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1. EmpirBus Leading the distributed power evolution EmpirBus Config User s Manual 2000 2008 EmpirBus AB Contents 1 Table of Contents Part l Part Il Part Ill 1 2 Toolbar buttons eege e Nees 0 7 Cu EC Ele ment a VIeW Me iia atan Edit MEAT oir Tools Menu RE Window Menta Help TEE Part IV A N Part V NGO OO P N Part VI NGO OO P N Foreword Welcome About EmpirBus Buttons and menus FUNCTION buttons KEEN KEEN KEEN EEN EN ENKEN Getting started PCD ANN ii Creating a NEW project ccccecsssseeeseeeseeeseeeeseees Adding UN INS awas aaa apaa aa a a anana adaa dalaha Ee e Urteel ET Physical installation POWer SUDDIY aii SA el INPUT CRhANN IS ee aa ee tee Output E TE Window wiper Channels occccoonnnnccccnonanccnnnananonnnos Relay WT S set and R reset buttons oonccocnncconcccnnnnnonnnos Configuration CAN DUS Project UNIS dise od Inputs Switches E Outputs Consumers sen WINGOW WIDO S cuatri da CIS a Dimmer module for running indications O1 alo GA o O 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB 2 EmpirBus Config 8 Membra e panels nata 36 9 Membrane Panel SWITCINES ii nie E names a KI Ja a ajan Kapa aka EKA 38 10 FUNCTIONS and Re TE Un e TE 40 New unit dialog ia 40 Input Channel typis isre nn A A aa aaa aa aaa a aa aaa da aa da a akan 42 Edit subseriptions indications CIAlOG a 45 PIN COGG dial
2. O 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB DU EmpirBus Config 7 3 Upgrading a unit Read the complete instruction once before following the steps To perform these actions you need to be connected to the System read the chapter Connecting to EmpirBus Open the file corresponding to the system and check that all units are connected Press the button with this icon File view Edit Tools Winge Deeg a aja aja els Hal al A new window will appear and a status bar will show the progress of when EmpirBus Config reads information from the units connected When the information has been read all units connected will appear and information about their software version will be displayed Upgrade unit and module firmware Multiple unit upgrade Units to upgrade Unit Version Module amp Module B Module C Module D Urat 1 1 2 2 Input module Output module Output module Unit 2 2 1 22 Membrane aa Membrane swi Membrane zw Membrane aw Upgraded Cancelled Upgrade failed Progress Units to upgrade Ir Modules to upgrade E Units upgraded Ir Modules upgraded Ir Units failed PO Modules failed Y Reading bus units Reading unit versions Versions read Ready for upgrade Refresh Assign temporary Clear temporary Keep output status Upgrade To upgrade the units with the latest firmware version press the button upgrade A warning message will a
3. O 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB 26 EmpirBus Config All the available input channel types are thoroughly explained in the input channel types section Available input channel types e Normal e Activate e Deactivate e Interlock e Main switch e Alarm reset e Dimmer increase e Dimmer decrease e Dimmer increase decrease e Unit fuse reset e Burglar alarm on off e Burglar alarm sensor e Burglar alarm delayed sensor Time type e Delay The input must be activated for a number of seconds before the signal is sent For input channel types normal interlock main switch and burglar alarm on off the switch type must be set to fixed switch to use the delay function For input channel types activate deactivate alarm reset unit fuse reset and burglar alarm sensor the switch type must be set to pulse switch to use the delay function Auto off This function can be used to lock certain inputs and outputs and only allow a temporary unlock This is commonly used for windlass and bow thrusters This function is only available with main switch Time s Specifies the delays for the delay function selected in time type Block on burglar alarm Indicates weather this input channel should be blocked on burglar alarm e Off The input channel will not be blocked on burglar alarm e Block on alarm on off The input channel will be blocked as soon as the alarm is activated e Block on sensor The input channel will be
4. Set this point as a Max value by following the instructions described earlier in this document Dim the LED to a value where the LED seems to be off but have the highest possible value Set this point as a Min value Dim the LED to a value directly below the bend Set this point as a Mid value The Mid value will set a midpoint for the steps of the curve there will be just as many steps from Min to Mid as from Mid to Max This way the steps from the Minpoint to the Midpoint will make larger value steps than the steps from the Midpoint to the Maxpoint Which will help to make a more soft transition over the bend Subscriptions To subscribe a running indication to the light dimming module add a subscription to the module from the input channel Dimmer module for running indications Card type Mark the frame around the output card by pressing the text 8 Digital outputs to get this form SW version Displays the modules software version information If this field is set to 0 0 you can read the information from the unit using the get the units serial and version numbers button on the toolbar 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB 36 EmpirBus Config 6 8 S N All modules are delivered with a serial id The serial id is not saved with the EmpirBus Config project lf this field is set to 00000000 you can read the information from the unit using the get the units serial and version numbers button on the toolbar ee GM Vers
5. Toolbar buttons Function buttons Create a new project Creates an empty EmpirBus configuration project Open an existing project Display the open project dialog Save current project Save the active EmpirBus Config project using the existing filename Print current project Display the print dialog for printing the bus layout About EmpirBus Config Displays the EmpirBus Config version information Open bus monitor Display the bus monitor Bus connection online offline Connects EmpirBus Config to the bus The connection is established using the connection method selected in settings Suis als Toolbar buttons Zoom out Zooms out the view of the active project Zoomin Zooms in the view of the active project Show circuit diagram Display the circuit diagram view Create excel sheets of all project units Creates an excel file with one spreadsheet per unit Channel name and fuse size for each channel is displayed This information is often used as end user documentation for the installation Add new unit Adds an empty unit to the active project Add new predefined Display the new unit dialog used to add predefined units Delete selected unit or module O 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB EmpirBus Config 3 3 Delete the selected unit or the selected module Move unit one position to the left Change the order of the units in the bus layout Move unit one position to the right Change the order
6. g ia a 47 Send configuration dialog isis as 48 Read configuration dial09 a EE 49 UNOCK PIN GOCE dialog aaa 50 Settings dialog RE 50 LANUS dialog sa araga ua aaa eee RES 51 Gitrouit diagram VIEW sasaran aaa andaka Nda A ANEM Ka aj SEH 51 BUS MONOT ee aga ada aaa aaa pa dd ada OO 52 11 Configuration INSIFUCIIONS ii ENEE 52 MOE te A E 53 B rglar la AAA E TO PO ER A den ERNEST 53 PIN Code scan paa 54 Man SWHCR INdICAtION aa 54 Part VII Instructions 99 L CONNECTING tO EMPIFBUS eene Een 55 Download A CONQUISTA 56 OUI CACHING AUN larisa A aca 60 Upgrading Ee CTIE RT EE 64 A REeDIacinda ER UN RE 69 Index 0 O 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB Welcome 1 Welcome EmpirBus EmpirBus Config User s manual Version 2 44 Revision 1 EmpirBus AB Norra Drottninggatan 28 SE 451 31 Uddevalla Sweden O 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB EmpirBus Config About EmpirBus The EmpirBus system is a decentralized power supply system that not only delivers power in a system but also makes it possible to control and handle the electrical system in a very efficient way The design of the EmpirBus system makes it favourable to use in the marine recreational vehicle and special vehicle production Savings are made in material purchases and installation times Functionality will also be increased O 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB About EmpirBus 5 3 1 3 2 Buttons and menus Function buttons
7. EmpirBus Config 5 1 Physical installation Power supply CAN bus Input channels Output channels Window wiper channels S set and R reset buttons Set button Reset button Module slot 4 2 without terminal 4 Internal running TET CAN bus error indication indication Internal channel indications Mounting hole Module slot D with terminal L2 Minus L1 Plus AUX output connector Power supply Power supply The unit should be considered just like a traditional distribution central and have a traditional fuse The maximum current that one unit can distribute is 100 Ampere if the unit is intended to supply that current the unit should have a 100 Ampere fuse on the power supply The maximum current that one output module can distribute simultaneously is 40 Ampere The maximum current a output channel can supply is 8 Ampere when connecting a bigger consumer outputs can be connected in parallel maximum four outputs can be connected in parallel The biggest possible consumer can consume 32 Amperes Connect cables The power supply is connected to L1 and L2 on each unit O 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB Physical installation 17 9 2 The maximum cable area that can be connected to the power supply is 16mm On the membrane panel the power supply is connected to pin 5 and 6 of the six pin terminal It is recomme
8. LED s will flash Now the system requires a PIN code to be locked the panel is supplied with PIN code 1234 in other words to unlock the system press button 1 followed by button 2 followed by button 3 and finally button 4 When the burglar alarm is active the red LED next to the button will flash To unlock the system press the button again and enter the PIN code one more time To change the PIN code press the burglar alarm on off button once while the LED s are flashing green press and hold down the same button for about 5 seconds Now the LED s will change from flashing green to flashing red and green Enter the actual PIN code then enter the new PIN code and enter the new PIN code again The LED s will flash red and green in between the times when 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB Configuration 45 6 10 3 a PIN code is entered when entering a PIN code the LED s will flash green When the new PIN code has been entered twice the LED s will be illuminated with a solid green light There is no upper limit for how many burglar alarm on off pulse inputs there can be in a system panel and traditional inputs can be combined with no limit Read more about the burglar alarm functions and how to configure a burglar alarm Burglar alarm sensor The burglar alarm sensor functions like an activate function with one difference An input channel configured as a burglar alarm sensor will trigger the burglar alarm Once the burglar alarm
9. a pulse switch the subscribing output channels will be toggled when the switch is pressed When used with a fixed switch the subscribing output channels will be active when the switch is active An output that is kept active by a fixed switch can not be deactivated by a pulse switch With fixed switch The subscribing output channels are active when the input channel is active Note that only main switch input channels and interlock input channels can deactivate the subscribing outputs while the fixed switch is active You can connect several fixed switches to one output channel With pulse switch The subscribing output channels are toggled by the input channel You can connect several pulse switches to one output channel Activate Activates the subscribing output channels This function must be configured as a pulse switch O 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB Configuration 43 Commonly used in mode functions when an additional input channel is parallelled and configured with a deactivate function This allows absolute state to be set on selected output channels in the installation Deactivate Deactivates the subscribing output channels This function must be configured as a pulse switch Commonly used in mode functions when an additional input channel is parallelled and configured with an activate function This allows absolute state to be set on selected output channels in the installation Interlock Interlock is used to block
10. blocked when something triggers the alarm Read more about burglar alarm Running indication input subscribes to A input channel can subscribe to both output input and membrane panel channels Subscriptions to output channels defines that a running indication should be displayed on the input channel when all the subscribed outputs are active Subscriptions to fixed normal input channels defines that a running indication should be displayed on the input channel when all the subscribed inputs are active Subscriptions to input and output channels can be combined O 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB Configuration 27 A subscription to a main switch will cause the input channel to be blocked when the main switch is turned off A total of 8 subscriptions can be defined for each input channel The subscription list will display unit channel and type of each subscriptions for the selected input Channel The edit subscriptions indications dialog is used to add and edit subscriptions 8DI B 01 E Running indication input subscribes to Nev El H ron wall Switch Roof Lights Saloon Se es Switch Unit Channel Type se 1 Aft AB Main Switch Main switch turn off when closed Input channel type Dimmer Increase decrease normally open ei Time type Time 3 Block on burglar alarm Delay e lo Or 8DI B 02 Channel name wal Switch Roof Lights Saloon switch type Signal Pulse switch Mi
11. output channels from an input All active output channels that were blocked by the interlock function will be re activated when the interlock function is reset With fixed switch Blocks the subscribing output channels when the input channel is active Any active subscribing output channels will be re activated when the interlock is deactivated With pulse switch Toggles blocking of the subscribing output channels Any active subscribing output channels will be re activated when the interlock is deactivated This function is very similar to the main switch function the difference is that the interlock function preserves the state of the output channels Main switch The main switch function is designed to replace the traditional main switch of an installation All channels that should be controlled by the main switch should subscribe to it The main switch function will block all subscribers preventing them from being re activated When releasing the main switch only output channels that has been set to start automatically or output channels controlled by active fixed switches will be active With fixed switch Deactivates and blocks activation of the subscribing output channels when the input channel is activated Inout channels should also be blocked when blocking outputs controlled by pulse switches With pulse switch Toggles blocking of the subscribing output channels When the blocking is activated all subscribing output channels will also
12. selecting a predefined type since these are available from our resellers Custom configured units will be more expensive to buy The membrane panel is created from this form Module A Module type for slot A of the new unit Selecting none indicates an empty slot Module B Module type for slot B of the new unit Selecting none indicates an empty slot Module C Module type for slot C of the new unit Selecting none indicates an empty slot Module D Module type for slot D of the new unit Selecting none indicates an empty slot Create more When selecting this check box the new unit dialog will be displayed again after selecting create allowing you to create additional units O 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB 42 EmpirBus Config New unit ES EmpirBus a NG Properties Name Und Base address 1 Unittype EB B 7002 1 input card and 1 outputeard si Modules Module A 8 Digital inputs ei Module B None Module E More O CC Create more Cancel Description Configuration i Guilt by unt slave module types The four digits after EB B descripes module configuration trom A to C Le Input card for potential free signals Output card 3 Dimmer card 4 Window Wiper card B Relay card 141 6 Relay card 2441 T Input card for potential free signals 6 10 2 Input channel types Normal Normal is the most commonly used input channel type When used with
13. the resistance in a unaffected state when the units are idle O 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB 18 EmpirBus Config Service outlet 9 pin D Sub On most installations a service outlet should be mounted to allow easy access to the CAN bus Attach pin 1 from the CAN bus terminal to pin number 7 on the D Sub Attach pin 2 from the CAN bus terminal to pin number 2 on the D Sub Connection example 8MS B 01 CAN bus Power supply CAN CAN Aux Aux high low 4 1 Terminal 2 resistor 9 32 VDC 0 VDC 9 32 VDC j 0 VDC Buzzer Service outlet 9 PIN D SUB rear view EB B 0000 CAN CAN Aux Aux high low EB B 0000 CAN CAN Aux Aux high low 1 Terminal 2 resistor Connecting the interface The interface is available in both RS232 and USB models When using the USB model you only need to connect the USB cable between the PC and the configuration interface When using a USB interface you will need to install a driver for the interface Ly WI Connect to service outlet CAN bus Connect to PC Serial A5 232 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB Physical installation 19 9 3 Input channels Connect cables The cables are connected to the terminals by pressing a small screw driver into the square hole next to the round cable hole Cable area The maximum current on an input is 20mA Therefore 0 25 mm is enough Always pay attention to any rules or regu
14. the unit holding the encapsulation together Carefully lift the upper part of the encapsulation from the under With the modules exposed use a screwdriver to lift the malfunctioning module out of the unit On the side of the module is a cut in the card in the same height as the plastic Lift the module with a screwdriver pinched in the cut bending the screwdriver on the plastic will lift the module from its position When the module have been lift a bit it is easy to take the module by hand and lifting it out of the unit Place the new module at same position as the old module Be sure of placing the new module in the trace in the plastic on the side Fit the connectors on the module in the corresponding connectors on the unit Carefully push the card in place Check consistently and thorough that the terminal pins on top of the module which will be fitted into the encapsulation have not been bend Carefully place the top of the encapsulation back on the unit the encapsulation should easily be fitted back to its originate position if it does not fit a pin is bend Do this very carefully and be sure not to bend any pins Screw the four screws back in each corner O 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB Instructions 75 Attach the unit back to where it was placed before and screw it in place Place the power cables and screw them in place firmly check that the peeled part of the cable are in proper contact with the contact area of th
15. to add units to the system Adding empty units or adding predefined units Both these functions can be found on the toolbar or by right clicking on the white area next to the units The membrane panel can only be added using the add predefined unit function We recommend adding predefined units since this lets you choose from the predefined units that are available from our resellers Custom configured units will be more expensive to buy There are four different units here is a list of available units and their article number EB B 0000 UTS EB B 0000 ITS 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB 14 EmpirBus Config 4 4 EB B 0000 UTF EB B 0000 ITF U represents a unisolated unit represents a isolated unit T represents that the unit will be equipped with terminals S represents a unit without extra fuses F represents a unit whit extra fuses In a regular installation the unit should be an UTS In a installation with needs for ABYC compliance the unit should be an UTF American regulations Both units above could be ordered in a isolated or unisolated variant When in need of an isolation between two different power sources the unit should be an isolated unit Using for instance one battery pack 12VDC and one battery pack 24VDC on a boat and using a common negative would NOT require a isolated unit Using for instance one battery pack 12VDC and one battery pack 24VDC without a common negative instead the two syst
16. unit and replace it with the new unit Attach the new unit where the old unit were attached and screw it in place Place the power cables and screw them in place firmly check that the peeled part of the cable are in proper contact with the contact area of the screw clamp 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB Instructions 71 Place the terminals on the same module as they were on the old unit Screw the terminals back on to the new unit Check all connections properly on the unit some cables could have slipped out of the spring clamp in the terminals involuntary when handled Restore the Power to the system Membrane Panel At first cut out the power to the entire system or just the unit that are going to be replaced Unscrew the terminal block from the back plane of the panel do not remove the cables from the terminal block Assure that the Power is cut to the unit Panel with nuts and terminal block seen from the backside Unscrew the six nuts from the back plane of the panel Remove the panel Place the new panel and screw the nuts back in place Attach the terminal block on the panel and tighten the screws Check all connections properly on the terminal block some cables could have slipped out of the screw clamp in the terminal involuntary when handled 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB 72 EmpirBus Config Restore the Power to the system If the new panel does not have any labels for t
17. virtual channels internally connected to each switch As example button 1 has its original function on A1 B1 C1 and D1 can be activated by checking the square next to the text Virtual channel active The function on the virtual channels are almost the same as a original channel except for the subscription field it is not for running indication only main switch subscriptions Therefore the field Running indication all required at least one required does not exist Button is delayed is not available either but if it is checked on channel A its the same for the virtual channels on that specific channel The functions will happen in ascending order so if all virtual channels are active function A will be sent and then function B and then function C and then function D Functions and dialogs New unit dialog Input channel types Edit subscriptions indications dialog PIN code dialog send configuration dialog Read configuration dialog Unlock PIN code dialog Settings dialog Language dialog Circuit diagram wiew Bus monitor New unit dialog Unit name The name of the unit A good practice is to name the unit according to the placement Base address The base address of the new unit All units must have a base address 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB Configuration 41 The address must be an integer value between 1 and 99 Unit type Define the type of the new unit from a list of predefined units We recommend
18. 0 0 Base address Module type Channel 6 2 Units Unit name The name of the unit A good practice is to name the unit according to placement Base addr All units must have a base address The address must be an integer value between 1 and 99 To change the base address of a unit you need to set the serial id of the unit you want to change in the S N field When downloading to the bus the base address will be changed accordingly All new units have base address 0 and can not be used until a valid base address has been set S N All units are delivered with a serial id that is printed on the unit The first time a unit is configured the serial id should be assigned in the EmpirBus Config project The serial id is not saved with the EmpirBus Config project When the units have a valid base address the serial id will not need to be changed Whenever you read or write information to a unit the serial id will be read and presented in this field SW version Displays the unit software version information If this field is set to 0 0 you can read the information from the unit using the get the units serial and version numbers button on the toolbar 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB Configuration 25 6 3 Unit type Displays the unit type 1MB B 01 isolated 1MB B 02 unisolated 1MB B 03 isolated extra fuse 1MB B 04 unisolated extra fuse Fuses reset by Displays a reference to the input channel that is used to reset
19. 4V Latching or momentary switches with running indication and Latching or momentary switches Separate Plus signal Minus signal alarm indication connected to same common connected to same common running and alarm indication Current Limit Resistor R Voltage supply LED forward voltage 0 020A Voltage supply 12V system is about 14V when charging 24V around 28V LED voltage forward Vf Nominal 1 7 2 2V 12V System Example 24V System Example 14V 2 0V 12V 28V 2 0V 26V 12 0 020 6002 minimum 26V 0 020 13002 minimum Output channels Connect cables The cables are connected to the terminals by pressing a small screw driver into the square hole next to the round cable hole Cable area The maximum cable area that can be connected to each output channel is 2 5mm2 Using solid core cables allows up to 4mm Paralleling Plus and minus can be parallel connected The channels will load share internally For heavy consumers parallel the cable before connecting them to the terminal Jumpers can be reduced down to 0 5mm2 A complete description of all connections on the unit can be found on the physical installation page Connection example 8DO B 01 Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 5 Channel 6 Channel 7 Channel 8 Consumer Lamp Motor Outlet Solenoid valve Siren Horn DC DC inverter DC AC inverter O 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB Physical installation 21 9 5 9 6 Window
20. Example Switch Unit Channel 4 D Example Consumer Unit 1 Channel 1 D2 Example Consumer Unit 1 Channel 2 03 Example Consumer Unit 1 Channel 3 DA Example Consumer Unit 1 Channel 4 D5 DB D7 DS Channel Type Channel type ln channel Main switch turn off when clos ln channel Interlock when closed ln channel Activate Normal open ln channel Normal normal open ln channel Normal normally open ln channel Normal normal open In channel Normal normal open ln channel Normal normally open Out channel Out channel Out channel Out channel Cut channel Out channel Out channel Out channel Update Add Delen 41 Example Switch Unit T Channel Main switch turn off when d Mone Delete canes Any configuration can be locked with a PIN code To set the PIN code for a unit the PIN code needs to be specified Whenever a configuration is downloaded to a unit this PIN code will be set If a PIN code already exists in a unit and you want to reset it you need to use the PUK code PUK code can be found on the box the unit was shipped in This task is performed from the read configuration dialog 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB 48 EmpirBus Config Assien pinkod Warning Once units are updated with a PIN code future updates are not possible without that PIN code PIN code Enter new PIN code Confirm new HIN code ces 6 10 5 Send configuration d
21. If a PIN code has been assigned to a unit it can be reset using the unlock PIN code function This function will reset the PIN code and a new one can be assigned Read armament This function will only read the hardware definition of the selected units from the bus No configuration and subscriptions will be read If reading the units to a blank project whit intension to make a configuration and download it this is the way to go Read all This function will read all configuration information from the selected units on the bus When all information have been read from the units the file will be blocked for further downloading O 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB 50 EmpirBus Config Change base address After selecting a unit in the list the base address can be changed This is required to be able to read units with serial no O The actual bus base addresses are not changed until the configuration is sent to the bus Cancel Close this dialog without reading anything Units on bus Description E Security status Unit 1 BD None None 800 S N 07091 206 PIN code not assigned Unit 2 Membrane switch panel S N OF 023022 PIN code not assigned Units 2 Cancel 6 10 7 Unlock PIN code dialog Enter the PUK code of the selected unit to reset the PIN code The reset will occur immediately Unlock unit ES Unit Unit 1 Membrane switch panel GAN 07023022 Unlock Unit HUIK code Cancel 6 10 8 Sett
22. One module will take approximately 2 minutes and 40 seconds to upgrade One membrane panel will take approximately 9 minutes to upgrade In between all units and modules there is a little delay so the units can restart as well To make an estimation of the time the upgrade will need add the time for all units and module that needs to be upgraded When all units modules are upgraded a message will appear with either the text EmpirBus Config A Upgrade done If this message appears just press OK close the window with the label multiple unit upgrade and now the upgrade is finished If a message appears with the information that one or more modules units has failed For example this message EmpirBus Config Press OK but don t close this window O 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB 64 EmpirBus Config 7 3 1 Multiple unit uperade ES Units to upgrade Unit Version Module amp Module E Module E _ Module D Lrit 1 1 AA Input module Output modu Output madu Output modu ruk 2 2 11 15 Membrane zua Membrane zw Membrane au Membrane si KE Upgraded d Cancelled Upgrade failed Progress Unite to upgrade Modules to upgrade A Writs upgraded Modules upgraded 4 Units tailed Modules tailed 0 Updating module E orn unt Unit 1 to version 41 Updating module C on unt Unt 1 1 to version 4 1 Updating module D op unit Unit 1 DT to
23. Unit 4 1 Unit 2 12 A new window will appear showing all unit s which are found both in EmpirBus Config and in the actual system O 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB 58 EmpirBus Config Units to transfer Update units Units to update Check the units you wish to update LU Mia Unit 1 11 Update needed Input module Latz Unit 2 2 Update needed Membrane switch panel Missing units and modules wall not be configured Keep output status during update Press the button labeled next A status bar showing the progress of the download process will be displayed 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB Instructions 59 Transfer Update units Transter configuration Hjalp When the settings are downloaded to the unit s a new window with a question will appear Uppdatering f rdig E The EmpirBus system has now been updated ln order for all changes to take effect the entire system needs to be rebooted You can choose to reboot system automatically now or you can choose to do t mapuallu at time of your choosing Warming If vou select Reboot system mawi all system wide power will shut dorn Reboot system now When making adjustments to the system it is recommended to reboot the system to ensure that everything will be synchronized In some cases it s not possible to reboot the entire system at this moment then use the reboot system later option
24. ane panel Channel name The name of the membrane panel channel A good practice is to be very specific Example Switch Roof Lights Saloon Switch type Defines the physical characteristics of the switch When using membrane panel channel functions activate deactivate alarm reset dimmers and fuse reset the switch type must be set to pulse switch The application will give you a warning if you fail to do this By setting the input as a fixed switch it can be used for functions like a horn etc Input channel type Defines the function of the membrane panel channel Normally open and normally closed defines if the normal inactive state of the switch is an open or a closed circuit The membrane panel switches type is normally open The dimmer function requires normally open switches By setting the channel type as a normally closed and activate the function controlled by this input will start in an active state All the available membrane panel channel types are thoroughly explained in the input channel types section Available input channel types e Normal e Activate e Deactivate e Interlock e Main switch e Alarm reset e Dimmer increase e Dimmer decrease e Dimmer increase decrease e Unit fuse reset e Burglar alarm on off Input channel types only available on the membrane panel e 8MS Dimmer increase e SMS Dimmer decrease e SMS Dimmer increase decrease e 8MS Lamp test The Burglar alarm on off input channel ty
25. at specific mode and the deactivate function of the other modes Burglar alarm The burglar alarm function of EmpirBus is designed to give you a flexible and secure system All switches and consumers in the system can be configured to be blocked when the burglar alarm is activated or triggered This will render the system unusable until the burglar alarm is deactivated If the power to the system is cut any locked inputs or outputs will remain locked until the burglar alarm is deactivated To prevent the alarm system from being deactivated by a unit not belonging to this system a security code can be entered in the CAN bus project page If using a membrane panel button as a burglar alarm on off the system will be locked and secured by a pin code read more about this in chapter Input channel types Burglar alarm on off on a membrane panel button To set up a burglar alarm follow these steps e Set the delay burglar alarm on the CAN bus project page Usually about 30 seconds to allow any PIR detectors to stabilize This delay is also used for Burglar alarm delayed sensors e Configure all burglar alarm sensors connected to the system PIR detectors and magnetic switches etc as burglar alarm sensors or burglar alarm delayed sensors input channel type e Configure one input usually a remote control input and or a membrane panel switch as burglar alarm on off input channel type e Configure all sensor power supplies and alarm ind
26. be deactivated Input channels should also be blocked when blocking outputs controlled by pulse switches Main switch turn off when closed will block when active Main switch turn off when closed will block when inactive If you want to use a fixed main switch with running indications the input channel must be a main switch turn off when closed This function is very similar to the interlock function the difference is that the interlock function preserves the state of the output channels Alarm reset When an under current alarm or a fuse trip is indicated by an input channel the alarm indication will be flashing When subscribing the output channels to an alarm reset function the flashing indication can be reset to a steady indication for membrane panels and 8DI B 01 for 8DI B 02 with just one LED connected the flashing will be less intensive after resetting it All outputs generating an alarm to the input channel must be reset to reset the indication On a membrane panel with a buzzer connected and turned on the buzzer will be stopped by the alarm reset button as well This function will not reset the fuse Use unit fuse reset to accomplish this Sends an alarm reset signal to the subscribing output channels This function must be configured 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB 44 EmpirBus Config as a pulse switch Dimmer increase Sends an activate signal to the output when activated If the input is activated for mo
27. cked when something triggers the alarm Read more about burglar alarm O 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB Configuration 33 Output channel type Defines the type for the relay channel e Activated at start up The relay channel is activated as soon as the unit is powered on The relay channel can be interlocked or controlled by main switches e Normal Normal function Function Defines the function of the relay channel e Normal Normal function e Auto off Time 2 The relay channel will automatically be deactivated after a specified number of seconds after activation The number of seconds are specified in the Time 2 s field Time 1 s Value used for delays defined in subscriptions Time 2 s Value used for delays defined in subscriptions This value is also used if the channel function is set to auto off Delay function Defines the behaviour for delay functions This applies to delays defined in subscriptions and for the auto off delay defined in output channel function e Reset on new pulse The time delay restarts whenever a new signal is received e No reset on new pulse All new signals received will be ignored until the time delay has been completed Subscriptions A relay channel can only subscribe to input channels or membrane panel channels Subscriptions defines that the relay channel should listen to signals from the functions defined in the input channels or membrane panel channels it subscribes t
28. dimmer button for this feature the dimmer group is selected SW version Displays the unit software version information If this field is set to 0 0 you can read the information from the unit using the get unit version and serial number button on the toolbar Unit type Unit type can be altered from 8MS B 01 Membrane panel to 8MS B 02 Membrane panel isolated If the unit is read from the bus this field is already correct When making a file from a new project this field needs to be changed to correspond with the actual unit If it is incorrect the application will give you a warning Buzzer on b sensor e Off The buzzer is not activated if a burglar alarm sensor is tripped e On The buzzer is activated if a burglar alarm sensor is tripped Light sensor active All panels have a light sensor built in if the panels backlight is on and it is not dark in the surroundings the backlight will be turned off This option can be used if a number of panels are in the same dimmer group the panel with this option checked are the master of that specific group Other panels with this option unchecked will listen to the master of its group With a couple of panels in the same area its recommended to group them and use on light sensor for them all then all these panels will start and stop their backlight simultaneously If the option is unchecked and there is no master in a group the backlight will never start Button sounds The length of the button
29. ds to be parallelled Only one input channel can be configured to reset fuses for each unit This function must be configured as a pulse switch All output channels that has not been manually deactivated will be reset to operating state Outputs that is already in operative state will not be affected Output channels that has been manually deactivated will not be reset they can only be reset with the S set and R reset buttons on the physical unit Burglar alarm on off The burglar alarm on off function is used to activate and inactivate the burglar alarm This function is very similar to a main switch When the burglar alarm is in off state any subscribing channels is blocked When the burglar alarm is in the on state any channels set to be blocked by burglar alarm is blocked This property is found in the channel properties of both input output relay window wiper and membrane panel channels With fixed switch Turns on the burglar alarm when active When using a fixed switch there can only be one burglar alarm on off input With pulse switch Toggles between burglar alarm on and off There is no upper limit for how many burglar alarm on off pulse inputs there can be in a system Burglar alarm on off on a membrane panel button When using a membrane panel input as a burglar alarm on off the burglar alarm will be locked and secured by a PIN code The function is as follows Press once and the panel will go into code mode all green
30. e screw clamp Place the terminals on the same module as they were on the old unit screw the terminals back on to the new unit Check all connections properly on the unit some cables could have slipped out of the spring clamp in the terminals involuntary when handled Restore the Power to the system 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB
31. e the version located in the installations directory of EmpirBus Config O 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB 66 EmpirBus Config C Program EmpirBus Config ppna Filar E EmpirBus Firmware Wi 3 54 ppna Filformat Feb Avbryt Y A status bar will show the progress for the actual unit E TAN PETENG E Transtering Messages 9197 Transferred Remaining Keep output status during download Fe Esas One unit will take approximately 5 minutes to upgrade One panel will take approximately 9 minutes to upgrade When the unit are upgraded a message will appear with this text EmpirBus Config ES A Upgrade done Press OK the upgrade is finished If a message appears with the information that the unit did not respond or that the module software u pdate Failed For exam le this message The unit did not respond i Avbryt O 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB Instructions 67 EmpirBus Contig Module software update FAILED The unit containing the modules must manually be reset by cutting and restoring power and update must be restarted Try again if that do not help cut the power to the unit abort the upgrade and try again from the beginning of this chapter Module Mark the frame around the module which cant be found and have the symptoms described earlier In the menu choose tools advanced firmware updates upg
32. eby not delete or change vital functions in the system The yacht owner can use the file to monitor the system 6 11 4 Main Switch indication Instead of using a output to indicate something a input set as a fixed switch can be used instead When a fixed switch is activated as example when a normally open input is closed it will be active or when a normally closed input is open it will be active This can be indicated on a input as a running indication One usage area for this function is indicating a main switch s status Set a input as a main switch fixed or pulse If its set as a pulse switch turn off when closed or turn off when open will set the startup status of the input If using a physically normally open switch and configuring the input as a Main switch turn off when closed the startup status will be not turned off the main switch will not block its subscribers If configured as a Main switch turn off when open the startup status will be turned off the main switch will block its subscribers By startup means power offs and blocks by other main switches Subscribe the outputs and inputs that should be blocked by the main switch to it Subscribe one empty input and set it as a Fixed switch Normal normally closed this input will be active all the time when it is not blocked Then subscribe the running indication of the main switch to the input On a membrane panel a virtual channel can be used instead Configure channel A a
33. ed by main switches e Normal Normal function e Dimmer The output can be dimmed To dim the output channel subscribe input channels or membrane panel channels with dimmer function A maximum of 2 output channels per output module can be dimmed The application will give a warning if this is violated Dimmer min Sets the minimum level that the output channel can be dimmed to This field is only available when the output channel type is set to dimmer This function is commonly used when dimming electrical motors since they can be damaged if the power supply is to low Function Defines the function of the output channel e Normal Normal function e Auto off Time 2 The output channel will automatically be deactivated after a specified number of seconds after activation The number of seconds are specified in the Time 2 s field Time 1 s Value used for delays defined in subscriptions Time 2 s Value used for delays defined in subscriptions This value is also used if the channel function is set to auto off Delay function Defines the behaviour for delay functions This applies to delays defined in subscriptions and for the auto off delay defined in output channel function e Reset on new pulse The time delay restarts whenever a new signal is received e No reset on new pulse All new signals received will be ignored until the time delay has been completed Subscriptions A output channel can only subscribe to inp
34. ed k Firmware updates V Default values Convert Advanced Default values Use 8DI B 02 as default incard Check this option to get units equipped with input card 8DI B 02 if unchecked units will be equipped with 8DI B 01 Tools Bus connection online offline Ctri T Advanced gt Firmware updates b Default values t Use SIDERO as default incard Convert k Advanced Convert Convert slow fuses to medium fuses Convert all outputs with fuse type slow in project to fuse type medium 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB Buttons and menus 11 Tools Bus connection online offline Cirl T Advanced Firmware updates b Default values V Convert V Convert slow fuses bo medium fuses 3 3 5 Window menu New window Displays a new window for the active EmpirBus Config project This is useful in large projects for displaying different parts of the layout at the same time Cascade Organizes the project windows in a cascading style Side by side Organizes the project windows side by side Move unit one position to the left Change the order of the units in the bus layout Move unit one position to the right Change the order of the units in the bus layout Opened files Access opened projects Window New window Cascade Side by side Move unit to the left Mowe unit to the right w 1 EmpirBus Config Example 1 2 EmpirBus Config Example z 3 3 6 Help menu Help Opens the help function About EmpirBus Config Displays t
35. ems will be entirely separated galvanically isolated from each other This case requires a isolated unit Not all units needs to be isolated For instance if using one unit connected to the 12VDC battery pack and three units connected to the 24VDC battery pack only the unit connected to the 12VDC system needs to be isolated to prevent a connection between the two battery packs The biggest difference between an isolated and unisolated unit except for the price is the idle power consumption An unisolated master unit consumes about 200 HAmpere while an isolated unit consumes about 30 mAmpere For this reason the isolated units should be avoided The 0 in the article number is representing the modules equipped in the unit to equip the units with modules see chapter Adding modules There are no options for the membrane panel and the article number of the membrane panel is 8MS B 01 For more information on how to order units or just more information please contact your local representative Distributors Adding modules If you have added empty units to the bus or you simply want to add extra modules to an existing unit simply right click in an empty slot and add the type of module that you need If you add output modules from the bottom of the unit slot D and input modules from the top of the unit slot A you will have units that can be ordered with a predefined armament If equipping the unit with other modules then input and output card
36. fig Channel name Channel subscriptions New En emos fwindow Wiper PS Unit _ Channel Type Interval Fuse type Cline aise lala Tate ne m Sat T d SE an off whe oe lt Al Indow Wiper Subo ormal normally open one Normal le gt E E See e Window wines Interval SU Normal Ge SE Interval Parking function Block on burglar alarm with ei or z Wiper Card type Mark the frame around the window wiper card by pressing the text Window wiper card to get this form SW version Displays the modules software version information If this field is set to 0 0 you can read the information from the unit using the get the units serial and version numbers button on the toolbar S N All modules are delivered with a serial id The serial id is not saved with the EmpirBus Config project lf this field is set to 00000000 you can read the information from the unit using the get the units serial and version numbers button on the toolbar QA A A GW Versione 0 0 Serial number 00000000 6 6 Relays Channel name The name of the relay channel A good practice is to be very specific Example Roof Hatch Control Box Open relay Block on burglar alarm Indicates weather this relay channel should be blocked deactivated on burglar alarm Off The relay channel will not be blocked on burglar alarm e Block on alarm on off The relay channel will be blocked as soon as the alarm is activated e Block on sensor The relay channel will be blo
37. has been triggered it can only be turned off from an input channel configured as a burglar alarm on off channel usually connected to a remote control or a membrane panel channel This function must be configured as a pulse switch Read more about the burglar alarm functions and how to configure a burglar alarm Burglar alarm delayed sensor The burglar alarm delayed sensor functions like a delayed activate function with some differences An input channel configured as a burglar alarm delayed sensor will trigger the burglar alarm Once the burglar alarm has been triggered it can only be turned of from an input channel configured as a burglar alarm on off channel usually connected to a remote control or a membrane panel channel The delay for the sensor is defined by the burglar alarm delay configured on the project page This function must be configured as a pulse switch Read more about the burglar alarm functions and how to configure a burglar alarm 8MS Dimmer increase Dims background lighting and running indications for the selected dimmer group up more intensity when the button is pressed This function must be configured as a pulse switch Only available on membrane panel buttons 8MS Dimmer decrease Dims background lighting and running indications for the selected dimmer group down less intensity when the button is pressed This function must be configured as a pulse switch Only available on membrane panel buttons 8MS Dimmer
38. he unit is either performing an upgrade or stuck in upgrade mode lf the unit is stuck in upgrade mode it s not visible in the system the unit will not report itself To get these units modules working again follow these steps Open the file corresponding to the system To perform these actions you need to be connected to the System read the chapter Connecting to EmpirBus Unit Panel Mark the frame around the unit which cant be found and have the symptoms described earlier In the menu choose tools advanced firmware updates upgrade unit firmware WI File view Edit Tools Window Help Ben y Bus connection onlinesoffline Ctrl T GU cvs Readbus configuration F4 EN Get the units serial and version numbers Send configuration to all units FS Send configuration to selected unit Unit 2 2 Update Firmware 8 Membrane panel inputs _ advanced Firmware updates Update unit firmware TE Ti Default values 4 E adul lt gt 1 This window will appear U perade unit firmware Transherina Messages O Transtered O Remaining O Keep output status during download Program Press the button Program ress OK A warning message will appear follow the message and EmpirBus Config X A open window will appear locate the firmware file either download the latest version from our website http www empirbus com page 1552 empirbusfirmwaredownloadform htm or us
39. he buttons Pull the labels out of the pockets on the back plane of the panel when the panel has been removed from where it was attached O 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB Instructions 73 Replace the labels in the pocket on the new panel be sure of placing them in the right pocket and not mirrored O 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB 74 EmpirBus Config The following instruction should only be performed in extreme emergencies Opening the unit voids warranty Be sure of that this is the only solution to the problem consult your boat builder before opening the unit After performing this action the unit needs to be replaced contact your boat builder and arrange for a replacement of the unit How to replace a module in a unit At first cut out the power to the entire system or just the unit that are going to be replaced Unscrew the terminal blocks from the unit Depending on how the unit its equipped there can be two till five terminal blocks one of them is smaller than the other There is no need of changing the connections in the terminal block The terminals will be used for the new unit as well Remove the terminals from the unit Mark the terminals to be able to remember on which module they were mounted Unscrew the power cables on the unit Assure that the Power is cut to the unit Remove the power cables Unscrew the unit from where it is attached Unscrew the four screws placed in the corners of
40. he version information dialog 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB 12 EmpirBus Config Help Help About EnpirBus Config 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB Buttons and menus 13 4 1 4 2 4 3 Getting started Preparing Creating a new project Adding units Adding modules Preparing When you are planning to use EmpirBus the best way is to start by planning the physical installation The logical functions which switches controls which consumers should be done when the physical layout has been decided To get the most out of the system you need to position the units as close to the consumers and switches as possible In a typical small powerboat installation you would have one unit in the engine room one unit by the navigation seat and one unit at the bow When planning for serial production the build process should also be considered If parts of the installation is built separately one unit can be placed to serve that part Then only the power supply and the bus cables need to be connected when assembling the installation Creating a new project When EmpirBus Config is opened a new project is automatically created You can create new projects at any time by using the function buttons or the file menu A new project is always blank and you need to add units to it Previously open projects are not closed and can always be accessed through the window menu Adding units There are two ways
41. his text EmpirBus Config ES Press OK the upgrade is finished If a message appears with the information that the module software update Failed For example this message O 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB Instructions 69 1 4 EmpirBus Config Module software update FAILED The unit containing the modules must manually be reset by cutting and restoring power and update must be restarted Cut the power to the unit abort the upgrade and try again from the beginning of this chapter Module Replacing a unit Read the complete instruction once before following the steps How to replace a unit in an existing installation Unit At first cut out the power to the entire system or just the unit that are going to be replaced Unscrew the terminal blocks from the unit Depending on how the unit is equipped there can be two till five terminal blocks one of them is smaller than the others There is no need of changing the connections in the terminal block The terminals will be used for the new unit as well Unit with two module terminal blocks and one CAN Bus terminal O 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB 70 EmpirBus Config Remove the terminals from the unit Mark the terminals to be able to remember on which module they were mounted Unscrew the power cables on the unit Assure that the Power is cut to the unit Remove the power cables Unscrew the unit from where it is attached Remove the
42. ialog Unit list When trying to send configuration to the units on the bus all units will automatically be checked if they need to be updated A warning will be displayed if units that needs to be updated have not been selected for update The check box in front of each unit defines weather it will be updated or not This dialog will also display any hardware inconsistencies between the configuration in the EmpirBus Config project and the hardware present on the bus Keep output status during update Select this check box if the state of all output channels should be preserved during update If left unchecked all output channels will be deactivated during update When the unit has been fully updated it will restart O 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB Configuration 49 Units to transfer Update units Units to update Check the units you wish to update Uri Module A Me Mi Unit 1 11 Update needed Input module Mi Unit 2 Update needed Membrane switch panel Me WM Missing units and modules wall not be configured Keep output status during update Sede N sta gt Avbryt Hjalp 6 10 6 Read configuration dialog Units on bus Displays the units found on the bus The check box defines if the unit should be read from the bus The list displays Unit Base address Module A Module B Module C Module D S N Serial no Units Displays the number of units found on the bus Unlock
43. icators to be activated at start up e Subscribe all sensor power supplies and alarm indicators alarm outputs like sirens can be subscribed as well to stop them when turning off the alarm to all burglar alarm on off inputs e Subscribe all alarm outputs sirens and other signals that is activated when the alarm is triggered to all burglar alarm sensors e All alarm outputs sirens and other signals that is activated when the alarm is triggered should have a reasonable auto off time set on the output This prevents the siren to run without ever stopping 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB 54 EmpirBus Config 6 11 3 PIN Code A PIN code can be entered to protect the system from being altered by unauthorized persons This function can be used as warranty protection of configuration files for yacht builders etc To secure the system enter a four digit PIN code in the Project When the PIN code is entered download the configuration to the system to enable the protection in the units After this the system can not be altered without having the original PIN code the PIN code is saved in the project With the original project changes can be made to the system without entering the PIN code again A read only file can be made from the File menu this file can be provided to the yacht owner This allows the yacht owner to download the original configuration to a replaced unit The yacht owner cannot alter the configuration and ther
44. increase decrease Dims background lighting and running indications for the selected dimmer group up and down when the button is pressed This function must be configured as a pulse switch Only available on membrane panel buttons 8MS Lamp test Flash the running and alarm indication LED light the background light and activate the summer for all membrane panels in the selected dimmer group Only available on membrane panel buttons Gets the function of a fixed switch Edit subscriptions indications dialog General This dialog is displayed when pressing the New or Edit Channel subscription or Running indication input subscribes to button on an input output relay window wiper or membrane panel channel Subscriptions can now be added for that specific channel Choose subscription indication Unit 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB 46 EmpirBus Config When selecting unit the channel list will be updated displaying the channels for that specific unit Choose subscription indication Channel After selecting unit a channel can be selected A channel is added to the subscriptions list by pressing the add button or by double clicking the channel Choose subscription indication Delay When defining an output channel subscription to an input channel a delay can be defined The delay can be either an on delay or an off delay The actual time for the selected delay is specified in the time 1 or time 2 field of the outp
45. indications to on or off When set to on the green LED on the unit will flash green continuously When set to off they will only flash when the unit is receiving or sending CAN messages The power consumption of the units are affected by this setting It is recommended to have this setting as Off Burglar alarm delay The burglar alarm delay is used in two places It defines the amount of seconds that must pass before the burglar alarm is actually active after being activated It also defines the amount of seconds that must pass before a delayed burglar alarm sensor triggers the burglar alarm This delay is usually set to about 30 seconds to allow any PIR detectors to stabilize Read more about the burglar alarm functions and how to configure a burglar alarm Project serial number Defines the serial number for the project This information will be stored in the units This is commonly used to store the serial number of the boat Internal channel indications Sets the state of the internal input channel indications to on or off When set to on a green LED indication will be activated for each corresponding input on the unit When set to off no LED indications will be activated on the input modules The LED indications on the output cards are not affected by this setting they can not be turned off The power consumption of the units are affected by this setting Security code O 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB 24 Empi
46. ings dialog Port list The port list will vary depending on the ports available on the client computer Select the port where you have connected the EmpirBus configuration interface If using a USB interface it will appear with the description EmpirBus Interface Port O 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB Configuration 51 Settings ES Select connection to EmpirBus Name _ Description Location COM R5232 Com port LOM HG 234 Com port 3 ERCIS VOTES EmpirBus Interface Port 104 2 Cancel 6 10 9 Language dialog Language list Displays a list of available languages Select your language and press OK EmpirBus Config must be restarted for the change to be affected Choose language English Svenska Cancel 6 10 10 Circuit diagram view The circuit diagram view creates printable drawings of the current project All drawings can be completed with cable numbers etc The following pages is available Project information page Project number drawing numbers etc EmpirBus articles specification Delivers a complete article specification for ordering material for the current configuration Unit diagram 1 per unit 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB 52 EmpirBus Config Unit specification with fields for cable numbers etc Module diagram 1 per module Module specification with fields for cable numbers etc Edit field This field appears every time when editi
47. ions HU Serial number 00000000 Membrane panels Unit name The name of the unit A good practice is to name the unit according to placement Backlight e Normal The background lighting is activated manually e Activated at startup The background lighting is activated at startup Base addr All units must have a base address The address must be an integer value between 1 and 99 To change the base address of a unit you need to set the serial id of the unit you want to change in the serial id field When downloading to the bus the base address will be changed accordingly All new units have base address 0 and can not be used until a valid base address has been set S N All units are delivered with a serial id that is printed on the unit The first time a unit is configured the serial id should be assigned in the EmpirBus Config project The serial id is not saved with the EmpirBus Config project When the units have a valid base address the serial id will not need to be changed Whenever you read or write information to a unit the serial id will be read and presented in this field Buzzer e Off The buzzer is not activated by a fuse trip or under current alarm e On alarm The buzzer is activated by a fuse trip or under current alarm 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB Configuration 37 Dimmer group Membrane panels can be grouped to dim background lighting and running indications together When configuring a
48. iption to the dimmer module for running indications Channel functions Channel 1 Increase the intensity of the LED s connected to an input and subscribed to an active output and to the dimmer module Channel 2 Decrease the intensity of the LED s connected to an input and subscribed to an active output and to the dimmer module Channel 3 Close this circuit to test the LED s connected to an input and subscribed to the Dimmer module for running indications all LED s with these criteria s will be lit up with full intensity Channel 4 5 and 6 Close the circuit and there will be one flash on the indication corresponding to that input on the card have the circuit closed for approximately 5 seconds and there will be two flashes on the indication corresponding to that input on the card One flash indicates that the Max Mid or Min value have been set two flashes indicates that the Max Mid or Min value have been reset Calibration Start one or more running indications by starting the outputs they indicate LED s have a non linear curve therefore it is complicated to change the intensity of the LED The curve of the LED has a bend when dimming the value around this bend the LED will tend to go from illuminated to non illuminated To be able to minimize this phenomenon we can calibrate a Max Mid and Min value for the application Dim the LED to a value where the LED seems to be fully intensified but have the lowest possible value
49. ivered with a serial id The serial id is not saved with the EmpirBus Config project lf this field is set to 00000000 you can read the information from the unit using the get the units serial and version numbers button on the toolbar Card type 5R0 B 01 12 ely e DW Version joo Serial number TONDO Dimmer module for running indications General The dimmer module for running indications is only used to dim the running indications LED s connected to inputs on an EmpirBus unit You can use standard output modules to dim regular output channels lights etc Function Running indications can be dimmed between to set values min O and max 253 There is no upper or lower limit for how many inputs that can be subscribed to the dimmer module for running indications Terminals Only input channel 1 2 and 3 are used during usage of the system on the dimmer module for running indications Connect a switch for dimmer increase to channel 1 pin 1 amp 2 Connect a switch for dimmer decrease to channel 2 pin 3 amp 4 Connect a switch for light test to channel 3 pin 5 amp 6 Channel 4 Sets and resets the Max value Channel 5 Sets and resets the Mid value Channel 6 Sets and resets the Min value O 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB Configuration 35 Channel 7 Not Connected Channel 8 Not Connected Usage On the inputs which have a LED connected and also a subscription to a output to indicate make a subscr
50. k Get the units serial and version numbers Read the unit serial id and the version number of the selected unit You must be online to perform this task Send configuration to all units Display the send configuration dialog used to send the unit configuration in the active EmpirBus project to the units on the bus All units will be initially selected You must be online to perform this task Send configuration to selected unit Display the send configuration dialog used to send the unit configuration in the active EmpirBus project to the units on the bus Only the unit selected in the bus layout will be initially selected You must be online to perform this task Update firmware Display the multiple unit update dialog used to update the firmware of multiple units on the bus You must be online to perform this task O 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB 10 EmpirBus Config Tools l Bus connection online offline Chr Read bus configuration F4 Get the units serial and version numbers Send configuration to all units FS Send configuration to selected unit Update Firmware Advanced b Advanced Firmware updates Update unit firmware Update the firmware of the selected unit You must be online to perform this task Advanced Firmware updates Update module firmware Update the firmware of the selected module You must be online to perform this task Tools Bus connection online offline CtriT Advanc
51. lations that might have other demands for minimum areas Paralleling All common even pin are internally connected so one common is enough when connecting several inputs at the same location When paralleling only connect signal odd pins Running indications and alarms To connect a running indication LED parallel it over the input and connect anode to common and cathode to channel input To connect an alarm LED parallel it over the input and connect cathode to common and anode to channel input The system will select function by switching the current direction A complete description of all connections on the unit can be found on the physical installation page Connection example 8DI B 01 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 5 Channel 6 Channel 7 Channel 8 Common Common Common Common Common Common Common Common 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 K A yA I W 4 o Ni Latching or momentary switches with running indication and Latching or Latching or momentary switches Separate Separate alarm alarm indication connected to same common momentary connected to same common running indication switch with indication running indication Alarm Connection example 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB 20 EmpirBus Config 9 4 8DI B 02 Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 5 Channel 6 Channel 7 Channel 8 La Rs PP e EN Ps PE o Pre ss IS e US E E Plus Minus 12 2
52. n Fuse size Defines the fuse size of the output When parallelling outputs always use the same fuse size for all parallelled outputs Fuse type Defines the fuse type of the output e Fast Functions like a A type fuse e Medium Functions like a C type fuse e Slow Functions like a C type fuse with high startup current tolerance When paralleling outputs always use the same fuse type for all paralleled outputs Each output module is limited to a current consumption of 40A If this limit is exceeded for more than one second the fuses for channels 5 to 8 will trip Under current Indicates weather under current alarms should be sent from the output If no under current alarm is defined the subscribing running indications will be active even if no power is consumed by the output Block on burglar alarm Indicates weather this output channel should be blocked deactivated on burglar alarm e Off The output channel will not be blocked on burglar alarm e Block on alarm on off The output channel will be blocked as soon as the alarm is activated e Block on sensor The output channel will be blocked when something triggers the alarm O 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB Configuration 29 Read more about burglar alarm Output channel type Defines the type for the output channel e Activated at start up The output channel is activated as soon as the unit is powered on The output channel can be interlocked or controll
53. nded to connect the power supply cables of a membrane panel to the AUX output of a unit The maximum number of panels that can be supplied from one units AUX output is six if there is need to supply more than six membrane panels the AUX output can be paralleled between two units See the connection example in this chapter Parallelling When parallelling the power supply of several units 16mm cables can be used A complete description of all connections on the unit can be found on the physical installation page Connection example 8MS B 01 CAN bus Power supply CAN CAN Aux TF low EB B 0000 CAN bus Aux out CAN CAN Aux Aux high low 1 3 9 32 VDC 0 VDC 2 Buzzer Service outlet 9 PIN D SUB rear view 1 Terminal 2 resistor 1 Terminal 2 resistor Buzzer 120 ohm terminal resistor must be connected at both ends of the bus Power supply of the panel could also be connected to the battery via a fuse CAN bus Wiring The CAN bus is connected to pin 1 and 2 of the four pin terminal on each unit On a membrane panel the CAN bus is connected to pin 1 and 2 of the six pin terminal The bus cable is connected to pin 1 on unit 1 to pin 1 on unit 2 etc Terminal resistors A 1200 terminal resistor must be connected parallel over the CAN bus on both ends of the bus When measuring the resistance over pin 1 and 2 on any unit the resistance should be 602 be sure to measure
54. ned on for the running indication to be activated Controls dimmer group Select the target dimmer group for the dimmer and lamp test functions of the membrane panel Subscriptions A membrane panel channel can subscribe to both output input and membrane panel channels Subscriptions to output channels defines that a running indication should be displayed on the membrane panel channel when all or at least one of the subscribed outputs are active configured using the running indication setting A subscription to a main switch will cause the input channel to be blocked when the main switch is turned off A total of 8 subscriptions can be defined for each membrane panel channel The subscription list will display unit channel and type of each subscriptions for the selected input channel 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB 40 EmpirBus Config 6 10 6 10 1 The edit subscriptions indications dialog is used to add and edit subscriptions Channel name Button is delayed Switch Roof Lights Saloon Stitch type 1 Att 46 Main Switch Main switch um off w Pulse switch 1 Aft D1 Roof Lights Saloon Normal Input channel type Normal normally open ei Time type Time 3 Block on burglar alarm Delay x om gt Running indication Controls dimmer group E required IO Running indication input subscribes to New Ea Ken Unit Channel Type Virtual Channels On a membrane panel there are three
55. ng a field Click in a grey field in the Circuit diagram view to open this form Field Displays the selected field Lines Displays how many lines that are available in this field Max chars Displays the number of characters that can be inserted in this field Line 1 Enter the text for line 1 Line 2 Enter the text for line 2 Edit field Field Project name Linez 1 Max chars 2 Line 1 Line A Cancel 6 10 11 Bus monitor The bus monitor is used for advanced diagnostics This function will not be explained in this manual 6 11 Configuration instructions Mode Functions Burglar Alarm PIN Code Main Switch Indication 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB Configuration 53 6 11 1 6 11 2 Mode functions One of the great advantages of EmpirBus is the ability to create mode functions In a yacht installation typical mode functions could be Navigation light and anchor light Each of these modes will require specific output channels to be activated and deactivated To accomplish this two input channels will be needed for each mode These input channels should be physically parallelled and connected to one switch One input channel will be used to activate and the other for deactivating output channels when using a membrane panel virtual channels could be used instead Then simply subscribe the output channels that should be activated in a specific mode to the activate function of th
56. nus Signal Common Terminal kl Input channel type Running indication input subscribes to New En SLEG Ehannel Type 1 Aft 46 Main Switch Mam switch turn off when closed Dimmer increase decrease normally open Time type Time f Block on burglar alarm Delay din for xl Input Card type Mark the frame around the input card by pressing the text 8 Digital inputs to get this form Card type Card type can be altered from 8DI B 01 to 8DI B 02 If the unit is read from the bus this field is already correct When making a file from a new project this field needs to be changed to correspond with the actual unit If it is incorrect the application will give you a warning SW version Displays the modules software version information If this field is set to 0 0 you can read the information from the unit using the get the units serial and version numbers button on the toolbar S N All modules are delivered with a serial id The serial id is not saved with the EmpirBus Config project lf this field is set to 00000000 you can read the information from the unit using the get the units serial and version numbers button on the toolbar O 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB 28 EmpirBus Config 6 4 Card type 8D1 8 02 r GW version 0 0 Serial number 00000000 Outputs Consumers Channel name The name of the output channel A good practice is to be very specific Example Roof Lights Saloo
57. o A total of 8 subscriptions can be defined for each relay channel The subscription list will display unit channel type and delay of each subscriptions for the selected relay channel The edit subscriptions indications dialog is used to add and edit subscriptions Channel name Fuse size Channel subscriptions New Roof Hatch Control Box Open relay Unit Channel Type Delay Fuse type Under current Block on burglar alarm 1 Unit 1 Ab Main Switch Main switch turn off when closed None We d Op 1 Unit 1 48 Roof Hatch Open Normal normally open None Output channel type Dimmer min CT Function Normal ei Normal v Time 1 s Time 215 Delay function 0 0 Reset on new pulse v 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB 34 EmpirBus Config 6 7 Realy Card type Mark the frame around the output card by pressing the text 8 Digital outputs to get this form Card type Card type can be altered from 8RO B 01 12V relay to 8RO B 02 24V relay If the unit is read from the bus this field is already correct When making a file from a new project this field needs to be changed to correspond with the actual unit If it is incorrect the application will give you a warning SW version Displays the modules software version information If this field is set to 0 0 you can read the information from the unit using the get the units serial and version numbers button on the toolbar S N All modules are del
58. of the units in the bus layout Send configuration to all units Display the send configuration dialog used to send the unit configuration in the active EmpirBus project to the units on the bus All units will be initially selected You must be online to perform this task Send configuration to selected unit Display the send configuration dialog used to send the unit configuration in the active EmpirBus project to the units on the bus Only the unit selected in the bus layout will be initially selected You must be online to perform this task Read configuration from bus Display the read configuration dialog used to read configuration or armament from the bus You must be online to perform this task Upgrade unit and module firmware Display the multiple unit update dialog used to update the firmware of multiple units on the bus You must be online to perform this task Get the units serial and version numbers Read the unit serial id and the version number of the selected unit You must be online to perform this task Create systemdescription file Read all connected units information and write it in a document You must be online to perform this task aja cvs elselx Ja ell Al aa Menus File menu View menu Edit menu Tools menu Window menu Help menu O 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB Buttons and menus 7 3 3 1 File menu New project Create a new EmpirBus project Open Open an existing EmpirBus C
59. on 2 17 Date 2007 10 Firmware BRO B 018R0 B 02 8 Channels Relay Card Version 2 17 Version 2 1 Date 2007 10 02 Firmware 801 8 01801 B 02 8 Digital Inputs Slave Card Version 2 18 Version 2 18 Date 2007 09 21 Firmware D01 B 07 20001 B 02 2 Dimmer Unit Slave Card Version 25 Version 2 5 Date 2007 02 27 Firmware 415 B 01 4 Inter Switch Mindon Wiper Slave Card Version 2 7 Version 2 7 Date 2007 0 Firmware Sh45 6 01 8M 5 B 02 8 Channel Membrane Switch Panel 1 23 Version 1 23 Date 2007 05 Firmware KE USB Keyboard Emulator LISB 21 1 1 Version 1 1 Date 2007 09 25 14 30 Firmware KE FS2 21 Keyboard Emulator P52 21 1 5 Version 1 5 Date 2007 02 13 12 30 Firmware EE DG 23 21 Keyboard Emulator PS2 21 1 7 Version 1 7 Date 2007 09 25 14 30 Firmware SE A5232 32 Serial Controller Ra232 32 1 3 Version 1 3 Date 2007 09 25 14 30 ae I lt m il Press OK to start upgrading A status bar will show the progress for the actual unit module Uperade unit firmware Transtering Messages 9197 Transtered Remaining Keep output status during download Prearam Cancel Uperade module firmware E Transfering Messages 36398 Transterred Remaining 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB Instructions 63 One unit equipped with four slave cards will take approximately 16 minutes to upgrade One unit without any modules will take approximately 5 minutes to upgrade
60. onfig project Close Close the active EmpirBus Config project Save Save the active EmpirBus Config project using the existing filename Save as Save the active EmpirBus Config project as a new file Save as readonly Saves a copy of the configuration which cannot be altered just downloaded to the system in its original Export to XML Save a xml file Generates a XML representation of the configuration Create systemdescription file Read all connected units information and write it in a document You must be online to perform this task Print Display the print dialog for printing the bus layout Print preview Preview the bus layout before printing Printer setting Display the printer settings Previously used files Shortcuts to the four latest EmpirBus Config files opened Settings Display the settings dialog Language Change the user interface language of EmpirBus Config Exit Exit the program 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB EmpirBus Config 3 3 2 File Mew project pen Close Save SAVE as Save as readonly Export Eo ML Create systemdescription File Print Print preview Printer settings 1 EmpirBus Config Example 1 2 EmpirBus Config Example 2 3 EmpirBus Config Example 3 d EmpirBus Config Example 4 settings Language Exit View menu Zoom out Zooms out the view of the active project Zoom in Zooms in the view of the acti
61. output channel is indicated by a flashing red LED indication Each channel fuse can then manually be set or reset by pressing the R button To quit this function step through all outputs until no LED indications are flashing or press both the S and R buttons at the same time Manually disabling output channels is a good way to make sure no power is distributed before working with equipment in a particular area A complete description of all connections on the unit can be found on the physical installation page The following instruction is also delivered on a sticker with each unit Fuse reset instructions Tripped fuses are indicated by red lights on the unit Press the YELLOW S button repeatedly until the flashing position indicator is at the position of the tripped fuse Press the RED R button to reset the fuse Press both the YELLOW S button and the RED R button at the same time when you are finished O 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB Physical installation 23 6 1 Configuration CAN bus Project Units Inputs Switches Outputs Consumers Window wipers Relays Dimmer module for running indications Membrane panels Membrane panel switches Functions and dialogs CAN bus Project Project name Defines the name of the project This information will be stored in the units This is commonly used to store the boat model Internal running indication Sets the state of the internal running
62. pe is special on a membrane panel button read more O 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB Configuration 39 about this in configuration instructions Burglar Alarm Time type e Delay The input must be activated for a number of seconds before the signal is sent For input channel types normal interlock main switch and burglar alarm on off the switch type must be set to fixed switch to use the delay function For input channel types activate deactivate alarm reset unit fuse reset and burglar alarm sensor the switch type must be set to pulse switch to use the delay function Auto off This function can be used to lock certain inputs and outputs and only allow a temporary unlock This is commonly used with for windlass and bow thrusters This function is only available with main switch Time s Specifies the delays for the delay function selected in time type Block on burglar alarm Indicates weather this input channel should be blocked on burglar alarm e Off The input will not be blocked on burglar alarm e Block on alarm on off The input will be blocked as soon as the alarm is activated e Block on sensor The input will be blocked when something triggers the alarm Read more about burglar alarm Running indication e All required All of the subscribed output channels must be turned on for the running indication to be activated e At least one required At least one of the subscribed output channels must be tur
63. ppear follow the message and press OK O 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB Instructions 61 EmpirBus Config E A open window will appear locate the firmware file either download the latest version from our website http www empirbus com page 1552 empirbusfirmwaredownloadform htm or use the version located in the installations directory of EmpirBus Config C Program EmpirBus Config ppna ZE Leta E Fimwarefl a m y Filnamn E mpirBus Firmware Y2 3 54 Fifoma Tree zl a A new window will appear listing which units will be upgraded the units already upgraded to the latest firmware will not be upgraded O 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB EmpirBus Config Upgrade information Package version Package date Eu 0 02 09 30 Description EmpirBus software upgrade package 2 3 54 2007 10 02 09 30 Please be adviced After a completed update resending the configuration to all units using EmpirBus Contig Software version 2 20 or newer le required for the new Burglar alarm functions to work as described in the Users manual ver 2 20 or newer Upgrades Unit 1 1116221 BA Input module 2 17 2 18 Bai C Output module 2 17 Bei D Output module 2 13 2 17 SS Unit 2 2101 22 gt 1 23 Coen Master Unit software version 2 21 Version 2 21 Date 2007 07 04 10 30 Eat SD0 6 01 600 6 02 8 Digital Output Slave Card Version 2 17 Versi
64. rBus Config Defines the security code that can be used to secure burglar alarm communication between the EmpirBus units When set a foreign unit will not be able to send a burglar alarm deactivate message to the system Read more about the burglar alarm functions and how to configure a burglar alarm PIN code Defines the PIN code that will be programmed into the units The button will display the PIN code dialog When a PIN code is entered and downloaded to the system the system will be locked and the configuration in the units cant be altered without the original file containing the PIN code Configuration Interface version Displays the version information for the EmpirBus configuration interface File saved Displays the last save date for the open project Units with subscriptions to missing units amp Missing subscriptions When reading configuration from selected units on the bus and these units have subscriptions to other units that are not present in the EmpirBus project the missing subscriptions and units will be displayed in these lists These lists should always be empty If they are not you will need to load the missing units Project name Internal nning Indication Burglar alarm delay Units with subscriptions to missing units EmpirBus Test Off E Unit E Project serial number Internal channelindications Security code Al 1 On Unassigned El PIN code Configuration Interface version File saved Missing subscriptions Unassigned bi 1
65. rade module firmware File view Edit Tools window Help NG El Bus connection online offline Ctrl T cy SN Read bus configuration F4 Get the units serial and version numbers Send configuration to all units FS Send configuration to selected unit Unit 2 2 Update Firmware Advanced 8 Membrane panel inputs Ho Firmware updates E Update unit Firmware Default values Update module Firmware Uperade module firmware Transtering Messages O Transtered O Remaining O E ee Program Cancel Press the button Program A warning message will appear follow the message and press OK EmpirBus Config A open window will appear locate the firmware file either download the latest version from our O 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB D I EmpirBus Config website http www empirbus com page 1552 empirbusfirmwaredownloadform htm or use the version located in the installations directory of EmpirBus Config C Program EmpirBus Config Oppna Filnamn Empire us Firmware 2 3 54 Filformat ebs Ei Avbryt A status bar will show the progress for the actual module Upgrade module firmware Transtering Messages 3698 Transferred EN Remaining One module will take approximately 2 minutes and 40 seconds to upgrade When the module are upgraded a message will appear with t
66. re than one second it dims the subscribing output channels up more intensity This function must be configured as a pulse switch With short button presses the input will just activate the output Dimmer decrease Sends an deactivate signal to the output when activated for less than one second If the input is activated for more than one second it dims the subscribing output channels down less intensity This function must be configured as a pulse switch With short button presses the input will just deactivate the output Dimmer increase decrease This is the most commonly used dimmer function It has the ability to act as both a dimmer input and a standard pulse input When activating the input quickly less than 1 second it will act as a normal pulse input When activating and keep the circuit on the input it will start dimming the subscribing output channels down from the maximum level until it reaches the minimum level at which point it will start dimming them up again This behaviour will continue until the dimmer switch is released When deactivating and reactivating the subscribing output channels the level will always be reset to the maximum level Unit fuse reset When a fuse is tripped it can be reset using the unit fuse reset function An input channel can only be configured to reset fuses for entire units and a total of 8 units can be reset from a single channel To reset more than 8 units from one switch several input channels nee
67. s a Main switch choose startup status activate channel B and configure it as a Fixed switch Normal normally closed Subscribe channel B to be indicated on channel A and subscribe channel B to be blocked by channel A This way we have a main switch with indication on just button in the system 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB Configuration 55 1 1 Instructions All images containing units are examples made for this manual as guidance your installation may differ from the images In some images the labels on windows and buttons are displayed in Swedish the operating system will translate these in to the language you are using When referring to a unit in the instructions it could be either a unit or a membrane panel Connecting to EmpirBus Read the complete instruction once before following the steps First of all install EmpirBus Config this is free software which can be found on our website http www empirbus com page 1038 downloads htm Install the program Open the program and open the file corresponding to your installation or create a new file To connect the computer to the installation you will need an interface The interface can be bought from one of our distributors resellers or your boat builder Connect the interface via a USB cable to the computer The interface needs a driver to function The driver can be found in either the folder where the installation file for the program is located or in
68. s the modules software version information If this field is set to 0 0 you can read the information from the unit using the get the units serial and version numbers button on the toolbar S N All modules are delivered with a serial id The serial id is not saved with the EmpirBus Config project lf this field is set to 00000000 you can read the information from the unit using the get the units serial and version numbers button on the toolbar Card type eG0 E 01 DW version foo senal number 00000000 6 5 Window wipers Channel name The name of the window wiper channel A good practice is to be very specific Example Window Wipers PS Fuse type Defines the fuse type of the output O 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB Configuration 31 e Normal Functions like an C type fuse e Fast Functions like a A type fuse Fuse size Defines the fuse size of the output Interval time s Selects the interval time between start signals to the wiper To start the wiper in interval mode a subscription needs to be defined to an input or membrane panel channel with interval mode defined in the subscription Parking function If the wiper has a parking function this setting should be set to with This will cause the wiper to be forced to stop in the parking position preventing additional revs Block on burglar alarm Indicates weather this window wiper channel should be blocked deactivated on burglar alarm e Off The window
69. s they should be equipped as described further on in this chapter Here is a list of available modules and the number representing the module when mounted in a 1 8DI B 01 8 digital inputs potential free signals only 2 8DO B 01 02 8 digital outputs 3 DU B 01 Dimmer module for running indications notice this module is not needed 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB Getting started 15 for dimming outputs 4 41S B 01 4 window wipers 5s 8RO B 01 8 potential free relays 12VDC 6 8RO B 02 8 potential free relays 24VDC Se 8DI B 02 8 digital inputs plus minus or potential free signals Here are a couple of examples on how to equip units if using other modules then input and output carrds combined with input and output cards EB B 7422 UTS EB B 7742 UTS EB B 4422 UTS EB B 7622 UTS EB B 7522 UTS EB B 7466 UTS EB B 1345 UTS The output modules with prefix 2 are representing both 8DO B 01 and 8DO B 02 8DO B 01 is a regular output card 8DO B 02 is a output card with extra fuses Depending on the prefix for the unit it self the card will be either 8DO B 01 or 8DO B 02 Example EB B 7222 UTF The output modules in this unit will BE 8do b 02 with extra fuses EB B 7222 UTS The output modules in this unit will be 8DO B 01 without extra fuses For more information on how to order units or just more information please contact your local representative Distributors O 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB 16
70. sound generated by the buzzer Push frequency The delay between activations for the delayed buttons of this membrane panel This is used to prevent the user from pushing one button directly after another Use the button is delayed option on the input to delay the switch Alarm sound The type of sound used for fuse trip or under current alarms Background lighting subscriptions The background lighting can only subscribe to input channels or membrane panel channels Subscriptions defines that the background lighting should listen to signals from the functions defined in the input channels or membrane panel channels it subscribes to A total of 8 subscriptions can be defined The subscription list will display unit channel and type of each subscriptions for the selected output channel The edit subscriptions indications dialog is used to add and edit subscriptions O 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB 38 EmpirBus Config Unit name Backlight Backlight subscriptions New Cor Delete Panel Activated at startup y Unit Channel Type Dace ake S N SE SE 1 Aft Ab Main Switch Main switch turn off whe E 00000000 Off h Dimmer group 1 Y SW version Unit type Buzzer on b sensor 0 0 8MS B 01 Membrane panel for v Button sounds Push frequency Alarm sound jw Light sensor active lor JOH lof D 6 9 Membrane panel switches Button is delayed Select to delay button using the push frequency defined on the membr
71. the directory where the program has been installed The folder is named EmpirBus Interface Driver After the driver has been installed successfully the green LED on the interface will start flashing Back to EmpirBus Config connect the computer to the system by pressing the button with this icon File view Edit Tools Window Help Bus connection online otfline First time connecting a settings window will appear choose EmpirBus Interface Port Settings Fa Select connection to Empirbus Name Description Location COM A5232 Com port 1 COMA RS232 Com port 1 EEPOD4PDA EmpirBus Interface Port 1041 E Cancel To check that you are properly connected perform a action in the system press a switch etc otherwise press the button with this icon 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB 56 EmpirBus Config E Fie view Edit Tools Dek lt configuration SE Fe from bus a gt aja ois HA ai Al Unit 4 1 Unit 2 12 A window will appear showing the units connected check that all units in the system are listed Units on bus SE ton Security status Unit 1 BD None None 800 S N 07021025 updates existing unit PIN code not assigned Unit 2 Membrane switch panel GAN 07193139 updates existing unit PIN code not assigned b i Cancel 7 2 Download a configuration Read the complete instruction once before following the steps To perform these actions you need to be connected
72. the fuses of this unit If this field is empty no channel has been configured Only one input channel can be configured to reset fuses for one unit and a maximum of 8 units can be reset by a single input channel To reset more than 8 units from one switch several input channels needs to be parallelled Unit name An Base addr S N M oon SW version Unit type foo 1MB 8 02 unisolated ES Fuses reset by Inputs Switches Channel name The name of the input channel A good practice is to be very specific Example Switch Roof Lights Saloon Switch type Defines the physical characteristics of the switch When using input channel functions activate deactivate alarm reset dimmers and fuse reset the switch type must be set to pulse switch The application will give you a warning if you fail to do this Signal Defines the physical connection only available on 8DI B 02 e Minus Signal Common Terminal The input is connected either to a minus signal or traditionally to the common of the input card e Plus Signal The input is connected to a plus signal Notice that running indication is only available with common terminal connection Input channel type Defines the function of the input channel Normally open and normally closed defines if the normal inactive state of the switch is an open or a closed circuit The most common switch type is normally open The dimmer function requires normally open switches
73. to the System read the chapter Connecting to EmpirBus In a new installation the units connected does not have the correct base address assigned Mark the frame around the unit panel in EmpirBus Config to get this input field To assign a base address to a unit enter the desired base address in the field named Base addr see image 1 and 2 or use the base addresses pre entered by EmpirBus Config To be able to address the unit without having assigned a base address we will need to use the unit s serial number Use the serial number on the box supplied with the unit or the label on the back plane of the unit enter the serial number in the field named S N see image 1 and 2 Base addresses from 1 to 99 can be entered Image 1 Unit Unit name Unit 1 Base addr S N A lo DW Version Unit type Ft 1ME B 02 unisalated Fuses reset by 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB Instructions 57 Image 2 Panel Lit name Backlight Uni E Normal b Base addr SM Buzzer Dimmer group E UUDULIUL Op e Dimmer group 1 e DW version Unit type Buzzer on b senzor 0 0 BMS B 01 Membrane panel Op bl Button sounds Push ae mae sound Iw E sensor active With both information of base address and serial number entered on all unit s in EmpirBus Config To download the settings to the system press the button with this icon File view Edit Tools Window Help Isa S 2 as Send configuration to all units
74. ut channel An on delay will delay activation and an off delay will delay deactivation When subscribing to input channels defined as activate functions only on delays can be used and when subscribing to input channels defined as deactivate functions only off delays can be used When using on delays with running indications the indication will flash from the off state during the delay to indicate that the output s is being activated When using off delays with running indications the indication will flash from the on state during the delay to indicate that the output s is being deactivated For window wiper subscriptions interval mode is defined using the delay field Subscriptions indications The subscription list will display the existing channel subscriptions To update or delete the subscription first select it in this list and press the appropriate button O 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB Configuration 47 Edit subse riptions indications Current unt Example Unit 2 2 Choose sub ciphon indication Unit Example Unit 1 DI Example Unit 2 2 Example Panel 3 Delay Time off delay Help Press U pdate to update selected subscription Subscriptions indications Unit 1 Example Unit 1 6 10 4 PIN code dialog Curent channel E Example Consumer Unit 2 Channel Channel Channel Al Example Switch Unit 1 Channel 1 A Example Switch Unit 1 Channel 2 A3 Example Switch Unit 1 Channel 3 Ad
75. ut channels or membrane panel channels Subscriptions defines that the output channel should listen to signals from the functions defined in the input channels or membrane panel channels it subscribes to A total of 8 subscriptions can be defined for each output channel O 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB 30 EmpirBus Config The subscription list will display unit channel type and delay of each subscriptions for the selected output channel The edit subscriptions indications dialog is used to add and edit subscriptions Channel name Fuse size Channel subscriptions New Roof Lights Saloon E D Unit Channel Type Delay Fuse type Under current Block on burglar alarm a GE ZS dk switch ue when Ge i M e Median or e Off ed ON WIC oor LIQNIS saloon immer Increase decrease normaly open one Output channel type Dimmer min CT Function Dimmer D 10 Normal y Time 1 fs Time 2 s Delay function fo 0 Reset on new pulse v Output Card type Mark the frame around the output card by pressing the text 8 Digital outputs to get this form Card type Card type can be altered from 8DO B 01 to 8DO B 02 If the unit is read from the bus this field is already correct When a adjustment is made to the unit type the output card will automatically be altered When making a file from a new project this field needs to be changed to correspond with the actual unit If it is incorrect the application will give you a warning SW version Display
76. ve project Show circuit diagram Ctrl M Cil Ctrl 5 Ctrl F Display the circuit diagram view Create excel sheets of all project units Creates an excel file with one spreadsheet per unit Channel name and fuse size for each channel is displayed This information is often used as end user documentation for the installation Bus lines Show the bus lines in the bus layout Subscriptions Show indications in the bus layout for the channels the selected channel is subscribing to Subscribers Show indications in the bus layout for the channels that subscribes to the selected channel 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB Buttons and menus 9 3 3 3 3 3 4 Wie zoom QUE zoom in Show circuit diagram Create excel sheets of all project units w Bus lines w Subscriptions af Subscribers Edit menu New unit and type Display the new unit dialog used to add predefined units New unit blank Adds an empty unit to the active project Delete selected unit module Delete the selected unit or the selected module Edit New unit and type New unit blank Delete selected unit module Tools menu Bus connection online offline Connects EmpirBus Config to the bus The connection is established using the connection method selected in settings Read bus configuration Display the read configuration dialog used to read configuration or armament from the bus You must be online to perform this tas
77. version lt 17 Lit Unit 1 Me upgraded The unit must be restarted to work Updating unit Unit 2 2 to version 1 43 Updating unit Unit 2 2 tailed 7 units and A modules upgraded Upgrade done but one or more unts modules failed Refresh Assign temporary Clear temporay Keep output status Close Restart the system by cutting the power to the entire system press the upgrade button and do the Same procedure as described earlier in this instruction Upgrading a failed unit Read the complete instruction once before following the steps If a module or unit has failed during a firmware upgrade Module If a module has a red LED on position R lit the unit is either performing a upgrade or stuck in upgrade mode lf the module is stuck in upgrade mode it s not visible in the unit the unit will not report having a module in that position Unit If a unit is constantly flashing a RED led inside the unit notice not the RED led in between the red and yellow button but inside of the unit The unit is either performing an upgrade or stuck in upgrade mode If the unit is stuck in upgrade mode it s not visible in the system the unit will not report itself Panel 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB Instructions 65 If a membrane panel is constantly flashing its red LED s in a specific pattern Red LED number one two three four five six seven eight and then starting over again on LED number one T
78. wiper channel will not be blocked on burglar alarm e Block on alarm on off The window wiper channel will be blocked as soon as the alarm is activated e Block on sensor The window wiper channel will be blocked when something triggers the alarm Read more about burglar alarm Subscriptions A window wiper channel can only subscribe to input or membrane panel channels Subscriptions defines that the output channel listens to signals from the functions defined in the input channels or membrane panel channels it subscribes to A total of 8 subscriptions can be defined for each window wiper channel The subscription list will display unit channel type and interval of each subscriptions for the selected window wiper channel The edit subscriptions indications dialog is used to add and edit subscriptions Function High and low speed are internally configured to not be active at the same time If low is active and high gets a activate signal low will automatically be deactivated if high is active and low gets a activate signal high will automatically be deactivated Interval have the same function if low speed is active and low speed interval gets a activate signal low speed will automatically be deactivated Use a window wiper channel as regular output channel A window wiper channel can also be used as a regular output When doing so set parking function to without O 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB 32 EmpirBus Con
79. wiper channels Connect cables The cables are connected to the terminals by pressing a small screw driver into the square hole next to the round cable hole Cable area The maximum cable area that can be connected to each output channel is 2 5mm Using solid core cables allows up to 4mm A complete description of all connections on the unit can be found on the physical installation page Connection example 41S B 01 Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 1 speed window wiper 1 speed window wiper 2 speed window wiper with diode 2 speed window wiper with diode protection on high speed connection protection on low speed connection This is the most common wiper type Relay Channels Connect cables The cables are connected to the terminals by pressing a small screw driver into the square hole next to the round cable hole Cable area The maximum cable area that can be connected to each relay channel is 2 5mm Using solid core cables allows up to 4mm A complete description of all connections on the unit can be found on the physical installation page Connection example ajaja EREECHEN O 2000 2009 EmpirBus AB 22 EmpirBus Config 5 7 S set and R reset buttons Each unit has a yellow S button and a red R button These switches are used to manually set and reset fuses on the unit The set button yellow will allow stepping through the available output channels on each unit The selected

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