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State
Each of the on-board indicators can be enabled and disabled either through the expanded listing or by
summary listing. The current state of the indicators is displayed in the same way that the inputs and outputs
display an active input/output.
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Indicator Brightness Calibration
The indicator brightness can be modified by adjusting the corresponding brightness value. The lube
controller allows the user to adjust the brightness of individual colours.
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Lamp Test Period
At power-up, all of the on-board indicators and the on-board audible alarm (if enabled) turn on to indicate
that they function correctly. The lamp test period can be adjusted using the software, however RCT advises
that this should not be changed.
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Sonalert Level
The Sonalert level value can be adjusted in the software to change the sound level of the on-board audible
alarm.
Testing and Simulation
Testing a Physical Lube Controller
When a physical lube controller is connected, it can be tested using the software to control some or all of the
inputs. Inputs, outputs and on-board indicators can all be overridden and forced to be either on or off via the
software. This allows the user to simulate real inputs and hence run the device for testing.
To override an input, output, or indicator, click the active icon in the summary listing next to the
input/output/indicator. An orange circle icon appears in the enabled position to indicate that
input/output/indicator is overridden. Clicking on the active icon causes the input/output/indicator to toggle
between on (dark green) and off (dark red). Clicking on the override icon will remove the override on the
respective input/output/indicator.
Referring to Figure 18 below is an example showing two inputs being overridden. Pressure switch 1 is being
overridden showing the input as on while pressure switch 2 is being overridden showing the input as off.
Figure 18 Override example
Running a Simulation
When a lube controller is simulated, it is possible to run a simulation of how that lube controller would perform
if the current settings profile were to be loaded into a physical device working out in the field.
To run a simulation, simply click on the play icon in the toolbar at the top right-hand corner of the window. The
simulation speed can be increased by clicking the fast-forward icon in the toolbar. The simulation can also be
paused by pressing the pause button on the toolbar. Press the play icon to return the simulation to normal
speed after pausing or speeding it up.
When running a simulation, the Muirhead
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Lube Controller software automatically overrides all inputs. Then
the user must control the inputs to the desired states. The lube controller software will simulate how the lube
controller would operate out in the field.