GenConfig 2.5 Reference+Guide PDF

PC Software for NT line Gen-set Controllers
GenConfig
Configuration Tool for Gen-set controllers
To be used with ComAp controllers:
IG-NT, IG-NTC, IG-EE, IG-EEC, IS-NT
SW version 2.5, December 2010
REFERENCE GUIDE
Copyright 2008 ComAp s.r.o.

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Tel: +420 246 012 111, Fax: +420 266 316 647
E-mail: info@comap.cz, www.comap.cz
Table of contents
Table of contents ..................................................................................................................................... 2
1
Document information..................................................................................................................... 4
1.1
Clarification of notation........................................................................................................... 4
2
General guidelines .......................................................................................................................... 5
2.1
What is GenConfig? ............................................................................................................... 5
2.2
Installation .............................................................................................................................. 5
2.2.1 GenConfig directories ........................................................................................................ 6
2.2.2 PC Hardware requirements ............................................................................................... 6
2.3
Basic and advanced modes ................................................................................................... 7
2.4
Archive versus Configuration ................................................................................................. 7
2.5
How to check GenConfig version?......................................................................................... 8
3
Working with GenConfig ................................................................................................................. 9
3.1
Typical workflow................................................................................................................... 10
3.2
Open archive from disk ........................................................................................................ 11
3.3
Read archive from controller ................................................................................................ 11
3.4
Write configuration to the controller ..................................................................................... 11
3.5
Save archive to disk ............................................................................................................. 12
3.6
Configuration import............................................................................................................. 12
3.6.1 Archive compatibility overview......................................................................................... 12
3.7
Controller firmware upgrade................................................................................................. 13
3.7.1 Importing new firmware ................................................................................................... 13
3.7.2 Firmware upgrade (default configuration)........................................................................ 14
3.7.3 Firmware upgrade (existing configuration) ...................................................................... 14
3.7.4 Cloning............................................................................................................................. 15
3.7.5 Programming firmware into a non-responding controller ................................................ 16
4
Controller configuration................................................................................................................. 18
4.1
Essential configuration steps ............................................................................................... 18
4.2
Optional configuration steps................................................................................................. 19
4.3
Archive locking ..................................................................................................................... 20
4.4
Modules................................................................................................................................ 21
4.4.1 Controller ......................................................................................................................... 22
4.4.2 ECU ................................................................................................................................. 24
4.4.3 Extension modules .......................................................................................................... 25
4.5
Inputs and Outputs............................................................................................................... 26
4.5.1 Binary inputs .................................................................................................................... 26
4.5.2 Binary outputs .................................................................................................................. 28
4.5.3 Analog inputs ................................................................................................................... 30
4.5.4 Analog outputs ................................................................................................................. 33
4.6
Setpoints .............................................................................................................................. 37
4.6.1 Adjusting a setpoint ......................................................................................................... 37
4.6.2 Access groups and rights ................................................................................................ 37
4.6.3 Setpoint value forcing ...................................................................................................... 38
4.6.4 Timer settings .................................................................................................................. 39
4.7
Commands ........................................................................................................................... 41
4.8
Universal analog protections................................................................................................ 41
4.9
History .................................................................................................................................. 44
4.10
User sensors ........................................................................................................................ 45
4.11
Languages and Translator ................................................................................................... 46
4.11.1
Create language .......................................................................................................... 47
4.11.2
Translating the texts .................................................................................................... 48
4.12
Logical binary inputs ............................................................................................................ 49
4.13
Logical analog inputs ........................................................................................................... 51
4.14
Other configuration items ..................................................................................................... 52
4.15
PLC Editor ............................................................................................................................ 53
4.15.1
Working with the editor................................................................................................ 53
GenConfig, SW version 2.5, ComAp December 2010
GenConfig-2.5 Reference Guide.pdf
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PLC Editor toolbar ....................................................................................................... 61

4.15.2
4.15.3
PLC blocks .................................................................................................................. 62
Menu description........................................................................................................................... 63
5.1
File menu.............................................................................................................................. 63
5.1.1 Open archive from disk.................................................................................................... 63
5.1.2 Save archive to disk......................................................................................................... 63
5.1.3 Recently saved archives.................................................................................................. 63
5.1.4 Close archive ................................................................................................................... 63
5.1.5 Read archive from controller............................................................................................ 63
5.1.6 Write configuration to the controller ................................................................................. 64
5.1.7 Consistency check ........................................................................................................... 64
5.1.8 Select configuration language ......................................................................................... 64
5.1.9 Controller/Archive info ..................................................................................................... 64
5.1.10
Configuration export .................................................................................................... 65
5.1.11
Configuration import .................................................................................................... 65
5.1.12
Configuration image .................................................................................................... 66
5.1.13
Manual edit of the controller screens layout................................................................ 66
5.1.14
Controller firmware upgrade........................................................................................ 67
5.2
Options menu....................................................................................................................... 72
5.2.1 GenConfig settings .......................................................................................................... 72
5.2.2 Connection settings ......................................................................................................... 73
5.2.3 Overwrite setpoints option ............................................................................................... 76
5.2.4 Clear history option.......................................................................................................... 77
5.2.5 Reset from Init.................................................................................................................. 77
5.2.6 Save history to archive .................................................................................................... 77
5.2.7 Check consistency before save ....................................................................................... 77
5.2.8 Import firmware ................................................................................................................ 77
5.2.9 Dictionary manager.......................................................................................................... 78
5.2.10
ECU List ...................................................................................................................... 79
DDE Server................................................................................................................................... 80
6.1
DDE Server status ............................................................................................................... 80
DDE Server error messages......................................................................................................... 82
Appendix ....................................................................................................................................... 83
8.1
PLC toolbar functions........................................................................................................... 83
8.2
PLC blocks ........................................................................................................................... 88

1 Document information
GENCONFIG - REFERENCE GUIDE
WRITTEN BY: JAN TOMANDL
2008-10 COMAP LTD.
KUNDRATKA 17, PRAHA 8, CZECH REPUBLIC
PHONE: +420246012111, FAX: +420266316647
WEB: HTTP://WWW.COMAP.CZ, E-MAIL: INFO@COMAP.CZ
DOCUMENT HISTORY
REVISION NUMBER
RELATED SW. VERSION
DATE
2.4
30.6.2009
2.4.1
30.9.2009
2.4.2
20.1.2010
2.5
20.12.2010
1.1 Clarification of notation

NOTE:
This type of paragraph calls readers attention to a notice or related theme.
CAUTION!
This type of paragraph highlights a procedure, adjustment etc., which can cause a damage or
unproper function of the equipment if not performed correctly and may not be clear at first sight.
WARNING!
This type of paragraph indicates things, procedures, adjustments etc. which need high level of
attention, otherwise can cause personal injury or death.

2 General guidelines
2.1 What is GenConfig?
GenConfig is Windows 2000/XP/Vista based software which provides following main functions:
Read/write configuration from/into the controller

Load configuration from file, save it to file
Modify the controller configuration
Controller firmware firmware upgrade
Adjust initial values of setpoints
NOTE:
GenConfig supports InteliGen-NT, InteliSys-NT and InteliMains-NT controllers.
2.2 Installation
Execute the "ComAp PC Suite" installation package (e.g. IGS-NT-Install-Suite-2.4.exe) to install
GenConfig, controller firmware and other components into your computer. If there is GenConfig
already installed, the installation program will offer an upgrade (if your current version is older) or reinstallation (if your current version is identical).
If your current version is older, then it is recommended to perform the upgrade, as the controller
firmware, that you are about to install, may not be compatible with older GenConfig version.
NOTE:
The latest version of the standard branch controller firmware will be installed together with the
GenConfig. New firmwares can be installed into the GenConfig also later using import of the IGC
packages. See the chapter Firmware upgrade.

2.2.1 GenConfig directories
GENCONFIG DIRECTORY STRUCTURE
2.2.2 PC Hardware requirements

GenConfig is based on Windows 2000/XP/Vista platform. Use PC suitable for this platform. There are
no special requirements for the PC hardware. GenConfig requires approx. 10 Mbyte of harddisk free
space.

2.3 Basic and advanced modes

There are two program modes available. Basic mode will fit to those people, who do not need special
features of the controller and like more simple program interface, less settings etc. The Advanced
mode is then for those, who need all functions and features.
Go to OPTIONS -> SETTINGS -> DISPLAY to select the program mode.
NOTE:
Each archive contains information about GenConfig mode last time used for modification of it. If an
archive has been modified with GenConfig running in advanced mode, it is no more possible to work
with this archive in basic mode, so next time you will open this archive (from the controller or from file)
and the GenConfig is set to basic mode, it will switch automatically and temporarily into advanced
mode.
NOTE:
Archives from older firmware versions, which do not support the basic mode, are opened as advanced
automatically.
2.4 Archive versus Configuration

The table below explains meaning of the terms archive and configuration and difference between
them.
Package of data which is read out from a controller and can be stored in a file.
File extension for IGS-NT family archives is "ant". An archive contains following
data:
Archive
Configuration
Setpoints
Current operational values
History (performance log)
Default archives are distributed together with the controller firmware and
contain default configuration and default adjustment of setpoints. These archives
does not contain operational values and history.
A segment of data (stored in the controller flash memory), which contains
properties of attached modules, inputs, outputs, protections, languages, PLC
and other information. The configuration can be changed only with GenConfig.
Normally the configuration needs to be changed only to adapt the controller to
Configuration the site requirements prior to or during commisioning. Obviously there is no need
to change it during the lifecycle of the gen-set.
NOTE:
Configuration is contained in each archive!

2.5 How to check GenConfig version?

Use Help->About to display current GenConfig version window.

3 Working with GenConfig

In principle GenConfig software should be used as an off-line tool to create or change the
configuration and write it to the controller. Communication with the controller is running only while the
configuration is being read and written to the controller. During this time you can see the InteliDDE
server running.
NOTE:
Although GenConfig can be started directly from Windows start menu, it is intended to be started from
InteliMonitor:
1. Start InteliMonitor and click on CONNECTION -> OPEN to activate the Open connection window.
2. Create new site/gen-set in the Open connection window if required or select QUICK CONNECT
TO CONTROLLER if you do not want to work with sites.
3. Select desired type of connection and click to OPEN CONNECTION button.
4. Once the connection is running (InteliMonitor status line is green..) start GenConfig by clicking
on TOOLS -> GENCONFIG. GenConfig will read the configuration from the controller
automatically.

3.1 Typical workflow

Following diagram shows typical workflow of using GenConfig:
TYPICAL WORKFLOW OF USING GENCONFIG

Click on the particluar operation in the diagram above to get more detailed information and
instructions.

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3.2 Open archive from disk

Click to
icon or select FILE -> OPEN to activate a dialog for opening an archive.
The default archives are located in shared documents folder: C:\Documents and Settings\All
Users\Documents\ComAp PC Suite\GenConfig\Archives\Default
The user created archives are intended to be in shared documents folder as well: C:\Documents
and Settings\All Users\Documents\ComAp PC Suite\GenConfig\Archives, however
they can be read from anywhere in the computer.
3.3 Read archive from controller

Click to
controller.
icon or use FILE -> READ FROM CONTROLLER to read out the archive from a connected
CAUTION!
Make sure that Connection settings are adjusted properly prior to reading the archive. Wrong
connection settings may cause you will read out the archive from different controller than intended.
NOTE:
If GenConfig is started from InteliMonitor, then the connections settings are adjusted by InteliMonitor
and the archive is read out from the controller automatically.
3.4 Write configuration to the controller

Click to
icon or use FILE -> WRITE TO CONTROLLER to write the configuration into the connected
controller. Administrator is prompted to log-in to complete this operation. Following options are
related to writing the configuration:
Overwrite setpoints
Clear history
CAUTION!
Make sure that Connection settings are adjusted properly prior to writing the configuration. Wrong
connection settings may cause you will write the configuration into different controller than intended.
This situation might occur especially if an ethernet connection is used.
NOTE:
and do not require any user attention.

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3.5 Save archive to disk

Click to
icon or use FILE -> SAVE to save the archive to disk. If a filename is not assigned to the
archive yet, you will be asked for it, otherwise the archive will be saved under the assigned filename.
Use FILE -> SAVE AS to save the archive under different filename.
Following options are related to saving the archive:
Save history to archive

Check consistency before save
3.6 Configuration import

If you want to use a configuration from an archive, which is not directly compatible with your firmware,
the configuration import must be used for importing of the configuration from the original archive into
the compatible default archive according to your firmware.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Open the target default archive into which you want to import the configuration.
Go to menu FILE -> IMPORT CONFIGURATION WIZARD
Select the source archive and press NEXT button.
The following window shows differencies between the configurations. You can not make any
modifications here.
5. Press NEXT button to execute the import function.
6. When the import is finished, press NEXT button to see the information window with the results.
Here you will see possible warnings or errors that occured during the import.
7. Press OK button to finish the import.
CAUTION!
Check the new configuration, especially if some warnings or errors occured. It may need manual
corrections. Manual corrections are required if the configuration was imported from different firmware
branch or different application type, as certain functions may not be present in the target firmware.
3.6.1 Archive compatibility overview

Compatible archives:
Archives from different releases of the same firmware and major + minor version (e.g. IG-NT2.3 x IG-NT-2.3.1 x IG-NT-2.3.2)
Incompatible archives:
Archives from different major or minor versions of the same firmware branch (IG-NT-2.2 x IGNT-2.3)
Archives from different firmware branches
Archives from different controller types (IG-NT x IS-NT)

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3.7 Controller firmware upgrade

Although the controllers are supplied always with latest version of standard firmware it may be needed
in some cases to upgrade the firmware to newer version. Also customized firmware branches require
the controller firmware to be reprogrammed.
NOTE:
Administrator is prompted to log-in prior to programming of firmware and/or configuration into the
controller.
3.7.1 Importing new firmware
Go to OPTIONS -> IMPORT FIRMWARE menu to import new firmware (obtained from e-mail,
ComAp web site etc.) into the GenConfig.
icon and select the IGC file you want import.

"Import firmware" window appears. Click on
You will see the contents of the IGC file in the lower part of the window.
Press "Import" button to import the firmware into the GenConfig.

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3.7.2 Firmware upgrade (default configuration)

NOTE:
This function is intended for programming of firmware into new controllers or for programming of
different firmware branch. If you want to upgrade firmware of the same branch in a controller which is
already in operation, use the Firmware upgrade (existing configuration) function.
The FIRMWARE UPGRADE (DEFAULT CONFIGURATION) function will program selected firmware into your
controller. After programming the controller will contain default archive (SPtM application in case of
standard branch) which obviously needs to be modified according to application requirements. See the
chapter Controller configuration for information how to modify the configuration.
Select required firmware from the list and press OK button. If you do not see required firmware in the
list, you have to import it first.
CAUTION!
Do not programm IS-NT firmware into IG-NT controller and vice versa!
3.7.3 Firmware upgrade (existing configuration)

NOTE:
This function is intended for upgrading firmware of the same branch in an controller which is already in
operation. If you want to program firmware into a new controller or program firmware of a different
branch, use the Firmware upgrade (default configuration) function.
The FIRMWARE UPGRADE (EXISTING CONFIGURATION) function automatically performs following
operations:
1. An archive is downloaded from the controller and saved it into a file.
2. A window with available firmwares and default archives. The requested new firmware is to be
selected in this window and if the new firmware is not compatible with the original archive then
also default archive for importing of the configuration must be selected in this window as well.

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INCOMPATIBLE FIRMWARE SELECTED
COMPATIBLE FIRMWARE SELECTED
3. If the new firmware is not compatible with the original archive, then import of original
configuration into default configuration of the programmed firmware is performed.
4. The selected firmware is programmed into the controller.
5. The configuration is programmed into the controller.
6. Setpoints from the archive are written into the controller.
NOTE:
This function should reduce the effort needed for upgrading the firmware in a controller that is beeing
used at a site. However, new firmwares can bring new or modified functionality that may require
further user attention. Please always read carefuly the New Features document of the firmware.
3.7.4 Cloning
Use cloning function to create an identical copy of one controller to another one. This function can
help you in following situations:
Replacing defective controller with another controller on one site.

Production of more identical gen-sets.
The procedure consists of following steps:

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1. Save for later cloning

2. Create clone
Contents of a clone:
Clone description file

Controller archive
Controller firmware according to the archive
External display firmwares (optional, for terminals connected to the dedicated terminal RS485
line)
Graphic fonts (optional, only for controllers/terminals that support graphic fonts)
Save for later cloning

SAVE FOR LATER CLONNING (CONTROLLER ONLY) function will save currently opened configuration
including all changes that were made since opening it from disk or reading from controller. This option
does not save firmwares of external terminals and graphic fonts into the clone.
SAVE FOR LATER CLONNING (CONTROLLER AND DISPLAYS) function connects automatically to the
controller, reads the configuration from it and saves it into the clone. Firmwares of external terminals
connected via the dedicated RS485 bus and graphic fonts are saved into the clone as well.
NOTE:
If you get an error message "Firmware XXXX was not found" instead of opening the "Save clone"
window, it means you do not have on your disk the firmware, that is present in the controller, so the
clone can't be saved. In such a case the proper firmware has to be imported into the GenConfig.
Create clone
Use the function CREATE CLONE... to make the connected controller identical (firmware, configuration,
setpoints, fonts..) with the original controller from which was the clone saved. The function is intended
to be used either for the purpose of complete backup of a site in case the controller or terminal will
need to be replaced or for preparing of more identical controllers.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Connect the target controller (and displays if needed) to the PC.

Start GenConfig and adjust properly connection settings.
Go to menu FILE -> CREATE CLONE... and then select required clone.
Press OK to program the selected clone into the controller.
Import/Export clone
Press the
to export selected saved clone into one file for the purpose of archivation, sending
per e-mail etc. Press the
to import previously saved clone into GenConfig.
3.7.5 Programming firmware into a non-responding controller

If the controller does not contain valid firmware a new firmware can't be programmed standard way.
This situation can occur if the connection between PC and the controller was interrupted during
previous firmware upgrade. In such a case the controller has blank display and does not communicate
with the PC. The boot-jumper must be used to get a valid firmware into the controller.
1. Disconnect power supply from the controller and close the boot-jumper. See the controller
manual for details about boot-jumper location.

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2. Connect communication cable (appropriate type according to the module used) between the
controller and PC.
3. Select direct connection to controller address 1.
4. Go to menu CONTROLLER -> PROGRAMMING AND CLONNING -> FIRMWARE UPGRADE, select
appropriate firmware and press OK button.
5. Follow instructions given by a message appeared and finally press OK button.
6. Another message will appear when programming is finished. Follow instructions given there.

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4 Controller configuration
One of the key features of the controller is high level of adaptability of the system to the needs of
every particular application. The way, how to achieve this, is the configuration.
The firmware contains large number of logical inputs and outputs needed for all necessary functions
available in the firmware. But not all functions are required at the same time on the same gen-set
and also the controller hardware does not have so many input and output terminals. One of main
functions of the configuration is mapping of "logical" firmware inputs and outputs to the
"physical" hardware inputs and outputs.
PRINCIPLE OF BINARY INPUTS AND OUTPUTS CONFIGURATION
4.1 Essential configuration steps

Following configuration steps must be performed at most of applications:
1. Open default archive of the required application type according to your firmware version and
branch
2. Define modules which are contained in the system (i.e. engine ECU and/or extension
modules)
3. Assign functions and/or protections to physical inputs (input terminals), assign functions of
physical outputs (output terminals)
4. Assign access rights to setpoints, adjust initial values of setpoints

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4.2 Optional configuration steps

Following configuration steps may not be needed to go through at less complex applications:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Assign access rights to remote gen-set control commands

Create additional protections to any analog value
Modify content of the history header
Create user-defined analog sensor conversion characteristics
Add/Remove controller languages, translate the texts
Create internal connections from logical outputs to logical inputs
Create PLC program for control of additional technology
NOTE:
There are two modes of GenConfig operation - Basic mode and Advanced mode. Some features are
hidden in the basic mode. Learn more in the chapter Basic and advanced modes.

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4.3 Archive locking

It is possible to lock the archive against unauthorized usage. If the archive is locked, the user 0
password (administarator password) is required to open and display the archive in GenConfig.
NOTE:
It is not possible to lock default archive. Only archives red out from the controller can be locked. To
lock the archive, read it out from the controller, lock it and then write it back into the controller.
NOTE:
If a locked archive is opened from disk, it will require adimin password, which had been valid for the
controller at the moment the archive was read out from it.

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4.4 Modules
MODULES
This is the main tab where the work with configuration should be started. It is to define here the
structure of the system, i.e. controller type, connected extension modules, ECU type and other.
The left part of the tab contains a tree of all modules that are available.
The right part shows currently configured modules and their properties.
MODULES TAB
Follow this procedure to prepare a customized configuration from a default one:
1. Select type of controller you are using in the left part and press INSERT button to add the
controller into your system. Note, that you can not switch between IG-NT and IS-NT
controllers, for this case you has to open different archive, where IG-NT or IS-NT is preconfigured.
2. If you use an EFI engine equipped with an ECU, select desired type from the left tree and
press INSERT button to add the ECU to your system.
3. Select the ECU in the right tree and adjust it's properties:
ECU SIZE adjusts the amount of inputs and outputs, that will be available for
configuration of ECU values in the I/O tab.
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PROTECTION UPON MODULE FAILURE selects which alarm type will be issued when the
ECU stops communicating with the controller.
Use DISPLAY DATA AS item to select, whether the analog values read from ECU will be
displayed as bargraphs or as numbers only.
4. Select appropriate extension modules from the left tree and add them one by one into your
system.
5. Select each configured extension module in the right tree and adjust properties of it:
MODULE INDEX must match with the address setting on the module. The picture at the
bottom of the window shows details about how to set the appropriate address
according to the index. Normally it is not necessary to change the module index, as it
is set to a free index automatically, when the module has been inserted.
NOTE:
Some modules share physical CAN addresses and this can cause using one type of
module with specific index will disable using another module with specific index.
Example: if AIN8 modules with indexes 1 - 4 are configured, it will be not possible to
configure IGS-PTM module, as the IGS-PTM index 1 4 shares the CAN addresses
with AIN8 modules. In such a case the solution is to configure AIN8 modules to
indexes 2-5 and the IGS-PTM to the index 1.
PROTECTION UPON MODULE FAILURE selects which alarm type will be issued when the
module stops communicating with the controller.
Use DISPLAY DATA AS item to select, whether the analog values read from the module
will be displayed as bargraphs or as numbers only.
4.4.1 Controller
Below version 2.5 of standard firmware
The controller type is fixedly configured in the archive and it can not be changed. There are different
firmware files and default archives for IG-NT and for IS-NT controllers.
Changing of the controller type is possible only from IG-NT to IG-EE and vice versa.
Version 2.5 of standard firmware and above

There are groups of compatible hardware modifications of the controller and separate firmware and
archive for each group, which works with each controller modification from the particular group. The
groups are following:
COMPATIBLE CONTROLLER MODIFICATIONS
FIRMWARE FILE
ARCHIVE FILE
IG-NT, IG-NTC, IG-EE(C), IG-NT-BB, IG-NTC-BB
ig-nt-x.y.z.mhx
ig-appl-x.y.aig
IS-NT, IS-NTC-BB
is-nt-x.y.z.mhx
is-appl-x.y.aig
IM-NT, IM-NT-BB
im-nt-x.y.z.mhx
im-appl-x.y.aig
It is possible to change the controller modification to any of the compatible modifications. GenConfig
will then show and hide certain adjustments and configuration items according to what does the
selected modification support and what doesn't.

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NOTE:
Default archives for the each group are configured to IG-NT, IS-NT or IM-NT respectively. However, to
get access to all features and functions that are supported by your controller you have to change the
controller modification in the configuration to match the target controller.
EXAMPLE:
The default IG-NT-MINT archive is switched to IG-NT modification, which does not support high side
switches at the outputs. If you have IG-NT-BB hardware, which supports HSS, you have to change the
modification to IG-NT-BB and then you will be able to select the HSS mode for controller outputs.
NOTE:
If the modification is not properly selected you will have access to configuration of functions which will
not work in the taget controller or vice versa. However, the rest of functions, which are supported by all
modifications, will work normally.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
List of compatible controller modifications

Press this button to change the modification to the highlighted one
Currently configured modification
Thumbnail of the highlighted modification
Selection of output type (high side/low side)

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4.4.2 ECU
Select ECU type according to your EFI engine and put it into your configuration. ECU sections will
appear in the I/O tab, where inputs and output of the ECU are to be configured.
Essential required configuration is done automatically when the ECU is configured. Missing
required item of configuration (e.g. logical analog input engine speed) is indicated by red color.
EXAMPLE:
If an ECU is configured the engine speed is taken from the ECU instead of a magnetic pickup. That
means the logical analog input RPM PICKUP must be configured onto an ECU analog input where
Engine speed is configured as source ECU value.
MISSING REQUIRED ECU CONFIGURATION ITEM
CORRECTLY CONFIGURED ECU ITEM

NOTE:
If the version of the particular ESF file previously used for configuration of the ECU does not match the
current ESF file version, the engine name in the statusbar is displayed in red. If any change of the
ECU I/O configuration is needed, the ECU must be removed and configured again!

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ESF FILE VERSION MISMATCH INDICATION
4.4.3 Extension modules

Standard extension
The STANDARD EXTENSION group contains all "physical" extension modules, which can be connected to
the CAN1 bus.
Virtual extension
The VIRTUAL EXTENSION group contains modules that exist only in a form of software modules inside
the firmware. Inputs and outputs of these modules can be interconnected with other modules only by
means of logical connections if the configuration.
VPIO module
Shared modules
ECU bridges
ECU bridges (I-CB modules) are available for selected EFI engine types that support neither SAE
J1939 nor MODBUS protocol. An ECU bridge is connected to CAN1 bus of the controller. The module
acts from the controller point of view as an extension module containing certain number of groups of
analog and binary inputs and outputs.
NOTE:
The configuration of I-CB module in the controller must correspond to the configuration of the I-CB
itself.
NOTE:
The I-CB module firmware must correspond to the specific engine type.

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How to configure an I-CB module:

1. Check whether the I-CB module contains appropriate firmware according to your engine
(ECU) type. The original firmware type and version is indicated on the sticker at the I-CB
module.
2. In ICBEdit open the default I-CB configuration according to your engine type, modify it if
needed, and write it into the I-CB.
3. Use ICBEdit menu FILE -> EXPORT... to export the I-CB configuration into a text file.
4. In GenConfig put an I-CB of appropriate type into your configuration and then go to the I/O
Tab and configure inputs and outputs.
NOTE:
Always use electronic sensor type for analog inputs at ECU bridges.
Generic extension
There is also the I-CB (GENERIC) available, which is not prepared for any specific engine and by default
does not contain any inputs and outputs. Groups of inputs and outputs must be configured then
manually using the generic modules from the GENERIC EXTENSION group.
4.5 Inputs and Outputs

I/O
Configuration of inputs and outputs means assigning functions and/or alarms to physical (or virtual)
input terminals and assigning functions to physical output terminals.
Binary inputs
Binary outputs
Analog inputs
Analog outputs
4.5.1 Binary inputs

A binary input can be used as functional and/or alarm (protection) input.
Configure binary function

Follow the procedure below to configure a function to an input:
1. In the left tree select the physical input you wish to configure.
2. Click "Function" in the middle column.
3. Select requested logical input (function) in the right list. It is poosible to assign more functions
to one physical input.
4. Go back to the middle column and fill-in a suitable name into the NAME field. The length of the
name is limited to 14 characters.
CONFIGURING A BINARY INPUT AS FUNCTION

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Configure binary protection

Follow the procedure below to configure an alarm to an input:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
In the left tree select the physical input you wish to configure.
Click "Protection" in the middle column.
Fill-in a suitable name into the NAME field. The length of the name is limited to 14 characters.
Select requested protection (alarm) type.
Select whether the alarm has to activate when the contact is closed (binary input is energized)
or open (binary input is deenergized).
6. Select a period when the alarm has to be evaluated - i.e. always, at running engine only, while
GCB is closed only etc..
7. Select evaluation delay. Standard delay is 500ms fixed, which should fit to most applications,
however there are several adjustable delays which can be assigned to a binary input instead
of fixed delay.
CONFIGURING A BINARY INPUT AS ALARM (PROTECTION)
ECU binary inputs

Most of ECU's provide several binary signals, that can be handled as binary inputs in the controller.
"ECU" node will appear in the section "binary inputs" of the left tree if an ECU is configured. The node
will contain a set of virtual binary inputs. These inputs work the same way as physical terminals except
that they require to assign a source ECU value before configuration of a function and or protection.
CONFIGURING SOURCE VALUE FOR AN ECU BINARY INPUT
NOTE:
Essential required configuration of ECU inputs and outputs is done automatically when the ECU is
configured. See also ECU subchapter in the modules chapter.

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4.5.2 Binary outputs

A binary output terminal can be driven by following sources:
Logical binary outputs (control outputs from the program loop)

Informative binary values
Alarm mirrors (analog, binary or built-in alarms)
Binary inputs mirrors (physical, virtual)
NOTE:
The binary outputs of IG-NT-BB, IG-NTC-BB, IS-NTC-BB and IM-NT-BB controller modifications can
be switched to High side (HSS) or low side (LSS) mode. See the chapter Controller.
Configure control output

Follow the procedure below to configure a control output:
1. In the left tree select the physical output you wish to configure.
2. Select requested logical output (control output) from the "Log Bout" node in the right tree.
3. The name of the physical output is taken automatically from the assigned logical output. It can
be modified in the middle column. The length of the name is limited to 14 characters.
4. Function of the physical output can by inverted.
CONFIGURING A BINARY OUTPUT AS CONTROL
Configure alarm mirror output

Follow the procedure below to configure an alarm miror output:
1. In the left tree select the physical output you wish to configure.
2. Select requested alarm mirror from the ANA PROTECTIONS, BIN PROTECTIONS or PRG STATES
node in the right tree.
ANA PROTECTIONS contain all alarms assigned to analog inputs. In the LEVEL field it is
possible to select what alarms levels will be mirrored into the output.
BIN PROTECTIONS contain all alarms assigned to binary inputs.
PRG STATES contain all built-in alarms including alarms generated by PLC blocks force
protect.
3. The name of the physical output is taken automatically from the assigned alarm. It can be
modified in the middle column. The length of the name is limited to 14 characters.
4. Function of the physical output can by inverted.

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CONFIGURING A BINARY OUTPUT AS ALARM MIRROR
ECU binary outputs

Some of ECU's receive a couple of binary signals, that can be sent from the controller and handled as
binary outputs. "ECU" node will appear in the section "Binary outputs" of the left tree if an ECU is
configured. The node will contain a set of virtual binary outputs. These outputs work the same way as
physical terminals except that they require to assign a destination ECU value before configuration of a
source function.
CONFIGURING DESTINATION ECU VALUE FOR AN ECU BINARY OUTPUT
NOTE:

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4.5.3 Analog inputs

An analog input can be used as functional and/or alarm (protection) input. Follow the procedure
below to configure analog input:
ANALOG INPUT CONFIGURATION STEPS
1. Select the desired analog input.

2. Enter suitable name for the input.
3. Select physical dimension of the measured value. The proper physical dimension depends on
sensor type.
4. Select sensor type. There are three kinds of sensors:
General sensors as for example 4-20mA can measure many different physical values with
different ranges. These sensors provide electrical value (e.g. miliamps) which needs an
additional convertion to physical value. Example of such a sensor is linear pressure sensor 010.0Bar/4-20mA. The conversion is linear and the conversion ratio is to be adjusted by the
RANGE item. The range adjusts physical value representing the upper value of the sensor
electrical range (e.g. 10.0Bar at 20mA)
Dedicated sensors as PT100 or Thermocouples convert directly to the physical value and do
not require range and resolution adjustment.
Electronic sensor is used for all virtual analog inputs. This sensor does not perform any
conversion and leaves the analog input value as it is received from the virtual periphery.
NOTE:
If you haven't found your sensor in the list of predefined sensors, then see the chapter User
sensors for information how to create an user-defined sensor.
5. Tick the FUNCTION checkbox if the analog input will be used for a control purpose, e.g. for
control of the engine warming function.
6. if (5) is ticked then select the requested function for the input.
7. Tick the PROTECTION checkbox if a protection (alarm) will be assigned to the analog input.
8. If (7) is ticked then configure the protection:

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ANALOG INPUT PROTECTION CONFIGURATION STEPS

NOTE:
See the controller reference guide for information about how protections work.
1. Select protection type for the yellow (pre-critical) level.
2. Select protection type for the red (critical) level if needed.
3. Select whether the protection will activate when the analog value gets above the limit
or below the limit. Selecting the ...+Fls item will cause that the configured red
protection will occur also when sensor failure is detected at the appropriate input. If
there is no red protection configured, then the yellow one will occur.
4. Select how the protection will be recorded int the history log. ONCE means that only
first occurence of the protection will be recorded until fault reset is pressed, ALWAYS
means all occurences will be recorded.
5. Select time period while the protection will be enabled. E.g. Oil pressure must be
enabled at running engine only.
6. Rename limit and delay setpoints and adjust their default values. The setpoints can be
readjusted any time later from InteliMonitor or directly from the controller front panel.
7. Select if sensor fail will be evaluated. Sensor fail is an alarm, which is issued if the
measured quantity at the particular input is out of range allowed for the assigned
sensor. This occurs if the sensor cables are interrupted or shorted or the the sensor
itself is damaged.
NOTE:
This independent option is available in the controller firmware 2.5 and above. In the
previous versions the sensor fail option was selected automatically whenever a
protection of any level is assigned to the input
NOTE:
The feature is intended for ECU analog inputs.
CAUTION!
It is not reccomended to configure classic analog input with a protection and without
sensor fail option.

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ECU analog inputs

Most of ECU's provide analog values, that can be handled as analog inputs in the controller. "ECU"
node will appear in the section "analog inputs" of the left tree if an ECU is configured. The node will
contain a set of virtual analog inputs. These inputs work the same way as physical inputs except that
they require to assign a source ECU value before configuration of a function and or protection.
CONFIGURING SOURCE VALUE FOR AN ECU ANALOG INPUT

The additional configuration item (compared to a classic analog input) is the first line labeled "ECU
value" in the middle column. If you click on it (2), you will see a list of available source values provided
by the particular ECU unit. Then you have to select one of them as the source for this particular
analog input (3). This assignment is equivalent to connecting a physical sensor to a physical analog
input. Then you can continue configuring function and/or protection (4,5) in the same way as with
classic analog inputs.
NOTE:
Cyliders configuration wizard

The wizard makes the configuration of cylinder temperature inputs easier. It helps to configure
measurement and 2-level protection with common setpoints for up to 32 cylinder temperature sensors.
Go to the I/O tab, then select the analog input where the first cylinder is connected and press the
button
to start the wizard.

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4.5.4 Analog outputs

An analog output can be used for driving of a panel meter, for conventional interfacing of a higherlevel control/monitoring system or for sending data into peripherial modules such as ECU, SHAOUT
etc. Follow the procedure below to configure analog output:
ANALOG OUTPUT CONFIGURATION STEPS
1. Select the desired analog output.

2. Select the analog value which will be sent to the output.
3. Select the CONVERT item:
Yes - The configured value will be transformed linearly to the output range of the
respective output, e.g. 0mV - 10000mV for physical outputs. The output range is 0 10000mV even if in fact the appropriate physical output is 0-20mA. In that case
10000mV corresponds to 20mA.
No - The configured value will be sent to the output directly wihout any transformation.
The only modification possible is "normalizing", i.e. decimal resolution change. This
setting is used mostly for ECU and SHAOUT outputs.
4. If CONVERT is used, then press ... to open the limits calculator which is used for defining of the
transformation function.
5. If CONVERT is not used, the NORMALIZE function can be used to change the decimal resolution
of the value before sending it to the output. I.e. the generator voltage value, which is 230 in
the controller, can be sent as 230.0 (2300).
ECU analog outputs

ECU analog outputs are used to send analog values such as requested speed into the ECU. The
configuration is similar as by other analog outputs with the difference that:
The CONVERT must be set to NO in most cases.

There is an additional item ECU VALUE. Click on it to select ECU value where the analog
output has to be sent. List of available ECU values for the configured ECU type will be
displayed in the right column after clicking on the ECU value item.
Limits calculator
The calculator is used for defining of the linear transformation function if CONVERT = YES. Enter two
points of the configured value and appropriate output level for each point.
NOTE:
It may occur that you will see "N/A" in the "Computed limits" column and the OK button will be
disabled. That means the particular transformation is not allowed.

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TRANSFORMATION OF 0-150KW TO 0-10V RESP. 0-20MA
TRANSFORMATION OF 0-150KW TO 4-20MA
Analog output configuration examples

EXAMPLE:
Analog gauge 0-20mA showing oil pressure 0-6 Bar, driven by an analog output. The source value is
configured to the analog input "Oil press" and limits are 0 and 6.0 Bar, what means the analog output
will give 0mA at oil pressure 0 Bar and 20mA at 6Bar.
CONFIGURATION
PROPERTY
VALUE
SOURCE
Oil Press
CONVERT
Yes
LIMITS
0.0 - 6.0 [Bar]
CALCULATOR POINTS
SOURCE
OUTPUT
LOW
0.0
HIGH
6.0
10000

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EXAMPLE:
Speed control of a MTU engine via CAN. In this case an I-CB/MTU module must be configured as an
interface between the controller and MTU MDEC control unit. The I-CB requires the requested speed
to be sent in RPM.
NOTE:
As the source value (SpeedReq RPM) has the same dimension and resolution as required by the
analog output (1 RPM), there is no need for convert or normalize.
CONFIGURATION
PROPERTY
VALUE
SOURCE
SpeedReq RPM
CONVERT
No
NORMALIZE
No
EXAMPLE:
Speed control of a Volvo AUX engine via CAN J1939 (using APP value of VP_AUX propietary frame).
The APP value of the VP_AUX frame has range of 0-100.0%.
NOTE:
As the source value (Speed request) has the same dimension and resolution as required by the
VP_AUX frame (0.1%), there is no need for convert or normalize.
CONFIGURATION
PROPERTY
VALUE
SOURCE
Speed request
CONVERT
No
ECU VALUE
Accelerator Pedal Position
NORMALIZE
No

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EXAMPLE:
Speed control of a John Deere engine via CAN J1939 (using TSC1 frame). The TSC1 frame requires
the requested speed in RPM.
NOTE:
As the source value (SpeedReq RPM) has the same dimension and resolution as required by the
TSC1 frame (1 RPM), there is no need for convert or normalize.
CONFIGURATION
PROPERTY
VALUE
SOURCE
SpeedReq RPM
CONVERT
No
ECU VALUE
Requested speed
NORMALIZE
No
NOTE:
See the ComAp Electronic Engines Support guide for detailed information about speed control of
electronic engines.

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4.6 Setpoints
SETPOINTS
Setpoints are adjustable points of the controller that are used to adjust the controller according to genset parameters (as e.g. nominal values or protection limits) and to modify the controller behavior.
GenConfig is used to write initial values of setpoints after configuration is programmed. The
setpoints are then changed online with InteliMonitor or directly from the controller panel. Batch
writing of all setpoints after programming of configuration can be enabled/disabled by checking the
menu item OPTIONS -> OVERWRITE SETPOINTS.
4.6.1 Adjusting a setpoint

NOTE:
Use GenConfig to modify setpoints only if you modify the configuration at the same time. If the
configuration has been already finished and programmed into the controller, then use InteliMonitor or
controller front panel to readjust necessary setpoints.
NOTE:
As GenConfig does not work online, changing of a setpoint does not cause any change in the
controller. The change affects the currently opened archive only.
Select the SETPOINTS tab to change the setpoints. The setpoints are separated into groups according
to their meaning. There are following types of setpoints:
Numbers - click on the setpoint value and then use keyboard to enter numeric value. Allowed
range of the setpoint is displayed as a hint when you point the mouse over the respective
setpoint value.
List - click on the setpoint value and then select the requested choice from the list.
String - click on the setpoint value and then use keyboard to enter the string.
Special - some numeric setpoints have end point values displayed as text. Typically value 0
(zero) is displayed as "OFF" by some setpoints as adjusting of zero switches the particular
function off. Click on the setpoint value and then use keyboard to enter numeric value or use
arrow keys to increment/decrement the value by 1. Allowed range of the setpoint including the
end points is displayed as a hint when you point the mouse over the respective setpoint value.
4.6.2 Access groups and rights

Each setpoint belongs to one of 8 groups of access level.
Adjusting setpoints in the group 0 does not require any password, the setpoints are accesible
without any limitation.
Adjusting setpoints in the groups 1-7 require an user to be logged-in who has access right into
the respective access level group.
EXAMPLE:
The picture below shows how to assign the whole setpoint group ProcessControl into access group 1
with the exception that the Baseload setpoint will belong to the access group 0, i.e. it will be accessible
without password.

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Eight different users can be created in the controller. User 0 is Administrator, who has permanent
access into all groups.
NOTE:
Use the InteliMonitor to administrate users for the particular controller and assign access groups to
them.
NOTE:
Factory default password for each user is 0 (zero).
4.6.3 Setpoint value forcing

The setpoints are adjustable points of the controller, which are adjusted from PC or controller front
panel and the adjustment is stored permanently in EEPROM memory. However it may be required to
force temporarily different setting into a setpoint by a binary input.
EXAMPLE:
The genset nominal load is normally adjusted to real rated power of the genset, but in hot summer
days when the ambient temperature rises above certain level the nominal load needs to be reduced to
prevent overheating. The force value function can be used to solve this requirement.
Follow this procedure to configure force value function onto a setpoint:
1. Go to the SETPOINTS tab, select the required setpoint and click on the ... button. If the button is
not displayed then the particular setpoint does not support forcing.
2. Click on the WIZARD button at the bottom of the force value window.
3. Enter name for this force value item, e.g. "ReducedNominal".
4. Select a binary object that will be used for activation of this force value item. It can be either a
physical binary input (e.g. if the force value item will be activated by a switch on the
switchboard) or a logical binary output (e.g. output from a PLC block). The wizard configures
automatically the forcing LBI onto selected binary object. The configuration of the LBI can be
late checked or modified on the LBI tab.
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Use SELECT OTHER OBJECT in case you want to force the same alternative value into
more setpoints and you have already defined the forcing setpoint by the previous
forcing item.
Use USE DEFAULT SETPOINT to create new forcing setpoint.
6. If new forcing setpoint is created then give a suitable name to it (e.g. "Reduced Pnom") and
adjust initial value of it.
NOTE:
It is possible to create more than one forcing items onto one setpoint. The priority of their evaluation is
same as the order the are displayed in the force value window.
FORCE VALUE WINDOW
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Name of the target setpoint where the alternative settings will be forced
Forcing item 1
Forcing item 2
Names of the source setpoints for adjusting of the alternative settings
Initial setting of the alternative setpoints
Names of the LBI that are used to activate the forcing items
Buttons for moving of items in the list. If more items are active at the same time, the one in
most upper position takes place.
4.6.4 Timer settings

Timers are special kind od setpoints located in separate setpoint group which contain more adjustable
items depending on the main timer function. Click on ... to adjust the selected timer:
NOTE:
There is a LBO associated to each timer.
1. Timer off
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2. Single activation (one shot)

Adjust date, time and duration (hh:mm) of the timer.
ADJUSTMENT OF AN ONE SHOT TIMER
3. Repeated activation
Adjust type of repetition:
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Short period (interval)
The adjustment items vary according to selected repetition type.
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4.7 Commands
COMMANDS
Commands are used e.g. for remote start and stop of the engine, remote control of breakers or for
adjusting or clearing of the statistic values in the controller via remote communication (PC, MODBUS
etc). Each command belongs to one of 8 groups of access level.
Commands in the group 0 does not require any password, they can be invoked without any
limitation. The picture below shows a configuration where no user is required to be logged in
to control the genset remotely e.g. from InteliMonitor.
Commands in the groups 1-7 require an user to be logged-in who has access right into the
respective access level group. The picture below shows a configuration where an user with
access into the group 7 is required to invoke any other command such as clearing or adjusting
of the statistic counters.
Click on the required access level at the particular command to switch the access level for the
command.
4.8 Universal analog protections

PROTECTIONS
In addition to protections at analog inputs it is possible to assign 1-level configurable protection at
each analog value in the controller, e.g. at computed electrical values as Genset power or at analog
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Select the PROTECTIONS tab to see the list of already assigned protections, add new one or remove
existing one. Grey rows belong to protections assigned in the I/Otab to analog inputs. These
protections can be neither modified nor deleted from here. Go to the I/O tab to modify them.
LIST OF PROTECTIONS AT THE PROTECTION TAB
PROTECTION CONFIGURATION WINDOW

Click on + button and follow instructions below to assign a protection to an analog value:
1. First select the analog value to which the protection will be assigned.
2. Select the protection type. Note that this is 1-level protection so only one protection type from
the list can be selected. For having 2-level protection you need to assign two separate
protections with different levels to the same value.
3. Select the group of setpoints, where limit setpoints of the protection will be placed in.
4. Select evaluation period. Use standard (100ms) for all protections except extremely timecritical protections.
5. Select whether the protection will activate when the analog value gets above the limit or below
the limit.
6. Select how the protection will be recorded int the history log. ONCE means that only first
occurence of the protection will be recorded until fault reset is pressed, ALWAYS means all
occurences will be recorded.
7. Select whether the limit will be constant or adjustable by a setpoint. If setpoint is used it is
possible to create new setpoint or share the setpoint with other protection(s). Sharing of one
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setpoint among more protections may be helpful e.g. if there are more exhaust temperature
sensors in the system and protection limit is same for all of them. If new setpoint is created
then change it's name, adjust it's range and initial setting.
8. Select the delay setpoint/constant. Proceed as with the limit setpoint.
9. Select time period while the protection will be enabled. Protections at certain values must be
blocked while the engine is not running.
10. Select the message that will be displayed in the alarmlist and history when the protection
activates. You can either define new message or share message with other protection(s). It is
not possible to share the message if is used for another protection of the same level but
different type.
EXAMPLE:
Complex protection - this example shows how to use universal protections to create a complex
protection at analog input where coolant temperature is measured. The protection will issue a warning
alarm "Frost alert" whenever the temperature drops below 0 (fixed limit) or warning/shutdown alarm
"Coolant Temp" when the teperature rises above 95/100 (adjustable). The overtemperature will be
checked at running engine only.
1. Go to the I/O tab and configure the appropriate analog input. Give the name "Coolant Temp"
to it, configure appropriate sensor and other items. Tick Protection and configure:
Protection type = Warning, Shutdown
Active when = Over limit
History record = Always
Block type = RunOnlyBlkDel1
Adjust initial values of limit setpoints to 95 and 100
2. Go to the PROTECTIONS tab and click on + button to add new protection.
3. Select Coolant Temp value and configure following protection properties:
Protection type = Warning
Protection group = Analog protect
Evaluation period = Standard
Active when = Under limit
Block type = All the time
Press the button NEW MESSAGE and enter text "Frost alert"
Select "Constant" for the limit and delay setpoints and adjust 0 as limit and 10s as
delay
EXAMPLE:
Window protection - this example shows how to use universal protections to create a window
protection for the battery voltage. The protection will issue a warning alarm "Batt volt" whenever the
battery voltage drops below 18V or rises above 30V.
1. Go to the PROTECTIONS tab and click on + button to add new protection.
2. Select UBat value from the Analog CU group and configure following protection properties:
Active when = Under limit
Press the button NEW MESSAGE and enter text "Batt Volt"
Select "New setpoint" for the limit setpoint, give name "Batt Volt <" to it, adjust range 0
- 20V and adjust the limit to 18V
Select "New setpoint" for the delay setpoint, give name "Batt Volt Del" to it and adjust
the delay to 10s
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3. Click on + button again to add new protection.

4. Select UBat value from the Analog CU group and configure following protection properties:
Active when = Over limit
Message = "Batt Volt"
Select "New setpoint" for the limit setpoint, give name "Batt Volt >" to it, adjust range
20 - 40V and adjust the limit to 30V
Select "Existing setpoint" for the delay setpoint and select the previously created "Batt
Volt Del" setpoint.
4.9 History
HISTORY
This tab is used to modify the contents of the history file record. Each record contains date, time and
cause of the record as obligatory columns. The rest of columns are configurable.
The history record structure has two parts. The upper part is so-called fast and is written into the
history memory immediately in the moment when the written event occurs. The rest of the record may
be written with a delay max. 100ms. The fast part is intended for fast changing values as e.g. currents,
voltages or power. The parts are separated by a line in the record content list.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Values selection tree

Buttons for adding/removing values into/from the record structure
Buttons for ordering of the values in the record structure
Fast history separator. The fast part is located above the separator
Estimated number of records depending on record size
Record capacity usage indicator

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NOTE:
Values that are displayed in green color are recomended to be placed in the fast part.
NOTE:
If the checkbox ADD MODULES TO HISTORY AUTOMATICALLY.. in the Modules tab is checked then all
values of a module are automatically added into the history record when the module is inserted into
the configuration.
4.10 User sensors

USER SENSORS
It is possible to create an user-defined sensor if a particular sensor type is not predefined in the
controller firmware. However you have to know the sensor characteristics. An user-defined sensor will
then appear in the list of sensors that is displayed in the analog inputs section of the I/O tab.
Follow this procedure to create an user-defined sensor:
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2. Select the hardware configuration (electrical range). The prefix "CU" indicates that the
respective HW configuration is dedicated only for the analog inputs at the controller main unit.
3. Give a suitable name to the sensor.
4. Select the output resolution, i.e. number of decimal points the converted value will have.
5. Create appropriate number of the points of the sensor characteristics.
6. Fill-in the input values of each point, e.g. mA, V, Ohm etc.
7. Fill-in the output values of each point, e.g. C, Bar, kPa, % etc.
8. The points can be loaded from a *.crv file from disk or saved to a file to disk.
The sensor will now appear in the list of sensors that is displayed in the analog inputs section of the
I/O tab.
4.11 Languages and Translator

The controller can contain texts in more different languages. The number of slots available for
additional languages depends on the number of texts used in the configuration (i.e. on the application
complexity, ECU size, number of extension modules etc..).
NOTE:
The language slot #1 is not changeable and always contains english.
The procedure of adding a new language consists of two steps:
1. Create new language
2. Translate the texts

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4.11.1
Create language
LANGUAGES
Creating a language:
Use the - button to remove all unnecesary additional languages. If you want to create a
"graphical" language which uses large font (Korean, Chinese etc.), do not remove existing
large font based language with unicode flag.
Click to the + button (1) and create new language. If you want to create a latin language,
select English as the base language. If you want to create graphical one, select an existing
graphical language as e.g. Chinese or "englishL" (2) as the base language.
Then give a suitable name (3) to the language and select locale ID (4) and time/date format
(5). Code page will be completed automatically after locale ID is selected.
Now you can remove the original graphical language, which was used as the base language.
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4.11.2
Translating the texts
TRANSLATOR
Just after the language is created all the texts in the language are in english and need to be translated
into the target language.
button (1) to open a working (4) dictionary. A window with a list of

Click on the
dictionaries will open. Select proper one or use the + button (2) to create new. The dictionaries
with gray icon (3) are defualt dictionaries and can't be selected as working. Use the button
USE DEFAULT ONLY to perform the translation with default dictionary only. In such case it is not
possible to add/modify the translations.
NOTE:
To prevent user translations from overwriting by new version of default dictionary, the user
translations are stored in an user-created working dictionary. The default dictionaries, which
are delivered together with the software, are read-only and can't be used as working
dictionaries. The translations are searched in the working dictionary first and if it is not found
there, then the default dictionary is used.
Now untranslated items (that are not present in any dictionary) are shown in cyan color (3),
translated by user dictionary are white (1) and translated by default dictionary are gray (2). If a
group contains at least one untranslated item, it is shown in cyan (4), if all items of the group
are translated, the group is gray or white (5).
NOTE:
The icon (6) indicates that the texts from the particular group is used on the controller display.
The groups without this icon contain texts visible only in GenConfig. In some cases it may be
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Translate untranslated items by editing them directly in the column of the appropriate
language. Items are added to the working dictionary automatically. Go through all groups of
texts (select group in the left part of the window)
Using icons in the toolbar of the TRANSLATOR tab you can mark all or one text as translated
while leaving the original text. It is possible also revert translated item to original text and mark
it as untranslated back.
4.12 Logical binary inputs

LBI
Logical binary inputs (LBI) are inputs into the program control loop. "Configuration" of LBI mean the
internal connections of a source object to the LBI. Source objects can be:
Physical or virtual binary inputs

Logical binary outputs (outputs from the program control loop)
PLC outputs
If the source is a physical or virtual input, then the connection from the input to the LBI is configured as
the Function at the I/O tab. In case the source is a PLC output the connection from the PLC output to
the LBI is configured in the PLC editor.
The LBI tab is used for the case you want to create internal connection of a logical output back onto a
LBI.

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LBI CONFIGURATION EXAMPLE

EXAMPLE:
The picture above shows how to switch the controller into OFF mode by means of the communication
using the remote switch.
1. Click on the LBI Remote OFF to select it.
2. Select the logical binary output RemoteControl1 as the source. This output can be controlled
remotely via communication (InteliMonitor, MODBUS..).
3. The value can be inverted before entering the LBI.
NOTE:
One particular logical binary input can have only one source.

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4.13 Logical analog inputs

LAI
Logical analog inputs (LAI) are inputs into the program control loop. "Configuration" of LAI mean the
internal connections of a source object to the LAI. Source objects can be:
Physical or virtual analog inputs

Logical analog outputs (outputs from the program control loop)
PLC outputs
If the source is a physical or virtual input, then the connection from the input to the LAI is configured as
the Function at the I/O tab. In case the source is a PLC output the connection from the PLC output to
the LAI is configured in the PLC editor.
The LAI tab is used for the case you want to create internal connection of a logical output back onto a
LAI.
LAI CONFIGURATION EXAMPLE

EXAMPLE:
The picture above shows how to adjust baseload level remotely by means of e.g. MODBUS.
1. Click on the LAI LdCtrl:AnExBld to select it.
2. Select the analog value ExtValue1 as the source. This value can be written remotely via
communication (e.g.MODBUS).
3. Adjust the setpoint Load ctrl PtM to ANEXT BASELOAD.
4. Write the register ExtValue1 via MODBUS to adjust the baseload remotely. Use the Generate
Cfg Image function to export a MODBUS register map for the particular archive.
NOTE:
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4.14 Other configuration items

MISCELLANEOUS
This tab contains several configuration items that does not belong to any function or configuration
group.
The combo box (1) is used to select the format in which all the electrical values/setpoints (i.e.
AC measurements, values calculated from them and related setpoints) are displayed. All
related values and setpoints are listed in the table below.
The table (2) is used for renaming of Pulse counter values.
NOTE:
This will rename only the associated value. The name of associated logical binary input
remains "Pulse counter n".
The table (3) is used for renaming of Remote switches, i.e. renaming of the binary outputs
"Remote switch 1 - 8". These names appear then in the REMOTE SWITCHES window in
InteliMonitor

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4.15 PLC Editor

4.15.1
Working with the editor
Create a PLC drawing

NOTE:
The list of supported PLC blocks depends on controller type, firmware and presence of a dongle.
NOTE:
The program must be switched to Advanced mode to enable PLC editor!
If the currently opened archive does not contain any PLC program, then an empty drawing is created
automatically when you select the PLC EDITOR. The procedure of creation of a PLC drawing (program)
contains following essential steps:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Define inputs and outputs of the PLC program

Add more sheets if necessary
Add PLC blocks into the sheets
Create connections between inputs, blocks and outputs
Adjust properties of the blocks
CAUTION!
Please always check that the blocks are ordered correctly, especially if you use direct feedbacks from
outputs to inputs within one sheet. Wrong order of blocks may lead to incorrect results!!!
Add new sheet

Press the button
on the PLC toolbar to add new sheet at the end of the drawing (below the last
existing sheet). Drag the sheet edges to resize the sheet according your needs.
RESIZE SHEET
NOTE:
The print function prints each sheet of the drawing at one sheet of paper, i.e. large sheets are zoomed
out to fit the paper size. This can cause that large sheets will be difficult to read.

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Delete a sheet
Press the button
on the PLC toolbar to delete currently selected sheet from the drawing.
Define sheet inputs
SHEET INPUTS AND OUTPUTS

Sheet inputs are located at the left side of a sheet. Folow the procedure below to add or edit an input.
1. Doubleclick on a free input position or existing input to add new input or edit the existing one.
2. Select the source for the input. If you create a binary input, you can select a source from
following categories:
BIN. VALUES - this category contains all binary values available in the controller as
binary inputs, logical binary outputs etc.
SHEET OUTPUTS - this category contains outputs of all sheets. Use this category if you
need an output from a sheet to be an input into another sheet.
3. If you create an analog input, you can select a source from following categories:
ANA. VALUES - this category contains all analog values available in the controller as
analog inputs, electrical values, values from ECU etc.
ALL SETPOINTS - this category contains all setpoints of the controller except the
dedicated PLC setpoints. Names, resolutions and dimensions of these setpoints can
not be modified.
PLC SETPOINTS - this category contains a group of setpoints which are dedicated for
using in the PLC program. PLC setpoints can be renamed (1) and their resolution (2)
and dimension (3) can be modified according to need of PLC blocks where they are
used.

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PLC SETPOINTS
SHEET OUTPUTS - this category contains outputs of all sheets. Use this category if you
need an output from a sheet to be an input into another sheet.
INPUT CATEGORIES

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Define sheet outputs
SHEET INPUTS AND OUTPUTS

Sheet outputs are located at the right side of a sheet. Doubleclick on a free output position to add new
sheet output. Select type of the output (analog or binary). New sheet output is also automatically
created when a wire is connected from a block inside of the sheet to a free sheet output position.
Doubleclick on an already created output to configure the output onto a controler output terminal or
a logical binary input.
SHEET OUTPUT CONFIGURATION
You can rename the output in the box (1).

The list (2) contains all targets where the sheet output is connected to.
If you want to delete an existing connection, select it in the list (2) and then press the button
(4).

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If you want add a new connection, select a target in the list (5) and then press the button (3).
The connection will then appear in the list (2).
Adding blocks to a sheet

1. Select required block from the tree at the left and drag it into the sheet.
2. Doubleclick on the block and adjust properties of the block.
3. Connect the block inputs and outputs by drawing wires in the sheet. If you want the inputs to
be connected to sheet inputs, define the sheet inputs first.
ADDING BLOCKS TO A SHEET
Drawing wires
1. Locate the mouse pointer over the starting point of the wire. If the area under the mouse
pointer is a connection point, the pointer will change to an upright arrow.
2. Press and hold the left mouse button and drag to the destination point of the wire. If you point
over a valid connection point, the connection point will be marked with a green circle.
3. Release the left mouse button to draw a wire between the two points. The wire is routed
automatically.
VALID CONNECTION POINT INDICATION
4. The wires can be edited by dragging it's sections. The first section of a wire that goes from the
output of a block is not editable. A direct connection of an output back to an input of the same
block is not editable as well.
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EDITING WIRES
Using the clipboard
Selecting one element: Click on a sheet element to select the particular element.
Creating a multiple selection: Click somewhere in the free area of the sheet and drag over the
desired sheet elements while holding the left mouse button to create a multiple selection.
Following clipboard/selection operations are available:
CTRL+X
Cut selection
CTRL+C
Copy selection
CTRL+V
Paste from clipboard
CTRL+A
Select whole sheet contents
ESC
Cancel selection
DELETE
Delete selection

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Export/import of sheets
Press the button
on the PLC toolbar to save currently selected sheet into a file. Press the button
to import contents of currently selected sheet from a file. Configuration of sheet outputs is not
imported and must be done manually afterwards.
NOTE:
The import will overwrite all previous sheet contents!
CAUTION!
Please always check configuration of sheet inputs, especially if you import a sheet which war originally
created in different firmware branch and/or version.
EXAMPLE:
This function can be used e.g. if you have a sheet containing one particular function and you want to
use this functionality repeatedly.
PLC Data types

Binary PLC inputs and outputs can have value of logical 0 (inactive state) or logical 1 (active state).
Binary inputs of a sheet can be connected to any binary value in the controller such as physical
binary inputs, logical binary outputs or binary outputs from other PLC blocks. Binary outputs of a sheet
can be connected to output terminals or logical binary inputs.
Analog PLC inputs and outputs are objects of the INTEGER16 type so they can have value from
range -32767 to 32767. Analog inputs of PLC blocks can be either set to constants or connected to
any controller value including outputs from other PLC blocks or setpoints. There is a pool of
dedicated setpoints for using in the PLC. Their names, dimensions and resolution can be edited.
NOTE:
Athough it is possible to connect a value of different data type to a sheet analog input, the PLC
program will work correctly only if the input value will be within the INTEGER16 range. If you connect
for example a UNSIGNED16 value as e.g. generator current, the block will work correctly with values
0 to 32767, but higher values will be interpreted as negative.
NOTE:
Most of PLC blocks require sources for their analog inputs, which have certain dimensions and
resolution. E.g. the block PID regulator require a source for the "gain" input, which is in [0,01%]. Only
analog objects with the same dimension and resolution can be connected to this input.

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PLC program execution rules

The PLC program is executed every 100ms. The blocks are executed in order according to block
numbers (item numbers), which are indicated in each block. The block numbers are assigned
automatically according to the scheme at the picture below.
BLOCK ORDERING SCHEME

CAUTION!
Please always check that the blocks are ordered correctly, especially if you use direct feedbacks from
outputs to inputs within one sheet. Wrong order may lead to incorrect results!!!
BLOCK ORDERING EXAMPLES

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4.15.2
PLC Editor toolbar
Export drawing to WMF

Recovery drawing
Print drawing
Cut selection
Copy selection
Cancel selection
Delete selection
Delete whole sheet contents
Reroute selected wire(s)
Undo last change
Redo last undo change
Show drawing history
Repaint drawing
Show PLC hints
Add new sheet
Import sheet from file
Export sheet to file
Move active sheet up
Move active sheet down
Go to next sheet
Go to previous sheet
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Delete active sheet
4.15.3
PLC blocks
Logical AND/OR
Logical XOR/RS
Comparator with hysteresis
Comparator with delay
Window comparator
Analog switch
Mathematical function I
Mathematical function II
Moving average
Interpolation function
Forced history record
Forced protection (alarm)
PID loop with analog output
PID loop with analog output, type "B"
PID loop with up/down outputs
PID loop with up/down outputs, type "B"
Pulse counter
Timer
Delay
Ramp
Up/Down
Inc/Dec
Binary decomposer
Multiplexed analog constant
Jump
Convert

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5 Menu description
5.1 File menu
5.1.1 Open archive from disk
Click to
icon or select FILE -> OPEN to activate a dialog for opening an archive.
The default archives are located in shared documents folder: C:\Documents and Settings\All
Users\Documents\ComAp PC Suite\GenConfig\Archives\Default
The user created archives are intended to be in shared documents folder as well: C:\Documents
and Settings\All Users\Documents\ComAp PC Suite\GenConfig\Archives, however
they can be read from anywhere in the computer.
5.1.2 Save archive to disk

Click to
icon or use FILE -> SAVE to save the archive to disk. If a filename is not assigned to the
archive yet, you will be asked for it, otherwise the archive will be saved under the assigned filename.
Use FILE -> SAVE AS to save the archive under different filename.
Following options are related to saving the archive:
Save history to archive

Check consistency before save
5.1.3 Recently saved archives

This menu item offers fast way to open archives that were saved recently.
5.1.4 Close archive

Click to
icon or use FILE -> CLOSE to close the current archive.
5.1.5 Read archive from controller

Click to
controller.
icon or use FILE -> READ FROM CONTROLLER to read out the archive from a connected
CAUTION!
Make sure that Connection settings are adjusted properly prior to reading the archive. Wrong
connection settings may cause you will read out the archive from different controller than intended.
NOTE:
and the archive is read out from the controller automatically.

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5.1.6 Write configuration to the controller

Click to
icon or use FILE -> WRITE TO CONTROLLER to write the configuration into the connected
controller. Administrator is prompted to log-in to complete this operation. Following options are
related to writing the configuration:
Overwrite setpoints
Clear history
CAUTION!
Make sure that Connection settings are adjusted properly prior to writing the configuration. Wrong
connection settings may cause you will write the configuration into different controller than intended.
This situation might occur especially if an ethernet connection is used.
NOTE:
5.1.7 Consistency check

Use this function to check-up your configuration. The function reports one by one most of improperly
configured items such as:
LBI/LAI is required to be configured but has no source

Unproperly configured alarm mirror
Unproperly defined user sensor
ESF file version mismatch
.. and other
PLC consistency check

This function checks-up only the PLC part of the configuration. It can be used during creation of the
PLC program if the rest of the configuration is still not finished.
5.1.8 Select configuration language

Use this menu item to select the controller language in which all names of setpoints, inputs, outputs
etc. will appear. All languages defined in the controller are available.
NOTE:
This option selects only language for controller texts. GenConfig menus remain in english.
5.1.9 Controller/Archive info

Use this menu to get complete information about the controller and attached modules. The window
also contains the Password decode number and serial number which both have to be sent to your
distributor in order to retrieve the lost controller password.

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5.1.10
Configuration export
Use the configuration export function to save a map of the configuration into a Microsoft Excel table.
The map will contain following items:
Physical and virtual inputs

Physical and virtual outputs
PLC
5.1.11
Configuration import
If you want to use a configuration from an archive, which is not directly compatible with your firmware,
the configuration import must be used for importing of the configuration from the original archive into
the compatible default archive according to your firmware.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Open the target default archive into which you want to import the configuration.
Go to menu FILE -> IMPORT CONFIGURATION WIZARD
Select the source archive and press NEXT button.
The following window shows differencies between the configurations. You can not make any
modifications here.
5. Press NEXT button to execute the import function.
6. When the import is finished, press NEXT button to see the information window with the results.
Here you will see possible warnings or errors that occured during the import.
7. Press OK button to finish the import.
CAUTION!
Check the new configuration, especially if some warnings or errors occured. It may need manual
corrections. Manual corrections are required if the configuration was imported from different firmware
branch or different application type, as certain functions may not be present in the target firmware.
Archive compatibility overview

Compatible archives:
Archives from different releases of the same firmware and major + minor version (e.g. IG-NT2.3 x IG-NT-2.3.1 x IG-NT-2.3.2)
Incompatible archives:
Archives from different major or minor versions of the same firmware branch (IG-NT-2.2 x IGNT-2.3)
Archives from different firmware branches
Archives from different controller types (IG-NT x IS-NT)

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5.1.12
Configuration image
The Configuration image - Comm. objects function creates an image of the internal configuration
table of the controller which contains all information needed for programming a custom communication
client using ComAp proprietary protocol.
The Configuration image - Modbus Registers function creates lists of controller internal variables
and setpoints which contain all information needed for programming a custom communication client
using MODBUS protocol.
NOTE:
More information about the MODBUS protocol is available in the Inteli Communication Guide, which
can be downloaded from the website www.comap.cz.
5.1.13
Manual edit of the controller screens layout
The layout of the controller display screens is coded in the configuration. If there is a need to modify
the default appearence of the screens, the code can be exported into a XML file, modified and then
imported back.
NOTE:
More information is available in the Controllers Screens Editing Guide, which can be downloaded from
the website www.comap.cz.
Exporting the screens description

This function exports the controller screen layout code into a XML file (*.ISC).
NOTE:
Complete the configuration process before editing of the screen layout otherwise your manual
changes might be lost. Certain parts of the screen layout code (i.e. screens with analog inputs of
extension modules) are generated by GenConfig automatically when the respective part of
configuration is changed.
Importing the screens description

This function imports the controller screen layout code from a XML file (*.ISC) back into the
configuration.
NOTE:
Complete the configuration process before editing of the screen layout otherwise your manual
changes might be lost. Certain parts of the screen layout code (i.e. screens with analog inputs of
extension modules) are generated by GenConfig automatically when the respective part of
configuration is changed.

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5.1.14
Controller firmware upgrade
Although the controllers are supplied always with latest version of standard firmware it may be needed
in some cases to upgrade the firmware to newer version. Also customized firmware branches require
the controller firmware to be reprogrammed.
NOTE:
Administrator is prompted to log-in prior to programming of firmware and/or configuration into the
controller.
Importing new firmware
Go to OPTIONS -> IMPORT FIRMWARE menu to import new firmware (obtained from e-mail,
ComAp web site etc.) into the GenConfig.
icon and select the IGC file you want import.

"Import firmware" window appears. Click on
You will see the contents of the IGC file in the lower part of the window.
Press "Import" button to import the firmware into the GenConfig.

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Firmware upgrade (default configuration)

NOTE:
This function is intended for programming of firmware into new controllers or for programming of
different firmware branch. If you want to upgrade firmware of the same branch in a controller which is
already in operation, use the Firmware upgrade (existing configuration) function.
The FIRMWARE UPGRADE (DEFAULT CONFIGURATION) function will program selected firmware into your
controller. After programming the controller will contain default archive (SPtM application in case of
standard branch) which obviously needs to be modified according to application requirements. See the
chapter Controller configuration for information how to modify the configuration.
Select required firmware from the list and press OK button. If you do not see required firmware in the
list, you have to import it first.
CAUTION!
Do not programm IS-NT firmware into IG-NT controller and vice versa!
Firmware upgrade (existing configuration)

NOTE:
This function is intended for upgrading firmware of the same branch in an controller which is already in
operation. If you want to program firmware into a new controller or program firmware of a different
branch, use the Firmware upgrade (default configuration) function.
The FIRMWARE UPGRADE (EXISTING CONFIGURATION) function automatically performs following
operations:
1. An archive is downloaded from the controller and saved it into a file.
2. A window with available firmwares and default archives. The requested new firmware is to be
selected in this window and if the new firmware is not compatible with the original archive then
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INCOMPATIBLE FIRMWARE SELECTED
COMPATIBLE FIRMWARE SELECTED
3. If the new firmware is not compatible with the original archive, then import of original
configuration into default configuration of the programmed firmware is performed.
4. The selected firmware is programmed into the controller.
5. The configuration is programmed into the controller.
6. Setpoints from the archive are written into the controller.
NOTE:
This function should reduce the effort needed for upgrading the firmware in a controller that is beeing
used at a site. However, new firmwares can bring new or modified functionality that may require
further user attention. Please always read carefuly the New Features document of the firmware.
Cloning
Use cloning function to create an identical copy of one controller to another one. This function can
help you in following situations:
Replacing defective controller with another controller on one site.

Production of more identical gen-sets.
The procedure consists of following steps:

1. Save for later cloning
2. Create clone
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Contents of a clone:
Clone description file

Controller archive
Controller firmware according to the archive
External display firmwares (optional, for terminals connected to the dedicated terminal RS485
line)
Graphic fonts (optional, only for controllers/terminals that support graphic fonts)
Save for later cloning

SAVE FOR LATER CLONNING (CONTROLLER ONLY) function will save currently opened configuration
including all changes that were made since opening it from disk or reading from controller. This option
does not save firmwares of external terminals and graphic fonts into the clone.
SAVE FOR LATER CLONNING (CONTROLLER AND DISPLAYS) function connects automatically to the
controller, reads the configuration from it and saves it into the clone. Firmwares of external terminals
connected via the dedicated RS485 bus and graphic fonts are saved into the clone as well.
NOTE:
If you get an error message "Firmware XXXX was not found" instead of opening the "Save clone"
window, it means you do not have on your disk the firmware, that is present in the controller, so the
clone can't be saved. In such a case the proper firmware has to be imported into the GenConfig.
Create clone
Use the function CREATE CLONE... to make the connected controller identical (firmware, configuration,
setpoints, fonts..) with the original controller from which was the clone saved. The function is intended
to be used either for the purpose of complete backup of a site in case the controller or terminal will
need to be replaced or for preparing of more identical controllers.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Connect the target controller (and displays if needed) to the PC.

Start GenConfig and adjust properly connection settings.
Go to menu FILE -> CREATE CLONE... and then select required clone.
Press OK to program the selected clone into the controller.
Import/Export clone
Press the
to export selected saved clone into one file for the purpose of archivation, sending
per e-mail etc. Press the
to import previously saved clone into GenConfig.
Programming firmware into a non-responding controller

If the controller does not contain valid firmware a new firmware can't be programmed standard way.
This situation can occur if the connection between PC and the controller was interrupted during
previous firmware upgrade. In such a case the controller has blank display and does not communicate
with the PC. The boot-jumper must be used to get a valid firmware into the controller.
1. Disconnect power supply from the controller and close the boot-jumper. See the controller
manual for details about boot-jumper location.
2. Connect communication cable (appropriate type according to the module used) between the
controller and PC.
3. Select direct connection to controller address 1.
4. Go to menu CONTROLLER -> PROGRAMMING AND CLONNING -> FIRMWARE UPGRADE, select
appropriate firmware and press OK button.
5. Follow instructions given by a message appeared and finally press OK button.
6. Another message will appear when programming is finished. Follow instructions given there.
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Display firmware upgrade and font change

Use this menu item to upgrade the firmware or change font in an external IS-Display, IG-Display or
InteliVision-5 module which is connected by the RS485 terminal bus.
NOTE:
Use INTELIVISION FW UPGRADE for InteliVison-8 firmware upgrade.
NOTE:
The IG-NT internal display does not support firmware upgrade.
1. List of all attached displays (except InteliVision-8)

2. List of fonts available on the disk
3. List of firmwares available on the disk for the particular display type selected in the list above
(1)
4. Pres the RETRY button to refresh the list of connected displays e.g. if you just have switched
an external display on.
5. Pres the WRITE TO DISPLAY button to write selected firmware or font into the selected display.
NOTE:
New display firmwares and fonts may be imported into GenConfig together with new controller
firmwares.

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5.2 Options menu

5.2.1 GenConfig settings
This menu item contains various settings of the program:
1. Select the default program mode.

2. Select the language that will be preferred for configuration, i.e. in which all the controller texts
will appear. If the configuration contains the preferred language, then GenConfig will
automatically use it. Otherwise the controller texts will appear in english.
3. Select how the statistic counters will be handled in cloning function. You may leave the
statistic counters in the target controller as it was, clear it to zeros or copy it from the saved
clone.
NOTE:
If you are replacing a controller with another one, then the option "copy" should be used to
continue the statistic counters instead of starting from zeros.
4. Select this option if you want GenConfig to write current PC date and time into date/time
setpoints of the controller during cloning.

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5.2.2 Connection settings

NOTE:
Direct connection setup

Select COM port where the controller is connected and adjust correct controller address.
DIRECT CONNECTION SETUP WINDOW

NOTE:
The COM port can be either a physical one (e.g. a RS232 or RS485 card installed in the computer) or
a virtual one. Virtual COM ports are created e.g. by the drivers of USB/RS232 converters or drivers of
the USB port at the IGS-NT E-COM module.
CAUTION!
Do not disconnect USB devices while they are beeing used!
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Modem connection setup

1. Select modem that will be used for the connection. The modem must be correctly installed in
the computer before using it in GenConfig. Use installation CD provided with the modem to
install it into your computer.
NOTE:
Use modem which is compatible with the modem at the controller side. E.g. if there is a GSM
modem at the controller, you have to use GSM modem as well.
NOTE:
Please note, that GSM modems provide relative slow connection speed and read or write
operations may take tens of minutes.
2. Enter controller phone number. Use format, that is obvious in your local telephone system.
3. Select controller address and enter access code.
MODEM CONNECTION SETUP WINDOW

CAUTION!
Firmware programming via modem is not recommended. Connection drop-out will cause the controller
to be reprogrammed via cable in bootloader mode.

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Ethernet/Internet connection setup

1. Enter IP address of the controller. Enter local IP address if you are connecting from inside of
the LAN where the controller (Internet Bridge). If you are connecting from outside of the LAN
where the controller is connected, public IP address must be entered. The LAN gateway must
forward incoming traffic at port 23 to the local IP of the controller.
ETHERNET CONNECTION SETUP WINDOW

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AirGate connection setup

1. Enter address of the AirGate server. You may enter the address as domain name or as an IP
address. Use the same AirGate server as adjusted in the controller.
NOTE:
There is a free public AirGate server at "airgate.comap.cz".
2. Enter the "AirGate ID", which has been assigned by the server to the controller when the
controller registered to the server for the first time. The ID remains same, it does not change in
time.
AIRGATE CONNECTION SETUP WINDOW
5.2.3 Overwrite setpoints option

If this option is checked, the setpoints contained in the archive will be always written into the controller
together with the configuration. I.e. the original setpoints present in the controller will be overwritten by
the setpoints from the archive.
NOTE:
If this option is checked and GenConfig is executed from InteliMonitor, then all changes of setpoints
made from InteliMonitor while GenConfig is running will be lost in the moment the configuration is
written into the controller!

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5.2.4 Clear history option

If this option is checked, then the history data contained in the controller are always cleared after
writing the configuration.
5.2.5 Reset from Init

If the controller detects after reset, that the setpoints are not correct (i.e. the checksum does not
match), the application is not started and the controller remain in "Init" state to prevent faulty function
caused by wrong setpoints. This situation occurs typically after programming of new firmware into the
controller.
If this option is checked, GenConfig will reset the controller from "Init" state automatically after
programming of firmware or configuration.
5.2.6 Save history to archive

Check this menu if you want GenConfig to save always complete archives including history (as in
InteliMonitor). This option increases time needed for saving of the archive (as GenConfig must read
out the history from the controller before saving..), however it will prevent possible confusing what
archives contain history and what don't.
5.2.7 Check consistency before save

If this option is checked, then the consistency check is performed automatically before saving the
archive. The result of the check is informative only, it does not block saving.
5.2.8 Import firmware

See the chapter Firmware upgrade.

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5.2.9 Dictionary manager

This menu item is intended for manipulating with dictionaries. Read more about dictionaries and
controller languages in the chapter Languages and Translator.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Create new custom dictionary

Delete selected custom dictionary
Rename selected dictionary
Export selected dictionary (i.e. save it under specified name to any location)
Import a dictionary (i.e. copy a dictionary from any location into the GenConfig dictionary
folder)
6. Show contents (word pairs) of selected dictionary
7. Default dictionary is indicated by gray icon
8. Custom dictionary is indicated by blue icon

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5.2.10
ECU List
ECU list is a file with ESL extension which contains a list of supported EFI engines and links to their
description files (ESF files). The ECU List is installed with GenConfig and then updated always when a
new controller firmware is imported.
Currently used ECU list is also indicated in the "ECU" node of the left tree at the Modules tab.
Always use ECU List - Gensets except if you are using customized controller firmware branch which
requires different ecu list.

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6 DDE Server
DDE Server provides the communication interface between PC and Controller. It is started
automatically from the program in the moment of reading/writing of the configuration from/to the
controller. Use ALT-TAB (Windows task switching) to view DDE server window.
Click on LAST ERRORS to see report of the last error message.

Click on STOP to pause the communication (not to close the connection).
CAUTION!
DDE server is started and stopped automatically. Do not close it manually!
6.1 DDE Server status

Status of the DDE Server (Running / Preparing / Error) for each controller address is visible in the
DDE server window.
STATUS
COLOR MEANING
Running
green
Programming blue
The connection is running, no problems occured

The DDE server is programming firmware or configuration into the
controller. Progress in percent is shown in the status text field.

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Preparing
The DDE server is building-up the connection to the controller. This state
yellow may last from seconds up to several minutes depending on connetion
type and number of connected controllers.
Error
red
The connection failed. Use ALT-TAB, select DDE Server and press the
"Last errors" button at the controller with appropriate address to see more
information

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7 DDE Server error messages

Connected controller does not answer to DDE server requests.
Probable reasons:
Timeout (continuous)
The controller is not connected or switched off

The communication cable is wrong
The COM port number is not correctly selected
Setpoints in the controller related to the communication are
not correctly adjusted
The communication module in the controller is damaged
Timeout (time to time)
Occasional timeouts can be caused by overloading of your operating

system
TAPI: requested modem

(#) not found
The selected modem is not attached or properly installed
TAPI: unavailable modem
Communication port is beeing used by other communication device.
TAPI: Line unexpectedly

closed
Modem is configured in Windows, but it is not connected or it is

failed.
It is not possible to open connection. Probable reasons:
TAPI: Can't create

connection
Pop-up window with a

message Can't open
COM
When "beeping" is audible during start of the connection, the

line quality is bad or the other modem is not compatible with
the originating one.
When busy tone is audible during start of connection, the
destination number is busy or wrong.
When no tone is audible, no phone line is connected to the
Modem
The selected COM port is occupied by other program or is not

installed. Check if there is other program using the COM port running
or select proper COM port

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8 Appendix
8.1 PLC toolbar functions
Export drawing to image
Press the button
on the PLC toolbar to export the whole drawing (all sheets) into a windows
metafile image (WMF). The WMF is a vector format which can be viewed and edited in most of vectorbased graphic editors such as CAD editors, Microsoft Visio etc..
Recovery the drawing

The program creates backups of your drawing automatically. If you close the drawing accidentally, you
can recovery it back from the backup copies. Press the button
on the PLC toolbar to select which
backup copy you want to open. The filenames of the backup copies are generated automatically from
current date and time according to following scheme: "yyyy_mm_dd_hh_mm_ss_xxxx.xml"
CAUTION!
If you open a backup copy which was saved from an archive of different firmware version and/or
branch than the current archive is, the configuration of sheet inputs and outputs may be incorrect!!
Print the drawing

Click to the icon
to print the whole drawing. After clicking the print preview window is opened,
where you can see how the drawing will appear on the paper. Then click to PRINT button to open the
standard windows print dialog.
NOTE:
Each sheet is printed on two separate sheets of paper. The first paper contains the sheet graphic and
the second paper (or more) contains summary of the sheet contents in the form of a table. The graphic
is always zoomed to fit one paper.
Cut selection
Use the button
or CTRL+X to cut the current selection from the sheet into the clipboard.
Copy selection
Use the button
or CTRL+C to copy the current selection from the sheet into the clipboard.

Use the button
or CTRL+V to paste the contents of the clipboard into the active sheet.
NOTE:
The clipboard is cleared after the it is pasted into the sheet.

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Press the button
to select all contents of the active sheet.
Cancel selection
Press the button
to cancel the current selection.
Delete selection
Press the button
to delete current selection.
Delete whole sheet contents

Press the button
to delete the whole contents of the active sheet.
Reroute selected wire(s)
Undo last change

Press the button
or CTRL+Z to undo the last change that was made in the drawing.
Redo last undo change

Press the button
to cancel the last undo step and return one step back.
Show drawing history

Press the button
to show/hide a panel at the right of the PLC editor window, which contains an
overview of last changes that were made in the drawing.
Repaint drawing
If the drawing is not correctly displayed, press the button

to repaint it.
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Show hints
Press the button
to activate/deactivate hints for the blocks placed in the drawing. If the hints are
enabled and the mouse pointer is located over a block, a hint with block configuration summary is
displayed.
PLC HINT
Add new sheet

Press the button
on the PLC toolbar to add new sheet at the end of the drawing (below the last
existing sheet). Drag the sheet edges to resize the sheet according your needs.
RESIZE SHEET
NOTE:
The print function prints each sheet of the drawing at one sheet of paper, i.e. large sheets are zoomed
out to fit the paper size. This can cause that large sheets will be difficult to read.

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Press the button
NOTE:
CAUTION!
EXAMPLE:
Press the button
NOTE:
CAUTION!
EXAMPLE:
Move a sheet
Press the button
or
drawing up or down.
on the PLC toolbar to move the currently selected sheet within the
CAUTION!
Moving sheets causes the order of evaluation of the blocks will be different and might cause the PLC
program to work incorrectly.
CAUTION!
Moving sheets may cause the targets of "jump" blocks will be invalid. Please check "jump" blocks after
moving a sheet.

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Move a sheet
Press the button
or
drawing up or down.
on the PLC toolbar to move the currently selected sheet within the
CAUTION!
Moving sheets causes the order of evaluation of the blocks will be different and might cause the PLC
program to work incorrectly.
CAUTION!
Moving sheets may cause the targets of "jump" blocks will be invalid. Please check "jump" blocks after
moving a sheet.
Go to next/previous sheet
Press the button
or
on the PLC toolbar to display and activate next or previous sheet.
NOTE:
The active sheet is indicated by the blue sheet border.
Go to next/previous sheet
Press the button
or
on the PLC toolbar to display and activate next or previous sheet.
NOTE:
The active sheet is indicated by the blue sheet border.
Delete a sheet
Press the button
on the PLC toolbar to delete currently selected sheet from the drawing.

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8.2 PLC blocks

PLC Block: Analog switch (Multiplexer)
Symbol
Inputs
Outputs
Description
INPUT
TYPE RANGE[DIM]
FUNCTION
Input 1
Any
Input value 1
Input 2
Same as
'Input 1'
Input value 2
Input SW
N/A
Switch input
OUTPUT
TYPE RANGE[DIM]
Output
Same as
'Input 1'
FUNCTION
Copy of 'Input 1' or 'Input 2'
depending of the 'Input SW' state
The block works as a multiplexer. If the binary input SW is inactive, the block
copies the value of analog input 1 onto the analog output. If the binary input
SW is active, the block copies the value of analog input 2 onto the output.
1. If you want the input 1 to be a constant, write the constant into this
box. Otherwise go back to the sheet, create an input on it and
connect the sheet input to the block input by dragging a wire.
2. If you want the input 2 to be a constant, write the constant into this
3. Rename the output.

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NOTE:
Press the button (4) if you need to delete the currently configured source
from the box.
NOTE:
The inputs are assigned to their sources in the sheet by dragging a wire
from the input to the source.
PLC Block: AND/OR

Symbol
Inputs
Outputs
Description
INPUT
TYPE RANGE[DIM]
FUNCTION
Input 1..8
N/A
Inputs 1..8
OUTPUT
TYPE RANGE[DIM]
FUNCTION
Output
Result of the logical operation.
N/A
The block performs logical operation AND / OR of 2 - 8 binary operands. The

inputs as well as the output can be inverted.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Use these buttons to add/remove inputs (up to 8).

The inputs can be inverted.
Rename the block output.
Select function of the block.
The output to be inverted.

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NOTE:
PLC Block: Comparator with hysteresis

Symbol
Inputs
Outputs
Description
INPUT
TYPE RANGE[DIM]
FUNCTION
Input
Any
Compared value
Input ON
Same as
'Input'
Comparation level for switching

on
Input OFF
Same as
'Input'
Comparation level for switching

off
OUTPUT
TYPE RANGE[DIM]
FUNCTION
Output
Comparator output
N/A
The block compares the input value with the comparation levels. The
behavior depends on whether the ON level is higher than OFF level or vice
versa.

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1. If you want the ON level to be a constant, write the constant into this
2. If you want the OFF level to be a constant, write the constant into this
NOTE:
from the box.
NOTE:
PLC Block: Comparator with delay

Symbol
Inputs
Outputs
Description
INPUT
TYPE RANGE[DIM]
FUNCTION
Input 1
Any
Compared value
Input 2
Same as 'Input
Comparation level
1'
Delay
3000.0..3000.0 Comparation delay

[s]
OUTPUT
TYPE RANGE[DIM]
FUNCTION
Output
Comparator output
N/A
The block works as an analog switch. It compares the input value with the
comparation level. The output will switch on if the input is higher than the

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comparation level for time longer than the delay.
1. If you want the comparation level to be a constant, write the constant

into this box. Otherwise go back to the sheet, create an input on it
and connect the sheet input to the block input by dragging a wire.
2. If you want the delay value to be a constant, write the constant into
this box. Otherwise go back to the sheet, create an input on it and
NOTE:
from the box.
NOTE:
PLC Block: Window comparator

Symbol
Inputs
INPUT
TYPE RANGE[DIM]

FUNCTION
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Outputs
Description
Input HIGH
Same as
'Input'
Upper window limit
Input LOW
Same as
'Input'
Lower window limit
OUTPUT
TYPE RANGE[DIM]
FUNCTION
Output
Comparator output
N/A
The block output is switched on whenever the input value is in the range
defined by Lo and Hi levels.The Lo level must be always lower than the Hi
level.
1. If you want the Hi level to be a constant, write the constant into this

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2. If you want the Lo level to be a constant, write the constant into this
NOTE:
from the box.
NOTE:
PLC Block: Convert

Symbol
Inputs
Outputs
Description
INPUT
TYPE RANGE[DIM]
FUNCTION
Input
Input
OUTPUT
TYPE RANGE[DIM]
FUNCTION
Output
Output
Any
Adjustable
The block converts the input value of any data type to an INTEGER16 value.
If the input value is out of INTEGER16 range, the output value is set to
invalid status (0x8000).
NOTE:

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PLC Block: Counter

Symbol
Inputs
Outputs
Description
INPUT
TYPE RANGE[DIM]
FUNCTION
Input Cnt
N/A
Input at which the edges are

counted
Input Lim
0..32767 [-]
Counter value limit for activation

of the output.
Input Clr
N/A
Reset input
OUTPUT
TYPE RANGE[DIM]
FUNCTION
Output
Output is activated when the

counter value exceeds the limit
N/A
The block works as a counter of edges (selectable rising, falling or both) with
reset input and adjustable counting limit. The maximal counter value is
32767. The counter value is lost when the controller is switched off. The
output is activated when the counter value gets over the adjusted limit and
remain active until the block is reset. Activating of the reset input resets the
counter value to 0, deactivates the output. Holding the reset input active
blocks counting.
1. Adjust limit value. The counter output is activated when the counter
gets over this value. The limit can be constant as well as a setpoint
or any other analog value.
3. Select edges which will be counted.
NOTE:

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PLC Block: Decomposer

Symbol
Inputs
Outputs
Description
INPUT
TYPE RANGE[DIM]
FUNCTION
Input
Value to be "decomposed" to bits
OUTPUT
TYPE RANGE[DIM]
FUNCTION
Out 1
N/A
Bit 0,4,8,12 - according to

selected group of bits.
Out 2
N/A

Out 3
N/A

Out 4
N/A

Any
The block converts the input analog value to binary form and provides
selected bits as binary outputs. The block can be used e.g for creation of a
camswitch as described in the Inc/Dec module.
1. Select which group of bits will be mapped to the outputs.

2. Write a number into this box to see the binary form of the number in
the selector (1). This box is for test purpose only and does not
influence the behavior of the block.
3. Select which outputs will be used and rename them.
NOTE:

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PLC Block: Delay

Symbol
Inputs
Outputs
INPUT
TYPE RANGE[DIM]
FUNCTION
Input
N/A
Input signal to be delayed
Input time up
-3200.0..3200.0
[s]
Delay of the rising edge resp. pulse

length generated by rising edge of the
input
Input time
down
-3200.0..3200.0
[s]
Delay of the falling edge resp. pulse

length generated by falling edge of
the input
Input reset
N/A
Resets the output to logical 0. The

output remains in logical 0 while this
input is active.
OUTPUT
TYPE RANGE[DIM]
FUNCTION
Output
Output signal
N/A
Description This block can work in two modes of operation:
Delay mode - the rising edge at the output is generated with delay of "input
time up" when a rising edge at the input is detected. The falling edge at the
output is generated with delay of "input time down" when a falling edge at the
input is detected. If the delayed falling edge at the output came earlier than
the delayed rising edge, then no pulse would be generatated at the output.
Pulse mode - a pulse of "input time up" length is generated at the output
when a rising edge is detected, a pulse of "input time down" length is
generated at the output when a falling edge is detected.

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1. Adjust the delay of rising edge. If you want the delay to be a constant, write
the constant into the box. Otherwise connect the input to any other analog
object.
2. Adjust the delay of falling edge. If you want the delay to be a constant, write
the constant to the box. Otherwise connect the input to any other analog
object.
4. Select the operation mode (described above)
NOTE:
The inputs are assigned to their sources in the sheet by dragging a wire from the
input to the source.

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PLC Block: Force history record

Symbol
Inputs
INPUT
TYPE RANGE[DIM]
FUNCTION
Input
A record with configured text is

recorded into the controller history
when the input is activated.
N/A
Outputs
Description
This block writes a record with defined text into the history when the input is
activated.
1. Enter the text, which will be used for the "reason" column of the
record.
NOTE:

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PLC Block: Force protection

Symbol
Inputs
INPUT
TYPE RANGE[DIM]
FUNCTION
Lvl 1
N/A
The input activates yellow level of

the configured protection if it is
configured.
Lvl 2
N/A
The input activates red level of the

configured protection if a red level
protection is configured.
Sf
N/A
The input activates sensor fail if a

red level protection is configured.
Outputs
Description
This block issues alarms of configured type and text when appropriate binary
input is activated.
1. Select the protection type from the list.

2. Enter the message, which will appear in the Alarmlist together with
the prefix according to protection type when the protection is
activated.
3. Go back to the drawing and attach wires to the inputs. Inputs are
enabled and disabled according to selected protection type (e.g. if
warning is selected, then "Lvl 2" input is disabled). Because of this
the protection type must be configured first and then wires can be
attached.
NOTE:

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PLC Block: Inc/Dec

Symbol
Inputs
Outputs
Description
INPUT
TYPE RANGE[DIM]
FUNCTION
Inc
N/A
Rising edge of the input

increments the output by 1.
Dec
N/A
Rising edge of the input

decrements the output by 1.
Reset
N/A
Rising edge of the input sets the

output to default value.
OUTPUT
TYPE RANGE[DIM]
FUNCTION
Output
Output value
0..Max [-]
The output of the block is incremented/decremented by every rising edge at

the input "Inc"/"Dec". The initial and maximal values of the output are
adjustable. The output can be reset to the initial value by the input "Reset".
The block can work in cyclical mode (e.g. ...4-5-0-1-2-3-4-5-0-1...) or noncyclical mode (e.g. ...0-0-1-2-3-4-5-5...).
EXAMPLE:
The module can be used e.g. together with a Decomposer and Multiplexed
constant for creation of a camswitch.
EXAMPLE: CAMSWITCH

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1.
2.
3.
4.
Adjust the upper limit of the output.

Adjust the initial value of the output after reset.
Select whether the output will work in cyclic or non-cyclic mode.
Rename the output.
NOTE:
The inputs are assigned to their sources in the sheet by dragging a wire from
the input to the source.

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PLC Block: Interpolation

Symbol
Inputs
Outputs
Description
INPUT
TYPE RANGE[DIM]
FUNCTION
Input
Input value
OUTPUT
TYPE RANGE[DIM]
FUNCTION
Output
Transformed value
X1..X2
Y1..Y2
This block performs a linear transformation of the input. The transformation

function is defined by two pairs of points [X1, Y1] and [X2, Y2]. The function
works only within the region defined by X1,X2. Outside the region the output
is an invalid value (-32768). The block can be used e.g. for changing of
decimal resolution of a value.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Rename the output.

Adjust resolution (number of decimal positions) of the output.
Adjust dimension of the output.
Enter the points of the transformation function. The value of X1 must
be lower than the value of X2.
NOTE:
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PLC Block: Jump

Symbol
Inputs
INPUT
TYPE RANGE[DIM]
FUNCTION
Input
Input which activates the jump.
N/A
Outputs
Description
If the input is active, then a group of following PLC blocks is skipped and the
PLC program continues execution at the block that is specified in the block
jump.
1. Select if the input will be inverted at the enter of the block.

2. Select the destination PLC block to which the block will jump.
NOTE:

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PLC Block: Mathematical function I

Symbol
Inputs
Outputs
Description
INPUT
TYPE RANGE[DIM]
FUNCTION
Input 1
Any
Input 1
Input 2
Same as
'Input 1'
Input 2
OUTPUT
TYPE RANGE[DIM]
Output
Same as
'Input 1'
FUNCTION
Result of the mathematical
operation.
The block performs basic mathematical operations of 2 operands.
ADD: Addition
SUB: Subtraction
ABS(SUB): Absolute value of subtraction
AVG: Average
MIN: Minimum of two
MAX: Maximum of two
1. Rename the output

2. Select the mathematical operation
NOTE:

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PLC Block: Mathematical function II

Symbol
Inputs
Outputs
Description
INPUT
TYPE RANGE[DIM]
FUNCTION
Input 1
Any
Input 1
Input 2..8
Same as
'Input 1'
Inputs 2..8
OUTPUT
TYPE RANGE[DIM]
Output
Same as
'Input 1'
FUNCTION
Result of the mathematical
operation.
The block performs basic mathematical operations of 2 - 8 operands.
ADD: Addition
AVG: Average
MIN: Minimal value
MAX: Maximum value
1. Use these buttons to add and remove inputs (up to 8)

2. Rename the output
3. Select the mathematical operation
NOTE:

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PLC Block: Moving average

Symbol
Inputs
Outputs
Description
INPUT
TYPE RANGE[DIM]
FUNCTION
Input
Input value
OUTPUT
TYPE RANGE[DIM]
Output
Any
Same as the
input
FUNCTION
Floating average of the input
value
The function calculates average of N last samples of the input value. The rate
of sampling is adjustable.
Typical usage of this function is filtering of a value (quantity) whose
instantaneous value fluctuates rapidly around it's mean, which is changing
slower. Using a filered value may avoid problems with further processing of
the value e.g. in other PLC blocks or in a supervisory system.
Example of such value can be genset power at a gas engine operating in
parallel to mains mode. Even if the mean value is constant, the
instantaneous value may fluctuate rapidly due to misfiring.

2. The number of consequent samples N is given as 2exp weight. I.e.
adjust 3 for 8 samples, 4 for 16 samples, 5 for 32 samples etc...
3. Adjust the sampling rate.
NOTE:

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PLC Block: Multiplexed analog constant

Symbol
Inputs
Outputs
Description
INPUT
TYPE RANGE[DIM]
FUNCTION
Input
Selects which constant will be

sent to the output
OUTPUT
TYPE RANGE[DIM]
FUNCTION
Output
Output value is one of the

constants selected by the input
0..31 [-]
Adjustable
The block works as a multiple constant selected by an analog value. The

output value is set to the constant with index equal to the input value. The
block can be used e.g for creation of a camswitch as described in the Inc/Dec
module.

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1.
2.
3.
4.
Rename the output.

Adjust resolution and dimension.
Use the buttons to add/remove constants (up to 32).
Adjust values of the constants. The column "Item" (4.1) represents
indexes of the constants, which are used for selecting of the active
constant. The value of the constant can be entered either in decimal
form (4.2) or in binary form (4.3).
NOTE:

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PLC Block: PID regulator with analog output

Symbol
Inputs
Outputs
Description
INPUT
TYPE RANGE[DIM]
FUNCTION
Input
Any
Regulated value
Requested
val.
Same as
'input'
Required value
Gain
100.00..100.00 Gain of the regulator

[%]
Int
100.00..100.00 Integrative part of the regulator

[%]
Der
100.00..100.00 Derivative part of the regulator

[%]
Bias
-10000..10000 Value of the output while the

[-]
regulator is off
Gate
N/A
OUTPUT
TYPE RANGE[DIM]
Output
Regulator on/off input

FUNCTION
-10000..10000
Actuator control output
[-]
The block is a PID regulator with analog output and adjustable regulation
period. The function of the regulator can be disabled by the gate input. While
the regulator is disabled, the output is set to bias value.

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2. Adjust regulation period. The period should be adjusted according to
the speed of the response of the system, e.g. longer period for
slower systems, shorter period for faster systems.
3. You may want to have some regulation parameters, as e.g.
derivative part or bias, constant. In such a case write the constant
directly into the appropriate box. If there is a source configured, it
must be deleted prior to writing of the constant.
4. If you need the regulator to run only if certain condition is fulfiled, use
the gate input. Create a binary value representing the condition (e.g.
using other plc blocks) and connect it to the gate input. The regulator
will then work only if the gate input is active. If the gate input is not
connected, the regulator works all the time the controller is switched
on.
NOTE:

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PLC Block: PID regulator with analog output

Symbol
Inputs
Outputs
Description
INPUT
TYPE RANGE[DIM]
FUNCTION
Input
Any
Regulated value
Requested
val.
Same as
'input'
Required value
Gain

[%]
Int

[%]
Der

[%]
Bias
-10000..10000 Value of the output while the

[-]
regulator is off
Period
0.1..600.0 [s]
Regulation period. The period

should be adjusted according to
the speed of the response of the
system, e.g. longer period for
slower systems, shorter period for
faster systems.
Gate
N/A
OUTPUT
TYPE RANGE[DIM]
Output
FUNCTION
-10000..10000
Actuator control output
[-]
The block is a PID regulator with analog output and adjustable regulation
period. The function of the regulator can be disabled by the gate input. While
the regulator is disabled, the output is set to bias value.

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derivative part or bias, constant. In such a case write the constant
directly into the appropriate box. If there is a source configured, it
must be deleted prior to writing of the constant.
on.
NOTE:

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PLC Block: PID regulator with up/down binary outputs

Symbol
Inputs
Outputs
Description
INPUT
TYPE RANGE[DIM]
FUNCTION
Input
Any
Regulated value
Requested
val.
Same as
'input'
Required value
Gain

[%]
Int

[%]
Der

[%]
Gate
N/A
OUTPUT
TYPE RANGE[DIM]
FUNCTION
Output up
N/A
Actuator control - Raise
Output
down
N/A
Actuator control - Lower
The block is a PID regulator with binary outputs up/down and adjustable
regulation period. The function of the regulator can be disabled by the gate
input.

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1. Rename the outputs.

2. Adjust regulation period. The period should be adjusted according to
the speed of the response of the system, e.g. longer period for
slower systems, shorter period for faster systems.
3. Adjust the actuator time. It is time that the actuator (servo etc.) needs
for changing position from fully closed to fully open.
derivative part, constant. In such a case write the constant directly
into the appropriate box. If there is a source configured, it must be
deleted prior to writing of the constant.
on.
NOTE:

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PLC Block: PID regulator with up/down binary outputs

Symbol
Inputs
INPUT
TYPE RANGE[DIM]
FUNCTION
Input
Any
Regulated value
Requested
val.
Same as
'input'
Required value
Gain

[%]
Int

[%]
Der

[%]
Period
Outputs
Description
0.1..600.0 [s]
Regulation period. The period

should be adjusted according to
the speed of the response of the
system, e.g. longer period for
slower systems, shorter period for
faster systems.
Actuator
time
0.1..60.0 [s]
Actuator time. It is time that the

actuator (servo etc.) needs for
changing position from fully
closed to fully open.
Gate
N/A
OUTPUT
TYPE RANGE[DIM]
FUNCTION
Output up
N/A
Actuator control - Raise
Output
down
N/A
Actuator control - Lower
The block is a PID regulator with binary outputs up/down and adjustable
regulation period. The function of the regulator can be disabled by the gate
input.

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1. Rename the outputs.

derivative part, constant. In such a case write the constant directly
into the appropriate box. If there is a source configured, it must be
deleted prior to writing of the constant.
on.
NOTE:

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PLC Block: Analog ramp

Symbol
Inputs
Outputs
Description
INPUT
TYPE RANGE[DIM]
FUNCTION
Input
Any
Input value to be ramped.
Up
Same as input
Maximal rising rate of the output

per one second.
Down
Same as input
Maximal lowering rate of the

output per one second.
OUTPUT
TYPE RANGE[DIM]
Output
FUNCTION
Same as input Ramped value
This block limits the maximal rate of change at the output. The maximal rates
up and down are adjustable separately and ramping down and up can be
enabled/disabled separately.
1. Adjust the maximal rising rate of the output per one second. If you
want the delay to be a constant, write the constant into the box.
Otherwise connect the input to any other analog object.
2. Adjust the maximal lowering rate of the output per one second. If you
want the delay to be a constant, write the constant into the box.
Otherwise connect the input to any other analog object.
3. Tick the checkbox to activate the rising rate limitation.
4. Tick the checkbox to activate the lowering rate limitation.
NOTE:

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PLC Block: Timer

Symbol
Inputs
Outputs
Description
INPUT
TYPE RANGE[DIM]
FUNCTION
Run
N/A
The timer runs only if this input is

active or not connected
Reload
N/A
This input reloads the timer to the

initial value
Reload val.
0..32767 [-]
Initial value of the timer.
OUTPUT
TYPE RANGE[DIM]
FUNCTION
Output
Timer output
N/A
The block works as a countdown timer which is decreased by 1 every PLC

cycle. The timer initial value is adjustable by the "Reload val" input. As the
PLC cycle lasts 100ms, the timer duration equals to "Reload val"/10 [s]. The
timer is automatically reloaded with the initial value when it reaches zero or it
can be reloaded in any other moment using the "reload" input. The timer is
held at reload value until the reload input is deactivated. The timer output is
inverted always when the timer is reloaded.

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1. Adjust the reload value. The duration of the timer (in seconds) is
given by the reload value divided by 10. The reload value can be
either constant or a setpoint or any other analog object.
3. If you want the output to start at logical 0, tick this checkbox.
Otherwise the output will start at logical 1.
NOTE:
PLC Block: Up/Down

Symbol
Inputs
INPUT
TYPE RANGE[DIM]
Lim 1
-32768..32767
Lower limit of the analog output
[-]
Lim 2
-32768..32767
Upper limit of the analog output
[-]
Speed up
-32768..32767 Rising rate of the analog output

[-]
per second
Speed
down
-32768..32767 Lowering rate of the analog output

[-]
per second
Default
A
output value
Bias value of the output. The

output is initialized to this value
-32768..32767
when the controller is switched on
[-]
and when the reset input is
activated.
Up
N/A
The output is raising it's value with

the adjusted rate while this input
is active.
Down
N/A
The output is lowering it's value

with the adjusted rate while this
input is active.
Reset
N/A
The output is set and held at bias

value while this input is active.

FUNCTION
120
Outputs
Description
OUTPUT
TYPE RANGE[DIM]
FUNCTION
Output
Output value
Lim1..Lim2 [-]
This block works as an analog ramp controlled by binary inputs "up" and
"down". The ramp rates and output limits are adjustable as well as bias value.
The output can be reset to bias value by the reset input.
1. Adjust the output limits. If you want them to be constants, write the
constants into the box. Otherwise connect the inputs to any other
analog objects (e.g. PLC setpoints).
2. Adjust the output rates for raising and lowering. If you want them to
be constants, write the constants into the box. Otherwise connect the
inputs to any other analog objects (e.g. PLC setpoints).
3. Adjust the output bias value. If you want it to be constant, write the
constant into the box. Otherwise connect the input to any other
analog object (e.g. PLC setpoint).
NOTE:

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PLC Block: XOR/RS

Symbol
Inputs
Outputs
Description
INPUT
TYPE RANGE[DIM]
FUNCTION
Input 1
N/A
Input 1
Input 2
N/A
Input 2
OUTPUT
TYPE RANGE[DIM]
FUNCTION
Output
Result of the logical operation.
N/A
The block provides logical function of two values - XOR or RS flip-flop. Both
inputs and output can be inverted.
1.
2.
3.
4.
The input 1 can be inverted prior to entering the function.

The input 2 can be inverted prior to entering the function.
Rename the output. The output can be inverted.
Finally select the type of the function.
NOTE:

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RELATED SW. VERSION

1.1 Clarification of notation

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Read/write configuration from/into the controller

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2.2.1 GenConfig directories

GENCONFIG DIRECTORY STRUCTURE

2.2.2 PC Hardware requirements

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2.3 Basic and advanced modes

2.4 Archive versus Configuration

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2.5 How to check GenConfig version?

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3 Working with GenConfig

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3.1 Typical workflow

TYPICAL WORKFLOW OF USING GENCONFIG

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3.2 Open archive from disk

3.3 Read archive from controller

3.4 Write configuration to the controller

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3.5 Save archive to disk

Save history to archive

3.6 Configuration import

3.6.1 Archive compatibility overview

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3.7 Controller firmware upgrade

3.7.1 Importing new firmware

icon and select the IGC file you want import.

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3.7.2 Firmware upgrade (default configuration)

3.7.3 Firmware upgrade (existing configuration)

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INCOMPATIBLE FIRMWARE SELECTED

COMPATIBLE FIRMWARE SELECTED

Replacing defective controller with another controller on one site.

The procedure consists of following steps:

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1. Save for later cloning

Clone description file

Save for later cloning

Connect the target controller (and displays if needed) to the PC.

per e-mail etc. Press the

to import previously saved clone into GenConfig.

3.7.5 Programming firmware into a non-responding controller

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PRINCIPLE OF BINARY INPUTS AND OUTPUTS CONFIGURATION

4.1 Essential configuration steps

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4.2 Optional configuration steps

Assign access rights to remote gen-set control commands

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