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Magtrol Model DSP6001 Dynamometer Controller
Chapter 6 – Alarm System
SETUP • OPERA
TION
6.7
EXTERNAL ALARM
• Used to shut down system based on additional user input
• Default is set in “OFF” mode
6.7.1
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1. Starting from main menu, press SHIFT.
2. Press DYNO SETUP button.
3. Select ALARMS.
4. Press SHIFT. The display should read as follows:
POWER
BRAKE STATUS
SET POINT
SET POINT
P
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TORQUE
SPEED
STATUS
Figure 6–17 External Alarm Setup Display
5. Press COM SETUP button to select YES.
6. Press SHIFT 4 times to complete External Alarm setup and return to the main menu.
6.7.2
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If the external input is at a high level, the display will flash “EXTERNAL ALARM” (as indicated
in
Figure 6–18
) and will be accompanied by an audible beeping sound. The alarm relay will open
and the excitation current will automatically drop to 10% of the last excitation current.
POWER
BRAKE STATUS
SET POINT
SET POINT
P
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D
TORQUE
SPEED
STATUS
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Figure 6–18 External Alarm Message Display
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Press any front panel button other than SHIFT. If the alarm condition is clear, the unit will return
to normal operation. Although not recommended, another option would be to disable the alarm by
following the alarm setup instructions in
Section 6.7.1 – Instructions for External Alarm Setup
.
