CTEK Automation Control Application APN007 - Manual (Page 7)

Application Note – Automation Control Application
APN007 25 July, 2014
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(digital), basic math functions (numeric), and can be assigned event thresholds. Virtual pins are
useful to modify processing logic, store intermediate results, and to display values derive from
programs. Just like physical pins virtual inputs are temporary while virtual outputs are persistent.
Note – This document often refers to inputs and outputs as pins or input pins or output pins or
virtual pins depending on their origin.
Navigation and Top Level Functions:
When installed the Automation Control application is found under the applications selection on
the top level SkyRouter administration screen. When selected, the application button presents the
following navigation menu. The last two menu items shown below are related to the Automation
Control option. Other menu choices may also appear depending on the set of features enabled
on the SkyRouter.
Figure 2 - Top Level Navigation
Automation Control Panel
The Automation Control Panel selection provides user access to a dashboard style control and
display of inputs and outputs that have been previously selected. Portions of this functionality are
covered in Unit Configuration, Inputs, and Outputs discussion. A complete description of the
Control Panel is found after the configuration section.
Automation Control Configuration
The Automation Control Configuration selection provides access to the screens used to configure
the application characteristics of the overall application environment, the number and type of I/O
modules installed, specific characteristics for each input and output on each I/O module, and the
formulas and functions that are applied to specific sensors and outputs.
For new installations the recommended sequence is:
1. Configure the unit
2. Configure the modules installed with this unit
3. Configure inputs on each installed module