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Table of Contents
Table of Co ntents
1 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.2 Minimum Resources of the PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.4 Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.1 Activation of the PC-ATC Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.1.1 RS 232 Direct Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.1.2 RS 485 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3 User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.1 Main Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.2 System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.2.1 Configuration-Options-General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.2.2 Configuration-Options-Controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.3 Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.3.1 Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.3.2 New Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.4 Real Time Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.5 Access to Setup Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.6 Online Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.7 Offline Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.8 Parameters Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4 Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.1 Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.2 View Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.2.1 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.2.2 Event Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.2.3 Statistical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.2.4 Inputs-Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.2.5 Keyboard Lock-Unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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General Information 1
General Information
1.1 Introduction
With SENTRON SOFTWARE ATC remote control software, you can connect one or several
ATC transfer switches to a PC via a RS 232 serial port or a RS 485 serial bus.
It can be used for commissioning of the controller, for troubleshooting in case of problems and
also for continuous supervision.
The software provides the following functions:
• Graphic display of all the measurements returned by the device
• Access to the Setup menus
• Access to ATC Real time clock
• Access to ATC statistic data
• Possibility of set-up parameter save/load/printout
• Display of virtual front panel of the controller with the possibility of activating the keys
• Switching between operation modes
• ATC device keypad lock
• Display of the Event log, showing the most recent 100 events with date and time
1.2 Minimum Resources of the PC
• Windows® 95/98/2000/XP operating system
• Graphic card with 1024x768 or higher resolution
• A free standard RS 232 serial interface (COM:)
• 64 Mb of RAM
• Pentium® class or higher processor
• CD-ROM drive for installation
General Information
1.3 Installation
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1.3 Installation
To install the software, you need a PC with the operating system already installed and running
and the program setup CD. You should also have at least a basic knowledge of the PC and be
familiar with Windows® operating system commands.
1. Close all applications running
2. Insert the CD in the drive.
3. From the CD, start the ATC_Setup.exe program.
4. If a previous installation is already present on the hard drive, then the installation program
will automatically start a procedure to remove the older revision. After this, the installation
process will start.
5. A window is displayed asking you to specify the directory in which you want to install the
program. To change directory, enter the new name in the specific box.
6. Follow the instructions that will be shown until the end of installation.
7. Reboot the PC.
1.4 Technical Support
For further assistance, refer to:
Technical Support on the Internet:
Internet address of Technical Support
http://www.siemens.com/lowvoltage/technical-support
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Connection 2
Connection
2.1 Activation of the PC-ATC Connection
To operate the remote control program, it is essential the PC and ATC can communicate by
serial interface.
The connection can be realized in different ways, since the ATC is provided with two
independent serial interfaces:
2.1.1 RS 232 Direct Connection
• Connect the ATC and the PC using the connection cable.
• Can be used to quickly connect the device during commissioning / maintenance.
• It is possible to connect only one device at a time.
2.1.2 RS 485 Connection
• Connect the ATC through a COM-Interface (e.g. RS 232 / RS 485 converter) to the PC.
• Connect all ATC RS 485 interface terminals in parallel with the twisted-pair cable and then
to the interface converter, as shown in the following wiring diagram. Make sure the polarity
of RS 232 / RS 485 is correct (A and B terminals).
• The interface converter must be insulated and have an automatic enable line control
circuit.
• In case you have connected more than one device, from the front keyboard of each device,
enter the Function setup and set one different RS 485 serial address for each ATC, starting
from address 01. Make sure that the PC speed and parity settings match the ATC RS 485
setting.
Connection
2.1 Activation of the PC-ATC Connection
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VOLTAGE INPUTS
LINE 2
VOLTAGE INPUTS
LINE 2
LINE 1
VOLTAGE INPUTS VOLTAGE INPUTS
LINE 1
AC SUPPLY AC SUPPLY
SG
B
A
TR
RS 485
SG
B
A
TWISTED-PAIR CABLE TWISTED-PAIR CABLE
ATC 5300
1st or last device in network
ATC 5300
INPUTS
DIGITAL
3.3
250V 5A
250V 5A
AC1
B300
AC1
B300
3.6
3.8
3.7
3.5
3.4
4.4
4.2
4.3
4.6
4.5
4.7
4.8
250V 5A
250V 12A
250V 12A
250V 5A
250V 5A
2.1
AC1
B300
B300
AC1
AC1
3.1
3.2
2.2
2.3
B300
AC1
B300
B300
AC1
1.3
1.2
1.1
4.1
9.1
RS485
TR 6.4
A 6.3
B 6.2
SG 6.1
RS232
9.3
9.4
N
L3
9.2
L2
L1
220-240V
0V
+
DC SUPPLY
-
-5.3
5.2
5.1
8.4
N
L3
8.3
8.2
L2
L1
8.1
7.3
7.2
7.1
3.2
3.7
250V 5A
AC1
3.8
B300
3.6
3.5
B300
AC1
250V 5A
3.3
3.4
2.3
250V 5A
B300
AC1
250V 5A
AC1
3.1
B300
B300
AC1
250V 12A
2.2
2.1
1.1
250V 12A
B300
250V 5A
AC1
AC1
1.3
1.2
B300
N
8.4
4.8 TR 6.4
4.6
4.7
4.5
4.4
4.2
4.3
4.1
RS485
B 6.2
A 6.3
SG 6.1
RS232
9.4
N
9.2
9.3
L3
L2
9.1
L1
220-240V
DIGITAL
INPUTS
+
DC SUPPLY
5.2
-
-5.3
5.1 L2
8.3
L3
L1
8.2
8.1
7.3
7.2
0V 7.1
100-690VAC
50 / 60 Hz 50 / 60 Hz
100-690VAC
L MAX = 1200m
RS 485
TR
HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE
Will cause death or serious
injury.
Turn off and lock out all power
supplying this device.
Replace all covers before power
supplying this device is turned
on.
DANGER
HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE
Will cause death or serious
injury.
Turn off and lock out all power
supplying this device.
Replace all covers before power
supplying this device is turned
on.
DANGER
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User Interface 3
User Interface
3.1 Main Window
The main window displays all the various measurements returned by the device, providing a
complete overview of the panel status.
All the functions are accessible from the drop-down menus, and those used most frequently
are also shown on the toolbar. Some of these functions are blocked and can be accessed only
after entering the modifiable password (at the first setting, the default password is
"SIEMENS").
The following are displayed in the main window:
• Voltage and frequency of both Line 1 and Line 2 sources
• Switching devices status
• ATC supply status
• Alarm status
Lastly, the following are indicated from left to right on the status bar, close to the lower edge of
the main window:
• Model and release of the internal firmware of the ATC connected
• Serial communication status (ONLINE = connection active, OFFLINE = connection not
active)
• ATC operating mode
• Any alarm conditions
• Page refresh rate
User Interface
3.1 Main Window
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¿AC and DC power supply status ËSwitches to ONLINE mode (communication on)
ÀAlarms status ÌSwitches to OFFLINE mode (communication off)
ÁPage refresh time ÍSelects operation mode on the ATC
ÂLive alarms ÎReal time clock setting
ÃCurrent ATC operating mode ÏAccessess the setup menu programming
ÄSerial connection status ÑDisplays the virtual front panel
ÅDevice model and software revision ÒDisplays the event log window
ÆIn MAN mode, double-clicking on this box will initiate
a manual transfer between power sources
ÓDisplays statistic data
ÇLine status indicators Displays Inputs - Outputs status
ÈFrequency reading Switches locking of the ATC keypad ON/OFF
ÉVoltage readings Drop-down box to select the controller in RS 485 multi-drop
networks
ÊIcon (Utility / genset)
21
22
23
User Interface
3.2 System Configuration
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3.2 System Configuration
To access the configuration window it is necessary to enter the password. After the first
installation, by default, the password is "SIEMENS" (the user can change it later).
1. Click on Password menu, type "SIEMENS" and then confirm with OK.
2. Now, to open the configuration window click on Configuration-Options menu. The
configuration phase is a very important step to correctly define the program operation. In
particular, in the case in which more than one device are connected, the user will have to
pay attention to the setting of each ATC connected to the network.
Before proceeding with the explanation of the various functions of the software, we will
examine the configuration window, looking at the meaning of all settings.
3.2.1 Configuration-Options-General
In the general window there are some generic settings of the software. Particular attention
must be paid to the serial port setting, that must be used to select the PC serial port, and to the
serial interface settings, which must be the same as the ones programmed into the controllers
Function setup.
¿PC serial port settings
ÀSoftware language selection
User Interface
3.2 System Configuration
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3.2.2 Configuration-Options-Controllers
When using a RS 485 multidrop network, it is necessary to specify how many controllers are
connected to the PC. Using this window it is possible to configure the total number of ATC, and
to give a name to each of them. In case one controller is not to be accessed, it is possible to
disable it using the dedicated checkbox.
Total number of configures ATCs
Add a new ATC to the network configuration
Removes the last ATC from the network configuration
Selects the previous / next ATC
Description of the ATC. It is used to identify the controller in the main page, data log, events and more.
Enables / disables the serial communication with the selected ATC
Selected ATC
User Interface
3.3 Password
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3.3 Password
When the software is started some of the functions are disabled. By means of the Password
menu it is possible to type the password that will allow access to all functions, including:
• Modifying remote control software setting
• Entering a new password
• Delete records from Data log databases
• Modify the ATC settings from the remote control
• Operate the virtual front panel keys
• Reset MAX values, event log, operation counters etc.
3.3.1 Password
After the first installation the password is "SIEMENS". Later, the user will be able to customize
its password, using the New Password button and then entering the new desired password two
times.
3.3.2 New Password
3.4 Real Time Clock Setting
To view and set the RTC (real time clock) of the ATC, click on the dedicated icon on the toolbar.
The following window will be shown, allowing to check and eventually modify the clock setting.
Clicking here will transmit the current PC clock to the ATC
Transmits the setting previously manually entered in the fields above
Actual ATC clock setting
User Interface
3.5 Access to Setup Menus
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3.5 Access to Setup Menus
Device settings are entered via the setup parameters, which you can display and modify from
the specific Parameters menu, or directly from the toolbar by clicking on the matching icon. If
you have not entered the password previously, only the current settings are displayed without
transmission of modifications to the device.
This method of accessing ATC settings is handier and more immediate compared with direct
access from the front keypad using the PC; the following are displayed:
• Code of the parameter
• Description in the language set
• Value set
• Graphic box or drop-down box with possible options
The ATC device's parameters have been grouped in several menus that reflect the
organization described in the operations manual.
• P1 - Rated data menu
• P2 - General data menu
• P3 - Line 1 voltage control
• P4 - Line 2 voltage control
• P5 - Programmable inputs
• P6 - Programmable outputs
• P7 - Serial interface ports
• P8 - Automatic test
You can save the complete series of settings of a device in a file, to re-use them to set another
device with the same settings. You can save the complete series of settings of a ATC on the
disk of the PC in an ASCII text file for fast, easy reloading in another device. This function is
useful when programming a number of control units with the same settings, or in order to
maintain a master file of the original settings of a system.
3.6 Online Programming
When the PC is connected to a device (Online mode) the parameter transfer is always done
from / to the device internal memory. In this mode, the user can:
• View and modify the parameter values into the device (menu Parameters-Edit setup
parameters then use buttons Transmit and Receive)
• Load a file from disk and transmit it to the device (Parameters-Load file)
• Download the device settings and save them into a file (Parameters-Save file)
• Print the device settings (Parameters-Print)
User Interface
3.7 Offline Programming
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3.7 Offline Programming
When the user is working without an ATC device connected to the PC (Offline mode), then all
the transfers are from / to the hard disk. In this mode it is possible to:
• Load an existing file from disk, show its content on the setup table window (Parameters-
Load file). From the setup table window is then possible to edit parameters and save them
back to disk (button Save) or print them (button Print).
• Create a new parameter file with the factory default settings (Parameters-New default file).
In this case the user will be prompted to specify the device model and the software revision
level of the destination device (shown on the device display at power-up). The default
revision is the most recent.
• Re-open the setup table to edit parameters (Parameters-Edit setup parameters). If the user
tries to edit parameters before having loaded a file, the system will act like when creating
a new file.
3.8 Parameters Files
The following are saved in each .PAR file:
• Type and internal release of the ATC device
• Setup parameters of all menus
The online file transfer to an ATC can be done only if the file to be uploaded was created for
the same ATC model and has a compatible software revision, otherwise the software will give
an alarm indication.
User Interface
3.8 Parameters Files
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Menus 4
Menus
4.1 Setup Menu
Graphic bar. Drag this with the mouse to modify the setting Transmits the values displayed in the window to the ATC and
saves them. Enabled only in online mode, with password.
Setting of the parameter. Highlighted in yellow if different
from the factory-set default value. Double-clicking on this
box, the parameter can be set using the numeric keypad.
Scroll down box with possible options
Scroll bar to access the parameters below Parameter description
Closes the setup window Code of the parameters
Resets the values to the factory-set default Menu title
Receives the values of the parameters from the ATC and
displays these in the window. Enabled only in online mode.
Menus
4.2 View Menu
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4.2 View Menu
4.2.1 Front Panel
Using the programming software, you can also display a "virtual" representation of the front
panel of the ATC on the monitor of the PC; this is useful, for example, if you want to
demonstrate functioning by projecting the image of the monitor of the PC. Accessing this
window from the Display-Front Panel menu, the front panel of the device connected is shown,
with real-time display of the readouts and LEDs in their current status. When working in a multi-
drop network, in the title bar of the window it is reported the name of the unit currently selected.
Clicking with the mouse on the keys (after having entered the password), you can select the
measurements and functions in the same way as on the physical device. However, you cannot
access those functions (such as parameter programming, reset statistics, etc.) that require
simultaneous pressing and/or holding down of the keys.
Note
The quality of the graphic representation of the front panel may vary according to the graphic
resolution of your PC and/or the monitor settings used.
Possibility of clicking on the keys
Real-time display of the status of the readouts and LEDs
Name of the currently selected unit.
Menus
4.2 View Menu
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4.2.2 Event Log
The event log window shows what happened to the system in the past, keeping trace of the
last 40 events, each of them with date and time reference. Events history is stored in non-
volatile memory, so it is kept even without power supply.
Events include:
• Source lines present / not present
• Switching devices opening / closing
• Alarms begin and end
• Change of operation mode
• Change of setup parameters
• Remote communication on / off
• Power supply on / off
Event number ÃPrint event history
ÀEvent time stamp ÄExport to ASCII file.
ÁCode and description of the event ÅClear events history. Available only after entering the password.
ÂClose Event log window
Menus
4.2 View Menu
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4.2.3 Statistical Data
The statistical data window groups some time-meters and operation counters that keep track
of the ATC operation history. These data are stored in a non-volatile memory so they are not
lost when the ATC is powered down.
Two password-protected buttons allow to reset timers and counters.
¿Reset buttons
ÀTime meters
ÁOperation counters
Menus
4.2 View Menu
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4.2.4 Inputs-Outputs
This window shows the function programmed on ATC Input-Output terminals, and their current
status. Please note that for the output relays, the status shown is the status of the relay coil
(energized / not energized) that sometimes is opposite to the logic function of the relay
(example: global alarm relay energized = conditions ok).
4.2.5 Keyboard Lock-Unlock
Using this function it is possible to lock or unlock the front panel keyboard of the device,
preventing unauthorized access to setup settings, memory clearing etc. For further information
see the ATC5300 operation manual.
