is above the top
landing by at least 1 to 3 inches (25.4 to 76.2 mm).
NOTE: Be sure to read this entire section before performing the following steps.
b. Refer to page -SCR of the job prints under Output Ratings. On the Drive (Shift F5)
screen, set DAV Rated SCR Drive Armature Voltage equal to the SCR drives maximum
output voltage listed on the SCR-LGA board header. Set DAI Rated SCR Drive
Armature Current equal to the SCR drives maximum output current listed on the
SCR-LGA board header.
SAVL Armature Voltage Limit, on the Safety (Shift F6) screen, is a percentage of the SCR
Drive maximum output voltage rating. For example, if the drive's maximum output voltage
rating is 300VDC, and you wish to limit the voltage to 270VDC, set SAVL to 90% (270/300 X
100 = 90%).
There are several factors to consider in determining the value for SAVL:
a. For a geared installation, read the armature voltage rating from the hoist motor
nameplate. Use this value in calculating SAVL Armature Voltage Limit as in 4.4.1
above.
b. For a gearless installation, either choose the armature voltage limit to be equal to the
hoist motor name plate voltage rating, or choose the armature voltage limit to be up to
10% higher than nameplate voltage if the value is not above the maximum DC armature
voltage rating of the SCR Drive on page -SCR of the job prints. Once the voltage limit
is chosen, use this value in calculating SAVL Armature Voltage Limit as in 4.4.1 above.
c. In any case, do not choose the armature voltage limit to be any higher than 108% of the
numerical value of the three phase AC voltage existing on terminals X1-X2-X3 or Y1-
SAIL Armature Current Limit, on the Safety (Shift F6) screen, is a percentage of the SCR
Drive maximum output current rating, and ranges all the way up to 276%. To find the SCR
Drive maximum full load output current rating, refer to page -SCR of the job prints, and look for
Output Ratings. Typically it is desirable to provide 250% of the full load current rating of the
hoist motor for acceleration/deceleration (and up to 276% in high performance applications).
For example, if the drive maximum full load output current rating is 180 amps DC, and you wish
to limit the full load amperage to 140 amps DC, with a 250% acceleration current capability, set
SAIL to 140/180 X 250 = 194%.
Make the necessary calculation and set the parameter as required. When this setting is done,
the CURRENT LIMIT indicator LED on the SCR Drive should not turn ON during normal
operation. However, in some cases of maximum loading it may be possible to see CURRENT
LIMIT when the car is undergoing an emergency deceleration, especially during testing.
NOTE: In some cases, where the voltage limiting mechanism (as determined by
SAVL) is being exercised severely, the CURRENT LIMIT indicator LED
may illuminate. This may indicate excessive voltage limiting as well as
current limiting. Also, be aware that a low value for SAIL can result in
oscillation at high speeds. Once stable operation is achieved, be sure to
increase SAIL to at least 200%.
A few words are necessary about the operation of the motor field before bringing the car up to
contract speed. The motor field adjustments can be handled in one of two ways:
a. The MFSV Standing Voltage and MFFV Forcing Voltage, on the Motor Field (Shift F2)
screen, can be set to known values, and then MFRV Running Voltage can be set to the
same value as MFFV Forcing Voltage. In this case, the SCR Drive will weaken the
motor field as necessary to keep the armature voltage from exceeding the maximum
allowed value. This approach will work fine in cases where the motor field has moderate
inductance.
b. If the motor field is highly inductive and cannot weaken as quickly as necessary, the
armature voltage limiting circuits in the SCR Drive will interfere directly with the current
regulator, which will cause the CURRENT LIMIT LED to illuminate. THIS MUST BE
AVOIDED, as it will be felt in the car. In this case, set a value for MFRV Running
Voltage, MFWB Weakening Threshold - Beginning and MFWE Weakening Threshold -
End so that significant motor field weakening occurs before the car reaches maximum
armature voltage. MFWE can be increased as long as there is no armature voltage or
speed overshoot. Verify the armature voltage in both up and down directions. Cases
where the motor field must weaken to less than 65% of the Forcing Voltage are almost
certain to require setting MFRV, MFWB and MFWE.
At this point, if the motor field is at least moderately warm, run the car on Inspection and verify
that the value for MFFV Forcing Voltage on the Motor Field (Shift F2) screen is the same as
the voltage measured between terminals MF1 and MF2. Correct any discrepancies using the
CMFF Calibration Factor. Adjust MFSV Standing Voltage to the actual value measured at
terminals MF1 to MF2.
a. Before running the car at contract speed, PADL Pattern Acceleration/ Deceleration
Limiter, on the Safety (Shift F6) screen, must be set. The purpose of PADL is to place
a limit on how fast the pattern can change. This will establish a maximum limit on the
peak acceleration or deceleration to which a passenger will be subjected. The value of
PADL should be greater than AS Standard Acceleration, DS Standard Deceleration and
STER Terminal/Emergency Slowdown Rate, but should be adjusted to provide a
smooth transition from high speed to zero speed in case of an emergency stop. A
typical range is 6 to 8 ft/sec2 (1.829 to 2.438 m/s2).
b. To achieve proper starting, without rollback or snapping away from the floor, a variable
delay in the application of the speed signal is provided. TSPD Speed Pick Delay, on the
Brake (Shift F3) screen, affects how much delay occurs from the time the drive
processor enables the RE relay to the time the pattern generator sends out the pattern
value. Adjust TSPD so the brake just clears the brake drum as the car is beginning to
accelerate. Do this with an empty car. The correct setting can be determined by
watching the drive sheave. Some rollback may have to be tolerated for now, but this will
be corrected later.
c. Using PG Pattern Scaling, on the Drive (Shift F5) screen, increase car speed in 10%
increments until the car is running at 80% of contract speed. Use an oscilloscope to
e. Once the car is running at or near contract speed, it is necessary to relearn the terminal
landings as described in Section 4.10 in order to safely run the car to the terminal
landings. If there is no need to run the car to the terminal landings at this time, this step
can be omitted. The terminal landings will be learned again in section 4.10, after the
speed parameters have been set.
f. The car (empty car) should now be running at or near contract speed. Some speed
overshoot may be experienced as contract speed is approached. Some releveling, and
possibly spotting (hesitating at the end of deceleration, near the floor) may also be
experienced. The next parameter that must be adjusted is GEC Error Compensation
Adjust, on the Drive (Shift F5) screen. You can Auto Tune this parameter by using
OECA Error Compensation Adjust. This will help remove overshoot and spotting, and
will also greatly improve the accuracy of the tracking (how closely the actual elevator
speed follows the intended speed). After the motor field has been calibrated, the
hoistway floor heights learned and the elevator prepared for final adjustment, this
procedure may be performed.
Make sure that the elevator can make normal runs in both directions. Move the elevator
to the bottom landing. On the Drive (Shift F5) screen set OECA Error Compensation
Adjust = ON, press S to save and Y for yes. Then follow the instructions on the top of
the Drive (Shift F5) screen. You will be asked to run the car up first, then down to
complete the calibration. OECA will automatically return to OFF and the new value for
GEC will be saved.
NOTE: Spotting (hesitating at the end of deceleration near the floor) is usually
the result of too little GP Proportional Error or GEC Error Compensation.
It may also help to set OGF Flare Gain = ON and adjust GFI Flare
Integral Error.
g. At this point, overshoot at contract speed should be gone or greatly reduced. If the car
is not running at contract speed yet, set PG Pattern Scaling = 1.00, on the Drive (Shift
F5) screen, and adjust GTC Tach/Velocity Encoder Scaling to adjust contract speed to
h. If there is an oscillation at contract speed, check the tachometer follower wheel for
roundness (if gearless). If the oscillation persists, increase GVDS Armature Voltage
Dampening-Speed Loop, on the Drive (Shift F5) screen, in increments of 0.01 until the
oscillation stops (do not exceed 0.8 maximum).
The purpose of the reduced gains is to provide tighter control during acceleration and
deceleration, and relaxed control when the car is traveling at steady state speeds. The reduced
gains are only effective during Normal, Inspection, Correction, Earthquake and Danger runs.
Figure 4.4 illustrates how the reduced gain parameters interact while the car is in Normal
operation. On Inspection, the reduced gains will be invoked as soon as the car reaches steady
state speed (Inspection speed).
C GRI Reduced Integral Error - After constant speed is reached and an adjustable
delay (GRGD) has expired, the integral gain is reduced from GI, Integral Error
to GRI, Reduced Integral Error (typically GI) over an adjustable time GRGT.
When the elevator begins to slow down, the integral gain will increase from GRI
to GI over half the GRGT interval. GRI cannot exceed GI.
C GRGD Reduced Gain Delay - The reduced gains (GRP and GRI) are applied
after contract speed (or steady speed) is reached and this time (GRGD) has
elapsed.
C GRGT Reduced Gain Transition Time - The gains are reduced from their normal
value to their reduced value over this time interval. When the gains are
increased from their reduced value to their normal value, the transition will occur
over half of this transition time. It is important that this transition time not be too
long, because the gains may not reach their normal value before the elevator
decelerates. The transition time should be less than half the time required to
transition from contract speed to leveling speed.
The reduced gains will be invoked only if OGR, Reduced Gain = ON. GRGT is adjusted
so that the transition from normal to reduced or reduced to normal is smooth enough
to eliminate the bumpy feeling in the car. However, the transition time should not be
so long that the gains do not reach their normal value before the elevator decelerates.
GRGD Reduced Gain Delay must be adjusted to ensure that the car has reached
contract (or steady state) speed and the speed has stabilized before reducing the gains.
GRP Reduced Proportional Error and GRI Reduced Integral Error gains can be reduced
until there is no oscillation at steady state speed. However, if the gains are too low it is
possible that control may become too loose and may not track properly. GRP and GRI,
cannot be increased above normal gains GP and GI respectively. If the oscillation is
due to a mechanical anomaly (tach wheel), it may not be possible to remove the
oscillation completely using reduced gains.
WARNING: The reduced gain parameters must be verified and adjusted before
running the elevator. Failure to follow these instructions may result
in erratic elevator operation.
The parameters mentioned here are for the Standard profile. Six other profiles, defined in
Section 4.5.2, have similar parameters for each phase of the profile. All of the pattern
parameters are found on the Pattern (Shift F4) screen (Figure 4.6).
PHASE 4 is defined as the time spent at contract speed, and is defined by VS Contract
Velocity.
PHASE 5 is defined as a time of transition from the constant speed of Phase 4 to the
maximum deceleration rate of Phase 6. The rate of transition is defined by the rate of
change of acceleration, or jerk parameters JHS and JLS, as in Phase 3. JLS is used
for runs that reach contract speed and JHS is used for runs that do not reach contract
speed. Typical values range from 4.0 ft/s3 (1.219 m/s3) to 8.0 ft/s3 (2.438 m/s3). Lower
values are more commonly used for greater comfort, however, as with Phase 3, low
values are harder to fit into the shortest one-floor-runs.
PHASE 9 is used to shape the final approach to the floor. It is defined by VFL Final
Leveling Velocity and DFL Final Leveling Distance.
The IMC Performa controller has six programmable Velocity Profiles. The parameters that
define these profiles are located on the Parameters (Shift F4) screen (Figure 4.6). The profiles
are:
Standard (STD) - The Standard profile is used under normal operating conditions. The
parameters that define this profile, shown in Figure 4.5, include: VS Contract Velocity, JLS Low
Earthquake (EQ) - The Earthquake profile is used when either Earthquake input (CWI or SSII)
is activated. The parameters that define this profile include: VEQ Earthquake Velocity, JLEQ
Low Earthquake Jerk, JHEQ High Earthquake Jerk, AEQ Earthquake Acceleration, DEQ
Earthquake Deceleration and DAEQ Earthquake Approach Deceleration.
Reduced Power (PWR) - The Reduced Power profile is used when the Emergency Power
input (EPI) is deactivated, indicating the loss of commercial power. The parameters that define
this profile include: VEP Emergency Power Velocity, JLEP Low Emergency Power Jerk, JHEP
High Emergency Power Jerk, AEP Emergency Power Acceleration, DEP Emergency Power
Deceleration and DAEP Emergency Power Approach Deceleration.
Caution (CTN) - The Caution profile is used when the voltage available from the drive isolation
transformer to the System 12 SCR Drive is insufficient (between 80% to 95% of the rated
value). The parameters that define this profile include: VC Caution Velocity, JLC Low Caution
Jerk, JHC High Caution Jerk, AC Caution Acceleration, DC Caution Deceleration and DAC
Caution Approach Deceleration.
Alternate One (ALT1) - The ALT1 profile is used when the Alternate Speed Profile One input
(ASP1) is activated. The parameters that define this profile include: VA1 Alternate 1 Velocity,
Alternate Two (ALT2) - The ALT2 profile is used when the Alternate Speed Profile Two input
(ASP2) is activated. The parameters that define this profile include: VA2 Alternate 2 Velocity,
JLA Low Alternate 2 Jerk, JHA2 High Alternate 2 Jerk, AA2 Alternate 2 Acceleration, DA2
Alternate 2 Deceleration and DAA2 Alternate 2 Approach Deceleration.
The actual profile that is generated for each of the profiles is dependent on the distance that
the elevator must travel as well as the profile's parameters. The Velocity Profile S-Curves are
defined as follows:
Tiny - this curve is used when the elevator must travel between adjacent floors where the
distance is short. The parameters that govern the shape of this curve are determined by the
system based upon the parameters used to adjust the Compact curve.
Small - this curve is used when the distance the elevator must travel falls between short and
nominal. The nominal distance is adjustable via the DRH Auto-Fit Reference Height parameter.
The parameters that govern the shape of this curve are determined by the system based upon
parameters used to adjust the Compact curve.
Compact - this curve is used when the distance the elevator must travel is nominal. This
distance is adjustable via the DRH Auto-Fit Reference Height parameter, and the parameters
that govern the shape of this curve are user adjustable.
Large - this curve is used when the distance the elevator must travel falls between nominal and
the distance required to reach contract speed. The parameters that govern the shape of this
curve are determined by the system but are based upon the parameters used to adjust the
Compact and Huge curves.
Huge - this curve is used when the elevator can reach contract speed. The parameters that
govern the shape of this curve are user adjustable.
When adjusting the Pattern Parameters, use of a storage oscilloscope is mandatory for
professional results. By viewing the pattern and the car response as the car is running, any
discontinuity in the idealized velocity profile can be observed. Connect the scope as described
in Section 4.3.3 'b'. The Pattern Parameters are found on the Pattern (Shift F4) screen (see
Figure 4.6).
a. Initial Values for Pattern Parameters - Instructions for verifying the initial values for
the Pattern Parameters are provided in Section 3.4.6 based on Tables 3.3, and 3.4.
Reasonable values for the pattern parameters are entered at the factory, but it is best
to verify them as described in Section 3.4.6
b. Parameter Selection and Auto-Fit - When OPA Profile Auto-Fit = ON, the IMC
Performa controller performs automatic curve fitting by manipulating the jerk and
acceleration values. When OPA = OFF, the Pattern curve will use the user entered
parameters. However, the software will modify the acceleration if the floor height is
shorter than the nominal floor height defined by DRH Auto-fit Reference Height.
On the Pattern (Shift F4) screen, set OPT Multiple Performance Profile Option to the
desired option, press S to save and Y for yes. After the parameter values have been
saved, OPT automatically returns to USER. The Standard Profile parameter values
entered using the OPT Multiple Performance Profile Option are intended to be starting
values which can be modified to meet your exact ride preferences.
d. Contract Speed Overshoot and Current Limiting -To prevent contract speed
overshoot and/or current limiting from the SCR Drive, AS Standard Acceleration and
JLS Low Standard Jerk can be reduced. JLS has a slightly greater effect on overshoot
at high speed than AS. The acceleration parameter AS has the most effect on current
limiting. Observe the actual car response on test point TACH on the IMC-DCP board
to verify that there is no overshoot. If a Velocity Encoder is used, set TP1, Test Point
1 parameter = 7 and observe the actual car response on test point STP1 on the
IMC-DCP board.
h. Final Approach to the Floor - The final approach to the floor can be customized using
VFL Final Leveling Velocity, your desired final leveling velocity, and DFL Final Leveling
Distance. DFL can be as low as 0.01 in. if you want the quickest floor-to-floor time.
1. The tracking is not as accurate as it should be. The accuracy must be improved
or else JF Flare Jerk must be reduced. Remember that there are very real limits
as to how low JF can be set (1.75 is often the lowest). Check the car operation
on the shortest conventional one-floor run.
2. The value for FRP Raw Pattern, on the Drive (Shift F5) screen, is too low. As
long as values lower than 2.0 are avoided, this should not be a significant
contributor to this problem. If FPP, Processed Pattern is less than 4.0, this can
also contribute to the problem. FPP is usually at least twice the value of FRP.
The default value for FRP Raw Pattern is 5.0 and the default value of FPP
Processed Pattern is 10.
The capability to allow reduced Inspection speed operation involves the following
parameters:
The high and low inspection speeds are determined by VINL and VINH. The Inspection
Velocity parameter which will be used (VINL or VINH) when a car is placed on
Inspection (the MACHINE ROOM INSPECTION TRANSFER INSP/NORM switch on the
SC-SB2K board is placed in the INSP position) and direction is picked (the MACHINE
ROOM INSPECTION UP/DN switch on the SC-SBK2 board is held in the UP or DN
position) is determined by the following:
Inspection Low Speed (INSL) input - When this controller input is active (high) VINL
Inspection Velocity - Low determines the inspection speed. When the INSL input is
ORI Reduced Inspection - This parameter can be set to the following values:
INACTIVE
NTS 1 = UNTS1 / DNTS1 switches
NTS 2 = UNTS2 / DNTS2 switches
NTS 3 = UNTS3 / DNTS3 switches
NTS 4 = UNTS4 / DNTS4 switches
NTS 5 = UNTS5 / DNTS5 switches
ETS = UETS / DETS switches
When ORI Reduced Inspection is set to INACTIVE, the status of the INSL input
determines which Inspection Velocity parameter is used. If INSL is active (high) then
VINL Inspection Velocity-Low determines the inspection speed. If INSL is inactive (low)
then VINH Inspection Velocity-High determines the inspection speed.
When the ORI Reduced Inspection is set to a value other than INACTIVE, the car will
travel at the speed determined by VINH Inspection Velocity-High until the appropriate
switch (determined by the ORI parameter) opens. The car will then travel at a reduced
speed determined by VINL Inspection Velocity-Low until the terminal landing is reached
or direction is dropped.
k. Correction Profile - The correction profile is used during normal operation when
starting from a location other than at a floor. It is different from other profiles and has
its own parameters. The maximum correction speed is determined by VCR Correction
Velocity. The transition from zero to maximum correction speed, and from maximum
correction speed to leveling speed is defined by ACR Correction
Acceleration/Deceleration. A lower value for ACR will give a more gradual transition,
with typical values of about 2.0.
l. Terminal / Emergency Profile - This profile is used if the system requires a faster than
normal deceleration transition down to correction speed or leveling speed. It is used
during situations such as emergency slowdowns at terminal landings in response to the
normal terminal stopping device being activated, or loss of the quadrature signal
(positioning signal). The transition from any higher speed to correction speed or leveling
speed is defined by STER Terminal/Emergency Slowdown Rate and STSS Terminal
Slowdown Smoothing on the Safety (Shift F6) screen. STER affects the deceleration
rate while STSS acts to smooth the transition from deceleration (STER) to correction
or leveling speed. Lower values for STSS result in smoother, more gradual transitions.
Typical values range from about 0.5 to 1.0. The system performance must be verified
during testing.
n. Reduced Power (PWR) Profile - This profile is used when the Emergency Power input
(EPI) is deactivated, typically when power is provided by a backup generator or for
o. Caution Profile - This profile is used when the Low Line signal is active. The maximum
speed of the elevator is limited to 80% of contract speed. The parameters which define
this profile are: VC Caution Velocity, JLC Low Caution Jerk, JHC High Caution Jerk, AC
Caution Acceleration, DC Caution Deceleration and DAC Caution Approach
Deceleration.
p. Alternate One Profile - This profile is used when the Alternate Speed Profile One input
(ASP1) is active. The parameters which define this profile are: VA1 Alternate 1 Velocity,
JLA1 Low Alternate 1 Jerk, JHA1 High Alternate 1 Jerk, AA1 Alternate 1 Acceleration,
DA1 Alternate 1 Deceleration and DAA1 Alternate 1 Approach Deceleration.
q. Alternate Two Profile - This profile is used when the Alternate Speed Profile Two input
(ASP2) is active. The parameters which define this profile are: VA2 Alternate 2 Velocity,
JLA2 Low Alternate 2 Jerk, JHA2 High Alternate 2 Jerk, AA2 Alternate 2 Acceleration,
DA2 - Alternate 2 Deceleration and DAA2 Alternate 2 Approach Deceleration.
r. Learn Profile - The learn profile is used during hoistway learning. The maximum learn
speed is determined by VLR Learn Velocity, with a typical value of about 35fpm. The
transition from zero (or leveling velocity) to maximum learn velocity, and from maximum
learn velocity to leveling velocity, is defined by ALR Learn Acceleration/Deceleration.
During hoistway learn operation, this profile reduces its maximum learn velocity to final
leveling velocity at the floor, to learn the floor position accurately. A lower value for ALR
will result in a more gradual transition, with typical values of about 2.0.
s. Other Advanced Parameters - Some other advanced pattern parameters are DLI
Leveling Inhibit Distance, VLI Leveling Inhibit Speed and DTC Tracking Compensation
Distance. Only DTC will possibly be adjusted later. The others will not be adjusted, but
will be left at their default values: DLI = 6.00 in. and VLI = 100 fpm. DTC should be set
to 0.00 in. as a starting point.
Observe the operation of the elevator by looking at the hoist motor and by observing the car
response on test point TACH to AGND on the IMC-DCP board. If a Velocity Encoder is used,
set TP1 Test Point 1 = 7 and observe the car response on test point STP1 on the IMC-DCP
board. The final approach to the floor can be customized in many different ways.
a. If the tracking accuracy is very good, VFL Final Leveling Velocity can be increased and
DFL Final Leveling Distance can be decreased in order to reduce the floor-to-floor time.
Setting higher values for JF Flare Jerk, is also possible.
b. The goal is for the speed pattern shape to flare out and blend the deceleration into the
final leveling speed. It is possible to modify the pattern to obtain a lot of stabilized
leveling or to decelerate the elevator all the way into the floor to obtain the best brake-
c. You may notice a difference between the way a car approaches the floor on a one-floor-
run compared to a two or more floor run. This can be equalized by adjusting DTC
Tracking Compensation Distance, on the Pattern (Shift F4) screen, until the shape of
the approach to the floor (and the time spent in leveling) become identical on a one-
floor-run compared with a two or more floor run.
There are many items to consider in establishing a smooth and accurate stop, and each item
contributes to the final result. In order to clearly see the complete electrical stopping
characteristics of the hoist motor, first adjust TBDD Drop Delay, on the Brake (Shift F3) screen,
to provide excessive delay in dropping the brake. Keep this in mind as adjustments are made.
It may be necessary to change TBDD more than once to clearly see the results. It is most
important to never drop the brake on a moving motor.
a. Final Leveling Speed - If this speed is too high, a quick transition to zero speed is
required. This can cause a bump at the stop or overshoot at the floor resulting in a
releveling operation. If the final leveling speed is too slow, the car will stop very close
to the edge of the dead zone, which will cause the system to relevel frequently.
Reasonable values for VFL Final Leveling Velocity, on the Pattern (Shift F4) screen,
range from 3 to 6 fpm. Before setting the dead zone, VFL must be adjusted so that the
final approach to the floor is satisfactory. If releveling occurs frequently, it may be
necessary to spread the LU and LD sensors on the landing system an equal distance
apart (see CAUTION).
b. Dead Zone - The purpose of the dead zone is to ensure that the elevator stops at the
same point whether approaching from above or below a particular floor. The dead zone
is defined as the area between leveling zones where no leveling sensors are engaged,
typically 0.25 to 0.75 inch (6 to18 mm) in length. Ideally, the elevator stops in the center
of the dead zone with the LU and LD sensors both de-energized. For LS-QUAD-2R and
LS-QUIK-1R installations, the LU and LD sensors must remain symmetrical in relation
to DZ (and also RD) to be sure that the RD input, and therefore the PGR flag, is ON
after every run. Move them in equal amounts but opposite directions - that is, if LU is
moved up 1/16" then the LD must be moved down by the same amount.
CAUTION: The distance from sensors LU to RDU must be the same as from
LD to RDD on the LS-QUAD-2R. The distance from the LU switch
to the DZ1 switch must be the same as from LD to DZ2 on the LS-
QUIK-1R. If this is not done, the read (RD) input may not occur at
the floor, which will prevent the car from running. THIS IS
ABSOLUTELY CRITICAL TO SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. Also,
DO NOT move LU or LD to get the car to stop level with the floor
(the 6 thumbscrews holding the faceplate on the landing system
are for this purpose; see section 4.6.5).
3. If the sensors LU and LD have been set as shown in Figure 4.1, in most cases
it has been found that VFL Leveling Speed can be increased or decreased so
that the car stops at exactly the same point whether approaching from above or
below. If not, go to step '4', otherwise go to step 'c'.
c. Brake Coordination for Smooth Stops - Proper operation of the brake and
coordination of the setting of the brake is very important in obtaining a smooth stop. The
following items will help in achieving proper performance:
1. Before starting, the brake must be operating properly. Geared machine brakes
are usually very simple, however, the brake on a gearless machine usually
requires detailed adjustments to obtain proper operation. This will be covered
in Section 4.7.3. For now, be sure to adjust the brake to hold 125% of a rated
load (or the value required by your local code authorities). To establish a holding
voltage for a brake in a geared installation, refer to the manufacturers
recommended value. If this information is not available, experiment with BHV
Hold Voltage, on the Brake (Shift F3) screen, to find the voltage necessary to
hold the brake up, and then add a little extra margin.
If you have already adjusted the brake to the correct mechanical clearances,
and the brake is still clunking down too hard on the braking surface when the
car stops, this resistor adjustment will probably help. The only drawback is that
lower resistor values slow the application of the brake, so verify that the brake
sets firmly enough to hold 125% of a full load when the SCR Drive releases
control of the car, and also when any of the emergency stop switches are
opened during high speed. The value of the resistor between BR1 and BR3
should not be set to greater than 8 times the measured brake coil
resistance.
WARNING: If BRLD and TBDD are $TRED, it is possible to lose control of the
car at the end of a run.
FIGURE 4.7 Effect of Brake Drop Delay (TBDD) on the stop of car motion
To verify proper relevel operation, make the car overrun the floor at the end of the run as
follows:
NOTE: During the test (a or b) a Leveling Sensor Failure error message may
be displayed on the Swing Panel Diagnostic Indicators. This error occurs
when both LU and LD are activated at the same time. Once jumper is
removed, toggle the MACHINE ROOM INSPECTION TRANSFER
INSP/NORM switch on the SC-SB2K board to clear the fault.
a. Geared Installations - Place a car call above the car. Near the end of the run, when
the LU relay on the SC-SB2K board is energized, connect a jumper between terminals
18 and 26 to hold the LU1 and LU2 relays energized until the LD1 and LD2 relays also
energize. This should stop the car and allow the brake to set fully. Wait three seconds,
then remove the jumper. This will cause the car to relevel down into the floor (see note
above). Check to see that the relevel speed is OK (typically 6 to 8 fpm) and causes no
oscillations or subsequent releveling operations. Start with VRL Relevel Velocity, on the
Pattern (Shift F4) screen, identical to VFL Final Leveling Velocity, and only change the
releveling velocity as necessary to cause the car to stop at the same point as it would
during a normal approach to the floor.
b. Gearless Installations - Set VRL Relevel Velocity = 5 fpm. Place a full load in the car.
Check the full load releveling operation by first placing a car call below the car. Near the
end of the run when the LD relays on the SC-SB2K board are energized, connect a
jumper between terminals 18 and 25 to hold the LD relays energized until the LU relays
are also energized. This should stop the car and allow the brake to set fully. Wait three
Start with a low enough value of BRV Relevel Voltage, on the Brake (Shift F3) screen,
so that no rollback occurs on a relevel up. Repeat the test while increasing BRV until
rollback begins to occur at the beginning of the releveling operation. Then reduce BRV
until the rollback just disappears. The goal is to weaken the brake so it does not pick
fully on a relevel, but so that the brake pressure is just partially removed, allowing a
relevel without rollback under the brake. This procedure provides the maximum amount
of release of brake pressure without encountering rollback, but without fully lifting the
brake. If this is done correctly, the least amount of hoist motor current necessary to
accomplish proper releveling operation is required, and the Loop Overcurrent detector
will not trip.
c. Rope Stretch Releveling - On high-rise applications, when the car is very low in the
building with hundreds of feet of cable between the machine and the elevator,
substantial movement can occur when the elevator load changes, thereby causing
releveling operation. To make the system more tolerant of this movement, there is a
special option which adjusts the amount by which the elevator must be away from the
floor before the releveling operation is engaged. The distance that the car must be
away from the floor before engaging releveling is determined by DRSR Rope Stretch
Relevel Distance, on the Pattern (Shift F4) screen. The range of adjustment is from
0.00 to 3 inches, with a typical value being 0.72 inches.
In some high speed gearless installations the relevel operation may take an excessive amount
of time because sufficient current must build up in order to move the car under a partially
picked brake. Then, in most cases, once the car starts moving it will overshoot requiring
another relevel operation in the opposite direction (a yo-yo effect). To eliminate the long
relevel operation and yo-yo effect, an initial relevel gain scheme is implemented in this
system. If you dont have this problem you may proceed to Section 4.6.5.
Before adjusting the releveling gains, the car must have been adjusted so that there is no
overshoot at the stop. The brake must also have been adjusted for relevel operation.
a. Bring the empty car to the bottom landing. Set the following parameters on the Drive
(Shift F5) screen - Advance View.
b. Now force the car to relevel by momentarily jumpering terminals 18 to 25 or 26. If you
observe improvement in the relevel operation and there is no oscillation, the GIRP and
GIRI gains can be increased or decreased until the desired relevel operation is
achieved.
c. Test the releveling operation in both up and down directions. Then verify the relevel
operation with a full load in the car in both the up and down directions.
The car should now be stopping smoothly, but may be stopping slightly above or below the
floors.
a. If the car is stopping consistently above or below all floors, loosen the thumbscrews on
the faceplate of the landing system and move it up or down to adjust the stop at all
landings.
b. If there are still individual floors that need adjustment, move the floor magnets or vanes
at those floors as necessary to stop exactly level with the floor. For the LS-QUAD-2R
landing system, be sure the horizontal movement of the floating part of the faceplate
is still possible after re-tightening the thumbscrews.
Remove the temporary tape and permanently attach the floor magnets to the steel tape using
the adhesive on the back of the magnets, if this has not already been done. If magnets or
vanes were moved more than about 3/16ths of an inch (5 mm.), relearn the hoistway as
described in Section 4.1. Now put the car on Normal operation and stop the car at every floor.
Verify that the RD flag is ON at every floor and that the car is stopping level within the desired
tolerance.
Check contract speed in both up and down directions with a hand-held tachometer. Verify that
there is not more than 2% difference between up and down speeds (1% or less is typical). If
the speed difference is more than 2%, there may be a tach problem. On a gearless machine,
if the tach is mounted too close to a motor field pole, the magnetic field of the pole may affect
the tach and cause the difference between up and down speed. The ultimate test is to look at
the tach voltage between terminals TS and TC. If it is within 1% between up and down, then
the tach or its location is at fault. If there is an offset in the system, it can be eliminated by
performing the OIOA Input/Output Offset Adjust procedure, on the Drive (Shift F5) screen.
If you are experiencing a ride quality that is not exactly an oscillation, but is best described as
a rough texture, i.e., not a glass smooth feeling, it may be due to a variety of sources:
a. The value of the FRP Raw Pattern, on the Drive (Shift F5) screen, may be too high.
This will result in insufficient filtering of the digital pattern value, which will allow you to
feel every slight variation in the pattern signal.
b. On a gearless machine, the tach or encoder wheel may not be mounted securely, which
may cause bouncing. Or, a slight variation in the wheel may cause a variation in the
velocity feedback signal once every revolution. On a geared machine, the coupling used
between the tach or encoder and the motor can also be a source of vibration. In both
cases the problem is observed by looking at the AC-coupled tach signal on software
test point TACH on the IMC-DCP board, (or AC-coupled encoder speed signal from test
point STP2 with TP2 = 9), where you will see the vibration frequency increase and
decrease with car speed. This is absolute proof of a mechanical problem with the speed
transducer, tach or encoder. Electrically induced oscillations will be characterized by a
frequency of oscillation that is constant, does not change significantly with speed. A
constant frequency oscillation can be removed using the notch filter adjustments (see
Table R.7).
IMC Performa systems have built-in pre-torque capability. With pre-torque, the elevator is
started with a specific value of torque on the machine to exactly offset the load, thereby giving
theoretically perfect starts. Implementing the pre-torque capability requires a load weigher,
which must be installed on the elevator and adjusted to accomplish the smooth starts for which
the controller was designed. Load Weigher - Isolated Platform (LW-MCEIP) is used for
elevators with isolated platform cars, (see Appendix N, MCE Load Weigher Installation and
Adjustment). Load Weigher - Crosshead Deflection is used for elevators with non-isolated
platform cars. The load weigher signal is sent to the SCR-RIX board.
TP1 Test Point 1 = 34 (assigns Load Weigher Output to STP1 on the IMC-DCP
board)
TSPD Speed Pick Delay = 1.0 sec.
c. At the top landing, run the car on Inspection operation from the controller. Verify the
balanced load by checking the voltage on test point TP3 (current sensor output) on the
SCR-LGA board inside the System 12 SCR Drive (refer to SCR-LGA QR card in the
Trouble Shooting section to locate TP3). This voltage must be equal magnitude but
opposite polarity for each direction. If it is not, you must adjust the load until the voltage
on TP3 is of equal magnitude and opposite polarity for each direction. Note: TP3 is the
signal from the current sensor on the System 12 SCR Drive, and 1.8 VDC is equal to
the maximum continuous DC output current rating of the drive, i.e., if the drive rating is
180 amps, then 180 amps = 1.8 VDC on TP3.
d. Run the car up and down on Inspection. If the car is truly balanced, there will not be any
rollback. Next, from one landing below the top floor, make a one-floor-run down and
observe any roll-back. With a truly balanced car, there should not be any roll-back. If
there is roll-back, make sure that step 'c' has been performed correctly.
e. At the top landing, with a balanced load in the car, connect the DC voltmeter between
the test points STP1 and AGND on the IMC-DCP board. Adjust GBAL Pre-Torque
Balance, on the Drive (Shift F5) screen, to make the voltmeter reading as low as
possible (less then 0.5 VDC if possible). Run the car and verify that there is no rollback.
f. Remove the weights from the car. From one floor below the top landing, with an empty
car, make a one-floor-run down. If there is rollback, increase GT Pre-Torque Gain and
repeat the one-floor-run down from one floor below the top landing until there is no
rollback. Then verify that there is no rollback on a one-floor-run going up, starting one
floor below the top landing.
g. Run the car to the bottom landing. Make a one-floor-run up and then down. If there is
rollback, change the gain of GTPC Pre-Torque Position Compensation until there is no
rollback during one-floor-runs up or down in the lower hoistway area. If the result of the
h. With an empty car, verify that there is no rollback anywhere in the hoistway.
i. Now put a full load in the car, and verify that there is no rollback anywhere in the
hoistway. If necessary adjust GT Pre-Torque Gain.
j. Again, remove all weights from the car and verify that there is no rollback anywhere in
the hoistway. If some rollback has been introduced by adjusting for no rollback with a
full load, optimize the system for empty car conditions, since a full load is the less
frequent condition.
k. Reduce TSPD Speed Pick Delay, on the Brake (Shift F3) screen, to the minimum value
which still allows the brake to lift fully before motion starts. You shouldnt feel the car
pulling out from under the brake. The brake should be fully lifted before motion starts,
but avoid unnecessary delay in the start of movement.
Rollback at the start of motion may be a problem for gearless installations without a load
weigher, and even for some geared applications. To correct this, four parameters on the Drive
(Shift F5) screen can be adjusted to help provide a rollback-free start. They are GIP Initial
Proportional Error, GII Initial Integral Error, GID Initial Differential Error and GIGT Initial Gain
Transition Time. These are special velocity feedback loop gain and timing parameters.
Figure 4.9 shows how the normal gains are changed by the initial gains during normal
operation. Adjustments should be made if there is a rollback problem at the start of motion, but
the performance of the car is good at contract speed and at the stop. If rollback at the start is
not a problem, these gains do not need adjustment and this section can be skipped.
C GIP = 2 times GP
C GII = 2 times GI
C GID = 2 times GD (GID is normally zero. If GD was zero, leave it at zero)
C GIGT = 1.0 second. (Normally set to 0.25 seconds)
b. Make a one floor run and look for rollback or any oscillation at the start of motion.
c. If there is rollback at the start and no oscillation, increase GIP, GII and GID by 25%, or
the smallest possible increment. Repeat step 'b' above. Continue increasing these gains
until the rollback is removed, but before oscillations begin.
d. If there is oscillation at the start, decrease GIP, GII and GID by 25% and repeat step
'b'. If the oscillation persists, try reducing only the GID gain by 25% and repeat step 'b'.
You can also try keeping GIP and GID as high as possible, and reducing the GIGT
delay in 0.1 second increments until the oscillations are diminished, while still
maintaining control at the start of motion.
e. If oscillations persist, perform the adjustments again, with GID always at 0.00.
The purpose of this adjustment procedure is to achieve a gradual release of the brake, thereby
avoiding rollback and the feeling of "popping" out from under the brake. This procedure is most
commonly needed with gearless equipment. It can also be used to achieve smooth pick-up of
a step-core brake installation by slowly applying greater and greater voltage to the coil. Some
installations will never need it, but some will benefit greatly from it. However, in some
installations, even this procedure will not produce the desired results, and pre-torque may be
required to give the smoothest starts.
Items That Affect Brake Operation - There are several items that will have a substantial effect
on the quality of brake operation. Check these items before attempting to adjust for smooth
brake lifting:
a. New Linings - If the brake linings have been replaced or if the machine is new, verify
that the entire area of the lining is making contact with the braking surface. If not, you
must do whatever is appropriate to correct the lack of proper contact, and you must do
this before adjusting brake tension or clearance. New linings that do not conform to the
braking surface will often cause very rough starts. NOTE: Certain types of new lining
materials can make it very difficult to obtain smooth starts and this may require the pre-
torque option.
b. Smooth Mechanical Operation - The brake must not bind; it must operate smoothly
and freely. Inspect it and correct any mechanical defects. Also, inspect the linings and
verify that they are not contaminated.
c. Brake Tension - Brake tension must be adjusted according to the requirements of the
applicable elevator code. This often means being capable of stopping and holding
125% of maximum capacity. Excessive or insufficient brake tension can seriously affect
brake performance.
Brake Parameter Adjustments - At this point the brake should be in good working order and
properly adjusted, mechanically. For the next steps, refer to Figure 4.10.
Adjustment of the braking parameters for smooth operation consists of the following:
a. First, find the level of brake excitation that results in a very gradual but complete picking
of the brake. This is done as follows:
2. Display the Brake (Shift F3) screen and record the original parameters before
making any changes. Verify the following settings:
3. Set BPV Pick Voltage and BHV Hold Voltage to of the original value of BPV.
Verify that the brake picks completely. The idea is to increase or decrease both
BPV and BHV identically until the brake just barely picks all the way. Then add
5 or 10 volts and verify that the brake still has a very slow and smooth picking
motion, taking 1 to 1.5 seconds to pick. The goal is to find a brake voltage that
allows the brake to transition slowly through the pressure-releasing part of the
movement.
4. Set BWV Weakening Voltage to the same value as BPV and BHV.
b. Next apply a maximum value of brake voltage, very briefly, at the start of movement.
This gets the brake quickly to the point in the lifting process where a substantial amount
of tension is released. This is done as follows:
1. Set BPV Pick Voltage back to the original value, to allow a high initial value of
brake voltage.
3. Now increase the value of TBWD Weakening Delay in 0.05 second increments
until the brake moves more quickly in the first part of its movement, so it can
reach the part of the movement where the pressure is starting to be released.
Typical values are between 0.10 to 0.45 second. The final result will often look
as if the brake is lifting at a fairly constant rate, even though the initial voltage
is high. This overcomes the natural tendency for a gearless brake to start lifting
slowly, and then more quickly the further it lifts.
c. It is important to realize that full brake Pick Voltage (BPV) is automatically applied for
about a second at the end of the brake Weakening Delay (TBWD), just after the brake
has cleared the braking surface, thereby guaranteeing full lifting after the smooth
transition through the zone of pressure release. After the brief return to full brake
voltage, the brake voltage will automatically drop to the Hold Voltage (BHV) after TBHD
Hold Delay, but must not allow the brake to sag back onto the braking surface. Verify
the manufacturers recommended value for the brake holding voltage and set BHV Hold
Voltage to that value. If this information is not available, experiment with BHV to
determine the voltage necessary to hold the brake up, and then add in a little extra
margin.
d. At this point, a storage oscilloscope or chart recorder is required in order to get the best
results from your adjustments. A digital storage scope is recommended over a chart
recorder because you can burn up a lot of paper adjusting some parameters. Connect
the scope to test points TACH and AGND on the IMC-DCP board to view the car
velocity response (for Velocity Encoder connect the oscilloscope to STP1 with
parameter TP1 set to option 9). Set the horizontal sweep to about 0.5 to 0.2 second per
division and increase the vertical gain until you can see a microscopic view of the
breakaway at the start of movement. A rough start is characterized by jaggedness at
the beginning of the curve, and a smooth start is characterized by a smooth transition
from the horizontal line to the acceleration curve. By using this method you can touch
up the parameters, such as TSPD in the next step.
e. On the Drive (Shift F5) screen, set PG Pattern Scaling = 1.00. The next step is to
coordinate the start of the car with the operation of the brake. This is done by increasing
TSPD Speed Pick Delay, on the Brake (Shift F3) screen, until you begin to see rollback
at the start of an empty car, down, run at the top floor. Then decrease TSPD until the
rollback just disappears (see Figure 4.11). It is best to adjust TSPD with the doors
working, to allow the motor field to reach full strength, as this will also have an effect on
the start of motion. It may be helpful to have JI Initial Jerk reduced to 5.00 or 4.00 to
help give a smooth start. Also remember that any change in the brake parameters,
pattern parameters JI or AI, or any of the gain parameters relating to the velocity loop,
will probably affect the coordination of the starts. Therefore, you must readjust TSPD
after any such changes.
Become familiar with correlation between what is seen on the scope and the ride quality
felt in the car at the start of motion. Then use the scope to adjust the brake parameters
to give smooth results. If the car has sleeve bearings, be sure to evaluate starts without
letting too much time pass between runs, or the information on the avoidance of
rollback will not be accurate. Once the effect of the various parameters on the car
operation is seen, the importance of proper brake adjustment will become evident. You
will also notice how powerful a tool the oscilloscope is in helping obtain the best
possible operation, particularly at the start of motion.
f. TBRD Repick Delay, on the Brake (Shift F3) screen, can be reduced, but doing so will
reduce the time that the brake spends accomplishing a slow lift with BWV Weakening
Voltage applied, and this will eventually cause the brake to start lifting rapidly again.
Typically TBRD will not be less than 0.50 seconds.
The load weigher (isolated platform or crosshead deflection) provides a signal that corresponds
to the perceived load. This signal is brought to the control system where it is conditioned,
sampled and digitized, and the value is used to calculate the actual load inside the elevator.
This load value is then used for logical operations such as anti-nuisance and hall call bypass.
With the isolated platform load weigher (MCE), the system simply learns the reference values
of the empty and fully loaded car weight, which are then used to calculate the current load (as
a percentage of full load). However, with the crosshead deflection load weigher (K-Tech), the
magnitude of the signal generated by the load sensor represents the perceived load at the
crosshead, which includes the weight of the car itself, the load inside the car, the traveling
cable, and any compensation cables that might be attached to the car. Therefore it is
necessary for the controller to use the measured load value in a calculation to determine the
load inside the elevator (the raw load value cannot be used as is).
Due to the dynamics of the elevator system, the load represented by the traveling cable and
compensation cables will vary with the position of the car in the hoistway. The load weighing
system accounts for these variances by performing a process which learns empty car and full
car load values at each floor in the building. The load in the car can then be determined by
reading the value at a given floor and, using the learned values for that floor, performing a
linear interpolation to approximate the load inside the car (as a percentage of full load). The
calculated load percentage is then used to initiate logical operations, i.e., hall call bypass at
80% of capacity.
Logical operations that use the load information include: light load weighing (anti-nuisance),
advance car dispatch (reduction of door dwell time), heavy load weighing (hall call bypass), and
overloaded car detection. Each threshold is user-programmable, and will determine when each
of these logical operations should be performed.
Learn Modes - With the isolated platform load weigher (MCE), the system simply learns the
reference values of the empty and fully loaded car weight. However, with the crosshead
deflection load weigher (K-Tech), the system must learn the reference values of empty and fully
loaded car weight at each floor. This is necessary because the perceived load at the crosshead
varies with the position of the car in the hoistway due to the changing proportion of the traveling
cable hanging beneath the car and the position of the compensation cables.
The reference values learned for the empty car and full car weight are used to calculate the
current load (as a percentage of full load) when the car is positioned at a floor.
Each of these functions can be performed separately. All three functions must be performed
before the load weigher system will perform properly. To enter the learn function, the car
must be placed on Independent Service. If an independent service switch is available in the
car, use it. If not, the car can be placed on Independent Service by connecting a jumper
between terminals 2 and 49 on the controller main relay board. A further option is to use the
TEST/NORM switch on the HC-RB4-SCRI relay board, but this will electrically disconnect the
door open relays, and is therefore not recommended.
c. Enter the SYSTEM mode of operation on the Computer Swing Panel by following these
steps:
1. Place all diagnostic switches on the Swing Panel in the OFF (down) position.
2. Turn the F7 switch ON (up).
3. The computer should respond with the message PASSWORD on the
alphanumeric display. If you do not see this, verify that all other diagnostic
switches are turned OFF. If a password has been programmed, enter the
password, otherwise go to step four.
4. Press and hold the S push-button until the computer responds with the message
*SYSTEM* on the alphanumeric display.
d. Once in SYSTEM mode, access the load weigher learn function by turning the
Diagnostic On switch ON (the F7 switch should remain in the ON position). The
computer will respond with one of three scrolling messages:
C NOT USED - The software has not been configured to provide the analog load
weighing function. Contact MCE if you believe this to be in error.
C CAR NOT READY TO LEARN - Verify that the car has been placed on
Independent Service.
C PRESS N FOR K-TECH CROSSHEAD OR S FOR MCE PLATFORM... - Select
the type of load weigher by pressing N for K-Tech crosshead deflection or S for
MCE isolated platform load weigher.
e. Once the elevator has successfully been placed in load weigher learn mode one or
all three of the learn functions can be performed as described in sections to follow. The
system will display one of three main prompts:
C READY TO LEARN EMPTY CAR VALUES? PRESS S TO CONFIRM - Press
the S push-button to begin this process. The car must be empty before
beginning. Press N to advance to the full load learn procedure.
C READY TO LEARN FULL CAR VALUES? PRESS S TO CONFIRM - Press the
S push-button to begin this process. Place the full load weights in the car before
beginning. Press N to advance to the threshold adjustment procedure.
C ADJUST THE LOAD WEIGHER THRESHOLDS? PRESS S TO CONFIRM -
Press the S push-button to adjust the load threshold values. Press N to advance
to the empty car learn procedure.
Press the N push-button to cycle through these three different prompts. To exit the load
weigher learn mode, turn the Diagnostic On function switch on the Computer Swing
Panel to OFF.
Learning the empty and loaded car values is an automated process that requires only that the
appropriate load be present in the car before beginning each process. It is best to have two
persons available, one in the machine room at the elevator controller and one positioned
at a floor with test weights available. The test weights must represent the full load value.
If the K-Tech crosshead deflection load weigher was selected, the learn process will
automatically run the car from floor to floor, stopping at each landing. The car will first travel to
the bottom landing, stop and pause there for a period of time. The car will then move in the up
direction, stopping at each floor on the way to the car's highest landing served. Each time the
car stops at a landing a value is learned for that landing (either the empty or full load value).
Once all floors have been learned, the car will automatically return to its point of origin and
open its doors. The learn process must be performed twice, once for empty car load and once
for full car load.
a. With the system in load weigher learn mode, press the N push-button until the
following prompt is displayed:
1. When the S push-button is pressed, the car will automatically close its doors
and commence the learn operation. During this process, the doors will remain
closed and the car will not respond to car or hall call demand. If the K-Tech
crosshead deflection load weigher was selected, the car will move to the bottom
floor, record the empty car value and then move up, stopping at each floor to
record the empty car value. When the top floor has been reached, the car will
move back to the floor at which the Load Weigher Learn procedure was begun.
2. During the learn process the computer will display the scrolling message:
LEARNING EMPTY CAR VALUES...PRESS N TO ABORT.... The learn process
may be aborted by pressing the N push-button any time during the process.
3. Once the learn process is completed for the empty car, the computer will briefly
display the message: EMPTY CAR LEARN PROCESS COMPLETED.... At that
time, the car should be positioned at the floor where the learn process was
begun, with the doors fully open.
3. The computer will then display the message: READY TO LEARN FULL CAR
VALUES? PRESS S TO CONFIRM.... Refer to the next section if you wish to
learn the fully loaded car values. [Do not press the S push-button at this
time!]
a. With the system in load weigher learn mode, press the N push-button until the
following prompt is displayed: READY TO LEARN FULL CAR VALUES? PRESS S TO
CONFIRM....
c. Once the test weights have been loaded, press the S push-button to begin the full load
learn process.
1. The process is identical to the empty car learn process described above. The
computer will display the scrolling message: LEARNING FULL CAR
VALUES...PRESS N TO ABORT.... The learn process may be aborted by
pressing the N push-button any time during the procedure.
3. Once the learn process is completed for the fully loaded car, the computer will
briefly display the message: FULL CAR LEARN PROCESS COMPLETED....
At that time, the car should be positioned at the floor where the learn process
began, with the doors fully open. The test weights may now be removed from
the car.
4. The computer will then display the message: ADJUST THE LOAD WEIGHER
THRESHOLDS? PRESS S TO CONFIRM.... Refer to the next section if you
wish to adjust the load weigher threshold values.
The load thresholds are preset, at the MCE factory, to values based upon the job specification.
However, these thresholds are user-adjustable and may be changed at any time. To adjust
these thresholds, enter the SYSTEM mode of operation as described above, and select the
load weigher learn function. The car must be on Independent Service to enter the load weigher
learn function.
a. With the system in the load weigher learn mode, press the N push-button until the
computer responds with the scrolling message: ADJUST THE LOAD WEIGHER
THRESHOLDS? PRESS S TO CONFIRM....
b. Press the S push-button to adjust the thresholds.
c. Once the S push-button is pushed, the computer will respond by displaying mnemonics
that represent the load values. The value shown next to the mnemonic is the current
threshold value for that parameter expressed as a percentage of the full load value.
The thresholds can be set to the desired values, as a percentage of a full load. Setting
the value to 00% will disable the corresponding function. Example: setting the HLW
threshold to 00% will disable the hall call bypass function.
Exit the load weigher learn mode by placing the Diagnostic On/Normal switch in the
Normal (down) position. Exit System Mode of diagnostics by turning the F7 switch OFF
(down).
In the Normal mode of operation, with the Diagnostic On/Norm switch on the computer Swing
Panel in the Norm position, one of the default parameter displays will be shown on the
alphanumeric display. The display may be changed from one parameter to another by pressing
and holding the N push-button.
Measured load - The measured load in the car is displayed in the following format:
The measured load will not be displayed if the load weigher learn process has not yet
been successfully performed. The computer has no reference values from which to
calculate the load. Instead, the following status message will be displayed: LOAD
WEIGHER NOT YET LEARNED....
Trip counter - The trip counter indicates the number of runs or trips the elevator has
made since the counter was last reset to zero. The format of this display is:
The trip counter may be reset to zero by pushing and holding the S push-button for five
seconds.
Software Versions - On local car controllers the version number of the MP and CGP
software is displayed. The messages are scrolled as follows:
A signal is created from both the armature voltage and the armature current, called the
synthetic tachometer signal, which is an approximation of the cars velocity. The safety monitor
uses the synthetic tachometer signal to determine certain failures in the tachometer. A
tachometer failure (TF flag) is generated if the synthetic tachometer signal and the actual
tachometer signal differ by more than four volts. Calibrate this signal as follows:
a. The final adjustment of the car, except for safety functions, should already be
completed. The car should either be empty or have a full load. Move the car to a lower
landing.
b. On the Drive (Shift F5) screen, set OISA Synthetic Tach Auto-calibration = ON. Press
S to save and Y for yes.
c. Using the F3 screen, enter a call a sufficient number of floors up from the cars current
location so that the car will reach Contract speed.
d. When the car has stopped, enter a call a sufficient number of floors down from the cars
current location so that the car will reach Contract speed.
e. When the car has stopped, OISA will turn OFF automatically and the new values for
SVSC and SISC will be saved.
f. Run the car at contract speed and verify that the TF flag (tachometer failure) on the F3
screen does not highlight. If tachometer failures are occurring, it may be necessary to
calibrate SVSC and SISC manually, as follows:
g. Assign option 10 (difference between synthesized speed and speed feedback) to test
point STP1 on the IMC-DCP board by setting TP1 Test Point One = 10, on the Drive
(Shift F5) screen. Make sure the car is running at contract speed with an empty car up
or full load down. Now adjust SVSC Synthetic Speed Voltage Calibration, on the Safety
(Shift F6) screen, to give a minimum value on STP1 with respect to AGND while
running at contract speed (STP1 may still be a volt or more - just find the minimum).
h. Run the car on contract speed runs and measure the voltage on STP1 with reference
to AGND (only at contract speed). Adjust SISC Synthetic Speed Current Calibration, on
the Safety (Shift F6) screen, so that the voltage on STP1 is roughly the same (within
0.5 VDC or less) when the car is going up or down.
i. Now repeat the adjustment of SVSC Synthetic Speed Voltage Calibration to give a
minimum value on STP1 with respect to AGND while running at contract speed (STP1
may still be a volt or more - just find the minimum). If needed, you may also repeat the
adjustment for SISC Synthetic Speed Current Calibration to minimize the signal on
STP1 further. These adjustments are interactive, which is why it is necessary to repeat
the adjustments at least once.
j. Now run the car at contract speed and verify that the TF flag (tachometer failure) on the
F3 screen does not highlight. You may whish to compare the synthetic tachometer
signal with the actual tachometer signal. The safety monitor is set to trip if the actual
tachometer signal and synthetic tachometer signals differ by more than four volts (as
measured on STP1 on the IMC-DCP board with TP1 = 10).
a. To verify the overspeed monitoring function for access, inspection, and leveling, set
VINH Inspection Velocity-High = 145 fpm, on the Pattern (Shift F4) screen (record the
original value of VINH). The jumper connecting terminals FBP1 and FBP2 on the
SCR-RIX board should be removed. If this jumper is in place, overspeed monitoring will
be bypassed.
b. Set PG Pattern Scaling = 1.10, on the Drive (Shift F5) screen. Run the car on
Inspection operation from the controller. When the car speed passes 150 fpm, the IOS
flag on the F3 screen should turn ON and the FLT relay should drop.
c. Verify that the Special Event Calendar (F7 - 1) screen displays the Inspection
Overspeed event.
d. After verifying overspeed, set PG back to 1.0. Set VINH Inspection Velocity-High, on
the Pattern (Shift F4) screen, back to the originally recorded value.
This test verifies the high speed overspeed monitor. First set the MACHINE ROOM
INSPECTION TRANSFER switch to NORM and set the TEST/NORM switch on the SC-SB2K
board to TEST. If the jumper between FBP1 and FBP2 on the SCR-RIX board is still on,
remove it. Then set PG Pattern Scaling = 1.10 (110% of contract speed).
Register a call that is far enough away to allow the car to reach contract speed. Once the car
reaches the value determined by SCO Contract Overspeed, on the Safety (Shift F6) screen,
the FLT relay on the SCR-RIX board will drop out, and:
C The COS flag will highlight on the View Hoistway (F3) screen. Also, you will see a COS
indication, followed by the actual trip speed in the SAFETY area on the F3 screen.
C The message CONTRACT OVERSPEED will be logged in the Special Events Calendar
(F7 - 1) screen.
This test compares the pattern signal with the velocity feedback signal and sets the point at
which the Tach Error (TE) fault flag trips as a result of excessive error between the actual and
intended car speed.
a. Before beginning this test, reconnect the jumper on terminal FBP1 and FBP2 (bypass
the drive safety functions). Set STE Maximum Speed Error = 001, on the Safety
(Shift F6) screen. Put a full load in the car and run the car up and down at full speed.
Observe the TE flag, on the F3 screen, when the car is accelerating or slowing. The TE
flag must be highlighted. Stop the car at a floor and push the DRV RST button on the
IMC-DCP board. The flag faults are cleared by pushing the DRV RST button.
Increase the value of STE. Repeat the above steps until the TE fault flag does not
highlight when the car is accelerating or slowing. When the flag no longer becomes
highlighted on acceleration or deceleration, add 5% to the value of STE to permit a
Make sure that TE does not trip during an emergency stop or when door locks are
opened. Simulate loss of door locks by removing the field wire from terminal #4, not
terminal #8.
WARNING: Read step 'b' all the way through before attempting to perform this
test.
b. This step verifies that the TE flag will highlight and the car will shut down even with a
complete tachometer failure.
1. Position the car at the bottom landing and then disconnect the tachometer wire
from terminal TS on the SCR-RIX board. If a Velocity Encoder is used, pull out
the wire from terminal A+ or A- on the HC-ENCS board. Tape the end of the
wire for protection.
2. Remove the jumper connecting terminals FBP1 and FBP2 on the SCR-RIX
board. Verify that the TEST/NORM switch on the SC-SB2K board is in the
TEST position.
3. Register a call at least two floors above the bottom landing. The car will run
away very fast; observe safety precautions. When the TE flag on the F3
screen turns ON, the FLT relay on the SCR-RIX board must drop and the car
should stop immediately. If the car does not stop immediately, and the TE flag
does not highlight, turn the MACHINE ROOM INSPECTION TRANSFER
INSP/NORM switch on the SC-SB2K board INSP. Do this before the governor
trips.
4. When the car stops, reconnect the tachometer or encoder wire and press the
DRV RST button on the IMC-DCP board.
The armature overcurrent (overload protection) is intended to protect the motor, and acts in a
manner similar to a thermal overload. However, instead of using the actual heat generated by
excessive armature current, the Loop Overcurrent (LOC) fault is generated based on a
calculation using measured armature current and time. SLRI LOC Rated Current, on the Safety
(Shift F6) screen, is used to set the threshold current used in the calculation. SLFT LOC Fault
Time sets the time used in the LOC calculation. The calculation used to generate the LOC fault
is:
measured
LOC
armature
- threshold
t elapsed
> threshold
t Fault = LOC Fault
current
(averaged)
(SLRI)
time (SLRI)
Time
In other words, the LOC fault is generated when the measured current is twice the threshold
current, for the LOC Fault Time. The armature current is obviously not constant, therefore the
calculation uses the measured armature current in excess of the threshold current, averaged,
times elapsed time. As with a thermal overload, the greater the amount by which the measured
current exceeds the threshold current, the shorter the time required to cause the LOC fault.
NOTE: Run the car up during this test so the mechanical safety does not set.
Keep the car away from the top because if the mechanical safety does
set with the car at the top, it may be difficult to reset the safety.
The first step is to set the threshold value for LOC , the SLRI parameter on the Safety (Shift F6)
screen. Set SLRI equal to the Rated Motor Full Load Amps. If this value is unavailable from the
hoist-motor name plate, it can be obtained by one of the following methods:
Measure the armature current of the hoist-motor with a DC current clamp meter while a fully
loaded elevator is traveling in the up direction during Phase 4 of the profile (contract
speed).
Measure the voltage at Test Point #3 (TP3) on the SCR-LGA board while a fully loaded
elevator is traveling in the up direction during Phase 4 of the profile(contract speed). The
measured value must be multiplied by the header rating for the armature current and then
divided by 1.8. The header rating can be found from the SCR page of the job print.
Measured Voltage at TP3 Drive Header Current Rating
Full Load Motor Current '
1.8
If the LOC flag is highlighted during these runs, SLFT must be calibrated. First clear the LOC
fault. Bring the car to a full stop and press the DRV RST button on the IMC-DCP board to reset
the faults.
To calibrate SLFT LOC Fault Time first find the trip threshold, the value of SLFT that causes
the LOC to trip ( 2 seconds). Use the half split method as follows:
On the Safety (Shift F6) screen, set SLFT = 30 (default value). With a full load in the car,
run the car up the full length of the hoistway. On the View Hoistway (F3) screen, verify that
the LOC fault flag is not highlighted.
Decrease SLFT to 15. With a full load, run the car up and observe the LOC flag. If the LOC
flag is highlighted, increase SLFT to 22. If the LOC flag is not highlighted, decrease SLFT
to 8. Run the car up and observe the LOC flag.
Continue adjusting SLFT until the difference between an SLFT value that causes the LOC
flag to highlight and a value that does not, is 2 seconds or less.
Next, calculate 20% to 35% of the SLFT value just above the trip threshold as determined
above. Add this percentage value to the trip threshold value, and set SLFT equal to the total.
This will prevent any nuisance LOC faults. The calibration of SLFT is now complete.
Record the LOC value just below the trip threshold as determined above (the value that last
caused the LOC fault to trip). This value will be used in verifying the armature overcurrent
adjustment as described below.
a. Be sure the jumper is removed between FBP1 and FBP2 on the SCR-RIX board.
Record the value for SLFT.
c. Verify that the LOC flag highlights on the F3 screen, the fault logs on the Special Event
Calender, and the Fault relay drops on the SCR-RIX board.
At this point, the car should be running well and the jumper connecting FBP1 and FBP2 on the
SCR-RIX board should be removed. The unit should not be tripping off under any load
condition.
4.10 LEARNING THE NORMAL (NTS) AND EMERGENCY (ETS) LIMIT SWITCHES
The Normal Terminal Slowdown Limit (NTS) switch and Emergency Terminal Limit (ETS)
switch Learn operation is defined as recording the car velocity and position count at the time
each of these terminal switches is encountered on a normal approach to either terminal landing.
This Learn operation should be performed after all parameters have been fully adjusted.
NOTE: Whenever Pattern Parameters are modified, this Learn procedure must
be repeated so that the Safety Processor on the IMC-DCP board can
relearn the velocities associated with the Terminal Limit Switches.
The following are the required steps to learn the normal velocities associated with each terminal
landing.
a. Place the TEST/NORM switch on the SC-SB2K board in the TEST position.
b. Make sure that all the terminal limit switches are properly installed according to Section
2.3.3. Verify the proper operation of the terminal switches using the View Hoistway (F3)
screen. In the SAFETY area, locate UT1-UT5 and DT1-DT5. Look at the job prints to
determine which normal terminal limit (UNTx and DNTx) switches are required for this
installation. During a full hoistway run, up or down, watch to see if these become
highlighted, as well as UETS and DETS. The flag is highlighted when the UTx or DTx,
terminal switch is closed. The flag is not highlighted when the switch is open or not
connected in this installation.
d. Make a full hoistway run to the top terminal landing using a car call. The display on the
IMC-SMB3(5) shows the car speed as it moves.
e. Now make a full hoistway run to the bottom terminal landing using a car call.
f. Return the LRN SWITCH to the OFF position. The IMC-SMB3(5) has learned the speed
of the car, under normal conditions, when the terminal switches were encountered as
the car approached each terminal landing.
During normal operation, if the car's velocity exceeds the Lower Limit Velocity at the time the
Normal Terminal or Emergency Terminal switch is activated, an immediate slowdown is
initiated. The Lower Limit Velocity is calculated from the Learned Velocity as follows:
During normal operation, if the car's velocity exceeds the Upper Limit Velocity at the time the
Normal Terminal or Emergency Terminal switch is activated, an Emergency stop is initiated.
The Upper Limit Velocity is calculated from the Learned Velocity as follows:
Learned Velocity plus 10% for Contract Speeds of 500 ft/min or more.
Learned Velocity plus 24% for Contract Speeds of 150 ft/min or less
Learned Velocity plus a value between 10% and 24% based Contract Speeds
between 150 and 500 ft/min.
The Upper Limit Velocity for UETS and DETS may not exceed 95% of Contract
Speed.
Now verify that the IMC-SMB3(5) will recognize an overspeeding car at a terminal landing.
Remove the jumper between FBP1 and FBP2 on the SCR-RIX board. This jumper bypasses
the velocity check on the UNTx and DNTx switches. Perform preliminary tests as follows:
a. For each UNTx terminal landing limit switch, run the car up at contract speed and
remove each UNTx wire from its terminal on the SCR-RIX board when the car is in the
middle of the hoistway. (Repeat this test separately for each individual limit switch.)
If the car's speed exceeds the Lower Limit Velocity at the time the switch is activated,
the car must decelerate rapidly (at a rate determined by PADL Pattern Acceleration/
Deceleration Limiter and also by STER Terminal Emergency Slowdown Rate, on the
Safety (Shift F6) screen, and stop at the next floor. Note: Be careful about changing
PADL, as this parameter must provide a steeper deceleration than that of STER. If the
car's speed exceeds the Upper Limit Velocity at the time the switch is activated, the car
must perform an emergency stop. Replace each wire when complete.
b. For the UETS limit switch, also run the car up at contract speed and remove the wire
from the UETS terminal, on the SCR-RIX board, when the car is in the middle of the
hoistway. With the UETS switch, the car will perform an emergency stop, and wait
several seconds. Then it will proceed at correction speed to the next landing, let the
people out, close its doors (door open button (DOB) remains active), and shut down
(requiring a manual reset). The UEF flag, in the FAULT section on the View Hoistway
(F3) screen, will be highlighted until the manual reset occurs. Press the DRV RST
Button on the IMC-DCP board to clear the fault.
c. Similarly, for each DNTx or DETS limit switch, run the car down at contract speed and
remove each DNTx or DETS wire from its terminal in a manner similar to the above
steps, while checking the operation. Reinstall each wire into the terminal when
complete. The DEF flag, in the FAULT section on the View Hoistway (F3) screen, will
be highlighted until the manual reset occurs. Press the DRV RST Button, on the
IMC-DCP board, to clear the fault.
It is necessary to verify proper deceleration into the terminal landings from contract speed using
the normal terminal slowdown switches (UNTx, DNTx) under the condition of the car having
incorrect location information. There are two ways to accomplish this test. Use the procedure
appropriate for your buildings size.
a. Reduce DS Standard Deceleration by 50%, on the Pattern (Shift F4) screen, and
relearn the Normal Terminal Limit Slowdown switches.
c. Top Terminal Verification - Be sure the car is empty and at the bottom terminal
landing. Place a call at the top terminal landing. The car must reach contract speed,
and must accomplish a slowdown that will allow the car to stop before overrunning the
top terminal landing. The deceleration rate will be higher than normal, but will still be
relatively smooth in the car. Besides the switch location, the most common failure to
slow at the top landing with an empty car is due to loss of traction, so watch for rope
slippage. The combination of high normal deceleration rate, and no compensation
cables or chains, can cause traction problems with the emergency deceleration rate.
STER Terminal/Emergency Slowdown Rate, on the Safety (Shift F6) screen, is typically
set so that the deceleration rate is approximately 150% of the deceleration provided for
by DS Standard Deceleration, on the Pattern (Shift F4) screen. Note that PADL must
be greater than or equal to STER. This process may have to be repeated several times
to get the right adjustment. To do this, assign the Processed Speed feedback signal to
Software Test Point STP1 by setting TP1 Test Point One = 9. Connect oscilloscope
probes to monitor DCC and STP1 on the IMC-DCP board. Run the car and observe the
pattern and speed while decelerating into a floor. Adjust STER and STSS as necessary
to assure that the slope of deceleration and flare-out is sufficient to allow decelerating
to leveling speed before the floor is reached. About 1 ft. or more of leveling is not
unreasonable. Note that PADL must be greater than or equal to STER.
d. Bottom Terminal Verification - Be sure the car is fully loaded and at the top terminal
landing. Place a call at the bottom terminal landing. The car must reach contract speed,
and must accomplish a slowdown that will allow the car to stop before overrunning the
bottom terminal landing. The deceleration rate will be higher than normal, but will still
be relatively smooth in the car. Assign the Processed Speed to Software Test Point
STP1 by setting TP1 Test Point One = 9. Connect oscilloscope probes to monitor DCC
and STP1 on the IMC-DCP board. Run the car and observe the pattern and speed while
decelerating into a floor. Adjust STER and STSS as necessary to assure that the slope
of deceleration and flare-out is sufficient to allow decelerating to leveling speed before
the floor is reached. About 1 ft. or more of leveling is not unreasonable. Note that PADL
must be greater than or equal to STER. Any problems will be due to switch location or
possibly due to current limiting.
e. If not continuing to Section 4.10.3, relearn the Normal (NTS) and Emergency
(ETS)Terminal Limit switches as described in Section 4.10 'a' thru 'f'.
PROCEDURE FOR BUILDINGS WITH MORE THAN FOUR STORIES - For testing the top
terminal slowdown switches, we must make the car think it is lower than it actually is. For
testing the bottom terminal slowdown switches, we must make the car think it is higher than it
actually is. This process must be set up as follows:
a. Temporarily disconnect the wires from terminals 93 and 94 on the SCR-RIX board to
bypass the OLM signal. During this test, the car must be placed on Inspection before
changing the binary floor code. Once the floor code has been modified, take the car out
of Inspection.
c. Place a call at the top terminal landing. The car must reach contract speed, and must
accomplish a slowdown that will allow the car to stop before overrunning the top
terminal landing. The deceleration rate will be higher than normal, but will still be
relatively smooth in the car. Besides the switch location, the most common failure to
slow at the top landing with an empty car is due to loss of traction, so watch for rope
slippage. The combination of high normal deceleration rates, and no compensation
cables or chains, can cause traction problems with the emergency deceleration rate.
About 1 ft. or more of leveling is not unreasonable.
STER Terminal/Emergency Slowdown Rate, on the Safety (Shift F6) screen, is typically
set so that the deceleration rate is approximately 150% of the deceleration provided for
by DS Standard Deceleration, on the Pattern (Shift F4) screen. Note that PADL must
be greater than or equal to STER. This process may have to be repeated several times
to get the right adjustment. To do this, assign the Processed Speed feedback signal to
Software Test Point STP1 by setting TP1 Test Point One = 9. Connect oscilloscope
probes to monitor DCC and STP1 on the IMC-DCP board. Run the car and observe the
pattern and speed while decelerating into a floor. Adjust the STER and STSS
parameters as necessary to assure that the slope of deceleration is sufficient to allow
decelerating to leveling speed before the floor is reached. Note that PADL must be
greater than or equal to STER.
d. Bottom Terminal Verification - Be sure the car is fully loaded. Choose a floor far
enough above the bottom terminal landing to allow the car to reach contract speed.
Refer to the job prints and Table 4.2 to choose a floor that will allow you to jumper one
of the terminals (R0, R1, R2, etc.) to terminal 2 and change the parity signal (PR) by
removing the wire or jumpering the PR terminal to terminal 2 so that it will give a floor
encoding signal that corresponds to a floor that is higher than the one where the car is
stopped (as long as it is not the top terminal landing). Note: The floor chosen for
stopping the car and also the floor faked by changing the wires, must both be floors
where all functional terminal switches are active.
e. Place a call at the bottom terminal landing. The car must reach contract speed, and
must accomplish a slowdown that will allow the car to stop before overrunning the
bottom terminal landing. The deceleration rate will be higher than normal, but will still
be relatively smooth in the car. Assign the Processed Speed feedback signal to
Software Test Point STP1 by setting TP1 Test Point One = 9. Connect oscilloscope
probes to monitor DCC and STP1 on the IMC-DCP board. Run the car and observe the
speed pattern and tach while decelerating into a floor. Any problems will be due to
switch location or possibly due to current limiting. About 1 ft. or more of leveling is not
unreasonable. Adjust the STER and STSS parameters as necessary to assure that the
slope of deceleration is sufficient to allow decelerating to leveling speed before the floor
is reached. Note that PADL must be greater than or equal to STER.
f. If not continuing to Section 4.10.3, reinstall wires 93 and 94 into their respective
terminals on the SCR-RIX board and relearn the Normal (NTS) and Emergency (ETS)
Terminal Limit switches as described in Section 4.10 a thru f. Learned values can be
verified on the Switches (Shift F7) screen..
It is necessary to verify a proper emergency stop at the terminal landings, from contract speed,
using the emergency terminal slowdown switches (UETS, DETS) under the condition of the car
approaching either terminal landing with the UNTx and DNTx switches disabled. Perform the
procedure appropriate for your buildings size.
a. Reduce DS Standard Deceleration by 50%, on the Pattern (Shift F4) screen, and
disable the UNTx and DNTx switch inputs by removing all of the UNTx and DNTx wires
from their terminals on the SCR-RIX board. Temporarily jumper terminal UETS to
UNT1 and terminal DETS to DNT1.
b. Relearn the Emergency Terminal Slowdown switches and return DS to its original value.
c. With an empty car at the bottom terminal landing, place a call at the top terminal
landing. The car must reach contract speed, and must accomplish an emergency stop
that will allow the car to stop before overrunning the top terminal landing. Besides the
switch location, the most common failure to slow down at the top landing with an empty
car is due to traction problems, so watch for rope slippage.
d. With a fully loaded car at the top terminal landing, place a call at the bottom terminal
landing. The car must reach contract speed, and must accomplish an emergency stop
that will allow the car to stop before overrunning the bottom terminal landing. Press the
DRV RST button on the IMC-DCP board to clear the fault (IMC-DDP board should
reset).
e. Remove all jumpers and reinstall all of the UNTx and DNTx wires that were removed
in step (a) above.
f. Relearn the Normal (NTS) and Emergency (ETS) Terminal Limit switches as described
in Section 4.10 'a' thru 'f'. Learned values can be verified on the Switches (Shift F7)
screen.
a. Temporarily disconnect the wires from terminals 93 and 94 on the SCR-RIX board to
bypass the OLM signal. During this test, the car must be placed on Inspection before
changing the binary floor code. Once the floor code has been modified, take the car out
of Inspection.
b. Disable the UNTx and DNTx switch inputs by removing all of the UNTx and DNTx wires
from their terminals on the SCR-RIX board. Temporarily jumper terminal UETS to
UNT1 and terminal DETS to DNT1, and then learn the terminal landings.
c. Bottom terminal: Be sure the car is fully loaded. Choose a floor far enough above the
bottom terminal landing to allow the car to reach contract speed. Refer to the job prints
and Table 4.2 to choose a floor that will allow you to jumper one of the terminals (R0,
R1, R2, etc.) to terminal 2 and change the parity signal (PR) by removing the wire or
jumpering the PR terminal to terminal 2 so that it will give a floor encoding signal that
corresponds to a floor that is higher than the one where the car is stopped (as long as
it is not the top terminal landing). Note: The floor chosen for stopping the car, and also
the floor faked by changing the wires, must both be floors where all connected limit
switches are made.
e. Top terminal: Be sure the car is empty. Choose a floor far enough below the top
terminal landing to allow the car to reach contract speed. Refer to the job prints and
Table 4.2 to choose a floor that will allow you to remove one of the wires (R0, R1, R2,
etc.) and change the parity signal (PR) by removing the wire or jumpering the PR
terminal to terminal 2 so that it will give a floor encoding signal that corresponds to a
floor that is lower than the one where the car is stopped (as long as it is not the bottom
terminal landing). Note: The floor chosen for stopping the car, and also the floor faked
by changing the wires, must both be floors where all functional terminal switches are
active.
f. Place a call at the top terminal landing. The car must reach contract speed, and must
accomplish an emergency stop that will allow the car to stop before overrunning the top
terminal landing. Besides the switch location, the most common failure to slow down at
the top landing with an empty car is due to traction problems, so watch for rope
slippage. Press the DRV RST button on the IMC-DCP board to clear the fault
(IMC-DDP board should reset).
g. Remove all jumpers and reinstall all of the UNTx and DNTx wires that were removed
in step 'b' above.
h. Reinstall wires 93 and 94 into their respective terminals on the SCR-RIX board and
relearn the Normal (NTS) and Emergency (ETS) Terminal Limit switches as described
in Section 4.10 a thru f. Learned values can be verified on the Switches (Shift F7)
screen.
On the SC-SB2K board move the MACHINE ROOM INSPECTION TRANSFER switch to the
INSP position and place the TEST/ NORMAL switch in the TEST position.
a. Locate the SC-BASE-D (or SC-BASER-D) board and verify that the Speed Range
Select and TAPE/ENC jumper settings are correct. ENCODER = LS-QUIK-1R, TAPE
= LS-QUAD-2R selector.
b. Set the Max Leveling Speed Select jumper to your desired inspection leveling
overspeed setting.
c. If you have installed the encoder of an LS-QUIK-1R landing system on a surface that
does not have a one-to-one correspondence with car velocity you will need to perform
this step. Otherwise go to step (d). Locate the 120 HZ ADJ trimpot (SC-BASE-D) and
from the machine room, run the car on inspection operation. Once the car is running
at the Max Leveling Speed Select jumper selected velocity, (50, 75, 100, 125, or 150
fpm) adjust the 120 HZ ADJ until the RED DATA 0 indicator just turns ON.
d. Place a call for a landing several floors away and as the car accelerates connect a
jumper between test pin TP8 and TP2 (fused 2-bus test pin). Relay LU1 and LU2
should pick. The system should make an emergency stop. Repeat for TP9 (relays LD1
and LD2). These test pins are located on the SC-SB2K board. Restore normal
operation by removing jumpers and pressing Fault Reset.
e. Turn the MACHINE ROOM INSPECTION TRANSFER switch to INSP and increase
VINH and VINL to 150 fpm. Also increase PG from 1.000 to 1.250. Invoke a direction
with UP/DN and observe that car shuts down once velocity is exceeded. Reset by
pressing Fault Reset. Set PG = 1.000.
f. Turn the MACHINE ROOM INSPECTION TRANSFER switch to NORM, place a call
and with the car running at contract speed remove the field wire from the terminal
labeled UETS on SC-BASE-D. The car will execute an emergency slowdown. To
restore normal operation replace the wire and press the Fault Reset pushbutton on the
SC-SB2K board. Repeat for terminal DETS.
NOTE: Be sure to record the motor field voltage during contract speed, so
it can be reset to this value after the tests, if necessary.
NOTE: Buffer, Governor and Limit Switch tests may cause the Load
Weigher to go out of calibration. Verify the calibration after all Final
Inspection tests have been performed.
a. CAR BUFFER TEST - To begin this test, put a full load in the car and move the elevator
to the top landing. Then bypass the functions and set the parameters and switches
listed below.
2. On the SC-BASE-D board, place the PFLT Bypass jumper in the ON position
to bypass the PLD ILO, ETS and contract overspeed fault functions.
3. Connect a jumper between terminals FBP1 and FBP2 on the SCR-RIX board.
This will bypass the drive safety functions.
4. Connect a jumper between 2KBP1 and 2KBP2 on SC-BASE-D board and set
system mode option ABYP = ON (see Section 5.3.2). This will bypass the
A17.1 - 2000 safety functions.
5. If the final limit switches prevent a fully compressed buffer, use what ever
method is acceptable in your local jurisdiction to ensure a fully compressed
buffer.
7. Connect a jumper between terminals 9 and 12 on the SC-SB2K board. This will
bypass the Down Normal Limit.
8. Turn the LRN SWITCH on the IMC-DCP board to ON. This will bypass
overspeed detection at the terminal landing.
9. Set OBT Buffer Test = ON, on the Safety (Shift F6) screen. This option must be
set before each buffer test. Note: This parameter produces a high speed pattern
profile on an Inspection run, one time only, and resets itself automatically.
Therefore, repeating the buffer test requires setting parameter OBT = ON again.
11. After recording the original value for AIN Inspection Acceleration, on the Pattern
(Shift F4) screen, set AIN = 1.00.
12. Make sure there is enough hoistway for the car to reach contract speed. Move
the car down at contract speed by using the MACHINE ROOM INSPECTION
UP/DOWN direction switch on SC-SB2K board. Run the car down until the car
lands on the buffer. Before attempting to move the car again, check the hoist
ropes to make sure they are still in their proper grooves.
With all jumpers still in place, use the MACHINE ROOM INSPECTION
UP/DOWN direction switch to move the car away from the buffer. Remove the
jumpers connecting terminals 15B and 16 and 9 and 12. The car should be able
to run on Inspection normally.
13. Return AIN Inspection Acceleration, on the Pattern (Shift F4) screen, to the
originally recorded value. If PG Pattern Scaling, on the Drive (Shift F5) screen,
was changed in step 10 above, return the value to 1.000.
14. On the SC-BASE-D board, place the PFLT Bypass jumper in the OFF position
to enable the PLD ILO, ETS and contract overspeed fault functions.
15. If the Counterweight Buffer Test is to be performed next proceed to 'b'. If the
Counterweight Buffer Test will not be performed next, the limit switches must be
relearned. Since the normal and emergency terminal limit overspeed switches
were bypassed for the buffer tests, the safety processor on the IMC-DCP board
must relearn the speed for these switches. Complete the procedure outlined in
Section 4.10.
b. COUNTERWEIGHT BUFFER TEST - Empty the car and move it to the bottom landing.
Then bypass the functions and set the parameters and switches listed below.
2. On the SC-BASE-D board, place the PFLT Bypass jumper in the ON position
to bypass the PLD ILO, ETS and contract overspeed fault functions.
3. Connect a jumper between terminals FBP1 and FBP2 on the SCR-RIX board.
This will bypass the drive safety functions.
4. Connect a jumper between 2KBP1 and 2KBP2 on SC-BASE-D board and set
system mode option ABYP = ON (see Section 5.3.2). This will bypass the
A17.1 - 2000 safety functions.
5. If the final limit switches prevent a fully compressed buffer, use what ever
method is acceptable in your local jurisdiction to ensure a fully compressed
buffer.
7. Connect a jumper between terminals 9 and 10 on the SC-SB2K board. This will
bypass the Up Normal Limit.
8. Turn the LRN SWITCH on the IMC-DCP board to ON. This will bypass
overspeed detection at the terminal landing.
9. Set OBT Buffer Test = ON, on the Safety (Shift F6) screen. This option must be
set before each buffer test. Note: This parameter produces a high speed pattern
profile on an run, one time only, and resets itself automatically. Therefore,
repeating the buffer test requires setting parameter OBT = ON again.
10. Verify that PG Pattern Scaling = 1.000, on the Drive (Shift F5) screen. Note: If
this job has reduced stroke buffers, set PG Pattern Scaling to a value that
allows the car to run at the speed rating of the buffer.
11. After recording the original value for AIN Inspection Acceleration, on the Pattern
(Shift F4) screen, set AIN = 1.00.
12. Move the car up at contract speed by using the MACHINE ROOM INSPECTION
UP/DOWN direction switch on SC-SB2K board. Run the car up until the
counterweight lands on the buffer. Before attempting to move the car again,
check the hoist ropes to make sure they are still in their proper grooves.
With all jumpers still in place, use the MACHINE ROOM INSPECTION UP/
DOWN direction switch to move the counterweight away from the buffer.
Remove the jumpers between terminals 15B and 16 and 9 and 10. The car
should be able to run on Inspection normally.
13. Return AIN Inspection Acceleration, on the Pattern (Shift F4) screen, to the
recorded value. If PG Pattern Scaling, on the Drive (Shift F5) screen, was
changed in step 10 above, return the value to 1.000.
14. On the SC-BASE-D board, place the PFLT Bypass jumper in the OFF position
to enable the PLD ILO, ETS and contract overspeed fault functions.
15. Since the normal and emergency terminal limit overspeed switches were
bypassed for the buffer tests, the safety processor in the IMC-DCP board must
relearn the speed for these switches. Complete the procedure outlined in
Section 4.10.
16. If there are no additional tests to be performed, remove the jumper from
terminals FBP1 and FBP2 on the SCR-RIX board to allow the safety functions
to operate normally. Also remove the jumper betwixt 2KBP1 and 2KBP2 on the
SC-BASE-D.
1. Put a full load in the car. Move the car to the top landing in preparation for over-
speeding the car in the down direction. Then bypass the functions and set the
parameters and switches listed below.
2. On the SC-BASE-D board, place the PFLT Bypass jumper in the ON position
to bypass the PLD ILO, ETS and contract overspeed fault functions.
3. Connect a jumper between terminals FBP1 and FBP2 on the SCR-RIX board
to bypass the drive safety functions. Connect a jumper between terminals
2KBP1 and 2KBP2 on SC-BASE-D. In system mode set ABYP = ON.
4. Connect a jumper between terminals EBS1 and EBS2 to bypass the governor
overspeed switch.
5. In order to observe loss of traction (when the safety mechanism sets) connect
a jumper between terminal 16 on the SC-SB2K board and panel mount terminal
17 to bypass the safety plank (SOS) switch.
7. Turn the LRN SWITCH on the IMC-DCP board to ON. This will bypass
overspeed detection at the terminal landing.
8. Set OBT Buffer Test = ON, on the Safety (Shift F6) screen. This option must be
set before each test. Note: This parameter produces a high speed pattern
profile on an Inspection run, one time only, and resets itself automatically.
Therefore, repeating the test requires setting parameter OBT = ON again.
10. After recording the original value for AIN Inspection Acceleration, on the Pattern
(Shift F4) screen, set AIN = 1.00.
11. Make sure there is enough hoistway for the car to exceed contract speed. Move
the car down by using the MACHINE ROOM INSPECTION UP/DOWN direction
switch on SC-SB2K board. Run the car down until the mechanical safety device
operates.
12. Using procedures applicable to the equipment, reset the governor overspeed
switch, and the car safety device.
13. Return AIN Inspection Acceleration, on the Pattern (Shift F4) screen, to the
originally recorded value.
15. Remove the jumper from terminals EBS1and EBS2 which bypasses the
governor overspeed switch.
16. Remove the jumper from terminal 16 and panel mount terminal 17 which
bypasses the safety plank (SOS) switch.
17. If there are no additional tests to be performed, remove the jumper from
terminals FBP1 and FBP2 on the SCR-RIX board which bypasses the drive
safety functions to allow the safety functions to operate normally. Also remove
the jumper betwixt 2KBP1 and 2KBP2 on the SC-BASE-D.
18. On the SC-BASE-D board, place the PFLT Bypass jumper in the OFF position
to enable the PLD ILO, ETS and contract overspeed fault functions.
20. Since the normal and emergency terminal limit overspeed switches were
bypassed for the overspeed test, the safety processor in the IMC-DCP board
must relearn the speed for these switches. Complete the procedure outlined in
Section 4.10.
NOTE: Before performing the emergency brake tests please ensure that the
instruction manual supplied with the emergency brake has been
followed. Be aware that it is especially crucial that the brake shoes be
worn-in as described in the set up procedure supplied by Holister
Whitney.
NOTE: Once rope brake is installed the hoist ropes should run very close to
stationary brake pad. This way the moveable brake pad does not have
to pull the ropes over to the stationery pad to stop he car.
2. First ensure that the emergency brake can support the weight of a fully loaded car.
3. Lift the governor cable and verify that the governor electrical overspeed contact opens
as required.
5. Have a mechanic stand ready to use a hand tach to monitor car speed.
6. Connect a jumper between terminals FBP1 and FBP2 on the SCR-RIX board to bypass
the drive safety functions. Also place a jumper between 2KBP1 and 2KBP2 on
SC-BASE-D board and set system mode option ABYP = ON. This will bypass the
A17.1 - 2000 safety functions for 2 hours.
7. Use what ever method is appropriate to release the machine brake. Exercise extreme
caution.
8. As the car accelerates have the tachometer readings called out for every 100 fpm of car
speed.
9. As soon as the governor overspeed switch opens the emergency brake should drop
and stop the car.
10. Turn off power and allow the machine brake to set.
11. Ensure that the ropes are in the proper grooves of the sheave.
12. Turn On power and press and hold the reset for the emergency brake (SC-BASE-D).
13. Remove the jumper from terminals FBP1 and FBP2 on the SCR-RIX board and
remove the jumper from terminals 2KBP1 TO 2KBP2 on the SC-BASE-D board to once
again allow the safety functions to operate normally.
2. First ensure that the emergency brake can support the weight of a fully loaded car.
4. Connect a jumper between terminals FBP1 and FBP2 on the SCR-RIX board to bypass
the drive safety functions.
5. Open the car and hoistway doors and prevent the doors from closing.
6. Use what ever method is appropriate to release the machine brake. Exercise extreme
caution.
7. The car should start to drift away from the landing. As soon as the car is 6" away from
floor level the emergency brake should activate and stop the car.
8. Allow the machine brake to drop and the doors to close and lock.
10. Turn ON power and press and hold the EMERGENCY BRAKE RESET pushbutton on
the SC-BASE-D board.
11. Remove the jumper from terminals FBP1 and FBP2 on the SCR-RIX board to once
again allow the safety functions to operate normally.
NOTE: Buffer, Governor and Limit Switch tests may cause the Load Weigher to
go out of calibration. Verify the calibration after all Final Inspection tests
have been performed (see Appendix N, MCE Load Weigher Installation
and Adjustment or the instruction manual supplied with the K-Tech
LW4202B Load Weigher).
WARNING: Before the elevator can be turned over to normal use, it is important
that no safety function/circuit is bypassed. The items to be checked
include, but are not limited to:
Verify that the hierarchy of the inspection inputs is correct. Car top
inspection must take priority over in car, hoistway access and machine room
inspection modes. In car must take precedence over hoistway access and
machine room inspection. Hoistway access must take priority over machine
room inspection.
No jumpers between terminals 2 and 16 or 18 (SC-SB2K).
No jumper between terminal 9 and 10 (SC-SB2K).
No jumper between terminal 9 and 12 (SC-SB2K).
No jumper between terminals 16 and 17 (SC-SB2K).
No jumper between terminals EBS1 and EBS2.
No jumper between 2 bus and terminal 36 (SC-SB2K).
No jumper between 2 bus and terminal 38 (SC-SB2K).
No jumper between EBS1 and EBS2.
Wire installed in panel mount terminal DCL.
Level Down LD field wire installed on terminal 25 (SC-SB2K).
INTB jumper plug on location NORM (SCR-RIX).
Pattern Scaling (PG) on the Pattern (Shift F5) screen set to 1.0.
All safety switches set to the OFF position.
No jumper between FBP1 and FBP2 (SCR-RIX).
No jumpers on R0 through R5 and PR terminals (SCR-RIX).
LEARN SWITCH on the IMC-DIO set to OFF.
C Remove 2KBP1 and 2KBP2 jumper on SC-BASE-D board.
On swing panel (System mode), set option LTAB and/or ABYP = OFF.
Set the PFLT Bypass Jumper to OFF.
SETTING THE PARAMETER ACCESS PASSWORD - From the Controller Parameters (F1)
screen, select Change Parameter Access Password (C). The screen will change to:
The password may be up to ten letters, numbers or characters. Type the new password and
press Enter. Asterisks (*) will be displayed in place of the new password. Confirm the new
password by typing it again and press Enter. If the password has been accepted the following
message will be displayed:
Once a password has been accepted, the parameter screens can be placed into VIEW ONLY
MODE by turning the CRT terminal OFF and then ON again. While in VIEW ONLY MODE,
parameters may not be edited.
ENABLE PARAMETER EDIT MODE - Once a password is accepted and the screen is placed
into VIEW ONLY MODE, it is necessary to enable the parameter edit mode in order to change
controller parameters. From the Controller Parameters (F1) screen, select Enable Parameter
Edit Mode (E). The screen will change to:
CHANGING THE PARAMETER ACCESS PASSWORD - From the Controller Parameters (F1)
screen, select Change Parameter Access Password (C). The screen will change to:
Type the current password and press Enter. Asterisks (*) will be displayed in place of the
password. Type the new password and press Enter. Confirm the new password by typing it
again and press Enter.
LOST OR FORGOTTEN PASSWORD - If you lose or forget the password, type a question
mark (?) and press Enter. The following will appear on the screen:
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. Then choose a new password, enter it and
confirm it as described above.
The IMC Performa controller includes user-friendly diagnostic tools that help the mechanic
install and service the equipment. The diagnostic tools include the CRT terminal, which is the
most useful troubleshooting tool as it has a special event calendar (F7 screen). Always start
with the CRT F7 screen before working with the other diagnostic tools. We also provide the
Computer Swing Panel's Enhanced Onboard Diagnostics (EOD) and the IMC-SMB3(5) Unit's
onboard diagnostics. The terminal provides easy-to-use menus for adjusting, servicing and
troubleshooting the controller. More information about setting up and using the CRT terminal
is available in Section 3, Start Up, Section 6, Troubleshooting, the Reference Section of this
manual and MCE's Computer Peripherals manual, part # 42-02-CP00. This section covers the
Computer Swing Panel's Enhanced On-Board Diagnostics (Sections 5.1 thru 5.4) and the
IMC-SMB3(5) Unit's diagnostics (Section 5.5).
The following is a description of the EOD indicators and switches (see Figure 5.1)
COMPUTER ON LED - The Computer ON LED, when it is ON continuously, indicates that the
MC-MP2 software system is functioning normally and is completing its program loop
successfully. If the Computer ON LED flashes ON and OFF, it means that the program is not
looping successfully. When this happens the SAFR2 relay is dropped and all further operation
is shut down. Make sure the EPROM chip is installed properly. Refer to Appendix A,
Disassembling the Computer Swing Panel and Appendix B, Changing PC Boards, EPROMS
or Microcontrollers.
COMPUTER RESET BUTTON - Pressing the Computer RESET button on the front of the
Swing Panel causes the MC-MP2-2K (Main Processor board) to reset. If the elevator is running,
resetting drops the SAFR1 and SAFR2 safety relays and brings the elevator to an immediate
stop. After release of the reset button, the elevator then proceeds to the nearest floor to correct
its position before responding to any calls. Existing call and PI information is lost when the
computer is reset.
Pressing the Computer RESET button turns the Computer ON light OFF and it will remain OFF
while the RESET button is depressed. The Computer ON LED turns back ON when the RESET
button is released. The Main Processor board is also equipped with a software system monitor
that drops relay SAFR2 if for any reason the software system fails to execute its program.
STATUS INDICATORS - (vertical LEDs on the front of the Swing Panel) - These lights indicate
the elevator's status. When these lights are ON, they mean the following:
DIAGNOSTIC INDICATORS - The eight horizontal diagnostic indicator lights (MP Diagnostic
Indicators) have two functions. When in Normal mode, they indicate the current status or error
condition (see Section 5.2.2) and when in Diagnostic mode, they indicate the contents of
computer memory (see Section 5.4.1).
ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY - The eight character alphanumeric display is used to provide user
friendly interaction between the control equipment and the elevator mechanic by displaying
alphanumeric messages (see Section 5.2.1).
ADDRESS SWITCHES (A1 - A8) - These switches enable the mechanic to look at the memory
on the MC-MP2-2K Main Processor board (see Section 5.4.1) and IMC-DDP Digital Drive
Processor board (see Section 5.4.3). They are also used for entering calls into the system.
These switches are ON in the up position and OFF in the down position.
DIAGNOSTIC ON/NORMAL SWITCH - This switch puts the system into Diagnostic mode in
the ON (up) position and in Normal mode in the NORM (down) position (see Section 5.4).
FUNCTION SWITCHES (F1 - F7) - These switches are used to access diagnostic information
for viewing and changing settings in the Normal and System modes of operation (see Sections
5.2 and 5.3).
PUSHBUTTONS - N AND S - These pushbuttons are used to scan through the choices
available and to make selections when viewing and changing settings.
DDP DIAGNOSTIC INDICATORS - (row of eight LEDs on the top of the Computer Swing
Panel) The DDP Diagnostic Indicators have two functions. When in Diagnostic mode, they
indicate the contents of the memory on the IMC-DDP-D board (see Section 5.4.3) and when
in Normal mode, they indicate the prevailing status or error message related to the IMC-DDP-D
Processor board (see Section 5.2.2).
DDP COMPUTER ON INDICATOR LIGHT - This light is located on the back of the Computer
Swing Panel (Figure 5.2). When ON continuously, the DDP Computer ON light indicates that
the IMC-DDP-D board is functioning normally and is completing its program loop successfully.
If the DDP Computer ON light flashes ON and OFF, it means that the program is not looping
successfully and the Processor board is malfunctioning. Check the EPROMs to make sure they
are installed properly. Refer to Appendix A, Disassembling the Computer Swing Panel and
Appendix B, Changing PC Boards, EPROMS or Microcontrollers.
DDP RESET BUTTON - Pressing the DDP RESET button, on the back of the Swing Panel,
causes the IMC-DDP-D Processor board to reset. It drops the rotating equipment voltages and
the brake, and opens the safety string.
Do not reset the IMC-DDP-D Processor
board while the car is in motion. _________________________________________
FIGURE 5.2 Computer Swing Panel (Back Plate)
Resetting the IMC-DDP-D, turns the
DDP Computer ON light OFF and it will
remain OFF while the DDP RESET
button is depressed. The IMC-DDP-D
Processor board is also equipped with
an auto reset feature that causes the
IMC-DDP-D board to go through the
reset process if, for any reason, the
program loop cannot be completed.
This prevents unnecessary trouble
calls if the problem has not caused
hardware damage. The auto reset
process causes the DDP Computer ON
light to turn OFF for a brief period while
the auto reset takes place.
CGP COMPUTER ON INDICATOR LIGHT - This light is located on the right side of the
Computer Swing Panel. When ON continuously, the MC-CGP ON light indicates that the
MC-CGP-4 Communication Processor board is functioning normally and is completing its
program loop successfully. The MC-CGP-4 board is equipped with an auto reset feature that
will cause the elevator to go through a resetting process if, for any reason, the program loop
cannot be completed.
The following is a description of the indicators and switches used in Normal mode, and the
settings which can be viewed and changed. Begin with all switches in the OFF (down) position
as shown in Figure 5.1. Specifically, the Diagnostic On/Norm and the F7 switches must be in
the down position. In the Normal Mode, the F2, F4 and F5 switches are used to access and set
the following:
The alphanumeric display, on the front of the Computer Swing Panel (see Figure 5.1), is used
to communicate information in a user-friendly format. Upon power up, the message MP2
VERSION NUMBER X.XX.XX is scrolled. If the message PASSCODE REQUEST is then
scrolled on the display, refer to Section 5.3 8 Setting and Resetting the Passcode Option.
The alphanumeric display is used for a number of special diagnostic functions that are available
on the controller. Depending on the configuration of the control system, the available displays
include the following:
To scroll through the available displays (change what is currently being displayed on the
alphanumeric display), press and hold the N push-button.
Note that at any time, more than one status or error condition may exist. But the Alphanumeric
Display can show only one message at a time. The message considered to be of highest
priority will be displayed first. For example, if the car is on Independent Service and the safety
circuit is open, the display will scroll SAFETY CIRCUIT IS OPEN. Once the problem with the
safety circuit is corrected, the display will scroll the message INDEPENDENT SERVICE
OPERATION. When Independent Service is turned OFF, NORMAL OPERATION will again be
displayed.
SOFTWARE VERSIONS - On local car controllers the version number of the MP Main
Processor and CGP Communication Processor software are displayed. The following
messages are scrolled across the alphanumeric display:
MP2 DIAGNOSTIC INDICATORS - The MP2 Diagnostic Indicators are located on the front of
the Computer Swing Panel. During normal operation these lights scan from right to left
(indicating that the MP program is looping properly) or flash ON and OFF to indicate an error
or status condition. If the car is connected to a Group Supervisor in a multi-car group system,
the lights will scan from right to left, then left to right, indicating proper communication between
the Car Controller and the Group Supervisor.
When a status or error condition exists, the Diagnostic Indicators flash one of several
messages depending on the software version (MP2 version number scrolls on boot up):
Software versions 8.02.00 or earlier flash the
MC-MP-1ES messages.
Software version 8.03.00 flashes CC Hex.
Software versions 8.04.00 or later flash 66 Hex.
Set the alphanumeric display to scroll the status
or error message. Refer to Table 6.10 MC-MP2 Scrolling Messages Lookup or find the
message in the Index and then refer to Table 6.11 Standard Status and Error Messages
for a description and troubleshooting information for the scrolling message.
ASME A17.1 - 2000 status and error conditions are
indicated by the diagnostic indicators flashing 55 Hex.
Set the alphanumeric display to scroll the status or
error message. Refer to Table 6.12 ASME A17.1 -
2000 Status and Error Messages for a description and
troubleshooting information for the scrolling message.
If the scrolling status or error message is not immediately displayed, press the N pushbutton
until the scrolling message appears (see Section 5.2.1 ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY - STATUS
AND ERROR MESSAGES).
IMC-DDP DIAGNOSTIC INDICATORS - located on top of the Computer Swing Panel (see
Figure 5.1). In Normal Mode these indicators scan from right to left (indicating that the DDP
program is looping properly) or flash ON and OFF to indicate an error or status condition. When
troubleshooting, pay special attention to these indicators, as they will often point to the source
of the problem. Table 5.1 provides a complete listing of the IMC-DDP status and error
messages and Table 6.11 Standard Status and Error Messages, in the Troubleshooting
Section, provides a description and troubleshooting tips.
TABLE 5.1 IMC-DDP-D Status and Error Messages = LED off = LED blinking
Hex LEDs* MODE MEANING
Single LED scanning Normal Normal Operation, no errors or status messages
18 Normal SCR Drive not Ready
24 Normal Drive Control not Ready
42 Normal Pattern Generator not Ready
66 Normal Safety not Ready
99 Normal SMB Drive not Ready
C3 Normal Terminal Switches not Ready
* DDP Diagnostic Indicators on top of the Swing Panel
To view or adjust the elevator timing functions, set the switches as shown. When the F2 switch
is ON the timer settings are displayed and the values can be changed.
For example, when the F2 switch is turned ON, the display reads SDT 01S. SDT is the flag for
Short Door Dwell Timer. The number (01S) means that the Short Door Dwell Timer has been
set for 01 second. If the value had been in minutes, the last letter displayed would be M instead
of S. Pressing the N pushbutton (for next) advances the display to the next available
programmable timer. Constant pressure on the N pushbutton causes the display to scroll
through all the available programmable timers. Table 5.2 provides a listing of the programmable
timers and their ranges.
Once a programmable timer has been selected using the N pushbutton, the timer can be
adjusted to a desired value by using the S (for select) pushbutton. The adjustment range for
each timer is preset (see Table 5.2). Constant pressure on the S pushbutton increases the
timer value by one (second or minute) and causes the display to flash until the value reaches
the upper limit, at which point it automatically starts over from the lower limit. When the A1
switch is placed in the ON (Up) position, pressing the S pushbutton causes the timer value to
decrease. Release the S pushbutton when the desired value is displayed. When the S
pushbutton is released, the display flashes for three seconds. After the display stops flashing,
the new timer value has replaced the old value.
NOTE: Timers listed in Table 5.2 are not included if the corresponding
inputs/outputs/options are not available on your controller.
To adjust the real time clock, set the switches as shown. The F4 function switch is used to
access the clock parameters located on the MC-MP-2-2K board.
Turning the F4 switch ON causes the alphanumeric display to show the current year. Table 5.3
lists all the adjustable clock parameters and their adjustment ranges.
Press the N pushbutton to select the next parameter. Constant pressure on the N pushbutton
causes the display to scroll through all of the real time clock parameters. Once a parameter has
been selected, the value can be changed by pressing the S pushbutton. Constant pressure on
the S pushbutton increases the value by one, until the value reaches the upper limit, at which
point it automatically starts over from the lower limit. Release the S pushbutton when the
desired value is displayed. The new value is saved immediately. Return the F4 switch to the
OFF (down) position to exit the clock parameter adjustment menu.
This function is used to display the status of many of the input/output and internally generated
flags related to the MC-MP2-2K computer. To access these flags, set the switches as shown.
MC-MP2-2K Flags - With the MC-MP2-2K software, after moving the F5 switch to the ON
position, the alphanumeric display scrolls the message FLAGS STATUS... and then displays
abbreviation and status of the first available flag beginning with the letter A.
MC-MP2-2K Inputs - With the MC-MP2-2K software the status of many system inputs may be
viewed on the alphanumeric display. To view the inputs, the F5 switch plus various additional
switches must be placed in the ON (up) position as follows:
Press the N pushbutton to scroll through the inputs available for this job. They are displayed
in the order they are arranged on the board. The abbreviation and status of each input is
displayed (0 = OFF, 1 = ON).
When an MC-CGP-4(8) Communication Board or EPROM are changed, or when the CRT
terminal screens display erroneous data, it may be necessary to reset the CGP parameters to
their default values. This can be done using the CRT terminal or via the Computer Swing Panel.
Using the CRT terminal - The CRT terminal connected to the local car controller may be used
to reset the CGP parameters using ODPC Reset CGP Parameters on the General (Shift F1)
screen.
Using the Computer Swing Panel - The CGP parameters can be reset to their default values
using the Computer Swing Panel. Set the toggle switches as shown, then press and hold both
the N and S pushbuttons in at the same time for about five seconds.
With the F7 switch in the ON position, the alphanumeric display shows PASSWORD. Set the
A1 - A8 switches to the password value. If no password has been programmed for this job
(which is normally the case), set A1 - A8 to OFF (down).
Press the S pushbutton for 1 second. The alphanumeric display changes to SYSTEM. While
in System Mode, the group of eight vertical status LEDs scan from bottom to top indicating that
System Mode is active. If no function switch is moved or pushbutton is pressed for a period of
two minutes, the computer will automatically exit from System Mode and go into the Normal
Mode of operation. Placing the F7 switch in the OFF (down) position also causes the EOD to
exit the System Mode.
The communication ports are field programmable through the Computer Swing Panel's
Enhanced Onboard Diagnostics (EOD). Section 3.3 Installing the CRT Terminal, covers
connecting a terminal to a COM Port on the MC-RS board and set-up of the terminal.
The communication ports were programmed (at the factory) for the original hardware, based
on customer-provided information. It may be necessary to reprogram a communication port
when changing from a monochrome to a color CRT, adding a lobby CRT or CRT with keyboard
or adding a modem.
The new hardware will not work correctly until the communication port is reprogrammed. To
reconfigure the communication port, enter the System Mode as described at the beginning of
Section 5.3 and set the switches as shown.
When the F1 switch is placed in the ON (up) position, the alphanumeric display shows the
following scrolling message: COMPORT MENU PRESS S TO START. Press the S pushbutton
for second and the display will show the current setting for the first item on the COM port
menu, in this case 1M=SCBL. The 1M stands for COM Port 1 Media and SCBL stands for
Serial Cable (see Tables 5.4 and 5.5) To change a communication port setting, press the N
pushbutton to scroll through the Communication Port Menu until the desired item is shown on
the alphanumeric display. Table 5.4 lists the items on the COM port menu.
CHANGING THE MEDIA SETTING - To change the media setting for COM Port #2, press the
N pushbutton to scroll through the items on the Communication Port Menu (see Table 5.4) and
release N when 2M is displayed. Then press the S pushbutton to scroll through the Media Menu
(see Table 5.5). Release S when the desired media is displayed. After selecting the desired
media, press N to again scroll through the Communication Port Menu.
SAVING THE CHANGES - When you have finished making changes, press the N pushbutton
until, SAVE?N/S is displayed. Pressing S will save the changes and SAVED... will be displayed.
If N is pressed, the program will continue to scroll through the Communication Port Menu. To
exit the Communication Port Menu, place the F1 switch in the OFF (down) position. If you exit
the Communication Port Menu without choosing SAVE?N/S and pressing S, any changes made
to settings will be ignored.
To allow the car to run during construction and adjustment of the controller, we need to bypass
several of the code required functions. Two modes of ANSI Bypass are available;
One mode is for inspection operation only and provides for the bypass of the ANSI fault
monitoring for an indefinite amount of time. Three steps are required to turn on this
option.
Another mode is for use on automatic operation and provides for two hours of bypass
operation. Three steps are necessary to invoke this mode as well.
Please exercise extreme caution when the 2000 bypass function has been invoked. Note
that, regardless of this bypass function, the emergency brake still functions.
For jobs with the MCE SECURITY, either Basic Security or Basic Security with CRT Option, this
function allows the security codes to be viewed or changed. If the job does not have MCE
SECURITY, the alphanumeric display will show NOT USED.
With MCE's Basic Security, the Building Security Input (BSI) is used to turn security ON and
OFF. Refer to the job prints to find the BSI input. When Security is ON, all car calls are
screened by the computer and become registered only if: (1) the call is to a floor that is not a
secured floor, or (2) the floor is a secured floor and its Security Code is correctly entered within
10 seconds.
With MCE's Basic Security with CRT Option, additional programming options are available via
the CRT terminal. Refer to MCE's Elevator Security User's Guide, part # 42-02-S024, for
additional information and programming instructions. For both Basic Security and Basic
Security with CRT Option, the security codes for each floor are programmed as described
below.
The Security Codes are viewed and changed using the Computer Swing Panel. To view and
change the security codes, place the F3 Switch in the On or up position while in "System"
mode. Not all elevator systems are equipped with the SECURITY option. If the system does
not have Basic Security, the Alphanumeric Display will show NOT USED when the F3 switch
is turned On.
The security code for each floor may consist of from one to eight characters, where each
character is one of the floor buttons found in the elevator car. Each floor may have a different
length code. Table 5.7, Changing Floor Security Status and Security Code, describes the steps
required to view and change a floors security code. A floor cannot be Secured unless a
Security Code has been programed.
The Appendix, Security Information and Operation in the Elevator Security User's Guide,
provides instructions for elevator passengers who will be using the elevator while Security is
ON. Space has been provided for listing the security codes for each floor.
Press S With the floors security status displayed, For floor 2, the first character in the
press S. The first character of the floors code is 3.
security code is then displayed.
Press N Steps to the next character in the code. For floor 2, the second character in
To change more characters, repeat the code is 4.
steps 4 and 5.
Example 2: 2 1=END
The last character of a code must be the
word END if the code is less than eight For floor 2, the first character in the
characters long. security code is the word END. Floor
2 is unsecured.
Since the IMC Performa traction controller operates under the assumption that its computer
knows the exact floor and car position in the hoistway, the IMC Performa processors must learn
the building before an attempt is made to run the car in any way other than Inspection
operation. This section describes how to put the system on Learn operation. For details on
performing the learn operation see Section 4.1, Learning the Building Floor Heights.
To place the car on Learn operation, log into System Mode as described at the beginning of
Section 5.3 and then place the F4 switch in the ON (up) position. Once on Learn operation, the
alphanumeric display, the Diagnostic Indicators on the front of the Swing Panel, and the DDP
Diagnostic Indicators on the top of the Swing Panel, display specific messages as described
below. The rest of the indicators and switches are not used in this mode.
Alphanumeric Display - While on Learn operation, the alphanumeric display indicates the
Learn operation status by displaying the following messages:
Diagnostic Indicators - When LEARNING appears on the alphanumeric display, the DDP
Diagnostic Indicators on the top of the Computer Swing Panel will flash to indicate that the
IMC-DDP-D computer is on a learn run. The Alphanumeric Diaplay, on the front of the
Computer Swing Panel, will scroll any setup error messages (see Table 6.10, Learn Mode).
On a simplex car, the Master Software Key is used in conjunction with the Basic Security with
CRT Option or Access Control for Elevators (ACE) Security. To view or change MSK, log into
System Mode as described at the beginning of Section 5.3 and then place the F5 switch in the
ON (up) position. If this is not a simplex car or if this job does not have the Basic Security with
CRT Option or ACE Security enabled, the alphanumeric display will show NOT USED.
Additional information about the Master Software Key (MSK) can be found in the Elevator
Security Users Guide, MCE Part # 42-02-S024.
Table 5.8 provides a listing of the software options - adjustable control variables. Not all of the
options are available on all controllers. To view or set the adjustable control variables, log into
System Mode as described at the beginning of Section 5.3 and place the F6 switch in the ON
(up) position.
The first available variable will be shown on the display. Press the S pushbutton to change the
setting. Press the N pushbutton to scroll to the next available variable. Table 5.8 lists the
variables in alphabetic order, not in the order in which they are displayed on the controller.
Some IMC Performa controllers use a load weigher to determine the load in the car, as a
percentage of full load, for the purpose of performing certain dispatching functions such as anti-
nuisance call canceling, hall call bypass when fully loaded, and overloaded car detection. The
Load Weigher Learn Operation is used to calibrate the load weigher. While in the SYSTEM
MODE, the Diagnostic On/Norm switch is used to enter the Load Weigher Learn Mode.
Section 4.8, Load Weigher Adjustment for Dispatching, provides a complete description of the
dispatching options and the load weigher learn operation.
5.3.8 SETTING AND RESETTING THE PASSCODE OPTION (NOT ALL CONTROLLERS)
The Passcode Request option can be used to require that a passcode be entered in order to
run the car on any mode of operation other than Inspection. If a passcode has not been pre-
programmed for the controller, the Passcode Requested option is not available and will not
appear.
Upon power up, the message MP2 VERSION NUMBER: 8.00.00 will scroll across the
alphanumeric display. If a passcode has been pre-programmed and the Passcode Requested
option has been activated, the message PASSCODE REQUEST... is then scrolled. This means
a passcode is required in order to run the elevator on any mode other than Inspection.
In order to set the passcode (to run the car on Normal operation) or reset the passcode (to
disallow Normal Operation and run on Inspection only), the controller must first be placed in the
System Mode.
With the F7 switch up, press the S pushbutton for 1 second. The alphanumeric display changes
u
to SYSTEM . u
42-02-7205 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS 5-19
While in System Mode, the group of eight vertical status LEDs scan from bottom to top
indicating that System Mode is active. If no function switch is moved or pushbutton is pressed
for a period of two minutes, the computer will automatically exit from System Mode. Placing the
F7 switch in the OFF (down) position also causes the Enhanced Onboard Diagnostics to exit
the System Mode.
5.3.8.1 SETTING THE PASSCODE (to run the car on Normal operation) - Once in System
Mode, place the A8 switch in the ON (up) position as shown.
The message PRESS -S- TO SET PASSCODE OR -N- TO CLEAR PASSCODE... will scroll
across the display. Press the S pushbutton. The message CODE 1 = 0 is displayed.
The passcode consists of eight alphanumeric characters. The display indicates the value of
code character #1. Press the S pushbutton to change the value. Press the N pushbutton to
select the next passcode character. When the A1 switch is ON (up) the display will decrement
when either N or S are pressed.
When the eighth passcode character is displayed, pressing the N pushbutton causes the
display to change to SAVE? N/S. Press N continue setting / changing the passcode. Press S
to save the passcode. If the passcode is set correctly the display will show SAVED.... If the
passcode is not set correctly the message INVALID PASSCODE. PRESS N TO CONTINUE
Once the passcode is set correctly and saved, exit System Mode by placing the F7 and A8
switches in the OFF (down) position. The car can then be run on Normal operation.
The Passcode Requested option can be re-activated by clearing the valid passcode setting. To
clear the passcode, enter System Mode as described in Section 0.1 and place the A8 switch
in the ON (up) position. Press the N pushbutton while the message PRESS -S- TO SET
PASSCODE OR -N- TO CLEAR PASSCODE... is being scrolled. The display changes to
CLEARED. Exit System mode by placing the F7 and A8 switches in the OFF (down) position.
The message PASSCODE REQUEST... is scrolled across the display and the car is only
allowed to run on Inspection operation.
The A1-A8 switches enable an elevator mechanic to view the status of the MC-MP2-2K
Computer Variable flags when troubleshooting a problem. Figure 5.4 describes the procedure
for viewing the computer flags, in this case at address 20H (selected from Table 5.10). The
MC-MP2-2K Computer Variable Flags at addresses 20H thru 2FH may also be viewed using
the CRT terminal's Diagnostic Menu (F11, 7) MP2 Input/Output screen (see Section 6.4,
Troubleshooting Car Operation Control (COC).
FIGURE 5.4 Viewing the flags at Address 20H (from Table 5.10)
Table 5.9 provides a listing of the MC-MP2-2K Computer Variable flags and the abbreviation
assigned to each flag. Tables 5.10 and 5.13 show the memory address locations for the flags.
Access a flags address by setting the A1 - A8 switches as shown in Table 5.10. The
Alphanumeric Display shows the addresses selected. Once an address has been selected, the
diagnostic indicators, on the front of the Swing Panel, show the status of the flags at that
computer memory address. Table 5.10 shows the abbreviations for the flags in the columns
thru (corresponding to indicators 1 thru 8) in the each row.
21 DC UC CC DHO DOI
INT/
24 FRA FCS FRS DNS UPS STD STU
DCLC
26 LFP UFP
DEL
27 EQI IND IN YSIM
SIM
DZO
28 LLW DLK PK LLI
RDZ
2D FRM FRC
33 CWIL
* Simpex Ver. 3.59 or earlier software ** MC-MP2 Ver. 8.0 of later software. DNmd 033
TABLE 5.12 MC-MP2 ASME - 2000 Flags and Variables [F2, A9, A10 and A11 must also be ON (up)]
ADDR Switch Setting LED8 LED7 LED6 LED5 LED4 LED3 LED2 LED1
A1 - A8
DNmd 032
5.4.2 VIEWING EXTERNAL MEMORY (EXAMPLE: DOOR CLOSED LIMIT DCL(DPM) FLAG)
DCL INPUT - LOCAL TRACTION (MPOLTM software) - The memory flag for DCL is at
external memory address 0268 Hex, Diagnostic Indicator #2. Set the switches as shown.
Switch F2 selects external memory. Switches A13 and A14 select the first digit (0), A9 thru A12
select the second digit (2), A5 thru A8 select the third digit (6) and A1 thru A4 select the last
digit of the address (8). The Alphanumeric Display indicates that external memory address
0268 Hex is selected (DA.0268H). Diagnostic Indicator #2 shows the status of the DCL input,
LED ON = logic low (0), LED OFF = logic high (1).
FYI: the status of DPM (door position monitor) should be inverted from DCL.
DCL INPUT - SIMPLEX TRACTION (MPODT software) - The memory flag for DCL is at
external memory address 0049 Hex, Diagnostic Indicator #2. Set the switches as shown.
DCLR INPUT - (all software) - The memory flag for DCLR is at external memory address
0003 Hex, Diagnostic Indicator #6. Set the switches as shown.
The A1-A8 switches also allow an elevator mechanic to view the status of the IMC-DDP-D
Computer Variable flags when troubleshooting a problem. The method used to select the
computer address is the same as in 5.4.1, however, the DDP addresses start at 00H and the
status of the DDP computer memory addresses are shown on the DDP Diagnostic Indicators
on top of the Computer Swing Panel (see Figure 5.3). Table 5.14 shows the memory addresses
for the IMC-DDP-D flags.
TABLE 5.14 IMC-DDP-D Diagnostic Mode Addresses and Computer Variable Flags
IMC-DDP-D DIAGNOSTIC MODE ADDRESSES AND COMPUTER VARIABLE FLAGS*
Computer Toggle Switches DDP Diagnostic Indicators
Memory Top of Swing Pannel LED On = variable flag is On or Active
Address Diagnostic On
(Hex)
F1 A8.......A5 A4.......A1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
00 RD PR R5 R4 R3 R2 R1 R0
01 Start Floor
02 Stop Floor
03 Step Floor
04 Active Task
05 Pending Task
ASME Comm
0B Monitor
2000
This function allows the user to view all the calls registered per floor, and to enter calls as
desired, without using the CRT terminal's F3 screen. To view or enter calls, set the switches
as shown.
FIGURE 5.5 Viewing and Entering Hall & Car Calls via the EOD
Diagnostic Indicators
Diagnostic Indicators
show current calls
Call type , Hall Call
UP
Rear
Hall Call
UP
Front
Hall Call Hall Call
DOWN DOWN
Rear Front
Car Call
Rear
Car Call
Front
VIEWING CALLS - With the F4 switch in the ON position, the alphanumeric display shows
FLOOR 01 and the Diagnostic Indicators light up with the calls that have been registered. The
format for the call indication is shown in Figure 5.5. To advance the floor number press the N
pushbutton. The Diagnostic Indicator LEDs will show the calls entered at the floor shown in the
alphanumeric display. When the top floor number is displayed, pressing N will cause the display
to cycle to the bottom floor.
ENTERING CALLS - To enter calls, select the desired floor as described above. Use the A1-A8
switches to select the type of call to enter (see Figure 5.5). For example, set the A1 switch up
to register a front car call. Then press and hold the S pushbutton until the call has been
registered. Notes: (1) A call type which does not exist in the system cannot be entered, and (2)
if this car is part of a group, only car calls can be entered.
When the controller is in the Diagnostic Mode, with the Computer Swing Panel's Diagnostic
On/Norm switch in the Diagnostic On (up) position, the IMC-SMB3(5) Unit's Diagnostic
Indicators show the status of the IMC-DCP board's memory locations. Table 5.16 provides a
list of IMC-DCP board Computer Variable Flags and their locations. The memory locations are
selected using the address switches on the Computer Swing Panel (see Figure 5.6). Table 5.17
shows the switch positions necessary to select the addresses and also the computer variable
flags indicated by each IMC-SMB3(5) Diagnostic Indicator.
82 NLRN NPR
85 NVRD SNEE
86 NENCF
88
The Computer Swing Panel Enhanced Onboard Diagnostics (EOD), the IMC-SMB3(5) Unit's
Onboard Diagnostics and the CRT terminal Diagnostics, described in Section 5, can provide
additional troubleshooting information. Troubleshooting often involves determining the status
of specific inputs, outputs or computer variable flags. This information is stored in the
controllers memory and the status of these memory locations can be viewed using the
Computer Swing Panel Diagnostic Indicators and Alphanumeric Display, as described in
Section 5, and/or the View Hoistway (F3) screen.
The normal operational flow can be viewed on the Sequence of Operation For A Normal Run
(F11, 6) screen (Figure 6.1). This screen gives a realtime display of the IMC Performa
Sequence of Normal Operation flags which are required to initiate a normal run. The flags on
this screen will highlight from left-to-right, top-to-bottom as the conditions are met to run the
car. If a flag is not valid the display will not highlight the flag and the bottom of the screen will
say Unable to begin a normal run, system is waiting for XXX . If the car is on Inspection or any
other type of operation which does not have a normal profile, this information will be invalid.
If the car is expected to move under normal operation and the screen shows that a flag is not
highlighting, it means that an error has occurred at this particular flag. For example, if a car call
is entered and the car is not moving, it may be that SMF flag is not highlighted on the F11 - 6
screen. This indicates that the system is not achieving Sufficient Motor Field and therefore
cannot initiate a normal run. As another example, if the DOI/DOIR flag does not highlight, the
system thinks that there is Door Open Intent such as when the Photo Eye input is activated,
and the system will prevent the car from leaving the floor.
Refer to Tables 5.9 (MC-MP2-2K Computer Variable Flags), 6.1 (F3 Screen Status) or 6.7
(Hoistway Screen Faults) and Figure 6.2 for flag definitions. Flags in the format XXX_OFF have
the same definition as flag XXX except that the system expects the flags to be OFF in order
to initiate a normal run.
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RDY = ON
RDY: System Ready
IMC-DDP
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Brake Picks
Pattern Output
ON = ON
Car Accelerates
Motor Field
RE = OFF AC Input
Supply Voltage MP01 MP02
Direction to PG = ON
AC signal reference for ASCM
Motor Field Trigger MBX Board
Motor _
Control +
vs
Field Current
Command _
' + 3
MFT
(MBX Board)
Timer
(MBX Board)
Speed
(DDP)
_
+
MFI > 80% MCI ? MFIG
No MFI DCP
Board
Yes
IMF
ADC
SMF (DCP Board)
MFSI SPI
(SPI Board) Board
Used to
generate
RE
LEM
Current
Sensor SCR
(HC-CS) Motor Field
RE = Run Enable
PG = Pattern Generator
MFI = Motor Field Current
MCI = Motor Current Command
MFT = Motor Field Trigger
ADC = Analog to Digital Converter
SMF = Sufficient Motor Field
MFSI = Motor Field Sensing Current
IMF = Insufficient Motor Field
Brake
No
Direction to PG = ON
+ AC Voltage
RE = ON Input BP01 BP02
(SCR-PRI)
+
No CNPB fault AC Signal
(SCR-PRI) Reference ACSB
for Brake
ADC
SPI
Board
BFI
IGBT
Transistor
LEM Current
(SMBX)
Sensor
(HC-CS)
Brake Coil
ARROWS/PGUP/PGDN: Select Floor, ENTER Front Car Call, R: Rear Car Call
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OPERATION MODE
D - Mode : Drive Mode - System Ready, Auto Calibration, System Shutdown, System On or System Not Ready.
P - Mode : Pattern Mode - Idle, User Download, Switches Upload, Floors Upload, Motor Upload, Brake Upload, Start, Learn, Standard
Inspect, Max Speed Inspect, Alternate Inspect, Reduced Inspect, Emergency, Terminal, Correct, Relevel, Standard,
Alternate 1, Caution, Reduced Power, Earthquake, Alternate 2, Stop, Pattern Events, Drive Events or Data Trap Events.
See Section 4.5.2, Velocity Profiles and Section 4.5.4, Setting the Pattern Parameter Values for more information.
P - Type : Pattern Type - Process = calculating values. Phase 0 thru 9 = Velocity Profile Phase 0 thru 9 (see Section 4.5.1, Velocity
Profile Phases). Tiny, Small, Compact, Large or Huge = the Velocity S-Curve type, (see Section 4.5.3, Velocity Profile
S-Curves).
STATUS FLAGS
BRE Brake Enable - Indicates that the command has been provided by the IMC-DDP-D processor to lift the brake. To generate
this flag the IMC-DDP-D processor must have already generated DSR - DDP Process Ready, SMF - Sufficient Motor Field and
RNE - Run Enable output.
CAL Calibration - Indicates that a Calibration process is active.
CFLT Control FLT status - When not active, indicates a fault detected by the IMC-DCP (Control) processor - FLT relay dropped.
CPE Control Process Enable - Indicates the status of Run Enable on the Control process (DCP board). This becomes active after
receiving direction input if no faults exists in the Control Process.
CPR Control Process Ready - Indicates that the Control Process (DCP board) is ready.
DFLT DDP FLT status - When not active, indicates that a fault has been detected by the IMC-DDP-D processor - FLT relay
dropped.
DLK Door Lock input - Indicates that the doors are locked.
DZ Door Zone - Indicates that the elevator is level with the floor or within 3" [76 mm] of the floor.
DZP Floor Level - Indicates that the elevator is level with the floor. Without this signal, the PGU status signal never activates.
DZR Door Zone Rear input - Indicates that the elevator is level with the floor, or within 3" of the floor, with respect to the rear
opening doors.
EQ Pattern Generator Earthquake -Indicates that the pattern generator has received an earthquake input signal. This signal is
required by the pattern generator to execute an earthquake run profile.
FBJ Fault Bypass Jumper - Indicates the status of the Fault bypass jumper (FBP1 & PBP2 on the SCR-RIX board).
FLT System FLT output status - When not active, indicates that the fault relay has been dropped. If CFLT, DFLT, SFLT are
active, and the FLT relay is not picked, check the FLT triac on the SCR-RIX board.
H High Speed - Indicates that the IMC-DDP-D processor should execute a normal run profile with the activation of the UP or
DN signal.
INS Pattern Generator Inspection - Indicates that the pattern generator has received an inspection input signal. This signal is
required by the pattern generator to execute an inspection run profile.
INT Intermediate Speed - Indicates that the MP2 processor should not drop direction. This signal, along with the LI signal, is the
only IMC-DDP-D processor signal that prevents the MC-MP-x processor from dropping direction after the H signal is
deactivated. The signal is user programmable via VLI, Leveling Inhibit Speed on the Pattern (Shift F4) screen. Problems may
arise if VLI is set to a velocity greater than VEQ, Earthquake Velocity.
LD Level Down -Indicates that the LD sensor is on the DZ magnet (or vane) and that the elevator is above the floor (within 6" [152
mm] for LS-QUAD-2 or 12" [305 mm] for LS-QUIK-1).
LEV Leveling - Indicates that the LU or LD sensor is on the DZ magnet (or vane) and that the elevator is not level with the floor.
Under normal circumstances, the LU or LD signal will generate a relevel into the floor. Under normal operation, a relevel may
be the result of a narrow Dead Zone or poor adjustment of the pattern /drive parameters.
LI Level Inhibit - Indicates that the MC-MP2-2K processor will not drop direction. This signal, along with the INT signal, are the
only IMC-DDP-D processor signals that prevent the MC-MP2-2K processor from dropping direction after the H (High speed)
signal is deactivated. The signal is user programmable via DLI, Leveling Inhibit Distance on the Pattern (Shift F4) screen. This
programmed distance is enforced by the program unless an unusual circumstance arises (i.e. the IMC-DDP-D processor loses
the quadrature signal, a request to stop is issued, etc.). In addition, if DLI is set to a distance that is too large, the elevator may
stop one floor short of the desired destination floor if the preceding floor is a short floor.
LU Level Up - Indicates that the LU sensor is on the DZ magnet (or vane) and that the elevator is below the floor (within 6" [152
mm] LS-QUAD-2 or 12" [305 mm] for LS-QUIK-1).
NLRN Normal Terminal Learn - Indicates that the Normal terminal processor is on Learn operation. It learns the velocity at the UNTx
& DNTx switches.
NPR Normal Terminal Process Ready - Indicates that the Normal Terminal Process is ready.
OLM Outer Level Marker - Indicates that the elevator is within 12" [305 mm] of a floor. The signal is used to determine whether
there is a problem with the quadrature pulser signals by comparing the traveled distance with a value determined from the
learned floor heights. The difference between these two calculations, represented by Delta OLM in the Position window on the
F3 screen, should be less than 0.75" on any run.
ON System ON - Indicates that PGO, DSO and SDO are active.
ORG Operation Run Granted - Indicates that the pattern generator has suspended all other tasks and is waiting for the Main
Processor to generate all signals to initiate a normal run profile. This signal must be active for the pattern generator to create
a normal run profile. This status signal will be deactivated if the PGR and/or ORR status signal is not active. No other profile
requires this signal to be active.
ORR Operation Run Request - Indicates that the Main Processor is requesting the pattern generator to ready itself to generate
a normal run profile. This signal must be active for the pattern generator to create a normal run profile. No other profile requires
this signal to be active.
STP Stepping signal -Indicates that the pattern generator is at a point along the normal run profile where a determination has to
be made to begin a deceleration to a floor or to continue to another floor. In order to stop at the correct floor, the H signal must
deactivate before the STP signal deactivates. If this does not occur, the pattern generator will travel to at least the next available
floor. For example, in order to generate a three floor run, the H signal should not deactivate until the third STP signal was
generated.
UP Up Direction - Indicates that the IMC-DDP-D processor has received a request for motion. The H input signal must be active
prior to or simultaneous with the activation of the UP signal in order for the pattern generator to execute a normal run profile.
UPS Up Direction Sense input - Indicates that the hardware has enabled up direction (UPS input is high).
USD Up Slow Down input - Indicates that the car is approaching the top terminal landing (Up Slow Down switch is open, USD input
is low).
The Special Events Calendar can document the most recent 250 important fault conditions or
events and display 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.
The Special Events Calendar is accessed from the Special Events Calendar Menu. Press the
F7 key while the Main Menu is displayed (see Figure 6.6).
View Fault Log (F7, 1 or F7) - From the Special Events Calendar Menu (F7) screen press 1
or F7 to display the events logged to the Special Events Calendar (Figure 6.6). This screen
makes it possible to examine the documented faults and events. The latest 14 faults and events
are displayed in the bottom half of the screen, including the date and time the event occurred.
When this screen is first displayed, the most recent event is displayed at the bottom of the
screen. Use the Up / Down Arrow keys to scroll one event at a time, the Page Up / Page
Down keys to scroll a page at a time, or the Home / End key to scroll to event 1 or 250.
As each event is selected (reverse video), the description of the event and any other logged
data is displayed in the top half of the screen. Additional troubleshooting information for each
event can be displayed by pressing Ctrl + T.
NOTE: Table 6.11, Standard Status and Error Messages, lists all of the
events which can be recorded in the Special Events Calendar
Fault Log, with a description of the event and the recommended
troubleshooting actions to be taken.
Clear Fault Log (F7, 2) - While in the Special Event Calendar Menu (F7) screen is displayed,
if the 2 key is pressed, the message Delete All Events? (Y/N) is displayed. Press Y to
clear the Special Events Calendar Fault Log of all events.
The View Hoistway (F3) screen provides a wealth of information about the status of the IMC
Performa controller. Most of the flags and indicators on this screen are described in
Section 6.1. The flags in the FAULT section of the F3 screen are listed in Table 6.7 and a
description and recommend troubleshooting actions can be found in Table 6.11, Standard
Status and Error Messages.
ARROWS/PGUP/PGDN: Select Floor, ENTER Front Car Call, R: Rear Car Call
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The Computer Swing Panel has three sets of eight indicators that can provide status and error
information (Figure 6.8). The Status Indicators (vertical row or eight LEDs) provide information
on the current status of the controller.
MC-MP2 DIAGNOSTIC INDICATORS - During normal operation these lights scan from right
to left (indicating that the MP2 program is looping properly) or flash ON and OFF to indicate a
status or error condition. If the car is connected to a Group Supervisor in a multi-car group
system, the lights will scan from right to left, then left to right, indicating proper communication
between the Car Controller and the Group Supervisor.
When a status or error condition exists, the Diagnostic Indicators flash one of several
messages depending on the software version (MP2 version number scrolls on boot up):
Software versions 8.02.00 or earlier flash the
MC-MP-1ES messages.
Software version 8.03.00 flashes CC Hex.
Software versions 8.04.00 or later flash 66 Hex. Set
the alphanumeric display to scroll the status or error
message. Refer to Table 6.11 Standard Status and Error Messages for a description and
troubleshooting information for the scrolling message.
ASME A17.1 - 2000 status and error conditions are
indicated by the diagnostic indicators flashing 55 Hex. Set
the alphanumeric display to scroll the status or error
message. Refer to Table 6.12 ASME A17.1 - 2000 Status
and Error Messages for a description and troubleshooting
information for the scrolling message.
DDP DIAGNOSTIC INDICATORS - located on top of the Computer Swing Panel. In Normal
Mode these indicators scan from right to left (indicating that the DDP program is looping
properly) or flash ON and OFF to indicate an error or status condition. When troubleshooting,
pay special attention to these indicators, as they will often point to the source of the problem.
Table 6.8 provides a complete listing of the IMC-DDP status and error messages and Table
6.11 provides a description and troubleshooting tips.
TABLE 6.8 IMC-DDP-D Status and Error Messages = LED off = LED blinking
DDP Diagnostic
Hex Mode Status / Error Message
Indicators*
Single LED scanning Normal Normal Operation, no errors or status messages
18 Normal SCR Drive Not Ready
24 Normal Drive Control Not Ready
42 Normal Pattern Generator Not Ready
66 Normal Safety Not Ready
99 Normal SMB Drive Not Ready
C3 Normal Terminal Switches Not Ready
* DDP Diagnostic Indicators on top of the Computer Swing Panel
Status and error messages are scrolled across the alphanumeric display. Table 6.10 provides
a list of standard status and error messages and their associated Special Event Message
names. A description and troubleshooting information for the scrolling message is listed in
Table 6.11 under the Special Event Message name. Table 6.12 provides a list of ASME
A17.1-2000 status and error messages, including descriptions and troubleshooting information.
Table 6.11, Standard Status and Error Messages provides a listing of the status and error
messages from the following:
FIGURE 6.9 Legend for Table 6.11, Standard Status and Error Messages
The following Note Boxes apply to the messages listed in Table 6.12 Status and Error
Messages of the A17.1-2000.
For troubleshooting the redundancy faults, the first few letters of the fault
name are the same as the input terminal or dropping resistor designation.
Use the prints to locate the board. For example, if the RBK redundancy fault
is displayed, measure the voltage at resistor RBK on the SC-SB2K-x (board
#61) and expect, when stopped at a floor, at least 100 VAC on the input side
and close to 5.0 volts on the output side of the resistor.
For outputs, if the fault doesnt clear, swap out associated output TRIACs and
finally replace the offending board. Because the code required force-guided
relays are soldered to the boards and cannot be replaced individually, the
board must be replaced when the relay fails. Sockets for these code-required
relays are as yet, unavailable.
The redundant force-guided relays are loaded on the two primary boards
called the SC-SB2K-x and the SC-BASE-D. A third board, the SC-HDIO
processes the input and output signals that go to and from the two primary
boards and is located behind boards in the upper left of the control enclosure.
PFLT Relay: The PFLT relay is mounted on the SC-BASE-x board and has a
single normally open contact in the safety string, immediately following IDC 20
and before the OL contact which feeds the power to the SAFR1 & SAFR2
relays. The normally open contact of the PFLT relay is directly monitored by
the Main Processor board (MC-MP2-2K or MC-PCA-OA2K) through the PFLT
input from and through the SC-HDIO board on IDC ASI1. The PFLT relay
should remain energized during Normal operation. This relay drops and causes
the Emergency shut down and stops the car under the following conditions:
ILO, ETS and contract overspeed. The PFLT relay also turns OFF during PLD1
cycle testing.
In Table 6.12, ASME A17.1 - 2000 Status and Error Messages, the faults are listed
alphabetically as they would appear on the Swing Panel Alphanumeric Display. The Special
Event Calendar event name (sometimes different) is in the right column. If the SEC name is
different, then the fault is one of several that share that Special Event name as part of a logical
group. The SEC event names are listed in the manual index for easy location in this table.
Description: If the F4 fuse blows, inputs GOV (0700 bit 3) and RSAFR (0707 bit 8) should be 0. If either of these two inputs fail to
go low, this fault is generated. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting Tips:
Check fuse F4 if OK swap ribbon cable at C3 on SC-SB2K(-H). If problem persists, replace SC-SB2K(-H) and then SC-HDIO.
Also check input resistor 2BI at top left of the SC-SB2K(-H) board. Swap ribbon cables between SC-SB2K(-H) and SC-HDIO. If
swapping ribbons has no effect or if 2BI resistor is defective, replace SC-SB2K-(H) board. Otherwise replace SC-HDIO board.
4 BUS CYCLE TEST FAULT End of Run Cycle Test Fault
Description: A failure of the End of Run Cycle Test has been detected. At the end of an operating cycle, outputs MPSAF and CSAF
are cycled OFF. This removes power from the four bus. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: The following inputs must respond as listed or the 4 bus cycle test fault will be logged and further operation of the lift
will be prohibited.
Note that 0 = OFF and 1 = ON
SAF = 0 RMR = 0 RBRK = 0 REI = 0 RIN1 = 1
RIN2 = 1 UPS = 0 USD = 0 DNS = 0 RPT = 1
DSD = 0 RH = 1 UNL = 0 DNL = 0
Cycle testing is simply cycling a portion of the hardware to ensure that the input structure (solid state devices and software) are still
operational. Cycle tests are performed at the end of an operating cycle when we turn OFF relays SAFR1, SAFR2 (the four bus is
turned OFF) and output CT. Thus all of the devices associated with the four bus and Triac CT must go low (OFF). If any input fails
to transition OFF, a cycle test fault is logged.
Also check input resistors ASI1/PFLT, SAF, STOP, REB1, REB2 or RSAFR on the associated board (refer to prints). Swap ribbon
cables between SC-SB2K(-H), SC-HDIO. If swapping ribbons has no effect or if resistors are defective, replace SC-SB2K-(H) board.
Otherwise replace SC-HDIO board.
ACCI REDUNDANCY FAULT Hoistway Access Input Fault
Description: This verifies that all inspection inputs downstream of ACCI (hoistway access inspection is third highest priority) are OFF
(0) when this input is ON (1). ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: If you have this fault logged use the controller prints to locate input resistors IN and INMR on the SC-SB2K(-H)
board, voltage must be OFF when ACCI is ON otherwise the ACCI redundancy fault is logged and the system is shut down.
Description: The Car Top Inspection switch has been activated. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting:
Confirm that INCTI = 1 (0701 bit 1).
Check input resistor INCTI on the associated board (refer to prints). Swap ribbon cables between SC-SB2K(-H), SC-HDIO. If
swapping ribbons has no effect or if resistor are defective, replace SC-SB2K-(H) board. Otherwise replace SC-HDIO board.
CD REDUNDANCY FAULT Front Door Input Fault
Description: A failure of a front door lock input, relay or associated circuitry has been detected. The status of the car door lock input
CD is constantly monitored. CD and DPM must be ON (1) when DLK is ON and the car is not in door zone. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: See the note, GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS, just prior to this table. Expect CD to be ON when hoistway
access has been activated (input ACCI is ON ) and either the top (TAB) or bottom (BAB) access switches are activated. If the Car Door
Bypass switch is turned to the bypass position during car top or in car inspection, expect CD = ON also. If the above conditions are
not true, the CD redundancy fault is logged. Check the voltage on the terminals used by the offending fault to determine the problem.
If terminal voltages are correct, first swap the ribbon cables connected between the SC-SB2K(-H) board and the SC-HDIO board, then
swap out the board; first try SC-SB2K(-H) followed by the SC-HDIO.
CDB REDUNDANCY FAULT Front Door Input Fault
Description: A failure of a front door input, relay or associated circuitry has been detected. Both the OFF and BYPASS positions of
the Car Door Bypass switch are monitored. The OFF position feeds input CDBO and the BYPASS position feeds input CDB. If the CDB
switch is OFF the CDBO input will be ON (1) and the CDB input will be OFF (0). In effect CDB = not CDBO. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: See the note, GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS, just prior to this table.
NOTE: This redundancy fault detects the failure of an input by comparing two inputs against each other. In every case the inputs have
opposite polarity (when one is ON the other must be OFF). Check the voltage on the terminals used by the offending fault to determine
the problem. If terminal voltages are correct, try swapping the ribbon cables connecting the SC-BASE(-D) to the SC-HDIO board.
Finally replace SC-HDIO or SC-BASE(-D).
CDBR REDUNDANCY FAULT Rear Door Input Fault
Description: A failure of a rear door lock input, relay or associated circuitry has been detected. Both the OFF and BYPASS positions
of the Car Door Bypass switch are monitored. The OFF position feeds input CDBOR and the BYPASS position feeds input CDBR.
ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: See the note, GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS, just prior to this table. If input CDBR switch is OFF then input
CDBOR will be ON and the CDBR input will be OFF (0). If CDBOR does not reflect the opposite state of CDBR then the CDBR
redundancy fault is logged and the car shut down.
NOTE: This redundancy fault detects the failure of an input by comparing two inputs against each other. In every case the inputs have
opposite polarity (when one is ON the other must be OFF). Check the voltage on the terminals used by the offending fault to determine
the problem. If terminal voltages are correct, try swapping the ribbon cables connecting the SC-BASE(-D) to the SC-HDIO board.
Finally replace SC-HDIO or SC-BASE(-D).
CDR REDUNDANCY FAULT Rear Door Input Fault
Description: A failure of a rear door lock input, relay or associated circuitry has been detected. The status of the car door lock input
CDR is constantly monitored. CDR should be ON (1) when rear DLK is ON and the car is not in the rear door zone. Expect CDR to
be ON when hoistway access has been activated (input ACCI is ON ) and either the top (TAB) or bottom (BAB) access switches are
activated. If the Car Door Bypass switch is turned to the bypass position during car top or in car inspection, expect CDR = ON also.
If these conditions are not true, the CDR redundancy fault is logged. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: See the note, GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS, just prior to this table. Expect CD to be ON when hoistway
access has been activated (input ACCI is ON ) and either the top (TAB) or bottom (BAB) access switches are activated. If the Car Door
Bypass switch is turned to the bypass position during car top or in car inspection, expect CD = ON also. If the above conditions are
not true, the CD redundancy fault is logged. Check the voltage on the terminals used by the offending fault to determine the problem.
If terminal voltages are correct, first swap the ribbon cables connected between the SC-BASE(-D) board and the SC-HDIO board, then
the SC-BASE(-D) followed by the SC-HDIO.
CONTACTOR FAILURE TO PICK (Hydro only) Contactor Failure to Pick
Description: Indicates that one or more contactors have failed to energize when the car attempted to move in the UP direction.
Troubleshooting: Reset this fault by pressing the Fault Reset button. Place the car on Inspection and move the car in the up direction.
Watch the contactors to determine which one is failing to pick. Inputs RWYE, RDEL and RM are monitored and expected to go low
when the contactors pick.
COS1 FAULT (Future Use) (Traction only) Overspeed Fault
Description: Contract overspeed 1 fault. The main processor monitors the COS1 signal coming from PLD1. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: Run the car and observe if the car does indeed overspeed. If no overspeed condition is truly present we need to
re-calibrate the overspeed function that is tripping (ILO, COS, ETS). For the SC-BASE(-D) simply check the 120 Hz reference test point
with a scope. For the SC-BASE(-D), simply follow directions in section #4 of the adjustment manual. If neither of these attempts proves
fruitful at eliminating the fault then first swap out the ribbon cable between the SC-BASE(-D) and SC-HDIO and finally replace the
SC-BASE(-D). If the fault still occurs replace the SC-HDIO. On SC-BASE(-D) try turning COS trimpot fully clockwise.
Description: Contract overspeed 2 fault. The main processor inspects the COS2 signal coming from PLD2. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: Run the car and observe if the car does indeed overspeed. If no overspeed condition is truly present we need to
re-calibrate the overspeed function that is tripping (ILO, COS, ETS). For the SC-BASE(-D) simply check the 120 Hz reference test point
with a scope. For the SC-BASE(-D), simply follow directions in section #4 of the adjustment manual. If neither of these attempts proves
fruitful at eliminating the fault then first swap out the ribbon cable between the SC-BASE(-D) and SC-HDIO and finally replace the
SC-BASE(-D). If the fault still occurs replace the SC-HDIO. On SC-BASE(-D) try turning COS trimpot fully clockwise.
CT CYCLE TEST FAULT End of Run Cycle Test Fault
Description: A failure of the End of Run Cycle Test has been detected. This fault signifies that the functionality of the circuitry
associated with the CT relay has failed to operate correctly. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: At the end of an operating cycle, output CT is cycled OFF. Relay CT should drop out, this functionality is monitored
via inputs CD/HD and DLK. When output CT is OFF, inputs CD, HD and DLK will be OFF. If not, the CT cycle test fault will be logged
and further operation of the lift will be suspended.
Cycle testing is simply cycling a portion of the hardware to ensure that the input structure (solid state devices and software) are still
operational. Cycle tests are performed at the end of an operating cycle when we turn OFF relays SAFR1, SAFR2 (the four bus is
turned OFF) and output CT. Thus all of the devices associated with the four bus and Triac CT must go low (OFF). If any input fails
to transition OFF, a cycle test fault is logged.
Also check input resistors PFLT, SAF, or RSAFR on the associated board (refer to prints). Swap ribbon cables between SC-SB2K(-
H), SC-HDIO. If swapping ribbons has no effect or if resistors are defective, replace SC-SB2K-(H) board. Otherwise replace SC-
HDIO board.
CTDIF REDUNDANCY FAULT (Traction only) CTDIF Redundancy Fault
Description: An internal check performed by the software system to ensure that the differential cycle-testing (CTDIF) flag is only turned
ON at the end of an operating cycle. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting:
If CTDIF (0706 bit 8) is turned ON any time other than at the end of an operating cycle, the system is shut down with the CTDIF
redundancy fault.
NOTE: This fault would indicate a failure of the software system or SC-BASE(-D) board. So first try swapping SC-BASE(-D) ribbon
cables then replace SC-BASE(-D), SC-HDIO and finally the MC-MP2-2K or MC-PCA-OA-2K.
CTOS REDUNDANCY FAULT (Traction only) CTOS Redundancy Fault
Description: An internal check performed by the software system to ensure that the overspeed cycle-testing (CTOS) flag is only turned
ON at the end of an operating cycle. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting:
If CTOS (0706 bit 7) is turned on any time other than at the end of an operating cycle, the system is shut down with the CTOS
redundancy fault.
This fault would indicate a failure of the SC-BASE(-D) board. First swap out ribbon cables and then try swapping SC-BASE(-D) and
then SC-HDIO.
CYCLE TEST Cycle Test
Description: Indicates the car is performing the end of run cycle test.
Troubleshooting: Verify the car is in door zone and does not relevel during the cycle test.
Description: This fault is displayed when an inconsistency is detected between the Down Emergency Terminal Switches. ASME 2000
event.
Troubleshooting:
Check the condition of the ETS switches. The DETS1/2 limit switches must operate simultaneously!!! .
Check the wiring to the relay board (SC-SB2K) and IO board (SC-HDIO).
Verify DETS1 (070C bit 8) equals DETS2 (070D bit 3) and the car is in door zone.
Also check input resistors DETS1 and ASI3/DETS2 on the associated board (refer to prints). Swap ribbon cables between
SC-BASE(-D) and SC-HDIO. If swapping ribbons has no effect or if resistors are defective, replace SC-BASE(-D) board. Otherwise
replace SC-HDIO board.
DFV REDUNDANCY FAULT (Hydro only)
Description: Input DFV checks the status of the down terminal speed reducing switches. We simply compare input DFV against input
DTSRL. IF DFV not equal to DTSRL we assert this fault. Hence these switches must open up simultaneously. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: Check that the limit switches are opening within one second of each other as the car approaches the top terminal
landing. If they are, then use diagnostics to determine the status of the inputs. Check voltage at top of associated input resistors on
SC-SB2K-H. When the inputs are ON expect 5 VAC. When OFF expect 0 VAC. If this is not the case replace the SC-SB2K-H. If
voltages are good, swap associated ribbon cable and finally swap the SC-HDIO
Direction Input Fault (not scrolled, Event Calendar only) Direction Input Fault
Description: A failure of a direction related input, relay or associated circuitry has been detected. Look to the scrolling message to see
which fault is active: RDN, DNS, UPDIR, UPS, RUP, DNDIR REDUNDANCY FAULT or UP / DOWN NORMAL LIMIT SWITCH OPEN.
ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: Once the scrolling message is identified, look up that message in this table.
DLK REDUNDANCY FAULT DLK Redundancy Fault
Description: A failure of the DLK input or associated circuitry has been detected. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting Tips:
DLK should be high (28 bit 7) when we are leveling and in door zone [ DZ is high (20 bit 6) or DZR is high (10 bit 6) and either LU
(29 bit 3) or LD (29 bit 7)is high].
DLK should also be high when all of the car and hoistway door lock inputs are made active [CD is high (0704 bit 1) and HD is high
(0704 bit 2) and CDR is high (070B bit 1) and HDR is high (070B bit 2) ]. If DLK is ON and any of these other relationships are not
true, the DLK redundancy fault is set and disables further operation of the lift. Note that DLK is high when either or both of the car
door or hoistway door lock bypass functions are active.
Also check input resistors DLK, DZR, CD, HD, CDR and HDR on the associated board (refer to prints). Swap ribbon cables between
SC-SB2K(-H), SC-BASE(-D) and SC-HDIO. If swapping ribbons has no effect or if resistors are defective, replace SC-SB2K-(H) or
SC-BASER(-D) (for DZR) board. Otherwise replace SC-HDIO board.
DNDIR REDUNDANCY FAULT Direction Input Fault
Description: A failure of a direction related input, relay or associated circuitry has been detected. Valid when SAF=1. Input DNDIR
is created by the SC-BASE(-D) board and represents resolved direction from the speed sensor. Input DNDIR must always be the
opposite of RDN. If the main processor detects that the resolved direction (DNDIR from BASE board) does not agree with the intended
direction (RDN from MP2 / PCA), the system is shut down with the DNDIR redundancy fault. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: See the note, GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS, just prior to this table.
Verify that the UP LED on the SC-BASE(-D) is ON when car motion is up and OFF when car motion is down. If not, the speed
sensor is reversed (rotate the sensor 180 degrees with respect to the magnet).
Swap Ribbons, check 95 and 96 signals (0 to 55VDC) swap SC-BASE(-D) or SC-HDIO.
DNS REDUNDANCY FAULT Direction Input Fault
Description: A failure of a direction related input, relay or associated circuitry has been detected. Valid when SAF=1. Verifies that the
down sense input DNS is valid. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: See the note, GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS, just prior to this table. Once DLK is ON (1), if DNS is ON
(1), then RDN must be OFF (0). Check associated input resistors, swap boards or ribbon cables to correct.
Door Zone Input Fault (not scrolled, Event Calendar only) Door Zone Input Fault
Description: A failure of a door zone related input, relay or associated circuitry has been detected. Look at the Swing Panel
Alphanumeric Display to see which fault is active: DZX, DZRX, RDZ, RDZX, or RDZR REDUNDANCY FAULT. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: Once the Swing Panel Alphanumeric Display fault is identified, find that particular fault in this table. See the note,
GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS, just prior to this table.
Description: A failure of a direction related input, relay or associated circuitry has been detected. A failure of a direction related input,
relay or associated circuitry has been detected. If SAF=1 and DLK=1 and the car is below the Down Normal Limit Switch (DNL=0), then
this status is displayed. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: See the note, GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS, just prior to this table. Verify SAF=1 and DLK=1 and move
the car above the Down Normal Limit (DNL=1). Car should never automatically travel on to this limit switch. Possibility that switch is
not far enough into terminal.. Please move limit switch.
DP SENSOR / DIFFERENTIAL FAULT (Traction only) DP Sensor / Differential Fault
Description: This fault indicates that one of the PLDs has detected a count difference in the quadrature signal generated from DP1
and DP2. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: With a Scope, check signal at terminals 95 and 96 on IMC-RI(X) board as car runs. We should see a 55 VDC
rectangle wave as car moves. Also check this signal at DP1 and DP2 on SC-BASE(-D) board where a 5 VDC rectangle wave should
be observed. If signal is not OK look to selector or 95/96 interconnects. If signal is OK, check shielded cable connections at DP1/2
on SC-BASE(-D). Then swap ribbon cables between SC-BASE(-D) and SC-HDIO. If swapping ribbons has no effect then replace SC-
BASE(-D) board. Otherwise replace SC-HDIO board.
DPM REDUNDANCY FAULT Front Door Input Fault
Description: A failure of a front door input, relay or associated circuitry has been detected. This logic detects failure of the input
structure and hardware associated with the DPM (door position monitor) input. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: See the note, GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS, just prior to this table. Valid when SAF=1. When DLK is ON
(1) then input DPM must also be ON (1). When DOL=0, DPM=0. Make sure that DPM makes (120 VAC) 1 to 2" prior to door lock. If
this is already the case then check associated input resistors, ribbon cable or boards and replace as deemed necessary.
DPMR REDUNDANCY FAULT Rear Door Input Fault
Description: A failure of a rear door input, relay or associated circuitry has been detected. This logic detects failure of the input
structure and hardware associated with the DPMR (door position monitor rear) input. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: See the note, GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS, just prior to this table. Valid when SAF=1. When DLK is ON
(1), input DPMR must also be ON (1). When DOLR=0, DPMR=0. Make sure that DPMR makes (120 VAC) 1 to 2" prior to door lock.
If this is already the case then check associated input resistors, ribbon cable or boards and replace as deemed necessary.
DRIVE FAULT / REI REDUNDANCY FAULT (Traction only) REI Redundancy Fault
Description: A failure of the RE relay has been detected. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: If FLT relay is picked, then check the following:
If SAF is low (2C bit 6), REI should be low (0707 bit 2), otherwise this fault is generated.
If UPS is high (24 bit 3) or DNS is high (24 bit 4), REI should be high (0707 bit 2), otherwise this fault is generated.
Verify REI = 0 (0707 bit 2), otherwise this fault is generated.
Also check input resistor REI at top left of the SC-SB2K board. Swap ribbon cables between SC-SB2K and SC-HDIO. If swapping
ribbons has no effect or if REI resistor is defective, replace SC-SB2K board. Otherwise replace SC-HDIO board.
Confirm FLT relay is picked when a run is initiated. If not, then a DDP generated failure has occurred. Bypass ASME A17.1 faults
and initiate a run. Check event calendar to determine which DDP fault has occurred and troubleshoot accordingly.
DZRX REDUNDANCY FAULT (Traction only) Door Zone Input Fault
Description: A failure of rear door zone input, relay or associated circuitry has been detected. This logic checks the integrity of the relay
used for the auxiliary rear door zone function (DZX). ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: See the note, GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS, just prior to this table. Note that one DZX relay is used for
both front and rear auxiliary door zone sensing. If DZR input is OFF, the DZX relay should be dropped out, which is checked by
inspecting a NC contact of relay DZX with input RDZX. If input DZR is OFF and the checking input RDZX is ON, all is well. If this
relationship is not true, the DZRX redundancy fault is logged and the car is shut down. Check associated input resistors, ribbon cable
or boards and replace as deemed necessary.
DZX REDUNDANCY FAULT (Traction only) Door Zone Input Fault
Description: A failure of a door zone related input, relay or associated circuitry has been detected. Verifies that the standard door
zone input DZ and the auxiliary door zone input DZX both agree. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: See the note, GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS, just prior to this table. If DZX is ON, then DZ should be ON
and RDZX should be OFF. When DZX = OFF, DZ will also be OFF and RDZX will be ON. Check associated input resistors, ribbon
cable or boards and replace as deemed necessary.
EBR Button Fault (not scrolled, Event Calendar only) EBR Button Fault
Description: A failure of the Emergency Brake Reset Pushbutton or EBR input has been detected. Look at the Swing Panel
Alphanumeric Display to see what fault is active, EBR STUCK or EBR FLICKERING FAULT. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: Once the Swing Panel Alphanumeric Display fault is identified, look up that particular fault in this table.
Description: A failure of the Emergency Brake Pushbutton or EBR input has been detected. If the EBR input transitions from low (0)
to high (1) six times or more per second, the EBR flickering fault will take the car out of service. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: Check the EBR input (0708 bit 3) and confirm that it is changing state rapidly. If so, replace the SC-BASE(-D) board.
If this does not correct the problem, then replace the SC-HDIO board. Otherwise press the Redundancy Fault Reset pushbutton to clear
the fault.
EBR STUCK FAULT (Traction only) EBR Button Fault
Description: A failure of the Emergency Brake Pushbutton or EBR input has been detected. If the EBR input remains high (1)
continuously for 30 seconds the EBR stuck fault will take the car out of service. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: Confirm that EBR = 1 (0708 bit 3). The EBR input must be continuously active for 30 seconds to generate this fault.
To determine which board has failed, check the EBR resistor on the SC-BASE(-D) board for 0 VAC on the bottom end, if so then
replace SC-HDIO board. If there is 120 VAC, then inspect the EBR reset pushbutton and determine if it is truly stuck. If stuck replace
SC-BASE(-D), otherwise swap out associated ribbon cable.
EMERGENCY BRAKE ACTIVATED (Traction only) Emergency Brake Activated
Description: The Emergency Brake has been activated. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting:
Due to ascending car overspeed (GOV=0, RUP=0) or unintended motion (car out of floor zone with both doors open) this fault is
logged and the car is shutdown. Note that there is separate hardware that can set the emergency brake by removing power from
the emergency brake power supply. The software system can also set the Emergency Brake by monitoring the same logic (DZ, LU,
CD, etc) by dropping the outputs labeled EB1 and EB2. This fault can only be reset by pushing the Emergency Brake Reset
pushbutton on the SC-BASE(-D) board.
Also check input resistors GOV, REB1, REB2, RDZX, RDZ, RDZR, RLU, RLD, RCD, RHD, RCDR and RHDR on the associated
board (refer to prints). If both relays EB1 and EB2 are dropped try replacing the EB1/EB2 triacs on the SC-HDIO board. Swap ribbon
cables between SC-SB2K and SC-HDIO as well as the ribbons between SC-BASE(-D) and SC-HDIO. If swapping ribbons has no
effect or if input resistors are defective, replace SC-SB2K board or SC-BASE(-D). Otherwise replace SC-HDIO board.
EMERGENCY BRAKE CYCLE TEST FAULT (Traction only) End of Run Cycle Test Fault
Description: A failure of the End of Run Cycle Test has been detected. Indicates that either the input or output structure associated
with the emergency brake has failed. At the end of an operating cycle, outputs EB1 and EB2 are sequentially cycled OFF (one at a
time). During this process inputs REB1 and REB2 are checked. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: If EB1 output is OFF, then input REB1 will be ON. If not, the Emergency brake cycle test fault is generated and
further operation of the lift is prevented. The same test is repeated for EB2 and REB2. Check input resistors ASI1/PFLT, SAF, STOP,
REB1, REB2 or RSAFR on the associated board (refer to prints). Swap ribbon cables between SC-SB2K, SC-HDIO. If swapping
ribbons has no effect or if resistors are defective, replace SC-SB2K board. Otherwise replace SC-HDIO or SC-BASE(-D) board.
End of Run Cycle Test Fault (not scrolled, Event Calendar only) End of Run Cycle Test Fault
Description: A failure of the End of Run Cycle Test has been detected. Look at the Swing Panel Alphanumeric Display to see which
faults is active (PLD, CT, ESBYP or EMERGENCY BRAKE CYCLE TEST FAULT or RSAFR CYCLE TEST FAULT or 4 BUS CYCLE
TEST FAULT). ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: Once the Swing Panel Alphanumeric Display fault is identified, look up that fault in this table.
EQR Button Fault (not scrolled, Event Calendar only) EQR Button Fault
Description: A failure of the Earthquake Reset Pushbutton or EQR input has been detected. Look at the Swing Panel Alphanumeric
Display to see which fault is active: EQR STUCK or EQR FLICKERING FAULT. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: Once the Swing Panel Alphanumeric Display fault is identified, look up that fault in this table.
EQR FLICKERING FAULT EQR Button Fault
Description: A failure of the Earthquake Reset Pushbutton or EQR input has been detected. If the EQR input transitions from low (0)
to high (1) six times or more per second, the EQR flickering fault will take the car out of service. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting:
Check the EQR input (0703 bit 2) and confirm that it is changing state rapidly. If so, replace the SC-HDIO board. If this does not
correct the problem, then replace the SC-SB2K(-H) board. Otherwise press the Redundancy Fault Reset pushbutton to clear the
fault.
Also check input resistors CWI, EQR, SSI and EDS on the associated board (refer to prints). Swap ribbon cables between
SC-SB2K(-H), SC-HDIO. If swapping ribbons has no effect or if resistors are defective, replace SC-SB2K-(H) board. Otherwise
replace SC-HDIO board.
Description: A failure of the Earthquake Reset Pushbutton or EQR input has been detected. The Earthquake Reset pushbutton input
is constantly monitored for correct functionality. If the EQR input remains high (1) continuously for 30 seconds the EQR stuck fault will
take the car out of service. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting:
Confirm that EQR = 1 (0703 bit 2). The EQR input must be continuously active for 30 seconds to generate this fault.
To determine which board has failed, check the EQR resistor for 0 VAC on the bottom end, if so then replace SC-HDIO board. If
there is 120VAC, then inspect the EQR reset pushbutton and determine if it is truly stuck, otherwise replace the SC-SB2K(-H) board.
Also check input resistors CWI, EQR, SSI and EDS on the associated board (refer to prints). Swap ribbon cables between
SC-SB2K(-H), SC-HDIO. If swapping ribbons has no effect or if resistors are defective, replace SC-SB2K-(H) board. Otherwise
replace SC-HDIO board.
ESBYP CYCLE TEST FAULT End of Run Cycle Test Fault
Description:. This fault indicates that either the output, relay or input associated with ESBYP has failed to function as required. At
the end of an operating cycle, output ESBYP is cycled ON and then OFF. We expect that relay ESB will pick and drop and we monitor
this functionality via input RESBYP. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: When ESB is OFF, expect that input RESBYP will be ON and visa versa. If not, the ESBYP cycle test fault will be
logged and further operation of the lift will be prevented. Check input resistors ASI1/PFLT, SAF, STOP, REB1, REB2 or RSAFR on
the associated board (refer to prints). Swap ribbon cables between SC-SB2K(-H), SC-HDIO. If swapping ribbons has no effect or if
resistors are defective, replace SC-SB2K-(H) board. Otherwise replace SC-HDIO board.
ESBYP REDUNDANCY FAULT ESBYP Redundancy Fault
Description: A failure of emergency stop bypass (the ESB relay or ESBYP output) has been detected. ASME 2000 event. If both the
ESBYP output (picks relay ESB) and the SAFC input are activated (both ON), the input STOP will be ON (1). If not, an ESBYP
redundancy failure is logged. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting:
If ESBYP = 1 (0707 bit 7) and SAFC = 1 (0700 bit 5), STOP should be 1 (0700 bit 6), otherwise this fault is generated.
Also check input resistors RESBYP and SAFC on the associated board (refer to prints).
Swap ribbon cables between SC-SB2K(-H), SC-HDIO.
If swapping ribbons has no effect or if resistors are defective, replace SC-SB2K-(H) board. Otherwise replace SC-HDIO board.
ETS1 FAULT (Traction only) Overspeed Fault
Description: Emergency terminal overspeed fault 1. The main processor monitors the ETS1 signal coming from PLD1. If this signal,
which is normally high goes low, the MP2 / PCA looks at its ETS limit switch inputs to determine if a fault should be logged. If so, the
carshuts down and logs the ETS1 fault. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: Run the car and observe if the car does indeed overspeed. If no overspeed condition is truly present we need to
re-calibrate the overspeed function that is tripping (ILO, COS, ETS). For the SC-BASE(-D) simply check the 120 Hz reference test point
with a scope. For the SC-BASE(-D), simply follow directions in section #4 of the adjustment manual. If neither of these attempts proves
fruitful at eliminating the fault then first swap out the ribbon cable between the SC-BASE(-D) and SC-HDIO and finally replace the
SC-BASE(-D). If the fault still occurs replace the SC-HDIO. The UETS1/2, DETS1/2 limit switches must operate simultaneously!
ETS2 FAULT (Traction only) Overspeed Fault
Description: Emergency terminal overspeed fault 2. The main processor inspects the ETS2 signal coming from PLD2. If this signal,
which is normally high goes low, the MP2 / PCA looks at its ETS limit switch inputs to determine if a fault should be logged. If so, the
car shuts down and logs the ETS2 fault. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: Run the car and observe if the car does indeed overspeed. If no overspeed condition is truly present we need to
re-calibrate the overspeed function that is tripping (ILO, COS, ETS). For the SC-BASE(-D) simply check the 120 Hz reference test point
with a scope. For the SC-BASE(-D), simply follow directions in section #4 of the adjustment manual. If neither of these attempts proves
fruitful at eliminating the fault then first swap out the ribbon cable between the SC-BASE(-D) and SC-HDIO and finally replace the
SC-BASE(-D). If the fault still occurs replace the SC-HDIO. The UETS1/2 , DETS1/2 limit switches must operate simultaneously!
Front Door Input Fault (not scrolled, Event Calendar only) Front Door Input Fault
Description: A failure of a front door input, relay or associated circuitry has been detected. Look at the Swing Panel Alphanumeric
Display to see which fault is active: DCL, DPM, CD, RCD, CDB, HD, RHD, HDB or RHDB REDUNDANCY FAULT. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting Tips: See the note, GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS, just prior to this table.
GOV REDUNDANCY FAULT (Traction only) GOV Redundancy Fault
Description: A failure of the safety string between input GOV and input SAFH has been detected. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting Tips:
If GOV = 0 (0700 bit 3), SAFH should be 0 (0700 bit 4), otherwise this fault is generated.
Check wiring connections to terminals 15, 15A, 15B and 16.
Check wiring connections to all safety devices between terminals 15, 15A, 15B and 16.
Also check input resistors GOV and SAFH. Swap ribbon cables between SC-SB2K(-H) and SC-HDIO. If swapping ribbons has no
effect or if resistors are defective, replace SC-SB2K-(H) board. Otherwise replace SC-HDIO board.
Description: Checks the status of the H (high speed) output against the RH input. ASME 2000 event. If relay H is OFF, then the back
contact of the H relay, used for monitoring purposes, should close power into input RH (ON). Troubleshooting: See the note,
GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS, just prior to this table. Use diagnostics to determine which is the offending input. Look at the
top of the input resistor and measure either 0 or 5 VAC. If voltage is wrong replace SC-SB2K(-H). If OK swap C1 or C4 ribbons, H
triac on HC-PI/O or SC-HDIO.
HD REDUNDANCY FAULT Front Door Input Fault
Description: A failure of a front door lock input, relay or associated circuitry has been detected. HD should be ON (1) when DLK is
ON and the car is not in door zone. And, if HD is ON (1), DPM must also be ON (1). ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: See the note, GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS, just prior to this table. Verify that the DPM signal is in the
correct state (high = door fully closed, low = door fully open). Expect HD to be ON when hoistway access has been activated (input
ACCI is ON ) and either the top (TAB) or bottom (BAB) access switches are activated. If the Hoistway Door Bypass switch has been
turned to the bypass position, expect HD = ON also. If the above conditions are not true, the HD redundancy fault is logged. First swap
the ribbon cables connected between the SC-BASE(-D) board and the SC-HDIO board, then replace the boards SC-BASE(-D) followed
by the SC-HDIO (if the problem persists).
HDB REDUNDANCY FAULT Front Door Input Fault
Description: A failure of a front door input, relay or associated circuitry has been detected. The OFF position feeds input HDBO and
the BYPASS position feeds input HDB. So if the switch is OFF, the HDBO input will be ON (1) and the HDB input will be OFF (0).ASME
2000 event.
Troubleshooting: See the note, GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS, just prior to this table. First swap the ribbon cables connected
between the SC-BASE(-D) board and the SC-HDIO board, then replace the boards SC-BASE(-D) followed by the SC-HDIO.
HDBR REDUNDANCY FAULT Rear Door Input Fault
Description: A failure of a rear door input, relay or associated circuitry has been detected. Both the OFF and BYPASS positions of
the Rear Hoistway Door Bypass switch are monitored. The OFF position feeds input HDBOR and the BYPASS position feeds input
HDBR. So if the switch is OFF, the HDBOR input will be ON (1) and the HDBR input will be OFF (0). ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: See the note, GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS, just prior to this table. First swap the ribbon cables connected
between the SC-BASE(-D) board and the SC-HDIO board, then replace the boards SC-BASE(-D) followed by the SC-HDIO.
HDR REDUNDANCY FAULT Rear Door Input Fault
Description: A failure of a rear door lock input, relay or associated circuitry has been detected. The status of the rear hoistway door
lock input HDR is constantly verified. HDR should be ON (1) when DLK is ON and the car is not in door zone.Expect HDR to be ON
when hoistway access has been activated (input ACCI is ON ) and either the top (TAB) or bottom (BAB) access switches are activated.
If the Hoistway Door Bypass switch has been turned to the bypass position, expect HDR = ON also. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: See the note, GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS, just prior to this table. First swap the ribbon cables connected
between the SC-BASER(-D) board and the SC-HDIO board, then swap out the SC-BASER(-D) followed by the SC-HDIO.
HOISTWAY ACCESS Hoistway Access
Description: The hoistway access switch has been activated. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting:
Confirm that ACCI = 1 (0702 bit 2).
Also check input resistor ACCI on the associated board (refer to prints). Swap ribbon cables between SC-SB2K(-H), SC-HDIO. If
swapping ribbons has no effect or if resistor are defective, replace SC-SB2K-(H) board. Otherwise replace SC-HDIO board.
Hoistway Access Input Fault (not scrolled, Event Calendar only) Hoistway Access Input Fault
Description: A failure of the Hoistway Access input or an Inspection input has been detected. Two Inspection Inputs should never
be active at the same time. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting Tips:
Confirm ACCI = 1 (0702 bit 2), INMR = 0 (0701 bit 3) and IN = 0 (27 bit 4), otherwise this fault is displayed.
Also check input resistors ACCI, INMR and IN on the SC-SB2K(-H) board. Swap ribbon cables between SC-SB2K(-H) and SC-HDIO.
If swapping ribbons has no effect or if resistors are defective, replace SC-SB2K-(H) board. Otherwise replace SC-HDIO board.
ILO1 FAULT (Traction only) Overspeed Fault
Description: Inspection leveling overspeed 1 fault. The main processor monitors the ILO1 signal coming from PLD1. If ILO1 = OFF
and IN or LEV are ON we log this fault. ILO stands for Inspection Leveling Overspeed. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: Run the car and observe if the car does indeed overspeed. If no overspeed condition is truly present we need to
re-calibrate the overspeed function that is tripping (ILO, COS, ETS). For the SC-BASE(-D) simply check the 120 Hz reference test point
with a scope. For the SC-BASE(-D), simply follow directions in section #4 of the adjustment manual. If neither of these attempts proves
fruitful at eliminating the fault then first swap out the ribbon cable between the SC-BASE(-D) and SC-HDIO and finally replace the
SC-BASE(-D). If the fault still occurs replace the SC-HDIO. Also check for noise on 95/96 (DP1/2) is shield grounded?
Description: Inspection leveling overspeed 2 fault. The main processor monitors the ILO2 signal coming from PLD2. ASME 2000
event.
Troubleshooting: Run the car and observe if the car does indeed overspeed. If no overspeed condition is truly present we need to
re-calibrate the overspeed function that is tripping (ILO, COS, ETS). For the SC-BASE(-D) simply check the 120 Hz reference test point
with a scope. For the SC-BASE(-D), simply follow directions in section #4 of the adjustment manual. If neither of these attempts proves
fruitful at eliminating the fault then first swap out the ribbon cable between the SC-BASE(-D) and SC-HDIO and finally replace the SC-
BASE(-D). If the fault still occurs replace the SC-HDIO. Also check for noise on 95/96 (DP1/2); is shield grounded at the controller?
IN CAR INSPECTION In Car Inspection
Description: The In Car Inspection switch has been activated. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting:
Confirm that INICI = 1 (0701 bit 2).
Also check input resistor INICI on the associated board (refer to prints). Swap ribbon cables between SC-SB2K(-H), SC-HDIO. If
swapping ribbons has no effect or if resistor are defective, replace SC-SB2K-(H) board. Otherwise replace SC-HDIO board.
IN REDUNDANCY FAULT Inspection Input Fault
Description: A failure of the Inspection Inputs has been detected. Two Inspection Inputs should never be active at the same time.
ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: If IN = 1 (27 bit 4) and SAF = 1 (2C bit 6), INUP should be 1 (0701 bit 6) and INDN should be 1 (0702 bit 7),
otherwise this fault is generated. Locate dropping resistor INMR on the SC-SB2K(-H) board. INMR must be at zero volts when IN is
ON. Swap ribbon cables between SC-SB2K(-H) and SC-HDIO. If swapping ribbons has no effect or if resistors are defective, replace
SC-SB2K-(H) board. Otherwise replace SC-HDIO board.
INCTI REDUNDANCY FAULT Inspection Input Fault
Description: A failure of the Inspection Inputs has been detected. Two Inspection Inputs should never be active at the same time.
ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: Confirm INCTI = 1 (0701 bit 1), INICI = 0 (0701 bit 2), ACCI = 0 (0702 bit 2), INMR = 0 (0701 bit 3) and IN = 0 (27
bit 4), otherwise this fault is displayed. Use the controller prints to locate dropping resistors IN, INMR and INICI on the SC-SB2K(-H)
board and ACCI resistor on the SC-BASE(-D) board, voltage must be OFF when INCTI is ON otherwise the INCTI redundancy fault
is logged and the system is shut down. Swap ribbon cables between SC-SB2K(-H) and SC-HDIO. If swapping ribbons has no effect
or if resistors are defective, replace SC-SB2K-(H) board. Otherwise replace SC-HDIO board.
INDN REDUNDANCY FAULT INDN Redundancy Fault
Description: A failure of the INDN input has been detected. It may either be high when expected low or low when expected high. ASME
2000 event.
Troubleshooting Tips:
If IN is high (27 bit 4) and SAF is low (2C bit 6), INDN should be low (0701 bit 7), otherwise this fault is generated.
If IN is high (27 bit 4) and SAF is high (2C bit 6), INDN should be high (0701 bit 7), otherwise this fault is generated.
If RDN is low (0709 bit 3), INDN should be high (0701 bit 6), otherwise this fault is generated.
If RDN is high (0709 bit 3), INDN should be low (0701 bit 6), otherwise this fault is generated.
Also check input resistors DLK, SAF, IN and INDN on the SC-SB2K(-H) board. Swap ribbon cables between SC-SB2K(-H) and
SC-HDIO. If swapping ribbons has no effect or if resistors are defective, replace SC-SB2K-(H) board. Otherwise replace SC-HDIO
board.
INICI REDUNDANCY FAULT Inspection Input Fault
Description: A failure of the Inspection Inputs has been detected. Two Inspection Inputs should never be active at the same time.
ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: Confirm INICI = 1 (0701 bit 2), ACCI = 0 (0702 bit 2), INMR = 0 (0701 bit 3) and IN = 0 (27 bit 4), otherwise this fault
is displayed. Use the controller prints to locate dropping resistors IN and INMR on the SC-SB2K(-H) board and ACCI input resistor on
the SC-BASE(-D) board. Voltage must be OFF when INICI is ON, otherwise the INICI redundancy fault is logged and the system is
shut down. Swap ribbon cables between SC-SB2K(-H) and SC-HDIO. If swapping ribbons has no effect or if resistors are defective,
replace SC-SB2K-(H) board. Otherwise replace SC-HDIO board.
INMR REDUNDANCY FAULT Inspection Input Fault
Description: A failure of the Inspection Inputs has been detected. Two Inspection Inputs should never be active at the same time.
ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: If IN = 1 (27 bit 4) and SAF = 1 (2C bit 6), INUP should be 1 (0701 bit 6) and INDN should be 1 (0702 bit 7),
otherwise this fault is generated. Swap ribbon cables between SC-SB2K(-H) and SC-HDIO. If swapping ribbons has no effect or if
associated 47 K dropping resistors are defective, replace SC-SB2K-(H) board. Otherwise replace SC-HDIO board.
Inspection Input Fault (not scrolled, Event Calendar only) Inspection Input Fault
Description: A failure of the Inspection Inputs has been detected. Two Inspection Inputs should never be active at the same time. Look
at the Swing Panel Alphanumeric Display to see which fault is active: INCTI, INICI, INMR or IN REDUNDANCY FAULT. ASME 2000
event.
Troubleshooting: Once the Swing Panel Alphanumeric Display fault is identified, look up that fault in this table.
Description: A failure of the INUP input has been detected. It may either be high when expected low or low when expected high. ASME
2000 event.
Troubleshooting:
If IN = 1 (27 bit 4) and SAF = 0 (2C bit 6), INUP should be 0 (0701 bit 6), otherwise this fault is generated.
If IN = 1 (27 bit 4) and SAF = 1 (2C bit 6), INUP should be 1 (0701 bit 6), otherwise this fault is generated.
If RUP = 0 (0709 bit 3), INUP should be 1 (0701 bit 6), otherwise this fault is generated.
If RUP = 1 (0709 bit 3), INUP should be 0 (0701 bit 6), otherwise this fault is generated.
Also check input resistors IN, SAF, RUP and INUP on the SC-SB2K(-H) board. Swap ribbon cables between SC-SB2K(-H) and
SC-HDIO. If swapping ribbons has no effect or if resistors are defective, replace SC-SB2K-(H) board. Otherwise replace SC-HDIO
board.
MOTOR UP TO SPEED FAILURE (Hydro only) Motor Up to Speed Failure
Description: Indicates that the solid state starter failed to detect the motor was up to speed. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: For Solid State Starters Only. Increase the Up to Speed Timer in the ASME A17.1 Options Menu. Verify UTS is
programmed as a spare input and that it is connected to the proper terminal on the starter.
MPSAF REDUNDANCY FAULT MPSAF Redundancy Fault
Description: A failure of the SAFR1 relay has been detected. ASME 2000 event. This verifies that when output MPSAF has turned
OFF, that relay SAFR1 and TRIAC MPSAF have both released as intended.
Troubleshooting: If the relay and triac have released then input SAF will be OFF(0). If input SAF = ON, the car is shut down with the
MPSAF redundancy fault. Verify MPSAF output = 0 (0700 bit 7) also verify SAFR1 relay is dropped und finally verify SAF input = 0 (2C
bit 6). If swapping ribbons has no effect or if associated 47 K dropping resistors are defective, replace SC-SB2K-(H) board. Otherwise
replace SC-HDIO board.
Overspeed Fault (not scrolled, Event Calendar only) Overspeed Fault
Description: Look at the Swing Panel Alphanumeric Display to see which fault is active: IL01, IL02, ETS2, ETS1, COS1, or COS2
OVERSPEED FAULT. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: Once the Swing Panel Alphanumeric Display fault is identified, look up that fault in this table.
Description: A failure of a hoistway access related input, relay or associated circuitry has been detected. The RACC1 input monitors
an NC contact of relay ACCI. If ACCI input is OFF (0) the input RACC1 should be ON (1). Hence RACC1 is not equal to ACCI. ASME
2000 event.
Troubleshooting:
If ACCI = 1 (0702 bit 2), RACC1 should be 0 (0702 bit 3), otherwise this fault is generated.
Or if ACCI = 0 (0702 bit 2), RACC1 should be 1 (0702 bit 3), otherwise this fault is generated.
Check input resistors RTBAB, RACC1, RACC2, INUP, INDN, ACCI on associated board (refer to prints).
Swap ribbon cables between SC-SB2K(-H), SC-BASE(-D) and SC-HDIO.
If swapping ribbons has no effect or if resistors are defective, replace SC-SB2K-(H) or SC-BASE(-D) (for RACC1, RACC2) board.
Otherwise replace SC-HDIO board.
Description: A failure of a hoistway access related input, relay or associated circuitry has been detected. The RACC2 input monitors
an NC contact of relay ACC2. If ACCI input is OFF (0) the input RACC2 should be ON (1). Hence this fault indicates that RACC2 is
not equal to ACCI, not a good thing. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting:
If ACCI = 1 (0702 bit 2), RACC2 should be 0 (0702 bit 4), otherwise this fault is generated.
If ACCI = 0 (0702 bit 2), RACC2 should be 1 (0702 bit 4), otherwise this fault is generated.
Check input resistors RTBAB, RACC1, RACC2, INUP, INDN, ACCI on associated board (refer to prints).
Swap ribbon cables between SC-SB2K(-H), SC-BASE(-D) and SC-HDIO.
If swapping ribbons has no effect or if associated 47 K input resistors are defective, replace SC-SB2K-(H) or SC-BASE(-D) (for
RACC1, RACC2) board. Otherwise replace SC-HDIO board.
RBRK REDUNDANCY FAULT (Traction only) RBRK Redundancy Fault
Description: A failure of the BK relay or RBK input has been detected. This means a failure to activate when expected or a failure to
drop when expected. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting:
If SAF = 0 (2C bit 6), RBK should be 1 (0708 bit 4), otherwise this fault is generated.
If MB = 0 (0707 bit 1), RBK should be 1 (0708 bit 4), otherwise this fault is generated.
If REI = 1 (0707 bit 2) and RPT = 0 (0707 bit 3) and RMR = 0 (0707 bit 5), RBK should be 0 (0708 bit 4), otherwise this fault is
generated.
Check the NC aux contact of relay BK. It must make up when the relay drops out.
Also check input resistors RBK, REI and RPT on the SC-SB2K board. Swap ribbon cables between SC-SB2K and SC-HDIO. If
swapping ribbons has no effect or if resistors are defective, replace SC-SB2K board. Otherwise replace SC-HDIO board.
RCD REDUNDANCY FAULT Front Door Input Fault
Description: A failure of a front door lock input, relay or associated circuitry has been detected. The RCD input monitors a normally
closed contact of relay CD. If the CD input is OFF (0), then the NC contact of CD will be made up and input RCD will be ON. If CD
is ON, RCD will be OFF. (CD = not RCD). CD should always be the opposite of RCD. If not, the RCD redundancy fault is logged and
the controller is shut down. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: See the note, GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS, just prior to this table. Check associated input resistors on
the SC-SB2K(-H) board. Swap ribbon cables between SC-SB2K(-H) and SC-HDIO. If swapping ribbons has no effect or if resistors are
defective, replace SC-SB2K-(H) board. Otherwise replace SC-HDIO board.
RCDR REDUNDANCY FAULT Rear Door Input Fault
Description: A failure of a rear door lock input, relay or associated circuitry has been detected. The RCDR input monitors a normally
closed contact of relay CDR. If the CDR input is OFF (0), then the NC contact of CDR will be made up and input RCDR will be ON.
If CDR is ON, RCDR will be OFF. (CDR = not RCDR). ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: See the note, GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS, just prior to this table. Check associated input resistors on
the SC-SB2K(-H) board. Swap ribbon cables between SC-SB2K(-H) and SC-HDIO. If swapping ribbons has no effect or if resistors are
defective, replace SC-SB2K-(H) board. Otherwise replace SC-HDIO board.
RCT REDUNDANCY FAULT (Traction only) RCT Redundancy Fault
Description: A failure of the CT (Cycle Test) relay has been detected. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting Tips:
If CT = 1 (070A bit 5), RCT should be 0 (0704 bit 4), otherwise this fault is generated.
If CT = 0, RCT should be 1, otherwise this fault is generated.
Check the condition of the CT relay. Replace if defective.
Also check input resistor RCT. Swap ribbon cables between SC-SB2K and SC-HDIO. If swapping ribbons has no effect or if relay
CT is defective replace SC-SB2K board. Otherwise replace SC-HDIO board.
RCTIC REDUNDANCY FAULT Redundancy Inspection Input Fault
Description: A failure of a redundancy inspection related input, relay or associated circuitry has been detected. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting:
If INCTI = 0 (0701 bit 1) and INICI = 0 (0700 bit 2), RCTIC should be 1 (0702 bit 1), otherwise this fault is generated.
Otherwise RCTIC should be 0 (0702 bit 1) if not this fault is generated.
Check input resistors RCTIC, RIN1, RIN2, IN, SAF, INCTI and INICI on the associated board (refer to prints).
Swap ribbon cables between SC-SB2K(-H),and SC-HDIO.
If swapping ribbons has no effect or if resistors are defective, replace SC-SB2K-(H) board. Otherwise replace SC-HDIO board.
RDEL1, RDEL2, RDEL3 REDUNDANCY FAULT (Hydro only) RDEL1, RDEL2, RDEL3 Redundancy Fault
Description: Only for WYE-DELTA starters. This function checks the status of a normally closed auxiliary contact of relay DELTA.
When the car is not running we expect input RDELX to be active (1). When we are running we expect input RDELX to be OFF (0). A
few jobs may have more than one DELTA contactor (DELTA1, DELTA2, DELTAX, etc) in this case, when a failure occurs, we display
the number of the problematic contactor, ie. RDEL3 Redundancy Fault. ASME 2000 Event.
Troubleshooting: First check the contacts of the normally closed auxiliary that feed the associated input. The logic is written to check
for input RDELX to be OFF (0, that is RDEL1 =0) when we have a valid run command as determined by checking that inputs RPM=
UNL=SAF= RWYE= DEL1= 1 and RM1 = WYEX = RDELX =0. If no run command, then RDELX had better be = 1. Check voltage
at top of associated input resistors on SC-SB2K-H. For those inputs that are ON expect 5 VAC. For those inputs that are OFF expect
0 VAC. If this is not the case replace the SC-SB2K-H. If voltages are good, swap associated ribbon cable and finally swap the SC-
HDIO.
RDFV REDUNDANCY FAULT (Hydro only) RDFV Redundancy Fault
Description: Only for jobs with multiple valves. This logic checks input RDFV = 0 when DSD = VEU = FUD = 1 and RDN = RH = 0.
It also checks that RDFV = 1 when there is no demand to run the car Down. ASME 2000 Event.
Troubleshooting: Use diagnostics to check on status of above signals. Check voltage at top of associated input resistors on
SC-SB2K-H. When the inputs are ON expect 5 VAC. When OFF expect 0 VAC. If this is not the case replace the SC-SB2K-H. If
voltages are good, swap associated ribbon cable and finally swap the SC-HDIO
RDN REDUNDANCY FAULT Direction Input Fault
Description: A failure of a direction related input, relay or associated circuitry has been detected. Verifies the DN relay, DN relay
activation circuits and RDN input are functioning as required. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: See the note, GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS, just prior to this table. If a direction is not invoked on either
automatic or inspection operation, then the NC contact of the DN relay, that feeds input RDN, should be closed. Check associated input
resistors on the SC-SB2K(-H) board. Swap ribbon cables between SC-SB2K(-H) and SC-HDIO. If swapping ribbons has no effect or
if resistors are defective, replace SC-SB2K-(H) board. Otherwise replace SC-HDIO board.
RDSV REDUNDANCY FAULT (Hydro only) RDSV Redundancy Fault
Description: Only for jobs with multiple valves. This logic checks input RDSV = 0 when SU, SD or RLULD = 1 and DNS = 1. It also
checks that RDSV = 1 when there is no demand to run the car Down. ASME 2000 Event.
Troubleshooting. Use diagnostics to check on status of above signals. Check voltage at top of associated input resistors on
SC-SB2K-H. When the inputs are ON expect 5 VAC. When OFF expect 0 VAC. If this is not the case replace the SC-SB2K-H. If
voltages are good, swap associated ribbon cable and finally swap the SC-HDIO
RDZ REDUNDANCY FAULT Door Zone Input Fault
Description: A failure of a door zone related input, relay or associated circuitry has been detected. The RDZ input monitors an NC
contact of relay DZ. If the DZ input is OFF (0), the NC contact of DZ will be made up and input RDZ will be ON. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: See the note, GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS, just prior to this table. Check associated input resistors on
the SC-SB2K(-H) board. Swap ribbon cables between SC-SB2K(-H) and SC-HDIO. If swapping ribbons has no effect or if resistors are
defective, replace SC-SB2K-(H) board. Otherwise replace SC-HDIO board.
RDZR REDUNDANCY FAULT Door Zone Input Fault
Description: A failure of the rear door zone related input, relay or associated circuitry has been detected. This logic checks the integrity
of the relay used for the rear door zone function (DZR). If DZR input is OFF, the DZR relay should be dropped out, which is checked
by inspecting a NC contact of relay DZR with input RDZR. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: See the note, GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS, just prior to this table. Check associated input resistors on
the SC-BASER(-D) board. Swap ribbon cables between SC-BASER(-D) and SC-HDIO. If swapping ribbons has no effect or if resistors
are defective, replace SC-BASER(-D) board. Otherwise replace SC-HDIO board.
RDZX REDUNDANCY FAULT (Traction only) Door Zone Input Fault
Description: A failure of a door zone related input, relay or associated circuitry has been detected. The RDZX input monitors a NC
contact of relay DZX. If the car is not located in either a front or rear door zone (flag DZORDZ = OFF), the NC contact of DZX will be
made up and input RDZX will be ON. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: See the note, GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS, just prior to this table. Check associated input resistors on
the SC-BASE(-D) board. Swap ribbon cables between SC-BASE(-D) and SC-HDIO. If swapping ribbons has no effect or if resistors
are defective, replace SC-BASE(-D) board. Otherwise replace SC-HDIO board.
Rear Door Input Fault (not scrolled, Event Calendar only) Rear Door Input Fault
Description: A failure of a rear door input, relay or associated circuitry has been detected. Look at the Swing Panel Alphanumeric
Display to see which fault is active: DCLR, DPMR, CDR, RCDR, CDBR, HDR, RHDR, HDBR or RHDBR REDUNDANCY FAULT.
ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: Once the Swing Panel Alphanumeric Display fault is identified, look up that fault in this table.
Description: A failure of relay EB1 has been detected. REB1 Redundancy Fault is generated if EB1 = 0 (0708 bit 5) and REB1 is not
1 (0708 bit 1) OR if EB1 = 1 (0708 bit 5) and REB1 is not 0 (0708 bit 1). Also, if GOV = 0 (0700 bit 3), REB1 should be 1 (0708 bit 1)
and REB2 should be 1 (0708 bit 2), indicating both relays are dropped. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting Tip:
Check input resistors REB1 and REB2 on the SC-BASE(-D) board. Swap ribbon cables between SC-BASE(-D) and SC-HDIO. If
swapping ribbons has no effect or if resistors are defective, replace SC-BASE(-D) board. Otherwise replace SC-HDIO board.
REB2 REDUNDANCY FAULT (Traction only) Redundancy Emergency Brake Fault
Description: A failure of relay EB2 has been detected. REB2 Redundancy Fault is generated if EB2 = 0 (0708 bit 6) and REB2 is not
1 (0708 bit 2) OR if EB2 = 1 (0708 bit 6) and REB2 is not 0 (0708 bit 2). Also, if GOV = 0 (0700 bit 3), REB1 should be 1 (0708 bit
1) and REB2 should be 1 (0708 bit 2), indicating both relays are dropped. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting Tips
Check input resistors REB1 and REB2 on the SC-BASE(-D) board. Swap ribbon cables between SC-BASE(-D) and SC-HDIO. If
swapping ribbons has no effect or if resistors are defective, replace SC-BASE(-D) board. Otherwise replace SC-HDIO board.
Redundancy Access Input Fault (not scrolled, Event Calendar only) Redundancy Access Input Fault
A failure of a hoistway access related input, relay or associated circuitry has been detected. Look to the Swing Panel Alphanumeric
Display to see which fault is active: RACC1, RACC2 or RTBAB REDUNDANCY FAULT. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: Once the Swing Panel Alphanumeric Display fault is identified, look up that fault in this table.
Redundancy Emergency Brake Fault (not scrolled, Event Calendar only) Redundancy Emergency Brake Fault
Description: A failure of EB1 relay or EB2 relay has been detected. Look at the Swing Panel Alphanumeric Display to see if REB1
or REB2 REDUNDANCY FAULT is active. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: Once the Swing Panel Alphanumeric Display fault is identified, look up that fault in this table.
Redundancy Inspection Input Fault (not scrolled, Event Calendar only) Redundancy Inspection Input Fault
Description: A failure of a redundancy inspection related input, relay or associated circuitry has been detected. Look at the Swing
Panel Alphanumeric Display to see which fault is active: RIN1, RIN2 OR RCTIC REDUNDANCY FAULT. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: Once the Swing Panel Alphanumeric Display fault is identified, look up that fault in this table.
Description: A failure of the Redundancy Fault Reset Pushbutton or RFR input has been detected. If the RFR input transitions from
low (0) to high (1) six times or more per second, the RFR flickering fault will take the car out of service. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: Check the RFR input (070A bit 8) and confirm that it is changing state rapidly. If so, try swapping the ribbon cables
between the SC-SB2K(-H) and SC-HDIO. If this does not correct the problem, then replace the SC-HDIO / SC-SB2K(-H) board.
Otherwise reset the swing panel to clear the fault.
Description: A failure of the Redundancy Fault Reset Pushbutton or RFR input has been detected. If the RFR input remains high (1)
continuously for 30 seconds the RFR stuck fault will take the car out of service. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: Confirm that RFR = 1 (070A bit 8). To determine which board has failed, check the RFR resistor on board SC-SB2K(-
H) for 0 VAC on the bottom end, if so then replace SC-HDIO board. If there is 120 VAC, then inspect the EBR reset pushbutton and
determine if it is truly stuck, if so replace the SC-SB2K(-H). Try swapping the ribbon cables between the SC-SB2K(-H) and SC-HDIO.
Otherwise replace the SC-SB2K(-H) board.
RH REDUNDANCY FAULT Front Door Input Fault
Description: A failure of the H relay or RH input has been detected.When output H is OFF (2B bit 4), input RH should be 1 (070A bit
3). If relay H's NO contacts weld closed, the monitoring contact will not make up when the H output is turned OFF at the end of a run.
If this happens the RH redundancy fault will be logged and the system shut down.If SAF = 0 (2C bit 6) and DLK = 0 (28 bit 7), RH should
be 1 (070A bit 3), otherwise this fault is generated.If H = 1 (2B bit 4) and RLULD = 1 (070A bit 2) and RIN2 = 0 (0701 bit 5)AND there
is an intent to move up/down UP - if UNL = 1 (0709 bit 1) and RUP = 0 (0709 bit 3) and USD = 1 (2E bit 2)DOWN - if DNL = 1 (0709
bit 2) and RDN = 0 (0709 bit 4) and DSD = 1 (2E bit 6)RH should be 0 (070A bit 3), otherwise this fault is generated. If RH should be
1 (070A bit 3), otherwise this fault is generated.
Troubleshooting: Check associated input resistors on the SC-SB2K(-H) board. Swap ribbon cables between SC-SB2K(-H) and
SC-HDIO. If swapping ribbons has no effect or if resistors are defective, replace SC-SB2K(-H) board. Otherwise replace SC-HDIO
board.
RHD REDUNDANCY FAULT (Traction only) RHD Redundancy Fault
Description: A failure of a front door lock input, relay or associated circuitry has been detected. The RHD input monitors an NC contact
of relay HD. If the HD input is OFF (0), the NC contact of HD will be made up and input RHD will be ON. If HD is ON, RHD will be OFF
(HD = not RHD). HD should always be the opposite of RHD. Otherwise, the RHD redundancy fault is logged and the controller is shut
down. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: See the note, GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS, just prior to this table. Check associated input resistors on
the SC-SB2K(-H) board. Swap ribbon cables between SC-SB2K(-H) and SC-HDIO. If swapping ribbons has no effect or if resistors
are defective, replace SC-SB2K(-H) board. Otherwise replace SC-HDIO board.
RHDB REDUNDANCY FAULT Front Door Input Fault
Description: A failure of a front door bypass input, relay or associated circuitry has been detected. The RHDB input monitors an NC
contact of relay HDB. If the HDB input is OFF (0), the NC contact of HDB will be made up and input RHDB will be ON. If HDB is ON,
RHDB will be OFF (HDB = not RHDB). HDB should always be the opposite of input RHDB. Otherwise, the RHDB redundancy fault is
logged and the controller is shut down. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: See the note, GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS, just prior to this table. Check associated input resistors
on the SC-BASE(-D) board. Swap ribbon cables between SC-BASE(-D) and SC-HDIO. If swapping ribbons has no effect or if resistors
are defective, replace SC-BASE(-D) board. Otherwise replace SC-HDIO board.
RHDBR REDUNDANCY FAULT Rear Door Input Fault
Description: A failure of a rear door bypass input, relay or associated circuitry has been detected. The RHDBR input monitors an NC
contact of relay HDBR. If the HDBR input is OFF (0), the NC contact of HDBR will be made up and input RHDBR will be ON. If HDBR
is ON, RHDBR will be OFF (HDBR = not RHDBR). HDBR should always be the opposite of input RHDBR. Otherwise, the RHDBR
redundancy fault is logged and the controller is shut down. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: See the note, GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS, just prior to this table. Check associated input resistors on
the SC-BASER(-D) board. Swap ribbon cables between SC-BASER(-D) and SC-HDIO. If swapping ribbons has no effect or if resistors
are defective, replace SC-BASER(-D) board. Otherwise replace SC-HDIO board.
RHDR REDUNDANCY FAULT Rear Door Input Fault
Description: A failure of a rear door lock input, relay or associated circuitry has been detected. The RHDR input monitors an NC
contact of relay HDR. If the HDR input is OFF (0), the NC contact of HDR will be made up and input RHDR will be ON. If HDR is ON,
RHDR will be OFF (HDR = not RHDR). HRD should always be the opposite of RHDR. Otherwise, the RHDR redundancy fault is logged
and the controller is shut down. If HDR input is OFF the HDR relay should drop out. This is checked by inspecting a normally closed
contact of relay HDR with input RHDR. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: See the note, GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS, just prior to this table.Check associated input resistors on
the SC-BASER(-D) board. Swap ribbon cables between SC-BASER(-D) and SC-HDIO. If swapping ribbons has no effect or if resistors
are defective, replace SC-BASER(-D) board. Otherwise replace SC-HDIO board.
RIN1 REDUNDANCY FAULT Redundancy Inspection Input Fault
Description: A failure of a redundancy inspection related input, relay or associated circuitry has been detected. If SAF = 0 (2C bit 6),
RIN1 should be 1 (0701 bit 4), otherwise this fault is generated. Or if IN = 1 (27 bit 4), RIN1 should be 0 (0701 bit 4), otherwise this fault
is generated. Or if IN = 0 (27 bit 4), RIN1 should be 1 (0701 bit 4), otherwise this fault is generated. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting:
Check input resistors RCTIC, RIN1, RIN2, IN, SAF, INCTI and INICI on the associated board (refer to prints).
Swap ribbon cables between SC-SB2K(-H),and SC-HDIO.
If swapping ribbons has no effect or if resistors are defective, replace SC-SB2K-(H) board. Otherwise replace SC-HDIO board.
Description: A failure of a redundancy inspection related input, relay or associated circuitry has been detected. If SAF = 0 (2C bit 6),
RIN2 should be 1 (0701 bit 4), otherwise this fault is generated. Or if IN = 1 (27 bit 4), RIN2 should be 0 (0701 bit 4), otherwise this fault
is generated. Or if IN = 0 (27 bit 4), RIN2 should be 1 (0701 bit 4), otherwise this fault is generated. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting:
Check input resistors RCTIC, RIN1, RIN2, IN, SAF, INCTI and INICI on the associated board (refer to prints).
Swap ribbon cables between SC-SB2K(-H),and SC-HDIO.
If swapping ribbons has no effect or if resistors are defective, replace SC-SB2K-(H) board. Otherwise replace SC-HDIO board.
RLULD REDUNDANCY FAULT RLULD Redundancy Fault
Description: A failure of the LU1, LU2, LD1 or LD2 relays or associated circuitry has been detected. If both of the LU and LD inputs
= 0, input RLULD should be 1 (070A bit 2). RLULD is also verified "OFF" when running at high (RH = 0, 070A bit 3) or intermediate
speed (INT = 1, 02DC bit 1) or the car is on any form of inspection operation as all of these conditions prevent the LU/LD family of relays
from picking. Basically, if the leveling inputs are OFF the NC monitoring contacts of these relays should be MADE or the RLULD
redundancy fault is logged. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: Check input resistors LU, LD and RLULD on the associated board (refer to prints). Swap ribbon cables between
SC-SB2K(-H) and SC-HDIO. If swapping ribbons has no effect or if resistors are defective, replace SC-SB2K-(H) board. Otherwise
replace SC-HDIO board.
RM1, RM2, RM3 REDUNDANCY FAULTS (Hydro only) RM1, RM2, RM3 Redundancy Faults
Description: Only for jobs with M contactors. This function checks the status of a normally closed auxiliary contact of relay MX. When
the car is not running we expect input RMX to be active (1). When we are running we expect input RMX to be OFF (0). A few jobs may
have more than one M contactor (M1, M2, MX, etc) in this case, when a failure occurs, we would display the number of the problematic
contactor, ie. RM2 Redundancy Fault. ASME 2000 Event.
Troubleshooting: First, check the contacts of the normally closed auxiliary that feed the associated input. The logic is written to check
for input RMX to be OFF (0, that is RM1=0) when we have a valid run command as determined by checking that inputs
RPM=UNL=SAF= M1 = 1. If no run command, then RMX must = 1. Check voltage at top of associated input resistors on SC-SB2K-H.
For those inputs that are ON expect 5 VAC. For those inputs that are OFF expect 0 VAC. If this is not the case replace the SC-SB2K-H.
If voltages are good, swap associated ribbon cable and finally swap the SC-HDIO.
RMR REDUNDANCY FAULT (Hydro only) RMR Redundancy Fault
Description: A failure of the M1, M2 or M12 relays or RMR input has been detected. This means a failure to activate when expected
or a failure to drop when expected. If SAF = 0 (2C bit 6), RMR should be 1 (0708 bit 5), otherwise this fault is generated. If MB = 0
(0707 bit 1), RMR should be 1 (0708 bit 5), otherwise this fault is generated. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting:
Check the NC aux contacts of relays M12, M1 and M2. They must make up when the contactor drops out.
Also check input resistor RMR on the SC-SB2K(-H) board. Swap ribbon cables between SC-SB2K(-H) and SC-HDIO. If swapping
ribbons has no effect or if resistors are defective, replace SC-SB2K(-H) board. Otherwise replace SC-HDIO board.
ROFRT REDUNDANCY FAULT (Hydro only)
Description: Monitors the OFRT relay for proper operation. If the OFRT relay is ON , the ROFRT input will be OFF. ROFRT should
always be the opposite of OFRT, otherwise the ROFRT Redundancy Fault is logged and the elevator shuts down. The elevator will
attempt to recover from this fault up to four consecutive times after which this fault will latch and require a manual reset by pressing
the fault reset button.
Troubleshooting Tips: Check the OFRT relay for proper operation (Some times we relabel the spare relay on the SC-BAH or SC-
BAHR and some times we use a small contactor mounted on backplate). Also check the prints to see where the input ROFRT comes
in and check 47 K resistor, swap ribbon cable and finally try replacing the associated board (w/ relay) or SC-HDIO.
RPLT REDUNDANCY FAULT (Hydro only) RPLT Redundancy Fault
Description: Only for jobs with multiple starters. This function checks the status of a normally closed contact of starter pilot relays PLT.
When the car is not running, we expect input RPLT to be active (1). When we are running, we expect input RPLT to be OFF (0). ASME
2000 Event.
Troubleshooting: First, check the normally closed contact of relay PLT that feeds the input RPLT. Check voltage at top of associated
input resistors on SC-SB2K-H. For stopped condition (no demand), expect 5 VAC. For running, expect 0 VAC. If this is not the case,
replace the SC-SB2K-H. If voltages are good, swap associated ribbon cable and finally swap the SC-HDIO.
RPM REDUNDANCY FAULT (Hydro only) RPM Redundancy Fault
Description: Verifies that input RPM is OFF when it should be by comparing RPM to inputs SAF=0= DLK= UNL=RPM. Also, if VC=1,
RPM should also =1. Finally, we verify that RPM=1 when RUP=0 and either SU=1, RLULD=0 or VEU=0 or INUP=1 and IN=0. ASME
2000 Event.
Troubleshooting: Use diagnostics to verify the status of the above mentioned inputs.
For those inputs that should be OFF, check for 0 VAC at top of associated resistor on SC-SB2K-H and check for 5 VAC at top of
resistors for active (ON) inputs. If not present, replace SC-SB2K-H. Otherwise swap associated ribbon cable or SC-HDIO.
Description: A failure with the RPT input, PT relay or associated circuitry has been detected. If SAF = 0 or DLK = 0 or REI = 0 (0707
bit 2) then verify RPT = 1 (0707 bit 3). If RUP = 1 (0709 bit 3) and RDN = 1 (0709 bit 4) then verify RPT = 1. Else verify RPT = 0. ASME
2000 event.
Troubleshooting Tip:
Check input resistors SAF, DLK, REI, RUP, RDN, and RPT on the associated board (refer to prints). Swap ribbon cables between
SC-SB2K(-H), SC-BASE(-D) and SC-HDIO. If swapping ribbons has no effect or if resistors are defective, replace SC-SB2K-(H)
board. Otherwise replace SC-HDIO board.
RSAFM REDUNDANCY FAULT (Traction only) RSAFM Redundancy Fault
Description: Monitors the SAFM relay for proper operation. If the SAFM relay is ON , the RSAFM input will be OFF. RSAFM should
always be the opposite of SAFM, otherwise the RSAFM Redundancy Fault is logged and the elevator shuts down. The elevator will
attempt to recover from this fault up to four consecutive times after which this fault will latch and require a manual reset by pressing
the fault reset button.
Troubleshooting Tips: Check the SAFM relay for proper operation. Also check the prints to see where the input RSAFM comes in
and check 47 K resistor, swap ribbon cable and finally try replacing the associated board (w/ relay) or HC-IOX.
RSAFR CYCLE TEST FAULT RSAFR Cycle Test Fault
Description: RSAFR Redundancy Fault; A failure of the either the RSAFR1 or RSAFR2 relays has been detected. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: During cycle test check operation of RSAFR1/2 relays. Next check for 5 VAC at top of RSAFR resistor on the
SC-SB2K(-H) board when both are dropped and 0 VAC when either picks. If not present replace SC-SB2K(-H). If present swap C3
ribbon cable or SC-HDIO.
RSAFR REDUNDANCY FAULT End of Run Cycle Test Fault
Description: A failure of the End of Run Cycle Test has been detected. A failure of the SAFR1 or SAFR2 relays, OR a failure of the
CSAF or MPSAF outputs, OR a failure of the RSAFR input has been detected. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting Tips:
If MPSAF = 1 (0700 bit 7 and 0 VAC @ TP3) and 120 VAC is present at terminal 20, then verify relay SAFR2 is picked. If SAFR2
is not picked, then check devices between terminal 20 and right coil side of relay SAFR2 for continuity.
If CSAF output is active (0 VAC @ TP4) and 120 VAC is present at terminal 20, then verify relay SAFR1 is picked. If SAFR1 is not
picked, then check devices between terminal 20 and right coil side of relay SAFR1 for continuity.
If relays SAFR1 and/or SAFR2 are picked, RSAFR should be 0 (0700 bit 2), otherwise this fault is generated.
Also check input resistor RSAFR. Swap ribbon cables between SC-SB2K(-H) and SC-HDIO. If swapping ribbons has no effect, swap
triacs on SC-HDIO labeled MPSAF. Or, if RSAFR resistor is defective, replace SC-SB2K-(H) board. Otherwise replace SC-HDIO
board.
RSTOP REDUNDANCY FAULT RSTOP Redundancy Fault
Description: A failure of the In Car Stop Switch has been detected. If RSTOP = 0 (070D bit 4 for Tractions / 070D bit 1 for Hydros)
and SAFC = 1 (0700 bit 5), STOP (0700 bit 6) should be 1, otherwise this fault is generated. If RSTOP = 1 (070D bit 4 for Tractions
/ 070D bit 1 for Hydros) and ESBYP = 0 (0707 bit 7), STOP (0700 bit 6) should be 0, otherwise this fault is generated. ASME 2000
event.
Troubleshooting Tips:
If the In Car Stop Switch is in the RUN position, then the expected results are SAFC = 1, STOP = 1 and RSTOP = 0.
If this is not the case, then trace the signal from the source to determine the failed component.
Begin at the input terminal. If the voltage here is not correct (120VAC for high signals and 0VAC for low signals), then the problem
lies outside of the controller equipment.
Next check the voltage at the similarly named input resistor. If the voltage here is not correct (5VAC for high signals and 0VAC for
low signals), then the problem lies on this board. If the resistor is still good (typically 47kOhms), then the board should be replaced.
Check for a defective ribbon cable by swapping it.
Finally, replace the input board (HC-PIO, SC-HDIO, IOX, I4O depending on the input).
If the In Car Stop Switch is in the STOP position, then the expected results are ESBYP = 0, STOP = 0 and RSTOP = 1.
Follow the above checks with the additional step for validating ESBYP. ESBYP must be low for this event to occur so, confirm that
relay ESBYP is dropped. If it isnt, then replace the ESBYP triac, ribbon cable, SC-HDIO board, or SC-SB2K(-H) board one at a
time until the problem is corrected.
RSYNC REDUNDANCY FAULT (Hydro only)
Description: Monitors the SYNC relay for proper operation. If the SYNC relay is ON , the RSYNC input will be OFF. RSYNC should
always be the opposite of SYNC, otherwise the RSYNC Redundancy Fault is logged and the elevator shuts down.
Troubleshooting Tips: : Check the SYNC relay for proper operation (Some times we relabel the spare relay on the SC-BAH or
SC-BAHR and some times we use a small contactor mounted on backplate). Also check the prints to see where the input RSYNC
comes in and check 47 K resistor, swap ribbon cable and finally try replacing the associated board (w/ relay) or SC-HDIO.
Description: A failure of a hoistway access related input, relay or associated circuitry has been detected. The RTBAB input monitors
NC contacts of relays TAB and BAB. If RACC1 input is ON (1) then input RACC2 should be ON (1). Hence RACC1 = RTAB. If RACC1
= 1 (0702 bit 3), RTBAB should be 1 (0702 bit 5), otherwise this fault is generated. If INUP = 0 (0701 bit 6) and INDN = 0 (0701 bit 7),
RTBAB should be 1 (0702 bit 5), otherwise this fault is generated. Else RTBAB should be 0 (0702 bit 5), otherwise this fault is
generated. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting:
Check input resistors RTBAB, RACC1, RACC2, INUP, INDN, ACCI on associated board (refer to prints).
Swap ribbon cables between SC-SB2K(-H), SC-BASE(-D) and SC-HDIO.
If swapping ribbons has no effect or if resistors are defective, replace SC-SB2K-(H) or SC-BASE(-D) (for RACC1, RACC2) board.
Otherwise replace SC-HDIO board.
RUDX1 REDUNDANCY FAULT (Traction only) RUDX1 Redundancy Fault
Description: Monitors the UP2 and DN2 relays. When the elevator is in motion either the UP2 or DN2 relays will be picked, depending
on the direction of the car. Therefore the RUDX1 input must be active while the car is in motion and inactive when the car is stopped.
Troubleshooting Tips: Check UP2 and DN2 relays. Also check RUDX1/ASI5 input resistor on the SC-HDIO board (refer to prints).
If 47 K resistor is defective, replace SC-HDIO board. Otherwise replace UP2 or DN2 relays.
RUDX2 REDUNDANCY FAULT (Traction only) RUDX2 Redundancy Fault
Description: Monitors the UP2 and DN2 relays. When the elevator is in motion either the UP2 or DN2 relays will be picked, depending
on the direction of the car. Therefore the RUDX2 input must be active while the car is in motion and inactive when the car is stopped.
Troubleshooting Tips: Check UP2 and DN2 relays. Also check RUDX2/ASI6 input resistor on SC-HDIO board (refer to prints). If 47
K resistor is defective, replace SC-HDIO board. Otherwise replace UP2 or DN2 relays.
RUDX3 REDUNDANCY FAULT (Traction only) RUDX3 Redundancy Fault
Description: Monitors the UP2 and DN2 relays. When the elevator is in motion either the UP2 or DN2 relays will be picked, depending
on the direction of the car. Therefore the RUDX3 input must be active while the car is in motion and inactive when the car is stopped.
Troubleshooting Tips: Check UP2 and DN2 relays. Also check RUDX3/ASI7 input resistor on SC-HDIO board (refer to prints). If 47
K resistor is defective, replace SC-HDIO board. Otherwise replace UP2 or DN2 relays.
RUDX4 REDUNDANCY FAULT (Traction only) RUDX4 Redundancy Fault
Description: Monitors the UP2 and DN2 relays. When the elevator is in motion either the UP2 or DN2 relays will be picked, depending
on the direction of the car. Therefore the RUDX4 input must be active while the car is in motion and inactive when the car is stopped.
Troubleshooting Tips: Check UP2 and DN2 relays. Also check RUDX4/ASI8 input resistor on SC-HDIO board (refer to prints). If 47
K resistor is defective, replace SC-HDIO board. Otherwise replace UP2 or DN2 relays.
RUFV REDUNDANCY FAULT (Hydro only) RUFV Redundancy Fault
Description: Only for jobs with multiple valves. This logic checks input RUFV = 0 when USD = VEU = FUD = 1 and RUP= RH = 0. It
also checks that RUFV = 1 when there is no demand to run the car Up. ASME 2000 Event.
Troubleshooting: Use diagnostics to check on status of above signals. Check voltage at top of associated input resistors on
SC-SB2K-H. When the inputs are ON, expect 5 VAC. When OFF, expect 0 VAC. If this is not the case, replace the SC-SB2K-H. If
voltages are good, swap associated ribbon cable and finally swap the SC-HDIO
RUP REDUNDANCY FAULT Direction Input Fault
Description: A failure of a UP direction related input, relay or associated circuitry has been detected. Checks that the UP relay, UP
relay activation circuits and RUP input are functioning as required. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: See the note, GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS, just prior to this table. If a direction is not invoked on either
automatic or inspection operation, then the NC contact of the UP relay, that feeds input RUP, should be closed. Thus RUP = ON.
Check associated input resistors on the SC-SB2K(-H) board. Swap ribbon cables between SC-SB2K(-H) and SC-HDIO. If swapping
ribbons has no effect or if resistors are defective, replace SC-SB2K(-H) board. Otherwise replace SC-HDIO board.
RUSV REDUNDANCY FAULT (Hydro only) RUSV Redundancy Fault
Description: Only for jobs with multiple valves. This logic checks input RUSV = 0 when SU, SD or RLULD = 1 and UPS = 1. It also
checks that RUSV = 1 when there is no demand to run the car Up. ASME 2000 Event.
Troubleshooting. Use diagnostics to check on status of above signals. Check voltage at top of associated input resistors on
SC-SB2K-H. When the inputs are ON, expect 5 VAC. When OFF, expect 0 VAC. If this is not the case, replace the SC-SB2K-H. If
voltages are good, swap associated ribbon cable and finally swap the SC-HDIO.
RWYE1, RWYE2, RWYE3 REDUNDANCY FAULTS (Hydro only) RWYE1, RWYE2, RWYE3 Redundancy Faults
Description: This function checks the status of a normally closed auxiliary contact of relay WYE (or A for Across the Line Starters).
When the car is not running, we expect input RWYEX to be active (1). When we are running we expect input RWYEX to be OFF (0).
A few jobs may have more than one WYE contactor (WYE1, WYE2, WYEX, etc). In this case, when a failure occurs, we display the
number of the problematic contactor, ie. RWYE2 Redundancy Fault. ASME 2000 Event.
Troubleshooting: First check the contacts of the normally closed auxiliary that feed the associated input. The logic is written to check
for input RWYEX to be OFF (0, that is RWYE1=0) when we have a valid run command as determined by checking that inputs
UNL=SAF= M1 = WYEX = RDELX (if wye-delta starter) = 1. If no run command, then RWYEX had better be = 1. Check voltage at top
of associated input resistors on SC-SB2K-H. For those inputs that are ON, expect 5 VAC. For those inputs that are OFF, expect 0 VAC.
If this is not the case, replace the SC-SB2K-H. If voltages are good, swap associated ribbon cable and finally swap the SC-HDIO.
SAFC REDUNDANCY FAULT SAFC Redundancy Fault
Description: A failure of the safety string between input SAFC and input STOP has been detected. If SAFC = 0 (0700 bit 5), STOP
should be 0 (0700 bit 6), otherwise this fault is generated. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting Tips:
Check wiring connections to terminals 18 and 20.
Check wiring connections to the IN-CAR STOP SWITCH.
Also check input resistors STOP and SAFC. Swap ribbon cables between SC-SB2K(-H) and SC-HDIO. If swapping ribbons has no
effect or if resistors are defective, replace SC-SB2K-(H) board. Otherwise replace SC-HDIO board.
SAFH REDUNDANCY FAULT SAFH Redundancy Fault
Description: A failure of the safety string between input SAFH and input SAFC has been detected. If SAFH = 0 (0700 bit 4), SAFC
should be 0 (0700 bit 5), otherwise this fault is generated. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting Tips:
Check wiring connections to terminals 16, 17 and 18.
Check wiring connections to all safety devices between terminals 16, 17 and 18.
Also check input resistors SAFH and SAFC. Swap ribbon cables between SC-SB2K(-H) and SC-HDIO. If swapping ribbons has no
effect or if resistors are defective, replace SC-SB2K-(H) board. Otherwise replace SC-HDIO board.
STARTER FAULT RELAY DROPPED (Hydro only) Starter Fault Relay Dropped
Description: Indicates that the solid state starter has dropped the fault relay. ASME 2000 Event.
Troubleshooting: For Solid State Starters Only. Confirm that the Fault Relay has truly dropped. If not, then check the wiring. Otherwise
refer to the Starter Manufacturers manual.
TEST REDUNDANCY FAULT TEST Redundancy Fault
Description: A failure of the TEST/NORMAL switch, input or associated circuitry has been detected. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: The switch can't be in the NORMAL and TEST positions at the same time.
If TEST = 0 (02D9 bit 7), meaning the switch is in the TEST position, IND should be 1 (27 bit 5), otherwise this fault is generated.
Check input resistors TEST and IND on the associated board (refer to prints).
Swap ribbon cables between SC-SB2K(-H), SC-HDIO.
If swapping ribbons has no effect or if resistors are defective, replace SC-SB2K-(H) board. Otherwise replace SC-HDIO board.
UETS REDUNDANCY FAULT (Traction only) UETS Redundancy Fault
Description: This fault is displayed when an inconsistency is detected between the Up Emergency Terminal Switches. ASME 2000
event.
Troubleshooting:
Check the condition of the ETS switches. The UETS1/2 limit switches must operate simultaneously.
Check the wiring to the relay board (SC-SB2K(-H)) and IO board (SC-HDIO).
Verify UETS1 (070C bit 7) equals UETS2 (070D bit 2) and the car is in door zone.
Also check input resistors UETS1 and ASI2/UETS2 on the associated board (refer to prints). Swap ribbon cables between
SC-BASE(-D) and SC-HDIO. If swapping ribbons has no effect or if resistors are defective, replace SC-BASE(-D) board. Otherwise
replace SC-HDIO board.
UFV REDUNDANCY FAULT (Hydro only) UFV Redundancy Fault
Description: Input UFV checks the status of the up terminal speed reducing switches. We simply compare input UFV against input
UTSRL. If UFV is not equal to UTSRL, we assert this fault. Hence these switches must open up simultaneously. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: Check that the limit switches are opening within one second of each other as the car approaches the top terminal
landing. If they are, then use diagnostics to determine the status of the inputs. Check voltage at top of associated input resistors on
SC-SB2K-H. When the inputs are ON, expect 5 VAC. When OFF, expect 0 VAC. If this is not the case, replace the SC-SB2K-H. If
voltages are good, swap associated ribbon cable and finally swap the SC-HDIO.
Description: Input UNL checks the status of the UNL relay against the up normal limit switch when the doors are locked. We simply
compare input UNL against input UNLS. If UNL is not equal to UNLSL, we assert this fault. Hence these switches must open up
simultaneously. ASME 2000 Event.
Troubleshooting: Check that both the limit switch and relay are activating/deactivating within one second of each other as the car
approaches the top terminal landing. If they are, then use diagnostics to determine the status of the inputs. Check voltage at top of
associated input resistors on SC-SB2K-H. When the inputs are ON expect 5 VAC. When OFF expect 0 VAC. If this is not the case
replace the SC-SB2K-H. If voltages are good, swap associated ribbon cable and finally swap the SC-HDIO
UP NORMAL LIMIT SWITCH OPEN Direction Input Fault
Description: A failure of a direction related input, relay or associated circuitry has been detected. If SAF=1 and DLK=1 and the car
is above the Up Normal Limit Switch (UNL=0), then this status is displayed. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: See the note, GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS, just prior to this table. Verify SAF=1 and DLK=1 and move
the car below the Up Normal Limit (UNL=1). In most cases we simply need to move the limit switch further into the terminal.
UPDIR REDUNDANCY FAULT (Traction only) Direction Input Fault
Description: A failure of a direction related input, relay or associated circuitry has been detected. Valid when SAF=1. Input UPDIR is
created by the SC-BASE(-D) board and represents resolved direction from the speed sensor. Input UPDIR must always be the opposite
of RUP. If the main processor detects that the resolved direction (UPDIR form SC-BASE(-D)) does not agree with the intended direction
(RUP from MP2 / PCA), the system is shut down with the UPDIR redundancy fault. ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: See the note, GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS, just prior to this table.
Verify that the UP LED on the SC-BASE(-D) is ON when car motion is up and OFF when car motion is down. If not, the speed
sensor is reversed (rotate the sensor 180 degrees with respect to the magnet).
Swap associated Ribbons cables between SC-BASE(-D) and SC-HDIO, check 95 and 96 signals (0 to 55VDC), swap SC-BASE(-D)
or SC-HDIO.
UPS REDUNDANCY FAULT Direction Input Fault
Description: A failure of a direction related input, relay or associated circuitry has been detected. Valid when SAF=1. Determines if
the up sense input (UPS) agrees with the intended direction (RUP) once the doors are closed and locked (DLK). ASME 2000 event.
Troubleshooting: See the note, GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS, just prior to this table. Once DLK is ON (1), if UPS is ON
(1), then RUP must be OFF (0). If this is not the case, the system is shut down with the UPS redundancy fault. Check associated input
resistors, swap boards or ribbon cables to correct.
UTS REDUNDANCY FAULT (Hydro only) UTS Redundancy Fault
Description: Only for solid state starters. This input validates that the Up To Speed (UTS) signal is low (OFF) when either WYE or
DEL are OFF (0). If UTS is ON, we set this fault. For jobs with multiple starters, we have UTS1, UTS2, etc. ASME 2000 Event.
Troubleshooting. Use diagnostics to check on status of WYE, DEL and UTS as above. Check voltage at top of associated input
resistors on SC-SB2K-H. When the inputs are ON, expect 5 VAC. When OFF, expect 0 VAC. If this is not the case, replace the
SC-SB2K-H. If voltages are good, swap associated ribbon cable and finally swap the SC-HDIO
4-19-04
The Special Events Calendar can document the most recent 250 important fault conditions or
events and display 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.
The Special Events Calendar Fault Log is accessed from the Special Events Calendar Menu.
Press the F7 key while the Main Menu is displayed.
From the Special Events Calendar Menu (F7) screen press 1 or F7 to display the events logged
to the Special Events Calendar (Figure 6.10). This screen makes it possible to examine the
documented faults and events. The latest 14 faults and events are displayed in the bottom half
of the screen, including the date and time the event occurred.
When this screen is first displayed, the most recent event is displayed at the bottom of the
screen. Use the Up / Down Arrow keys to scroll one event at a time, the Page Up / Page
Down keys to scroll a page at a time, or the Home / End key to scroll to event 1 or 250. As
each event is selected (reverse video), the description of the event and any other logged data
While in the Special Event Calendar Menu (F7) screen is displayed, if the 2 key is pressed, the
message Delete All Events? (Y/N) is displayed. Press Y to clear the Special Events
Calendar of all events.
In order to aid in troubleshooting, you may select (configure) which events will be logged to the
Special Events Calendar Fault Log.
While in the Special Event Calendar Menu (F7 screen) is displayed, press the 3 key to access
the Special Events - Configure by Type (F7, 3) screen (see Figure 6.11). The Log column
controls which events are logged. Place an (X) in this column if you want the event to be logged
or a (.) if you dont want the event logged. When the Event Description is highlighted (move the
cursor with the right arrow key), a more in depth description of the event is displayed above the
column headings.
dnID239
Recording Six Seconds of Data - The Data Trap allows the user to view the status of the
controller during the six second period prior to a triggering event. With a resolution of 30ms,
the data trap continually records the status of over 350 controller parameters. The controller
continually streams this data into a memory location that , once triggered, freezes the last six
seconds of data. While the data trap is recording, REC is displayed on the top line of all of the
CRT terminal screens. When the data trap has been triggered, REC is no longer displayed.
Recording is restarted by selecting Restart Data Trap from the Special Events Calendar Menu
(F7, 7).
Selecting a Triggering Event - Any of the Special Events can be designated to trigger the
data trap. Selection of the Special Event(s) that will trigger the data trap is accomplished using
the Configure by Type selection (F7, 3) from the Special Events Calendar Menu (see Figure
6.12). Special Events with an (X) in the DT column will trigger the data trap. Events with a (.)
in the DT column will not trigger the data trap.
FIGURE 6.12 Special Events - Configure by Type (F7, 3) Screen with DT selected
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When the data trap is triggered by an enabled (X) event, recording stops, and the 6 seconds
of stored data is transferred to the CRT data trap display. Transfer of the data can take up to
two minutes, therefore, the display screen has a field that shows Percent Samples Loaded from
DDP. All of the data has been transferred when this field shows 100% (see Figure 6.13). The
date, time and Special Event that triggered the Data Trap are shown under the screen's title.
Selecting the Trace Names to View - Once the data trap has been triggered, all 350
parameters are available to be viewed, however, only ten parameters (Trace Names) can be
viewed at a time. For the analog parameters, the numeric values of the parameter are
displayed, i.e., C=Speed and P=Command Velocity. For digital parameters, the state, ON and
OFF, is displayed, i.e., D=UP/85 and S=LEV. The thin line represents the OFF state and the
thick line represents the ON state. Where (off) is shown, in the Trace Name column, no trace
has been selected for viewing.
There are two ways to select / change the Trace Name setting:
Use the up and down arrow keys to move the cursor (reverse video bar) to the desired
line. Then use Page Up and Page Down to scroll through the available trace names.
Press Enter when the desired name has been selected.
Use the up and down arrow keys to move the cursor (reverse video bar) to the desired
line. Then press Enter, type the desired trace name and press Enter again.
The trace names must be typed exactly as shown in Tables 6.13 and 6.14. For example, to see
the actual car speed, type C=Speed. As you start to type, the computer will sort ahead in an
attempt to guess what you want to see. In many cases you will only need to type the first few
characters of the trace name. If you make an error, press enter and start over.
To better see small details, it is possible to zoom in, making the time segments smaller (see
Figure 6.14). Use the left and right arrow keys and the home and end keys to position the
carrot cursor on the time line at the desired point. Then use the '+' and '-' keys to zoom in and
out on that portion of the time line. There are six time segment sizes, 1.2 second, 600ms,
300ms, 150ms, 60ms and 30ms. Figure 6.14 shows a zoom-in to 300ms time segments on the
-1.230 second portion of the time line.
FIGURE 6.14 Special Events - Data Trap (F7, 6) Screen - 300ms time segments
-1.830s -1.530s
^
+---------+---------+---------+---------+---------
-1.230s -930ms -630ms -330ms
Type the name of the trace you wish to view and then press ENTER -- or use the
PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN keys to scroll through all the available traces.
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DDP Outputs
D=DRE
D=FLT RELAY
D=INT
D=LWZ
D=RE
D=SCR_RESET
TABLE 6.14 Data Trap Trace Names (most commonly used) MC-MP2
If the controller is equipped with CMS, place an 'X' in the CMS column if you want the controller
to call a remote PC running CMS, Central Monitoring System for Windows software to report
this type of event. In order to place an 'X' in the CMS column, there must also be an 'X' in the
Log column for that type of event.
The CMS Com Port Setup (F7, 5) screen is used to set the com ports to be used to transmit
emergency information to a remote PC running CMS. From the Special Events Calendar Menu
(F7) screen press 5 to display the CMS Com Port Setup screen (see Figure 6.15).
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Maximum Number of Attempts - Set to the number of times the system should attempt to
send each emergency message via modem to a remote PC running CMS software. If all
attempts fail, the system will stop sending after this number of tries until a new CMS connection
is established or another Emergency Event occurs.
Com, Device, Media - These are the current communication port settings. These settings are
programmed using the Computer Swing Panel as described in Section 5.3.1, Programming the
NOTE: If Media = MODM (or MODM1 / MODM2), additional setup may be required
using the Modem Setup (F1, 9) screen. The default settings will work for
most standard modems.
Transmit Emergencies on this Port? - Set to YES to transmit emergency messages on this
port.
Phone, Dial, Number - Set Dial to YES and enter the phone number(s) to be dialed to send
emergency messages via a modem. The phone number(s) will only be dialed if at least one
com port is programmed for Device = CMS and Media = MODM (or MODM1 / MODM2) and
Transmit Emergencies on This Port = YES.
Special Events Calendar entries can be printed using the event Calendar Print Setup (F7, 8)
screen.
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You can print all of the available events or choose a range of dates using the Start Date and
End Date entry fields.
System diagnostics are accessed via the Diagnostics Menu (F11) screen (Figure 6.17)
Network Status - The status of communication between the car controller and the Group
Supervisor can be verified using the Network Status (F11, 1) screen. A Success Rate of less
than 100% indicates possible improper termination of the High-Speed Serial Communication
Link. Proper termination is achieved by installing or removing shunts on jumpers JP1 and JP2
on the MC-RS Communication Interface boards at the ends of the communication chain while
observing the Success Rate percentage for each local Car. The goal is to achieve 100%
Success Rate for each car, or the highest percentage possible. This diagnostic screen is also
available on the M3 Group Supervisor (see Section 3.9.2 Using the Network Status Diagnostics
Screen in the M3 Group Supervisor manual, part #42-02-G004)
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.
1 - Network Status
3 - Memory Dump
4 - Task Info for CGP
5 - Resource Usage
7 - MP Input/Output
8 - Car Performance
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Task Info for CGP - (screen not shown) This diagnostic screen shows the status of various
tasks performed by the MC-CGP-4(8) Communication Processor Board. MCE Technical
Support personnel may request information from this screen while troubleshooting a problem.
Resource Usage - (screen not shown) This diagnostic screen shows resource usage in the
MC-CGP-4(8) Communication Processor Board. MCE Technical Support personnel may
request information from this screen while troubleshooting a problem.
MP Input / Output - (see Figure 6-18) This diagnostic screen shows the status of many of the
MP Input and Output flags.
Car Performance - The Car Performance Graph (F11, 8) screen and the Car Performance
Report (F11, 8, H) screen provide car performance data including:
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Usually, a malfunction is due to a faulty input or output signal. Inputs are signals generated
outside the controller cabinet that connect to terminals inside the cabinet, and are subsequently
read by the computer during its input scan. Outputs are signals generated by the computer that
energize relays or turn on indicators during the computer's normal output scan. Since an
incorrect input or output can cause a system malfunction, tracing these signals to find the
source of the problem is essential. Read the example problem on the next page to become
familiar with signals generated in the system.
As complex as it is, the door logic basically answers one simple question; should the doors be
open? The computer looks at certain inputs and then calls upon specific logic to answer this
question. All of the inputs and flags generated by the specific logic are available for viewing
through the EOD. When troubleshooting a door problem, inspecting the action and sequence
of these flags and inputs is important. The status of these logic flags will generally point toward
the root of the problem. Once the computer has determined the answer to the door status
question, the appropriate outputs are turned ON or OFF, so the doors are in the desired state.
The following example shows how an input signal can be traced from its source (field wire) to
its destination inside the computer (EOD). Monitor the Door Zone (DZ) flag. The door flags can
be viewed on the MP2 Input/output (F11,7) screen (see Figure 6.21). The DZ flag can also be
monitored using the Computer Swing Panel Diagnostic Indicators as described in Section 5.4.1,
Viewing the MC-MP2 Computer Variable Flags. Moving the car in the hoistway should cause
this light to turn ON/OFF, whenever the car goes through a floor. If the LED (flag) does not turn
ON/OFF, the following could be causing the problem.
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First, determine whether the problem is inside or outside the controller. With a voltmeter, probe
the Door Zone terminal (27). This terminal is in Area 3 of the job prints. Moving the car in the
hoistway should cause the voltmeter to read 120VAC when the car is in the door zone. If when
the car passes through the door zone the voltmeter does not read 120VAC the problem is
external to the controller (see items 1, 2, and 3 above). If the voltmeter does read 120VAC
when the car passes through the door zone the problem is internal to the controller (see item
4 above). The job prints show the DZ signal goes to the right hand side of the DZ relay to a 47K
1W resistor, to pin 8 of connector C2 on the SC-SB2K Relay board, and then to pin 8 of
connector C2 on the HC-PI/O board.
Figures 6.22 and 6.23 show the HC-PI/O and SC-SB2K boards and the location of the DZ
signal in the controller. Notice that if terminal 27 is powered, approximately 120VAC will be
present at the bottom of the 47K 1W resistor corresponding to DZ. The top of the same resistor
should read about 5VAC with respect to COM.
The SC-SB2K board has test pads on the front of the board which surround every relay and
connector. Relays IN2 and SAFR1 each have a legend that indicates which pad corresponds
to which contact or its coil on this board. To be sure that the input from terminal 27 is making
its way to the relay coil, probe the test pad on the lower right hand side of the DZ relay.
Using the logic flags listed above, the computer makes a decision regarding the doors. The
Door Open Intent flag's (DOI) status reflects the computer's decision. If the computer
recognizes the necessity of either opening the doors or keeping the doors open, this flag will
come ON. This flag can be found using the EOD. When viewing this flag, the corresponding
Diagnostic Indicator will turn ON when the computer decides that the doors should be open.
The DOI flag is a useful flag to inspect when troubleshooting door problems. Remember if DOI
is ON, it will turn the DOF output ON which should pick the DO relay. The door should stay
open until the DOL (Door Open Limit) turns OFF. The absence of DOL will turn the DOF output
OFF. DOI will remain ON for the door dwell time (CCT, HCT, etc.). When DOI turns OFF, the
DCF output turns ON and the DC relay will close the car doors. The signal that turns the DCF
output OFF is DLK (Doors Locked) or possibly DCLC if the car has a retiring cam. After the
doors are locked there is approximately a two-second delay before the DCF output turns OFF.
If there is a demand for the car (as is evidenced by the DMU or DMD flags being on) and if the
DOI flag is not ON, then the DCP (Door Close Power) output will be turned ON regardless of
the position of the door. The DCP output is used to provide door closing power while the car
runs through the hoistway for those door operators requiring it, such as those made by the
G.A.L. corporation.
The door logic provides protection timers for the door equipment for both open and closed
functions. If the doors get stuck because the door interlock keeper failed to lift high enough to
clear the door interlock during the opening cycle, then the doors cannot complete opening,
which could damage the door motor. The Door Open Protection Timer will eventually stop trying
to open the doors and the car will then go on to the next call. Similarly, if the doors do not close
all the way, the computer recycles the doors at a programmed interval in an attempt to clear
the problem.
The computer basically looks for a reason to open the doors. If a valid reason to open the doors
is not found, or if conditions are detected that prohibit the opening of the doors, the logic will
close the doors (reset, or turn DOI OFF). To open the doors, the car must be in a door zone
and not running at high or intermediate speed. Once the car has settled into a proper position
to open the doors, a condition must exist that indicates that the doors should be open. Some
of these conditions are listed below:
Call demand at the current landing (or a call has just been canceled)
Safety Edge/Door Open Button (DOB) input
Emergency/Independent Service conditions
Photo Eye input
When a call is canceled, one of the following door time flags should be turned ON: CCT, HCT,
or LOT. When one of the reopening devices (SE or DOB) is active, the SDT flag is turned ON.
When an Emergency or Independent Service condition exists, the presence of the particular
condition will cause the DOI flag to be set. Some of these conditions include: Fire Service,
Emergency Power operation, Independent Service, Attendant Service, etc.
Once the state of the computer flags has been determined, inspect the high voltage hardware
to see if the appropriate functions are being carried out. For example, if the doors are closed
and the DOI flag is set, the doors should be opening (the DO relay picked). If the doors are
open and the DOI flag is cleared (turned OFF), the doors should be closing (the DC relay
picked).
It is vital to determine whether or not the control system is doing what its logic determines it
should be doing. If the control system is doing what the logic intended it to do, then it is
important to determine how the logic came to its conclusions. If the control system is not doing
what the logic intended it to do, then it is important to determine what is preventing the desired
function from being carried out. The diagnostics on the Computer Swing Panel and/or the CRT
can help determine which situation is present. The output flags will show which outputs the
computer is attempting to turn ON/OFF. Compare the flags with what is actually happening in
the high voltage hardware.
No
DOL = ON DONE
DONE
DONE
DPM = ON **
** Note that DPM must make prior to
establishing door lock (CD or HD).
CD = HD = DLK = ON
DCL = OFF
DCF = OFF
DCF = ON
waiting for DPM
DC picks No
DOL = 120
No Yes DPM
DPM=120 1.0 Sec? Redun
FLT
Yes
End
Yes Yes
CD=120 HD=120 Yes
No Yes CD or HD
No No DPM=120 1.0 Sec? Redun
FLT
No
waiting for DPM
DLK=120
No
Yes
Yes
Door
Close DLK
Prot FLT Redun DCP = ON
FLT
NOTE: If the controller is equipt with the SmartLink for Car Operating
Panel option, see Appendix L, Option SmartLink for Car Operating
Panel, for troubleshooting information.
Calls are input to the system by grounding the appropriate call input, as labeled on the Call
Input/Output board (Figure 6.27, HC-CI/O Call Input/Output Board Quick Reference). The act
of physically grounding the call input terminal turns on the corresponding LED on the Call
board. Recognition and acceptance of the call by the computer will cause the indicator to
remain lit on the board. Cancellation of the call turns the indicator off. The single input/output
terminal on the Call board accepts call inputs from the call fixture push-buttons, and also serves
as the output terminal illuminating the call fixtures to indicate registration of a call. This means
that the field wiring is identical to that used for a standard relay controller.
The computer may intentionally block call registration. When the computer prevents car call
registration, it turns ON the Car Call Disconnect flag (CCD) for that car. Inspection of this flag
in the diagnostics (ADDR 2C, Diagnostic Indicator #3) will tell if the computer is preventing the
acceptance of calls. If the CCD flag is ON, the reason for this condition must be discovered.
CCD condition is caused by: Fire Service, motor limit timer elapsed, bottom or top floor
demand, etc.
A corresponding flag exists for hall call registration prevention. The computer may detect
conditions that prevent hall calls from registering, and set the Hall Call Disconnect Flag
(HCDX). This is a system flag (as opposed to a per car flag) but is available for viewing in the
diagnostic display along with each car's operating flags. There are many reasons for the
computer to reject hall call registration: Fire service, a hall call bus problem, no available cars
in service to respond to hall calls, etc.
If a call circuit becomes damaged or simply stuck on as the result of a stuck push-button, the
elevator will release itself from the stuck call automatically. If the push-button remains stuck,
the car will stop at the floor each time it passes. Again, the computer will release itself
automatically, thereby allowing continued service in the building.
If there is a problem with a call, first disconnect the field wire or wires from that call terminal to
determine if the problem is on the board or in the hoistway wiring or fixtures. Disconnect the
calls by unplugging the terminals, or removing individual wires. If the individual field wire is
disconnected, lightly tighten the screw terminal since it may not make contact if an attempt is
made to ground the terminal using a jumper when the screw on the terminal is loose.
Call LED is ON even 1. Reset the computer (Computer Reset pushbutton on Swing Panel).
though the field wire is 2. Run the car to the nearest landing to reset PI.
removed 3. It may be necessary to reset the computer in the Group Supervisor in order
to reset a latched hall call.
4. If the call does not cancel under these conditions--replace the call board
Cannot register a hall To discover whether the problem is with the call board or the field wiring:
call at the call board 1. First remove the resistor fuse and disconnect the field wire(s).
2. Verify that the HCDD, Hall Call Disconnect Computer Variable Flag is OFF
(Address 2C, LED 6).
3. Verify that there is proper voltage on the call terminal.
4. Register a call by shorting the call terminal to terminal 1 or GND and verify
with EOD as described in Section 5.4.4, Viewing and Entering Calls (the call
registered light on the call board may not work correctly).
5. If the call does not register under these conditions--replace the call board.
6. If the call circuit works with field wires removed, before connecting wires,
jumper the wire(s) to ground or terminal 1 and press the call pushbutton. If a
fuse blows, there is a field wiring problem. If connecting the call wires
causes a problem, the call board may be damaged.
Call remains latched Remove the associated resistor fuse. If call cancels, replace the bad resistor
even though the car fuse.
arrives at that landing
When working correctly, a call indicator glows brightly when a call is registered and glows dimly
or not at all when a call is not registered.
NOTE: Before troubleshooting the call indicators, ensure that the call
circuit is working correctly, the field wires are connected and the
resistor fuses are plugged in. If the board is arranged for neon (or
LED) indicators (HC-CI/O -N board), the board indicators are not
affected by the fixture bulbs.
JUMPER TABLE
CGP-4
JUMPER CGP
CGP-8 DESCRIPTION
Group Setting for Group controller. Only the Group MC-RS board should be set to Group.
IMC Performa DDP Status / Error Messages = LED off = LED blinking
DDP Diagnostic
Hex MODE MEANING
Indicators*
Single LED scanning Normal Normal Operation, no errors or status messages
JUMPERS
JP1 - TVR (20-80VDC / 81-120VDC) = Tach input voltage (TS - TC) range.
JP2 - TVR (20-80VDC / 81-120VDC) = Tach input voltage (TS - TC) range.
JP3 - INTB (NORM/LRN) = NORM
FBP1 to FBP2 - Fault Bypass - Bypasses Drive Faults when FBP1 is connected by wire jumper to FBP2.
RELAYS
LWZ - Load Weigher Zero adjust - goes low to zero (1.0VDC) Loadweigher output.
INT - Intermediate Speed - stays picked until the car speed is less than VLI, Leveling Inhibit Speed
parameter, typically 145 fpm.
LE - Leveling Enable
FLT - Fault Relay - drops out under the command of the DDP, SAF or DCP software
TRIACS
Q1 - LWZ (Load Weigher zero adjust)
Q2 - INT (Intermediate Speed)
Q3 - RE (Run Enable)
Q4 - FLT (Fault Relay)
SCREW TERMINALS
TC - Tachometer Common
TS - Tachometer Signal
COM - Shield
RD - Landing System Read Sensor
PR - Landing System Parity Sensor
Rx - Landing System Rx Floor Code Sensor (x = 0 thru 5)
93 - Up Outer Leveling Marker (UOLM)
94 - Down Outer Leveling Marker (DOLM)
95 - Quadrature pulse 1 input
96 - Quadrature pulse 2 input
LW+ - Load Weigher + input
LW- - Load Weigher - input
DETS - Down Emergency Terminal Limit Switch
UETS - Up Emergency Terminal Limit Switch
UNTx - Up Normal Terminal Switch x (x = 1 thru 5)
DNTx - Down Normal Terminal Switch x (x = 1 thru 5)
25X - Level Down input (LD) from the Landing system.
26X - Level Up input (LU) from the Landing system.
LWZ - Auto-zero output to the Load Weigher unit
2 - 2 Bus
1 - 1 Bus
J1 Terminals
Z+ - N/C
Z- - N/C
B+ - Square wave pulses from the Encoder (0 - 12V)
B- - Square wave pulses from the Encoder (0 - 12V)
A+ - Square wave pulses from the Encoder (0 - 12V)
A- - Square wave pulses from the Encoder (0 - 12V)
VEC - Common
VE+ - +12 VDC to the Encoder
INDICATORS
U6 - Alphanumeric Display
OLM - Indicates the transition through the
Outer Leveling marker. The signal
occurs 1 ft. (305mm) before a floor.
DP1 - Indicates the transition of the
Channel A quadrature signal from
the car top landing system.
DP2 - Indicates the transition of the
Channel B quadrature signal from
the car top landing system.
DDP ON - Indicates that the IMC-DDP-D
Processor is looping.
TEST POINTS
TP1 - Outer Leveling Marker (OLM)
TP8 - Width of MF trigger signal
TP9 - +5 VDC
TP10 - Ground (COM)
TP11 - +15 VDC
TP12 - -15 VDC
ACSB - AC zero crossing signal for the
Brake (60 Hz Square Wave)
ACSM - AC zero crossing signal for the
Motor Field (60 Hz Square Wave)
BT - Brake trigger signal
DP1 - Not loaded, use Test Point DP1 on
the IMC-DCP board.
DP2 - Not loaded, use Test Point DP2 on
the IMC-DCP board.
MFT - Motor Field Triggering Signal - a
burst of three to six pulses. Voltage
varies from 0 to +15 VDC. These
pulses are varied to obtain the
desired motor field voltage.
JUMPER SETTINGS
JP1 = B - Part of the reset circuit on the board
SWITCHES
LEARN SWITCH - LEARN - Places the IMC-SMB3(5) Unit in the Learn Mode when in the ON position.
DRV RST - Resets drive faults.
EPROM WRITE PROTECT - S4 - Prevents data from being written to the EPROM on the IMC-DCP board when in the ON position.
DCP RESET - Resets the Safety Processor and Digital Signal Processor on the IMC-DCP board..
TRIMPOTS
DVR - not loaded
DGA - not loaded
VREF - Voltage Reference (FACTORY ADJUSTMENT - DO NOT ADJUST)
LW CMR - Common Mode Voltage Adjustment for the Load Weigher input.
TACH CAL - TACH - Tachometer Calibration (turn clockwise to reduce car speed).
TEST POINTS
MFI Motor Field current feedback. To calculate MF Current, multiply MF1 test point value times (4.32
for MF2A) (1.44 for MF2B) NOTE: MFI test point on the IMC-SPI board is aprox. 10% higher
than on the IMC-DCP board.
MTS Motor Field Trigger Supply, +15 VDC
ACSB AC zero crossing reference signal from the Brake SPI BPO1, BPO2
ACSM AC zero crossing reference signal from the Motor Field SPI MPO1, MPO2
MF2 Reference signal for gate and Motor Field output (+) SPI
JUMPER SETTINGS
IMC
JUMPER IMC-SCR DESCRIPTION
Performa
JP1 N/C N/C (Header U81) Function not used.
JP2 N/C N/C (Header U81) Function not used.
JP3 B B (Header U81) B = Current Loop selected
JP4 A A (Header U81) Permanently soldered jumpers
A = Current Loop Damping. This is only affected if JP2 position B is selected and MDAC
gain must be set differently from 0. If JP2 is not selected, JP5 can be set to either A or B.
JP5 B B
B = Voltage Loop Damping . This is only affected if JP2 position A is selected and Gain must
be set differently from 0. If JP2 is not selected, JP5 can be set to either A or B.
ON = Continuous/Discontinuous Detection circuit selected. Set to ON for IMC-SCR Release
JP6 ON ON 3 and IMC Performa.
N/C = Continuous/Discontinuous Detection circuit not selected.
JP7 A A A = Low gain for current loop. B = High gain for current loop.
ON = Auto-tune for Current Loop Offset selected. Use CLOSED setting for IMC Performa
JP8 N/C ON only. JP8 and JP 9 must be set the same.
N/C = Auto-tune for Current Loop Offset not selected. Use for IMC-SCR (non-Performa).
JP9 N/C ON See description for JP8.
ON = Auto-tune for Current Sensor Offset selected. Use CLOSED setting for IMC Performa
JP10 N/C ON only.
N/C = Auto-tune for Current Sensor Offset not selected. Use for IMC-SCR (non-Performa)
A = Current balancing selected for more current in WYE.
JP11 A A
B = Current balancing selected for more current in DELTA.
N/C = Normal operation. Always use N/C setting for IMC Performa.
JP12 N/C N/C ON = Use this setting only with non-Performa controllers configured to run under Emergency
Power.
A = Current balancing selected for more current in WYE.
JP13 A A
B = Current balancing selected for more current in DELTA.
JP14 N/C N/C N/C = 60 Hz AC. ON = 50 Hz AC.
JP15 B A A = IMC Performa. B = IMC-SCR (non-Performa).
A = IMC Performa
JP16 B A
B = IMC-SCR (non-Performa)
A = IMC Performa. Loss of power at the Emergency Power Input (EPI) causes a trigger
signal to enable the Emergency contactor which reduces the PLL feedback gain so that the
JP17 B A PLL circuit can tolerate frequency shift for faster response.
B = IMC-SCR (non-Performa)
See SC-BASE-D Quick Reference for a description of switches, jumpers, test points and settings.
6.7.1 ASME A17.1 - 2000 REDUNDANCY FAULT DATA TRAP (F2 is UP)
This Data Trap records the state of the Redundancy Fault Established Map and the SC-HDIO
Board Input Map when the MPSAF Output is turned OFF, indicated by the SAFR1 Relay.
Switch F2 selects external memory. Switches A13 and A14 select the first digit (0), A9
thru A12 select the second digit (8), A5 thru A8 select the third digit (2) and A1 thru A4
select the last digit of the address (1). The Alphanumeric Display shows the address
0821 and the diagnostic indicators show the state (on or off) of the data at that address.
Looking at the table below note that Diagnostic Indicator 5 (which is on in this example)
stands for EBR_STK data.
TABLE 6.22 ASME A17.1 - 2000 SC-HDIO Board Input Data Trap
HEX ADDRESS INPUT DATA (1 = ON, 0 = OFF)
0830 2BI RCT RESBYP RSAFR STOP SAFC SAFH GOV
0831 INUP INICI INCTI RMR RBK RFR DZX REI
0832 -- -- RHD RCD CD INDN INMR HD
0833 RUP DNL UNL RIN2 RIN1 RLULD RDZ RPT
0834 FRSA FRSM FRBYP FCCC FCOFF TEST RH RDN
0835 -- -- -- -- SSI CWI EQR EDS
0836 HDBO HDB CDBO CDB ACCI EBR REB2 REB1
0837 ILO1 ETS1 COS1 RDZX RCTIC RTBAB RACC2 RACC1
0838 -- -- UETS2 PFLT ILO2 COS2 ETS2 UPDIR
0839 CDBOR CDBR CDR DZRX RHDB DETS1 UETS1 DNDIR
083A A2KBP RHDR RCDR RDZR RHDBR HDBOR HDBR HDR
083B -- -- DETS2 ASI4 RUDX2 ASI8 ASI7 RUDX1
The RAW data for the ASME A17.1 - 2000 HDIO Board Input Map table that follows, is data
that has not been modified by the controller. To see these inputs select the address in
Diagnostic mode (refer to Section 5.3.1)
TABLE 6.23 RAW ASME A17.1 2000 SC-HDIO Board Input Map
HEX ADDRESS INPUTS
03E0 2BI RCT RESBYP RSAFR STOP SAFC SAFH GOV
03E1 INUP INICI INCTI RMR RBK RFR DZX REI
03E2 -- -- RHD RCD CD INDN INMR HD
03E3 RUP DNL UNL RIN2 RIN1 RLULD RDZ RPT
03E4 FRSA FRSM FRBYP FCCC FCOFF TEST RH RDN
03E5 -- -- -- -- SSI CWI EQR EDS
03E6 HDBO HDB CDBO CDB ACCI EBR REB2 REB1
03E7 ILO1 ETS1 COS1 RDZX RCTIC RTBAB RACC2 RACC1
03E8 -- -- UETS2 PFLT ILO2 COS2 ETS2 UPDIR
03E9 CDBOR CDBR CDR DZRX RHDB DETS UETS DNDIR
03EA 2KBP RHDR RCDR RDZR RHDBR HDBOR HDBR HDR
03EB -- -- DETS2 ASI4 RUDX2 ASI8 ASI7 RUDX1
6.7.4 FORMATTED ASME A17.1 - 2000 SC-HDIO BOARD INPUT / OUTPUT MAP
Refer to Section 5.4 Diagnostic Mode for detailed information about Diagnostics mode.
Diagnostic mode is initiated by placing the F1-F8 switches in the down position.
TABLE 6.24 Formatted ASME A17.1 - 2000 SC-HDIO Board Input / Output Map
HEX ADDRESS INPUTS / OUTPUTS
0700 2_BI_M MPSAF STOP SAFC SAFH GOV RSAFR 2_BI
0701 TEST INDN INUP RIN2 RIN1 INMR INICI INCTI
0702 IN_M_TRUE -- -- RTBAB RACC2 RACC1 ACCI RCTIC
0703 -- EQR_M EQLED EQIND SSI CWI EQR EDS
0704 HDBO HDB CDBO CDB RHD RCD HD CD
0705 -- FIR1 FWL FRSA FRSM FRBYP FCCC FCOFF
0706 CTDIF CTOS ILO2 ETS2 COS2 ILO1 ETS1 COS1
0707 RESBYP ESBYP RMR RBK RPT REI MB
0708 TWO_2_ONE ONE_2_TWO EB2 EB1 EBRM EBR REB2 REB1
0709 DNDIR UPDIR CTPLD1 RUP_M RDN RUP DNL UNL
070A RFR RFRM A2KBP CT RCT RH RLULD RDZ
070B HDBOR HDBR CDBOR CDBR RHDR RCDR HDR CDR
070C DETS1 UETS1 RHDBR RHDB RDZR DZRX RDZX DZX
070D ASI8 ASI7 RUDX2 RUDX1 ASI4 DETS2 UETS2 PFLT
Once an MLT shuts down the car, use these steps to look at the stored flags.
1. Do not reset the computer, as this will clear the data trap on controllers with older software
versions.* To return the car to service and not harm the data, simply toggle the relay panel
inspection switch from OFF to ON and back to OFF.
2. On the Computer Swing Panel, place the Diagnostic On/Norm switch and the F2 switch up
(ON) as shown.
3. Use the DATA TRAP MEMORY CHART to look at the saved MLT data. Set the address
switches A1 thru A8 as shown in the Data Trap Memory Chart which is appropriate for your
controller type (Local, Simplex Car A or Simplex Car B). Switches A5 thru A8 select the first
digit and switches A1 thru A4 select the second digit of the Hex address. The picture above
shows the switches set for the first address in the local controller chart.
4. Record the data displayed on the Diagnostic Indicators for all rows (addresses) shown on the
chart. It helps if you have a few photocopies of the chart. Simply mark the positions in the chart
for the Diagnostic Indicators that are ON. The first 20 addresses contain car status flags. The
last four addresses contain the car's position indicator value at the instant the MLT condition
occurred, MLT counter, PG flags and MLT Code number. Only the labeled positions are
important to mark.
5. Use the recorded values to help determine the root of the problem. Call MCE for assistance if
any is needed.
* Note: If the data trap has been cleared and/or no MLT has occurred, all of the flags in the
data trap memory addresses will be set (LEDs will be ON). Each time a new MLT occurs, the
new data overwrites the old data.
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FIGURE A.1 Computer Swing Panel With FIGURE A.2 Computer Swing Panel Without
Boards (Top View) Boards (Top View)
IMC-DDP-D
MC-CGP-4(8)
MC-MP2
FIGURE A.3 Computer Swing Panel Boards FIGURE A.4 Computer Swing Panel
Boards(Snapped Together) (Unsnapped)
MCE Technical Support may advise an installer to remove a circuit board for troubleshooting
reasons. If so, remove the thumbscrew holding the Swing Panel to the bracket on the back
plate. Lower the Computer Swing Panel so that it faces down.
With the back of the Computer Swing Panel facing up, loosen and remove the four nuts
securing the back cover plate. This may require the use of a 11/32 nut driver.
Disconnect the 60 pin ribbon cable from the connector on the IMC-MBX board in the
IMC-SMB3(5) Digital Drive. Disconnect the 20 pin ribbon cables from the HC-PIO and MC-RS
boards.
Remove the circuit boards from the Computer Swing Panel. Put the nuts back on the bolts for
safekeeping.
Unsnap the boards from each other and replace/repair the boards as necessary.
Replacing the EPROM - The EPROM for the MC-MP2 is labeled S-MP2-xx-1. The xx
represents the controller type. If the new EPROM has the same job number as the old
EPROM, the user settings for timers and adjustable control variables, etc., are retained. Any
new timers or variables added to the new EPROM will be set to their default values.
If the job number on the new EPROM is different from the job number on the old EPROM, all
of the timers and variables will be set to their default values. The user settings should be
documented before the old EPROM is removed so that they can be re-entered when the new
EPROM is installed.
Replacing the Main Processor board - The user settings for timer and adjustable control
variables are stored in battery backed RAM on the Main Processor board. If the new board was
previously installed in another car controller, the user settings from that car will be retained. If
the new board is a replacement from MCE, all of the user programmable values will be set to
their default values. Therefore, the current user settings should be documented before the old
board is removed so that they can be re-entered when the new board is installed. The following
is a list of the user settings:
2. Turn power OFF at the main disconnect and verify that no lights are operating on the
microprocessor panel. Install a grounding strap on your wrist and connect it to ground
before handling the PC boards.
3. Remove the Main Processor board (MC-MP2) from the Swing Panel. Refer to Appendix
A for instructions on unloading the boards from the Swing Panel. If you are replacing
the PC board, proceed to step 6 below (refer to MC-MP-x or MC-MP2 Quick Reference
in Section 6 for proper jumper settings).
4. Using a small, thin-bladed screwdriver, place the tip between the EPROM chip and its
socket, not between the socket and the board (see MC-MP-x or MC-MP2 Quick
Reference in Section 6). Gently pry the existing EPROM out from the socket. Do this
very slowly, taking care not to bend the leads. If they become bent, straighten them
carefully with needlenose pliers.
5. Place the new EPROM lightly (do not plug it in yet) into the socket and check to see that
all pins are aligned with their corresponding holes in the socket. Also make sure that the
notch on the end of the EPROM is correctly aligned with the notch on the socket (the
orientation of the notch should also correspond to the notches on all of the other chips
on the board). Now push the EPROM firmly into the socket and make sure that none
of the pins are bent during the insertion. Inspect the EPROM to make sure that no pins
are bent outward or under the EPROM.
6. Reassemble the Swing Panel assembly and close the Swing Panel. Refer to the
instructions in Appendix A.
7. Turn power ON at the main disconnect. Verify the proper operation of all boards by
inspecting the diagnostic indicators and Computer ON LEDs on the individual processor
boards.
C If the Computer ON LEDs are not illuminated on all three boards, the EPROMs
may not have been installed properly. Repeat the above steps 2 through 7.
Replacing the EPROMs - The EPROMs for the MC-CGP-4 board are labeled S-CGP-PXC-1
and S-CGP-PXC-2.
EPROMs with the same software version number will not cause the loss of user data.
Follow steps 2 thru 7 in the Replacement Procedure below.
EPROMs with a new software version number will result in loss of user data. Follow the
entire Replacement Procedure below.
NOTE: The Fault Log, Data Trap, and Performance Reports will all be lost and can not be
recovered.
Replacement Procedure
2. Turn power OFF at the main disconnect and verify that no lights are operating on the
microprocessor panel. Install a grounding strap on your wrist and connect it to ground
before handling the PC boards.
3. Remove the MC-CGP-4 board from the Swing Panel. Refer to Appendix A for
instructions on unloading the boards from the Swing Panel. If you are replacing the PC
board, proceed to step 6 below (refer to the MC-CGP-x Board Quick Reference in
Section 6 for proper jumper settings).
4. The two EPROMs on the MC-CGP-4 board are labeled ROM1-U17 and ROM2-U18
(see MC-CGP-x Board Quick Reference in Section 6). Using a small, thin-bladed
screwdriver, place the tip between the EPROM chip and its socket, not between the
socket and the board. Gently pry the existing EPROMs out from the socket. Do this very
slowly, taking care not to bend the leads. If they become bent, straighten them carefully
with a needlenose pliers.
5. Place the new EPROMs lightly (do not plug it in yet) into the sockets and check to see
that all pins are aligned with their corresponding holes in the socket. Also make sure
that the notch on the end of the EPROM is correctly aligned with the notch on the
socket (the orientation of the notch should also correspond to the notches on all of the
other chips on the board). Now push the EPROMs firmly into the socket and make sure
that none of the pins are bent during the insertion. Inspect the EPROMs to make sure
that no pins are bent outward or under the EPROM.
6. Reassemble the Swing Panel assembly and close the Swing Panel. Refer to the
instructions in Appendix A.
7. Turn power ON at the main disconnect. Verify the proper operation of all boards by
inspecting the diagnostic indicators and Computer ON LEDs on the individual processor
boards.
C If the Computer ON LEDs are not illuminated on all three boards, the EPROMs
may not have been installed properly. Repeat the above steps 2 through 7.
8. Set ODPC=ON, on the General F1-1 screen, and save the parameter.
Replacing the EPROMs - The EPROMs for the IMC-DDP-x board are labeled S-DDP-PSD-1
and S-DDP-PSD-2. Replacing EPROMs will not cause the loss of user data. The user data is
located on the U15 chip. Follow steps 2 thru 7 in the Replacement Procedure below.
Replacing the IMC-DDP-x board - The user settings for the parameters are stored in
EEPROM on the IMC-DDP-x board. If the new board was previously installed in another car
controller, the user settings from that car will be retained. Follow the entire Replacement
Procedure below when using a board from another car controller which has different settings
from those of the car being replaced or when installing a board from MCE.
Replacement Procedure
2. Turn power OFF at the main disconnect and verify that no lights are operating on the
microprocessor panel. Install a grounding strap on your wrist and connect it to ground
before handling the PC boards.
3. Remove the IMC-DDP-x board from the Swing Panel. Refer to Appendix A for
instructions on unloading the boards from the Swing Panel. If you are replacing the PC
board, proceed to step 6 below (refer to IMC-DDP-x Digital Drive Processor Board
Quick Reference in Section 6, for proper jumper settings).
4. The two EPROMs on the IMC-DDP-x board are labeled EPROM 1 - U6 and EPROM 2
- U5 Using a small, thin-bladed screwdriver, place the tip between the EPROM chip and
its socket, not between the socket and the board. Gently pry the existing EPROMs out
from the socket. Do this very slowly, taking care not to bend the leads. If they become
bent, straighten them carefully with needlenose pliers.
6. Reassemble the Swing Panel assembly and close the Swing Panel. Refer to the
instructions in Appendix A.
7. Turn power ON at the main disconnect. Verify the proper operation of all boards by
inspecting the diagnostic indicators and Computer ON LEDs on the individual processor
boards.
C If the DDP reset LED is blinking, the EPROMs may not have been installed
properly. Repeat the above steps 2 through 7.
8. To initialized the new board or parameters set ODP=ON on the General (Shift F1)
screen to default all parameters.
9. Re-enter the user settings (except Switch Position Margins) documented in step 1
above.
10. Re-calibrate the system offsets by setting OSOA=ON on the Drive (Shift F5) screen and
waiting until the Status: section at the top of the screen is blank then set OSOA=OFF
and save.
11. Also re-calibrate the Motor Field and Brake as described in Sections 3.5.2 Performing
the Motor Field Calibration Procedure and 3.9 Calibrating the Brake Voltages.
12. The NTS and ETS Limit Switch values must be re-learned as described in Section 4.10.
Then reenter the Switch Position Margin values documented in step 1.
Identification of the EPROMs - The EPROM for the MC-NC board is labeled S-NC-C (see
Figure L.9, MC-NC Board Quick Reference). The EPROM for the MC-NIO board is labeled
S-NIO-C (see Figure L.10, MC-NIO Board Quick Reference).
Replacement Procedure
1. Turn controller power OFF and verify that no lights are operating on the processor
boards. Wear an ESD grounding strap on your wrist and connect it to ground before
handling the PC boards.
4. Disconnect Network cable NETA and NETB. Turn power ON. Verify the proper
operation of the board by inspecting the diagnostic indicators (COMPUTER ON and
SERVICE LEDs) on the respective processor boards:
MC-NIO Board - If properly installed, the SERVICE LED should not illuminate and the
COMPUTER ON LED should stay ON continuously. If the SERVICE LED stays
illuminated, the EPROM may not be installed properly. Repeat the above steps 1
through 3. Check for notch orientation and look for bent pins.
If the Outer Leveling Distance Error (OLD) or quad pulser relation (QPR) flag are highlighted
on the F3 screen, follow the steps below.
1. Using a multi-meter, measure the voltage with reference to the 1 Bus on terminals 95
and 96 on the SCR-RI board.
On Voltage: 40 - 55 VDC
Off Voltage: 0 to 1VDC (preferably 0.5V or less)
2. If any of these voltages are out of the above range, find the error by performing the
same voltage measurement inside the LS-QUAD-2R box. Terminals 95 and 96 are
located on HC-DFLS board.
3. Check tape guide assembly distances against the drawing in Figure C.1. Make sure that
all distances are within the ranges given in the drawing. If the sensors are too close to
the running surface of the tape, add a washer between the subplate and the brass
spacers for the HC-SB1 assembly. See Figure C.2. If all the dimensions are correct and
the proper voltage cannot be achieved, contact the factory.
4. Using an oscilloscope, connect the probes from channels 1 and 2 to test points DP1
and DP2 with reference to test point COM on the IMC-DCP board. Observe the pulses
while running the car in either direction at a constant speed of about 50 fpm (.25 m/s).
The signals should have approximately a 50% duty cycle and should be 90 degrees out-
of-phase as shown in Figure C.3.
FIGURE C.1 LS-QUAD-2R Enclosure (Top View) FIGURE C.2 Attaching SB1 to LS-QUAD-2R
Backplate
LS-QUAD-2R ENCLOSURE
If the OLD flag is still highlighted on the F3 screen and steps 1-4 have been followed, contact
MCE Technical Support.
The MINIMUM time between any two adjacent transitions of DP1 & DP2
must be 18% of one cycle.
# PC BOARD DESCRIPTION
1 HC-RB4 Traction Controller Main Relay Board
1 HC-RBH Hydraulic Controller Main Relay Board
2 HC-CI/O Non Programmable Controller Call I/O Board
2 HC-CI/O-E Programmable Controller Call I/O Expander Board
3 HC-PI/O Non Programmable Controller Power I/O Board (Car A)
3 HC-PCI/O Programmable Controller Power And Call I/O Board
4 HC-PI/O Non Programmable Controller Power I/O Board (Car B)
6 HC-TAB Traction Adapter Board
7 HC-RDRB Rear Door Relay Board
8 HC-RD Rear Door Logic Board (Car A)
9 HC-RD Rear Door Logic Board (Car B)
10 HC-DB-MOD Front G.A.L. MOD Door Interface Board
11 HC-DB-MOD-R Rear G.A.L. MOD Door Interface Board
12 HC-DPS Door Power Supply Board
13 HC-PIX Position Indicator Expander Board (Car A)
14 HC-PIX Position Indicator Expander Board (Car B)
15 HC-SRT Suicide Relay Timing Board
16 HC-SCR SCR Interface Board
17 HC-EQ Earthquake Board
18 HC-IOX I/O(8 Input / 8 Output) Expander Board (Car A)
19 HC-IOX I/O(8 Input / 8 Output) Expander Board (Car B)
20 HC-IOX Additional I/O(8 Input / 8 Output) Expander Board (Car A)
21 HC-IOX Additional I/O(8 Input / 8 Output) Expander Board (Car B)
26 HC-DYNA Dynalift Interface Board
27 MC-ACFR AC Feedback Relay Board
28 IMC-GIO General Turbo DF I/O Board
29 IMC-RB Turbo DF Relay Board
30 HC-DB-MOM/H Front G.A.L. MOM/MOH Door Interface Board
31 HC-DB-MOM/H-R Rear G.A.L. MOM/MOH Door Interface Board
32 HC-OA Output Adapter Board
33 IMC-RI M/G Relay Interface Board
34 IMC-PRI M/G Power Relay Interface Board
35 IMC-DIO Digital I/O Board
36 IMC-DAS Data Acquisition Board
37 HC-I4O I/O(16 Input /4 Output) Expander Board (Car A)
38 HC-I4O I/O(16 Input /4 Output) Expander Board (Car B)
39 HC-I4O Additional I/O(16 Input / 4 Output) Expander Board (Car A)
40 HC-I4O Additional I/O(16 Input /4 Output) Expander Board (Car B)
41 SCR-RI SCR/AC Relay Interface Board
# PC BOARD DESCRIPTION
42 SCR-PRI SCR/AC Power Relay Interface Board
43 HC-LB Lock Bypass Board
44 HC-GB Gong Board
45 HC-GB Additional Gong Board
46 HC-SIB Selectable Input Buffer Board (Car A)
47 HC-SIB Selectable Input Buffer Board (Car B)
48 HC-RT Relay Tester Board
49 IMC-ACIB AC Baldor Interface Board
50 HC-DPS-MOM/H Front G.A.L. MOM/MOH Door Interface and Power Supply Board
51 HC-ACI AC Drive Interface Board
52 HC-ACIF AC Flux Vector Interface Board
53 HC-DPS-MOM/H-R Rear G.A.L. MOM/MOH Interface and Power Supply Board
54 IMC-MBX IMC Enhanced Motherboard
55 SCR-RIX SCR Relay Interface Extension Board
56 HC-HBF A.S.M.E. Front Door Lock Bypass Board
57 HC-HBFR A.S.M.E Front and Rear Door Lock Bypass Board
58 IMC-ACIM AC MagneTek Interface Board
59 HC-TACH-MG Tach Adjust Board for VVMC-MG Controller
60 HC-TACH-SCR Tach Adjust Board for VVMC-SCR Controller
61 SC-SB2K Main A17.1 - 2000 Compliant Relay Board
61 SC-SB2K-H Hydraulic Main A17.1 - 2000 Compliant Relay Board
62 SC-HDIO High Density I/O board for A17.1 - 2000
63 SC-BASE-D Lock Bypass, Access, Overspeed and Emergency Brake Board used
with DF controlers
64 SC-BASE Lock Bypass, Access, Overspeed and Emergency Brake Board used
with non-DF controllers
65 SC-BASER-D Rear version of SC-BASE used with DF controllers
66 SC-BASER Rear version of SC-BASE used with non-DF controllers
67 SC-SB2K-H Hydro version of SC-SB2K
68 SC-BAH Hydro version of SC-BASE
69 SC-BAH-R Hydro version of SC-BASE with rear doors
Individual group cars use board numbers for car A only
Replacing the EPROMs - The EPROMs for the IMC-DCP board are labeled S-DCP-A-1 thru
S-DCP-A-4. Replacing EPROMs will not cause the loss of user data. Follow steps 2 thru 7 in
the Replacement Procedure below.
Replacing the IMC-DCP board - The user settings for the parameters are stored in EEPROM
on the IMC-DCP board. If the new board was previously installed in another car controller, the
user settings from that car will be retained. Follow the entire Replacement Procedure below
when using a board from another car controller which has different settings from those of the
car being replaced or when installing a board from MCE.
Replacement Procedure
2. Turn power OFF at the main disconnect and verify that no lights are operating on the
microprocessor panel. Install a grounding strap on your wrist and connect it to ground
before handling the PC boards.
3. Remove the left side cover from the IMC-SMB3(5) Unit. Remove the IMC-DCP board.
If you are using an analog tach, please record the resistance value of the trimpot TACH
on the old IMC-DCP board by measuring from the back of the board and set the trimpot
of the new board to the same resistance. Or adjust the new trimpot as explained in
Section 3.7.3 Verifying Car Speed.
4. Install the new board. If the new board already has EPROMS in sockets U1 thru U4 with
the same software version # and the Safety Processor chip in U25 is properly installed
proceed to step 6 below (refer to Figure 6.28, IMC-DCP Drive Control Processor Board
Quick Reference, for proper jumper settings). If U25 does not exist and you can not
remove the chip from the old board please call MCE. Otherwise follow steps 4 and 5 to
remove the EPROMS from the old IMC-DCP board and place them in the new board.
5. The four EPROMs on the IMC-DCP board are labeled EPROM 1 - U1 thru EPROM 4
- U4. Using a small, thin-bladed screwdriver, place the tip between the EPROM chip
and its socket, not between the socket and the board. Gently pry the existing EPROMs
out from the socket. Do this very slowly, taking care not to bend the leads. If they
become bent, straighten them carefully with needlenose pliers.
6. Place the new EPROMs lightly (do not plug in) into the sockets and check to see that
all pins are aligned with their corresponding holes in the socket. Also make sure that the
notch on the end of the EPROM is correctly aligned with the notch on the socket (the
orientation of the notch should also correspond to the notches on all of the other chips
on the board). Now push the EPROMs firmly into the socket and make sure that none
of the pins are bent.
7. Make sure the ribbon cables to the IMC-SPI board and the phone cable to the System
12 Drive are reconnected. Install the cover on the IMC-SMB3(5) Unit.
8. Turn power ON at the main disconnect. Observe that the DSP ON and SAF ON LEDs
turn ON solidly.
C If the DSP ON and/or SAF ON LEDs are blinking repeat steps 2 thru 7.
10. Set OSOA=ON, on Drive (Shift F5) screen and save. Wait a few seconds for the
system to finish performing the offset calibrations as shown on the top of the page next
to Status:. Then save OSOA back to OFF.
11. Finally, relearn the NTS and ETS Limit Switch values as described in Section 4.10. After
the learn is complete reenter the Switch position margin values that were recorded in
step 1. Then run the car to verify that it is running well.
WARNING: The Brake IGBT may be damaged if the IDC connector (wires
BT1, BT2) is left disconnected from the IMC-SPI board, even
without applying power. Use a small piece of 18 gauge wire
to short out the IDC connector (wires BT1, BT2) while it is
disconnected from the IMC-SPI board.
4. Remove the ribbon cable connectors from the jacks on the IMC-SPI board. Remove all
other IDC connectors from the jacks on the IMC-SPI board (the wires are labeled, but
it may be helpful to label the connectors and jacks with a felt tip pen).
5. Remove the six screws holding the IMC-SPI board in place and remove the board.
6. Install the new IMC-SPI board and reinstall the six hold down screws. Reinstall the ten
IDC connectors in the appropriate jacks. Reinstall the IMC-DCP board ribbon cable
plugs. Reinstall the cover.
1. Reapply power to the system. Observe the four character alphanumeric display
and verify that the TEST and PASS messages appear and that the DSP ON and
SAF ON LEDs turn ON solidly.
The procedure for replacing the Brake Sensor Board (CS-BR) is the same for both the
IMC-SMB3 and IMC-SMB5 Units. The replacement procedure is as follows:
1. Turn OFF the power at the main disconnect. Remove the right side cover from the IMC-
SMB3(5) Unit.
2. Remove the IDC connector and the sensor wire lugs (wires BR2, BR2A) from their
respective terminals (see Figure G.3).
3. Remove the screws holding down the sensor board (CS-BR) and remove the sensor
board (see Figure G.5).
4. Remove the sensor wires from the old sensor and install them on the new sensor as
shown in Figure G.3 (Detail A and B).
5. Install the sensor board and hold down screws (torque to 10-15 IN-LB.). Install the
sensor wire lugs on the appropriate terminals (see Figure G.3). Torque the screws on
terminals BR2A and BR2B to 18-20 IN-LB. Torque the screw on the Chopper IGBT
(BR) to 27-29 IN-LB. Apply Glyptol (PN 13-03-0003) to all screw heads. Install the IDC
connector.
6. Install the cover and turn ON the power. Verify that the TEST and PASS messages
appear and that the DSP ON and SAF ON LEDs turn ON solidly.
7. Calibrate the brake voltages as described in Section 3.9.
1. Turn OFF the power at the main disconnect. Remove the right side cover from the
IMC-SMB3 Unit.
2. Remove the IDC connector and the sensor wire lugs (wires MF2, MF2A) from their
respective terminals (see Figure G.3).
3. Remove the screws holding down the sensor board (CS-MF) and remove the sensor
board (see Figure G.5).
4. Remove the sensor wires from the old sensor and install them on the new sensor as
shown in Figure G.3 (Detail C and D).
5. Install the sensor board and hold down screws (torque to 10-15 IN-LB.). Install the
sensor wire lugs on the appropriate terminals (see Figure G.3) Torque the screws on
terminals MP2A and MP2B to 18-20 IN-LB. Apply Glyptol (PN 13-03-0003) to all screw
heads. Install the IDC connector.
G.3.2 REPLACING THE MOTOR FIELD CURRENT SENSOR ON THE IMC-SMB5 UNIT
1. Turn OFF the power at the main disconnect. Remove the right side cover from the
IMC-SMB5 Unit.
2. Remove the IDC connector and the sensor wire lugs (wire MF2A) from their respective
terminals (see Figure G.4).
3. Remove the screws holding down the sensor board (CS-MF) and remove the sensor
board (see Figure G.5).
4. Remove the sensor wire from the old sensor and install it on the new sensor as shown
in Figure G.4 (Detail A).
5. Install the sensor board and hold down screws (torque to 10-15 IN-LB.). Install the
sensor wire lugs on the appropriate terminals (see Figure G.4) Torque the screws on
both ends of wire MF2A to 43-48 IN-LB and apply Glyptol (PN 13-03-0003) to all
screws. Install the IDC connector.
6. Install the cover and turn ON the power. Verify that the TEST and PASS messages
appear and that the DSP ON and SAF ON LEDs turn ON solidly.
7. Calibrate the motor field voltages as described in Section 3.5.
FIGURE G.4 Replacing the Motor Field Current Sensor (IMC-SMB5 Unit)
G.4.1 REPLACING THE BRAKE IGBT (BR) ON THE IMC-SMB3 (5) UNIT
WARNING: Keep the conductive foam on pins 4 and 5 of the IGBT until
it is time to plug in the female disconnects (wires BT1, BT2).
The IGBT can be damaged if these pins are left open.
1. Turn OFF the power at the main disconnect. Remove the right side cover from the
IMC-SMB3(5) Unit.
2. Remove the female disconnects (wires BT1, BT2) and the wire lugs (wires BR2A, DC-,
BR3) from their respective terminals on the Brake IGBT (see Figure G.5).
3. Remove the screws holding down the Brake IGBT (BR) and remove it (Figure G.6).
4. Install the new Brake IGBT, keeping the conductive foam in place (for proper mounting
position see Figure G.6 - Note) and hold down screws (torque to 20-25 IN-LB.).
Remove the conductive foam and install the wire lugs and female disconnects on the
appropriate terminals (see Figure G.5) Torque the screws to 27-29 IN-LB and apply
Glyptol (PN 13-03-0003) to all screws.
6. Install the cover and turn ON the power. Verify that the TEST and PASS messages
appear and that the DSP ON and SAF ON LEDs turn ON solidly.
1. Turn OFF the power at the main disconnect. Remove the right side cover from the
IMC-SMB3(5) Unit.
2. Remove the female disconnects for wires DC-, BR1, BP01 and BP02 from the terminals
on the Diode Bridge (DBB).
3. Remove the screw holding down the Diode Bridge and remove it (Figure G.6).
4. Install the new Diode Bridge and hold down screws (torque to 15-19 IN-LB. and apply
Glyptol (PN 13-03-0003) to the screw). Reinstall the female disconnects (see Figure
G.5). Connect wires BP01 and BP02 to the AC terminals. Connect wire DC- to the '-'
terminal. Connect wire BR1 to the '+' terminal.
6. Install the cover and turn ON the power. Verify that the TEST and PASS messages
appear and that the DSP ON and SAF ON LEDs turn ON solidly.
G.4.3 REPLACING THE DIODE BRIDGE / SCR (MF) ON THE IMC-SMB3 UNIT
1. Turn OFF the power at the main disconnect. Remove the right side cover from the
IMC-SMB3 Unit.
2. Remove the female disconnects for wires MF1, MF2, MF2A, MP01, MP02, MFG1 and
MFG2 from the terminals on the Diode Bridge / SCR (MF) (see Figure G.5).
3. Remove the screws holding down the Diode Bridge / SCR and remove it (Figure G.6).
4. Install the new Diode Bridge / SCR and hold down screws (torque to 18-22 IN-LB. and
apply Glyptol (PN 13-03-0003) to the screws). Reinstall the female disconnects (see
Figure G.5). Connect wire MFG1 to terminal #1. Connect wires MF2 and MF2A to
terminal #2. Connect wire MFG2 to terminal #3. Connect wire MP01 to terminal #4.
Connect wire MP02 to terminal #6. Connect wire MF1 to terminal #8.
6. Install the cover and turn ON the power. Verify that the TEST and PASS messages
appear and that the DSP ON and SAF ON LEDs turn ON solidly.
G.4.4 REPLACING THE DIODE BRIDGE / SCR (MF) ON THE IMC-SMB5 UNIT
1. Turn OFF the power at the main disconnect. Remove the right side cover from the
IMC-SMB5 Unit.
2. Remove the female disconnects and wire lugs for wires MF1, MF2, MF2A, MP01,
MP02, MFG1 and MFG2 from the terminals on the Diode Bridge/SCR (see Figure G.8).
3. Remove the screws holding down the Diode Bridge/SCR and remove it (Figure G.7).
4. Install the new Diode Bridge/SCR and hold down screws (torque to 26-30 IN-LB. and).
Reinstall the female disconnects and wire lugs (see Figure G.8). Connect wire MFG1
to terminal #1. Connect wire MFG2 to terminal #2. Connect wires MF2 and MF2A to
terminal A+. Connect wire MF1 to terminal B-. Connect wire MP02 to terminal C.
Connect wire MP01 to terminal E. Apply Glyptol (PN 13-03-0003) to all screws.
6. Install the cover and turn ON the power. Verify that the TEST and PASS messages
appear and that the DSP ON and SAF ON LEDs turn ON solidly.
FIGURE G.8 IMC-SMB5 Current Sensor and Diode Bridge / SCR Wiring
The 12-pulse drive has a total of 9 fuses. Of the 9 fuses, 6 are semiconductor fuses (FL1 -
FL6) that are on each input line terminal for a 6 phase transformer. The 6 semiconductor fuses
(FL1 - FL6) are located above the contactors, but under the drive cover. The 12-Pulse Drive
also has 2 fuses (FD1, FD2) that are used to protect the 120VAC line. FD1 and FD2 are
located on the left side of the controller in panel mounted fuse holders. There is also a fuse
(FD3) that protects the commutation circuit. FD3 is located near the top of the drive under the
cover. The fuse rating on the 12-Pulse Drive has been calculated for the best protection. DO
NOT replace the fuses with a higher rated fuse than the ones specified in this manual. NEVER
bypass a fuse with a direct short.
The semiconductor fuses (FL1 - FL6) are rated at 200 Amps 500 Volts. Before removing
and/or replacing a fuse, ensure that all power is OFF The cover of the 12Pulse SCR Drive
must be removed to gain access to the semiconductor fuses.
1. Remove the screw of the damaged and/or blown fuses. There are two screws that hold
the fuse in place on each semiconductor fuse (see Figure H.1). Ensure that during the
removal of the screws, no loose parts (bolts, screws, and washers) fall into the drive.
2. Install the replacement semiconductor fuse and insert one of the mounting screws to
hold the semiconductor fuse in place. Insert the final screw and hand tighten the
screws down.
3. On the SCR side of the fuse, torque the screw to 22-30 IN-LB. On the Contactor side
of the fuse, torque the screw to 140-150 IN-LB. Ensure that no loose parts are left in
the 12Pulse Drive enclosure.
The FD1 fuse is used to protect the power FIGURE H.2 120VAC Fuses (FD1, FD2)
supply and the trigger transformer in the
12Pulse Drive enclosure. FD2 is the fuse
used to protect the two fans in the 12-Pulse
Drive enclosure. These fuses are 1 Amp
250VAC Slow Blow. Do not use a fuse with a
different rating. The fuses are located on the
left side of the 12-Pulse Drive enclosure.
The Commutation Fuse (FD3) is used to FIGURE H.3 Commutation Fuse (FD3)
protect the commutation circuit. The cover of
the drive must be removed to gain access to
the fuse. FD3 is located on the top of the drive
above the swing tray. The fuse is a KLKD type
rated at 30 Amps DC at 600VAC. Do not use
a fuse that has a different rating.
The 12-Pulse Drive has two main contactors in the enclosure. The two contactors are located
at the bottom of the 12-Pulse Drive enclosure. The far left contactor is used to terminate the
Delta phases (X1, X2, X3) from the 6 phase transformer. The far right contactor is used to
terminate the Wye phases (Y1, Y2, Y3) from the 6 phase transformer.
There are two auxiliary contactors on each main contactor. The auxiliary contacts open or
close 120VAC lines when the main contactor is picked. The auxiliary contactors are attached
to the right and left side of the contactor. Ensure that the wire is marked with an identification
before removing the wire. It is VERY IMPORTANT that the wires terminate at the correct
terminal. Before conducting any maintenance on the 12-Pulse Drive, ensure that all power
going into the drive is OFF. Be sure that the power supplying the Drive Isolation Transformer
is OFF at the main disconnect.
1. Mark and remove all wires going into and out of the auxiliary contactor in a manner so
that the appropriate wire will go to the correct terminal on the new auxiliary contactor
(see Figure H.4). Note: The wiring of the auxiliary terminals is very important.
2. With a screw driver, loosen the two screws on the right and left side of the auxiliary
contactor.
3. Remove the auxiliary contactor by pulling out and away from the main contactor.
4. Install the replacement auxiliary contactor. Make sure that the auxiliary contactor pin is
inserted into the body of the main contactor (see Figure H.4).
5. Install the mounting screws on each side of the auxiliary contactor (torque to 4 IN LBS.).
6. Install the wires that go to the auxiliary contactor to the correct terminals. Note: Load
the outer most terminals first.
1. Remove the coil by pressing up on the red tab provided and pull out.
2. Insert the coil into the slot provided on the contactor. Ensure that the coil is locked in
place.
a. With a screw driver, loosen the two screws on the cover (located near the
contactor terminals on the top left hand side and the bottom right hand side).
b. Remove the cover by pulling out. If the cover does not come off, continue to
loosen the two screws mentioned above.
2. Remove the top contacts by lifting the metal bracket up and then removing the contact.
b. While lifting the metal bracket up, insert the contact at an angle, then lay it flat
and lower the metal bracket.
4. Remove the bottom contacts by using a metric 3mm Allen wrench to remove the
mounting screw. This will loosen the contact allowing it to be removed.
5. Installation of the bottom contacts can be done by inserting the contact in the contactor
and then inserting the mounting screw. The screw should be tightened with a metric
3mm Allen wrench.
6. Install the cover when all the necessary modifications have been completed. The
mounting screws for the cover should be torqued to 30-35 LB-IN.
1. Remove all semiconductor fuses that are attached to the contactor that is being
removed (refer to Section H.1.1 Replacing the Semiconductor Fuses).
2. Remove and label all wires that connect to the contactor and its auxiliaries. Note that
the wiring of the contactor and its auxiliaries are very important.
3. Loosen the four mounting bolts that hold the contactor (see Figure H.5). Remove the
contactor.
4. To install the new contactor, line up the mounting bolts with the hex spacers and make
sure that the bolts go through the holes in the contactor and the hex spacers (see
Figure H.5). Then torque the bolts to 110 - 120 LB-IN.
5. Install all the wires to the correct terminals. It is important that the wires are connected
to the correct terminal.
6. Refer to Section H.1.1 for information on how to reinstall the fuses.
The SCR devices are located on or near the heatsinks in the drive. There are 6 SCR devices
(12 Pulse Bridge) on the heatsink located in the middle of the drive. Three SCR devices
(Direction Bridge and Dynamic Braking) are located on the top-most heatsink in the drive. Just
below the top-most heatsink in the drive is a combination SCR/Diode device and a dual Diode
device.
Removal of one or more SCR involves removing some wires and components. Before
removing a wire, ensure that the wire is marked so that it can be reconnected to the correct
terminal. Proper torquing is also very important.
1. Remove the semiconductor fuse that is FIGURE H.6 12 Pulse Bridge (SCR1 - SCR6)
attached to the SCR device being
replaced.
9. Transfer and/or install the Standoff (M6 x 16MM, 41-04-0036) and the Split Washer
(1/4", 19-04-0013). Torque the Standoff down to 22-30 IN-LB. Note: over-torquing will
damage the Standoff.
10. Reinstall bus bars A and B and the wires that connect to them.
11. Torque the screws down to 40-48 IN-LB. Ensure that the shaft of the ring lug stays
over the bus bar that it is attached too. The ring lug can't touch the other bus bar. To
maintain clearance, the ring lug can't pass the edge of the bus bar.
H.3.2. REPLACING THE DIRECTION BRIDGE (SCR7, SCR8) AND DYNAMIC BRAKING (SCR9)
To replace an SCR, it may be necessary to loosen and/or remove some parts to gain access
to the SCR. When removing extra parts, be sure to reinstall them securely. Ensure that all
power is OFF at the main disconnect.
1. Remove the bolts on terminals 1, 2 and FIGURE H.7 SCR7, SCR8, SCR9
3 on the SCR being replaced. Place
the bus bars that connect to the SCR in
a position that will not obstruct the
removal and installation of the SCR. It
may be necessary to loosen other bus
bar mounting bolts.
To gain access to the Commutation SCR/Diode and the Dual Diode Device, the SCRDS board
must be partially removed. It is suggested that the connections on the bottom of the board
remain connected except for the mounting screws (see Figure H.8).
There are a total of 6 boards (SCR-LGD, SCR-LGA, SCR-PS, SCR-SN, SCR-DS and SCR-CC)
on the System 12 SCR Drive. During the replacement of some of the boards, other parts may
require removal. Ensure that all power is OFF at the main disconnect before removing boards.
The SCR-LGD board is used to display the status of the System 12, 12-Pulse Drive.
1. Remove the two mounting screws from FIGURE H.9 Replacing the SCR-LGD
the SCR-LGD board. Board
When replacing the SCR-LGA board, the SCR-LGD board must be transferred from the old
SCR-LGA board to the new board (see Section H.4.1). This is best done when both boards are
not attached to the drive. The transfer includes the installation of the Standoffs needed to hold
the SCR-LGD. The standoffs are loaded from the back side of the SCR-LGA board.
1. Remove all the connectors that connect to the board (J1-J10 and Ground wire of the
26 conductor ribbon cable located on the board's bottom right corner mounting screw).
3. Install the new board and torque the mounting screws to 15-20 LB-IN (see Figure H.10).
4. Install all the connectors back on the board (J1-J10 and the Ground wire of the 26
conductor ribbon cable under the board's bottom right corner mounting screw). Ensure
that the bottom right corner mounting screw is torqued to 15-20 LB-IN.
The SCR-PS board generates DC power to supply the SCR-LGA board. Ensure that the new
SCR-PS board is generating the correct DC voltage before connecting it to the SCR-LGA
board.
1. Disconnect the ribbon cable from J9 on the SCR-LGA board and remove the 6 position
IDC from J1 on the SCR-PS board (see Figure H.10).
4. Connect the ribbon cable from the SCR-PS board to J9 on the SCR-LGA board.
Reconnect the 6 position IDC to J1 on the SCR-PS board.
b. Turn ON power to the enclosure at the main disconnect. Ensure that the
controller is on Inspection.
c. Using a DC voltage meter, verify the voltages (+5V, -5V, +15V and -15V) on the
test points on the SCR-PS board. If the voltages are not within 1% of the
correct value, adjust the following on the SCR-PS board: R16 for +5V, R2 for
-5V, R13 for +15V, or R5 for -15V.
d. Turn power OFF at the main disconnect. Reconnect the ribbon cable to J9 on
the SCR-LGA board and turn ON power at the main disconnect. If you are
unable to get the desired voltage, then refer to the manual for other possible
faults.
Removal of the SCR-SN board requires that a few wires be removed. Label the wires to ensure
that they are reconnected to the correct terminals. The right angle copper brackets and the
insulator on the SCR-SN board must be transferred to the new board. The transfer of the
copper brackets and the insulator is best done when both boards are not attached to the drive.
The swing tray that holds the SCR-LGA and the SCR-PS board must be removed to make it
simpler to remove the SCR-SN board. Do not disconnect the boards from the tray; remove the
tray with the board on it.
1. Remove the semiconductor fuses and the ribbon cable from J2 on the SCR-LGA board.
2. Disconnect the wires that are attached to terminals 2 and 3 on SCR1 thru 6 in the drive.
3. Remove the three mounting screws on top of the SCR-SN board and remove the board.
Transfer the Angle Brackets (35-30-0009) to the new board. Lightly tighten the screws.
4. Install the new SCR-SN board and install the mounting screws (19-01-0012) and Flat
Washer (19-04-0004). Torque the mounting screws to 15-20 IN-LB.
5. Connect the wires as indicated below. Torque the M6 Mach. Screws to 40-48 IN-LB
(see Figure H.11). Ensure that the ring lug doesn't cross the outer limits of the bus bar.
To ensure that the proper clearance is met, the space between bus bars A and B must
be maintained.
Note: The terminal number is on the top left side of SCR pack near the terminal.
Wire that comes out of E1 to SCR1 terminal 2
Wire that comes out of E3 to SCR2 terminal 2
Wire that comes out of E5 to SCR3 terminal 2
Wire that comes out of E7 to SCR4 terminal 3
Wire that comes out of E9 to SCR5 terminal 2
Wire that comes out of E11 to SCR6 terminal 2
Wire that comes out of E2 to SCR1 terminal 3
Wire that comes out of E4 to SCR2 terminal 3
Wire that comes out of E6 to SCR3 terminal 3
Wire that comes out of E8 to SCR4 terminal 2
Wire that comes out of E10 to SCR5 terminal 3
Wire that comes out of E12 to SCR6 terminal 3
6. Install the semiconductor fuses (see Section H.1.1 Replacing the Semiconductor Fuses)
and tighten the screws that attach the copper bracket to the SCR-SN board.
7. Reinstall the swing tray that holds the SCR-LGA and SCR-PS board.
SCR-DS Rev. 4-4 and up is used in the Dsxxxx - C - AB drive. The SCR-DS board contains the
SCR firing leads that attach to the SCR devices. Handle these wires with care. In some cases,
the SCR-DS board does not require complete removal. A partial removal consists of removing
all of the items stated below except the Cathode and Gate connectors on the bottom of the
SCR-DS board, the 6 phase wires, and the A2 wire.
Installation:
1. Run the 12 AWG wire back through the current sensor (M1) on the SCR-DS board (see
Figure H.12) and back into the terminal block A2L. Torque the terminal block to 18-20
IN-LB. Before the wire is torqued, the board should be in position for mounting.
To gain access to the SCR-CC-H/L board, the SCR-DS board must be removed. The wires
that are disconnected should be labeled so that they can be reconnected to the correct
terminal. There are three studs (X1, A, AX) on the board that should be torqued with care.
1. Disconnect and label the wires on the studs (X1, A, AK) and J1 on the SCR-CC-H/L
board.
2. Remove the mounting screws and board.
3. Install the new SCR-CC board and torque the mounting screws to 15-20 IN-LB (see
Figure H.13).
4. Install all the wires that connect to J1.
5. Reinstall the wires that connect to the studs (X1, A, AK) on the board. Torque the nuts
to 22-30 IN-LB.
6. Reinstall the SCR-DS board.
Use this appendix in conjunction with the manual. The appendix provides information regarding
the diagnostics and volume adjustments for the TPI-FT option on the Flex-Talk unit.
S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9
1 0 0 0 0 SELF TEST
0 0 1 1 0 X X EMP X X X X X EMPWI
N
Dip switches: - switches S2, S3, S4, S5, and S6 are used to select which flags on the TPI are to be
displayed.
- switch S2 is used for the self test.
- switch S1 is current not used.
- 0 = switch is Off, 1 = switch is On
D2 thru D9: diagnostic LEDs located on the processor board. Lit LEDs indicate that one of the flags
listed below D2 thru D9 on the above chart are read as active.
Example: if all switches are off, D4 & D6 are turned on, then nudging and main fire
service flags are on.
The trimpots R32 and R33 adjust the main and alternate volume. The main volume adjustment
(R32) controls the floor announcements (such as First Floor). The alternate volume (R33)
controls all other announcements (such as going up). Turning either trimpot fully
counterclockwise gives maximum volume. The adjustments are easily made with diagnostics
switch S2-ON. This will activate the messages and allow the time necessary to adjust volume.
These two trimpots do not affect any music volume that may be connected on J8. Music
volume is set external of this unit.
K.4 TROUBLESHOOTING
If the message, Please allow the doors to close is heard when nudging:
The photo eye used to detect objects in the door path may be blocked.
The photo eye may be dirty, or defective.
PRINCIPAL CHARACTERISTICS
Number of Wires 4 (2 for data and 2 for power)
Power on serial link 24 VDC
Number of I/Os on one COP board 24 inputs, 24 outputs
Communication protocol LonTalk (based on OSI 7-layer networking protocol)
Controller characteristics Available for M3 Group System car controllers
The car controller node (MC-NC board) is the main node of the network. It provides the
input/output interface between the car controller computer (MC-MP2 board) and the COP. It
contains the Neuron processor which implements the seven layers of the LonTalk
communication protocol for receiving and sending signals, as network data packets, to and
from the COP. It also implements the application level routines to serially transfer these signal
values to the car controller computer.
The function of the COP node (MC-NIO board) is to transfer COP signal values to and from the
car controller node as network packets. The COP signals, such as call buttons, door close
button, call lockouts, etc., are sent serially to the car controller node via the LonWorks
network. Similarly, signals such as call button lights, indicators, etc., are received from the car
controller node.
The car controller node consists of the MC-NC Neuron Controller board (see Figure L.2) which,
for most controllers, replaces the HC-CI/O Call Input/Output board and is physically located
where the HC-CI/O board would otherwise be. The MC-NC board provides the interface
between the car controller's Main Processor (MC-MP2 board) and the MC-NIO board in the
COP. The car call push-button inputs and other input signals from the COP are received serially
via the LonWorks network and are processed by the MC-NC board and then sent serially to
the car controller's Main Processor board via a 20-conductor ribbon cable. Information from the
car controller's Main Processor board is received serially by the MC-NC board, formatted into
data packets, and sent to the COP via the LonWorks network.
The COP node consists of the MC-NIO Neuron Input/Output board (see Figure L.3) and, if
required, one or more MC-NIO-X Neuron Input/Output Extender board(s) (see Figure L.4). The
COP board(s) are physically located either in the COP itself or on the car top. The MC-NIO
board has two major functional blocks, the input/output interface and the LonWorks network
interface.
The MC-NIO board monitors the state of the car call push-buttons (ON/OFF) and activates call
acknowledgment outputs. It also acquires other inputs from the COP switches and buttons and
activates other COP outputs. The MC-NIO board can handle 24 inputs and 24 outputs. The
MC-NIO-X board is used for additional inputs and outputs and is responsible for the input/output
interface only. It does not contain the network interface electronics.
The MC-NIO board is the NEURON INPUT/OUTPUT board. All car call buttons as well as all
car call acknowledge lights are connected to this board. The MC-NIO-X board is the NEURON
INPUT/OUTPUT EXPANDER board. It is also located in the COP and used in conjunction with
the MC-NIO board for providing additional I/O. The MC-NIO-X board is used when more inputs
or outputs are required than the MC-NIO board can provide. The MC-NIO-X board is the same
as the MC-NIO board except that fewer components are loaded. The MC-NIO-X board is
connected to the MC-NIO board through a 26-conductor ribbon cable. The MC-NIO board
connector J11 connects to the MC-NIO-X board at connector J2. Additional MC-NIO-X boards,
if needed, can be connected in a cascade fashion to connector J11 of the MC-NIO-X board.
MOUNTING ONE BOARD - If the job requires only one board, the MC-NIO can be mounted
anywhere in the COP such that the connectors are easily accessible and the board does not
obstruct any fixture in the COP. The MC-NIO board is supplied with a mounting plate. The
dimensions are shown in Figure L.5.
MOUNTING MORE THAN ONE BOARD - If the job requires the expander MC-NIO-X board(s),
they can be mounted in the following three ways. The MC-NIO-X board is also supplied with a
mounting plate.
Option 1 - The boards can be stacked one on top of another (see Figure L.6). Make sure that
the total height of the boards stacked together does not exceed the available height for
mounting the boards in the COP.
Option 2 - The boards can be placed end to end with connector J11 of one board facing
connector J2 of the other board (see Figure L.7). In this case, the height requirement will be
that of a single board and the I/O connectors on all the boards will be on the same side. Since
the boards are mounted lengthwise in this option, make sure that the COP has enough free
space lengthwise.
Any combination of the above three options can be used to best suit the COP length, width,
height and the wiring requirements.
NOTE: The MCE part number for the Mounting Plate is 40-02-0074
FIGURE L.5 Mounting Plate Dimensions for Mounting the MC-NIO and MC-NIO-X boards
The outputs of the MC-NIO, MC-NIO-X boards are of the open-collector type. The bulbs are
turned ON when the output terminal is grounded, therefore, the common side of bulbs is
connected to the +V terminal (J4) on the MC-NIO and MC-NIO-X boards.
The inputs are internally pulled up to the +V voltage and become activated when grounded,
therefore, the common of all the switches is connected to the COM terminal (J4) on the MC-NIO
and MC-NIO-X board.
The MC-NIO board is provided with an additional COM terminal (J4) which is to be connected
to the car or cartop. This will provide a common to the Car. Refer to the job prints for details
of the connections.
To locally test the connections to the buttons and indicators, power must be supplied with the
Network disconnected. To test inputs and outputs after the connections are made, put the
MC-NIO board into test mode. To do this, disconnect NETA or NETB and then momentarily
short the reset pins. This will cause the inputs of the MC-NIO and MC-NIO-X (if available)
boards to turn on its corresponding outputs (i.e., I1 turns on O1 ..... I24 turns on O24). Inputs
are activated by grounding them. Test all the outputs by grounding the corresponding inputs.
Confirm the wire connections with this test.
L.3.2.2 ACCEPTABLE BULBS FOR USE WITH MC-NIO AND MC-NIO-X BOARDS
In the following tables, the shaded row indicates the preferred lamp for this application.
INDICATOR SPECIFICATION
MAXIMUM CURRENT WATTAGE EACH
INDICATOR TYPE VOLTAGE
EACH OUTPUT OUTPUT
Incandescent Lamp 28V 0.3 Amps 6 Watts
Solid State LED 28V (lamp must have 0.3 Amps 6 Watts
built-in resistor)
Neon Lamp Not applicable
Electronic Buzzer/Chime 28V 0.3 Amps 6 Watts
Mechanical Buzzer/Chime Not Applicable
* Note: Bulb shapes vary within a given base style and some may not fit within your fixture.
For proper operation the specification of this cable must be, at a minimum, the following:
When the opportunity exists for a new traveler cable, the following specifications are
recommended.
A future option will allow multiple MC-NIO boards to be connected to the LonWorks network
where multiple COPs exist. Each MC-NIO board has several jumpers located on it. Three of
the jumpers are for identifying the board when more than one is used. These identifying jumper
positions are listed in Figure L.10 MC-NIO Board Quick Reference.
The COP node (MC-NIO board) has an intensity control for incandescent bulbs and solid state
LEDs. The intensity adjustment trimpot is located at the edge of the board near the 26-pin
ribbon cable connector. It is a single turn trimpot which, when turned fully counterclockwise,
reduces the intensity by approximately 50%. When turned fully clockwise the intensity is 100%
(full voltage applied at output terminals). In addition, two jumpers control which lamps are
affected by the intensity trimpot. Jumper position and affected outputs are listed in Figure L.10
MC-NIO Board Quick Reference. Acceptable bulb types are listed in Tables 0.2 thru 0.7. If two
COPs are connected in parallel, bulbs cannot exceed three watts each.
Output devices connected to the MC-NIO board must be Positive Common Bus type devices.
The voltage rating must be 24VDC. Devices can include digital PIs, electronic arrival chimes,
lanterns, and electronic buzzers.
The shield of the twisted pair SmartLink communication cable must be connected to the COM
terminal (J5) only on the MC-NC board in the car controller (located in the machine room). Do
NOT connect the shield on the MC-NIO board.
The serial link is a 78 Kbit per second data link which should be terminated at both ends of the
communication cable, both in the machine room and in the COP or car top box. Termination
at the car controller end, on the MC-NC board, is integrated into the design. Termination at the
COP end, on the MC-NIO board, is accomplished by placing a shunt on jumper JP1 (factory
installed).
The diagnostic LED SPD2 on the MC-NC board indicates network activity/status.
If the SPD2 LED on the MC-NC board blinks at an approximate rate of twice per second,
network communication has been established.
If the LED is solidly ON or OFF, the network communication is not established. Check the
network wire connections to NETA and NETB.
Begin by examining the indicators and jumpers on the MC-NC board (see Figure L.9, MC-NC
Quick Reference).
Upon power-up the Computer On LED on the MC-NC board should be solidly ON. If this LED
is OFF or blinking, verify that the EPROM is installed properly and that all the ribbon cable
connections are secure. Verify that the voltage at the +5V test point (located near ribbon cable
connector J2) is between 4.75V and 5.1V.
The diagnostic LED SPD1 on the MC-NC board indicates communication activity with the Main
computer (MC-MP2). If this LED is solidly ON, it means that the MC-NC and the Main
Computer are not communicating. Verify that the ribbon cable is connected properly to J2.
Proper communication is indicated by the SPD1 LED blinking at a rate of approximately 20
times/second.
The network communication status is indicated by diagnostic LED SPD2 on the MC-NC board.
If this LED is solidly ON, it means that the network communication is not established. Verify that
the network wires are connected properly to NETA and NETB on the connector.
To confirm that the network communication is established properly, check the SPD2 LED on
the MC-NC board. It should be blinking at a rate of twice a second. If the SPD2 LED on the
Begin by examining the indicators and jumpers on the MC-NIO board (see Figure L.10, MC-
NIO Quick Reference).
Upon power-up the Computer ON LED on the MC-NIO board should be solidly ON. If the LED
is OFF or is flashing, verify that the EPROM is installed properly and the voltage on the +V pin
of connector J3 is between 12V and 28V and that the voltage at the +5V test point is between
4.75 and 5.15V.
The network communication status is indicated by diagnostic LED SPD2 on both the MC-NC
and the MC-NIO boards. If this LED is solidly ON, it means that the network communication
is not established (see the diagnostic indicator table on the MC-NIO QR card).
If the bulbs do not come on or if varying the intensity trimpot has no effect on the bulb intensity
check jumpers JP6 and JP7 (see Figure L.10, MC-NIO Quick Reference ). If the jumpers are
installed correctly and the bulb intensity still does not work, replace the MC-NIO board.
Testing During Installation - To test inputs and outputs during installation, put the MC-NIO
board into test mode. To do this, ensure that the board has power at the +V to COM terminals
at connector J3, then disconnect the NETA wire and momentarily short the reset pins. This will
cause the inputs of the MC-NIO and MC-NIO-X (if available) boards to turn ON its
corresponding outputs (i.e., I1 turns on O1 ..... I24 turns on O24). Inputs are activated by
grounding them. Test all the outputs.
Output Fails During Operation - If a previously working output fails, check the output device
and wiring. If the device is functional, and the wiring correct, swap the corresponding driver
chip with another driver chip (U17 to U22) to check for a failed driver. If problem remains,
replace the board.
GENERAL The serial link is a method of transferring input status (buttons and switches) and
output status (indicators) between the car operating panel and the elevator controller. A non-
operational serial link would generally result in the complete failure in the transfer of this
information. When troubleshooting a problem that you believe might be attributed to a failure
of the serial link, bear in mind that the serial link is simply an I/O system. For example, the
inability to register a car call from the car operating panel may be due to reasons other than the
serial link. Whenever possible, separate the issues (divide and conquer) through creative
means (e.g., try to register car calls via the group or local CRT to determine if car calls can be
registered at all).
A few examples are given below, with commentaries that serve to illustrate the concepts
discussed above.
Problem: Car call buttons do not illuminate when pressed, and the calls do not latch.
Pushing a car call button should always result in the illumination of the indicator for that button.
If the car call indicators do not light when the respective buttons are pushed, a failure of the
serial link should be investigated. Special attention should be paid to the serial bus wiring (the
wires that make up the serial link), especially when this behavior applies to all of the car call
buttons (not just a select few). Follow the instructions in the General Troubleshooting Steps
section below.
Problem: Car calls do latch, and a number of car calls can be registered, but after awhile all the
calls cancel simultaneously. The car stops at the next landing and does not open its doors.
Because the car calls can, in fact, be registered through the car operating panel, and because
the car call indicators do function properly, the problem described may not be related to the
serial link. Cancellation of the car calls may be a result of something unrelated to the serial link
(e.g., anti-nuisance logic), so it is important to keep an open mind (dont assume that the serial
link is the cause for canceling the car calls). Check the job prints for inputs that are being
transferred through the serial link. There may be an input transferred through the serial link
that may cause car cancellation should an intermittent problem with the input signal exist. For
example, flickering of the independent service input will generally result in car call cancellation
(it is typical to initially cancel all car calls whenever an off-to-on transition of independent
service is detected).
Problem: When pressed, the call buttons illuminate, but then extinguish. The call does not
latch.
Discussion: This may or may not be a problem with the serial link. During conditions in which
car calls are not allowed to latch by the controller main processor, this behavior is expected.
Follow the General Troubleshooting Steps outlined below.
Step 1 Determine if car calls can, in fact, be registered. On many products this can be
accomplished via a system CRT Terminal (connected to either the elevator controller
or a Group Supervisor). If a CRT is not available, car calls can be latched via the
elevator controllers swing panel. Section 5 of the controllers installation manual
Step 2 Determine if the serial link is communicating reliably. This is done by activating the
independent service switch in the COP (if one exists; if one does not exist, go to Step
2A). Make sure that the independent service status is not being established through
any other means (i.e., the Test switch, or some other independent service switch not
wired through the serial link). Verify the car is on independent service. If a helper is
available (with communications) verify that the independent service indicator on the
swing panels vertical LEDs toggles on and off corresponding to the activation and
deactivation of the switch in the COP. Check to see that the indicator does not
flicker when the independent service switch is left in the ON position.
Step 2A If an independent service switch does not exist in the COP, activate the door close
button. If the doors appear to respond to this button, it is very likely that the serial link
is performing properly. It may be worthwhile to verify that the communication link is
solid by referencing the swing panel diagnostics (address 20H). As an example, an
assistant can observe the DBC flag in the diagnostics while the door close button is
being pressed continuously in the COP. The DBC flag should illuminate solidly while
constant pressure is placed on the door close button. Refer to the Controller Manual
for additional swing panel diagnostic information.
Step 3 If Step 2 indicates that the serial communication is not established, all network wiring
should be double-checked. Network wiring refers to the wires that connect the
MC-NC board (in the controller) to the MC-NIO board (in the COP). These wires
should be checked for continuity and for connection to the proper respective terminals
on each board. [Note: A subsequent step in the troubleshooting process will call for
the inspection of diagnostic indicators on the MC-NIO board. Accordingly, it is
suggested that access to the MC-NIO board be maintained at this time.]
Step 4 Once all wiring has been verified (both in the controller and in the COP) observe the
diagnostic LEDs on both the MC-NC board and the MC-NIO board. Figures 0.9
MC-NC Quick Reference and 0.10 MC-NIO Quick Reference provide information
regarding the interpretation of these LEDs.
The contents of serial link related computer memory flags can be viewed on the Computer
Swing Panel's Diagnostic Indicators. MCE Technical Support personnel may request that you
access this information while troubleshooting. The memory flags for serial link data begin at
address 3000 hex. Set the switches as shown in Figure L.11 to access address 3000 hex.
Software Version Verification for the MC-NC: Address 03000H displays the major version
number on the diagnostic indicators. Address 03001H displays the minor version number. See
example below.
Example:
Car call inputs from the MC-NC board to the MC-MP2 board, and car call latched outputs from
the MC-MP2 board may be viewed in the following addresses and are useful troubleshooting
tools.
3040H Displays the car call inputs LEDs correspond to the first eight
from the MC-NIO board. floors. Subsequent floor calls are
viewed at address 3041, 3042 etc.
3080H Displays the car call LEDs correspond to the first eight
registration outputs from floors. Subsequent floor calls are
the Main controller. viewed at address 3081, 3082 etc.
The MCE Load Weigher is designed for use with isolated platform elevator cars. The accuracy
of the load weigher is dependent on the condition of the rubber isolation pads. If they are old,
cracked or hard, the performance of the load weigher can be very poor. Similarly, if the wrong
pad material is used, the deflection (with load) can be excessive or insufficient. Be sure to verify
the performance of the pads with the test in Section N.1.2 step 8.
Method #2 Replacement installations re-using the original load weigher location for target
bracket near the center of top of cab or under the floor (see Section N.1.3).
Method #3 Sensor and amplifier on the top of the car (predisposes sensor and amplifier to
damage and adjustment problems see limitations in Section N.1.4).
CAUTION: Increasing the weight in the car must always increase clearance between
the proximity sensor and the target for proper operation.
When installing remember that the car is supported near the center of gravity. The center of
gravity may be offset towards the front of the car to compensate for the door operator weight,
unless the car has both front and rear doors (see Figure N.2). Install the target bracket as close
to the center of the floor as possible.
To measure the compression of the rubber pads and not the sagging of the floor attach a
structural piece such as a 1 by 1 angle to the outside edges of the floor (see Figure
N.3).
FIGURE N.3 Sensing the Edges of the Floor (compensation for floor sag)
NOTE: The position sensed is where the support assembly for the target bracket is attached
to the floor, NOT where the sensor is located. In Figure N.4 the attachment point for the target
bracket support assembly is toward the rear of the car, therefore the sense position is toward
the rear of the car.
If the distance between where the target bracket attaches to the floor and the center of the floor
is greater than 20% of distance A (see Figure N.2), an alternate mounting method may
produce better results.
Example: If distance A is 10'
Then 20% of 10' is 2'
Therefore, if the target bracket attaches to floor more than 2' from the center of
the channel, an alternate method of mounting is suggested (see Figure N.5).
a. Cut a piece of 1 " x 1 " or 1 " x 1 " steel angle to span the width of the
floor as shown in Figure N.3 and Figure N.6.
b. Cut 2 more short 2" lengths of angle to attach the long piece as close as
possible to the outer edge of the floor. When attaching the angles together,
provide a 3/8" clearance to allow for floor sagging (see Figure N.6).
a. Bolt the two-piece target bracket in the middle of the support assembly so that
the slots allow movement of the target for alignment (see Figure N.6).
a. The support assembly attaches to the bottom of the floor of the isolated platform
as close to the outside edge as possible, preferably attaching between the two
channels comprising part of the safety plank (see Figure N.4). Hold the support
assembly for the proper 1/4" spacing between the target bracket and the
channel shown in Figure N.4 where the sensor will be mounted and mark the
holes to drill for the support assembly to attach to the floor. Be sure to leave
room for the sensor and mounting bracket.
c. Verify the 1/4" space set in step 3a is still 1/4" or within 1/8" to 3/4" after
mounting.
a. Mount the proximity sensor and bracket on the channel closest to the front of
the car. Center the sensor over the target with about 1/16" (or less) space
between the target and sensor (see Figure N.4).
a. Mount the amplifier box under the car so that the 6 foot sensor cable can wire
directly to the HC-LWIP board inside the amplifier box (preferably no splicing).
Try to mount the box so it is accessible from the front of the car, thus eliminating
the need to go into the pit to gain access. The box may be mounted upside
down or on its side so long as the test points are accessible.
b. Install " flexible conduit from the sensor to the amplifier box (use the
knockouts on the box for conduit connection.
c. Install another flexible conduit from the amplifier box to a junction where
Controller terminals 1 and 2 (120VAC), as well as LW+, LW- sensor wires feed
through the traveler cable to the machine room. Grounding the amplifier box is
recommended, ground according to local electrical codes.
a. Connect proximity sensor wires to HC-LWIP board terminals (see Figure N.7).
For Square D/Telemechanique Sensor Part # XSP-H08362 the color coding is
as follows:
Brown sensor wire to +24V terminal
Black sensor wire to SIG terminal
Blue sensor wire to SCOM terminal
b. Connect terminals 1, 2, LW+ and LW- from the controller to the terminals of the
same name on the HC-LWIP board. NOTE: A #18 wire pair is sufficient for LW+
and LW- (shielding is recommended).
a. For adjusting the sensor amplifier the following conditions must first be met:
Power to the controller
The car is on Inspection operation
The brake is already adjusted to hold 125% of full load
The elevator is positioned level with the floor and with doors open so test
weights may be added and removed.
c. Remove all personnel from the pit (in case the car moves when fully loaded) and
put 100% of load in the car.
d. Adjust the sensor Gain trimpot on the amplifier board fully clockwise (re-entering
the pit if necessary) and check that LESS THAN 14VDC is on test points LW+
and LW-. Then adjust the Gain trimpot for no more than 8VDC on LW+ and LW-
and no less than 4VDC (8VDC recommended).
a. Check the voltages measured from SIG to SCOM with the following loads. This
information is used to verify the rubber pad compression for the isolation
platform. Document the data below.
b. For future maintenance, measure the voltage between Controller terminals LW+
and LW- with the car empty. Then compute the following:
Empty car voltage between SIG and SCOM on the amplifier board
=K
Empty car voltage between terminals LW+ and LW- on controller
The load weigher is now installed and properly adjusted; however, the parameter
adjustments for the load weigher must be completed (see Section 4.7.1, Setting the
Pre-Torque Parameters and Section 4.8, Load Weigher Adjustment for Dispatching).
Once a month check the voltage set in step 7b. It should be within .3V and 1.0VDC
when the car is empty. This voltage may be checked in the machine room at the
Periodic checks of the voltage increase (table 8a) will help diagnose when rubber pads
are losing compression consistency.
When using supports created for other load weighers, be sure to arrange sensor and target so
that increasing the weight in the car increases the clearance between the proximity sensor and
the target.
Always use the target bracket for the target as it will flex slightly and not damage the sensor
during any rebound while doing a buffer test, etc.
If the voltage between SIG and SCOM varies depending on where the weight is in the car use
the preferred method.
A very simple approach. Mount the sensor and amplifier on the top of the car. This has the
advantage of being the most convenient location, both for installation and for any later
adjustment. Unfortunately, there are several disadvantages to this approach.
The first disadvantage is that the sensor and target bracket are usually more exposed to
accidental physical damage, which is critical, since the system depends on precise clearances
between the sensor and target.
Second, since the inclination of most installers would be to mount the target directly to the top
of the cab, the extra weight of an elevator adjuster on the cartop often creates problems during
adjustment or if they happen to be riding there temporarily during normal operation, especially
since the top of the cab is not as structurally rigid as the floor.
NOTE: If locating the load weigher on the cartop is necessary, a better result
can be obtained by making up a target bracket assembly similar to
Figure N.6 and attaching it to the edges of the elevator cab, which will
make it not sensitive to the bending of the top of the elevator cab.
Then mount the sensor so it is supported by the crosshead. This can
give a very good result, but requires real mechanical expertise on the
part of the installer.
CAUTION: In any case of mounting the sensor and amplifier on top of the car,
be sure to arrange the sensor and target bracket so that increasing
the weight in the car increases the clearance between the proximity
sensor and the target.
P.1 GENERAL
This appendix contains setup information for the controller COM ports and for the following
terminals and terminal emulators:
The communication ports were programmed at the factory for the original hardware, based on
customer-provided information. Changing a communication port setting may be necessary if
you are:
Refer to Tables P.2 and P.3 to determine the correct Media and Device setting for the
communication port being used.
Swing Panel Controller - Refer to Section P.1.1 Controller COM Port Settings, or to
Programming the Communication Ports in Section 5 of the Car Controller manual (Section 4
of the Group Supervisor manual) for instructions on viewing and changing the controller
Communication Port settings. For the ESPRIT 250C Emulator the COM port Device option
must be set to CRTMK.
PTC / PHC Controller - Refer to Peripheral Device in Section 5.4.9 Extra Features Menu
Options for instructions on changing the controller Communication Port settings. For the
ESPRIT 250C Emulator the COLOR CRT option must be set to NO.
C Connect the monitors signal cable to the Monitor jack (DB-15) on the rear of the
emulator.
C Connect the keyboard cable to the K.B. jack (Din) on the rear of the emulator.
C Connect the controllers communication interface board (MC-RS or MC-PA) to the Serial
1 jack (DB-25) on the rear of the emulator using a C-CRT/MD/PA-x cable (x = length in
feet).
C Connect the printer, if applicable, to the Parallel jack (DB-25) on the rear of the emulator.
C Connect AC In jack on the rear of the emulator to the Group controllers AC outlet using
the cord supplied with the emulator.
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. Press and hold the Alt key while pressing the Esc key.
Step 1 With the emulator disconnected from the controller, hold down Alt and press Esc to put the
terminal into Setup mode. The Esc key is in the upper left corner of the keyboard.
Step 2 From the Setup menu press Shift+Esc to default all parameters.
Setup Save?
(F1-F11 selects menu; Shift+ESC sets defaults) (SPACE toggles)
No
Step 4 Use the Arrow keys to highlight End of Line Wrap and press the Spacebar to change the
option to On.
Step 5 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 Spacebar to set
Cursor = Blink, Scrn Saver = Off and Width Change Clear = On.
Display = CRT
Step 7 Press F4 to enter the COMM Menu. Use the Arrow keys and Spacebar to set Baud
Rate = 19200 and Printer = Off.
NOTE: If a line driver is used between the controller and the terminal emulator,
set Baud Rate = 9600.
Normal = Light Blue Blink = Light Green Rev. = Yellow Dim = White
Change: Use Arrows, Space for Forground, Shift+Space for Background colors
Normal Dim
Normal = Light Blue Dim = White
Undl. Rev. Blink Blank = White Undl. Rev. Blink Blank = White
Step 10 Press F12 to return to the Setup menu and press the Spacebar to change Save to Yes.
Press F12 to save the parameters and exit the Setup Menu.
Printers are typically used to create a hard copy of system parameters, controller screens, or
simple reports. 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. Contact the sales
department at Motion Control Engineering for further information.
NOTE: The ESPRIT 250C emulator is set up by default with the printer option
turned off. A serial interface card on the printer is not required with this
emulator. Display screens wider than 80 columns will not be formatted
properly. This model of emulator supports any IBM PC compatible
printer.
Step 2 Press F7 to enter the Fkeys Menu (Figure 9). Press Ctrl + Print Scrn (press and hold the
Ctrl key, then press the Print Scrn key). To edit Print =, press the keys shown in bold in
the following order:
The text should look as shown next to Print = in Figure 9. Press the Enter key on the
numeric keypad to set Unshifted Direction = Local.
Step 3 Press the down Arrow key and repeat Step 2 to set sPrint = and Shifted Direction =
Local.
Press F12 to return to the Setup menu and press the Spacebar to change Save to Yes.
Press F12 to save the parameters and exit the Setup Menu.
Print = #Prs
sPrint = #Prs
Step 5 Verify that the printer's DIP switches are set correctly (refer to Table below).
Step 6 Connect the 25-pin male DB connector end of the parallel printer cable into the PARALLEL
port located in the rear of the emulator. Connect other end of the parallel printer cable into
the Centronics connector in the rear of the printer. Use the clips on the connector to secure
the cable.
Step 7 Feed the paper through the paper guide and line up the perforation with the top of the print
head. Refer to the printer manual for operation and proper care of the printer.
Step 8 Plug the printer into a 120VAC outlet and turn on power to both the emulator and printer.
Step 2 Turn on the power to the printer and load it with paper.
Swing Panel Controller - Refer to Section P.1.1 Controller COM Port Settings, or to
Programming the Communication Ports in Section 5 of the Car Controller manual (Section 4
of the Group Supervisor manual) for instructions on viewing and changing the controller
Communication Port settings. For the ADDS 260LF Emulator, the COM port Device option
must be set to CRTMK.
PTC / PHC Controller - Refer to Peripheral Device in Section 5.4.9 Extra Features Menu
Options for instructions on changing the controller Communication Port settings. For the ADDS
260LF Emulator, the COLOR CRT option must be set to NO.
C Connect the monitors signal cable to the Video jack (DB-15) on the rear of the emulator.
C Connect the keyboard cable to the Keyboard jack on the rear of the emulator.
C Connect the controllers communication interface board (MC-RS or MC-PA) to the EIA jack
(DB-25) on the rear of the emulator using a C-CRT/MD/PA-x cable (x = length in feet).
C Connect the printer, if applicable, to the Parallel jack (DB-25) on the rear of the emulator.
C Connect Power jack on the rear of the emulator to the Group controllers AC outlet using
the cord supplied with the emulator.
Step 1 Disconnect the cable connecting the emulator to the elevator communication board.
Step 2 Hold down the Ctrl key and press Scroll Lock to enter the setup mode. The F1 Screen
comes up automatically.
Step 3 Press the Print Screen key to access the Print Exec Screen.
Step 4 Using the right arrow key, move the cursor right to highlight Default Terminal. Press Enter.
Select
: Parameter Enter/S-Enter : Next/Prev Choice Exit : Esc Key
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.
Step 5 Press the F1 key. On the F1 Quick Menu verify the following Parameters.
NOTE: Set Host/Printer to EIA/Para only if you are connecting a parallel printer. If
not, set Host Printer to EIA/None. With no printer connected, the EIA/Para setting
may cause your emulator to generate an error (TRANSMIT CONDITION
PARALLEL PRINTER NO PRINTER) and be unable to communicate with the
Controller.
NOTE: The Screen Saver function will only blank the screen after the specified
time set if the emulator loses communication with the controller. Therefore, turn off
the VGA monitor (and only the VGA monitor) when not in use. Screen Saver
settings are Off, 2, 5,15 and 30 min.
Select
: Parameter Enter/S-Enter : Next/Prev Choice Exit : Esc Key
Choices
< CR >< LF > < TAB >
Select
: Parameter Enter/S-Enter : Next/Prev Choice Exit : Esc Key
Select
: Parameter Enter/S-Enter : Next/Prev Choice Exit : Esc Key
Choices
< US >
Select
: Parameter Enter/S-Enter : Next/Prev Choice Exit : Esc Key
Select
: Parameter Enter/S-Enter : Next/Prev Choice Exit : Esc Key
10
20
30
40
50
60
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70 80 90 100 110
120
130
Choices
On
Select
: Parameter Enter/S-Enter : Next/Prev Choice Exit : Esc Key
Choices
On
Select
: Parameter Enter/S-Enter : Next/Prev Choice Exit : Esc Key
Label:
Choices
F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 F13 F14 F15 F16
Select
: Parameter Enter/S-Enter : Next/Prev Choice Exit : Esc Key
Step 17 If you are not setting up a modem, but are setting up a parallel printer, go to step 21. If you
are setting up a modem, continue to step 18. Otherwise, press Esc then Y to save.
Step 18 If you are setting up a modem, change the following highlighted settings when connecting
with a modem.
F6 Ports EIA Xmt = Xon - Xoff
EIA Recv = No Protocol
Step 19 Change the following parameters when using line drivers, set EIA Baud Rate to 9600.
Step 21 Follow these instructions to connect a parallel printer. Go to the F12 Prog screen.
Label:
Choices
F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12
Select
: Parameter Enter/S-Enter : Next/Prev Choice Exit : Esc Key
On the F12 Prog screen, you can assign special programming to different keys. All data that
is sent to the printer with a Print Screen function will format in a basic 80-column mode. Print
screen features will not print screens wider than 80 columns without offsetting the format,
making the page difficult to read. Basic formatting also does not print the last 3 to 4 lines of
information that is on the screen. To improve the print function the following steps can be taken.
When you are finished configuring your emulator, reconnect the cable between the
emulator and the elevator controller.
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.
Step 1 While viewing any of the MCE screens, press and hold the Ctrl key and then press
the left arrow. This brings up a menu for the desktop accessaries.
Step 2 Press F6 to change the palette colors. Use the right and left arrow keys to adjust the
foreground and background colors. Use the up and down arrow keys to select the
option you want to change colors on.
The color table chart below shows the default colors and the colors MCE
recommends for easy viewing. The highlighted MCE Recommended settings are
different from the default settings.
Step 3 When finished, press Esc to exit the desk accessories.
Changes to these colors must be saved or they will be lost when the unit is powered
off. To save your color settings:
Step 4 Disconnect the cable between the emulator and the elevator controller.
Step 5 Press Ctrl and Scroll Lock to enter setup mode.
Step 6 Press the Pause/Break key to save the settings.
Step 7 Reconnect the cable between the emulator and the elevator controller.
Color Table
Attributes Default Setting Fore/Back MCE Recommended Fore/Back
Normal Green / Black Light Gray / Black
Rev Black / Green Light Green / Blue
Int Yellow / Black Green / Black
Rev, Int Black / Yellow Black / Yellow
Und Light Red / Black Light Red / Black
Und, Rev Black / Light Red Black / Light Red
Und, Int Light Blue / Black Light Blue / Black
Und, Rev, Int Black / Light Blue Black / Light Blue
P.3.5 TROUBLESHOOTING
If you experience problems using your terminal emulator, please refer to the following table.
Swing Panel Controller - Refer to Section P.1.1 Controller COM Port Settings, or to
Programming the Communication Ports in Section 5 of the Car Controller manual (Section 4
of the Group Supervisor manual) for instructions on viewing and changing the controller
Communication Port settings. For the LINK MC5 terminal the COM port Device option must be
set to CRTMK (with keyboard) or CRTM (without keyboard).
PTC / PHC Controller - Refer to Peripheral Device in Section 5.4.9 Extra Features Menu
Options for instructions on changing the controller Communication Port settings. For the LINK
MC5 terminal the COLOR CRT option must be set to NO.
C Connect the DB-25 (25-pin plug) of the signal cable, C-CRT/MD/PA-x (x = length in feet)
into the MAIN jack on the rear of the terminal. Use the screws on the cable hood to
secure the cable to the terminal.
C Plug the RJ-11 plug of the signal cable into a COM port jack (usually COM 1) on the
controllers communication interface board (MC-RS or MC-PA).
C If the terminal is connected directly to the communication interface board, set the COM
port switch to DCE. If the terminal is connected to the communication interface board
through a modem or line driver, set the COM port switch to DTE.
C Connect the printer, if applicable, to the Parallel jack (DB-25) on the rear of the terminal.
C Connect the AC jack on the rear of the terminal to the controllers AC outlet using the cord
supplied with the terminal.
Step 1 Disconnect the cable connecting the terminal to the elevator controller.
Step 2 Press and hold the Shift key while pressing the Select key to enter setup mode.
Step 3 With the CRT disconnected from the Controller, press D to default the CRT terminal
parameters. (You should see the message Setup Defaulted).
Step 4 Use the arrow keys to set the following General Setup parameters:
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.
Step 8 Use the arrow keys to set the following Display Setup parameters:
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 to Local.
Direction: Remote
sF1 =
F1 =
Host is on Main Port F1 Gen F6 Fkeys
F2 Comm F7 Tabs
F3 Disp F8 Ansbk
CTRL+Key . . Select Key . . . . . . . . .Erase Char F4 Kbd F9 Exit
arrow keys . . Select Field HOME/F14 . Erase Field F5 ANSI
END/F13 . . . Default Keys ENTER . . . . .Change Dir
When you are finished configuring your terminal, reconnect the cable between the
terminal and the elevator controller.
Swing Panel Controller - Refer to Section P.1.1 Controller COM Port Settings, or to
Programming the Communication Ports in Section 5 of the Car Controller manual (Section 4
of the Group Supervisor manual) for instructions on viewing and changing the controller
Communication Port settings. For the Wyse WY-325ES color terminal the COM port Device
option must be set to CRTMK (with keyboard) or CRTM (without keyboard).
PTC / PHC Controller - Refer to Peripheral Device in Section 5.4.9 Extra Features Menu
Options for instructions on changing the controller Communication Port settings. For the Wyse
WY-325ES color terminal the COLOR CRT option must be set to NO.
C Connect the DB-25 (25-pin plug) of the signal cable, C-CRT/MD/PA-x (x = length in feet)
into the SERIAL 1 jack on the rear of the terminal. Use the screws on the cable hood to
secure the cable to the terminal.
C Plug the RJ-11 plug of the signal cable into a COM port jack (usually COM 1) on the
controllers communication interface board (MC-RS or MC-PA).
C If the terminal is connected directly to the communication interface board, set the COM
port switch to DCE. If the terminal is connected to the communication interface board
through a modem or line driver, set the COM port switch to DTE.
C Connect the printer, if applicable, to the Parallel jack on the rear of the terminal.
C Connect the AC jack on the rear of the terminal to the controllers AC outlet using the cord
supplied with the terminal.
Step 1 Disconnect the cable between the terminal and the elevator controller before
proceeding with setting up the terminal.
Step 2 Press and hold the Shift key while pressing the Select key to enter setup mode.
NOTE: If the CRT terminal will not enter Setup mode, try powering the
terminal ON while holding down the Select key until the screen is
displayed (about 5 seconds).
Setup Save?
(F1-F11 selects menu; ENTER sets defaults) (SPACE toggles)
No
Step 4 Press F2 to enter the General Menu. Use the arrow keys to highlight Personality and
press the Spacebar to change the option to Wyse 60.
Step 5 Use the arrow keys to highlight Autoscrl and press the Spacebar to change the
option to Off.
Step 7 Press F4 to enter the COMM Menu. Use the arrow keys and Spacebar to change
Baud Rate to 19200 and Rcv Hndshk to XON-XOFF/XPC.
Rcv Hndshk = XON-XOFF/XPC Rcv Hndshk Level = 192 Xmt Hndshk = None
Step 8 Press F5 to enter the Attribute Menu. Use the arrow keys and Spacebar to change
WPRT Intensity to Normal and Intensity Attribute to Off.
Ptr Baud Rate = 9600 Ptr Data/Parity = 8/None Ptr Stop Bits = 1
Step 10 Press F7 to enter the ANSI 1 Menu. Use the arrow keys and Spacebar to change
DEL to BS/DEL.
Step 11 Press F8 to enter the ANSI 2 Menu. Use the arrow keys and Spacebar to change
Print to ALL.
The Wyse WY-325ES CRT has 10 color palettes numbered 0 to 9. To change the screen
colors, hold down the CTRL key and press (a number) on the numeric keypad. The
recommended color palette is 9. Other palettes that work well are 1, 2, 3 and 8.
When you are finished configuring your terminal, reconnect the cable between the
terminal and the elevator controller.
Printers are typically used to print a hard copy of system parameters, controller screens, or
reports. 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. Contact the sales
department at Motion Control Engineering for further information.
Step 1 Verify that the CRT terminal is connected to the MCE controller through the rear port
labeled MAIN.
Step 3 Connect the 25-pin male DB connector end of the parallel printer cable to the
PARALLEL port on the back of the CRT terminal. Connect the other end of the
parallel printer cable to the printer. Lock the clips on the connectors to secure the
cable.
C Feed the paper through the paper guide and line up the perforation with the top
of the print head. Refer to the printer manual for operation and proper care of
the printer.
C Plug the printer into a 120VAC outlet and turn on power to both the CRT
terminal and printer.
After the printer is connected to the CRT, powered ON, and paper has been loaded, screen
data may be printed:
Mono CRT Set the Function Keys as described in Section P.3 Step 9. To print, press the
Print Screen Key.
Color CRT If the Num Lock light is ON (upper right area of the keyboard) press the Num
Lock key once, to turn it off. To print, hold down the SHIFT and CTRL keys at
the same time and momentarily press . (Period key) on the numeric keypad.
Swing Panel Controller - Refer to Section P.1.1 Controller COM Port Settings, or to
Programming the Communication Ports in Section 5 of the Car Controller manual (Section 4
of the Group Supervisor manual) for instructions on viewing and changing the controller
Communication Port settings. For the Wyse WY-370 color terminal the COM port Device option
must be set to CRTCK (with keyboard) or CRTC (without keyboard).
PTC / PHC Controller - Refer to Peripheral Device in Section 5.4.9 Extra Features Menu
Options for instructions on changing the controller Communication Port settings. For the Wyse
WY-370 color terminal the COLOR CRT option must be set to YES.
C Connect the DB-25 (25-pin plug) of the signal cable, C-CRT/MD/PA-x (x = length in feet)
into the SERIAL PORT A jack on the rear of the terminal. Use the screws on the cable
hood to secure the cable to the terminal.
C Plug the RJ-11 plug of the signal cable into a COM port jack (usually COM 1) on the
controllers communication interface board (MC-RS or MC-PA).
C If the terminal is connected directly to the communication interface board, set the COM
port switch to DCE. If the terminal is connected to the communication interface board
through a modem or line driver, set the COM port switch to DTE.
C Connect the printer, if applicable, to the Serial Port B jack on the rear of the terminal.
C Connect the AC jack on the rear of the terminal to the controllers AC outlet using the cord
supplied with the terminal.
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 cant get the terminal into Setup mode, try powering the terminal ON
with the Select key held down until the screen comes up (about 5 seconds).
C Press the left and right arrow keys to select items on the Menu Bar (top line).
C Press the up and down arrow keys to select an item on a menu.
C Press the space bar to change the setting
Step 2 From the Exit menu select Default all Set these quick-set parameters every time.
and press the Enter key. Press Y to
confirm this action. Set these if a Printer is attached.
Exit Screen Modes Display Attribute Port Keyboard
Step 4 From the Modes menu select Personality. From the Personality sub-menu select
Wyse 350."
Modes Display Attribute Port Keyboard Step 5 If you plan to use a printer, set
Feature lock Off Enhance and Terminal mode to the values
Controls mode Interprt shown (use the space bar to toggle).
Received CR CR Modes Display Attribute Port Keyboard
Received LF LF Feature lock Off
Block end US/CR Controls mode Interprt
Terminal mode 8 bit Received CR CR
Enhance On Personality Received LF LF
Null OK Off Wyse 370 Block end US/CR
Del OK Off VT320/VT220 Terminal mode 8 bit
Send ACK On VT100 Enhance On
Bell settings VT52 Null OK Off
Personality Intecolor 220 Del OK Off
Wyse 350 Send ACK On
TVI 950 Bell settings
Esprit III Personality
ADDS A2
TEK 4010/4014
Step 7 Do the following only if you plan to attach a printer to the terminal. From the Port
menu select Port B settings and press Enter. Set the highlighted Port B Settings as
shown. Press Shift-Up arrow when done.
** Printer port (Port B) : baud rate should always be 9600. Note: This port must be
connected to a serial port on the printer.
Step 8 Return to the Exit menu. Select Exit setup and save. Press Enter and then Y for yes.
F7 or 1 - View Events
2 - Clear All Events
3 - Configure by Type
4 - Configure by Controller
5 - CMS Com Port Setup
Diagnostics Menu
1 - Network Status
2 - Serial Hall Call
3 - Memory Dump
4 - Task Info for CGP
5 - Resource Usage
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NOTE: Generally the CRT screens shown in this section are the Advanced View screens. Press Crtl
+ V to toggle between the Standard View and Advanced View screens. The Advanced
parameters are displayed only on the Advanced View screens and are preceded by an asterisk
(*).
NOTE: The following pages contain drawings of the IMC Performa CRT screens. The values shown
are for reference only and should not be used for programming.
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F1 - Controller Parameters
F2 - Performance Reports
F3 - View Hoistway
F4 - Main Menu (This Screen)
F5 - Initialize CRT
F6 - Job Configuration
F7 - Special Events Calendar
F9 - Security
F10 - Modem Hang Up
F11 - Diagnostics
F12 - Jump to Previous Screen
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1 - General
2 - Motor Field
3 - Brake
4 - Pattern
5 - Drive
6 - Safety
7 - Switches
8 - Floor Heights
9 - Modem Setup
A - Car Operations
C - Change Parameter Access Password
E - Enable Parameter Edit Mode
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Controller Parameters
General (F1 - 1) or (Shift F1) Screen
DEFAULT VALUE USER
PARAMETERS VALUE RANGE ADJ. UNIT DESCRIPTION
CAR- The Car Network ID identifies this controller to the Group
CNID - Car Network ID CAR -H CAR-L
A Supervisor.
Controller Parameters
General (F1 - 1) or (Shift F1) Screen
DEFAULT VALUE USER
PARAMETERS VALUE RANGE ADJ. UNIT DESCRIPTION
ODPC resets non-drive parameters to their default values.
Depending on the type of controller, this may include: car
ODPC - Reset CGP labels, PI labels, comport/modem settings, passenger security
OFF ON OFF
Parameters info, passwords, dispatcher settings, special event logs, and
performance data. It does NOT affect drive settings. After
saving is complete, ODPC will reset itself to the OFF position.
TFMT - Time Display 12 Choose the Time Format you wish the CRT to display at the
12 Hour 24 Hour
Format Hour top of the screen. Options are 12 or 24 hour displays.
Enter the current time in the format hh:mm:ss. You may
specify AM or PM by typing an 'A' or 'P' after the time. If no 'A'
TIME - Current Time or 'P' is typed then the time is assumed to be in 24 hour format.
NOTE: For multi-car groups, the current time must be
entered on the Group Supervisor.
Choose the Date Format you wish the CRT to display at the top
DFMT - Date Display
Format
M/d/yyyy uu uu of the screen and on any generated reports. uu(M/d/yyyy,
M/d/yy, MM/dd/yy, MM/dd/yyyy, yy/MM/dd, dd-MMM-yy)
Enter the current month, date and year in the format
MM/DD/YYYY. Even if the parameter DFMT specifies a
different display format for date values (e.g. dd-MMM-yy), you
DATE - Todays Date
must always use the format MM/DD/YYYY when entering dates
from the keyboard. NOTE: For multi-car groups, the date
must be entered at the Group Supervisor.
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Controller Parameters
Motor Field (F1 - 2) or (Shift F2) Screen
DEFAULT VALUE USER
PARAMETERS VALUE RANGE ADJ. UNIT DESCRIPTION
OMFO selects open-loop or closed-loop Motor Field Operation.
Closed-loop uses current feedback to control the Motor Field,
OMFO - Operation
OPEN OPEN CLOSED while open-loop uses internal references. Use CLOSED option
(OPEN/CLOSED)
to achieve consistent operation. WARNING ! Perform OMFC
Calibration prior to setting OMFO = CLOSED.
When OMFC = ON, the system performs the Motor Field
OMFC - Calibrate Calibration. If OMFC = DEFAULT, the Motor Field Voltages are
(ON/OFF/ OFF u u set to their default values based on MFFV, Forcing Voltage.
DEFAULT) WARNING ! Perform OMFC Calibration prior to setting
OMFO = CLOSED. u (ON / OFF / DEFAULT)
Enter the desired forcing Motor Field Voltage from the job print
MFFV - Forcing Voltage 050 025 500 volts
or the motor used on this job.
Enter the Motor Field Running Voltage required for operating
MFRV - Running Voltage 050 010 500 volts at rated RPM, approximately 70% of MFFV. This voltage
determines the rated armature voltage at contract speed.
Enter the desired Motor Field Standing Voltage, approximately
MFSV - Standing Voltage 025 010 500 volts 50% of MFFV. Lower MFSV values result in cooler motor field
poles.
Controller Parameters
Motor Field (F1 - 2) or (Shift F2) Screen
DEFAULT VALUE USER
PARAMETERS VALUE RANGE ADJ. UNIT DESCRIPTION
During acceleration, MFWB is the point on the pattern where
MFWB - Weakening the Motor Field starts to weaken. When the commanded speed
Threshold - 010 000 069 % reaches the set MFWB value, MFFV starts to drop to MFRV.
Beginning During deceleration, MFWB is the point on the pattern where
Motor Field reaches MFFV.
During acceleration, MFWE is the point on the pattern where
the Motor Field completes weakening. When the commanded
MFWE - Weakening
090 030 100 % speed reaches the set MFWE value, MFRV is attained. During
Threshold - End
deceleration, MFWE is the point on the pattern where the
Motor Field will start to build back up to MFFV.
CAUTION! These parameters are set by the Motor Field Calibration process, do not modify these parameters unless
instructed to do so by an MCE representative.
MFI0 is the measured voltage feedback that represents the
*MFI0 - Calibration
0.10 0.00 9.99 volts Motor Field Current when 90 - 100% of the maximum voltage
Current - Index 0
is output to the Motor Field (see Caution above).
MFI1 is the measured voltage feedback that represents the
*MFI1 - Calibration
0.10 0.00 9.99 volts Motor Field Current when 80 - 90% of the maximum voltage is
Current - Index 1
output to the Motor Field (see Caution above).
MFI2 is the measured voltage feedback that represents the
*MFI2 - Calibration
0.10 0.00 9.99 volts Motor Field Current when 70 - 80% of the maximum voltage is
Current - Index 2
output to the Motor Field (see Caution above).
MFI3 is the measured voltage feedback that represents the
*MFI3 - Calibration
0.10 0.00 9.99 volts Motor Field Current when 60 - 70% of the maximum voltage is
Current - Index 3
output to the Motor Field (see Caution above).
MFI4 is the measured voltage feedback that represents the
*MFI4 - Calibration
0.10 0.00 9.99 volts Motor Field Current when 50 - 60% of the maximum voltage is
Current - Index 4
output to the Motor Field (see Caution above).
MFI5 is the measured voltage feedback that represents the
*MFI5 - Calibration
0.10 0.00 9.99 volts Motor Field Current when 40 - 50% of the maximum voltage is
Current - Index 5
output to the Motor Field (see Caution above).
MFI6 is the measured voltage feedback that represents the
*MFI6 - Calibration
0.10 0.00 9.99 volts Motor Field Current when 30 - 40% of the maximum voltage is
Current - Index 6
output to the Motor Field (see Caution above).
Controller Parameters
Motor Field (F1 - 2) or (Shift F2) Screen
DEFAULT VALUE USER
PARAMETERS VALUE RANGE ADJ. UNIT DESCRIPTION
MFI7 is the measured voltage feedback that represents the
*MFI7 - Calibration
.0.10 0.00 9.99 volts Motor Field Current when 20 - 30% of the maximum voltage is
Current - Index 7
output to the Motor Field (see Caution above).
MFI8 is the measured voltage feedback that represents the
*MFI8 - Calibration
0.10 0.00 9.99 volts Motor Field Current when 10 - 20% of the maximum voltage is
Current - Index 8
output to the Motor Field (see Caution above).
MFI9 is the measured voltage feedback that represents the
*MFI9 - Calibration
0.10 0.00 9.99 volts Motor Field Current when 0 - 10% of the maximum voltage is
Current - Index 9
output to the Motor Field (see Caution above).
CAUTION! These parameters are set by the Motor Field Calibration process, do not modify these parameters unless
instructed to do so by an MCE representative.
*MFV0 - Calibration MFV0 is the voltage output to the Motor Field during
500 000 500 volts
Voltage - Index 0 calibration, 90-100% of the max. voltage (see Caution above).
*MFV1 - Calibration MFV1 is the voltage output to the Motor Field during
400 000 500 volts
Voltage - Index 1 calibration, 80 - 90% of the max. voltage (see Caution above).
*MFV2 - Calibration MFV2 is the voltage output to the Motor Field during
300 000 500 volts
Voltage - Index 2 calibration, 70 - 80% of the max. voltage (see Caution above).
*MFV3 - Calibration MFV3 is the voltage output to the Motor Field during
250 000 500 volts
Voltage - Index 3 calibration, 60 - 70% of the max. voltage (see Caution above).
*MFV4 - Calibration MFV4 is the voltage output to the Motor Field during
200 000 500 volts
Voltage - Index 4 calibration, 50 - 60% of the max. voltage (see Caution above).
*MFV5 - Calibration MFV5 is the voltage output to the Motor Field during
150 000 500 volts
Voltage - Index 5 calibration, 40 - 50% of the max. voltage (see Caution above).
*MFV6 - Calibration MFV6 is the voltage output to the Motor Field during
100 000 500 volts
Voltage - Index 6 calibration, 30 - 40% of the max. voltage (see Caution above).
*MFV7 - Calibration MFV7 is the voltage output to the Motor Field during
075 000 500 volts
Voltage - Index 7 calibration, 20 - 30% of the max. voltage (see Caution above).
*MFV8 - Calibration MFV8 is the voltage output to the Motor Field during
050 000 500 volts
Voltage - Index 8 calibration, 10 - 20% of the max. voltage (see Caution above).
*MFV9 - Calibration MFV9 is the voltage output to the Motor Field during
025 000 500 volts
Voltage - Index 9 calibration, 0 - 10% of the max. voltage (see Caution above).
CAUTION! These parameters are set by the Motor Field Calibration process, do not modify these parameters unless
instructed to do so by an MCE representative.
*MFT0 - Calibration MFT0 is the trigger time required to output 90 - 100% of the
00.44 00.00 99.99 msec
Trigger - Index 0 maximum voltage to the Motor Field (see Caution above).
*MFT1 - Calibration MFT1 is the trigger time required to output 80 - 90% of the
00.83 00.00 99.99 msec
Trigger - Index 1 maximum voltage to the Motor Field (see Caution above).
*MFT2 - Calibration MFT2 is the trigger time required to output 70 - 80% of the
01.66 00.00 99.99 msec
Trigger - Index 2 maximum voltage to the Motor Field (see Caution above).
*MFT3 - Calibration MFT3 is the trigger time required to output 60 -70% of the
02.49 00.00 99.99 msec
Trigger - Index 3 maximum voltage to the Motor Field (see Caution above).
*MFT4 - Calibration MFT4 is the trigger time required to output 50 -60% of the
03.32 00.00 99.99 msec
Trigger - Index 4 maximum voltage to the Motor Field. (see Caution above).
*MFT5 - Calibration MFT5 is the trigger time required to output 40 - 50% of the
04.16 00.00 99.99 msec
Trigger - Index 5 maximum voltage to the Motor Field (see Caution above).
*MFT6 - Calibration MFT6 is the trigger time required to output 30 -40% of the
04.99 00.00 99.99 msec
Trigger - Index 6 maximum voltage to the Motor Field (see Caution above).
*MFT7 - Calibration MFT7 is the trigger time required to output 20 - 30% of the
05.82 00.00 99.99 msec
Trigger - Index 7 maximum voltage to the Motor Field (see Caution above).
*MFT8 - Calibration MFT8 is the trigger time required to output 10 -20% of the
06.84 00.00 99.99 msec
Trigger - Index 8 maximum voltage to the Motor Field (see Caution above).
*MFT9 - Calibration MFT9 is the trigger time required to output 0 - 10% of the
07.48 00.00 99.99 msec
Trigger - Index 9 maximum voltage to the Motor Field (see Caution above).
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Controller Parameters
Brake (F1 - 3) or (Shift F3) Screen
DEFAULT VALUE USER
PARAMETERS VALUE RANGE ADJ. UNIT DESCRIPTION
Brake Calibration is preformed when OBC = ON. If
OBC = DEFAULT, the Brake Voltages are set to their default
OBC - Calibrate
(ON/OFF/ OFF u u values based on BPV, Brake Pick Voltage. WARNING! The
adjuster must ensure that the car runs under control and
DEFAULT)
is stable before Brake Calibration is attempted.
u(ON / OFF / DEFAULT)
Enter the desired Brake Pick Voltage from the job print or the
BPV - Pick Voltage 025 005 500 volts
Brake used on this job.
After the Brake picks and the TBHD timer expires, the Brake
BHV - Hold Voltage 025 005 500 volts Voltage will change from BPV to BHV. Set BHV = BPV, if not
used. This is the brake cooling voltage.
BRV is the desired releveling Brake Voltage. This voltage must
be sufficient to reduce Brake pressure so the car can relevel
BRV - Relevel Voltage 025 005 500 volts under the brake. On gearless machines, it is important to
partially reduce Brake pressure. Hence, BRV should be less
than BPV, usually about 50%.
BWV - Weakening BWV is used to smoothly pick the Brake when there is rollback.
025 000 500 volts
Voltage Set BWV = BPV, if not used.
TBPD is the delay between when the Drive is enabled for a run
TBPD - Pick Delay 0.00 0.00 2.00 sec
and when the Brake Voltage is set to BPV.
Controller Parameters
Brake (F1 - 3) or (Shift F3) Screen
DEFAULT VALUE USER
PARAMETERS VALUE RANGE ADJ. UNIT DESCRIPTION
TBHD determines how long Brake Voltage remains at BPV,
TBHD - Hold Delay 2.00 0.00 5.00 sec Pick Voltage, before BHV, Hold Voltage, is applied. The timer
starts after repick delay (TBRD) expires.
The Brake is not dropped for a short period of time, after a run
is completed in order to allow the system to stop completely.
TBDD - Drop Delay 0.00 0.00 1.00 sec
WARNING! Possibility of losing control of the car at the
end of the run if TBDD and BRLD exceed TRED!
TBWD determines how long Brake Voltage remains at BPV,
Pick Voltage, before BWV, Weakening Voltage, is applied.
TBWD - Weakening Delay 0.00 0.00 2.00 sec
This timer starts after pick delay (TBPD) expires. If there is no
rollback, set TBWD = 0.00.
TBRD determines how long Brake Voltage remains at BWV,
Weakening Voltage, before BPV is reapplied. This timer starts
TBRD - Repick Delay 0.00 0.00 2.00 sec
after weakening delay (TBWD) expires. If there is no rollback,
set TBRD = 0.00.
TSPD determines the time between when the brake voltage is
applied and the pattern is applied to the system. This delay
TSPD - Speed Pick Delay 0.00 0.00 2.00 sec allows coordination of acceleration with the picking of brake.
Adjust this parameter for minimum rollback without
accelerating through the brake.
TRED determines at what time the Run Enable relay is
dropped after direction is removed. WARNING! Possibility of
TRED - Run Enable 1.10 0.00 1.20 sec
losing control of the car at the end of the run if TBDD and
BRLD exceed TRED!
A larger Voltage Decay Time will lead to a more gradual brake
BRLD - Voltage Decay
0.00 0.00 1.00 sec drop. WARNING! Possibility of losing control of the car at
Time
the end of the run if TBDD and BRLD exceed TRED!
CAUTION! These parameters are set by the Brake Calibration process, do not modify these parameters unless instructed to
do so by an MCE representative.
BI0 is the measured voltage feedback that represents the
*BI0 - Calibration
0.40 0.00 9.99 volts Brake Current when 90 - 100% of the maximum voltage is
Current - Index 0
output to the Brake Coil (see Caution above).
BI1 is the measured voltage feedback that represents the
*BI1 - Calibration
0.40 0.00 9.99 volts Brake Current when 80 - 90% of the maximum voltage is
Current - Index 1
output to the Brake Coil (see Caution above).
BI2 is the measured voltage feedback that represents the
*BI2 - Calibration
0.40 0.00 9.99 volts Brake Current when 70 - 80% of the maximum voltage is
Current - Index 2
output to the Brake Coil (see Caution above).
BI3 is the measured voltage feedback that represents the
*BI3 - Calibration
0.40 0.00 9.99 volts Brake Current when 60 - 70% of the maximum voltage is
Current - Index 3
output to the Brake Coil (see Caution above).
BI4 is the measured voltage feedback that represents the
*BI4 - Calibration
0.40 0.00 9.99 volts Brake Current when 50 - 60% of the maximum voltage is
Current - Index 4
output to the Brake Coil (see Caution above).
BI5 is the measured voltage feedback that represents the
*BI5 - Calibration
0.40 0.00 9.99 volts Brake Current when 40 - 50% of the maximum voltage is
Current - Index 5
output to the Brake Coil (see Caution above).
BI6 is the measured voltage feedback that represents the
*BI6 - Calibration
0.40 0.00 9.99 volts Brake Current when 30 - 40% of the maximum voltage is
Current - Index 6
output to the Brake Coil (see Caution above).
BI7 is the measured voltage feedback that represents the
*BI7 - Calibration
0.40 0.00 9.99 volts Brake Current when 20 - 30% of the maximum voltage is
Current - Index 7
output to the Brake Coil (see Caution above).
Controller Parameters
Brake (F1 - 3) or (Shift F3) Screen
DEFAULT VALUE USER
PARAMETERS VALUE RANGE ADJ. UNIT DESCRIPTION
BI8 is the measured voltage feedback that represents the
*BI8 - Calibration
0.40 0.00 9.99 volts Brake Current when 10 - 20% of the maximum voltage is
Current - Index 8
output to the Brake Coil (see Caution above).
BI9 is the measured voltage feedback that represents the
*BI9 - Calibration
0.40 0.00 9.99 volts Brake Current when 0 - 10% of the maximum voltage is output
Current - Index 9
to the Brake Coil (see Caution above).
CAUTION! These parameters are set by the Brake Calibration process, do not modify these parameters unless instructed to
do so by an MCE representative.
*BV0 - Calibration BV0 is the voltage output to the Brake Coil during calibration,
500 000 500 volts
Voltage - Index 0 90 - 100% of the maximum voltage (see Caution above).
*BV1 - Calibration BV1 is the voltage output to the Brake Coil during calibration,
400 000 500 volts
Voltage - Index 1 80 - 90% of the maximum voltage (see Caution above).
*BV2 - Calibration BV2 is the voltage output to the Brake Coil during calibration,
300 000 500 volts
Voltage - Index 2 70 - 80% of the maximum voltage (see Caution above).
*BV3 - Calibration BV3 is the voltage output to the Brake Coil during calibration,
250 000 500 volts
Voltage - Index 3 60 - 70% of the maximum voltage (see Caution above).
*BV4 - Calibration BV4 is the voltage output to the Brake Coil during calibration,
200 000 500 volts
Voltage - Index 4 50 - 60% of the maximum voltage (see Caution above).
*BV5 - Calibration BV5 is the voltage output to the Brake Coil during calibration,
150 000 500 volts
Voltage - Index 5 40 - 50% of the maximum voltage (see Caution above).
*BV6 - Calibration BV6 is the voltage output to the Brake Coil during calibration,
100 000 500 volts
Voltage - Index 6 30 - 40% of the maximum voltage (see Caution above).
*BV7 - Calibration BV7 is the voltage output to the Brake Coil during calibration,
075 000 500 volts
Voltage - Index 7 20 - 30% of the maximum voltage (see Caution above).
*BV8 - Calibration BV8 is the voltage output to the Brake Coil during calibration,
050 000 500 volts
Voltage - Index 8 10 - 20% of the maximum voltage (see Caution above).
*BV9 - Calibration BV9 is the voltage output to the Brake Coil during calibration,
025 000 500 volts
Voltage - Index 9 0 - 10% of the maximum voltage (see Caution above).
CAUTION! These parameters are set by the Brake Calibration process, do not modify these parameters unless instructed to
do so by an MCE representative.
*BT0 - Calibration BT0 is the trigger time required to output 90 - 100% of the
00.44 00.00 99.99 msec
Trigger - Index 0 maximum voltage to the Brake Coil (see Caution above).
*BT1 - Calibration BT1 is the trigger time required to output 80 - 90% of the
00.83 00.00 99.99 msec
Trigger - Index 1 maximum voltage to the Brake Coil (see Caution above).
*BT2 - Calibration BT2 is the trigger time required to output 70 - 80% of the
01.66 00.00 99.99 msec
Trigger - Index 2 maximum voltage to the Brake Coil (see Caution above).
*BT3 - Calibration BT3 is the trigger time required to output 60 - 70% of the
02.49 00.00 99.99 msec
Trigger - Index 3 maximum voltage to the Brake Coil (see Caution above).
*BT4 - Calibration BT4 is the trigger time required to output 50 - 60% of the
03.32 00.00 99.99 msec
Trigger - Index 4 maximum voltage to the Brake Coil. (see Caution above).
*BT5 - Calibration BT5 is the trigger time required to output 40 - 50% of the
04.16 00.00 99.99 msec
Trigger - Index 5 maximum voltage to the Brake Coil (see Caution above).
*BT6 - Calibration BT6 is the trigger time required to output 30 - 40% of the
04.99 00.00 99.99 msec
Trigger - Index 6 maximum voltage to the Brake Coil (see Caution above).
*BT7 - Calibration BT7 is the trigger time required to output 20 - 30% of the
05.82 00.00 99.99 msec
Trigger - Index 7 maximum voltage to the Brake Coil (see Caution above).
*BT8 - Calibration BT8 is the trigger time required to output 10 - 20% of the
06.84 00.00 99.99 msec
Trigger - Index 8 maximum voltage to the Brake Coil (see Caution above).
*BT9 - Calibration BT9 is the trigger time required to output 0 - 10% of the
07.48 00.00 99.99 msec
Trigger - Index 9 maximum voltage to the Brake Coil (see Caution above).
Velocity Profiles Valid all of the pattern parameters for this velocity profile have values that mathematically fit into the
STD = Standard velocity profile curve. All velocity profiles must be valid for the car to run.
Link Link Error - there is mathematical problem with an S-Curve transition for this velocity profile.
EQ = Earthquake Verify the V(x) Velocity parameter and the Floor Heights (see Section 4.1.2, Floor Height Learn
PWR = Emergency Power Procedure). If the error persists, set the JL(x) Low Jerk parameter = the JH(x) High Jerk
parameter. Then decrease the Low Jerk parameter to a value just above where the error occurs.
CTN = Caution
Speed Speed Error - the velocity profile cannot mathematically fit the curve without exceeding V(x) the
ALT1 = Alternate One maximum velocity specified for this profile. Verify V(x) and the Floor Heights. If the error persists,
ALT2 = Alternate Two increase the Jerk parameters and/or decrease the Acceleration/ Deceleration parameters.
Height Height Error - the velocity profile cannot mathematically fit the curve without exceeding DRH,
(see Section 4.5.2, Auto-Fit Reference Height (if greater than the minimum floor height), or the minimum floor height.
Velocity Profiles). Verify V(x) and the Floor Heights. If the error persists, increase the Jerk parameters and/or
decrease the Acceleration/ Deceleration parameters.
Controller Parameters
Pattern (F1 - 4) or (Shift F4) Screen
DEFAULT VALUE USER
PARAMETERS VALUE RANGE ADJ. UNIT DESCRIPTION
When OPA=ON, if the programmed parameter values do
not fit into the velocity profile curve, JL(x), JH(x), D(x) and
A(x) will be modified to allow the car to run. When
OPA - Profile Auto-Fit
OFF ON OFF OPA=OFF, the velocity profile will be generated using the
(ON/OFF)
programmed parameter values. However, the software will
modify the acceleration if the floor height is shorter than the
nominal height, DRH.
Controller Parameters
Pattern (F1 - 4) or (Shift F4) Screen
DEFAULT VALUE USER
PARAMETERS VALUE RANGE ADJ. UNIT DESCRIPTION
When a type of performance profile has been selected (SLOW,
OPT - Profile Type USER k k MODERATE or FAST) commonly used pattern values for a
normal run will replace your standard parameters (see Section
4.5.4 c). k (USER, SLOW, MODERATE, FAST)
If ORI = ON, Reduced Inspection Speed is applied when the
ORI - Reduced
Inspection y
INACTIVE y y selected switch (NTSx or ETS) is open. If OR I= INACTIVE,
VINH (Inspection Speed -High) is used. See Section 4.5.2 'i',
Inspection Profile. y (INACTIVE / NTSx / ETS)
If ODOC = OFF, position errors detected at each landing via
ODOC - Disable Outer
the OLM (Outer Level Marker) will be corrected by modifying
Level Marker OFF ON OFF
the velocity profile. If ODOC = ON, position errors will be
Correction
displayed but not corrected.
When the distance to the destination floor is less than DLI and
*DLI - Leveling Inhibit 06.00 03.00 12.00 in the INT relay is dropped, the MP will begin evaluating H, LD,
Distance 0.153 0.076 0.305 m LU, and DZ signals to determine when the car should
physically stop.
When the car speed drops below VLI, the INT relay is dropped.
This speed and DLI are used by the MP to verify that the car is
*VLI - Leveling Inhibit 100 025 150 ft/min not over-speeding when it approaches a destination floor. If the
Speed 0.508 0.127 0.762 m/s car is over-speeding, then the car is allowed to pass the
destination floor and stop at the next available floor. VLI <= [
VEQ - (5 fpm)]. NOTE: 5 fpm = 0.0254 m/s
*DRSR - Rope Stretch 00.00 00.00 03.00 in When the car is a distance greater than DRSR away from the
Relevel 0.000 0.000 0.076 m door zone, the car will relevel into the floor.
DTC is the maximum compensation distance used for a one-
floor run to ensure that the leveling distance is equivalent to
*DTC - Tracking
00.00 -12.00 12.00 in that of a multi-floor run that reaches contract speed, VS. If DTC
Compensation
0.000 -0.305 0.305 m is positive, the leveling distance for a one-floor run is
Distance
increased. If DTC is negative, the leveling distance for a one-
floor run is decreased.
DRH is the minimum height that the velocity profile parameters
(except the JLxs) on the pattern (Shift F4) screen must fit.
DRH - Auto-Fit
8'0.0" 5'0.0" 25'0.0" ft,in However, if DRH is less than the shortest floor height, the
Reference Height
pattern generator ignores DRH and ensures that the velocity
profile parameters fit the shortest floor height.
RPE indicates number of pulses per revolution (ppr) that the
RPE - Position encoder landing system position encoder generates. For LS-QUAD
000.0 000.0 512.0 ppr
Resolution landing systems, set RPE=000.0 ppr; and for LS-QUIK, enter
the ppr of the encoder (normally 100).
Enter the number of valid landings. Include false floors as valid
NF - Number of Floors 2 2 63
landings.
VFL - Final Leveling 004 000 015 ft/min VFL determines the velocity at which the elevator will level into
Velocity 0.020 0.000 0.076 m/s the floor.
Controller Parameters
Pattern (F1 - 4) or (Shift F4) Screen
DEFAULT VALUE USER
PARAMETERS VALUE RANGE ADJ. UNIT DESCRIPTION
DFL - Final Leveling 00.35 00.00 06.00 in DFL determines the stabilized leveling distance the elevator will
Distance 0.009 0.000 0.152 m travel before arriving at the destination floor.
Controller Parameters
Pattern (F1 - 4) or (Shift F4) Screen
DEFAULT VALUE USER
PARAMETERS VALUE RANGE ADJ. UNIT DESCRIPTION
JHEP is used when car velocity is not able to reach VEP.
Determines how quickly the profile transitions from maximum
JHEP - High Emergency 06.00 01.00 15.00 ft/s3
to zero acceleration and from zero to maximum deceleration.
Power Jerk 1.829 0.305 4.572 m/s3
These transitions correlate with phases 3 and 5 of the
Emergency Power (PWR) velocity profile.
AEP - Emergency AEP determines the maximum acceleration of the system
02.00 00.00 10.00 ft/s2
Power during Emergency Power operation. AEP is applied during
0.610 0.000 3.048 m/s2
Acceleration phase 2 of the Emergency Power (PWR) velocity profile.
DEP - Emergency DEP determines the maximum deceleration of the system
04.00 01.00 10.00 ft/s2
Power during Emergency Power operation. DEP is applied during
1.219 0.305 3.048 m/s2
Deceleration phase 6 of the Emergency Power (PWR) velocity profile.
DAEP - Emergency
04.00 01.00 10.00 ft/s2 DAEP determines the deceleration rate at which the system
Power Approach
1.219 0.305 3.048 m/s2 will transition from JF, Flare Jerk, to JA, Approach Jerk.
Deceleration
Controller Parameters
Pattern (F1 - 4) or (Shift F4) Screen
DEFAULT VALUE USER
PARAMETERS VALUE RANGE ADJ. UNIT DESCRIPTION
DAA1 - Alternate 1 2
02.00 00.00 10.00 ft/s DAA1 determines the deceleration rate at which the system will
Approach
0.610 0.000 3.048 m/s2 transition from JF, Flare Jerk, to JA, Approach Jerk.
Deceleration
VINL - Inspection 050 001 150 ft/min VINL is only invoked if the ORI option is set to either NTSx or
Velocity - Low 0.254 0.005 0.762 m/s ETS or the Inspection Low Speed (INSL) input is activated.
VINH determines the maximum velocity for the Inspection
VINH - Inspection 050 001 150 ft/min
profile. The Inspection profile is generated when the car is on
Velocity - High 0.254 0.005 0.762 m/s
inspection and direction is picked.
AIN determines the acceleration rate for the Inspection profile.
AIN - Inspection 02.00 01.00 10.00 ft/s2
AIN determines how gently the pattern transitions between
Acceleration 0.610 0.305 3.048 m/s2
zero speed and VINx.
FIN limits the jerk rate allowed during an Inspection run. FIN
*FIN - Inspection
00.50 00.10 02.00 Hz determines how quickly the profile transitions from maximum
Smoothing
to zero acceleration and from zero to maximum deceleration.
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DCIO: Delta Input Offset DCIO, DCOO, DCISO and DCIIO indicate the difference between the system offset
DCOO: Delta Output Offset parameters (CIO, COO, CISO and CIIO) and the actual offset values detected during
DCISO: Delta Current Sensor Offset calibration. These values are calculated when the system offsets are calibrated (when
DCIIO: Delta Current Loop Integrator Offset OSOA, OIOA or OCOA are turned ON and then back to OFF, or once every 15
minutes if the calibration parameter is left ON). If the difference in the detected offset
and the offset parameter value is significant, the detected offset value is saved as the
offset parameter value, and the delta value becomes zero.
ACLV: AC Line Voltage
STP1, STP2: Software Test Points on the IMC-DCP Board - signal depends on the setting in TP1 and TP2 (see Table R.2)
Controller Parameters
Drive (F1 - 5) or (Shift F5) Screen
DEFAULT VALUE USER
PARAMETERS VALUE RANGE ADJ. UNIT DESCRIPTION
Set OSR = TACH, when the speed feedback device is a
OSR - Speed Reference
u TACH u u tachometer. Set OSR = ENC, when the device is a velocity
encoder. Set OSR = INT when the internally synthesized
feedback signal is used. u(TACH / ENC / INT)
OEP allows the encoder signal polarity (which determines
rotational direction) to be changed. When OEP = FWD, Signal
OEP - Encoder Polarity FWD FWD REV
A leads Signal B in the up direction. When OEP = REV, Signal
B leads Signal A in the up direction.
Set OGI = ON to activate GIP, GII, and GID. These parameters
OGI - Initial Gain OFF ON OFF can then be adjusted to minimize rollback by applying higher
gains at the start of motion.
Controller Parameters
Drive (F1 - 5) or (Shift F5) Screen
DEFAULT VALUE USER
PARAMETERS VALUE RANGE ADJ. UNIT DESCRIPTION
Set OGR = ON to activate GRP, GRI, GRD, GRGT, and
GRGD. These parameters are used to reduce gains GP, GI,
OGR - Reduced Gain OFF ON OFF
and GD to correct oscillation that occurs at steady state speed
but not during acceleration and deceleration.
Set OGF = ON to activate GFI. GFI is used in Phases 7 and 8
OGF - Flare Gain OFF ON OFF of the pattern to minimize the spotting (hesitation before
stopping) problem.
Set OGIR = ON to activate GIRP, GIRI, and GIRD. These
OGIR - Initial Relevel parameters are used for gearless machines--with problems
OFF ON OFF
Gain releveling into the floor--to apply higher gains during relevel
operation.
Set OSOA = ON to calibrate both input/output and current-
loop offsets (CIO, COO, CISO, CIIO). This adjusts the
OSOA - System Offset
OFF ON OFF integrator and current sensor offsets on the SCR System 12
Adjust
Drive and the input/output offsets on the SMB3(5) Drive.
After calibration is completed, set OSOA back to OFF.
Set OIOA = ON to periodically calibrate input/output offsets on
OIOA - Input/Output
OFF ON OFF the SMB3(5) Drive (CIO and COO). To perform the calibration
Offset Adjust
once, set OIOA back to OFF after calibration is completed.
Set OECA = ON to calibrate the gain GEC. Please refer to the
manual for details of operation or follow the steps in this portion
OECA - Error
of screen. This parameter will automatically be set back to OFF
Compensation OFF ON OFF
when the calibration is complete. NOTE: The controller must
Adjust
be on Test Mode and NOT on Inspection to save OECA =
ON.
Set OISA = ON to perform the Internal Tach parameter
calibration (SVSC and SISC) on Safety screen. Please refer to
the manual for details of operation or follow the steps in this
*OISA - Internal Speed
OFF ON OFF portion of screen. This parameter will automatically be set
Adjust
back to OFF when the calibration is complete. NOTE: The
controller must be on Test Mode and NOT on Inspection to
save OISA = ON.
Set OLWA = ON to zero the K-Tech Load Weigher offset
automatically when the car is at the bottom landing with no
*OLWA - Load Weigher
OFF ON OFF load. This option should be left on to keep the K-Tech Load
Zero Adjust
Weigher calibrated. This option is only available with MP
version 7.26 and above.
Set OCOA = ON to periodically calibrate the current sensor
*OCOA - Current Sensor offset on the SCR System 12 Drive (CISO). If you only want to
OFF ON OFF
Offset Adjust perform the calibration once set OCOA back to OFF after
calibration is completed.
Set OSLA = ON to calibrate the gains GP and GI. Please refer
to manual for details of operation or follow the steps in this
*OSLA - Speed Loop Auto portion of screen. This parameter will automatically be set back
OFF ON OFF
- Adjust to OFF when the calibration is complete. NOTE: The
controller must be on Inspection, OGI=OFF, and OTE=OFF
to save OSLA = ON.
Set OCT = ON to set up for the Current Loop Test. WARNING!
*OCT - Current Loop
OFF ON OFF Do not perform this test unless instructed to do so by an
Test
MCE representative.
OTE - Pre-Torque Set OTE = ON to activate GT, GTPC, and GBAL. These
OFF ON OFF
Enable parameters are used to adjust the pre-torque output.
OCNF - Current Notch Set OCNF = ON to activate FNP1, FNP2, and FNP3. These
OFF ON OFF
Filter parameters are used to adjust the Current Notch Filter.
Controller Parameters
Drive (F1 - 5) or (Shift F5) Screen
DEFAULT VALUE USER
PARAMETERS VALUE RANGE ADJ. UNIT DESCRIPTION
When OLLM = ON, the system monitors the line voltage to the
SCR System 12 Drive (SCR-LGA board required). If the line
*OLLM - Low Line Voltage
OFF ON OFF voltage drops to 85-95% of the rated line voltage, the car will
Monitor
run at the Caution (CTN) profile. If the line voltage drops below
85% of the rated line voltage, then the car will no longer run.
PG is used to scale the velocity profile. If PG = 0.000, the car
will not move and zero pattern command is output. If PG =
PG - Pattern Scaling 1.000 0.000 1.500 1.000, the drive will follow the idealized velocity profile.
WARNING ! This gain must be set to 1.0 after all
adjustments are completed.
GTC - Tach/Velocity Increase GTC to reduce car speed. Set PG = 1.000 when
1.000 0.000 5.000
Encoder Scaling calibrating this value.
CTER - Tach/Velocity If OSR = TACH, then CTER is the voltage generated by the
Encoder 0060 0010 15000 V/k:ppr tachometer rotating at 1000 rpm. If OSR = ENC, then CTER is
Resolution the pulses per revolution(ppr) generated by the encoder.
CRPM - Motor Rated RPM 1150 0010 2000 rpm Set CRPM to the Rated Motor RPM at contract speed.
If the car uses an encoder that is mounted on the sheave or
CCRR - Coupling brake drum, set CCRR to the ratio of the sheave (or brake
01.00 01.00 50.00
Rotational Ratio drum) diameter to the encoder wheel diameter. Otherwise, set
CCRR = 1.0, if the velocity encoder is directly coupled.
01.00 00.00 50.00 ft/sec2 GRS determines the deceleration from leveling/releveling to
*GRS - Rate Limited Stop
0.305 0.000 15.24 m/s2 zero speed when the elevator stops normally at a floor.
GES determines the amount of reverse pulse applied to the
current command to end a run, which enables an Electric Stop.
*GES - Electric Stop 00.00 00.00 50.00 If GES = 0.00, then there is no affect on the current command.
CAUTION ! If GRS is less than 5 ft/s2, then this parameter
may not be effective. [NOTE: 1.0 ft/s2 = 0.305 m/s2 ]
Set DAV to the rated armature voltage for the SCR System 12
DAV - Rated SCR Drive Drive, found on the job prints. Example: If the SCR Drive
240 050 600 volts
Armature Voltage header on the SCR-LGA board is HDR2014, the armature
voltage = 200 volts.
Set DAI to the rated armature current for SCR System 12
DAI - Rated SCR Drive Drive, found on the job prints. Example: If the SCR Drive
180 050 375 amps
Armature Current header on the SCR-LGA board is HDR2014, the armature
current = 140 amps.
Adjust CISO to nullify the Current Sensor Offset in the SCR
*CISO - Current Sensor System 12 Drive. The nullified offset can be verified at TP3 on
1.00 0.00 2.54
Offset the SCR-LGA board. CISO is also automatically adjusted when
OCOA or OSOA = ON.
Adjust CIIO to nullify the Current Loop Integrator Offset in the
*CIIO - Current Loop
1.00 0.00 2.54 SCR System 12 Drive. CIIO is also automatically adjusted
Integrator Offset
when OCOA or OSOA = ON.
*CZCO - Zero Current
0.00 0.00 2.54 Not available in this software release.
Crossing Offset
Adjust CIO to nullify the Input Offset. CIO is also automatically
*CIO - Input Offset 0.000 -0.500 0.500
adjusted when OSOA = ON.
Adjust COO to nullify the Output Offset. The nullified offset can
*COO - Output Offset 0.000 -0.449 0.449 be verified at DCC on the DCP board. COO is also
automatically adjusted when OIOA or OSOA = ON.
Increasing GEC provides better tracking speed regulation,
GEC - Error however if the value is too high, oscillation may occur. GEC
00.25 00.00 02.00
Compensation can also be adjusted to help the spotting problem. This is the
key parameter to IMC-SCRs ability to track accurately.
GVDS can be increased to remove oscillation by providing
GVDS - Armature Voltage
voltage dampening for the velocity loop. However, excessive
Dampening - 00.10 00.00 50.00
values may impact the performance of the system. This
Speed Loop
parameter must be adjusted after GP and GI are tuned.
Controller Parameters
Drive (F1 - 5) or (Shift F5) Screen
DEFAULT VALUE USER
PARAMETERS VALUE RANGE ADJ. UNIT DESCRIPTION
Usually GVDI = 00.00. GVDI can be increased to remove
*GVDI - Armature Voltage
oscillation by providing voltage dampening for the current loop.
Dampening - 00.00 00.00 50.00
However, GVDS is more effective in removing oscillation and
Current Loop
should be adjusted first.
Usually GIDI = 00.00. GIDI can be increased to remove
*GIDI - Armature Current
oscillation by providing current dampening for the current loop.
Dampening - 00.00 00.00 50.00
However, GVDS is more effective in removing oscillation and
Current Loop
should be adjusted first.
GP can be increased to provide faster response and tighter
GP - Proportional Error 02.00 00.00 50.00 speed regulation. However, excessive values may result in
oscillation and instability.
GI adjusts the accumulated error between the Pattern and
Tach/ Encoder. Adjust GI after GP. GI can be increased to
GI - Integral Error 02.00 00.00 50.00 reduce steady speed error and improve tracking. However,
excessive values may result in oscillation, speed overshoot,
and/or instability.
Controller Parameters
Drive (F1 - 5) or (Shift F5) Screen
DEFAULT VALUE USER
PARAMETERS VALUE RANGE ADJ. UNIT DESCRIPTION
If the car has problems releveling into the floor, set OGIR = ON
*GIRI - Initial Relevel and GIRI $ GI. Adjust GIRI after GIRP. After the car stabilizes
02.00 GI 99.00
Integral Error at leveling speed, GIRI decreases to GI. Excessive values may
cause oscillation.
Usually GIRD = 00.00. If the car has problems releveling into
*GIRD - Initial Relevel the floor, set OGIR = ON and GIRD $ GD. Adjust GIRD after
00.00 GD 50.00
Differential Error GIRI. After the car stabilizes at leveling speed, GIRD
decreases to GD.
Increase GCP to provide faster current response from the SCR
GCP - Current Loop
01.00 00.00 02.54 System 12 Drive. However, excessive gain can introduce
Proportional Error
oscillation in the system.
Increase GCI to provide tighter current control. However,
GCI - Current Loop
01.00 00.00 02.54 excessively high gains can cause overshoot or oscillation, and
Integral Error
excessively low gains can cause a sloppy current response.
GCDP is applied to the current loop when the output current is
GCDP - Discontinuous close to zero. Jumper JP6 on the SCR-LGA board must be ON
Current Loop 01.00 00.00 02.54 for this parameter to be activated. For higher power drives, a
Proportional Error setting greater than 1.5 may cause blown fuses (FL1 - FL6) in
the System 12 SCR Drive.
GCDI is applied to the current loop when the output current is
GCDI - Discontinuous close to zero. Jumper JP6 on the SCR-LGA board must be ON
Current Loop 01.00 00.00 02.54 for this parameter to be activated. For higher power drives, a
Integral Error setting greater than 1.5 may cause blown fuses (FL1 - FL6) in
the System 12 SCR Drive.
GCD dampens any oscillation caused by the velocity loop. This
*GCD - Current Loop adjustment will only be effective with specific jumper settings
00.00 00.00 02.54
Dampening on the SCR-LGA board. To use this parameter, consult MCE
Technical Support.
Controller Parameters
Drive (F1 - 5) or (Shift F5) Screen
DEFAULT VALUE USER
PARAMETERS VALUE RANGE ADJ. UNIT DESCRIPTION
*FAIL - Armature Current
050.00 00.10 299.00 Hz FAIL determines the armature current signal smoothing.
- Low Pass
FAIH determines how much of the DC component will be
removed from the armature feedback current before this signal
*FAIH - Armature Current
001.50 00.10 100.00 Hz is used in the velocity loop calculation. Increasing this value
- High Pass
reduces the dampening effect on the system (GIDI becomes
less effective).
*FNP1 - Current Notch
010.00 00.00 100.00 Notch filter depth. See Table R.7 for notch filter values.
Parameter 1
*FNP2 - Current Notch
050.00 00.00 100.00 Notch filter bandwidth. See Table R.7 for notch filter values.
Parameter 2
*FNP3 - Current Notch Notch filter center frequency. See Table R.7 for notch filter
000.33 00.00 010.00
Parameter 3 values.
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Controller Parameters
Safety (F1 - 6) or (Shift F6) Screen
DEFAULT VALUE USER
PARAMETERS VALUE RANGE ADJ. UNIT DESCRIPTION
When OBT = ON, it automatically turns OFF after one run is
completed. OBT allows a Contract Speed Buffer Test to be
OBT - Buffer Test OFF ON OFF
performed with most of the safety circuit bypassed. The car
operates at contract speed on Inspection operation.
Controller Parameters
Safety (F1 - 6) or (Shift F6) Screen
DEFAULT VALUE USER
PARAMETERS VALUE RANGE ADJ. UNIT DESCRIPTION
SAVL determines the armature voltage limit. A value of 100%
SAVL - Armature Voltage will allow rated armature voltage, and a lower value will limit it
100 000 100 %
Limit to less than the rated value. (See job prints for SCR Voltage
and Current ratings).
SAIL should not exceed 275%. SAIL determines armature
current limit. SAIL should be set such that with full load, the
SAIL - Armature Current
160 000 332 % CURRENT LIMIT LED on the System 12 SCR Drive will not
Limit
illuminate when the car is accelerating up or decelerating
down.
SLRI - LOC Rated SLRI determines the threshold current used for Loop Over
Current (rated 180 010 375 amps Current Safety monitoring. SLRI should equal full load current
motor FLA) of the hoist motor.
SLFT determines the amount of time the elevator will be
SLFT - LOC Fault Time
30.00 00.00 60.00 sec allowed to run before generating a fault when the machine
(@twice LOC)
draws 200% of SLRI.
SILO - Inspection / SILO determines the overspeed threshold during inspection or
150 025 150 ft/min
Leveling releveling operation. If the car speed exceeds SILO--during
5.075 0.127 5.075 m/s
Overspeed inspection or releveling operation, then the car will shut down.
SCO is used to determine the overspeed threshold during a
SCO - Contract normal run as a percentage of contract speed. If the car speed
107 102 108 %
Overspeed exceeds SCO percentage of contract speed--during a normal
run, then the car will shut down.
STER - Terminal/
07.00 01.14 25.00 ft/s2 STER determines the deceleration rate for a
Emergency
2.134 0.347 7.620 m/s2 Terminal/Emergency profile.
Slowdown Rate
STSS - Terminal
STSS limits the jerk rate allowed during a transition to/from the
Slowdown 01.00 00.10 05.00 hz
deceleration rate--as specified by STDR.
Smoothing
PADL determines maximum rate of change in the pattern
PADL - Pattern Accel/ 07.00 00.00 25.00 ft/min2 signal. This value establishes the emergency deceleration rate.
Decel Limiter 0.035 0.000 0.127 m/s2 A higher value will slow the car down faster in an emergency
situation. PADL > STER > AS and DS.
The distances at the top of the Switches screen indicate the position of the car when it decelerated
through the listed percentage of Contract Velocity (VS). If the car does not reach a particular percentage
of Contract Velocity, i.e. 100%, then there will be no recorded distance for the 100% deceleration
transition. These values may be useful for placement of the Normal and Emergency Terminal switches.
Controller Parameters
Switches (F1 - 7) or (Shift F7) Screen
PRESET VALUE USER
PARAMETERS VALUE RANGE ADJ. UNIT DESCRIPTION
Switch The Learned Velocity is the car's velocity at the time each
UNTx - Learned Velocity Normal Terminal and Emergency Terminal switch was
UETS - Learned Velocity ft/min activated during the learn procedure described in Section 4.10,
DNTx - Learned Velocity Learning the Normal (NTS) and Emergency (ETS) Limit
DETS - Learned Velocity Switches.
Unless a bypass jumper is connected between FBP1 and
FBP2 on the SCR-RIX board, when the car's velocity exceeds
a Normal Terminal switch's Lower Limit Velocity at the time the
switch is activated, a controlled slowdown is initiated. The
Switch
default value is:
UNTx - Lower Limit Velocity
0000 0000 2000 ft/min Learned Velocity plus 5% for Contract Speeds of 500
DNTx - Lower Limit Velocity
ft/min or more.
Learned Velocity plus 12% for Contract Speeds of 150
ft/min or less.
Learned Velocity plus between 5% and 12% for Contract
Speeds between 150 and 500 ft/min.
Unless a bypass jumper is connected between FBP1 and
FBP2 on the SCR-RIX board, when the car's velocity exceeds
a Normal Terminal or Emergency Terminal switch's Upper
Limit Velocity at the time the switch is activated, an Emergency
Switch slowdown is initiated. The default value is:
UNTx - Upper Limit Velocity Learned Velocity plus 10% for Contract Speeds 500 ft/min
UETS - Upper Limit Velocity 0000 0000 2000 ft/min or greater.
DNTx - Upper Limit Velocity Learned Velocity plus 24% for Contract Speeds of 150
DETS - Upper Limit Velocity ft/min or less.
Learned Velocity plus between 10% and 24% for Contract
Speeds between 150 and 500 ft/min.
The Upper Limit Velocity for UETS and DETS may not exceed
95% of Contract Speed.
Switch
UNTx - Runtime Velocity The Runtime Velocity is the car's velocity the last time each
UETS - Runtime Velocity ft/min Normal Terminal and Emergency Terminal switch was
DNTx - Runtime Velocity activated during a normal run.
DETS - Runtime Velocity
Switch The Learned Position is the car's position at the time each
UNTx - Learned Position Normal Terminal and Emergency Terminal switch was
UETS - Learned Position ft, in activated during the learn procedure described in Section 4.10,
DNTx - Learned Position Learning the Normal (NTS) and Emergency (ETS) Limit
DETS - Learned Position Switches.
Switch If the car's position exceeds a switch's Learned Position by the
UNTx - Position Margin Position Margin (plus or minus) at the time the Normal
UETS - Position Margin u u u ft, in Terminal or Emergency Terminal switch is activated, an
DNTx - Position Margin immediate slowdown is initiated.
DETS - Position Margin u (Preset= 002'06.00", Min = 000'00.00", Max = 999'99.99")
Switch
UNTx - Runtime Position The Runtime Position is the car's position the last time each
UETS - Runtime Position ft, in Normal Terminal and Emergency Terminal switch was
DNTx - Runtime Position activated during a normal run.
DETS - Runtime Position
1 000'00.00"
2 012'00.15"
3 024'01.54"
4 036'02.46"
5 048'01.38"
6 060'00.30"
7 072'01.22"
8 084'00.14"
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Controller Parameters
Floor Heights (F1 - 8) or (Shift F8) Parameters
PARAMETERS DESCRIPTION
Abs Position: The Abs Position is the distance from the bottom landing to the car's current location of the elevator.
Floor Position: Floor Position is the distance from the bottom landing to the last floor passed by the elevator.
Delta Position: Delta Position is the difference between the learned and actual position.
x - Floor height for Floor height for landing 'x' is the distance from the bottom landing to landing 'x', determined during the
landing 'x' learn process.
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CAR # -------------> A
CAR # -------------> A
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E 10.2
C 5.9 16.1
O 15 15.0 14.0
10.2 12.3
N 13.3
D
S 10.3
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6.0 8.9
10 8.1
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
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#UP 0 0 0 0 0 0 64 151 255 127 33 20 24 11 239 179 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1111
#DN 0 0 0 0 0 0 248 100 25 76 243 180 245 60 44 62 255 253 0 0 0 0 0 0 1800
LEFT/RIGHT ARRPWS: Change Day, UP/DOWN ARROWS: Rescale Graph, R KEY: Refresh Data
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ARROWS/PGUP/PGDN: Select Floor, ENTER Front Car Call, R: Rear Car Call
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CAR LABELS
LANDING PROPERTIES
FIRE OPTIONS
OTHER OPTIONS
COM PORTS
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FIGURE R.27 Special Events Calendar - Configure by Type (F7, 3) screen (CMS)
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-1.830s -1.530s
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-1.230s -930ms -630ms -330ms
Type the name of the trace you wish to view and then press ENTER -- or use the
PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN keys to scroll through all the available traces.
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1 - Network Status
2 - Serial Hall Call
3 - Memory Dump
4 - Task Info for CGP
5 - Resource Usage
6 - Sequence of Operation
7 - MP Input/Output
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