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PlusConnect™ GatesAir ZXA Installation and Operation Manual 

 

To create a custom view with a PlusConnect template: 

1.

 

Open the Custom View Editor by selecting 

File 

 New 

 

Custom View

2.

 

When the Custom View Editor opens, select 

File 

 New 

From Template…

 This opens the Load Template dialog. 

3.

 

Browse for the desired template. The default location for 
templates is %ProgramFiles%\Burk Technology\AutoPilot 
2010\Templates\Custom Views. Choose the 

PlusConnect

 

folder, followed by 

GatesAir ZX Series

4.

 

Select template for the PlusConnect GatesAir ZX. 

5.

 

Select the 

Network

 and 

Site

 for the Arc Plus connected to the PlusConnect. 

6.

 

Enter the 

Starting channel

 for the PlusConnect parameters. This starting channel must be the 

same as the starting channel you used when adding the PlusConnect to the ARC Plus site. 

7.

 

Press 

OK

. AutoPilot will load the template in the editor and automatically populate the 

channels. 

8.

 

Save the Custom View using the 

Save

 icon in the tool bar. 

9.

 

Close the editor. You may then select the Custom View for display in AutoPilot. 

Operation 

Once the PlusConnect parameters are mapped to ARC Plus channels using AutoLoad Plus, accessing 
the transmitter parameters is no different from any other ARC Plus channel. You may view channels 
using: 

 

The front panel of the ARC Plus 

 

The front panel of any ARC Plus configured for site-to-site operation with this site 

 

The built-in web interface 

 

A mobile device, via the built-in mobile web interface 

 

AutoPilot 

 

The ESI/RSI 

For more information on using the ARC Plus to monitor and control the remote site, please see the ARC 
Plus Installation and Operation Manual. 

Note that the PlusConnect channels are routed only through the ARC Plus unit specified during 
PlusConnect configuration. In order to access the transmitter by any means, the ARC Plus unit must be 
powered and connected to the network. 

Load Template dialog 

Содержание PlusConnect GatesAir ZXA

Страница 1: ...PlusConnect GatesAir ZXA Installation and Operation Manual PlusConnect GatesAir ZXA Manual REV B ...

Страница 2: ...ration 3 Additional SNMP Parameters 5 Setting the Password 5 Uploading New Firmware 5 Installation 6 Software Configuration 6 Adding the PlusConnect Unit to the ARC Plus Site 6 Manually Mapping PlusConnect Parameters 7 Setting up Labels Limits and Alarms 8 Creating a PlusConnect Custom View in AutoPilot Plus 8 Operation 9 Troubleshooting 10 Connection Errors 10 Getting Help 10 Warranty 11 ...

Страница 3: ...sing optional AutoPilot 2010 or AutoPilot Plus software Telephone using the optional ESI RSI Speech Interface for the ARC Plus The PlusConnect is part of the Plus X family of Ethernet I O products designed for the ARC Plus Important The PlusConnect operates in conjunction with an ARC Plus system Be sure to complete configuration of the ARC Plus before adding the PlusConnect to the system Installat...

Страница 4: ...e subject to change Visit www burk com for current information ARC Plus Compatibility Before installing the PlusConnect please verify that the ARC Plus firmware AutoPilot software and AutoLoad Plus software versions are current Updates are available at www burk com The following are minimum software and firmware requirements Software Version ARC Plus firmware 2 1 0 AutoLoad Plus software 2 0 0 Aut...

Страница 5: ...t IP address 192 168 0 100 1 Connect your PC and the PlusConnect to the same LAN 2 Assign your PC the IP address 192 168 0 1 with the subnet mask 255 255 255 0 3 Use a paper clip or similar small object to press the Config button on the PlusConnect unit The power LED will blink when the unit is in configuration mode 4 Open a telnet session to the PlusConnect at the address 192 168 0 100 port 23 Us...

Страница 6: ...PlusConnect GatesAir ZXA Installation and Operation Manual 4 To change a setting enter the menu number for that setting and the press Enter ...

Страница 7: ...rameters The main menu allows configuration of additional parameters beyond those described in the table above The default values for these entries are appropriate for most installations If you have made specific changes to the SNMP functionality of your transmitter you should change the corresponding parameters using the PlusConnect telnet configuration tool Setting the Password Changing your pas...

Страница 8: ... to add the PlusConnect to the ARC Plus using AutoLoad Plus AutoLoad Plus is included with the ARC Plus and may also be downloaded from www burk com Configuration involves Adding the PlusConnect unit to the ARC Plus site Mapping PlusConnect parameters to unused ARC Plus channels Adding the PlusConnect Unit to the ARC Plus Site Adding a Plus X device in AutoLoad Plus In order for the ARC Plus to re...

Страница 9: ...his starting channel You do not need to have additional Integrated Input Units and Integrated Command Relay Units in order to use these channels Important PlusConnect channels take the place of normal I O channels If a metering input status input or command relay is connected to an ARC Plus channel and a PlusConnect parameter is subsequently mapped to that channel the I O channel will no longer be...

Страница 10: ...s and Alarms Labels limits and alarms for PlusConnect parameters are set up in AutoLoad Plus The process is the same as for limits and alarms of other ARC Plus channels Refer to the ARC Plus manual for information on channel configuration Important Because operation preferences vary so widely no alarms are pre configured within the PlusConnect channels You must use AutoLoad Plus to set up alarms f...

Страница 11: ... template in the editor and automatically populate the channels 8 Save the Custom View using the Save icon in the tool bar 9 Close the editor You may then select the Custom View for display in AutoPilot Operation Once the PlusConnect parameters are mapped to ARC Plus channels using AutoLoad Plus accessing the transmitter parameters is no different from any other ARC Plus channel You may view chann...

Страница 12: ... network connection between the PlusConnect and ARC Plus is lost the ARC Plus will log an alarm after three minutes of network failure The PlusConnect Link LED will also turn off Note PlusConnect events and errors are logged to the ARC Plus event list which is accessible by the ARC Plus front panel and from AutoPilot Getting Help For customer support please email support burk com or call our direc...

Страница 13: ...onsibility of Burk Technology A return authorization must be obtained before returning any equipment Materials returned under this warranty must be shipped freight prepaid and insured in the original shipping carton or suitable substitute to Burk Technology Inc 7 Beaver Brook Road Littleton MA 01460 Repairs not covered under this warranty will be made at prevailing shop rates established by Burk T...

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