Cimarron ARCONTROL BASE User manual

USER MANUAL
ARCONTROL™ BASE
2020©Copyright Cimarron Energy
hps://www.arcontrolbms.com
Revision B
March 2020

Table of Contents
1.0 Introducon............................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Hardware Installaon ........................................................................................................1
1.2 Wiring for Operaon .........................................................................................................3
1.3 Applicaon Informaon.....................................................................................................6
1.4 Ignion Module ................................................................................................................. 7
2.0 System Overview ....................................................................................................... 7
2.1 User Interface .................................................................................................................... 7
2.2 System Splash Window...................................................................................................... 8
2.3 System Menu.....................................................................................................................8
2.4 System Menu Symbols.......................................................................................................9
2.5 Thermocouple 1 (TC1) ..................................................................................................... 10
2.5 System Info Menu............................................................................................................10
2.6 Data Logs .........................................................................................................................11
2.7 Modbus Protocol ............................................................................................................. 13
3.0 System Sengs.........................................................................................................16
3.1 Sengs Overview............................................................................................................16
3.2 Sengs Menu.................................................................................................................. 17
3.3 Changing System Sengs................................................................................................ 18
3.4 Seng the Date and Time ............................................................................................... 19
4.0 System Operaon .............................................................................................................. 20
4.1 AUTOMATIC Mode ..........................................................................................................21
4.1.1 AUTOMATIC Mode Overview .............................................................................21
4.1.2 AUTOMATIC Mode Operaon States..................................................................22
4.1.3 AUTOMATIC Mode Alarm States ........................................................................24
4.2 CONTINUOUS Mode........................................................................................................27
4.2.1 CONTINUOUS Mode Overview...........................................................................27
4.2.2 CONTINUOUS Mode Operaon States...............................................................28
4.2.3 CONTINUOUS Mode Alarm States......................................................................30
4.3 MANUAL Mode ............................................................................................................... 31
4.3.1 MANUAL Mode Overview ..................................................................................32
4.3.2 MANUAL Mode Operaon States.......................................................................33
4.3.3 MANUAL Mode Alarm States .............................................................................35
5.0 Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................... 37
6.0 Maintenance & Service......................................................................................................... 38
7.0 Approvals ............................................................................................................................. 38
8.0 Equipment Ratings................................................................................................................ 39

WARNING!
1
1 Introducon
Thank you for purchasing the ARControl, our most popular ignion package. This manual will provide you with
important informaon that will help you understand the system, setup the system and how the system operates. Please
keep the manual in an accessible locaon for future reference. At Cimmaron Energy Inc. we are always here to assist
you with any service or spare part needs. Contact us at:
Phone: [phone]
Website: hps://www.arcontrolbms.com
1.1 Hardware Installaon
The ARControl should be installed according to the direcons provided in this manual and always be in compliance
with local electrical codes and the specicaons of the operang company. This secon will cover general instrucons
regarding safety as well as specic wiring and materials required for the safe and successful operaon
of the ARControl.
Failure to comply with the following safety warning(s) may result in serious personal injury or death.
•Ensure the power is not connected unl the nal step of installaon.
•Failure of the grounding system integrity can result in personal injury, damage, or failure of operaon.
Theequipmentmustbegroundedinaccordancewithinstruconsanddevicesandwiringconnectedtothe
controller must be according to the appropriate electrical code
•Ensure that no personnel nor any objects come into contact with the ignion module, terminals, or damaged
coilwiring.Theignioncoilcangenerate38kVandisconsideredahazard.
•If using an external power supply, do not power the ARControl with a supply rated for more than 24VDC.
Failure to comply with the following safety warning(s) may result in damage to the product.
•When installaon is complete, ensure that the enclosure is properly sealed and the fasteners are ght. The
enclosurewillensurethattheinternalcomponentsarenotaectedbymoisture,ice,ordebris.
•Disconnect and remove the baery during transportaon or when the ARControl will not be operated for
aperiodofme.
Follow these guidelines when installing the ARControl:
•A switch or circuit breaker must be included in the installaon; it must be suitably located and easily reached. It
mustbemarkedasthedisconnecngdevicefortheequipment.
•Proper earth grounding per local electrical codes must be ulized in the installaon.
•If the ARControl is used in a manner not specied by Cimarron Energy, Inc., the protecon provided by the
equipment may be impaired.
•If the BMS Module (1870-511) is used in conjuncon with the ARControl it must be mounted externally of the
ARControl in order for the ARControl to remain regulatory compliant.
•Use the hardware supplied with the ARControl. The hardware kit supplied with the ARControl contains an
aluminumpre-drilledmounngbracket,and(4)3/4-inchboltsandnuts.
•Locate the unit out of trac and working areas, away from excessive heat, and above areas where water and
liquids may accumulate. Visibility of the display will be enhanced if not facing direct sun.
•Measure the wiring distance. The ignion cable is restricted to a length of 25 feet maximum.
NOTICE

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VLV B
DIN
GND
PS3
GND
PS2
GND
PS1
PWR
A B PWR GND
MODULE PORT
IN+
IN-
GND
R-
B-
A+
Y+
GND
Y+
R-
THERMO-
COUPLE
PORT
RS485
PORT
ALARM
OUTPUT
DOUT-
DOUT-
AUXIO
GND
DOUT+
GND
OPN-G
GND
CLS-R
OPN-G
GND
CLS-R
MAIN
VALVE
BATTERY-IN
GND
SOLAR
GND
PWR-OUT
BATTERY-OUT
PILOT
VALVE
POWER
PORT
DIGITAL
OUTPUTS
GND GND
GROUND
GND GND
DIGITAL
INPUTS
TRANS-
DUCER
PORT
TC2
TC1
MAIN
VLV A
PILOT
5 A
Notes: Factory Jumpers
•Remove jumper if installing outside wiring
•BMS module must be set to address 1 (Dip switch 1 on)
2
Follow these steps to install the
ARControl:
1. Locate and open the hardware kit.
2. Aach the mounng anges to
the back of the ARControl with
the supplied hardware.
3. Holes will need to be drilled in
theboomoftheenclosureto
accommodate the cables and
conduit to the unit. It is
recommended to use a step
drill bit to drill the holes.
4. Mount the ARControl via the
angestoasecurelocaon
and away from heat sources.
5. Mount provided ignion rod
assembly to pilot or burner
assembly.
6. Aach provided cable
conduit using provided glands
to enclosure and burner chamber.
7.
8.
9.
Mount ignition module to the DIN
rail inside of enclosure. WARNING:
Mounting ignition module inside
enclosure VOIDS the 1960-155
ARControl Class I Division 2 rating.
Connect ignition wire to tab of the
ignitionmodulesparktransformer,
run it through the conduit and
attachittoignitionrodassembly.
Wire the Ignition Module to the
ARControl’s Module Port using the
provided wiring harness.
10. Aach the free end of the
grounding wire (green wire
with yellow trace) to the
burner’s chassis.
11. Connect the power source
to the power and ground
terminal blocks.
12. Navigate to START IGNITION
and press OK. The system will
starttheignioncyclein
automacmode.
The solar power package includes a
baery in a DIN-mountable baery
tray, solar panel, and 9 feet of cable for
connecon to the ARControl. Mount the
bracket and panel facing sunlight in a
suitable locaon.
To Pilot / Burner Chassis
Provided Wiring Harness
To Ignion Rod
Ignion Wire
To Solar Panel, if Baery
powered
To power source or Baery
Permissive
Input
Mounted on DIN rail inside
enclosure
Ignion Module
Image 1.1.1 · Hardware installaon
TC1
RS-485 Modbus
Alarm Output
Status Output

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1.2 Wiring for Operaon
This secon covers general wiring for most common applicaons. Important! All wiring should be done in accordance
with local regulaons and within the specicaons of the site or equipment owner. If there are quesons not answered
by this manual or the wiring diagrams, please call Cimarron Energy at 1-844-746-1676 for assistance.
1.2.1 Connecng the Power
The ARControl is designed to operate from either 12 or 24 volt power supplies or baeries. Power supplies should
be rated Class II and capable of sourcing a minimum of 2 amps. Baeries should be either 12 or 24 volt and have a
DIN
GND
PS3
GND
PS2
GND
PS1
PWR
A B PWR GND
MODULE PORT
IN+
IN-
GND
R-
B-
A+
Y+
GND
Y+
R-
THERMO-
COUPLE
PORT
RS485
PORT
ALARM
OUTPUT
DOUT-
DOUT-
AUXIO
GND
DOUT+
GND
OPN-G
GND
CLS-R
OPN-G
GND
CLS-R
MAIN
VALVE
BATTERY-IN
GND
SOLAR
GND
PWR-OUT
BATTERY-OUT
PILOT
VALVE
POWER
PORT
DIGITAL
OUTPUTS
GND GND
GROUND
GND GND
DIGITAL
INPUTS
TRANS-
DUCER
PORT
5 Watt Solar
Panel
minimum 12 Ah (amp-hour) capacity.
1.2.2 Connecng a Solar Panel and Baery
(if required)
Solar Charing
The ARControl contains an integrated solar charger. The
solar charger is capable of charging a 12 volt 12 Ah SLA
(sealed lead acid) baery. A solar panel rated for 12 volt
systems with a maximum current output of 2 amps is
recommended. Installaons that require more charging
current than provided by the internal solar charger should
ulize a properly sized external solar charger and baery.
Power Pack
The standard ARControl Power Pack (PN: 1960-160)
contains a 12 volt 12 Ah SLA baery in a sturdy DIN-
mountable bracket and a 5 wa 12 volt solar panel with
9 feet of cable and a mount ng bracket. The battery and
bracket clips onto the bottom DIN rail in the ARControl
enclosure. The solar panel can be mounted with a U-bolt
to a pole or to any other structure that can accommodate
the mount ng holes. Be sure to locate the solar panel
south facing in an area free from obstruction of the sun
throughout the ent rety of the day.
Fusing
The ARControl has three user-replaceable fuses. The fuse
on the DIN mounted terminal block that connects to
BATTERY IN on the ARControl utilizes a 5 amp ATC or ATO
fuse. The ARControl board is fused at both the POWER
PORT and MODULE PORT with 2 amp ceramic fuses (PN:
3181-002). The POWER PORT fuse protects all of the
valve outputs and the digital outputs. The MODULE PORT
fuse protects the power output to the Ignition Module.
There are two spare 2 amp ceramic fuses located in the
SPARE FUSES location on the ARControl board.
DIN
GND
PS3
GND
PS2
GND
PS1
PWR
A B PWR GND
MODULE PORT
IN+
IN-
GND
R-
B-
A+
Y+
GND
Y+
R-
THERMO-
COUPLE
PORT
RS485
PORT
ALARM
OUTPUT
DOUT-
DOUT-
AUXIO
GND
DOUT+
GND
OPN-G
GND
CLS-R
OPN-G
GND
CLS-R
MAIN
VALVE
BATTERY-IN
GND
SOLAR
GND
PWR-OUT
BATTERY-OUT
PILOT
VALVE
POWER
PORT
DIGITAL
OUTPUTS
GND GND
GROUND
GND GND
DIGITAL
INPUTS
TRANS-
DUCER
PORT
Chassis
Ground
Sealed Lead Acid
Battery (SLA)
Positive terminal can be
connected from the
power source to the
fused DIN rail mounted
terminal block
5 A
Image 1.2.1 · Solar panel wiring
Image 1.2.2 · Baery pack wiring

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1.2.3 Connecng a
Thermocouple (if used)
TC1 is the only thermocouple input. The
input has a readout on the system main
screen and the thermocouple value gets
recorded in the data logs (Image 1.2.3).
DIN
GND
PS3
GND
PS2
GND
PS1
PWR
A B PWR GND
MODULE PORT
IN+
IN-
GND
R-
B-
A+
Y+
GND
Y+
R-
THERMO-
COUPLE
PORTS
RS485
PORT
ALARM
OUTPUT
DOUT-
DOUT-
AUXIO
GND
DOUT+
GND
OPN-G
GND
CLS-R
OPEN-G
GND
CLS-R
MAIN
VALVE
BATTERY-IN
GND
SOLAR
GND
PWR-OUT
BATTERY-OUT
PILOT
VALVE
POWER
PORT
DIGITAL
OUTPUTS
GND GND
GROUND
GND GND
DIGITAL
INPUTS
TRANS-
DUCER
PORT Thermocouple
+
-
1 2 3 4
ROCKER DOWN
O F F
VALVE
OUTRET
POWER RS485
B
A
TC1
R-
Y+
TC2
R-
Y+
1870-511
DIN
GND
PS3
GND
PS2
GND
PS1
PWR
A B PWR GND
MODULE PORT
IN+
IN-
GND
R-
B-
A+
Y+
GND
Y+
R-
THERMO-
COUPLE
PORTS
RS485
PORT
ALARM
OUTPUT
DOUT-
DOUT-
AUXIO
GND
DOUT+
GND
OPN-G
GND
CLS-R
OPEN-G
GND
CLS-R
MAIN
VALVE
BATTERY-IN
GND
SOLAR
GND
PWR-OUT
BATTERY-OUT
PILOT
VALVE
POWER
PORT
DIGITAL
OUTPUTS
GND GND
GROUND
GND GND
DIGITAL
INPUTS
TRANS-
DUCER
PORT
To pilot
assembly
Ignition Module
DIN
GND
PS3
GND
PS2
GND
PS1
PWR
A B PWR GND
MODULE PORT
IN+
IN-
GND
R-
B-
A+
Y+
GND
Y+
R-
THERMO-
COUPLE
PORT
RS485
PORT
ALARM
OUTPUT
DOUT-
DOUT-
AUXIO
GND
DOUT+
GND
OPN-G
GND
CLS-R
OPN-G
GND
CLS-R
MAIN
VALVE
BATTERY-IN
GND
SOLAR
GND
PWR-OUT
BATTERY-OUT
PILOT
VALVE
POWER
PORT
DIGITAL
OUTPUTS
GND GND
GROUND
GND GND
DIGITAL
INPUTS
TRANS-
DUCER
PORT
Customer External PLC
1.2.4 Communicaon via
Modbus RS-485
To use Modbus communicaon, use the
RS-485 PORT on the board, aaching
the A+ and B- wiring as well as the GND
to the external PLC or communicaon
device. Nocaons of alarms can also
be retrieved via Modbus (Image 1.2.4).
1.2.5 Connecng the
Ignion Module
The wiring from the Ignion Module
is connected to the MODULE PORT at
the top of the ARControl board. Both
thermocouple inputs are jumpered
short. The DIP switch must be set to
address posion 1 (Image 1.2.5).
Image 1.2.3 · Thermocouple (TC1) wiring
Image 1.24 · Modbus RS-485 wiring
Image 1.2.5 · Ignion module wiring

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DIN
GND
PS3
GND
PS2
GND
PS1
PWR
A B PWR GND
MODULE PORT
IN+
IN-
GND
R-
B-
A+
Y+
GND
Y+
R-
THERMO-
COUPLE
PORTS
RS485
PORT
ALARM
OUTPUT
DOUT-
DOUT-
AUXIO
GND
DOUT+
GND
OPN-G
GND
CLS-R
OPEN-G
GND
CLS-R
MAIN
VALVE
BATTERY-IN
GND
SOLAR
GND
PWR-OUT
BATTERY-OUT
PILOT
VALVE
POWER
PORT
DIGITAL
OUTPUTS
GND GND
GROUND
GND GND
DIGITAL
INPUTS
TRANS-
DUCER
PORT
Permissive IN
GND
IN
GND
5VDC 1MΩ
10KΩ
DIN
GND
PS3
GND
PS2
GND
PS1
PWR
A B PWR GND
MODULE PORT
IN+
IN-
GND
R-
B-
A+
Y+
GND
Y+
R-
THERMO-
COUPLE
PORT
RS485
PORT
ALARM
OUTPUT
DOUT-
DOUT-
AUXIO
GND
DOUT+
GND
OPN-G
GND
CLS-R
OPN-G
GND
CLS-R
MAIN
VALVE
BATTERY-IN
GND
SOLAR
GND
PWR-OUT
BATTERY-OUT
PILOT
VALVE
POWER
PORT
DIGITAL
OUTPUTS
GND GND
GROUND
GND GND
DIGITAL
INPUTS
TRANS-
DUCER
PORT
Status OUT
2A
12 or 24
VDC
OUT
GND
GND
1.2.6 PERMISSIVE (DIN) Input
The PERMISSIVE (DIN) input comes
with a jumper installed from the
factory. To use the PERMISSIVE
(DIN) input, remove the jumper and
connect to an external PLC’s dry
contact switch output or some other
external switch. The PERMISSIVE
(DIN) is acve when the circuit is
open (Image 1.2.6).
1.2.7 Status Output
The status output indicates if the
system is detecng ame at the pilot.
This output sources power and can
drive an indicator light or interface
with an external PLC (Image 1.2.7).
Image 1.2.7 · Status output wiring
Image 1.2.6 · PERMISSIVE (DIN) input wiring

FROM MCU
DOUT+
DOUT-
36R0 50mA
PTC
DIN
GND
PS3
GND
PS2
GND
PS1
PWR
A B PWR GND
MODULE PORT
IN+
IN-
GND
R-
B-
A+
Y+
GND
Y+
R-
THERMO-
COUPLE
PORT
RS485
PORT
ALARM
OUTPUT
DOUT-
DOUT+
AUXIO
GND
DOUT+
GND
OPN-G
GND
CLS-R
OPEN-G
GND
CLS-R
MAIN
VALVE
BATTERY-IN
GND
SOLAR
GND
PWR-OUT
BATTERY-OUT
PILOT
VALVE
POWER
PORT
DIGITAL
OUTPUTS
GND GND
GROUND
GND GND
DIGITAL
INPUTS
TRANS-
DUCER
PORT
DIN
GND
PS3
GND
PS2
GND
PS1
PWR
A B PWR GND
MODULE PORT
IN+
IN-
GND
R-
B-
A+
Y+
GND
Y+
R-
THERMO-
COUPLE
PORT
RS485
PORT
ALARM
OUTPUT
DOUT-
DOUT+
AUXIO
GND
DOUT+
GND
OPN-G
GND
CLS-R
OPEN-G
GND
CLS-R
MAIN
VALVE
BATTERY-IN
GND
SOLAR
GND
PWR-OUT
BATTERY-OUT
PILOT
VALVE
POWER
PORT
DIGITAL
OUTPUTS
GND GND
GROUND
GND GND
DIGITAL
INPUTS
TRANS-
DUCER
PORT
2000mA
DOUT+
GND
BATTERY-IN
GND
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1.3 Applicaon Informaon
1.3.1 Alarm Output
The alarm output is active when the ARControl is in an
alarm state. The alarm behaves as an open switch when
it is active. External alarm circuitry should be limited to
less than 50mA (Image 1.3.1).
1.3.2 STATUS OUTPUT (DOUT+)
When the STATUS OUTPUT (DOUT+) output is acve
the output behaves as a closed switch bridging the units
baery input to the STATUS OUTPUT (DOUT+)
(Image 1.3.2).
Therefore, if the system is powered by 12V then when the
STATUS OUTPUT (DOUT+) is acve one can expect 12V at
the output. However, due to reverse polarity blocking and
fusing the output is slightly below 12V at
the output.
When the STATUS OUTPUT (DOUT+) is inacve then it
behaves as if switch bridging the units baery input to the
STATUS OUTPUT (DOUT+) is open.
OUT TO
AUTOMATION
PLC
Alarm output inacve/closed switch circuit diagram
Image 1.3.1 · Alarm output inacve
OUT TO
AUTOMATION
PLC
Image 1.3.2 · STATUS OUTPUT (DOUT+) acve - closed switch
Digital input open circuit diagram

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2 System Overview
2.1 User Interface
The system user interface (Image 2.1.1) consists of a text display and seven keys (Table 2.1.1) that are used for menu
navigaon, selecng opons on menu items and entering or exing menus.
The text display provides informaon regarding menus, submenus, system modes, selectable opons, current mode
operaon states and alarms. The text display features automac shuto aer 60 seconds without user interacon
through the keyboard. The automac shuto feature helps save power which is especially important in remote
installaons that are solar powered.
Pressing any key will wake up the text display and bring it to the top of the Main menu. If the STOP key is pressed while
the text display is o, it will both send the unit in to the STOP state and wake up the text display. Addionally, if the
system enters in any of the alarm states (see secon 4 System Operaon for further informaon on alarm states) this
will also wake up the text display if the text display is o and it will bring the alarm state screen.
Text Display
Right Key
Down Key
Up Key
Le Key
OK Key
BACK Key
STOP Key
Image 2.1.1 ·System user interface
Table 2.1.1 ·User interface keys
KEY USE DESCRIPTION
Up Use to scroll up menu items
Down Use to scroll down menu items
Le Use to toggle through selectable opons Selectable opons are shown between angle brackets < >
Right Use to toggle through selectable opons Selectable opons are shown between angle brackets < >
OK Use to enter a submenu and select or
enter menu item choice
The OK key allows the entering of menu item acons
and choices, and to and accept or deny system
conrmaon screens.
BACK Use to exit a selected submenu or cancel /
deny prompts
STOP Use to put the system in STOP state The STOP key interrupts any current operaon and sends the
system to the STOPPED state.

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2.3 System Menu
The System Menu is shown in the text display (Image 2.3.1). It will show the following:
•Current mode
•Current state
•Addional informaon about the current state and prompts for aconable menu items
•Thermocouple 1 temperature (F)
•The current baery voltage
•The current solar input voltage
•Sengs submenu
•Service informaon submenu
2.2 System Splash Window
When the system powers up the System Splash window (Image 2.2.1) will appear for 2 seconds. The splash window
contains the company name, system name and nally the system’s rmware idencaon version number and
revision level.
Current mode
Image 2.3.1 ·System menu
Current state
Sengs submenu
Service submenu
Addional Info
Baery voltage Solar input
voltage
Thermocouple 1
temperature
Firmware revision level
Image 2.2.1 ·System splash window

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Example B: Changing the ignion mer from 10s to 30s (Note: Only aects AUTOMATIC mode).
1. Use the UP or DOWN key to SETTINGS MENU.
2. Press the OK key.
3. In the submenu, use the UP or DOWN key to IGNITE.
4. Use the LEFT or RIGHT key and scroll to the 30s menu entry.
5. Use the UP or DOWN key to COMMIT SETTINGS.
6. Press the OK key.
7. Use the LEFT or RIGHT key and scroll to the YES menu entry.
8. Press the OK key to conrm / commit.
2.4 System Menu Symbols
The symbols shown in the System Menu signify the following:
Indicates current menu selecon
Indicates a submenu
Indicates an aconable menu item
Indicates dynamic text related to user selecon
Indicates a user selectable opon
Indicates placeholders for numerical values
The following are some examples of using the System Menu.
Example A: Changing the operaon mode from AUTOMATIC to CONTINUOUS.
1. Use the UP or DOWN key and select MODE.
2. Press the OK key.
3. Using LEFT and RIGHT key scroll to the CONTINUOUS menu entry.
4. Press the OK key. The system will now be in the CONTINUOUS mode. Note: The current state of the mode is
shown in the STATE row.
Use the UP or DOWN key
and move arrow to MODE
Scroll to CONTINUOUS
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Example A · Change operaon mode

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2.5 Thermocouple 1 (TC1)
TC1 is the temperature readout of thermocouple 1. It is always in degrees Fahrenheit. If a jumper is connected the read-
out will display the ambient temperature. If TC1 is not connected and the jumper is not in place the display will show
the Overow condion (Table 2.5.1). This helps idenfy a possible open TC1.
2.6 Service Info Menu
The Service Info Menu (Image 2.6.1) displays contact informaon for ARControl sales and service department, the
rmware ID number and CRC (cyclic redundancy check), the current operang mode and its sengs, the status of
pernent IO, and acons to clear the data logs or set the date and me.
The ignion and delay duraons of the current mode are displayed in seconds. These can be changed under the Sengs
Menu. The state of PERMISSIVE (DIN) input is displayed, along with the baery and solar voltages.
Use the UP or DOWN key and
move arrow to SETTINGS MENU
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Example B · Change ignion mer seng
Move arrow
to IGNITE and
scroll to 30s
Move arrow to
COMMIT SETTINGS
Scroll to YES and
press the OK key
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Table 2.5.1 · TC1 condions
CONDITION TEXT
Overow TC1= + ∞ oF
Underow TC1= - ∞ oF
Normal TC1= XXXXX oF

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B A T T E R Y = X X . X V
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C R C = X X X X - X X X X
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2.7 Data Logs
The system can create and store two types of data logs:
Time-based: logsaregeneratedinmeintervalsof15minutes.
Event-based: logs are generated when events of special interest happen in the system. Below is the list of events that
are logged by the system (Table 2.7.1).
Image 2.6.1 ·Service info menu
Table 2.7.1 ·Event data log types
Current mode
Baery voltage
PERMISSIVE
(DIN) input
Ignion duraon
seng
Firmware ID
number
Firmware CRC
value
Delay duraon
seng
Solar input
voltage
LOG TYPE EVENT
LOGS ERASED All previously logs erased
POWER ON Unit has been powered on
POWER OFF Unit was powered o
INTERVAL 15 minutes interval has occurred
DATA DOWNLOAD Previous data has been downloaded
SETTINGS CHANGE System sengs have changed
FIRMWARE UPDATE Firmware has been updated to a new revision
STATE CHANGE System current state has changed

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Data is broken down into three groups, System data, Digital data and Analog data. Both log types contain the same data
as follows: (Tables 2.7.2, 2.7.3, 2.7.4)
2.7.1 Retrieving the Data Logs
The data logs are easily retrieved by inserng a USB drive (FAT formaed) into the USB drive port of the system. The
system will write the data logs to a CSV le under a folder named ARControl on the root of the USB drive. The CSV log
le is named aer the me the log was generated in the format YYYYMMddhhmmss.
Table 2.7.2 ·System data
Table 2.7.3 ·Digital data
Table 2.7.4 ·Analog data
GROUP HEADER DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM DATA TIME STAMP Time stamp in the format YYYYMMddhhmmss. This me stamp format
facilitates data manipulaon and plong.
DATE Records date of the occurred logged data.
TIME Records me of the occurred logged data.
LOG TYPE Records the event that triggered data to be logged.
MODE Denotes the mode seng at the me when the logged was recorded.
STATE Denotes the mode seng at the me when the logged was recorded.
LOCKOUT Denotes the current lockout code from the ignion unit at the me when the
logged was recorded.
GROUP HEADER DESCRIPTION
DIGITAL DATA FLAME INDICATOR Denotes the state of the Flame indicator output (DOUT) as either inacve or
acve at the me when the logged was recorded.
ALARM Denotes the state of the Alarm output as either inacve or acve at the me
when the logged was recorded.
PERMISSIVE (DIN) Denotes the state of the Permissive (DIN) input as either inacve or acve at
the me when the logged was recorded.
GROUP HEADER DESCRIPTION
ANALOG DATA TEMPERATURE
UNITS
Denotes the temperature units for the ambient temperature record and
thermocouple 1 record.
AMBIENT
TEMPERATURE
Records the ambient temperature reading from the system at the me when
the log was recorded.
THERMOCOUPLE 1 Records the thermocouple 1 reading from the system at the me when the
log was recorded.
BATTERY VOLTAGE Records the baery voltage reading from the system at the me when the
log was recorded.
SOLAR VOLTAGE Records the solar voltage reading from the system at the me when the log
was recorded.

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2.7.2 Clearing the Data Logs
The Clear Data Logs command is located in the Service Info sub-menu. Pressing OK will prompt a conrmaon screen
conrming whether or not to delete all of the previously log data (Image 2.7.2).
2.8 Modus Protocol
The system’s RS-485 port supports a limited subset of the Modbus protocol for communicaons. The system supports
Modbus RTU mode and only supports funcon 3, giving an external PLC the ability to read several conguraon
sengs and system variables.
2.8.1 Modbus Communicaon Parameters
The communicaon parameters for the system are xed as follows (Table 2.7.1):
Follow these steps to clear the
Data Logs:
1. Press the OK key.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT key to
select Yes or No (Image 2.7.3).
3. Press the OK key to conrm
/ commit.
A L L D A T A P ER V I O U S L Y
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Select Clear Data
Logs
Image 2.7.2 ·Clear data logs
Table 2.8.1 · Modbus communicaon parameters
Image 2.7.3 ·Select Yes or No
SETTING VALUE
ADDRESS 56
BAUD RATE 19200 bps
WORD ORDER LSW
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2.8.2 Modbus Conguraon Registers
Modbus conguraon registers are as follows (Table 2.8.2):
2.8.3 Modbus Variable Registers
Modbus variable registers are as follows (Table 2.8.3):
Table 2.8.2 · Modbus conguraon registers
Table 2.8.3 ·Modbus variable registers
REGISTER
NUMBER NAME DESCRIPTION DEFAULT TYPE R/W
0UNUSED Unused/Reserved for expansion.
Always reads 0. 0N/A R
1FIRMWARE VERSION Current version of the rmware 525 UINT16 R
2FIRMWARE REVISION Current revision of the rmware 2UINT16 R
3FIRMWARE CRC
MSW
Cyclic Redundancy Check most
signicant word 41825 UINT32 R
4FIRMWARE CRC LSW Cyclic Redundancy Check least
signicant word 16147 UINT32 R
5MODE
Opon Register Value
0UINT16 R
AUTOMATIC 0
MANUAL 1
CONTINUOUS 2
7IGNITION TIME
Opon Register Value
30 UINT16 R10s 10
30s 30
9WAIT TIME
Opon Register Value
0UINT16 R
0s 0
1800s 1800
REGISTER
NUMBER NAME DESCRIPTION TYPE R/W
Range Value
210 TC 1 VALUE Min -32768 INT16 R
Max 32767
218 DIN/PERMISSIVE STATE Acve 1UINT16 R
Inacve 0
226 ALARM STATE Acve 1UINT16 R
Inacve 0
230 BATTERY VOLTAGE Min 0UINT16 R
Max 65535
231 SOLAR VOLTAGE Min 0UINT16 R
Max 65535
232 TEMPERATURE Min -32768 INT16 R
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Table 2.8.3 · Modbus variable registers (connued)
REGISTER
NUMBER NAME DESCRIPTION TYPE R/W
Mode State vs Register Value
200 CURRENT SYSTEM STATE State Register Value
AUTOMATIC UNKNOWN 0UINT16 R
STOPPED 1
PILOT ON 2
IGNITE 3
PILOT FAILED 4
PERMISSIVE (DIN)
OPEN 5
LOW BATTERY 6
DELAY 7
BMS LOCKOUT 8
CONTINUOUS UNKNOWN 0
STOPPED 1
PILOT ON 2
IGNITE 3
FLAME LOST 4
PERMISSIVE (DIN)
OPEN 5
LOW BATTERY 6
IGNITE WARNING 7
BMS LOCKOUT 8
MANUAL UNKNOWN 0
STOPPED 1
PILOT ON 2
IGNITE 3
UNKNOWN 4
PERMISSIVE (DIN)
OPEN 5
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3 System Sengs
The Sengs Menu allows the user to see the current system sengs, modify the sengs and commit them to the
system. This secon will explain what each seng is, how to enter the Sengs Menu and how to change the
seng opons.
3.1 Sengs Overview
The ARControl has three system sengs, these include mode (MODE), ignion duraon (IGNITE) and delay
duraon (DELAY). The MODE seng is used to select the mode of operaon: AUTOMATIC, CONTINUOUS or
MANUAL (Table 3.1.1).
The IGNITE seng is used to set the length of me that the system will spark. The seng has two opons, 10 seconds
(10s) and 30 seconds (30s) . Note: The IGNITE seng has no eect when in the CONTINUOUS or MANUAL modes
(Table 3.1.2).
The DELAY seng is used to set the length of me allowed for the system to aempt to establish the presence of ame,
from the moment the ignion period is over to the point the system transions into the PILOT FAILED alarm state. The
seng has two opons, 0 seconds (0s) and 1800 seconds (1800s). Note: The DELAY seng has no eect when in the
CONTINUOUS or MANUAL modes (Table 3.1.3).
When set to the 0 seconds (0s) opon, the system transions immediately from the end of the ignion period to the
PILOT FAILED alarm state. When set to the 1800 seconds (1800s) opon, there is a 30 minute delay, between the end of
the ignion period and the transion to the PILOT FAILED alarm state.
Table 3.1.1 · MODE seng
Table 3.1.2 · IGNITE seng
Table 3.1.3 · DELAY seng
MODE SETTINGS SUMMARY
AUTOMATIC Provides med ignion and seable delay period before going in to a pilot failed state.
CONTINUOUS Provides connuous ignion without ming out.
MANUAL Provides the user manual control of the ignion ming.
IGNITE SETTINGS SUMMARY
10s 10 seconds (only applicable in the AUTOMATIC mode)
30s 30 seconds (only applicable in the AUTOMATIC mode)
DELAY SETTINGS SUMMARY
0s 0 seconds (only applicable in the AUTOMATIC mode)
1800s 1800 seconds (only applicable in the AUTOMATIC mode)

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I G N I T E : 1 0 s
D E L A Y : 1 8 0 0 s
C O M M I T S E T T I N G S
3.2 Sengs Menu
To change the sengs you must enter the Sengs Menu. Follow these steps to enter the Sengs Menu:
1. Use the UP or DOWN key and select SETTINGS MENU (Image 3.2.1).
2. Press the OK key.
Once in the Sengs Menu the system sengs will be displayed (Image 3.2.2).
The default system sengs are (Image 3.2.3):
•MODE (AUTOMATIC)
•IGNITE (10s)
•DELAY (1800s)
Image 3.2.3 · Default system sengs
MODE sengs
Ignion duraon
sengs Delay duraon
sengs
Commit
sengs
Image 3.2.2 · System sengs menu
Image 3.2.1 · Select sengs menu
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D E L A Y : 1 8 0 0 s
C O M M I T S E T T I N G S
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I G N I T E : 3 0 s
D E L A Y : 1 8 0 0 s
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4. When sased with the seng changes use the UP and DOWN key and navigate to the COMMIT SETTINGS
command (Image 3.3.2).
5. Press OK, this will bring up the conrmaon screen (Image 3.3.3). Note: Use the LEFT and RIGHT key to scroll
andchangetheconrmaontoeitherYES or NO. Alternavely, the user can press the BACK key to enter NO
astheconrmaonandgobacktoSengs Menu. Important! Once the user has commied the seng the
system will reset and reboot.
6. Press the OK key to conrm.
3.3 Changing System Sengs
Follow these steps to change system sengs:
1. Using the UP and DOWN key to move the arrow on the le hand side of the menu and navigate to desired seng.
2. Using LEFT and RIGHT key scroll through the possible opons for the seng. For example, change the ignion
duraonto30seconds(Image3.3.1)
3. If needed, repeat steps 1 and 2 for the remaining sengs.
Image 3.3.1 · Select seng
Move arrow to
seng
Scroll to
desired seng
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Image 3.3.2 · Select commit sengs
Image 3.3.3 · Conrmaon screen
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