PCC-IV Instruction Manual (rev. 0.1)
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Section 4
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Menu Operations
Introduction
The PCC-IV Blockware (i.e. the control strategy) is software based and is field configurable. The PCC-IV Blockware,
on-line diagnostics, and other controller configuration data can be viewed or modified using either of the methods
that follow:
Front Panel
: Some examples of what can be accomplished from the front panel menus:
Change any parameter (with appropriate password)
PID tuning
Alarm setpoint adjustment
Blockware Live Value debugging
Copy Primary Memory to Backup
Service Manual Mode Control
Force any Block Output (with appropriate password)
On-line diagnostics
Passwords
Communications and Real Time Clock Setup
Calibrate analog Inputs and Outputs
This Section will describe the purpose and operation of every menu item.
PC4_Draw
: PC4_Draw is a CAD-based, drag-and-drop style program for Windows 7 thru 10 computers. PC4_Draw
includes a library with pre-drawn figures for each PCC-IV blockware function types. The user simply drags the
desired functions onto the drawing page, and then uses smart connector lines to interconnect the blocks. Double-
clicking on any block allows the user to edit data within the block. The resulting drawing can be printed on a printer.
PC4_Draw is used to upload or download software to and from the PCC-IV and can be used to do on-line
troubleshooting using the real-time block output value display of every lock in the PCC-IV. Some examples of what
requires a personal windows-based computer and PC4_Draw to accomplish:
Assigning Function Types to Blocks
Softwiring from Block to Block
Viewing all block outputs simultaneously
Changing the operator panel
This Section does not cover the operation and use of PC4_Draw.
