IMC Performa Rev B3 (42!02!7204)
IMC Performa Rev B3 (42!02!7204)
IMC Performa Rev B3 (42!02!7204)
Revision B.3
February 2002
ADDENDUMS
0.1 ADDS 260LF Emulator Setup, Wyse WY-325ES CRT Terminal Setup
and MC-MP2 Software Addendums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-1
SECTION 1
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1.0 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
SECTION 3
START-UP
3.0 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.1 Checking for Improper Grounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3.2 Verifying Proper Voltages and Relay Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
4.1.1 Verifying the Quadrature Pulse Sequence and Encoder Resolution . . . . . 4-1
4.1.2 Floor Height Learn Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.10 Learning The Normal (NTS) and Emergency ETS Limit Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-48
SECTION 5
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS
5.0 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
SECTION 6
TROUBLESHOOTING
6.0 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6.3 Using the Special Events Calendar and Data Trap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-47
APPENDIX
Appendix A Disassembling the Computer Swing Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Tables
Table R.1 General Parameters Defined . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-3
Table R.2 Software Test Point Assignment Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-5
Table R.3 Motor Field Parameters Defined . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-6
Table R.4 Brake Parameters Defined . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-9
Table R.5 Pattern Parameters Defined . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-12
Table R.6 Drive Parameters Defined . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-17
Table R.7 Current Notch Filter Parameters Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-22
Table R.8 Safety Parameters Defined . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-23
Table R.9 Switch Parameters Defined . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-26
Table R.10 Floor Heights Screen Defined . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-27
Figures
Figure R.1 CRT Screen Menus Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-1
Figure R.2 Main Menu screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-2
Figure R.3 Controller Parameters Menu (F1) screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-2
Figure R.4 General Parameters (Shift F1) screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-3
Figure R.5 Motor Field Parameters (Shift F2) screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-6
Figure R.6 Brake Parameters (Shift F2) screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-9
Figure R.7 Pattern Parameters (Shift F4) screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-12
Figure R.8 Drive Parameters (Shift F5) screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-17
Figure R.9 Safety Parameters (Shift F6) screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-23
Figure R.10 Switches (Shift F7) screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-25
Figure R.11 Floor Heights (Shift F8) screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-27
Figure R.12 Modem Setup (F1,9) screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-28
Figure R.13 Car Operations (F1, A) screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-28
Figure R.14 Performance Reports Menu (F2) Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-29
Figure R.15 Performance Reports (F2,1) - System Performance Graph screen . . . . . R-29
Figure R.16 Performance Reports (F2, 2) - Hall Call Distribution Table screen . . . . . R-30
Figure R.17 View Hoistway (F3) screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-30
Figure R.18 Job Configuration (F6) screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-31
Figure R.19 Job Configuration (F6) - Car Labels screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-31
Figure R.20 Job Configuration (F6) - Landing Labels screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-32
Figure R.21 Job Configuration (F6) - Fire Options screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-32
Figure R.22 Job Configuration (F6) - Other Options screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-33
Figure R.23 Job Configuration (F6) - Com Ports screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-33
Figure R.24 Special Events Calendar Menu ( F7) screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-34
Figure R.25 Special Events Calendar (F7 - 1) or (F7 - F7) screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-34
Figure R.26 Special Events Calendar - Troubleshooting (F7, 1, Ctrl +T) screen . . . . . R-35
Figure R.27 Special Events Calendar - Configure by Type (F7, 3) (CMS) screen . . . . R-35
Figure R.28 Special Events Calendar - Configure by Type (F7, 3) (Data Trap) screen R-36
Figure R.29 Special Events - Data Trap (F7, 6) screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-36
Figure R.30 CMS Com Port Setup (F7, 5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-37
Figure R.31 Security Menu (F9) screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-37
Figure R.32 Diagnostics Menu (F11) screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-38
Figure R.33 Diagnostics - Network Status (F11, 1) screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-38
Figure R.34 Diagnostics - Sequence of Operation (F11, 6) screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-39
Figure R.35 Diagnostics - MP Input/Output (F11, 7) screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-39
The following general rules and safety precautions must be observed for safe and reliable
operation of your system.
The controller may be shipped without the final running program. However,
you may install the unit, hookup and run the elevator on Inspection operation.
Call MCE approximately two weeks before you are ready to turn the elevator
over to full automatic operation so the running program can be shipped to you.
If you need to change a program chip on a computer board make sure you
read the instructions and know exactly how to install the new chip. Plugging
these devices in backwards may damage the chip.
This equipment is an O.E.M. product designed and built to comply with ASME
A17.1, National Electrical Code, CAN/CSA-B44.1/ASME-A17.5 and must be
installed by a qualified contractor. It is the responsibility of the contractor to
make sure that the final installation complies with all local codes and is installed
in a safe manner.
“This equipment is suitable for use on a circuit capable of delivering not more
than 10,000 rms symmetrical amperes, 600 Volts maximum.” The 3 phase AC
power supply to the Drive Isolation Transformer used with this equipment must
originate from a fused disconnect switch or circuit breaker which is sized in
conformance with all applicable national, state and local electrical codes, in
order to provide the necessary motor branch circuit protection for the Drive Unit
and motor. Incorrect motor branch circuit protection will void warranty and may
create a hazardous condition.
The HC-PI/O and HC-CI/O boards are equipped with quick disconnect
terminals. During the initial installation, you may want to remove the terminal
connector, hook up the field wires, test for no shorts to ground (1 bus) and to
2, 3 and 4 terminals before plugging these terminals back into the PC boards.
Motion Control Engineering (manufacturer) warrants its products for a period of 15 months from the date of
shipment from its factory, to be free from defects in workmanship and materials. Any defect appearing more
than 15 months from the date of shipment from the factory shall be deemed to be due to ordinary wear and tear.
Manufacturer, however, assumes no risk or liability for results of the use of the products purchased from it,
including, but without limiting the generality of the forgoing: (1) The use in combination with any electrical or
electronic components, circuits, systems, assemblies or any other material or equipment (2) Unsuitability of this
product for use in any circuit, assembly or environment. Purchaser's rights under this warranty shall consist
solely of requiring manufacturer to repair, or in manufacturer's sole discretion, replace free of charge, F.O.B.
factory, any defective items received at said factory within the said 15 months and determined by manufacturer
to be defective. The giving of or failure to give any advice or recommendation by manufacturer shall not
constitute any warranty by or impose any liability upon manufacturer. This warranty constitutes the sole and
exclusive remedy of the purchaser and the exclusive liability of the manufacturer, AND IN LIEU OF ANY AND
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY AS TO MERCHANTABILITY,
FITNESS, FOR PURPOSE SOLD, DESCRIPTION, QUALITY PRODUCTIVENESS OR ANY OTHER MATTER.
In no event shall manufacturer be liable for special or consequential damages or for delay in performance of this
warranty.
Products that are not manufactured by MCE (such as drives, CRTs, modems, printers, etc.) are not covered
under the above warranty terms. MCE, however, extends the same warranty terms that the original
manufacturer of such equipment provides with their product (refer to the warranty terms for such products in their
respective manual).
PTC / PHC Controller - Refer to Peripheral Device in Section 5.4.9 Extra Features Menu
Options for instructions on changing the controller Communication Port settings. For the ADDS
260LF Emulator, the COLOR CRT option must be set to NO.
0-1
0.2 EMULATOR SETUP
With the Controller (MC-RS board) disconnected from the emulator hold down the Ctrl key and
press Scroll Lock to enter the setup mode. The F1 Screen comes up automatically. Press the
Print Screen key to access the Print Exec Screen. Using the right arrow key, move the cursor
right to highlight Default Terminal. Press Enter.
Select
Enter/S-Enter : Next/Prev Choice Exit : Esc Key
: Parameter
The terminal will default with all required settings for a serial connection to MCE controllers. After the
unit has been defaulted, cursor position is highlighted, default choices are in bold. Verify the following
parameters, press the Pause/Break key to save the settings.
1. Press the F1 key. On the F1 Quick Menu verify the following Parameters.
: Parameter
: Parameter
3 .
O n
t h e NOTE: The Screen Saver function will only blank the screen after the specified
F 3 time set if the emulator loses communication with the controller. Therefore, turn off
Displ the VGA monitor (and only the VGA monitor) when not in use. Screen Saver
Menu verify settings are Off, 2, 5,15 and 30 min.
the following
Parameters.
Select
Enter/S-Enter : Next/Prev Choice Exit : Esc Key
: Parameter
: Parameter
Choices
< CR > < CR >< LF > < TAB >
Select
Enter/S-Enter : Next/Prev Choice Exit : Esc Key
: Parameter
: Parameter
Select
Enter/S-Enter : Next/Prev Choice Exit : Esc Key
: Parameter
Choices
< US > < CR > < LF >
Select
Enter/S-Enter : Next/Prev Choice Exit : Esc Key
: Parameter
Select
Enter/S-Enter : Next/Prev Choice Exit : Esc Key
: Parameter
– 10
–20
–
30
–
40
–
50
–
60
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• • • • • •
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70 80 90 100 110 120
•
130
Choices
Off On
Select
Enter/S-Enter : Next/Prev Choice Exit : Esc Key
: Parameter
Choices
Off On
Select
Enter/S-Enter : Next/Prev Choice Exit : Esc Key
: Parameter
Choices
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 F13 F14 F15 F16
Select
Enter/S-Enter : Next/Prev Choice Exit : Esc Key
: Parameter
13. If not setting up a modem, but are setting up a parallel printer, goto step 17. If setting
up a modem, continue to step 14. Otherwise, press Esc key then Y key to save.
14. If setting up a modem, change the following highlighted settings when connecting with
a modem.
15. Change the following parameters when using line drivers, set EIA Baud Rate to 9600.
17. Follow these instructions to connect a parallel printer. Go to the F12 Screen.
Choices
F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12
Select
Enter/S-Enter : Next/Prev Choice Exit : Esc Key
: Parameter
On the F12 Screen you can assign special programming to different keys. All data that is sent
to the printer with a Print Screen function will format in a basic 80-column mode. Print screen
features will not print screens wider than 80 columns without offsetting the format, making the
page difficult to read. Basic formatting also does not print the last 3 to 4 lines of information that
is on the screen. To improve the print function the following steps can be taken.
g. Cursor up once. Cursor Right twice to highlight Key Dir, if not set to
=All, hold down the Shift key and press the Spacebar to change to
=All.
i. Press the Esc key and then the letter Y to save your changes.
Changes to these colors must be saved or will be lost when the unit is powered off. With the
Emulator disconnected from the controller, go into Setup mode by pressing Ctrl and Scroll
Lock, press the Pause/Break key to save the settings.
Color Table
Attributes Default Setting Fore/Back MCE Recommended Fore/Back
Normal Green / Black Light Gray / Black
Rev Black / Green Light Green / Blue
Int Yellow / Black Green / Black
Rev, Int Black / Yellow Black / Yellow
Und Light Red / Black Light Red / Black
Und, Rev Black / Light Red Black / Light Red
Und, Int Light Blue / Black Light Blue / Black
Und, Rev, Int Black / Light Blue Black / Light Blue
0.4 TROUBLESHOOTING
The Wyse WY-325ES CRT terminal setup addendum applies to the following:
PTC / PHC Controller - Refer to Peripheral Device in Section 5.4.9 Extra Features Menu
Options for instructions on changing the controller Communication Port settings. For the Wyse
WY-325ES CRT terminal the COLOR CRT option must be set to NO.
May 21, 2001 ADDENDUM - WYSE WY-325ES CRT TERMINAL SETUP • 0-11
WYSE WY-325ES COLOR CRT TERMINAL SETUP STEPS
Step 1 With the CRT disconnected form the controller, hold down Shift and press Select to put
the terminal into Setup mode. The select key is in the upper right corner of the
keyboard.
Step 2 From the Setup menu press the Enter key to Default all parameters (see
Figure 0.1).
FIGURE 0.1 Setup Parameters for Wyse WY-325ES CRT Terminal and Printer
Set the following parameters every time.
Setup Save?
(F1-F11 selects menu; ENTER sets defaults) (SPACE toggles)
No
Step 3 From the Setup menu press “F2” to enter the General Menu (Figure 0.2). Use the
cursor keys to highlight Personality and press the Spacebar to change the option to
“Wyse 60.”
Step 4 Use the cursor keys to highlight Autoscrl and press the Spacebar to change the
option to “Off” (Figure 0.2).
Step 6 Press “F4" to enter the COMM Menu (Figure 0.4). Use the cursor keys and Spacebar
to change Baud Rate to “19200” and Rcv Hndshk to “XON-XOFF/XPC.”
May 21, 2001 ADDENDUM - WYSE WY-325ES CRT TERMINAL SETUP • 0-13
Step 7 Press “F5” to enter the Attribute Menu (Figure 0.5). Use the cursor keys and Spacebar
to change WPRT Intensity to “Normal” and Intensity Attribute to “Off.”
Step 8 Press “F6” to enter the Miscellaneous Menu (Figure 0.6). Use the cursor keys and
Spacebar to change Multiple Page to “Off.”
Ptr Baud Rate = 9600 Ptr Data/Parity = 8/None Ptr Stop Bits = 1
Printer = Parallel Nulls Suppress = On Blk End = US/CR
Border Color = {BLACK} Color Mode = Palette Multiple Page = Off
Step 10 Press “F8” to enter the ANSI 2 Menu (Figure 0.8). Use the cursor keys and Spacebar
to change Print to “ALL.”
Step 11 Press “F12” to return to the Setup menu and press Spacebar to change the save option
to “Yes.” Press “F12” to save the parameters and exit the Setup Menu.
The Wyse WY-325ES CRT has 10 color palettes numbered 0 to 9. To change the screen colors
hold down the CTRL key and press a number on the numeric keypad. The recommended color
palette is 9. Other palettes that work well are 1, 2, 3 and 8.
May 21, 2001 ADDENDUM - WYSE WY-325ES CRT TERMINAL SETUP • 0-15
0.3 PRINTERS
Printers are typically used to create a hard copy of system parameters, controller screens, or
simple reports. MCE currently supports two Epson dot-matrix printers (Epson FX 85 and Epson
LQ 570) and their equivalents. For nicer looking reports with the printer of your choice, MCE
recommends using a PC connected to the controller. Central Monitoring System software or
WYSE emulation software may be used to print screens from the PC. Contact the sales
department at Motion Control Engineering for further information.
NOTE: The Wyse WY-325ES terminal is set up by default to work with a parallel
printer. A serial interface card on the printer is not required with this
CRT. This model of CRT supports any IBM PC compatible printer.
1. Verify that the CRT terminal is connected to the MCE controller through the rear port
labeled MAIN.
2. Verify that the printer's DIP switches are set correctly (refer to Table 0.2).
3. Connect the 25-pin male DB connector end of the parallel printer cable into the
PARALLEL port located in the rear of the CRT terminal. Connect other end of the
parallel printer cable into the Centronics connector in the rear of the printer. Use the
clips on the connector to secure the cable.
4. Feed the paper through the paper guide and line up the perforation with the top of the
print head. Refer to the printer manual for operation and proper care of the printer.
5. Plug the printer into a 120VAC outlet and turn on power to both the CRT terminal and
printer.
Step 2 Turn on the power to the printer and load it with paper.
Step 3 If the Num Lock light is on (upper right area of the keyboard) then press the Num Lock
key once, on the numeric keypad, to turn it off.
Step 4 Hold down the SHIFT and CTRL keys at the same time and momentarily press “.”
(Period key) on the numeric keypad.
Upon power up, the message MP2 VERSION NUMBER: 8.00.0 will scroll across the
alphanumeric display. If a passcode has been pre-programmed and the Passcode Requested
option has been activated, the message PASSCODE REQUESTED... is then scrolled. This
means a passcode is required in order to run the elevator on any mode other than Inspection.
In order to set the passcode (to run the car on Normal operation) or clear the passcode (to
activate the Passcode Requested option), the controller must first be placed in the System
Mode. To enter System Mode, set the switches as shown:
With the F7 switch in the ON (up) position, the alphanumeric display shows PASSWORD. A
password can be used to limit access to System Mode. Set the A1 - A8 switches to the
Press the S pushbutton for ½ second. The alphanumeric display changes to :SYSTEM:.
While in System Mode, the group of eight vertical status LEDs scan from bottom to top
indicating that System Mode is active. If no function switch is moved or pushbutton is pressed
for a period of two minutes, the computer will automatically exit from System Mode. Placing the
F7 switch in the OFF (down) position also causes the Enhanced Onboard Diagnostics to exit
the System Mode.
Once in System Mode, place the A8 switch in the ON (up) position as shown.
The message PRESS -S- TO SET PASSCODE OR -N- TO CLEAR PASSCODE... will scroll
across the display. Press the S pushbutton. The message CODE 1 = 0 is displayed.
0-18 ADDENDUM
The passcode consists of eight alphanumeric characters. The display indicates the value of
code character #1. Press the S pushbutton to change the value. Press the N pushbutton to
select the next passcode character. When the A1 switch is ON (up) the display will decrement
when either N or S are pressed.
When the eighth passcode character is displayed, pressing the N pushbutton causes the
display to change to SAVE? N/S. Press N continue setting / changing the passcode. Press S
to save the passcode. If the passcode is set correctly the display will show SAVED.... If the
passcode is not set correctly the message INVALID PASSCODE. PRESS N TO CONTINUE
is scrolled across the display. Pressing N causes CODE1= (x) to be displayed so that the
passcode can be corrected.
Once the passcode is set correctly and saved, exit System Mode by placing the F7 and A8
switches in the OFF (down) position. The car can then be run on Normal operation.
The Passcode Requested option can be re-activated by clearing the valid passcode setting. To
clear the passcode, enter System Mode as described in Section 0.1 and place the A8 switch
in the ON (up) position. Press the N pushbutton while the message PRESS -S- TO SET
PASSCODE OR -N- TO CLEAR PASSCODE... is being scrolled. The display changes to
CLEARED. Exit System mode by placing the F7 and A8 switches in the OFF (down) position.
The message PASSCODE REQUESTED... is scrolled across the display and the car is only
allowed to run on Inspection operation.
TABLE 5.1 MC-MP Status and Error Messages r = LED off q = LED blinking
Hex Diagnostic Indicators Mode Status / Error Message
09 Normal Passcode Requested
Section 5.2.5 Alphanumeric Display - Viewing the MP Internal Flags is changed as follows:
This function is used to display the status of many of the input/output and internally generated
flags related to the MC-MP-1ES or MC-MP2 computer. To access these flags, set the switches
as shown.
To select a flag, press the N pushbutton until the first letter of the flag displayed is the same
as the first letter of the desired flag. Release the N pushbutton and press the S pushbutton until
the desired flag is displayed. The flag’s current status, ON or OFF, is displayed.
MC-MP2 Flags - With the MC-MP2 software, after moving the F5 switch to the ON position,
the alphanumeric display scrolls the message FLAGS STATUS... and then displays
abbreviation and status of the first available flag beginning with the letter A.
Table 5.10 provides a listing of the available flags. To select a flag, press the N pushbutton until
the first letter of the flag displayed is the same as the first letter of the desired flag. Release the
N pushbutton and press the S pushbutton until the desired flag is displayed. The flag’s
abbreviation and current status is displayed (0 = OFF, 1 = ON).
MC-MP2 Inputs - With the MC-MP2 software the status of many system inputs may be viewed
on the alphanumeric display. To view the inputs, the F5 switch plus various additional switches
must be placed in the ON (up) position as follows:
• F5 plus A9 HC-PIO board inputs
• F5 plus A10 HC-RD board inputs
• F5 plus A11 HC-IOX / HC-I4O board inputs
• F5 plus A12 HC-CIO system inputs.
Press the N pushbutton to scroll through the inputs available for this job. They are displayed
in the order they are arranged on the board. The abbreviation and status of each input is
displayed (0 = OFF, 1 = ON).
0.4 TROUBLESHOOTING
The following message is added to the table titled Status and Error Messages.
0-20 ADDENDUM
SECTION 1
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The IMC Performa controller continually creates an idealized velocity profile. Knowledge of the
exact car position and speed in the hoistway is maintained using a sophisticated distance and
velocity feedback system. The key to integration is continuous data communication between
the drive and logic microprocessors. The System 12 SCR Drive uses 12-pulse technology to
provide exceptional performance while reducing harmonic distortion and audible noise. The
result is not only a high quality ride, but the fastest possible floor-to-floor time.
IMC Performa controller diagnostics and adjustments are performed through the Computer
Swing Panel and the CRT terminal or a PC running terminal emulation software or MCE’s
Central Monitoring System (CMS for Windows) software. The CRT terminal or PC can be
connected to the controller directly or through a modem. The controller can also be monitored
from a remote location using MCE’s Central Monitoring System (CMS) software.
MCE
10/16/2000, 10:25:30 AM
F1 - Controller Parameters
F2 - Performance Reports
F3 - View Hoistway
F4 - Main Menu (This Screen)
F5 - Initialize CRT
F6 - Job Configuration
MCE
F7 - Special Events Calendar
F9 - Security
F10 - Modem Hang Up
F11 - Diagnostics
F12 - Jump to Previous Screen
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POWER SUPPLY - The power supply is a triple output linear power supply that provides +5VDC
for the processor boards and ±15VDC for the IMC-MBX, IMC-DCP, and the IMC-SPI boards.
RELAYS, FUSES, TERMINAL BLOCKS, ETC. - Additional relays, fuses, and terminals are
provided as required for functions such as door operation, safety functions, etc.
SYSTEM 12 SCR DRIVE - The System 12 SCR Drive is typically placed in the lower right side
of the cabinet and is responsible for providing the current requirements of the DC hoist motor
armature. The SCR Drive accepts six phase power supplied by a custom Drive Isolation
Transformer, included with every IMC Performa controller, which is mounted externally to the
controller cabinet.
IMC-SMB3(5) UNIT - The IMC-SMB3 (30 Amp) and IMC-SMB5 (45 Amp) Units include the
IMC-MBX, IMC-DCP, IMC-SPI, HC-CS boards and other components contained within this unit.
The main function of the IMC-SMB3(5), along with the SCR-RIX and SCR-PRI Relay Interface
boards, is to provide safety functions, control the motor field and brake, and to interface with the
System 12 SCR Drive.
IMC-MBX
Board
HC-CS
Boards
Through the front of the panel, the user can see eight vertical LEDs (Status Indicators), eight
horizontal LEDs (Diagnostic Indicators), an alphanumeric display, two pushbuttons, a Computer
RESET button, a Computer ON LED, and 22 function and address switches. These items are
actually located on the MC-MP-1ES or MC-MP2, Main Computer board. The top of the
Computer Swing Panel has eight horizontal LEDs (DDP Diagnostic Indicators).
CAR OPERATION CONTROL SUBSYSTEM - This subsystem includes the MC-MP (MP2)
Processor, inside the computer swing panel, and the input/output boards that connect in a
daisy-chained fashion (using ribbon cables) to the MC-MP (MP2) Processor. A typical
IMC Performa controller will include one HC-PI/O board, one or more HC-IOX boards, and one
or more HC-CI/O boards. The Main Relay board (HC-RB4-SCRI), which provides a portion of
the input conditioning circuit as well as terminals for field wire connection for input and output
signals, is connected to the HC-PI/O board.
The car controller has four primary functions. Figure 1.6 shows these functional blocks and lists
the circuit boards associated with each function.
Car Operation Control (COC) This functional block covers logical car operation such as
operation of the doors and response to hall and car call demands. This block also covers
special operations such as Inspection/Access, Fire Service, etc. Additional special operations
are provided as required per specifications.
Car Communication Control (CCC) This functional block coordinates the flow of information
between the car controller and other equipment, such as terminals, modems, printers and
Group Supervisor.
Car Motion Control (CMC) This functional block is responsible for three different tasks: (1)
developing an idealized speed pattern; (2) ensuring that the elevator follows the idealized
speed pattern command by producing the necessary outputs to the rotating equipment; (3)
independently monitoring the car velocity during Normal operation, Inspection operation, and
during car slowdown at terminal landings. It stops the car if a failure or unsafe condition is
detected.
Car Operation Control involves such things as door operation, response to hall and car calls,
plus special operations such as Inspection/Access and Fire Service.
MC-MP-1ES or MC-MP2 Main Processor board - The Main Processor board is located within
the Computer Swing Panel and is responsible for Car Operation Control. This board is also
responsible for the On-Board Diagnostics that provide interactive communication with the
elevator mechanic. The board contains the alphanumeric display and all the LEDs, switches,
and buttons found on the front of the Computer Swing Panel.
HC-RB4-SCRI Main Relay board - This board satisfies many of the code requirements for
relay contact redundancy and for normal terminal stopping devices. It also provides the
necessary circuitry for running the car on Inspection or Access operation. This board, in
conjunction with the HC-PI/O board, comprises the high voltage interface between the Main
Computer and the individual car logic functions such as door operation, direction outputs,
direction sensing, main safety circuits, leveling circuitry, etc.
There are typically 13 four-pole relays and terminals at the bottom of the board for field wiring.
Test pads surround each relay for ease of troubleshooting. This board, located in the upper
right corner of the controller cabinet, includes the INSPECTION ON/OFF switch, the inspection
car movement UP/DN switch and the TEST/NORM switch.
HC-PI/O Power Input/Output board - This board is typically located behind the Computer
Swing Panel. The main function of this board is to receive inputs and provide outputs for
individual car functions such as door operation, limit switches, direction sensing, position
indicators, direction arrows and arrival gongs.
HC-PIX Position Indicator Expander board - This board provides additional PI outputs which
are needed if there are more than eight floors in the building.
HC-CI/O Call Input/Output board - This board processes hall call and car call inputs, call
acknowledgment outputs, and displays the status of each call.
HC-RD Rear Door board - This board provides the necessary logic required when an
additional independent rear door is present (board not pictured).
MC-NC Neuron Controller board (optional) - Located in the car controller cabinet, the
MC-NC board is the controller for the SmartLink for Car Operating Panel option (board not
pictured). See Appendix L, Option SmartLink for Car Operating Panel if applicable.
MC-NIO Neuron Input/Output board (optional) (board not pictured) - Located in the car
operating panel, this board transfers the COP signal values to and from the MC-NC board as
network packets. COP signals include call buttons, door open button, door close button, call
lockouts, etc. See Appendix L, Option SmartLink for Car Operating Panel if applicable.
The COC module is responsible for the “logical operation” of the elevator control system. For
example, the COC may decide that the car should travel from one floor to another in response
to a car call, but leaves the “speed control” (acceleration, deceleration, etc.) to the CMC
module.
The fundamental inputs that are required for the logical control of the elevator come to, and
outputs are sent from, the Main Processor board through two boards: the HC-PI/O board
(power input/output board) and the HC-CI/O board (call input/output board). Each IMC
Performa control system has one HC-PI/O board, and as many HC-CI/O boards as are
required to accommodate the number of calls in the particular installation. Additional
“miscellaneous” inputs come to, and outputs are sent from, the Main Processor board through
as many HC-IOX and/or HC-I4O Input/Output Expansion board(s) as are needed.
Door signals - The HC-PI/O board receives the door-related signals, through the Main
Relay board (HC-RB4-SCRI). The door related signals include the door reopening
devices (photo eye, safe edge), car operating panel buttons (door open button, door
close button), and the door position contacts (door open limit, door lock).
Landing system signals - The HC-PI/O board receives some of the signals generated
by the landing system, through the Main Relay board (HC-RB4-SCRI). The landing
system signals read by the COC module are the door zone, level up and level down
signals.
Operational mode signals - The HC-PI/O board receives a few of the operational and
safety mode signals, through the Main Relay board (HC-RB4-SCRI). These signals
include the safety string status, the inspection operation status, and the independent
service status. Additionally, some of the fire service signals are also received by the
HC-PI/O board, through the relay board (fire sensors, in-car fire service switch).
Direction sensing inputs - Two direction sensing inputs (up sense and down sense)
are read by the COC processor (again through the HC-PI/O and HC-RB4-SCRI) and
are used to process the car position indicator logic and motor protection (MLT) logic.
The call buttons and call indicators are wired to the control system and read by the
COC Processor through the call board(s) (HC-CI/O and/or MC-NC). The connection to
the call board is a single wire connection for both the button and the indicator (the
terminal acts as both an input and output terminal). In multi-car group arrangements,
“system” hall calls are wired to the group supervisor control panel (also to HC-CI/O
boards), but “swing car” hall calls are wired to the call board of the individual car
controller, along with the car calls.
Position indicators, direction arrows, and arrival fixture signals - Eight position
indicator outputs are provided on the HC-PI/O board. Should the particular installation
have more than eight landings, additional position indicator outputs are provided
through the use of HC-PIX Position Indicator Expansion boards. The up and down
direction arrow indicators and the up and down arrival lantern outputs are also provided
Fire service operation signals - Two outputs associated with fire service operation are
generated on the HC-PI/O board, and are routed through the Main Relay board. The
fire warning indicator output generates the visual/audible signal in the elevator during
a fire phase I recall, and the in-car stop switch bypass output (CSB) is used for
rendering the in-car stop switch inoperative, also during a fire phase I recall.
Door control signals - Four signals are generated by the COC module to control the
operation of the doors. These outputs are generated on the HC-PI/O board, but are
routed through the Main Relay board for connection to external relays. These signals
are the door open function, door close function, door close power, and nudging outputs.
Should the installation have a floor with both front and rear openings, a rear door logic
board (HC-RD) is used to generate the corresponding outputs for the rear door.
Car movement signals - Four signals are generated by the COC module to perform
the “logical control” of car movement. These outputs are read by the CMC module,
which creates the proper speed profile for the type of run “requested” through these
outputs. The four signals generated by the COC are up direction, down direction, high
speed, and relevel speed. As an example, a high speed run in the up direction would
be “requested” by the COC by generating the high speed and up direction outputs.
The call buttons and indicators are connected to the control system through the
HC-CI/O call board(s) (see NOTE). Outputs to the indicators are generated by the
COC, through the HC-CI/O board(s). The connection to the call board is a single wire
connection for both the indicator and the call button (the terminal acts as both an input
and output terminal). In multi-car group arrangements, “system” hall calls are wired to
the Group Supervisor, but “swing car” hall calls are wired to the call board of the
individual car controller, along with the car calls.
This functional block coordinates the flow of information between the car controller and other
equipment, such as terminals, modems, printers and Group Supervisor.
MC-CGP-4P Communication Processor board - This board contains a very powerful 32-bit
embedded RISC microcontroller, and is sandwiched between the MC-MP-1ES or MC-MP2 and
IMC-DDP-D boards. The primary function of this board is to co-ordinate the flow of information
between the car controller and other equipment and peripherals.
MC-RS Communication Interface board - This board provides a high-speed RS-422 serial
link between the individual car controller and the M3 Group Supervisor. It also provides four
industry standard RS-232C serial ports to interface the car controller with a standard computer
or data terminal, such as a printer, modem or CRT terminal.
Car Motion Control comprises three tasks: (1) developing the idealized speed pattern; (2)
ensuring that the elevator follows the idealized speed pattern by producing the necessary
outputs to the rotating equipment; (3) monitoring the car velocity during Normal operation,
Inspection operation and during slowdown at terminal landings and stopping the car if a failure
or unsafe condition is detected.
IMC-DDP-D Digital Drive Processor board - The Digital Drive Processor board is located
within the Computer Swing Panel and performs three specific tasks: (1) it uses the signals
produced by the hoistway transducers to create a speed pattern; (2) it generates current
command signals for the System 12 SCR Drive using the pattern and feedback signals from
the rotating equipment so that the car speed closely matches the ideal speed pattern and; (3) it
performs some safety functions. This board also contains the LEDs and RESET button seen
on the top and back of the Computer Swing Panel.
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FPGA SAF
SCR-RIX Relay Interface board - The function of the Relay Interface board is to convert high
voltage signals to low voltage signals. This board receives signals from the HC-RB4-SCRI and
SCR-PRI Relay boards, the rotating equipment, and the field wiring. It converts these signals
from high to low voltage levels so that they can be used by the IMC-DDP-D processor. The
Relay Interface board, located below the IMC-SMB3(5) Unit, also contains terminals for the
binary floor code sensors, position pulser or position encoder, tachometer or velocity encoder,
loadweigher, normal terminal switches, and emergency terminal switches.
CMC INPUTS - The main signals received by the IMC-DDP-D Processor board are:
Quadrature signal - The SCR-RIX board receives the quadrature signal from the
encoder wheel (LS-QUIK-1) or from the hoistway transducer which reads the holes on
a perforated steel tape (LS-QUAD-2). The IMC-MBX then sends the position
information, which locates the car in the hoistway within 0.1875" (4.7625 mm) accuracy,
to the IMC-DDP-D board.
OLM signal - The Outer Leveling Marker (OLM) signal informs the IMC-DDP-D
processor that the car is exactly 12" (304.8 mm) from the floor.
Terminal switches - For each terminal landing, up to five terminal switches can be
brought to the SCR-RIX board. The safety computer on this board compares the car
speed with a reference speed for each terminal switch. In addition, the IMC-DDP-D
processor verifies the position of the car at each terminal switch. When it is determined
that the car is overspeeding or appears to be at a wrong position when a terminal switch
is encountered, the IMC-DDP-D processor discontinues the normal speed pattern and
substitutes an alternate pattern that forces the car to rapidly reduce speed and then
move at a reduced speed to the next available landing.
Car status - Specific signals, such as direction up (85) or down (87), high speed (88),
leveling (E14), inspection (E31), etc. are sent to the SCR-RIX and passed through the
IMC-MBX board to the MC-DCP and IMC-DDP-D boards, to allow the pattern generator
to create the appropriate speed pattern. The pattern information is then sent to the IMC-
SMB3(5) Unit, which controls the car's motion.
Floor encoding - When the car stops at a landing, the car top landing system
generates and sends to the IMC-DDP-D processor, a maximum of eight signals that
provide the absolute floor number. A parity check is done to verify the floor encoding
data.
Contactor Redundancy Inputs - Status signals (MR, CNPM and CNPB) are sent from
the SCR-RIX board to the IMC-DDP-D board to verify that the relays and contactors are
operating correctly.
CMC OUTPUTS - The main signals generated by the IMC-DDP-D Processor board are:
Current command signal - The current command (DCC), generated by the IMC-DCP
processor, goes to the SCR Drive. This signal is used by the SCR-LGA board (inside
the System 12 SCR Drive) to create the triggering signals for the SCR Drive.
Run enable (RE) - The run enable signal, generated by the IMC-DDP-D and IMC-DCP
processors, allows motion. After receiving a direction signal, with no failure detected in
the PT relay contacts and after verifying sufficient motor field, the IMC-DDP-D
Fault (FLT) - The fault output is generated by the IMC-DDP-D processor, as well as by
the two safety processors on the IMC-DCP board. This signal energizes the FLT relay
on the SCR-RIX board. The output is enabled during normal operation, thereby picking
the FLT relay. When the IMC-DDP-D or IMC-DCP processors detect a failure in the
drive system or unsafe operation such as overspeed, the fault output is disabled,
thereby de-energizing the FLT relay. Dropping the FLT relay will de-energize the main
safety relays (SAF, SAFB, SAFM, etc.), unless the FLT relay has been bypassed. The
IMC-DDP-D and IMC-DCP automatically restore the fault output when the fault
condition no longer exists, thereby resetting the FLT relay. However, if four faults occur
within seven normal runs, or if a single Emergency Terminal Switch fault (ETS) is
detected, the fault output will not be automatically restored. The DRV RST button on the
IMC-DCP board must be pressed to clear the fault.
Intermediate speed (INT) - The IMC-DDP-D board generates this signal to indicate
that the car is traveling faster than VLI, Leveling Inhibit Speed. This output is used by
the Car Operation Control (COC) to decide when the car should stop and doors open.
VLI is adjustable. The INT output energizes the INT relay which disables the LE relay,
thereby disabling the LU and LD (leveling input) signals.
The voltages required by the motor armature, motor field and brake are generated by the Car
Power Control components, including:
IMC-SPI SCR Power Interface board - This board is mounted inside of the IMC-SMB3(5)
Unit. It converts the motor field and brake command signals from the IMC-DDP-D to high
voltage signals for the rotating equipment. The IMC-SPI also processes the feedback currents
from the brake coil and motor field before sending them to the IMC-DDP-D board. The board
has three LEDs that show through the IMC-SMB3(5) cover: DFLT, MFSAT and MFF. Test
points include: -15V, +15V, ACSM, ACSB, BI, MFI, COM, MTS, BTS, MFG1, MF2, MFG2, MF1,
BT1 and BT2. A complete listing and definition of test points and indicators can be found in
Figure 6.28, IMC-SPI Quick Reference.
SCR-LGA SCR Drive Logic Board - This board is located inside the System 12 SCR Drive
and can be accessed by removing the front cover of the SCR Drive. This is the logic board for
the System 12 SCR Drive. The main functions of the SCR-LGA board include control tasks
such as Current Loop Control, SCR Firing Logic, interfacing with the IMC-DDP-D computer as
well as overcurrent detection and the detection of other faults. There are two cables that
connect this board to the IMC-MBX board in the IMC-SMB3(5). These cables are the interfaces
between the computer and the System 12 SCR Drive. The SCR-LGA board also contains the
SCR Drive current/voltage rating header (in position U81).
SCR-LGD SCR Drive Display Board - This board contains the System 12 SCR Drive
Diagnostic Indicator LEDs that are seen through the cover of the 12-Pulse Drive. The SCR-
LGD board is mounted to the SCR-LGA board in the upper left corner and a 20-pin ribbon cable
connects the two boards.
Car power control converts AC voltage to DC voltage for application to the hoist motor
armature, motor field and brake field. The components that supply power to the armature are
located inside of the System 12 SCR drive. The components that supply power to the brake
and motor fields are located inside the IMC-SMB3(5).
CPC INPUTS
Control signals - Control signals that originate in the IMC-DDP-D processor are routed
to the System 12 and IMC-SMB3(5) via the IMC-MBX, IMC-DCP, SCR-RIX, SCR-PRI
and IMC-SPI boards. MC-MP (MP2) control signals are routed through the HC-PI/O,
HC-RB4-SCRI, SCR-RIX, IMC-MBX and SCR-PRI boards.
AC Power - AC power is applied to terminals MP01 and MP02 of the IMC-SMB3(5) for
the motor field supply. The SCR-PRI board routes AC power to the IMC-SMB3(5) for
the brake field supply. The SCR-PRI also routes power to the M1 and M2 contactors
that connect the armature circuit to its source of voltage.
Sequence of Operation - When demand for motion is placed into the system, the motor field
is brought up to maximum DC voltage (forcing) determined by parameter MFFV. Once 80% of
forcing field current is detected the RE (Run Enable) relay on the SCR-PRI board will prepare
the potential relays PT1, PT2 and PT3 to engage. The direction signal supplied by the HC-RB4-
SCRI board completes the circuit to pick up the potential relays.
The subsequent picking of contactors M1 and M2 is monitored via auxiliary contacts that
provide voltage to relay MX. Finally, relays MX and PT1 provide AC voltage to the
IMC-SMB3(5) to allow the brake to pick. After the RE signal is received and the Speed Pick
Delay has elapsed, the IMC-DDP-D processor (pattern generator) begins to output the speed
profile (see Figure 6.2 Normal Operation Flowchart).
Once the Car arrives at the target floor, relays PT1, PT2, PT3, MX, M1 and M2 remain
energized for a period determined by the TRED, Run Enable Drop Delay parameter. This is to
allow the power components time to phase off all voltage and current prior to opening any
contacts.
Troubleshooting Power Components - There are test points and indicators on the critical
boards that allow the technician to view these signals.
a. Two tape guides that hold the perforated steel tape precisely with respect to the control
box.
b. A pair of optical transducers (DP1 and DP2) that provide a quadrature signal for car
position.
c. Leveling (LU and LD), Door Zone (DZ) and the Outer Leveling Marker (OLM) using
magnetic proximity sensors.
d. Magnetic proximity sensors for absolute floor encoding (RD, PR, R0, R1, R2, R3, R4
and R5).
e. A circuit board (HC-DFLS) to process the sensor signals to be sent to the elevator
controller. All sensors have indicators on this circuit board. The quadrature signals and
Outer Leveling Markers (OLM) are 50VDC; all other signals are 115VAC.
FIGURE 1.23 LS-QUAD-2 Car Top Control Box (Front and Back View)
The LS-QUAD-2 Landing System Control Box is designed to be mounted on the car top. Figure
1.24 shows the position of the steel tape and LS-QUAD-2 Landing System Control Box.
The LS-QUIK Landing System Control Box (Figure 1.25) is designed to be mounted on the car
top and contains the following parts:
b. Optical sensors for absolute floor position encoding (PR, R0, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5).
c. A circuit board (HC-DFQ) to process the sensor signals to be sent to the elevator
controller. All optical sensors have indicators on this circuit board. The quadrature
signals and Outer Leveling Markers (OLM) are 50VDC; all other signals are 115VAC.
d. An encoder and follower wheel which provide a quadrature signal for car position.
Tab (removed)
Typical Vane
(32) R5
(16) R4
(8) R3
(4) R2
(2) R1
(1) R0
PR
With the LS QUIK landing system, RD is reported when DZ1 and DZ2 are ON but LU and LD
are OFF. The LU sensor is used to detect both UOLM and LU. The LD sensor is used to detect
both DOLM and LD.
The IMC PERFORMA controller can also use load weighing information to make intelligent
dispatching decisions. If the load weight is very light, the controller can be programmed to limit
the number of car calls allowed (anti-nuisance). The controller can be programed so that at a
certain load weight, the lobby landing door timer is reduced, thereby initiating the process of
moving the car out of the lobby. When the load weight exceeds a preprogramed value, the
controller can be instructed to bypass hall calls. And, if the load weight exceeds a predefined
maximum at which it is considered unsafe to move the elevator, the controller can prevent
movement. When this occurs, a visual or audible warning alerts the passengers that the
elevator is overloaded.
Load Weigher - Isolated Platform (LW-MCEIP) is used for elevators with isolated platform cars,
(see Appendix N, MCE Load Weigher Installation and Adjustment). Load Weigher - Crosshead
Deflection (from K-Tech International) is used for elevators with non-isolated platform cars. The
load weigher signal is sent to the SCR-RIX board.
In choosing a proper location for the control equipment, the factors listed below should be
considered.
• Make sure the equipment is arranged logically, taking into consideration the location of
other equipment in the machine room and proper routing of electrical power and control
wiring. Note that MCE controller cabinets do not require rear access.
• If any areas in the machine room are subject to vibration, they should be avoided or
reinforced to prevent the equipment from being adversely affected.
• Provide adequate lighting for the control cabinets and machines. A good work space,
such as a workbench or table, should also be provided.
• The location of the Drive Isolation Transformer is flexible, however, wiring is reduced
if it is located near the controller.
The following are some important environmental considerations that will help to provide for the
longevity of the elevator equipment and reduce maintenance requirements.
• The ambient temperature should not exceed 32 to 104 Fahrenheit (0 to 40
Celsius). Operation at ambient temperatures up to 1100 F is possible, but not
recommended due to probable shortening of equipment life. Adequate ventilation and
possibly air conditioning may be required.
• The air in the machine room should be free of excessive dust, corrosive atmosphere or
excessive moisture (relative humidity below 95%) to avoid condensation. A NEMA 4 or
NEMA 12 enclosure would help meet these requirements. If open windows exist in the
machine room, it is preferable to place cabinets away from these windows so that
severe weather does not damage the equipment.
For proper installation, it is recommended that the following tools and test equipment be used:
OSCILLOSCOPE TELEPHONE
Become familiar with the following information as well as the wiring prints provided with the
controller.
DRAWING NUMBER FORMAT - Each print has a drawing number indicated in the title block.
The drawing number is comprised of the job number, car number and page number (see
examples). In this manual the drawings will often be referred to by the last digit of the drawing
number (page number). The following is the drawing number format currently in use.
NOTE: DRAWING NAME - Some drawings have a drawing name directly above
the title block or at the top of the drawing. The drawing name may be used
to refer to a particular drawing.
NOMENCLATURE - The following is an example of the schematic symbols use to indicate that
a signal either enters or exits a PC board.
A listing of PC boards and their designator numbers plus other schematic symbols used in the
wiring prints can be found at the beginning of the Job Prints and in Appendix E of this manual.
• Become familiar with “Elevator Car Wiring Print” (Job Prints page 1).
• Become familiar with “Elevator Hoistway Wiring Print” (Job Prints page 2).
• Most of the power connections and non-Drive related power supplies are shown in Job
Prints page 3.
• Group interconnects to individual car cabinets (two or more cars) are shown on the Job
Prints drawing titled “Group Interconnects to Individual Car Cabinets.”
• Review any additional wiring prints and details that may be provided.
• Job Prints page SCR includes detailed drawings of the IMC Performa control system.
• Specific parts of a schematic can be referred to by the Area Number located at the left
margin of the schematic.
Mount the controller(s) securely to the machine room floor and cut holes to permit bringing the
wires into the cabinet as shown in Figure 2.2. There may be labels in the cabinet to help identify
wiring hole locations. Note that the standard MCE car control cabinet does not require rear
access. Also, the doors are reversible and removable for ease of wiring.
Keep the covers on the System 12 SCR Drive and IMC-SMB Unit
while wiring to prevent damage to the components and to keep metal
chips away.
CAUTION: All conductors entering or leaving the controller cabinet must be run
in conduits. High voltage, high current conductors, such as power
conductors from the fused disconnect or isolation transformer, must
be separated from the control wires. It is essential that the
Tachometer/Velocity Encoder control wires be placed in a separate
conduit, away from these high current conductors.
Figure 2.2 shows the recommended routing for the field wiring. Observe the following:
b. Bring the wires in from a location that allows use of the wiring ducts inside the cabinet.
The terminals are located conveniently near wiring ducts.
Call terminals are located on the HC-CI/O board(s). Inputs and outputs are
located on the HC-IOX and/or HC-I4O boards.
All position indicators, arrows and gong enable terminals are located on the
HC-PI/O and HC-PIX boards or, if a gong board is provided, position indicators
are also provided on the gong board (HC-GB).
Terminals for the door operator are on respective door boards or on separate
terminal blocks.
Several 1 and 2 bus terminals are provided in different locations.
Other terminals may be supplied on separate terminal blocks.
OLM, position pulser and absolute floor encoder signals are terminated into the
SCR-RIX board. Velocity encoder signals are wired to the HC-ENCS board.
c. When routing field wiring or power hookups, avoid the left side of the HC-CI/O and
HC-PI/O boards.
d. When it is time to hook up the wires to the controller, connect the wires according to the
hoistway and car wiring prints.
f. If the car is part of a group system, there are a number of details relating to the wiring
of the interconnects between the individual cars. They are as follows:
2. A separate conduit or wiring trough must be provided for the high speed serial
link from each car controller to the Group Supervisor cabinet. The wiring details
for the high speed communication link are fully detailed in the print titled
"Instructions for Connection of High Speed Communication Cables." The wiring
details should be followed exactly. Again, note the requirement for routing the
high speed interconnect cables through a separate conduit or wiring trough.
4. The field wiring to the Group Supervisor cabinet is found in the print titled
"Group Supervisor Field Wiring Print."
2.2.1 GROUND
To obtain proper grounding, quality wiring materials and methods must be used.
All grounding in the elevator system must conform to all applicable codes. Proper grounding
is essential for system safety and helps to reduce noise-induced problems. The following are
some grounding guidelines:
• The grounding wire between equipment cabinets may be branching or a daisy chain,
but the wire must terminate at the last controller and NOT loop back.
• Provide a direct, solid ground to the controller and motor. An indirect ground, such as
the building structure or a water pipe, may not provide proper grounding and could act
as an antenna radiating RFI noise, thus disturbing sensitive equipment in the building.
• The conduit containing the AC power feeders must not be used for grounding.
• Make sure the motor and brake coil are not connected to the armature in any way.
• USE #14 AWG WIRE SIZE MINIMUM ON ALL FIELD WIRING FROM THE
CONTROLLER TO THE MOTOR FIELD AND BRAKE.
Make sure that wire sizes are properly selected to comply with applicable codes. For details of
Drive Isolation Transformer wiring see page -SCR of the job prints. Make sure that any special
instructions on page -SCR of the job prints regarding the wiring of the Drive Isolation
Transformer have been followed. Note that additional windings on the Drive Isolation
Transformer for the motor field or brake may also appear on job print page -SCR. Remove the
System 12 SCR Drive cover only if necessary for wiring and replace it as soon as possible to
prevent damage to components.
With the IMC Performa controller, a tachometer or an encoder must be used as a velocity
feedback transducer. See figure 2.3 and Table 2.1 for the different mounting options for your
application.
2.2.4.1 TACHOMETER - Do not get the tachometer close to a magnetized area (motor field
coils, etc.) because this will cause the car to have different speeds while going up or down,
even though the tachometer puts out the same voltage in both directions. Any vibration
caused by the tachometer cannot be corrected inside the drive. Rough surfaces, either on the
tachometer wheel or where the tachometer wheel runs, can also cause vibrations. The
tachometer must connect to the motor through a coupling or by a follower wheel.
In a gearless application, the tachometer follower wheel should run on a smooth surface such
as the brake drum.
Use a twisted pair shielded cable to connect the tachometer to the TS and TC terminals on the
SCR-RIX board (Figure 2.4). Do not connect the shield at the tachometer end, but insulate the
shield so it does not touch anything. Connect the shield at the controller end to terminal COM.
During the upward motion of the car, the output voltage of the tachometer must be positive (+)
on terminal TS with respect to terminal TC on the SCR-RIX board.
TYPICAL MOUNTING
BRACKET
VELOCITY
ENCODER
HOIST MOTOR
SHAFT
PHENOLIC
ISOLATOR
FLEXIBLE COUPLING
DN 4107 R0
NOTE: Mounting the tachometer solidly without a hinged assembly is okay, as long
as the tach wheel can be turned by hand at any point in the rotation of the
machine. Make sure the tach wheel does not become too loose or too tight
at any point in the rotation of the machine.
NOTE: MCE recommends using a shaft mounted encoder for gearless machines.
2.2.4.1 VELOCITY ENCODER - The encoder wiring should be completed as shown in Figure
2.5. Do not place the encoder or its wiring close to a magnetized area (the motor or brake
coils), as this may induce AC in the encoder signal output. This can cause the Drive to
miscount and cause erratic speed control at lower speeds. Inside the controller cabinet, if
control wires must cross power wires, they must cross at right angles.
In a gearless application, the encoder can be mounted on the motor shaft, the brake drum or
the brake sheave. It is important to realize that the encoder resolution varies with the type of
mounting. Please refer to the table 2.1.
In a geared application, the encoder must be mounted on the motor shaft (see Figure 2.3).
It is very important that the encoder does not slip, wobble, bounce, or vibrate due to poor
installation of the shaft extension, coupling or encoder mounting. The encoder and motor shafts
must be aligned to prevent premature bearing failure.
Use the shielded cable provided, for wiring from the encoder to the HC-ENCS board mounted
on top of the SCR-RIX board (see Figure 1.2). Run this cable in a separate conduit to the
controller. It is recommended that the cable is shortened to remove excess, but do not cut and
re-splice the cable. On the encoder, connect the cable with the connector provided. The other
end of the cable should be connected to the phoenix connector provided. The cable shield will
not be connected to any ground or case, but connected as shown in Figure 2.5.
Refer to the Job Prints titled “Top Tape Support Assembly” and “Bottom Tape Support
Assembly” and follow these assembly procedures. Note that the tape can be hung in any of
three positions (distance from the rail). Determine the best location on the car top to mount the
landing system control box in relation to the available tape positions. This should be done with
the car at the top landing so that the tape will be able to run smoothly through the tape guides
without binding or excessive friction.
Refer to the drawings titled "LS-QUIK-1 Vane Encoding & Installation," "LS-QUIK-1 Landing
System Box and Encoder Platform Mounting," and "LS-QUIK-1 Landing System Encoder
Platform, Landing System Box, & Vane" and follow the assembly procedures shown. Note that
the rotary encoder is normally mounted to the car top so that the encoding wheel runs on the
rails. If this is not possible, a special version of the LS-QUIK-1 encoder may be mounted in the
machine room so that the encoder runs on the governor, or it may be mounted to run on the
deflector sheave. Determine the best physical location for your application. Reference the
above drawings for the car top mounted encoder box and rail mounted vane detail.
• Be sure the cam operating the limit switches keeps any slowdown limit switches
depressed until the normal direction limit switch is broken.
• Be sure that both the normal and final limit switches are held depressed for the entire
run-by travel of the elevator.
• For faster elevators, the surface of the cam that operates the limit switches must be
sufficiently gradual so the impact of the switch rollers striking the cam is relatively silent.
The traveling cable must have at least one twisted shielded pair to be used for the position
pulser quadrature signal from the landing system box (terminals 95 and 96). The shielded cable
should be used all the way to the controller. If there are two or more shielded pairs still
available, route the two OLM signals from terminals 93 and 94 in the landing system box
through a shielded pair (especially if this building has more than eight floors). It is best to
ground the shield only at the controller. If this job includes the optional SmartLink for Car
Operating Panel (COP), an additional shielded pair is required for the serial link (see Appendix
L).
Refer to the following prints: "Option #1 For Mounting Landing System Box to Elevator
Crosshead," "Option #2 For Mounting Landing System Box to Elevator Crosshead," "Option #1
For Conduit Knockout," and "Option #2 For Conduit Knockout."
a. The location for the landing box should have already been selected, with the car at the
top landing so that the tape will run smoothly through the guides without binding or
excessive friction.
b. Holes are available on both sides, and on the bottom of the landing system box for
mounting to any support brackets or structural channels. The mounting of the box
should be very firm and solid so that knocking it out of alignment is difficult. Use ¼"
diameter screws with 20 threads per inch.
c. Refer to the controller print: "Option #1 for Conduit Knockout" and "Option #2 for
Conduit Knockouts" for connecting conduits to the LS-QUAD-2 or LS-QUIK-1 landing
system box. Be sure to follow the instructions closely. Use pre-punched knockout holes
if provided.
a. To install the steel tape into the tape guides on the LS-QUAD-2 landing system box,
remove the two thumbscrews on the two guide assemblies. Be careful not to drop the
washers that fit behind the thumbscrews. Then insert the tape and reinstall the guides
with the thumbscrews (tighten firmly).
b. After inserting the steel tape into the tape guides, check the position of the landing
system box. The car should be at the top of the hoistway to make it easy to see if the
box alignment is causing any stress or binding on the tape guides. Make sure the box
is absolutely vertical from side-to-side and front-to-back to allow easy tape movement.
This will also help avoid excessive wear on the tape guides (using a level is helpful).
Careful adjustment here is critical to avoid premature failure of the tape guides.
NOTE: Notice that the face-plate of the LS-QUAD-2 (which contains the sensors
and tape guides) is held in place by 6 thumbscrews, and that this face-plate
can be moved up and down. Be sure that the face-plate of the LS-QUAD-2
is in the middle of its side-to-side and up and down range of movement
when the car is near the top of the hoistway. It is also important to ensure
that the unit is exactly vertical so there is no binding of the tape in the
guides.
c. Move the elevator from the top to the bottom of the hoistway to check for smooth tape
movement and to ensure that excessive pressure on the guides is avoided. Correct
problems immediately.
NOTE: The magnetic strips provided with the LS-QUAD-2 landing system may be
either north or south pole types (usually south). The poles marked indicate
the side away from the adhesive side. The magnets should always be
attached to the steel tape from the adhesive side.
a. Carefully read and follow the Target Installation instructions in the prints, but also read
the rest of these instructions before proceeding.
b. Before installing the magnets, clean the steel tape thoroughly with an appropriate
solvent. No oil should be left on the tape as it will interfere with the adhesive backing
on the magnets.
c. There are normally two lanes of magnets installed on the side of the perforated tape
facing the car. One lane consists of only the individual floor magnets (leveling magnets)
which are all 6 in length. The other lane consists of magnets (absolute floor position
encoding magnets) which are all multiples of 2½ in length (i.e., 2½, 5, 7½, and 10).
The EDGE and PRESET magnets are all multi-pole magnets and are used only as
installation guides.
d. Do not permanently install the floor magnets operating the LU, DZ, and LD sensors. Do
not remove the adhesive cover strip on the back of the magnet. The magnet's position
may have to be adjusted later. For now, use clear adhesive tape to attach the magnet
temporarily. Adhesive tape covering the magnet will not interfere with its performance.
2.4.4 LEVELING/ABSOLUTE FLOOR ENCODING VANES AND CAR TOP WHEEL DRIVEN
ENCODER FOR THE LS-QUIK-1
Install the encoder on the car top, typically above the roller guide assembly. Install one
leveling/absolute floor encoding vane at each landing and break out the appropriate tabs to
code the particular floor. Refer to "LS-QUIK-1 Vane Encoding & Installation" and "LS-QUIK-1
Landing System Encoder Platform, Landing System Box & Vane" prints.
Refer to the "Elevator Car Wiring Print" for details on the wiring and setting of each contact in
the TM switch. Carefully examine the functioning of this switch, especially if copper-to-carbon
contacts are used. The current levels are quite low and may not be enough to burn the oxide
off the contacts.
Certain door operators, such as G.A.L. model MOM or MOH, require the installation of diodes
in the door operator on the car top. See the "Elevator Car Wiring Print" for special instructions
regarding these diodes.
Information regarding the installation of the load weigher used for isolated platform elevator
cars (LW-MCEIP) is provided in Appendix N, MCE Load Weigher Installation and Adjustment.
Information regarding the installation of the load weigher used for non-isolated platform elevator
cars is provided with the Load Weigher supplied by K-Tech International.
In this section, the car is prepared for use by construction personnel so that they may complete
the cab installation process. After completing the steps in this section, basic car movement is
available on Inspection operation. This section covers the application of power to the controller
and associated components, verifying voltage levels for the DC hoist motor and brake, and the
preliminary adjustment of the system.
WARNING: This equipment contains voltage which may be as high as 800V and
rotating parts of motors and driven machines. The combination of high
voltage and moving parts can cause serious or fatal injury. Only
qualified personnel who are familiar with this manual and driven
machinery, should attempt to start up or troubleshoot this equipment.
Please observe the following precautions:
2. Be certain that any possible violent motion of the motor shaft and
driven machinery, caused by improper control operation, will not
cause personal injury or damage. Peak torques of up to ten times
rated motor torque can occur during a control failure.
4. Read these instructions all the way through before starting the
work, in order to become familiar with the procedure. Proceed
cautiously. These instructions assume adequate electrical
troubleshooting experience. Follow the procedure carefully and if
the elevator does not respond correctly, check the circuits and
obtain necessary assistance.
NOTE: At this time, the controller safety circuits, motor and brake, Inspection
circuits, door locks and Drive Isolation Transformer wiring must be
complete. The installation and wiring of the tachometer or velocity encoder
should also be complete. Make sure the field wiring is correct before
proceeding further.
Do a ground test before powering up the system. Power should be OFF at the main disconnect.
Refer to Figure 3.1 to help find items as they are referred to in the ground check. If any grounds
are found in the following steps, they must be corrected before proceeding.
NOTE: A ground has a resistance of less than 100 ohms between the point to be
tested and the grounded controller cabinet.
b. Check for grounds on all the terminals on the HC-PI/O, HC-CI/O, SCR-RIX, and
HC-RB4-SCRI boards.
c. If a G.A.L. MOD door operator is provided, check for grounds on terminals F1, F2, A1M,
A2M and D5. Look for their location on page -3 of the job prints. Remove door fuses F7
and F8. For other door operators, consult the prints as to which fuses to remove and
then check the appropriate terminals for grounds.
d. Check for grounds on System 12 SCR Drive terminals X1, X2, X3, Y1, Y2, and Y3,
motor armature terminals A1M and A2M, motor field terminals MF1 and MF2, and brake
terminals B1 and B2.
The primary devices responsible for controlling all of the rotating equipment, brake, and certain
safety features on this controller are the IMC-DDP-D Processor board (located inside the
Computer Swing Panel), the IMC-SMB3(5) Unit and the System 12 SCR Drive. The
interconnections of the IMC Performa controller, IMC-SMB3(5), and System 12 SCR Drive with
the elevator equipment are shown on pages -SCR and -D of the job prints.
In the following instructions, it is assumed that the sling is suspended from the hoist ropes, all
hoistway doors are closed but not necessarily locked, and the hoistway and machine room
wiring is complete. The car safety must be adjusted to the manufacturer's specifications and
the governor installed and roped.
a. Test the safety by hand to ensure it will hold the car. Correct any malfunction before
continuing further.
b. Unplug the screw terminal blocks from the HC-PI/O and HC-CI/O boards by moving the
blocks toward the right (away from the board edge), thereby disconnecting the field
wiring. This is to avoid damaging the boards.
c. Be sure that any special instructions on page -SCR of the job prints regarding
arrangement of the connections of the System 12 SCR Drive and Drive Isolation
Transformer have been followed. Additional Drive Isolation Transformer connections
for the motor field or brake may also appear on page -SCR.
e. Remove fuses FL1, FL2, FL3 (if present), FMC, F2, F2D and F4 (if not removed in
3.1.a.). Their location can be found on page -3 of the job prints. This disconnects power
from the controller logic circuits and power supply.
WARNING: Before powering up, verify that the resistence of the brake and motor
field are within ± 15% of the values on Job Prints page -D. If this is
not the case, call MCE Technical Support before proceeding.
a. On the HC-RB4-SCRI board, turn the TEST/NORM switch to TEST, and turn the
INSPECTION OFF/ON switch to ON. Temporarily, remove and insulate any wire in
HC-RB4-SCRI board terminal 59 and label it so that it may be reinstalled later. Install
a temporary jumper from panel mount terminal 2 to terminal 59 on the HC-RB4-SCRI
board to bypass the Cartop Inspection Switch.
b. Check the line side of the disconnect to see that all three legs are at the correct voltage.
Then compare this voltage with the primary voltage on the data plate for the Drive
Isolation Transformer (it must be within 5% of this value).
c. Turn the power ON at the main disconnect and check the voltages at L1X, L2X and L3X
(if present) on the panel mounted terminals. Make sure the voltages on X1-X2-X3 and
Y1-Y2-Y3 on the System 12 SCR Drive are correct according to page -SCR of the job
prints. If they are not within -5% to +8% of the required value, contact MCE.
d. Turn the power OFF at the main disconnect and replace fuses FL1, FL2, and FL3 (if
present). Restore power, but do not turn ON the power to the doors. If the job has
freight doors, allow the retiring cam to operate.
e. Verify the AC voltage between the top of fuse F2 and 1 bus. It must be 120VAC (+5%,
-10%).
g. Turn the power ON. Verify that the Computer ON LED on the Computer Swing Panel
and the DDP ON LED on the IMC-SMB3(5) IMC-MBX Mother Board are both ON. Verify
-15 VDC and +15 VDC at the test points on the IMC-SMB3(5) IMC-SPI board.
a. Turn the power OFF at the main disconnect. Disable the hoist motor by lifting all sets
of brushes on the hoist motor and putting cardboard under them or tying them back.
Remove the brake wire from terminal B1, located on the subplate, to disable the brake.
b. Reinstall fuses FM1, FM2, FB1, FB2 and FC1 (see pages -D and -3 of the job prints).
Leave out fuses F4 and the door power fuses.
c. Turn ON power at the main disconnect. Check the 3-phase AC voltages at X1, X2, X3
and Y1, Y2, Y3 on the contactors at the bottom of the System 12 Drive. These voltages
should match the voltage for the secondary windings of the Drive Isolation Transformer
as shown on page -SCR of the job prints.
a. Turn power OFF at the main disconnect and reinstall fuses F4, F2D, and FMC.
b. Turn power ON at the main disconnect and look for the Drive Ready indicator on the
System 12 SCR Drive. It should light within five seconds. If the LED does not light,
check fuse F2D and check for any lit red LEDs on the System 12 SCR Drive, and turn
main power OFF. Refer to the System 12 SCR Drive Diagnostic Indicators in Figure 3.2.
Note: The controller was fully tested, based on the connections shown in the wiring
diagrams, prior to shipment.
• If DELTA P.R., WYE P.R., and 30 P.R. LEDs were all ON, interchange any two
of the three wires on the primary winding of the Drive Isolation Transformer.
• If DELTA P.R. and 30 P.R. LEDs were ON, interchange the wires on the
System 12 SCR Drive between terminals X1 and X2 or X1 and X3.
• If WYE P.R. and 30 P.R. LEDs were ON, interchange the wires on the System
12 SCR Drive between terminals Y1 and Y2 or Y1 and Y3.
• If only the 30 P.R. LED was ON, then move the wires on the System 12 SCR
Drive from X1 to X2, X2 to X3, and X3 to X1 (i.e., rotate all three wires by one
position). It may be necessary to repeat this step again after checking and
finding that the 30 P.R. LED is still on.
1. Interchange any two of the three wires feeding the Drive Isolation Transformer
primary.
5. Check to see if the 30 P.R. LED is OFF with the power ON. If not, go through
up to two rotations of wires on terminals X1, X2 and X3, as explained in the
beginning of this step. If all of the P.R. LEDs do not turn OFF at this point, then
there is probably a defect not related to the transformer hookup.
• If any of the LOW LINE red LEDs were ON, check to see that the 20-pin
header (U81) with resistors is firmly plugged into its location on the
SCR-LGA board (top center) and that the number on the edge of the
header matches the header number on page -SCR of the job prints. The
System 12 SCR Drive cover must be removed to access the SCR-LGA
board.
• If the DRIVE READY LED is still not ON, call MCE's Technical Support
Department for assistance.
b. Verify that the power is OFF at the main disconnect and that the CRT terminal power
switch is OFF. Plug one end of the power supply cable into the CRT terminal power
receptacle on the back of the unit, and plug the other end into the three-pronged
grounded 120VAC outlet in the controller cabinet.
c. Plug the 25-pin end of the connecting cable into MAIN, MODEM or PORT A on the back
of the terminal (see Figure 3.3). Use the screws on the cable hood to secure the cable
to the terminal.
d. Plug the other end of the connecting cable into the COM 1 port on the MC-RS board
(the port closest to the ribbon cable ).
f. Restore power at the main disconnect and turn the CRT terminal power ON. The CRT
terminal power switch may remain ON at all times. The CRT terminal will be
automatically turned ON or OFF whenever the controller power is turned ON or OFF.
g. The CRT terminal should initialize automatically when power to the controller is turned
ON. The F5 key on the keyboard can be used to begin the initialization process should
automatic initialization fail to occur. The terminal screen will go blank and may flash a
couple of times before coming up with a readable display. Once the terminal has been
initialized, there are prompts to guide the user to the Main Menu.
If the terminal screen continues to flash for more than one minute after initialization has
begun, or the display changes but is not readable, refer to Section 3.3.2, Monochrome
CRT Terminal Quick Setup or Section 3.3.3, Color CRT Terminal Quick Setup, or refer
to the Computer Peripherals Manual for proper terminal parameter settings. Should any
later problems arise in the terminal functions due to power surges or line noise,
reinitializing using the F5 key will usually clear the problem. It is remotely possible that
a voltage surge may require reestablishing the correct terminal parameter settings as
described in Sections 3.3.2, 3.3.3 or the Computer Peripherals Manual.
FIGURE 3.3 Connecting the Terminal to the MC-RS, Communication Interface Board
Step 1 Press Shift-Select to put the CRT terminal into Setup mode. (The Select key is in the upper
right corner of the keyboard).
Step 2 Press D to default the CRT terminal parameters. (You should see the message “Setup
Defaulted”).
Link MC5 General Setup Ver 3.04 Up/Down arrow keys select a
Emulation Wyse 60 Auto Page Off parameter. Left/Right arrow
keys change a parameter’s
Enhancements Off Warning Bell Off
value.
Virtual Terminal Off Margin Bell Off
Scroll Style Jump Bell Sound 1
Quick-set
Auto Scroll On Block Terminator US/CR Set these
Auto Wrap On Send ACK On quick-set parameters. Consult
Received CR CR Monitor Mode Off the Computer Peripherals
Setup Defaulted manual for printer set-up
options.
Step 4 Press the F2 key to go to the Communications Setup screen.
Step 5 Use the arrow keys to set the following Communications Setup parameters:
Step 7 Use the arrow keys to set the following Display Setup parameters:
Link MC5 Display Setup Ver 3.04 If CRT fails to work after performing the
quick setup or if you are unable to put
Columns 80 Background Dark
CRT into setup mode, try the following:
80/132 Clear On Attributes Char • Turn off the terminal power.
Lines 42 Wprt Intensity Normal • Remove the communication cable.
• Press and hold down the “G” key.
Pages 1xLines Wprt Reverse Off • Power up the CRT with the “G” key
Status Line Ext Wprt Underline Off depressed.
• Keep the “G” key pressed for about
Cursor Style Blink Line Refresh Rate 60Hz 5 seconds.
Cursor Off Pound Char US • Perform steps 1-9 except this time
program all the parameters (not just
Screen Saver 15 Min Auto Font Load On the quick-set ones).
Press both the Link MC5 Function Keys Setup Ver 3.04 Use the
“Ctrl” and “Print numeric
screen” keys keypad
simultaneously to Direction Local “Enter” key
change sF1 and sPRINT = to toggle
F1 to sPRINT = “Remote”
and PRINT = to “Local”
PRINT =
Step 1 Press Select to put the terminal into Setup mode. The Select key is in the upper right corner
of the keyboard. If you can’t get the terminal into Setup mode, try powering the terminal ON
with the “Select” key held down until the screen comes up (about 5 seconds).
Press the left and right arrow keys to select items on the Menu Bar (top line).
Press the up and down arrow keys to select an item on a menu.
Press the space bar to change the setting
Step 2 From the Exit menu select “Default all” Set these quick-set parameters every time.
and press the Enter key. Press Y to
confirm this action. Set these if a Printer is attached.
Exit Screen Modes Display Attribute Port Keyboard
Exit setup Step 3 From the Screens menu, set
Exit setup and cancel the highlighted parameters as shown.
Exit setup and save Exit Screens Modes Display Attribute Port Keyboard
Restore last saved Width change clear On
Default all Screen Columns 80
Default user defined keys Screen data lines 50
page columns 132
Page lines 50/51
Page line multiplier 1
Number of pages 1
Number of sessions 1
Session display, split 1,Full
Power-on tab stops Off
Tab stops
Step 6 From the “Port” menu, select “Port A settings” and press Enter. Set the Transmit baud
rate as follows:
* IMC Performa Car controller with MC-CGP board = 19,200
* Group or Car controller with MC-CPA board = 19,200
* Group controller with MC–CGP board = 19,200
* Line Driver = 9600
* Modem = 19,200
Step 7 Do the following only if you plan to attach a printer to the terminal. From the “Port”
menu select “Port B settings” and press Enter. Set the highlighted Port B Settings as
shown. Press Shift-Up arrow when done.
** Printer port (Port B) : baud rate should always be 9600.
Step 8 Return to the Exit menu and select “Exit setup and save”. Press Enter and press Y for
yes.
After power up and initialization, the MCE logo screen is displayed with the flashing prompt
Press any key to begin. Press any key to display the Main Menu screen. This menu can
be accessed from any other menu by pressing F4.
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F1 - Controller Parameters
F2 - Performance Reports
F3 - View Hoistway
F4 - Main Menu (This Screen)
F5 - Initialize CRT
F6 - Job Configuration
F7 - Special Events Calendar
F9 - Security
F10 - Modem Hang Up
F11 - Diagnostics
F12 - Jump to Previous Screen
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1 - General
2 - Motor Field
3 - Brake
4 - Pattern
5 - Drive
6 - Safety
7 - Switches
8 - Floor Heights
9 - Modem Setup
A - Car Operations
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The Controller Parameters can be accessed and adjustments can be made using the selections
on the Controller Parameters Menu (F1) screen. Adjustments to parameters on these screens
can be made at any time, but will not go into effect until the new values have been “saved” and
the car has stopped (no direction is active).
SELECTING PARAMETERS FOR EDITING - Display the screen listing the parameter you wish
to edit. For example, to change the TIME, the General (Shift F1) screen must be displayed.
Press F1 while the Main Menu is displayed and press 1 while the Controller Parameters Menu
is displayed, or simply press Shift F1 while any screen is displayed.
CNID CAR-A
OPU U.S.
OPS USER
ODAP OFF
ODP OFF
OAD SAFETY
TFMT 12 HOUR
TIME 10:25:30 A
DFMT M/d/yyyy
DATE 2/22/1999
TP1 5
TP1S 00.00
TP2 9
TP2S 00.00
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In Figure 3.6 the highlighted value for the CNID parameter is selected for editing. Press the
Arrow keys to select the desired parameter. In our example, select TIME by pressing the Down
Arrow until the value of TIME is highlighted (displayed in reverse video - see Figure 3.7). Notice
that the full parameter name for TIME, Current Time, is displayed in the box above the
columns and the current value is also displayed to the right in the same box. Below that are
instructions for editing the TIME.
EDITING METHODS - There are two methods of modifying the parameter value once the
desired value is highlighted.
1. Type the new value using the number keys on the top of the keyboard or on the
number keypad with Num Lock ON. When the desired value is displayed, press Enter.
If the parameter is listed with two or more values in parenthesis, such as OPU,
Parameter Units (U.S. / METRIC) use the Space Bar or (+ / -) keys to toggle the value.
Then press Enter. If an arrow key is pressed to select another parameter, the edited
parameter value is displayed in bold type. It will remain bold, to indicate that the value
was changed, until the new value is saved as described below. The new value does not
become effective until it is saved.
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SAVING THE CHANGES - Edited parameter values do not become effective until they are
saved. Save the changes by pressing the S key. A confirmation message, Save Changes?
(Y/N), is displayed. Press Y to save or N to not save. If you exit the parameter screen without
saving, the message, Save Changes? (Y/N), will be displayed. If N is pressed, a
confirmation message, Parameters were NOT saved, is displayed. If Y is pressed, a
confirmation message, Saving..., and then, Save Complete, is displayed. If there is a
problem the message *** ERROR Saving Parameters *** is displayed. If any new value
is outside the acceptable range for that parameter, the computer will substitute the closest
acceptable value, and that value will be saved and displayed.
The IMC-DCP board in the IMC-SMB3(5) Unit also has a switch labeled
EPROM WRITE PROTECT. This switch must be in the OFF position to
save parameters.
The Advanced Parameters are preceded by an asterisk (*) and displayed on the parameter
screens in the Advanced View only. Press Ctrl-V (Ctrl and V) to toggle between the Standard
View and the Advanced View.
Select ODP Reset All Parameters (ON/OFF). Press the Space Bar to toggle the value to ON
and press Enter. Then press the S key to save and Y for yes. The message Saving... will
be displayed during the save process. When the values have been saved, Save Complete
is displayed and the ODP parameter will change back to OFF.
FIGURE 3.8 General (Shift F1) screen with ODP - Reset All Parameters selected
CNID CAR-H
OPU U.S.
OPS USER
ODAP OFF
ODP OFF
OAD SAFETY
TFMT 12 HOUR
TIME 10:25:30 A
DFMT M/d/yyyy
DATE 2/22/1999
TP1 5
TP1S 00.00
TP2 9
TP2S 00.00
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Many of the Motor Parameter values are taken directly from the nameplate of the equipment
used with this installation, based on information supplied from the field survey. Other values
must be measured accurately. Failure to enter the correct values may damage the drive and
rotating equipment, or result in car overspeed or poor performance. Access the Motor Field
(Shift F2) screen and verify the following:
• Set MFFV Forcing Voltage = 0.85 x (AC voltage between MP01 and MP02 - refer to Job
Prints page -D).
• Set OMFC Calibrate = DEFAULT, press Enter, then press S to Save and Y for yes.
• Set MFFV Forcing Voltage = Motor nameplate or the value found on Job Prints page -D.
• Set MFRV Running Voltage = about 70% of MFFV, MFRV will be fine tuned later.
• Set MFSV Standing Voltage = about 50% of MFFV.
• Press S to save and Y for yes.
Some parameters are saved in more than one location. To ensure that the parameters are
correct in all locations, save all the parameters on Controller Parameters screens (1 thru 6).
Display each Controller Parameter screen (1 thru 6) one at a time. As each screen is displayed,
without having made any changes, press S to save and Y for yes. This will save all parameters
on the screens to all locations.
Tables 3.1 and 3.2 list the recommended initial values for the pattern parameters. During final
adjustment the values may be changed, but these values provide a good starting point for
adjustment. On the Pattern (Shift F4) - Advanced View screen (see Figure 3.9), verify that the
parameter values are the same as those shown in Table 3.1.
TABLE 3.2 Recommended Initial Values for Pattern Parameters - Based on Contract Speed
VELOCITY
Parameter 200 fpm 350 fpm 400 fpm 500 fpm 600 + UNIT
VS Contract Velocity 0200 0350 0400 0500 0600 + ft/min
JLS Low Standard Jerk 06.00 06.00 05.00 05.00 04.00 ft/s³
JHS High Standard Jerk 06.00 06.00 06.00 06.00 05.00 ft/s³
DAS Standard Approach Deceleration 02.00 02.00 02.00 02.00 02.00 ft/s2
VEP Emergency Power Velocity 0200 0350 0400 0500 0600 + ft/min
JLEP Low Emergency Power Jerk 06.00 06.00 05.00 05.00 04.00 ft/s³
JHEP High Emergency Power Jerk 06.00 06.00 06.00 06.00 05.00 ft/s³
AEP Emergency Power Acceleration 02.40 03.50 03.50 04.00 04.00 ft/s2
DEP Emergency Power Deceleration 02.40 03.50 03.50 04.00 04.00 ft/s2
DAEP Emergency Power Approach Jerk 02.00 02.00 02.00 02.00 02.00 ft/s2
JLC Low Caution Jerk 06.00 06.00 05.00 05.00 04.00 ft/s³
JHC High Caution Jerk 06.00 06.00 06.00 06.00 05.00 ft/s³
DAC Caution Approach Deceleration 02.00 02.00 02.00 02.00 02.00 ft/s2
JLA1 Low Alternate 1 Jerk 06.00 06.00 05.00 05.00 04.00 ft/s³
JHA1 High Alternate 1 Jerk 06.00 06.00 06.00 06.00 05.00 ft/s³
DAA1 Alternate 1 Approach Deceleration 02.00 02.00 02.00 02.00 02.00 ft/s2
JLA2 Low Alternate 2 Jerk 06.00 06.00 05.00 05.00 04.00 ft/s³
JHA2 High Alternate 2 Jerk 06.00 06.00 06.00 06.00 05.00 ft/s³
DAA2 Alternate 2 Approach Deceleration 02.00 02.00 02.00 02.00 02.00 ft/s2
Reasonable drive parameter values must exist before the car can be run. Compare the
remaining values in Tables R.3, Motor Field Parameters, R.4, Brake Parameters and R.6, Drive
Parameters to those on the Motor Field (Shift F2), Brake (Shift F3) and Drive (Shift F5)
screens. Adjust the parameters shown on the screens to equal the Default Values shown in the
tables.
IMC Performa controllers use either a tachometer or a velocity encoder as a velocity feedback
transducer.
TACHOMETER SET-UP
• Verify proper operation of the car on either Tach or Encoder before attempting to
use Internal Speed.
• On the Drive Parameters (Shift F5) screen, set OSR = INT.
• On the Safety (Shift F6) screen, verify that SVSC = 01.25 and SISC = 00.00 before
running the car on INT.
• On the Safety (Shift F6) screen, verify that FASV = 002.00 and FASI = 000.50.
Using OSOA, System Offset Adjust, the system performs an auto adjustment procedure which
provides the proper settings for:
• JP8 = ON
• JP9 = ON
• JP10 = ON
b. On the Drive (Shift F5) screen set OSOA System Offset Adjust = ON. Press S to save
and Y for yes. The Status on the Drive (Shift F5) screen indicates that the offset
adjustment procedure is being performed. The following messages are displayed:
WARNING: Damage to the System 12 SCR Drive fuses can occur if the system is
operated with CISO or CIIO = 0.
c. While the setting for OSOA = ON, the system will periodically perform the auto
adjustment procedure. If there is a tendency for any of the offset adjustments to drift,
the setting for OSOA can be left at ON. MCE recommends setting OSOA = OFF.
d. Verify the Output Offset, Current Sensor Offset and Current Loop Integrator Offset
values using a DVM.
1. Measure the voltage between test points DCC and AGND on the IMC-DCP
board. This voltage must be within ± 0.020 VDC (± 20 mVDC). If the measured
voltage is not within this range, adjust the value of COO Output Offset on the
Drive (Shift F5) Advanced View screen.
2. Measure the voltage between test points TP3 and GND on the SCR-LGA board
or between test points AIF and AGND on the IMC-DCP board. This voltage
must be within ± 0.005 VDC (± 5.0 mVDC). If the measured voltage is not within
this range, adjust the value of CISO Current Sensor Offset on the Drive (Shift
F5) Advanced View screen.
b. Connect CH1 of the oscilloscope to TP6 of the SCR-LGA board. Set the
Volts/Div to 0.1V and the Time/Div to 0.5sec.
d. Jumper the IZO test point to the -15VDC test point on the SCR-LGA
board.
The voltage at TP6 will begin to drift up or down linearly on the scope screen.
If the voltage drifts about 0.1VDC in five seconds or so, the offset is properly
calibrated. If the voltage drifts substantially more than 0.1VDC in five seconds
then some fine tuning of trimpot R316, located below TP6 on the SCR-LGA
board, is required. Adjust the trimpot until the voltage at TP6 stabilizes or drifts
very slowly, about 0.1VDC in five seconds. If the voltage drifts off the screen,
momentarily disconnect the jumper from IZO to the -15VDC test point to reset
the voltage to 0VDC. Reset the voltage as many times as needed while
adjusting the trimpot to obtain the correct adjustment.
a. On the Motor Field (Shift F2) screen, set OMFO Operation = OPEN LOOP.
The IMC Performa Controller executes a Motor Field auto-calibration routine when OMFC
Calibrate is set to ON. The instructions for performing the auto-calibration are as follows:
b. On the Motor Field (Shift F2) screen, verify that OMFO = OPEN.
c. Select OMFC Calibrate (value highlighted) and set the value to ON by pressing the
Space Bar and press Enter (see Figure 3.10). Then press S to save and Y for yes.
MFPG 01.00
MFIG 03.00
MFFD 00.00
TP1 5
TP2 9
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e. The Operation Mode changes to: Generating Max Voltage and the message
Generating maximum motor field output is displayed. As the procedure is
performed to determine the maximum voltage, you can observe the MFV, MFI and MFT
parameters change in the real-time display under “Operation Mode”. Additional
messages are displayed as the procedure progresses.
f. When the Motor Field Auto-calibration procedure is complete the message Exiting
Calibration is displayed, OMFC is changed back to OFF. The complete set of
values determined by the auto-calibration are displayed in the Advanced View (press
Ctrl-V to toggle the view). Set OMFO Operation = CLOSED.
NOTE: If the system detects a motor field failure, press the DRV RST button on
the IMC-DCP board after the motor field is calibrated.
g. The following are messages that may be displayed while the Motor Field Calibration
procedure is being performed.
Waiting for User Input Indicates that auto-calibration is in-progress and is expecting user input. Refer to the
“Status Messages” to identify what the system is expecting.
Generating Max Voltage Indicates that auto-calibration is in-progress and is generating maximum voltage at
this time.
Motor Field Tap Verification Indicates that auto-calibration is in-progress and is monitoring the current sensor
maximum feedback to verify the tap setting for the Motor Field on the IMC-SMB3(5) .
Refer to the “Status Messages” to help identify what the system may be expecting.
Voltage Calibration Indicates that auto-calibration is in-progress and is performing voltage calibration at
this time.
Writing to EEPROM Indicates that auto-calibration is complete and the new data is being updated to the
EEPROM.
Default Mode This message is displayed momentarily to indicate that OMFC Calibrate has been set
to DEFAULT. This sets the Motor Field Voltages to their default values based on
MFFV Forcing Voltage (see Section 3.5.3).
Motor Field auto-calibration is about to start. This will overwrite the existing calibration parameters. Press C to start
the calibration or press Q to quit.
Saving motor field calibration data to memory. Auto-calibration is complete and the new data is being updated to the
EEPROM.
Need the Inspection switch in the ON position. Place the Inspection switch on the HC-RB4-SCRI board in the ON
position to continue the calibration.
Need to pick direction. Pick direction by holding the UP/DN switch on the HC-RB4-SCRI board in the UP or DN
position to continue the calibration.
The FLT relay has dropped. The FLT relay must be picked to continue the calibration. Press Q to quit. Correct the
problem and restart the calibration.
The system is currently performing another calibration. Only one calibration can be performed at a time. Press Q to
quit and restart the calibration at a later time.
h. Measure the standing motor field voltage on terminals MF1 and MF2A/B on the
IMC-SMB3(5) Unit and verify that the voltage is close to the value entered for MSFV
Standing Voltage. If there is no motor field output voltage, verify the following:
• Check the R-C network (25 in series with a 4F capacitor) across the motor
field. Verify that resistor RM2 is adjusted to 15 if the Motor Field resistance is
30 or less. If there are stability problems with the motor field output, it may be
necessary to increase or decrease this resistance by adjusting the tap on the
resistor. If the motor field resistance is greater than 30, RM2 must be at least
twice the motor field resistance value.
• Verify that the AC voltage between terminals AC1 and AC2 on the IMC-SMB3(5)
is close to the specified value on page -D of the job prints.
• For further troubleshooting information, refer to Section 6.
If a problem is encountered in performing the Motor Field Calibration procedure, and the
suggested actions in Table 3.3 do not correct the problem, it is possible to run the car using
preprogramed default motor field parameters. To activate the default parameters, on the Motor
Field (Shift F2) screen (Figure 3.11):
• Set MFFV Forcing Voltage = 0.85 x (AC voltage between MP01 and MP02).
• Set OMFO = OPEN.
• Set OMFC Calibrate = DEFAULT, press Enter, then S to save and Y for yes. Figure
3.11 shows the Advanced View with the Motor Field parameters defaulted.
• Change MFFV Forcing Voltage = the desired forcing voltage.
FIGURE 3.11 Motor Field (Shift F2) - Advanced View (U.S.) Screen (OMFC = DEFAULT)
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For most installations the following default settings will provide satisfactory performance:
Adjustment without an oscilloscope - The Closed Loop Motor Field Gain adjustment cannot
be properly performed without an oscilloscope. However, nominal values for the motor field
gains can be tried. If these gains cause a motor field failure when a transition occurs between
MFPG Proportional Error on the Motor Field (Shift F2) screen = 1.0.
MFIG Integral Error on the Motor Field (Shift F2) screen = 3.0. Note that reducing this
value to near zero may cause motor field and calibration errors. With low values for
MFIG, the error between requested and actual motor field voltage may take a very long
time to become zero.
Adjustment with an oscilloscope - Connect an oscilloscope to test points MFI and AGND on
the IMC-DCP board. Set the time scale to 0.2 sec/div and the voltage scale to 2V/div.
FIGURE 3.12 Signal at the MFI Test Point on the IMC-DCP Board
b. Observe the response (MFI) on the oscilloscope while changing MFSV Standing
Voltage from the standing voltage value to the forcing voltage value and back to the
standing voltage value.
Before attempting to move the car on Inspection, verify the following parameter settings:
PG Pattern Scaling = 0.00 to prevent the drive from responding to any speed
signal.
GI Integral Error = 2.0
GP Proportional Error = 2.0
These settings for SAVL and SAIL restrict current to a moderate value and will not
prevent rapid motion, but will prevent violent motion, in case of a runaway. Note that the
DRIVE READY indicator on the System 12 SCR Drive must be lit.
c. The IMC Performa controller has the capability to allow reduced Inspection speed
operation (see Section 4.5.2(i) for information). For these initial tests the Inspection
Velocity - High (VINH) parameter is used for Inspection speed. Verify the following:
Turn power OFF at the main disconnect. Verify the safety circuits by checking the pit switch,
buffer switches, car and car top stop switches, and any other safety switches to confirm that
they are all in a closed position. Turn the Car Top Inspection switch ON. Verify that the wire has
been pulled out of terminal 59 on the HC-RB4-SCRI board (the end should be taped), and a
jumper is in place between terminals 2 and 59 to bypass the Cartop Inspection Switch.
Close the car doors. Leave the hall doors closed, and lock the doors that are accessible to the
public.
b. On the SCR-RIX board, there are two single pin terminals, FBP1 and FBP2, used to
bypass the drive safety monitors. Clip a jumper wire between terminals FBP1 and FBP2
to bypass the drive safety functions.
NOTE: The following safety functions are not bypassed by the FBP1 to FBP2
jumper: Motor Field Failure (MFF), M Contactor or fuse failure (CFF),
Instantaneous Overcurrent (IOC), Excessive and Insufficient Armature
Current failures, Motor Field Feedback Saturation, Brake Output circuit
failure (BOF), and Emergency Terminal Switches (UET and DET).
a. Turn power ON at the main disconnect. After forty (40) seconds, the following relays will
be energized: SAF (on the HC-RB4-SCRI board), SAFB, and SAFM (SAFX if present)
on the subplate.
• If no relays are picked, make sure fuse F4 is installed. Also verify 120VAC
between terminals 1 and 2 located on the subplate.
• If the SAF relay still does not energize, check the FLT relay on the SCR-RIX
board.
• If the FLT relay is not energized and FBP1 and FBP2 are jumped together,
make sure the DSP ON and SAF ON LEDs on the IMC-DCP board are solidly
lit. This will verify that the two independent safety processors are functioning
Check the DDP Computer ON LED to verify that it is ON as well. Also, check the
ribbon cable from the Computer Swing Panel to the IMC-SMB3(5) Unit and the
ribbon cable from the IMC-SMB3(5) Unit to the SCR-RIX board.
b. With the INSPECTION ON/OFF switch in the ON position, move the INSPECTION
UP/DN switch on the HC-RB4-SCRI board to the UP position and hold it there to pick
the up direction relays (Note: car-door bypass and hoistway-door bypass switches must
be OFF to run on relay panel inspection). Some relays will energize, but the car should
not move and the brake should not lift. Verify that the following relays are energized:
RELAYS LOCATION
SAF, U1, and U2................ on the HC-RB4-SCRI board
RE, PT1-PT3, MX.............. on the SCR-PRI board.
SAFB, SAFM, SAFX (if any) on the subplate
M1, M2............................... on the System 12 SCR Drive
If M1 and M2 are not energized, make sure that relays PT1, PT2, PT3 and SAFM are
picked, and the voltage between the FMC fuse (bottom of the fuse) and 1 bus is
120VAC.
c. Release the INSPECTION UP/DN switch. The motor field should slowly decay from the
forcing to the standing motor field value within five seconds.
d. Turn power OFF at the main disconnect switch. Reconnect the brushes to the motor
armature and the brake lead to terminal B1. Be careful. There may be sparks.
a. Make sure that the car is not near the top or bottom of the hoistway to allow for
uncontrolled motion. An alternative is to ease the car onto the buffer, bypass the
appropriate overtravel limit switch, and run the car away from the terminal landing.
c. On the HC-RB4-SCRI board, turn the INSPECTION ON/OFF switch ON. Then press
and hold the UP/DN switch in the DN position to run the car in the down direction (or
in a direction away from the terminal landing). The contactors M1 and M2 inside the
System 12 SCR Drive should pick, and the brake should lift. The sheave may rotate in
the direction of either the car or the counterweight. At this point, the car will run away,
or it will stabilize at zero speed and the car should remain stable at zero speed. If the
car runs away, go to Section 3.7.1.1. If the brake doesn’t lift, go to Section 3.7.1.2.
3.7.1.1 IF THE CAR RUNS AWAY - To correct this problem do (a) if your controller has a
Tachometer or (b) if your controller has a Velocity Encoder.
a. Reverse the Tachometer leads on terminals TS and TC on the SCR-RIX board and try
to run again.
b. Change the setting for OEP Encoder Polarity on the Drive (Shift F5) screen from FWD
to REV or vice versa, or reverse the Velocity Encoder leads on the HC-ENCS board
as follows:
2. If the RE LED on the IMC-DCP board is ON and the RE relay LED on the
SCR-PRI board is OFF:
b If M1 and M2 are picked but the brake doesn't lift, check the following:
1. Measure the AC input voltage to the brake circuit between terminals BPI1 and
BPI2 on the SCR-PRI board and verify that the voltage is the same as the one
shown on page - D of the job prints.
Once the brake lifts and stable zero speed is achieved, the next step is to run the car on
Inspection operation.
a. On the Drive (Shift F5) screen, set PG Pattern Scaling = 1.00.
b. Run the car using the UP/DN switch on the HC-RB4-SCRI board. If the car runs in the
wrong direction, go to 3.7.2.1.
3.7.2.1 IF THE CAR RUNS IN THE WRONG DIRECTION - If the car runs stable, but opposite
to the desired direction, do the following:
NOTE: The car may drift far enough to open an overtravel limit and/or open a
buffer switch (if provided). If so, temporarily override the safety circuit by
placing a jumper between terminals 2 and 16 on the subplate (bypasses
the safety string). Remove the jumper after bringing the car out of the
safety switches.
b. For a tachometer system, do a rough calibration of car speed by adjusting the Tach
trimpot on the IMC-SMB3(5) Unit until the measured speed matches VINH Inspection
Velocity-High on the Pattern (Shift F4) screen (turn clockwise to reduce the speed).
c. For a velocity encoder system, do a rough calibration of car speed by adjusting GTC
Tach/Velocity Encoder Scaling on the Drive (Shift F5) screen until the measured speed
matches VINH Inspection Velocity-High on the Pattern (Shift F4) screen.
d. Move the car in the opposite direction and verify that it moves at the same speed. If the
speed is not the same, verify the offset adjustments as described in Section 3.4.7.
e. Remove any jumpers in the safety circuit between terminals 2 and 16, 18, or 20 on the
subplate. These jumpers bypass various portions of the safety string.
If necessary, the response of the car can be stiffened by increasing GI Integral Error and/or GP
Proportional Error on the Drive (Shift F5) screen. At this point in the adjustment, it is only
necessary to prevent the car from sagging severely. Do not attempt any fine tuning at this time.
Increasing GI or GP gain gives stiffer response while decreasing GI or GP gives a dampening
and looser response. If too little GI (close to 0) is used, the car will drift when the brake is lifted.
Also, it will show sloppy control during all aspects of its operation and it will be severely affected
by varying loads. Too much GI and/or GP gain will cause unstable operation, violent oscillation,
or overshoot. If some vibrations are encountered throughout the run, increase GVDS
Armature Voltage Damping-Speed Loop by 0.01 until the oscillation stops (adding GVDS
will add lag to the system). The speed loop gains can be adjusted manually or electronically
(see 3.7.4.2 Auto Tuning the Speed Loop Gains).
3.7.4.1 MANUALLY ADJUSTING THE SPEED LOOP GAINS - If there is oscillation while
running, on the Drive (Shift F5) screen, slowly decrease GP Proportional Error and GI Integral
Error until the oscillation stops. Also, verify that OGI Initial Gain = OFF.
In the following steps, adjust the response of the car to reduce the empty car rollback while
avoiding the oscillations that can occur if too much feedback is adjusted into the system. For
these adjustments, use a storage oscilloscope capable of a 1 centimeter per second sweep
rate, or a strip chart recorder (a storage oscilloscope is by far the preferable instrument).
Monitor test points T (tach) and STP1 (assigned to Processed Pattern, option 4) with respect
to COM on the IMC-DCP board.
a. The empty car will probably drift up due to counterweighting even when an attempt is
made to move it down. Increase GP Proportional Error on the Drive (Shift F5) screen
slowly while watching for severe overshoot or for oscillations, such as rapid jiggling or
a slow bobbing effect. If jiggling begins, decrease GP. While increasing GP, note a
narrowing of the difference between pattern and tach signals.
c. If the car snaps away from the floor, increase TSPD -Speed Pick Delay on the Brake
(Shift F3) screen. At this point, a little rollback is not critical as other adjustments later
will compensate for it.
d. Monitor the actual car motion using an oscilloscope or chart recorder connected to test
points COM (negative probe) and T (positive probe) on the IMC-DCP board (monitor
STP1 with parameter TP1 set to 5 if a velocity encoder is used). Positive voltage should
indicate the up direction and negative voltage, the down direction. While monitoring the
scope, adjust the values of GP and GI gains to get the car's best response. For now,
leave GD Differential Error = 00.00.
3.7.4.2 AUTO TUNING THE SPEED LOOP GAINS (GP AND GI) - The purpose of the auto
tuning procedure is to provide initial settings that will minimize the time required for fine tuning
during final adjustment. After the motor field has been calibrated and the elevator speed has
been verified in the up and down directions, this procedure may be performed.
a. Place the car on Inspection operation and move the car several floors above the bottom
landing. The car should be empty or minimal load. During the auto tuning procedure the
car will be moved down on Inspection three times, a few feet each time.
PG = 1.0
GEC = 0.25 to 0.5
GVDS = 0.10
GIDI = 0.0
OTE = OFF
OGI = OFF
c. The brake must be fully lifted before the speed command is generated so that the motor
is not running under the brake. For most brakes this can be accomplished by increasing
TSPD Speed Pick Delay on the Brake (Shift F3) screen. Some rollback may be
experienced; this is OK.
d. An Inspection speed between 35 and 140 is preferable. Set VINH Inspection Velocity -
High on the Pattern (Shift F4) screen.
e. On the Drive (Shift F5) screen, set OSLA Speed Loop Auto-Tune = ON, press S to save
and Y for yes. Then follow the instructions at the top of the Drive (Shift F5) screen. You
will be asked to pick the down direction (Inspection UP/DN switch on the HC-RB4-SCRI
board) and then drop direction after a few seconds. You will be asked to do this three
times. OSLA will then automatically return to OFF and the new values for GP and GI
will be saved.
Verifying that the autotuning of GP and GI has worked properly is best done while
running on Normal Operation. The error between pattern and speed feedback is
monitored on test point STP1 with parameter TP1 set to 30. If the average error is less
than 300mv, except for the take off, then the autotune has been successful.
f. If the motor oscillates, after calibration, increase GVDS Armature Voltage Dampening -
Speed Loop in increments of 0.05 without exceeding 0.5, or reduce GP and GI. If these
parameters do not eliminate the oscillation, reduce GCP Current Loop Proportional
Error and GCI Current Loop Integral Error on the Drive (Shift F5) screen.
a. Set PG Pattern Scaling on the Drive (Shift F5) screen = 1.0 and set VINH Inspection
Velocity-High (VINH) on the Pattern (Shift F4) screen to the desired value (maximum
Inspection speed is 150 fpm). Set VINL Inspection Velocity - Low = 25 fpm.
b. Stop the car so that the car top can be accessed from the top hall door. Remove any
jumpers from the safety circuits, including the jumper between terminals 4 and 8 on the
HC-RB4-SCRI board (overrides the gate switch and door locks).
c. Remove the previously installed temporary jumper wire from terminals 59 and 2
(bypasses the Cartop Inspection Switch).
d. Locate the wire for terminal 59 that was previously disconnected and labeled in
Step 3.2.2.a. Do not install the wire yet, but measure the voltage from this wire to
terminal 1 and verify that it has 120VAC when the Car Top Inspection switch is OFF (or
normal) and that there is no power when the Car Top Inspection switch is ON (or
Inspection). Install the wire into terminal 59. NOTE: Car Top Inspection operation
automatically overrides the Relay Panel Inspection operation. Next, run the car from the
Car Top Inspection station, checking the up and down buttons and the stop switch.
e. While running the car, check clearances and door locks. When all doors are locked,
remove any jumpers from door lock terminals.
f. If you anticipate loading the car to a significant degree, change SAIL Armature Current
Limit on the Safety (Shift F6) screen to 200%. Verify that the CURRENT LIMIT LED on
the System 12 SCR Drive does not illuminate.
g. Verify the operation of the directional limit switches and the final limit switches, and
arrange them according to page -2 of the job prints. The distance between the two
switches should ideally be greater than the distance required to stop the car after the
direction command is removed when the car is on Inspection operation.
h. Verify that the brake has sufficient tension to hold the car under all conditions likely to
be encountered during the installation phase.
j. The initial adjustment process should be completed, the vanes or tapes and magnets
installed, the counterweight balanced, etc. When leaving the job site, turn power OFF
at the main disconnect. At this time, one or more of the status indicators on the front of
the IMC-SMB3(5) Unit may be ON. For now, this is not important because the
associated safety monitors have not been adjusted. Furthermore, the temporary jumper
from terminal FBP1 to FBP2 on the SCR-RIX board keeps the Drive Unit running in
spite of the safety monitors being activated, except for motor field failure (MFF),
M contactor or Fuse Failure (CFF), Instantaneous Overcurrent (IOC), Excessive and
Insufficient Armature Current Failures, Motor Field Feedback Saturation, Brake Output
Circuit Failure (BOF), and Emergency Terminal Switches (UET and DET).
b. Make sure all hoistway and car doors in the building are closed and locked. Run the car
on Inspection through the hoistway to make sure the hoistway is completely clear.
Verify that the selector magnets (or vanes) have been installed according to the
instructions. Place the car in the center of the hoistway.
c. On the HC-RB4-SCRI Relay board, turn the TEST/NORM switch to the TEST position.
d. To prevent nuisance tripping, leave the jumper between terminals FBP1 and FBP2 on
the SCR-RIX board. This bypasses the IMC-SMB3(5) Drive's electronic safety
shutdown until final adjustment is complete.
e. At this point, the car should be on Inspection operation and running without oscillation.
There may be substantial rollback when the car first starts.
f. Verify proper counterweighting (typically 40%, but check the installation requirements)
using test weights and a DC ammeter with the car at the middle of the hoistway. With
test weights in the car to achieve the correct value of counterweighting for this
installation, the meter should read equal and opposite currents for both up and down
directions. Adjust counterweighting as necessary.
g. Set TP1 Test Point 1 on the Drive (Shift F5) screen to 4. This assigns the Processed
Pattern voltage to Software Test Point 1 (STP1) on the IMC-DCP board. Monitor the
pattern voltage with an accurate voltmeter (preferably digital) between test points STP1
and COM on the IMC-DCP board. Set PG Pattern Scaling on the Drive (Shift F5) screen
= 1.0 and VINH Inspection Velocity-High on the Pattern (Shift F4) screen to 10% of
h. Perform this step if a tachometer is used, skip this step if a velocity encoder is used.
Next, use a hand-held tachometer, or if the landing system is installed and working, the
speed can be read in fpm on the 4-digit display on the IMC-MBX board with parameter
OAD Alphanumeric Display on the General (Shift F1) screen = Safety or Terminal.
Adjust GTC Tach/Velocity Encoder Scaling on the Drive (Shift F5) screen to make the
actual car speed exactly 10% of contract speed. Check both directions.
The acceptable tachometer signal for the drive is 20 to 80VDC between terminals TS
and TC on the SCR-RIX board. By changing the TVR jumper on the SCR-RIX, the
range can be changed to 81V to 190V. To determine the correct position for the TVR
jumper, measure the voltage on terminals TS to TC on the SCR-RIX board at 10% of
contract speed. The voltage must be at least 2.00VDC. If the voltage is less than
2.00VDC, a higher output tach is needed. If the measured voltage is between 2.00VDC
and 8.00VDC, set the TVR jumper plug to the 20-80 VDC position. If the voltage is
more than 8.00VDC (±0.10V), move the TVR jumper plug on the SCR-RIX board to the
position labeled 81-190VDC.
If the TVR jumper plug is moved to the 91-190VDC position, the value of the CPRM
parameter on the Drive Parameters (Shift F5) screen must also be changed in order for
the Tach/Encdr reading on the F3 screen to be accurate. Multiply the old value of
CRPM times 1.8 and enter the result for the CRPM parameter on the Drive (Shift F5)
screen.
Next, change the GTC parameter to 1.00. If GTC is changed, the car will change speed.
Adjust the TACH CAL trimpot on the IMC-DCP board so the car will run at exactly 10%
of contract speed. On the IMC-DCP board, verify that there is 0.80VDC (+0.01V -
0.10V) on test point T with respect to COM. If needed, adjust the TACH CAL trimpot
and then slightly change parameter GTC so that the voltage does not exceed 0.80VDC,
and is not less than 0.79VDC at 10% of contract speed. Make sure the result is always
10% of contract speed.
i. Perform this step if a Velocity Encoder is used, skip this step if a tachometer is used.
Next use a hand-held tachometer, or if the landing system is installed and working, the
speed can be read in fpm on the 4-digit display on the IMC-MBX board with parameter
OAD Alphanumeric Display on the General (Shift F1) screen = Safety or Terminal.
Adjust CRPM Motor Rated RPM on the Drive (Shift F5) screen to make the actual car
speed exactly 10% of contract speed. Make sure that GTC Tach/Velocity Encoder
Scaling = 1.0. Verify the car speed in both directions.
As an additional (optional) check, set TP2 Test Point 2 = 7. This assigns the Speed
voltage from the encoder to Software Test Point 2 (STP2) on the IMC-DCP board. The
voltage measurement at this test point must be 0.80 VDC (± 0.1 VDC) when the pattern
is 10% of contract speed.
WARNING: The car may slide into the pit during loading so use extreme caution!
Use the Relay Panel Inspection Switch to run the car down at Inspection speed and
then release the switch so the brake applies while the car is moving. Adjust the brake
as necessary to stop and hold the load.
l. Temporarily take the car off of Inspection operation. If the Diagnostic Indicators do not
show Test Mode, see what message is being displayed and correct the problem. For
example, if the indicators show that the car is on Fire Service Phase 1, a jumper must
be connected between terminal 2 on the back plate and terminal 38 on the HC-RB4-
SCRI board in order to run the car on Normal operation. Remove the jumper once the
car is connected to the Group Supervisor or the Fire Service input is brought into the
controller. Place the car back on Inspection.
NOTE: If the car is not completely wired (temporary), check the following:
• wire removed from panel mount terminal DCL
• wire removed from terminal 47 on the HC-RB4-SCRI board
• jumper from 2 bus to terminal 36 on the HC-RB4-SCRI board
• jumper from 2 bus to terminal 38 on the HC-RB4-SCRI board
• jumper from 2 bus to panel mount terminal EPI (if present)
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f. The following are messages that may be displayed as the brake calibration is performed
(see Table 3.4).
a. Measure the AC input voltage to the brake circuit between terminals BPI1 and BPI2 on
the SCR-PRI board and verify that the voltage is the same as the one shown on
page - D of the job prints.
b. Place the UP/DN switch on the HC-RB4-SCRI board in the UP or DN position. Measure
the DC voltage between panel-mounted terminals B1 and B2.
• Verify that the initial measured voltage is close to the value specified for
BPV Brake Pick Voltage on the Brake (Shift F3)screen.
• Change the value of the Brake Hold Voltage (BHV) to the actual brake hold
voltage, if there is one. On the HC-RB4-SCRI board, press and hold the UP/DN
switch in the DN position. The measured brake voltage between panel mounted
terminals B1 and B2 will transition to the brake holding voltage after the Hold
Delay (TBHD) expires.
• set BPV Pick Voltage = 0.85 x (AC voltage between BP01 and BP02).
• set OBC Calibrate = DEFAULT, press Enter, then S to save and Y for yes.
WARNING: For Safety it is best to remove the Safety String bypass jumper
between terminals FBP1 and FBP2 before proceeding with the final
adjustments. If this is not possible, exercise extreme caution while
making the final adjustments. Reinstall the fuses that power terminals
2H and 2F at this time.
Learning the building involves determining the location of each floor in the building relative to
the bottom floor, to within 0.1875" (4.7625 mm) accuracy. This is accomplished by reading the
holes in the perforated tape on the LS-QUAD-2 landing system or by counting the pulses from
the position encoder on the LS-QUIK-1 landing system as the elevator travels the entire length
of the hoistway from the bottom to the top. The following steps describe the procedure for
learning the building floor heights.
Position Encoder Resolution - Verify that RPE Position Encoder Resolution, on the Pattern
(Shift F4) screen, is set to the correct value, typically 100 ppr for the LS-QUIK-1 landing
system. If the LS-QUAD-2 landing system is used, verify that RPE Position Encoder Resolution
= 0 ppr.
Quadrature Pulse Sequence - The quadrature pulse sequence must be verified before the
hoistway can be learned. Use the INSPECTION UP/DN switch on the HC-RB4-SCRI board to
run the car up on Inspection. The quadrature signals can be verified on the View Hoistway (F3)
screen by looking at the Absolute value in the POSITION section and the QPR flag in the
FAULT section. The Absolute value must increase while the car is moving up and must
decrease while the car is moving down. If the quadrature is reversed, the QPR flag will turn ON
after the car moves about two feet. If the QPR flag turns ON, the DP1 and DP2 signals are
reversed and the wires at terminals 95 and 96 on the SCR-RIX board must be swapped to
correct this problem.
If the Absolute distance on the F3 screen does not change and if the DP1 and DP2 LEDs on
the IMC-SMB3(5) Unit do not flash, check the wiring at terminals 95 and 96 on the SCR-RIX
board. There should be 50 VDC between terminal 1 and terminals 95 or 96. This voltage
The speed at which the car learns the hoistway can be changed by adjusting VLR Learn
Velocity, on the Pattern (Shift F4) screen. It is recommended that the learn speed be set to less
than or equal to 50 fpm (0.254 m/s). Lower learn speeds, typically 35 fpm (0.178 m/s), result
in higher accuracy of the learned floor height values. The following steps describe how to
perform the learn operation.
a. Turn the power OFF at the main disconnect. Remove the “level down” wire from
terminal 25X on the SCR-RIX board.
b. On the SCR-RIX board in the lower right corner, place the jumper plug on the LRN side
of the INTB jumper (Figure 1.18). Turn the power ON at the main disconnect.
c. Bring the car 4 to 6 inches (101 to 152 mm) below the bottom landing by connecting a
jumper between terminals 8 and 12 on the HC-RB4-SCRI board (bypasses the down
normal limit) and by connecting a jumper between panel mount terminals 2 and 16
(bypasses the primary safety circuit).
CAUTION: Connecting the jumpers in step 'c' bypasses the Down Normal
Limit switch and the Primary Safety Circuit.
Check the status of the following flags on the View Hoistway (F3) screen. The status
of the flags must be as follows:
d. Display the Pattern (Shift F4) screen on the CRT terminal. The parameter values for VS
Contract Velocity and NF Number of Floors must be correct for this installation before
proceeding with the learn procedure (see Note).
NOTE: If this installation has an “express zone”, i.e., an area of travel without
openings in excess of about 30 feet or 9 meters, you may have “false
floors” installed, stopping / reversing locations without door openings.
These “false floors” must be included in the NF Number of Floors
parameter. To determine the total number of floors, refer to the job
prints containing information on the LS-QUAD-2 or the LS-QUIK-1
landing system and verify the number of floor vanes or floor magnets
that must be installed. Set NF Number of Floors, on the Pattern (Shift
F4) screen, equal to this number.
e. Verify that the Write Protect switch on the IMC-SMB3(5) Unit is in the OFF position.
If the system is not ready to learn, the alphanumeric display on the front of the
Computer Swing Panel will read LRN ERR. The Diagnostic Indicators on the Swing
Panel will flash the code for the error that is causing the LRN ERR message. In case
of an error indication, refer to Section 6.2, Status and Error Messages.
When all error conditions are eliminated, the alphanumeric display on the Computer
Swing Panel will display LN READY. In case of difficulty in achieving the LN READY
display, turn switches F4 and F7 on the Computer Swing Panel OFF, wait 10 seconds
and then re-enter the learn mode.
g. With LN READY on the alphanumeric display, the car is ready to learn the floor heights.
Access the Floor Heights (Shift F8) screen. The box at the top of this screen displays
the distance to each floor while the car is learning the building.
The car must travel the full length of the hoistway to learn the floor heights. Do this by
holding the INSPECTION UP/DN switch on the HC-RB4-SCRI board in the UP
direction. Do not release this switch until the word LEARNED appears on the
alphanumeric display. Premature release of the UP switch will cause a learn error and
LRN ERR will be displayed. If this occurs, exit the Learn operation (F4 switch down),
move the car to the bottom of the hoistway and reinitiate the learn procedure. If you
have a very long hoistway, an alternative to holding the UP/DN switch is to temporarily
pull the wire out of terminal 59 (relays IN1, IN2 not picked) and jumper terminal 32 to
terminal 34 to run the car up.
NOTE: If the Up Normal Limit switch is positioned too low in the hoistway, the
car will not be able to move high enough to complete the Learn
operation. The Up Normal switch should not open until the car is above
the top landing by at least 1 to 2 inches (25.4 to 50.8 mm). If not sure,
temporarily jumper terminals 8 to 10 (bypasses the Up Normal Limit)
on the HC-RB4-SCRI board.
Monitor the Floor Heights (Shift F8) screen as the car learns the hoistway and verify
that the floor height updates at each floor and that the new values are displayed
correctly when the learn operation is complete.
i. Exit the Learn operation by moving the F4 and F7 switches on the front of the Swing
Panel to the OFF position.
j. Turn the power OFF at the main disconnect and reconnect the “level down” wire to
terminal 25X on the SCR-RIX board.
k. Remove any jumpers between panel mount terminals 2 and 16 (also 8 and 12 on the
HC-RB4-SCRI board, if present). Reinstall the wire on terminal 59, if you removed it.
Also remove the jumper between terminals 32 and 34 (if installed). Turn the power ON
at the main disconnect switch.
WARNING: Failure to remove the jumpers bypassing the Down Normal Limit
switch and the Primary Safety Circuit may result in personal
injury or substantial damage to equipment.
a. The INTB jumper plug on the SCR-RIX board should still be in the LRN position as in
Section 4.1.2.
b. The Absolute Floor Code flags (RD, PR and R0 - R5) can be viewed on the View
Hoistway (F3) screen in the CONTROL window.
c. Move the car on Inspection to the top landing. Stop the car so that the RD indicator is
ON. This shows that the RDU and RDD sensors on the LS-QUAD-2 landing system are
centered within ±0.5" (12.7 mm) of the floor (see Figure 4.1). On the LS-QUIK-1 landing
system, DZ1 and DZ2 must be ON and LU and LD must be OFF.
d. Beginning at the top of the hoistway, using the INSPECTION UP/DN switch, run the car
to each floor. At each floor, verify three things:
1. While moving the car through the floor, view the LU, DZ and LD indicators on
the View Hoistway (F3) screen. If the input is active, the corresponding indicator
will be ON (bright blue or bold). You can also observe the LU, DZ and LD relays
on the HC-RB4-SCRI board.
2. Stop the elevator at each floor with the RD indicator ON. In the CONTROL
section of the View Hoistway (F3) screen, verify that the Absolute Floor Code
flags (PR plus R5 - R0) match those for that floor in Table 4.2
3. Verify that every time the RD flag is ON (Control section of the View Hoistway
(F3) screen) the DZ relay on the HC-RB4-SCRI Relay board is energized (or
DZR relay on the HC-RDRB Rear Door Relay board if this job has rear doors.
Some IMC series controllers may not have the HC-RDRB board, in which case
the DZR relay is mounted separately).
Do not proceed beyond this step until achieving the exact readings shown in
Table 4.2. Failure to do so will result in incorrect floor position and erratic
operation.
If there is difficulty getting the proper reading for the floor encoding, the most likely
causes are missing magnets, wiring mistakes, or a floor encoding vane with improperly
removed break-out tabs, improper vane alignment or possibly a defective sensor or
switch.
• Test for a defective sensor by manually moving a magnet near the sensor and
observing the corresponding LED indications inside the LS-QUAD-2 (see Figure
4.1). To more easily verify operation of the RDU and RDD sensors, prove that
placement of a magnet next to both sensors is necessary to turn on the RD
indicator, which shows proper RD output. Similarly, verify operation of the DZU
and DZD sensors by proving that placement of a magnet next to both sensors
is necessary to turn ON the DZ indicator, which shows proper DZ output.
e. Once the floor encoding has been verified, move the INTB jumper plug on the SCR-RIX
board from the LRN to NORM position and proceed to Section 4.3. Failure to place the
plug on the NORM side of the INTB jumper will prevent automatic operation of the
car.
In the next sections, the final adjustments of the elevator system will be discussed. This
includes checking contract speed, door operation, and all other functions provided for proper
elevator operation. The first step in verifying normal one floor run operation is to verify proper
correction and stopping.
The following procedure is used to verify proper correction and stopping of the car:
a. Arrange the elevator for empty car conditions.
b. On the Drive (Shift F5) screen, set PG Pattern Scaling to approximately 0.5 for speeds
up through 500 fpm, or to 0.3 for faster speeds. These settings represent 50% or 30%
of contract speed respectively.
c. Move the car on Inspection operation to a location between floors, more than one foot
away from a landing, so that no leveling sensors are engaged. Observe the CURRENT
LIMIT LED on the System 12 SCR Drive (ILIM on the SCR-LGD board) as you run the
car. If the CURRENT LIMIT LED blinks or remains ON, SAIL Armature Current Limit ,on
the Safety (Shift F6) screen, may need a higher value, possibly as high as 200%.
d. Next, on the HC-RB4-SCRI board, turn the TEST/NORM switch to TEST and turn the
INSPECTION ON/OFF switch to the OFF position. The car should start moving toward
a landing at a fraction of the Correction Velocity, level into the floor and stop. If proper
correction and stop do occur, proceed to Section 4.3.2, Initiating a One Floor Run.
NOTE: If the car is not completely wired (temporary), check the following:
• wire removed from panel mount terminal DCL
• wire removed from terminal 47 on the HC-RB4-SCRI board
• jumper from 2 bus to terminal 36 on the HC-RB4-SCRI board
• jumper from 2 bus to terminal 38 on the HC-RB4-SCRI board
• jumper from 2 bus to panel mount terminal EPI (if present)
a. If proper correction and stop do not occur, check the vertical row of indicator LEDs on
the front of the Computer Swing Panel. You should see:
b. If the car is leveling up and down repeatedly, spread the LU and LD sensors apart on
the LS-QUAD-2, LS-QUAD-2R (see Figure 4.1) or LS-QUIK-1 (see Figure 4.2) landing
system car top box. The leveling sensors on the LS-QUAD-2 and 2R are designed to
be movable by sliding them up or down from outside the box using fingers or a
screwdriver. It is not necessary to get inside the landing system box to move the
sensors. On the LS-QUIK-1 landing system it is necessary to remove the rear cover and
loosen the nuts holding the VS-1L vane switches used for LU and LD in order to move
them.
LU
Door
RDU R3 Zone
Note: LU and LD sensors Magnet
must be adjusted 6"
symetrically around DZ.
LANDING 1 DZ R2
RDD R1
LD
R0
3/8" R0
Magnet Floor
Code
Magnets
PR 2.5"
Use a Magnet to verify the
DOLM
PR
correct spacing between
LU and RDU, and
between LD and RDD.
Tab (removed)
Typical Vane
(32) R5
(16) R4
(8) R3
(4) R2
(2) R1
(1) R0
PR
(1) To allow for the overall vertical alignment of all sensors on the LS-QUAD-2
making it possible to compensate for being too high or too low at all floors.
(2) To allow for exact vertical orientation of the faceplate of the LS-QUAD-2 with
respect to the steel tape. The horizontal movement built into the LS-QUAD-2 will
allow for a smooth floating action, thereby minimizing wear on the tape guides.
Check to see that this action is possible. Notice that if all six thumbnuts are
loosened (on units with floating heads), the movements described here and in
(1) above can be made at the same time. Therefore, be sure that when doing
one adjustment, the other is not being upset.
The car should now be at a floor with the DZ relay ON, and the LU and LD relays OFF (refer
to the Figure 6.1, IMC Performa Normal Operation Flowchart). Register a car call one floor
above or below the current car position using the View Hoistway (F3) screen (up/down Arrow
keys select the floor, then press Enter). The High Speed indicator LED on the front of the
Computer Swing Panel should illuminate as the car attempts to start. If this occurs, proceed to
Section 4.3.3, Verifying a One Floor Run.
If there is trouble getting the car to move, check the vertical row of indicator LEDs on the front
of the Swing Panel. You should see:
• If the INTB jumper on the SCR-RIX board is on the LRN position, the car will not
run. It must be on the NORM position.
• If the door logic is trying to open the doors, DOI flag = ON (F11, 7 screen), this will
prevent the car from leaving the floor. This will occur when the Photo Eye input is
ON (F11, 7 screen) or the Safety Edge input is ON (F11, 7 screen). This is
discussed in detail in Section 6.4.1 (Door Logic).
• The Ready (RDY) flag, on the View Hoistway (F3) screen, must be ON. If it is not,
the car cannot run on automatic operation. Display the F3 screen and check the
following:
1. The SCR Drive Ready (SDR) flag must be ON. If it is not, check the DRIVE
READY indicator LED on the System 12 SCR Drive. If the SDR flag is OFF, it
may be due to any fault condition originating in the System 12 SCR Drive.
2. The Control Processor Ready (CPR) flag must be ON. If not, verify that the
following fault flags are not ON: Checksum Error - Control (CPC), QPRAM
Communication Failure (CQF) and Calibration (CAL). See Table 6.11 in
Troubleshooting for suggested corrective action.
3. The Digital Drive Ready (DSR) flag must be ON. If DSR is OFF, it may be due
to any fault condition originating in the IMC-SMB3(5). Check the F3 screen for
a Checksum Error - Motor Field (MPC), Checksum Error - Brake (BPC) or
Checksum Error - Drive (DPC) fault flag. If you have a jumper from FBP1 to
FBP2, only four failures, Motor Field Failure (MFF), Brake Output Circuit Failure
(BOF), Instantaneous Overcurrent (IOC), or M Contactor or Fuse Failure (CFF)
can cause the FLT relay to drop out. If the jumper from FBP1 to FBP2 has been
removed, other fault conditions can cause the DSR and/or SDR flags to be OFF.
See Table 6.11 in Troubleshooting for suggested corrective action.
4. The Normal Terminal Processor Ready (NPR) flag must be ON. If not, check for
the Normal Terminal Parameter Checksum Error (NPC) fault flag. To clear the
NPC fault, re-save the Switches (Shift F7) screen. Verify that the Normal
Terminal Learn Switch time-out (NLS) fault flag is not ON. To clear this fault,
toggle the LRN SWITCH on the IMC-SMB3(5). If the NPR flag is still not ON, it
may be due to a processor malfunction. If possible, swap out the IMC-DCP
board.
5. The Safety Processor Ready (SPR) flag must be ON. Check for the Safety
Parameter Checksum Error (SPC) fault flag. To clear the SPC fault, re-save the
Pattern (Shift F4), Safety (Shift F6) and Switches (Shift F7) screens. Verify that
the Safety Learn Switch time-out (SLS) fault flag is not ON. To clear this fault,
toggle the LRN SWITCH on the IMC-SMB3(5). If the SPR flag is still not ON it
may be due to a Safety processor malfunction. If possible, swap out the
IMC-DCP board.
If you are unable to get the SPR and NPR flags to turn ON, you can temporarily
get automatic operation by putting the LRN SWITCH on the IMC-DCP board in
the ON position. This allows the car to run on automatic for just 10 minutes. If
you need to run for 10 more minutes, turn the LRN SWITCH to OFF, then ON
again, etc. (see Learn Switch Explanation below).
If there is no need to run the car to the terminal landings then there is no need
to learn the terminal landings at this time. However, if there is a need to run the
car to the terminal landings, the requirement to have the LRN SWITCH in the
ON position can be eliminated by learning the terminal limits at the current
reduced speed as described in Section 4.10. An alternative would be entering
reasonable values (less than contract speed) for the Upper Limit and Lower
Limit speeds on the Switches (Shift F7) screen. This will force some values into
the IMC-SMB3(5) and will allow placing the LRN SWITCH in the OFF position,
until higher speeds require relearning the terminal landings again.
6. The Pattern Generator Ready (PGR) flag must be ON. If not, the following are
possible reasons:
• Check the F3 screen for Floor Height Parameters Checksum Error (FPC)
and Pattern Parameters Checksum Error (PPC) fault flags. Refer to Table
6.11 in Troubleshooting for suggested corrective action.
• There is an invalid code for floor encoding. Check the F3 screen to see that
the RD flag is highlighted when the car is at a floor (RDS will be ON if there
is an RD sensor error). Also verify that the floor encoding matches an entry
in Table 4.2 (PRS is ON if there is a parity error).
The Floor Level (DZP) flag must be ON. This indicates that the PG
processor sees the Door Zone (DZ) flag. See Table 6.10 in Troubleshooting
for more information.
• The pattern profile parameters that have been chosen are not valid and/or
do not fit inside the available distance between floors. Check to see if the
PFF flag is ON. If so, verify the initial parameter values as described in
Section 3.4.4. If any other fault flags are ON, refer to Table 6.11 in
Troubleshooting.
• The INTB jumper on the SCR-RIX board is in the LRN position. Verify that
the Intermediate Speed Bypass Jumper (IBJ) fault flag is not ON. If it is,
move the INTB jumper to the NORM position
The Pattern Generator Failure (PGF) flag may be the result of negative
learned floor heights due to a reversal of the quadrature pulses. To test, run
the car up on Inspection continuously for at least 5 feet and observe the
Quad Pulser Relation (QPR) flag in the FAULT section of the F3 screen. If
the flag turns ON (bold or light blue), swap the wires in terminals 95 and 96
on the SCR-RIX board and repeat the test. If the QPR flag remains OFF,
relearn the hoistway.
b. If the car is out of service and car calls are not accepted, verify that the Diagnostic
Indicators on the Computer Swing Panel are scrolling. If the car is on Independent
Service, the Independent Service message will be flashing which will mask the display
When the car starts, note that the PI changes to the next floor before the middle point of the
run. The car will decelerate to a point 6" (152.4 mm) before the floor where the LU or LD sensor
will operate the LU or LD relay. The car will continue until it reaches a point 3" (76.2 mm) before
the floor, then the DZ relay will energize (DZR relay may pick if this installation has rear doors).
The elevator will continue to level into the floor and stop. The final leveling speed should be
programmed to be 2 to 8 fpm (.01 to .04 m/s), but your actual speed will be a fraction of that
since PG Pattern Scaling, on the Drive (Shift F5) screen, is 0.30 or 0.50 at this time.
a. From this point on a storage oscilloscope is required to monitor test point TACH
for tachometer (actual car velocity), with respect to test point AGND, and test point
STP1 (with parameter TP1 set to 5) for pattern (intended car velocity). This is essential
for professional results. For velocity encoder applications, assign the Raw Tach or
Processed Tach to STP2 by setting TP2, Test Point 2 = either 6 or 9. To view the
pattern signal, connect an oscilloscope as follows:
• Isolate the ground pin on the power cord of the oscilloscope with a ground isolator
device. The ground pin must not be connected. The case of the oscilloscope must
be allowed to float at its own potential.
• On the IMC-DCP board, connect the ground side of the oscilloscope probe to test
point AGND and the signal side of the probe to test point STP1.
• On any parameter screen (Shift F1 thru Shift F6) set TP1 Test Point 1 = 5. This
assigns the Processed Pattern signal to Test Point STP1 on the IMC-DCP board.
• The full speed pattern signal on test point STP1 equals 10 VDC ±1% ('-' = up, and
'+' = down). Set the sweep rate on the scope to 1 centimeter per second, and
vertical sensitivity to 2 VDC per centimeter (later, 5 VDC per centimeter to
accommodate the 10 VDC full speed signal).
b. Run the car between floors to any landings that are not terminal landings. Observe that
the car starts, accelerates, then decelerates into the floor and stops. If the car overruns
a floor, the relevel function will be activated. The VFL Final Leveling Velocity on the first
approach to a floor and the VRL Relevel Velocity are two separately programmable
values. Look up these values on the Pattern (Shift F4) screen.
c. Make the car overrun the floor at least once and observe the releveling operation. This
is done by jumping terminals 26 to 18 for LU (or 25 to 18 for LD) when LU (LD) picks
at the end of the run and holding the jumper on until the opposite leveling relay LD (LU)
picks. Then release the jumper, which will allow releveling. During this test you may get
a “Leveling Sensor Failure” error message on the Swing Panel Diagnostic Indicators.
This error occurs when both LU and LD are activated at the same time. Toggle the
INSPECTION ON/OFF switch on the HC-RB4-SCRI board to clear the fault.
Monitor the brake voltage on terminals B1 to B2. Verify that a relevel brake voltage
exists, to prevent stalling or excessive armature current during a relevel operation.
Gearless machines are intended to relevel under the brake, so a partial pick is
appropriate. Note, however, that if the brake did not drop fully before the relevel, the
d. Place the LRN SWITCH on the IMC-DCP board to the ON position. Place a car call for
the bottom landing. After the car stops, observe the LD relay to see if it is still
energized. If it is, move the Down Normal Limit Switch (terminal 8 to 12), shown in area
10 of the job prints, so that the limit switch is not opened until the car is at least 1 to 3
inches (25.4 to 76.2 mm) below the bottom landing. (Note: MCE recommends that the
Up or Down Normal Limit Switches NOT be on the TM switch assembly unless the cam
in the hoistway has the “stepped” piece of metal which causes a large movement in the
roller as the car is just 1" to 2" [25.4 - 50.8 mm] past the terminal landing.)
Similarly, place a call for the top landing. You may have to toggle the LRN SWITCH to
OFF, then ON again to run the car. After the car stops, see if the LU relay is still
energized. If so, move the Up Normal Limit Switch (terminal 8 to 10), shown in area 9
of the job prints, so that the limit switch is not opened until the car is above the top
landing by at least 1 to 3 inches (25.4 to 76.2 mm).
NOTE: Be sure to read this entire section before performing the following steps.
b. Refer to page -SCR of the job prints under Output Ratings. On the Drive (Shift F5)
screen, set DAV Rated SCR Drive Armature Voltage equal to the SCR drive’s maximum
output voltage listed on the SCR-LGA board header. Set DAI Rated SCR Drive
Armature Current equal to the SCR drive’s maximum output current listed on the
SCR-LGA board header.
SAVL Armature Voltage Limit, on the Safety (Shift F6) screen, is a percentage of the SCR
Drive maximum output voltage rating. For example, if the drive's maximum output voltage
rating is 300VDC, and you wish to limit the voltage to 270VDC, set SAVL to 90% (270/300 X
100 = 90%).
There are several factors to consider in determining the value for SAVL:
a. For a geared installation, read the armature voltage rating from the hoist motor
nameplate. Use this value in calculating SAVL Armature Voltage Limit as in 4.4.1
above.
b. For a gearless installation, either choose the armature voltage limit to be equal to the
hoist motor name plate voltage rating, or choose the armature voltage limit to be up to
10% higher than nameplate voltage if the value is not above the maximum DC armature
voltage rating of the SCR Drive on page -SCR of the job prints. Once the voltage limit
is chosen, use this value in calculating SAVL Armature Voltage Limit as in 4.4.1 above.
SAIL Armature Current Limit, on the Safety (Shift F6) screen, is a percentage of the SCR
Drive maximum output current rating, and ranges all the way up to 276%. To find the SCR
Drive maximum full load output current rating, refer to page -SCR of the job prints, and look for
Output Ratings. Typically it is desirable to provide 250% of the full load current rating of the
hoist motor for acceleration/deceleration (and up to 276% in high performance applications).
For example, if the drive maximum full load output current rating is 180 amps DC, and you wish
to limit the full load amperage to 140 amps DC, with a 250% acceleration current capability, set
SAIL to 140/180 X 250 = 194%.
Make the necessary calculation and set the parameter as required. When this setting is done,
the CURRENT LIMIT indicator LED on the SCR Drive should not turn ON during normal
operation. However, in some cases of maximum loading it may be possible to see CURRENT
LIMIT when the car is undergoing an emergency deceleration, especially during testing.
NOTE: In some cases, where the voltage limiting mechanism (as determined by
SAVL) is being exercised severely, the CURRENT LIMIT indicator LED
may illuminate. This may indicate excessive voltage limiting as well as
current limiting. Also, be aware that a low value for SAIL can result in
oscillation at high speeds. Once stable operation is achieved, be sure to
increase SAIL to at least 200%.
A few words are necessary about the operation of the motor field before bringing the car up to
contract speed. The motor field adjustments can be handled in one of two ways:
a. The MFSV Standing Voltage and MFFV Forcing Voltage, on the Motor Field (Shift F2)
screen, can be set to known values, and then MFRV Running Voltage can be set to the
same value as MFFV Forcing Voltage. In this case, the SCR Drive will weaken the
motor field as necessary to keep the armature voltage from exceeding the maximum
allowed value. This approach will work fine in cases where the motor field has moderate
inductance.
b. If the motor field is highly inductive and cannot weaken as quickly as necessary, the
armature voltage limiting circuits in the SCR Drive will interfere directly with the current
regulator, which will cause the CURRENT LIMIT LED to illuminate. THIS MUST BE
AVOIDED, as it will be felt in the car. In this case, set a value for MFRV Running
Voltage, MFWB Weakening Threshold - Beginning and MFWE Weakening Threshold -
End so that significant motor field weakening occurs before the car reaches maximum
armature voltage. MFWE can be increased as long as there is no armature voltage or
speed overshoot. Verify the armature voltage in both up and down directions. Cases
where the motor field must weaken to less than 65% of the Forcing Voltage are almost
certain to require setting MFRV, MFWB and MFWE.
At this point, if the motor field is at least moderately warm, run the car on Inspection and verify
that the value for MFFV Forcing Voltage on the Motor Field (Shift F2) screen is the same as
the voltage measured between terminals MF1 and MF2. Correct any discrepancies using the
CMFF Calibration Factor. Adjust MFSV Standing Voltage to the actual value measured at
terminals MF1 to MF2.
a. Before running the car at contract speed, PADL Pattern Acceleration/ Deceleration
Limiter, on the Safety (Shift F6) screen, must be set. The purpose of PADL is to place
a limit on how fast the pattern can change. This will establish a maximum limit on the
peak acceleration or deceleration to which a passenger will be subjected. The value of
PADL should be greater than AS Standard Acceleration, DS Standard Deceleration and
STER Terminal/Emergency Slowdown Rate, but should be adjusted to provide a
smooth transition from high speed to zero speed in case of an emergency stop. A
typical range is 6 to 8 ft/sec2 (1.829 to 2.438 m/s2).
b. To achieve proper starting, without rollback or snapping away from the floor, a variable
delay in the application of the speed signal is provided. TSPD Speed Pick Delay, on the
Brake (Shift F3) screen, affects how much delay occurs from the time the drive
processor enables the RE relay on the SCR-PRI board to the time the pattern generator
sends out the pattern value. Adjust TSPD so the brake just clears the brake drum as
the car is beginning to accelerate. Do this with an empty car. The correct setting can
be determined by watching the drive sheave. Some rollback may have to be tolerated
for now, but this will be corrected later.
c. Using PG Pattern Scaling, on the Drive (Shift F5) screen, increase car speed in 10%
increments until the car is running at 80% of contract speed. Use an oscilloscope to
e. Once the car is running at or near contract speed, it is necessary to relearn the terminal
landings as described in Section 4.10 in order to safely run the car to the terminal
landings. If there is no need to run the car to the terminal landings at this time, this step
can be omitted. The terminal landings will be learned again in section 4.10, after the
speed parameters have been set.
f. The car (empty car) should now be running at or near contract speed. Some speed
overshoot may be experienced as contract speed is approached. Some releveling, and
possibly spotting (hesitating at the end of deceleration, near the floor) may also be
experienced. The next parameter that must be adjusted is GEC Error Compensation
Adjust, on the Drive (Shift F5) screen. You can Auto Tune this parameter by using
OECA Error Compensation Adjust. This will help remove overshoot and spotting, and
will also greatly improve the accuracy of the tracking (how closely the actual elevator
speed follows the intended speed). After the motor field has been calibrated, the
hoistway floor heights learned and the elevator prepared for final adjustment, this
procedure may be performed.
Make sure that the elevator can make normal runs in both directions. Move the elevator
to the bottom landing. On the Drive (Shift F5) screen set OECA Error Compensation
Adjust = ON, press S to save and Y for yes. Then follow the instructions on the top of
the Drive (Shift F5) screen. You will be asked to run the car up first, then down to
complete the calibration. OECA will automatically return to OFF and the new value for
GEC will be saved.
NOTE: Spotting (hesitating at the end of deceleration near the floor) is usually
the result of too little GP Proportional Error or GEC Error Compensation.
It may also help to set OGF Flare Gain = ON and adjust GFI Flare
Integral Error.
g. At this point, overshoot at contract speed should be gone or greatly reduced. If the car
is not running at contract speed yet, set PG Pattern Scaling = 1.00, on the Drive (Shift
F5) screen, and adjust GTC Tach/Velocity Encoder Scaling to adjust contract speed to
h. If there is an oscillation at contract speed, check the tachometer follower wheel for
roundness (if gearless). If the oscillation persists, increase GVDS Armature Voltage
Dampening-Speed Loop, on the Drive (Shift F5) screen, in increments of 0.01 until the
oscillation stops (do not exceed 0.8 maximum).
The purpose of the reduced gains is to provide tighter control during acceleration and
deceleration, and relaxed control when the car is traveling at steady state speeds. The reduced
gains are only effective during Normal, Inspection, Correction, Earthquake and Danger runs.
Figure 4.4 illustrates how the reduced gain parameters interact while the car is in Normal
operation. On Inspection, the reduced gains will be invoked as soon as the car reaches steady
state speed (Inspection speed).
GRI Reduced Integral Error - After constant speed is reached and an adjustable
delay (GRGD) has expired, the integral gain is reduced from GI, Integral Error
to GRI, Reduced Integral Error (typically ½ GI) over an adjustable time GRGT.
When the elevator begins to slow down, the integral gain will increase from GRI
to GI over half the GRGT interval. GRI cannot exceed GI.
GRGD Reduced Gain Delay - The reduced gains (GRP and GRI) are applied
after contract speed (or steady speed) is reached and this time (GRGD) has
elapsed.
GRGT Reduced Gain Transition Time - The gains are reduced from their normal
value to their reduced value over this time interval. When the gains are
increased from their reduced value to their normal value, the transition will occur
over half of this transition time. It is important that this transition time not be too
long, because the gains may not reach their normal value before the elevator
decelerates. The transition time should be less than half the time required to
transition from contract speed to leveling speed.
The reduced gains will be invoked only if OGR, Reduced Gain = ON. GRGT is adjusted
so that the transition from normal to reduced or reduced to normal is smooth enough
to eliminate the “bumpy” feeling in the car. However, the transition time should not be
so long that the gains do not reach their normal value before the elevator decelerates.
GRGD Reduced Gain Delay must be adjusted to ensure that the car has reached
contract (or steady state) speed and the speed has stabilized before reducing the gains.
GRP Reduced Proportional Error and GRI Reduced Integral Error gains can be reduced
until there is no oscillation at steady state speed. However, if the gains are too low it is
possible that control may become too loose and may not track properly. GRP and GRI,
cannot be increased above normal gains GP and GI respectively. If the oscillation is
due to a mechanical anomaly (tach wheel), it may not be possible to remove the
oscillation completely using reduced gains.
WARNING: The reduced gain parameters must be verified and adjusted before
running the elevator. Failure to follow these instructions may result
in erratic elevator operation.
The parameters mentioned here are for the Standard profile. Six other profiles, defined in
Section 4.5.2, have similar parameters for each phase of the profile. All of the pattern
parameters are found on the Pattern (Shift F4) screen (Figure 4.6).
´ PHASE 4 is defined as the time spent at contract speed, and is defined by VS Contract
Velocity.
µ PHASE 5 is defined as a time of transition from the constant speed of Phase 4 to the
maximum deceleration rate of Phase 6. The rate of transition is defined by the rate of
change of acceleration, or jerk parameters JHS and JLS, as in Phase 3. JLS is used
for runs that reach contract speed and JHS is used for runs that do not reach contract
speed. Typical values range from 4.0 ft/s3 (1.219 m/s3) to 8.0 ft/s3 (2.438 m/s3). Lower
values are more commonly used for greater comfort, however, as with Phase 3, low
values are harder to fit into the shortest one-floor-runs.
¹ PHASE 9 is used to shape the final approach to the floor. It is defined by VFL Final
Leveling Velocity and DFL Final Leveling Distance.
The IMC Performa controller has six programmable Velocity Profiles. The parameters that
define these profiles are located on the Parameters (Shift F4) screen (Figure 4.6). The profiles
are:
Standard (STD) - The Standard profile is used under normal operating conditions. The
parameters that define this profile, shown in Figure 4.5, include: VS Contract Velocity, JLS Low
Earthquake (EQ) - The Earthquake profile is used when the Earthquake input (EQI) is
activated. The parameters that define this profile include: VEQ Earthquake Velocity, JLEQ Low
Earthquake Jerk, JHEQ High Earthquake Jerk, AEQ Earthquake Acceleration, DEQ
Earthquake Deceleration and DAEQ Earthquake Approach Deceleration.
Reduced Power (PWR) - The Reduced Power profile is used when the Emergency Power
input (EPI) is deactivated, indicating the loss of commercial power. The parameters that define
this profile include: VEP Emergency Power Velocity, JLEP Low Emergency Power Jerk, JHEP
High Emergency Power Jerk, AEP Emergency Power Acceleration, DEP Emergency Power
Deceleration and DAEP Emergency Power Approach Deceleration.
Caution (CTN) - The Caution profile is used when the voltage available from the drive isolation
transformer to the System 12 SCR Drive is insufficient (between 80% to 95% of the rated
value). The parameters that define this profile include: VC Caution Velocity, JLC Low Caution
Jerk, JHC High Caution Jerk, AC Caution Acceleration, DC Caution Deceleration and DAC
Caution Approach Deceleration.
Alternate One (ALT1) - The ALT1 profile is used when the Alternate Speed Profile One input
(ASP1) is activated. The parameters that define this profile include: VA1 Alternate 1 Velocity,
Alternate Two (ALT2) - The ALT2 profile is used when the Alternate Speed Profile Two input
(ASP2) is activated. The parameters that define this profile include: VA2 A2aution Velocity, JLC
Low Alternate 2 Jerk, JHA2 High Alternate 2 Jerk, AA2 Alternate 2 Acceleration, DA2 Alternate
2 Deceleration and DAA2 Alternate 2 Approach Deceleration.
The actual profile that is generated for each of the profiles is dependent on the distance that
the elevator must travel as well as the profile's parameters. The Velocity Profile S-Curves are
defined as follows:
Tiny - this curve is used when the elevator must travel between adjacent floors where the
distance is short. The parameters that govern the shape of this curve are determined by the
system based upon the parameters used to adjust the Compact curve.
Small - this curve is used when the distance the elevator must travel falls between short and
nominal. The nominal distance is adjustable via the DRH Auto-Fit Reference Height parameter.
The parameters that govern the shape of this curve are determined by the system based upon
parameters used to adjust the Compact curve.
Compact - this curve is used when the distance the elevator must travel is nominal. This
distance is adjustable via the DRH Auto-Fit Reference Height parameter, and the parameters
that govern the shape of this curve are user adjustable.
Large - this curve is used when the distance the elevator must travel falls between nominal and
the distance required to reach contract speed. The parameters that govern the shape of this
curve are determined by the system but are based upon the parameters used to adjust the
Compact and Huge curves.
Huge - this curve is used when the elevator can reach contract speed. The parameters that
govern the shape of this curve are user adjustable.
When adjusting the Pattern Parameters, use of a storage oscilloscope is mandatory for
professional results. By viewing the pattern and the car response as the car is running, any
discontinuity in the idealized velocity profile can be observed. Connect the scope as described
in Section 4.3.3 'b'. The Pattern Parameters are found on the Pattern (Shift F4) screen (see
Figure 4.6).
a. Initial Values for Pattern Parameters - Instructions for verifying the initial values for
the Pattern Parameters are provided in Section 3.4.6 based on Tables 3.1, and 3.2.
Reasonable values for the pattern parameters are entered at the factory, but it is best
to verify them as described in Section 3.4.6
b. Parameter Selection and Auto-Fit - When OPA Profile Auto-Fit = ON, the IMC
Performa controller performs automatic curve fitting by manipulating the jerk and
acceleration values. When OPA = OFF, the Pattern curve will use the user entered
parameters. However, the software will modify the acceleration if the floor height is
shorter than the nominal floor height defined by DRH Auto-fit Reference Height.
On the Pattern (Shift F4) screen, set OPT Multiple Performance Profile Option to the
desired option, press S to save and Y for yes. After the parameter values have been
saved, OPT automatically returns to USER. The Standard Profile parameter values
entered using the OPT Multiple Performance Profile Option are intended to be starting
values which can be modified to meet your exact ride preferences.
d. Contract Speed Overshoot and Current Limiting -To prevent contract speed
overshoot and/or current limiting from the SCR Drive, AS Standard Acceleration and
JLS Low Standard Jerk can be reduced. JLS has a slightly greater effect on overshoot
at high speed than AS. The acceleration parameter AS has the most effect on current
limiting. Observe the actual car response on test point TACH on the IMC-DCP board
to verify that there is no overshoot. If a Velocity Encoder is used, set TP1, Test Point
1 parameter = 7 and observe the actual car response on test point STP1 on the
IMC-DCP board.
h. Final Approach to the Floor - The final approach to the floor can be customized using
VFL Final Leveling Velocity, your desired final leveling velocity, and DFL Final Leveling
Distance. DFL can be as low as 0.01 in. if you want the quickest floor-to-floor time.
1. The tracking is not as accurate as it should be. The accuracy must be improved
or else JF Flare Jerk must be reduced. Remember that there are very real limits
as to how low JF can be set (1.75 is often the lowest). Check the car operation
on the shortest conventional one-floor run.
2. The value for FRP Raw Pattern, on the Drive (Shift F5) screen, is too low. As
long as values lower than 2.0 are avoided, this should not be a significant
contributor to this problem. If FPP, Processed Pattern is less than 4.0, this can
also contribute to the problem. FPP is usually at least twice the value of FRP.
The default value for FRP Raw Pattern is 5.0 and the default value of FPP
Processed Pattern is 10.
The capability to allow reduced Inspection speed operation involves the following
parameters:
The high and low inspection speeds are determined by VINL and VINH. The Inspection
Velocity parameter which will be used (VINL or VINH) when a car is placed on
Inspection (the Inspection ON/OFF switch on the HC-RB4-SCRI board is placed in the
ON position) and direction is picked (the Inspection UP/DN switch on the HC-RB4-SCRI
board is held in the UP or DN position) is determined by the following:
Inspection Low Speed (INSL) input - When this controller input is active (high) VINL
Inspection Velocity - Low determines the inspection speed. When the INSL input is
inactive (low), the inspection speed is determined by ORI and the direction and position
of the car in the hoistway.
• INACTIVE
• NTS 1 = UNTS1 / DNTS1 switches
• NTS 2 = UNTS2 / DNTS2 switches
• NTS 3 = UNTS3 / DNTS3 switches
• NTS 4 = UNTS4 / DNTS4 switches
• NTS 5 = UNTS5 / DNTS5 switches
• ETS = UETS / DETS switches
When ORI Reduced Inspection is set to INACTIVE, the status of the INSL input
determines which Inspection Velocity parameter is used. If INSL is active (high) then
VINL Inspection Velocity-Low determines the inspection speed. If INSL is inactive (low)
then VINH Inspection Velocity-High determines the inspection speed.
When the ORI Reduced Inspection is set to a value other than INACTIVE, the car will
travel at the speed determined by VINH Inspection Velocity-High until the appropriate
switch (determined by the ORI parameter) opens. The car will then travel at a reduced
speed determined by VINL Inspection Velocity-Low until the terminal landing is reached
or direction is dropped.
k. Correction Profile - The correction profile is used during normal operation when
starting from a location other than at a floor. It is different from other profiles and has
its own parameters. The maximum correction speed is determined by VCR Correction
Velocity. The transition from zero to maximum correction speed, and from maximum
correction speed to leveling speed is defined by ACR Correction
Acceleration/Deceleration. A lower value for ACR will give a more gradual transition,
with typical values of about 2.0.
l. Terminal / Emergency Profile - This profile is used if the system requires a faster than
normal deceleration transition down to correction speed or leveling speed. It is used
during situations such as emergency slowdowns at terminal landings in response to the
normal terminal stopping device being activated, or loss of the quadrature signal
(positioning signal). The transition from any higher speed to correction speed or leveling
speed is defined by STER Terminal/Emergency Slowdown Rate and STSS Terminal
Slowdown Smoothing on the Safety (Shift F6) screen. STER affects the deceleration
rate while STSS acts to smooth the transition from deceleration (STER) to correction
or leveling speed. Lower values for STSS result in smoother, more gradual transitions.
Typical values range from about 0.5 to 1.0. The system performance must be verified
during testing.
n. Reduced Power (PWR) Profile - This profile is used when the Emergency Power input
(EPI) is deactivated, typically when power is provided by a backup generator or for
'night service' where reduced noise and power conservation is desirable. The
parameters which define this profile are: VEP Emergency Power Velocity, JLEP Low
Emergency Power Jerk, JHEP High Emergency Power Jerk, AEP Emergency Power
o. Caution Profile - This profile is used when the Low Line signal is active. The maximum
speed of the elevator is limited to 80% of contract speed. The parameters which define
this profile are: VC Caution Velocity, JLC Low Caution Jerk, JHC High Caution Jerk, AC
Caution Acceleration, DC Caution Deceleration and DAC Caution Approach
Deceleration.
p. Alternate One Profile - This profile is used when the Alternate Speed Profile One input
(ASP1) is active. The parameters which define this profile are: VA1 Alternate 1 Velocity,
JLA1 Low Alternate 1 Jerk, JHA1 High Alternate 1 Jerk, AA1 Alternate 1 Acceleration,
DA1 Alternate 1 Deceleration and DAA1 Alternate 1 Approach Deceleration.
q. Alternate Two Profile - This profile is used when the Alternate Speed Profile Two input
(ASP2) is active. The parameters which define this profile are: VA2 Alternate 2 Velocity,
JLA2 Low Alternate 2 Jerk, JHA2 High Alternate 2 Jerk, AA2 Alternate 2 Acceleration,
DA2 - Alternate 2 Deceleration and DAA2 Alternate 2 Approach Deceleration.
r. Learn Profile - The learn profile is used during hoistway learning. The maximum learn
speed is determined by VLR Learn Velocity, with a typical value of about 35fpm. The
transition from zero (or leveling velocity) to maximum learn velocity, and from maximum
learn velocity to leveling velocity, is defined by ALR Learn Acceleration/Deceleration.
During hoistway learn operation, this profile reduces its maximum learn velocity to final
leveling velocity at the floor, to learn the floor position accurately. A lower value for ALR
will result in a more gradual transition, with typical values of about 2.0.
s. Other Advanced Parameters - Some other advanced pattern parameters are DLI
Leveling Inhibit Distance, VLI Leveling Inhibit Speed and DTC Tracking Compensation
Distance. Only DTC will possibly be adjusted later. The others will not be adjusted, but
will be left at their default values: DLI = 6.00 in. and VLI = 100 fpm. DTC should be set
to 0.00 in. as a starting point.
Observe the operation of the elevator by looking at the hoist motor and by observing the car
response on test point TACH to AGND on the IMC-DCP board. If a Velocity Encoder is used,
set TP1 Test Point 1 = 7 and observe the car response on test point STP1 on the IMC-DCP
board. The final approach to the floor can be customized in many different ways.
a. If the tracking accuracy is very good, VFL Final Leveling Velocity can be increased and
DFL Final Leveling Distance can be decreased in order to reduce the floor-to-floor time.
Setting higher values for JF Flare Jerk, is also possible.
b. The goal is for the speed pattern shape to flare out and blend the deceleration into the
final leveling speed. It is possible to modify the pattern to obtain a lot of stabilized
leveling or to decelerate the elevator all the way into the floor to obtain the best brake-
to-brake times. It is here that most of the performance and perceived quality of the ride
will be determined. Try the full load range to be sure the stops are consistent.
There are many items to consider in establishing a smooth and accurate stop, and each item
contributes to the final result. In order to clearly see the complete electrical stopping
characteristics of the hoist motor, first adjust TBDD Drop Delay, on the Brake (Shift F3) screen,
to provide excessive delay in dropping the brake. Keep this in mind as adjustments are made.
It may be necessary to change TBDD more than once to clearly see the results. It is most
important to never drop the brake on a moving motor.
a. Final Leveling Speed - If this speed is too high, a quick transition to zero speed is
required. This can cause a bump at the stop or overshoot at the floor resulting in a
releveling operation. If the final leveling speed is too slow, the car will stop very close
to the edge of the dead zone, which will cause the system to relevel frequently.
Reasonable values for VFL Final Leveling Velocity, on the Pattern (Shift F4) screen,
range from 3 to 6 fpm. Before setting the dead zone, VFL must be adjusted so that the
final approach to the floor is satisfactory. If releveling occurs frequently, it may be
necessary to spread the LU and LD sensors on the landing system an equal distance
apart (see CAUTION).
b. Dead Zone - The purpose of the dead zone is to ensure that the elevator stops at the
same point whether approaching from above or below a particular floor. The dead zone
is defined as the area between leveling zones where no leveling sensors are engaged,
typically 0.25 to 0.75 inch (6 to18 mm) in length. Ideally, the elevator stops in the center
of the dead zone with the LU and LD sensors both de-energized. For LS-QUAD-2 and
LS-QUIK-1 installations, the LU and LD sensors must remain symmetrical in relation to
DZ (and also RD) to be sure that the RD input, and therefore the PGR flag, is ON after
every run. Move them in equal amounts but opposite directions - that is, if LU is moved
up 1/16" then the LD must be moved down by the same amount.
CAUTION: The distance from sensors LU to RDU must be the same as from
LD to RDD on the LS-QUAD-2. The distance from the LU switch to
the DZ1 switch must be the same as from LD to DZ2 on the LS-
QUIK-1. If this is not done, the read (RD) input may not occur at
the floor, which will prevent the car from running. THIS IS
ABSOLUTELY CRITICAL TO SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. Also,
DO NOT move LU or LD to get the car to stop level with the floor
(the 6 thumbscrews holding the faceplate on the landing system
are for this purpose; see section 4.6.5).
2. Approach the test floor from above, and mark exactly where the car stops. Then
approach the test floor from below, and mark exactly where the car stops.
c. Brake Coordination for Smooth Stops - Proper operation of the brake and
coordination of the setting of the brake is very important in obtaining a smooth stop. The
following items will help in achieving proper performance:
1. Before starting, the brake must be operating properly. Geared machine brakes
are usually very simple, however, the brake on a gearless machine usually
requires detailed adjustments to obtain proper operation. This will be covered
in Section 4.7.3. For now, be sure to adjust the brake to hold 125% of a rated
load (or the value required by your local code authorities). To establish a holding
voltage for a brake in a geared installation, refer to the manufacturer’s
recommended value. If this information is not available, experiment with BHV
Hold Voltage, on the Brake (Shift F3) screen, to find the voltage necessary to
hold the brake up, and then add a little extra margin.
If you have already adjusted the brake to the correct mechanical clearances,
and the brake is still clunking down too hard on the braking surface when the
car stops, this resistor adjustment will probably help. The only drawback is that
lower resistor values slow the application of the brake, so verify that the brake
sets firmly enough to hold 125% of a full load when the SCR Drive releases
control of the car, and also when any of the emergency stop switches are
opened during high speed. The value of the resistor between BR1 and BR3
should not be set to greater than 8 times the measured brake coil
resistance.
WARNING: If BRLD and TBDD are TRED, it is possible to lose control of the
car at the end of a run.
3. Next, coordinate the dropping of the brake with the instant the hoist motor stops.
Some delay in dropping the brake is provided by the adjustment of RB the
resistors in step two above. If that delay is too much, increase the value of that
FIGURE 4.7 Effect of Brake Drop Delay (TBDD) on the stop of car motion
To verify proper relevel operation, make the car overrun the floor at the end of the run as
follows:
NOTE: During the test (a or b) a “Leveling Sensor Failure” error message may
be displayed on the Swing Panel Diagnostic Indicators. This error occurs
when both LU and LD are activated at the same time. Toggle the
INSPECTION ON/OFF switch on the HC-RB4-SCRI board to clear the
fault.
a. Geared Installations - Place a car call above the car. Near the end of the run, when
the LU relay on the HC-RB4-SCRI board is energized, connect a jumper between
terminals 18 and 26 to hold the LU relay energized until the LD relay also is energized.
This should stop the car and allow the brake to set fully. Wait three seconds, then
remove the jumper. This will cause the car to relevel down into the floor. Check to see
that the relevel speed is OK (typically 6 to 8 fpm) and causes no oscillations or
subsequent releveling operations. Start with VRL Relevel Velocity, on the Pattern (Shift
F4) screen, identical to VFL Final Leveling Velocity, and only change the releveling
velocity as necessary to cause the car to stop at the same point as it would during a
normal approach to the floor.
b. Gearless Installations - Set VRL Relevel Velocity = 5 fpm. Place a full load in the car.
Check the full load releveling operation by first placing a car call below the car. Near the
end of the run when the LD relay on the HC-RB4-SCRI board is energized, connect a
jumper between terminals 18 and 25 to hold the LD relay energized until the LU relay
also is energized. This should stop the car and allow the brake to set fully. Wait three
seconds, then remove the jumper. This will cause the car to relevel up into the floor
against the full load.
c. Rope Stretch Releveling - On high-rise applications, when the car is very low in the
building with hundreds of feet of cable between the machine and the elevator,
substantial movement can occur when the elevator load changes, thereby causing
releveling operation. To make the system more tolerant of this movement, there is a
special option which adjusts the amount by which the elevator must be away from the
floor before the releveling operation is engaged. The distance that the car must be
away from the floor before engaging releveling is determined by DRSR Rope Stretch
Relevel Distance, on the Pattern (Shift F4) screen. The range of adjustment is from
0.00 to 3 inches, with a typical value being 0.72 inches.
In some high speed gearless installations the relevel operation may take an excessive amount
of time because sufficient current must build up in order to move the car under a partially
picked brake. Then, in most cases, once the car starts moving it will overshoot requiring
another relevel operation in the opposite direction (a “yo-yo” effect). To eliminate the long
relevel operation and “yo-yo” effect, an initial relevel gain scheme is implemented in this
system. If you don’t have this problem you may proceed to Section 4.6.5.
As shown in Figure 4.8, the Proportional, Integral and Differential gains (GP, GI and GD) are
increased to their initial relevel values (GIRP, GIRI and GIRD) when a relevel operation is
requested. When the velocity feedback (Tach/velocity encoder) reaches the commanded
Relevel Velocity (VRL), the gains are returned to the normal gain values GP, GI and GD. The
Before adjusting the releveling gains, the car must have been adjusted so that there is no
overshoot at the stop. The brake must also have been adjusted for relevel operation.
a. Bring the empty car to the bottom landing. Set the following parameters on the Drive
(Shift F5) screen - Advance View.
b. Now force the car to relevel by momentarily jumpering terminals 18 to 25 or 26. If you
observe improvement in the relevel operation and there is no oscillation, the GIRP and
GIRI gains can be increased or decreased until the desired relevel operation is
achieved.
c. Test the releveling operation in both up and down directions. Then verify the relevel
operation with a full load in the car in both the up and down directions.
The car should now be stopping smoothly, but may be stopping slightly above or below the
floors.
a. If the car is stopping consistently above or below all floors, loosen the thumbscrews on
the faceplate of the landing system and move it up or down to adjust the stop at all
landings.
b. If there are still individual floors that need adjustment, move the floor magnets or vanes
at those floors as necessary to stop exactly level with the floor. For the LS-QUAD-2
landing system, be sure the horizontal movement of the floating part of the faceplate
is still possible after re-tightening the thumbscrews.
Remove the temporary tape and permanently attach the floor magnets to the steel tape using
the adhesive on the back of the magnets, if this has not already been done. If magnets or
vanes were moved more than about 3/16ths of an inch (5 mm.), relearn the hoistway as
described in Section 4.1. Now put the car on Normal operation and stop the car at every floor.
Verify that the RD flag is ON at every floor and that the car is stopping level within the desired
tolerance.
Check contract speed in both up and down directions with a hand-held tachometer. Verify that
there is not more than 2% difference between up and down speeds (1% or less is typical). If
the speed difference is more than 2%, there may be a tach problem. On a gearless machine,
if the tach is mounted too close to a motor field pole, the magnetic field of the pole may affect
the tach and cause the difference between up and down speed. The ultimate test is to look at
the tach voltage between terminals TS and TC. If it is within 1% between up and down, then
the tach or its location is at fault. If there is an offset in the system, it can be eliminated by
performing the OIOA Input/Output Offset Adjust procedure, on the Drive (Shift F5) screen.
If you are experiencing a ride quality that is not exactly an oscillation, but is best described as
a rough texture, i.e., not a glass smooth feeling, it may be due to a variety of sources:
a. The value of the FRP Raw Pattern, on the Drive (Shift F5) screen, may be too high.
This will result in insufficient filtering of the digital pattern value, which will allow you to
feel every slight variation in the pattern signal.
b. On a gearless machine, the tach or encoder wheel may not be mounted securely, which
may cause bouncing. Or, a slight variation in the wheel may cause a variation in the
velocity feedback signal once every revolution. On a geared machine, the coupling used
between the tach or encoder and the motor can also be a source of vibration. In both
cases the problem is observed by looking at the AC-coupled tach signal on software
test point TACH on the IMC-DCP board, (or AC-coupled encoder speed signal from test
point STP2 with TP2 = 9), where you will see the vibration frequency increase and
decrease with car speed. This is absolute proof of a mechanical problem with the speed
transducer, tach or encoder. Electrically induced oscillations will be characterized by a
frequency of oscillation that is constant, does not change significantly with speed. A
constant frequency oscillation can be removed using the notch filter adjustments (see
Table R.7).
IMC Performa systems have built-in pre-torque capability. With pre-torque, the elevator is
started with a specific value of torque on the machine to exactly offset the load, thereby giving
theoretically perfect starts. Implementing the pre-torque capability requires a load weigher,
which must be installed on the elevator and adjusted to accomplish the smooth starts for which
the controller was designed. Load Weigher - Isolated Platform (LW-MCEIP) is used for
elevators with isolated platform cars, (see Appendix N, MCE Load Weigher Installation and
Adjustment). Load Weigher - Crosshead Deflection is used for elevators with non-isolated
platform cars. The load weigher signal is sent to the SCR-RIX board.
TP1 Test Point 1 = 34 (assigns Load Weigher Output to STP1 on the IMC-DCP
board)
TSPD Speed Pick Delay = 1.0 sec.
c. At the top landing, run the car on Inspection operation from the controller. Verify the
balanced load by checking the voltage on test point TP3 (current sensor output) on the
SCR-LGA board inside the System 12 SCR Drive (refer to Figure 6.29 in the Trouble
Shooting section to locate TP3). This voltage must be equal magnitude but opposite
polarity for each direction. If it is not, you must adjust the load until the voltage on TP3
is of equal magnitude and opposite polarity for each direction. Note: TP3 is the signal
from the current sensor on the System 12 SCR Drive, and 1.8 VDC is equal to the
maximum continuous DC output current rating of the drive, i.e., if the drive rating is 180
amps, then 180 amps = 1.8 VDC on TP3.
d. Run the car up and down on Inspection. If the car is truly balanced, there will not be any
rollback. Next, from one landing below the top floor, make a one-floor-run down and
observe any roll-back. With a truly balanced car, there should not be any roll-back. If
there is roll-back, make sure that step 'c' has been performed correctly.
e. At the top landing, with a balanced load in the car, connect the DC voltmeter between
the test points STP1 and AGND on the IMC-DCP board. Adjust GBAL Pre-Torque
Balance, on the Drive (Shift F5) screen, to make the voltmeter reading as low as
possible (less then 0.5 VDC if possible). Run the car and verify that there is no rollback.
f. Remove the weights from the car. From one floor below the top landing, with an empty
car, make a one-floor-run down. If there is rollback, increase GT Pre-Torque Gain and
repeat the one-floor-run down from one floor below the top landing until there is no
rollback. Then verify that there is no rollback on a one-floor-run going up, starting one
floor below the top landing.
g. Run the car to the bottom landing. Make a one-floor-run up and then down. If there is
rollback, change the gain of GTPC Pre-Torque Position Compensation until there is no
rollback during one-floor-runs up or down in the lower hoistway area. If the result of the
h. With an empty car, verify that there is no rollback anywhere in the hoistway.
i. Now put a full load in the car, and verify that there is no rollback anywhere in the
hoistway. If necessary adjust GT Pre-Torque Gain.
j. Again, remove all weights from the car and verify that there is no rollback anywhere in
the hoistway. If some rollback has been introduced by adjusting for no rollback with a
full load, optimize the system for empty car conditions, since a full load is the less
frequent condition.
k. Reduce TSPD Speed Pick Delay, on the Brake (Shift F3) screen, to the minimum value
which still allows the brake to lift fully before motion starts. You shouldn’t feel the car
pulling out from under the brake. The brake should be fully lifted before motion starts,
but avoid unnecessary delay in the start of movement.
Rollback at the start of motion may be a problem for gearless installations without a load
weigher, and even for some geared applications. To correct this, four parameters on the Drive
(Shift F5) screen can be adjusted to help provide a rollback-free start. They are GIP Initial
Proportional Error, GII Initial Integral Error, GID Initial Differential Error and GIGT Initial Gain
Transition Time. These are special velocity feedback loop gain and timing parameters.
Figure 4.9 shows how the normal gains are changed by the initial gains during normal
operation. Adjustments should be made if there is a rollback problem at the start of motion, but
the performance of the car is good at contract speed and at the stop. If rollback at the start is
not a problem, these gains do not need adjustment and this section can be skipped.
GIP = 2 times GP
GII = 2 times GI
GID = 2 times GD (GID is normally zero. If GD was zero, leave it at zero)
GIGT = 1.0 second. (Normally set to 0.25 seconds)
b. Make a one floor run and look for rollback or any oscillation at the start of motion.
c. If there is rollback at the start and no oscillation, increase GIP, GII and GID by 25%, or
the smallest possible increment. Repeat step 'b' above. Continue increasing these gains
until the rollback is removed, but before oscillations begin.
d. If there is oscillation at the start, decrease GIP, GII and GID by 25% and repeat step
'b'. If the oscillation persists, try reducing only the GID gain by 25% and repeat step 'b'.
You can also try keeping GIP and GID as high as possible, and reducing the GIGT
delay in 0.1 second increments until the oscillations are diminished, while still
maintaining control at the start of motion.
e. If oscillations persist, perform the adjustments again, with GID always at 0.00.
The purpose of this adjustment procedure is to achieve a gradual release of the brake, thereby
avoiding rollback and the feeling of "popping" out from under the brake. This procedure is most
commonly needed with gearless equipment. It can also be used to achieve smooth pick-up of
a “step-core” brake installation by slowly applying greater and greater voltage to the coil. Some
installations will never need it, but some will benefit greatly from it. However, in some
installations, even this procedure will not produce the desired results, and pre-torque may be
required to give the smoothest starts.
Items That Affect Brake Operation - There are several items that will have a substantial effect
on the quality of brake operation. Check these items before attempting to adjust for smooth
brake lifting:
a. New Linings - If the brake linings have been replaced or if the machine is new, verify
that the entire area of the lining is making contact with the braking surface. If not, you
must do whatever is appropriate to correct the lack of proper contact, and you must do
this before adjusting brake tension or clearance. New linings that do not conform to the
braking surface will often cause very rough starts. NOTE: Certain types of new lining
materials can make it very difficult to obtain smooth starts and this may require the pre-
torque option.
b. Smooth Mechanical Operation - The brake must not bind; it must operate smoothly
and freely. Inspect it and correct any mechanical defects. Also, inspect the linings and
verify that they are not contaminated.
c. Brake Tension - Brake tension must be adjusted according to the requirements of the
applicable elevator code. This often means being capable of stopping and holding
125% of maximum capacity. Excessive or insufficient brake tension can seriously affect
brake performance.
Brake Parameter Adjustments - At this point the brake should be in good working order and
properly adjusted, mechanically. For the next steps, refer to Figure 4.10.
Adjustment of the braking parameters for smooth operation consists of the following:
a. First, find the level of brake excitation that results in a very gradual but complete picking
of the brake. This is done as follows:
2. Display the Brake (Shift F3) screen and record the original parameters before
making any changes. Verify the following settings:
3. Set BPV Pick Voltage and BHV Hold Voltage to ½ of the original value of BPV.
Verify that the brake picks completely. The idea is to increase or decrease both
BPV and BHV identically until the brake just barely picks all the way. Then add
5 or 10 volts and verify that the brake still has a very slow and smooth picking
motion, taking 1 to 1.5 seconds to pick. The goal is to find a brake voltage that
allows the brake to transition slowly through the pressure-releasing part of the
movement.
4. Set BWV Weakening Voltage to the same value as BPV and BHV.
b. Next apply a maximum value of brake voltage, very briefly, at the start of movement.
This gets the brake quickly to the point in the lifting process where a substantial amount
of tension is released. This is done as follows:
1. Set BPV Pick Voltage back to the original value, to allow a high initial value of
brake voltage.
3. Now increase the value of TBWD Weakening Delay in 0.05 second increments
until the brake moves more quickly in the first part of its movement, so it can
reach the part of the movement where the pressure is starting to be released.
Typical values are between 0.10 to 0.45 second. The final result will often look
as if the brake is lifting at a fairly constant rate, even though the initial voltage
is high. This overcomes the natural tendency for a gearless brake to start lifting
slowly, and then more quickly the further it lifts.
c. It is important to realize that full brake Pick Voltage (BPV) is automatically applied for
about a second at the end of the brake Weakening Delay (TBWD), just after the brake
has cleared the braking surface, thereby guaranteeing full lifting after the smooth
transition through the zone of pressure release. After the brief return to full brake
voltage, the brake voltage will automatically drop to the Hold Voltage (BHV) after TBHD
Hold Delay, but must not allow the brake to sag back onto the braking surface. Verify
the manufacturers recommended value for the brake holding voltage and set BHV Hold
Voltage to that value. If this information is not available, experiment with BHV to
determine the voltage necessary to hold the brake up, and then add in a little extra
margin.
d. At this point, a storage oscilloscope or chart recorder is required in order to get the best
results from your adjustments. A digital storage scope is recommended over a chart
recorder because you can burn up a lot of paper adjusting some parameters. Connect
the scope to test points TACH and AGND on the IMC-DCP board to view the car
velocity response (for Velocity Encoder connect the oscilloscope to STP1 with
parameter TP1 set to option 9). Set the horizontal sweep to about 0.5 to 0.2 second per
division and increase the vertical gain until you can see a microscopic view of the
breakaway at the start of movement. A rough start is characterized by jaggedness at
the beginning of the curve, and a smooth start is characterized by a smooth transition
from the horizontal line to the acceleration curve. By using this method you can touch
up the parameters, such as TSPD in the next step.
e. On the Drive (Shift F5) screen, set PG Pattern Scaling = 1.00. The next step is to
coordinate the start of the car with the operation of the brake. This is done by increasing
TSPD Speed Pick Delay, on the Brake (Shift F3) screen, until you begin to see rollback
at the start of an empty car, down, run at the top floor. Then decrease TSPD until the
rollback just disappears (see Figure 4.11). It is best to adjust TSPD with the doors
working, to allow the motor field to reach full strength, as this will also have an effect on
the start of motion. It may be helpful to have JI Initial Jerk reduced to 5.00 or 4.00 to
help give a smooth start. Also remember that any change in the brake parameters,
pattern parameters JI or AI, or any of the gain parameters relating to the velocity loop,
will probably affect the coordination of the starts. Therefore, you must readjust TSPD
after any such changes.
Become familiar with correlation between what is seen on the scope and the ride quality
felt in the car at the start of motion. Then use the scope to adjust the brake parameters
to give smooth results. If the car has sleeve bearings, be sure to evaluate starts without
letting too much time pass between runs, or the information on the avoidance of
rollback will not be accurate. Once the effect of the various parameters on the car
operation is seen, the importance of proper brake adjustment will become evident. You
will also notice how powerful a tool the oscilloscope is in helping obtain the best
possible operation, particularly at the start of motion.
f. TBRD Repick Delay, on the Brake (Shift F3) screen, can be reduced, but doing so will
reduce the time that the brake spends accomplishing a slow lift with BWV Weakening
Voltage applied, and this will eventually cause the brake to start lifting rapidly again.
Typically TBRD will not be less than 0.50 seconds.
The load weigher (isolated platform or crosshead deflection) provides a signal that corresponds
to the perceived load. This signal is brought to the control system where it is conditioned,
sampled and digitized, and the value is used to calculate the actual load inside the elevator.
This load value is then used for logical operations such as anti-nuisance and hall call bypass.
With the crosshead deflection load weigher, the magnitude of the signal generated by the load
sensor represents the perceived load at the crosshead, which includes the weight of the car
itself, the load inside the car, the traveling cable, and any compensation cables that might be
attached to the car. Therefore it is necessary for the controller to use the measured load value
in a calculation to determine the load inside the elevator (the raw load value cannot be used
as is). Due to the dynamics of the elevator system, the load represented by the traveling cable
and compensation cables will vary with the position of the car in the hoistway.
The load weighing system accounts for these variances by performing a process which learns
empty car and full car load values at each floor in the building. The load in the car can then be
determined by reading the value at a given floor and, using the learned values for that floor,
performing a linear interpolation to approximate the load inside the car (as a percentage of full
load). The calculated load percentage is then used to initiate logical operations, i.e., hall call
bypass at 80% of capacity.
Logical operations that use the load information include: light load weighing (anti-nuisance),
advance car dispatch (reduction of door dwell time), heavy load weighing (hall call bypass), and
overloaded car detection. Each threshold is user-programmable, and will determine when each
of these logical operations should be performed.
The measurement of the load will only take place when the car is stopped at a landing with the
doors open. This is the only time that we would anticipate a change in load upon which a logical
operation should be initiated. The measurement is not taken when the car is running because
the acceleration and deceleration of the car would be interpreted as a change in load.
LLW (Light load weigher threshold): This threshold value is used to define the load at
which a limited number of car calls is to be registered. If the programmed number of car
calls is exceeded, all car calls will be canceled.
Example: LLW=20%. If the measured load in the car is less than 20%, the computer will
only allow a certain number of car calls to be registered (defined by a field-
programmable value LLCC). If LLCC is programmed at a value of three, the computer
will only allow three calls to be registered if the load is less than 20%. If a fourth call is
registered, all car calls will be canceled.
DLW (Dispatch load weigher threshold): This threshold value is used to define the load
at which the lobby landing door timer is reduced. This threshold should be set to a value
(defined in many specifications as 60%) at which it is appropriate to initiate the process
of moving the car out of the lobby.
HLW (Heavy load weigher threshold): This threshold value is used to define the load
value at which hall calls should be bypassed.
OLW (Overloaded car threshold): This threshold value is used to define the load value
at which it is considered unsafe to move the elevator. When this threshold is exceeded,
the car will remain at the floor with doors open. Typically an application that requires
OLW will use some type of visual and/or audible indicator to alert elevator passengers
that the car is overloaded. This operation is overridden by Fire Service operation.
Learn Modes - Due to the dynamics of the physical elevator system, a process must be
performed to allow the load weighing system to learn the reference values of the empty car and
fully loaded car weights at each floor. This is necessary because the position of the car in the
hoistway will cause the perceived load at the crosshead to change (crosshead deflection load
weigher). Examples of the causes for load variance include:
• The position of the traveling cable will present a varying load (a changing proportion of
the traveling cable hanging directly beneath the car).
• The position of the compensation cables will present a varying load (a changing
proportion of the compensation cable hanging directly beneath the car). Note that the
compensation cables are intended to equalize the load at the motor sheave, not at the
crosshead.
• Variances in the alignment of the hoistway guide rails will present varying amounts of
resistance to elevator movement. An added amount of resistance or friction may result
in an increased perceived load at the crosshead.
The values learned for the empty car and full car at a particular floor are used to calculate the
load when the car is positioned at that floor.
Learning the measured load value for an empty car at each landing.
Learning the measured load value for a fully loaded car at each landing.
Establishing the load thresholds which will initiate the logical operations.
a. Enter the SYSTEM mode of operation on the Computer Swing Panel by following these
steps:
1. Place all diagnostic switches on the Swing Panel in the OFF (down) position.
4. Press and hold the S push-button until the computer responds with the message
*SYSTEM* on the alphanumeric display.
b. Once in SYSTEM mode, access the load weigher learn function by turning the
Diagnostic On switch ON (the F7 switch should remain in the ON position). The
computer will respond with one of three scrolling messages:
CAR NOT READY TO LEARN - Verify that the car has been placed on
Independent Service.
NOT USED - The software has not been configured to provide the “analog load
weighing function”. Contact MCE if you believe this to be in error.
c. Once the elevator has successfully been placed in “load weigher learn mode” one or
all three of the learn functions can be performed as described in sections to follow. The
system will display one of three main prompts:
Learning the empty and loaded car values is an automated process that requires only that the
appropriate load be present in the car before beginning each process. It is best to have two
persons available, one in the machine room at the elevator controller and one positioned
at a floor with test weights available. The test weights must represent the full load value.
Once initiated, the learn process will automatically run the car from floor to floor, stopping at
each landing. The car will first travel to the bottom landing, stop and pause there for a period
of time. The car will then move in the up direction, stopping at each floor on the way to the car's
highest landing served. Each time the car stops at a landing a value is learned for that landing
(either the empty or full load value). Once all floors have been learned, the car will automatically
return to its point of origin and open its doors. The learn process must be performed twice,
once for empty car load and once for full car load.
a. With the system in “load weigher learn mode”, press the N push-button until the
following prompt is displayed: “READY TO LEARN EMPTY CAR VALUES? PRESS S
TO CONFIRM...”.
b. Verify that the car is empty.
1. When the S push-button is pressed, the car will automatically close its doors
and commence the operation described earlier. During this process, the doors
will remain closed when the car stops at each landing. The car will not respond
to car call or hall call demand during this process. The computer will display the
scrolling message: “LEARNING EMPTY CAR VALUES...PRESS N TO
ABORT...”.
2. The learn process may be aborted by pressing the N push-button any time
during the process.
3. Once the learn process is completed for the empty car, the computer will briefly
display the message: “EMPTY CAR LEARN PROCESS COMPLETED...”. At
that time, the car should be positioned at the floor where the learn process was
begun, with the doors fully open.
4. The computer will then display the message: “LEARN FULL CAR VALUES?
PRESS S TO CONFIRM...”. Refer to the next section if you wish to learn the
fully loaded car values. [Do not press the S push-button at this time!]
a. With the system in “load weigher learn mode”, press the N push-button until the
following prompt is displayed: “READY TO LEARN FULL CAR VALUES? PRESS S TO
CONFIRM...”.
c. Once the test weights have been loaded, press the S push-button to begin this learn
process. The process is identical to the empty car learn process described above. The
computer will display the scrolling message: “LEARNING FULL CAR VALUES...PRESS
N TO ABORT...”.
1. The learn process may be aborted by pressing the N push-button any time
during the process.
2. Once the learn process is completed for the fully loaded car, the computer will
briefly display the message: “FULL CAR LEARN PROCESS COMPLETED...”.
At that time, the car should be positioned at the floor where the learn process
began, with the doors fully open. The test weights may now be removed from
the car.
3. The computer will then display the message: “ADJUST THE LOAD WEIGHER
THRESHOLDS? PRESS S TO CONFIRM...”. Refer to the next section if you
wish to adjust the load weigher threshold values.
The load thresholds are preset, at the MCE factory, to values based upon the job specification.
However, these thresholds are user-adjustable and may be changed at any time. To adjust
these thresholds, enter the SYSTEM mode of operation as described above, and select the
load weigher learn function. The car must be on Independent Service to enter the load weigher
learn function.
a. With the system in the “load weigher learn mode”, press the N push-button until the
computer responds with the scrolling message: “ADJUST THE LOAD WEIGHER
THRESHOLDS? PRESS S TO CONFIRM...”.
c. Once the S push-button is pushed, the computer will respond by displaying mnemonics
that represent the load values. The value shown next to the mnemonic is the current
threshold value for that parameter expressed as a percentage of the full load value.
e. The desired value may be adjusted by pressing the S push-button. The value will be
incremented until the upper limit value is reached. The value will then roll over to the
lower limit value. These limit values are predetermined at MCE, and must be modified
with an EPROM change, if necessary.
The thresholds can be set to the desired values, as a percentage of a full load. Setting
the value to 00% will disable the corresponding function. Example: setting the HLW
threshold to 00% will disable the hall call bypass function.
Exit the load weigher learn mode by placing the Diagnostic On/Normal switch in the
Normal (down) position. Exit System Mode of diagnostics by turning the F7 switch OFF
(down).
In the Normal mode of operation, with the Diagnostic On/Norm switch on the computer Swing
Panel in the Norm position, one of the default parameter displays will be shown on the
alphanumeric display. The display may be changed from one parameter to another by pressing
and holding the N push-button.
Measured load - The measured load in the car is displayed in the following format:
The measured load will not be displayed if the load weigher learn process has not yet
been successfully performed. The computer has no reference values from which to
calculate the load. Instead, the following status message will be displayed: “LOAD
WEIGHER NOT YET LEARNED...”.
Trip counter - The trip counter indicates the number of runs or trips the elevator has
made since the counter was last reset to zero. The format of this display is:
The trip counter may be reset to zero by pushing and holding the S push-button for five
seconds.
Software Versions - On local car controllers the version number of the MP and CGP
software is displayed. The messages are scrolled as follows:
A signal is created from both the armature voltage and the armature current, called the
synthetic tachometer signal, which is an approximation of the car’s velocity. The safety monitor
uses the synthetic tachometer signal to determine certain failures in the tachometer. A
tachometer failure (TF flag) is generated if the synthetic tachometer signal and the actual
tachometer signal differ by more than four volts. Calibrate this signal as follows:
a. The final adjustment of the car, except for safety functions, should already be
completed. The car should either be empty or have a full load. Move the car to a lower
landing.
b. On the Safety (Shift F6) screen, set OISA Synthetic Tach Auto-calibration = ON. Press
S to save and Y for yes.
c. Using the F3 screen, enter a call a sufficient number of floors up from the car’s current
location so that the car will reach Contract speed.
d. When the car has stopped, enter a call a sufficient number of floors down from the car’s
current location so that the car will reach Contract speed.
e. When the car has stopped, OISA will turn OFF automatically and the new values for
SVSC and SISC will be saved.
f. Run the car at contract speed and verify that the TF flag (tachometer failure) on the F3
screen does not highlight. If tachometer failures are occurring, it may be necessary to
calibrate SVSC and SISC manually, as follows:
g. Assign option 10 (difference between synthesized speed and speed feedback) to test
point STP1 on the IMC-DCP board by setting TP1 Test Point One = 10, on the Drive
(Shift F5) screen. Make sure the car is running at contract speed with an empty car up
or full load down. Now adjust SVSC Synthetic Speed Voltage Calibration, on the Safety
(Shift F6) screen, to give a minimum value on STP1 with respect to AGND while
running at contract speed (STP1 may still be a volt or more - just find the minimum).
h. Run the car on contract speed runs and measure the voltage on STP1 with reference
to AGND (only at contract speed). Adjust SISC Synthetic Speed Current Calibration, on
the Safety (Shift F6) screen, so that the voltage on STP1 is roughly the same (within
0.5 VDC or less) when the car is going up or down.
i. Now repeat the adjustment of SVSC Synthetic Speed Voltage Calibration to give a
minimum value on STP1 with respect to AGND while running at contract speed (STP1
may still be a volt or more - just find the minimum). If needed, you may also repeat the
adjustment for SISC Synthetic Speed Current Calibration to minimize the signal on
STP1 further. These adjustments are interactive, which is why it is necessary to repeat
the adjustments at least once.
j. Now run the car at contract speed and verify that the TF flag (tachometer failure) on the
F3 screen does not highlight. You may whish to compare the synthetic tachometer
signal with the actual tachometer signal. The safety monitor is set to trip if the actual
tachometer signal and synthetic tachometer signals differ by more than four volts (as
measured on STP1 on the IMC-DCP board with TP1 = 10).
a. To verify the overspeed monitoring function for access, inspection, and leveling, set
VINH Inspection Velocity-High = 145 fpm, on the Pattern (Shift F4) screen (record the
original value of VINH). The jumper connecting terminals FBP1 and FBP2 on the
SCR-RIX board should be removed. If this jumper is in place, overspeed monitoring will
be bypassed.
b. Set PG Pattern Scaling = 1.10, on the Drive (Shift F5) screen. Run the car on
Inspection operation from the controller. When the car speed passes 150 fpm, the IOS
flag on the F3 screen should turn ON and the FLT relay should drop.
c. Verify that the Special Event Calendar (F7 - 1) screen displays the Inspection
Overspeed event.
d. After verifying overspeed, set PG back to 1.0. Set VINH Inspection Velocity-High, on
the Pattern (Shift F4) screen, back to the originally recorded value.
This test verifies the high speed overspeed monitor. First set the Inspection switch to OFF and
set the TEST/NORM switch on the HC-RB4-SCRI board to TEST. If the jumper between FBP1
and FBP2 on the SCR-RIX board is still on, remove it. Then set PG Pattern Scaling = 1.10
(110% of contract speed).
Register a call that is far enough away to allow the car to reach contract speed. Once the car
reaches the value determined by SCO Contract Overspeed, on the Safety (Shift F6) screen,
the FLT relay on the SCR-RIX board will drop out, and:
The COS flag will highlight on the View Hoistway (F3) screen. Also, you will see a COS
indication, followed by the actual trip speed in the SAFETY area on the F3 screen.
The message CONTRACT OVERSPEED will be logged in the Special Events Calendar
(F7 - 1) screen.
This test compares the pattern signal with the velocity feedback signal and sets the point at
which the Tach Error (TE) fault flag trips as a result of excessive error between the actual and
intended car speed.
a. Before beginning this test, reconnect the jumper on terminal FBP1 and FBP2 (bypass
the drive safety functions). Set STE Maximum Speed Error = 001, on the Safety
(Shift F6) screen. Put a full load in the car and run the car up and down at full speed.
Observe the TE flag, on the F3 screen, when the car is accelerating or slowing. The TE
flag must be highlighted. Stop the car at a floor and push the DRV RST button on the
IMC-DCP board. The flag faults are cleared by pushing the DRV RST button.
Increase the value of STE. Repeat the above steps until the TE fault flag does not
highlight when the car is accelerating or slowing. When the flag no longer becomes
highlighted on acceleration or deceleration, add 5% to the value of STE to permit a
Make sure that TE does not trip during an emergency stop or when door locks are
opened. Simulate loss of door locks by removing the field wire from terminal #4, not
terminal #8.
WARNING: Read step 'b' all the way through before attempting to perform this
test.
b. This step verifies that the TE flag will highlight and the car will shut down even with a
complete tachometer failure.
1. Position the car at the bottom landing and then disconnect the tachometer wire
from terminal TS on the SCR-RIX board. If a Velocity Encoder is used, pull out
the wire from terminal A+ or A- on the HC-ENCS board. Tape the end of the
wire for protection.
2. Remove the jumper connecting terminals FBP1 and FBP2 on the SCR-RIX
board. Verify that the TEST/NORM switch on the HC-RB4-SCRI board is in the
TEST position.
3. Register a call at least two floors above the bottom landing. The car will run
away very fast; observe safety precautions. When the TE flag on the F3
screen turns ON, the FLT relay on the SCR-RIX board must drop and the car
should stop immediately. If the car does not stop immediately, and the TE flag
does not highlight, turn the INSPECTION ON/OFF switch on the HC-RB4-SCRI
board ON. Do this before the governor trips.
4. When the car stops, reconnect the tachometer or encoder wire and press the
DRV RST button on the IMC-DCP board.
The armature overcurrent (overload protection) is intended to protect the motor, and acts in a
manner similar to a thermal overload. However, instead of using the actual heat generated by
excessive armature current, the Loop Overcurrent (LOC) fault is generated based on a
calculation using measured armature current and time. SLRI LOC Rated Current, on the Safety
(Shift F6) screen, is used to set the threshold current used in the calculation. SLFT LOC Fault
Time sets the time used in the LOC calculation. The calculation used to generate the LOC fault
is:
measured
LOC
armature
- threshold
9 elapsed
> threshold
9 Fault = LOC Fault
k current
(averaged)
(SLRI)
r time (SLRI)
Time
In other words, the LOC fault is generated when the measured current is twice the threshold
current, for the LOC Fault Time. The armature current is obviously not constant, therefore the
calculation uses the measured armature current in excess of the threshold current, averaged,
times elapsed time. As with a thermal overload, the greater the amount by which the measured
current exceeds the threshold current, the shorter the time required to cause the LOC fault.
NOTE: Run the car up during this test so the mechanical safety does not set.
Keep the car away from the top because if the mechanical safety does
set with the car at the top, it may be difficult to reset the safety.
The first step is to set the threshold value for LOC , the SLRI parameter on the Safety (Shift F6)
screen. Set SLRI equal to the Rated Motor Full Load Amps. If this value is unavailable from the
hoist-motor name plate, it can be obtained by one of the following methods:
• Measure the armature current of the hoist-motor with a DC current clamp meter while a fully
loaded elevator is traveling in the up direction during Phase 4 of the profile (contract
speed).
• Measure the voltage at Test Point #3 (TP3) on the SCR-LGA board while a fully loaded
elevator is traveling in the up direction during Phase 4 of the profile(contract speed). The
measured value must be multiplied by the header rating for the armature current and then
divided by 1.8. The header rating can be found from the SCR page of the job print.
Measured Voltage at TP3 × Drive Header Current Rating
Full Load Motor Current
1.8
If the LOC flag is highlighted during these runs, SLFT must be calibrated. First clear the LOC
fault. Bring the car to a full stop and press the DRV RST button on the IMC-DCP board to reset
the faults.
To calibrate SLFT LOC Fault Time first find the trip threshold, the value of SLFT that causes
the LOC to trip (± 2 seconds). Use the half split method as follows:
• On the Safety (Shift F6) screen, set SLFT = 30 (default value). With a full load in the car,
run the car up the full length of the hoistway. On the View Hoistway (F3) screen, verify that
the LOC fault flag is not highlighted.
• Decrease SLFT to 15. With a full load, run the car up and observe the LOC flag. If the LOC
flag is highlighted, increase SLFT to 22. If the LOC flag is not highlighted, decrease SLFT
to 8. Run the car up and observe the LOC flag.
• Continue adjusting SLFT until the difference between an SLFT value that causes the LOC
flag to highlight and a value that does not, is 2 seconds or less.
Next, calculate 20% to 35% of the SLFT value just above the trip threshold as determined
above. Add this percentage value to the trip threshold value, and set SLFT equal to the total.
This will prevent any nuisance LOC faults. The calibration of SLFT is now complete.
Record the LOC value just below the trip threshold as determined above (the value that last
caused the LOC fault to trip). This value will be used in verifying the armature overcurrent
adjustment as described below.
a. Be sure the jumper is removed between FBP1 and FBP2 on the SCR-RIX board.
Record the value for SLFT.
c. Verify that the LOC flag highlights on the F3 screen, the fault logs on the Special Event
Calender, and the Fault relay drops on the SCR-RIX board.
At this point, the car should be running well and the jumper connecting FBP1 and FBP2 on the
SCR-RIX board should be removed. The unit should not be tripping off under any load
condition.
4.10 LEARNING THE NORMAL (NTS) AND EMERGENCY (ETS) LIMIT SWITCHES
The Normal Terminal Slowdown Limit (NTS) switch and Emergency Terminal Limit (ETS)
switch Learn operation is defined as recording the car velocity and position count at the time
each of these terminal switches is encountered on a normal approach to either terminal landing.
This Learn operation should be performed after all parameters have been fully adjusted.
NOTE: Whenever Pattern Parameters are modified, this Learn procedure must
be repeated so that the Safety Processor on the IMC-DCP board can
relearn the velocities associated with the Terminal Limit Switches.
The following are the required steps to learn the normal velocities associated with each terminal
landing.
a. Place the TEST/NORM switch on the HC-RB4-SCRI board in the TEST position.
b. Make sure that all the terminal limit switches are properly installed according to Section
2.3.3. Verify the proper operation of the terminal switches using the View Hoistway (F3)
screen. In the SAFETY area, locate UT1-UT5 and DT1-DT5. Look at the job prints to
determine which normal terminal limit (UNTx and DNTx) switches are required for this
installation. During a full hoistway run, up or down, watch to see if these become
highlighted, as well as UETS and DETS. The flag is highlighted when the UTx or DTx,
terminal switch is closed. The flag is not highlighted when the switch is open or not
connected in this installation.
d. Make a full hoistway run to the top terminal landing using a car call. The display on the
IMC-SMB3(5) shows the car speed as it moves.
e. Now make a full hoistway run to the bottom terminal landing using a car call.
f. Return the LRN SWITCH to the OFF position. The IMC-SMB3(5) has learned the speed
of the car, under normal conditions, when the terminal switches were encountered as
the car approached each terminal landing.
During normal operation, if the car's velocity exceeds the Lower Limit Velocity at the time the
Normal Terminal or Emergency Terminal switch is activated, an immediate slowdown is
initiated. The Lower Limit Velocity is calculated from the Learned Velocity as follows:
During normal operation, if the car's velocity exceeds the Upper Limit Velocity at the time the
Normal Terminal or Emergency Terminal switch is activated, an Emergency stop is initiated.
The Upper Limit Velocity is calculated from the Learned Velocity as follows:
• Learned Velocity plus 10% for Contract Speeds of 500 ft/min or more.
• Learned Velocity plus 24% for Contract Speeds of 150 ft/min or less
• Learned Velocity plus a value between 10% and 24% based Contract Speeds
between 150 and 500 ft/min.
f. Verifying Reasonable Learned Values for Terminal Slowdown Switches - Stop the
car and verify the limit switch velocity values stored during a normal slowdown at the
terminal landings, on Switches (Shift F7) screen. If you have only UNT1 and DNT1, the
learned values must be 95% of contract speed or less. If you have more UNTx and
DNTx switches than just UNT1 and DNT1, it is permissible for UNT1 and DNT1 to have
a learned speed of more than contract speed. However, all other UNTx and DNTx
switches must have learned values of 95% of contract speed or less. For limit switches
having learned speeds that are higher than needed, those specific limit switches will
have to be moved closer to the terminal landings. Alternately, if you can tolerate the
reduced performance, DS, Standard Deceleration may be reduced. If the switches are
moved closer, STER Terminal Danger Slowdown Rate and STSS Terminal Slowdown
Smoothing, on the Safety (Shift F6) screen, must be increased.
Now verify that the IMC-SMB3(5) will recognize an overspeeding car at a terminal landing.
Remove the jumper between FBP1 and FBP2 on the SCR-RIX board. This jumper bypasses
the velocity check on the UNTx and DNTx switches. Perform preliminary tests as follows:
a. For each UNTx terminal landing limit switch, run the car up at contract speed and
remove each UNTx wire from its terminal on the SCR-RIX board when the car is in the
middle of the hoistway. (Repeat this test separately for each individual limit switch.)
If the car's speed exceeds the Lower Limit Velocity at the time the switch is activated,
the car must decelerate rapidly (at a rate determined by PADL Pattern Acceleration/
Deceleration Limiter and also by STER Terminal Emergency Slowdown Rate, on the
Safety (Shift F6) screen, and stop at the next floor. Note: Be careful about changing
PADL, as this parameter must provide a steeper deceleration than that of STER. If the
car's speed exceeds the Upper Limit Velocity at the time the switch is activated, the car
must perform an emergency stop. Replace each wire when complete.
b. For the UETS limit switch, also run the car up at contract speed and remove the wire
from the UETS terminal, on the SCR-RIX board, when the car is in the middle of the
hoistway. With the UETS switch, the car will perform an emergency stop, and wait
several seconds. Then it will proceed at correction speed to the next landing, let the
people out, close its doors (door open button (DOB) remains active), and shut down
(requiring a manual reset). The UEF flag, in the FAULT section on the View Hoistway
(F3) screen, will be highlighted until the manual reset occurs. Press the DRV RST
Button on the IMC-DCP board to clear the fault.
c. Similarly, for each DNTx or DETS limit switch, run the car down at contract speed and
remove each DNTx or DETS wire from its terminal in a manner similar to the above
steps, while checking the operation. Reinstall each wire into the terminal when
complete. The DEF flag, in the FAULT section on the View Hoistway (F3) screen, will
be highlighted until the manual reset occurs. Press the DRV RST Button, on the
IMC-DCP board, to clear the fault.
It is necessary to verify proper deceleration into the terminal landings from contract speed using
the normal terminal slowdown switches (UNTx, DNTx) under the condition of the car having
PROCEDURE FOR BUILDINGS WITH FOUR STORIES OR LESS - For testing the terminal
slowdown switches, we must force the car to travel past the switches at a higher speed. The
process follows:
a. Reduce DS Standard Deceleration by 50%, on the Pattern (Shift F4) screen, and
relearn the Normal Terminal Limit Slowdown switches.
c. Top Terminal Verification - Be sure the car is empty and at the bottom terminal
landing. Place a call at the top terminal landing. The car must reach contract speed,
and must accomplish a slowdown that will allow the car to stop before overrunning the
top terminal landing. The deceleration rate will be higher than normal, but will still be
relatively smooth in the car. Besides the switch location, the most common failure to
slow at the top landing with an empty car is due to loss of traction, so watch for rope
slippage. The combination of high normal deceleration rate, and no compensation
cables or chains, can cause traction problems with the emergency deceleration rate.
STER Terminal/Emergency Slowdown Rate, on the Safety (Shift F6) screen, is typically
set so that the deceleration rate is approximately 150% of the deceleration provided for
by DS Standard Deceleration, on the Pattern (Shift F4) screen. Note that PADL must
be greater than or equal to STER. This process may have to be repeated several times
to get the right adjustment. To do this, assign the Processed Speed feedback signal to
Software Test Point STP1 by setting TP1 Test Point One = 9. Connect oscilloscope
probes to monitor DCC and STP1 on the IMC-DCP board. Run the car and observe the
pattern and speed while decelerating into a floor. Adjust STER and STSS as necessary
to assure that the slope of deceleration and flare-out is sufficient to allow decelerating
to leveling speed before the floor is reached. About 1 ft. or more of leveling is not
unreasonable. Note that PADL must be greater than or equal to STER.
d. Bottom Terminal Verification - Be sure the car is fully loaded and at the top terminal
landing. Place a call at the bottom terminal landing. The car must reach contract speed,
and must accomplish a slowdown that will allow the car to stop before overrunning the
bottom terminal landing. The deceleration rate will be higher than normal, but will still
be relatively smooth in the car. Assign the Processed Speed to Software Test Point
STP1 by setting TP1 Test Point One = 9. Connect oscilloscope probes to monitor DCC
and STP1 on the IMC-DCP board. Run the car and observe the pattern and speed while
decelerating into a floor. Adjust STER and STSS as necessary to assure that the slope
of deceleration and flare-out is sufficient to allow decelerating to leveling speed before
the floor is reached. About 1 ft. or more of leveling is not unreasonable. Note that PADL
must be greater than or equal to STER. Any problems will be due to switch location or
possibly due to current limiting.
e. If not continuing to Section 4.10.3, relearn the Normal (NTS) and Emergency
(ETS)Terminal Limit switches as described in Section 4.10 'a' thru 'f'.
PROCEDURE FOR BUILDINGS WITH MORE THAN FOUR STORIES - For testing the top
terminal slowdown switches, we must make the car think it is lower than it actually is. For
testing the bottom terminal slowdown switches, we must make the car think it is higher than it
actually is. This process must be set up as follows:
b. Top Terminal Verification - Be sure the car is empty. Choose a floor far enough below
the top terminal landing to allow the car to reach contract speed. Refer to the job prints
and Table 4.2 to choose a floor that will allow you to remove one of the wires (R0, R1,
R2, etc.) and change the parity signal (PR) by removing the wire or jumpering the PR
terminal to terminal 2 so that it will give a floor encoding signal that corresponds to a
floor that is lower than the one where the car is stopped (as long as it is not the bottom
terminal landing). Note: The floor chosen for stopping the car and also the floor faked
by changing the wires, must both be floors where all connected limit switches are made.
c. Place a call at the top terminal landing. The car must reach contract speed, and must
accomplish a slowdown that will allow the car to stop before overrunning the top
terminal landing. The deceleration rate will be higher than normal, but will still be
relatively smooth in the car. Besides the switch location, the most common failure to
slow at the top landing with an empty car is due to loss of traction, so watch for rope
slippage. The combination of high normal deceleration rates, and no compensation
cables or chains, can cause traction problems with the emergency deceleration rate.
About 1 ft. or more of leveling is not unreasonable.
STER Terminal/Emergency Slowdown Rate, on the Safety (Shift F6) screen, is typically
set so that the deceleration rate is approximately 150% of the deceleration provided for
by DS Standard Deceleration, on the Pattern (Shift F4) screen. Note that PADL must
be greater than or equal to STER. This process may have to be repeated several times
to get the right adjustment. To do this, assign the Processed Speed feedback signal to
Software Test Point STP1 by setting TP1 Test Point One = 9. Connect oscilloscope
probes to monitor DCC and STP1 on the IMC-DCP board. Run the car and observe the
pattern and speed while decelerating into a floor. Adjust the STER and STSS
parameters as necessary to assure that the slope of deceleration is sufficient to allow
decelerating to leveling speed before the floor is reached. Note that PADL must be
greater than or equal to STER.
d. Bottom Terminal Verification - Be sure the car is fully loaded. Choose a floor far
enough above the bottom terminal landing to allow the car to reach contract speed.
Refer to the job prints and Table 4.2 to choose a floor that will allow you to jumper one
of the terminals (R0, R1, R2, etc.) to terminal 2 and change the parity signal (PR) by
removing the wire or jumpering the PR terminal to terminal 2 so that it will give a floor
encoding signal that corresponds to a floor that is higher than the one where the car is
stopped (as long as it is not the top terminal landing). Note: The floor chosen for
stopping the car and also the floor faked by changing the wires, must both be floors
where all functional terminal switches are active.
e. Place a call at the bottom terminal landing. The car must reach contract speed, and
must accomplish a slowdown that will allow the car to stop before overrunning the
bottom terminal landing. The deceleration rate will be higher than normal, but will still
be relatively smooth in the car. Assign the Processed Speed feedback signal to
Software Test Point STP1 by setting TP1 Test Point One = 9. Connect oscilloscope
probes to monitor DCC and STP1 on the IMC-DCP board. Run the car and observe the
speed pattern and tach while decelerating into a floor. Any problems will be due to
switch location or possibly due to current limiting. About 1 ft. or more of leveling is not
unreasonable. Adjust the STER and STSS parameters as necessary to assure that the
f. If not continuing to Section 4.10.3, reinstall wires 93 and 94 into their respective
terminals on the SCR-RIX board and relearn the Normal (NTS) and Emergency (ETS)
Terminal Limit switches as described in Section 4.10 a thru f. Learned values can be
verified on the Switches (Shift F7) screen..
It is necessary to verify a proper emergency stop at the terminal landings, from contract speed,
using the emergency terminal slowdown switches (UETS, DETS) under the condition of the car
approaching either terminal landing with the UNTx and DNTx switches disabled. There are two
ways to accomplish this test. First perform steps a and b and then perform the procedure
appropriate for your building’s size.
a. Reduce DS Standard Deceleration by 50%, on the Pattern (Shift F4) screen, and
disable the UNTx and DNTx switch inputs by removing all of the UNTx and DNTx wires
from their terminals on the SCR-RIX board and temporarily wiring UETS to UNT1 and
DETS to DNT1.
b. Relearn the Emergency Terminal Slowdown switches and return DS to its original value.
a. With an empty car at the bottom terminal landing, place a call at the top terminal
landing. The car must reach contract speed, and must accomplish an emergency stop
that will allow the car to stop before overrunning the top terminal landing. Besides the
switch location, the most common failure to slow down at the top landing with an empty
car is due to traction problems, so watch for rope slippage.
b. With a fully loaded car at the top terminal landing, place a call at the bottom terminal
landing. The car must reach contract speed, and must accomplish an emergency stop
that will allow the car to stop before overrunning the bottom terminal landing. Press the
DRV RST button on the IMC-DCP board to clear the fault (IMC-DDP board should
reset).
c. Remove all jumpers and reinstall all of the UNTx and DNTx wires that were removed
in step (a) above.
d. Relearn the Normal (NTS) and Emergency (ETS) Terminal Limit switches as described
in Section 4.10 'a' thru 'f'. Learned values can be verified on the Switches (Shift F7)
screen.
a. Temporarily disconnect the wires from terminals 93 and 94 on the SCR-RIX board to
bypass the OLM signal. During this test, the car must be placed on Inspection before
changing the binary floor code. Once the floor code has been modified, take the car out
of Inspection.
b. Disable the UNTx and DNTx switch inputs by removing all of the UNTx and DNTx wires
from their terminals on the SCR-RIX board. Temporarily wire UETS to UNT1 and DETS
to DNT1, and then learn the terminal landings.
d. Place a call at the bottom terminal landing. The car must reach contract speed, and
must accomplish an emergency stop that will allow the car to stop before overrunning
the bottom terminal landing. Besides the switch location, the most common failure to
slow down at the bottom landing with a fully loaded car is due to loss of traction, so
watch for rope slippage. Press the DRV RST button on the IMC-DCP board to clear the
fault (IMC-DDP board should reset).
e. Top terminal: Be sure the car is empty. Choose a floor far enough below the top
terminal landing to allow the car to reach contract speed. Refer to the job prints and
Table 4.2 to choose a floor that will allow you to remove one of the wires (R0, R1, R2,
etc.) and change the parity signal (PR) by removing the wire or jumpering the PR
terminal to terminal 2 so that it will give a floor encoding signal that corresponds to a
floor that is lower than the one where the car is stopped (as long as it is not the bottom
terminal landing). Note: The floor chosen for stopping the car, and also the floor faked
by changing the wires, must both be floors where all functional terminal switches are
active.
f. Place a call at the top terminal landing. The car must reach contract speed, and must
accomplish an emergency stop that will allow the car to stop before overrunning the top
terminal landing. Besides the switch location, the most common failure to slow down at
the top landing with an empty car is due to traction problems, so watch for rope
slippage. Press the DRV RST button on the IMC-DCP board to clear the fault
(IMC-DDP board should reset).
g. Remove all jumpers and reinstall all of the UNTx and DNTx wires that were removed
in step 'b' above.
h. Reinstall wires 93 and 94 into their respective terminals on the SCR-RIX board and
relearn the Normal (NTS) and Emergency (ETS) Terminal Limit switches as described
in Section 4.10 a thru f. Learned values can be verified on the Switches (Shift F7)
screen.
NOTE: Be sure to record the motor field voltage during contract speed, so
it can be reset to this value after the tests, if necessary.
a. CAR BUFFER TEST - To begin this test, put a full load in the car and move the elevator
to the top landing. Then bypass the functions and set the parameters and switches
listed below.
NOTE: Buffer, Governor and Limit Switch tests may cause the Load
Weigher to go out of calibration. Verify the calibration after all Final
Inspection tests have been performed.
2. Connect a jumper between terminals FBP1 and FBP2 on the SCR-RIX board.
This will bypass the drive safety functions.
6. Turn the LRN SWITCH on the IMC-DCP board to ON. This will bypass
overspeed detection at the terminal landing.
7. Set OBT Buffer Test = ON, on the Safety (Shift F6) screen. This option must be
set before each buffer test. Note: This parameter produces a high speed pattern
profile on an Inspection run, one time only, and resets itself automatically.
Therefore, repeating the buffer test requires setting parameter OBT = ON again.
8. Verify that PG Pattern Scaling = 1.0, on the Drive (Shift F5) screen.
9. After recording the original value for AIN Inspection Acceleration, on the Pattern
(Shift F4) screen, set AIN = 1.00.
With all jumpers still in place, use the UP/DOWN direction switch to move the
car away from the buffer. Remove the jumpers connecting terminals 2 and 18,
15B and 16 and 8 and 12. The car should be able to run on Inspection normally.
11. Return AIN Inspection Acceleration, on the Pattern (Shift F4) screen, to the
originally recorded value.
12. If the Counterweight Buffer Test is to be performed next proceed to 'b'. If the
Counterweight Buffer Test will not be performed next, the limit switches must be
relearned. Since the normal and emergency terminal limit overspeed switches
were bypassed for the buffer tests, the safety processor on the IMC-DCP board
must relearn the speed for these switches. Complete the procedure outlined in
Section 4.10.
b. COUNTERWEIGHT BUFFER TEST - Empty the car and move it to the bottom landing.
Then bypass the functions and set the parameters and switches listed below.
2. Connect a jumper between terminals FBP1 and FBP2 on the SCR-RIX board.
This will bypass the drive safety functions.
4. Place a jumper between terminals 15B and 16 on the controller subplate. This
will bypass the buffer switches.
6. Turn the LRN SWITCH on the IMC-DCP board to ON. This will bypass
overspeed detection at the terminal landing.
7. Set OBT Buffer Test = ON, on the Safety (Shift F6) screen. This option must be
set before each buffer test. Note: This parameter produces a high speed pattern
profile on an Inspection run, one time only, and resets itself automatically.
Therefore, repeating the buffer test requires setting parameter OBT = ON again.
8. Verify that PG Pattern Scaling =1.00, on the Drive (Shift F5) screen.
9. After recording the original value for AIN Inspection Acceleration, on the Pattern
(Shift F4) screen, set AIN = 1.00.
10. Move the car up at contract speed by using the UP/DOWN direction switch on
HC-RB4-SCRI board. Run the car up until the counterweight lands on the buffer.
Before attempting to move the car again, check the hoist ropes to make sure
they are still in their proper grooves.
11. Return AIN Inspection Acceleration, on the Pattern (Shift F4) screen, to the
recorded value.
12. Since the normal and emergency terminal limit overspeed switches were
bypassed for the buffer tests, the safety processor in the IMC-DCP board must
relearn the speed for these switches. Complete the procedure outlined in
Section 4.10.
13. If there are no additional tests to be performed, remove the jumper from
terminals FBP1 and FBP2 on the SCR-RIX board to allow the safety functions
to operate normally.
1. Verify that the INSPECTION ON/OFF switch on the HC-RB4-SCRI board is ON.
2. Trip open the electrical overspeed switch contact manually, on the governor, to
verify that the main safety circuit drops out. Manually verify the actual electrical
and mechanical tripping speeds, and make sure they conform to code
requirements.
1. Put a full load in the car. Move the car to the top landing in preparation for over-
speeding the car in the down direction. Then bypass the functions and set the
parameters and switches listed below.
2. Connect a jumper between terminals FBP1 and FBP2 on the SCR-RIX board
to bypass the drive safety functions.
4. In order to observe loss of traction (when the safety mechanism sets) connect
a jumper between terminals 16 and 17 to bypass the safety plank (SOS)
switch.
6. Turn the LRN SWITCH on the IMC-DCP board to ON. This will bypass
overspeed detection at the terminal landing.
7. Set OBT Buffer Test = ON, on the Safety (Shift F6) screen. This option must be
set before each test. Note: This parameter produces a high speed pattern
9. After recording the original value for AIN Inspection Acceleration, on the Pattern
(Shift F4) screen, set AIN = 1.00.
10. Make sure there is enough hoistway for the car to exceed contract speed. Move
the car down by using the UP/DOWN direction switch on HC-RB4-SCRI board.
Run the car down until the mechanical safety device operates.
11. Using procedures applicable to the equipment, reset the governor overspeed
switch, and the car safety device.
12. Return AIN Inspection Acceleration, on the Pattern (Shift F4) screen, to the
originally recorded value.
13. Set PG Pattern Scaling = 1.0, on the Drive (Shift F5) screen.
14. Remove the jumper from terminals 2 and 15 on the HC-RB4-SCRI board
which bypasses the governor overspeed switch.
15. Remove the jumper from terminals 16 and 17 which bypasses the safety
plank (SOS) switch.
16. If there are no additional tests to be performed, remove the jumper from
terminals FBP1 and FBP2 on the SCR-RIX board which bypasses the drive
safety functions to allow the safety functions to operate normally.
17. Turn the INSPECTION ON/OFF switch on the HC-RB4-SCRI board OFF.
18. Since the normal and emergency terminal limit overspeed switches were
bypassed for the overspeed test, the safety processor in the IMC-DCP board
must relearn the speed for these switches. Complete the procedure outlined in
Section 4.10.
NOTE: If this is a local car, part of a group, it is necessary to set the car’s
address for communication with the Group Supervisor. Initially the
address is defaulted to Car H. To change the Car Address, set CNID
Car Network ID, on the System (Shift F1) screen, to Car A, Car B or Car
C, etc.
SETTING THE PARAMETER ACCESS PASSWORD - From the Controller Parameters (F1)
screen, select Change Parameter Access Password (C). The screen will change to:
The password may be up to ten letters, numbers or characters. Type the new password and
press Enter. Asterisks (*) will be displayed in place of the new password. Confirm the new
password by typing it again and press Enter. If the password has been accepted the following
message will be displayed:
Once a password has been accepted, the parameter screens can be placed into VIEW ONLY
MODE by turning the CRT terminal OFF and then ON again. While in VIEW ONLY MODE,
parameters may not be edited.
ENABLE PARAMETER EDIT MODE - Once a password is accepted and the screen is placed
into VIEW ONLY MODE, it is necessary to enable the parameter edit mode in order to change
controller parameters. From the Controller Parameters (F1) screen, select Enable Parameter
Edit Mode (E). The screen will change to:
Type the password and press Enter. Once accepted, controller parameters may be changed.
The screens will remain in the EDIT MODE until the CRT terminal is turned OFF or the
controller power is cycled OFF and ON.
CHANGING THE PARAMETER ACCESS PASSWORD - From the Controller Parameters (F1)
screen, select Change Parameter Access Password (C). The screen will change to:
Type the current password and press Enter. Asterisks (*) will be displayed in place of the
password. Type the new password and press Enter. Confirm the new password by typing it
again and press Enter.
LOST OR FORGOTTEN PASSWORD - If you lose or forget the password, type a question
mark (?) and press Enter. The following will appear on the screen:
Call MCE Technical Support and tell them the reference number. They will give you a
temporary password. Type in the temporary password and press Enter. If you make a mistake
while typing the temporary password, try again. Then choose a new password, enter it and
confirm it as described above.
The IMC Performa controller includes user-friendly diagnostic tools that help the mechanic
install and service the equipment. The diagnostic tools include the CRT terminal, the Computer
Swing Panel's Enhanced Onboard Diagnostics (EOD) and the IMC-SMB3(5) Unit's onboard
diagnostics. The terminal provides easy-to-use menus for adjusting, servicing and
troubleshooting the controller. More information about setting up and using the CRT terminal
is available in Section 3, Start Up, Section 6, Troubleshooting, the Reference Section of this
manual and MCE's Computer Peripherals manual, part # 42-02-CP00. This section covers the
Computer Swing Panel's Enhanced On-Board Diagnostics (Sections 5.1 thru 5.4) and the
IMC-SMB3(5) Unit's diagnostics (Section 5.5).
The following is a description of the EOD indicators and switches (see Figure 5.1)
COMPUTER ON LED - The Computer ON LED, when it is ON continuously, indicates that the
MC-MP-1ES or MC-MP2 Main Processor board is functioning normally and is completing its
program loop successfully. If the Computer ON LED flashes ON and OFF, it means that the
program is not looping successfully and the Main Processor board is malfunctioning. Check the
EPROM chip to make sure it is installed properly. Refer to Appendix A, Disassembling the
Computer Swing Panel and Appendix B, Changing PC Boards, EPROMS or Microcontrollers.
COMPUTER RESET BUTTON - Pressing the Computer RESET button on the front of the
Swing Panel causes the MC-MP-1ES or MC-MP2 (Main Processor board), MC-CGP-4P
(Communication Processor board) and the IMC-DDP-D (Digital Drive Processor board) to reset.
If the elevator is running, resetting drops the safety relay and brings the elevator to an
immediate stop. The elevator then goes to the closest floor to correct its position before
responding to any calls. Existing call and PI information is lost when the computer is reset.
Pressing the Computer RESET button turns the Computer ON light OFF and it will remain OFF
while the RESET button is depressed. The Computer ON LED turns back ON when the RESET
button is released. The MC-MP (MP2) Main Processor board is also equipped with an auto
reset feature that causes the elevator to go through a resetting process if, for any reason, the
program loop cannot be completed. The computer will automatically reset and go back to
normal operation, if the interference has not caused hardware damage, thereby preventing
unnecessary trouble calls.
STATUS INDICATORS - (vertical LEDs on the front of the Swing Panel) - These lights indicate
the elevator's status. When these lights are ON, they mean the following:
DIAGNOSTIC INDICATORS - The eight horizontal diagnostic indicator lights (MP Diagnostic
Indicators) have two functions. When in Normal mode, they indicate the current status or error
condition (see Section 5.2.2) and when in Diagnostic mode, they indicate the contents of
computer memory (see Section 5.4.1).
ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY - The eight character alphanumeric display is used to provide user
friendly interaction between the control equipment and the elevator mechanic by displaying
alphanumeric messages (see Section 5.2.1).
ADDRESS SWITCHES (A1 - A8) - These switches enable the mechanic to look at the memory
on the MC-MP (MP2) Main Processor board (see Section 5.4.1) and IMC-DDP Digital Drive
Processor board (see Section 5.4.2). They are also used for entering calls into the system (see
Section 5.4.3). These switches are ON in the up position and OFF in the down position.
DIAGNOSTIC ON/NORMAL SWITCH - This switch puts the system into Diagnostic mode in
the ON (up) position and in Normal mode in the NORM (down) position (see Section 5.4).
FUNCTION SWITCHES (F1 - F7) - These switches are used to access diagnostic information
for viewing and changing settings in the Normal and System modes of operation (see Sections
5.2 and 5.3).
PUSHBUTTONS N AND S - These pushbuttons are used to scan through the choices available
and to make selections when viewing and changing settings.
DDP DIAGNOSTIC INDICATORS - (row of eight LEDs on the top of the Computer Swing
Panel) The DDP Diagnostic Indicators have two functions. When in Diagnostic mode, they
indicate the contents of the memory on the IMC-DDP-D board (see Section 5.4.2) and when
in Normal mode, they indicate the prevailing status or error message related to the IMC-DDP-D
Processor board (see Section 5.2.2).
DDP COMPUTER ON INDICATOR LIGHT - This light is located on the back of the Computer
Swing Panel (Figure 5.2). When ON continuously, the DDP Computer ON light indicates that
the IMC-DDP-D board is functioning normally and is completing its program loop successfully.
If the DDP Computer ON light flashes ON and OFF, it means that the program is not looping
successfully and the Processor board is malfunctioning. Check the EPROMs to make sure they
are installed properly. Refer to Appendix A, Disassembling the Computer Swing Panel and
Appendix B, Changing PC Boards, EPROMS or Microcontrollers.
DDP RESET BUTTON - Pressing the DDP RESET button, on the back of the Swing Panel,
causes the IMC-DDP-D Processor board to reset. It drops the rotating equipment voltages and
the brake, and opens the safety string.
Do not reset the IMC-DDP-D Processor
board while the car is in motion. _________________________________________
FIGURE 5.2 Computer Swing Panel (Back Plate)
Resetting the IMC-DDP-D, turns the
DDP Computer ON light OFF and it will
remain OFF while the DDP RESET
button is depressed. The IMC-DDP-D
Processor board is also equipped with
an auto reset feature that causes the
IMC-DDP-D board to go through the
reset process if, for any reason, the
program loop cannot be completed.
This prevents unnecessary trouble
calls if the problem has not caused
hardware damage. The auto reset
process causes the DDP Computer ON
light to turn OFF for a brief period while
the auto reset takes place.
CGP COMPUTER ON INDICATOR LIGHT - This light is located on the right side of the
Computer Swing Panel. When ON continuously, the MC-CGP ON light indicates that the
MC-CGP-4 Communication Processor board is functioning normally and is completing its
program loop successfully. The MC-CGP-4 board is equipped with an auto reset feature that
will cause the elevator to go through a resetting process if, for any reason, the program loop
cannot be completed.
The following is a description of the indicators and switches used in Normal mode, and the
settings which can be viewed and changed. Begin with all switches in the OFF (down) position
as shown in Figure 5.1. Specifically, the Diagnostic On/Norm and the F7 switches must be in
the down position. In the Normal Mode, the F2, F4 and F5 switches are used to access and set
the following:
SOFTWARE VERSIONS - On local car controllers the version number of the MP Main
Processor and CGP Communication Processor software are displayed. The following
messages are scrolled across the alphanumeric display:
The Diagnostic Indicators are located on the front of the Computer Swing Panel.
During normal operation these lights scan from right to left (indicating that the MP program is
looping properly) or flash ON and OFF to indicate an error or status condition. If the car is
connected to a Group Supervisor in a multi-car group system, the lights will scan from right to
left, then left to right, indicating proper communication between the Car Controller and the
Group Supervisor.
When troubleshooting, pay special attention to these indicators. The Diagnostic Indicators flash
ON and OFF to indicate a status or error message which often points to the source of a
problem. Table 5.1 provides a complete listing of the MC-MP Status and Error Messages, and
Tables 6.11, in the Troubleshooting Section, provides a description of the cause and
recommended troubleshooting tips.
Note that at any moment, more than one error or status condition may exist, but the Diagnostic
Indicators can display only one message at a time. The message considered to be of highest
priority will be displayed first. For example, if the car is on Independent Service and the safety
string is open, all the lights will flash, indicating that the safety string is open. Once the problem
with the safety string is corrected, the Diagnostic Indicators will flash the message for
Independent Service. When Independent Service is turned OFF, the Diagnostic Indicators will
scan normally.
In Normal Mode these indicators scan from right to left (indicating that the DDP program is
looping properly) or flash ON and OFF to indicate an error or status condition. When
troubleshooting, pay special attention to these indicators, as they will often point to the source
of the problem. Table 5.2 provides a complete listing of the IMC-DDP-D Status and Error
Messages and Table 6.11, in the Troubleshooting Section, provides a description of the cause
and recommend troubleshooting tips.
TABLE 5.2 IMC-DDP-D Status and Error Messages H = LED off G = LED blinking
Hex LEDs* MODE MEANING
Single LED scanningNormal Normal Operation, no errors or status messages
18 HHHGGHHH Normal SCR Drive not Ready
24 HHGHHGHH Normal Drive Control not Ready
42 HGHHHHGH Normal Pattern Generator not Ready
66 HGGHHGGH Normal Safety not Ready
99 GHHGGHHG Normal SMB Drive not Ready
C3 GGHHHHGG Normal Terminal Switches not Ready
* DDP Diagnostic Indicators on top of the Swing Panel
To view or adjust the elevator timing functions, set the switches as shown. When the F2 switch
is ON the timer settings are displayed and the values can be changed.
For example, when the F2 switch is turned ON, the display reads SDT 01S. SDT is the flag for
Short Door Dwell Timer. The number (01S) means that the Short Door Dwell Timer has been
set for 01 second. If the value had been in minutes, the last letter displayed would be M instead
of S. Pressing the N pushbutton (for next) advances the display to the next available
programmable timer. Constant pressure on the N pushbutton causes the display to scroll
through all the available programmable timers. Table 5.3 provides a listing of the programmable
timers and their ranges.
Once a programmable timer has been selected using the N pushbutton, the timer can be
adjusted to a desired value by using the S (for select) pushbutton. The adjustment range for
each timer is preset (see Table 5.3). Constant pressure on the S pushbutton increases the
timer value by one (second or minute) and causes the display to flash until the value reaches
the upper limit, at which point it automatically starts over from the lower limit. When the A1
switch is placed in the ON (Up) position, pressing the S pushbutton causes the timer value to
decrease. Release the S pushbutton when the desired value is displayed. When the S
pushbutton is released, the display flashes for three seconds. After the display stops flashing,
the new timer value has replaced the old value.
NOTE: Timers listed in Table 5.3 are not included if the corresponding
inputs/outputs/options are not available on your controller.
To adjust the real time clock, set the switches as shown. The F4 function switch is used to
access the clock parameters located on the MC-MP-1ES or MC-MP2 board.
Turning the F4 switch ON causes the alphanumeric display to show the current year. Table 5.4
lists all the adjustable clock parameters and their adjustment ranges.
Press the N pushbutton to select the next parameter. Constant pressure on the N pushbutton
causes the display to scroll through all of the real time clock parameters. Once a parameter has
been selected, the value can be changed by pressing the S pushbutton. Constant pressure on
the S pushbutton increases the value by one, until the value reaches the upper limit, at which
point it automatically starts over from the lower limit. Release the S pushbutton when the
desired value is displayed. The new value is saved immediately. Return the F4 switch to the
OFF (down) position to exit the clock parameter adjustment menu.
This function is used to display the status of many of the input/output and internally generated
flags related to the MC-MP (MP2) computer. To access these flags, set the switches as shown.
To select a flag, press the N pushbutton until the first letter of the flag displayed is the same
as the first letter of the desired flag. Release the N pushbutton and press the S pushbutton until
the desired flag is displayed. The flag’s current status, ON or OFF, is displayed.
When an MC-CGP-4(8) Communication Board or EPROM are changed, or when the CRT
terminal screens display erroneous data, it may be necessary to reset the CGP parameters to
their default values. This can be done using the CRT terminal or via the Computer Swing Panel.
Using the CRT terminal - The CRT terminal connected to the local car controller may be used
to reset the CGP parameters using ODPC Reset CGP Parameters on the General (Shift F1)
screen.
Using the Computer Swing Panel - The CGP parameters can be reset to their default values
using the Computer Swing Panel. Set the toggle switches as shown, then press and hold both
the N and S pushbuttons in at the same time for about five seconds.
With the F7 switch in the ON position, the alphanumeric display shows PASSWORD. Set the
A1 - A8 switches to the password value. If no password has been programmed for this job
(which is normally the case), set A1 - A8 to OFF (down).
Press the S pushbutton for ½ second. The alphanumeric display changes to SYSTEM. While
in System Mode, the group of eight vertical status LEDs scan from bottom to top indicating that
System Mode is active. If no function switch is moved or pushbutton is pressed for a period of
two minutes, the computer will automatically exit from System Mode and go into the Normal
Mode of operation. Placing the F7 switch in the OFF (down) position also causes the EOD to
exit the System Mode.
The communication ports are field programmable through the Computer Swing Panel's
Enhanced Onboard Diagnostics (EOD). Section 3.3.1, Installing the CRT Terminal, covers
connecting a terminal to a COM Port on the MC-RS board and set-up of the terminal.
The communication ports were programmed (at the factory) for the original hardware, based
on customer-provided information. It may be necessary to reprogram a communication port
when changing from a monochrome to a color CRT, adding a lobby CRT or CRT with keyboard
or adding a modem.
The new hardware will not work correctly until the communication port is reprogrammed. To
reconfigure the communication port, enter the System Mode as described at the beginning of
Section 5.3 and set the switches as shown.
When the F1 switch is placed in the ON (up) position, the alphanumeric display shows the
following scrolling message: COMPORT MENU PRESS S TO START. Press the S pushbutton
for ½ second and the display will show the current setting for the first item on the COM port
menu, in this case 1M=SCBL. The 1M stands for COM Port 1 Media and SCBL stands for
Serial Cable (see Tables 5.5 and 5.6) To change a communication port setting, press the N
pushbutton to scroll through the Communication Port Menu until the desired item is shown on
the alphanumeric display. Table 5.5 lists the items on the COM port menu.
CHANGING THE MEDIA SETTING - To change the media setting for COM Port #2, press the
N pushbutton to scroll through the items on the Communication Port Menu (see Table 5.5) and
release N when 2M is displayed. Then press the S pushbutton to scroll through the Media Menu
(see Table 5.6). Release S when the desired media is displayed. After selecting the desired
media, press N to again scroll through the Communication Port Menu.
SAVING THE CHANGES - When you have finished making changes, press the N pushbutton
until, SAVE?N/S is displayed. Pressing S will save the changes and SAVED... will be displayed.
If N is pressed, the program will continue to scroll through the Communication Port Menu. To
exit the Communication Port Menu, place the F1 switch in the OFF (down) position. If you exit
the Communication Port Menu without choosing SAVE?N/S and pressing S, any changes made
to settings will be ignored.
For jobs with the MCE SECURITY, either Basic Security or Basic Security with CRT Option, this
function allows the security codes to be viewed or changed. If the job does not have MCE
SECURITY, the alphanumeric display will show NOT USED.
With MCE's Basic Security, the Building Security Input (BSI) is used to turn security ON and
OFF. Refer to the job prints to find the BSI input. When Security is ON, all car calls are
screened by the computer and become registered only if: (1) the call is to a floor that is not a
secured floor, or (2) the floor is a secured floor and its Security Code is correctly entered within
10 seconds.
With MCE's Basic Security with CRT Option, additional programming options are available via
the CRT terminal. Refer to MCE's Elevator Security User's Guide, part # 42-02-S024, for
additional information and programming instructions. For both Basic Security and Basic
Security with CRT Option, the security codes for each floor are programmed as described
below.
The Security Codes are viewed and changed using the Computer Swing Panel. To view and
change the security codes, place the F3 Switch in the On or up position while in "System"
mode. Not all elevator systems are equipped with the SECURITY option. If the system does
not have Basic Security, the Alphanumeric Display will show NOT USED when the F3 switch
is turned On.
The security code for each floor may consist of from one to eight characters, where each
character is one of the floor buttons found in the elevator car. Each floor may have a different
length code. Table 5.8, Changing Floor Security Status and Security Code, describes the steps
required to view and change a floor’s security code. A floor cannot be Secured unless a
Security Code has been programed.
The Appendix, Security Information and Operation in the Elevator Security User's Guide,
provides instructions for elevator passengers who will be using the elevator while Security is
ON. Space has been provided for listing the security codes for each floor.
Press S With the floor’s security status displayed, For floor 2, the first character in the
press S. The first character of the floor’s code is 3.
security code is then displayed.
Press N Steps to the next character in the code. For floor 2, the second character in
To change more characters, repeat the code is 4.
steps 4 and 5.
Example 2: 2 1=END
The last character of a code must be the
word END if the code is less than eight For floor 2, the first character in the
characters long. security code is the word END. Floor
2 is unsecured.
Since the IMC Performa traction controller operates under the assumption that its computer
knows the exact floor and car position in the hoistway, the IMC Performa processors must learn
the building before an attempt is made to run the car in any way other than Inspection
operation. This section describes how to put the system on Learn operation. For details on
performing the learn operation see Section 4.1, Learning the Building Floor Heights.
Alphanumeric Display - While on Learn operation, the alphanumeric display indicates the
Learn operation status by displaying the following messages:
Diagnostic Indicators - When LEARNING appears on the alphanumeric display, the DDP
Diagnostic Indicators on the top of the Computer Swing Panel will flash to indicate that the
IMC-DDP-D computer is on a learn run. The Diagnostic Indicators, on the front of the Computer
Swing Panel, will flash to indicate any setup errors (see Table 5.1, “Learn Mode”).
On a simplex car, the Master Software Key is used in conjunction with the Basic Security with
CRT Option or Access Control for Elevators (ACE) Security. To view or change MSK, log into
System Mode as described at the beginning of Section 5.3 and then place the F5 switch in the
ON (up) position. If this is not a simplex car or if this job does not have the Basic Security with
CRT Option or ACE Security enabled, the alphanumeric display will show NOT USED.
Additional information about the Master Software Key (MSK) can be found in the Elevator
Security User’s Guide, MCE Part # 42-02-S024.
Table 5.9 provides a listing of the software options - adjustable control variables. Not all of the
options are available on all controllers. To view or set the adjustable control variables, log into
System Mode as described at the beginning of Section 5.3 and place the F6 switch in the ON
(up) position.
The first available variable will be shown on the display. Press the S pushbutton to change the
setting. Press the N pushbutton to scroll to the next available variable. Table 5.9 lists the
variables in alphabetic order, not in the order in which they are displayed on the controller.
Some IMC Performa controllers use a load weigher to determine the load in the car, as a
percentage of full load, for the purpose of performing certain dispatching functions such as anti-
nuisance call canceling, hall call bypass when fully loaded, and overloaded car detection. The
Load Weigher Learn Operation is used to calibrate the load weigher. While in the SYSTEM
MODE, the Diagnostic On/Norm switch is used to enter the Load Weigher Learn Mode.
Section 4.8, Load Weigher Adjustment for Dispatching, provides a complete description of the
dispatching options and the load weigher learn operation.
The A1-A8 switches enable an elevator mechanic to view the status of the MC-MP Computer
Variable flags when troubleshooting a problem. Figure 5.4 describes the procedure for viewing
the computer flags, in this case at address 20H (selected from Table 5.11). The MC-MP
Computer Variable Flags at addresses 20H thru 2FH may also be viewed using the CRT
FIGURE 5.4 Viewing the flags at Address 20H (from Table 5.11)
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Table 5.10 provides a listing of the MC-MP (MP2) Computer Variable flags and the abbreviation
assigned to each flag. Tables 5.11 and 5.12 show the memory address locations for the flags.
Access a flag’s address by setting the A1 - A8 switches as shown in Table 5.11. The
Alphanumeric Display shows the addresses selected. Once an address has been selected, the
diagnostic indicators, on the front of the Swing Panel, show the status of the flags at that
computer memory address. Table 5.11 shows the abbreviations for the flags in the columns »
thru  (corresponding to indicators 1 thru 8) in the each row.
21 DC UC CC DHO DOI
26 LFP UFP
DEL
27 EQI IND IN YSIM
SIM
DZO
28 LLW DLK PK LLI
RDZ
2D FRM FRC
31
33 CWIL
** Use these flags for a car that is part of a multi-car group. DNmd 001
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DOOR CLOSED LIMIT (DCL) AND REAR DOOR CLOSED LIMIT (DCLR) FLAGS
DCL INPUT - LOCAL TRACTION (MPOLTM software) - The memory flag for DCL is at
external memory address 0268 Hex, Diagnostic Indicator #2. Set the switches as shown.
Switch F2 selects external memory. Switches A13 and A14 select the first digit (0), A9 thru A12
select the second digit (2), A5 thru A8 select the third digit (6) and A1 thru A4 select the last
digit of the address (8). The Alphanumeric Display indicates that external memory address
0268 Hex is selected (DA.0268H). Diagnostic Indicator #2 shows the status of the DCL input
(LED ON = high, LED OFF = low).
DCL INPUT - SIMPLEX TRACTION (MPODT software) - The memory flag for DCL is at
external memory address 0049 Hex, Diagnostic Indicator #2. Set the switches as shown.
The A1-A8 switches also allow an elevator mechanic to view the status of the IMC-DDP-D
Computer Variable flags when troubleshooting a problem. The method used to select the
computer address is the same as in 5.4.1, however, the DDP addresses start at 00H and the
status of the DDP computer memory addresses are shown on the DDP Diagnostic Indicators
on top of the Computer Swing Panel (see Figure 5.3). Table 5.14 shows the memory addresses
for the IMC-DDP-D flags.
TABLE 5.13 IMC-DDP-D Diagnostic Mode Addresses and Computer Variable Flags
IMC-DDP-D DIAGNOSTIC MODE ADDRESSES AND COMPUTER VARIABLE FLAGS*
Computer Toggle Switches DDP Diagnostic Indicators
Memory Top of Swing Pannel LED On = variable flag is On or Active
Address Diagnostic On
(Hex)
F1 A8.......A5 A4.......A1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
00 RD PR R5 R4 R3 R2 R1 R0
01 Start Floor
02 Stop Floor
03 Step Floor
04 Active Task
05 Pending Task
Comm
0B Monitor
This function allows the user to view all the calls registered per floor, and to enter calls as
desired, without using the CRT terminal's F3 screen. To view or enter calls, set the switches
as shown.
FIGURE 5.5 Viewing and Entering Hall & Car Calls via the EOD
Diagnostic Indicators
Diagnostic Indicators
show current calls
 Á À ¿ ¾ ½ ¼ »
Hall Call Hall Call Hall Call Hall Call Car Call Car Call
Call type UP UP DOWN DOWN Rear Front
Rear Front Rear Front
VIEWING CALLS - With the F4 switch in the ON position, the alphanumeric display shows
FLOOR 01 and the Diagnostic Indicators light up with the calls that have been registered. The
format for the call indication is shown in Figure 5.5. To advance the floor number press the N
pushbutton. The Diagnostic Indicator LEDs will show the calls entered at the floor shown in the
alphanumeric display. When the top floor number is displayed, pressing N will cause the display
to cycle to the bottom floor.
ENTERING CALLS - To enter calls, select the desired floor as described above. Use the A1-A8
switches to select the type of call to enter (see Figure 5.5). For example, set the A1 switch up
to register a front car call. Then press and hold the S pushbutton until the call has been
registered. Notes: (1) A call type which does not exist in the system cannot be entered, and (2)
if this car is part of a group, only car calls can be entered.
When the controller is in the “Diagnostic Mode”, with the Computer Swing Panel's Diagnostic
On/Norm switch in the Diagnostic On (up) position, the IMC-SMB3(5) Unit's Diagnostic
Indicators show the status of the IMC-DCP board's memory locations. Table 5.15 provides a
list of IMC-DCP board Computer Variable Flags and their locations. The memory locations are
selected using the address switches on the Computer Swing Panel (see Figure 5.6). Table 5.16
shows the switch positions necessary to select the addresses and also the computer variable
flags indicated by each IMC-SMB3(5) Diagnostic Indicator.
82 NLRN NPR
85 NVRD SNEE
86 NENCF
88
The Computer Swing Panel Enhanced Onboard Diagnostics (EOD), the IMC-SMB3(5) Unit's
Onboard Diagnostics and the CRT terminal Diagnostics, described in Section 5, can provide
additional troubleshooting information. Troubleshooting often involves determining the status
of specific inputs, outputs or computer variable flags. This information is stored in the
controller’s memory and the status of these memory locations can be viewed using the
Computer Swing Panel Diagnostic Indicators, as described in Section 5, and/or the View
Hoistway (F3) screen.
If the car is expected to move under normal operation and the screen shows that a flag is not
highlighting, it means that an error has occurred at this particular flag. For example, if a car call
is entered and the car is not moving, it may be that SMF flag is not highlighted on the F11 - 6
screen. This indicates that the system is not achieving Sufficient Motor Field and therefore
cannot initiate a normal run. As another example, if the DOI/DOIR flag does not highlight, the
system thinks that there is Door Open Intent such as when the Photo Eye input is activated,
and the system will prevent the car from leaving the floor.
Refer to Tables 5.10, 6.1 or 6.7 and Figure 6.2 for flag definitions. Flags in the format
XXX_OFF have the same definition as flag XXX except that the system expects the flags to be
OFF in order to initiate a normal run.
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RDY = ON
RDY: System Ready
IMC-DDP
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Brake Picks
Pattern Output
ON = ON
Car Accelerates
Motor Field
RE = OFF AC Input
Supply Voltage MP01 MP02
Direction to PG = ON
AC signal reference for ASCM
Motor Field Trigger MBX Board
Motor _
Control +
vs
Field Current
Command _
+ 3
MFT
(MBX Board)
Timer
(MBX Board)
Speed (DDP)
_
+
MFI > 80% MCI ? MFIG
No MFI DCP
Board
Yes
IMF
ADC
SMF (DCP Board)
MFSI SPI
(SPI Board) Board
Used to
generate
RE
LEM
Current
Sensor SCR
(HC-CS) Motor Field
RE = Run Enable
PG = Pattern Generator
MFI = Motor Field Current
MCI = Motor Current Command
MFT = Motor Field Trigger
ADC = Analog to Digital Converter
SMF = Sufficient Motor Field
MFSI = Motor Field Sensing Current
IMF = Insufficient Motor Field
Brake
No
Direction to PG = ON
+ AC Voltage
RE = ON Input BP01 BP02
(SCR-PRI)
+
No CNPB fault AC Signal
(SCR-PRI) Reference ACSB
for Brake
ADC
SPI
Board
BFI
IGBT
Transistor
LEM Current
(SMBX)
Sensor
(HC-CS)
Brake Coil
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OPERATION MODE
D - Mode : Drive Mode - System Ready, Auto Calibration, System Shutdown, System On or System Not Ready.
P - Mode : Pattern Mode - Idle, User Download, Switches Upload, Floors Upload, Motor Upload, Brake Upload, Start, Learn, Standard
Inspect, Max Speed Inspect, Alternate Inspect, Reduced Inspect, Emergency, Terminal, Correct, Relevel, Standard,
Alternate 1, Caution, Reduced Power, Earthquake, Alternate 2, Stop, Pattern Events, Drive Events or Data Trap Events.
See Section 4.5.2, Velocity Profiles and Section 4.5.4, Setting the Pattern Parameter Values for more information.
P - Type : Pattern Type - Process = calculating values. Phase 0 thru 9 = Velocity Profile Phase 0 thru 9 (see Section 4.5.1, Velocity
Profile Phases). Tiny, Small, Compact, Large or Huge = the Velocity S-Curve type, (see Section 4.5.3, Velocity Profile
S-Curves).
STATUS FLAGS
BRE Brake Enable - Indicates that the command has been provided by the IMC-DDP-D processor to lift the brake. To generate
this flag the IMC-DDP-D processor must have already generated DSR - DDP Process Ready, SMF - Sufficient Motor Field and
RNE - Run Enable output.
CAL Calibration - Indicates that a Calibration process is active.
CFLT Control FLT status - When not active, indicates a fault detected by the IMC-DCP (Control) processor - FLT relay dropped.
CPE Control Process Enable - Indicates the status of Run Enable on the Control process (DCP board). This becomes active after
receiving direction input if no faults exists in the Control Process.
CPR Control Process Ready - Indicates that the Control Process (DCP board) is ready.
DFLT DDP FLT status - When not active, indicates that a fault has been detected by the IMC-DDP-D processor - FLT relay
dropped.
DLK Door Lock input - Indicates that the doors are locked.
DSD Down Slow Down input - Indicates that the car is approaching the bottom terminal landing (Down Slowdown Switch is open,
DSD input is low).
DSE DDP Enabled - Indicates the status of Run Enable flag on the IMC-DDP-D board. This is turned ON after receiving the
direction command and a successful verification of the contactor proof inputs (CNPB and CNPM). This flag shows that the
potential (PT) relays are working properly, motor field is above 80% of forcing, there are no drive parameter checksum errors,
and the input voltages for the brake coil are at full strength.
DSO Drive ON - Indicates that the IMC-SMB3(5) Unit is ready for motion to be initiated.
DSR DDP Process Ready - Indicates that the IMC-DDP-D processor does not have any pending fault conditions.
DZ Door Zone - Indicates that the elevator is level with the floor or within 3" [76 mm] of the floor.
DZP Floor Level - Indicates that the elevator is level with the floor. Without this signal, the PGU status signal never activates.
DZR Door Zone Rear input - Indicates that the elevator is level with the floor, or within 3" of the floor, with respect to the rear
opening doors.
EQ Pattern Generator Earthquake -Indicates that the pattern generator has received an earthquake input signal. This signal is
required by the pattern generator to execute an earthquake run profile.
FBJ Fault Bypass Jumper - Indicates the status of the Fault bypass jumper (FBP1 & PBP2 on the SCR-RIX board).
FLT System FLT output status - When not active, indicates that the fault relay has been dropped. If CFLT, DFLT, SFLT are
active, and the FLT relay is not picked, check the FLT triac on the SCR-RIX board.
H High Speed - Indicates that the IMC-DDP-D processor should execute a normal run profile with the activation of the UP or
DN signal.
INS Pattern Generator Inspection - Indicates that the pattern generator has received an inspection input signal. This signal is
required by the pattern generator to execute an inspection run profile.
INT Intermediate Speed - Indicates that the MP processor should not drop direction. This signal, along with the LI signal, is the
only IMC-DDP-D processor signal that prevents the MC-MP-x processor from dropping direction after the H signal is
deactivated. The signal is user programmable via VLI, Leveling Inhibit Speed on the Pattern (Shift F4) screen. Problems may
arise if VLI is set to a velocity greater than VEQ, Earthquake Velocity.
LD Level Down -Indicates that the LD sensor is on the DZ magnet (or vane) and that the elevator is above the floor (within 6" [152
mm] for LS-QUAD-2 or 12" [305 mm] for LS-QUIK-1).
LEV Leveling - Indicates that the LU or LD sensor is on the DZ magnet (or vane) and that the elevator is not level with the floor.
Under normal circumstances, the LU or LD signal will generate a relevel into the floor. Under normal operation, a relevel may
be the result of a narrow Dead Zone or poor adjustment of the pattern /drive parameters.
LI Level Inhibit - Indicates that the MC-MP-x processor will not drop direction. This signal, along with the INT signal, are the only
IMC-DDP-D processor signals that prevent the MC-MP-x processor from dropping direction after the H (High speed) signal
is deactivated. The signal is user programmable via DLI, Leveling Inhibit Distance on the Pattern (Shift F4) screen. This
programmed distance is enforced by the program unless an unusual circumstance arises (i.e. the IMC-DDP-D processor loses
the quadrature signal, a request to stop is issued, etc.). In addition, if DLI is set to a distance that is too large, the elevator may
stop one floor short of the desired destination floor if the preceding floor is a short floor.
LU Level Up - Indicates that the LU sensor is on the DZ magnet (or vane) and that the elevator is below the floor (within 6" [152
mm] LS-QUAD-2 or 12" [305 mm] for LS-QUIK-1).
NLRN Normal Terminal Learn - Indicates that the Normal terminal processor is on Learn operation. It learns the velocity at the UNTx
& DNTx switches.
NPR Normal Terminal Process Ready - Indicates that the Normal Terminal Process is ready.
OLM Outer Level Marker - Indicates that the elevator is within 12" [305 mm] of a floor. The signal is used to determine whether
there is a problem with the quadrature pulser signals by comparing the traveled distance with a value determined from the
learned floor heights. The difference between these two calculations, represented by Delta OLM in the Position window on the
F3 screen, should be less than 0.75" on any run.
ON System ON - Indicates that PGO, DSO and SDO are active.
ORG Operation Run Granted - Indicates that the pattern generator has suspended all other tasks and is waiting for the Main
Processor to generate all signals to initiate a normal run profile. This signal must be active for the pattern generator to create
a normal run profile. This status signal will be deactivated if the PGR and/or ORR status signal is not active. No other profile
requires this signal to be active.
ORR Operation Run Request - Indicates that the Main Processor is requesting the pattern generator to ready itself to generate
a normal run profile. This signal must be active for the pattern generator to create a normal run profile. No other profile requires
this signal to be active.
SLRN Safety Learn - Indicates that the safety processor is on Learn operation. It learns the velocity at the terminal switches UETS
& DETS.
SMF Sufficient Motor Field - Indicates that there is adequate motor field voltage (80% of forcing voltage) to make a normal run.
Failure to achieve adequate motor field voltage will not activate Run Enable (DSE) .
SPR Safety Process Ready - Indicates that the Safety Processor is ready.
STP Stepping signal -Indicates that the pattern generator is at a point along the normal run profile where a determination has to
be made to begin a deceleration to a floor or to continue to another floor. In order to stop at the correct floor, the H signal must
deactivate before the STP signal deactivates. If this does not occur, the pattern generator will travel to at least the next available
floor. For example, in order to generate a three floor run, the H signal should not deactivate until the third STP signal was
generated.
UP Up Direction - Indicates that the IMC-DDP-D processor has received a request for motion. The H input signal must be active
prior to or simultaneous with the activation of the UP signal in order for the pattern generator to execute a normal run profile.
UPS Up Direction Sense input - Indicates that the hardware has enabled up direction (UPS input is high).
USD Up Slow Down input - Indicates that the car is approaching the top terminal landing (Up Slow Down switch is open, USD input
is low).
The Special Events Calendar can document the most recent 250 important fault conditions or
events and display them in chronological order. The data displayed includes the type of event
or fault, the date and time the fault/event occurred, the date and time the fault/event was
corrected, as well as other information about the status of the elevator when the fault or event
occurred.
The Special Events Calendar is accessed from the Special Events Calendar Menu. Press the
F7 key while the Main Menu is displayed (see Figure 6.6).
View Fault Log (F7, 1 or F7) - From the Special Events Calendar Menu (F7) screen press 1
or F7 to display the events logged to the Special Events Calendar (Figure 6.6). This screen
makes it possible to examine the documented faults and events. The latest 14 faults and events
are displayed in the bottom half of the screen, including the date and time the event occurred.
When this screen is first displayed, the most recent event is displayed at the bottom of the
screen. Use the Up / Down Arrow keys to scroll one event at a time, the Page Up / Page
Down keys to scroll a page at a time, or the Home / End key to scroll to event 1 or 250.
As each event is selected (reverse video), the description of the event and any other logged
data is displayed in the top half of the screen. Additional troubleshooting information for each
event can be displayed by pressing Ctrl + T.
NOTE: Table 6.11, Status and Error Messages, lists all of the events
which can be recorded in the Special Events Calendar Fault Log,
with a description of the event and the recommended
troubleshooting actions to be taken.
Clear Fault Log (F7, 2) - While in the Special Event Calendar Menu (F7) screen is displayed,
if the 2 key is pressed, the message Delete All Events? (Y/N) is displayed. Press Y to
clear the Special Events Calendar Fault Log of all events.
The View Hoistway (F3) screen provides a wealth of information about the status of the IMC
Performa controller. Most of the flags and indicators on this screen are described in
Section 6.1. The flags in the FAULT section of the F3 screen are listed in Table 6.4 and a
description and recommend troubleshooting actions can be found in Table 6.11, Status and
Error Messages.
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The Computer Swing Panel has three sets of eight indicators that can provide status and error
information (Figure 6.8). The Status Indicators (vertical row or eight LEDs) provide information
on the current status of the controller.
The Diagnostic Indicators (horizontal row of eight LEDs) flash status and error messages from
the MC-MP-1ES or MC-MP2 Main Processor. The DDP Diagnostic Indicators flash status and
error messages from the IMC-DDP-D Processor. Refer to Tables 6.8, MC-MP Status and Error
Messages, and Table 6.9, IMC-DDP-D Status and Error Messages to find the message being
flashed on the Diagnostic Indicators and/or DDP Diagnostic Indicators. Then look for the
message by name in Table 6.11, Status and Error Messages.
TABLE 6.8 MC-MP Status and Error Messages r = LED off q = LED blinking
Hex Diagnostic Indicators Mode Status / Error Message
Single LED scanning Normal Normal Operation - no errors or messages
01 rrrrrrrq Normal Earthquake Normal Operation
03 rrrrrrqq Normal Attendant Service Operation
07 rrrrrqqq Normal Hall Call Bus Fuse Blown
0F rrrrqqqq Normal Car Call Bus Fuse Blown
11 rrrqrrrq Normal Governor Switch Open
12 rrrqrrqr Normal Drive Temperature sensor fault (not used for Performa)
13 rrrqrrqq Learn Car Not at Bottom Landing (setup error)
14 rrrqrqrr Learn Car Not On Level Up (setup error)
15 rrrqrqrq Learn Car Not On Inspection (setup error)
16 rrrqrqqr Learn Car Not Below Door Zone (setup error)
17 rrrqrqqq Learn Level Down On (setup error)
18 rrrqqrrr Normal Photo Eye Failure (Front) or Photo Eye Failure (Rear)
1F rrrqqqqq Normal Timed Out of Service
TABLE 6.9 IMC-DDP-D Status and Error Messages r = LED off q = LED blinking
DDP Diagnostic
Hex Mode Status / Error Message
Indicators*
Single LED scanning Normal Normal Operation, no errors or status messages
18 rrrqqrrr Normal SCR Drive Not Ready
24 rrqrrqrr Normal Drive Control Not Ready
42 rqrrrrqr Normal Pattern Generator Not Ready
66 rqqrrqqr Normal Safety Not Ready
99 qrrqqrrq Normal SMB Drive Not Ready
C3 qqrrrrqq Normal Terminal Switches Not Ready
* DDP Diagnostic Indicators on top of the Computer Swing Panel
Table 6.11, Status and Error Messages provides a listing of the status and error messages
from the following:
FIGURE 6.9 Legend for Table 6.11, Status and Error Messages
SEC F3 Flag: This status indicates that the alarm bell pushbutton was pressed when the car was not in door
Alarm - No Door AlmNoDz zone (ABIZ).
Zone
F3 Flag: This status indicates that the load weigher is detecting a minimal load in the car; therefore anti-
Anti-Nuisance AntiNui nuisance logic is in effect allowing only a few car calls to be registered.
Operation
F3 Flag: This status indicates that the attendant service input (ATS) is activated. Attendant service is
AttnSrv maintained as long as the ATS input is activate, and there are no “emergency service” (e.g., fire
Attendant service) demands.
Service MP Message:
HHHHHHGG Check the status of the ATS input. When the car is in Attendant Service operation the input
Operation should be high.
(03)
SEC F3 Flag: This fault indicates that the automatic calibration of input, output, current sensor and current
OCF loop integrator offsets were not completed successfully. This failure prevents a normal run.
Check the positions of jumpers J8, J9 and J10 on the SCR-LGA board (see Figure 6.31 for
Auto Offset DCP Message: correct jumper settings).
Calibration HHHGHHHG Check for a defective or disconnected:
Failure (11) 1. Phone cable or jack connecting the IMC-MBX board and the SCR Drive.
Bypassed with 2. IMC-DCP board (See Appendix G for board replacement instructions).
FBJ: YES 3. SCR-LGA board (See Appendix H for board replacement instructions).
This fault indicates a faulty leveling sensor or leveling input (LU or LD).
Make sure the INTB Jumper on the SCR-RIX board is in the LRN positon.
Both Leveling
MP Message: Position the car below the bottom landing.
Switches are ON
HHGHGHHG Make sure nothing is wired to terminals #25 and #26 on the HC-RB4-x board.
(Learn Mode
(29) Check the voltages on terminals #25 and #26 on the HC-RB4-x board. Terminal #25 should
Setup Error) be low and #26 should be high.
SEC This fault indicates that the Up Slow Limit Switch (USD input) and Down Slow Limit Switch (DSD
input) are simultaneously open. This usually indicates a problem with one of the terminal
landing limit switches. The MP detects this condition when USD=0, DSD=0, DLK=1.
MP Message:
Inspect both limit switches and associated wiring.
Both USD and GGGGGGGH Measure voltages at relay board terminals 11 (USD) and 13 (DSD). Reference the job prints
DSD Are Open and verify measured voltages against the status of the limit switches.
(FE)
If voltages are appropriate, possible causes may be a defective:
1. 47Kohm resistors on top of the main relay board, HC-RB4-x (for USD/DSD inputs).
2. C2 ribbon cable between HC-RB4-x and HC-PI/O boards.
3. Input circuit on the HC-PI/O board.
SEC This fault indicates that the system is ready to run (direction is picked and RE is enabled), but
brake enable (BRE) has not come on within 5 seconds. This fault triggers a MLT - Drive Forced
Brake Enable
fault if encountered 4 times within 7 attempts to run.
Failure
Bypassed with
FBJ: NO
SEC F3 Flag: This fault indicates that after enabling the brake, the Drive process detected a Brake Current
BF Feedback that was much lower than the desired Brake Current. This fault triggers a MLT - Drive
Forced fault if encountered 4 times within 7 attempts to run.
Re-calibrate the Brake by setting OBC=ON--Brake (Shift F3) screen–and saving the
parameter.
Verify the voltage between terminals AC1 and AC2 on the IMC-SMB3(5) Unit
MP Message:
Pick direction, then check for Brake Input Voltage at terminals BPO1 and BPO2 on the SCR-
GGGGGHHG PRI board. If there is no voltage at BPO1 and BPO2 then verify that:
1. SAFB is not picked.
(F9)
2. The direction relays, on the HC-RB4-SCRI board, are not picked (contact failure).
Brake Failure Verify that:
1. PT1, MX, and RE on the SCR-PRI are not picked.
2. FB1 or FB2 fuses have not cleared.
3. There is no trigger signal for brake voltage at test point BT on the IMC-MBX board.
Bypassed with Check for a defective:
FBJ: YES 1. Brake current sensor inside the IMC-SMB3(5) Unit.
2. Bad diode bridge (DBB) inside the IMC-SMB3(5) Unit.
3. IGBT inside the IMC-SMB3(5) Unit.
4. Resistors RB1 and RB2.
SEC This fault indicates that there is no power to the car call circuits on the HC-CI/O board(s). A
problem may exist with the Car Call Bus fuse (F2CC) or the car call common wiring (bus 2CC).
Check the Car Call Bus fuse (F2CC) in the controller.
MP Message: Check the wires that go to the Car Call Power inputs (labeled PS1/PS2/PS3) on the HC-
Car Call Bus
Fuse Blown
HHHHGGGG CI/O board(s) in the controller.
(0F) Check for the proper installation of the call board “jumper plug” on the HC-CI/O board(s).
Look at the notch on the chip and match it up according to the notch orientation label on the
HC-CI/O board.
This status indicates that the Overload input (OLW) is activated, or the perceived load in the car
has exceeded the threshold value set for an overload condition.
MP Message:
For a discrete OLW input: check the status of the OLW input (wired to a load weigher
Car is
Overloaded
HHGHHGHH contact), and determine if the status of the input is appropriate relative to the load in the car.
For an analog load weigher: check the perceived load percentage using the MP Onboard
(24)
Diagnostics. Determine if the value displayed (percentage) is appropriate relative to the load
in the car. If the analog load weigher has drifted, recalibrate the system.
This status indicates that the car is not positioned at the bottom landing, the Down Slow Limit
switch is faulty, or Down Slowdown input (DSD) is faulty.
Car Not at
MP Message: Position the car at the bottom landing.
Bottom Landing
(Learn Mode
HHHGHHGG Check the Down Slow Limit switch. The switch contacts should be open when the car is at
(13) the bottom landing.
Setup Error) Check the DSD input status. It should be low.
This status indicates that the car is not positioned below the door zone, or the door zone sensor
Car Not Below is faulty, or the Door Zone input (DZ) is faulty.
Door Zone MP Message: Position the car below the bottom of the landing door zone.
(Learn Mode HHHGHGGH Check for a faulty door zone sensor.
Setup Error) (16) Check the DZ input status. It should be low.
This status indicates that the car is not on Inspection operation, or the Inspection input (IN) is
Car Not On faulty.
Inspection MP Message:
HHHGHGHG Place the car on relay panel Inspection.
(Learn Mode
(15)
Check the IN input status. It should be low.
Setup Error)
This status indicates that the car is not positioned below the bottom landing, or the Level Up
Car Not On sensor or input (LU) is faulty.
MP Message: Position the car below the bottom landing.
Level Up (Learn
Mode Setup
HHHGHGHH Check for faulty level up sensor.
Error)
(14) Check the LU input status. It should be high.
This status indicates that the Car To Lobby input (CTL) has been activated.
MP Message:
Check the status of the CTL input. It should be high.
Car to Lobby GGGHHHGG
(E3)
SEC F3 Flag: This fault indicates that the Brake parameters saved into memory on the EEPROM chips on the
BPC IMC-DDP-D board are invalid. The pattern generator will not execute a normal profile run and RE
will not be enabled if a checksum error is active. Triggers a Drive Fault 2, which clears
automatically if the failure is corrected.
Verify that the S2 Switch/Jumper on the IMC-DDP-D board is in the 'A' position (see IMC-
Checksum Error DDP Quick Reference Card for jumper location).
- Brake To clear this error, re -save the parameters on the Brake (Shift F3) - Advanced View screen.
If re-saving the parameters fails to correct the problem, remove and reinsert the EEPROM
Bypassed with (U15) in its socket.
FBJ: NO If problem persists, replace the IMC-DDP-D board. The problem lies in a defective
EEPROM, or component on the IMC-DDP-D board. (See Appendix B for board replacement
instructions).
SEC F3 Flag: This fault indicates that the Control process parameters saved into memory on the EEPROM
CPC chips on the IMC-DCP board are invalid. The pattern generator will not execute a normal profile
run and RE will not be enabled if a checksum error is active. Triggers a Drive Fault 2, which
DCP Message: clears automatically if the failure is corrected.
Checksum Error
- Control
HHHHHHHG To clear this error, re-save the parameters on the Drive (Shift F5) and Safety (Shift F6)
(01) screens.
Bypassed with If problem persists, replace the IMC-DCP board. The problem lies in a defective EEPROM,
FBJ: YES or component on the IMC-DCP board. (See Appendix G for board replacement instructions).
SEC F3 Flag: This fault indicates that the Drive parameters saved into memory on the EEPROM chips on the
DPC IMC-DDP-D board are invalid. The pattern generator will not execute a normal profile run and RE
will not be enabled if a checksum error is active. This fault triggers a Drive Fault 2, which clears
automatically if the failure is corrected.
Verify that the S2 Switch/Jumper on the IMC-DDP-D board is in the 'A' position (see IMC-
Checksum Error DDP Quick Reference Card for jumper location).
- Drive To clear this error, re-save the parameters on the Drive (Shift F5) screen.
If re-saving the parameters fails to correct the problem, remove and reinsert the EEPROM
Bypassed with (U15) in its socket.
FBJ: NO If problem persists, replace the IMC-DDP-D board. The problem lies in a defective
EEPROM, or component on the IMC-DDP-D board. (See Appendix B for board replacement
instructions).
SEC F3 Flag: This fault indicates that, during normal operation, the car speed exceeded contract speed by the
COS SCO percentage, Contract Overspeed parameter on the Safety (Shift F6) screen. The car speed
is monitored by the safety processor.
Verify, on inspection, that the car speed (N-speed and S-speed on the F3 screen) is
relatively close to the Pattern velocity. Pattern velocity during inspection is determined by
the VINL and VINH parameters on the Pattern (Shift F4) screen.
Contract
Then verify that the car is not overspeeding on a high speed normal run.
Overspeed
If the car overspeeds, adjust GTC on the Drive (Shift F5) screen so that the car travels at the
commanded speed (Pattern velocity).
Verify that the PG parameter, Pattern Scaling on the Drive (Shift F5) screen = 1.0.
Bypassed with Check that enough armature voltage is fed back to the system by verifying that the car is
FBJ: YES traveling at contract speed with rated armature voltage. (Hint : Reducing the Motor Field
Running Voltage, MFRV, lowers the armature voltage).
If the car speed cannot be adjusted, then the car is most likely overspeeding due to a bad
tachometer or velocity encoder.
SEC This fault indicates that one of the direction relays appears to have failed in the picked state.
Direction Relay The computer has detected that the Direction Pilot input (UDF) is high without a direction output.
Redundancy
MP Message:
GGHHGGHH Ensure that, when the car is not in motion, the UDF input is low.
Failure (CC)
If UDF is high, replace the relays up stream of the UDF terminal.
SEC This fault indicates that the doors were unable to close in typically 60 seconds.
Check door lock contacts for proper closure and conductivity.
Door Close MP Message: Check individual doors and door tracks for physical obstructions.
Protection GGHHHHGH Verify that the Door Close Limit contact functions properly.
(C2) Check for a faulty Door Lock Sensor input (DLS) or Door Close Limit input (DCL).
Check the DC relay and triacs DCF and DCP on the HC-PI/O board.
SEC This fault indicates that a door lock contact appears to have failed in the closed state. The
computer compares the state of the landing Door Lock Sensor input (DLS or DLSR) with the
state of the Door Close Limit input (DCL). If DLS or DLSR remains high after the doors have
MP Message: opened (DCL=1), this failure will be declared. (It appears that the door lock contact is shunted or
Door Lock
GHHHHHGH has remained closed).
Contact Failure
(82) Measure the voltage on the DLS or DLSR input, with doors open.
If voltage exists on DLS or DLSR while the doors are open, trace the source of the voltage.
If no voltage exists on the DLS or DLSR, suspect faulty DLS or DLSR input circuit. Check
the HC-IOX and HC-I4O boards.
SEC This fault indicates that the doors have closed, DCL = 0 (or DCLC = 1 if retiring cam), a demand
exists for the car to move (DCP = 1), but the doors did not lock (DLK = 0) within 80 seconds with
the door close power output (DCP) turned on.
MP Message:
If no Retiring Cam is used, verify that the door lock contacts are closed to provide power to
Door Lock
Failure
GGHHHHHG the door lock input (DLK = 1).
If the Retiring Cam option is set:
(C1)
1. Verify that the Retiring Cam relay is activated (DCP=1, DCL=0 or DCLC=1) and the
doors are locked (DLK=1).
2. Momentarily place the car on Inspection to reset the Door Lock Failure.
3. Verify proper operation of the Retiring Cam circuitry and mechanism.
SEC This fault indicates that one of the door lock relays has failed to drop out.
Verify that, with the hoistway doors open, there is no power on the Door Lock Sensor Relay
input (RDLS or RDLSR, if the car has rear doors).
Door Lock Relay MP Message: If the RDLS or RDLSR input is high and the doors are open, then a door lock relay has failed
Redundancy GHHHHGGH to drop.
Failure (86) Verify that the door lock relay(s) operates properly.
If no voltage appears on the RDLS (or RDLSR) input, suspect a faulty RDLS (or RDLSR)
input circuit. Replace the HC-IOX and/or HC-I4O boards.
F3 Flag: This fault indicates that the DETS switch was tripped. The system will be shut down.
Down Safety
DSV See Velocity Error at DETS for troubleshooting tips.
Trip Velocity
This fault indicates that the Drive Control process (on the DCP processor) on the IMC-DCP
board is not ready to move the car.
DDP Message: This message is displayed to indicate a general problem with the IMC-DCP board. See the
Drive Control
Not Ready
HHGHHGHH Special Event Calendar or the F3 screen for specific information on the fault that has
(24) occurred.
This fault may be cleared by pushing the RESET button on the SMB3(5) Drive Unit.
SEC F3 Flag: This fault indicates that there is either more than 18 volts across the dynamic braking resistor or
DBF Dynamic Brake input (RDB) from the SCR Drive is active. This fault triggers a MLT - Drive
Forced fault if encountered 4 times within 7 attempts to run.
If this fault occurs with no other SCR Drive faults in the Special Event Calendar, then it is
likely that a different failure such as an AC Phase Failure has occurred. However, the
MP Message:
Dynamic Brake GGGGGHHG actual failure did not log because it occurred too quickly to be latched.
Otherwise, if this fault occurs with other SCR drive faults (such as an Instantaneous
Activated (F9)
Overcurrent fault), then it can be an indication of a defective:
1. Dynamic brake SCR. Check connections to RDB.
Bypassed with 2. SCR-LGA board (See Appendix H for board replacement instructions).
FBJ: NO Because the fault is passed through the SMB(3)5 Unit, take into consideration a failure of
the IMC-MBX board and/or the cable that connects it to the SCR drive.
Verify the continuity of RDB and the armature connections.
This status allows the car to run after an Earthquake fault. To run at reduced speed on
Earthquake Normal Operation the Earthquake fault timer must expire and the counterweight
must not be derailed during the earthquake. (EQI is high, CWI is low; used for ANSI
Earthquake MP Message: earthquake operation only.) Otherwise, the car remains shut down.
Normal HHHHHHHG The elevator may be returned to normal service by pressing the RESET button on the
Operation (01) earthquake board (HC-EQ2). This should be done by authorized personnel, after it has been
determined that it is safe to do so.
Should the system remain in this mode of operation after the RESET button has been
pressed, check the status of the EQI input.
SEC F3 Flag: This event indicates that the Control Processor is trying to save parameters to permanent
CWP memory while the EEPROM Write Protection Switch on the IMC-SMB3(5) Unit is in the ON
EEPROM position.
Protection
DCP Message:
HHHHHHGG Set the switch to the OFF position.
Switch Active -
(03)
Control
Bypassed with
FBJ: YES
SEC F3 Flag: This event indicates that the Safety Processor is trying to save parameters to permanent
EEPROM
SWP memory while the EEPROM Write Protection Switch on the IMC-SMB3(5) Unit is in the ON
Protection
position.
Switch Active - Set the switch to the OFF position.
Safety
SEC F3 Flag: This event indicates that the Control Processor failed to write to the EEPROM on the IMC-DCP
CWF board.
DCP Message:
This fault may require replacing the IMC-DCP board in the IMC-SMB3(5) Unit. (See
EEPROM Write
Failure - Control
HHHHHGHH Appendix G for board replacement instructions).
(04)
Bypassed with
FBJ: YES
SEC F3 Flag: This event indicates that the Safety Processor failed to write to the EEPROM on the IMC-DCP
EEPROM Write SWF board.
Failure - Safety This fault may require replacing the IMC-DCP board in the IMC-SMB3(5) Unit. (See
Appendix G for board replacement instructions).
This status indicates that either the Elevator Shutdown input (ESS) has been activated or the
Elevator Power Transfer input (PTI) has been activated. The car is stopped at the next available floor and
MP Message: then shut down.
Shutdown or
Power Transfer
GGHHGGGG Verify that the status of the computer inputs (ESS) and (PTI) is appropriate relative to the
(CF) status of the switch or contact that feeds each input.
SEC F3 Flag: This event indicates that the system is on Emergency Power operation. The Emergency Power
EmrgPwr input (EPI) is low, which indicates that the system is being powered by an emergency-power
generator.
If system is not running on an emergency-power generator, check the voltage on the EPI
MP Message: terminal (this terminal is generally found in the group supervisor controller in multi-group
Emergency GGGHHHHG applications).
Power (E1) If voltage does not exist on EPI, check contact and associated wires that feed the EPI input.
If voltage does exist on the EPI terminal, suspect faulty EPI input circuitry (HC-IOX or HC-
I4O board). [Note: In some applications, the EPI input resides in the individual elevator
controller. Refer to specific job prints for details.]
If this is a group system with emergency power, and the Group Supervisor has yet to be
installed, place a jumper from the 2 bus to the EPI input on each local car’s HC-IOX board.
SEC F3 Flag: This event indicates that the IMC-DCP processor detected armature feedback current exceeding
FCF 200% of rated armature current within 250 milliseconds after RE was picked. This fault triggers a
MLT - Drive Forced fault if encountered 4 times within 7 attempts to run.
The armature current is being monitored through TP3 on the SCR-LGA board. Run the car
on inspection while looking at the armature current display versus the commanded current
on the F3 screen. Verify that both values are close to each other.
Check the following external connections to the system for component failures or
discontinuity.
DCP Message:
HHHHGGHG 1. Interpole feedback (if any).
2. Filter capacitors such as described in the job prints on the SCR page.
Excessive (0D)
3. Any component in the loop feedback from the SCR drive out to the motor and back to
Armature
the SCR drive.
Current
Verify that the drive header’s current and voltage values--on the SCR-LGA board (U81)–are
at least equal to the motor’s rated values.
Re-calibrate the system offsets by setting OSOA=ON.
Bypassed with If re-calibrating the offsets does not correct the fault, check for a defective:
FBJ: NO 1. Phone cable or jack connecting the IMC-MBX board and the SCR Drive.
2. Ribbon cable that connects the SCR Drive to the IMC-SMB3(5) Unit.
3. SCR-LGA board (See Appendix H for board replacement instructions).
4. IMC-MBX board.
5. IMC-DCP board (See Appendix G for board replacement instructions).
6. SCR Drive.
SEC F3 Flag: This fault indicates that the IMC-SMB3(5) Unit detected a current command output greater than
CCF 200mV before enabling the RE (Run Enable) relay and after the drive was enabled. When this
fault occurs the car is not allowed to run.
Excessive
DCP Message: Verify the failure by looking at test point DCC of the IMC-DCP board prior to the engagement
Current
Command
HHHHGHGH of the main contactors of the SCR Drive. (Hint : 3 volts on the test point indicates 100% of
(0A) commanded current).
without RE Verify the standard control gains GP, GI, GEC parameters are set on the Drive (Shift F5)
Bypassed with page, re-calibrate the system offsets by setting OSOA=ON and re-save all the parameter
FBJ: YES pages.
SEC F3 Flag: This fault indicates that the IMC-SMB3(5) Unit detected a current command output greater than
CCF 7VDC within 300 ms after enabling the RE (Run Enable) relay and the drive was enabled. When
this fault occurs the FLT relay is dropped and the car is not allowed to run.
Verify the failure by looking at test point DCC of the IMC-DCP board prior to the engagement
Excessive DCP Message: of the main contactors of the SCR drive. (Hint: 3 volts on the test point indicates 100% of
Current HHHHGHGG commanded current).
Command (0B) Re-calibrate the system offsets by setting OSOA=ON--on the Drive (Shift F5) page.
with RE If re-calibrating the offsets does not correct the fault, check for a defective:
Bypassed with 1. Phone cable or jack connecting the IMC-MBX board and the SCR Drive.
FBJ: NO 2. Ribbon cable connecting the SCR Drive to the IMC-SMB3(5) Unit.
3. IMC-DCP board (See Appendix G for board replacement instructions).
4. SCR-LGA board (See Appendix H for board replacement instructions).
SEC F3 Flag: This fault indicates that the DC loop current has exceeded the reference value by a very large
LOC amount (refer to Section 4.9.5, parameters SLRI and SLFT).
Verify that the brake is completely lifting.
Excessive DC If the load in the car has exceeded full load the fault can be remedied by calibrating SLRI
Loop Current and SLFT on the Safety (Shift F6) screen. If the car is needed during installation, set
parameter SLRI to the correct value and set SLFT to 30 seconds or more, or use a safety
Bypassed with bypass jumper between FBP1 and FBP2 on the SCR-RIX board.
FBJ: YES
SEC F3 Flag: This fault indicates that the temperature inside the IMC-SMB3(5) Unit has exceeded 180F. If
HITD the HITD flag comes ON, the computer will attempt to bring the car to the nearest floor before
shutting down.
MP Message:
The fan inside the IMC-SMB3(5) turns ON when the temperature exceeds 120 F, check for
Excessive Heat
in SMB Unit
HHHGHHGH a defective fan.
The ambient temperature has exceeded specifications.
(12)
The thermostat that generates this fault can be defective. Check the integrity of the normally
Bypassed with open heat sensor contact.
FBJ: YES There is a bad board in the SMB3(5) Unit. (See Appendix G for board replacement
instructions).
SEC This fault indicates that while the car was traveling past a floor, on normal operation, the IMC-
DDP-D computer detected a 30" (6" if destination landing) or more difference between the actual
and learned distance to the floor. This condition is detected by the OLM sensor at 12" (305 mm)
from the floor. This fault triggers a Drive Fault 2, which will automatically reset when the problem
is corrected.
Verify the on and off voltages of OLM signal 93, and 94 (off = 0VDC, on = 46-55VDC).
Verify that 93 and 94 are not reversed.
Check for Delta OLM at fault floor.
Turn off OLM position error detection by setting ODOC=ON, on the Pattern (Shift F4) page.
See if elevator can make a normal run.
If the car runs normally, the problem is with the external OLM signal. Trace the OLM signal
through the following components.
Excessive
1. Car Top selection.
Position Error
2. SCR-RIX board.
at OLM 3. IMC-MBX board.
4. IMC-DDP-D board (See Appendix B for board replacement instructions).
If the car does not run normally, check the following:
1. Verify the on and off voltages of the quadrature signal 95, 96 (off = 0VDC,on = 46-
55VDC). (See Appendix C for further instructions).
Bypassed with
2. Check for bad floor codes.
FBJ: YES
Check the positioning of the floor magnets to the edge of the steel tape (on LS-QUAD-2).
The DP1 and DP2 quadrature signals must be routed through shielded cable from the car
top to where the signal enters the SCR-RIX board. To verify a noise free quadrature signal:
1. Connect a cathode ray oscilloscope to 95 and 96.
2. Run the car at high speed.
3. Watch for noise or irregularities on the signals.
F3 Flag: This fault indicates an excessive variation between feedback speed and landing system based
EPS speed.
Check DP1 and DP2 (terminals 95 and 96 on the SCR-RIX board) to verify the landing
Excessive system quadrature signal.
Speed Position Verify that the Tach/Velocity Encoder Scaling parameter, GTC on the Drive (Shift F5)
Error screen, is adjusted so the car is running at the desired speed.
If a tachometer is being used, verify the proper operation of the tach and all related circuitry.
If a velocity encoder is being used, verify the proper operation of the encoder and all related
circuitry.
SEC F3 Flag: This event indicates that the Fault Bypass Jumper between FBP1 and FBP2 on the SCR-RIX
FBLT board has been in place for over two hours. During Inspection operation the timer is disabled so
Fault Bypass the car can be run on Inspection indefinitely.
Timeout - Drive To clear this fault, toggle the Inspection switch or remove the jumper.
Bypassed with
FBJ: NO
SEC F3 Flag: This event indicates that the Fault Bypass Jumper between FBP1 and FBP2 on the SCR-RIX
FBLT board has been in place for over two hours. This fault will not allow the car to make a normal
Fault Bypass run. During Inspection operation the timer is disabled so the car can be run on Inspection
Timeout - Safety indefinitely.
Bypassed with To clear this fault, toggle the Inspection switch or remove the jumper.
FBJ: NO
SEC F3 Flag: This event indicates that the system is on Fire Recall Operation (Fire Service Phase I), using the
AltFir1 alternate fire recall floor. This recall is generally initiated by the activation of a smoke detector at
the main fire recall floor. In some applications, an alternate fire recall switch may be specified
(FRAON input).
MP Message:
Fire Service
GGGGHHHH Inspect the fire sensors (especially the main floor sensor) and the Fire Phase I switch wiring.
Alternate For some fire codes including ANSI, the Fire Phase I switch must be turned to the BYPASS
(F0)
position and then back to OFF to clear the fire service status, if activated by a smoke
sensor.
If this is a group installation and the group has yet to be installed, make sure the 2-bus is
jumpered to terminal #38 on the HC-RB4-x.
SEC This fault indicates that a car gate contact failed to open when the car doors opened. The
computer checks the gate switch contact input (GS or GSR) against the door close limit input
(DCL). If the gate switch contact remains closed (GS=1 or GSR=1) while the door is open
(DCL=1) the fault is logged. Such a state would indicate that the gate switch contact has been
MP Message:
Gate Switch
Failure
GHHHHGHH shunted, or a contact or associated wiring is faulty.
Verify that, with the doors open, there is no power on the GS input (GS must be low when
(84)
DCL is high).
If no voltage exists on the GS input, suspect a faulty GS input circuit (HC-IOX or HC-I4O
board).
If there is a rear door perform the same tests for the GSR input.
SEC This fault indicates that a car gate switch relay failed to release when the doors opened.
Verify that, with the car gate open, there is no power on the RGS input (or RGSR, if rear
Gate Switch doors).
MP Message:
Relay
GHHHHGHG If the RGS input is high, suspect a stuck or welded gate switch relay.
Redundancy
(85)
Verify that the gate switch relay(s) operates properly.
Failure If no voltage appears on the RGS (or RGSR) input, suspect a faulty RGS (or RGSR) input
circuit.
SEC F3 Flag: This fault indicates that the governor switch is open. This error is generated when the safety
SftyOpn string input (SAF) is low, and the safety circuit has been opened “upstream” of the GOV input.
Governor Switch MP Message:
Check the governor overspeed switch.
Open HHHGHHHG
(11)
SEC This fault indicates that there is no power to the hall call circuits on the HC-CI/O board(s). A
problem may exist with the Hall Call Bus fuse or the hall call common wiring.
MP Message: Check the Hall Call Bus fuse in the controller.
Hall Call Bus
Fuse Blown
HHHHHGGG Check the wires that go to the Hall Call Power inputs on the HC-CI/O board(s) in the
(07) controller.
Check for proper installation of the call board “jumper plug” on the HC-CI/O board(s).
F3 Flag: This status indicates that the load weigher is detecting a significant load in the car so hall calls
Byp-HLW will be bypasses.
Hall Call Bypass
Operation
SEC This fault indicates that the process monitoring circuit failed to receive an acknowledgment
Hardware signal from the Control process. It is possible that the Control process is executing slower than
Process Monitor intended.
Failure - Control Bypassed with May be a defective IMC-DCP board. (See Appendix G for board replacement instructions).
FBJ: YES
SEC This fault indicates that the process monitoring circuit failed to receive an acknowledgment
Hardware signal from the Drive process. It is possible that the Drive processor is executing slower than
Process Monitor intended.
Failure - Drive Bypassed with May be a defective IMC-DDP-D board. (See Appendix B for board replacement instructions).
FBJ: NO
SEC F3 Flag: This fault indicates that one or more of the Hoistway Safety Circuit Devices is open (e.g., pit stop
SftyOpn switch, car and cwt buffers switches, up/down final limit switches). This error is generated when
the safety string input (SAF) is low, and the safety circuit has been opened “upstream” of the
Hoistway Safety MP Message:
Device Open HHGHHHGH SAFH input.
Check the applicable items (e.g., pit stop switch, car and cwt buffers switches, up/down final
(22)
limit switches). Refer to the specific controller wiring prints for applicable devices.
SEC This status indicates that the car was placed on Hospital Service.
Hospital Service can be initiated by the registration of a hospital call, or by the activation of
MP Message: the in-car Hospital Service switch (HOSP input).
Hospital Service GGGGHHHG Verify that the status of the in-car hospital switch computer input (HOSP) is appropriate
(F1) relative to the status of the key-switch.
This status indicates that the car has answered a hospital emergency call or the in car hospital
emergency key switch has been activated (HOSP is high).
MP Message: The car has been placed on in-car Hospital Emergency Service. The car will remain in this
Hospital Service
GGGGHHGH mode until the in-car Hospital Service key-switch is turned off.
Phase 2
(F2) Verify that the status of the in-car hospital switch computer input (HOSP) is appropriate
relative to the status of the key-switch.
SEC This fault indicates that the in-car stop switch has opened the safety circuit.
MP Message:
Check the status of the in-car emergency stop switch and associated wiring.
In-car Stop
Switch
GHHHGHHH
(88)
SEC This event indicates that the System is on Swing operation or the Inconspicuous Riser is
Inconspicuous functional.
Riser Check Swing Car Operation.
Inspect the SWG switch on the controller.
SEC F3 Flag: This event indicates that the Independent Service switch has been turned on, or the
IndSrv TEST/NORMAL switch on the Relay board is in the TEST position.
Check the Independent Service switch.
Independent MP Message:
HGGGGGGG Inspect the TEST/NORMAL switch on the Relay board on the controller.
Service
(7F)
Check the wiring to the relay board (HC-RB4-x) terminal #49.
SEC F3 Flag: This event indicates that the hoistway access, car top inspection or relay panel inspection switch
InspAcc is ON or the hoistway and/or car-door bypass switch is on bypass. The Inspection input (IN) is
low.
Inspection
MP Message:
GHHHHHHH Check all of the inspection switches and associated wiring.
(80)
Check the wiring to the relay board (HC-RB4-x) terminal #59.
F3 Flag: This fault indicates that an insufficient armature feedback current has been detected by the IMC-
SEC FCF DCP processor. This fault is generated if the requested current is at least 20% of the rated
armature current yet the detected feedback remains below 10% of the rated armature current.
The fault will automatically reset four times within seven runs.
Make sure SAIL and SAVL parameters on the Safety (Shift F6) page are properly adjusted.
(See section 3.5.5 of the manual for adjustment instructions).
Check the 3 wires terminated at terminal A2L to ensure that they are all tightened. Any loose
wire can lead to a wrong current measurement or insufficient Armature Current.
If the failure occurs while the car is running at high speed, adjust the Motor Field so that the
armature voltage is within rated motor armature voltage.
Verify the connection of the current sensor on the SCR-LGA board (J4).
Check for a properly connected and functional phone cable between the SCR-LGA board
and the SMB3(5) Unit.
Check for a defective:
1. 26 pin ribbon cable connection between the SCR-LGA board and the IMC-MBX board
inside the IMC-SMB3(5) Unit.
2. Drive Header on the SCR-LGA Board.
Insufficient Monitor the Up and Down direction inputs on the SCR-LGA board (at the bottom of R14 for
Armature DCP Message: the down direction and R22 for the up direction). If there is a momentary drop in the direction
Current HHHHGGHH signal before the run is completed, use the jumper approach to determine which portion of
the safety circuit is failing. Check the job prints to determine what terminals on the HC-RB4-x
(0C)
board contribute to the safety string and jumper terminals to eliminate them from the safety
string. WARNING! The car must be on Independent Service before this test is
Bypassed with performed.
FBJ: NO If the failure persists from the beginning of the run, make sure the current signal on TP3 (on
the SCR-LGA board) is not dropping out before DCC. If the signal does drop out, replace the
SCR Drive.
If the failure occurs consistently in one direction, check the offsets of the system (including
DCC on the SMB3(5) Unit and across R336 on the SCR-LGA board). Replace the SCR
Drive, if the current sensor offset is greater than 20mv per 100 Ohms at R336 at room
temperature. For example, if R336 is 125 Ohms, the current sensor offset should not exceed
25mv. (R336 is the third resistor from the left on the Drive Header--U81 on the SCR-LGA
board).
Set an oscilloscope to 2 msec/div, 500mV/div, AC coupling. Measure the current feedback at
TP3 to ensure that 12 pulses are present within 16.68 msec (60 Hz). A missing pulse will
lead to Insufficient Armature Current. First replace the SCR-LGA board. If the problem
persists, replace the SCR Drive.
SEC F3 Flag: This fault indicates that the INTB jumper on the SCR-RIX board is in the LRN position.
IBJ Move the INTB jumper to the NORM position.
Learn Bypass If the IBJ flag is highlighted on the F3 screen, there may be a problem with the input circuit.
Fault Verify that when the car is on Inspection the INS flag on the F3 screen is highlighted and the
Bypassed with IN input is low.
FBJ: NO
SEC F3 Flag: This fault indicates that the LRN SWITCH on the IMC-SMB3(5) Unit has been active for more
SLS than10 minutes on Normal operation. This fault triggers a Drive Fault 2, which automatically
Learn Switch
clears when the switch is turned off.
Timeout - Safety
Toggle the LRN SWITCH or the Inspection switch to clear the fault.
SEC F3 Flag: This fault indicates that the LRN SWITCH on the IMC-SMB3(5) Unit has been active for more
NLS than 10 minutes on Normal operation.
Learn Switch DCP Message:
Toggle the LRN SWITCH or the Inspection switch to clear the fault.
Timeout - HHHGHHHH
Terminal (10)
Bypassed with
FBJ: YES
This status is normally on when the car is just above a floor. If the car is level with the floor and
this message appears, it is usually the result of a switch or sensor problem.
MP Message: Inspect the LD switch or sensor on the landing system and the placement of the landing
Level Down HHGGGGHH system vane or magnet for that floor.
(3C)
This status indicates that the Level Down (LD) input is on during the learn process.
Level Down ON MP Message:
Verify that the INTB jumper on the SCR-RIX board is in the LRN position.
(Learn Mode HHHGHGGG Verify that the LD input (normally connected to panel terminal #25X) is disconnected.
Setup Error) (17)
This status is normally on when the car is just below a floor. If the car is level with the floor and
this message appears, it is usually the result of a switch or sensor problem.
MP Message:
Level Up GGHHHHGG Inspect the LU switch or sensor on the landing system and the placement of the landing
system vane or magnet for that floor.
(C3)
SEC F3 Flag: This fault indicates that the leveling speed has exceeded SILO, Inspection/Leveling Overspeed
LOS parameter on the Safety (Shift F6) screen, while the car was leveling into a destination floor.
Leveling This fault is detected when the selector engaged the LU or LD vane while not on Inspection.
Overspeed Verify that the leveling relays (LU and LD) are working correctly.
Bypassed with Verify the integrity of the LEV signal.
FBJ: YES
SEC F3 Flag: This fault indicates that either the semiconductor fuse (Gould # A50P-250, Littlefuse # L50S-
CFF 250, Bussman fuse # FWH-250A) has blown or one or more of the 6 contacts within the two
contactors has failed. Another possibility could be that one of the 6 secondary wires of the Drive
Isolation Transformer have significantly loosened making an open circuit. This fault is detected
only when RE is active.
MP Message: Check the primary voltage on each of the primary terminals of the Drive Isolation
M Contactor or GGHHGHGG Transformer.
Fuse Failure (CB) Check for:
1. Harsh motor control adjustment. Look and listen for vibration and humming from the
motor.
Bypassed with 2. Motor mechanical defect such as interpole (partially shorted).
FBJ: NO 3. Unbalanced current sharing. Set an oscilloscope to 2msec/div, 500mv/div, AC coupling.
Verify that the 12 pulses have equal amplitudes and period.
4. Defective M1 or M2 contact.
5. Open semiconductor fuse.
SEC F3 Flag: This fault indicates that, before enabling RE, the IMC-DDP-D detected that the MR input voltage-
MR -on the SCR-RIX board– was less than 60VAC (normally 120 VAC).
M Contactor Check the:
Redundancy 1. Normally closed auxiliary contacts of the M contactors inside the System 12 SCR Drive.
Failure 2. F2D fuse.
Bypassed with
FBJ: YES
This status indicates that the car is on MG Shutdown Operation or that another Shutdown Switch
is activated. The MGS input is high see job prints to determine what switch is connected to the
MG Shutdown input. This shutdown will bring the car to the lobby first then shut down the car.
MP Message:
Operation/
GGGHHHGH Check the status of the Motor Generator Shutdown Switch input.
Shutdown
(E2) Verify that the status of the computer input (MGS) is appropriate relative to the status of the
Switch switch or contact that feeds the input (see job prints).
SEC F3 Flag: This fault indicates that a Motor Limit Timer fault was generated due to persistent system and
MLT drive faults. The system is shut down due to 4 drive related faults within 7 normal runs.
MLT - Drive MP Message:
A special event calendar message which details the root cause of this fault should be logged
Forced GGGGGHHG in the event calendar. Refer to the event calendar and the specific troubleshooting
suggestions that are associated with the event.
(F9)
SEC F3 Flag: This fault indicates that the logical PI value (obtained from the landing system) and the floor
MLT encoding are inconsistent.
MLT - Excessive MP Message:
Call MCE for troubleshooting.
PI Correction GGGGGHHH
(F8)
SEC F3 Flag: This fault is generated when the controller has picked high speed a number of times but failed to
MLT leave the floor. The number of tries allowed is a field-programmable value, programmed through
the MC-MP-x enhanced on-board diagnostics (“System Mode”).
MLT - Failed to MP Message:
GGGGGGHG The field adjustable option FTLF in the MP's EOD may be used to turn the option OFF or to
Leave Floor change the number of times H picks before shutdown.
(FD)
Check for an intermittent Door Lock.
SEC F3 Flag: The motor limit timer has elapsed before the car has completed its movement. This condition
MLT can occur because the MC-MP computer receives a direction sensing (UPS or DNS) input for a
sufficient amount of time to cause the MLT timer to elapse. This usually happens due to the
MP Message: system's failure to respond to a 120 VAC direction signal appearing on terminals 85(up) or 87
MLT - Timer
GGGGGHHH (down) on the HC-RB4-SCRI Relay board.
Expired
(F8) Check Up and Down Sense inputs.
If the OLM, DZ, or LEV input signal is stuck on during a correction run, the car may not be
able to reach the next landing before the Motor Limit Timer elapses. Check these input
signals.
SEC F3 Flag: This fault indicates that the intermediate speed flag (INT) was active when the Motor Limit Timer
MLT elapsed. This fault is logged with an explanation of the type MLT, which is in the form “MLT -
XXX”.
MP Message: Verify that the INT relay is dropped( on the SCR-RIX board) and the MP status flag for INT is
Motor Limit
Timer (INT)
GGGGGHHH low, once the car drops below the speed set by the VLI parameter, on the Pattern (Shift F4)
(F8) page.
To clear the condition, the car can be placed momentarily on Inspection.
Check the Special Event Calendar for the additional MLT - XXX fault information and
troubleshoot that specific type of MLT.
SEC F3 Flag: This fault indicates that the level inhibit flag (LI), controlled by the DLI parameter, was active
MLT when the Motor Limit Timer elapsed. This fault is logged with an explanation of the type MLT,
Motor Limit which is in the form “MLT - XXX”.
Timer (LI)
MP Message:
GGGGGHHH To clear the condition, the car can be placed momentarily on Inspection.
(F8)
Check the Special Event Calendar for the additional MLT - XXX fault information and
troubleshoot that specific type of MLT.
SEC F3 Flag: This fault indicates that there is a failure in the normally closed contacts of PT1 and MX on the
CNPB SCR-PRI board.
Verify the CNPB output on the SCR-PRI board. The output should be above 100VAC when
the car is at a floor and 0VAC when the car is moving. Incorrect voltages normally indicate
MX & PT1 MP Message:
Redundancy GGHHGHGG failed normally closed contacts. Replace the relays to correct the error. Do not attempt to
“dress” the contacts.
(CB)
Failure
Check for no brake input voltage at terminals BPI1 and BPI2 on the SCR-PRI board.
Bypassed with SAFB is not picked.
FBJ: YES Verify that brake fuses FB1 and FB2 have not cleared.
Verify that PT1 and MX relay contacts dropped out after previous run.
SEC F3 Flag: This fault indicates that the System 12 SCR Drive has not activated the Drive ON (DRO) status
DRO within 200ms after receiving the three signals necessary to initiate a run (Direction, Run Enable
(RE) and M contactors picked). This failure prevents a normal run.
Verify that the normally open auxiliary contacts of the M Contactor are functioning properly.
These are located between the T1-terminals M and MX.
Verify that the direction inputs (85 and 87 on the terminal strip on the SCR Drive) are good
by ensuring that the signals are toggling high to low or low to high when a direction is picked
and dropped.
Verify that the yellow LED on the SCR Drive is not flickering. This failure can be the result of
No Response for a bad door lock.
Run Request It is also possible for an ETS (Emergency Terminal switch) fault to cause this failure.
Check for a stuck reset signal from the SMB3(5) unit.
Verify that the System 12 SCR Drive is receiving the run enable status from the IMC-
SMB3(5). If the voltage at the bottom of R51 on the SCR-LGA board is stuck low, then the
Bypassed with problem is coming from the SMB3(5) unit. If the voltage at Pin 1, U14 is stuck low, then the
FBJ: YES problem is on the SCR-LGA board.
If these signals are failing, check for a defective:
1. Phone cable or jack that connects the IMC-MBX board and the SCR Drive.
2. 26-pin ribbon cable.
3. IMC-MBX board.
This status indicates faulty communication of status information between the MC-MP and the
No Response IMC-DDP-D boards.
from Pattern MP Message: Verify that the boards in the Swing Panel are looping.
Generator HHGHHHGH Reconnect the three boards in the Swing Panel (MC-MP-x, MC-CGP-4P, and IMC-DDP-D).
(Learn Mode (22) Check for a defective board in the Swing Panel.
Setup Error)
SEC F3 Flag: This fault indicates the presence of a DC voltage between armature terminals A1 and A2 in
LVN excess of 0.7 volts before RE relay is enabled. This failure prevents a normal run.
Verify that test point TP1 on the SCR-LGA board is 0.0mv when there is no direction. If not,
adjust the R2 trimpot.
Non-zero
Armature
Check for a defective:
1. Phone cable and jack that connects the IMC-MBX board and the SCR Drive.
Voltage
2. 26-pin ribbon cable.
Bypassed with 3. SCR-LGA board (See Appendix H for board replacement instructions).
FBJ: NO 4. IMC-MBX board.
5. SCR Drive.
F3 Flag: Nudging has been activated and the doors will close at reduced speed.
Nudging Nudging
F3 Flag: This fault indicates that the pattern profile was modified to accommodate the error seen at the
OLP OLM distance (12" [305 mm] from the floor). If the error is too great, the elevator will be allowed
Outer Leveling
to pass the floor and stop at the next available landing.
Pattern Modified
Refer to Position Error at OLM for troubleshooting tips.
F3 Flag: This status indicates that the car is not available for normal passenger service.
OutServ
Out of Service
SEC This fault indicates that the synthesized velocity from position encoder (DP1 and DP2) exceeded
115% of contract speed or the error between the synthesized velocity and tachometer (velocity
encoder) signal exceeded 50% of contract speed. This fault triggers a MLT - Drive Forced fault if
MP Message: encountered 4 times within 7 attempts to run.
Pattern Detected
Overspeed
GGGGGHHG Check for failing quadrature signal feedback coming from the encoder or LS-QUAD.
(F9) Check for a defective Tach/Encoder.
Bypassed with Check the integrity of the Motor armature, interpole (if any), and fields.
FBJ: NO To avoid this fault while performing an overspeed test, use OBT Buffer Test.
SEC This fault indicates that the DZP input (DZ / #27 on the SCR-RIX board) was not active while the
elevator was stopped with RD active and LEV inactive. This fault triggers a Drive Fault 2, which
automatically clears if the problem is corrected.
Verify that the status of DZP, RD, and LEV are correct. When the elevator is stopped at a
MP Message: floor, DZP and RD should be active while LEV is inactive.
Pattern Door
Zone Failure
HGGGHHGH If this event is logged but the DZ flag on the F3 screen is on and DZP flag is off, then the
(72) landing system DZ is good.
Check for IMC-DDP-D I/O error, by checking for a defective:
Bypassed with 1. HC-RB4 board.
FBJ: NO 2. SCR-RIX board.
3. IMC-MBX board.
This fault indicates that PGU, DSR, EPR, and/or SPR status signals were not active and the IBJ
fault flag was active.
MP Message:
HGHHHHGH Check for active status signals on PGU, DSR, EPR and SPR.
Pattern (42)
Check for the IBJ fault flag.
Generator Not
Ready DDP Message:
HGHHHHGH
(42)
SEC F3 Flag: This event indicates that the system was unable to fit the Pattern Profile with the specified
PFF parameters. This fault triggers a Drive Fault 2, which automatically clears if the problem is
corrected. The car will not run until the problem is corrected.
Check the top portion of the Pattern (Shift F4) page for details on this fault. The Pattern
Profile Fit Failure could occur for one or more of the 6 types of profiles: standard (STD),
caution (CTN), earthquake (EQ), alternate 1 (AUX1), emergency power (PWR) and alternate
MP Message: 2 (AUX2).
Pattern Profile
GGGGGHGH 1. Determine the type of error by reading the word next to each profile. The options are:
(FA) Valid, Link, Speed, and Height.
Fit Failure 2. If the profile is Valid, then that profile is ok and does not have a profile fitting problem.
3. If the profile has a Link error, set JLx=JHx (x = S, EQ, EP, C, A1, or A2, for example if
the Standard profile has a link error then set JLS=JHS).
Bypassed with 4. If the profile has a Speed error, increase the jerk rates (JLx and JHx) and decrease the
FBJ: NO acceleration (Ax) and deceleration (Dx).
5. If the profile has a Height error, verify that the Floor Height parameter (DRH) on the
Pattern (Shift F4) page is correct. Then increase the jerk rates (JLx and JHx) and
decrease the acceleration (Ax) and deceleration (Dx).
SEC F3 Flag: This fault indicates that the phase lock loop circuit PLL LED is ON in the SCR-LGA and that the
PLL System 12 SCR Drive was unable to lock onto the incoming line frequency. The PLL LED is
normally on for a few seconds during power up. This fault is only logged when the car is moving.
This fault triggers a MLT - Drive Forced fault if encountered 4 times within 7 attempts to run.
In most cases, the failure is the result of a bad emergency-power-generator phase. In that
MP Message: case, please make sure that the emergency-power-generator line frequency is within +-4 hz
Phase Lock GGGGGHHG of 60Hz.
Loop Failure (F9) When the fault occurs, verify that no other red LEDs on the System 12 SCR Drive are on. If
there are other lit LEDs, there may be a missing or improperly installed phase.
If no other LEDs are ON, then remove power from the controller, wait a few seconds, then
Bypassed with reapply power.
FBJ: NO If the PLL LED does not turn off it may be due to a:
1. Continuous reset from the IMC-SMB3(5) Unit.
2. Defective SCR-LGA board (See Appendix H for board replacement instructions).
SEC This fault indicates that the phase lock loop circuit PLL LED is ON in the SCR-LGA and that the
System 12 SCR Drive was unable to lock onto the incoming line frequency. The PLL LED is
Phase Lock normally on for a few seconds during power up. This warning is only logged while the car is not
Loop Warning moving.
Bypassed with See Phase Lock Loop Failure for troubleshooting tips.
FBJ: NO
SEC This fault indicates that the front-door, photo-eye input (PHE) was activated during a run.
Check for abnormal blockage of the optical device.
Photo-Eye
MP Message:
HHHGGHHH Check for a failure of the device itself, or of the photo-eye input (PHE) circuit.
Failure (Front)
(18)
Ensure that the safety edge has power.
SEC This fault indicates that the rear-door, photo-eye input (PHER) was activated during a run.
Check for abnormal blockage of the optical device.
Photo-Eye
MP Message:
HHHGGHHH Check for a failure of the device itself, or of the photo-eye input (PHER) circuit.
Failure (Rear)
(18)
Ensure that the safety edge has power.
SEC This fault indicates that the DETS switch opened prematurely or did not open at the learned
position. This fault triggers a Drive Fault 2, which automatically clears if the failure is corrected.
The learning process must be completed initially or any time modifications are made to the
location of DETS (see Section 4.10, Learning the Normal (NTS) and Emergency (ETS) Limit
MP Message: Switches).
Position Error at HGGGHHGH Physically check the integrity of the switch.
DETS (72) If the switch is functioning properly, then increase the Position Margin parameter on the
Switches (Shift F7) page to allow a greater error before a position error is detected.
Bypassed with If there is a faulty input, check for a defective:
FBJ: YES 1. SCR-RIX board.
2. IMC-MBX board.
This status indicates that the car has answered a Priority/VIP call or the in car Priority/VIP
Service key switch has been activated (PRIS is high).
MP Message:
Priority/VIP
Service Phase 2
GGGHHGHG
(E5)
SEC F3 Flag: This fault indicates that there is a failure in the normally closed contacts of PT2 and PT3 on the
CNPM SCR-PRI board.
Verify the CNPM output on the SCR-PRI board. The output should be above 100VAC before
the RE relay is picked and should drop to zero volts after RE picks. Incorrect voltages
PT2 & PT3 MP Message:
Redundancy GGHHGHGG normally indicate failed normally closed contacts. Replace the relays to correct the error. Do
not attempt to “dress” the contacts.
(CB)
Failure
Check for no brake input voltage at terminals MI1 and MI2 on the SCR-PRI board.
Bypassed with SAFM is not picked
FBJ: YES Verify that brake fuse FMC have not cleared
Verify that PT2 and PT3 relay contacts dropped out after previous run.
SEC F3 Flag: The IMC-DDP-D processor is not updating the pattern data for the Control processor. This fault
CQF triggers a MLT - Drive Forced fault if encountered 4 times within 7 attempts to run.
QPRAM DCP Message:
Check for a defective:
Communication HHHHHGHG 1. Ribbon cable that connects the IMC-DDP-D and IMC-MBX boards.
2. IMC-DCP board (See Appendix G for board replacement instructions).
Failure - Control (05)
3. IMC-DDP-D board (See Appendix B for board replacement instructions).
Bypassed with 4. IMC-MBX board.
FBJ: YES
SEC F3 Flag: The IMC-DDP-D processor is unable to read the Motor Field Feedback data from the IMC-DCP
DQF board. This fault triggers a MLT - Drive Forced fault if encountered 4 times within 7 attempts to
run.
QPRAM
Communication
Check for a defective:
1. Ribbon cable that connects the IMC-DDP-D and IMC-MBX boards.
Failure - Drive
2. IMC-DCP board (See Appendix G for board replacement instructions).
Bypassed with 3. IMC-DDP-D board (See Appendix B for board replacement instructions).
FBJ: NO 4. IMC-MBX board.
F3 Flag: Not available with this software release.
QPRAM PQF
Communication
Failure - Pattern
SEC F3 Flag: This fault indicates that the IMC-DCP board has lost communication with the IMC-DDP-D board.
CQF Check for a defective:
QPRAM 1. Ribbon cable that connects the IMC-DDP-D and IMC-MBX boards.
DCP Message:
Communication
Warning -
HHHHHGGH 2. IMC-DCP board (See Appendix G for board replacement instructions).
3. IMC-DDP-D board (See Appendix B for board replacement instructions).
(06)
Control 4. IMC-MBX board.
Bypassed with
FBJ: YES
SEC F3 Flag: The IMC-DDP-D board has lost communication with the IMC-DCP board in the IMC-SMB3(5)
DQF Unit.
QPRAM Check for a defective:
Communication 1. Ribbon cable that connects the IMC-DDP-D and IMC-MBX boards.
Warning - Drive 2. IMC-DCP board (See Appendix G for board replacement instructions).
Bypassed with 3. IMC-DDP-D board (See Appendix B for board replacement instructions).
FBJ: YES 4. IMC-MBX board.
SEC This fault indicates that Run Enable is not active when DDP processor RE is on and DCP
Run Enable processor RE is on. This failure prevents a normal run.
Failure - Check for a defective:
Hardware 1. IMC-MBX board.
Bypassed with 2. IMC-DCP board (See Appendix G for board replacement instructions).
FBJ: NO
SEC This fault indicates that the DCP processor failed to receive Run Enable from the DDP
Run Enable processor within 12 seconds after the Run Enable signal was generated. This failure prevents a
Inactive - normal run.
Control Bypassed with Check for a defective IMC-DCP board. (See Appendix G for board replacement instructions).
FBJ: NO
SEC This fault indicates that the Control processor has detected that the Drive process (IMC-DDP-D)
has not activated RE, within 10 seconds after direction was picked. This failure prevents a
DCP Message: normal run.
Run Enable HHHGHGHG Check for a defective:
Inactive - Drive (15) 1. IMC-MBX board.
2. IMC-DCP board (See Appendix G for board replacement instructions).
Bypassed with
FBJ: YES
This fault indicates that the Safety process on the IMC-DCP board is not ready to move the car.
This message is displayed to indicate a general problem with the IMC-DCP board. See the
DDP Message: Special Event Calendar or the F3 screen for specific information on the nature of the fault
Safety Not
HGGHHGGH that has occurred.
Ready
(66) This fault may be cleared by pushing the RESET button on the SMB3(5) Drive Unit.
SEC This fault indicates that the READY input signal from the SCR-LGA board is not active. This fault
triggers a MLT - Drive Forced fault if encountered 4 times within 7 attempts to run.
DDP Message:
This error can be cleared by pressing the RESET push-button on the IMC-SMB3(5) Unit.
SCR Drive Not HHHGGHHH Any one of the following faults, ACP, SPSF, PLL, DBF and IOC, can cause the SCR Drive
Ready to fail. Check the Special Event Calendar to find out which fault occurred then use the
Ready (18)
Special Event Description and troubleshooting table for information on how to correct the
Bypassed with fault.
FBJ: NO
This fault indicates that the IMC-DCP board was unable to transfer Special Event Calendar data
to the MC-CGP-4P board through the IMC-DDP-D board.
DCP Message:
SEC Transfer
HHHGHGGH Call MCE for troubleshooting tips.
Failure
(16)
SEC This event indicates that the secured car call button has been pressed, and the controller is
awaiting proper security code to be entered through the car call buttons. A 10-second period of
MP Message: time is allowed to enter the correct code.
Security HGGGGGGH Enter floor pass code with car call buttons on COP.
(7E) See Section 5.3.2 or the Elevator Security Users Guide for instructions on how to program or
change security pass codes.
This fault indicates that the Drive Control process on the IMC-DDP-D board is not ready to move
the car.
DDP Message: This message is displayed to indicate a general problem with the IMC-DDP-D board. See
SMB Drive Not
Ready
GHHGGHHG the Special Event Calendar or the F3 screen for specific information on the nature of the
(99) fault that has occurred.
This fault may be cleared by pushing the RESET button on the IMC-DDP-D board.
F3 Flag: One of the voltages (+5V, +15V or -15V) from the Power Supply to the IMC-SMB3(5) Unit has
SEC DPSF dropped below 95% of rated value. This fault triggers a MLT - Drive Forced fault if encountered 4
times within 7 attempts to run.
MP Message: Check the voltages at the Power Supply, the IMC-MBX board and the IMC-SPI board.
SMB Unit Power
Supply Failure
GGGGGHHG
(F9)
Bypassed with
FBJ: NO
SEC This event indicates that the DCP processor on the IMC-DCP board was reset.
Sub-System
Reset - Control
Processor
SEC This event indicates that the DDP processor was reset.
Sub-System
Reset - Drive
Processor
Sub-System SEC This event indicates that the MP processor was reset.
Reset -
Operation
Processor
SEC This event indicates that the Safety processor on the IMC-DCP board was reset.
Sub-System
Reset - Safety
Processor
SEC This event indicates that all the system processors were reset.
Sub-System(s)
Reset
SEC This event indicates that the car is sitting on the edge of a leveling sensor causing the leveling
Synchronization signal to flicker on and off.
- End of Run Increase the dead zone distance by moving the LU and LD sensors away from the DZ
sensor(s).
SEC This event indicates that the car is sitting on the edge of a leveling sensor causing the leveling
Synchronization signal to flicker on and off.
- Start of Run Increase the dead zone distance by moving the LU and LD sensors away from the DZ
sensor(s).
SEC F3 Flag: This fault indicates that the AC line voltage to the System 12 SCR Drive has dropped below 95%
LLF of the SCR-LGA header value. This failure prevents a normal run.
System 12 Low Verify that the voltage into the primary of the Drive Isolation Transformer is not sagging.
Line Voltage Check the header rating (U81 on the SCR-LGA board) against the incoming voltage on the
Bypassed with isolation transformer secondary.
FBJ: NO
SEC F3 Flag: This event indicates that power supplies to the System 12 SCR Drive (+5, -5, +15, -15) are
SPSF insufficient. Triggers a MLT - Drive Forced fault if encountered 4 times within 7 attempts to run.
Check all of the supply voltages on the SCR-PS board.
System 12 MP Message: Check the F2D fuse.
Power Supply GGGGGHHG Verify that the voltages inside the SCR Drive are within 1% (use test points on the top right
Failure (F9) hand side of the SCR-LGA board).
If the voltages are correct, check for a defective:
Bypassed with 1. 26 conductor round cable connector located on the IMC-MBX board.
FBJ: NO 2. SCR-LGA board (See Appendix H for board replacement instructions).
SEC This event indicates that the Communication processor detected that all the individual system
System Power processors successfully powered up. If one or more processors fail to successfully power up,
Up/Reset then this event will be replaced by one or more Sub-System Reset events detailing which
individual processors successfully powered up.
SEC F3 Flag: This fault indicates that the difference between the intended speed (pattern) and the speed
TE feedback signal (tachometer/encoder/synthetic tach) has exceeded the Maximum Speed Error
allowed, STE on the Safety (Shift F6) screen. This fault triggers a MLT - Drive Forced fault if
encountered four times within seven attempts to run. If intermittent, increase STE.
DCP Message: Verify that the tachometer input is connected properly to the SCR-RIX board (encoder -
Tach/Encoder HHHHHGGG HC-ENCS board) .
Error (07) Check for a faulty tachometer or encoder.
Check for disabled speed command (pattern) due to an unsafe operation.
Bypassed with Verify the armature voltage.
FBJ: YES Verify the brake voltage.
Verify that the brake is lifting properly.
SEC F3 Flag: This fault indicates that the difference between the synthetic tachometer signal (generated from
TF the armature feedback voltage and current) and the external speed feedback signal
(tachometer/encoder) has exceeded the tolerance value of 4 volts (40% of contract speed). The
synthetic tachometer signal can be adjusted using SVSC and SISC parameters on the Safety
(Shift F6) screen, 10VDC at contract speed. The error between these two signals can be
accessed through the software test points on the IMC-DCP board.
DCP Message: Verify the armature voltage.
Tach/Encoder
HHHHGHHH Check for a grounded armature.
(08) Check for excessive armature overshoot on the F3 screen.
Failure
Check for incorrect adjustment of SVSC and SISC parameters on the Safety (Shift F6)
screen. These parameters should be adjusted so that the speed signal provides 10VDC at
contract speed.
Bypassed with Ensure that the tachometer/encoder input is connected to the SCR-RIX board (encoder -
FBJ: YES HC-ENCS board).
Check for a faulty tachometer or encoder.
Ensure that the 26 conductor cable between the IMC-MBX and SCR-LGA boards is
connected properly.
This status indicates that the TEST/NORM switch on the HC-RB4-SCRI board is in the TEST
position.
MP Message:
Test Mode HGGGHHHG Check the TEST/NORM switch on the HC-RB4-SCRI board.
Operation (71)
SEC F3 Flag: This fault indicates that the car has been delayed (direction arrow established - SUA/SDA). In
TOS most cases, the car is delayed at a floor because the doors are prevented from closing. When
the timed out of service (TOS) status is generated, the car is removed from hall call service until
MP Message: it is allowed to leave the landing.
Timed Out of
Service HHHGGGGG The timer is used to take the car out of service when the car is held excessively. Typically
(1F) this occurs when the doors are held open by continuous activation of the photo-eye, a call
button, or another reopening device. The TOS timer is a field-adjustable timer, which can be
lengthened or shortened to suit the specific installation (via the MP diagnostics).
SEC The photo-eye was on longer than the predetermined time (default 60 seconds).
Timed Photo- Check for an abnormal blockage of the optical device.
Eye Failure Check for a failure of the device itself, or of the photo-eye input (PHE or PHER) circuit.
SEC F3 Flag: This status is generated either when the established PI value corresponds to the bottom terminal
TflrDem landing, but the Down Slow Limit Switch is closed or when a valid PI value can not be found. A
top-floor demand is generated to move the car away from the landing to establish car position.
Possible causes are:
The COMPUTER RESET button was pressed.
Initial Power-up.
The state of the limit switch contacts do not correspond to the current PI value (example: the
car is in door zone and the PI value corresponds to the bottom terminal landing, but the
MP Message: Down Slow Limit Switch is closed).
GGHGGHGG The car was placed on Inspection (the computer does not attempt to maintain the PI value
(DB) while the car is being moved in a “manual” fashion ( Top Floor Demand is declared when the
Top Floor
car is placed back into automatic operation).
Demand
Troubleshooting tips:
If no floor encoding exists, car should move to one of the terminal landings to establish car
position.
If floor encoding exists and the car is level at a landing, check the floor encoding magnets or
vanes (perhaps a valid code cannot be read).
If floor encoding does not exist, check the terminal limit switches and associated wiring.
Verify the input circuits for USD and DSD by looking at:
1. 47Kohm resistors on top of the HC-RB4-x.
2. C2 ribbon cable on top of the HC-RB4-x.
3. HC-PI/O board.
4. Short circuit on relay board.
F3 Flag: This fault indicates that the UETS switch was tripped. The system will be shut down.
Up Safety Trip
USV See Velocity Error at UETS for troubleshooting tips.
Velocity
SEC F3 Flag: This fault indicates that as the car approached a terminal landing, the Safety processor detected
DEF a higher than learned velocity when the contact opened on the DETS switch. The car will make a
correction run in the opposite direction of the failed switch until it reaches a valid floor. If the valid
floor is a false floor then the car will make a normal run to the next valid floor opposite the
direction of the failed switch.
The learning process must be completed initially or any time modifications are made to the
parameters on the Pattern (Shift F4) page or to the location of the DETS switch (see
Velocity Error Section 4.10, Learning the Normal (NTS) and Emergency (ETS) Limit Switches).
at DETS If there are velocity fluctuations as the car approaches a terminal landing, the learn process
should be repeated several times and the learned velocities recorded in each case.
If the velocity varies by more than 5%, limit switches and roller guides should be checked.
Verify the operation of the DETS switch.
Bypassed with Verify that the SAF ON LED on the SMB3(5) Unit is not blinking.
FBJ: NO Verify that the learned values for the DETS switch on the Switches (Shift F5) screen are
reasonable.
Verify that the DETS input on the SCR-RIX board is connected.
SEC F3 Flag: This fault indicates that as the car approached a terminal landing the IMC-DCP (Safety
DNL processor) detected a car speed greater than the learned velocity at the time the contact opened
on one of the DNTx switches (DNTx or contacts on the TM switch).
The learning process must be completed initially or any time modifications are made to the
Velocity Error DCP Message: parameters on the Pattern (Shift F4) page or to the location of one of the DNTx switches
at DNTx - HHHHGGGG (see Section 4.10, Learning the Normal (NTS) and Emergency (ETS) Limit Switches).
Lower Limit (OF) If there are velocity fluctuations as the car approaches a terminal landing, the learn process
should be repeated several times and the learned velocities recorded in each case.
Bypassed with If the velocity varies more than 5%, limit switches and roller guides should be checked.
FBJ: YES If the switch is functioning properly, then increase the Lower Limit parameter on the
Switches (Shift F7) page to allow a greater error before a velocity error is detected.
SEC F3 Flag: This fault indicates that as the car approached a terminal landing, the IMC-DCP (Safety
DNH processor) detected a car speed greater than the learned high trip speed when one of the DNTx
switches opened.
Velocity Error DCP Message: The learning process must be completed initially or any time modifications are made to the
at DNTx - HHHHGGGH parameters on the Pattern (Shift F4) page or to the location of one of the DNTx switches
Upper Limit (0E) (see Section 4.10, Learning the Normal (NTS) and Emergency (ETS) Limit Switches).
Physically check the integrity of the switch.
Bypassed with If the switch is functioning properly, then increase the Upper Limit parameter on the
FBJ: YES Switches (Shift F7) page to allow a greater error before a velocity error is detected.
SEC F3 Flag: This fault indicates that as the car approached a terminal landing, the Safety processor detected
UEF a higher than learned velocity at the time the contact opened on the UETS switch. The car will
make a correction run in the opposite direction of the failed switch until it reaches a valid floor. If
the valid floor is a false floor then the car will make a normal run to the next valid floor opposite
the direction of the failed switch.
The learning process must be completed initially or any time modifications are made to the
parameters on the Pattern (Shift F4) page or to the location of the UETS switch (see
Section 4.10, Learning the Normal (NTS) and Emergency (ETS) Limit Switches).
Velocity Error
at UETS
If there are velocity fluctuations as the car approaches a terminal landing, the learn process
should be repeated several times and the learned velocities recorded in each case.
If the velocity varies by more than 5%, limit switches and roller guides should be checked.
Verify the operation of the UETS switch.
Bypassed with Verify that the SAF ON LED on the IMCSMB3(5) Unit is not blinking.
FBJ: NO Verify that the learned values for the UETS switch on the Switches (Shift F5) screen are
reasonable.
Verify that the UETS input on the SCR-RIX board is connected. If not this error may be
activated.
The Special Events Calendar Fault Log is accessed from the Special Events Calendar Menu.
Press the F7 key while the Main Menu is displayed.
From the Special Events Calendar Menu (F7) screen press 1 or F7 to display the events logged
to the Special Events Calendar (Figure 6.10). This screen makes it possible to examine the
documented faults and events. The latest 14 faults and events are displayed in the bottom half
of the screen, including the date and time the event occurred.
When this screen is first displayed, the most recent event is displayed at the bottom of the
screen. Use the Up / Down Arrow keys to scroll one event at a time, the Page Up / Page
Down keys to scroll a page at a time, or the Home / End key to scroll to event 1 or 250. As
each event is selected (reverse video), the description of the event and any other logged data
While in the Special Event Calendar Menu (F7) screen is displayed, if the 2 key is pressed, the
message Delete All Events? (Y/N) is displayed. Press Y to clear the Special Events
Calendar of all events.
In order to aid in troubleshooting, the list of events which are logged to the Special Events
Calendar can be configured based on the event type.
While in the Special Event Calendar Menu (F7) screen is displayed, press the 3 key to access
the Special Events - Configure by Type (F7, 3) screen (see Figure 6.11). The Log column
controls which events are logged to the Special Events Calendar Fault Log. Place an 'X' in this
column if you want the event type listed in the selected row to be logged to the Special Events
Calendar. When the Event Description is highlighted, a more in depth description of the event
type is displayed above the column headings.
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To aid in troubleshooting, the Data Trap allows the user to view the status of the controller
during the six second period prior to a specific Special Event. The data trap continually records
the status of over 350 controller parameters, at 30ms intervals, in a buffer on the IMC-DDP
board. The buffer holds six seconds of data. While the data trap is recording, REC is displayed
on the top line of all of the CRT terminal screens. The Data Trap stops recording when it is
triggered by a Special Event. Recording is restarted by selecting Restart Data Trap from the
Special Events Calendar Menu (F7, 7).
Any of the Special Events can be designated to trigger the data trap. Selection of the Special
Event(s) that will trigger the data trap is accomplished using the Configure by Type selection
(F7, 3) from the Special Events Calendar Menu (see Figure 6.12). Special Events with an 'x'
in the 'DT' column will trigger the data trap.
FIGURE 6.12 Special Events - Configure by Type (F7, 3) Screen with DT selected
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When the data trap is triggered by a Special Event, recording stops, and the data is transferred
to the MC-CGP-4P board for display. Transfer of the data can take up to two minutes,
therefore, the display screen has a field that shows Percent Samples Loaded from DDP. All of
the data has been transferred when this field shows 100% (see Figure 6.13). The date, time
and Special Event that triggered the Data Trap are shown under the screen's title.
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Up to ten parameters (Trace Name) can be viewed at the same time. For some parameters,
the numeric values of the parameter are displayed, i.e., Speed and Command Velocity. For
other parameters, the state, ON and OFF, are displayed, i.e., UP/85 and LEV. The thin line
represents the OFF state and the thick line represents the ON state. Where (off) is shown, no
trace name has been selected for viewing. To change the Trace Name setting, move the cursor
(reverse video bar) to the desired line using the up and down arrow keys. Then use Page Up
and Page Down to scroll through the available trace names, or press Enter, type the desired
trace name and press Enter again. A list of the most commonly used trace names is provided
in Table 6.12.
The data samples are taken every 30ms. When the time line is set to the widest range, the full
six seconds of data is displayed. The numeric values displayed are the values at the beginning
of the time segment shown on the time line. For a state display, if the state is changing and the
time segment is too large to show the changing state, an 'X' is shown on the line. It is possible
to zoom in, make the time segment smaller, to better see the changes. Use the left and right
arrow keys and the home and end keys to position the carrot cursor on the time line at the
desired point, then use the '+' and '-' keys to zoom in and out on that portion of the time line.
There are six time segment sizes, 1.2 second, 600ms, 300ms, 150ms, 60ms and 30ms.
Figure 6.14 shows a zoom-in to 300ms time segments on the -1.230 second portion of the time
line.
-1.830s -1.530s
^
+---------+---------+---------+---------+---------
-1.230s -930ms -630ms -330ms
Type the name of the trace you wish to view and then press ENTER -- or use the
PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN keys to scroll through all the available traces.
IMC Performa controllers can be programmed to call a computer at a remote location when
specific events, logged to the Special Events Calendar, occur. The specific events which will
cause the controller to report the event are programmed from the Configure by Type (F7,3)
screen (see Figure 6.11).
If the controller is equipped with CMS, place an 'X' in the CMS column if you want the controller
to call a remote PC running CMS, Central Monitoring System for Windows software to report
this type of event. In order to place an 'X' in the CMS column, there must also be an 'X' in the
Log column for that type of event.
The CMS Com Port Setup (F7, 5) screen is used to set the com ports to be used to transmit
emergency information to a remote PC running CMS. From the Special Events Calendar Menu
(F7) screen press 5 to display the CMS Com Port Setup screen (see Figure 6.15).
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Maximum Number of Attempts - Set to the number of times the system should attempt to
send each emergency message via modem to a remote PC running CMS software. If all
attempts fail, the system will stop sending after this number of tries until a new CMS connection
is established or another Emergency Event occurs.
NOTE: If Media = MODM (or MODM1 / MODM2), additional setup may be required
using the Modem Setup (F1, 9) screen. The default settings will work for
most standard modems.
Transmit Emergencies on this Port? - Set to YES to transmit emergency messages on this
port.
Phone, Dial, Number - Set Dial to YES and enter the phone number(s) to be dialed to send
emergency messages via a modem. The phone number(s) will only be dialed if at least one
com port is programmed for Device = CMS and Media = MODM (or MODM1 / MODM2) and
Transmit Emergencies on This Port = YES.
As complex as it is, the door logic basically answers one simple question; should the doors be
open? The computer looks at certain inputs and then calls upon specific logic to answer this
question. All of the inputs and flags generated by the specific logic are available for viewing
through the EOD. When troubleshooting a door problem, inspecting the action and sequence
of these flags and inputs is important. The status of these logic flags will generally point toward
the root of the problem. Once the computer has determined the answer to the door status
question, the appropriate outputs are turned ON or OFF, so the doors are in the desired state.
The following example shows how an input signal can be traced from its source (field wire) to
its destination inside the computer (EOD). Monitor the Door Zone (DZ) flag. The door flags can
be viewed on the MP Input/output (F11,7) screen (see Figure 6.16). The DZ flag can also be
monitored using the Computer Swing Panel Diagnostic Indicators as described in Section 5.4.1,
Viewing the MC-MP Computer Variable Flags. Moving the car in the hoistway should cause this
light to turn ON/OFF, whenever the car goes through a floor. If the LED (flag) does not turn
ON/OFF, the following could be causing the problem.
NOTE: If this installation has rear doors and at least one floor where both
openings exist, look up the rear door zone flag (DZR). Turn the
Diagnostic On/ Norm and the A5 switches ON (up). All other switches
are down. Diagnostic Indicator 6 shows the status of the DZR flag.
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First, determine whether the problem is inside or outside the controller. With a voltmeter, probe
the Door Zone terminal (27). This terminal is in Area 3 of the job prints. Moving the car in the
hoistway should cause the voltmeter to read 120VAC when the car is in the door zone. If when
the car passes through the door zone the voltmeter does not read 120VAC the problem is
external to the controller (see items 1, 2, and 3 above). If the voltmeter does read 120VAC
Figures 6.17 and 6.18 show the HC-PI/O and HC-RB4-SCRI boards and the location of the DZ
signal in the controller. Notice that if terminal 27 is powered, approximately 120VAC will be
present at the bottom of the 47K 1W resistor corresponding to DZ. The top of the same resistor
should read about 5VAC with respect to COM.
The HC-RB4-SCRI board has test pads on the front of the board which surround every relay
and connector. Relays IN2 and SAF each have a legend that indicates which pad corresponds
to which contact or its coil on this board. To be sure that the input from terminal 27 is making
its way to the relay coil, probe the test pad on the lower right hand side of the DZ relay.
It is not necessary to remove the relay or get to the back of the HC-RB4-SCRI board to trace
signals on the board. Signals can be traced on the HC-PI/O board. If the signal gets to the
HC-PI/O board but does not get to the computer, it is safe to assume that the problem is on the
HC-PI/O board.
Using the logic flags listed above, the computer makes a decision regarding the doors. The
Door Open Intent flag's (DOI) status reflects the computer's decision. If the computer
recognizes the necessity of either opening the doors or keeping the doors open, this flag will
come ON. This flag can be found using the EOD. When viewing this flag, the corresponding
Diagnostic Indicator will turn ON when the computer decides that the doors should be open.
The DOI flag is a useful flag to inspect when troubleshooting door problems. Remember if DOI
is ON, it will turn the DOF output ON which should pick the DO relay. The door should stay
open until the DOL (Door Open Limit) turns OFF. The absence of DOL will turn the DOF output
OFF. DOI will remain ON for the door dwell time (CCT, HCT, etc.). When DOI turns OFF, the
DCF output turns ON and the DC relay will close the car doors. The signal that turns the DCF
output OFF is DLK (Doors Locked) or possibly DCLC if the car has a retiring cam. After the
doors are locked there is approximately a two-second delay before the DCF output turns OFF.
If there is a demand for the car (as is evidenced by the DMU or DMD flags being on) and if the
DOI flag is not ON, then the DCP (Door Close Power) output will be turned ON regardless of
the position of the door. The DCP output is used to provide door closing power while the car
runs through the hoistway for those door operators requiring it, such as those made by the
G.A.L. corporation.
The door logic provides protection timers for the door equipment for both open and closed
functions. If the doors get stuck because the door interlock keeper failed to lift high enough to
clear the door interlock during the opening cycle, then the doors cannot complete opening,
which could damage the door motor. The Door Open Protection Timer will eventually stop trying
to open the doors and the car will then go on to the next call. Similarly, if the doors do not close
all the way, the computer recycles the doors at a programmed interval in an attempt to clear
the problem.
The computer basically looks for a reason to open the doors. If a valid reason to open the doors
is not found, or if conditions are detected that prohibit the opening of the doors, the logic will
close the doors (reset, or turn DOI OFF). To open the doors, the car must be in a door zone
and not running at high or intermediate speed. Once the car has settled into a proper position
to open the doors, a condition must exist that indicates that the doors should be open. Some
of these conditions are listed below:
• Call demand at the current landing (or a call has just been canceled)
• Safety Edge/Door Open Button (DOB) input
• Emergency/Independent Service conditions
• Photo Eye input
When a call is canceled, one of the following door time flags should be turned ON: CCT, HCT,
or LOT. When one of the reopening devices (SE or DOB) is active, the SDT flag is turned ON.
When an Emergency or Independent Service condition exists, the presence of the particular
condition will cause the DOI flag to be set. Some of these conditions include: Fire Service,
Emergency Power operation, Independent Service, Attendant Service, etc.
Once the state of the computer flags has been determined, inspect the high voltage hardware
to see if the appropriate functions are being carried out. For example, if the doors are closed
and the DOI flag is set, the doors should be opening (the DO relay picked). If the doors are
open and the DOI flag is cleared (turned OFF), the doors should be closing (the DC relay
picked).
It is vital to determine whether or not the control system is doing what its logic determines it
should be doing. If the control system is doing what the logic intended it to do, then it is
important to determine how the logic came to its conclusions. If the control system is not doing
what the logic intended it to do, then it is important to determine what is preventing the desired
function from being carried out. The diagnostics on the Computer Swing Panel and/or the CRT
can help determine which situation is present. The output flags will show which outputs the
computer is attempting to turn ON/OFF. Compare the flags with what is actually happening in
the high voltage hardware.
NOTE: If the controller is equipt with the SmartLink for Car Operating
Panel option, see Appendix L, Option SmartLink for Car
Operating Panel, for troubleshooting information.
Calls are input to the system by grounding the appropriate call input, as labeled on the Call
Input/Output board (Figure 6.19, HC-CI/O Call Input/Output Board Quick Reference). The act
of physically grounding the call input terminal turns on the corresponding LED on the Call
board. Recognition and acceptance of the call by the computer will cause the indicator to
remain lit on the board. Cancellation of the call turns the indicator off. The single input/output
terminal on the Call board accepts call inputs from the call fixture push-buttons, and also serves
as the output terminal illuminating the call fixtures to indicate registration of a call. This means
that the field wiring is identical to that used for a standard relay controller.
The computer may intentionally block call registration. When the computer prevents car call
registration, it turns ON the Car Call Disconnect flag (CCD) for that car. Inspection of this flag
in the diagnostics (ADDR 2C, Diagnostic Indicator #3) will tell if the computer is preventing the
acceptance of calls. If the CCD flag is ON, the reason for this condition must be discovered.
CCD condition is caused by: Fire Service, motor limit timer elapsed, bottom or top floor
demand, etc.
A corresponding flag exists for hall call registration prevention. The computer may detect
conditions that prevent hall calls from registering, and set the Hall Call Disconnect Flag
(HCDX). This is a system flag (as opposed to a per car flag) but is available for viewing in the
diagnostic display along with each car's operating flags. There are many reasons for the
computer to reject hall call registration: Fire service, a hall call bus problem, no available cars
in service to respond to hall calls, etc.
If a call circuit becomes damaged or simply stuck on as the result of a stuck push-button, the
elevator will release itself from the stuck call automatically. If the push-button remains stuck,
the car will stop at the floor each time it passes. Again, the computer will release itself
automatically, thereby allowing continued service in the building.
Jumper Plug
If a call board is
replaced, the jumper
plug must be
transferred to the
new board and the
notch orientation
must stay the same
Bottom most
Resistor Fuse*
Bottom most
Triac*
Watch out for
polarity when
replacing
* The Triacs,
Resistor Fuses
and Call Terminals
are layed out in the
same sequence as
shown on the Call
Label.
If there is a problem with a call, first disconnect the field wire or wires from that call terminal to
determine if the problem is on the board or in the hoistway wiring or fixtures. Disconnect the
calls by unplugging the terminals, or removing individual wires. If the individual field wire is
disconnected, lightly tighten the screw terminal since it may not make contact if an attempt is
made to ground the terminal using a jumper when the screw on the terminal is loose.
Call LED is ON even 1. Reset the computer (Computer Reset pushbutton on Swing Panel).
though the field wire is 2. Run the car to the nearest landing to reset PI.
removed 3. It may be necessary to reset the computer in the Group Supervisor in order
to reset a latched hall call.
4. If the call does not cancel under these conditions--replace the call board
Cannot register a hall To discover whether the problem is with the call board or the field wiring:
call at the call board 1. First remove the resistor fuse and disconnect the field wire(s).
2. Verify that the HCDD, Hall Call Disconnect Computer Variable Flag is OFF
(Address 2C, LED 6).
3. Verify that there is proper voltage on the call terminal.
4. Register a call by shorting the call terminal to terminal 1 or GND and verify
with EOD as described in Section 5.4.3, Viewing and Entering Calls (the
call registered light on the call board may not work correctly).
5. If the call does not register under these conditions--replace the call board.
6. If the call circuit works with field wires removed, before connecting wires,
jumper the wire(s) to ground or terminal 1 and press the call pushbutton. If
a fuse blows, there is a field wiring problem. If connecting the call wires
causes a problem, the call board may be damaged.
Call remains latched Remove the associated resistor fuse. If call cancels, replace the bad resistor
even though the car fuse.
arrives at that landing
When working correctly, a call indicator glows brightly when a call is registered and glows dimly
or not at all when a call is not registered.
NOTE: Before troubleshooting the call indicators, ensure that the call
circuit is working correctly, the field wires are connected and the
resistor fuses are plugged in. If the board is arranged for neon (or
LED) indicators (HC-CI/O -N board), the board indicators are not
affected by the fixture bulbs.
A = 27C512 EPROM
J4 A
B = 27C256 or 27C128 EPROM
JUMPER TABLE
CGP-4
JUMPER CGP
CGP-8 DESCRIPTION
OR
OR
Group Setting for Group controller. Only the Group MC-RS board should be set to Group.
IMC Performa DDP Status / Error Messages H = LED off G = LED blinking
DDP Diagnostic
Hex MODE MEANING
Indicators*
Single LED scanning Normal Normal Operation, no errors or status messages
JUMPERS
JP1 - TVR (20-80VDC / 81-120VDC) = Tach input voltage (TS - TC) range.
JP2 - TVR (20-80VDC / 81-120VDC) = Tach input voltage (TS - TC) range.
JP3 - INTB (NORM/LRN) = “NORM”
FBP1 to FBP2 - Fault Bypass - Bypasses Drive Faults when FBP1 is connected by wire jumper to FBP2.
RELAYS
LWZ - Load Weigher Zero adjust - goes low to zero (1.0VDC) Loadweigher output.
INT - Intermediate Speed - stays picked until the car speed is less than VLI, Leveling Inhibit Speed
parameter, typically 145 fpm.
LE - Leveling Enable
FLT - Fault Relay - drops out under the command of the DDP, SAF or DCP software
TRIACS
Q1 - LWZ (Load Weigher zero adjust)
Q2 - INT (Intermediate Speed)
Q3 - RE (Run Enable)
Q4 - FLT (Fault Relay)
SCREW TERMINALS
TC - Tachometer Common
TS - Tachometer Signal
COM - Shield
RD - Landing System Read Sensor
PR - Landing System Parity Sensor
Rx - Landing System Rx Floor Code Sensor (x = 0 thru 5)
93 - Up Outer Leveling Marker (UOLM)
94 - Down Outer Leveling Marker (DOLM)
95 - Quadrature pulse 1 input
96 - Quadrature pulse 2 input
LW+ - Load Weigher + input
LW- - Load Weigher - input
DETS - Down Emergency Terminal Limit Switch
UETS - Up Emergency Terminal Limit Switch
UNTx - Up Normal Terminal Switch x (x = 1 thru 5)
DNTx - Down Normal Terminal Switch x (x = 1 thru 5)
25X - Level Down input (LD) from the Landing system.
26X - Level Up input (LU) from the Landing system.
LWZ - Auto-zero output to the Load Weigher unit
2 - 2 Bus
1 - 1 Bus
J1 Terminals
Z+ - N/C
Z- - N/C
B+ - Square wave pulses from the Encoder (0 - 12V)
B- - Square wave pulses from the Encoder (0 - 12V)
A+ - Square wave pulses from the Encoder (0 - 12V)
A- - Square wave pulses from the Encoder (0 - 12V)
VEC - Common
VE+ - +12 VDC to the Encoder
INDICATORS
U6 - Alphanumeric Display
OLM - Indicates the transition through the
Outer Leveling marker. The signal
occurs 1 ft. (305mm) before a floor.
DP1 - Indicates the transition of the
Channel A quadrature signal from
the car top landing system.
DP2 - Indicates the transition of the
Channel B quadrature signal from
the car top landing system.
DDP ON - Indicates that the IMC-DDP-D
Processor is looping.
TEST POINTS
TP1 - Outer Leveling Marker (OLM)
TP8 - Width of MF trigger signal
TP9 - +5 VDC
TP10 - Ground (COM)
TP11 - +15 VDC
TP12 - -15 VDC
ACSB - AC zero crossing signal for the
Brake (60 Hz Square Wave)
ACSM - AC zero crossing signal for the
Motor Field (60 Hz Square Wave)
BT - Brake trigger signal
DP1 - Not loaded, use Test Point DP1 on
the IMC-DCP board.
DP2 - Not loaded, use Test Point DP2 on
the IMC-DCP board.
MFT - Motor Field Triggering Signal - a
burst of three to six pulses. Voltage
varies from 0 to +15 VDC. These
pulses are varied to obtain the
desired motor field voltage.
MFT (3 to 6 30 s pulses)
13V
ACSM
-13V
16.66ms
ACSB
13V
BT
5V
-13V
16.66ms
DCP RESET
+5V
DGND
JP1
S4 -
EEPROM
WRITE
PROTECT
DP2
ENC-Z
+15V
-15v
DRV RST
BT
DP1
MFW
AI
BI
PTA
QA
VREF QB
RE
TFL
AV
VR+5 LEARN
SWITCH
LW
VR-5 MFI
AIF
T - TACH
DCC
STP1
STP2
AGND
TACH CAL
LW CMR
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JUMPER SETTINGS
JP1 = B - Part of the reset circuit on the board
SWITCHES
LEARN SWITCH - LEARN - Places the IMC-SMB3(5) Unit in the Learn Mode when in the ON position.
DRV RST - Resets drive faults.
EPROM WRITE PROTECT - S4 - Prevents data from being written to the EPROM on the IMC-DCP board when in the ON position.
DCP RESET - Resets the Safety Processor and Digital Signal Processor on the IMC-DCP board..
TRIMPOTS
DVR - not loaded
DGA - not loaded
VREF - Voltage Reference (FACTORY ADJUSTMENT - DO NOT ADJUST)
LW CMR - Common Mode Voltage Adjustment for the Load Weigher input.
TACH CAL - TACH - Tachometer Calibration (turn clockwise to reduce car speed).
MTS
MFG1
MF2
MFG2
MF1
BTS
BT1
DFLT
MFSAT BT2
MFF
-15V
+15V
ACSM
ACSB
BI
MFI
COM
TEST POINTS
16.66ms
MFI Motor Field current feedback. To calculate MF Current, multiply MF1 test point value times
(4.32 for MF2A) (1.44 for MF2B) NOTE: MFI test point on the IMC-SPI board is aprox. 10%
higher than on the IMC-DCP board.
MTS Motor Field Trigger Supply, +15 VDC
ACSB AC zero crossing reference signal from the Brake SPI BPO1, BPO2
ACSM AC zero crossing reference signal from the Motor Field SPI MPO1, MPO2
MF2 Reference signal for gate and Motor Field output (+) SPI
JUMPER SETTINGS
IMC
JUMPER IMC-SCR DESCRIPTION
Performa
JP1 N/C N/C (Header U81) Function not used.
JP2 N/C N/C (Header U81) Function not used.
JP3 B B (Header U81) B = Current Loop selected
JP4 N/A N/A (Header U81) Jumper deleted on SCR-LGA
A = Current Loop Damping. This is only affected if JP2 position B is selected and MDAC
gain must be set differently from 0. If JP2 is not selected, JP5 can be set to either A or B.
JP5 B B
B = Voltage Loop Damping . This is only affected if JP2 position A is selected and Gain must
be set differently from 0. If JP2 is not selected, JP5 can be set to either A or B.
ON = Continuous/Discontinuous Detection circuit selected. Set to ON for IMC-SCR Release
JP6 ON ON 3 and IMC Performa.
N/C = Continuous/Discontinuous Detection circuit not selected.
JP7 A A A = Low gain for current loop. B = High gain for current loop.
ON = Auto-tune for Current Loop Offset selected. Use CLOSED setting for IMC Performa
JP8 N/C ON only. JP8 and JP 9 must be set the same.
N/C = Auto-tune for Current Loop Offset not selected. Use for IMC-SCR (non-Performa).
JP9 N/C ON See description for JP8.
ON = Auto-tune for Current Sensor Offset selected. Use CLOSED setting for IMC Performa
JP10 N/C ON only.
N/C = Auto-tune for Current Sensor Offset not selected. Use for IMC-SCR (non-Performa)
A = Current balancing selected for more current in WYE.
JP11 A A
B = Current balancing selected for more current in DELTA.
N/C = Normal operation. Always use N/C setting for IMC Performa.
JP12 N/C N/C ON = Use this setting only with non-Performa controllers configured to run under Emergency
Power.
A = Current balancing selected for more current in WYE.
JP13 A A
B = Current balancing selected for more current in DELTA.
JP14 N/C N/C N/C = 60 Hz AC. ON = 50 Hz AC.
JP15 B A A = IMC Performa. B = IMC-SCR (non-Performa).
A = IMC Performa
JP16 B A
B = IMC-SCR (non-Performa)
A = IMC Performa. Loss of power at the Emergency Power Input (EPI) causes a trigger
signal to enable the Emergency contactor which reduces the PLL feedback gain so that the
JP17 B A PLL circuit can tolerate frequency shift for faster response.
B = IMC-SCR (non-Performa)
FIGURE A.1 Computer Swing Panel With FIGURE A.2 Computer Swing Panel Without
Boards (Top View) Boards (Top View)
FIGURE A.3 Computer Swing Panel Boards FIGURE A.4 Computer Swing Panel
Boards(Snapped Together) (Unsnapped)
MCE Technical Support may advise an installer to remove a circuit board for troubleshooting
reasons. If so, remove the thumbscrew holding the Swing Panel to the bracket on the back
plate. Lower the Computer Swing Panel so that it faces down.
With the back of the Computer Swing Panel facing up, loosen and remove the four nuts
securing the back cover plate. This may require the use of a 11/32 nut driver.
Disconnect the 60 pin ribbon cable from the connector on the IMC-MBX board in the
IMC-SMB3(5) Digital Drive. Disconnect the 20 pin ribbon cables from the HC-PIO and MC-RS
boards.
Remove the circuit boards from the Computer Swing Panel. Put the nuts back on the bolts for
safekeeping.
Unsnap the boards from each other and replace/repair the boards as necessary.
Replacing the EPROM - The EPROM for the MC-MP-1ES board is labeled S-MP-xx-1. The
EPROM for the MC-MP2 board is labeled S-MP2-xx-1. The “xx” represents the controller type.
If the new EPROM has the same job number as the old EPROM, the user settings for timers
and adjustable control variables, etc., are retained. Any new timers or variables added to the
new EPROM will be set to their default values.
If the job number on the new EPROM is different from the job number on the old EPROM, all
of the timers and variables will be set to their default values. The user settings should be
documented before the old EPROM is removed so that they can be re-entered when the new
EPROM is installed.
Replacing the Main Processor board - The user settings for timer and adjustable control
variables are stored in battery backed RAM on the Main Processor board. If the new board was
previously installed in another car controller, the user settings from that car will be retained. If
the new board is a replacement from MCE, all of the user programmable values will be set to
their default values. Therefore, the current user settings should be documented before the old
board is removed so that they can be re-entered when the new board is installed. The following
is a list of the user settings:
2. Turn power OFF at the main disconnect and verify that no lights are operating on the
microprocessor panel. Install a grounding strap on your wrist and connect it to ground
before handling the PC boards.
3. Remove the Main Processor board (MC-MP-1ESor MC-MP2) from the Swing Panel.
Refer to Appendix A for instructions on unloading the boards from the Swing Panel. If
you are replacing the PC board, proceed to step 6 below (refer to figure 6.18 or 6.19
for proper jumper settings).
4. Using a small, thin-bladed screwdriver, place the tip between the EPROM chip and its
socket, not between the socket and the board (see Figure 6.18 or 6.19). Gently pry the
existing EPROM out from the socket. Do this very slowly, taking care not to bend the
leads. If they become bent, straighten them carefully with needlenose pliers.
5. Place the new EPROM lightly (do not plug it in yet) into the socket and check to see that
all pins are aligned with their corresponding holes in the socket. Also make sure that the
notch on the end of the EPROM is correctly aligned with the notch on the socket (the
orientation of the notch should also correspond to the notches on all of the other chips
on the board). Now push the EPROM firmly into the socket and make sure that none
of the pins are bent during the insertion. Inspect the EPROM to make sure that no pins
are bent outward or under the EPROM.
6. Reassemble the Swing Panel assembly and close the Swing Panel. Refer to the
instructions in Appendix A.
7. Turn power ON at the main disconnect. Verify the proper operation of all boards by
inspecting the diagnostic indicators and Computer ON LEDs on the individual processor
boards.
If the Computer ON LEDs are not illuminated on all three boards, the EPROMs
may not have been installed properly. Repeat the above steps 2 through 7.
Replacing the EPROMs - The EPROMs for the MC-CGP-4 board are labeled S-CGP-PXC-1
and S-CGP-PXC-2.
• EPROMs with the same software version number will not cause the loss of user data.
Follow steps 2 thru 7 in the Replacement Procedure below.
• EPROMs with a new software version number will result in loss of user data. Follow the
entire Replacement Procedure below.
NOTE: The Fault Log, Data Trap, and Performance Reports will all be lost and can not be
recovered.
Replacement Procedure
2. Turn power OFF at the main disconnect and verify that no lights are operating on the
microprocessor panel. Install a grounding strap on your wrist and connect it to ground
before handling the PC boards.
3. Remove the MC-CGP-4 board from the Swing Panel. Refer to Appendix A for
instructions on unloading the boards from the Swing Panel. If you are replacing the PC
board, proceed to step 6 below (refer to Figure 6.10 for proper jumper settings).
4. The two EPROMs on the MC-CGP-4 board are labeled ROM1-U17 and ROM2-U18
(see Figure 6.10) Using a small, thin-bladed screwdriver, place the tip between the
EPROM chip and its socket, not between the socket and the board. Gently pry the
existing EPROMs out from the socket. Do this very slowly, taking care not to bend the
leads. If they become bent, straighten them carefully with a needlenose pliers.
5. Place the new EPROMs lightly (do not plug it in yet) into the sockets and check to see
that all pins are aligned with their corresponding holes in the socket. Also make sure
that the notch on the end of the EPROM is correctly aligned with the notch on the
socket (the orientation of the notch should also correspond to the notches on all of the
other chips on the board). Now push the EPROMs firmly into the socket and make sure
that none of the pins are bent during the insertion. Inspect the EPROMs to make sure
that no pins are bent outward or under the EPROM.
6. Reassemble the Swing Panel assembly and close the Swing Panel. Refer to the
instructions in Appendix A.
7. Turn power ON at the main disconnect. Verify the proper operation of all boards by
inspecting the diagnostic indicators and Computer ON LEDs on the individual processor
boards.
If the Computer ON LEDs are not illuminated on all three boards, the EPROMs
may not have been installed properly. Repeat the above steps 2 through 7.
Verify that the group controller is communicating with the cars by looking at the
LEDs in the front of the group swing panel.
Replacing the EPROMs - The EPROMs for the IMC-DDP-x board are labeled S-DDP-PSD-1
and S-DDP-PSD-2. Replacing EPROMs will not cause the loss of user data. The user data is
located on the U15 chip. Follow steps 2 thru 7 in the Replacement Procedure below.
Replacing the IMC-DDP-x board - The user settings for the parameters are stored in
EEPROM on the IMC-DDP-x board. If the new board was previously installed in another car
controller, the user settings from that car will be retained. Follow the entire Replacement
Procedure below when using a board from another car controller which has different settings
from those of the car being replaced or when installing a board from MCE.
Replacement Procedure
2. Turn power OFF at the main disconnect and verify that no lights are operating on the
microprocessor panel. Install a grounding strap on your wrist and connect it to ground
before handling the PC boards.
3. Remove the IMC-DDP-x board from the Swing Panel. Refer to Appendix A for
instructions on unloading the boards from the Swing Panel. If you are replacing the PC
board, proceed to step 6 below (refer to Figure 6.19, IMC-DDP-x Digital Drive
Processor Board Quick Reference, for proper jumper settings).
4. The two EPROMs on the IMC-DDP-x board are labeled EPROM 1 - U6 and EPROM 2
- U5 (see Figure 6.13) Using a small, thin-bladed screwdriver, place the tip between the
EPROM chip and its socket, not between the socket and the board. Gently pry the
existing EPROMs out from the socket. Do this very slowly, taking care not to bend the
leads. If they become bent, straighten them carefully with needlenose pliers.
5. Place the new EPROMs lightly (do not plug in) into the sockets and check to see that
all pins are aligned with their corresponding holes in the socket. Also make sure that the
notch on the end of the EPROM is correctly aligned with the notch on the socket (the
orientation of the notch should also correspond to the notches on all of the other chips
6. Reassemble the Swing Panel assembly and close the Swing Panel. Refer to the
instructions in Appendix A.
7. Turn power ON at the main disconnect. Verify the proper operation of all boards by
inspecting the diagnostic indicators and Computer ON LEDs on the individual processor
boards.
If the DDP reset LED is blinking, the EPROMs may not have been installed
properly. Repeat the above steps 2 through 7.
8. To initialized the new board or parameters set ODP=ON on the General (Shift F1)
screen to default all parameters.
9. Re-enter the user settings (except Switch Position Margins) documented in step 1
above.
10. Re-calibrate the system offsets by setting OSOA=ON on the Drive (Shift F5) screen and
waiting until the “Status:” section at the top of the screen is blank then set OSOA=OFF
and save.
11. Also re-calibrate the Motor Field and Brake as described in sections 3.5.2 Performing
the Motor Field Calibration Procedure and 3.9 Calibrating the Brake Voltages.
12. The NTS and ETS Limit Switch values must be re-learned as described in Section 4.10.
Then reenter the Switch Position Margin values documented in step 1.
Identification of the EPROMs - The EPROM for the MC-NC board is labeled S-NC-C (see
Figure L.9, MC-NC Board Quick Reference). The EPROM for the MC-NIO board is labeled
S-NIO-C (see Figure L.10, MC-NIO Board Quick Reference).
Replacement Procedure
1. Turn controller power OFF and verify that no lights are operating on the processor
boards. Wear an ESD grounding strap on your wrist and connect it to ground before
handling the PC boards.
2. Using a small, thin-bladed screwdriver, place the tip between the EPROM chip and its
socket (not between the socket and the board). Gently pry the existing EPROM out
from the socket. Do this very slowly, taking care not to bend the leads.
4. Disconnect Network cable NETA and NETB. Turn power ON. Verify the proper
operation of the board by inspecting the diagnostic indicators (COMPUTER ON and
SERVICE LEDs) on the respective processor boards:
MC-NIO Board - If properly installed, the SERVICE LED should not illuminate and the
COMPUTER ON LED should stay ON continuously. If the SERVICE LED stays
illuminated, the EPROM may not be installed properly. Repeat the above steps 1
through 3. Check for notch orientation and look for bent pins.
If the Outer Leveling Distance Error (OLD) or quad pulser relation (QPR) flag are highlighted
on the F3 screen, follow the steps below.
1. Using a multi-meter, measure the voltage with reference to the 1 Bus on terminals 95
and 96 on the SCR-RI board.
On Voltage: 52 ± 5VDC
Off Voltage: 0 to 1VDC (preferably 0.5V or less)
2. If any of these voltages are out of the above range, find the error by performing the
same voltage measurement inside the LS-QUAD-2 box. Terminals 95 and 96 are
located on HC-DFLS board.
3. Check tape guide assembly distances against the drawing in Figure C.1. Make sure that
all distances are within the ranges given in the drawing. If the sensors are too close to
the running surface of the tape, add a washer between the subplate and the brass
spacers for the HC-SB1 assembly. See Figure C.2. If all the dimensions are correct and
the proper voltage cannot be achieved, contact the factory.
4. Using an oscilloscope, connect the probes from channels 1 and 2 to test points DP1
and DP2 with reference to test point COM on the IMC-DCP board. Observe the pulses
while running the car in either direction at a constant speed of about 50 fpm (.25 m/s).
The signals should have approximately a 50% duty cycle and should be 90 degrees out-
of-phase as shown in Figure C.3.
FIGURE C.1 LS-QUAD-2 Enclosure (Top View) FIGURE C.2 Attaching SB1 to LS-QUAD-2
Backplate
If the OLD flag is still highlighted on the F3 screen and steps 1-4 have been followed, contact
MCE Technical Support.
The MINIMUM time between any two adjacent transitions of DP1 & DP2
must be 18% of one cycle.
Replacing the EPROMs - The EPROMs for the IMC-DCP board are labeled S-DCP-A-1 thru
S-DCP-A-4. Replacing EPROMs will not cause the loss of user data. Follow steps 2 thru 7 in
the Replacement Procedure below.
Replacing the IMC-DCP board - The user settings for the parameters are stored in EEPROM
on the IMC-DCP board. If the new board was previously installed in another car controller, the
user settings from that car will be retained. Follow the entire Replacement Procedure below
when using a board from another car controller which has different settings from those of the
car being replaced or when installing a board from MCE.
Replacement Procedure
2. Turn power OFF at the main disconnect and verify that no lights are operating on the
microprocessor panel. Install a grounding strap on your wrist and connect it to ground
before handling the PC boards.
3. Remove the left side cover from the IMC-SMB3(5) Unit. Remove the IMC-DCP board.
If you are using an analog tach, please record the resistance value of the trimpot TACH
on the old IMC-DCP board by measuring from the back of the board and set the trimpot
of the new board to the same resistance. Or adjust the new trimpot as explained in
section 3.7.3 Verifying Car Speed.
4. Install the new board. If the new board already has EPROMS in sockets U1 thru U4 with
the same software version # and the Safety Processor chip in U25 is properly installed
proceed to step 6 below (refer to Figure 6.26, IMC-DCP Drive Control Processor Board
Quick Reference, for proper jumper settings). If U25 does not exist and you can not
remove the chip from the old board please call MCE. Otherwise follow steps 4 and 5 to
remove the EPROMS from the old IMC-DCP board and place them in the new board.
5. The four EPROMs on the IMC-DCP board are labeled EPROM 1 - U1 thru EPROM 4
- U4 (see Figure 6.26) Using a small, thin-bladed screwdriver, place the tip between the
EPROM chip and its socket, not between the socket and the board. Gently pry the
existing EPROMs out from the socket. Do this very slowly, taking care not to bend the
leads. If they become bent, straighten them carefully with needlenose pliers.
6. Place the new EPROMs lightly (do not plug in) into the sockets and check to see that
all pins are aligned with their corresponding holes in the socket. Also make sure that the
notch on the end of the EPROM is correctly aligned with the notch on the socket (the
orientation of the notch should also correspond to the notches on all of the other chips
on the board). Now push the EPROMs firmly into the socket and make sure that none
of the pins are bent.
7. Make sure the ribbon cables to the IMC-SPI board and the phone cable to the System
12 Drive are reconnected. Install the cover on the IMC-SMB3(5) Unit.
8. Turn power ON at the main disconnect. Observe that the DSP ON and SAF ON LEDs
turn ON solidly.
If the DSP ON and/or SAF ON LEDs are blinking repeat steps 2 thru 7.
10. Set OSOA=ON, on Drive (Shift F5) screen and save. Wait a few seconds for the
system to finish performing the offset calibrations as shown on the top of the page next
to “Status:.” Then save OSOA back to OFF.
11. Finally, relearn the NTS and ETS Limit Switch values as described in Section 4.10. After
the learn is complete reenter the Switch position margin values that were recorded in
step 1. Then run the car to verify that it is running well.
WARNING: The Brake IGBT may be damaged if the IDC connector (wires
BT1, BT2) is left disconnected from the IMC-SPI board, even
without applying power. Use a small piece of 18 gauge wire
to short out the IDC connector (wires BT1, BT2) while it is
disconnected from the IMC-SPI board.
4. Remove the ribbon cable connectors from the jacks on the IMC-SPI board. Remove all
other IDC connectors from the jacks on the IMC-SPI board (the wires are labeled, but
it may be helpful to label the connectors and jacks with a felt tip pen).
5. Remove the six screws holding the IMC-SPI board in place and remove the board.
6. Install the new IMC-SPI board and reinstall the six hold down screws. Reinstall the ten
IDC connectors in the appropriate jacks. Reinstall the IMC-DCP board ribbon cable
plugs. Reinstall the cover.
1. Reapply power to the system. Observe the four character alphanumeric display
and verify that the TEST and PASS messages appear and that the DSP ON and
SAF ON LEDs turn ON solidly.
The procedure for replacing the Brake Sensor Board (CS-BR) is the same for both the
IMC-SMB3 and IMC-SMB5 Units. The replacement procedure is as follows:
1. Turn OFF the power at the main disconnect. Remove the right side cover from the IMC-
SMB3(5) Unit.
2. Remove the IDC connector and the sensor wire lugs (wires BR2, BR2A) from their
respective terminals (see Figure G.3).
3. Remove the screws holding down the sensor board (CS-BR) and remove the sensor
board (see Figure G.5).
4. Remove the sensor wires from the old sensor and install them on the new sensor as
shown in Figure G.3 (Detail A and B).
5. Install the sensor board and hold down screws (torque to 10-15 IN-LB.). Install the
sensor wire lugs on the appropriate terminals (see Figure G.3). Torque the screws on
terminals BR2A and BR2B to 18-20 IN-LB. Torque the screw on the Chopper IGBT
(BR) to 27-29 IN-LB. Apply Glyptol (PN 13-03-0003) to all screw heads. Install the IDC
connector.
6. Install the cover and turn ON the power. Verify that the TEST and PASS messages
appear and that the DSP ON and SAF ON LEDs turn ON solidly.
7. Calibrate the brake voltages as described in Section 3.9.
1. Turn OFF the power at the main disconnect. Remove the right side cover from the
IMC-SMB3 Unit.
2. Remove the IDC connector and the sensor wire lugs (wires MF2, MF2A) from their
respective terminals (see Figure G.3).
3. Remove the screws holding down the sensor board (CS-MF) and remove the sensor
board (see Figure G.5).
4. Remove the sensor wires from the old sensor and install them on the new sensor as
shown in Figure G.3 (Detail C and D).
5. Install the sensor board and hold down screws (torque to 10-15 IN-LB.). Install the
sensor wire lugs on the appropriate terminals (see Figure G.3) Torque the screws on
terminals MP2A and MP2B to 18-20 IN-LB. Apply Glyptol (PN 13-03-0003) to all screw
heads. Install the IDC connector.
BR3 BR2ABR2B BR1 BP02 BP01 MF2BMF2A MF1 MP02 MP01 AC2 AC1
G.3.2 REPLACING THE MOTOR FIELD CURRENT SENSOR ON THE IMC-SMB5 UNIT
1. Turn OFF the power at the main disconnect. Remove the right side cover from the
IMC-SMB5 Unit.
2. Remove the IDC connector and the sensor wire lugs (wire MF2A) from their respective
terminals (see Figure G.4).
3. Remove the screws holding down the sensor board (CS-MF) and remove the sensor
board (see Figure G.5).
4. Remove the sensor wire from the old sensor and install it on the new sensor as shown
in Figure G.4 (Detail A).
5. Install the sensor board and hold down screws (torque to 10-15 IN-LB.). Install the
sensor wire lugs on the appropriate terminals (see Figure G.4) Torque the screws on
both ends of wire MF2A to 43-48 IN-LB and apply Glyptol (PN 13-03-0003) to all
screws. Install the IDC connector.
6. Install the cover and turn ON the power. Verify that the TEST and PASS messages
appear and that the DSP ON and SAF ON LEDs turn ON solidly.
7. Calibrate the motor field voltages as described in Section 3.5.
FIGURE G.4 Replacing the Motor Field Current Sensor (IMC-SMB5 Unit)
G.4.1 REPLACING THE BRAKE IGBT (BR) ON THE IMC-SMB3 (5) UNIT
WARNING: Keep the conductive foam on pins 4 and 5 of the IGBT until
it is time to plug in the female disconnects (wires BT1, BT2).
The IGBT can be damaged if these pins are left open.
1. Turn OFF the power at the main disconnect. Remove the right side cover from the
IMC-SMB3(5) Unit.
2. Remove the female disconnects (wires BT1, BT2) and the wire lugs (wires BR2A, DC-,
BR3) from their respective terminals on the Brake IGBT (see Figure G.5).
3. Remove the screws holding down the Brake IGBT (BR) and remove it (Figure G.6).
4. Install the new Brake IGBT, keeping the conductive foam in place (for proper mounting
position see Figure G.6 - Note) and hold down screws (torque to 20-25 IN-LB.).
Remove the conductive foam and install the wire lugs and female disconnects on the
appropriate terminals (see Figure G.5) Torque the screws to 27-29 IN-LB and apply
Glyptol (PN 13-03-0003) to all screws.
6. Install the cover and turn ON the power. Verify that the TEST and PASS messages
appear and that the DSP ON and SAF ON LEDs turn ON solidly.
+ AC 1 2 3
4 6
AC - 8
BR3 BR2ABR2B BR1 BP02 BP01 MF2BMF2A MF1 MP02 MP01 AC2 AC1
1. Turn OFF the power at the main disconnect. Remove the right side cover from the
IMC-SMB3(5) Unit.
2. Remove the female disconnects for wires DC-, BR1, BP01 and BP02 from the terminals
on the Diode Bridge (DBB).
3. Remove the screw holding down the Diode Bridge and remove it (Figure G.6).
4. Install the new Diode Bridge and hold down screws (torque to 15-19 IN-LB. and apply
Glyptol (PN 13-03-0003) to the screw). Reinstall the female disconnects (see Figure
G.5). Connect wires BP01 and BP02 to the AC terminals. Connect wire DC- to the '-'
terminal. Connect wire BR1 to the '+' terminal.
6. Install the cover and turn ON the power. Verify that the TEST and PASS messages
appear and that the DSP ON and SAF ON LEDs turn ON solidly.
G.4.3 REPLACING THE DIODE BRIDGE / SCR (MF) ON THE IMC-SMB3 UNIT
1. Turn OFF the power at the main disconnect. Remove the right side cover from the
IMC-SMB3 Unit.
2. Remove the female disconnects for wires MF1, MF2, MF2A, MP01, MP02, MFG1 and
MFG2 from the terminals on the Diode Bridge / SCR (MF) (see Figure G.5).
3. Remove the screws holding down the Diode Bridge / SCR and remove it (Figure G.6).
4. Install the new Diode Bridge / SCR and hold down screws (torque to 18-22 IN-LB. and
apply Glyptol (PN 13-03-0003) to the screws). Reinstall the female disconnects (see
Figure G.5). Connect wire MFG1 to terminal #1. Connect wires MF2 and MF2A to
terminal #2. Connect wire MFG2 to terminal #3. Connect wire MP01 to terminal #4.
Connect wire MP02 to terminal #6. Connect wire MF1 to terminal #8.
6. Install the cover and turn ON the power. Verify that the TEST and PASS messages
appear and that the DSP ON and SAF ON LEDs turn ON solidly.
G.4.4 REPLACING THE DIODE BRIDGE / SCR (MF) ON THE IMC-SMB5 UNIT
1. Turn OFF the power at the main disconnect. Remove the right side cover from the
IMC-SMB5 Unit.
2. Remove the female disconnects and wire lugs for wires MF1, MF2, MF2A, MP01,
MP02, MFG1 and MFG2 from the terminals on the Diode Bridge/SCR (see Figure G.8).
3. Remove the screws holding down the Diode Bridge/SCR and remove it (Figure G.7).
4. Install the new Diode Bridge/SCR and hold down screws (torque to 26-30 IN-LB. and).
Reinstall the female disconnects and wire lugs (see Figure G.8). Connect wire MFG1
to terminal #1. Connect wire MFG2 to terminal #2. Connect wires MF2 and MF2A to
terminal A+. Connect wire MF1 to terminal B-. Connect wire MP02 to terminal C¯.
Connect wire MP01 to terminal E¯. Apply Glyptol (PN 13-03-0003) to all screws.
6. Install the cover and turn ON the power. Verify that the TEST and PASS messages
appear and that the DSP ON and SAF ON LEDs turn ON solidly.
FIGURE G.8 IMC-SMB5 Current Sensor and Diode Bridge / SCR Wiring
The 12-pulse drive has a total of 9 fuses. Of the 9 fuses, 6 are semiconductor fuses (FL1 -
FL6) that are on each input line terminal for a 6 phase transformer. The 6 semiconductor fuses
(FL1 - FL6) are located above the contactors, but under the drive cover. The 12-Pulse Drive
also has 2 fuses (FD1, FD2) that are used to protect the 120VAC line. FD1 and FD2 are
located on the left side of the controller in panel mounted fuse holders. There is also a fuse
(FD3) that protects the commutation circuit. FD3 is located near the top of the drive under the
cover. The fuse rating on the 12-Pulse Drive has been calculated for the best protection. DO
NOT replace the fuses with a higher rated fuse than the ones specified in this manual. NEVER
bypass a fuse with a direct short.
The semiconductor fuses (FL1 - FL6) are rated at 200 Amps 500 Volts. Before removing
and/or replacing a fuse, ensure that all power is OFF The cover of the 12–Pulse SCR Drive
must be removed to gain access to the semiconductor fuses.
1. Remove the screw of the damaged and/or blown fuses. There are two screws that hold
the fuse in place on each semiconductor fuse (see Figure H.1). Ensure that during the
removal of the screws, no loose parts (bolts, screws, and washers) fall into the drive.
2. Install the replacement semiconductor fuse and insert one of the mounting screws to
hold the semiconductor fuse in place. Insert the final screw and hand tighten the
screws down.
3. On the SCR side of the fuse, torque the screw to 22-30 IN-LB. On the Contactor side
of the fuse, torque the screw to 140-150 IN-LB. Ensure that no loose parts are left in
the 12–Pulse Drive enclosure.
The FD1 fuse is used to protect the power FIGURE H.2 120VAC Fuses (FD1, FD2)
supply and the trigger transformer in the
12–Pulse Drive enclosure. FD2 is the fuse
used to protect the two fans in the 12-Pulse
Drive enclosure. These fuses are 1 Amp
250VAC Slow Blow. Do not use a fuse with a
different rating. The fuses are located on the
left side of the 12-Pulse Drive enclosure.
The Commutation Fuse (FD3) is used to FIGURE H.3 Commutation Fuse (FD3)
protect the commutation circuit. The cover of
the drive must be removed to gain access to
the fuse. FD3 is located on the top of the drive
above the swing tray. The fuse is a KLKD type
rated at 30 Amps DC at 600VAC. Do not use
a fuse that has a different rating.
The 12-Pulse Drive has two main contactors in the enclosure. The two contactors are located
at the bottom of the 12-Pulse Drive enclosure. The far left contactor is used to terminate the
Delta phases (X1, X2, X3) from the 6 phase transformer. The far right contactor is used to
terminate the Wye phases (Y1, Y2, Y3) from the 6 phase transformer.
There are two auxiliary contactors on each main contactor. The auxiliary contacts open or
close 120VAC lines when the main contactor is picked. The auxiliary contactors are attached
to the right and left side of the contactor. Ensure that the wire is marked with an identification
before removing the wire. It is VERY IMPORTANT that the wires terminate at the correct
terminal. Before conducting any maintenance on the 12-Pulse Drive, ensure that all power
going into the drive is OFF. Be sure that the power supplying the Drive Isolation Transformer
is OFF at the main disconnect.
1. Mark and remove all wires going into and out of the auxiliary contactor in a manner so
that the appropriate wire will go to the correct terminal on the new auxiliary contactor
(see Figure H.4). Note: The wiring of the auxiliary terminals is very important.
2. With a screw driver, loosen the two screws on the right and left side of the auxiliary
contactor.
3. Remove the auxiliary contactor by pulling out and away from the main contactor.
4. Install the replacement auxiliary contactor. Make sure that the auxiliary contactor pin is
inserted into the body of the main contactor (see Figure H.4).
5. Install the mounting screws on each side of the auxiliary contactor (torque to 4 IN LBS.).
6. Install the wires that go to the auxiliary contactor to the correct terminals. Note: Load
the outer most terminals first.
1. Remove the coil by pressing up on the red tab provided and pull out.
2. Insert the coil into the slot provided on the contactor. Ensure that the coil is locked in
place.
a. With a screw driver, loosen the two screws on the cover (located near the
contactor terminals on the top left hand side and the bottom right hand side).
b. Remove the cover by pulling out. If the cover does not come off, continue to
loosen the two screws mentioned above.
2. Remove the top contacts by lifting the metal bracket up and then removing the contact.
b. While lifting the metal bracket up, insert the contact at an angle, then lay it flat
and lower the metal bracket.
4. Remove the bottom contacts by using a metric 3mm Allen wrench to remove the
mounting screw. This will loosen the contact allowing it to be removed.
5. Installation of the bottom contacts can be done by inserting the contact in the contactor
and then inserting the mounting screw. The screw should be tightened with a metric
3mm Allen wrench.
6. Install the cover when all the necessary modifications have been completed. The
mounting screws for the cover should be torqued to 30-35 LB-IN.
1. Remove all semiconductor fuses that are attached to the contactor that is being
removed (refer to Section H.1.1 Replacing the Semiconductor Fuses).
2. Remove and label all wires that connect to the contactor and its auxiliaries. Note that
the wiring of the contactor and its auxiliaries are very important.
3. Loosen the four mounting bolts that hold the contactor (see Figure H.5). Remove the
contactor.
4. To install the new contactor, line up the mounting bolts with the hex spacers and make
sure that the bolts go through the holes in the contactor and the hex spacers (see
Figure H.5). Then torque the bolts to 110 - 120 LB-IN.
5. Install all the wires to the correct terminals. It is important that the wires are connected
to the correct terminal.
6. Refer to Section H.1.1 for information on how to reinstall the fuses.
Removal of one or more SCR involves removing some wires and components. Before
removing a wire, ensure that the wire is marked so that it can be reconnected to the correct
terminal. Proper torquing is also very important.
1. Remove the semiconductor fuse that is FIGURE H.6 12 Pulse Bridge (SCR1 - SCR6)
attached to the SCR device being
replaced.
9. Transfer and/or install the Standoff (M6 x 16MM, 41-04-0036) and the Split Washer
(1/4", 19-04-0013). Torque the Standoff down to 22-30 IN-LB. Note: over-torquing will
damage the Standoff.
10. Reinstall bus bars A and B and the wires that connect to them.
11. Torque the screws down to 40-48 IN-LB. Ensure that the shaft of the ring lug stays
over the bus bar that it is attached too. The ring lug can't touch the other bus bar. To
maintain clearance, the ring lug can't pass the edge of the bus bar.
H.3.2. REPLACING THE DIRECTION BRIDGE (SCR7, SCR8) AND DYNAMIC BRAKING (SCR9)
To replace an SCR, it may be necessary to loosen and/or remove some parts to gain access
to the SCR. When removing extra parts, be sure to reinstall them securely. Ensure that all
power is OFF at the main disconnect.
1. Remove the bolts on terminals 1, 2 and FIGURE H.7 SCR7, SCR8, SCR9
3 on the SCR being replaced. Place
the bus bars that connect to the SCR in
a position that will not obstruct the
removal and installation of the SCR. It
may be necessary to loosen other bus
bar mounting bolts.
To gain access to the Commutation SCR/Diode and the Dual Diode Device, the SCR–DS board
must be partially removed. It is suggested that the connections on the bottom of the board
remain connected except for the mounting screws (see Figure H.8).
There are a total of 6 boards (SCR-LGD, SCR-LGA, SCR-PS, SCR-SN, SCR-DS and SCR-CC)
on the System 12 SCR Drive. During the replacement of some of the boards, other parts may
require removal. Ensure that all power is OFF at the main disconnect before removing boards.
The SCR-LGD board is used to display the status of the System 12, 12-Pulse Drive.
1. Remove the two mounting screws from FIGURE H.9 Replacing the SCR-LGD
the SCR-LGD board. Board
When replacing the SCR-LGA board, the SCR-LGD board must be transferred from the old
SCR-LGA board to the new board (see Section H.4.1). This is best done when both boards are
not attached to the drive. The transfer includes the installation of the Standoffs needed to hold
the SCR-LGD. The standoffs are loaded from the back side of the SCR-LGA board.
1. Remove all the connectors that connect to the board (J1-J10 and Ground wire of the
26 conductor ribbon cable located on the board's bottom right corner mounting screw).
3. Install the new board and torque the mounting screws to 15-20 LB-IN (see Figure H.10).
4. Install all the connectors back on the board (J1-J10 and the Ground wire of the 26
conductor ribbon cable under the board's bottom right corner mounting screw). Ensure
that the bottom right corner mounting screw is torqued to 15-20 LB-IN.
The SCR-PS board generates DC power to supply the SCR-LGA board. Ensure that the new
SCR-PS board is generating the correct DC voltage before connecting it to the SCR-LGA
board.
1. Disconnect the ribbon cable from J9 on the SCR-LGA board and remove the 6 position
IDC from J1 on the SCR-PS board (see Figure H.10).
4. Connect the ribbon cable from the SCR-PS board to J9 on the SCR-LGA board.
Reconnect the 6 position IDC to J1 on the SCR-PS board.
b. Turn ON power to the enclosure at the main disconnect. Ensure that the
controller is on Inspection.
c. Using a DC voltage meter, verify the voltages (+5V, -5V, +15V and -15V) on the
test points on the SCR-PS board. If the voltages are not within ±1% of the
correct value, adjust the following on the SCR-PS board: R16 for +5V, R2 for
-5V, R13 for +15V, or R5 for -15V.
d. Turn power OFF at the main disconnect. Reconnect the ribbon cable to J9 on
the SCR-LGA board and turn ON power at the main disconnect. If you are
unable to get the desired voltage, then refer to the manual for other possible
faults.
Removal of the SCR-SN board requires that a few wires be removed. Label the wires to ensure
that they are reconnected to the correct terminals. The right angle copper brackets and the
insulator on the SCR-SN board must be transferred to the new board. The transfer of the
copper brackets and the insulator is best done when both boards are not attached to the drive.
The swing tray that holds the SCR-LGA and the SCR-PS board must be removed to make it
simpler to remove the SCR-SN board. Do not disconnect the boards from the tray; remove the
tray with the board on it.
1. Remove the semiconductor fuses and the ribbon cable from J2 on the SCR-LGA board.
2. Disconnect the wires that are attached to terminals 2 and 3 on SCR1 thru 6 in the drive.
3. Remove the three mounting screws on top of the SCR-SN board and remove the board.
Transfer the Angle Brackets (35-30-0009) to the new board. Lightly tighten the screws.
4. Install the new SCR-SN board and install the mounting screws (19-01-0012) and Flat
Washer (19-04-0004). Torque the mounting screws to 15-20 IN-LB.
5. Connect the wires as indicated below. Torque the M6 Mach. Screws to 40-48 IN-LB
(see Figure H.11). Ensure that the ring lug doesn't cross the outer limits of the bus bar.
To ensure that the proper clearance is met, the space between bus bars A and B must
be maintained.
Note: The terminal number is on the top left side of SCR pack near the terminal.
• Wire that comes out of E1 to SCR1 terminal 2
• Wire that comes out of E3 to SCR2 terminal 2
• Wire that comes out of E5 to SCR3 terminal 2
• Wire that comes out of E7 to SCR4 terminal 3
• Wire that comes out of E9 to SCR5 terminal 2
• Wire that comes out of E11 to SCR6 terminal 2
• Wire that comes out of E2 to SCR1 terminal 3
• Wire that comes out of E4 to SCR2 terminal 3
• Wire that comes out of E6 to SCR3 terminal 3
• Wire that comes out of E8 to SCR4 terminal 2
• Wire that comes out of E10 to SCR5 terminal 3
• Wire that comes out of E12 to SCR6 terminal 3
6. Install the semiconductor fuses (see Section H.1.1 Replacing the Semiconductor Fuses)
and tighten the screws that attach the copper bracket to the SCR-SN board.
7. Reinstall the swing tray that holds the SCR-LGA and SCR-PS board.
SCR-DS Rev. 4-4 and up is used in the Dsxxxx - C - AB drive. The SCR-DS board contains the
SCR firing leads that attach to the SCR devices. Handle these wires with care. In some cases,
the SCR-DS board does not require complete removal. A partial removal consists of removing
all of the items stated below except the Cathode and Gate connectors on the bottom of the
SCR-DS board, the 6 phase wires, and the A2 wire.
Installation:
1. Run the 12 AWG wire back through the current sensor (M1) on the SCR-DS board (see
Figure H.12) and back into the terminal block A2L. Torque the terminal block to 18-20
IN-LB. Before the wire is torqued, the board should be in position for mounting.
To gain access to the SCR-CC-H/L board, the SCR-DS board must be removed. The wires
that are disconnected should be labeled so that they can be reconnected to the correct
terminal. There are three studs (X1, A, AX) on the board that should be torqued with care.
1. Disconnect and label the wires on the studs (X1, A, AK) and J1 on the SCR-CC-H/L
board.
2. Remove the mounting screws and board.
3. Install the new SCR-CC board and torque the mounting screws to 15-20 IN-LB (see
Figure H.13).
4. Install all the wires that connect to J1.
5. Reinstall the wires that connect to the studs (X1, A, AK) on the board. Torque the nuts
to 22-30 IN-LB.
6. Reinstall the SCR-DS board.
Use this appendix in conjunction with the manual. The appendix provides information regarding
the diagnostics and volume adjustments for the TPI-FT, and the TPI-FTR options on the
Flex-Talk unit.
S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9
1 0 0 0 0 SELF TEST
0 0 1 1 0 X X EMP X X X X X EMPWI
N
Dip switches: - switches S2, S3, S4, S5, and S6 are used to select which flags on the TPI are to be
displayed.
- switch S2 is used for the self test.
- switch S1 is current not used.
- 0 = switch is “Off”, 1 = switch is “On”
D2 thru D9: diagnostic LEDs located on the processor board. Lit LEDs indicate that one of the flags
listed below D2 thru D9 on the above chart are read as active.
Example: if all switches are off, D4 & D6 are turned on, then nudging and main fire
service flags are on.
The trimpots R32 and R33 adjust the main and alternate volume. The main volume adjustment
(R32) controls the floor announcements (such as “First Floor”). The alternate volume (R33)
controls all other announcements (such as “going up”). Turning either trimpot fully
counterclockwise gives maximum volume. The adjustments are easily made with diagnostics
switch S2-ON. This will activate the messages and allow the time necessary to adjust volume.
These two trimpots do not affect any music volume that may be connected on J8. Music
volume is set external of this unit.
K.4 TROUBLESHOOTING
If the message, “Please allow the doors to close” is heard when nudging:
• The photo eye used to detect objects in the door path may be blocked.
• The photo eye may be dirty, or defective.
PRINCIPAL CHARACTERISTICS
Number of Wires 4 (2 for data and 2 for power)
Power on serial link 24 VDC
Number of I/Os on one COP board 24 inputs, 24 outputs
Communication protocol LonTalk® (based on OSI 7-layer networking protocol)
Controller characteristics Available for M3 Group System car controllers
The car controller node (MC-NC board) is the main node of the network. It provides the
input/output interface between the car controller computer (MC-MP or MC-MP2 board) and the
COP. It contains the Neuron® processor which implements the seven layers of the LonTalk®
communication protocol for receiving and sending signals, as network data packets, to and
from the COP. It also implements the application level routines to serially transfer these signal
values to the car controller computer.
The function of the COP node (MC-NIO board) is to transfer COP signal values to and from the
car controller node as network packets. The COP signals, such as call buttons, door close
button, call lockouts, etc., are sent serially to the car controller node via the LonWorks®
network. Similarly, signals such as call button lights, indicators, etc., are received from the car
controller node.
The car controller node consists of the MC-NC Neuron Controller board (see Figure L.2) which,
for most controllers, replaces the HC-CI/O Call Input/Output board and is physically located
where the HC-CI/O board would otherwise be. The MC-NC board provides the interface
between the car controller's Main Processor (MC-MP or MC-MP2 board) and the MC-NIO board
in the COP. The car call push-button inputs and other input signals from the COP are received
serially via the LonWorks® network and are processed by the MC-NC board and then sent
serially to the car controller's Main Processor board via a 20-conductor ribbon cable.
Information from the car controller's Main Processor board is received serially by the MC-NC
board, formatted into data packets, and sent to the COP via the LonWorks® network.
The COP node consists of the MC-NIO Neuron Input/Output board (see Figure L.3) and, if
required, one or more MC-NIO-X Neuron Input/Output Extender board(s) (see Figure L.4). The
COP board(s) are physically located either in the COP itself or on the car top. The MC-NIO
board has two major functional blocks, the input/output interface and the LonWorks® network
interface.
The MC-NIO board monitors the state of the car call push-buttons (ON/OFF) and activates call
acknowledgment outputs. It also acquires other inputs from the COP switches and buttons and
activates other COP outputs. The MC-NIO board can handle 24 inputs and 24 outputs. The
MC-NIO-X board is used for additional inputs and outputs and is responsible for the input/output
interface only. It does not contain the network interface electronics.
The MC-NIO board is the ‘NEURON INPUT/OUTPUT’ board. All car call buttons as well as all
car call acknowledge lights are connected to this board. The MC-NIO-X board is the ‘NEURON
INPUT/OUTPUT EXPANDER’ board. It is also located in the COP and used in conjunction with
the MC-NIO board for providing additional I/O. The MC-NIO-X board is used when more inputs
or outputs are required than the MC-NIO board can provide. The MC-NIO-X board is the same
as the MC-NIO board except that fewer components are loaded. The MC-NIO-X board is
connected to the MC-NIO board through a 26-conductor ribbon cable. The MC-NIO board
connector J11 connects to the MC-NIO-X board at connector J2. Additional MC-NIO-X boards,
if needed, can be connected in a cascade fashion to connector J11 of the MC-NIO-X board.
MOUNTING ONE BOARD - If the job requires only one board, the MC-NIO can be mounted
anywhere in the COP such that the connectors are easily accessible and the board does not
obstruct any fixture in the COP. The MC-NIO board is supplied with a mounting plate. The
dimensions are shown in Figure L.5.
MOUNTING MORE THAN ONE BOARD - If the job requires the expander MC-NIO-X board(s),
they can be mounted in the following three ways. The MC-NIO-X board is also supplied with a
mounting plate.
Option 1 - The boards can be stacked one on top of another (see Figure L.6). Make sure that
the total height of the boards stacked together does not exceed the available height for
mounting the boards in the COP.
Option 2 - The boards can be placed end to end with connector J11 of one board facing
connector J2 of the other board (see Figure L.7). In this case, the height requirement will be
that of a single board and the I/O connectors on all the boards will be on the same side. Since
the boards are mounted lengthwise in this option, make sure that the COP has enough free
space lengthwise.
Any combination of the above three options can be used to best suit the COP length, width,
height and the wiring requirements.
NOTE: The MCE part number for the Mounting Plate is 40-02-0074
FIGURE L.5 Mounting Plate Dimensions for Mounting the MC-NIO and MC-NIO-X boards
The outputs of the MC-NIO, MC-NIO-X boards are of the “open-collector” type. The bulbs are
turned ON when the output terminal is grounded, therefore, the common side of bulbs is
connected to the +V terminal (J4) on the MC-NIO and MC-NIO-X boards.
The inputs are internally pulled up to the +V voltage and become activated when grounded,
therefore, the common of all the switches is connected to the COM terminal (J4) on the MC-NIO
and MC-NIO-X board.
The MC-NIO board is provided with an additional ‘COM’ terminal (J4) which is to be connected
to the car or cartop. This will provide a common to the Car. Refer to the job prints for details
of the connections.
To locally test the connections to the buttons and indicators, power must be supplied with the
Network disconnected. To test inputs and outputs after the connections are made, put the
MC-NIO board into test mode. To do this, disconnect NETA or NETB and then momentarily
short the reset pins. This will cause the inputs of the MC-NIO and MC-NIO-X (if available)
boards to turn on its corresponding outputs (i.e., I1 turns on O1 ..... I24 turns on O24). Inputs
are activated by grounding them. Test all the outputs by grounding the corresponding inputs.
Confirm the wire connections with this test.
L.3.2.2 ACCEPTABLE BULBS FOR USE WITH MC-NIO AND MC-NIO-X BOARDS
In the following tables, the shaded row indicates the preferred lamp for this application.
* Note: Bulb shapes vary within a given base style and some may not fit within your fixture.
For proper operation the specification of this cable must be, at a minimum, the following:
When the opportunity exists for a new traveler cable, the following specifications are
recommended.
A future option will allow multiple MC-NIO boards to be connected to the LonWorks® network
where multiple COPs exist. Each MC-NIO board has several jumpers located on it. Three of
the jumpers are for identifying the board when more than one is used. These identifying jumper
positions are listed in Figure L.10 MC-NIO Board Quick Reference.
The COP node (MC-NIO board) has an intensity control for incandescent bulbs and solid state
LEDs. The intensity adjustment trimpot is located at the edge of the board near the 26-pin
ribbon cable connector. It is a single turn trimpot which, when turned fully counterclockwise,
reduces the intensity by approximately 50%. When turned fully clockwise the intensity is 100%
(full voltage applied at output terminals). In addition, two jumpers control which lamps are
affected by the intensity trimpot. Jumper position and affected outputs are listed in Figure L.10
MC-NIO Board Quick Reference. Acceptable bulb types are listed in Tables 0.2 thru 0.7. If two
COPs are connected in parallel, bulbs cannot exceed three watts each.
Output devices connected to the MC-NIO board must be “Positive Common Bus” type devices.
The voltage rating must be 24VDC. Devices can include digital PI’s, electronic arrival chimes,
lanterns, and electronic buzzers.
The shield of the twisted pair SmartLink communication cable must be connected to the “COM”
terminal (J5) only on the MC-NC board in the car controller (located in the machine room). Do
NOT connect the shield on the MC-NIO board.
The serial link is a 78 Kbit per second data link which should be terminated at both ends of the
communication cable, both in the machine room and in the COP or car top box. Termination
at the car controller end, on the MC-NC board, is integrated into the design. Termination at the
COP end, on the MC-NIO board, is accomplished by placing a shunt on jumper JP1 (factory
installed).
The diagnostic LED SPD2 on the MC-NC board indicates network activity/status.
If the SPD2 LED on the MC-NC board blinks at an approximate rate of twice per second,
network communication has been established.
If the LED is solidly ON or OFF, the network communication is not established. Check the
network wire connections to NETA and NETB.
Begin by examining the indicators and jumpers on the MC-NC board (see Figure L.9, MC-NC
Quick Reference).
Upon power-up the “Computer On” LED on the MC-NC board should be solidly ON. If this LED
is OFF or blinking, verify that the EPROM is installed properly and that all the ribbon cable
connections are secure. Verify that the voltage at the +5V test point (located near ribbon cable
connector J2) is between 4.75V and 5.1V.
The diagnostic LED SPD1 on the MC-NC board indicates communication activity with the Main
computer (MC-MP/MC-MP2). If this LED is solidly ON, it means that the MC-NC and the Main
Computer are not communicating. Verify that the ribbon cable is connected properly to J2.
Proper communication is indicated by the SPD1 LED blinking at a rate of approximately 20
times/second.
The network communication status is indicated by diagnostic LED SPD2 on the MC-NC board.
If this LED is solidly ON, it means that the network communication is not established. Verify that
the network wires are connected properly to NETA and NETB on the connector.
To confirm that the network communication is established properly, check the SPD2 LED on
the MC-NC board. It should be blinking at a rate of twice a second. If the SPD2 LED on the
Begin by examining the indicators and jumpers on the MC-NIO board (see Figure L.10, MC-
NIO Quick Reference).
Upon power-up the “Computer ON” LED on the MC-NIO board should be solidly ON. If the LED
is OFF or is flashing, verify that the EPROM is installed properly and the voltage on the +V pin
of connector J3 is between 12V and 28V and that the voltage at the +5V test point is between
4.75 and 5.15V.
The network communication status is indicated by diagnostic LED SPD2 on both the MC-NC
and the MC-NIO boards. If this LED is solidly ON, it means that the network communication
is not established (see the diagnostic indicator table on the MC-NIO QR card).
If the bulbs do not come on or if varying the intensity trimpot has no effect on the bulb intensity
check jumpers JP6 and JP7 (see Figure L.10, MC-NIO Quick Reference ). If the jumpers are
installed correctly and the bulb intensity still does not work, replace the MC-NIO board.
Testing During Installation - To test inputs and outputs during installation, put the MC-NIO
board into test mode. To do this, ensure that the board has power at the +V to COM terminals
at connector J3, then disconnect the NETA wire and momentarily short the reset pins. This will
cause the inputs of the MC-NIO and MC-NIO-X (if available) boards to turn ON its
corresponding outputs (i.e., I1 turns on O1 ..... I24 turns on O24). Inputs are activated by
grounding them. Test all the outputs.
Output Fails During Operation - If a previously working output fails, check the output device
and wiring. If the device is functional, and the wiring correct, swap the corresponding driver
chip with another driver chip (U17 to U22) to check for a failed driver. If problem remains,
replace the board.
GENERAL The serial link is a method of transferring input status (buttons and switches) and
output status (indicators) between the car operating panel and the elevator controller. A non-
operational serial link would generally result in the complete failure in the transfer of this
information. When troubleshooting a problem that you believe might be attributed to a failure
of the serial link, bear in mind that the serial link is simply an I/O system. For example, the
inability to register a car call from the car operating panel may be due to reasons other than the
serial link. Whenever possible, separate the issues (divide and conquer) through creative
means (e.g., try to register car calls via the group or local CRT to determine if car calls can be
registered at all).
A few examples are given below, with commentaries that serve to illustrate the concepts
discussed above.
Problem: Car call buttons do not illuminate when pressed, and the calls do not latch.
Pushing a car call button should always result in the illumination of the indicator for that button.
If the car call indicators do not light when the respective buttons are pushed, a failure of the
serial link should be investigated. Special attention should be paid to the serial bus wiring (the
wires that make up the serial link), especially when this behavior applies to all of the car call
buttons (not just a select few). Follow the instructions in the “General Troubleshooting Steps”
section below.
Problem: Car calls do latch, and a number of car calls can be registered, but after awhile all the
calls cancel simultaneously. The car stops at the next landing and does not open its doors.
Because the car calls can, in fact, be registered through the car operating panel, and because
the car call indicators do function properly, the problem described may not be related to the
serial link. Cancellation of the car calls may be a result of something unrelated to the serial link
(e.g., anti-nuisance logic), so it is important to keep an open mind (don’t assume that the serial
link is the cause for canceling the car calls). Check the job prints for inputs that are being
transferred through the serial link. There may be an input transferred through the serial link
that may cause car cancellation should an intermittent problem with the input signal exist. For
example, “flickering” of the independent service input will generally result in car call cancellation
(it is typical to initially cancel all car calls whenever an off-to-on transition of independent
service is detected).
Problem: When pressed, the call buttons illuminate, but then extinguish. The call does not
latch.
Discussion: This may or may not be a problem with the serial link. During conditions in which
car calls are not allowed to latch by the controller main processor, this behavior is expected.
Follow the “General Troubleshooting Steps” outlined below.
Step 1 Determine if car calls can, in fact, be registered. On many products this can be
accomplished via a system CRT Terminal (connected to either the elevator controller
or a Group Supervisor). If a CRT is not available, car calls can be latched via the
elevator controller’s swing panel. Section 5 of the controller’s installation manual
Step 2 Determine if the serial link is communicating reliably. This is done by activating the
independent service switch in the COP (if one exists; if one does not exist, go to Step
2A). Make sure that the independent service status is not being established through
any other means (i.e., the Test switch, or some other independent service switch not
wired through the serial link). Verify the car is on independent service. If a helper is
available (with communications) verify that the independent service indicator on the
swing panel’s vertical LEDs toggles on and off corresponding to the activation and
deactivation of the switch in the COP. Check to see that the indicator does not
“flicker” when the independent service switch is left in the ON position.
Step 2A If an independent service switch does not exist in the COP, activate the door close
button. If the doors appear to respond to this button, it is very likely that the serial link
is performing properly. It may be worthwhile to verify that the communication link is
solid by referencing the swing panel diagnostics (address 20H). As an example, an
assistant can observe the DBC flag in the diagnostics while the door close button is
being pressed continuously in the COP. The DBC flag should illuminate solidly while
constant pressure is placed on the door close button. Refer to the Controller Manual
for additional swing panel diagnostic information.
Step 3 If Step 2 indicates that the serial communication is not established, all network wiring
should be double-checked. “Network wiring” refers to the wires that connect the
MC-NC board (in the controller) to the MC-NIO board (in the COP). These wires
should be checked for continuity and for connection to the proper respective terminals
on each board. [Note: A subsequent step in the troubleshooting process will call for
the inspection of diagnostic indicators on the MC-NIO board. Accordingly, it is
suggested that access to the MC-NIO board be maintained at this time.]
Step 4 Once all wiring has been verified (both in the controller and in the COP) observe the
diagnostic LEDs on both the MC-NC board and the MC-NIO board. Figures 0.9
“MC-NC Quick Reference” and 0.10 “MC-NIO Quick Reference” provide information
regarding the interpretation of these LEDs.
The contents of serial link related computer memory flags can be viewed on the Computer
Swing Panel's Diagnostic Indicators. MCE Technical Support personnel may request that you
access this information while troubleshooting. The memory flags for serial link data begin at
address 3000 hex. Set the switches as shown in Figure L.11 to access address 3000 hex.
Software Version Verification for the MC-NC: Address 03000H displays the major version
number on the diagnostic indicators. Address 03001H displays the minor version number. See
example below.
Example:
Car call inputs from the MC-NC board to the MC-MP board, and car call latched outputs from
the MC-MP board may be viewed in the following addresses and are useful troubleshooting
tools.
3040H Displays the car call inputs LEDs correspond to the first eight
from the MC-NIO board. floors. Subsequent floor calls are
viewed at address 3041, 3042 etc.
3080H Displays the car call LEDs correspond to the first eight
registration outputs from floors. Subsequent floor calls are
the Main controller. viewed at address 3081, 3082 etc.
M.0 DESCRIPTION
The load weighing system, part # LW-KK2 as manufactured for MCE by K-Tech, consists of
a load sensor(s) and control box (most systems use two sensors). The sensor(s) are mounted
to the crosshead and measure deflection as the elevator is loaded. The control box contains
a power supply, amplifier modules, and an interface or buffer board for processing the load
weigher signal to be sent to the elevator controller.
The HC-LWB board is designed by MCE to buffer the load weigher signals by generating a
differential output that can be sent to terminals LW+ and LW- on the SCR-RIX board through
the traveler cable. These two wires do not have to be shielded.
The following adjustments refer to the Amplifier board(s), Part #PCBELA-04 Rev E (see
Figure M.3). The DVM (digital voltmeter) used in this section should be able to read down to
+/-1 millivolt, or better, +/-0.5 millivolt. The calibration procedure involves first setting the output
voltage to 0 to 8 volts and then later offsetting this to 1 to 9 volts to match the controller’s
required input. The green and yellow LEDs are not used in this setup.
Note that each step must performed for both amplifier boards in a two-sensor setup. To avoid
interaction between the two amplifier boards, the test leads must be connected to the isolation
resistor as shown in Figure M.3, or the amplifier boards must be disconnected from the buffer
board.
a. Bring the empty elevator car to the lowest floor in the hoistway, usually the lobby, and
position the car so that the car top can be accessed from the floor above. If the floor
above is a blind zone, the Alternate Methods must be used.
b. Apply power to the K-Tech unit. The RED LED should turn ON. Give the system 5 to
10 minutes warm up and stabilize before adjustment.
c. Connect (clip) the RED or positive meter lead to test point T3 (signal) and the BLACK
meter lead to test point T5 (ground), see Figure M.3. Set the meter to the millivolt (mV)
range. If you can make the adjustment while standing off of the car top, proceed to step
'd', otherwise go to SENSOR ADJUST (Alternate Method).
d. Adjust the SENSOR ADJUST pot until the meter reads 0 ± 1mV, otherwise go to the
alternate procedure. If you cannot adjust the amplifier to 0 ± 1mV, see Section M.2,
Troubleshooting the K-Tech Load Weigher, Check Point #1.
e. Observe the meter reading at T3. Put some weight (200 lbs.) in the car, or step onto the
car top. If the meter reading goes negative, verify/set the INVERT/NON-INVERT switch
to the NON-INVERT position. If the meter reading goes positive, verify/set the
INVERT/NON-INVERT switch to the INVERT position. This switch will NOT change the
f. Repeat steps 'c' and 'd' for amplifier 2. Note that it is possible that one amplifier could
be set to INVERT and the other to NON-INVERT. You may then proceed to Section
M.1.2, Calibration of the Zero Adjust Trimpot (Empty Car).
SENSOR ADJUST (Alternate Method) - This procedure is used if it is not possible to make
the adjustment while standing off of the car top.
a. Connect (clip) the RED or positive meter lead to test point T3 (signal) and the BLACK
meter lead to test point T5 (ground), see Figure M.3. Set the meter to the millivolt (mV)
range. Adjust the SENSOR ADJUST pot until the meter reads 0 ± 1mV while standing
on the car. We will compensate for your weight in the next step.
b. Step off of the car. The meter reading should go in the positive direction* between 5
and 20 mV (typical) depending on the gain setting and crosshead sensitivity to weight
changes. Lets assume that the meter reading changed to +7mV. Step back onto the
car in the same location and orientation as before and adjust the SENSOR ADJUST pot
until the meter reads -7mV ± 1mV.
* If the meter reading goes in the negative direction when you step off of the car,
perform the sensor calibration as above but with opposite polarities. Lets assume that
the meter reading changed to -7mV. Step back onto the car in the same location and
orientation as before and adjust the SENSOR ADJUST pot until the meter reads +7mV
± 1mV.
d. Observe the meter reading at T3. Put some weight (200 lbs.) in the car, or step on the
car. If the meter reading goes negative, verify/set the INVERT/NON-INVERT switch to
the NON-INVERT position. If the meter reading goes positive, verify/set the
INVERT/NON-INVERT switch to the INVERT position. This switch will NOT change the
meter reading at T3, but will invert the output at test point T4. Test point T4 must go
positive with added weight.
a. The EMPTY car should still be at or near the bottom landing. Connect (clip) the RED
meter lead to the resistor on amplifier 1 as shown in Figure M.3. and the BLACK meter
lead to test point T5 (ground) on the K-Tech amplifier board. Ensure that the GAIN
SELECT switches are set to the lowest setting. Set the meter to read 10-20V at full
scale. If you can make the adjustment while standing off of the car top, proceed to step
'b', otherwise go to the Alternate Method.
b. Adjust the ZERO ADJUST pot until the meter reads 0 ±0.025 volts. You may then
proceed to Section M.1.3, Calibration of The Gain Adjust Trimpot (Full Load). If you
cannot obtain this reading consult Section M.2, Troubleshooting the K-Tech Load
Weigher, Check Points 2, 3 and 4.
ZERO ADJUST (Alternate Method) - This procedure is used if it is not possible to make the
adjustment while standing off of the car top.
a. Adjust the ZERO ADJUST pot until the meter reads 1.0 ±0.05V while standing on the
car. We will compensate for your weight in the next step. Ignore the green LED next to
the trimpot.
b. Step off of the car. The meter reading should go down. Observe the change in
voltage. Lets say that the reading goes down to 0.25V. Calculate the amount of
change, 1.0 - 0.25 = .75V.
c. Step back on the car and adjust the ZERO ADJUST pot until the meter reading is equal
to the amount of change, 0.75V.
f. Step off of the car again and observe the meter. It should now read 0 ±0.025 volts. If
you cannot obtain this reading consult Section M.2, Troubleshooting the K-Tech Load
weigher, Check Points 2,3, and 4.
a. Place a FULL load in the center of the car, or equally distributed in the car and run the
car to the top landing. Connect (clip) the RED meter lead to the resistor as shown in
Figure M.3 and the BLACK meter lead to test point T5 (ground) on the K-Tech amplifier
board. Set the meter to read 10-20V at full scale.
b. Adjust the GAIN ADJUST trimpot on the amplifier board until the meter reading is 8.0
±0.025 volts, or the maximum output achievable. The MCE controller can work with as
little as 5.0 VDC. If you cannot make this adjustment while standing off of the car top,
c. Next, go back and adjust the ZERO ADJUST pot until the meter reading is 9.0 ±0.1
volts. If you cannot make this adjustment while standing off of the car as in Sections
M.1.1 and M.1.2. The meter reading should now be a maximum voltage of 9.0 ±0.1
VDC with full weight in the car at the top landing and 1.0 ±0.1 VDC with no weight in the
car at the bottom level (which will be verified in step 'e'). If the maximum output in step
'b' was less than 8.0 VDC, adjust the ZERO ADJUST pot up 1.0 V from the maximum
reading achieved. If the output does not reach at least 5.0 volts, consult Section M.2,
Troubleshooting the K-Tech Load weigher, Check Point 5.
If at any point, you have questions, call K-Tech’s Technical Support at:
860-489-9399 or 800-993-9399
1. Sensor Zero at T3 does Elevator car is not Send car to lowest level
not adjust to 0V +/-1.0mv at the lowest level
2. Empty Load Zero at Sensor Zero (T3) is Readjust Sensor Zero (T3)
output isolation resistor out of adjustment
does not adjust to
0+/-0.05V Gain Adjust is set NOTE: Gain Adjust pot on Amplifier bd. is factory
too high set at approximately 2/3 of maximum, or 16 turns
CW. Turn Gain pot 1 to 2 turns CCW.
Gain Select dip Make sure that the GAIN select DIP switches are
switches are set to the lowest gain (see to Figure M.3).
improperly set
3. Empty Load Zero at Sensor Zero (T3) is Readjust Sensor Zero (T3)
output isolation resistor out of adjustment
Zero Adjust pot has no
affect on output (output Gain adjust is set Turn Gain adjust pot CW 2 to 4 turns, then try Zero
stuck at 0.00) too low pot again. Repeat one more time if necessary.
4. Output voltage at the Sensor connector is Verify that the sensor connector is fastened
output isolation resistor loose securely into the sensor connector housing on the
does not respond to any amplifier board(s).
adjustment
Power connector is Verify that the power connector is fastened
loose securely into the power connector housing on the
amplifier board(s)
5. Full Load Adjustment at Stiff crosshead The MCE controller can work with as little as 5VDC
output isolation resistor for full load. If the maximum output achievable at
does not adjust to full the lowest GAIN switch settings is less than 5VDC,
scale (9.0 VDC) for max try changing the sensor location or moving it to the
weight other C channel.
6. Buffer Board Output Sensor may be Remount the sensor (at the lowest level). NOTE:
Check at T4 output is bowed or not allow unit to settle for “mechanical creep” one to
drifting mounted at the two hours before completing the adjustments.
NOTE: drifting can occur lowest level
when rails are flexed by
adjacent elevators
traveling by (in proximity Change sensor location on the crosshead or switch
to) the setup elevator. to the other crosshead for more linear reaction with
Also the reading “up” will respect to weight inside the car.
tend to be lower than the
“down” reading at a floor
due to friction
7. Buffer Board Output Varying mechanical NOTE: the following are dependent on the elevator
Check unexpected (bending and and should only be attempted only after all other
reading at Lobby or is not twisting) forces as remedies.
repeatable at specific the car moves 1) Check rails for alignment. Poorly aligned rails
locations in the hatchway can cause the car to drag resulting in pull on
under the same the cables and erratic/non-repeatable
conditions deflection of the crosshead.
2) Tighten all car frame nuts and bolts. An
elevator car that is not plumb can cause errors
due to deflection.
3) If the output offset has suddenly changed, the
sensor may have been disturbed by changes
in the crosshead (not related to weight). See
Maintenance Note in the Pre-Installation
Checklist for periodic re-zeroing.
The MCE Load Weigher is designed for use with isolated platform elevator cars. The
accuracy of the load weigher is dependent on the condition of the rubber isolation pads. If
they are old, cracked or hard, the performance of the load weigher can be very poor.
Similarly, if the wrong pad material is used, the deflection (with load) can be excessive or
insufficient. Be sure to verify the performance of the pads with the test in Section N.1.2 step
8.
Method #2 Replacement installations re-using the original load weigher location for
target bracket near the center of top of cab or under the floor (see Section
N.1.3).
Method #3 Sensor and amplifier on the top of the car (predisposes sensor and amplifier
to damage and adjustment problems – see limitations in Section N.1.4).
CAUTION: Increasing the weight in the car must always increase clearance between
the proximity sensor and the target for proper operation.
When installing – remember that the car is supported near the center of gravity. The center
of gravity may be offset towards the front of the car to compensate for the door operator
weight, unless the car has both front and rear doors (see Figure N.2). Install the target
bracket as close to the center of the floor as possible.
To measure the compression of the rubber pads and not the sagging of the floor – attach a
structural piece such as a 1 ½ “ by 1 ½” angle to the outside edges of the floor (see Figure
N.3).
FIGURE N.3 Sensing the Edges of the Floor (compensation for floor sag)
NOTE: The position sensed is where the support assembly for the target bracket is
attached to the floor, NOT where the sensor is located. In Figure N.4 the attachment point
for the target bracket support assembly is toward the rear of the car, therefore the sense
position is toward the rear of the car.
If the distance between where the target bracket attaches to the floor and the center of the
floor is greater than 20% of distance “A” (see Figure N.2), an alternate mounting method
may produce better results.
Example: If distance “A” is 10'
Then 20% of 10' is 2'
Therefore, if the target bracket attaches to floor more than 2' from the center
of the channel, an alternate method of mounting is suggested (see Figure
N.5).
a. Cut a piece of 1 ¼" x 1 ¼" or 1 ½" x 1 ½" steel angle to span the width of the
floor as shown in Figure N.3 and Figure N.6.
b. Cut 2 more short 2" lengths of angle to attach the long piece as close as
possible to the outer edge of the floor. When attaching the angles together,
provide a 3/8" clearance to allow for floor sagging (see Figure N.6).
a. Bolt the two-piece target bracket in the middle of the support assembly so
that the slots allow movement of the target for alignment (see Figure N.6).
a. The support assembly attaches to the bottom of the floor of the isolated
platform as close to the outside edge as possible, preferably attaching
between the two channels comprising part of the safety plank (see Figure
N.4). Hold the support assembly for the proper 1/4" spacing between the
target bracket and the channel shown in Figure N.4 where the sensor will be
mounted and mark the holes to drill for the support assembly to attach to the
floor. Be sure to leave room for the sensor and mounting bracket.
c. Verify the 1/4" space set in step 3a is still 1/4" or within 1/8" to 3/4" after
mounting.
a. Mount the proximity sensor and bracket on the channel closest to the front of
the car. Center the sensor over the target with about 1/16" (or less) space
between the target and sensor (see Figure N.4).
a. Mount the amplifier box under the car so that the 6 foot sensor cable can
wire directly to the HC-LWIP board inside the amplifier box (preferably no
splicing). Try to mount the box so it is accessible from the front of the car,
thus eliminating the need to go into the pit to gain access. The box may be
mounted upside down or on its side so long as the test points are accessible.
b. Install ½" flexible conduit from the sensor to the amplifier box (use the
knockouts on the box for conduit connection.
c. Install another flexible conduit from the amplifier box to a junction where
Controller terminals 1 and 2 (120VAC), as well as LW+, LW- sensor wires
feed through the traveler cable to the machine room. Grounding the amplifier
box is recommended, ground according to local electrical codes.
b. Connect terminals 1, 2, LW+ and LW- from the controller to the terminals of
the same name on the HC-LWIP board. NOTE: A #18 wire pair is sufficient
for LW+ and LW- (shielding is not required).
a. For adjusting the sensor amplifier the following conditions must first be met:
• Power to the controller
• The car is on Inspection operation
• The brake is already adjusted to hold 125% of full load
• The elevator is positioned level with the floor and with doors open so
test weights may be added and removed.
c. Remove all personnel from the pit (in case the car moves when fully loaded)
and put 100% of load in the car.
d. Adjust the sensor Gain trimpot on the amplifier board fully clockwise (re-
entering the pit if necessary) and check that LESS THAN 14VDC is on test
points LW+ and LW-. Then adjust the Gain trimpot for no more than 8VDC
on LW+ and LW- and no less than 4VDC (8VDC recommended).
a. Check the voltages measured from SIG to SCOM with the following loads.
This information is used to verify the rubber pad compression for the isolation
platform. Document the data below.
Empty car voltage between SIG and SCOM on the amplifier board
=K
Empty car voltage between terminals LW+ and LW- on controller
The load weigher is now installed and properly adjusted; however, the parameter
adjustments for the load weigher must be completed (see Section 4.7.1, Setting the
Pre-Torque Parameters and Section 4.8, Load Weigher Adjustment for Dispatching).
Once a month check the voltage set in step 7b. It should be within .3V and 1.0VDC
when the car is empty. This voltage may be checked in the machine room at the
Periodic checks of the voltage increase (table 8a) will help diagnose when rubber
pads are losing compression consistency.
When using supports created for other load weighers, be sure to arrange sensor and target
so that increasing the weight in the car increases the clearance between the proximity
sensor and the target.
Always use the target bracket for the target as it will flex slightly and not damage the sensor
during any rebound while doing a buffer test, etc.
If the voltage between SIG and SCOM varies depending on where the weight is in the car –
use the preferred method.
A very simple approach. Mount the sensor and amplifier on the top of the car. This has the
advantage of being the most convenient location, both for installation and for any later
adjustment. Unfortunately, there are several disadvantages to this approach.
The first disadvantage is that the sensor and target bracket are usually more exposed to
accidental physical damage, which is critical, since the system depends on precise
clearances between the sensor and target.
Second, since the inclination of most installers would be to mount the target directly to the
top of the cab, the extra weight of an elevator adjuster on the cartop often creates problems
during adjustment or if they happen to be riding there temporarily during normal operation,
especially since the top of the cab is not as structurally rigid as the floor.
NOTE: If locating the load weigher on the cartop is necessary, a better result
can be obtained by making up a target bracket assembly similar to
Figure N.6 and attaching it to the edges of the elevator cab, which will
make it not sensitive to the bending of the top of the elevator cab.
Then mount the sensor so it is supported by the crosshead. This can
give a very good result, but requires real mechanical expertise on the
part of the installer.
CAUTION: In any case of mounting the sensor and amplifier on top of the car,
be sure to arrange the sensor and target bracket so that increasing
the weight in the car increases the clearance between the proximity
sensor and the target.
F7 or 1 - View Events
2 - Clear All Events
3 - Configure by Type
4 - Configure by Controller
5 - CMS Com Port Setup
Diagnostics Menu
1 - Network Status
2 - Serial Hall Call
3 - Memory Dump
4 - Task Info for CGP
5 - Resource Usage
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NOTE: Generally the CRT screens shown in this section are the Advanced
View screens. Press Crtl + V to toggle between the Standard View
and Advanced View screens. The Advanced parameters are
displayed only on the Advanced View screens and are preceded by
an asterisk (*).
NOTE: The following pages contain drawings of the IMC Performa CRT
screens. The values shown are for reference only and should not
be used for programming.
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F1 - Controller Parameters
F2 - Performance Reports
F3 - View Hoistway
F4 - Main Menu (This Screen)
F5 - Initialize CRT
F6 - Job Configuration
F7 - Special Events Calendar
F9 - Security
F10 - Modem Hang Up
F11 - Diagnostics
F12 - Jump to Previous Screen
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1 - General
2 - Motor Field
3 - Brake
4 - Pattern
5 - Drive
6 - Safety
7 - Switches
8 - Floor Heights
9 - Modem Setup
A - Car Operations
C - Change Parameter Access Password
E - Enable Parameter Edit Mode
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Controller Parameters
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CAR- The Car Network ID identifies this controller to the Group
CNID - Car Network ID CAR -H CAR-L
A Supervisor.
Controller Parameters
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ODPC resets non-drive parameters to their default values.
Depending on the type of controller, this may include: car
ODPC - Reset CGP labels, PI labels, comport/modem settings, passenger security
OFF ON OFF
Parameters info, passwords, dispatcher settings, special event logs, and
performance data. It does NOT affect drive settings. After
saving is complete, ODPC will reset itself to the OFF position.
TFMT - Time Display 12 Choose the Time Format you wish the CRT to display at the
12 Hour 24 Hour
Format Hour top of the screen. Options are 12 or 24 hour displays.
Enter the current time in the format hh:mm:ss. You may
specify AM or PM by typing an 'A' or 'P' after the time. If no 'A'
TIME - Current Time or 'P' is typed then the time is assumed to be in 24 hour format.
NOTE: For multi-car groups, the current time must be
entered on the Group Supervisor.
Choose the Date Format you wish the CRT to display at the top
DFMT - Date Display
Format
M/d/yyyy XX XX of the screen and on any generated reports. XX(M/d/yyyy,
M/d/yy, MM/dd/yy, MM/dd/yyyy, yy/MM/dd, dd-MMM-yy)
Enter the current month, date and year in the format
MM/DD/YYYY. Even if the parameter DFMT specifies a
different display format for date values (e.g. dd-MMM-yy), you
DATE - Today’s Date
must always use the format MM/DD/YYYY when entering dates
from the keyboard. NOTE: For multi-car groups, the date
must be entered at the Group Supervisor.
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Controller Parameters
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OMFO selects open-loop or closed-loop Motor Field Operation.
Closed-loop uses current feedback to control the Motor Field,
OMFO - Operation
OPEN OPEN CLOSED while open-loop uses internal references. Use CLOSED option
(OPEN/CLOSED)
to achieve consistent operation. WARNING ! Perform OMFC
Calibration prior to setting OMFO = CLOSED.
When OMFC = ON, the system performs the Motor Field
OMFC - Calibrate Calibration. If OMFC = DEFAULT, the Motor Field Voltages are
(ON/OFF/ OFF X X set to their default values based on MFFV, Forcing Voltage.
DEFAULT) WARNING ! Perform OMFC Calibration prior to setting
OMFO = CLOSED. X (ON / OFF / DEFAULT)
Enter the desired forcing Motor Field Voltage from the job print
MFFV - Forcing Voltage 050 025 500 volts
or the motor used on this job.
Enter the Motor Field Running Voltage required for operating
MFRV - Running Voltage 050 010 500 volts at rated RPM, approximately 70% of MFFV. This voltage
determines the rated armature voltage at contract speed.
Enter the desired Motor Field Standing Voltage, approximately
MFSV - Standing Voltage 025 010 500 volts 50% of MFFV. Lower MFSV values result in cooler motor field
poles.
Controller Parameters
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During acceleration, MFWB is the point on the pattern where
MFWB - Weakening the Motor Field starts to weaken. When the commanded speed
Threshold - 010 000 069 % reaches the set MFWB value, MFFV starts to drop to MFRV.
Beginning During deceleration, MFWB is the point on the pattern where
Motor Field reaches MFFV.
During acceleration, MFWE is the point on the pattern where
the Motor Field completes weakening. When the commanded
MFWE - Weakening
090 030 100 % speed reaches the set MFWE value, MFRV is attained. During
Threshold - End
deceleration, MFWE is the point on the pattern where the
Motor Field will start to build back up to MFFV.
CAUTION! These parameters are set by the Motor Field Calibration process, do not modify these parameters unless
instructed to do so by an MCE representative.
MFI0 is the measured voltage feedback that represents the
*MFI0 - Calibration
0.10 0.00 9.99 volts Motor Field Current when 90 - 100% of the maximum voltage
Current - Index 0
is output to the Motor Field (see Caution above).
MFI1 is the measured voltage feedback that represents the
*MFI1 - Calibration
0.10 0.00 9.99 volts Motor Field Current when 80 - 90% of the maximum voltage is
Current - Index 1
output to the Motor Field (see Caution above).
MFI2 is the measured voltage feedback that represents the
*MFI2 - Calibration
0.10 0.00 9.99 volts Motor Field Current when 70 - 80% of the maximum voltage is
Current - Index 2
output to the Motor Field (see Caution above).
MFI3 is the measured voltage feedback that represents the
*MFI3 - Calibration
0.10 0.00 9.99 volts Motor Field Current when 60 - 70% of the maximum voltage is
Current - Index 3
output to the Motor Field (see Caution above).
MFI4 is the measured voltage feedback that represents the
*MFI4 - Calibration
0.10 0.00 9.99 volts Motor Field Current when 50 - 60% of the maximum voltage is
Current - Index 4
output to the Motor Field (see Caution above).
MFI5 is the measured voltage feedback that represents the
*MFI5 - Calibration
0.10 0.00 9.99 volts Motor Field Current when 40 - 50% of the maximum voltage is
Current - Index 5
output to the Motor Field (see Caution above).
MFI6 is the measured voltage feedback that represents the
*MFI6 - Calibration
0.10 0.00 9.99 volts Motor Field Current when 30 - 40% of the maximum voltage is
Current - Index 6
output to the Motor Field (see Caution above).
Controller Parameters
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MFI7 is the measured voltage feedback that represents the
*MFI7 - Calibration
.0.10 0.00 9.99 volts Motor Field Current when 20 - 30% of the maximum voltage is
Current - Index 7
output to the Motor Field (see Caution above).
MFI8 is the measured voltage feedback that represents the
*MFI8 - Calibration
0.10 0.00 9.99 volts Motor Field Current when 10 - 20% of the maximum voltage is
Current - Index 8
output to the Motor Field (see Caution above).
MFI9 is the measured voltage feedback that represents the
*MFI9 - Calibration
0.10 0.00 9.99 volts Motor Field Current when 0 - 10% of the maximum voltage is
Current - Index 9
output to the Motor Field (see Caution above).
CAUTION! These parameters are set by the Motor Field Calibration process, do not modify these parameters unless
instructed to do so by an MCE representative.
*MFV0 - Calibration MFV0 is the voltage output to the Motor Field during
500 000 500 volts
Voltage - Index 0 calibration, 90-100% of the max. voltage (see Caution above).
*MFV1 - Calibration MFV1 is the voltage output to the Motor Field during
400 000 500 volts
Voltage - Index 1 calibration, 80 - 90% of the max. voltage (see Caution above).
*MFV2 - Calibration MFV2 is the voltage output to the Motor Field during
300 000 500 volts
Voltage - Index 2 calibration, 70 - 80% of the max. voltage (see Caution above).
*MFV3 - Calibration MFV3 is the voltage output to the Motor Field during
250 000 500 volts
Voltage - Index 3 calibration, 60 - 70% of the max. voltage (see Caution above).
*MFV4 - Calibration MFV4 is the voltage output to the Motor Field during
200 000 500 volts
Voltage - Index 4 calibration, 50 - 60% of the max. voltage (see Caution above).
*MFV5 - Calibration MFV5 is the voltage output to the Motor Field during
150 000 500 volts
Voltage - Index 5 calibration, 40 - 50% of the max. voltage (see Caution above).
*MFV6 - Calibration MFV6 is the voltage output to the Motor Field during
100 000 500 volts
Voltage - Index 6 calibration, 30 - 40% of the max. voltage (see Caution above).
*MFV7 - Calibration MFV7 is the voltage output to the Motor Field during
075 000 500 volts
Voltage - Index 7 calibration, 20 - 30% of the max. voltage (see Caution above).
*MFV8 - Calibration MFV8 is the voltage output to the Motor Field during
050 000 500 volts
Voltage - Index 8 calibration, 10 - 20% of the max. voltage (see Caution above).
*MFV9 - Calibration MFV9 is the voltage output to the Motor Field during
025 000 500 volts
Voltage - Index 9 calibration, 0 - 10% of the max. voltage (see Caution above).
CAUTION! These parameters are set by the Motor Field Calibration process, do not modify these parameters unless
instructed to do so by an MCE representative.
*MFT0 - Calibration MFT0 is the trigger time required to output 90 - 100% of the
00.44 00.00 99.99 msec
Trigger - Index 0 maximum voltage to the Motor Field (see Caution above).
*MFT1 - Calibration MFT1 is the trigger time required to output 80 - 90% of the
00.83 00.00 99.99 msec
Trigger - Index 1 maximum voltage to the Motor Field (see Caution above).
*MFT2 - Calibration MFT2 is the trigger time required to output 70 - 80% of the
01.66 00.00 99.99 msec
Trigger - Index 2 maximum voltage to the Motor Field (see Caution above).
*MFT3 - Calibration MFT3 is the trigger time required to output 60 -70% of the
02.49 00.00 99.99 msec
Trigger - Index 3 maximum voltage to the Motor Field (see Caution above).
*MFT4 - Calibration MFT4 is the trigger time required to output 50 -60% of the
03.32 00.00 99.99 msec
Trigger - Index 4 maximum voltage to the Motor Field. (see Caution above).
*MFT5 - Calibration MFT5 is the trigger time required to output 40 - 50% of the
04.16 00.00 99.99 msec
Trigger - Index 5 maximum voltage to the Motor Field (see Caution above).
*MFT6 - Calibration MFT6 is the trigger time required to output 30 -40% of the
04.99 00.00 99.99 msec
Trigger - Index 6 maximum voltage to the Motor Field (see Caution above).
*MFT7 - Calibration MFT7 is the trigger time required to output 20 - 30% of the
05.82 00.00 99.99 msec
Trigger - Index 7 maximum voltage to the Motor Field (see Caution above).
*MFT8 - Calibration MFT8 is the trigger time required to output 10 -20% of the
06.84 00.00 99.99 msec
Trigger - Index 8 maximum voltage to the Motor Field (see Caution above).
*MFT9 - Calibration MFT9 is the trigger time required to output 0 - 10% of the
07.48 00.00 99.99 msec
Trigger - Index 9 maximum voltage to the Motor Field (see Caution above).
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Controller Parameters
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Brake Calibration is preformed when OBC = ON. If
OBC = DEFAULT, the Brake Voltages are set to their default
OBC - Calibrate
(ON/OFF/ OFF X X values based on BPV, Brake Pick Voltage. WARNING! The
adjuster must ensure that the car runs under control and
DEFAULT)
is stable before Brake Calibration is attempted.
X(ON / OFF / DEFAULT)
Enter the desired Brake Pick Voltage from the job print or the
BPV - Pick Voltage 025 005 500 volts
Brake used on this job.
After the Brake picks and the TBHD timer expires, the Brake
BHV - Hold Voltage 025 005 500 volts Voltage will change from BPV to BHV. Set BHV = BPV, if not
used. This is the brake “cooling” voltage.
BRV is the desired releveling Brake Voltage. This voltage must
be sufficient to reduce Brake pressure so the car can relevel
BRV - Relevel Voltage 025 005 500 volts under the brake. On gearless machines, it is important to
partially reduce Brake pressure. Hence, BRV should be less
than BPV, usually about 50%.
BWV - Weakening BWV is used to smoothly pick the Brake when there is rollback.
025 000 500 volts
Voltage Set BWV = BPV, if not used.
TBPD is the delay between when the Drive is enabled for a run
TBPD - Pick Delay 0.00 0.00 2.00 sec
and when the Brake Voltage is set to BPV.
Controller Parameters
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TBHD determines how long Brake Voltage remains at BPV,
TBHD - Hold Delay 2.00 0.00 5.00 sec Pick Voltage, before BHV, Hold Voltage, is applied. The timer
starts after repick delay (TBRD) expires.
The Brake is not dropped for a short period of time, after a run
is completed in order to allow the system to stop completely.
TBDD - Drop Delay 0.00 0.00 1.00 sec
WARNING! Possibility of losing control of the car at the
end of the run if TBDD and BRLD exceed TRED!
TBWD determines how long Brake Voltage remains at BPV,
Pick Voltage, before BWV, Weakening Voltage, is applied.
TBWD - Weakening Delay 0.00 0.00 2.00 sec
This timer starts after pick delay (TBPD) expires. If there is no
rollback, set TBWD = 0.00.
TBRD determines how long Brake Voltage remains at BWV,
Weakening Voltage, before BPV is reapplied. This timer starts
TBRD - Repick Delay 0.00 0.00 2.00 sec
after weakening delay (TBWD) expires. If there is no rollback,
set TBRD = 0.00.
TSPD determines the time between when the brake voltage is
applied and the pattern is applied to the system. This delay
TSPD - Speed Pick Delay 0.00 0.00 2.00 sec allows coordination of acceleration with the picking of brake.
Adjust this parameter for minimum rollback without
accelerating through the brake.
TRED determines at what time the Run Enable relay is
dropped after direction is removed. WARNING! Possibility of
TRED - Run Enable 1.10 0.00 1.20 sec
losing control of the car at the end of the run if TBDD and
BRLD exceed TRED!
A larger Voltage Decay Time will lead to a more gradual brake
BRLD - Voltage Decay
0.00 0.00 1.00 sec drop. WARNING! Possibility of losing control of the car at
Time
the end of the run if TBDD and BRLD exceed TRED!
CAUTION! These parameters are set by the Brake Calibration process, do not modify these parameters unless instructed to
do so by an MCE representative.
BI0 is the measured voltage feedback that represents the
*BI0 - Calibration
0.40 0.00 9.99 volts Brake Current when 90 - 100% of the maximum voltage is
Current - Index 0
output to the Brake Coil (see Caution above).
BI1 is the measured voltage feedback that represents the
*BI1 - Calibration
0.40 0.00 9.99 volts Brake Current when 80 - 90% of the maximum voltage is
Current - Index 1
output to the Brake Coil (see Caution above).
BI2 is the measured voltage feedback that represents the
*BI2 - Calibration
0.40 0.00 9.99 volts Brake Current when 70 - 80% of the maximum voltage is
Current - Index 2
output to the Brake Coil (see Caution above).
BI3 is the measured voltage feedback that represents the
*BI3 - Calibration
0.40 0.00 9.99 volts Brake Current when 60 - 70% of the maximum voltage is
Current - Index 3
output to the Brake Coil (see Caution above).
BI4 is the measured voltage feedback that represents the
*BI4 - Calibration
0.40 0.00 9.99 volts Brake Current when 50 - 60% of the maximum voltage is
Current - Index 4
output to the Brake Coil (see Caution above).
BI5 is the measured voltage feedback that represents the
*BI5 - Calibration
0.40 0.00 9.99 volts Brake Current when 40 - 50% of the maximum voltage is
Current - Index 5
output to the Brake Coil (see Caution above).
BI6 is the measured voltage feedback that represents the
*BI6 - Calibration
0.40 0.00 9.99 volts Brake Current when 30 - 40% of the maximum voltage is
Current - Index 6
output to the Brake Coil (see Caution above).
BI7 is the measured voltage feedback that represents the
*BI7 - Calibration
0.40 0.00 9.99 volts Brake Current when 20 - 30% of the maximum voltage is
Current - Index 7
output to the Brake Coil (see Caution above).
Controller Parameters
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BI8 is the measured voltage feedback that represents the
*BI8 - Calibration
0.40 0.00 9.99 volts Brake Current when 10 - 20% of the maximum voltage is
Current - Index 8
output to the Brake Coil (see Caution above).
BI9 is the measured voltage feedback that represents the
*BI9 - Calibration
0.40 0.00 9.99 volts Brake Current when 0 - 10% of the maximum voltage is output
Current - Index 9
to the Brake Coil (see Caution above).
CAUTION! These parameters are set by the Brake Calibration process, do not modify these parameters unless instructed to
do so by an MCE representative.
*BV0 - Calibration BV0 is the voltage output to the Brake Coil during calibration,
500 000 500 volts
Voltage - Index 0 90 - 100% of the maximum voltage (see Caution above).
*BV1 - Calibration BV1 is the voltage output to the Brake Coil during calibration,
400 000 500 volts
Voltage - Index 1 80 - 90% of the maximum voltage (see Caution above).
*BV2 - Calibration BV2 is the voltage output to the Brake Coil during calibration,
300 000 500 volts
Voltage - Index 2 70 - 80% of the maximum voltage (see Caution above).
*BV3 - Calibration BV3 is the voltage output to the Brake Coil during calibration,
250 000 500 volts
Voltage - Index 3 60 - 70% of the maximum voltage (see Caution above).
*BV4 - Calibration BV4 is the voltage output to the Brake Coil during calibration,
200 000 500 volts
Voltage - Index 4 50 - 60% of the maximum voltage (see Caution above).
*BV5 - Calibration BV5 is the voltage output to the Brake Coil during calibration,
150 000 500 volts
Voltage - Index 5 40 - 50% of the maximum voltage (see Caution above).
*BV6 - Calibration BV6 is the voltage output to the Brake Coil during calibration,
100 000 500 volts
Voltage - Index 6 30 - 40% of the maximum voltage (see Caution above).
*BV7 - Calibration BV7 is the voltage output to the Brake Coil during calibration,
075 000 500 volts
Voltage - Index 7 20 - 30% of the maximum voltage (see Caution above).
*BV8 - Calibration BV8 is the voltage output to the Brake Coil during calibration,
050 000 500 volts
Voltage - Index 8 10 - 20% of the maximum voltage (see Caution above).
*BV9 - Calibration BV9 is the voltage output to the Brake Coil during calibration,
025 000 500 volts
Voltage - Index 9 0 - 10% of the maximum voltage (see Caution above).
CAUTION! These parameters are set by the Brake Calibration process, do not modify these parameters unless instructed to
do so by an MCE representative.
*BT0 - Calibration BT0 is the trigger time required to output 90 - 100% of the
00.44 00.00 99.99 msec
Trigger - Index 0 maximum voltage to the Brake Coil (see Caution above).
*BT1 - Calibration BT1 is the trigger time required to output 80 - 90% of the
00.83 00.00 99.99 msec
Trigger - Index 1 maximum voltage to the Brake Coil (see Caution above).
*BT2 - Calibration BT2 is the trigger time required to output 70 - 80% of the
01.66 00.00 99.99 msec
Trigger - Index 2 maximum voltage to the Brake Coil (see Caution above).
*BT3 - Calibration BT3 is the trigger time required to output 60 - 70% of the
02.49 00.00 99.99 msec
Trigger - Index 3 maximum voltage to the Brake Coil (see Caution above).
*BT4 - Calibration BT4 is the trigger time required to output 50 - 60% of the
03.32 00.00 99.99 msec
Trigger - Index 4 maximum voltage to the Brake Coil. (see Caution above).
*BT5 - Calibration BT5 is the trigger time required to output 40 - 50% of the
04.16 00.00 99.99 msec
Trigger - Index 5 maximum voltage to the Brake Coil (see Caution above).
*BT6 - Calibration BT6 is the trigger time required to output 30 - 40% of the
04.99 00.00 99.99 msec
Trigger - Index 6 maximum voltage to the Brake Coil (see Caution above).
*BT7 - Calibration BT7 is the trigger time required to output 20 - 30% of the
05.82 00.00 99.99 msec
Trigger - Index 7 maximum voltage to the Brake Coil (see Caution above).
*BT8 - Calibration BT8 is the trigger time required to output 10 - 20% of the
06.84 00.00 99.99 msec
Trigger - Index 8 maximum voltage to the Brake Coil (see Caution above).
*BT9 - Calibration BT9 is the trigger time required to output 0 - 10% of the
07.48 00.00 99.99 msec
Trigger - Index 9 maximum voltage to the Brake Coil (see Caution above).
Velocity Profiles Valid all of the pattern parameters for this velocity profile have values that mathematically fit into the
STD = Standard velocity profile curve. All velocity profiles must be valid for the car to run.
Link Link Error - there is mathematical problem with an S-Curve transition for this velocity profile.
EQ = Earthquake Verify the V(x) Velocity parameter and the Floor Heights (see Section 4.1.2, Floor Height Learn
PWR = Emergency Power Procedure). If the error persists, set the JL(x) Low Jerk parameter = the JH(x) High Jerk
parameter. Then decrease the Low Jerk parameter to a value just above where the error occurs.
CTN = Caution
Speed Speed Error - the velocity profile cannot mathematically fit the curve without exceeding V(x) the
ALT1 = Alternate One maximum velocity specified for this profile. Verify V(x) and the Floor Heights. If the error persists,
ALT2 = Alternate Two increase the Jerk parameters and/or decrease the Acceleration/ Deceleration parameters.
Height Height Error - the velocity profile cannot mathematically fit the curve without exceeding DRH,
(see Section 4.5.2, Auto-Fit Reference Height (if greater than the minimum floor height), or the minimum floor height.
Velocity Profiles). Verify V(x) and the Floor Heights. If the error persists, increase the Jerk parameters and/or
decrease the Acceleration/ Deceleration parameters.
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When OPA=ON, if the programmed parameter values do
not fit into the velocity profile curve, JL(x), JH(x), D(x) and
A(x) will be modified to allow the car to run. When
OPA - Profile Auto-Fit
OFF ON OFF OPA=OFF, the velocity profile will be generated using the
(ON/OFF)
programmed parameter values. However, the software will
modify the acceleration if the floor height is shorter than the
nominal height, DRH.
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When a type of performance profile has been selected (SLOW,
OPT - Profile Type USER N N MODERATE or FAST) commonly used pattern values for a
normal run will replace your standard parameters (see Section
4.5.4 ‘c’). N (USER, SLOW, MODERATE, FAST)
If ORI = ON, Reduced Inspection Speed is applied when the
ORI - Reduced
Inspection \
INACTIVE \ \ selected switch (NTSx or ETS) is open. If OR I= INACTIVE,
VINH (Inspection Speed -High) is used. See Section 4.5.2 'i',
Inspection Profile. \ (INACTIVE / NTSx / ETS)
If ODOC = OFF, position errors detected at each landing via
ODOC - Disable Outer
the OLM (Outer Level Marker) will be corrected by modifying
Level Marker OFF ON OFF
the velocity profile. If ODOC = ON, position errors will be
Correction
displayed but not corrected.
When the distance to the destination floor is less than DLI and
*DLI - Leveling Inhibit 06.00 03.00 12.00 in the INT relay is dropped, the MP will begin evaluating H, LD,
Distance 0.153 0.076 0.305 m LU, and DZ signals to determine when the car should
physically stop.
When the car speed drops below VLI, the INT relay is dropped.
This speed and DLI are used by the MP to verify that the car is
*VLI - Leveling Inhibit 100 025 150 ft/min not over-speeding when it approaches a destination floor. If the
Speed 0.508 0.127 0.762 m/s car is over-speeding, then the car is allowed to pass the
destination floor and stop at the next available floor. VLI <= [
VEQ - (5 fpm)]. NOTE: 5 fpm = 0.0254 m/s
*DRSR - Rope Stretch 00.00 00.00 03.00 in When the car is a distance greater than DRSR away from the
Relevel 0.000 0.000 0.076 m door zone, the car will relevel into the floor.
DTC is the maximum compensation distance used for a one-
floor run to ensure that the leveling distance is equivalent to
*DTC - Tracking
00.00 -12.00 12.00 in that of a multi-floor run that reaches contract speed, VS. If DTC
Compensation
0.000 -0.305 0.305 m is positive, the leveling distance for a one-floor run is
Distance
increased. If DTC is negative, the leveling distance for a one-
floor run is decreased.
DRH is the minimum height that the velocity profile parameters
(except the JLx’s) on the pattern (Shift F4) screen must fit.
DRH - Auto-Fit
8'0.0" 5'0.0" 25'0.0" ft,in However, if DRH is less than the shortest floor height, the
Reference Height
pattern generator ignores DRH and ensures that the velocity
profile parameters fit the shortest floor height.
RPE indicates number of pulses per revolution (ppr) that the
RPE - Position encoder landing system position encoder generates. For LS-QUAD
000.0 000.0 512.0 ppr
Resolution landing systems, set RPE=000.0 ppr; and for LS-QUIK, enter
the ppr of the encoder (normally 100).
Enter the number of valid landings. Include false floors as valid
NF - Number of Floors 2 2 63
landings.
VFL - Final Leveling 004 000 015 ft/min VFL determines the velocity at which the elevator will level into
Velocity 0.020 0.000 0.076 m/s the floor.
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DFL - Final Leveling 00.35 00.00 06.00 in DFL determines the stabilized leveling distance the elevator will
Distance 0.009 0.000 0.152 m travel before arriving at the destination floor.
Controller Parameters
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JHEP is used when car velocity is not able to reach VEP.
Determines how quickly the profile transitions from maximum
JHEP - High Emergency 06.00 01.00 15.00 ft/s3
to zero acceleration and from zero to maximum deceleration.
Power Jerk 1.829 0.305 4.572 m/s3
These transitions correlate with phases 3 and 5 of the
Emergency Power (PWR) velocity profile.
AEP - Emergency AEP determines the maximum acceleration of the system
02.00 00.00 10.00 ft/s2
Power during Emergency Power operation. AEP is applied during
0.610 0.000 3.048 m/s2
Acceleration phase 2 of the Emergency Power (PWR) velocity profile.
DEP - Emergency DEP determines the maximum deceleration of the system
04.00 01.00 10.00 ft/s2
Power during Emergency Power operation. DEP is applied during
1.219 0.305 3.048 m/s2
Deceleration phase 6 of the Emergency Power (PWR) velocity profile.
DAEP - Emergency
04.00 01.00 10.00 ft/s2 DAEP determines the deceleration rate at which the system
Power Approach
1.219 0.305 3.048 m/s2 will transition from JF, Flare Jerk, to JA, Approach Jerk.
Deceleration
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DAA1 - Alternate 1 2
02.00 00.00 10.00 ft/s DAA1 determines the deceleration rate at which the system will
Approach
0.610 0.000 3.048 m/s2 transition from JF, Flare Jerk, to JA, Approach Jerk.
Deceleration
VINL - Inspection 050 001 150 ft/min VINL is only invoked if the ORI option is set to either NTSx or
Velocity - Low 0.254 0.005 0.762 m/s ETS or the Inspection Low Speed (INSL) input is activated.
VINH determines the maximum velocity for the Inspection
VINH - Inspection 050 001 150 ft/min
profile. The Inspection profile is generated when the car is on
Velocity - High 0.254 0.005 0.762 m/s
inspection and direction is picked.
AIN determines the acceleration rate for the Inspection profile.
AIN - Inspection 02.00 01.00 10.00 ft/s2
AIN determines how gently the pattern transitions between
Acceleration 0.610 0.305 3.048 m/s2
zero speed and VINx.
FIN limits the jerk rate allowed during an Inspection run. FIN
*FIN - Inspection
00.50 00.10 02.00 Hz determines how quickly the profile transitions from maximum
Smoothing
to zero acceleration and from zero to maximum deceleration.
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DCIO: Delta Input Offset DCIO, DCOO, DCISO and DCIIO indicate the difference between the system offset
DCOO: Delta Output Offset parameters (CIO, COO, CISO and CIIO) and the actual offset values detected during
DCISO: Delta Current Sensor Offset calibration. These values are calculated when the system offsets are calibrated (when
DCIIO: Delta Current Loop Integrator Offset OSOA, OIOA or OCOA are turned ON and then back to OFF, or once every 15
minutes if the calibration parameter is left ON). If the difference in the detected offset
and the offset parameter value is significant, the detected offset value is saved as the
offset parameter value, and the delta value becomes zero.
ACLV: AC Line Voltage
STP1, STP2: Software Test Points on the IMC-DCP Board - signal depends on the setting in TP1 and TP2 (see Table R.2)
Controller Parameters
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Set OSR = TACH, when the speed feedback device is a
OSR - Speed Reference
X TACH X X tachometer. Set OSR = ENC, when the device is a velocity
encoder. Set OSR = INT when the internally synthesized
feedback signal is used. X(TACH / ENC / INT)
OEP allows the encoder signal polarity (which determines
rotational direction) to be changed. When OEP = FWD, Signal
OEP - Encoder Polarity FWD FWD REV
A leads Signal B in the up direction. When OEP = REV, Signal
B leads Signal A in the up direction.
Set OGI = ON to activate GIP, GII, and GID. These parameters
OGI - Initial Gain OFF ON OFF can then be adjusted to minimize rollback by applying higher
gains at the start of motion.
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Set OGR = ON to activate GRP, GRI, GRD, GRGT, and
GRGD. These parameters are used to reduce gains GP, GI,
OGR - Reduced Gain OFF ON OFF
and GD to correct oscillation that occurs at steady state speed
but not during acceleration and deceleration.
Set OGF = ON to activate GFI. GFI is used in Phases 7 and 8
OGF - Flare Gain OFF ON OFF of the pattern to minimize the “spotting” (hesitation before
stopping) problem.
Set OGIR = ON to activate GIRP, GIRI, and GIRD. These
OGIR - Initial Relevel parameters are used for gearless machines--with problems
OFF ON OFF
Gain releveling into the floor--to apply higher gains during relevel
operation.
Set OSOA = ON to calibrate both input/output and current-
loop offsets (CIO, COO, CISO, CIIO). This adjusts the
OSOA - System Offset
OFF ON OFF integrator and current sensor offsets on the SCR System 12
Adjust
Drive and the input/output offsets on the SMB3(5) Drive.
After calibration is completed, set OSOA back to OFF.
Set OIOA = ON to periodically calibrate input/output offsets on
OIOA - Input/Output
OFF ON OFF the SMB3(5) Drive (CIO and COO). To perform the calibration
Offset Adjust
once, set OIOA back to OFF after calibration is completed.
Set OECA = ON to calibrate the gain GEC. Please refer to the
manual for details of operation or follow the steps in this portion
OECA - Error
of screen. This parameter will automatically be set back to OFF
Compensation OFF ON OFF
when the calibration is complete. NOTE: The controller must
Adjust
be on Test Mode and NOT on Inspection to save OECA =
ON.
Set OISA = ON to perform the Internal Tach parameter
calibration (SVSC and SISC) on Safety screen. Please refer to
the manual for details of operation or follow the steps in this
*OISA - Internal Speed
OFF ON OFF portion of screen. This parameter will automatically be set
Adjust
back to OFF when the calibration is complete. NOTE: The
controller must be on Test Mode and NOT on Inspection to
save OISA = ON.
Set OLWA = ON to zero the K-Tech Load Weigher offset
automatically when the car is at the bottom landing with no
*OLWA - Load Weigher
OFF ON OFF load. This option should be left on to keep the K-Tech Load
Zero Adjust
Weigher calibrated. This option is only available with MP
version 7.26 and above.
Set OCOA = ON to periodically calibrate the current sensor
*OCOA - Current Sensor offset on the SCR System 12 Drive (CISO). If you only want to
OFF ON OFF
Offset Adjust perform the calibration once set OCOA back to OFF after
calibration is completed.
Set OSLA = ON to calibrate the gains GP and GI. Please refer
to manual for details of operation or follow the steps in this
*OSLA - Speed Loop Auto portion of screen. This parameter will automatically be set back
OFF ON OFF
- Adjust to OFF when the calibration is complete. NOTE: The
controller must be on Inspection, OGI=OFF, and OTE=OFF
to save OSLA = ON.
Set OCT = ON to set up for the Current Loop Test. WARNING!
*OCT - Current Loop
OFF ON OFF Do not perform this test unless instructed to do so by an
Test
MCE representative.
OTE - Pre-Torque Set OTE = ON to activate GT, GTPC, and GBAL. These
OFF ON OFF
Enable parameters are used to adjust the pre-torque output.
OCNF - Current Notch Set OCNF = ON to activate FNP1, FNP2, and FNP3. These
OFF ON OFF
Filter parameters are used to adjust the Current Notch Filter.
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When OLLM = ON, the system monitors the line voltage to the
SCR System 12 Drive (SCR-LGA board required). If the line
*OLLM - Low Line Voltage
OFF ON OFF voltage drops to 85-95% of the rated line voltage, the car will
Monitor
run at the Caution (CTN) profile. If the line voltage drops below
85% of the rated line voltage, then the car will no longer run.
PG is used to scale the velocity profile. If PG = 0.000, the car
will not move and zero pattern command is output. If PG =
PG - Pattern Scaling 1.000 0.000 1.500 1.000, the drive will follow the idealized velocity profile.
WARNING ! This gain must be set to 1.0 after all
adjustments are completed.
GTC - Tach/Velocity Increase GTC to reduce car speed. Set PG = 1.000 when
1.000 0.000 5.000
Encoder Scaling calibrating this value.
CTER - Tach/Velocity If OSR = TACH, then CTER is the voltage generated by the
Encoder 0060 0010 15000 V/k:ppr tachometer rotating at 1000 rpm. If OSR = ENC, then CTER is
Resolution the pulses per revolution(ppr) generated by the encoder.
CRPM - Motor Rated RPM 1150 0010 2000 rpm Set CRPM to the Rated Motor RPM at contract speed.
If the car uses an encoder that is mounted on the sheave or
CCRR - Coupling brake drum, set CCRR to the ratio of the sheave (or brake
01.00 01.00 50.00
Rotational Ratio drum) diameter to the encoder wheel diameter. Otherwise, set
CCRR = 1.0, if the velocity encoder is directly coupled.
01.00 00.00 50.00 ft/sec2 GRS determines the deceleration from leveling/releveling to
*GRS - Rate Limited Stop
0.305 0.000 15.24 m/s2 zero speed when the elevator stops normally at a floor.
GES determines the amount of reverse pulse applied to the
current command to end a run, which enables an Electric Stop.
*GES - Electric Stop 00.00 00.00 50.00 If GES = 0.00, then there is no affect on the current command.
CAUTION ! If GRS is less than 5 ft/s2, then this parameter
may not be effective. [NOTE: 1.0 ft/s2 = 0.305 m/s2 ]
Set DAV to the rated armature voltage for the SCR System 12
DAV - Rated SCR Drive Drive, found on the job prints. Example: If the SCR Drive
240 050 600 volts
Armature Voltage header on the SCR-LGA board is HDR2014, the armature
voltage = 200 volts.
Set DAI to the rated armature current for SCR System 12
DAI - Rated SCR Drive Drive, found on the job prints. Example: If the SCR Drive
180 050 375 amps
Armature Current header on the SCR-LGA board is HDR2014, the armature
current = 140 amps.
Adjust CISO to nullify the Current Sensor Offset in the SCR
*CISO - Current Sensor System 12 Drive. The nullified offset can be verified at TP3 on
1.00 0.00 2.54
Offset the SCR-LGA board. CISO is also automatically adjusted when
OCOA or OSOA = ON.
Adjust CIIO to nullify the Current Loop Integrator Offset in the
*CIIO - Current Loop
1.00 0.00 2.54 SCR System 12 Drive. CIIO is also automatically adjusted
Integrator Offset
when OCOA or OSOA = ON.
*CZCO - Zero Current
0.00 0.00 2.54 Not available in this software release.
Crossing Offset
Adjust CIO to nullify the Input Offset. CIO is also automatically
*CIO - Input Offset 0.000 -0.500 0.500
adjusted when OSOA = ON.
Adjust COO to nullify the Output Offset. The nullified offset can
*COO - Output Offset 0.000 -0.449 0.449 be verified at DCC on the DCP board. COO is also
automatically adjusted when OIOA or OSOA = ON.
Increasing GEC provides better tracking speed regulation,
GEC - Error however if the value is too high, oscillation may occur. GEC
00.25 00.00 02.00
Compensation can also be adjusted to help the “spotting” problem. This is the
key parameter to IMC-SCR’s ability to track accurately.
GVDS can be increased to remove oscillation by providing
GVDS - Armature Voltage
voltage dampening for the velocity loop. However, excessive
Dampening - 00.10 00.00 50.00
values may impact the performance of the system. This
Speed Loop
parameter must be adjusted after GP and GI are tuned.
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Usually GVDI = 00.00. GVDI can be increased to remove
*GVDI - Armature Voltage
oscillation by providing voltage dampening for the current loop.
Dampening - 00.00 00.00 50.00
However, GVDS is more effective in removing oscillation and
Current Loop
should be adjusted first.
Usually GIDI = 00.00. GIDI can be increased to remove
*GIDI - Armature Current
oscillation by providing current dampening for the current loop.
Dampening - 00.00 00.00 50.00
However, GVDS is more effective in removing oscillation and
Current Loop
should be adjusted first.
GP can be increased to provide faster response and tighter
GP - Proportional Error 02.00 00.00 50.00 speed regulation. However, excessive values may result in
oscillation and instability.
GI adjusts the accumulated error between the Pattern and
Tach/ Encoder. Adjust GI after GP. GI can be increased to
GI - Integral Error 02.00 00.00 50.00 reduce steady speed error and improve tracking. However,
excessive values may result in oscillation, speed overshoot,
and/or instability.
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If the car has problems releveling into the floor, set OGIR = ON
*GIRI - Initial Relevel and GIRI GI. Adjust GIRI after GIRP. After the car stabilizes
02.00 GI 99.00
Integral Error at leveling speed, GIRI decreases to GI. Excessive values may
cause oscillation.
Usually GIRD = 00.00. If the car has problems releveling into
*GIRD - Initial Relevel the floor, set OGIR = ON and GIRD GD. Adjust GIRD after
00.00 GD 50.00
Differential Error GIRI. After the car stabilizes at leveling speed, GIRD
decreases to GD.
Increase GCP to provide faster current response from the SCR
GCP - Current Loop
01.00 00.00 02.54 System 12 Drive. However, excessive gain can introduce
Proportional Error
oscillation in the system.
Increase GCI to provide tighter current control. However,
GCI - Current Loop
01.00 00.00 02.54 excessively high gains can cause overshoot or oscillation, and
Integral Error
excessively low gains can cause a sloppy current response.
GCDP is applied to the current loop when the output current is
GCDP - Discontinuous close to zero. Jumper JP6 on the SCR-LGA board must be ON
Current Loop 01.00 00.00 02.54 for this parameter to be activated. For higher power drives, a
Proportional Error setting greater than 1.5 may cause blown fuses (FL1 - FL6) in
the System 12 SCR Drive.
GCDI is applied to the current loop when the output current is
GCDI - Discontinuous close to zero. Jumper JP6 on the SCR-LGA board must be ON
Current Loop 01.00 00.00 02.54 for this parameter to be activated. For higher power drives, a
Integral Error setting greater than 1.5 may cause blown fuses (FL1 - FL6) in
the System 12 SCR Drive.
GCD dampens any oscillation caused by the velocity loop. This
*GCD - Current Loop adjustment will only be effective with specific jumper settings
00.00 00.00 02.54
Dampening on the SCR-LGA board. To use this parameter, consult MCE
Technical Support.
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*FAIL - Armature Current
050.00 00.10 299.00 Hz FAIL determines the armature current signal smoothing.
- Low Pass
FAIH determines how much of the DC component will be
removed from the armature feedback current before this signal
*FAIH - Armature Current
001.50 00.10 100.00 Hz is used in the velocity loop calculation. Increasing this value
- High Pass
reduces the dampening effect on the system (GIDI becomes
less effective).
*FNP1 - Current Notch
010.00 00.00 100.00 Notch filter depth. See Table R.7 for notch filter values.
Parameter 1
*FNP2 - Current Notch
050.00 00.00 100.00 Notch filter bandwidth. See Table R.7 for notch filter values.
Parameter 2
*FNP3 - Current Notch Notch filter center frequency. See Table R.7 for notch filter
000.33 00.00 010.00
Parameter 3 values.
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When OBT = ON, it automatically turns OFF after one run is
completed. OBT allows a Contract Speed Buffer Test to be
OBT - Buffer Test OFF ON OFF
performed with most of the safety circuit bypassed. The car
operates at contract speed on Inspection operation.
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SAVL determines the armature voltage limit. A value of 100%
SAVL - Armature Voltage will allow rated armature voltage, and a lower value will limit it
100 000 100 %
Limit to less than the rated value. (See job prints for SCR Voltage
and Current ratings).
SAIL should not exceed 275%. SAIL determines armature
current limit. SAIL should be set such that with full load, the
SAIL - Armature Current
160 000 332 % CURRENT LIMIT LED on the System 12 SCR Drive will not
Limit
illuminate when the car is accelerating up or decelerating
down.
SLRI - LOC Rated SLRI determines the threshold current used for Loop Over
Current (rated 180 010 375 amps Current Safety monitoring. SLRI should equal full load current
motor FLA) of the hoist motor.
SLFT determines the amount of time the elevator will be
SLFT - LOC Fault Time
30.00 00.00 60.00 sec allowed to run before generating a fault when the machine
(@twice LOC)
draws 200% of SLRI.
SILO - Inspection / SILO determines the overspeed threshold during inspection or
150 025 150 ft/min
Leveling releveling operation. If the car speed exceeds SILO--during
5.075 0.127 5.075 m/s
Overspeed inspection or releveling operation, then the car will shut down.
SCO is used to determine the overspeed threshold during a
SCO - Contract normal run as a percentage of contract speed. If the car speed
107 102 108 %
Overspeed exceeds SCO percentage of contract speed--during a normal
run, then the car will shut down.
STER - Terminal/
07.00 01.14 25.00 ft/s2 STER determines the deceleration rate for a
Emergency
2.134 0.347 7.620 m/s2 Terminal/Emergency profile.
Slowdown Rate
STSS - Terminal
STSS limits the jerk rate allowed during a transition to/from the
Slowdown 01.00 00.10 05.00 hz
deceleration rate--as specified by STDR.
Smoothing
PADL determines maximum rate of change in the pattern
PADL - Pattern Accel/ 07.00 00.00 25.00 ft/min2 signal. This value establishes the emergency deceleration rate.
Decel Limiter 0.035 0.000 0.127 m/s2 A higher value will slow the car down faster in an emergency
situation. PADL > STER > AS and DS.
The distances at the top of the Switches screen indicate the position of the car when it decelerated
through the listed percentage of Contract Velocity (VS). If the car does not reach a particular percentage
of Contract Velocity, i.e. 100%, then there will be no recorded distance for the 100% deceleration
transition. These values may be useful for placement of the Normal and Emergency Terminal switches.
Controller Parameters
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Switch The Learned Velocity is the car's velocity at the time each
UNTx - Learned Velocity Normal Terminal and Emergency Terminal switch was
UETS - Learned Velocity ft/min activated during the learn procedure described in Section 4.10,
DNTx - Learned Velocity Learning the Normal (NTS) and Emergency (ETS) Limit
DETS - Learned Velocity Switches.
Unless a bypass jumper is connected between FBP1 and
FBP2 on the SCR-RIX board, when the car's velocity exceeds
a Normal Terminal switch's Lower Limit Velocity at the time the
switch is activated, a controlled slowdown is initiated. The
Switch
default value is:
UNTx - Lower Limit Velocity
0000 0000 2000 ft/min • Learned Velocity plus 5% for Contract Speeds of 500
DNTx - Lower Limit Velocity
ft/min or more.
• Learned Velocity plus 12% for Contract Speeds of 150
ft/min or less.
• Learned Velocity plus between 5% and 12% for Contract
Speeds between 150 and 500 ft/min.
Unless a bypass jumper is connected between FBP1 and
FBP2 on the SCR-RIX board, when the car's velocity exceeds
a Normal Terminal or Emergency Terminal switch's Upper
Limit Velocity at the time the switch is activated, an Emergency
Switch slowdown is initiated. The default value is:
UNTx - Upper Limit Velocity • Learned Velocity plus 10% for Contract Speeds 500 ft/min
UETS - Upper Limit Velocity 0000 0000 2000 ft/min or greater.
DNTx - Upper Limit Velocity • Learned Velocity plus 24% for Contract Speeds of 150
DETS - Upper Limit Velocity ft/min or less.
• Learned Velocity plus between 10% and 24% for Contract
Speeds between 150 and 500 ft/min.
The Upper Limit Velocity for UETS and DETS may not exceed
95% of Contract Speed.
Switch
UNTx - Runtime Velocity The Runtime Velocity is the car's velocity the last time each
UETS - Runtime Velocity ft/min Normal Terminal and Emergency Terminal switch was
DNTx - Runtime Velocity activated during a normal run.
DETS - Runtime Velocity
Switch The Learned Position is the car's position at the time each
UNTx - Learned Position Normal Terminal and Emergency Terminal switch was
UETS - Learned Position ft, in activated during the learn procedure described in Section 4.10,
DNTx - Learned Position Learning the Normal (NTS) and Emergency (ETS) Limit
DETS - Learned Position Switches.
Switch If the car's position exceeds a switch's Learned Position by the
UNTx - Position Margin Position Margin (plus or minus) at the time the Normal
UETS - Position Margin X X X ft, in Terminal or Emergency Terminal switch is activated, an
DNTx - Position Margin immediate slowdown is initiated.
DETS - Position Margin X (Preset= 002'06.00", Min = 000'00.00", Max = 999'99.99")
Switch
UNTx - Runtime Position The Runtime Position is the car's position the last time each
UETS - Runtime Position ft, in Normal Terminal and Emergency Terminal switch was
DNTx - Runtime Position activated during a normal run.
DETS - Runtime Position
1 000'00.00"
2 012'00.15"
3 024'01.54"
4 036'02.46"
5 048'01.38"
6 060'00.30"
7 072'01.22"
8 084'00.14"
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Abs Position: The Abs Position is the distance from the bottom landing to the car's current location of the elevator.
Floor Position: Floor Position is the distance from the bottom landing to the last floor passed by the elevator.
Delta Position: Delta Position is the difference between the learned and actual position.
x - Floor height for Floor height for landing 'x' is the distance from the bottom landing to landing 'x', determined during the
landing 'x' learn process.
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CAR # -------------> A
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#DN 0 0 0 0 0 0 248 100 25 76 243 180 245 60 44 62 255 253 0 0 0 0 0 0 1800
LEFT/RIGHT ARRPWS: Change Day, UP/DOWN ARROWS: Rescale Graph, R KEY: Refresh Data
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ARROWS, PAGE UP, PAGE DN: Select Floor, ENTER KEY: Enter Car Call
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CAR LABELS
LANDING PROPERTIES
FIRE OPTIONS
OTHER OPTIONS
COM PORTS
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FIGURE R.27 Special Events Calendar - Configure by Type (F7, 3) screen (CMS)
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-1.230s -930ms -630ms -330ms
Type the name of the trace you wish to view and then press ENTER -- or use the
PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN keys to scroll through all the available traces.
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1 - Network Status
2 - Serial Hall Call
3 - Memory Dump
4 - Task Info for CGP
5 - Resource Usage
6 - Sequence of Operation
7 - MP Input/Output
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