Chapter
5
Technical Information
HC8X Heat Control
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Start-up
5.1.1
Setting the HC8X Mode
The HCX8 operates in the three modes "Idle", "Prog" or "Norm". The mode is set with a slide
switch on the PC board (see Fig. 1-4, page 1-17). When the control unit is delivered, the
slide switch is in position "A".
Set the mode according to table Table 5-2.
Table 5-2: Setting the Mode with the Slide Switch
Switching
Sequence
Switch
from
to
Blink Frequency
LED 25
Function
Mode
1
A
B
Continuous signal
The reset is initiated when
the slide switch is in posi-
tion "B" for 1 s to 5 s min.
When the slide switch is
set to position "B" for less
than 5 s, the HC8X re-
mains in the "Norm" mode
When the slide switch is in
position "B" for more than
5 s, a switch-over to the
"Idle" mode is made auto-
matically.
Norm
2
B
A
Short blink once per
second
HC8X is inactive
Idle
3
A
B
A
Short blink twice per
second
HC8X expects parameters from
the measuring system PC or
sends data to the measuring sys-
tem PC on request.
Prog
4
A
B
A
Continuous signal or
Short blink three
times per second
HC8X works as a two-position
controller
Alarm on at least one channel
Norm
5.2
Start-up of the Control
5.2.1
Start-up of the Measuring System PC
1.
Check the optical fiber connection to the measuring system PC (see Chapter 3.5 Con-
necting the Optical Fibers, page 3-24).
2.
Configure the measuring system PC as ready for operation and start the respective util-
ity program, e.g. "HC8XINIT.EXE".
3.
Check the configuration data and required parameters according to the processor re-
quest at the measuring system PC. Change data as required (see Chapter 4.3 Param-
