ARJAY ENGINEERING 4500-RMS User manual

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Arjay Engineering
2851 Brighton Road
Oakville, Canada, L6H6C9
Phone: ++1 [phone]
Fax: ++1 [phone]
www.arjayeng.com
[email protected]
4500-RMS
User Manual

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4500-RMS Remote Monitoring System
Instruction & Maintenance Manual
Table of Contents
SECTION A
Contents Page
I. Introduction................................................................................. 3
Description of Unit / Control Functions....................................... 3
II. Installation .................................................................................. 4
Mounting Instructions ................................................................. 4
Electrical Wiring.......................................................................... 4
Wiring Diagrams......................................................................... 4
III. Front Panel Description.............................................................. 7
IV. System Operation Overview....................................................... 8
V. Menu Navigation......................................................................... 8
VI. Web Advantage Setup.............................................................. 15
VII. USB Functions.......................................................................... 18
VIII. Troubleshooting........................................................................ 21
FCC Warning
This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in
strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction, may cause interference to radio communications. It
has been type-tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A computing device pursuant to subpart J
of part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when
operated in a commercial or industrial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause interference in which case the user, at his own expense, will be required to take whatever measures
necessary to correct the interference.

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I. Introduction
The 4500-RMS microprocessor based controllers are designed to provide a wide range of remote monitoring
functions. The controller is programmed through a front panel keypad or via the internet through WebAdvantage
and can be congured to provide customized remote monitoring for your application. Your particular unit’s
functions can be determined by comparing the units model number to the Model Numbering table listed below.
Description of Unit
4500-RMS monitors provide WebAdvantage internet based remote monitoring, contolling and reporting for a
wide range of analog and digital appliations.
Control Functions
Each of these control functions are based on a 4-20mA analog input and will include user settable relay control
settings along with a High and Low Alarm setting and Limit Timer. When the reading reaches (rises above or
falls below) the Set Point the control relay is activated until the reading changes by the Di󰀨erential amount.

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II. Installation
Mounting Instructions
Select a mounting location that provides the operator easy access to the unit and a clear view of the controls
through the cover of the controller.
Electrical Wiring
The 4500-RMS monitor has an internal regulated fused power supply that will operate o󰀨 of 90 to 250 VAC at
47 to 63 Hz on the incoming wiring. Each output relay is individually protected with a replaceable fuse. Relay
outputs will equal incoming line voltage.
CAUTION
1. There are live circuits inside the controller even when the power switch on the front panel is in
the OFF position. Never open the front panel without rst disconnecting power from the outlet.
Prewired controllers are supplied with an 8 foot, 18 AWG power cord with USA style plug. A #1
Phillips driver is required to open the front panel.
2. Low voltage signal wires (mA, digital input, water meter, etc.) should never be run
in conduit with high voltage (like 115VAC) wires.
3. Never attempt to land connections to the controller without rst disconnecting power from the outlet.
4. Do not block access to disconnect power during mounting and installation.
5. The controller should be connected to its own isolated circuit breaker, and for best
results, the ground should be a true earth ground, not shared. Any attempt to bypass the grounding
will compromise the safety of users and property.
6. The electrical installation of the controller must be performed by trained personnel only and
conform to all applicable National, State and Local codes.
7. Operation of this product in a manner not specied by the manufacturer may result in damage
to equipment or persons.
8. Avoid mounting in locations that expose the controller to direct sunlight, vapors, vibration,
liquid spills or extreme temperatures; less than 0°F (-17.8°C) or greater than 120°F (50°C).
EMI(electromagnetic interference) from radio transmissions and electric motors can also cause
damage or interference and should be avoided.
! !
Conduit
Conduit units are predrilled at the factory and supplied with conduit knockouts for easy hard wiring to supplied
detachable connectors on the relay card(s) located in the lower section of the controller. Remove the screws
of the lower panel for access.
NOTES:
1. Do not drill holes in upper section of enclosure.
2. All relays provide a N.O. and N.C. output.
3. The control function that activates each relay output is pre-congured at the factory
based on the options selected. To change relay activation, see on page 13.
4. Refer to label inside lower panel cover for specic relay board conguration supplied.
5. Relays congured as “dry contact” should only have D.C. voltage ran through them. The GND
connection point replaces the NEU when congured for dry contact. (Example: Use GND and N.O.
for a normally open dry contact relay output.)
!WARNING: If jumpers are not congured for dry contact, line voltage will be supplied.

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Relay Card Wiring
Motherboard Connections System Card Connections
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N.O.

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4-20mA Input Card Wiring
The 4-20mA input card requires that the external device sending the 4-20mA input signal(s) supply the power
for the loop. The external power source must not exceed 24 volts DC.

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III. Front Panel Description
NUMBER Keys- Used to enter new values in the SET UP mode and to access desired sub menus.
UP/DOWN - Used to cycle through text options to nd desired setting.
LEFT/RIGHT - Used to cycle through text or setting options to nd desired setting.
SET UP/RUN - System initializes into RUN mode. Press this key to put the controller in SET UP
Mode and see HOME menu page.
ENTER - Used to log a changed value into program.
HOME - Used to go back to the HOME menu page.
CANCEL - Used to cancel a pop-up screen if no change is desired.
HELP - Used to access help screens.
BACK - Used to go back to last menu screen viewed or clear values keyed in that are not
wanted.
The bottom right box in the RUN screen mode is a hot key that will take you directly to a particular menu
screen. The default is the RELAY status menu, but this can be changed by navigating to the desired
screen and pressing the HELP button. Follow the on-screen instructions to set the new hot key location.

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IV. System Operation Overview
Operation
4500-RMS controllers have two modes of operation, RUN and SET-UP.
RUN - This mode is for normal operation. In the RUN mode the display will show each system’s parameters.
If an alarm is present, the ALARM box will ash how many alarms are activated. No settings may be entered
or changed in the RUN mode. Readings are updated every 6 seconds on the screen while in the RUN mode.
SET-UP - This mode is used to adjust settings and readings on the controller. To access the SET UP mode
from the RUN screen, press the SETUP/RUN key.
V. Menu Navigation
To access the menus press the Set Up / Run key on the front panel. This takes you to the Home menu. 4500-
RMS controller’s menus are easily navigated by pressing the associated number key next to a menu box on
the screen. Once you have stepped through the sub menus to reach a point at which a value or selection is
made a Pop-up window will appear prompting you to enter a desired value or selection.
NOTE: When entering new numeric values, enter all available digits (characters).
1. Home Menu
From the HOME menu select the desired menu.
The menu name explains what parameters can be
programmed in the menu.
SET POINTS - Setting control set points for mA inputs and digital input alarming.
CALIBRATION - Calibrating mA signals if present.
CUSTOMIZE - Giving the controller, system, mA inputs and all relays a user dened name.
ALARMS - View current alarms.
DAY/TIME - Menu for setting date and time.
CONFIGURE - Menus for conguring passwords, relay activations, setting history interval, contrast.
HISTORY - Allows for view history on board in a graph form.
TOTALIZERS - Menu for conguring ow meter totalizing if present.
RELAYS - Menu for resetting accumulated “ON” times and manual relay activation.
>HOME SETUP<
SETPOINTS DATE/TIME
CALIBRATION CONFIGURE
HISTORY
CUSTOMIZE TOTALIZERS
ALARMS RELAYS

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2. Set Points
The same basic format is used for dening each available analog mA control parameters.
SET POINTS - For setting the relay set points for the
available analog readings.
NOTE: In the Setpoint pop-up screen the direction (Rising or Falling) of the setpoint can also be set. Rising
setpoints will activate the control relay when the particular reading rises above the setpoint and will stay
activated until the reading comes down by the amount of the di󰀨erential. If set for Falling the relay is activated
when the probe reading falls below the setpoint and stays on until the probe reading comes back up by the
amount of the di󰀨erential.
2.1 Set Point Options
SET POINT - What reading turns the relay on
DIFFERENTIAL - Amount reading changes by before
the relay is turned o󰀨
HIGH ALARM - What reading generates a High alarm.
LOW ALARM - What reading generates a Low alarm.
LIMIT TIMER - What amount of continuous control will
generate a time alarm notice. The relay is locked-out
by this alarm.
DISABLER - One of the digital inputs can be selected
to prevent alarming.
Note: Each alarm value can also be set-up to be displayed or not on the front screen as well as remotely
notied or not if connected to the Web Advantage server.
2.2 Aux Inputs
Auxiliary inputs are the generic digital input status indicators from external dry contacts. From these menus
the user can set if they want each of the status alarms Displayed, Remote Notication, both or none.
Note: Digital inputs can have the direction selected
between OPEN or CLOSED as the alarm polarity. If
set for CLOSED, the input will be in alarm when it sees
a closed contact.
>SYSTEM 1 SET POINTS<
mA OUT
mA IN
AUX INPUTS
>mA INPUT 1 SETPOINT<
SET POINT DISABLER
DIFFERENTIAL
HIGH ALARM
LOW ALARM
LIMIT TIME
>SYSTEM 1 DIGITAL INPUTS ALARM<
ALARM NOTIFICATION DIGITAL 1
DIGITAL 2
DIGITAL 1 = DISPLAY DIGITAL 3
DIGITAL 4
DIGITAL 5

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3. 4-20mA Input Calibration
4-20mA inputs can be calibrated to ensure that the input seen by the controller from the external device
match. It also allows for setting the 4-20mA input into a number range that relates to the value being read.
Select the Input to be calibrated
>mA INPUT 1 CALIBRATION<
20mA 5500
4mA 1100
MAX 200
LOW 0
OFFSET FACTORY DEF.
The 20mA and 4mA values are where the controller’s raw analog to digital value is adjusted to match a
20mA (full scale) and 4mA (bottom of scale) signal from the external device inputting the 4-20mA input. The
external device must be connected to the controller and showing either full scale or bottom of scale when
calibrating each. The number shown along with either the 20mA or 4mA while calibrating is the raw A/D value
and is only a reference. A 20mA input should be around 5500 and 4mA around 1100. If the A/D numbers are
not in this range check input device.
The MAX and LOW calibration inputs are for telling the controller what to display for a 20mA input and a 4mA
input. For example, if the input is a drum level sensor monitoring a 55-gallon drum the value for MAX should
be 55 and LOW should be 0. The controller then displays a number automatically ranging between 55 and
0 based on the input value. The units of measure (gallons for example) is set in the Customize menu from
the Home page.
OFFSET - Changes the current displayed value of the 4-20mA input reading to allow for a manual 1pt
calibration of the displayed value.
FACTORY DEFAULT - If the 20mA or 4mA calibration has been incorrectly set (not at 4 or 20) this will reset
the settings back to a factory value for 4 and 20.
>CURRENT LOOP CALIBRATION<
INPUT 1
INPUT 2

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4. Customize
This menu allows the user to dene the on-screen name of the unit plus the name of each system and relay.
The user can also setup the Notepad for each system and 4-20mA Input’s name and unit of measurement.
RUN SCREEN - Allows user to select which mA inputs
and/or ow meter inputs are shown on the screen in
RUN mode.
NOTE: When entering values for custom names use the
numerical keys for numbers and the up / down arrows to
scroll through all the characters of a key board. Press
the right arrow to advance the curser after setting a desired value. Press the Help button to place the
last entered character into the new cursor space to speed up the process. The Help button will also jump
advance through the characters.
4.1 Notepad
The Notepad function allows the user to set up a customized manually entered data eld for each system with
ten notepad items. The NOTEPAD is ideal for setting up and storing into the controller’s history the items
typically tested for reporting a service call. The Notepad items come with no names but when an individual
note is selected a menu for setting it appears.
NAME - Pick from a list of dened names or customize
your own.
NUMBER - Set the number range.
UNITS - Set the units of measurement.
ALARMS - Set Hi/Low alarm points and how frequently
a new value is expected to be manually enter via the
History menu.
4.2 mA Inputs
NAME - Name the input.
UNITS - Set the units of measurement.
NUMBER - Set the number range.
4.3 Run Screen
This lets you customize various aspects of the RUN screen.
MAIN SCREEN - Customize what is displayed on the
RUN screen.
SCREENS SHOWN - Pick if the mA input & Aux Flow
screens are scrolled.
CYCLE TIME - The amount of time between screen
scrolls.
>CUSTOMIZE<
UNIT NAMES
RELAY NAMES NOTEPAD
SYSTEM 1 NAME
mA IN
RUN SCREEN
>NOTEPAD SYS 1 NOTE 1<
NAME
NUMBER
UNITS
ALARMS
>mA INPUT 1 CUSTOMIZE<
NAME
UNITS
NUMBER
>RUN SCREEN<
MAIN SCREEN
SCREENS SHOWN
CYCLE TIME

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5. Alarms
ALARMS - Shows any current alarms.
6. Date and Time Set Up
DATE AND TIME - For setting the date, time, day and
week on the controller.
7. Congure
Provides access to menus to set-up passwords, relay activation, display contrast, inputs, history time stamps,
factory set-up and system information.
CONTRAST - This screen allows for adjusting the
display contrast.
FACTORY - A factory only menu
TEMP SCALE - Set Celsius or Fahrenheit
HISTORY - Sets the history time stamp interval.
SYS INFO - Tells unit software specics.
7.1 Password
ADMIN PASSWORD - The administrator password
gives access to all menus except factory set up.
USER PASSWORD - The user password allows the
user to access HOME menus that are made available
in USER SET UP.
>ALARMS<
SYS 1 ALARMS
>SET DATE AND TIMES<
SET DATE
SET TIME
SET DAY
SET WEEK
Friday May 14, 2005 03:04:56
>CONFIGURE<
PASSWORD CONTRAST
RELAYS
NETWORK
HISTORY SYS INFO
FACTORY
>CONFIGURE PASSWORDS<
ADMIN PASSWORD
USER PASSWORD
USER SET UP

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7.2 History
This menu is used to set the history “time stamp” interval, the water meter daily history starting hour, the
alarm delay period and the USB history save format.
INTERVAL - The amount of time between each history
time stamp for probe readings.
W/M HOUR - The time of day that the daily water
meter history cycle is to start.
ALARM DELAY - The amount of time an alarm has to
be on before it is recognized as an alarm.
SAVE FORMAT - The USB history save format.
7.3 Contrast
This menu is used to adjust the contrast of the display.
7.4 Network
The Network menu is used when a controller is being remotely communicated with either a local network
connection or over the internet on the Web Advantage server.
NETWORK - This menu is used for setting up the
remote WebAdvantage communications and is
covered in a separate manual.
http://www.advantagecontrols.com/downloads/pdf/M-WebAdvantage.pdf
Note: The Network card must be RESET after making any
changes to Network setting in order to save changes and
reset communications.
WIFI / DHCP - Enable or disable if available.
SETTINGS - This menu is used to congure a variety
of extended network options.
WIFI NETWORK - This menu is used for choosing the
local wi network and setting the password. This is
covered more in a separate manual.
https://www.advantagecontrols.com/downloads/quicksteps/QS-
MegaTronXS-MT_H_WiFi.pdf
Note: Some choices may not be available if DHCP or WIFI
are disabled in previous NETWORK menu.
7.5 System Information
System information will identify the version of rmware installed in the controller along with the controller’s
serial number.
>CONFIGURE HISTORY<
INTERVAL
W/M HOUR
ALARM DELAY
SAVE FORMAT
>NETWORK<
IP Addr: 192.168.001.006
Subnet: 255.255.255.000
Gateway: 192.168.001.253
DNS: 192.168.1.238
ACI Srvr: connect.webadvantage.online:443
MAC: E4.38.F2.00.01.3C
DHCP: ENABLE
WIFI
DIAGNOSTICS DHCP
SETTINGS RESET
>CONFIGURE NETWORK<
IP ADDRESS WIFI NETWORK
IP MASK HTTP REMOTE
GATEWAY FTP
SERVER
HTTP LOCAL

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8. History
The onboard history allows for viewing the history of the mA readings, relay activations, key-pad activity,
calibrations, ow meter hourly and daily logs and alarms for each system present. It is also where Notepad
data is entered and reviewed. An initial overview page is displayed showing your current sample interval, the
calculated number of days the unit can keep probe history for before losing the oldest. The number of sensor
samples and relay/alarm events and Notepad entries currently stored is also displayed.
NOTE: The history can be reset by going to the
congure menu and entering a di󰀨erent sample
interval. After the new sample interval has been set
the onboard history is reset.
8.1 Viewing History
RELAY LOGS - Relay activations displayed in a log
form. Arrow up to advance through the log.
ALARM LOG - Alarm activations in log form.
SENSOR HISTORY - For selecting the parameters
and viewing of a given probe reading’s history in log or
graph form.
EVENT LOG - Displays various activities.
8.2 Notepad Entries
The Notepad section under History is where the user
goes to enter new values for the customized notepad
items. Each individual notepad item’s manually
entered entries are stored in the unit’s history and
can be reviewed in log or graph form after 4 or more
values have been entered.
>HOME REVIEW<
SYSTEM 1 Sample Time: 5 MIN
(Length 164.62 days)
Sensor Samples
882
Relay/Alarm Events
323
Notepad Entries
>HISTORY<
RELAY LOGS WATER METER
ALARM LOGS
SENSOR HISTORY
EVENT LOG
NOTEPAD
>NOTEPAD: SYS 1 NOTE 1<
ENTER VALUE Total Hardness
LOG 8 Entries
GRAPH
517.2 Hrs to Alarm

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VI. WebAdvantage Setup
WebAdvantage Connection - SETUP CHECKLIST
• Do you have a WebAdv3 USER ID and password? _____ Yes, if ‘No’ proceed to page 18.
• Has your account admin added the device and linked it to your USER ID? _____ Yes, if ‘No’
proceed to page 19.
Congratulations! You are now ready to go online
with WebAdvantage. https://webadvantage.online/ Complete
WebAdvantage
Manual

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Step 4: Important! Contact our WebAdv3 dept with
your USER ID (email), the device’s serial number and
your phone number.
USER ID (email)
Device Serial #
Phone:
Fax: [phone]
Phone: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Note: Please allow 24 hours for processing.
Setting Up a USER ID
Before you can view a device, a USER ID
must be setup. Note: If you already have a
USER ID and are just adding a new device,
skip to step 4.
Step 1: Visit https://webadvantage.online
or access the registration form with the QR
code below.
Step 2: Choose Create Account? at the
bottom of the login screen.
Step 3: After completing form click SAVE to
create ID.
Note: The email address you add will be your
USER ID.
USER ID Setup

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Note: USER ID and Company Access Permissions
are required before you can access a device. For
creating a USER ID see the Setting Up a USER ID
steps on page 17.
Company Access Permissions: If you are not
a part of a company already registered with
WebAdvantage, please contact your company’s
WebAdv account manager for device access.
Step 1: Access the WebAdvantage page at
https://webadvantage.online.
Note: Only company administrators can add, edit,
remove or modify devices, user accounts, history
reports. User account permissions only allow for
viewing of devices.
Step 2: Choose Administration at top of page.
Step 3: Then choose Manage Devices.
Step 4: Enter the device’s Name and Serial
Number. The remaining elds are optional.
Click SAVE to submit.
Admins Only: Add Device and Assign USER ID
Setting Up / Accessing a Device
Note: Please allow up to 24 hrs for processing before
controller shows in device list.
WebAdvantage support can be reached at
918-686-6211 or via email at
[email protected].

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XS Controller - USB Functions
The XS is capable of transferring information
using a FAT formatted USB drive. The XS has
three main USB functions as detailed in the fol-
lowing sections:
1. Exporting log data
2. Upgrading rmware
3. Cloning user setting for other XS units
Getting Started
With the controller powered up, plug the USB
drive into the XS USB port. The USB DRIVE
DETECTED pop-up window will appear.
Notes:
• You may be required to enter a password.
• USB drives must be FAT formatted.
• Not all customized names will be saved.
Exporting Log Data
History from an XS controller can be saved to
a USB drive in one of two el formats: WebAd-
vantage or generic comma separated (default).
To change formats, see Step 2.
Sample Log Data “log.txt” les
Step 1:
To transfer the contents to the XS history logs
ot the USB drive, select --> History --> USB by
using the Arrow buttons. Then press ENTER.
Note: Status will be displayed on the screen to
show the percent completed of each log record
type. Once the log is completely stored, the
pop-up window will close. If only a small amount
of data is available the screen may disappear
quickly. The USB drive will now contain a le
name: example “LOG_AB-1234.TXT”. The AB-
1234 will be the unit’s serial number.
Step 2: Changing the File Format
This is the RUN Screen.
Step 3:
Push the SET UP RUN button to get this screen.
From here push CONFIGURE (Button 7) to go
to the next screen.

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XS Controller - USB Functions
Step 4:
This is the Congure Screen. From here push
HISTORY (Button 4) to go to the next screen.
Step 5:
This is the Congure History Screen. From here
push SAVE FORMAT (Button 4) to go to the
next screen.
Step 6:
Set the value of the HISTORY SAVE FORMAT
by using the arrow keys. THen press ENTER to
conrm and go to the previous screen.
Note: WebAdvantage format is required for
uploading history to WebAdvantage for cloud
storage and graphing. Change to Comma Sep-
arated format if using a database software like
Excel.
Press SET UP RUN to return to the RUN screen.
Step 7:
Remove USB drive and re-insert to initiate the
USB DRIVE DETECTED pop-up window. Re-
peat Step 1 from section Exporting Log Data.
Uploading data to WebAdvantage
If the controller does not have a communications card
you can purchase WEBADV-XSCLOUD storage of
your unit’s history. This one-time fee per controller al-
lows the XS history to be stored on WebAdvantage
for using custom graphing and multiple user internet
access. Contact Advantage Controls or support@ad-
vantagecontrols.com with your unit’s serial number to
learn more.
After an XS is set-up for cloud storage, follow these
steps:
1. Login to the secure web server:
https://webadvantage.online
2. Locate the controller you have data for and click
Reports
3. Click History Upload on the left
4. Click Choose File and select the le you exported
5. Click Submit and the data will upload
6. You will now be able to view reports and history
data once completed
Upgrading Firmware
To upgrade the rmware on your XS, copy the up-
dated software version to a USB drive. The le name
should be “rmware.bin”. With the controller powered
up, plug the USB drive into the XS USB port. The USB
DRIVE DETECTED pop-up window will appear. If a
password is in the unit, the USB will ask for it.
Select --> Update Firmware by using the Arrow but-
tons. Then press ENTER.
Warning: Do not remove power or USB during updat-
ing. It may take a few minutes to complete. Once the
rst update is complete, power o󰀨 and remove USB.
Wait 20-30 seconds to power back on and reinstall
the USB after the RUN screen appears and load the
rmware a second time.

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XS Controller - USB Functions
After second update is complete, power down
and remove USB. Power back on (after 20 sec-
onds) and go to the Congure menu.
From here push SYS INFO (Button 9) and con-
rm that the unit now has the new version and
that the CARD version is also current (consult
factory for current).
Warning: If the card revision has not updated
to the newer version, the sensor function will
not work correctly. A few power cycles may be
needed to get the system card updated. The
mA input and communications card (if present)
may need to be removed with the power o󰀨
and a power cycle performed. Once the system
card version is updated, power back down and
reinstall the mA and communications cards.
Cloning User Settings for other XS Units
The XS has the ability to copy the User Set-
tings from one XS to another. This process is
referred to as cloning.
Step 1:
With the controlller powered up, plug the USB
drive into the XS USB port. The USB DRIVE
DETECTED pop-up window will appear.
Select --> Cong --> USB (Cong to USB) by
using the Arrow buttons. Then press ENTER.
The User settings will be saved to the USB drive
under the le name “CONFIG.BIN”. The pop-up
window will close when the copy is completed.
Step 2:
Plug the USB drive into the XS that you would
like to copy the User Settings to. The USB
DRIVE DETECTED pop-up window will appear.
Select --> USB --> Cong (USB to Cong) by
using the Arrow buttons. Then press ENTER.
CAUTION: Do not choose --> Cong -->
USB again or you will save over your USB con-
tained CONFIG.BIN le.
The User Data will be loaded into the XS from
the USB drive. Once the pop-up window closes,
cloning has been completed.
Notes:
• Not all customized names will be cloned.
• If you have trouble readin clone les, insure
that the XS you are cloning has current rm-
ware.