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Operation Manual 96A0272 Retain for future use. Rev. G, 5/1/13 ETL Certified to FAA Specification AC 150/5345-56 Airfield Lighting Computer and Monitoring System (ALCMS) Airfield Lighting Computer and Monitoring System (ALCMS) 96A0272 Rev. G 5/1/13 Disclaimer Disclaimer Table of Contents This manual could contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. ADB Airfield Solutions reserves the right to revise this manual from time to time in the contents thereof without obligation of ADB Airfield Solutions to notify any person of such revision or change. Details and values given in this manual have been compiled with care. They are not binding, however, and ADB Airfield Solutions disclaims any liability for damages or detriments suffered as a result of reliance on the information given herein or the use of products, processes or equipment to which this manual refers. No warranty is made that the use of the information or of the products, processes or equipment to which this manual refers will not infringe any third party's patents or rights. Warranties Safety Products of ADB Airfield Solutions manufacturer are guaranteed against mechanical, electrical, and physical defects (excluding lamps) which may occur during proper and normal use for a period of one year from the date of installation or 2 years from date of shipment and are guaranteed to be merchantable and fit for the ordinary purposes for which such products are made. ADB Airfield Solutions will correct by repair or replacement, at its option, equipment or parts which fail because of mechanical, electrical or physical defects, provided that the goods have been properly handled and stored prior to installation, properly installed and properly operated after installation, and provided further that Buyer gives ADB Airfield Solutions written notice of such defects after delivery of the goods to Buyer. Refer to the Safety section for more information on Material Handling Precautions and Storage precautions that must be followed. ADB Airfield Solutions reserves the right to examine goods upon which a claim is made. Said goods must be presented in the same condition as when the defect therein was discovered. ADB Airfield Solutions furthers reserves the right to require the return of such goods to establish any claim. ADB Airfield Solutions’ obligation under this guarantee is limited to making repair or replacement within a reasonable time after receipt of such written notice and does not include any other costs such as the cost of removal of defective part, installation of repaired product, labor or consequential damages of any kind, the exclusive remedy being to require such new parts to be furnished. ADB Airfield Solutions’ liability under no circumstances will exceed the contract price of goods claimed to be defective. Any returns under this guarantee are to be on a transportation charges prepaid basis. For products not manufactured by, but sold by ADB Airfield Solutions, warranty is limited to that extended by the original manufacturer. This is ADB Airfield Solutions’ sole guarantee and warranty with respect to the goods; there are no express warranties or warranties of fitness for any particular purpose or any implied warranties of fitness for any particular purpose or any implied warranties other than those made expressly herein. All such warranties being expressly disclaimed. Introduction Installation Trademarks General notice: other product names used here are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies. Operation Proprietary Information Parts This information carrier contains proprietary information, which shall not be used for other purposes than those for which it has been released, nor be reproduced or disclosed to third parties without the prior written consent of ADB Airfield Solutions. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of ADB Airfield Solutions. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. ADB Airfield Solutions shall not be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product. ADB Airfield Solutions shall not be liable against any damages arising from the use of any options or parts other than those designated as approved products. Copyright © 2010 by ADB Airfield Solutions. All rights reserved. Schematics ii © 2010 ADB Airfield Solutions All Rights Reserved CCR Abbreviation for Constant Current Regulator. The CCRs are located within the Airfield Lighting Vault (ALV). They produce a constant current output to the airfield series circuit that light the airfield lighting fixtures. BRITE™ ADB Airfield Solutions’ trademarked abbreviation for Bi-directional Series Transceiver which is a term that describes the technology used to transmit and receive data across airfield lighting series circuit cabling. Remote Unit installed in the airfield (normally in pull-pits or base cans) which provides control and monitoring of individual or blocks of light fixtures. Each Remote has its own unique address for control and monitoring data communication to the Master. Master Unit installed within the lighting vault that provides the means for data communication on the airfield series circuit cables. The Master is connected in parallel (across) to the output of the CCR. Each series circuit that contains Remotes must also have a Master installed at the CCR. MWD Abbreviation of Microwave Detector. Microwave detectors are installed in predesignated locations on the airfield. The MWD also has its own unique address for control and monitoring purposes. A MWD is used to detect movement within an established detection zone and communicate the status back to the Master. Control Panel This term is used to reference the device used to control and monitor the controllable stopbars and the associated lighting equipment. The control panel could be either an L-821 style pushbutton panel or a Touchscreen style control panel. The control panel is located in the Air Traffic Control Tower cab. SMGCS Acronym which means Surface Movement Guidance and Control System. SMGCS is an organized system created to improve and enhance low visibility operations. VSP Acronym for Variable System Parameter. This term relates to a time value (in seconds) determined by the airport that is used in conjunction with the Stopbar control timing. In the event that the automatic Stopbar control or MWDs fail, the Stopbars are reset after the VSP value has expired. Safety Acronym for Airfield Lighting Computer Monitoring System. An ALCMS incorporates many components that are used to control and monitor an airport’s entire airfield lighting system. The ALCMS may include Touch Screens for lighting control, Maintenance Center(s) for data viewing and archiving, Electrical Lighting equipment for CCR control and monitoring. Schematics ALCMS Installation Introduction Terms and Acronyms A.1 Terms Table of Contents Acronyms General Aviation Terms and Acronyms that you may encounter using our manuals. Operation A.0 Terms and Acronyms Airfield Lighting Computer and Monitoring System (ALCMS) Terms and Acronyms Parts 96A0272 Rev. G 5/1/13 © 2010 ADB Airfield Solutions All Rights Reserved iii Airfield Lighting Computer and Monitoring System (ALCMS) Terms 96A0272 Rev. G 5/1/13 Acronyms Table of Contents Safety Introduction Installation Terms Operation Parts Schematics iv © 2010 ADB Airfield Solutions All Rights Reserved 96A0272 Rev. G 5/1/13 Airfield Lighting Computer and Monitoring System (ALCMS) Disclaimer TABLE OF CONTENTS Airfield Lighting Computer and Monitoring System (ALCMS) ...................................... i Terms and Acronyms............................................................................................................................................. III Table of Contents A.0 A.1 Terms .................................................................................................................iii 1.0 ALCMS...................................................................................................................................................................... 1 © 2010 ADB Airfield Solutions All Rights Reserved Schematics Parts Operation Installation Introduction Safety 1.1 How to work with the manual .............................................................................. 1 1.1.1 Record of changes ..................................................................................... 1 1.1.2 Icons used in the manual ........................................................................... 1 1.1.3 Customer Support Services ....................................................................... 1 1.1.4 Product Support Services .......................................................................... 1 1.1.5 Telephoning Customer Service .................................................................. 1 1.2 Introduction ......................................................................................................... 2 1.2.1 Touchscreen Overview ............................................................................. 2 1.2.1.1 System Overview .............................................................................. 2 1.2.1.2 Airfield Lighting Vault ........................................................................ 3 1.2.1.3 Miscellaneous Subsystems ............................................................... 3 1.2.2 General Theory of Operation ..................................................................... 3 1.2.3 Airfield Lighting Vault (ALV) Activities ........................................................ 3 1.2.4 Advanced Control Equipment ACE™ ........................................................ 3 1.2.4.1 Failsafe Situations ............................................................................. 4 1.2.4.2 Watchdog Operation ......................................................................... 4 1.2.4.3 Sequence of Events .......................................................................... 4 1.2.5 System Overview ....................................................................................... 4 1.2.5.1 Computer Monitor ............................................................................. 4 1.2.5.2 Computer Keyboard .......................................................................... 4 1.2.5.3 Computer Chassis............................................................................. 4 1.2.5.4 Pointing Devices ............................................................................... 4 1.2.5.5 Touchscreen ..................................................................................... 4 1.2.5.6 Mouse ............................................................................................... 4 1.2.6 Graphical User Interface Basics ................................................................ 6 1.2.6.1 Title Bar ............................................................................................. 6 1.2.6.2 Menu Bar........................................................................................... 6 1.2.6.3 Pull Down Menus .............................................................................. 6 1.2.6.4 Scroll Bars ......................................................................................... 7 1.2.6.5 Data Viewing Area ............................................................................ 7 1.2.6.6 Active Toolbar Buttons ...................................................................... 7 1.2.6.7 Inactive Toolbar Buttons ................................................................... 7 1.3 ALCMS Graphical User Interface ....................................................................... 8 1.3.1 ALCMS Menu Bar ...................................................................................... 8 1.3.1.1 Menu Buttons .................................................................................... 8 1.3.1.2 Date and Time box ............................................................................ 8 1.3.2 ALCMS User Interface Functions ............................................................. 8 1.3.3 Event Viewer .............................................................................................. 8 1.3.3.1 Data Viewing Area ............................................................................ 9 1.3.3.2 Viewing Events................................................................................ 10 1.3.3.3 Viewing Active Alarms..................................................................... 10 1.3.3.4 The More Button ............................................................................. 10 1.3.3.5 The Exit Button................................................................................ 11 1.3.3.6 Viewing Subsets.............................................................................. 11 1.3.3.7 Filling in the Fields .......................................................................... 11 1.3.3.8 Logs: Pull-down Menu..................................................................... 12 1.3.3.9 View: Pull-down Menu..................................................................... 14 1.3.3.10 Exit ................................................................................................ 14 v Airfield Lighting Computer and Monitoring System (ALCMS) 96A0272 Rev. G 5/1/13 Disclaimer 1.3.4 Components Status Viewer ......................................................................15 1.3.4.1 Exit................................................................................................... 16 1.3.4.2 Viewing the circuit status ................................................................. 17 1.3.4.3 No Response................................................................................... 17 1.3.4.4 Viewing the CCR status................................................................... 17 1.3.4.5 CCR Detailed View.......................................................................... 19 1.3.4.6 View Systems -> Links .................................................................... 20 1.3.4.7 View Systems -> I/O Points ............................................................. 21 1.3.4.8 Inactivity Warning ............................................................................ 21 1.3.5 Touchscreen Emulation ...........................................................................22 1.3.5.1 Mode Indicator................................................................................. 22 1.3.5.2 Control Access Request .................................................................. 22 1.3.6 Vault Control Process (VCP) ....................................................................23 1.3.7 Communications Monitor .........................................................................24 1.3.8 Set Date and Time ...................................................................................25 1.3.9 Maintenance Lockout Feature ..................................................................26 1.3.10 IRMS Viewer ..........................................................................................30 1.3.10.1 IRMS Viewer Window.................................................................... 31 1.3.11 UPS Monitor [Optional] ..........................................................................32 1.3.12 Touchscreen Training [OPTIONAL] .......................................................33 Table of Contents Safety Introduction Installation Document Date (12/2010) 36 Operation Parts Schematics vi © 2010 ADB Airfield Solutions All Rights Reserved 96A0272 Rev. G 5/1/13 • • • 1.1 How to work with the manual Disclaimer The manual shows the information necessary to: Install Carry out maintenance Carry out troubleshooting on the ALCMS. 1. Familiarize yourself with the structure and content. Table of Contents 1.0 ALCMS Airfield Lighting Computer and Monitoring System (ALCMS) ALCMS 2. Carry out the actions completely and in the given sequence. 1.1.1 Record of changes Rev 1.0 Description New Checked Approved AHU, TP, VDV BUG 04/2010 JM 8-27-08 JM 5-21-09 ALL C ALL D Updated Siemens to ADB All F Updated for new format RH CS 4/6/11 ii G Updated Warranty NH JR 5/1/13 1.1.2 Icons used in the manual Installation ALCMS Updated graphics and process information. Date Safety Page For all WARNING symbols see the Safety section. Carefully read and observe all safety instructions in this manual, which alert you to safety hazards and conditions that may result in personal injury, death or property and equipment damage and are accompanied by the symbol shown below. Operation WARNING • Failure to observe a warning may result in personal injury, death or equipment damage. CAUTION • Failure to observe a caution may result in equipment damage. Parts To obtain product information, or for ordering, please contact the ADB Airfield Solutions customer service department or the nearest manufacturer representative. The customer service staff is available between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Eastern time, Monday through Friday. The telephone number is (800) 545-4157. The fax number is (614) 864-2069. See the back cover for other regions. 1.1.4 Product Support Services For technical assistance with an ADB Airfield Solutions product, please contact the ADB Airfield Solutions Technical Service Department. The Technical Service staff is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The telephone number is (800) 545-4157 and select the Technical Service option. See the back cover for other regions. 1.1.5 Telephoning Customer Service When you call for technical assistance, you should have the appropriate product documentation at hand. Be prepared to give the following information: • • To what product does the question relate? • • What happened, and what you were doing before and during when the problem occurred. The exact wording of any messages that appeared on the Operator Interface screens (Computer System related assistance only). How have you tried to solve the problem. © 2010 ADB Airfield Solutions All Rights Reserved 1 Schematics 1.1.3 Customer Support Services Airfield Lighting Computer and Monitoring System (ALCMS) Introduction 96A0272 Rev. G 5/1/13 Disclaimer This section provides an introduction to the Airfield Lighting Control Monitoring System (ALCMS). 1.2.1 Touchscreen Overview The Airfield Lighting Control Monitoring System (ALCMS) is designed using "industrial hardened" computer components providing a system that is unmatched in performance, longterm reliability, and flexibility. The ALCMS provides state-of-the-art programmable intelligence for precision control and monitoring of airfield lighting circuits. The ALCMS is customized to interface with many systems such as Regulators, Circuit Selectors, Generator equipment, Runway Visual Range (RVR) equipment and the Power Line Carrier equipment. Table of Contents 1.2 Introduction The primary purpose of the ALCMS is to control and monitor the airfield lighting. In addition, the ALCMS provides a historical archive of operation and maintenance activities, time-saving diagnostic and troubleshooting aids, report printouts, and video displays of the airfield lighting system's status. Safety This Operation Manual is designed to familiarize the user with the ALCMS Graphical User Interface, commonly called the GUI. The user is recommended to read this manual with the ALCMS system in close proximity to allow experimentation with the material presented. The section are as follows: Introduction System Overview Presents a brief description of the ALCMS layout and functions, enough to introduce the system, and presents all concepts necessary for the understanding of the material presented in this manual. Operator Interface Basics Installation Provides instructions on basic computer concepts, navigation using pointing devices and the basic layouts of the ALCMS user interface screens. ALCMS Graphical User Interface (GUI) Operation Constitutes the majority of this manual. It presents a detailed description of the ALCMS Graphical User Interface (GUI) and instructions on how to utilize them. 1.2.1.1 System Overview The following pages are an overview of the ADB ALCMS system. This section provides an outline of the functionality of the ALCMS and discusses the operation of the system in reference to the airport system block diagram. An Airfield Lighting Control Monitoring System consists of a minimum of two major subsystems. These subsystems will be available in the system block diagram available in the ALCMS system prints. Parts The Airfield Lighting Control Monitoring System (ALCMS) is designed using Touchscreen Control Station(s) The Touchscreen Control Station(s) will be located in the Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) and will consist of the following: Schematics • • • • Communication equipment for communication with other subsystems • CRT/LCD service monitor to be used for maintenance purposes (optional) Industrial grade computer Touchscreen Video extension equipment necessary to transmit and receive the video and serial signal from the industrial computer to the touchscreen located in the tower cab The preceding equipment is airport specified. Please reference the ALCMS airport system prints for specific hardware and specifications. 2 © 2010 ADB Airfield Solutions All Rights Reserved 96A0272 Rev. G 5/1/13 Communication equipment for communication with other subsystems Advanced Control Equipment (ACE) for vault regulator control and monitoring. Industrial grade computer The airport ALCMS can contain miscellaneous subsystems that serve specific purposes in the ALCMS system operations. An example of these subsystems is a Maintenance Center or Flight Service Station. These substations are available at the airport's request. These substations will consist of the following: CRT/LCD monitor Commercial computer The preceding equipment is airport specified. Please reference the ALCMS airport system prints for specific hardware and specifications. 1.2.2 General Theory of Operation During normal operation, commands are initiated by the air traffic controller(s) at the Touchscreen Control Station (TCS) in the Tower Cab. The Touchscreen detects the touch input on the monitor surface and determines if the touches constitute a request to change the airfield lighting. When a Touchscreen detects a request for lighting change, the user is prompted to confirm their selection. Once the lighting change is confirmed, the Touchscreen sends a message to the Touchscreen processor. The Touchscreen processor then assembles and sends a control command message to the Airfield Lighting Vault. In addition, the Touchscreen processor causes the appropriate button on the TCS to graphically depress and the associated airfield graphical representation will be colored, indicating that the Touchscreen processor has received the commands from the Touchscreen. 1.2.3 Airfield Lighting Vault (ALV) Activities Upon receipt of the control command message from the Tower, the Vault computer then sends the corresponding message to the ACE server. From here, the ACE Server performs communication checks with ACE™ equipment and reports the status to the vault computer. It then processes the message and initiates the ACE™. From this point, the corresponding message is received by the ACE™, and it then reacts accordingly. Once the correct action has been detected, a message is sent to the Tower Touchscreen processor indicating that the correct airfield circuits have been activated. When the Touchscreen processor receives this message, it paints the appropriate runway or taxiway graphics on the Touchscreen with the designated color representing the circuit type (Edge, centerline, approach etc.) and also intensity (B1, B2, B3 etc.). Within the ALV, the ACE™ continuously checks outputs of all lighting circuit monitors. Should an incorrect condition be detected within any monitored lighting circuit, an appropriate message is transmitted immediately to the Tower Touchscreen processor. The Touchscreen processor then initiates the predetermined alarm indicator on the Touchscreen. When the operator acknowledges the alarm condition by depressing the alarm silence touch button, the alarm indication will remain visible, but will cease to flash, and any audible alarm will be silenced. 1.2.4 Advanced Control Equipment ACE™ The ACE™ represents the heart of ADB’s airfield lighting distributed control system. The ACE™ is a universal device that can be used to control any type of CCR and/or controlled element regardless of the manufacturer. The ACE™ printed circuit boards are mounted inside a small and rugged environmental enclosure that can be wall mounted or directly attached to the door of a CCR. The ACE™ consists of a microprocessor-based module(s) that includes all of the communication, control commands, input/output interface, and failsafe functionality for the controlled element. © 2010 ADB Airfield Solutions All Rights Reserved 3 Introduction Communication equipment for communication with other substations Installation • • • Operation 1.2.1.3 Miscellaneous Subsystems Safety Insulation Resistance Monitoring System (IRMS) (optional) The preceding equipment is airport specified. Please reference the ALCMS airport system prints for specific hardware and specifications. Table of Contents Control and Monitoring Equipment (optional) Parts • • • • • Disclaimer The airfield lighting vault(s) contain the following: Schematics 1.2.1.2 Airfield Lighting Vault Airfield Lighting Computer and Monitoring System (ALCMS) Introduction Airfield Lighting Computer and Monitoring System (ALCMS) Introduction 96A0272 Rev. G 5/1/13 Disclaimer For more specific operation and troubleshooting instructions please reference your ACE™ manual; the ACE manual is 96A0245 and ACE2 manual is 96A0357. 1.2.4.1 Failsafe Situations Table of Contents The ALCMS with Advanced Control Equipment (ACE) is equipped with and onboard latching failsafe system. In the event of a catastrophic hardware failure at the ALV, the associated Constant Current Regulators (CCRs) will automatically remain at the last valid step received by the Vault computer. When the alarm that forced the system into failsafe is cleared, the system will automatically return control to the Tower Touchscreen. NOTE: When failsafe is enabled, it is important to remember that ATC will lose control of all airfield lighting operations until the system is returned to normal operating conditions. The Vault computer is equipped with an onboard watchdog timer, which monitors the computers for proper operation, and affects an automatic reboot in case of any malfunction. Immediately upon reboot the Vault computer receives a transmission from the Touchscreen processor detailing the current commanded status of the airfield lighting. The Vault computer then compares the update with its table and makes appropriate changes to the Regulator intensities. 1.2.4.3 Sequence of Events The entire sequence of events from: the Touchscreen entry, Touchscreen processor decoding, Vault computer communication with the ACE server and then the ACE™ ramping of the CCRs to its desired intensity, the Touchscreen receipt of alarm status information, to the graphical update of the Touchscreen monitor takes only a few seconds. 1.2.5 System Overview This section describes basic operator interface concepts and is intended for the novice computer user and provides an introduction to the basics of graphic user interface standards. Installation 1.2.5.1 Computer Monitor The computer monitor looks similar to a television screen and can be in either CRT or LCD type. It displays text and graphic information. Each subsystem in the ALCMS may have a monitor, which can be located at any desired subsystem. 1.2.5.2 Computer Keyboard The computer keyboard looks similar to a typewriter keyboard, with some additional keys. The keyboard is used to enter text information into the Graphical User Interface. Operation 1.2.5.3 Computer Chassis The computer chassis houses the central processing unit of the computer. It also contains the video graphics card responsible for generating the video signals displayed on the computer monitor. Safety 1.2.4.2 Watchdog Operation Introduction WARNING Parts • The Reset keyswitch and On/Off switch must be treated with caution as both can turn the computer off for a period of time. If this were to happen, a loss of lighting control would occur. Schematics 1.2.5.4 Pointing Devices One advantage of a Graphical User Interface is the ability to allow input from the user to be made by “pointing” and “clicking”. Options are presented to the user in the form of regions on the monitor called buttons. The ALCMS can utilize many types of pointing devices including Touchscreens, a mouse, an integrated track point device in the keyboards, and an integrated glide point device in the keyboards. To follow is a brief description of these types of devices: 1.2.5.5 Touchscreen The Touch Screen provides the most intuitive pointing interface available. Touch screens look no different from a regular monitor, but have touch sensitive detectors mounted on the monitor surface. The user simply extends their finger and touches the computer monitor in the regions where the monitor has buttons displayed. This action is called a “touch” or a “click,” and causes the computer to respond with new information. 1.2.5.6 Mouse The Mouse is the most commonly used type of pointing device. Pointing is accomplished by moving the mouse device, which causes a graphic image called the cursor to move around the monitor screen in mimic. The cursor is an image of a small arrow as seen here . 4 © 2010 ADB Airfield Solutions All Rights Reserved 96A0272 Rev. G 5/1/13 Airfield Lighting Computer and Monitoring System (ALCMS) Introduction Mouse Device Disclaimer Figure 1: Mouse pad The mouse has (at least) two buttons, which are placed under the user’s fingertips, with the body of the mouse device fitting in the users palm. Once the cursor has been positioned on top of a desired button, the user must press the left button on the mouse to cause an input. This button press is commonly called a “Click,” after the sound that the mouse button makes. Integrated track point device The integrated track point device is a space saving alternative to the mouse device. Instead of moving a mouse device to move the cursor around the screen, the user touches a red post located in the center of the keyboard. This post feels quite like the eraser on a pencil. By lightly stroking the “red eraser” the cursor will move about the screen. A “Click” is registered by pressing the left most button located below the space bar of the keyboard. Integrated glide point device The integrated glide point device is another space saving alternative to the mouse device. Instead of moving a mouse device to move the cursor around the screen, the user touches a small rectangular pad referred to as the glide pad. This pad is located on the right side of the keyboard and looks similar to Figure 2. Figure 2: Integrated glide point device Installation Dragging: This term is defined as pressing and holding a mouse button while movingthe mouse along the mouse pad. Introduction Clicking: This term is defined as pressing and releasing a mouse button Operation • • Safety Table of Contents Left mouse button Parts Glide Pad Schematics Left button By lightly touching and gliding your finger across the pad the cursor will move about the screen. A “Click” is registered by pressing the left most button located below the glide pad. © 2010 ADB Airfield Solutions All Rights Reserved 5 Airfield Lighting Computer and Monitoring System (ALCMS) Introduction Disclaimer 1.2.6 Graphical User Interface Basics 96A0272 Rev. G 5/1/13 NOTE: The following interface descriptions will assume the user is performing the operations with a mouse. If the user is at a station with an alternate pointing device, be sure to review previous sections to note the differences in pointing device types. Table of Contents The ALCMS uses the graphical user interface standards adopted by the computer software industry. The operator accesses information through these screens with mouse and keyboard entries. Although each window performs a separate task within the ALCMS system, all the ALCMS windows have similar layouts that are discussed in reference to Figure 3. Figure 3: Basic ALCMS window layout Safety Introduction Installation Operation Parts Schematics 1.2.6.1 Title Bar Located at the top of each window is the Title bar. The title bar displays the name of the current section or function of the operator interface that is being displayed. 1.2.6.2 Menu Bar Located just below the Title bar, is the Menu bar. The menu bar contains a list of menu choices available for this function of the operator interface. Each word in the menu bar hides a sub-menu containing more functions. The menu bar allows functions to be grouped according to related activities. “Clicking” on the menu name listed in the Menu bar accesses the sub-menus. This means to move the cursor to a position on top of the desired menu name, and then press or “click” the mouse button. 1.2.6.3 Pull Down Menus Once a menu choice has been “clicked” the sub-menu appears directly below the selected menu choice. The mouse is then used to choose (highlight) and select (click left mouse button) from the newly displayed menu options. 6 © 2010 ADB Airfield Solutions All Rights Reserved To view data not displayed in the current window, click on the arrows at the ends of the scroll bars. This will move the window in the direction of the arrow. Note that the data has shifted in the opposite direction to the clicked arrow. This process can best be thought of as the data remaining stationary and a small window being moved around to reveal portions of the data. Advanced technique: click and drag the scroll bar box up or down to move greater distances. 1.2.6.5 Data Viewing Area The data viewing area consumes the majority of each window. This area displays ALCMS data, which was selected by the menu and sub-menu choices. Viewing areas are divided into columns, each column with a header identifying the information contained within. 1.2.6.6 Active Toolbar Buttons Located across the bottom of the window are the Toolbar buttons. Active toolbar buttons will have visible text descriptions within the button. The toolbar buttons can be selected for quick access to commonly used menu options such as viewing alarms, viewing events, or exiting the window. Inactive toolbar buttons are those which are disabled because they do not provide any current function. The text inside these buttons will be shaded out. Introduction 1.2.6.7 Inactive Toolbar Buttons Disclaimer The scroll bars are used to view data that does not fit in the window and therefore is not currently visible. The scroll bars are the shaded bars positioned along the right and bottom of the window with arrows at each end. Table of Contents 1.2.6.4 Scroll Bars Airfield Lighting Computer and Monitoring System (ALCMS) Introduction Safety 96A0272 Rev. G 5/1/13 Schematics Parts Operation Installation For example, when all data that can be displayed in the current view data area, the toolbar button titled “More” will be shaded out because there is no more data to be viewed. © 2010 ADB Airfield Solutions All Rights Reserved 7 Airfield Lighting Computer and Monitoring System (ALCMS) ALCMS Graphical User Interface 96A0272 Rev. G 5/1/13 Disclaimer The following pages are an overview of the ADB ALCMS system. This section provides an outline of the functionality of the ALCMS and discusses the operation of the system in reference to the airport system block diagram. An Airfield Lighting Control Monitoring System consists of a minimum of two major subsystems. These subsystems will be available in the system block diagram available in the ALCMS system prints. 1.3.1 ALCMS Menu Bar When the ALCMS system software is started, the ALCMS Menu Bar is displayed. The menu bar will be different for each Subsystem depending on the various options available at each location. To follow is a basic illustration of a Menu Bar for a typical airfield lighting vault. The menu bar is comprised of various menu buttons and current date and time box. Table of Contents 1.3 ALCMS Graphical User Interface Figure 4: Typical Airfield Lighting Vault Menu Bar Safety ALCMS Graphical User Interface Installation Operation Menu Buttons Menu Buttons Parts User Interface Functions Date and Time Box Schematics 1.3.1.1 Menu Buttons The menu buttons located on menu bar at the bottom of the display show the available functions of the ALCMS at a particular substation. Functions available include data viewing and system interaction. The operator can access any of the options by double-clicking the associated menu button. A menu button is selected by positioning the cursor over the desired button and clicking the left mouse button. 1.3.1.2 Date and Time box The current system date and time is displayed in this box located to the far right of the Menu Bar. 1.3.2 ALCMS User Interface Functions The ALCMS Menu buttons are different for each system and depending on the Subsystem locations, some menu options may not be available. The following sections, review all the available options of the ALCMS that can be accessed from the GUI screens. 1.3.3 Event Viewer The ALCMS reports four types of system events: Alarms, Warnings, Errors, and Events. All system events are available to be viewed through the Event Viewer. Alarms, Warnings and Errors are considered “special” events. The Event Viewer function is used to investigate the historical archive of the ALCMS operations. 8 © 2010 ADB Airfield Solutions All Rights Reserved Airfield Lighting Computer and Monitoring System (ALCMS) ALCMS Graphical User Interface The Event Viewer function allows the user to investigate the recorded transactions or events that took place in the ALCMS. The user may filter the information displayed by date/time of occurrence, by the devices affected, or by the event type, or all of the above. Event Viewer Window 1.3.3.1 Data Viewing Area The data viewing area contains six columns. The column titled “Level,” contains icons (graphic representations) which indicate the level of severity of the event, Alarm, Warning, Error, or Event. The “Reported By” column contains a description of the subsystem and process which reported the event. The “Affects” column contains a description of the ALCMS component most directly affected by the event. The “Reported At” column contains the time stamp for the event, and the “Description” column contains the event description. The “Parameters” column contains information that is sent with the event message and is decoded by the Maintenance Center. These parameters are for debugging purposes only. © 2010 ADB Airfield Solutions All Rights Reserved 9 Schematics Parts Operation Installation ALCMS Graphical User Interface Safety Figure 5: Table of Contents When the “Event Viewer” menu button is selected from the ALCMS Main Menu, the window shown in Figure 5 is displayed. The event viewer displays information regarding all of the system events, including warning and alarm conditions that have occurred in the ALCMS system. Disclaimer 96A0272 Rev. G 5/1/13 Airfield Lighting Computer and Monitoring System (ALCMS) ALCMS Graphical User Interface 1.3.3.2 Viewing Events 96A0272 Rev. G 5/1/13 Disclaimer To view the event log, the user must select the “Events” toolbar button. The Mode description will display “Mode: EVENTS” to indicate that the selection was acknowledged. The event log will then display all events that have taken place during the ALCMS operation. Each event is stamped with the date and time that it was recorded by the system. Table of Contents The event log, as viewed in the Event Viewer, can be filtered for specific information sets. The most common subset, the current alarms subset, can be accessed with a single button press.  What is an Event? An event is defined as any occurrence that has taken place during the operation of the ALCMS. Safety Examples of events are CCR step changes, or CCR operating status changes. All alarms and warnings are also considered events and archived in the event log. Events basically provide a historical report of the ALCMS operations. 1.3.3.3 Viewing Active Alarms ALCMS Graphical User Interface To view the active alarms, the user must select the “Alarms” toolbar button. The Mode description will display “Mode: ALARMS” to indicate that the selection was acknowledged. The window will then display all alarms and warnings that have been activated, but not cleared. Each alarm is stamped with the date and time that it was recorded by the system. If there are no active alarms in the system, a message will be displayed indicating that no active alarms exist. See Figure 6. Figure 6: No Active Alarms Message Installation Operation  What is an Alarm? An alarm is defined as an abnormal condition that directly effects the operation of the ALCMS. Parts Examples of alarms are one or more CCRs not responding as commanded or the communication link between the Subsystem is not functional. Alarms should be corrected as soon as possible.  What is a Warning? Schematics A warning is defined as an abnormal or out-of-tolerance condition that does not immediately impair the operation of the ALCMS. Since Warnings are usually precursors to Alarms, the cause of the warning should be established and corrected before it becomes an alarm condition. An example of a warning is a lamps out warning indication. Warning conditions should be corrected as soon as possible.  What is an Error? An error is an abnormal condition that can not be corrected by the customer. Call ADB for assistance. Errors are generated when abnormal conditions are encountered, but are not necessarily fatal. 1.3.3.4 The More Button 10 The Event Viewer process receives approximately one page worth of information at a time from the Maintenance Center. To request the next “page” of data, the user must click on the “More” button. If the more button is grayed out as in Figure 5 then there is no more data available to be retrieved. © 2010 ADB Airfield Solutions All Rights Reserved Airfield Lighting Computer and Monitoring System (ALCMS) ALCMS Graphical User Interface 1.3.3.5 The Exit Button To exit the Event Viewer and return to the Main Menu, the user can click on the Exit button, or, choose Logs; Exit. 1.3.3.6 Viewing Subsets While viewing either the events or alarms as described in the previous sections, to reduce extraneous displayed information, the user can choose subset criteria. Once the subset criterion is entered, only those events that match the criteria will be displayed. Subset Criteria Entry Window The “From” date and time and the “To” date and time default to the current date and time. To select a date/time of occurrence subset, enter the date and time for the start of the subset into the field to the right of the “From” button, and enter the date and time for the end of the subset into the field to the right of the “To” button. Date and Time format for the ALCMS is YYYYMM-DD-HH.MM.SS where YYYY is the calendar year, MM is the month, DD is the day, HH is the hour (military time), and SS is the seconds. Located along each side of the “From” and “To” input boxes are scroll toggles. By pressing the UP arrow you can increase the time by 1 minute increments. By pressing the DOWN arrow, you decrease the time by 1 minute increments. If you hold down on the toggle buttons, the time can be quickly increased or decreased. The four select fields above the From and To input fields are used to further refine the subset criteria. The default for these fields is “ALL” which gives no reduction of the subset criteria. Installation From and To: Operation 1.3.3.7 Filling in the Fields ALCMS Graphical User Interface Safety Figure 7: Table of Contents To enter the subset criteria and view a subset of the event log, select the “Subset” toolbar button. The Event filter window shown in the Figure to follow will be displayed. Disclaimer 96A0272 Rev. G 5/1/13 Type The “Type” field allows the subset to contain only certain messages, such as “CCR not responding” messages. This selection is made by clicking on the down arrow button located at the left end of the “Type” input field. This will bring a drop down list to display, and the user then can scroll using the up and down arrow buttons, to find the specific event desired. Level The “Level” field allows the subset to contain only the messages that are of a given Level. The possible levels are Event, Warning, Alarm, and Error. This selection is made by clicking on the down arrow button located at the left end of the “Level” input field, and choosing the desired Level. Reported By The “Reported By” field allows the subset to contain only those messages which were reported by a specific subsystem. The selection of which subsystems to include in the subset criterion is made by clicking the down arrow and selecting from the list, as described for the previous options. © 2010 ADB Airfield Solutions All Rights Reserved 11 Schematics The “Reported By” and “Affects” drop down lists begin with each of the Subsystem names of the ALCMS, but also contain entries for the processes which are active at each subsystem. This allows the subset criteria to be further refined to only include messages generated by, or which affect a specific software process at a given subsystem. Parts Advanced Filter note: Airfield Lighting Computer and Monitoring System (ALCMS) ALCMS Graphical User Interface 96A0272 Rev. G 5/1/13 Affects Disclaimer The “Affects” field allows the subset to contain only the messages that affect a specific ALCMS component. The selection of which component to include in the subset criteria is made by clicking the down arrow and selecting from the list, as described for the previous options. Figure 8: Completed Event Filter Window Table of Contents Safety ALCMS Graphical User Interface Buttons An example of a filled-in Event Filter window is shown in Figure 8. Installation Operation 1.3.3.8 Logs: Pull-down Menu To If the subset criterion is a search up to “now,” the user may click the “To” button, and the program will insert the current date and time into the input field. From To search from 7 days prior to the current time and date, the user may click the “From” button, and the program will insert the date and time of 7 days prior into the input field. Ok To accept the current field entries select the “Ok” button and this will begin the event filter process. Cancel To cancel and exit the “Event Filter” window, select the “Cancel” button and this will close the window and return to the Event viewing window. The “Event Viewer” window has pull down menus that provide an alternate method of selecting the various options discussed above. To display a pull down menu, select (“click”) the menu title on the menu bar at the top of the screen. The available menu options will then appear below the title. Select an option by positioning the cursor over the desired option and selecting it. Parts • • • • All events; is equivalent to clicking the Events button. Event subset; is equivalent to clicking the Subset... button. Alarms; is equivalent to clicking the Alarms button. Exit; is equivalent to clicking the Exit button. Printing to Printer Schematics Event logs can be printed out at any subsystem that is equipped with a printer. To print out an event log, first bring up the event data set that you wish to print. Then select the “Logs” pull-down Menu bar, and clicking on the “Print” option and select the “To printer” option. Refer to Figure 9 for an illustration. 12 © 2010 ADB Airfield Solutions All Rights Reserved 96A0272 Rev. G 5/1/13 Airfield Lighting Computer and Monitoring System (ALCMS) ALCMS Graphical User Interface Event Viewer Pull-down Menus Operation Installation ALCMS Graphical User Interface Safety Table of Contents Disclaimer Figure 9: Event logs can be printed to a file for future use of for importing into another software program. To print an event log to a file, first bring up the event data set that you wish to print. Parts Printing to File Schematics Then select the “Logs” pull-down Menu bar, and clicking on the “Print” option and select the “To File” option. Refer to Figure 9 for an illustration. © 2010 ADB Airfield Solutions All Rights Reserved 13 Airfield Lighting Computer and Monitoring System (ALCMS) ALCMS Graphical User Interface 1.3.3.9 View: Pull-down Menu 96A0272 Rev. G 5/1/13 View -> Sort by -> Log order: Disclaimer The “View” menu offers the user control over the display of the event data. The “Sort by” option allows the user to specify the order in which the events are displayed. “Log order” displays the events in the order of the time received at the Maintenance subsystem. View -> Sort by -> Timestamp: Table of Contents “Timestamp” displays the events in the order that the time at which the event occurred at the reporting station. Generally these times are not significantly different, but there are times when it may be useful to have this ability. View -> Static: Safety When viewing system events, as new events are reported that meet the viewing set criteria, the event viewer window will be refreshed with the new information. This may be annoying if the user is attempting to read a screen of information and the line of interest keeps moving as new events are displayed. To prevent the automatic refresh, choose View; Static. To reactivate the automatic refresh, choose View; Static; again and this will remove the checkmark next to the word Static. ALCMS Graphical User Interface Figure 10: Event Viewer Data Options Installation Operation Parts Schematics 1.3.3.10 Exit 14 To exit the Event Viewer and return to the Main Menu, the user can click on the Exit button, or, choose Logs; Exit. © 2010 ADB Airfield Solutions All Rights Reserved 1.3.4 Components Status Viewer Airfield Lighting Computer and Monitoring System (ALCMS) ALCMS Graphical User Interface The Component State Viewer allows the user to view the current state of the different components of the ALCMS. The status of the circuits, CCRs, Communication links and other monitored equipment can be displayed in the “Component Status Viewer” window. When the “Component Status Viewer” menu button is selected, the ALCS2 Object Viewer window is displayed (See Figure 11). Component Status Viewer Table of Contents Figure 11: Disclaimer 96A0272 Rev. G 5/1/13 Schematics Parts Operation Installation ALCMS Graphical User Interface Safety View Selection © 2010 ADB Airfield Solutions All Rights Reserved 15 Airfield Lighting Computer and Monitoring System (ALCMS) ALCMS Graphical User Interface 96A0272 Rev. G 5/1/13 Disclaimer One must first select the component that is to be viewed. This is done from the “”View” pull down menu. Once the “View” menu is selected, the various options are displayed below the menu title. Select the desired component to view from the menu with the mouse cursor (See Figure 12). Figure 12: Component Viewer Menu Selection Table of Contents Safety ALCMS Graphical User Interface Installation Operation Parts 1.3.4.1 Exit Schematics 16 To exit the Component Viewer and return to the Main Menu, simply click on the Exit button in the lower left corner of the Component Viewer window at any time. © 2010 ADB Airfield Solutions All Rights Reserved 1.3.4.2 Viewing the circuit status Airfield Lighting Computer and Monitoring System (ALCMS) ALCMS Graphical User Interface To view the status of all circuits of the ALCMS, select “View”, “Circuits” menu option. When this option is selected, the circuit data will be displayed in the viewer window similar to Figure 13. Component Viewer, Circuit Status The scroll bars on the left and bottom of the display area are used to scroll through the entire list of circuits. 1.3.4.3 No Response If during component state viewing a message window appears with the message “No response from State Manager!” it means the following has occurred. Either the Maintenance computer is temporarily busy, servicing other information requests, or the communications link from the current station to the Maintenance computer has been broken. When this occurs, simply click on the OK button, and try again later. You should also check the communications links. The communications monitor discussed in a later section can be used to determine if a link is broken. 1.3.4.4 Viewing the CCR status To view the status of all CCRs in of the ALCMS, select “View”, “CCRs” menu option. When this option is selected, the CCR data will be displayed in the viewer window similar to Figure 14. © 2010 ADB Airfield Solutions All Rights Reserved 17 Schematics Once the circuit option is selected, the data area will contain five columns of information. For each circuit, the name, On/Off status, Current Step, Maximum Step, and whether the circuit is in alarm or not is displayed. The column widths are automatically adjusted to the width of the information to be displayed. Parts Operation Installation ALCMS Graphical User Interface Safety Table of Contents Figure 13: Disclaimer 96A0272 Rev. G 5/1/13 Airfield Lighting Computer and Monitoring System (ALCMS) ALCMS Graphical User Interface Figure 14: 96A0272 Rev. G 5/1/13 Component Viewer, Circuit Status Disclaimer Table of Contents Safety ALCMS Graphical User Interface Installation Operation Parts The data displayed for the CCRs includes the CCR name, On/Off status, the current commanded step, the current alarm status, primary power status, CCRs operating current, voltage and wattage, circuit lamp quantity, lamp wattage and number of burnt out lamps. NOTE: The operating voltage, wattage and lamps out information is only available for those circuits that are monitored by the ALCMS. Schematics The scroll bars on the left and bottom of the display area are used to scroll through the entire list of CCRs. 18 © 2010 ADB Airfield Solutions All Rights Reserved 1.3.4.5 CCR Detailed View Airfield Lighting Computer and Monitoring System (ALCMS) ALCMS Graphical User Interface A detailed view of the CCR can be displayed by double-clicking (clicking twice in quick succession) on a particular CCR in the CCR list. After double-clicking on a CCR, the “CCR Detail View” window appears displaying only the status data for the selected CCR. This window also includes the accumulated running times for each step of the CCR. See Figure 15 for illustration. CCR Detail Window Schematics To change an accumulated time (Time at Step) entry, the user must double-click on the number to be changed under the Time (h) column. Then a small edit field will appear in which the user can enter the new value. Note that the previous value must be deleted using the backspace or delete keys before entering the new value. When the new value is correctly typed in, press the Enter key. Once all time changes have been made, the user must click on the OK button to accept the changes. Parts The accumulated run time information is automatically tabulated by the ALCMS each time the CCR is operated. However, if it becomes necessary to alter this information, such as if a CCR is replaced, the changes are made from the CCR detail window. Operation Installation ALCMS Graphical User Interface Safety Table of Contents Figure 15: Disclaimer 96A0272 Rev. G 5/1/13 © 2010 ADB Airfield Solutions All Rights Reserved 19 Airfield Lighting Computer and Monitoring System (ALCMS) ALCMS Graphical User Interface 1.3.4.6 View Systems -> Links 96A0272 Rev. G 5/1/13 Disclaimer Under the View pull-down menu are two sub-options, Links and I/O points. The Links option allows the user to view the operating status of all communications links in the system. The display will appear similar to Figure 16. Figure 16: Component Viewer, Link Status Table of Contents Safety ALCMS Graphical User Interface Installation Operation Parts The status column for each link will contain either “Up” or “Down”. The scroll bars on the left and bottom of the display area are used to scroll through the entire list of communications links. Schematics 20 © 2010 ADB Airfield Solutions All Rights Reserved The ALCMS also has the capability to be customized to interface with and monitor the status of several other systems that are related to the ALCMS, or the airfield building. The I/O Points option of the Component status viewer allows the user to view the state of these devices as reported to the ALCMS through discrete input points. The first column describes the monitored I/O point and the second column displays the current ON or OFF status of the input point. The I/O Point status window will appear similar to Figure 17. Component Viewer, I/O point state Parts Operation Installation ALCMS Graphical User Interface Safety Figure 17: Table of Contents 1.3.4.7 View Systems -> I/O Points Airfield Lighting Computer and Monitoring System (ALCMS) ALCMS Graphical User Interface Disclaimer 96A0272 Rev. G 5/1/13 If the Event Viewer or Component Status Viewer applications are left unattended, after 2 hours, they will display a warning message: “Application has been inactive for 120 minutes. Please respond or be logged out in 2 minutes.” The user has the option to click the OK button to resume active data viewing, or if the 2 minute warning limit is reached without user activity (including mouse movement) the Viewer will be disconnected from the Maintenance data provider process. In this event the Viewer must be exited and re-started to receive new data. © 2010 ADB Airfield Solutions All Rights Reserved 21 Schematics 1.3.4.8 Inactivity Warning Airfield Lighting Computer and Monitoring System (ALCMS) ALCMS Graphical User Interface Disclaimer 1.3.5 Touchscreen Emulation 96A0272 Rev. G 5/1/13 The Touch Screen Emulation option is available at those subsystems that are not connected to an actual Touch Screen monitor (i.e. Electrical Centers, Vaults or Maintenance Centers). When this option is selected, a duplication of the Touch Screen graphics is displayed on the screen. All lighting control touch buttons on the screen are inactive and the various touch screen pages can only be viewed. Table of Contents Input commands are made by mouse clicks rather than by touches to the monitor surface. Otherwise the operation is identical, and the reader is referred to the Touchscreen Operator Manual for detailed instructions on operating the Touchscreens. Two features of the Touch Screen Emulation option is Control Access Request, and the Mode Indicator. The Mode Indicator is a text message present on all touch screen pages, which informs the user of the touch screen’s current operating mode. Two modes are possible, View Only Mode and Control Mode. Control Mode means the touch screen process is in control of the airfield lighting and changes made to the touch screen will be commanded to the airfield lights. View Only Mode means that the touch screen process can only view the activities taking place on the touch screen display. A touch screen process in Supervisor mode is incapable of affecting the airfield lighting status. 1.3.5.2 Control Access Request Touch screen processes at stations remote from the tower cab automatically start in View Only mode. To change the touch screen process to Control Mode, a request for lighting control authorization must be made. Safety 1.3.5.1 Mode Indicator ALCMS Graphical User Interface Installation The user must go to the utility page of the touch screen interface, and request control. Then the correct password must be entered. After entering the password, a message box will display the message “Requesting Control Access.” At this point, the mode indicator will change from “View Only Mode” to “Control Mode” and from here on, any lighting changes made at this touch screen process will be commanded to the airfield. Operation To exit Control Mode, the user must go to the utilities page and Exit the process by clicking the EXIT button. NOTE: Operators in the tower cab can revoke control access previously granted, AT ANY TIME. WARNING Parts • The remote touch screen feature is not to be used in place of proper lockout procedures. Schematics 22 © 2010 ADB Airfield Solutions All Rights Reserved 1.3.6 Vault Control Process (VCP) Another ALCMS Menu option is the “Vault Control Process” button. By selecting this option, the user enters a set of screens that are used for viewing specific CCR information on individual circuits. The Vault Control Process provides status information for each Constant Current Regulator (CCR) and the series lighting circuits powered by the CCRs. The Vault Control Process is designed to operate on all 3- or 5-step CCRs. All of the status information and series circuit conditions are transfer to the ALCMS computers and to the VCP. The Vault Control Process has a user interface, an example of which is shown in Figure 18. Vault Control Process Safety Figure 18: Disclaimer Airfield Lighting Computer and Monitoring System (ALCMS) ALCMS Graphical User Interface Table of Contents 96A0272 Rev. G 5/1/13 Schematics The Vault Control Process monitors everything from CCR current, voltage and Power to Lamps out on the airfield lighting circuit. This tool will enable maintenance personnel to view exact current, voltage and power and will give the status of every CCR. (i.e. primary power, over current, etc.) Parts Operation Installation ALCMS Graphical User Interface VCP Icon © 2010 ADB Airfield Solutions All Rights Reserved 23 Airfield Lighting Computer and Monitoring System (ALCMS) ALCMS Graphical User Interface Disclaimer 1.3.7 Communications Monitor 96A0272 Rev. G 5/1/13 The Inter-process communications manager (IPC Manager) process runs on every ALCMS computer. It is responsible for message routing and delivery between processes on the same computer and processes on remote computers. The IPC Manager has a user interface, an example of which is shown in Figure 19. Figure 19: Inter-Process Communications Manager Window Table of Contents IPC Icon Safety ALCMS Graphical User Interface Installation The IPC Manager user interface is divided into three main regions, the input buttons, the message window, and the list windows. The list windows display the status of the Links, Nodes, and Ports. Links: Operation Links are the physical hardware used to communicate to other computers. The Links list contains an entry for each communications path that the computer can use, including separate entries for the redundant paths between subsystems. The status column will report either Up or Down for each Link. Nodes: Parts Nodes are the individual subsystems in the ALCMS, such as the Tower, Maintenance Center or Lighting Vault. The Nodes list contains an entry for each subsystem that the local computer sends messages to. This does not necessarily mean every node is listed, as some nodes do not send information to other node types. The status column will report either Up or Down for each Node, indicating whether information can be delivered to that Node. Ports: Schematics Ports are the means by which processes internal to the computer attach to the IPC manager. Ports come and go as different applications, such as the Event Viewer, are started and then exited. Ports are listed as either open or closed. An open port indicates an active connection between the IPC manager and a client process. A closed port, means that there is a message waiting to be delivered to a process which is not running. An example of when a message would be waiting to be delivered to a non-operating process is as follows. There are some messages, such as event messages to the data base at the Maintenance subsystem, that are held while the data base process is not accepting messages. This is done so as not to lose any system event messages. Message Area: The message area located at the bottom of the IPC manager window lists messages indicating the internal activities of the IPC manager process as it open and closes Port connections, and determines the Up/Down status of the Nodes and Links. This information is provided as an advanced trouble shooting aid, to be used in Consultation with ADB. 24 © 2010 ADB Airfield Solutions All Rights Reserved 96A0272 Rev. G 5/1/13 Airfield Lighting Computer and Monitoring System (ALCMS) ALCMS Graphical User Interface The “Refresh” input button allows the user to refresh the information displayed in the list windows. The information in the list windows is updated every 30 seconds, or when the “Refresh” button is clicked. Test Link: The “Test Link” button is used to test the currently selected Link. To select a link to test, click on the name of the link to test in the Links list window, then click on the Test Link button. This will immediately send a test message through the selected link and the result will update the status field for that link. Done: The “Done” button is used to return to the Main Menu. The SET DATE and TIME functions are accessed on from the UTILITY page. Set Time Window The user can now enter the new date and/or time using the mouse or the up/down increment buttons. Once the correct date and time have been entered, the user must click on the “Apply” button to accept the change. If it is desired not to change the date or time, click on the “Cancel” button and no change will be made. Once the “Apply” button is chosen, select the “O.K.” button. System Date and Time is now set. © 2010 ADB Airfield Solutions All Rights Reserved 25 Schematics Parts Operation Installation ALCMS Graphical User Interface Figure 20: Safety The user can set the ALCMS system date and time by double-clicking the TIME box in the bottom right-hand corner of the menu bar. At that point the window shown in Figure 20 is displayed. Table of Contents 1.3.8 Set Date and Time Refresh: Disclaimer Buttons Airfield Lighting Computer and Monitoring System (ALCMS) ALCMS Graphical User Interface Disclaimer 1.3.9 Maintenance Lockout Feature 96A0272 Rev. G 5/1/13 The Maintenance Lockout feature allows maintenance personnel to lock out a circuit for maintenance purposes. Once the maintenance person initiates the command, he/she will be prompted for a password. With the entry of the correct password, any circuit may be selected and then locked. The Tower will lose control of that circuit until control is returned. NOTE: During the time of the maintenance lockout, the tower will not have control of the locked out circuit at any time. Table of Contents The following are the sequential steps to using your ALCMS Maintenance Lockout Utility. 1. Once the Maintenance Lockout Utility is chosen from the utility page, the following window will appear. This is your starting point to successfully locking out a circuit or circuits on the Airfield. Figure 21: Maintenance Lockout Facility Safety ALCMS Graphical User Interface Maintenance Lockout Facility Icon Installation Operation Parts 2. Press the logon button to begin. The system will then prompt you for the correct login and password. The following is the ALCMS logon prompt. By entering the correct user name and password, maintenance personnel will be able to use the maintenance lockout utility provided with the ADB ALCMS. Figure 22: Password Window Schematics 3. When the “Enter Password” box appears, enter the correct password to start using the Maintenance Lockout Utility. Once you have typed the correct password, Press the “ENTER” button to enter the system password for system acceptance. 4. Once the correct system password has been entered, the following screen will be displayed. Notice that the Logon button has now changed to the “CHANGE” button. This is the button that will be used to change the state of a given circuit. 26 © 2010 ADB Airfield Solutions All Rights Reserved 96A0272 Rev. G 5/1/13 Airfield Lighting Computer and Monitoring System (ALCMS) ALCMS Graphical User Interface Logged in and ready to ‘Change…” 5. Simply select a circuit with the mouse, (Make sure that the circuit is highlighted before continuing) and press the change button. This will prompt you with the following screen: Schematics Parts Operation NOTE: In this example, Circuit 12R-30L C/L is being locked out. Note that Circuit 12R-30L is highlighted and the change button was hit. To lock a circuit, simply check the Locked check box and press “O.K.” This will lock out that circuit and notification will be sent to the ATCT. Installation ALCMS Graphical User Interface Safety Table of Contents Disclaimer Figure 23: © 2010 ADB Airfield Solutions All Rights Reserved 27 Airfield Lighting Computer and Monitoring System (ALCMS) ALCMS Graphical User Interface Figure 24: 96A0272 Rev. G 5/1/13 Change Circuit Window Disclaimer Table of Contents Safety ALCMS Graphical User Interface Installation Operation 6. The maintenance lockout utility will then display the following, confirming that circuit 12R30L C/L is locked. NOTE: Circuit 12R-30L C/L is shown as being locked in the graphic below. To lockout additional circuits, simply repeat the procedure in the above steps. Multiple circuits may be selected and locked out simultaneously. Simply highlight the desired circuits and repeat the preceding steps as listed. Parts Schematics 28 © 2010 ADB Airfield Solutions All Rights Reserved 96A0272 Rev. G 5/1/13 Airfield Lighting Computer and Monitoring System (ALCMS) ALCMS Graphical User Interface Circuit Locked Out Window 7. The touchscreen graphic will be displayed in the following manner: Schematics Parts NOTE: The circuit graphic and button changing orange will indicate to the Air Traffic Control Tower that maintenance has locked out that specific circuit and ATC will not have control of that circuit(s) until maintenance returns control. Operation Installation ALCMS Graphical User Interface Safety Table of Contents Disclaimer Figure 25: © 2010 ADB Airfield Solutions All Rights Reserved 29 Airfield Lighting Computer and Monitoring System (ALCMS) ALCMS Graphical User Interface Figure 26: 96A0272 Rev. G 5/1/13 ATC Touchscreen View of Locked Circuit Disclaimer Table of Contents Safety ALCMS Graphical User Interface Installation Operation 1.3.10 IRMS Viewer The IRMS Viewer is accessed through the Feature Menu. See Figure 27. Figure 27: Starting the IRMS Viewer Parts Schematics 30 © 2010 ADB Airfield Solutions All Rights Reserved 1.3.10.1 IRMS Viewer Window Airfield Lighting Computer and Monitoring System (ALCMS) ALCMS Graphical User Interface After the user selects the “IRMS Viewer” icon, the “IRMS Data Viewer” window is displayed as illustrated in Figure 28. Insulation Resistance Data Viewer Window Table of Contents Figure 28: Disclaimer 96A0272 Rev. G 5/1/13 In order to view resistance data, the user must select the desired circuit or circuits and then adjust the date reading range to retrieve and execute a data query. (A query is when the computer system searches and retrieves information from the database based on the inputs that the user has selected). The IRMS data can be displayed in either a tabular or graphical format over a period of time selected by the operator, who will specify a START and STOP date for the data display. For a complete explanation of the set-up and use of the IRMS Viewer, the operator should refer to the following manual: • 96A0380 Insulation Resistance Monitoring System (IRMS) User’s Guide © 2010 ADB Airfield Solutions All Rights Reserved 31 Schematics The ALCMS software records the individual ACE™ IRMS resistance readings in the ALCMS system database. Using the IRMS Viewer, the user can retrieve, plot and print the insulation resistance data for each of the circuits. Parts Operation Installation ALCMS Graphical User Interface Safety Data Viewing Window Airfield Lighting Computer and Monitoring System (ALCMS) ALCMS Graphical User Interface Disclaimer 1.3.11 UPS Monitor [Optional] 96A0272 Rev. G 5/1/13 The UPS Monitor button is another option that is available. This is an optional feature and may not be included in all ALCMS systems. The UPS Monitor process communicates with the local UPS, which directly powers the ALCMS equipment. It reports the current status of the operating parameters including alarm conditions. The UPS Monitor window appears as in Figure 29. Table of Contents Figure 29: UPS Monitor Window Safety ALCMS Graphical User Interface Installation Operation The UPS monitor interface is setup similar to the IPC Manager interface. There is the data display area, the message window, and the input buttons. Parts Message Area: The message window at the bottom provides messages indicating the internal operations of the process to allow advanced trouble shooting, and the data display area displays the status of all operating parameters. Schematics Input Buttons: The input buttons include Refresh, Test UPS, and Exit functions. The Refresh button can be used to force an update of the displayed information. The Test UPS button commands the UPS to perform an inverter test, which takes about 20 minutes, and completely test the operation of the UPS. Refer to the UPS Operations Manual for a complete description of the inverter test. The Exit Button allows the User to return to the Main Menu. 32 © 2010 ADB Airfield Solutions All Rights Reserved 96A0272 Rev. G 5/1/13 Airfield Lighting Computer and Monitoring System (ALCMS) ALCMS Graphical User Interface Disclaimer Data Display Area: The data display area lists the following operating parameters: AC volts in AC volts out Frequency in HZ Table of Contents AC amperes out VA out DC amperes DC volts Ambient temp (Cø) The next four parameters are followed by the possible text options that may follow their titles: Alarms are [Disabled/Enabled] When the Inverter is on, the UPS is supplying power from the batteries. When the Charger in on, the UPS is charging the batteries. The Automatic system mode indicates the UPS is automatically determining when to use battery power and when to only line condition. The System mode parameter indicates when the UPS is using battery power, or simply performing line conditioning. The “Alarms are” parameter indicates whether the UPS is to report alarms. If the alarms are Disabled the UPS will not report alarm conditions to the ALCMS. The remaining parameter fields are all the possible alarm conditions reported by the UPS, and are followed by a green “OK” if not in alarm, or by a red “ALARM” if that alarm condition is present. Configurable UPS operating parameters are set at installation and do not need user adjustment. 1.3.12 Touchscreen Training [OPTIONAL] The Touch Screen Training option is another function of the ALCMS that may or may not be a part of the Subsystems. This menu feature allows the user to bring up a Touch Screen emulation, which has active buttons that are completely isolated from the ALCMS. This allows the users to become familiar with the operation of the touch screen. The operation of the training version of the touch screen is identical to the real touch screens, except that commands are always actuated without problems. In other words, there are never any alarm conditions. Refer to the Touchscreen Operator Manual for operation instructions. © 2010 ADB Airfield Solutions All Rights Reserved 33 Installation System mode is [Automatic/Line Conditioning/Battery Power] Operation Charger is [ON/OFF] ALCMS Graphical User Interface Inverter is [ON/OFF] Parts • • • • Safety Minutes of runtime Schematics • • • • • • • • • Airfield Lighting Computer and Monitoring System (ALCMS) ALCMS Graphical User Interface 96A0272 Rev. G 5/1/13 Disclaimer Table of Contents Safety ALCMS Graphical User Interface Installation Operation Parts Schematics 34 © 2010 ADB Airfield Solutions All Rights Reserved Registered office: ADB Airfield Solutions LLC France ADB Phone: +33 (1) 4922 9250 Unit 44, Business Innovation Centre Fax: +33 (1) 4922 9255 Binley Business Park 977 Gahanna Parkway Harry Weston Road Columbus, OH 43230 ADB Airfield Solutions GmbH & Co. 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