ControlCare Field Controller: Commissioning and Configuration
7 Trouble-Shooting
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Trouble-Shooting
7.1
Simulation
All I/O function blocks running with the system can be set to simulation mode to check the function
of the control strategies in which they are integrated. For blocks connected to the local I/O of the
controller, simulation must first be enabled at the DIP switch on the rear of the Field Controller,
which can be accessed with a small screwdriver blade.
To enable simulation set Switch 3 "SIMULATION" to "ON"
When all blocks and strategies have been checked, it is advisable to reset the SIMULATION switch
to OFF.
Simulated values
When the Field Controller is started, the status "SimulationActive" will be flagged in the
BLOCK_ALM
parameter
SUB_CODE
of the Field Controller Resource and I/O block as well as
in the
BLOCK_ERR
parameter. Simulation is activated in the Input and Output blocks as follows:
1 Set the
MODE_BLK
to OOS, then set
ENABLE/DISABLE
to Active.
2 Set
SIMULATE_VALUE
and/or
SIMULATE_STATUS
by pressing
Edit
, modifying the value
and confirming the change with
End Edit
.
3 Set the
MODE_BLK
to Auto, the the simulated values will be used by the block.
4 When simulation is complete, deactivate the simulation in the block and at the DIP-switch on
the Field Controller.
DIP switch
1
2
5
4
3
1
2
5
4
3
ON
OFF