ATS AE14-503J Series User manual

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AE14-503J SERIES
PRODUCTION DISPLAY SYSTEM

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DESCRIPTION
The AE14-503J Series Production Display System is a stand-alone production pacing (Goal) and
monitoring (Actual) display. It includes a four digit red display for the Production Goal and a four
digit green display for the Production Actual Count. The Production Goal is adjustable to provide
from one count per second to one count every 9999 seconds. The digits are one inch high and
are visible up to 50 feet away.
This manual will use the term “the AE DEVICE”, in some cases to cover all versions of displays.
The model numbers of the AE14-503J Series are derived from the digit size and the number of
digits in each line of the display, followed by the suffix 503J. For example the AE14-503J is a One
Inch, Four-Digit display. For two-sided versions, the model number would have /2. For example:
AE14/2-503J would be the model number for a Two-Sided, One Inch, Four Digit Production
Display System. For your specific model number and hardware configuration refer to the
drawings at the back of this manual.
For multiple display systems, remote displays can be added at distances up to 2000 feet away.
These are available in sizes ranging from 1” high to 12” high digits.
The AE14-503J Series Production Display Systems are factory configured with an RS485 I/O
Interface for computer data acquisition and control.
SPECIFICATIONS
Digits: One Inch High, Seven Segment Digits. Red bar segment LED’s for the
Goal, and Green bar segment LED’s for the Actual.
Number of Digits: Two lines with four digits per line. See the drawings at the back of this
manual for your specific model.
GOAL (RED)
Count Rate: Four BCD Push-Wheel Switches are provided to adjust Goal Count Rate
from 1 count per second to 1 count per 9999 seconds. When the
RUN/HOLD switch is set to the RUN mode, the Goal display will begin to
count at the rate selected.
ACTUAL (GREEN)
Count Rate: Up to 25 pulses per second (25Hz)
Count Signal: 12V DC to 120V DC pulse (>20 msec),
Can be jumpered for NPN or PNP transistor, or dry contact closure input.
See the cable-wiring tables in the WIRING section of this manual.
Run/Hold: A Run/Hold switch is provided. In the Hold position the Goal Count is
stopped. Actual Count is NOT stopped.
Resets: Built-in front panel reset push buttons are provided for Goal Reset and
Actual Reset.
Power: 120 VAC, 60 Hz (20VA). Eight-foot power cord is provided. Optional
power includes 50 HZ, 12 VAC, 12 to 15 VDC and 220 VAC.

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Accuracy: Synchronous with the AC power line when power is applied. On battery
backup a 0.005% crystal time base is used.
Battery standby: Self-charging, 9V Ni-Cad.
Operating
Temperature: 0 to 50 Degrees C
Enclosure: Black See the drawings at the back of this manual.
(2) Mounting studs (1/4-20 x ¾) are provided on the back panel.
Signal Wiring: A ten-foot color-coded cable provides all signal wiring.
RS484 I/O: The RS485 I/O Interface allows a host device such as a PC, to
communicate with one or more (up to 32) AE14-503J’s. AEQuery
software and an RS232/485 I/O Adapter (ATS P/N: 9200-0509) are
required. The software uses the computer’s RS232 port to send and
receive data from up to 32 individually addressed AE Devices. AEQuery
can store the Goal and Actual counts, Interval and Actual switch settings,
and run time of each AE Device on the system. AEQuery can also clear
(reset to zero) the run time of one or all AE devices. The data collected
can be printed or saved to a file for use by other programs.
A separate ten-foot, two conductor, color-coded data cable is provided
with this option.
Options
For all other options refer to the drawings at the back of this manual for additional
specifications.

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INSTALLATION
MOUNTING
The AE14-503J Display can be mounted using the two ¼-20 x ¾ mounting studs on the back
panel. Things to consider for mounting include ambient light, viewing area, ambient temperature,
dirt or dust. Refer to the specific drawings.
WIRING
An AC power cord is standard for the 120 VAC power. For any other power configurations, refer
to the specific wiring diagrams provided.
The count signal inputs are also pre-wired and provided in the color coded, four-conductor cable.
Refer to the cable-wiring tables below:
FOUR-CONDUCTOR CABLE WIRING TABLE
Wire Color Function
Red UNREG – 12 to 15 VDC output
Black COM – logic common
Green RUN / HOLD
White COUNT Input
Shield Tied to earth ground inside the AE14-503J.
Wiring Examples:
Applications include connecting an NPN transistor or dry contact to the Count Input. To connect
an NPN transistor, connect the White wire to the transistor’s collector and the Black wire to the
transistor’s emitter. To connect a dry contact push button switch to the Count Input, connect one
side of the switch to the White wire, and connect the other side of the switch to the Black wire.
TYPICAL WIRING EXAMPLES : COUNT AND RUN/HOLD INPUTS
For the RS485 I/O Interface wiring and operation refer to the “RS485 I/O Interface” section
of this manual.

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OPERATION
Before applying power, be sure all wiring is completed. Apply power to the unit. The displays will
rotate during the power on self-test and then a version number will appear for a few seconds.
Both displays will show all zeros. If a charged battery is installed, the self-test will be bypassed.
SETTING THE GOAL COUNT RATE
Set the Run/Hold switch to the Hold position. Set the desired Goal Count rate (interval) using the
Push-Wheel switches. The rate entered does not take effect until the Run/Hold switch is set to the
Run position. The rate cannot be changed on the fly. Any changes made to the rate while in the
Run position will be ignored until the Run/Hold switch is set to Hold and then back to Run.
Each Push-Wheel switch has a range of 0 through 9. A setting of 0000 or 0001 will cause the
Goal display to increment by one count every second when the Run/Hold switch is set back to the
Run position (a setting of 0000 defaults to 0001). A setting of 9999 will cause the Goal to
increment by one count every 9999 seconds.
GOAL RESET
Press the Goal Reset push button on the front panel to reset the Goal count to 0000.
GOAL HOLD
Set the Run/Hold switch to the Hold position. The Goal display will stop incrementing until the
Run/Hold switch is switched back to the Run position. Note that the Actual count can continue to
be updated while the Run/Hold switch is in the Hold position.
USING THE COUNTER (ACTUAL)
Apply the COUNT signal by push button or transistor. The Actual display will be incremented by
one count each time the Count signal is applied.
ACTUAL RESET
Press the Actual Reset push button on the front panel to reset the Actual count to 0000.
NOTE. If it is desired to reset both displays at once, one Reset button will need to be
pressed a fraction of a second before the other. If both Reset buttons are pressed at the
same time, the address of the device will be displayed.
POWER LOSS
If power is lost, a rechargeable battery backup system will store both counts for up to four hours.
Also the COUNT and RESET signals are functional during power loss. For systems using active
signal inputs, the COUNT and RESET functions will continue as long as the signal inputs are
applied.
RS485 I/O INTERFACE
The RS485 I/O Interface for the AE14-503J, allows a host device such as a PC to communicate
with one or more (up to 32) AE14-503J’s and/or other AEXX-503J devices. AEQuery software

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and an RS232/485 I/O Adapter (ATS P/N: 9200-0509) are required. The software uses the
computer’s RS232 port to send and receive data from up to 32 individually addressed AE
Devices. AEQuery can store the Goal and Actual counts, Goal and Actual switch settings, and
run time of each AE Device on the system. This data can be printed or saved to file for use by
other programs. AEQuery can also clear (reset to zero) the run time of one or all AE devices.
Installation
This feature is factory installed in the AE14-503J. Connection is required from terminal 3 (A) and
4 (B) on TB2 to terminals A and B on the RS232/485 I/O Adapter (ATS P/N: 9200-0509). Up to
32 AE14-503J’s, and/or other AEXX-503J devices can be connected in parallel (multi-dropped) to
a single computer via the RS232/485 Adapter. The Adapter connects to one of the computer’s
RS232 ports. The Adapter requires 12 VAC power. A 12 VAC Power Module (ATS P/N: 0900-
7015) is supplied with the Adapter. See the block diagram below:
NOTE: A 100 ohm resistor may be required across lines A and B at the unit that is most
distant from the computer.
RS485 BLOCK DIAGRAM
UNIT #1
AEQUERY
SOFTWARE
PC COMPUTER
232 - 485
AE44-503J
W/ WINDOWS 95/98/NT
DISPLAY
UNIT #32
AE44-503J
DISPLAY
RS485 BUS
RS232/485 I/O ADAPTER
(PN: 9200-0509)
OR APPROVED SUBSTITUTE
DB9M - DB9F
(PN: 9110-1112)
FOR 25 PIN RS232 PORTS
SPECIAL CABLE IS REQUIRED.
A
B
509BD1.SKF
A
A
B
B
POWER MODULE
12VAC (PN: 0900-7015)
* NOTE: LAST UNIT IN LINE MAY
NEED TO BE TERMINATED WITH
A 100 OHM RESISTOR.

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SETTING THE UNIT ADDRESS
To set the address of an AE14-503J:
Place the Run/Hold switch in the Hold position.
Set the push-wheel switches to the desired address (example: 05 for address 5).
Then press both the Goal and Actual reset buttons at the same time, then release. The new
address is now stored in non-volatile memory. The previous address will be displayed at this time.
Finally, place the Run/Hold switch back to the Run position.
WARNING. Be sure each AE Device on the system has a unique address. If two or more
units on the system have the same address, the data acquired from these units will be
unreliable. Normally it will be garbled. Even if good data is received, one can’t be sure
which of the conflicting units it came from.
CHECKING THE CURRENT UNIT ADDRESS
WARNING. The unit address must be checked in the Run position. Since the Reset
switches are used to check the address, both the GOAL and ACTUAL counts will be reset
to zero when checking the address.
To check the unit address:
Place the Run/Hold switch in the Run position.
Press and hold both the Goal and Actual reset buttons at the same time.
The displays will read the address stored.
Release both Reset buttons.
AEQUERY SOFTWARE
AEQuery software, when used with the RS232/485 Adapter, will allow a computer to communicate
with up to 32 different AE14-503J’s, and/or other AEXX-503J devices. This software uses one of
the PC’s RS232 ports, either Com1 or Com2, for communication with the AE Device.
Installation
AEQuery is usually provided on (2) 3-½ inch floppy disks. Run “setup” from Disk 2 and follow the
installation wizard. The PC will then prompt for Disk 1 to allow setup to run. Next the PC will
prompt for Disk 2 again to continue setup. Once the copying of files from the disks is complete,
Windows will begin Setup Wizard. The Setup Wizard will allow you to create your own directory to
install the AEQuery software or it will default to the following directory C:\ProgramFiles\AEQuery\.

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Operation
Once the system of AE14-503J’s, and/or other AEXX-503J devices with the RS485 I/O and the
AEQuery software are installed, click on AEQuery in the Programs list to start the program. Click
on “Setup” and choose the desired RS232 port (Com1, Com2, Com3, or Com4). Once the Com
Port is selected, the user can specify a desired Time Out setting (typically shorter for slower
computers and longer for faster computers). The Time Out has a default setting and should not
need adjusting unless “No Data” is repeatedly being received.
Click “Setup” again to change the RTS Polarity if necessary. Some RS485 adapters use Positive
True logic and while others use Negative True logic for the RTS signal. The ATS adapter (P/N
9200-0509) is a negative true device. Other approved adapters may use positive true logic
device. Click “RTS”. Click either “Positive True” or “Negative True”. Choosing the wrong polarity
won’t damage anything. It will only result in the scans producing “No Data”.
Enter “Setup” once again and enter the desired Address Group. The Address Group defines
which addresses (1-32 available) the user wishes to readily access and scan. The user may
select a single address, a group of addresses (in any order) or All of the addresses. The Address
Group selected will be the only addresses scanned in a “Scan Group” and included in a Total
count for the Goal and Actual Totals.
Click on either the “Scan One” or “Scan Group” buttons to acquire data from the AEXX-503J’s. If
the Address Group has not been set, you will be prompted to set it. The data will begin to show up
on the screen arranged in columns. Figure 1 below shows an example of scanning 8 units,
addresses 1-8. If “Scan One” is selected, you will be prompted for the address of the unit to be
scanned. If an address is selected that is not an available address as set in the Address Group,
you will be prompted to reselect an address.

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Figure 1 – Formatted Data Form
To print a report of the displayed data, click “File” and then select “Print” from the pull-down menu.
The data can now be saved as a comma-separated value (“.csv”) file which can then be reopened
by AEQuery or used with other programs such as EXCEL for other data reports. To save the
data, click on “File” and choose “SaveAs” from the pull-down menu. Save the data to a filename
of your choice. To open a file, click on “File”, and select “Open” from the pull-down menu.
Choose the desired file to open.
CLEARING THE RUN TIME
To clear the run time (reset it to zero) of one unit:
1. Click “Utilities”.
2. Click “Clear Run Time”.
3. Click “Clear One Unit”.
You will be prompted for the address of the unit that you want to clear.
To clear the run time (reset it to zero) of all units (addresses 1 – 32):
1. Click “Utilities”.
2. Click “Clear Run Time”.
3. Click “Clear All Units”.

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DISPLAYING TOTALS
To display the totals (of all Production Goal and Actual Counts) on the Remote Display or on the
lower portion of the open AEQuery program window.
1. Click “Utilities”.
2. Click “Display Totals”.
3. Enter Interval which to update Totals (1-99 minutes).
4. Click “OK”
At the specified interval, a window will appear while the total is being calculated. The window will
allow the user to “Skip” that calculation, or “Stop” calculating totals at that time. If nothing is
clicked, then the totals will continue to be calculated at the specified interval.
Note: The totals will be calculated from the addresses specified in the Address Group.
User may view the “Total” line on the AE4X46-503J Remote Display or the bottom border of the
AEQuery program window to see the calculated totals appear at the specified interval.