Innotech Genesis II Digital Controller (v5) - Manual (Page 98)

Genesis II Installation Instructions
Page 98 © Mass Electronics Pty Ltd 2010 Edition 2.0 dated 06/12/2013
4-1.6.2 Performing Initial Tests
Because of the Genesis II System’s flexibility, the various configurations can be vastly different
from each other. For this reason, it is not practical to provide detailed procedural instructions for
performing initial tests that apply to all configurations. However, this paragraph describes the
general methodology for performing the initial tests.
Initial tests using the Gen2Mon Software are divided into three separate phases; these tests should
be performed on each controller in turn:
• In the first phase of testing, power is removed from all output circuits and the Gen2Mon software
is used to monitor the states and input/output values of the various configuration blocks using
variable input stimuli. This phase serves two purposes: It checks the configuration of the
controller and it helps to familiarise the operator with the operation of the system.
• In the second phase of testing, the controller’s primary output circuits, such as motor controllers
and relay circuits are energised but the output machinery (fans, pumps, compressors, etc.) are
de-energised. In this phase, the controller inputs are stimulated just enough to cause the output
circuits to operate or change state. This phase checks the operation of the output control circuits
without operating the plant machinery.
• In the third phase, the primary output control circuits as well as the plant machinery are
energised. In this phase the controller inputs are carefully stimulated just enough to briefly test
the operation of the plant machinery. This phase should involve the minimum of controller input
stimulation required to operate the machinery.
4-1.6.3 First Phase Testing
Perform the first phase of initial tests of the system as follows:
1. Turn off all electrical power to the Genesis II System.
2. Connect the controller to the PC by finding it on a connected network, connecting an RS232
cable between the controller’s RS232 connector and the computer’s serial port or by connecting
an RJ45 cable between the controller's RJ45 connector and the computer's.
3. Turn on the computer and allow it to boot-up. Turn on the controller’s operating power. All
output circuits should be de-energised at this time.
4. Using standard Windows procedures, open the Gen2Mon folder.
5. Click on the Gen2Mon icon to open the Gen2Mon program. The Gen2Mon screen is displayed.
6. In the Simulation Mode, carefully adjust the controller’s input parameters, such as temperature,
pressure, switch position, etc. Adjust the values within normal and practical operating limits
and just enough to verify that a realistic change in output is produced.
7. When all inputs and outputs have been checked, return the input parameters to their original
settings. The first phase is completed.
Operation of the GEN2MON software in the simulation mode presents a serious risk to the system. In the simulation
mode, the operator is actually forcing values into the controller, therefore, it is possible to overcome any of the
natural safeguards which may be in place to protect the plant. When in simulation mode, exercise great care in
adjusting values. The software is a powerful facility and should not be used carelessly.
CAUTION