Venergy

Advanced Metering System

ControlKeeper Touchscreen
®

Version 5.7




Programming Guide
& User Manual
Contents
Contents 1
Safety Instructions 3
Chapter 1: Introduction 4
Overview 4
Chapter 2: Touchscreen Navigation 5
General Information 5
Touchscreen Navigation 5
Chapter 3: Initial Panel Setup 9
Preparing the Panel for Programming 9
Chapter 4: Basic Programming 14
Basic Programming Part 1: Relay Setup 14
Basic Programming Part 2: Time Schedule Setup 16
Basic Programming Part 3: Setting Up Contact Closure Switches 18
Basic Programming Part 4: Setting Up Greengate Digital Switches (GDS) 23
Basic Programming Part 5: Setting up Analogs 30
Basic Programming Part 6: Setting up Remotes 35
Basic Programming Part 7: Setting up Holiday Dates 38
Chapter 5: Advanced Programming 40
Using ControlKeeper Priorities 40
Using Masks in the ControlKeeper System 42
Chapter 6: Reviewing Programming 45
Reviewing Programming by Relay 45
Reviewing Programming Settings 46
Chapter 7: Changing or Deleting Programming 48
Changing Programming through the Setup Screens 48
Deleting Time Schedules and Holiday Dates 48
Chapter 8: Viewing Live Status 50
Live Relay Status 50
Live Switch Status 52
Live Analog Status 53
Live Remote Status 53
Chapter 9: Using Logs 55
Viewing Relay and Input Logs 55
Viewing System Logs 56
Viewing Relay Runtime 57
Clearing Logs 57
Chapter 10: Manually Turning Relays On and Off 59
Hardware Relay Overrides 59
Touchscreen Relay Overrides 60
Chapter 11: User Information 61
ControlKeeper T Maintenance 61

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 ControlKeeper T Memory Information 61
Technical Support 61
Item Reference Diagrams 62
Appendix A: 63
Setting Digita Switch Parameters 63
Appendix B: 67
Relay Schedule Worksheet 68
Contact Closure Switch Input Worksheet 69
Greengate Digital Switch Worksheet 70
Analog Input Worksheet 71
Time Schedule Worksheet 71

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Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following:

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Only Qualified Electricians should install the Lighting Control Equipment.
Install in accordance with National Electrical Code (NEC) or other codes that may apply.
Turn power OFF at circuit breakers before removing the chassis covers or when installing or wiring high
voltage components.
All new wiring must be fully verified before applying power.
Document all wiring that is terminated to relays and other components for ease of future servicing and
programming.
Ensure that high voltage and low voltage wiring remains separated and enters through the designated high
and low voltage areas.
Equipment should not be mounted in locations where it will be readily subjected to tampering by unauthorized
personnel.
The use of accessory equipment not recommended by the manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition.
Do not use this equipment for other than intended use and at the listed voltage.
Servicing of equipment should be performed by qualified service personnel.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Chapter 1: Introduction
This chapter provides a general overview of the programming concepts.

Overview source Remote to the control panel. Any input can

control any relay or number of relays. In addition,
more than one input can control the same relay or
Welcome to the ControlKeeper Touchscreen. Those number of relays.
of you who are new to the ControlKeeper family of
lighting control will find this manual a useful tool in How do I program Inputs to control Relays?
understanding how the system works and how to
make the best use of the technology the system To program these INPUTS to control the RELAYS,
provides. you must create a logical tie between them with the
control panel programming. We call this ― tie‖ a LINK.
The first few chapters of this manual introduce you to This manual contains information on the different
the basic concepts of the Greengate lighting system, ways that an input can control a relay and provides
show you how to get technical assistance as you step-by-step instructions on how to create the links
program your system, and lead you through setting between inputs and relays using the touchscreen
up the initial configuration of the ControlKeeper display. The CKT can also be programmed using the
panel. optional Keeper Enterprise Software on your
The chapters that follow help you set up basic computer.
programming for your lighting loads: control by time
of day and control by various types of input devices.
Later chapters discuss more advanced concepts in
programming such as the use of priorities and
masks, and introduce you to the use of the, input,
output and system logs as troubleshooting tools.

How It Works
The ControlKeeper Touchscreen (CKT) is a
microcomputer-based controller that provides .
automated control of high voltage lighting circuits.
The controller is programmed through an on-board
touchscreen display. The CKT can operate as a
stand-alone controller or in a network with other
Greengate panels.

What are Relays?

Each ControlKeeper T enclosure has up to 48
RELAYS that can be controlled by programs entered
through the on-board touchscreen or through the
optional Keeper Enterprise computer software.
Lighting loads are wired from the electrical service
panel into these relays in the ControlKeeper T (CKT)
enclosure and then out to the lighting fixtures.
Automated control of the relays is accomplished by
setting up Inputs such as switches, analogs, time
schedules, etc. to work with the relays.

What are Inputs?

An INPUT is anything that is used to control the
lighting circuits, such as a Time Schedule, a Dry
Contact Closure from a wall switch or digital
photosensor, a Digital Switch, an Analog
Photosensor, or a command from an override
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Chapter 2: Touchscreen Navigation
This section discusses the layout of the ControlKeeper T‘s screens. It also discusses how to navigate
through the controls that the CKT uses for data entry.

General Information If you have used the Panel Setup Tab option to
display the splash screen, the display rotates
between the two M AIN SCREENS: the Main Status
The ControlKeeper T has a 2‖ X 5‖ touchscreen Screen and the Splash Screen. A touch on either of
display that allows access to a sequence of data these screens brings you into the ControlKeeper T
entry and informational screens. The monochromatic programming interface.
display has been set up and calibrated for best
viewing before the control panel leaves the factory. Main Status Screen
If the screen should need cleaning, do not use any
type of cleanser. It is recommended that only a soft
cloth be used to clean the display.

Adjusting the Display Contrast:

If it is necessary to change the display contrast
because the display is too dark or too light, carefully
adjust the contrast using the LCD Display The Main Status Screen shows the current status of
Potentiometer located next to the board‘s capacitor. all the relays. If there is no relay in a location in the
Turn to the left to make the display darker. Turn to enclosure, the box will appear grayed out. Relays
the right to make the display lighter. that do exist will be displayed clearly. Status
information is constantly being updated.
The Main Screen displays the panel name, address,
and the current time and date. If the panel is running
a Holiday Schedule, the letter H will be displayed
next to the date indicating Holiday mode. Also, if the
rocker switch override on the Relay Stack Control
card has been used to turn all the relays on or off,
the display will flash OVERRIDE ON or OVERRIDE
OFF to indicate that the status shown for the relays
is currently overridden.
When you touch a relay on the display, the screen
switches to the Status Screen of that relay. For more
Touchscreen Navigation information about the Relay Status Screen see ― Live
Relay Status‖ on page 50.
The ControlKeeper T has a 2‖ X 5‖ Touchscreen
When you touch the display at any point that is not a
display that allows access to a sequence of data
Relay, the screen switches to the Status Screen of
entry and informational screens. This manual tells
the last relay accessed.
you how to program the CKT using that display. All
commands and procedures that are described in this
manual can also be performed using the optional Splash Screen (Optional Display from the
Keeper Enterprise Software. The information in this Panel Setup Tab)
manual is provided to describe the touchscreen
programming features available for those who do not
purchase the Keeper Enterprise Software.

Main Screen
The display defaults to showing the Main Status
Screen when the Touchscreen is not in use.

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The Splash Screen shows the panel name, panel Use the left and right arrows to scroll through the
hardware address, and the current time and date. Screen Tabs one at a time until you see the screen
The ControlKeeper T automatically updates the time or screen group that you want to access. Touch the
and date shown on the screen. If the rocker switch tab to activate that screen.
override on the Relay Stack Control card has been
used to turn all the relays on or off, the display will Item Scrolling Region
flash OVERRIDE ON or OVERRIDE OFF to indicate
that the status shown for the relays is currently
overridden. This region allows you to scroll through the list of all
If the option to display the splash screen is chosen of the items in the screen or screen group that you
from the panel setup tab, the Splash Screen will be have chosen.
displayed for about 5 seconds in rotation with the The double arrows move you backward or forward
Main Status Screen. A touch at any point on the through the list by five entries. The single arrows
Splash Screen will switch the display to the data move you backward or forward through the list one
entry or informational screen last accessed. When entry at a time. If you touch the single right or left
the Touchscreen has not been used for several arrow and hold it, the screen will automatically scroll
minutes the display will return to the Main Screen through the list one item at a time, about every 1/3 of
rotation. a second. If you touch and hold the double right or
left arrow you will continue scrolling up or down the
Programming and Informational Screens list of items five at a time, covering the whole list in
A touch on either of the Main Screens brings you to just a few seconds.
the ControlKeeper programming and reporting Data Entry/Informational Window
screens.

This large area in the middle of the display screen

shows status information or allows you to program
the lighting control strategy.
Function Buttons

Screen Layout
The display screens consist of four main areas:
The function buttons at the bottom of the screen
1. Screen Tabs with horizontal scroll arrows, allow for access to other screens in a Screen Group,
2. Scrolling Region for Item List allow you to perform an action specific to that
screen, to leave the screen and return to the Main
3. Informational or data entry Window with vertical
Screens, or to save data that has been entered.
scroll arrows if needed, and
4. Function Buttons The specific buttons that appear at the bottom of
each screen will vary depending on the type of
Screen Tabs screen you are viewing. When you touch a function
button, it will appear to be pressed down. Function
buttons that are not active will appear shadowed, as
though they were physically up. In this sample, the
The ControlKeeper has eleven Screens or Screen SETUP button has been pressed.
Groups that you can access by using SCREEN
TABS. These tabs are arranged on three ―
pages‖. Button Function

 The first page allows you to choose from the Save If you have not chosen the Auto-Save
LIVE STATUS, RELAY, SWITCH AND SCHEDULE function you must touch this button to
SCREEN Groups. save any changes you have made to the
 The Screen Tabs on the second page are data on the screen. See ― Field 3: Setting
ANALOG, REMOTE, M ASK, AND HOLIDAY. up the Auto-Save (Optional)‖ on page 10
for information about the Auto-Save
 The third page tabs are ASTRONOMICAL CLOCK, function.
CLOCK and PANEL SETUP.

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Button Function Data Entry Controls
Status The STATUS button appears on the There are five types of data entry controls: Drop
Relay, Switch, Analog, and Remote Down Arrow, Toggle Dot, Scrolling List, Check Box,
Screens. Touch the STATUS button to and Option Choice.
move to the Status Screen, where you can
view current information about the relay, Drop Down Arrow
switch, analog or remote that you are Some data entry fields require the use of a keypad
viewing. for entering names, numbers, or punctuation.
Setup Touch the SETUP button to navigate to
the SETUP screen. This screen allows
you to create a new entry in the database, Press the down arrow next to the field and a
edit an existing entry, or de-activate an Touchscreen keypad will appear. The keypad will
existing entry. contain either alphanumeric characters or just
numeric characters depending on the type of field
Links The LINKS button in the Relay Screen being entered. Press the characters or numbers you
Group moves you to a screen that want and then touch the Enter button to save the
displays all the inputs that have been name or numbers.
linked to this particular relay.
In the alphanumeric key display, The SHIFT button
The LINKS button in the Switch, Analog, takes you back and forth between the upper case
Time Schedule & Remote Screens moves and lower case keypads. Touch the PUNCTUATION
you to a screen where you can create a button to see the punctuation keypad.
Link (or tie) between inputs and relays.
In the numeric key display, the screen will show the
The LINKS button in the Mask Screen range of allowed values. A beep will sound if you
moves you to a screen where you can link enter a value that is not within the allowed range.
a Mask to an Input. Touch the CE button to clear the entry and enter new
data. Touch the +/_ button to change from positive to
Logs If relays, switches analogs and remotes
negative numbers.
have been set up to log, you can touch the
LOGS button to view the log reports.
These reports will show the operation of
the relay, switch, analog or remote over a
period of time.
The LOGS button on the Panel Setup
Screen will show you entries in the
System Log. These entries contain
information about power interruptions and
resets that may have occurred.

Quit Touch the QUIT button when you want to

leave a data entry screen without saving
any of the changes you have made. You
will then return to the Main Screen. If you
have made changes and touch the QUIT Toggle Dot
button without saving the changes you will The Toggle field has a DOT to the right of the entry
see the following message: textbox. Each time you touch the dot, the textbox will
toggle between the possible entries for this field.
Normally, a toggle field will have from 3 to 8 possible
entries.
Touch YES if you want to leave without
saving, or touch NO quit the screen and
return to data entry screen.
Scrolling List
The Scrolling List is used when there are many
choices for the data entry field, usually 10 or more.
Touch the right or left arrows to scroll through the list
of possible choices. Every time you touch the right

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arrow you will scroll one entry down the list. When
you touch the left arrow you will scroll one entry up
the list.

Larger lists such as lists of relays or time schedules

will have double right and left arrows. The double
arrows move you up or down the list by five entries.

If you touch a single right or left arrow and hold it, the
scrolling will continue automatically, changing about
every 1/3 of a second. If you touch and hold the
double right or left arrow you will continue scrolling
up or down the list of items five at a time, covering
the whole list in just a few seconds.

Check Box
A check box field is used where the possible entries
are Yes or No. Touch the box next to the field name
and a checkmark will appear. This indicates that yes,
you do want to use this feature. Touching the check
box again will remove the checkmark. A check box
with no checkmark indicates that you do not want to
use this feature.

Option Choice
Touch the button to toggle between ON and OFF.
When the button reads ON, the option has been
enabled. When the button reads OFF, the option has
been disabled. Every time you touch the button you
will toggle between enabling and disabling the
option.

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Chapter 3: Initial Panel Setup
Regardless of ultimate strategy of your lighting control, it will be necessary to start out with a few basic
steps to bring your controller on-line. This section will guide you through the basic set up steps that will
prepare the panel for programming. This section contains information about the following:

 Step 1: Powering the Panel

 Step 2: Clearing the Panel Memory
 Step 3: Setting the Panel Jumpers
 Step 4: Setting the Panel Parameters
 Step 5: Setting the Panel Clock and Date
 Step 6: Setting the Astronomical Clock
 Step 7: Gathering the Information Needed for Programming
3. Once power is applied, make certain that the
Preparing the Panel for status LED is flashing in the upper left corner of
the logic board and that the Main Screen shows
Programming the relays that are installed in your enclosure
(not shadow boxes). If the status LED is not
flashing or if the display does not show all active
This section discusses the initial panel setup. It
relays, power down the logic board and check
assumes that the enclosure and panel have been
all connections. If the problem persists, contact
installed per the provided installation instructions. In
technical support.
these steps, you will prepare the hardware and
software configurations that identify the panel for
programming and networking functions. Step 2: Clearing Panel Memory
We recommend that before you begin programming
Step 1: Initial Power Up Sequence the ControlKeeper T you clear panel memory. This
assures you that you are beginning with a clean
1. Plug the communications cable (red CAT5
database. To clear the panel memory:
Cable provided) into the Relay Stack Controller
Card (RSC) RJ jack located at the bottom of the 1. Move the override rocker switch to the ALL ON
enclosure. position to hold lighting ON and maintain lighting
during the procedure.
2. Reset the panel, using the Reset Button located
next to the blinking Status LED at the top left
corner of the logic board.
3. During the reset, the status LED will stop
flashing. Wait for the status LED to start flashing
again. Starting at any corner, touch one corner
of the display after the other until all four corners
2. Plug in the power cable (white plastic connector have been pressed. If more than a minute goes
with six wires attached) into the Relay Stack by without all four corners being touched, or if
Controller Card (RSC). The controller display you touch anywhere other than the four corners,
should power up and display the MAIN the memory clear function will not be activated.
SCREEN. 4. If you have successfully followed this procedure,
a message will appear, asking if you really want
to clear the panel. Press the YES option. If this
message does not appear, repeat this
procedure from step 2.
5. If you select YES to clear the panel to factory
defaults, the panel will display a RELOADING
message. Wait for this message to disappear
before proceeding.

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Once the panel is programmed, remember to move 3. Enter the desired information as described
the rocker switch to the AUTO position. below. Once all changes are done, touch the
SAVE button. If you do not want to save the
Step 3: Setting the Panel Jumpers changes, select the QUIT button. You will be
asked if you want to leave the screen without
1. Once all wiring is checked and terminated, be saving the changes. (Remember to touch the
sure the two Local/Remote jumpers (J9 and CLEAR button under the Clear All Logs field
J10) are in the proper position. Jumpers J9 and when doing the initial setup.)
J10 must be in the LOCAL position in order to
supply +24 VDC to the switch input center pin.
The jumpers are factory set to the REMOTE
position for panel protection during installation.

Field 1: Setting the Panel Name

2. If your panel is in a network, be sure that the The panel name defaults to LCP#1. You can change
Network Termination Jumpers are in the this default name to any eight-character word that
correct positions. Remove the network might be meaningful to the location or function of the
termination jumpers from all but the first and last panel. Touch the down arrow next to the name field
ControlKeepers on the network. and a keypad will appear. Press the characters you
want and then touch the ENTER button to save the
name or numbers.

Field 2: Setting the Panel Address

In the CKT the panel address is set using the Panel
Setup Screen. The Panel Address can be changed
to any value between 1 and 254. If you have more
than one ControlKeeper panel in your system, each
panel should have its own unique panel address.
Touch the down arrow next to the address field and a
keypad will appear. Press the number you want and
then touch the ENTER button.

Field 3: Setting up the Auto-Save (Optional)

Step 4: Setting the Panel Parameters When Auto-Save is active, changes to the data
You should begin programming the ControlKeeper screen will be saved automatically when you leave a
by setting up the panel identification information screen. We recommend that you not use the auto-
through the panel setup screen. A panel name and save feature until you are familiar with the
address should be defined. It is also recommended control panel functions and programming.
that the CLEAR LOGS option be done to clear any Touch the Auto-Save checkbox if you would like to
data prior to the clock being set. save your changes automatically, without needing to
To make changes to the Panel Setup Screen: touch the save button. A checkmark will appear.
Touch the box again to remove the checkmark and
1. If the PANEL SETUP tab is not visible on the de-select the Auto-Save feature.
screen use the arrows to scroll left or right until
the tab appears. Touch the tab to view the Field 4: Clear All Logs Command
Panel Setup Screen.
The Clear All Logs commands will discard all relay,
switch, analog, remote and system logs from the
2. If you are not already in the Setup screen, touch controller so that the logs will start over from that
the SETUP button at the bottom of the screen. point forward. Relay Run Times will not be cleared
with this command.

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Field 5: Setting up the Sound (Optional) Field 8: Panel Type and Version
The ControlKeeper T confirms a touch to the screen This number shows the panel type and software
with an audible click. It will also beep if you try to version of the control panel. You cannot change the
enter an illegal value in a numeric data field. The type or version number that is shown. This is
panel defaults to Sound enabled. informational only. If you contact Technical Support,
the technician will need to know the software version
Touch the Sound checkbox to delete the checkmark
number.
if you do not want this audible feedback. Touch the
checkbox again to restore the sound feature.
Step 5: Setting the Panel Clock
Field 6: Switch Bus Type The next step in the panel setup is to set the panel‘s
The ControlKeeper T V5.7.0 and higher supports the clock. The clock time and date determines when time
Greengate Digital Switch architecture as well as has schedules are activated. The date and time zone
compatibility support for the previous Digita switch information is also used in calculating the
architecture. If this panel is being used with astronomical sunrise and sunset times and for
networked digital switches, select whether you are running holiday schedules. If you change the time or
connected GDS stations (Greengate Digital date in the clock screen the controller will assume
Switches) or Digita stations. You cannot use a the properly scheduled state for the time and date
mixture of different switch station types on the same entered when you leave the clock screen.
Digital Switch network bus. The diagram below 1. If the CLOCK Tab is not visible on the
shows the faceplates of these different switch types screen use the arrows to scroll left or right
for clarification. until the tab appears. Touch the tab to view
the CLOCK Screen.

2. Setup the desired information as described

below. Once all changes are done, touch the
Save button. The controller will assume the
properly scheduled state for the time and
date entered when you leave the clock
screen. If you do not want to save the
If you change the Switch Bus type, you will be
changes, touch the QUIT button to return to
prompted to verify you wish to make this change.
the MAIN SCREEN. You will be asked if you
If you have previously programmed a Digita or
want to leave the screen without saving the
GDS switch in the Switch Inputs screens, the
changes.
address parameters will be overwritten when the
Switch Bus field is changed. Please be cautious
when changing the Switch Bus type to avoid
overwriting your current settings. Review all
digital switch addresses if the Switch Bus type is
changed.

Field 7: Show Splash Screen (Optional)

The ControlKeeper T automatically defaults to the
status screen as its main screen when the
touchscreen is not in use. If you wish to display the
system splash screen and have the display alternate
between the splash screen and the main screen,
Field 1: Setting the Panel Time:
checkmark this feature.
The control panel uses the 24-hour military style
clock so be sure to set the time accordingly! For
example 1 o'clock in the afternoon should be input as
1300. Touch the down arrow to the right of the Hour
textbox. A numeric touchscreen keypad will appear.
Touch the numbers you want, then touch the ENTER
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Field 2: Setting the Panel Date offset the calculated sunup and sundown times.
Offsets may be added at the Astro Clock Tab to
Touch the down arrow to the right of the Day textbox. affect the entire panel. Individual offsets may be
A numeric touchscreen keypad will appear. Touch added later on the time schedule to allow for
the numbers you want, then touch the ENTER schedules to occur at slightly different offset times.
button. Do the same for the Month and Year text
boxes. To make changes to the Astronomical Clock:
1. If the ASTRO Clock Tab is not visible on the
Field 3: Setting the Panel Time Zone screen use the arrows to scroll left or right
Touch the right or left arrows to scroll through the until the tab appears. Touch the tab to view
available time zones. Stop scrolling when you see the Astronomical Clock Setup Screen.
the zone you need. Time zones in the continental
United States will show the name of the zone as well
as the number of hours from Greenwich Mean Time 2. Enter the desired information as described
(GMT). For instance, EST is 5 hours behind GMT, below. Once all changes are done, touch the
PST is 8 hours behind GMT. Time zones outside the SAVE button to save the changes. If you do
continental United States are represented by the not want to save the changes, touch the
hours difference between the local time and GMT, QUIT button to return to the Main Screen.
that is, the display will show the number of hours you You will be asked to confirm that you want to
must use to adjust local time to GMT. leave the screen without saving the changes.

Field 4: Setting up the Daylight Savings

Option
The control panel is factory set with daylight savings
enabled. This means that it will automatically adjust
the clock ahead 1 hour or back 1 hour when daylight
savings time change occurs. If you live in an area
that does not implement daylight savings, you will
need to disable this option by touching the choice
button to remove Daylight Savings Option. The
button will then read OFF and appear to be pressed
down. Touch the box again to re-instate the option. Field 1: Setting the Latitude:
You have a choice of North or South latitude. (North
Field 5: Review Clock Time and Date American locations should always use NORTH).
The review area of this screen will show you the Touch the DOT to the right of the Latitude choice
clock and date in the controller based on the entries box. Each time you touch the dot you will toggle
in the screen between the entries. Stop when you see the one you
want.
Step 6: Setting the Astronomical Set the Degrees of Latitude by touching the down
arrow to the right of the text box. A drop-down
Clock touchscreen numeric keypad will appear. Touch the
The control panel automatically calculates sunup and numbers you want, then touch the ENTER button.
sundown times for your location using a built-in Do the same for the Minutes of Latitude.
astronomical clock. These sunup and sundown times
can then be used to define various time-related Field 2: Setting the Longitude
functions such as time schedules.
You have a choice of East or West longitude. (North
In order to calculate the sunup and sundown times American locations should always use WEST).
for a location, the control panel needs to know the Touch the DOT to the right of the Longitude choice
location‘s latitude and longitude. From the latitude, box. Each time you touch the dot you will toggle
longitude, and current date, the control panel can between the entries. Stop when you see the one you
accurately determine your sunup and sundown want.
times. Latitude and longitude coordinates can be
typically found from GPS devices or may be Set the Degrees of Longitude by touching the down
researched on the world wide web. arrow to the right of the text box. A drop-down
touchscreen numeric keypad will appear. Touch the
Due to local topology you may need to add or numbers you want, then touch the ENTER button.
subtract time from the calculated sunup or sundown Do the same for the Minutes of Longitude.
values. The control panel gives you the option to

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Field 3: Setting Sunup and Sundown Offsets
Due to local topology and lighting fixture strike
periods, it may be necessary to add or subtract time
from the calculated sunup and sundown times. The
offset values for Sunrise time and Sunset time can
be different.
You can apply an additional offset time when you
program time schedules using the astronomical clock
times. Each time schedule can have different values
for the schedule offset. See ―
Field 3: Setting up a
Schedule Time‖ on page 17 for further information on
adding offsets to the schedules.
Touch the DOT to the right of the Offset Plus/Minus
choice box. If you want to make the calculated time
earlier, choose the Minus symbol (-). If you want to
make the calculated time later, choose the Plus (+)
symbol.
Touch the arrow to the right of the Offset Hours box.
A touchscreen keypad will appear. Enter the hours
you would like to add to or subtract from the
calculated time, then touch the ENTER button. Do
the same for the Offset Minutes.

Field 4: Reviewing Sunup and Sundown

Time
The review area of this screen will show you the
calculated sunup and sundown time based on the
entries in the screen fields.

Step 7: Gathering the Information You

Will Need:
Put together all the information that you will need to
program the controller. This includes:
1. The location and function of the lighting loads
controlled by each relay.
2. The desired time schedules for each controlled
lighting zone.
3. Contact input wall switch information: channel
that the wiring is brought to on the panel as well
as the relays it controls.
4. Digital switch information: the digital switch
button address scheme and the relays each
button should control.
5. Analog photosensor information: input channel
that the sensor wiring is brought to on the panel;
the relay or relays that it is to control; and
ambient lighting threshold levels at which the
relays will be actuated.
If the Telephone Interface Module will be used, a list
of desired phone codes and their associated
controlled relays.

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Chapter 4: Basic Programming
In many cases, you can create a simple lighting control strategy just by setting up RELAYS, SWITCHES,
ANALOGS, TIME SCHEDULES and REMOTEs. Holiday Dates can also be used to run special schedules for
defined days. This section of the manual will lead you through setting up the basic structure of a lighting
control strategy.

 Step 1: Relay Setup

 Step 2: Time Schedule Setup
 Step 3: Contact Input Switch Setup
 Step 4: Digital Switch Setup (GDS)
 Step 5: Analog Setup
 Step 6: Remote Setup
 Step 7: Holiday Dates Setup (Optional)
Basic Programming Part 1: appears. Touch the RELAY tab to view Relay
Information.
Relay Setup
2. Use the right and left arrow buttons to scroll
Each ControlKeeper T can control up to 48 relays
through the relays until a relay that has not been
using programs that have been entered through the
used shows in the Name textbox. Usually a
touchscreen or through the optional Keeper
relay that has not yet been defined will have the
Enterprise Software.
default Name and a Type NOT USED. The
The ControlKeeper T uses the IntelliRelay design Relay Name defaults to RELAY#XX. Each
meaning that the serial relay cards communicate relay‘s definition appears in the informational
their hardware configuration and location to the area of the screen as you scroll through the list.
control panel.
By default, the controller will issue a close command
3. Touch the SETUP button to get to the set up
with an ON and a open command with an OFF.
screen.
Through programming you may choose to have the
relay act differently. During a power outage, the relay
will resume its actual hardware configuration
regardless of the software configuration that you 4. Enter the desired information as described
have defined for it. below. Once changes are complete, touch the
Relays are numbered 1 through 48 with relay 1 being SAVE button to save the changes. You can also
in the lower left corner of the enclosure; relay 2 being touch the QUIT button to return to the MAIN
in the lower right. Relays number up from this point SCREEN. If you leave the screen without saving
consecutively with odds being on the left and evens the changes, you will be asked if that is what
on the right. It is important to map the physical relay you want. Touch the NO button to remain on the
to the software relay for proper operation. screen, or touch the YES button to leave without
saving any changes.
Step 1: Programming Relay
Parameters
The panel defaults to relays being the Normal type. It
is not necessary to adjust default parameters in order
for relays to operate. Custom parameters and
naming may be assigned if necessary.
To access the Relay Setup Screen:
1. If the RELAY tab is not visible on the screen use
the arrows to scroll left or right until the tab

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Field 1: Setting the Relay Name To set the relay TYPE, touch the DOT to the right of
the Type choice box. Each time you touch the dot
The default name is RELAY#XX. You can change you will toggle through the list of possible entries.
that default name to a unique name of up to eight Stop when you see the one you want.
characters. We recommend that you use a name that
refers to the location or the function of the load that
Field 3: Setting Relay Warn
the relay controls, such as ― 2FL HALL‖.
The standard Warn feature is designed to notify the
Press the down arrow next to the relay name field
occupants of an area that the lights are about to go
and a touchscreen keypad will appear. Press the
off. An additional Sentry Warn feature is available to
characters you want and then touch the ENTER
allow for the use of intelligent sentry style high
button to save the name or numbers.
voltage switches.
Field 2: Setting Relay Type You must first ENABLE THE RELAY TO WARN by setting
the Relay Type and then defining the type of Warn
You can use the software to configure a relay to act you want issued. Once you have done this, time
as NOT USED, NORMAL, INVERTED, SENTRY or schedules set for off commands will INITIATE the warn
PHANTOM. By default, all relay slots are set up to sequence. If you want switches, analogs, or remotes
the Normal type, regardless of whether or not the to INITIATE a warn sequence when turned off, you
relay is there. This allows you to program a logic must choose this option for them when you define
panel that is not connected to a panel and place it them. See ― Field 8: Setting Switch Warn Off‖ on page
into place later with no need to change programming. 20, ―Field 6: Setting Up Analog Warn Off‖ on page
 When a relay is set to be Not Used, the relay 32, and ― Field 6: Setting Up Remote Warn Off‖ on
will not respond to any commands. page 37 for information on setting Switches, Analogs
 The Normal type will respond to on and off and Remotes to warn.
commands, appropriately closing the relay on
the ON command, and opening the relay on Setting the Standard Warn Feature
the OFF command. With the Standard Warn feature, the relays flash
 The Inverted type will reverse the relay OFF then back ON when an OFF command is
response to an on or an off command. Any received. After the warning flash, the relays stay ON
switch, analog input, time schedule or remote for a user-defined length of time before going OFF.
command that is linked to the relay will do the This type of Warn is used with relays defined as type
opposite of the command being issued, i.e. an Normal, Inverted or Phantom.
ON becomes an OFF and an OFF becomes an To enable the Standard Warn:
ON. If the relay is commanded via touchscreen
or manual relay software command, the relay 1. Touch the drop down arrow to the right of the
will assume the commanded ON or OFF state numeric entry field for the Warn Minutes.
without the inversion. 2. Using the numeric keypad that appears enter
 The Sentry type provides a specific ON the time you would like to occur between the
command sequence for use with special warning flash and the final OFF command.
intelligent SENTRY style high voltage This time can be set both in minutes and
switches. When an ON command is received seconds.
by a Sentry relay, the relay will turn OFF for 3
seconds then turn ON and remain ON cueing Setting the Sentry Type Warn Feature
the intelligent switch to turn ON. If sentry The Sentry Warn sequence is used with a lighting
switches are being used but the automatic ON load that has special, intelligent line voltage
function is not desired, the relay may be left at switches. These switches call for different sequences
the NORMAL default. Note: A relay that has of on/off commands to control the loads. Under the
been defined to be a Sentry relay must also Warn OFF option, you have the ability to choose
have a Sentry Type Warn set for it in order from two kinds of Sentry Type Warns. The type of
for the lighting to turn OFF properly. See Sentry Warn to choose depends on the type of
―Setting the Sentry Type Warn Feature‖ on intelligent line voltage switch you are using.
page 15 concerning setting the Warn periods
for a relay. Sentry Type 1 Warn
 A Phantom relay is one that does not control  When a relay is configured for a Sentry Type 1
an actual load and may not even exist in the Warn and an OFF is issued, the Relay will
ControlKeeper T enclosure. The Phantom flash OFF for 1 second, ON for 1 minute, OFF
relay differs from a Not Used relay in that it for 5 seconds, then turn ON and remain ON
will respond to commands. It is mainly used ready for the Sentry Switch‘s next command.
in complex lighting strategies.

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Sentry Type 2 Warn appear. To remove the log feature, touch the
 When a relay is configured for a Sentry Type 2 checkbox again, and the checkmark will disappear.
Warn and an OFF is issued, the relay will go
OFF for 1.5 seconds, then back ON. Basic Programming Part 2:
Setting a Sentry Warn: Time Schedule Setup
Touch the box next to the desired Sentry Warn type.
A checkmark will appear. This will enable the You need to program time schedules if your lighting
warning feature for any time scheduled OFF. To control strategy includes turning lights on and off on
remove the Sentry option, touch the screen again. a regular basis throughout the week. In the
Greengate system, an ON schedule does not need
Field 4: Viewing Relay Runtime to have a corresponding OFF time or vice versa. ON
and OFF schedules for the same relays are
The ControlKeeper T keeps a running total of the programmed as separate schedules allowing for
hours that each relay has been ON. The Relay Setup maximum flexibility. There are two steps to setting up
Screen shows the accumulated ON time as the a time schedule. The first is to set up the time
Runtime for the relay since the last time the field was schedule parameters. The second is to link the time
cleared. Touch the CLEAR button to clear the schedule to the relays that it needs to control.
runtime and begin accumulating again from zero.
The Relay Status Screen also displays the
accumulated runtime. Step 1: Setting up the Time Schedule
Please note that the relay runtime will not reflect A time schedule must be defined with a Time, a
whether the RSC ALL ON or ALL OFF switch has Command, a command Priority level, and an active
been used to override the normal programming. In Day-of-week.
addition, if a panel has been powered down for an The Setup Screen allows you to SET UP a new time
extended period of time, this field may reflect schedule or to CHANGE the definition of an existing
inaccurate data until the field has been cleared. schedule. To set up a Time Schedule:

Field 5: Setting a Relay to Broadcast 1. If the SCHEDULE tab is not visible on the
screen use the arrows to scroll left or right
If you have a NETWORK of ControlKeeper T panels, until the Schedule tab appears. Touch the
there may be a time when you would like a relay in tab to view Schedule Information.
one ControlKeeper to act as an input to relays in
other panels in the network - to have those remote
relays act in parallel with the relay in the panel you
2. Use the right and left arrow buttons to scroll
are programming. You can do this by setting the
through the schedules until you see a time
relay to Broadcast onto the network whenever it
schedule that has not yet been defined. An
turns on or off. That broadcast consists of the relay‘s
unused time schedule will have the time ‖ --:-
name and the relay‘s new ON/OFF state. You would
-‖ in the Schedule Time textbox. Time
then set up the broadcast relay name as a Remote
Schedules are stored and viewed in
Input in the receiving panel. See ― Basic
chronological order. Each schedule‘s
Programming Part 6: Setting up Remotes‖ on page
definition appears in the informational area
35 for more information.
of the screen as you scroll through the list.
To choose to broadcast the relay, touch the
checkbox next to the Broadcast feature. A
checkmark will appear. To remove the broadcast 3. If you are not already on the Setup Screen,
feature, touch the checkbox again, and the touch the SETUP button.
checkmark will disappear.

Field 6: Setting Relay Logging

4. Enter the schedule parameters as described
Relay Logs are a great tool for troubleshooting your below. When you have finished entering the
lighting system. When the log feature is selected for Schedule definition, touch the SAVE button
a relay, the control panel maintains a listing of each to save the changes. You can also touch the
relay actuation, including the relay name, ON/OFF QUIT button to return to the MAIN SCREEN.
status, time and date of change, and cause of If you leave the screen without saving the
change. changes, you will be asked if that is what you
want. Touch the NO button to remain on the
To choose to log the relay actuations, touch the screen, or touch the YES button to leave
checkbox next to the Log feature. A checkmark will without saving any changes.

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 Once you have set the schedule Type as Sunup or
Sundown in Field 2, the time calculated by the
astronomical clock will appear in Field 1: Schedule
Time.
You may want to have the schedule operate a little
before or after the calculated sundown or sunup
times if you are operating lamps with a long strike
time or if you want to stagger the on times for your
lighting to protect against a power spike when the all
the lamps are turned on at once.
Field 1: Schedule Time Note: This offset is specific to this schedule, and is
applied in addition to any offsets you may have
You cannot change this field. The Schedule Time
entered when you defined the Astronomical Clock in
field contains the time that the schedule is currently
the Panel Setup Screen.
configured to run. Unused or blank schedules will
contain dashes --:--. ControlKeeper times are To apply an offset to the calculated sunup or
expressed in military hours & minutes. For instance, sundown time, touch the DOT to the right of the
1 o‘clock in the morning is 0100. 1:30 o‘clock in the Offset Plus/Minus choice box. If you want to make
afternoon is 1330. the calculated time earlier, choose the Minus symbol
(-). If you want to make the calculated time later,
Field 2: Schedule Type choose the Plus (+) symbol.
There are three schedule types available for the Touch the arrow to the right of the Offset Hours box.
ControlKeeper T: Time of Day, Sundown, or Sunup. A touchscreen keypad will appear. Enter the hours
Touch the DOT to the right of the Type field. Each you would like to add to or subtract from the
time you touch the dot you will toggle through the calculated time, then touch the ENTER button. Do
available schedule types. Stop when the field shows the same for the Offset Minutes. The time in Field 1:
the schedule type that you want. Once you have Schedule Time will update to show the time with the
chosen the schedule type, you must set the schedule schedule-specific offset time applied to the
time. calculated time.

Field 3: Setting up a Schedule Time

Before you enter a new schedule time, you should
scroll through the existing schedules to see if there is Field 4: Setting a Schedule Command
one already defined that does the desired functions.
This prevents schedule duplication, allowing for In addition to the usual ON or OFF commands, the
cleaner programming. ControlKeeper allows a NO COMMAND to be
assigned to a Time Schedule. The NO COMMAND
Using Clock Time for the Schedule does not in and of itself change the relay status. It is
most often issued with a NONE priority to release the
Once you have set the schedule TYPE as TIME, you controlled relays from a previous higher priority Time
must enter a specific time of day as the schedule Schedule without actually changing the relay state.
time. Touch the down arrow to the right of the See ― Using ControlKeeper Priorities‖ on page 40 for
schedule Hour. A numeric touchscreen keypad will further information.
appear. Touch the numbers you want, then touch the
ENTER button. Do the same for the schedule Touch the DOT to the right of the Command text box.
Minutes. Once you have entered the time, it will Each time you touch the dot, you will move through
show in Field 1: Schedule Time. the list of available commands: ON, OFF, and NO
CMD (no command). Stop scrolling when you see
the command you want to have issued by the
schedule.

Using Sunup or Sundown for the Schedule Field 5: Setting Schedule Priority
Note: You must have configured your latitude and You can assign a priority level to a time schedule
longitude into the Panel Setup Screen to use these command. The priority level affects how the schedule
times properly. See ―Step 6: Setting the Astronomical interacts with other inputs to control the lighting.
Clock‖ on page 12 for latitude and longitude
configuration steps. To set a command Priority level, touch the right or
left arrow next to the Priority text box to scroll
through the list of available Priorities. Stop scrolling

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when you see the priority you want for the schedule. until the tab appears. Touch the tab to view
Priority levels range from NONE to MASTER 13, Schedule Information.
MASTER 13 being the highest priority in the system
and NONE the lowest priority.
If you give a command a Priority other than NONE, 2. Use the right and left arrow buttons to scroll
through the schedules until you see the time
that command will override any other command that
schedule that you want to link to relays.
is at a lower priority level. That is, any command set
Each schedule‘s definition appears in the
at a lower level will be disregarded while the
informational area of the screen as you scroll
prioritized command is in effect.
through the list. There may be several Time
See ― Using ControlKeeper Priorities‖ on page 40 for Schedules for the same time of day, so be
further information. It is recommended that priorities sure you have stopped at the schedule
not be used unless you have a clear understanding you want to link to relays.
of how they will affect your application.

Field 6: Setting Schedule Active Days 3. Touch the LINKS button to get to the screen
for setting up which relays are controlled by
A time schedule can be active on any combination of
this schedule.
days of the week and can also be set to work on
holidays. Any schedule that is active on a holiday will
work only on the dates that have been input as
holidays in the system. See ―Basic Programming 4. Only relays that are defined as types other
Part 7: Setting up Holiday Dates‖ on page 38 for than NOT USED appear on the list of
more information on setting holiday dates. available relays. Touch the check box to the
right of each relay that you wish to control
Touch the checkbox to the right of the day of week with this time schedule. The scrolling arrows
that you want to add to the schedule Active Days. A will move the screen up and down to show
checkmark will appear, indicating that the schedule additional relays. To unlink a relay, touch the
being defined will be active on that day of week. If checkbox to remove the checkmark.
you do not want the schedule to work on that day,
touch the checkbox again to remove the checkmark.
Continue touching the checkboxes for those days of
the week during which the schedule will be active. If
this schedule should work on holidays as well, touch
the Holidays checkbox to enable the schedule to
work on holidays.
5. When you have completed the Links touch
Step 2: Linking the Time Schedule to the SAVE button to save the changes. You
can also touch the QUIT button to return to
the Relays it Controls the MAIN SCREEN. If you leave the screen
Each schedule can control one, some, or all of the without saving the changes, you will be
relays in the ControlKeeper enclosure. You Link (or asked if that is what you want. Touch the NO
―tie‖) a schedule to a relay through the Schedule button to remain on the screen, or touch the
LINKS Screen. The IntelliRelay design will indicate YES button to leave without saving any
when a relay is physically not there by graying out changes.
the checkbox.
Basic Programming Part 3:
Setting Up Contact Closure
Switches
Each ControlKeeper has a total of 64 programmable
inputs available to control the relays. These inputs
can be programmed to control relays in the local
enclosure or if the ControlKeeper is in a NETWORK of
other ControlKeepers, they can be programmed to
To link a Relay to a Schedule: control remote relays in other panel enclosures by
1. If the SCHEDULE tab is not visible on the broadcasting the commands over the RS-485
screen use the arrows to scroll left or right network.

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Thirty-two dry contact inputs channels are available on the Switch Scrolling list. A touchscreen keypad
at the bottom of the CKT board. These channels will appear. Press the characters you want and then
support photosensors, wall switches, motion touch the Enter button to save the name or numbers.
sensors, or any other system that provides a dry The Switch Name can have a maximum of eight
contact closure. This section details the characters. We recommend that you use a unique
programming necessary for contact-closure switches name that refers to the location of the switch or the
that are wired to the logic board switch input function of the load that the switch controls, such as
channels. ―2FL HALL‖. Unique names must be used if this
switch is going to be controlling relays in another
Regardless of Switch type, all switches must
enclosure.
undergo initial basic switch setup. Special settings
may be required dependent on switch type. These
special settings may be necessary if using a pilot lit Field 2 Setting Switch Type
switch or having one switch perform multiple There are multiple switch types available. Contact
functions. closure switches should use the option for
Momentary, Maintained or Toggle. Select the type of
Step 1: Basic Contact Closure Switch switch that you are using. For further details on the
different types, please see the sections that follow.
Setup
There are three basic types of dry contact switches.
1. If the SWITCH tab is not visible on the
screen use the screen tab arrows to scroll  A MOMENTARY switch (SPDT) typically has a
left or right until the Switch Tab appears. distinct ON position and a distinct OFF
Touch the tab to view Switch Information. position. When moved to the ON position, the
switch sends a pulsed closure between the ON
contact and the 24VDC contact of the
2. Use the right and left arrow buttons to scroll controller before returning to a ―ready‖ state.
through the list of switches until you see the When moved to the OFF position, the switch
switch you would like to modify. sends a pulsed closure between the OFF
contact and the 24VDC contact of the
controller before returning to the ―ready‖ state.
 A MAINTAINED switch (SPST) is typically a
3. First define the switch on the BASIC SETUP
standard line-voltage wall switch. Motion
page. Change the definitions as described
sensors and contact-closure Photosensors
below. When you have completed the setup,
may also be maintained switch types. When
touch the SAVE button to save the changes.
the switch is turned ON a constant contact is
You can also touch the QUIT button to return
made between the ON contact and the 24VDC
to the MAIN SCREEN. If you leave the
contact of the controller. When the switch is
screen without saving the changes, you will
turned OFF, the closure is released, which is
be asked if that is what you want. Touch the
interpreted as an OFF command.
NO button to remain on the screen, or touch
the YES button to leave without saving any  A TOGGLE switch (SPST momentary) is
changes. typically a single push button type switch.
When the button is pushed and released a
pulsed closure is made to the controller switch
channel. The first closure is seen as an ON
command. Each closure that follows will
reverse or ― toggle‖ the command.
+24VDC

+24VDC

+24VDC
OFF

OFF

OFF
ON

ON

ON

Field 1:Setting Switch Name Momentary Maintained Toggle

The Switch Name defaults to SWITCH01, Dry Contact Switch Configurations

SWITCH02, etc. To enter a different Switch Name,
touch the down arrow to the right of the default name

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You can wire up to eight Momentary or Toggle Timer Cautions:
switches in parallel into one input channel unless  When you use an input timer, you may need to
they are pilot lit. Maintained switches should not be provide a NO TIMER MASK or a prioritized
parallel wired unless they are motion sensors schedule to prevent the timer from turning
controlling the same area. lights off during regular scheduled ON times.
See ― Chapter 5: Advanced Programming‖ on
Field 3: Setting Switch Commands page 40 for an explanation of MASKS and
The control panel allows you to choose the PRIORITIES.
command to be issued from a switch when it is  When a switch with a timer has been turned
turned on, and also for when it is turned off. This may ON, only that switch can cancel the timer by
affect how the switch works for your application. Your sending an OFF command.
choices are ON, OFF, and NO COMMAND. The CKT
defaults to issuing an ON command for the ON and Field 6: Setting a Switch to Broadcast
an OFF command for the OFF.
If you have a NETWORK of ControlKeeper T panels,
The NO COMMAND selection is most often used there may be a time when you would like a switch in
when priorities have been used. A NO COMMAND one panel to control relays in other networked control
command at the NONE level of priority can be used panels. You can do this by setting the switch to
to release a higher priority command from this switch broadcast onto the network whenever it turns on or
without actually changing the relay‘s state. See off.
―Using ControlKeeper Priorities‖ on page 40 for more
information. To choose to broadcast the switch, touch the
checkbox next to the Broadcast option. A checkmark
Touch the DOT at the right of the ON Command will appear. To remove the broadcast option, touch
choice box. Each time you touch the dot you will the checkbox again, and the checkmark will
toggle through the list of possible commands. Stop disappear.
the toggle when the command you want shows on
the Command textbox. Do the same to set the OFF A switch that is set to broadcast will send its name
command. and the ON or OFF state across the network wire
whenever it is used. You would need to set up a
Remote Input with the same name as the original
Field 4: Setting Switch Priorities
switch in the other panels to receive the broadcast
Use the right and left arrows to scroll through the command. Special settings such as masking,
available priority levels until you see the priority level priorities, timers, and changes of the commands
you would like for the command. issued will not broadcast with the switch. These
settings, if desired will need to be setup on the
Priorities that are available in a basic setup are:
remote command. See ― Basic Programming Part 6:
NONE, PRIORITY, and MASTER. If you have
Setting up Remotes‖ on page 23 for more
chosen to use Advanced Programming options, you
information.
will have access to several other levels of the
MASTER priority: MASTER2, MASTER3, MASTER4,
…..MASTER12, MASTER13. See ― Chapter 5:
Field 7: Setting Switch Logging
Advanced Programming‖ on page 40 for an Logs are a great tool for troubleshooting your lighting
explanation of MASKS and PRIORITIES. system. When the Log option is selected for a switch,
In most cases, you need only use the three lowest the control panel maintains a listing of each switch
priorities to attain the control levels you need. actuation, including the switch Name, on or off
Status, and the Time and Date of the change.
Field 5: Setting Switch Timers To choose to log the switch actuations, touch the
checkbox next to the Log option. A checkmark will
A switch can have a timer from 1 to 999 minutes and
appear. To remove the log option, touch the
from 1 to 59 seconds. When the user turns a relay
checkbox again, and the checkmark will disappear.
ON with a switch that has a timer the control panel
starts the timer running. At the end of the timer
period, the control panel will automatically issue an
Field 8: Setting Switch Warn Off
OFF command from this switch to the linked relays. The Warn OFF feature is designed to give a warning
This feature is often used for after-hours overrides. to the occupants of an area that the lights are about
To set up a Switch Timer, touch the down arrow to to go off. The warning will occur only if the controlled
the right of the Timer Minutes field. A drop-down relay has been programmed with a warn. If a switch
touchscreen numeric keypad will appear. Touch the has been linked to multiple relays, some with Warn
numbers you want, then touch the ENTER button. enabled and some without the warn option, a Switch
Do the same for the Timer Seconds field. Warn Off command will only occur with associated

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relays that have warn times assigned. See ―
Field 3:
Setting Relay Warn‖ on page 15 for information
about relay warning sequences.
To set a switch to initiate the defined relay warning
sequence, touch the Warn Off checkbox. A
checkmark will appear. Touch the checkbox again to
remove the warn feature.

Additional Special Settings for

Contact Closure Switches
It will be necessary to set special advanced Field 1: Setting Switch Channel Number
parameters if you are using pilot lit switches or if you Dry Contact Input switches are wired into the Switch
are programming a switch that needs to perform Input Terminal Blocks at the bottom of the
multiple actions with a single command, i.e. Turn on ControlKeeper circuit board. There are 32 input
one relay while turning off another with a single channels available. The Channel Number identifies
button press. which terminals have been used for this switch input.
Before accessing the special parameters, set up the Channel numbers default to Switch 1 wired to
Basic Switch Setup choosing the appropriate switch Channel 1, Switch 2 – Channel 2, etc.
type for the type of switch you are using. Sometimes you may want a wall switch to act
1. If the SWITCH tab is not visible on the differently for different relays. You can to set up two
screen use the screen tab arrows to scroll or more switch inputs to read off the same input
left or right until the Switch Tab appears. channel by changing the Channel Number for the
Touch the tab to view Switch Information. switch. You can then put special programming on
one of the switches but not the other.
When you touch the down arrow to the right of the
2. Use the right and left arrow buttons to scroll Channel entry field a drop-down calculator-like
through the list of switches until you see the touchscreen keypad will appear. Touch the numbers
switch that you wish to apply the advanced for the channel that you want, then touch the enter
settings. button.

Field 2: Setting Lighted Switch Type

3. Access the Switch SETUP page. Make sure
ControlKeeper T panels have a fourth terminal
that the switch type is defined for
labeled LSO (Lighted Switch Output) for each switch
momentary, maintained or toggle type.
channel. This is where the pilot light wire is
4. Touch the ADVANCED SETUP button to connected.
continue defining the switch. Change the
Advanced definitions as described below,
then touch the SAVE button to store the
changes.

Lighted Switch Wiring

5. When you have completed the setup, touch
You must use Lighted Switches that have been
the SAVE button to save the changes. You
can also touch the QUIT button to return to approved for use with the ControlKeeper T system.
the MAIN SCREEN. If you leave the screen There are limits to the number of lighted switches
without saving the changes, you will be that a control panel can power.
asked if that is what you want. Touch the NO
button to remain on the screen, or touch the
YES button to leave without saving any
changes.
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 Touch the keypad numbers to enter the relay number
Panel Type LED Incandescent
Switches* Switches* that you want for feedback status, then touch the
enter button. When you choose Relay Feedback, the
ControlKeeper T 48 30 15 Self Feedback option will automatically be
deactivated.
ControlKeeper T 32 45 22
Field 4 Setting Lighted Switch Locator
ControlKeeper T 16 75 37 Option
The lighted indicator can be illuminated when the
*This figure is contingent on no other devices being lighting load is on to indicate the current status of the
powered from the panel‘s 24VDC power supply. If lighting load (pilot), or it can be lit at all times to guide
photosensors, motion sensors, or digital switches are the user to the switch location, becoming more
being used, this may reduce the available power. brightly lit when the associated load is turned on
Please consult technical support to determine the (locator).
total number of devices that may be powered in a
If the Locator box is left unchecked, the lighted
mixed device environment.
switch will act as a PILOT light, meaning that the
 No more than 6 LEDs may be wired per input switch will be lit when the feedback is on and will be
channel. non-lit when the feedback is off.
 No more than 3 incandescent bulbs may be If the Locator box is checked, the lighted switch will
wired per input channel. be dimly lit when the load is off, but will be lit brightly
To set up a lighted switch type, touch the DOT to the when the associated feedback is active. If locator is
right of the Lighted Switch Type data field to toggle chosen, it is still necessary to select a feedback
through the available options until you see the one object for proper function.
you need for your switch bulb type. Choices are LED,
INCANDESCENT, RELAY and NOT USED. The Step 2: Linking the Switch to the
RELAY option is reserved for special applications
and should only be used when authorized by Relays it Controls
technical support. Each switch can control one, some, or all of the
relays in the ControlKeeper enclosure. You Link (or
Field 3: Setting Lighted Switch Feedback ―tie‖) a switch to a relay through the Switch Links
You can choose from two sources for the status Screen. The IntelliRelay design will indicate when a
feedback for this switch input: Self Feedback and relay is physically not there by graying out the
Feedback from a Relay. checkbox.

Self Feedback
When you choose Self Feedback, the switch
indicator will show the last command issued by the
SWITCH. The indicator light will be ON when the
switch was last turned on and will be OFF when the
switch was last turned off.
To choose this option, touch the Self Feedback
checkbox and a checkmark will appear, enabling the To link a Relay to a Switch:
Self Feedback Lighted Switch Option. (The
Feedback Relay data field will then show ―- -―
.) 1. If the SWITCH tab is not visible on the
Touch the check box again to de-activate this screen use the arrows to scroll left or right
feature. until the tab appears. Touch the tab to view
Switch Information.
Feedback Relay
Alternatively, you can choose to have the switch
2. Use the right and left arrow buttons to scroll
indicator show the status of a relay controlled by the
through the list of switches until you see the
switch. When you choose this option, the indicator
switch that you want to link to relays. Each
light will be ON when the relay is on and OFF when
switch definition appears in the informational
the relay is off.
area of the screen as you scroll through the
Touch the down arrow to the right of the Feedback list.
Relay data field. A drop-down numeric touchscreen
keypad will appear.

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 3. Touch the LINKS button to get to the screen
for setting up which relays are controlled by
Basic Programming Part 4:
this switch. Setting Up Greengate Digital
Switches (GDS)
4. Only relays that are defined as types other
than NOT USED appear on the list of Each ControlKeeper has a total of 64 programmable
available relays. Touch the check box to the inputs available to control the relays. These inputs
right of each relay that you wish to control can be programmed to control relays in the local
with this switch. The scrolling arrows will enclosure or if the ControlKeeper is in a NETWORK of
move the screen up and down to show other ControlKeepers, they can be programmed to
additional relays. To unlink a relay, touch the control remote relays in other panel enclosures by
checkbox to remove the checkmark. broadcasting the commands over the RS-485
network.
The ControlKeeper T supports the use of Digital
networkable switches. ControlKeeper T version 5.7.0
and higher supports the use of Greengate Digital
Switches (GDS models) and contains legacy support
for compatibility with the previous Digita model series
5. When you have completed the Links touch switch.
the SAVE button to save the changes. You
This section discusses the programming steps
can also touch the QUIT button to return to
necessary for GDS models. If your site has Digita
the MAIN SCREEN. If you leave the screen
models, please refer to ―
Appendix A:‖ on page 63 for
without saving the changes, you will be
programming and addressing information.
asked if that is what you want. Touch the NO
button to remain on the screen, or touch the Greengate Digital Switch setup requires three basic
YES button to leave without saving any steps: First, we will need to determine what
changes. addresses we will be using for the system. Second,
we will need to program the panel to talk to a GDS
Linking a Switch to Relays in another Switch Bus, program the inputs to respond when
they receive a command from the address specified,
Enclosure and link them to the relays they are to control. Third,
If the wall switch is connected to one controller but we will need to send the addresses to the switch
needs to control relays in another enclosure, it will be buttons through a process called GDS
necessary to network the lighting control panels. The Commissioning.
wall switch is initially set up as a switch in the panel
that it is wired to. Under the basic setup section, it Background Information
will be necessary to ensure that the BROADCAST
Greengate Digital Switches (GDS) are networkable,
option is selected. Please see ― Field 6: Setting a
intelligent, low voltage switches. Greengate Digital
Switch to Broadcast‖ on page 20 for information on
Switches are proprietary to Cooper Controls. Digital
this setting. Make note of the switch name including
switches from other manufacturers are not
capitalization and punctuation.
compatible with the system.
In the panel that contains the relays that the switch
needs to control, a remote is set up with the same
exact name as the wall switch. The relays are then
linked to that remote. Please see ― Basic
Programming Part 6: Setting up Remotes‖ on page
35 for further details.
The name of the switch and the ON or OFF
command is broadcast over the network wire
whenever the switch is actuated. Any panel with a
remote with the same name will respond accordingly.
Only the name of the switch and the physical ON and
OFF command broadcast. Special parameters such Each ControlKeeper T panel has a connection port
as priorities, timers, and warns are local to the panel which allows one GDS switch network to connect
and do not broadcast. These will need to be set up using the GDS-I (Greengate Digital Switch Interface).
on the remote command if this logic is desired in the The ControlKeeper T is capable of powering and
other enclosure.
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supporting up to the following number of GDS wire as well as a communications cable connection
stations over a 1000 foot (300 meter) distance. It is to the Digital port on board the controller.
possible to power additional stations from an external
GDS Stations are available in 1 to 6 button faceplate
24V power supply. Please refer to the installation
configurations. The GDS Stations will be
instructions for your controller for further detail.
programmed for their button faceplate configuration
prior to leaving the factory. It is possible to change
Panel Type # of Stations *
the button faceplate of a station in the field if a
ControlKeeper T 48 size 12 different configuration is necessary. If this field
change is done, it will be necessary to program the
ControlKeeper T 32 size 19 station‘s faceplate style using the Keeper Enterprise
Software or Greengate Digital Switch software tool in
order for the buttons to respond properly in the new
ControlKeeper T 16 size 28 configuration.
Each GDS button will be configured using a special
*This figure is contingent on no other devices being
commissioning mode which will allow you to assign
powered from the panel‘s 24VDC power supply. If
each button an address. If buttons on different
photosensors, motion sensors, or other pilot lit
stations are performing the same function, it is
switches are being used, this may reduce the
recommended that they be assigned the same
available power for the digital switch network. Please
address and programmed once in the system to
consult technical support to determine the total
simplify the programming process.
number of devices that may be powered in a mixed
device environment.
Step 1: Documenting GDS
The GDS network is a daisy chain configuration with
two distinct ends. The two end devices will be Programming
terminated using onboard termination jumpers. Each button on the GDS Station will be assigned an
address using either the onboard GDS
Commissioning tool, or the commissioning feature
within the Keeper Enterprise or GDS Commissioning
Tool software packages. To prepare for this process,
you should document each button‘s programming to
identify the addressing scheme you will be using.
Blank configuration charts that are used in this
chapter are available in Appendix B: on page 67.
To fill in the GDS chart:
The GDS-I can be wired into the daisy chain
anywhere within the network, it does not need to be
an end device. All GDS wiring should be done using
Cooper LCCNP (non plenum), Cooper LCCP
(plenum), Belden 1502R (non-plenum) or 1502P
(plenum) cable. For best network performance, one
of the suggested cables should be used. If the
specified cable is not used and communications
problems occur that require troubleshooting
assistance, additional charges for support may be
assessed.
All GDS stations and the GDS-I terminal block follow
the same wiring scheme: 1. Identify each station in your network by
writing in its location in the facility and what
button configuration is on the station. See
the chart below for easy identification of your
station models.

The GDS-I interface will also have a connection to

the lighting controller‘s remote power terminal
between the +24V red wire, and the 0V/GND black

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 1. If the PANEL SETUP tab is not visible on the
screen use the arrows to scroll left or right until
the tab appears. Touch the tab to view the
Panel Setup Screen.

2. If you are not already in the Setup screen, touch

the SETUP button at the bottom of the screen.

3. Make certain that the Switch Bus type field is

2. For each station, identify the relays that each set for GDS and press the SAVE button.
button is going to control.
3. Starting at address 1, assign each button
that controls a unique group of relays a
unique address. If buttons that belong to two
or more different stations are going to control
the same group of relays, i.e. 3-way
switches, they should be assigned the same
button address. This is shown with the
buttons assigned to address 6 in the
example chart in this section. Because they If you change the Switch Bus type, you will be
control the same relay group, they are both prompted to verify you wish to make this change.
assigned to the same address. If you have previously programmed a Digita or
4. The ControlKeeper T can be programmed GDS switch in the Switch Inputs screens, the
with up to 64 inputs. Any of the 64 inputs can address parameters will be overwritten when the
be assigned to any GDS address or hard- Switch Bus field is changed. Please be cautious
wired contact closure switches. In the last when changing the Switch Bus type to avoid
column, for each unique address, document overwriting your current settings. Review all
which of the 64 inputs will map to which GDS digital switch addresses if the Switch Bus type is
address. (Note that in the example chart: changed.
address 6 will be programmed to one input
even though it is used for two buttons.) If you Configuring basic GDS input programming
have already programmed contact closure
For each unique address you have assigned in your
switches in your system, you will want to
GDS programming chart, it will be necessary to
ensure that you use input numbers other
program an input in the ControlKeeper T. Inputs 1
than those you are using for your contact
through 64 may be assigned to any contact closure
closure devices.
or GDS address. Refer to your chart you prepared to
identify the first input number you are going to
Step 2: Programming GDS Switches program, making sure that you use a unique input #
Once you have determined the addresses you will that has not already been programmed for another
use, you are ready to begin programming. You will function.
need to first configure the switch BUS type so that it 1. If the SWITCH tab is not visible on the
understands a GDS network is connected and then screen use the screen tab arrows to scroll
program an input for each GDS address you will be left or right until the Switch Tab appears.
using. Touch the tab to view Switch Information.

Configuring Switch Bus Type

The ControlKeeper T version 5.7.0 and higher can 2. Use the right and left arrow buttons to scroll
support the current GDS architecture and also through the list of switches until you see the
contains legacy support for the previous Digita switch switch you would like to program.
model series. Before you can begin commissioning
or programming your GDS Switch stations, you will
need to ensure that the Switch Bus type is set for the 3. First define the switch on the BASIC SETUP
current GDS operation. page. Change the definitions as described
below. When you have completed the setup,
touch the SAVE button to save the changes.

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 You can also touch the QUIT button to return command at the NONE level of priority can be used
to the MAIN SCREEN. If you leave the to release a higher priority command from this switch
screen without saving the changes, you will without actually changing the relay‘s state. See
be asked if that is what you want. Touch the ―Using ControlKeeper Priorities‖ on page 40 for more
NO button to remain on the screen, or touch information.
the YES button to leave without saving any
Touch the DOT at the right of the ON Command
changes.
choice box. Each time you touch the dot you will
toggle through the list of possible commands. Stop
the toggle when the command you want shows on
the Command textbox. Do the same to set the OFF
command.

Field 4: Setting Switch Priorities

Use the right and left arrows to scroll through the
available priority levels until you see the priority level
you would like for the command.
Priorities that are available in a basic setup are:
NONE, PRIORITY, and MASTER. If you have
chosen to use Advanced Programming options, you
will have access to several other levels of the
Field 1: Setting Switch Name MASTER priority: MASTER2, MASTER3, MASTER4,
The Switch Name defaults to SWITCH01, …..MASTER12, MASTER13. See ― Using
SWITCH02, etc. To enter a different Switch Name, ControlKeeper Priorities‖ on page 40 for an
touch the down arrow to the right of the default name explanation of MASKS and PRIORITIES.
on the Switch Scrolling list. A touchscreen keypad In most cases, you need only use the three lowest
will appear. Press the characters you want and then priorities to attain the control levels you need.
touch the Enter button to save the name or numbers.
The Switch Name can have a maximum of eight
Field 5: Setting Switch Timers
characters. We recommend that you use a unique
name that refers to the location of the switch or the A switch can have a timer from 1 to 999 minutes and
function of the load that the switch controls, such as from 1 to 59 seconds. When the user turns a relay
―2FL HALL‖. Unique names must be used if this ON with a switch that has a timer the control panel
switch is going to be controlling relays in another starts the timer running. At the end of the timer
enclosure. period, the control panel will automatically issue an
OFF command from this switch to the linked relays.
Field 2: Setting Switch Type This feature is often used for after-hours overrides.
There are multiple switch types available. Greengate To set up a Switch Timer, touch the down arrow to
Digital Switch buttons need to be defined as the GDS the right of the Timer Minutes field. A drop-down
Button type. If you do not see the GDS Button type touchscreen numeric keypad will appear. Touch the
available, please ensure that your Switch Bus Type numbers you want, then touch the ENTER button.
field in the main Panel Setup tab is set for GDS Do the same for the Timer Seconds field.
operation.
Timer Cautions:
 When you use an input timer, you may need to
provide a NO TIMER MASK or a prioritized
schedule to prevent the timer from turning
lights off during regular scheduled ON times.
See ― Chapter 5: Advanced Programming‖ on
Field 3: Setting Switch Commands page 40 for an explanation of MASKS and
The control panel allows you to choose the PRIORITIES.
command to be issued from a switch when it is  When a switch with a timer has been turned
turned on, and also for when it is turned off. This may ON, only that switch can cancel the timer by
affect how the switch works for your application. Your sending an OFF command.
choices are ON, OFF, and NO COMMAND. The CKT
defaults to issuing an ON command for the ON and Field 6: Setting a Switch to Broadcast
an OFF command for the OFF.
If you have a NETWORK of ControlKeeper T panels,
The NO COMMAND selection is most often used there may be a time when you would like a switch in
when priorities have been used. A NO COMMAND one panel to control relays in other networked control
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panels. You can do this by setting the switch to left or right until the Switch Tab appears.
broadcast onto the network whenever it turns on or Touch the tab to view Switch Information.
off.
To choose to broadcast the switch, touch the
checkbox next to the Broadcast option. A checkmark 2. Use the right and left arrow buttons to scroll
will appear. To remove the broadcast option, touch through the list of switches until you see the
the checkbox again, and the checkmark will switch input number that you wish to
disappear. program.

A switch that is set to broadcast will send its name

and the ON or OFF state across the network wire
3. Access the Switch SETUP page. Make sure
whenever it is used. You would need to set up a
that the switch type is defined for the GDS
Remote Input with the same name as the original
BUTTON type.
switch in the other panels to receive the broadcast
command. Special settings such as masking,
priorities, timers, and changes of the commands
issued will not broadcast with the switch. These
settings, if desired will need to be setup on the
remote command. See ― Basic Programming Part 6: 4. Touch the ADVANCED SETUP button to
Setting up Remotes‖ on page 23 for more continue defining the switch.
information.

Field 7: Setting Switch Logging

Logs are a great tool for troubleshooting your lighting
system. When the Log option is selected for a switch,
the control panel maintains a listing of each switch
actuation, including the switch Name, on or off
Status, and the Time and Date of the change.
To choose to log the switch actuations, touch the
checkbox next to the Log option. A checkmark will
appear. To remove the log option, touch the 5. Change the Advanced definitions as
checkbox again, and the checkmark will disappear. described in the below field descriptions.
Once settings are complete, press the SAVE
Field 8: Setting Switch Warn Off button to save the changes. Proceed on to
The Warn OFF feature is designed to give a warning the next procedure to link the button to the
to the occupants of an area that the lights are about relays it will control.
to go off. The warning will occur only if the controlled
relay has been programmed with a warn. If a switch
has been linked to multiple relays, some with Warn
enabled and some without the warn option, a Switch
Warn Off command will only occur with associated
relays that have warn times assigned. See ― Field 3:
Setting Relay Warn‖ on page 15 for information
about relay warning sequences.
To set a switch to initiate the defined relay warning
sequence, touch the Warn Off checkbox. A
checkmark will appear. Touch the checkbox again to
remove the warn feature. Field 1: Setting the Button Address
Use the drop down arrow next to the Button Address
Programming the GDS Advanced Setup field to enter the address the selected switch input
Page will operate with. Whenever a button with that
address issues a command from the GDS network,
Once the basic input information is programmed, you this input‘s programming will execute.
will need to access the Advanced Setup page to
program the address and LED behavior for a GDS
Field 2: Setting GDS Button Feedback
station button.
Each GDS Button has an LED that will illuminate as
1. If the SWITCH tab is not visible on the an indication of load status. You can choose from
screen use the screen tab arrows to scroll two sources for the illumination: Self Feedback and

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Feedback from a Relay. Feedback must be set to Linking the GDS Button to the Relays it
one or the other for proper operation of the switch. Controls
GDS Buttons will issue the command opposite its
current LED status, i.e. if the LED is OFF, it will issue Each programmed switch input can control one,
an ON command with the next press, if the LED is some, or all of the relays in the ControlKeeper
ON, it will issue an OFF command with the next enclosure. You Link (or ― tie‖) a switch to a relay
press. If no feedback is setup, the LED will not through the Switch Links Screen. The IntelliRelay
illuminate or change states properly to allow both ON design will indicate when a relay is physically not
and OFF commands to function from the button. there by graying out the checkbox.

Self Feedback
When you choose Self Feedback, the indicator light
will track with the last command issued from the
switch. The LED will be lit if the switch has issued an
ON command and it will be OFF when the switch has
issued an OFF command. (This method does not
take into account that some other input such as
another switch or a time schedule may have turned
ON or OFF lights. For instance, if the switch is turned To link a Relay to a Switch:
ON, the LED will light. If a time schedule turns off the
relays that the switch runs, the LED in the switch will 1. If the SWITCH tab is not visible on the
continue to be ON until that switch issues an OFF screen use the arrows to scroll left or right
command.) until the tab appears. Touch the tab to view
Switch Information.
To choose this option, touch the Self Feedback
check box and a checkmark will appear, activating
the Self Feedback Lighted Switch Option. (The
2. Use the right and left arrow buttons to scroll
Feedback Relay data field will then show ―- -―
.)
through the list of switches until you see the
Touch the check box again to de-activate this
switch that you want to link to relays. Each
feature.
switch definition appears in the informational
Feedback Relay area of the screen as you scroll through the
list.
Alternatively, you can choose to have the button
indicator show the status of one of the relays
controlled by the button. When you choose this 3. Touch the LINKS button to get to the screen
option, the indicator light will be ON when the relay is for setting up which relays are controlled by
on and OFF when the relay is off. With this method, if this switch.
another switch or time schedule turns the feedback
relay off or on, the switch will reflect the proper
status.
4. Only relays that are defined as types other
Touch the down arrow to the right of the Feedback than NOT USED appear on the list of
Relay data field. A drop-down numeric touchscreen available relays. Touch the check box to the
keypad will appear. Touch the keypad numbers to right of each relay that you wish to control
enter the relay number that you want for feedback with this switch. The scrolling arrows will
status, then touch the enter button. When you move the screen up and down to show
choose Relay Feedback, the Self Feedback option additional relays. To unlink a relay, touch the
will automatically be deactivated. checkbox to remove the checkmark.
When you are programming through the
touchscreen, a feedback relay must be assigned
from within the same panel that the GDS switch
network is wired. With the optional Keeper Enterprise
Software, it is possible to have the feedback relay be
programmed in another panel. Please contact
technical support for further details.
5. When you have completed the Links touch
the SAVE button to save the changes. You
can also touch the QUIT button to return to
the MAIN SCREEN. If you leave the screen
without saving the changes, you will be
asked if that is what you want. Touch the NO

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 button to remain on the screen, or touch the terminal block. The GDS-I has a termination
YES button to leave without saving any jumper next to the wiring terminal block.
changes.

Linking a Switch to Relays in another

Enclosure
If the wall switch is connected to one controller but
needs to control relays in another enclosure, it will be
necessary to network the lighting control panels. The
wall switch is initially set up as a switch in the panel
that it is wired to. Under the basic setup section, it
will be necessary to ensure that the BROADCAST
option is selected. Please see ― Field 6: Setting a
Switch to Broadcast‖ on page 20 for information on
this setting. Make note of the switch name including (If you do not have an Ohm Meter, visually
capitalization and punctuation. verify that the termination jumpers are in the
‘Termination ON’ position at the beginning and
In the panel that contains the relays that the switch ending device on the network then proceed to
needs to control, a remote is set up with the same the next step.)
exact name as the wall switch. The relays are then
3. Reconnect +24V power wiring and the
linked to that remote. Please see ― Basic
communication cable to the ControlKeeper T
Programming Part 6: Setting up Remotes‖ on page
panel verifying that the phone style cable is
35 for further details.
connected to the port labeled ‗DIGITA‘ in the
The name of the switch and the ON or OFF upper right corner of the board..
command is broadcast over the network wire 4. From the ControlKeeper T touchscreen, If the
whenever the switch is actuated. Any panel with a SWITCH tab is not visible on the screen use the
remote with the same name will respond accordingly. screen tab arrows to scroll left or right until the
Only the name of the switch and the physical ON and Switch Tab appears. Touch the tab to view
OFF command broadcast. Special parameters such Switch Information.
as priorities, timers, and warns are local to the panel
and do not broadcast. These will need to be set up
on the remote command if this logic is desired in the 5. Use the right and left arrow buttons to scroll
other enclosure. through the list of switches until you see the first
switch input number assigned to the desired
Step 3: GDS Commissioning – GDS address.

Assigning Button Addresses

In this step, you will program the addresses that 6. Access the Switch SETUP page. Then touch
each button will operate with into the GDS stations. the ADVANCED SETUP button.
This step is best done at a time when there is not a
chance of switch buttons being pressed by
occupants in the space.
1. Remove the GDS-I power wiring terminal block
from the ControlKeeper T and disconnect the
GDS-I phone style communication cable from
the panel.
2. Use an Ohm meter to measure for ohms across
the CAN-H (White) and CAN-L (Blue) terminals
of the GDS-I terminal block. You should get a
reading of close to 60ohms. If you get a reading 7. In the Advanced Setup page, touch the
other than this figure, double check that the COMMISSION button.
terminators are in the ‗Termination ON‘ position
at the beginning and end devices on the
network and that they are placed in the
‗Termination OFF‘ position on remaining
devices. Termination jumpers are located on the
back of GDS switch stations next to the wiring

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 address. The GDS station LEDs should be
flashing. Press and release the exact button that
needs this address. The LEDs on the station
should stop flashing on the station once the
button is released. If any other station has a
button that is to have this same address,
immediately go to that station and press and
release the button to be assigned. Repeat for
8. You will see the following screen appear: each additional station that has a button that will
be assigned this address.
13. Once the selected address has been assigned
to all appropriate buttons, back at the
ControlKeeper T panel, select the QUIT button
to take the GDS network out of commissioning
mode. All GDS stations will stop flashing their
LEDs.
14. In the Switch tab, navigate to the next GDS
9. Do not press buttons on any switch station Switch and repeat steps 11 through 13 of this
yet. Go to each switch station that is tied to the procedure. The addressing procedure will need
GDS network and verify all the LEDs on each to be repeated for every address being used in
station are flashing. If any station LEDs are not the programming.
flashing, make note of the station location for
troubleshooting purposes. Once verification is Basic Programming Part 5:
complete, at the ControlKeeper T location,
select the QUIT option at the bottom of the Setting up Analogs
‗GDS Commissioning Mode‘ screen.
10. If any stations did not exhibit the LED flashing The ControlKeeper T has four analog input channels
behavior, verify the wiring at these locations. to allow for use of analog sensors with the lighting
Repeat the steps 6 through 9 after the wiring control system. Within the ControlKeeper T there are
issues have been resolved until all stations on 32 software analog inputs which may be
the GDS network flash in ‗GDS Commissioning programmed to read off of any of the four analog
Mode‘ or contact technical support for channels to control relays.
troubleshooting assistance if unable to resolve
the issue. Usually, a sensor reading from one Analog Channel
is used to drive a single Analog Input. However, the
11. Once you have verified all stations are reading from a single channel can also be used in
responding to commissioning mode, navigate to several or even all of the 32 software analog inputs,
the ADVANCED SETUP page of the first allowing different responses as the sensor readings
programmed GDS switch input, then select the change.
COMMISSION button. In the following screen,
verify that the address showing matches the For instance, you can have parking lot fixtures with
addresses you mapped out for the first button long strike times turn on earlier (at a higher light
location you are commissioning. level) than the landscape and walkway lighting by
feeding the photosensor reading into two of the
analog inputs. One input would control the parking
lights at a higher threshold and the other would have
a lower threshold for the landscape and walkway
lights.
There are two parts to setting up the programming
for an analog input command: setting up the analog
input itself and linking that input to the relays that it
needs to control.

Step 1: Basic Analog Setup

The main screen for setting up an analog input
contains fields to define the Analog Name, Type, On
and Off Commands, Priorities, Timer, Warn Off,
12. Go to the location of the GDS station that has Broadcast, and Log Type.
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 1. If the Analog Tab is not visible on the screen PHOTOCELL, CUSTOM and NOT USED. Stop
use the arrows to scroll left or right until the when you see the Type you want.
Analog Tab appears. Touch the tab to view
The Photocell type is used for an interior or exterior
Analog Information.
analog photosensor. Through programming, you will
tell the ControlKeeper T what the range of the
photosensor is. Refer to the installation instructions
2. When you set up a new input, use the right that came with your photosensor to determine what
and left arrow buttons to scroll through the the range definition should be.
analogs until you see an analog with the
Type “NOT USED”. Each analog‘s definition The Custom type is used for a 0 - 10 Volt sensor that
appears in the informational area of the is not a photosensor. You may set this up as a
screen as you scroll through the list. Custom analog. You set the sensor range and other
control options in the Advanced Setup Screen as
defined later in this section. Please refer to the
3. Define the analog as described below. When information provided with your sensor for information
you have completed this basic setup, touch on the sensor‘s range and expected voltage.
the ADV. SETUP Button to move to the
The Not Used selection is used if there is no analog
Advanced Setup Screen. If you are not
input wired into this channel. If an analog channel is
prepared to enter advanced parameters for
set up as any other type than Not Used and nothing
this input, you can touch the SAVE button to
is wired into the channel, erroneous commands may
save the basic information you have just
entered. You can also touch the QUIT button be sent due to false readings from the channels.
to return to the MAIN SCREEN. If you leave
the screen without saving the changes, you Field 3: Setting Analog Commands
will be asked if that is what you want. Touch The control panel allows you modify the way a
the NO button to remain on the screen, or sensor works by changing the command that is
touch the YES button to leave without saving issued when the sensor reading calls for an On and
any changes. also for when the reading calls for an Off. Your
choices are ON, OFF, and NO COMMAND. The CKT
defaults to issuing an ON command for the ON and
an OFF command for the OFF.
The NO COMMAND selection is most often used
with priorities. A NO COMMAND command at the
NONE level of priority can be used to release a
higher priority command from this analog without
actually changing the relay‘s state. See ―
Using
ControlKeeper Priorities‖ on page 40 for more
information.
Touch the DOT at the right of the ON Command
Field 1: Setting Analog Name choice box. Each time you touch the dot you will
toggle through the list of possible commands. Stop
To enter a new Analog Name, press the down arrow the toggle when the command you want shows on
next to the alphanumeric data entry field and a the Command textbox.
touchscreen keypad will appear. You can enter up to
Repeat this procedure to set the OFF command.
8 alphanumeric characters. Press the characters you
want and then touch the Enter button to save the
name or numbers. The SHIFT button takes you back Field 4: Setting Analog Priorities
and forth between the upper case and lower case You can assign a priority level to an analog input
keypads. Touch the PUNCTUATION button to see command. The priority level affects how the input
the punctuation keypads. We suggest you choose a interacts with other inputs to control the lighting.
name indicative of the location or of the function of
the sensor. To set up a priority level for the input, use the right
and left arrows to scroll through the available priority
Field 2: Setting Analog Type levels until you see the priority level you would like
for the command.
The Analog Type can be Photocell, Custom or Not
Priorities that are available in a basic setup are:
Used. To enter an Analog Type, touch the DOT to
NONE, PRIORITY, and MASTER. If you have
the right of the type textbox. Each time you touch the
chosen to use Advanced Programming options, you
dot, you will toggle through the available types:
will have access to several other levels of the

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MASTER priority: MASTER2, MASTER3, MASTER4, Field 7: Setting the Broadcast Option
…..MASTER12, MASTER13. See ― Using
ControlKeeper Priorities‖ on page 40 for an If you enable the Broadcast Option for an analog
explanation of PRIORITIES. input, the control panel will broadcast the new On or
Off Command onto the network when the input
In most cases, you need only use the three lowest reading passes through the threshold set for control
priorities to attain the control levels you need. of the associated lighting, This allows a single
photosensor input wired into one control panel to
Field 5: Setting Analog Timers control many relays in many lighting control panels.
Although it is unusual for an analog to have a timer The information that broadcasts is name of the
associated with it, it is possible to set this up if analog input and the ON or OFF command.
desired. A timer is a specified period of time Modification of the command state in the analog
assigned to an analog input ON command after programming as well as priorities, timers, mask and
which an OFF command will be automatically issued. warn settings will not be broadcast. These must be
While the timer is running, it protects the lighting from set up at the Remote Input in the receiving panel.
being turned off by another input of the same priority.
To set an analog to broadcast, touch the Broadcast
An analog can have a timer from 1 to 999 minutes checkbox. A checkmark will appear. Touch the
and from 1 to 59 seconds. When the photosensor checkbox again to remove the broadcast feature.
turns a relay ON with a timer the control panel starts
It will be necessary to set up the remote panel with a
the timer running. At the end of the timer period, the
Remote Command to accept the analog broadcast
control panel will automatically issue an OFF
feature.
command from this analog to the linked relays,
regardless of the analog reading.
Field 8: Setting Analog Logging
To set up an analog timer, touch the down arrow to
the right of the Timer Minutes field. A drop-down Logs are a great tool for troubleshooting your lighting
touchscreen numeric keypad will appear. Touch the system. When the Log option is selected for an
numbers you want, then touch the ENTER button. analog, the control panel maintains a history of either
Do the same for the Timer Seconds field. the commands issued by the analog or of its
readings. You have three options for logging an
Timer Cautions: analog: logging the Reading, the change of State, or
leaving it at the None option.
 When you use an input timer, you may need to
provide a NO TIMER MASK or a prioritized If you choose to log the Reading, the ControlKeeper
schedule to prevent the timer from turning records the time, date, and analog reading with every
lights off during regular scheduled ON times. 5% change in value that it senses. This information
See ― Chapter 5: Advanced Programming‖ on can be extremely useful when you set up thresholds,
page 40 for an explanation of using MASKS although it is very memory intensive. Once you have
and PRIORITIES. set up the threshold for the analog input and verified
the results, you can change the log type to State.
 When an analog with a timer has been turned
ON, only that analog can cancel the timer by If you choose to log the State, the ControlKeeper
sending an OFF command. records the reading, time and date whenever the
analog value passes through its assigned threshold.
Field 6: Setting Up Analog Warn Off It also logs the command it issued. Once thresholds
have been set, this method of logging still allows you
The Warn OFF feature is designed to give a warning to view the data without the extensive log files.
to the occupants of an area that the lights are about
to go off. The warning will occur only if the controlled If you leave the choice at None, the analog input will
relay has been programmed with a Warn. If an not log.
analog has been linked to multiple relays, some with To choose to log the analog actuations, touch the
Warn enabled and some without the warn option, an DOT at the right of the Log choice box. Each time
Analog Warn Off command will only occur with you touch the dot you will toggle through the list of
associated relays that have warn times assigned. log types. Stop the toggle when the type that you
See ― Field 3: Setting Relay Warn‖ on page 15 for want shows on the Log textbox.
information about relay warning sequences.
To set an analog to initiate the defined relay warning Step 2: Setting Analog Parameters
sequence, touch the Warn Off checkbox. A
checkmark will appear. Touch the checkbox again to The Advanced Analog Settings screen for an analog
remove the warn option. input is where you define the Channel into which the
sensor is wired, define the Thresholds used to
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Endpoints of readings available from the sensor, the upper and lower Endpoints in the next field of
define the upper and lower Voltages provided from the screen.
the sensor, and set sensor Minimum ON and
The Lower Threshold is the reading below which
Minimum OFF parameters.
the analog input normally issues an ON command.
1. Touch the ADVANCED SETUP button to
The Upper Threshold is the reading above which
continue defining the analog. Change the
the analog input normally issues an OFF command.
definitions as described below, then touch
the SAVE button to store the changes.
2. When you have completed the setup for both
screens, touch the SAVE button to save the
changes. Touch the NORM SETUP button to
return to the Analog Basic Screen. You can
also touch the QUIT button to return to the
MAIN SCREEN. If you leave the screen
without saving the changes, you will be
asked if that is what you want. Touch the NO
button to remain on the screen, or touch the To enter a Lower threshold value, touch the down
YES button to leave without saving any arrow to the right of the Lower Threshold field. A
changes. drop-down touchscreen numeric keypad will appear.
Touch the numbers you want, then touch the ENTER
button.
Do the same for the Upper Threshold field.

Field 3: Upper and Lower Endpoints

The Lower Endpoint is the lowest value that can be
read from this sensor. The Upper Endpoint is the
highest value that can be read by this sensor.
When Lower and Upper Endpoint values are set, the
analog automatically scales the readings returned
Field 1: Channel evenly between this range of values.

The Channel field tells the ControlKeeper which of To set up endpoints, touch the down arrow to the
the four hardware input channels on the circuit board right of the Upper Endpoint field. A drop-down
should be read for this particular analog input. touchscreen numeric keypad will appear. Touch the
numbers you want, then touch the ENTER button.
Any analog channel can be used to provide
information to drive any of the thirty two possible Repeat this process for the Lower Endpoint field.
software analog inputs in the ControlKeeper Please refer to the Greengate installation instructions
programming software. This allows you to set up that came with your photosensor to determine what
multiple threshold points for a single analog input. If the proper lower and upper endpoint values are for
you want, a single analog channel could be set up your sensor type or contact Technical Support for
with thirty two thresholds, yielding thirty two inputs further assistance.
from one sensor!
To enter the Channel Number, touch the dot to the Model # Lower Upper
right of the channel field. Each time you touch the dot Endpoint* Endpoint*
you will toggle through the analog channels that are
available to you. Stop when you see the channel that PC-I (Indoor) 0 100
you want.
PC-O (Outdoor) 0 250
Field 2: Upper and Lower Thresholds
PC-A (Atrium) 2 1000
The Upper and Lower Threshold fields allow you to
set the analog values at which the ControlKeeper PC-S (Skylight) 10 2000
should send ON and OFF commands. The sensor
readings that occur between these two values PC-I-OL (Indoor Dependent on internal jumper
provide a deadband to protect against rapidly Open Loop) settings. Please refer to the
fluctuating readings. The threshold values cannot instructions for the sensor
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*These ranges were valid for these sensor models at Field 5: Setting Analog Minimum ON and
the time of the printing of this manual. Please cross Minimum OFF
reference the installation instructions provided with
your sensor to verify that there have not been any The Minimum On and Minimum Off fields allow you
changes. to set minimum time limits between the ON and OFF
states. This can prevent cycling of the lighting if the
Field 4: Upper and Lower Voltage analog input goes through a rapid change in
readings. The field cannot exceed 999 minutes.
The CKT can accommodate output voltages between
0.0 and10.0 Volts DC in the analog channels. If a To set the Minimum ON time, touch the down arrow
sensor outputs more than 10.0 volts or less than 0.0 to the right of the data field. A drop-down
volts it cannot be used. touchscreen numeric keypad will appear. Touch the
numbers you want, then touch the ENTER button.
The Up Voltage is the highest output voltage that the
sensor provides. The Lo Voltage is the lowest output To set the Minimum OFF time, touch the down arrow
voltage that the sensor provides. Please refer to the to the right of the data field. A drop-down
installation instructions for your sensor to determine touchscreen numeric keypad will appear. Touch the
the upper and lower voltages for that sensor. (By numbers you want, then touch the ENTER button.
default, if the photocell type has been chosen, the Lo For instance, if a Minimum OFF time of 10 minutes
Voltage of 1.0 and Hi Voltage will be 10.0). has been entered in to the Minimum OFF field, when
the photosensor triggers an off command, it starts
Model # Lower Voltage* Upper Voltage* the 10 minute timer running. Until this timer expires,
the photosensor cannot issue another ON command
PC-I (Indoor) 1 10 to the lights. Once the 10 minutes has expired, if the
photosensor is calling for the lights to go on, they will
PC-O (Outdoor) 1 10 respond on.
PC-A (Atrium) 1 10
Step 3: Linking the Analog to the
PC-S (Skylight) 1 10 Controlled Relays
PC-I-OL (Indoor 0 10 Each Analog Input can control one, some, or all of
Open Loop) the relays in the ControlKeeper enclosure. You Link
(or ―tie‖) an Analog Input to a relay through the
*These voltages were valid for these sensor models Analog Links Screen. Please note that only the
at the time of the printing of this manual. Please relays that are set as types other than NOT USED
cross reference the installation instructions provided will be shown in the links screen.
with your sensor to verify that there have not been
any changes.
To enter the Up Voltage, touch the down arrow to the
right of the voltage field. A numeric keypad will
appear. The range for the type of sensor chosen will
appear in decimal form at the left of the keypad
screen.

To link a Relay to an Analog:

1. If the ANALOG tab is not visible on the
screen use the arrows to scroll left or right
until the tab appears. Touch the tab to view
Analog Information.

As you touch a numeric key, its value will be entered

in the decimal portion of the display. With each
further keystroke, the value will ―
roll‖ to the left. To 2. Use the right and left arrow buttons to scroll
enter a voltage of 1 V, you must enter 1 followed by through the list of analogs until you see the
a 0. The display will show 1.0. Press the ENTER key. analog that you want to link to relays. Each
analog definition appears in the informational
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 area of the screen as you scroll through the Only the name of the analog and the physical ON
list. and OFF command broadcast. Special parameters
such as priorities, timers, and warns are local to the
panel and do not broadcast. These will need to be
3. Touch the LINKS button to get to the screen set up on the remote command if this logic is desired
for setting up which relays are controlled by in the other enclosure.
this analog.
Basic Programming Part 6:
4. Only relays that are defined as types other Setting up Remotes
than NOT USED appear on the list of
available relays. Touch the check box to the A Remote Input comes from a source outside of the
right of each relay that you wish to control control panel itself; that is, from a source that is not
with this analog. The scrolling arrows will directly wired as an input into that control panel.
move the screen up and down to show
additional relays. To unlink a relay, touch the You may need to set up remote commands in your
checkbox to remove the checkmark. system if any of the following are true:
 You are using touchtone commands from an
optional Telephone Interface Module (TIM).
 You have a network of controllers and a switch
or analog input or a broadcast relay from
another controller needs to control relays in a
different controller.
5. When you have completed the Links touch  You are using a Cooper Controls computer
the SAVE button to save the changes. You software package to control lighting loads.
can also touch the QUIT button to return to There are additional sources of remote commands
the MAIN SCREEN. If you leave the screen beyond these basic items that may require the use of
without saving the changes, you will be remotes in your system. Please contact technical
asked if that is what you want. Touch the NO support if you have questions regarding your specific
button to remain on the screen, or touch the application.
YES button to leave without saving any
changes. With a remote command, it is the input Name and
Command State that are broadcast from the
initiating device onto the network. Any panel with a
Linking an Analog to Relays in remote command that has that exact name will
another Enclosure respond to the command as programmed.
If the analog is connected to one controller but needs There are two basic steps to setting up the
to control relays in another enclosure, it will be programming for a remote command. The first is to
necessary to network the lighting control panels. The set up the remote with its settings and parameters.
analog is initially set up in the panel that it is wired to. The second is to link the remote to the relays it
Under the basic setup section, it will be necessary to needs to control.
ensure that the BROADCAST option is selected.
Please see ― Field 7: Setting the Broadcast Option‖ Step 1: Remote Setup
on page 32 for information on this setting. Make note
of the analog name including capitalization and A remote input must be defined with a Name, Type,
punctuation. On and Off Commands, Priorities, Timer options,
Warn Off settings, and Log settings.
In the panel that contains the relays that the analog
needs to control, a remote is set up with the same The Remote Setup Screen allows you to setup or
exact name as the analog. The relays are then linked change a Remote command‘s settings.
to that remote. Please see ― Basic Programming Part To set up a Remote Input:
6: Setting up Remotes‖ on page 35 for further details.
1. If the Remote Tab is not visible on the
The name of the analog and the ON or OFF screen use the arrows to scroll left or right
command is broadcast over the network wire until the Remote tab appears. Touch the tab
whenever the analog crosses the defined thresholds. to view Remote Information.
Any panel with a remote with the same name will
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 2. Use the right and left arrow buttons to scroll To set up the remote name from a broadcast switch,
through the remotes until you see a remote analog or relay in another panel, match the name
that has not yet been defined. Each remote‘s exactly to the originating switch, analog or relay.
definition appears in the informational area
of the screen as you scroll through the list. Telephone Interface Module Command
An unused remote input will have the Type
A Telephone Interface Module Remote command
“NOT USED‖.
name must start out with the capital letters ―
TIM‖.
Following these letters will be the numeric code that
the user will input through a touch Tone telephone to
3. Enter the Remote parameters as described control the lighting. The numeric code can contain
below. When you have completed the setup, from 1 to 5 numbers. For instance, if you
touch the SAVE button to store the changes. programmed a remote named TIM012 into the
You can also touch the QUIT button to return controller, the user would need to input the TIM code
to the MAIN SCREEN. If you leave the ―012‖ when prompted for this information by the TIM.
screen without saving the changes, you will
be asked if that is what you want. Touch the DMX Gateway Command
NO button to remain on the screen, or touch
the YES button to leave without saving any The DMX Gateway issues TIM commands onto the
changes. network wire. For the TIM Codes available for your
DMX Gateway, please refer to the instructions for
your unit.
To setup these commands in the controller, the
remote name must start out with the capital letters
―TIM‖. The numeric code afterwards must be 1
through 512 (no leading zeros for single digit
numbers).

Cooper Controls Software Command

Optional software packages such as VisionSwitch,
Field 1: Setting Remote Name VisionTouch or Keeper Enterprise Software, etc…
may be used with the system. These software
The external device that initiates the Remote packages allow remote commands to be issued from
Command will broadcast it over the network as a computers that have been tied into the lighting
Name and an ON/OFF State. The listening system. If using these packages to send commands,
ControlKeeper matches the broadcast command make certain to exactly match the Remote Name to
name against the list of names that have been the name that each VisionSwitch or VisionTouch
defined as Remote Inputs for the panel. If it finds a button will be sending. If Keeper Enterprise Software
match, it will command the relays that have been is being used, this software should be used to set up
linked to that Remote Name. The Remote Name has the remote name fields.
up to 8 characters that must match exactly the name
of the broadcasted command.
Field 2: Setting Remote Type
To enter a new Remote Name, press the down arrow
The Remote Type can be TIM, Switch, or Not Used.
next to the alphanumeric data entry field and a
All commands except a broadcast switch or analog
touchscreen keypad will appear. Press the
command should be set up as a TIM type for proper
characters you want and then touch the Enter button
operation. Broadcast switches and analogs should
to save the name or numbers. The SHIFT button
be set up as a SWITCH type.
takes you back and forth between the upper case
and lower case keypads. Touch the PUNCTUATION To enter a Remote Type, touch the DOT to the right
button to see the punctuation keypads. of the type textbox. Each time you touch the dot, you
will toggle through the three available types: NOT
Setting up Remote Names is crucial to the proper
USED, TIM, and SWITCH. Stop when you see the
operation of your lighting system. Please see the
Type you want.
steps below based on the type of remote command
that you are trying to set up.
Field 3: Setting Remote Commands
Switch, an Analog or Relay Command from The control panel allows you to choose the
Another Panel command to be issued from a remote when it is
turned on, and also for when it is turned off. This may
affect how the remote works for your application.
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The CKT defaults to issuing an ON command for the  When a remote with a timer has been turned
ON and an OFF command for the OFF. ON, only that remote can cancel the timer by
sending an OFF command.
The NO COMMAND selection is most often used
with priorities. A NO COMMAND command at the
NONE level of priority can be used to release a Field 6: Setting Up Remote Warn Off
higher priority command from this remote The Warn OFF feature is designed to give a warning
without actually changing the relay’s state. See to the occupants of an area that the lights are about
―Using ControlKeeper Priorities‖ on page 40 for more to go off. The warning will occur only if the controlled
information. relay has been programmed with a warn. If a remote
Touch the DOT at the right of the ON Command has been linked to multiple relays, some with Warn
choice box. Each time you touch the dot you will enabled and some without the warn option, a
toggle through the list of possible commands. Stop Remote Warn Off command will only occur with
the toggle when the command you want shows on associated relays that have warn times assigned.
the Command textbox. See ― Field 3: Setting Relay Warn‖ on page 15 for
information about relay warning sequences.
Do the same to set the OFF command.
To set a remote to initiate the defined relay warning
sequence, touch the Warn Off checkbox. A
Field 4: Setting Remote Priorities
checkmark will appear. Touch the checkbox again to
Use the right and left arrows to scroll through the remove the warn option.
available priority levels until you see the priority level
you would like for the command. Field 7: Setting Remote Logging
Priorities that are available in a basic setup are: Logs are a great tool for troubleshooting your lighting
NONE, PRIORITY, and MASTER. If you have system. When the Log option is selected for a
chosen to use Advanced Programming options, you remote, the control panel maintains a listing of each
will have access to several other levels of the remote that has been issued. The log entry includes
MASTER priority: MASTER2, MASTER3, MASTER4, the remote Name, on or off Status, and the Time and
…..MASTER12, MASTER13. See ― Using Date of the change.
ControlKeeper Priorities‖ on page 40 for an
explanation of MASKS and PRIORITIES. To choose to log the remote actuations, touch the
checkbox next to the Log option. A checkmark will
In most cases, you need only use the three lowest appear. To remove the log option, touch the
priorities to attain the control levels you need. checkbox again, and the checkmark will disappear.

Field 5: Setting Remote Timers Step 2: Linking the Remote to The

A remote can have a timer from 1 to 999 minutes Relays It Controls
and from 1 to 59 seconds. When the user turns a
relay ON from this remote with a timer the control Each remote can control one, some, or all of the
panel starts the timer running. At the end of the timer relays in the ControlKeeper enclosure. You Link (or
period, the control panel will automatically issue an ―tie‖) a remote to a relay through the Remote Links
OFF command from this remote to the linked relays. Screen. Please note that only the relays that are set
This feature is often used for after-hours overrides. up to types other than NOT USED will be shown in
the links screen.
To set up a Remote Timer, touch the down arrow to
the right of the Timer Minutes field. A drop-down
touchscreen numeric keypad will appear. Touch the
numbers you want, then touch the ENTER button.
Do the same for the Timer Seconds field.

Timer Cautions:
 When you use an input timer, you may need to
provide a NO TIMER MASK or a prioritized
schedule to prevent the timer from turning
lights off during regular scheduled ON times. To link a Relay to a Remote:
See ― Chapter 5: Advanced Programming‖ on
page 40 for an explanation of using MASKS 1. If the REMOTE tab is not visible on the
and PRIORITIES. screen use the arrows to scroll left or right
until the tab appears. Touch the tab to view
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 When the panel enters into a holiday date, it will run
the schedules that have been defined to run on
2. Use the right and left arrow buttons to scroll holidays. In some cases, it may be desirable to have
through the list of remotes until you see the holiday dates but not have any holiday schedules
remote that you want to link to relays. Each defined. For instance, if you want the lights to be off
remote definition appears in the on the holiday or just operated by switch inputs and
informational area of the screen as you scroll the last regularly scheduled command was an OFF
through the list. schedule that happens before midnight, you do not
need to set up holiday schedules. You can just set
up holiday dates. When the holiday date is entered
3. Touch the LINKS button to get to the screen and there are no On schedules for the holiday, the
for setting up which relays are controlled by lights will remain off from the previous night‘s Off
this remote. schedule, ready for switch commands if necessary.
If it is necessary to set up holiday schedules, it is
easily done through the time schedule screen by
4. Only relays that are defined as types other check marking the day of week section for HOL
than NOT USED appear on the list of (holiday). Please see ― Field 6: Setting Schedule
available relays. Touch the check box to the Active Days‖ on page 18 for further information.
right of each relay that you wish to control When a holiday date has been defined and the panel
with this remote. The scrolling arrows will enters that date, the letter ―
H‖ will be shown next to
move the screen up and down to show the date and time in the ControlKeeper Main Screen.
additional relays. To unlink a relay, touch the
checkbox to remove the checkmark.
Creating Holiday Dates
To create a new holiday:
1. If the HOLIDAY tab is not visible on the
screen use the arrows to scroll left or right
until the tab appears. Touch the tab to view
the HOLIDAY Screen.
5. When you have completed the Links touch
the SAVE button to save the changes. You
can also touch the QUIT button to return to
2. Use the right and left arrow buttons to scroll
the MAIN SCREEN. If you leave the screen
through the list of Holidays. The information
without saving the changes, you will be
for each Holiday appears below the Holiday
asked if that is what you want. Touch the NO
Name as you scroll. Stop scrolling when you
button to remain on the screen, or touch the
see an unused Holiday Date. The screen will
YES button to leave without saving any
show dashes ― —―in the date field when you
changes.
come to a new entry and there will be no
Name entered.
Basic Programming Part 7:
Setting up Holiday Dates
The control panel automatically turns relays ON or
OFF based on user-defined time-of-day schedules.
Sometimes exceptions need to be made to these 3. Enter the Holiday information as described
schedules. Holidays are an example of an exception. below. When you have completed the setup,
If you do not want to implement holiday dates at your touch the SAVE button to save the changes
facility, please skip this step. you have made. You can also touch the
The control panel allows you to enter up to 250 QUIT button to return to the MAIN SCREEN.
holiday dates, defined by a month and day of If you leave the screen without saving the
month, on which special holiday schedules are to be changes, you will be asked if that is what you
run. In the ControlKeeper T, holidays are not year- want. Touch the NO button to remain on the
specific which allows them to occur every year on screen, or touch the YES button to leave
that date. This may require some updating for without saving any changes.
holidays that are not on the same date every year.

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Field 1: Setting Up the Holiday Name
It is not necessary to change the holiday name from
the default, however it does make it easier to
administer Holidays if each holiday has a meaningful
name, such as ― NEW YEAR‖.
To change the holiday name, press the down arrow
next to the alphanumeric data entry field and a
touchscreen keypad will appear. Press the
characters you want and then touch the Enter button
to save the name or numbers. The SHIFT button
takes you back and forth between the upper case
and lower case keypads. Touch the PUNCTUATION
button to see the punctuation keypads.

Field 2: Setting up the Holiday Date

The control panel allows you to enter up to 32
holiday dates, defined by a month and day of
month.
Touch the down arrow next to the Month. A drop
down numeric keypad will appear. Touch the
numbers you want, then touch the ENTER button.
The HI and LOW fields indicate the valid range of
numbers for this input field. If you enter a number
outside the valid range, the control panel will beep
and not let you proceed.
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Chapter 5: Advanced Programming
In some cases, you may need additional programming to achieve a more in-depth lighting application.
This section of the manual will lead you through the concept of priorities in the ControlKeeper System.
In addition, we will introduce the concept of masking as well as show you how to set up masks in the
ControlKeeper system. This section contains information about the following:

 Using Priorities in the ControlKeeper System

 Using Masking in the ControlKeeper System
There are certain times when the basic programming the same relay, the active command will be the
steps may not achieve the desired application. In command that was received last.
some instances you may wish to customize
Input commands that are at lower priority levels than
programming to prevent or allow specific commands
the active command will not be processed until the
to occur. In the ControlKeeper system, customization
higher level priority command is released.
is done through the use of Priorities and Masks.
If all input commands are left at the same level of
Using ControlKeeper Priorities priority, the system becomes ‗event driven‘ meaning
that commands will be obeyed in the order that they
are received.
Priorities establish a hierarchy of control in the
lighting control strategy, allowing for customization of Relinquishing a Command
the interactions of the controls within the system.
Priorities can be assigned to any input command that In order to release a command from a higher priority
controls a relay. level, it will be necessary to have the input that
issued the higher priority command relinquish its
While priorities are extremely powerful, caution control.
should be used in implementing them. It is possible
to effectively ‗lock out‘ system functions if priorities In the ControlKeeper system, a priority can only be
are used improperly. relinquished by the input that issued the original
command. An input is seen as having alternate
Touchscreen or onboard panel relay override states, i.e. ON command, and an OFF command. If
commands and Manual Network Commands will the ON command is programmed to issue a priority
force the relay to the commanded state and to the other than ‗none‘, the OFF command should be
lowest priority. This will temporarily allow any input to programmed to issue a ‗none‘ priority to allow
control the relay until the next command occurs. relinquish of control.

Command Priority Levels Time schedules issue a single command. For this
reason, schedules are able to relinquish each other,
There are fifteen levels of priority in the i.e. a MASTER ON schedule would be relinquished
ControlKeeper system. The 15 priority levels in by a NONE OFF schedule
descending order are:
When control is relinquished from a higher priority
1. Master 13 9. Master 5 input, the ControlKeeper relay‘s active command will
2. Master 12 10. Master 4 be determined based on the next highest priority
3. Master 11 11. Master 3 input that is active.
4. Master 10 12. Master 2
5. Master 9 13. Master Timer Priority
6. Master 8 14. Priority In many installations, switch inputs are given timers
7. Master 7 15. None to allow for after-hours overrides that automatically
8. Master 6 expire. This prevents the lighting from being left on if
Each ControlKeeper relay‘s active command will be the last person neglects to use the switch to turn
determined by the order it was received and by the lighting off and the schedule off period has already
priority level. The input at the highest priority level processed (and been overridden) for the evening.
will maintain control of the relay. If two inputs have When a timer is running, it exerts a ½ step priority up
the same level of priority and both have commanded from the priority that is configured for the ON
command. Only the input that issued the timer will be
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able to cancel the timer‘s command and relinquish Setting Schedule Priority‖ on page 17, ― Field 4:
this priority before the timer finishes counting down. Setting Switch Priorities‖ on page 20, ―Field 4:
Setting Analog Priorities‖ on page 31 and ― Field 4:
Putting Priorities into Practice Setting Remote Priorities‖ on page 85 for information
on setting up priorities on schedules, switches,
One use of priorities is highlighted in the following analogs and remotes.
example: Our facility has a fire alarm system which
needs to issue a command through a dry contact
closure. When an alarm occurs, the emergency
lighting needs to turn on and remain on regardless of
programmed state. Once the alarm is released, the
lighting needs to resume its scheduled state. Other
normal inputs are time schedule and switch input
commands.
Programming
Notes on Setting Time Schedule Priorities
You assign a priority to a Time Schedule in the
SETUP screen for the schedule. When a time
schedule issues a command with a priority higher
than the relay‘s current priority, it takes control of the
relay until it releases control or until an equal or
When the facility is in normal operation mode, the higher level command is issued from another input.
switch inputs and time schedules operate in an You release the time schedule control by setting up
‗event driven‘ mode; each command is obeyed as it another schedule for the opposite command with a
is received. NONE priority. If you want the relay to stay in the
When the facility is in alarm mode, the ‗Master‘ commanded state and just release the priority control
priority prevents the other inputs from functioning. you can program the releasing schedule to issue a
When the alarm mode is relinquished, the other NO COMMAND at the NONE priority. If you want to
inputs ‗Priority‘ level takes precedence over the change the state of the relay as well as release
‗None‘ priority of the off command. Whatever switch control, you program the releasing schedule to issue
or time schedule input last issued a command will the opposite command at the NONE priority.
maintain control of the relay‘s commanded state.

Setting Priorities in the

ControlKeeper T
Priorities can be assigned to commands that come
from switches, analogs, remotes or time schedules.
The priority level of the command affects how the
switch, analog, remote or time schedule will interact
with other inputs to control the lighting as shown in
the previous examples.
Cautions on Using Priorities
While Priorities are extremely powerful and useful,
Notes on Setting Switch, Analog and Remote sometimes it can be difficult to see how multiple
Input Priorities priorities interact and to see the effect these priorities
may have on the lighting system control. They should
When a switch, analog or remote input issues a be used with caution.
command with a priority higher than the relay‘s
current priority, it takes control of the relay until it For instance, let us say that you set up a command
releases control or until an equal or higher level to be at the MASTER2 level for both the ON and the
command is issued from another input. OFF commands from a wall switch. When that switch
turns off, the priority level is MASTER2. When that
You release the input control by having it issue the switch turns on, the priority level is still MASTER2.
opposite command with a NONE priority. If you want Commands from Time Schedules, Remotes, or other
the relay to stay in the commanded state and just Switches with lower levels of priority will not be able
release control you can program the input to issue to affect the relay(s) under control of that wall switch.
the opposite command as a NO COMMAND at the
NONE priority. You set priority levels for an input at If you create too many MASTER and PRIORITY
the SETUP screen for that input. See ― Field 5: commands it might confuse your application. To

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avoid confusion, use priorities only when absolutely OFF state for the input and will cause it to re-
necessary, or call Technical Support for help. issue the command to the associated relays.
The BEGIN TIME of the mask is irrelevant
other than the fact that it must occur prior to
Using Masks in the the END TIME. Please note that if other masks
ControlKeeper System are set up on the switch, they will take
precedence over the RE-EVALUATE mask.

Masks change the way a switch, analog or Mask Examples

remote input works during a specified time of day.
Masks often can achieve the same effect as priorities Example 1: IGNORED Mask: You have time schedules
but can also achieve certain actions that a priority set up to run through the day. During the ON
cannot. There is no right or wrong to choosing a time, you do not want a switch to be capable
of turning the lights ON or OFF. However,
mask over a priority. However, since masks are tied
after the operating hours are over, you do
to a specific time of day, they will need maintenance want the capability of turning the lights ON or
if you change the Time of an associated Time OFF via the switch. You set up an Ignored
Schedule. You can create a total of eight different mask that operates during the operating hours
masks and assign them to any switch input, analog and link it to that switch for the operating
input or remote/TIM input command. hours.
Example 2: NO TIMER Mask: You have 1-hour timers on
Mask Types your remotes and switches. You also have
time schedules to turn the lights ON beginning
There are seven mask types for you to choose from. at 7:00 AM. A worker comes in at 6:30 AM
 Not Used: No mask is defined. before the scheduled ON time and turns on his
lights using the switch. In the meantime, the
 No Offs: OFF commands from the masked scheduled turns the lights ON at 7:00. At 7:30,
input will be ignored during the period when the timer on the switch times out and the lights
the mask is active. Please note that if the go off. To prevent this from happening, you
input‘s timer is counting while the mask period could create a No Timer mask from 7:00 to
begins and expires during the mask period, the the end of the time period desired and link it to
timer‘s OFF command will occur. To make the inputs. This way, even if the timer counts
sure that expired timers will not cause the down during the schedule, the OFF command
from to the timer would be ignored.
lights to go off during this period you will
also need to assign a No Timer mask. Example 3: RE-EVALUATE Mask: You have a
photosensor that turns on outside lighting at
 No Ons: All ON commands from the masked
dusk. You wish to turn the outside lighting off
input will be ignored during the period when at 23:00 but have the lights come back on in
the mask is active. the morning at 06:30 but only if the
 Ignored: All commands from the masked input photosensor is still calling for the lights to be
will be ignored during the period when the ON. You set up the photosensor to control the
mask is active. The control panel acts as if the appropriate relays and set up a 23:00 OFF
schedule. You then set up a Re-Evaluate
link between the input and the output has been
mask with BEGIN TIME of 0500 (or any time
removed during the period that the mask is before 0630) and an end time of 06:30 and
active. assign it to the photosensor. When the 06:30
 No Timer: When an input with a timer turns time comes around, the photosensor's ON or
ON during the period that the mask is active or OFF state will be re-evaluated and the lights
if the input timer times out during the period will assume the proper ON or OFF State.
that the mask is active, no OFF command will Example 4: NO-WARN Mask: You have a switch that is
be issued by the timer. set up to provide a warning blink to the
 No Warn: If an input that initiates a warn turns occupants that the lights are going off. You
don’t want that warning to occur between the
OFF during the period that the mask is active,
scheduled ON time of 0600 and the scheduled
the OFF will cause an immediate OFF rather OFF time of 1800. You then set up a No-Warn
than waiting for the warning delay. If the input mask with a START TIME of 0600 and an
is turned OFF just prior to the start of the END TIME of 1800 and assign it to the input.
mask and the warn off timer starts counting When the input is turned OFF it will cause the
down into the period that the mask is lights to go off immediately instead of
active, that warning will be issued. providing the warning blink. After 1800 an OFF
from the input will cause the warning blink to
 Re-evaluate: At the mask‘s END TIME the
occur.
ControlKeeper re-evaluates the current status
of each input that the mask applies to. The
ControlKeeper determines the correct ON or

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Mask Setup Step 1: Initial Parameters button takes you back and forth between the upper
case and lower case keypads. Touch the
There are two steps to set up a new mask. First, you PUNCTUATION button to see the punctuation
must set up the Mask Parameters. Second, you need keypads.
to link the mask to the switches, analogs or remotes
that need to be masked. Field 2: Setting the Mask Type
To use a mask, you must first DEFINE it. The mask To define the mask Type, touch the DOT to the right
definition includes the mask Name, Type, Start
of the entry field. Each time you touch the dot you
Time, End Time, and Active Days.
will toggle through the list of available Mask Types.
To set up a Mask; Stop the toggle when you see the one you want. See
―Mask Types‖ on page 42 for information on
1. If the MASK tab is not visible on the screen available mask types.
use the arrows to scroll left or right until the
tab appears. Touch the tab to view Mask
Field 3: Setting the Mask Start Time and End
Information.
Time
The mask START TIME defines when the mask
2. Touch the right and left arrow buttons to becomes active. The mask END TIME defines when
scroll through the masks until you see a the active mask period should end. Both start and
mask that has not yet been defined. Each end times can be either an actual time of day or the
Mask‘s definition appears in the sunup or sundown time calculated by the
informational area of the screen as you scroll astronomical clock.
through the list. An unused mask will have
the type NOT USED. Actual Time of Day Start and End Times

3. If you are not already on the Setup Screen,

touch the SETUP button.
4. Enter the Mask definitions as described
below. Save the changes by touching the
SAVE button. You can also touch the QUIT
button to return to the Main Menu without
saving any changes. You will be asked to
verify that you want to this. Touch the YES To enter a specific time of day as the Start Time,
button if you want to leave without saving. touch the DOT to the right of the Start Time field.
Touch the NO button to go back to the data Each time you touch the dot you will toggle through
entry screen. the list of options for the field: TIME, SUNUP, or
SUNDN. Stop the toggle when you see TIME. Touch
the down arrow to the right of the Start Time HOUR
field. A numeric touchscreen keypad will appear.
Touch the numbers you want, then touch the ENTER
button. Do the same for the MINUTES field.
Remember that ControlKeeper times are expressed
in military hours & minutes. For instance, 1 o‘clock in
the morning is 0100. 1:30 o‘clock in the afternoon is
1330.
Do the same for the End Time.

Field 1: Setting the Mask Name Astronomical Clock Calculated Start and End
Times
While it is not necessary to change the mask name,
it can be useful to change the mask default name to
one that describes the mask function, such as
―NOTIMER‖. The name can be up to 8 characters
long.
To change the mask name, press the down arrow
next to the mask name and a touchscreen keypad
will appear. Press the characters you want and then
touch the Enter button to save the name. The SHIFT

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NOTE: To enter SUNUP or SUNDN as the start or
end time, you will need to have first configured your
latitude and longitude into the controller. See ―
Step 6:
Setting the Astronomical Clock‖ on page 12 for
latitude and longitude configuration steps.
Touch the DOT to the right of the Start Time field.
Each time you touch the dot you will toggle through
the list of options for the field: TIME, SUNUP, or
SUNDN. Stop the toggle when you see the choice To link a mask to inputs:
that you need.
1. If the MASK tab is not visible on the screen
Creating Offsets for the astronomical sunup and use the arrows to scroll left or right until the
tab appears. Touch the tab to view Mask
sundown times Information.
Note: The offset that you create in this field is
specific to this mask, and is applied in addition to any
offsets you may have entered when you defined the
2. Touch the right and left arrow buttons to
Astronomical Clock in the Panel Setup Screen.
scroll through the masks until you see the
You may want to have the mask be active a little mask that you want to link to inputs. Each
before or after the calculated sundown or sunup Mask‘s definition appears in the
times. To apply an offset to the calculated sunup or informational area of the screen as you scroll
sundown time, touch the DOT to the right of the through the list.
Offset Plus/Minus choice box. If you want to make
the calculated time earlier, choose the Minus symbol
(-). If you want to make the calculated time later, 3. Touch the LINKS button to get to the screen
choose the Plus (+) symbol. for setting up which inputs this mask applies
to.
Touch the arrow to the right of the Offset Hours box.
A touchscreen keypad will appear. Enter the hours
you would like to add to or subtract from the
calculated time, then touch the ENTER button. Do 4. Only switches, analogs and remotes that are
the same for the Offset Minutes. defined as types other than NOT USED
appear on the list of available inputs. Touch
Field 4: Setting the Mask Active Days the check box to the right of each input for
A mask can be active on any combination of days of which you want the mask to be active. The
the week and can also be set to work on holidays. scrolling arrows will move the screen up and
See ― Basic Programming Part 7: Setting up Holiday down to show additional inputs. To unlink an
Dates‖ on page 38 for more information on setting input, touch the checkbox to remove the
holiday dates. checkmark.

Touch the checkbox below each day of week that

you want the mask to be active. A checkmark will
appear, indicating that the mask being defined will be
active on that day of week. If you do not want the
mask to work on that day, touch the checkbox again 5. When you have completed the Links touch
to remove the checkmark. If the mask is to be active the SAVE button to save the changes. You
on defined holidays, remember to checkmark the can also touch the QUIT button to return to
HOL field. the MAIN SCREEN. If you leave the screen
without saving the changes, you will be
Mask Setup Step 2: Linking Masks to asked if that is what you want. Touch the NO
button to remain on the screen, or touch the
Switch, Analog and Remote Inputs YES button to leave without saving any
Each mask can be applied to some or all of the changes.
switch, analog or remote inputs in the ControlKeeper.
You Link (or ―tie‖) a mask to the switches, analogs
and remotes through the Mask Links Screen. Please
note that only the switches, analogs and remotes
that are setup as types other than not used will be
shown in the links screen.

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Chapter 6: Reviewing Programming
After you have programmed your settings into the controller, you may want to review the programming
to make certain that it looks correct. In addition, at a later date, you may want to review the
programming in the controller to refresh your memory on the controller‘s settings or before you make
programming changes.

This section discusses methods of reviewing current programming parameters in the controller,
specifically focusing on:

 Reviewing programming by relay

 Reviewing programming settings by object
Once you have programmed the controller, you may to another relay, or touch the Screen Tab
want to look quickly at the program settings to verify scrolling arrows to move to another Screen
that the programming looks correct. The easiest way Group. You can also touch the QUIT button
to review programming at a glance is through the to return to the MAIN SCREEN.
Relay LINKS screen. This screen will show all the
links to that relay that have been programmed from
switches, analogs, time schedules and remotes.
If further information about the switches, analogs,
time schedules and remotes setup is needed, you
can access their SETTINGS screens.

Reviewing Programming by
Relay Use the following steps to view relay Links:

The Relay LINKS screen shows the links to switches, Field 1: Switch Links
analogs, time schedules and remotes for the relay
being viewed. The Switch Links section shows the Switch Number,
Switch Name, ON and OFF Priorities and ON and
To navigate to the relay links screen: OFF Commands of any switches that are linked to
the relay being reviewed.
1. If the RELAY tab is not visible on the screen
use the arrows at the top of the screen to
scroll left or right until the tab appears. Field 2: Schedule Links
Touch the RELAY tab to view Relay The Schedule Links section shows the Time,
Information. Priority, Command, and active Day of Week of any
time schedules that are linked to the relay being
reviewed.
2. Use the right and left arrow buttons next to
the name field to scroll through the list of Field 3: Remote Links
relays until relay that you want to view shows
The Remote Links section shows the Remote
in the Name textbox. Each relay‘s
Number, Remote Name, ON and OFF Priorities
information appears in the informational area
and ON and OFF Commands of any remotes that
of the screen as you scroll through the list.
are linked to the relay being reviewed.

Field 4: Analog Links

3. Touch the LINKS button to get to the LINKS
screen. The Analog Links section does not appear on the
4. When you have finished viewing the Relay relay links illustration above. If they don‘t show on
Links, you can touch a Function Button to your screen, just touch the down arrow to the right of
move to other Screens for that relay, you can the screen to get to the analog links for the relay.
touch the Item List scrolling arrows to move The link shows the Analog Number, Analog Name,

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ON and OFF Priority, and ON and OFF Commands can touch the Item List scrolling arrows to
of any analogs that are linked to the relay being move to another switch, or touch the Screen
reviewed. Tab scrolling arrows to move to another
Screen Group. You can also touch the QUIT
Reviewing Programming button to return to the MAIN SCREEN.

Settings Switch Input Settings Page

The Switch Input Settings Page shows how the
At times, you may want to view all the settings for a Switch Input has been programmed. You will not be
switch, analog, time schedule or remote to get a able to make any changes to this programming while
complete picture of the settings that are currently you are viewing the Settings Screen. You can toggle
programmed, beyond what the Relay LINKS screen back and forth between STATUS and SETTINGS
shows. This can be done for each object by going screens by touching the View button.
into the SETUP screen for the object. In addition to
the setup screen, it is possible to review settings for
a switch, analog or remote through the STATUS
screen of the object.

Switch Status Screen

The Switch Input Status Screen has two pages: THE
CURRENT STATUS of the input, and THE CURRENT
SETTINGS of the input. The Switch Input Settings
page shows how the switch has been programmed
to work. You will not be able to make any changes to
the Switch‘s programming on the Settings screen. The Switch Settings fields show the switch settings
for Type, Timer, Commands, Priorities, Channel
To View Switch Settings Screen: the switch wires to (momentary, maintained or toggle
type only), whether the switch is set up to Log or
1. If the SWITCH tab is not visible on the Broadcast, any Masks that have been linked, The
screen use the screen tab arrows at the top switch Address (for Digita 1 and Digita 5 switches
of the screen to scroll left or right until the tab only), Feedback information (Digita or pilot lit
appears. Touch the tab to view Switch switches only), and Lighted Switch settings (Pilot Lit
Information. switch only). For further information on these fields,
please refer to ―
Basic Programming Part 3: Setting
Up Contact Closure Switches‖ on page 18.
2. Use the right and left arrow buttons by the
Switch Name field to scroll through the list of Analog Status Screen
switches until you see the switch that you
want to view. Each switch definition appears The Analog Input Status Screen has two pages: THE
CURRENT STATUS of the input, and THE CURRENT
in the informational area of the screen as
SETTINGS of the input. The Analog Input Settings
you scroll through the list.
page shows how the analog has been programmed
to work. You will not be able to make any changes to
the Analog‘s programming on the Settings screen.
3. In the Switch Status Screen, touch the
SETTINGS button on the right side of the
screen. To View Analog Settings Screen:
1. If the ANALOG tab is not visible on the
screen use the screen tab arrows at the top
of the screen to scroll left or right until the tab
appears. Touch the tab to view Analog
Information.

2. Use the right and left arrow buttons by the

Analog Name field to scroll through the list of
analogs until you see the analog that you
4. When you have finished viewing the Switch want to view. Each analog definition appears
Settings, you can touch a Function Button to
move to other Screens for that switch, you

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 in the informational area of the screen as
you scroll through the list.

3. If you are not already in the Settings Screen,

touch the VIEW button on the right side of
the screen.

4. When you have finished viewing the Analog

Settings, you can touch a Function Button to
move to other Screens for that analog, you
can touch the Item List scrolling arrows to
move to another analog, or touch the Screen
Tab scrolling arrows to move to another
Screen Group. You can also touch the QUIT
button to return to the MAIN SCREEN.

Analog Input Settings Page

The Analog Input Settings Page shows how the
Analog Input has been programmed. You will not be
able to make any changes to this programming while
you are viewing the Settings Screen. You can toggle
back and forth between STATUS and SETTINGS
screens by touching the View Button.

The Analog Settings fields show the settings for

Type, Timer, Commands, Priorities, Endpoints,
Thresholds, Channel the analog wires to, whether
the analog is set up to Log or Broadcast, and any
Masks that have been linked, and Minimum ON or
OFF Times that may have been programmed for the
input. For further information on these fields, please
see ―Basic Programming Part 5: Setting up Analogs‖
on page 30.

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Chapter 7: Changing or Deleting
Programming
This chapter briefly talks about changing and deleting programming in the ControlKeeper T.

 Changing Programming
 Deleting Time Schedules and Holiday Dates
The ControlKeeper T allows you to easily change the analogs, remotes, and masks. As long as an item is
panel programming. In addition to changing set up as a NOT USED type, regardless of items
programming, both the Time Schedule Tab and linked to it, the item will not function.
Holiday Tab allow you to delete a schedule or
holiday date by touching a delete button visible on Note on Unlinking Items
the page.
Time Schedules, Switches, Analogs and Remotes
are linked to Relays in the links screens. If you no
Changing Programming longer want a relay to respond to a certain time
schedule or react to a switch, analog or remote,
through the Setup Screens remove the link to the relay by accessing the Time
Schedule, Switch, Analog or Remote LINK page and
You may want to change the way programming has removing the checkmark for the relay. Relays that
been defined for a relay, switch, analog, remote, time are still linked to these objects will continue to
schedule, mask or holiday. To change these items: operate as normal.
1. If the desired object tab is not visible on the Masks can also be linked to either the analog,
screen use the arrows to scroll left or right until remote or switches that they apply to. To remove a
the tab appears. Touch the tab to view the mask from an analog, remote or switch, access the
item‘s information. Mask LINK page and remove the checkmark for the
2. Use the right and left arrow buttons to scroll remote or switch you do not want it to be applied to.
through the object list until the name of the item
that you want to change appears in the Name Deleting Time Schedules and
textbox.
3. When you see the item you want, touch the Holiday Dates
SETUP button to get the set up screen for the
chosen item. It is possible to delete entirely a time schedule or
4. Make the changes you want, referring to the holiday date. Other items will need to be made NOT
information about setting up programming in USED or unlinked from the control objects to prevent
earlier chapters of this manual. their programming from occurring.
5. Touch the SAVE button to store the changes.
You can also touch the QUIT button to return to Deleting Time Schedules
the MAIN SCREEN. If you leave the screen
You may want to delete a schedule completely,
without saving the changes, you will be asked if
rather than changing its programming. Deleting the
that is what you want to do. Touch the NO
schedule will delete all links to the schedule as well
button to remain on the screen, or touch the
as revert the schedule settings back to the default
YES button to leave without saving any
NOT USED schedule parameters.
changes.
To delete a schedule:
Note on Making Items Inactive 1. If the SCHEDULE tab is not visible on the
You may want to have your programming for a screen use the arrows to scroll left or right until
certain item stop functioning for a period of time. One the tab appears. Touch the tab to view
way of doing this is to make the item Inactive by Schedule Information.
changing its type to NOT USED. As long as the
object is set up as NOT USED, its parameters will
not function. This can be done for relays, switches,
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2. Use the right and left arrow buttons to scroll 4. The screen will show dashes ― —―in the date
through the schedules until you see the time fields and the name field will be blank when the
schedule that you want to delete. There may be holiday date has been deleted.
several Time Schedules for the same time of 5. Touch the SAVE button to save the change.
day, so be sure you have stopped at the You can touch any Screen Tab Scrolling Arrow
schedule you want to delete. to move through the Screen Tabs or the Item
List Scrolling Arrows to move through the list of
Holidays, or touch the QUIT button to return to
3. Touch the SETUP button to be sure you are on the MAIN SCREEN.
the Setup page.

4. Touch the DELETE button to delete the

schedule. A message will pop up asking you to
confirm the deletion of the schedule. Touch YES
to continue and delete. Touch NO to revert back
to the schedule without deleting it.

5. When you have finished, touch the SAVE button

to save the change. You can also touch the
QUIT button to return to the MAIN SCREEN. If
you leave the screen without saving the
changes, you will be asked if that is what you
want. Touch the NO button to remain on the
screen, or touch the YES button to leave without
saving any changes.

Deleting Holiday Dates

If you are setting up holiday dates that will not occur
on a yearly basis, it may be necessary to delete them
after they have occurred to prevent unwanted lighting
schedule interruption in the future.
To delete a Holiday Date:
1. If the HOLIDAY tab is not visible on the screen
use the arrows to scroll left or right until the tab
appears. Touch the tab to view the HOLIDAY
Screen.

2. Use the right and left arrow buttons to scroll

through the list of Holidays. Stop scrolling when
you see the Holiday Date you want to delete.
3. Touch the DELETE button. A message will pop
up asking if you are sure you wish to delete the
entry. Touch YES to continue and delete. Touch
NO to revert back to the holiday without deleting
it.

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Chapter 8: Viewing Live Status
The Live Status Screens available in the ControlKeeper T include the main relay status screens, an
expanded relay status screen, a live switch status screen, a live analog status screen and a live remote
status screen. The use of these screens and information they contain will be discussed in this chapter.

 Live Relay Status

 Switch Status
 Analog Status
 Remote Status.
The Live Status Screens available in the relays that are ON will be shaded and have the word
ControlKeeper T allow you to view the real-time ON at the bottom of the relay box. Any relays that
status of your relays, switches, analogs and remotes. are OFF will be clear of shading and will display the
These screens can be invaluable when word OFF at the bottom of the relay box. As
troubleshooting your lighting control programming. commands occur to the relays, the relay boxes in this
screen will update with the live status.
Live Relay Status Touch the screen in any location to move to the Live
Relay Status Screen, where you can see the time,
There are three screen areas in the ControlKeeper T date and cause of the current status for the relays.
that can be used to view live relay status. These Relays that do not physically exist in the enclosure
include the Main Status Screen, the Relay Status will be ―grayed-out‖. For example if there are only 32
Screen, and the Expanded Relay Status Screen. All relays in the enclosure the Main Status Screen will
of these can be used to tell the state of the relay. In look as shown below.
addition, some of these screens show further
information about the command in effect and other
items about the command that can be useful to look
at, especially when troubleshooting.

Main Status Screen

The Main Status Screen shows the current status of
all the relays in the ControlKeeper T. This screen is
visible when the enclosure door is shut.
The default screen in the CKT is the main status
screen. To access this screen if you have been in All relays will appear ―
grayed-out‖ if there is a
other touchscreens, navigate to the Live Status tab problem with panel communications.
and then use the QUIT button. It will bring you to the
Main Status Screen. Hardware Override Status
The Main Status Screen also indicates when all the
relays have been overridden ON or OFF by the three
position rocker switch on the Relay Stack Controller
Card (RSC) located at the bottom of the cabinet. This
override switch takes precedence over the
programmed status of the relays.
See ― Panel Override Using the RSC Switch‖ on page
59 of the manual.

Relay Status
The status of all 48 relays, as set by programming or
manual commands, is shown within this screen. Any

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 Expanded Relay Status Screen
In addition to the main status and live relay status
screens, the expanded status is especially useful
when troubleshooting. This screen not only tells you
the current relay state but gives further information
about the command that is in effect.
To access the expanded relay status screen:
1. If the RELAY tab is not visible on the screen use
the arrows to scroll left or right until the tab
Relay Stack Controller Overrides All Relays OFF
appears. Touch the RELAY tab to view Relay
Information.

2. Use the right and left arrow buttons to scroll

through the list of relays until you see the relay
that you want to view. Each relay definition
appears in the informational area of the screen
as you scroll through the list.

Relay Stack Controller Overrides All Relays ON 3. Touch the STATUS button to get to the Relay
Expanded Status Screen.
Live Relay Status
The Live Status Tab shows the relays in a list view.
This view shows the status of each relay, along with 4. When you have finished viewing the Relay
the current command that is in effect for the relay, Status Screen, you can touch a Function Button
the cause of that command, and the time and date to move to other Screens for that relay, you can
that the command was issued. If the relay was touch the Item List scrolling arrows to move to
commanded by a switch, analog or remote, the another relay, or touch the Screen Tab scrolling
cause will be the NAME of the switch, analog or arrows to move to another Screen Group. You
remote. The command will show the word can also touch the QUIT button to return to the
SCHEDULE if it was caused by a time schedule, the MAIN SCREEN.
words RELAY SW if the hardware switch on the relay
was used, the word KEYBOARD if the relay was
turned on or off from the ControlKeeper T
touchscreen, or the word NETWORK if optional
computer software was used to issue the on or off
command
To access the live status tab from the main status
screen, touch anywhere on the screen. You will be
brought automatically to this screen.
If you are not on the main status screen, use the tab
arrows at the top of the screen to navigate to the Live State Field
Status Tab. This field reports the ON or OFF state of the relay as
well as the priority of the command in effect.

Time Field
The time and date that the command in effect was
issued.

Cause Field
This field reports the cause of the command in effect.
This field may display a switch, analog or remote
name that issued the command, the word

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SCHEDULE if it was caused by a time schedule, the 3. Touch the STATUS button at the bottom of the
words RELAY SW if the individual relay override screen.
switch was used on the relay itself, the word
KEYBOARD if the relay was turned on or off from the
ControlKeeper T touchscreen, or the word
NETWORK if optional computer software was used 4. When you have finished viewing the Switch
to issue the on or off command. Status, you can touch the View Button to move
to the Settings Screen, a Function Button to
Timer Count Field move to other Screens for that switch, you can
touch the Item List scrolling arrows to move to
If the command had a timer, this field shows how another switch, or touch the Screen Tab
much time is left before the timer expires. scrolling arrows to move to another Screen
Group. You can also touch the QUIT button to
Schedule State/Schedule Time return to the MAIN SCREEN.
If there are schedules assigned, these fields will
show the command that should be in effect by
schedule and the time and date the schedule
occurred. Note: This may not be the command that is
currently in effect.

Next State/ Next Cause/ Next Time Fields

If there are schedules assigned, the controller will
indicate the next ON or OFF command that is
scheduled in the controller as well as the time and
date that this schedule will occur. State Field
Runtime Hours The last ON/OFF command issued by this Switch,
followed by the time and date of that command.
This field will show an accumulation of time that the
relay has been ON since the last time the relay run Timer Count Field
time was cleared. This can be helpful for relamping.
If the switch has been programmed with a Timed On
command, and the timer is counting, the Timer Count
Live Switch Status field shows how many minutes are left before the
Switch Input command times out and automatically
The Switch Input Status Screen has two pages: THE turns off the associated lighting loads. If the switch
CURRENT STATUS of the input, and THE CURRENT has no active timer, the time shows 0 minutes.
SETTINGS of the input. The VIEW button toggles
between the two pages. This section deals Active Mask Field
specifically with the status section of these screens.
If there is a Mask that is currently active and affecting
For information on the settings page, please see
the way the switch works, the Mask Type will show in
―Switch Status Screen‖ on page 46.
this field. If there is no mask active, the field will
The Switch Input Status page reports information display ― Not Used‖. One type mask can prevent the
about the last command issued by the input. switch from turning lights ON or OFF during a certain
period of time. Another type mask allows you to
To view Switch Status:
specify that a switch input timer cannot issue an OFF
1. If the SWITCH tab is not visible on the screen command while a time schedule is running. There
use the screen tab arrows to scroll left or right are several other Mask Types available. In order to
until the tab appears. Touch the tab to view use a Mask, you must first define the Mask through
Switch Information. the Mask Setup Screen and then link it to the inputs
that it affects on the Mask Links Screen. See ― Using
Masks in the ControlKeeper System on page 42 for
further information.
2. Use the right and left arrow buttons to scroll
through the list of switches until you see the
View Button
switch that you want to view. Each switch
definition appears in the informational area of Toggle back and forth between STATUS and
the screen as you scroll through the list. SETTINGS screens by touching the View button.

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Live Analog Status field shows how many minutes are left before the
Analog Input command times out and automatically
turns off the associated lighting loads. If the Analog
The Analog Input Status Screen has two pages: the has no active timer, the Timer Count shows 0
CURRENT STATUS of the input and the CURRENT minutes..
SETTINGS of the input. The VIEW button toggles
between the two pages. This section deals Active Mask
specifically with the status section of these screens.
If the Analog has been programmed with a Mask this
The Analog Input Status Screen reports information field shows if any of those masks are active and
about the last command issued by the Analog. affecting the way the Analog works. If there is no
To view Analog Status: active mask, the screen shows ― Not Used‖. One type
of mask can prevent the Analog from turning lights
1. If the ANALOG tab is not visible on the screen ON or OFF during a certain period of time. Another
use the arrows to scroll left or right until the type of mask can allow you to specify that an Analog
Analog tab appears. Touch the tab to view input timer cannot issue an OFF command while a
Analog Information. time schedule is running. In order to use a Mask, you
must first define the Mask time and type through the
Mask Setup Screen. Masks are linked to the inputs
2. Use the right and left arrow buttons to scroll that it to affect in the Mask Link screen. See ―
Using
through the analogs until you see the input that Masks in the ControlKeeper System‖ on page 42
you want to view. Each analog input‘s definition
appears in the informational area of the screen Reading
as you scroll through the list.
The current reading from the sensor.

3. If the status screen is not already showing, View Button

touch the STATUS button to view the Analog
Toggle back and forth between STATUS and
Status information.
SETTINGS screens by touching the View button.

Live Remote Status

4. When you have finished viewing the Analog
Status, you can touch the VIEW Button to move
to the Analog Settings Screen, a Function The Remote Input Status Screen has two pages: the
CURRENT STATUS of the input, and the CURRENT
Button to move to other Screens for that analog,
SETTINGS of the input. The VIEW button toggles
the Item List scrolling arrows to move to another
analog, or touch the Screen Tab scrolling between the two pages. This section deals
arrows to move to another Screen Group. You specifically with the status section of these screens.
can also touch the QUIT button to return to the The Remote Input Status page reports information
MAIN SCREEN. about the last command issued by the Remote.
To view Remote Status:
1. If the REMOTE tab is not visible on the screen
use the arrows to scroll left or right until the
Remote tab appears. Touch the tab to view
Remote Information.

2. Use the right and left arrow buttons to scroll

through the remotes until you see the input that
you want to view. Each remote input‘s definition
appears in the informational area of the screen
State Field as you scroll through the list.
The last ON/OFF command issued by this Analog,
followed by the time and date of that command.
3. If the status screen is not already showing,
Timer Count Field touch the STATUS button to view the Remote
Status information.
If the Analog has been programmed with a Timed On
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4. When you have finished viewing the Remote
Status, you can touch the VIEW Button to move
to the Remote Settings Screen, a Function
Button to move to other Screens for that remote,
the Item List scrolling arrows to move to another
remote, or touch the Screen Tab scrolling
arrows to move to another Screen Group. You
can also touch the QUIT button to return to the
MAIN SCREEN.

State Field
The last ON/OFF command issued by this Remote,
followed by the time and date of that command.

Timer Count Field

If the remote has been programmed with a Timed On
command, and the timer is counting, the Timer Count
field shows how many minutes are left before the
Remote Input command times out and automatically
turns off the associated lighting loads. If the remote
has no active timer, the Timer Count shows 0
minutes..

Active Mask
If the Remote has been programmed with a Mask
this field shows if any of those masks are active and
affecting the way the remote works. If there is no
active mask, the screen shows ― Not Used‖. One type
of mask can prevent the remote from turning lights
ON or OFF during a certain period of time. Another
type of mask can allow you to specify that a remote
input timer cannot issue an OFF command while a
time schedule is running. In order to use a Mask, you
must first define the Mask time and type through the
Mask Setup Screen. Masks are linked to the inputs
that it to affect in the Mask Link screen. See ―
Using
Masks in the ControlKeeper System‖ on page 42

View Button
Toggle back and forth between STATUS and
SETTINGS screens by touching the View button.

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Chapter 9: Using Logs
This chapter discusses the logging features that are available in the ControlKeeper T. This includes
viewing relay logs, switch logs, analog logs, remote logs, system logs, and relay runtime.

 Viewing Relay, Switch, Analog and Remote Logs

 Viewing System Logs
 Viewing Relay Runtime
 Clearing Logs
 Clearing Relay Runtime
Logs are a great tool for troubleshooting your lighting switch, analog or remote that you want to view.
control system. Logs allow you to see when and why Each object definition appears in the
are relay turned on or off. You can track the informational area of the screen as you scroll
instances when a wall switch has been used or when through the list.
a photosensor has called for lighting to come on or
go off. You can also see how power interruptions
have affected the lighting loads by viewing the 3. Touch the LOGS button to get to the Logs
system logs. Screen.
Log information is stored with the latest event first.
When the data space reserved for the logs has been
filled, the ControlKeeper will overwrite the oldest
4. Navigate through the log history by pressing the
entries.
up and down arrows next to the log view
The ControlKeeper will automatically log power and window.
system events in the system log. By default it is also 5. When you have finished viewing the Log
set up to log all relay, switch, analog and remote Screen, you can touch a Function Button to
events. The default of logging these objects can be move to other Screens for that object, you can
changed. To ensure that your relay, switch, analog touch the Item List scrolling arrows to move to
and remote events will be logged, please make another object, or touch the Screen Tab
certain that the log fields are enabled. For scrolling arrows to move to another Screen
information on doing this, please see ― Field 6: Setting Group. You can also touch the QUIT button to
Relay Logging‖ on page 16, "Field 7: Setting Switch return to the MAIN SCREEN.
Logging‖ on page 20, ― Field 8: Setting Analog
Logging‖ on page 32, or "Field 7: Setting Remote
Logging‖ on page 37. Relay Logs Screen
In addition to event logging, the ControlKeeper T The relay logs screen will show a history of actions
also has the ability of logging individual relay on the selected relay, showing the most recent action
runtime. first and going backwards from there. Information
includes the time and date of the command,
priority of the command, command state, and
Viewing Relay and Input Logs input that issued the command.

To access the relay, switch analog and remote log

screens, follow the following steps:
1. Access the Relay, Switch, Analog or Remote
tab by using the arrows at the top of the screen
to scroll until the desired tab appears. Touch the
tab for the object you would like to view logs for.

2. Use the right and left arrow buttons next to the

relay, switch, analog or remote name field to
scroll through the list until you see the relay,

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Switch Logs Screen Remotes Log Screen
The switch logs screen will show a history of actions The remote logs screen will show a history of actions
on the selected switch, showing the most recent on the selected remote, showing the most recent
action first and going backwards from there. action first and going backwards from there.
Information includes the time and date of the Information includes the time and date of the
command, priority of the command, and command command, priority of the command, and command
state. state.

Analogs Log Screen Viewing System Logs

The analog logs screen will show a history of actions
on the selected analog, showing the most recent The System Log keeps track of when power returns
information first and going backwards from there. from a power outage (Power Up) and when power is
disrupted long enough for the panel to enter a
Analog Log by Command State shutdown mode but not long enough to constitute a
Information on this report includes the time and date true power outage (Power Hit). It logs the time of any
of the command, the priority of the command and reset activity from either the reset button on the
the command state. circuit board or from the optional Keeper Enterprise
Software. Finally, this screen will also display
instances of the RSC (Relay Stack Control) being
used to override the lighting on or off. In this case,
there will be two log entries made. One entry will
indicate when the logic panel was overridden on or
off (ALL ON or ALL OFF). The other entry will
indicate when the logic panel RSC was returned to
the AUTO position (ALL NORM). Information
included in this log is the Time and Date of the
occurrence as well as the type of event that
occurred.
To access system log screens, follow the following
Analog Log by Reading steps:
Information on this report shows the time and date 1. Access the Panel Setup tab by using the arrows
that the reading was taken, and the value of the at the top of the screen to scroll left or right until
reading. The ControlKeeper records the time, date, the desired tab appears.
and analog reading with every 5% change in value
that it senses.
2. Touch the LOGS button to get to the Logs
Screen.

3. Navigate screen by screen through the log

history by pressing the up and down arrows
next to the log view window.
4. When you have finished viewing the Log
Screen, you can touch a Function Button to
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 touch the Item List scrolling arrows to move to
another switch, or touch the Screen Tab
scrolling arrows to move to another Screen
Group. You can also touch the QUIT button to
return to the MAIN SCREEN.

Clearing Logs
All relay, switch, analog, remote and system logs can
be cleared at the Panel Setup screen. When the logs
are cleared, the controller will begin logging the data
again.
Viewing Relay Runtime The clear all logs command will not clear relay run
time. This is done on a relay-by-relay basis.
The ControlKeeper T keeps a running total of the
hours that each relay has been ON. You can view This section will discuss the procedures to clear the
this accumulated ON time for each relay by logs and the relay run time.
accessing the Setup Screen for the relay. This
screen shows the accumulated ON time (Runtime) Clearing Relay, Input, and System
for the relay since the last time the field was cleared.
Touch the CLEAR button to clear the runtime and Logs
begin accumulating again from zero. The Relay It is not necessary to clear logs to allow logs to
Status Screen also displays the accumulated runtime continue to accumulate once they have filled the
but you will not be able to clear the accumulated time available memory space. The ControlKeeper T will
while you are at this screen. automatically write over the oldest entries with new
Please note that the relay runtime will not reflect data once memory space has been filled. The clear
whether the RSC ALL ON or ALL OFF switch has function can be used if you wish to start the logging
been used to override the normal programming. functions over from scratch, starting at the point that
you clear the logs.
To view relay runtime in the ControlKeeper T:
To clear ALL logs:
1. If the RELAY tab is not visible on the screen use
the arrows to scroll left or right until the tab 1. If the PANEL SETUP tab is not visible on the
appears. Touch the RELAY tab to view Relay screen use the arrows to scroll left or right until
Information. the tab appears. Touch the tab to view the
Panel Setup Screen.

2. Use the right and left arrow buttons to scroll

2. If you are not already in the Setup screen, touch
through the relays until you reach the desired
the SETUP button at the bottom of the screen.
relay. The Relay Name defaults to RELAY#XX.
Each relay‘s definition appears in the
informational area of the screen as you scroll
through the list. 3. On the panel setup screen, select the Clear All
Logs CLEAR button.

3. Touch the SETUP button to get to the set up

screen.

4. The runtime hours for that relay will be

displayed in the lower left corner of the screen
along with the option to clear the runtime.

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4. The panel will ask you to confirm if you wish to
clear the logs. Select YES if you wish to
proceed with clearing the logs. Select NO if you
want to cancel the Clear Logs action and return
to the Panel Setup Screen.

Clearing Relay RunTime Logs

Relay RunTimes must be cleared on a per relay
basis. To start a relay runtime count from 0:
1. If the RELAY tab is not visible on the screen use
the arrows to scroll left or right until the tab
appears. Touch the RELAY tab to view Relay
Information.

2. Use the right and left arrow buttons to scroll

through the relays until you reach the desired
relay. The Relay Name defaults to RELAY#XX.
Each relay‘s definition appears in the
informational area of the screen as you scroll
through the list.

3. Touch the SETUP button to get to the set up

screen.

4. The runtime hours for that relay will be

displayed in the lower left corner of the screen
along with the option to clear the runtime. Click
on the CLEAR button.

5. The panel will ask you to confirm if you wish to

clear the runtime for this relay. Select YES if
you wish to proceed with clearing the runtime.
Select NO if you want to cancel the Clear
runtime action and return to the Setup Screen.
6. Repeat the procedure for each relay for which
you want to clear the relay runtime.

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Chapter 10: Manually Turning Relays
On and Off
This chapter discusses the override features that are available in the ControlKeeper T.

 Individual Relay Manual Override Switch

 Enclosure Manual Override Switch
 Touchscreen Relay Override
At some point, you may wish to turn on or off relays to the ALL OFF or left position, all the relays in the
from the ControlKeeper T panel without using a time enclosure will open, regardless of programmed state
schedule, switch, analog or remote command. or relay type. If the switch is in the AUTO position,
the controller will run scheduled programming or
The ControlKeeper T allows you to override relays
respond to individual relay hardware override
on or off by using either Hardware Overrides or
commands.
Touchscreen Overrides. These methods are
discussed in detail below. The RSC is a MASTER hardware override for the
enclosure. If the switch is in the ALL ON or ALL OFF
Hardware Relay Overrides position, no further commands from the
ControlKeeper T or hardware relay override switches
will be obeyed until the RSC has been placed in the
Hardware Relay Overrides can be done at the panel AUTO position.
level or at the relay level. At the panel level, each
enclosure has an all relay override switch on the If the RSC has been used to turn on or off lighting
RSC (relay stack controller). At the relay level, each loads, the relay status screens will not reflect this.
relay has a relay override switch to allow for However, on the main screen, the words OVERRIDE
individual relay control. ON or OVERRIDE OFF will flash, indicating that the
panel has been overridden. This allows notification of
the override and also allows users to see what state
Panel Override Using the RSC Switch the relay will return to when the RSC Switch is
All ControlKeeper T enclosures contain an override moved back to the Auto position. The panel will also
card at the bottom of the cabinet called a Relay log the instance of the RSC override being used in
Stack Controller (RSC). This card is in charge of the System log.
passing control signals from the logic panel up
through the relay stack. It also has a manual three-
position ALL OFF/ AUTO/ ALL ON switch that allows
for relay overrides.
The RSC override switch can be used to turn on or
off lighting regardless of whether the CKT control
panel is installed in the enclosure.
RSC Override Indicators

Please note, if the RSC ON or OFF command has

been used, relay run times may not reflect accurate
run time figures.

Relay Override Using the Individual

Relay Switches
Enclosure with Relay Stack Controller (RSC) Each Relay in the ControlKeeper T has a hardware
override switch that will allow for temporary override
of the lighting load. This switch is in the high voltage
If this switch is used to the ALL ON or right position,
section of the controller. If you are not an electrician,
all relays in the controller will close, regardless of
or rated for work in a high voltage environment, it is
programmed state or relay type. If this switch is used

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not recommended that you access these switches To perform a manual override of a relay from the
from a safety concern. CKT:
The relay override switch is in a slightly different 1. Access the Live Status tab by using the arrows
location based on the type of relays that your at the top of the screen to scroll left or right until
enclosure contains. At the time of this manual‘s the desired tab appears. Touch the Live Status
release, there are three different available relay tab to access the screen.
types. This includes the Serial Standard Relay
Module (sSRM), Serial Two Pole Relay Module
(sTPRM), and the Serial Latching Relay Module 2. In the Live Status Screen, use the scroll arrows
(sLRM). The location of the override card switch for on the right side of the screen to highlight the
these three different modules is indicated in the relay you wish to override.
diagrams below.

Relay Override Switch Placement

To override a relay, press the small reset button next

to the relay until the relay is in the correct ON or OFF 3. Use the ON or OFF buttons at the bottom of the
state. The LED next to the reset button will be lit screen to issue the relay command.
when the relay is closed.
The manual override of the relay will stay in effect
until the next command is received from the 4. Repeat as needed for additional relays.
ControlKeeper T, RSC override switch, or another 5. When you have finished turning on or off relays,
relay override. For this reason it is a temporary you can touch the Screen Tab scrolling arrows
override only. to move to another Screen Group. You can also
The manual relay override switches can be used to touch the QUIT button to return to the MAIN
turn on or off lighting regardless of whether the CKT SCREEN.
is installed in the enclosure. However, if the RSC has
been used to override the lighting ALL ON or ALL
OFF, the manual relay override switches will not be
operable until the RSC is placed in the AUTO
position.
If the manual relay override switch has been used to
override the relay, the relay status screen will be
updated to show that the relay is on or off by a cause
type of RELAY SW.

Touchscreen Relay Overrides

The ControlKeeper T panel allows you to turn on and
off relays from the Touchscreen of the controller. The
status of the relay in the relay status page will show
a cause of KEYBOARD if a relay has been
overridden in this method.
A Touchscreen Relay Override is a temporary
override. It will stay in effect until the next command
is received from the ControlKeeper T or until the
RSC override switch or individual relay switch
override is used.

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Chapter 11: User Information
This section contains information specific to the maintenance of your lighting control system as well as
installation of the lighting control enclosure and logic board.

 ControlKeeper T Maintenance
 ControlKeeper T Memory Information
ControlKeeper T Maintenance Technical Support
Very little maintenance is necessary to upkeep your
If you can‘t find the answers to your questions in this
ControlKeeper T lighting control system after it has
manual, contact Cooper Controls Technical Support
been set up.
at (800)553-3879. Standard support includes
Recommended Maintenance includes: answering questions regarding your hardware and
software and over the phone assistance with
 Relay loads should be tightened down on a
programming and troubleshooting of your Greengate
scheduled basis to prevent loosening of high
system.
voltage wires.
 Low voltage wiring should be inspected at the When you call, you should be near your control panel
panel to verify that wires have not come loose and be prepared to give the following information:
from terminated points.  The panel type: (in this case the CKT)
 The LCD Display should be wiped clean of  The panel version: The version information is
dust with a soft cloth. DO NOT use any type of included in the information displayed in the
cleanser. Panel Setup screen.
 Holiday dates should be programmed into the  The exact wording of any messages that may
controller on a yearly basis. have appeared on your display.
 A description of what happened and what you
ControlKeeper T Memory were doing when the problem occurred.
A description of how you tried to solve the
Information 
problem.
 If a particular area is experiencing a problem,
The ControlKeeper T stores its programming in flash the relay number that the area‘s lighting circuit
memory. This negates the need to have power to the is wired to.
board in order to maintain the record of its
programming. Regardless of time that power to the
panel is down, the ControlKeeper T should power up
with its programming intact.
The ControlKeeper T has an on board capacitor (no
maintenance required) for maintenance of
parameters which are not stored in flash memory.
This includes the clock time, log information, and last
known state of the relays. This capacitor will store
these parameters for approximately 7 days without
power.
If a controller is powered down for more than 7 days,
the memory of programming will be intact when the
controller is powered up, however, the clock time and
date may be incorrect on power up and the relays
may not assume the proper state. Logs also may be
lost. To restore the ControlKeeper T to normal
operation, set the clock time and date. This should
allow the ControlKeeper T to re-evaluate schedule
activity and assume the properly programmed state.

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Item Reference Diagrams High Voltage Section Reference

Low Voltage Section Reference

23. Relay Cards in the High Voltage Section

24. Center Rail for Relay Stack
25. Individual Relay Override Switch
26. Relay Status Indicator
27. Relay Card Status LED
1. System Status LEDs (Network, Power, Status) 28. Connection from Center Rail into RSC
2. CKT Reset Button
3. Power Connection to Logic Board
4. Communications Connection to Logic Board
5. Digital Switch Port Status LEDs
6. Digital Switch Gateway Connection Point
7. Serial Communications Port
8. Lighting Network Port 1 (CAT5 RJ45
Connection)
9. Lighting Network Port 2 (CAT5 RJ45
Connection)
10. Lighting Network Termination Block (Twisted
Pair Connection).
11. Network Termination Jumper
12. LCD Display Contrast Tuning Potentiometer
13. Local/Remote Jumpers
14. Remote Power Connector (DC Gnd, +24V)
15. Contact Input Switch Wiring Channels
16. Relay Stack Controller Power Wiring from
Transformer
17. RSC Status LED
18. Communication Cable Connection to RSC from
CKT
19. CKT Power Connection from RSC
20. RSC Power LED
21. RSC ALL OFF/AUTO/ALL ON Switch with
Indicator LEDs
22. Analog Input Wiring Channels

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Appendix A:
This section contains supplemental information specific to legacy support of the previous digital switch
architecture. For installation using a version 5.7.0 or higher ControlKeeper- T logic board for connection
to Digita model switches, please refer to this section for programming information.

Setting Digita Switch addressing the station so that the ControlKeeper T

can recognize which switch has been actuated and
Parameters thus control the programmed relays.

In addition to dry contact closure switches, the

ControlKeeper T supports the use of Digita switches.
The Greengate lighting controller‘s onboard 24VDC
power supply can support the following # of Digita
Switch Stations:

Panel Type # of Stations *

ControlKeeper T 48 size 22 Digita 1 and Digita 5 Switch Address Dials

ControlKeeper T 32 size 28 Please see the Digita Switch Installation Instructions

for more information about installing and configuring
ControlKeeper T 16 size 28 Digita Switches.

*This figure is contingent on no other devices being Configuring the Switch Bus Type
powered from the panel‘s 24VDC power supply. If The ControlKeeper T version 5.7.0 and higher can
photosensors, motion sensors, or other pilot lit support the current GDS architecture and also
switches are being used, this may reduce the contains legacy support for the previous Digita switch
available power for the Digita Switch network. Please model series. Before you can begin programming
consult technical support to determine the total your Digita switch stations, you will need to ensure
number of devices that may be powered in a mixed that the Switch Bus type is set for ‗DIGITA‘ operation.
device environment.
1. If the PANEL SETUP tab is not visible on the
Digita switch stations are available in the following screen use the arrows to scroll left or right until
configurations: the tab appears. Touch the tab to view the
 Digita 1 Panel Setup Screen.
 Digita 5 – 1 Button
 Digita 5 – 2 Button
2. If you are not already in the Setup screen, touch
 Digita 5 – 3 Button the SETUP button at the bottom of the screen.
 Digita 5 – 4 Button
 Digita 5 – 5 Button
The Digita 1 Switch is a decorator style rocker switch 3. Make certain that the Switch Bus type field is
which has no status feedback. The Digita 5 switch set for DIGITA and press the SAVE button.
has from one to five control buttons, each with an
LED indicator that can be programmed to provide
either relay status feedback or switch status
feedback. With the Digita 5 switch model, each
button of the Digita 5 switch must be set up as a
separate Switch Input.
There 64 available Switch Inputs in the CKT that may
be assigned to any Digita Switch button or other
switch devices in the lighting controller. Each Digita
Switch has a rotary address switch that allows for
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prompted to verify you wish to make this change.
If you have previously programmed a Digita or
GDS switch in the Switch Inputs screens, the
address parameters will be overwritten when the
Switch Bus field is changed. Please be cautious
when changing the Switch Bus type to avoid
overwriting your current settings. Review all
digital switch addresses if the Switch Bus type is
changed.
Field 1: Setting the Digita 1 Switch Address
Digita 1 Settings Each Digita 1 switch has a hardware address that is
A Digita 1 switch is a single gang rocker switch. set with a rotary switch. The rotary settings are 1
through 9 and A through F. (See the installation
For Digita 1 Switches, the advanced setup screen is instructions for information about how to set the
used to enter the hardware address to which that the switch‘s hardware address.)
switch has been set.
Before accessing the special parameters, set up the
Basic Switch Setup choosing the appropriate switch
type for the type of switch you are using.
1. If the SWITCH tab is not visible on the screen
use the screen tab arrows to scroll left or right
until the Switch Tab appears. Touch the tab to
view Switch Information.

Digita 1 Switch Address Wheel (located under the

2. Use the right and left arrow buttons to scroll
faceplate)
through the list of switches until you see the
switch that you wish to apply the advanced
When you set the switch address in the Advanced
settings.
Setup page, the letters A through F are entered as
follows: A=10, B=11, C=12, D=13, E=14, F=15

3. Access the Switch SETUP page. Make sure that You must enter this hardware address into the
the switch type is defined for the Digita 1 type. touchscreen set up for the switch input. To enter this
address, touch the down arrow to the right of the
4. Touch the ADVANCED SETUP button to
switch address. A drop-down numeric touchscreen
continue defining the switch. Change the
keypad will appear. Enter the switch address, then
Advanced definitions as described below, then
touch the Enter button and save the change.
touch the SAVE button to store the changes.
Digita 5 Settings
For Digita 5 model switches, the advanced setup
screen is used to enter the hardware address of the
station, the button number of the desired switch, as
well as set up the LED feedback.
Before accessing the special parameters, set up the
Basic Switch Setup choosing the Digita 5 switch type
for the type of switch you are using. All Digita 5
stations regardless of # of buttons should be set up
5. When you have completed the setup, touch the as the Digita 5 type.
SAVE button to save the changes. You can also It will be necessary to set each button on a single
touch the QUIT button to return to the MAIN station as a separate switch in the programming. For
SCREEN. If you leave the screen without saving instance, if you are using a Digita 5-5B station, you
the changes, you will be asked if that is what will repeat the below process 5 times, once for each
you want. Touch the NO button to remain on the button using a different switch number for each
screen, or touch the YES button to leave without button.
saving any changes.
1. If the SWITCH tab is not visible on the screen
use the screen tab arrows to scroll left or right
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 until the Switch Tab appears. Touch the tab to
view Switch Information.

2. Use the right and left arrow buttons to scroll

through the list of switches until you see the
switch that you wish to apply the advanced
settings.

Digita 5 Address Switch Wheels (located on the back)

3. Access the Switch SETUP page. Make sure that
the switch type is defined for the Digita 5 type. When you set the switch address in the Advanced
4. Touch the ADVANCED SETUP button to Setup page, the letters A through F are entered as
continue defining the switch. Change the follows: A=10, B=11, C=12, D=13, E=14, F=15.
Advanced definitions as described below, then Note what switch 1 and switch 2 address wheels
touch the SAVE button to store the changes. have been set to. You must enter this hardware
address into the touchscreen set up for the switch
input. To enter this address, touch the down arrow to
the right of the SW1 address field. A drop-down
numeric touchscreen keypad will appear. Enter the
switch 1 wheel setting, then touch the Enter button.
Repeat this process for the SW2 address field then
save the change.
Note: If your Digita 5 model switch contains more
than one button, each button is programmed in as a
separate switch. All buttons on the same physical
switch station will have the same base address.
5. When you have completed the setup, touch the
SAVE button to save the changes. You can also
touch the QUIT button to return to the MAIN Field 2: Setting the Digita 5 Switch Button
SCREEN. If you leave the screen without saving Depending on the ordered configuration of your
the changes, you will be asked if that is what model Digita 5, it may contain anywhere from one to
you want. Touch the NO button to remain on the five buttons. When programming the button, it is
screen, or touch the YES button to leave without important to note the physical location of the button
saving any changes. as this is the number that must be programmed in.
Please refer to the graphic below to identify the
button numbers that should be used for your switch
configuration.

Digita 5-5B Digita 5-4B Digita 5-3B Digita 5-2B Digita 5-1B

1
2 2 2 2
3 3 3 3
4 4 4 4
5 5
Field 1: Setting the Digita 5 Switch Address
The Digita 5 switch has two rotary address switches
for setting the switch‘s hardware address. The rotary
Digita 5 Button Configurations
settings are 1 through 9, A through F. (See the
installation instructions for information about how to
set the switch‘s hardware address.) Each of these buttons can be individually
programmed as one of the 64 available switch inputs
for the ControlKeeper . To set the button to be
monitored for this switch input, touch the down arrow
to the right of the Button Number. A numeric
touchscreen keypad will appear. Touch the keypad
to enter the correct button location (1-5) for this
switch input. NOTE: Each button will need to be set

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programming.

Field 3: Setting Digita 5 Switch Feedback

Each Digita 5 Button has an LED that will light up.
You can choose from two sources for the status
feedback for this switch input: Self Feedback and
Feedback from a Relay. Some sort of feedback must
be set up for each Digita 5 button that is
programmed. Failure to set up a proper feedback will
result in the switch not being operational.

Self Feedback
When you choose Self Feedback, the indicator light
will track with the last command issued from the
switch. The LED will be lit if the switch has issued an
ON command and it will be OFF when the switch has
issued an OFF command. (This method does not
take into account that some other input such as
another switch or a time schedule may have turned
ON or OFF lights. For instance, if the switch is turned
ON, the LED will light. If a time schedule turns off the
relays that the switch runs, the LED in the switch will
continue to be ON until that switch issues an OFF
command.)
To choose this option, touch the Self Feedback
check box and a checkmark will appear, activating
the Self Feedback Lighted Switch Option. (The
Feedback Relay data field will then show ―- -―
.)
Touch the check box again to de-activate this
feature.

Feedback Relay
Alternatively, you can choose to have the button
indicator show the status of one of the relays
controlled by the button. When you choose this
option, the indicator light will be ON when the relay is
on and OFF when the relay is off. With this method, if
another switch or time schedule turns the feedback
relay off or on, the switch will reflect the proper
status.
Touch the down arrow to the right of the Feedback
Relay data field. A drop-down numeric touchscreen
keypad will appear. Touch the keypad numbers to
enter the relay number that you want for feedback
status, then touch the enter button. When you
choose Relay Feedback, the Self Feedback option
will automatically be deactivated.
When you are programming through the
touchscreen, a feedback relay must be assigned
from within the same panel that the digita switch
network is wired. With the optional Keeper Enterprise
Software, it is possible to have the feedback relay be
programmed in another panel. Please contact
technical support for further details.

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Appendix B:
This section contains information gathering forms for the ControlKeeper T. Please use these for
documenting your programmed settings before, during and after programming. These forms include:

 Relay worksheet
 Contact closure switch worksheet
 GDS station worksheet
 Analog worksheet
 Time schedule worksheet

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Relay Schedule Worksheet

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Contact Closure Switch Input Worksheet

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Greengate Digital Switch Worksheet

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Analog Input Worksheet

Time Schedule Worksheet

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