Display Functions
Display Functions
Programming and other settings in Altech Smart Relay can be done using the
PROGRAM EDIT I 1 ------------ Q1 software as well as on the device itself with the help of the keypad & display.
OK
RUN DELETE OK
TRANSFER When the connections are made and the device is powered ON, screen 1 is
PARAMETER I 2 ------------ T1
MODBUS CONF displayed on the device. By default the cursor will blink on the ‘PROGRAM’
UTILITIES
option. Using the Up, Down keys, user can select between any of the options.
Screen 1 Screen 2 Screen 6 When the cursor is on the PROGRAM option and OK key is pressed, then
Z2
screen 2 is displayed.
When screen 2 is being displayed, the cursor is on the ‘EDIT’ option.
EDIT DELETE ! Press the OK key to enter this option & screen 6 will be displayed. Similarly
DELETE OK by pressing down key and OK, one can enter the other functions viz.
TRANSFER “DELETE”, “TRANSFER”, “MODBUS CONF” and screen 7,8 and 9 will be
MODBUS CONF displayed respectively
PROGRAM
Screen 7 EDIT
Z2
This function allows the user to enter a new program or edit an existing
Z2
program. If Password is set, then this function is accessible only with the
EDIT CARD > DEVICE correct password.
DELETE OK DEVICE > CARD
TRANSFER DELETE CARD DELETE
MODBUS CONF This function will clear the entire program stored in the Altech Smart Relay. If
password is set, then this function will work only with correct password.
Screen 8
Z2 TRANSFER
This function will transfer the program from device to memory card or vice
versa. Program data on memory can also be deleted in this mode.
EDIT SLV ID 000
DELETE OK BAUD 9600 MODBUS CONFIG
TRANSFER PARITY NONE This function will set Mod bus Slave configuration data.
MODBUS CONF STOPBIT 1 The user can set the following communication parameters:
ŸSLAVE ID , BAUD RATE, PARITY , STOP BIT
Screen 9
When screen 1 is being displayed, press the down key to shift the cursor to the
RUN option and press OK key to enter it. Screen 3 will be displayed.
RUN RESET
PARAMETER timer and counter states, starts afresh.
UTILITIES
CONTINUE
Screen 3 The CONTINUE Mode does not change the states of the Inputs/Outputs and
Z2 special functions and continues with the execution of the program.
will be displayed.
PROGRAM 9999
OK PARAMETERS
RUN DIR RET
This function displays and allows the user to change parameters of special
PARAMETER CNT C1 Y
functions like timer, counter, Time switch (clock), compare counters and
UTILITIES RES
analog functions used in the program. This may be password protected and
Z2 Screen 4 may have additional individual lock for each parameter.
When the cursor is on the UTILITIES option and OK key is pressed, then
PROGRAM SET CLOCK DD/MM/YY screen 5 is displayed.
RUN OK PASSWORD OK 01/01/2011
PARAMETER EXT MOD HH:MM When screen 5 is being displayed, the cursor is on the ‘SET CLOCK’ option.
UTILITIES BACKLIT CONF 10:40 Press the OK key to enter this option & screen 1 will be displayed. Similarly
by pressing down key and OK, one can enter the other functions viz.
Screen 5 Screen 10 “PASSWORD”, “EXT MOD”, “BACKLIT CONF” and screen 7,8 and 9 will
Z2
be displayed respectively
BACKLIT CONF
PASSWORD
Screen 11 This function allows setting of password. If password is set, certain functions
Z2
like Program, Parameters are protected and are accessible only when correct
password is entered. The Password can be set or removed; the status is
SET CLOCK EXTENSION indicated by the open or closed lock symbol.
PASSWORD OK MODULES
EXT MOD
EXTENSION MODULE
This function allows the selection of the Extension Modules (A/B/C).
BACKLIT CONF A B C
Maximum 3 Extension Modules can be connected to the Altech Smart
Screen 12 Relay’s Main Unit. In the ASR-Soft on PC, extension modules have to be
Z2
chosen using the "Configuration" menu.
BACKLIT CONF
SET CLOCK BACKLIT This function allows the setting of backlight in either On, Off or Auto mode.
PASSWORD OK CONFIG In the Auto mode, the backlight comes up only when a key is pressed on the
EXT MOD device and remains for 10 seconds. If the ON or OFF modes are selected the
BACKLIT CONF AUTO backlight will be permanently ON or OFF respectively.
Screen 13
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Ladder Programming Elements / Function Blocks
In ladder programming, the ladder elements / Functional Blocks are connected to create a ladder for any application. The following section gives the description of
each element that is used for ladder programming.
INPUTS OUTPUTS
Altech Smart Relay provides 2 types of Inputs viz. Digital & Analog Altech Smart Relay provides Digital Outputs: Base Module (4), Extension
AC Model: Digital Inputs (1 - 8) Module (4)
DC Model: Digital Inputs (1 - 6), Analog Inputs (V1, V2)8 The outputs can be configured as:
I. State Change (Contactor), ii. Level Change (Remote Control), iii. Bi-stable
I1, I2, ..... I8 Base Module (Set Reset) Q1, Q2, ..... Q4 Base Module
J1, J2, ..... J8 Normally Open Extension Module 1 U1, U2, ..... U4 Normally Open Extension Module 1
Contact Contact
K1, K2, ..... K8 Extension Module 2 V1, V2, ..... V4 Extension Module 2
(’NO’ Contact) (’NO’ Contact)
L1, L2, ..... L8 Extension Module 3 W1, W2, ..... W4 Extension Module 3
i1, i2, ..... i8 Base Module q1, q2, ..... q4 Base Module
j1, j2, ..... j8 Normally Closed Extension Module 1 u1, u2, ..... u4 Normally Closed Extension Module 1
Contact Contact
k1, k2, ..... k8 Extension Module 2 v1, v2, ..... v4 Extension Module 2
(’NC’ Contact) (’NC’ Contact)
l1, l2, ..... l8 Extension Module 3 w1, w2, ..... w4 Extension Module 3
D ANALOG
TRG T1
Compare Input V1 0000 X
RES
D COMPARE
TRG T1
Compare Function S >
000.0 OFP1 Analog Comparator No Compare Input C1 0000 X
RES
Absolute Value ABS
S 1023 OF
006.0 X Locked/Unlocked State Compare Counter No
Compare Function S >
000.0 OFP1
Absolute Value ABS
S 1023 OF
006.0 X Locked/Unlocked State
Make/Break Status of ‘NO’ Contact
Make/Break Status of ‘NO’ Contact
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Functions
PASSWORD If only one extension module is being used and it has been assigned as ‘A’ on the
The password secures access to the following main menu options: extension module using the selection switch then make sure that ‘A’ is selected in the
"PROGRAM","PARAMETERS" and "UTILITIES". Password feature is disabled ‘EXT MOD’ option in the ‘UTILITIES’ menu. If more than one extension modules
during Ladder Run Mode. User can view/edit SFB data during ladder Run mode if are being used then make sure that the modules have been assigned and selected
the "LOCK/UNLOCK" property is in unlock state. Edited at run time will not be appropriately because this in turn will affect the inputs and the outputs.
saved permanently in the device. This functionality is provided only to test the
system during run time. The password comprises four numeric digits from 0 to 9.
Therefore the password can have any value between 0 and 9999. Backlit Configuration
Setting the Password 1. Select the “UTILITIES” option from the Main Menu and press OK.
1. Select the “UTILITIES” option from the Main Menu and press OK. 2. Select the “BACKLIT CONF” option from the Sub Menu and press OK.
2. Select the “PASSWORD” option from the Sub Menu and press OK. 3. The ‘Auto’ option will be displayed with the cursor blinking on it.
3. The unlock symbol means that the password is not yet set. 4. Press ALT to edit and the Auto option will start blinking.
3. The cursor will blink on the first digit of the date, press ALT to edit the digit 5. Press Up(Z4) or Down(Z2) keys to select other options viz. ON, OFF.
4. The digit will now start blinking 6. Now press OK to confirm the changes that have been made.
5. Using Up(Z4) and Down(Z2) keys select the appropriate digit. 7. Press OK to save the changes and the ‘UTILITIES’ sub menu is displayed.
6. Now press Z3 to edit the other digit and using Up & Down keys select the digit.
7. Repeat the same procedure to set all the 4 digits. PROGRAM
I OK SET
I CLOCK OK I BACKLIT ALT I BACKLIT
RUN PASSWORD CONFIG CONFIG Z4
8. Now press OK to confirm the changes that have been made.
PARAMETERS EXT MOD
9. Again on pressing OK the password is enabled and the Main Menu is displayed UTILITIES BACKLIT CON AUTO AUTO
PASSWORD
OK
PASSWORD
OK
PASSWORD PROGRAM
I AUTO: In AUTO mode, whenever a key is pressed the backlit will be switched
725 7 725 7 ENABLED RUN ON and will switched OFF after 10 seconds.
PARAMETERS
UTILITIES
ON: In ON mode, the backlit will be permanently switched ON.
OFF: In OFF mode, the backlit will be permanently switched ON.
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Functions
Devie to Card
1. Insert the Memory card in the connector of Altech Smart Relay.
2. Select the "TRANSFER" function from the "PROGRAM" menu.
I2 OK I2 3. Press the OK key to validate.
4. Select the Device > Card function.
5. Press the OK key to validate.
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Functions
Z3 Baud Rate
PAUSE PROGRAM 8. Now press Z3 to select Baud Rate (BAUD) and press ALT to edit..
I
STOP
OK I
RUN 9. Using Up(Z4) and Down(Z2) keys select the appropriate Baud Rate.
PAR RUN PARAMETERS 10. Now press OK to confirm the changes that have been made.
PROG RUN UTILITIES
Z3 SLV ID 111 SLV ID 101 SLV ID 111 SLV ID 111
I
BAUD 9600 Z3 I
BAUD 9600
Z4 I
BAUD 0300 OK I
BAUD 0300
PAUSE D TRG T1 PARITY NONE PARITY NONE PARITY NONE PARITY NONE
I
STOP
OK
RES X STOPBIT 1 STOPBIT 1 STOPBIT 1 STOPBIT 1
PAR RUN S 000.0 OF
PROG RUN S 006.0 OF
Parity
Z3 11. Now press Z3 to select ‘PARITY’ and press ALT to edit..
12. Using Up(Z4) and Down(Z2) keys select the appropriate parity.
PAUSE
I I
STOP
OK I1---------- Q1 13. Now press OK to confirm the changes that have been made.
PAR RUN I2---------- Q2
PROG RUN I3---------- Q3
SLV ID 111 SLV ID 101 SLV ID 111 SLV ID 111
I
BAUD 0300 Z3 I
BAUD 9600
Z4 I
BAUD 0300 OK I
BAUD 0300
PAUSE PARITY NONE PARITY NONE PARITY ODD PARITY ODD
STOPBIT 1 STOPBIT 1 STOPBIT 1 STOPBIT 1
If the PAUSE option is selected by pressing OK then program execution is paused.
And user can have two options as Stop Bits
Continue: Run with the parameters status it has or
Reset: Reset the parameters and run the program. 14. Now press Z3 to select ‘STOPBIT’ and press ALT to edit..
15. Using Up(Z4) and Down(Z2) keys select the number of stop bits.
STOP 16. Now press OK to confirm the changes that have been made.
If the STOP option is selected by then the program execution is stopped & Main
Menu is displayed on the screen. SLV ID 111 SLV ID 111 SLV ID 111 SLV ID 111
I
BAUD 0300
I
Z3 BAUD 0300
Z4 I
BAUD 0300 OK I
BAUD 0300
PARITY ODD PARITY ODD PARITY ODD PARITY ODD
PAR RUN STOPBIT 1 STOPBIT 1 STOPBIT 2 STOPBIT 2
·If the PAR RUN option is selected then Parameter edit window of Special Function
Block is displayed. The user can edit the parameters by using ALT, UP, DOWN & 17. Once all the changes have been made press OK to save and exit.
OK keys.*
PROG RUN SLV ID 111 EDIT
I
BAUD 0300
ISAVING DATA I
·If the PROG RUN option is selected then the ladder program is displayed on the . . . WAIT DELETE
PARITY ODD TRANSFER
screen. The user cannot edit the program and can only go through the program by STOPBIT 2 MODBUS CON
using UP, Down keys
If Z-Keys are used in the program then pressing the ALT key will display the Z-Key
screen. Parameter Lock
When user edits parameter from text message and if parameter is locked then above screen
PAUSE Z1 appears. To change that parameter user has to edit that parameter in edit mode only.
I
STOP
I
I1---------- Q1 I
Z2
PAR RUN I2---------- Q2 Z3
PROG RUN I3---------- Q3 Z4 PARAMETER
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LOCKED
* Embedded parameters when unlocked and edited at run time will not be saved permanently in the device. This functionality is
provided only to test the system during run time. To save parameters permanently, user has to stop the program, move to edit mode &
configure the system accordingly.
Note: In Run Mode, extension module identities cannot be changed