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USING THIS MANUAL
This manual is best viewed as a .pdf on a computer or tablet, as
there are many hypertext links to help you get to the section you
need. Since most of the initial setup requires AutoLoad running on
a PC, keeping a copy of the manual in .pdf form on the same
machine is very natural.
The .pdf file has bookmarks to help with navigation, so be sure
you have a current copy of Adobe Reader on your computer and
have the Bookmarks enabled. You can download the most recent
version at
To enable bookmarks, press and expand the desired section
by pressing .
You can also jump directly to a section from the . Just click on the
section or page number to go directly there.
Please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the
organization of this manual, as it will likely save time later when
you need to find a specific piece of information quickly.
Throughout the manual, you will find hypertext links that look like
this:
Click on the link to go directly to the
named section.
For starters, here is a quick set of links to the major sections of the manual:
This section
Information about the models and components of the ARC Plus line
Fully expanded table of contents useable in .pdf or printed form
Brief overview of the ARC Plus Touch Version 5
Touch screen menu system, web pages and RSI in sufficient detail for
operators to be able to use the system effectively
Hardware installation and essential front panel settings
AutoLoad Plus setup and required system settings including RSI
configuration (See following sections for I/O configuration.)
AutoLoad configuration for analog meter inputs
AutoLoad configuration for status inputs
AutoLoad configuration for relay operation
Primer on using virtual channels with examples
How to set up automatic functions with macros including a primer with
examples
ARC Plus Touch specifications
RSI vocabulary