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INSTALLATION
A successful installation depends on preparation and proper sequence. (Sunday at 2AM is not the best time to be
looking for a manual or a needed tool.) Experienced engineers usually perform a complete setup at the bench
then install the equipment at the transmitter site, connect I/O and calibrate.
NEEDED ITEMS
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ARC Plus SL Remote Control Unit
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At least one Plus-X I/O device
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A Windows computer with access to the LAN for AutoLoad Plus
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AutoLoad Plus software downloaded from
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An Ethernet switch or sufficient ports on an existing LAN
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Manuals for ARC Plus SL and all peripherals, either printed or, preferably, on a
laptop or tablet that will be available during installation
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A list of IP addresses and related information for your Ethernet connections to
the ARC Plus SL and peripherals
RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE
The following sequence assumes the unit is unpacked and powered up at the bench. First, read the Introduction
section of this manual. As you read descriptions in the manual, it will be useful to follow along on the actual unit.
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Step
Reference or Hyperlink
1
Perform the network setup
Click or turn to
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3
4
5
6
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9
10
Perform network setup on peripherals using a web
browser (see
Install AutoLoad Plus software on a Windows PC
Connect AutoLoad Plus to the ARC Plus SL
Assign Plus-X channels to ARC Plus SL channels
Connect at least one channel to an appropriate voltage
Configure meter/status/command channels in
AutoLoad
Calibrate channels to read correctly
After full checkout, install at remote site
Connect all peripherals to Plus-X devices
Plus-X manual
USING AUTOLOAD PLUS SOFTWARE
CONNECTING TO THE ARC PLUS SL
CONNECTING PLUS-X I/O UNITS
Plus-X Manual
METER CHANNELS
STATUS CHANNELS
COMMANDS
CALIBRATING METER INPUTS
Plus-X Manual