Emerson E2 RX Series User manual

026-1621 Rev 0 12-JUN-2012
Quick Start Guide for E2 RX Refrigeration,
BX HVAC, and CX Convenience Store Controllers
Applicable to E2 firmware versions 4.0 and above

Retail Solutions
3240 Town Point Drive NW, Suite 100
Kennesaw, GA 30144, USA
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
FCC COMPLIANCE NOTICE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
CE COMPLIANCE NOTICE
Class A Product Information for E2 Controllers:
The Retail Solutions Einstein and E2 controllers are Class A products. In a domestic
environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be
required to take adequate measures. This covers:
• All E2 family product types: RX - Refrigeration Controller (845-xxxx),
BX - Building/HVAC Controller (845-xxxx), CX- Convenience Store
Controller (845-xxxx), and all version models: (300, 400, 500).

E2 RX/BX/CX Quick Start Manual Table of Contents • v
Table of Contents
1 QUICK START.............................................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 LOGGING ON................................................................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 CLEANING OUT THE CONTROLLER................................................................................................................................ 1
1.3 SETTING NUMBER OF NETWORK DEVICES.................................................................................................................... 2
1.4 SETTING NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ............................................................................................................................ 3
2 SCREENS AND MENUS.............................................................................................................................................. 3
2.1 THE MAIN STATUS (HOME) SCREEN............................................................................................................................. 3
2.1.1 Customizing the Home Screen ............................................................................................................................... 3
2.2 COMMON SCREEN ELEMENTS ....................................................................................................................................... 4
2.2.1 The Header............................................................................................................................................................. 4
2.2.1.1 Header Icons ............................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.2.2 The Function Keys ................................................................................................................................................ 4
2.2.3 The Help Line......................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.3 SCREEN TYPES............................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.3.1 The Main Menu...................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.3.2 Status Screens ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
2.3.3 The Actions Menu................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.3.4 The Setup Screens .................................................................................................................................................. 6
2.3.5 System Configuration Menu................................................................................................................................... 7
2.3.6 The System Information Menu ............................................................................................................................... 7
3 SETUP............................................................................................................................................................................. 8
3.1 SET UPTIME/DATE ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
3.1.1 Setting the Time and Date...................................................................................................................................... 9
3.2 SET UPMODEM........................................................................................................................................................... 10
3.3 SET UPTCP/IP............................................................................................................................................................ 10
3.4 SET UPNETWORK BAUD RATES................................................................................................................................ 11
3.4.1 COM1 Serial (RS232) Baud Rate ........................................................................................................................ 11
3.4.2 I/O Network Baud Rate........................................................................................................................................ 12
3.5 SET UPUSER ACCESS ................................................................................................................................................. 12
3.5.1 Changing Required User Access Levels .............................................................................................................. 13
3.5.2 Creating a New User Account ............................................................................................................................. 13
3.5.3 Deleting a User.................................................................................................................................................... 14
3.6 SET UPI/O NETWORK................................................................................................................................................. 14
3.6.1 Specify Number of Boards.................................................................................................................................... 14
3.6.2 Checking Online Status........................................................................................................................................ 15
3.7 SET UPECHELON NETWORK....................................................................................................................................... 15
3.7.1 Specifying Number of Devices ............................................................................................................................. 15
3.7.2 Commissioning a Device...................................................................................................................................... 16
3.7.2.1 The Service Button Method...................................................................................................................................... 17
3.7.2.2 The Manual ID Entry Method................................................................................................................................... 18
3.8 LICENSE MANAGEMENT .............................................................................................................................................. 19
3.8.1 Web Services........................................................................................................................................................ 19
3.9 SET UPALARMING...................................................................................................................................................... 20
3.9.1 Specifying Alarm Reporting Types....................................................................................................................... 20
3.9.1.1 The Display Line....................................................................................................................................................... 20
3.9.1.2 The Alarm Output..................................................................................................................................................... 20
3.9.1.3 Dial-Out .................................................................................................................................................................... 20

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3.9.1.4 The Echelon Network (The Alarm Annunciator)..................................................................................................... 20
3.9.2 Setting up an E2 to be an Alarm Annunciator ..................................................................................................... 21
3.9.3 Alarm Dial-Out .................................................................................................................................................... 21
3.9.4 Introduction: Alarm Reporting............................................................................................................................. 22
3.10 SET UPGLOBAL DATA .............................................................................................................................................. 22
3.10.1 Priority Settings.................................................................................................................................................. 23
3.11 SET UPAPPLICATIONS............................................................................................................................................... 24
3.11.1 Add/Delete an Application................................................................................................................................. 24
3.11.2 Using and Configuring a Setup Screen.............................................................................................................. 25
3.11.2.1 The Edit Menu ........................................................................................................................................................ 25
3.11.2.2 Entering Setpoints................................................................................................................................................... 25
3.11.2.3 Navigating the Setup Screen................................................................................................................................... 26
3.11.3 Using the Help Key to Get Property Help.......................................................................................................... 27
APPENDIX A: TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................................... A-1

Logging On Quick Start • 1
1 Quick Start
This manual covers what to do when you are program-
ming an E2 for the first time.
The manual includes logging on, specifying informa-
tion about I/O boards and application types, and other top-
ics related to E2 programming and navigation. For more
information, refer to the complete E2 Manual P/N 026-
1614.
1.1 Logging On
Figure 1-1 - User Login Dialog Box
When the E2 is powered up for the first time, the first
screen displayed after initialization is the User Login
screen.
1. Enter “USER” in the Username field.
2. Press .
3. Enter “PASS” in the Password field.
4. Press .
Logging into and out of the E2 controller can be done
at any time by pressing the key on the E2 keypad. If
you are currently logged out, pressing will bring up
the User Login dialog box. If you are already logged in,
pressing will immediately log you out and return
you to the E2 home screen.
1.2 Cleaning Out the
Controller
Cleaning out the E2 controller needs to be done if:
• If you are programming your E2 controller for the
first time.
• If all of the settings need to be cleared.
• If the program settings are unknown.
Open the E2 controller panel. There are two buttons
located midway down on the main board. These buttons
are used to perform various hardware functions. (For more
information about E2 hardware, refer to the E2 manual
P/N 026-1614.)
•Reset Button - The button
labeled “RESET” on the main
board resets the controller. Press-
ing and holding this button for one
second will cause the E2 to reset
and retain all programmed applica-
tions, logs, and other data stored in memory.
•Clean Out Button - The button labeled CLEAN
OUT on the controller is used to perform a function
called clean out. Using this button in conjunction
with the Reset Button will cause a clean out, which
is a reset that erases all data from memory. The
E2 will re-boot after a clean out with all pro-
grammed applications, logs, and other data erased.
Clean outs are also commonly called Blue “R” resets,
named for the key presses required to clean out Retail
Solutions’ previous generation of controllers, REFLECS.
Performing a Clean Out
CAUTION: A clean out will erase all pro-
grammed parameters from memory. Do not
follow these instructions unless you are abso-
lutely sure you wish to remove all applications and logs
from memory.
1. Press and RELEASE the Reset
Button quickly. The screen will clear.
2. Press and Hold the Clean Out but-
ton.
3.When “CLEANOUT” appears in
large text across the screen,
RELEASE the Clean Out button.

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1.3 Setting Number of
Network Devices
Figure 1-2 - Connected I/O Setup Screen
After logging in for the first time, the Connected I/O
screen will ask you to specify how many of each type of
device will be connected to the E2 you are currently pro-
gramming. (Options will vary depending on the type of
controller used.)
Unit Number (Echelon Subnet) Each E2 on the
Echelon Network must have a different unit number.
This can be any number from 1 to 255, but each E2’s
number must be unique. No two E2s on the network
may have the same unit number.
Enter this number in the Unit Number field. It is rec-
ommended you number the first E2 “1” and number
the other E2s on the network sequentially (2, 3, 4,
etc.).
Unit Name Type a name for the E2 in the Unit
Name field.
Boards on the I/O Network
16AI Boards Enter the number of 16AIs or Multi-
Flex I/O boards on this E2’s I/O Network. If you
have any special MultiFlex or Gateway boards that
emulate 16AI, also include their total number of
boards in this field.
8RO Boards Enter the number of 8ROs and Multi-
Flex 168AOs/168s/88AOs relay output boards on
this E2’s I/O Network.
8DO Boards Enter the number of 8DO digital out-
put boards on this E2’s I/O Network.
4AO Boards Enter the number of 4AOs, MultiFlex
168AOs, and MultiFlex 88AO analog output boards
on this E2’s I/O Network.
IRLDS Controllers Enter the number of IRLDS/
RLDS leak detection units on this E2’s I/O Network.
Unit Controllers (Echelon)
Liquid Ctrls (CC100P/CC100LS) Enter the com-
bined number of pulse valve case controllers
(CC100Ps) and liquid-side stepper valve case con-
trollers (CC100LSs) in this field.
Suction Controllers (CC100H) Enter the num-
ber of suction stepper case controllers (CC100Hs) in
this field.
Circuit Suction (CS100) Enter the number of suc-
tion lineup circuit controllers (CS100s) in this field.
ESR8 Line Up Boards Enter the number of ESR
suction lineup circuit boards (SR100s) in this field.
TD3 Temperature Displays Enter the number of
TD3 temperature display units in this field.
EC-2 Case Controllers Enter the number of EC-2
refrigerated case controllers in this field.
Echelon 16AI Enter the number of 16AIe analog
input boards in this field.
Echelon 8RO Enter the number of 8ROe analog
input boards in this field.
NOTE: At any time, you can access this screen
to add or remove boards on this E2 by pressing
.
When finished, press (NEXT) to move to the
next screen.

Setting Number of Applications Screens and Menus • 3
1.4 Setting Number of
Applications
Figure 1-3 - Application Setup (RX version shown)
The Application Setup screen is where you will enter
information about the types of devices on the E2’s control
system. If you know how many applications will be
needed, this step will save you time and will keep you
from having to create new applications during the setup
process. (Options will vary depending on the type of con-
troller used.)
NOTE: You must create at least one applica-
tion in this screen to continue to the next
screen, even if you are only using this E2 to
control applications not listed on the screen. If neces-
sary, you can create one application here and delete it
later.
When finished, press (NEXT) to go straight to
the Main Status (Home) screen.
2 Screens and
Menus
2.1 The Main Status
(Home) Screen
Figure 2-1 - Home Screen (RX version shown)
The Main Status screen is the “home” screen for the
E2. When no one is logged in to the controller, this is the
screen that will be shown in the display. When a user is
logged into the controller, the Home screen is displayed
when the user is not performing any actions such as appli-
cation setup, viewing other status screens, etc.
The Home screen will vary depending on the configu-
ration of the controller. In most cases, the Home screen
will show the real-time status of the most fundamental sys-
tems being controlled by the E2.
The Home screen is a good place to point out three
important common elements of all E2 screens: the screen
header, the function key descriptions, and the help line.
Options will vary depending on the type of controller
used. For more information on the E2 Home screen
including options for both RX and BX versions.
2.1.1 Customizing the Home
Screen
The Home screen can be customized to show different
information depending on the user’s needs. There are eight
different screen options available. The Device Summary
screen is the Default screen. See Section 2.1.1, Customiz-
ing the Home Screen for the steps to customize the Home
screen.

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2.2 Common Screen
Elements
Figure 2-2 - Common Screen Elements (RX version shown)
HEADER
HELP LINE
FUNCTION
KEY DESCRIPTIONS
2.2.1 The Header
The first two lines at the top of the E2 screen are
referred to as the screen header. This area of the screen
contains the time and date, controller name, subnet and
node number, and alarm and failure notifications. In addi-
tion, it contains highlighted indicators and icons to show
when a user is operating in a particular mode, such as full
options, edit, macro record, or insert mode.
If the E2’s Global Data feature is being used to supply
outside air temperature and outside relative humidity val-
ues, these values will also be displayed in the header.
2.2.1.1 Header Icons
At the very top of every screen in the E2, there are
icons that indicate various stages of activity, number of
users logged into the controller, battery alerts, connectivity
status, and more.
Figure 2-3 - Header Icons
Table 2-1 - Header Icons and Descriptions
Icon Description
Single user is logged in
Multi-users are logged in
Terminal mode in use
E2 is connected to Ethernet
Wait, or system is busy
Disk activity, or saving to disk
Caps lock is ON
2.2.2 The Function Keys
Figure 2-4 - Home Screen Function Keys (RX version shown)
At the very bottom of every screen in the E2, there are
five boxes labeled through . These boxes are
the function key descriptions. The function key descrip-
tions show what each of the five function keys do when
pressed. (Options will vary depending on the type of con-
troller being used.)
Function key usage often varies depending on which
screen or field E2 is currently in.
2.2.3 The Help Line
The line directly above the function button menu is
called the help line. The help line displays information
about the currently selected field, such as general descrip-
tions, possible ranges, and other information to help a user
maneuver around and/or configure the field.
TIP: To see different messages the help line
generates, start from the RX Home screen.
Press (CIRCUITS). Highlight a circuit
and press . Use the arrow buttons to move
around the screen and notice how the help line
changes as the cursor moves from the setpoint to status
sections. When finished, press the key to return
to the Home screen.
Icon Description
Table 2-1 - Header Icons and Descriptions