Winsci Instruction Manual Operational Specification of Scanreco G2B-G3-G4

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WinSCI instruction manual
Operational specification of
SCANRECO G2B-G3-G4
Summary
General description .................................................................................................................................3
Hardware and software requirement .......................................................................................................3
Receiver connection ................................................................................................................................4
Getting Started ........................................................................................................................................5
Using the Command Window ..................................................................................................................7
Download application ..............................................................................................................................8
Upload application ................................................................................................................................ 11
Editing applications .............................................................................................................................. 13
Using Script files G2B .......................................................................................................................... 15
G4 Script file PWM ............................................................................................................................... 23
Error code read out .............................................................................................................................. 25
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General description
WinSCI is an interface used to communicate with Scanreco radio remote control systems. Version 4
supports all generations of control systems from generation 1 (G1) to generation 5 (G5). System
settings are changed by sending commands to the unit through an RS-232 serial port.
Modern computers and laptops do normally not have a RS-232 serial port available. An USB-RS232
adapter is therefore required.
WinSCI works with USB-RS232 adapter based on both "Prolific" and "FTDI" chipsets.
We have experienced the use of the “DIGITUS 2.0” USB-RS232 adapter.

You can search on the web typing “USB adapter Digitus 2.0” to buy it directly.
NOTE: Using a release older than 4.7 of WinSCI, along with an USB-RS232 adapter based on the
Prolific chipset, could cause Windows to crash (blue screen) and consequently the loss of all
unsaved data in running programs.
The old versions of WinSCI worked only with USB-RS232 adapter based on the FTDI chipset.
Be sure to download the latest version of WinSCI (ask to the technical department the link to download
it).
Hardware and software requirement

You need to have the following to get started:
 Personal Computer or laptop with Windows installed.
 RS232 port or a USB-RS232 adapter.
 Cable between the RS232 port and the Scanreco Central Unit. For G2B-G3-G4-G2B-SCP and G5
CAN systems, the part number of the cable is PCASG25S.
 Be sure to have the latest version of driver for the USB-RS232 adapter installed.
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Receiver connection
G2B/G4
G3
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Getting Started
Be sure the driver of the USB-RS232 adapter has been previously installed on the computer.
First, connect the hardware:

- Insert the USB-RS232 adapter into the computer.
- Connect the programming cable between the adapter and the Scanreco Central Unit.
- Then, turn the Central Unit on by applying power supply and selecting REMOTE.
.
When WinSCI 4 starts, the following screen appears:
At the first WinSCI running, please make sure to select the right COM port that corresponds to the USB-
RS232 adapter.
If a single COM port is available, it is selected automatically.
If multiple COM ports are available, select from the dropdown menu the one you are connected to.
The button aside refreshes the COM port list.
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Establish communication
 Select protocol based on the remote control you have to connect to the PC
 WinSCI will now connect with the Central unit

 You can see when connected “COM8 (2400)” in the status bar.
You can now use the command windows, load SCI file, upload/download application file, read errors or
update the firmware.
Protocol
Selecting the right protocol, allows to the WinSCI program to use the proper setting of the COM port and
to load the proper database of commands. This way the software can recognize the correct or wrong
commands and shows a hint with the syntax description of the command when the cursor is placed on
the command line.
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Using the Command Window

Sending commands/settings to the system is made through the command window.
All communications taking place between the computer and the central unit are shown here.
It is always advisable to have the command window open.
Click on the "Command window" button to open the command window.
Commands can be entered using the text field at the bottom of the window.
The available commands are not declared in this document.
Please contact us for more information.
The "Clear Screen" button will remove all history in the command window.
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Download application
To download an application file (or a txt file), you must first have created one or received one from us.
Click on "Open" on the top of the screen.
Choose the application/txt file.
The file will be opened in a new window.
Have the window active and click on "Download".
Open software file

Click on "Open" on the top of the screen.
Choose the application/txt file.

The file will be opened in a new window.
Be sure to have the window with the text file active, then click on "Download".
Confirm on the will clicking "OK" on the communication below
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The remote control gets the serial right speed for download.
When the download starts, the text file will scroll down until the end of the file.
The download has been done successfully.
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In case of error
In case of ERROR, at the end of the download, WinSCI shows the below indications:
The list of the rows containing the errors is indicated as below.
The download has not been successfully and the code shall be fixed.
Please contact us for support.
In case of Invalid reply

In case of invalid reply at the end of the download, WinSCI shows the below indications:
Followed by the list of the rows with invalid reply.
The software has been downloaded successfully but some commands contained in the software have
not been recognized from the selected WinSCI protocol.
A new download is not necessary only if the replies match with the command sent.
In case the protocol is correct and the inconvenient remains, the data base of the commands must be
updated.
Please contact the head office for support.
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Upload application
If settings are made to the system using the online programming mode and you may want to save the
settings to an application file for later use, with the "Upload" command, the data can be stored on the
computer.
There is the possibility to select which catalog you need to upload and the configuration file command is
divided in different catalogs: this depends on the meaning of the command and his functionality.
We recommend to upload the complete configuration because it is possible that some system behaviors
include multiple command configurations located in different catalogs.
Below the possible catalogs that can be uploaded:
All parameters (List 0) include all the catalogs.

All parameters in COM (communication parameters)
All parameters in RX (UC parameters)
All parameters in TX (PCU parameters)
All parameters in SET1 (SET1 parameters)
The upload procedure will open a new window and the upload file will be loaded inside as a new txt file
At the end of the upload, the uploading time will be shown.
When the upload is completed, you can save the file with the "Save" button.
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Include ALL_P
With the "Include reset" button close to the "Download" button, it’s possible to specify to include the
command ALL_P (restores the unit to factory default) into the upload list, this must be used only if the all
parameters (list 0) are selected.
The "Include reset" button must be selected before doing the Upload selection.
Including the ALL_P command in the list means that before new data is downloaded all the controls in
the system are reset to the factory configuration.
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Editing applications
WinSCI 4 has a text editor built inside, so text files can be edited directly.
Make sure you have the right protocol selected and then open an application file.
Each command is identified from a database and colored to make the application more readable.
Comment lines begin with * and are italic blue.
A small vertical yellow line indicates the line has been edited after a save.
Use the "Save" button to save the file.
A green line indicates that a previously yellow line has been saved.
From the File menu it’s possible to use “Save as” to specify a different name for the file.
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Text tools
The text editor permits to use few features:
Search and replace
The "Search" function allows you to find commands or comments in the entire file.
The" Replace" function allows you to finds and replace commands or comments in the entire file.
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Using Script files G2B

To easily edit settings for end users, the use of script files is possible.
Script files generate a graphical user-friendly interface.
Script files have .SCI or .SCI4 as file extension and are opened with the "Open" button.
To open the Script file, select "Open"
Then select the Script file you need to open:

For G2B systems we suggest to ask us this two file versions:
"G2B_DNF_FW0421_STD_2017.SCI" is the script file for Danfoss systems.

"G2B_PWM_FW0421_STD_2017.SCI" is the script file for PWM systems.
If you do not have this two files, SCI files for standard systems and the most common settings are
located in the "My documents" folder after installation: these are generic Script files and may not match
with the customer needs.
When a script file is opened, a menu on the left side of the window appears.
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Select from the menu the setting you want to change,

One click on the arrow to extend the menu.
Then two clicks to the name of the setting you

want to change.
Double clicks on the setting name to open
submenu settings data.
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Detailed description of Script file
SYSTEM INFO
CPU menu:
Gives the information about the CU firmware and
Software application:
Click on the "Firmware" button to get the FW

version.
Click on the "Application" button to get the

application name.
SYSTEM INFO
ID menu:
Gives the information about the CU and PCU serial
numbers.
Click on the "ID CU" button to get the serial number

of the CU.
Click on the "ID PCU" button to get the serial

number of the PCU.
GLOBAL SETTING
PCU INACTIVITY GUARD PRE DEF. menu:
Gives the predefined setting of the PCU automatic

switch off time.
Select one of the possible values from the drop

down menu.
GLOBAL SETTING
PCU INACTIVITY GUARD menu:
Specifies the automatic switch off time of the PCU.
Insert a value between 0 and 65535 where
0 time out = disabled (PCU remains always ON)
3000 (default) is 5 min
65535 is 1 hour and 10 min
The value is indicated in tenths of a second
PCU INACTIVITY GUARD PRE DEF. and

PCU INACTIVITY GUARD
change the same parameter value.
The PRE DEF. menu cannot load the setting value if

it is not equal to a predefined value on the script file
list. In that case, the tool will show a warning.
Use the menu NON PREDEF. to set the needed
value.
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GLOBAL SETTING
MICRO STEP menu:
Selects the number of micro levels on the PCU
From 0 to 5 levels
GLOBAL SETTING
DV DEACTIVATION TIME DELAY PRE DEF menu:
Specifies the off delay for the DV output.
From 0s to always ON (but only after a maneuver is

activated).
GLOBAL SETTING
DV DEACTIVATION TIME DELAY menu:
Specifies the off delay for the DV output
From 0s to 100s
0 = no delay
99 = 9,9s
100 is always ON after a maneuver is activated.
The value is expressed in tenths of a second
DV DEACTIVATION TIME DELAY PRE DEF and DV DEACTIVATION TIME DELAY change the same
parameter value. The PRE DEF. menu cannot load the setting value if it is not equal to a predefined
value on the script file list. In that case, the tool will show a warning.
Use the menu NON PREDEF. to set the needed value.
ANALOG SETTING
MAP ANALOG FUNCTIONS menu:
For each analog channel (from lever or joystick)
specifies the proportional output to be commanded.
The possible setting is from 1 to 8.
Each output channel can appear only once (cannot
be assigned to multiple channels).
Move between analog channels by pressing the TAB
button.
ANALOG SETTING
ANALOG OUTPUT DIRECTION menu:
For each proportional output channel inverts the
direction (side A with side B).
Check the box to invert the direction of the

proportional output.
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DIGITAL SETTING
ACTIVATION TIME DELAY menu:
Specifies the activation delay for each digital output.
The range of the value is from 0 to 127 where

0 means no delay
127 means a 12,7s delay

(100ms)
DIGITAL SETTING
DEACTIVATION TIME DELAY menu:
Specifies the deactivation delay for each digital
output.
The range of the value is from 0 to 127 where

0 means not delay
127 means a 12,7s delay

(100ms).
PWM SETTING
PWM SETTING menu:
Specifies the PWM working parameters.
MAX PWM current defines the max output current
for all proportional outputs (mA)
Max value 2500mA.
START and STOP parameters are percentages of this value.
PWM dither frequency
The range of the value is from 50 to 250Hz
Modulation
The range of the value is from 0 to 500
MAX PWM current is typically used to change the system from 12V to 24V and vice versa.
PWM dither frequency and modulation need to be provided by the control valve manufacturer.
SINGLE MOVEMENT
SET selection for SM menu:
Specifies in which SETs the single movement
function is used.
It’s possible also to exclude that function.
Typically the Single Movement is active on the SET2
only.
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SET 1 SETTING
START CURRENT
Specifies the output current at the start of the
proportional movement (start speed).
It is expressed as percentage of the "MAX PWM
current" parameter specified above.
The start current value can be set independently for

each directions of a movement (A and B).
The range of the value is from 0 to 100.
SET 1 SETTING
STOP CURRENT
Specifies the output current at the end of the
proportional movement (max speed).
It is expressed as percentage of the "MAX PWM
current" parameter (described above).
The stop current value can be set independently for

each directions of a movement (A and B).
SET 1 SETTING
ST
MICRO 1 STEP
Selects the percentage of reduction of the speed for
ST
the MICRO 1 level.
The percentage of the current is with respect to the

max current value set on the STOP value.
The percentage reduction value can be set

independently for each direction of a movement (A
and B).
NOTE: when more than one micro level of reduction is enabled (see MICRO STEP), reductions for
further levels are fixed percentages of the first micro level.
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SET 1 SETTING
RAMP UP TIME
Specifies the acceleration ramp time for proportional
outputs.
The ramp value can be set independently for each
direction of a movement (A and B).
The value is in tenths of a second (100ms)

0 = no delay
100 = 10s delay
SET 1 SETTING
RAMP DOWN TIME
Specifies the deceleration ramp time for proportional
outputs.
The ramp value can be set independently for each
direction of a movement (A and B)
The value is in tenths of a second (100ms)

0 = no delay
100 = 10s delay
The SET2 and SET3 menus are similar to the SET1 menu: please refer to the above list description.
To update all the data presented on the screen, click "Refresh".
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G2B Script file differences between PWM and Danfoss versions

Some descriptions on the Script file are different with respect to the PWM version.
Below listed the differences:
PWM setting is not present and replaced by SINGLE SUPPLY instead

PWM SETTING SINGLE SUPPLY
SINGLE SUPPLY
SS single supply
Controls the Danfoss module supply output.
To enable that function, set the Function
Activation with the check box, allowing the
module feed to be deactivated or not:
= Danfoss module is constantly supplied
when system is operational
= Danfoss module supply is only active
when the channel is commanded (with 0,5s of
deactivation delay).
Our standard file has the single supply
function active only when the analogue output
is active
SET1 START CURRENT SET1 START MOVEMENT
The description of the Set’s setting has changed because the standard Danfoss do not use the PWM
characteristic description for the movement’s changes.
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G4 Script file PWM

For the G4 we prepared a dedicated script file.
Commands on the menu are almost the same of G2B PWM script file; however, there are some
differences.
Listed below the different commands on the G4 script file with respect to the G2B PWM script.
Marked in RED on the G2B table the commands not present on the G4 and marked in GREEN on the
G4 table the commands not present on the G2B.
G2B G4
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DIGITAL SETTING
LATCHING THE ON/OFF FOR HANDY
Activates the latched mode (detent) for the output
associated to buttons.
The menu provides a general enabling of the latch
function
= Function not active
= Function active
DIGITAL SETTING
LATCHING THE ON/OFF FOR EXECUTIVE
Activates the latched mode (detent) for the outputs
associated to the levers.
The menu provides a general enabling of the latch
function
= Function not active
= Function active
PWM SETTING
CONTROL PWM MULTI/MONO
Selects the working mode of the PWM functionality
= MULTI mode active
Individual PWM outputs 1-6 A/B
= MONO mode active
1 Common PWM output (6A) +
1 individual ON/OFF for each output 1÷6 A/B
(as ON/OFF outputs A/B for the sixth function the
digital outputs 5 and 6 will be used).
All parameter values depend on each other.

Both configurations (MULTI / MONO) need all the functions to be set in the same way to have effect.
Please refer to the G2B script file for all the other command menus.
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Error code read out

WinSCI has the possibility to read error codes out of the Central Unit.
A database, which contains all the error codes, will tell you in text what the actual error means.
To read out the error codes, click on the "Retrieve error codes" button.
The error codes are listed in the order they are stored in the Central Unit.
Count indicates the number of times the error has occurred.

You can export the error code list in Excel format.
You can print the error code list.
You can clear the error codes by clicking on "Clear errorcodes".
To clear the Error list you need to activate the SQC mode.
How to enter in SQC mode:
Click the button "SQC ON" to enter in the SQC

mode.
The system replies with the indication

SQC ON next to the button.
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You now can cancel the list clicking on "Clear errorcodes"
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Revision History
Rev Data Description by
0.00 14/04/2017 First release GP
1.00 06/06/2017 Small adjustment GP
1.01 15/06/2017 Small fixes GC
1.02 11/07/2017 Small fixes GC
1.03 13/07/2017 Small fixes PZ
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We have experienced the use of the “DIGITUS 2.0” USB-RS232 adapter.

Hardware and software requirement

First, connect the hardware:

If a single COM port is available, it is selected automatically.

The button aside refreshes the COM port list.

 WinSCI will now connect with the Central unit

Using the Command Window

Open software file

Choose the application/txt file.

Confirm on the will clicking "OK" on the communication below

The download has been done successfully.

The list of the rows containing the errors is indicated as below.

In case of Invalid reply

Followed by the list of the rows with invalid reply.

All parameters (List 0) include all the catalogs.

At the end of the upload, the uploading time will be shown.

Use the "Save" button to save the file.

Using Script files G2B

Then select the Script file you need to open:

"G2B_DNF_FW0421_STD_2017.SCI" is the script file for Danfoss systems.

Select from the menu the setting you want to change,

Then two clicks to the name of the setting you

Detailed description of Script file

Click on the "Firmware" button to get the FW

Click on the "Application" button to get the

Click on the "ID CU" button to get the serial number

Click on the "ID PCU" button to get the serial

Gives the predefined setting of the PCU automatic

Select one of the possible values from the drop

The value is indicated in tenths of a second

PCU INACTIVITY GUARD PRE DEF. and

The PRE DEF. menu cannot load the setting value if

From 0s to always ON (but only after a maneuver is

Check the box to invert the direction of the

The range of the value is from 0 to 127 where

The value is expressed in tenths of a second

The range of the value is from 0 to 127 where

The value is expressed in tenths of a second

The start current value can be set independently for

The range of the value is from 0 to 100.

The stop current value can be set independently for

The range of the value is from 0 to 100

The percentage of the current is with respect to the

The percentage reduction value can be set

The range of the value is from 0 to 100

The value is in tenths of a second (100ms)

The value is in tenths of a second (100ms)

G2B Script file differences between PWM and Danfoss versions

PWM setting is not present and replaced by SINGLE SUPPLY instead

SET1 START CURRENT SET1 START MOVEMENT

G4 Script file PWM