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Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Table of Contents Introduction.......................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Contacting CircuitWerkes .................................................................................................................................................. 6 Unpacking your Sicon-8 .................................................................
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Basic Control Using the Sicontroller Software:...............................................................................................................28 Configuring Sicon-8 hardware through the Sicontroller Software: ..............................................................................32 Site setup functions: ..........................................................................................................................................
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Introduction The CircuitWerkes Sicon-8 is a value-priced, full-featured dial-up transmitter site controller with recordable voice response and computer access capability.1 The Sicon-8 was designed with the user in mind, so all of the basic functionality you need to control your site is included. No extra purchases are necessary to get your site up and running, although several options are available to expand the capabilities of the Sicon-8.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Contacting CircuitWerkes For help with setting up or operating the Sicon-8, please contact us at the following: Phone: 352-335-6555 E-mail: info@circuitwerkes.com Website: www.circuitwerkes.com Unpacking your Sicon-8 Note: CircuitWerkes is not responsible for product damage during shipment. Inspect your shipment carefully for external signs of damage.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Product Overview Inputs and Outputs As seen in Figure 1 below, the Sicon-8 has a number of connectors on the back panel to interface the controller to your equipment. The following table is a list giving the name of each connector, followed by a brief description of its function. USB Figure 1. The back panel of the Sicon-8 Back panel connections Name Type Description AC Power In IEC Cup Accepts 100-250 VAC @ 50-60 Hz.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Figure 2. The Sicon-8 front panel Front panel controls, indicators and inputs: Name Type Description Fault LED Indicator Indicates an internal failure of the Sicon-8.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Note: The user accounts & passwords in the software are different than the hardware access codes. Initial data connection to the Sicon-8 requires an access code of 12345678. But this can be changed. See pp20-21. Sicontroller Software The Sicon-8 includes a Windowsbased setup and control software client, the Sicontroller. Sicontroller is divided into two main function groups, control and setup. Figure 3. The Sicontroller software main display.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Controls & Connections Sicon-8 Main Chassis Front Panel Remote/Local: Allows you to switch operational modes. Remote mode allows normal operation of the unit. Local mode prevents the unit from issuing commands. The Local mode is used when performing maintenance on the equipment or setting up the Sicon-8 via the local programming port. When the Sicon-8 is in local mode, the front panel port user has super-admin access granted.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Sicon-8 Rear Panel Power: The Sicon-8 accommodates power from 100 - 240VAC at 50/60Hz. SX-8: This RJ-45 jack is used to connect SX-8 expansion chassis to the Sicon-8. Up to 3 SX-8 expanders can be added to the Sicon8, bringing the total number of available channels to a maximum of 32. SX-8 expanders should only be added or removed when the Sicon-8 is un-powered. When the Sicon-8 is powered back up, SX-8 expanders are automatically detected.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. commands or change the state of any of its relays. By default, the Sicon-8 cannot remotely exit from the local mode but, it is possible to set the Sicon-8 up so that an administrator can remotely toggle the Sicon-8 out of local mode. For additional safety it is strongly suggested that, in addition to setting the Sicon-8 to Local mode, the remote/local switch on any transmitter or high Voltage equipment also be set to the local mode.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Metering & Status Connections Fig. 2 - Sicon-8 Back Panel Diagram USB Metering Eight metering channels are brought into the Sicon-8 on a depluggable euro-connector located at the center of the back panel (see Figure 2 above). These analog inputs can handle either positive or negative voltages of up to 12 Volts, however all inputs must be ground referenced by connecting your metering ground to the Sicon-8's ground.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. 1-7 with equipment that sources voltages instead of sinking to ground. The status converter supports AC or DC voltages from 5 to 24V. Sicon-8 Internal Fuses When the Top cover is removed from your Sicon-8 you will find four fuses. F1 & F2 protect the +9 and –9V rails of the A/D system. F3 protects the A/D input. F1-F3 are rated @ 100mA. F5 is the main supply fuse and is rated at 2 Amps.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Resetting & updating the firmware: The Sicon-8 can be returned to factory default settings at power up by holding the remote/local button in for 15 seconds as power is first applied. Resetting the Sicon-8 will either erase or disable most user-defined programming that was in the Sicon-8. Passwords are erased except the super-admin password that is reset to 6736 for dial-up & 12345678 for data.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Programming mistakes while using DTMF In most cases, if you make a mistake while programming the Sicon-8, it will not dump you out of the current sequence. Anyone who has ever had to re-enter a long sequence due to a minor mistake will appreciate this feature. Instead it will play a “grunt” tone, say “error or “Invalid”” and wait a short while for you to finish entering the correct sequence.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. * Status Status polarity is set to normal Status alarms are set as action, but they're disabled * Alarms Global alarms are enabled All individual alarms are disabled Alarms are not configured * Phone numbers Master phone number list and individual alarm lists are cleared (no valid phone numbers) * Other settings Remote ring limit = 2 rings Local ring limit = 20 rings Max.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Operating/Programming Your Sicon-8 Most functions can be accessed in one of two ways, either via the USB/serial port interface or via DTMF tones. Virtually all of the important functions are available both ways. If you have trouble with or don’t understand one method, remember that you can always try the other. The Sicon-8 has both global (affecting everything) and channel based commands (those functions specific to the current channel).
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. The Sicontroller Interface Software Overview: The Sicontroller software lets you monitor, control and setup your Sicon8 from any PC equipped with a serial port or a USB-to-serial adapter. The Sicontroller program also works with serial-to-Ethernet converters and can be used on a local network or the Internet. The Sicontroller software can also access the Sicon-8’s internal Web server directly, but configuration is not allowed via the Web server.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. When using the Sicontroller software for the first time, there are three sets of codes and a “site key” that must be entered before you can properly use your Sicon-8. The Sicon-8 has a access codes for telephone use, access codes for data/Web use and account names with passwords to use the software.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Serial port users must choose a port prior to actually connecting to your Sicon-8. When setting up your serial com port, you will notice a button marked "filter" just to the right of the port selector. If you click that button, only available com ports will be displayed in the com port selector box. If your com port is set to zero, or some other non-existant port, you will not be able to connect.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. If connected serially, you can choose to upload any data that you have entered into the Sicontroller forms when you want the Sicon-8 to accept changes that you have made. You cannot upload any data to your Sicon-8 when the software is connected to the Sicon-8’s Web server. Only serial communications supports uploading of configuration data. If you download, the forms will be filled with whatever is currently in the Sicon-8.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Sicontroller Menus The Sicontroller Menus are grouped by function. Each menu and function is described briefly below. The file menu controls which workspace you are using. As you may recall from earlier reading, the workspace keeps track of your passwords, user accounts, positions of the various meters and forms, etc.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. The User Menu lets you switch users. Administrators can also “manage” users by adding and deleting user accounts and changing access levels in this menu. Sicontroller ToolBar Sicontroller’s tools are grouped by function. Each major function and button is described below. Connect Button.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Site Menu: CONNECT & DISCONNECT: Clicking on CONNECT will attempt to connect to your hardware. If you have not set a the hardware password and/or told the Sicontroller software which com port you will be using, the appropriate input form will request that info from you. As soon as you enter the required information, the software will immediately attempt to connect to the hardware. DISCONNECT does just that.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. EVENT SCHEDULER: (below) The event scheduler provides access to time related function of the Sicon-8. The Event Scheduler is divided into two parts. The top portion of the form is the actual clock schedule. Here you can choose between one-shot events, events with a fixed repeating period (every hour, day, etc.), and events with specific periods and durations (for instance, do something every day for a month). You can also set an event to re-occur every year.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. NOTIFICATIONS: brings up the Master Telephone List or the Master E-mail list for editing. The Sicon-8 stores up to 20 phone numbers internally. This pool of telephone numbers can be assigned, in any order, to each channel’s alarms. When a critical alarm condition is detected, the Sicon-8 calls any of the telephone numbers that you have associated with the channel’s alarms, in the order that you specify for that channel.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Reading Meters and Controlling Your Sicon-8 DTMF controls: DTMF 00 – AutoScan. This DTMF command reports the status & meter readings for each active channel. An active channel is one that has been selected during setup to be part of the AutoScan channel list. See the channel setup sub-menu for how to enable AutoScan for each channel. DTMF 01 through 32 – Channel Select. These DTMF commands access individual channels.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Sicontroller Metering Display: The Sicontroller software gives you a quick overview of each channel bank of your Sicon-8. Each of the meters displays the digital value of the channel and a simulated analog meter. The analog meter’s scale is normally green, but can be configured to show user defined alarm limits as yellow and red regions on its scale. User Defined Channel Label Meter scale with alarm limits shown.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Modifying Your Sicontroller Display for your Environment: A handy feature of the software is the single pop-out meter panel. Double clicking on any meter will cause a new panel to appear with the meter and controls for that specific channel only. You may do this with as many meters as you desire. You can then move and resize each of them as needed.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Handling Alarms: When an alarm condition is detected by the Sicon-8 hardware, The meter or status input that triggered the condition will change color and flash. Yellow is a non-critical alarm while red is a critical event. In addition, when an alarm happens, a red dialog box will appear on your screen listing any current alarms. If you click on an alarm, you will access the alarm stack manager where you can acknowledge or save any alarms.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Configuring Sicon-8 hardware through the Sicontroller Software: The Sicontroller software’s configuration menu consists of three major elements: First are the Global switches. These include the mode switches such as turning on the cell phone interface. They also include the Sicon-8’s operational timers. Global switches apply to the specific Sicon-8 hardware that you are currently working with. Global switches are always visible when you are in the “site” tab.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Connection Type lets you select between a serial port connection or a modem, or the Webserver. The connection tab lets you choose the connection type and port number. Web Server allows you to connect directly to the Sicon-8’s Web server. You can not configure the Sicon-8 via Web, but you can control & monitor it. When the Webserver connects, the Sicontroller software downloads all existing names from the Sicon-8 hardware and populates the form for you.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. X-10 Setup. Your Sicon-8 supports the model CM17 X-10 controller interface. Support for the PL157 has been discontinued. Up to 16 X10 devices can be controlled by the Sicon-8. You can also setup your house code on this tab. All the X-10 devices to be controller by your Sicon-8 must share the same house code. Sicontroller can download hardware logs, open error logs or maintain full logging of all major parameters within the software.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Formatting the Software log: The software log consists of four elements. These are: -Log header gets printed once per log file. Carriage return is automatically appended. -Header get printed once per each entry. Carriage return is NOT automatically appended, therefore, to separate Header from data block, insert a carriage return. Under normal circumstances, carriage return in the Footer should be present AFTER the footer text.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Resulting print: ======================= This example has a CR/LF appended after each channel is read ========= Site_1 08/11/09 14:50:59 {Meter 1: 50.150 Status 1: OFF} {Meter 2: 4.213 Status 2: OFF} {Meter 3: 65.600 Status 3: OFF} {Meter 4: 4.229 Status 4: OFF} {Meter 5: 4.211 Status 5: OFF} {Meter 6: 4.222 Status 6: OFF} {Meter 7: 4.212 Status 7: OFF} {Meter 8: 1.340 Status 8: OFF} Site_1 08/11/09 14:51:59 {Meter 1: 50.160 Status 1: OFF} {Meter 2: 4.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. The e-mail setup tab lets you setup the Sicontroller software for e-mail alerts when alarm conditions are detected. Emailing is handled by the Sicontroller software, so it is necessary for the software to be running on a PC connected to the Sicon-8 for e-mailing to function. The PC can be connected directly via serial port, or remotely via a serial-toEthernet converter or remotely via the Sicon-8’s Web server.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Site Setup Continued Working With Digital Audio Files Audio Explorer: Browse folders to locate your audio files. File Browser: Drag audio from here and drop on the programming grid. Double-click to preview sounds on your PC’s speakers. Programming Grid: Audio files on the grid can be uploaded to the Sicon-8. Multiple files per line are supported for creating compound words or phrases.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Site Setup Continued Setting Up Digital Audio Folders When moving or creating a new sound file, you may notice that the audio files don’t play or upload properly. If that happens, it is probably because the sound definitions file is pointing to the wrong directory, even if you have browsed to a new location and found your needed audio files.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual Default Settings: This resets the audio grid to the factory default settings. Load Setting: Loads previously saved session settings. CircuitWerkes, Inc. Save Setting: This control lets you save any changes to your session for recall at a later time. Preview: Plays audio from the grid through your PC’s speakers. Sicon Play: Plays audio from the selected memory location through the Sicon8’s audio port & telephone ports.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Channel setup functions: Calibrating meters is super easy. Just put in the value that the sample represents, scale type, make up a Units label, set the voice label & click "apply". Alternately, if you know Sicontroller channel main setup. The what the scaler value (scale multiplier) “Telemetry” tab lets you set the text that will be Setting meter alarms & actions.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Channels 1-6 relay setup. Channels 1 Channels 7 & 8 relay setup. Channels 7 & through 6 use momentary, SPDT relays. 8, 15 & 16, etc. are special. These Setting status alarms & actions The three “check” boxes let you set if channels employ DPDT relays that can be the channel’s relays will be independent momentary or latching. It is also possible Status alarms are similar to meter or if they will work as a pair.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. About Modems and Modem-to-Modem Setup: The serial port of the Sicon-8 performs two duties: First it is the data interface for the Sicontroller software, either via direct cable connection or via an external modem. Second, it interfaces to one of the supported X10 interface transmitter devices on the market. The X-10 support requires that some of the signals normally used to control modems are altered from their typical functions.
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Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Basic DTMF Commands 01 –32 = Channel menu: When you enter a channel, the Sicon-8 immediately reports all parameters for that channel. You may enter a DTMF command at any time during the channel report and the Sicon-8 will stop its report and perform the requested function. Available commands are: 63: Read current ambient temperature (hardware version 5.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. 71 – Setup metering. This function lets you configure the metering modes and values and you must be on the channel to be programmed. In every case, you must select either the normal setup (Mode 1) or if you will be entering meter voltages manually (mode 2). Most metering setup, except for direct reading VSWR will be done using the standard method. See “two ways to setup metering“ below for more info on the manual method.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Two ways to setup metering: The Sicon-8 allows you to setup meters in two ways. The normal method requires you to provide a sample. You then tell the Sicon-8 what value that sample represents along with the appropriate mode (linear, power, etc.) and the Sicon-8 sets the scaling value for you.
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Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Metering Alarm Setup Quick Reference Alarm Type Set on time for action alarms. Setup ends with ♫ for all.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Channel Menu Continued Alarm Reference Readings: Like most remote controls, the Sicon-8 takes reference readings, particularly when it is first powered on, after a phone call or when it switches from local to remote mode. Reference readings are made approx. one minute after a reference event and meters that are out of tolerance when reference readings are taken will not be reported until they return to a normal value & then return to an alarm condition.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Channel Menu Continued 80 - Record meter label 1. Press and hold * 2. When * is released, the Sicon begins recording. 3. The Sicon stops recording either when any DTMF tone is entered, or the end of the phrase time is reached. 4. At this point, the Sicon will play back what was recorded. 5. If you're satisfied with the recording, enter 0. To re-record the phrase, enter 1. This will take you back to step 1.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual Relay Commands CircuitWerkes, Inc. WARNING! Serious injury or death can occur if a command channel is activated while you are performing maintenance on your equipment. If you are performing maintenance on your equipment, you should press the REMOTE/LOCAL button on your Sicon-8 to switch into Local mode. The LED indicator changes to a flashing red. Local mode prevents the unit from issuing command outputs.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. 63 – Speak the ambient room temperature (onboard sensor) Requires hardware version 5.60 or newer 64 – Speak the onboard silence sensor status Requires hardware version 5.60 or newer and the audio must be unmuted in HW version 5.60 65 – X10 ‘On’ Commands (see also System Setup Menu commands # 83 & 84) Allows you to turn on specific X10 devices by entering their two-digit unit number (01 - 16). For example, 6501 turns on the first X10 device.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. System Setup Detail (DTMF): 68 – Set a Static IP address for the Internal Web Server: When a Static IP address is required, but you do not have access to a PC to perform setup, you can manually enter an IP address via DTMF. Start by enabling or disabling Static IP Setting. A zero (0) disables static IP setting and turns on DHCP. A one (1) enables static IP setting. Next, each of the four octets is entered as a three digit number.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. 72 – Set up phone dialer memories: There are twenty phone number memories in the Sicon-8. Each memory can hold up to 31 digits. When programming critical alarms, memory locations can be used for as many channels as desired. Critical alarms can only dial out if the Sicon-8 is connected to a telephone line or suitable simulator. The Sicon-8 cannot dial outbound numbers through a cell phone connection.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. 76– Global enable/disable critical alarm dial-out. This setting supercedes the individual alarm settings and allows you to mute or unmute all critical alarms. The individual alarm settings for each channel are not affected. Entering a 0 will mute all critical alarms. Entering a 1 will allow critical alarms to be handled normally. Default = enabled. 77 - Enable/disable cell-phone interface.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. 82 - Enable/disable Pust-to-talk (PTT) relay action The push-to-talk function is used when a half-duplex communication channel is used to control the Sicon-8 (audio control mode should be enabled for this to work properly). Whenever the Sicon-8 is about to speak, it will first close a userassigned relay, and wait for one second, then it will speak.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. 88 – Programming Time/Date Events & Actions using DTMF The Sicon-8 has a battery-backed, real-time clock with memories for 128 individual time/date functions that we call “events”. The clock/calendar can schedule events up to the year 2068 (Events that repeat yearly are not effected by the YR2068 limit). Events can be programmed to cause relays to operate. Simple sequences of relays and pauses can also be triggered by events. We call these functions “actions”.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Setting the event time: Enter event setup command: 88 Enter 3-digit event number: 001 - 128 - Set event time: 2 Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. Step 4. Step 5. Enter the two-digit hour (military time, midnight is '00') Enter the two-digit minute Enter the two-digit month Enter the two-digit date Enter the two-digit year (To repeat an event every year, enter 00 in step 5). Step 6. - Enter the two-digit period.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Setting the action for a time event or sequence: Each event can execute a sequence of actions (currently the only supported actions are close a relay pause and log meters). Each sequence can be up to 7 commands long (a pause counts as a command). Actions are programmed separately from Events. There are 128 action sequences that you can program. Action sequences are triggered when an event with the same number occurs.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. If you need to split a month, just set the duration to the number of days that you need the event to occur. You’ll have to create two entries for the month, one for each half with the duration specified in days. Note that if you are programming by days, then leap days should be programmed as separate events.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. 92 – Alarm reporting menu The Sicon-8 maintains two alarm queues. In the current firmware versions, the most recent alarms are played back first. One queue is for current (new) alarms and the second queue is for saved alarms. The queues have 32 entries each and are FIFO so that, once filled, the oldest alarms are deleted as new ones are added. Alarms from the new queue are pushed onto the saved queue at the end of a call unless deleted.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. 5. Use the 78 command to immediately remove (kill) all alarms from all alarm stacks. This is very convenient, but you should be sure that you know what's going on and that you won't need to hear those alarms again, because they're gone for good when you use this function. If you're not entirely sure, use 77 instead of 78 for safety.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. About readings, alarms & Alarm Dialing: Like most remote controls, the Sicon-8 takes reference readings, particularly when it is first powered on, after a phone call or when it switches from local to remote mode. Reference readings are taken 1 minute after these events and are used to establish the current configuration of meter and status values. For instance, let’s say you decide to turn off your transmitter for any reason.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. 98 – TAD Mode - Briefly disables Sicon-8 auto-answer feature so that you can use other answering devices that share a phone line. To use, enter 98 followed by a digit for the number of minutes that the unit is to wait before answering. If no digit is entered following the 98, the Sicon-8 will default to 2 minutes. Entering a # adds 10 minutes. 99 – Immediate hang-up command - The Sicon-8 will say “good bye” & immediately disconnect.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Using the Event Scheduler: The Sicontroller’s event scheduler interface is designed to take much of the tedium out of scheduling events. Schedules are created in two parts. Basically, the scheduler is in two parts, which have to match each other to work. For example, event number one can only operate action sequence number one. First, you must set the start time, duration and period of each event.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Scheduling is very flexible, but that tends to also make it kind of complex, at first. When creating a schedule for recurring events such as broadcast station power changes, using the software, you would choose "specific" from the "Event Type" menu. Next you set the duration. This is how long the event will run. In this case, it's "1" and "month". Assuming a 31 day month, this could have been specified as "31" and "days" which would also work.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Scripting with the Sicontroller Software The Sicontroller Software includes scripting that enables you to perform complex functions within the software environment such as control The Advanced Site Control Manager (Script Manager Form) is where Sicon-8s located at multiple you choose which scripts are to be loaded and which ones will be run. It is also where you open the script editor. Right click on a line sites. You can monitor a Siconto load/unload scripts.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. The built-in functions allow for experienced script users to perform very complex actions. Theoretically, it would even be possible to write your own unique plug-ins to the Sicontroller software using scripting. Scripts are written in plain text and interpreted by the Sicontroller’s scripting engine. Theoretically, scripts can be written in any software that produces a pure text output.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Site dedicated functions. Each function is preceded by site name to identify which site the function is performed. The name cannot have any spaces and must be the same as a site that you have named in your Site menu of the Sicontroller. Some examples: Site_1.Meter_SetLabel..... Site_1.Connect.... Site_8.Disconnect..... Site_3.Meter_GetAlarmCriticalLowValue.....
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Function: Meter_GetAlarmCriticalLowValue Parameters: param1 Returns: Float param1 = channel number (1 – 32) Example: MyAlarm = Meter_GetAlarmCriticalLowValue(1) Set MyAlarm variable to the value of the critical low alarm on channel 1, so if critical low alarm on channel 1 is 2 Volts, MyAlarm will equate to 2.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. ************************************************************************************************* Function: Meter_SetAlarmWarningLowValue Parameters: param1 Returns: Nothing param1 = channel number (1 – 32) Example: Meter_SetAlarmWarningLowValue(1) = 4.5 Set warning high alarm of channel 1 to 4.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. ************************************************************************************************* Function: Meter_GetValue Parameters: param1 Returns: Float param1 = channel number (1 – 32) Example: MyValue = Meter_GetValue(1) Set MyValue variable to the value of the reading on channel 1, so if channel 1 reads 1.745 Watts, MyValue will equate to 1.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Function: LED_GetStatus Parameters: param1 Returns: Boolean param1 = channel number (1 – 32) Example: MyLED = LED_GetStatus(1) Set MyLED variable to the value of the status LED on channel 1. 1 mean LED is ON, 0 means LED is off.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Function: LED_SetONColor Parameters: param1 Returns: Nothing param1 = channel number (1 – 32) Set to values: Red = 1 Orange = 2 Yellow = 3 Green = 4 Cyan = 5 Blue = 6 Violet = 7 Black = 8 Example: LED_SetONColor(1) = 4 Set LED color to green when LED turns ON.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Function: LED_GetAlarmWarningState Parameters: param1 Returns: Boolean param1 = channel number (1 – 32) Example: MyAlarmExists = LED_GetAlarmWarningState(1) Set MyAlarmExists variable to 1 if a status warning alarm exists on channel 1. If no alarm present, MyAlarmExists will equate to 0.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Function: Relay_OperateLower Parameters: param1, param2 Returns: Nothing param1 = channel number (1 – 32) param2 = milliseconds Example: Relay_OperateLower 5, 300 Press raise button on channel 5 and hold it pressed for 300 milliseconds (0.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Function: IsConnected Parameters: None Returns: Boolean Example: MyConnectState = IsConnected() Set value of MyConnectState to 1 if site is connected; 0 if disconnected. This function works with serial, modem, and TCP/IP connections. ************************************************************************************************* Function: Connect Parameters: None Returns: Nothing Example: Connect() Connect to a site using default connection settings.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Function: Email Parameters: param1, param2, param3, param4, param5 Returns: Nothing param1 = Sender's Name param2 = Sender's Email param3 = Receipient's email(s) param4 = Subject param5 = Body Example: Email “MyName”, “myemail@domain.com� receiver@domain.com, receiver2@domain.com, receiver3@domain.com� 典his is my subject� 典his is my message which can not have attachments, just text.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Global Scripting Functions. These function do not require a site identifier in front of them as they are not site related. Function: @Pause Parameters: param1 Returns: Nothing param1 = milliseconds Example: @Pause 350 Pause execution of the script for 350 milliseconds (.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Global Variables. Each site contains 5 global variables to be used between the scripts if needed: MyByte(Index) As Byte MyBoolean(Index) As Boolean MyInteger(Index) As Integer MyLong(Index) As Long MyFloat(Index) As Single MyDouble(Index) As Double MyString(Index) As String MyDate(Index) As Date Index can be a 0,1,2,3,4 equaling 5 total variables per each type.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Scripting Example: Example script that turns on a backup transmitter if the main fails. If the station has an automatic transfer panel, this can possibly be accomplished using the autofix function of the Sicon-8’s alarm system without the aid of a computer or script. This example assumes no automatic transfer switch, but does assume a motorized xfer switch. The example turns off the main xmtr and verifies that it’s off.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Using the Sicon-8’s Internal Web Server Networking basics: Before reading any further, we would like to mention that the following section is not intended to be a comprehensive guide to networks, nor does in necessarily describe your network. Indeed, we have found that networks vary quite a lot and yours will probably be different than is described here.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Using the Sicon-8’s Web server: Your Sicon-8 contains an onboard Web server. This Web server has proved to be very stable & supports multiple, simultaneous users and many different browsers. Although the interface looks simple, the real power of the Web server lies “under the hood”, in its speed. Readings are continually updated every two seconds, which is much faster than many competing products.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. By browsing to whatever IP address your Sicon-8 has, you will be presented with a login screen. The default super-administrator’s login is 12345678, unless you have previously set this differently using the Sicontroller software. The Web server uses the same access codes as the serial port setting for the software.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Mobile (PDA) Browsing The Sicon-8 Web server can also serve up a simplified page designed to display on many modern PDAs by loading the page pda.htm. The pda.htm page uses simple javascript to display the Sicon-8 data. It must be manually refreshed (Get Readings button) to update the readings and, in order to fit better into the PDA’s browser, the channels are broken into groups of 8.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Usually, if an alarm condition exists for a period of time, as defined by the “alarm validation timer”, then it becomes active. An active alarm with currently existing alarm conditions will show both the alarm manager and display the errant channel in the color of the alarm. This is probably the type of display that you will encounter most frequently when dealing with alarms.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Additional Methods of Web Control: 1. The Sicontroller software is Web enabled. You can use it to log into your Sicon-8’s Web server via a network or Internet connection. The Sicontroller software can read meters and status, display and acknowledge alarms and can operate relays. Readings are displayed on the Sicontroller’s normal display.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Adding SX-8 expansion chassis: The Sicon-8 can be expanded up to 32 channels by adding SX-8 expansion chassis. Each SX-8 adds eight channels of metering, status and control to the Sicon-8. Up to three SX-8 chassis can be added to a Sicon-8 (though some early models of the Sicon-8 can accommodate only 1 SX-8). Each SX-8 has two RJ-45 jacks for interfacing to the Sicon-8 & other SX-8s.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Commonly Changed Units & Labels Words Used in the Sicon-8: For a full listing of all words, phrases and tones see “Sicon-8 complete word list (8 to 32 channels)” below.
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Sicon-8 Technical Manual Phrase Local Remote Mode Raise New Saved Alarm Alarms System Setup Invalid First Deleted No More Global Disabled Enabled Access Level Reader Controller Administrator Super Ready CircuitWerkes, Inc. Word # Size (sec) 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 Actual Recorded Word or Phrase (if Different) 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 Example: Amps Volts KW, etc.
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Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Specifications Dimensions 1 ¾” H x 19” W x 6 ¼” D 1RU rack-mountable Weight approx. 6 lbs. Power 100-250 VAC @ 50-60 Hz Relays 12 SPDT relays rated at 2.5 A @ 30 VDC or 2.5 A @ 250 VAC for 3 x 10 cycles. 5 4 DPDT relays rated at 1 A @ 30 VDC, 0.3 A @ 125 VAC for 5 x 10 cycles. 5 CAUTION: While the Sicon-8's relays can handle 250 VAC, this practice is very dangerous and is strongly discouraged by CircuitWerkes.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Warranty CircuitWerkes, Inc. (Manufacturer) warrants that this product is free of defects in both materials and workmanship. Should any part of this equipment be defective, Manufacturer agrees, at its option, to: A.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Sicon-8 Event Scheduler Time Setup Sheet. Sys Cmd Subcommand 91 To minimize errors we strongly suggest filling these sheets out fully before programming events and actions to your Sicon-8. **The first entry is an example of a monthly program.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Sicon-8 Event Scheduler; Actions Setup Sheet.
Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc. Schematics ALL Schematics and other drawings are proprietary property of CircuitWerkes, Inc. and may not be copied or shown to outside parties without express written consent of CircuitWerkes, Inc.