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6-2 Operation
6.1 Standard operation
The RCU10 is normally operated in compensation mode. When power is applied to an
RCU10 (either singularly or as part of a network), it will automatically start into
compensation mode. This is the RCU10’s normal mode of operation and requires no
additional input to operate the system apart from any Auxiliary I/O control lines.
Note: If the system is operating in configuration mode, pressing the Mode button in the
RCU CS software may also activate compensation mode.
When compensation mode is first activated, the error line on the RCU10 will be active.
This must be cleared by applying a reset signal to the Reset line on the Auxiliary I/O
connector before operation.
WARNING : Restarting the RCU10 units whilst the RCU CS status displays are
active may prevent the RCU10 from successfully entering compensation mode.
6.2 RCU CS status during operation
RCU CS software is not required for normal operation, however it may be used to display
information about the RCU10’s status.
To use RCU CS software as an informational tool, connect the RS232 from the PC/laptop
with RCU CS software installed on it to any of the RCU10s in the network.
Start the RCU CS software and log in as either a system configurator or a system user.
The software will automatically establish communication with the RCU10 network.
Note: If the software is already running, press the Receive button from the button bar to
establish communication with the RCU10 network before proceeding.
The standard display screen has a button bar at the top of the screen. On the button bar,
three main control buttons can be used to display operational information:
Compensation , Sensors and Diagnostics . These buttons are toggle buttons. One press
will activate the window, another press will deactivate the window.
Figure 6.1 – RCU CS button bar
Main control buttons