AGLAS-C Remote Control Device
Modes of Operation of an AGLAS Remote
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2.4 Modes of Operation of an AGLAS Remote
2.4.1 Frequency Scan
Initial State on a new remote from the factory.
State on delivery
On delivery, each new AGLAS Remote that has not yet been logged on with a AGLAS Master is in “frequency scan mode”. For
power-up mode (“On”), fail-safe mode (“On”) and Delayed Start/Stop (“Off”) it uses the factory settings, which are given here in
brackets (default values). RGL//Wig-wag remotes are pre-configured with “Blink” for power-up and fail-safe mode.
Base state
A AGLAS Remote that has been logged off from a circuit also reverts to frequency scan mode. However, for power-up mode, fail-
safe mode and Delayed Start/Stop it uses the most recent settings received from the AGLAS Master (most recent configuration).
In frequency scan mode, a AGLAS Remote, when it is installed in a series circuit and the latter is turned on, searches on all
frequency bands for a master telegram containing its serial number. If this search is successful, the AGLAS Remote logs on to the
corresponding AGLAS Master. When an AGLAS Remote is logged off from a circuit, it reverts to base state.
2.4.2 Operating Mode
After successfully logging on, a AGLAS Remote automatically switches to “operating mode” (normal operation) and receives its
configuration parameters from the AGLAS Master. All parameters are stored firmly in the AGLAS Remote. In operating mode, all
lights connected to the AGLAS Remotes can be switched independently of each other via single or block commands (i.e. a
command switches a predefined group of lights).The switch commands can be “On”, “Off” or “Blink”.
When a AGLAS Remote receives a switch command it returns the message “switch command executed” (block command) or
“switch command received” (single command). However, the real status of the lights is only determined at the next status polling
by the AGLAS Master. In the AGLAS Remote, each switching operation for the light is carried out first via an electronic switch and
then via a relay (“blink” mode is established with electronic switch only).
Each AGLAS Remote monitors the status of the lights connected to it (maximum of two lights). The monitoring takes place when
the light is switched on by default. Whether the lamp should be monitored in the “Off” state too, is configurable. Once a lamp
failure has been detected (“Open”), the light is no longer monitored during this operation period and switch commands for this
light are ignored. It will not be checked again until the circuit has been switched off and on again or after the reception of a reset
command (software function) from the AGLAS PC.
2.4.2.1 Self-test Mode
After the series circuit has been switched on, each AGLAS Remote runs a self-test. If an error is detected through this test, the
AGLAS Remote switches to error mode. This means that communication with a AGLAS Master is not possible.
During normal operation, the remote also checks the switching and high voltage protection devices. If any problem should occur
with these devices (after 9 lightning strike for example), a specific error message is sent to the master.
