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Compact Controller for Stand-by and Parallel Operating Gen-sets

Inteli New Technology

Modular Gen-set Controller

IG-NT, IG-NTC, IG-EE, IG-EEC, IS-NT

July 2009

GETTING STARTED

Copyright 2009 ComAp s.r.o.Written by Zdenk LiberdaPrague, Czech Republic

ComAp, spol. s r.o.Kundratka 2359/17, 180 00 Praha 8, Czech RepublicTel: +420 246 012 111, Fax: +420 246 316 647E-mail: [email protected], www.comap.cz


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IGS-NT Getting Started, ComAp July 2009 2IGS-NT-Getting Started 07-2009.pdf

Table of Contents

Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................... 2

Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 3

First Steps................................................................................................................................................ 4ComAp Club ............................................................................................................................................ 5

Why and How to Register and Become a Member of the ComAp Club?........................................... 5How to Log in to the ComAp Club?..................................................................................................... 6How to Log out from the ComAp Club? .............................................................................................. 6How to Get a Forgotten Password to the ComAp Club? .................................................................... 6

Manuals ................................................................................................................................................... 7Which Manuals Help You to Bring the Controller to Operation?......................................................... 7What Types of Manuals You Can See on the ComAp Website?........................................................ 8How to Download Manuals from the ComAp Website?...................................................................... 9Why and How to Use Search in Multiple PDFs in Adobe Reader?.................................................. 9

Installation Package .............................................................................................................................. 10How to Download the Installation Package from the ComAp Website? ........................................... 10

How to Work with the Installation Package CD?............................................................................... 10How to Download the Upgrade of the Installation Package from the ComAp Website?.................. 13

Controller and PC Tools ........................................................................................................................ 14How to Check the Firmware Version in the Controller?.................................................................... 14How to Connect to the Controller?.................................................................................................... 14What Is InteliMonitor? ....................................................................................................................... 16What Is GenConfig?.......................................................................................................................... 16How to Download a New Firmware Version to the Controller?......................................................... 17How to Save the Archive from the Controller?.................................................................................. 19

Technical Support.................................................................................................................................. 21How to Use Online Help?.................................................................................................................. 21How to Use ComAp Technical Support? .......................................................................................... 21


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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of ComAp controller. The purpose of this document is to help you toanswer some basic questions that typically occur during the first contact with IGS-NT controller:

How to become a member of ComAp club and enjoy it's benefits

How to obtain and work with the manuals for IGS-NT family controllers

How to use Installation package

How to begin with the controller and related PC tools

How to contact ComAp technical support


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First Steps

Install

the IG/IS-NT

Installation package inyour PC from CD or

ComAp

To access software andmanuals on ComApwebsite, please, register

in ComAp club

Power up the controller

with 8 - 36 V DCwebsite

The latest software version isavailable on ComAp website -we recommend to downloadit if it doesn't match with the

version in the controllerConnectfrom your PC

to the controller

Downloadthe latestsoftware version to the

controller

Manuals are availableon installation CD or on

Using IGS-NT-ApplicationGuide select appropriate

application (controllerdefault configuration/archive

file) for your purposes

ComAp website

Use GenConfigtodownload this archive

file to the controller

To proceed refer toReference Guide for

appropriate application

In GenConfig configurethe inputs' and outputs'

functionsCheck other cards in

GenConfig to configurepassword protection levels,

sensor characteristics,language options etc.

Use InteliMonitortoadjust controller

setpoints

In InteliMonitor defineusers and levelsprotected by their

passwords

After the controller is installedinto the switchboard follow

safety instructions mentionedin Reference Guide in

"General guidelines" chapter!

If you need to synchronize yourgen-set to the Mains or to othergen-sets give heed to chapters"Sync/Load control adjustment"

and "Volt/PF control adjustment"in Reference Guide.


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ComAp Club

Why and How to Register and Become a Member of the ComApClub?

You can become a member of the ComAp club and enjoy a range of exclusive benefits such as up todate information on new products and full access to materials otherwise restricted such as productmanuals and software updates.

To register and become a member of the ComAp club:

1. Openhttp://www.comap.cz/in your browser.The ComAp homepage appears:

2. Click Register, see below.

3. After the user registration form appears, fill in the form and click REGISTER.Your user name and password will be sent to your email address.

4. Open this mail and click the confirmation link.5. Confirm your registration.

Now you can log in to the ComAp members club.
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How to Log in to the ComAp Club?

To log in to the ComAp Club:

1. Openhttp://www.comap.cz/in your browser.

2. Fill in the fields USER NAME and PASSWORD.3. Click ENTER.

How to Log out f rom the ComAp Club?

To log out from the ComAp Club:

On http://www.comap.cz/website in the ComAp Club, click Log out.

How to Get a Forgotten Password to the ComAp Club?

To get your forgotten password to the ComAp club:

1. Do one of the following:Contact us on [email protected] http://www.comap.cz/in your browser.

2. Click Log in.

The ComAp members club Login page appears.3. Click at the appropriate link.4. Type your Registered e-mail and clickSend me new password.

Your forgotten password will be sent to your registered email immediately.
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Manuals

Which Manuals Help You to Bring the Control ler to Operation?

In the Documentation Flow Chart below you can see the order of documents we recommend youto go through to finish your project successfully.


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What Types of Manuals You Can See on the ComAp Website?

All the manuals are intended for everybody who is concerned with the installation, operation andmaintenance of a gen-set. Some manuals are available only for ComAp club members.You can see and download from http://www.comap.cz/the following manuals:

1. Data Sheets2. Getting Started Guide3. Application Guide4. Communication Guide5. Installation Guide6. Applications Reference Guides7. Troubleshooting Guide8. Operator Guide

Data Sheets describe basic technical specification and purpose of various types of controllers.

Getting StartedGuide will help you to answer some basic questions that typically occure during the

first contact with IGS-NT controller.

Appl ication Guides will give you the general overview of controllers and various types of their wiring.

Communication Guides describe communication interface among controller(s) and superior system.From this manual you can get information on all available types of communication.

Installation Guidesdescribe the physical installation of a controller including all auxiliary andexpansion modules with typical wiring and individual product setup information. It includes all relevantdimensions, specifications and technical data.

Appl ications Reference Guides describe in detail the firmware of a certain type of a controller.

Troubleshooting Guidesdescribe typical troubles during configuration, adjustment and operation ofthe controller and how to solve them.

To download Troubleshooting Guides from the ComAp Website:

1. Openhttp://www.comap.cz/in your browser.2. Click SupportTroubleshooting.3. Click the file you want to download.4. Log in if necessary and click the file you want to download again.5. Save the file.

Operator Guidesprovide general information on how to operate a certain type of a controller.
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How to Download Manuals from the ComAp Website?

You can download manuals from the ComAp Website either according to the specific line ofcontrollers or from the full list of documents.

To download manuals according to the specific line of controllers:

1. Openhttp://www.comap.cz/in your browser.2. Click Products & ServicesGen-set control lers by lineInteliGen NTInteliGen NT

Support Manuals.The list of all related documents appears.

3. Click the file you want to download.4. To download a locked file (it has got the key icon on the left), log in to the ComAp club and

click the file again.5. Save the file.

To download manuals from the full list of documents:

1. Openhttp://www.comap.cz/in your browser.2. Click SupportDownload center Manuals .The full list of all documents appears.

3. Click the file you want to download.4. Log in if necessary and click the file you want to download again.5. Save the file.

Why and How to Use Search in Multiple PDFs in Adobe Reader?

It often happens that you are looking for some term or function but you do not know in which manualthe information is. The Search window enables you to look for search terms in multiple PDFs. Forexample, you can search across all open PDF documents, all PDFs in a specific location or an open

PDF package.

To find a text in multiple PDFs:

1. Open Readeron your desktop (not in a web browser).2. Do one of the following:

In the Findtoolbar, type the text you want to search for and then choose Open Full AcrobatSearchfrom the pop-up menu on the right.orIn the Searchwindow, type the text you want to search for in the text box.

3. In the Searchwindow, selectAl l PDF Documents In . From the pop-up menu directly belowthis option, choose Browse For Location (typically the folder with ComAp products).

4. Select the location you want to search, either on your computer or on a network and click

OK.5. If you want to specify additional search criteria, click Use Advanced Search Optionsbelow

and select the options you want.6. Click Search.

Note: During a search, you can click a result or use keyboard shortcuts to navigate the resultswithout interrupting the search. Clicking the Stopbutton under the search-progress barcancels further searching and limits the results to the occurrences already found. It does notclose the Searchwindow or delete the Results list. To see more results, you must run a newsearch.
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Installation Package

How to Download the Installation Package from the ComApWebsite?

To download the installation package from the ComAp Website:

1. Openhttp://www.comap.cz/in your browser.2. Click SupportDownload center Software.3. Choose the installation package of the related product.4. Click the file.5. Log in if necessary and click the file again.6. Save the file.

How to Work with the Installation Package CD?

You can install the software to your PC either from the Installation Package CD you obtainedfrom your distributor or after downloading the Installation Package from www.comap.czwebsite.

To install the software from the Installation Package CD:

1. Insert the Installation Package CD to your CD drive.The window appears:

2. If the window does not appear, open your Internet Explorer(or Total Commander) and runD:\Autorun.exe.

3. Click the firmware version IGS-NT 1.1 Apr il 06 r2on the right. See picture above.4. Do one of the following:

Click Opento open the file from the installation CD and if necessary, confirm you want to run

the fileorclick Saveand save the IGS-NT-1.1-April06r2.exefile to your PC.


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5. Double click the IGS-NT-1.1-April06r2.exe.InstallShield Wizard appears:

6. Click OK.The window appears:


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7. Choose Complete(recommended) and click Next.The window appears:

8. Click Install.The window appears:

9. Tick Create shortcut(s) on the desktopto create the icon on your desktop.10. Click Next.11. Click Finish.

The installation is complete.


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To see extension modules, download software for configuration and monitoring, manuals, clickInteliGen NT orInteliSys NT:

How to Download the Upgrade of the Installation Package from theComAp Website?

To download the upgrade of the installation package from the ComAp Website:

1. Openhttp://www.comap.cz/in your browser.2. Click SupportDownload center Software.3. Choose the upgrade package of IG/IS-NT.4. Click the file.5. Log in if necessary and click the file again.


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Controller and PC Tools

How to Check the Firmware Version in the Control ler?

To check the firmware version in the controller:

1. Power up the controller.2. Hold down Enter and press Escape on the controller.

In the middle of the display you can see the controller INFO screen for 10 seconds.

3. Press the button to see the next info about the firmware.

How to Connect to the Controller?

To connect to the controller:

1. Ensure you have a DC Power Supplyto the IGS-NT controller (this supply can be 8 - 36

VDC).2. Connect the controller with your PC via RS232 communication cable either directly

orif you do not have the D-SUB9serial port on your PC, use the USB-RS232 converter andconnect it to the USB port on your PC.

3. Turn on the controller.4. Turn on your PC.5. Double click the InteliMonitoricon on your desktop.

InteliMonitor application appears.6. Click Connection Open connection or click the first icon under the main menu

(other ways how to connect to a controller you can find in the InteliMonitor Reference Guideonthe ComAp website).


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The Open connection window appears:

7. Tick Quick-connect to genset (default option).8. On the Directtab,choose the communication port, type the password (0 is default) and click

Open connection.

Note: COM1is the default setting. You may need to select a different COM port of yourcomputer. ControllerAddress 1is the default setting. This will mostly need changing in amulti set application.

The connection to your controller is being established and the DDE server communicationtool is automatically launched. At the bottom of the window a yellow bar appears denoting theconnection is preparing and upon a full connection the bar turns green. See picture below:

You can get further information about InteliMonitor in the following chapter.


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What Is InteliMonitor?

InteliMonitor is intended for on-line monitoring of ComAp controller values.

It enables to:

Open direct, modem or internet connection to the controller Open an archive off-line

Monitor site with multiple controllers

View controller values

Operate the controller via user friendly GUI

View alarm list and history records

Change setpoints

Save archive files

Open GenConfig PC tool

The detailed information on how to work with InteliMonitor you can find in the InteliMonitor ReferenceGuide.

To download the InteliMonitor Reference Guide and/or its new features:

1. Openhttp://www.comap.cz/in your browser.2. Click ProductsPC Tools Monitoring SW InteliMonitor - Support.

The list of documents related to InteliMonitor appears.3. Click the file you want to download.4. Log in if necessary and click the file you want to download again.5. Save the file.

What Is GenConfig?

GenConfig is intended for off-line configuration of ComAp controllers. It is focused on comfortableoperation while offering inexhaustible number of configuration features and options. It is designed foranybody who needs to configure the controller.Any configuration modifications have to be subsequently downloaded to the controller or savedto an archive file. Online changes and monitoring has to be done from InteliMonitor. Pay attentionto GenConfig Overwrite setpoints option.

GenConfig enables to:

select which functions and protections will be connected to binary/analog inputs andoutputs of the controller

select which extension modules will be connected to the controller

configure the internal PLC blocks providing free usable functions

assign protection levels to setpoints and commands

To open GenConfig:

In Inteli Monitor click ToolsGenConfig.


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The GenConfig window appears:

The detailed information on how to work with GenConfig you can find in the GenConfig ReferenceGuide.

To download the GenConfig Reference Guide and/or its new features:

1. Openhttp://www.comap.cz/in your browser.2. Click ProductsPC Tools Configuration SW GenConfig Support Manuals.

The list of documents related to GenConfig appears.3. Click the file you want to download.4. Log in if necessary and click the file you want to download again.5. Save the file.

How to Download a New Firmware Version to the Controller?

To download a new firmware version to the controller:

1. Download the new firmware version from www.comap.cz.2. Open GenConfig.3. Click Options Import firmware

The message appears:


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4. Make sure no archive is open and click Yes.The new window appears.

5. Open the location with the firmware, see the picture above.6. Choose the version of the firmware and click Open.

The Import firmware appears:

7. Click Import.8. If it is a case, to confirm the message Overwrite fi le, click Yes to All.9. Click File Firmware upgrade and Cloning FW upgrade (default configuration).


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10. Choose the version of the firmware you want to download to the controller and click OK.

The message appears:

11. Click OK.

How to Save the Archive from the Control ler?

The archive is a file containing all controller data (configuration, setpoints setting and history records).From the archive you can get additional information for problem debugging.Before saving the archive we strongly recommend to adjust history setting of the controller to ensure

that complete history is saved to the archive.

To adjust history setting of the controller:

1. Open InteliMonitor.2. Choose Settings History.3. Tick Service tool.

4. Click OK.


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To save the archive from the controller:

1. In InteliMonitor click Connection Save asThe Save controller Quick opened Genset as window appears.

2. Type a file name (keep the default path for saving the file).

3. Click Save.

Note: The extension of archives is ANT, AID, AIS, AIL, AIG according to the type of yourcontroller. The default directory for saving the archives is C:\Program Files\ComAp\IGS-NT\Archives\.

The archive is also created automatically when you close InteliMonitor:

1. Click Connection Exit.2. When message Do you want to save archiveappears, click Yes.

The archive is now created and saved in the default directory.

You can get more detail information about archives in the InteliMonitor Reference Guide.


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Technical Support

How to Use Online Help?

To use online help:

1. Openhttp://www.comap.cz/in your browser.Click SupportOn-line help

2. Fill in the request form.3. Click Send.

How to Use ComAp Technical Support?

To use ComAp technical support, please, contact your local distributor. The list of distributors youcan find on ComAp website or click directly http://www.comap.cz/index.php?idpg=11&IDkat=1.

Only when you cannot find your local distributor in the list or you did not receive the expectedfeedback from him, do one of the following:

Call the Technical Support Hotline in the Czech Republic + 420 246 012 666orwrite your email to [email protected].
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