Innotech Genesis V4 System - Manual (Page 79)

Installation Instructions for Innotech Genesis Systems
Edition 011100 4-24
sensor or switch can be simulated to determine how the rest of the configuration reacts to
the input.
Detailed procedures for operation of the Gen2Mon Software is beyond the scope of this
technical manual. Refer to the Innotech Genesis II Direct Digital Controller User Manual.
4-1.7.2. Performing Initial Tests. Because of the Genesis System’s designed-in
flexibility, the various configurations can be vastly different from each other. For this
reason, it is not practical to provide detailed procedural instructions for performing initial
tests that apply to all configurations. However, this paragraph describes the general
methodology for performing the initial tests.
Initial tests using the Gen2Mon Software are divided into three separate phases; these tests
should be performed on each controller in turn:
In the first phase of testing, power is removed from all output circuits and the Gen2Mon
software is used to monitor the states and input/output values of the various
configuration blocks using variable input stimuli. This phase serves two purposes: It
checks the configuration of the controller and it helps to familiarise the operator with the
operation of the system.
In the second phase of testing, the controller’s primary output circuits, such as motor
controllers and relay circuits are energised but the output machinery (fans, pumps,
compressors, etc.) are de-energised. In this phase, the controller inputs are stimulated
just enough to cause the output circuits to operate or change state. This phase checks the
operation of the output control circuits without operating the plant machinery
In the third phase, the primary output control circuits as well as the plant machinery are
energised. In this phase the controller inputs are carefully stimulated just enough to
briefly test the operation of the plant machinery. This phase should involve the
minimum of controller input stimulation required to operate the machinery.
4-1.7.2.1. First Phase Testing. Perform the first phase of initial tests of the
system as follows:
a. Turn off all electrical power to the Genesis system and the PC to be used for testing.
b. Connect an RS232 cable between the controller’s RS232 connector and the
computer’s serial port.
c. Turn on the computer and allow it to boot-up. Turn on the controller’s operating
power. All output circuits should be de-energised at this time.
d. Using standard Windows procedures, open the Gen2Mon.320 folder. Note that the
extension “.320” refers to the current software revision and is subject to change as
revisions are made to the software.
e. Click on the Gen2Mon icon to open the Gen2Mon program. The Gen2Mon screen
is displayed.