SuperBrain (color screen)

Multi Programs Controller

Rev1.2

SuperBrain Controller
 Table of Content
CHAPTER 1 ─ INTRODUCTION .......................................4
1.1 - About the SuperBrain Controller ............................4
1.3 — Safety Information .................................................8
1.4 — Warranty.................................................................9
1.5 — Your comments are welcome ............................... 11
1.6 — Disclaimer .............................................................12
CHAPTER 2 — INSTALLATION......................................13
2.1 — Contents of packaging .........................................14
2.2 — Mechanical mounting ..........................................15
2.3 — Wiring Schematics: ..............................................17
2.4 — Rear Panel Connections .......................................18
2.5 — Manufacturing Data. ...........................................19
CHAPTER 3 — USING THE SUPERBRAIN ...................20
CONTROLLER ...................................................................20
3.1 — Front Panel ...........................................................20
3.2 — Control Buttons ....................................................21
3.3 — Lock Utility ...........................................................21
CHAPTER 4 — NECESSRY SuperBrain SETTING ........23
4.1 — Setting application Programs ..............................23
4.1.1 — Setting application Programs ...........................25

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 4.1.2 — Selecting Sensors Type ......................................26
4.2 — Wiring & control equipment Check ...................31
4.3 — Sensors Calibration ..............................................34
4.4 — Change language ..................................................35
4.5 — Time Settings ........................................................35
4.6 — Date Settings .........................................................36
CHAPTER 5 — FRONT PANEL DISPLAYS ..................37
5.1 — Graphic Mode Display .........................................37
5.2 — Text Mode Display................................................38
5.3 — Forcing, Manual Operation and Simulation ......39
5.4 — Alarms Display .....................................................41
CHAPTER 6 — TIME PROGRAMS .................................43
6.1 — Choosing Time Program ......................................43
6.2 — Setting Time Program..........................................45
6.3 — Setting days in Time Program .............................47
CHAPTER 7 — COMMUNICATION................................49
7.1 — Communication settings ......................................49
CHAPTER 8 — Specifications ...........................................53

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CHAPTER 1 ─ INTRODUCTION

1.1 - About the SuperBrain Controller

SuperBrain is a stand-alone Direct Digital Controller (DDC)

especially designed to control and monitor heating,
ventilation and air-conditioning systems (HVAC) as well as
energy, lighting and electrical systems.
SuperBrain is the optimal solution for controlling air conditioning
units, VAV and fan & coil units.
SuperBrain offers an advanced technology product especially
designed for hotels, hospitals, large offices and other public
buildings.

The SuperBrain Controller includes Weekly time programs

integrated HVAC software that can be defined by using simple
multi lingual menus.
The SuperBrain Controller includes RS 485 communication (TCP
IP optional) port and ModBus\Bacnet protocols for BMS System.
Stores up to 100 alarms in its memory and can send them by
email.

An O.E.M. Designed Product:

SuperBrain is especially designed to provide swift, efficient
and cost effective solutions, serving the needs of HVAC
system manufacturers.
The controller eliminates the need for installation of weekly
clock timers, time delay relays, modulating HVAC controllers,
indicator lamps and with its build HMI screen can replace a BMS PC
station.

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HVAC & BMS Software Application Programs:
The SuperBrain DDC controller can store up to 400
HVAC and BMS software application programs, stored
in the flash memory. By using the simple multi lingual
menus, the user can define the application programs to
be used.

Input/Output Points:
The Input/Output Points of the SuperBrain DDC controller
are divided into two sub controllers (A/B). Each one of
the sub controllers includes up to 50% of the following
Input/Output Points:
8 Digital Outputs: Dry Contact 150 MA Max
8 Analog Outputs: 0-10 VDC modulating control
8 Universal Inputs: 0-10 VDC or Ni 1000, PT 1000 or dry contact
4 Digital Inputs: dry contact
Dimensions:
96 mm x 96 mm x 71 mm
Shipping Weight: 200 Grams
Power Requirements:
Voltage: 24AC +/- 20% or 24VDC
Minimum Transformer Size: 50VA
Frequency: 50/60 Hz
Operation Limits:
Temperature: -20°C -70°C
Humidity: 0-95% RH

Each SuperBrain Controller is carefully and meticulously

manufactured using quality components and the latest production
methods.

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1.2 - How to use this manual

We at CONTROL APPLICATIONS Ltd, envisage this manual to

be used by three types of people, i.e. the Installation Technician,
the Senior Electrical Engineer and the end User. For this reason
this manual is divided into chapters for ease of reference by each
of these different people. There could be a situation where two of
the abovementioned tasks can be combined, or in a rare instance
one person could handle all three tasks.

CHAPTER 1- Introduction, describes the SuperBrain Controller,

its potential users, the readings it can provide and some of its
features in brief.

CHAPTER 2- Installation, provides detailed instructions for

unpacking, mechanical mounting, and electrical wiring up
instructions for the Installation Technician.

CHAPTER 3- Using the SuperBrain Controller, describes in detail

front Panel, the functions of the control buttons, and the Lock
Utility.

CHAPTER 4- Parameter Configuration & Settings explains in

detail the minimum parameters settings needed by the user to set
up and configure the SuperBrain Controller

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CHAPTER 5 - Front Panel Displays, is an easy to follow step-by-
step guide to obtain data, display graphic screens and tables for
the User.

CHAPTER 6 - Time tables gives details about the weekly

timetables and how to set them up.

CHAPTER 7 - Communications gives details about the

Communication capabilities of the SuperBrain Controller, and how
to set up.

CHAPTER 8 - Specifications is a detailed list of specifications of

the SuperBrain Controller.

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1.3 — Safety Information
The purpose of this manual is to help you. Please read the
instructions carefully before performing any installation and note
any precautions.

WARNING!

• Ensure that all incoming power and other

power sources are turned off before
performing any work on the SuperBrain
Controller. Failure to do so may result in
serious or even fatal injury and/or equipment
damage.
• If the SuperBrain Controller is damaged in
any way do NOT connect it to any power
source.
• To prevent a potential fire or shock hazard,
never expose the SuperBrain Controller to
rain or moisture.
• Keep the surrounding area free of dirt and
clutter especially metal objects. Good
housekeeping pays.
• Inspect the cables periodically for cracks,
kinks or any other signs of wear
• Keep children away.
• Do not pull the cords.

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 • Users should stay alert and not approach the
rear of the SuperBrain Controller while
tired or under the influence of alcohol,
medicines or any other chemical substance
that would tend to make a person drowsy.

• Do not wear loose clothing or dangling

jewelry.
• Above all use common sense at all times.

1.4 — Warranty

CONTROL APPLICATIONS Ltd provides a 12- Month warranty

against faulty workmanship or components from date of dispatch
provided that the product was properly installed and used.
CONTROL APPLICATIONS Ltd does not accept liability for any
damage that may be caused by natural disasters (such as floods,
fire, earthquake, lightening etc.).
CONTROL APPLICATIONS Ltd does not accept liability for any
damage that may be caused by malfunction of the SuperBrain
Controller.

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CONTROL APPLICATIONS Ltd will advise the customer on the
proper installation and use of the SuperBrain Controller, but will
not accept any responsibility that the instrument is suitable for the
application for which it was originally purchased.

This warranty may become void if the Installation, Parameter

Configuration & Setting Instructions are not carried out according
to the instructions set out by CONTROL APPLICATIONS Ltd.

The SuperBrain Controller has no user serviceable parts and should

be opened and serviced by a duly qualified authorized
representative only. The sensitive electronics
could become damaged if exposed to a static environment. This
action would void the warranty.
This warranty is limited to the repair and/or replacement at
CONTROL APPLICATION Ltd sole discretion of the defective
product during the warranty period. Repaired or replaced products
are warranted for ninety (90) days from the date of repair or
replacement, or for the remainder of the original product’s
warranty period, whichever is longer.
CONTROL APPLICATIONS Ltd is always at your service to
advise the customer on any problem that may be encountered
regarding any installation, operation, parameter & configuration
settings or maintenance.

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1.5 — Your comments are welcome
CONTROL APPLICATIONS Ltd. Sincerely thank you for
choosing our SuperBrain Controller. We are confident that it will
provide you with many years of trouble free service and give you
the best controlling performance that you expected from the
instrument when you bought it.

While every effort was made to keep the information as reliable,

helpful, accurate and up to date as possible, all possible
contingencies cannot be covered. Technical or typographical
errors could occur, and we would be happy to receive any
comments, criticisms or notifications of any such errors from you,
our valued customer.

Street Address: 24A HaBarzel St.

Tel-Aviv 69710
Israel
Tel: +972-3-6474998
Fax: +972-3-6474598
Electronic Address: cal@ddc.co.il

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1.6 — Disclaimer

Information in this User Manual is subject to change without

notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of
CONTROL APPLICATIONS Ltd.
CONTROL APPLICATIONS Ltd supplies this User Manual as is
without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, and
reserves the right to make improvements and/or changes in the
manual or the product at any time.

While it is the intension of CONTROL APPLICATIONS Ltd to

supply the customer with accurate and reliable information in this
User Manual, CONTROL APPLICATIONS Ltd assumes no
responsibility for its use, or for any infringement of rights of the
fourth parties, which may result from its use.

This User Manual could contain technical or typographical errors

and changes are periodically made to the information herein, these
changes may be incorporated in new editions of the publication.

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CHAPTER 2 — INSTALLATION

In this Chapter you will find the information and instructions that
the Installation Technician needs to mount and connect the
SuperBrain Controller

WARNING!

• During operation, hazardous voltages are

present in connecting cables and terminal
blocks.
• Fully qualified personnel must do all work.
Failure to follow this rule may result in
serious or even fatal injury to personnel
and/or damage to equipment.
• Refer to Section 1.3 Safety information before
carrying out any installation.
• Read this manual thoroughly and make sure
you understand the contents before
connecting the SuperBrain Controller to any
power source.

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2.1 — Contents of packaging
To unpack the SuperBrain Controller:
The SuperBrain Controller is packed and shipped in a carton
approximately 24.5 cm long X 19 cm wide X 12 and cm high.

Before opening the package, ensure the area, clean and dry.
Without using any sharp instruments, carefully open the carton of
the SuperBrain Controller.

Please check the contents of the carton, it should contain:

1. Your new SuperBrain Controller.
2. SuperBrain User Manual (this book).
3. 3 X nine pole connector plugs for IO.
4. 1 X five pole connector plugs for Digital
inputs.
5. 1 X three pole connector plug for power
supply.
6. 1 X two pole connector plug for
communication.

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2.2 — Mechanical mounting
To Mount the SuperBrain Controller

Do not mount the SuperBrain Controller too

close to any main electrical conductors
Allow sufficient space to carry out maintenance
to the back of the SuperBrain Controller

1. Choose a suitable location, and prepare a

rectangular hole according to the dimensions
shown in Figure 2.1

Width
Height 90 mm
90 mm

Figure 2-1. Panel Cutout

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Figure 2-2. Mounting Clips

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2.3 — Wiring Schematics:

Figure 2-3. Wiring Diagram

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 2.4 — Rear Panel Connections
Please re-read section 1.3 for safety instructions.

Pin Description Remarks

Designation

L 24V AC/DC supply voltage Through a

2 Amp fuse

N 24V AC/DC supply voltage Ground

DiA C,5,6 Two digital inputs for system A

DiB C,5,6 Two digital inputs for system B
InA C,1,2,3,4 Four Universal inputs for system A
InB C,1,2,3,4 Four Universal inputs for system B
AoA C,1,2,3,4 Four Analog Outputs for system A
AoB C,1,2,3,4 Four Analog Outputs for system B
DoA C,1,2,3,4 Four Digital Outputs for system A Dry contact
maximum
DoB C,1,2,3,4 Four Digital Outputs for system B current
150mA

COMM - RS485 Comm. (-) Line

COMM + RS485 Comm. (+) Line

Table 2-1 Rear Panel connections

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 2.5 — Manufacturing Data.
1. On the Main menu press F1 on the keyboard for 6 seconds. The
following screen will appear.

Figure 2-4. Manufacturing Data

Number Screen Description

1 Ep. Date Production date of software operating system
2 Version Program version no.
3 Comm # Address of MODBUS Protocol
4 FL BAK Compiled program file name
5 FL DATE Compile Date
6 IP IP address (in TCP models only)
7 ARM 64 CPU model – 64 bit

Table 2-2 Manufacturing Data

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CHAPTER 3 — USING THE SUPERBRAIN
CONTROLLER
In this chapter you will find descriptions and functions of the
front, control buttons and how to use them.

3.1 — Front Panel

To operate the front panel:
The Front Panel has a graphic screen and 6 operating buttons.
All the readings are shown on a state of the art 128X 64 resolution
graphic screen and are explained in detail in Chapter 5.
The Control Buttons and their functions are fully explained in
Section 3-2.

Figure 3-1. Front Panel

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3.2 — Control Buttons

To operate the Control Buttons on Front Panel:

The SuperBrain Controller has six Control Buttons. With these
buttons the User can achieve all the functions necessary.
The Control Buttons are arranged on a keypad below the display
screen and require slight finger pressure to click.
Enter – Operates the selected function.
Back – Return to previous menu.
F1-F4 – Perform the functions indicated of the LCD display
above each button. For example, in figure 3-1, F1 performs
change to TEXT mode display.

3.3 — Lock Utility

The Control Buttons can be locked against any unauthorized or

accidental usage.

NOTE: Only sub menus can be locked. The Lock Utility does
not work on the Main Menu

To Lock press Enter for six (6) seconds.

A “Keyboard Locked!” message appears on the screen when any
button is pressed.

To Unlock simply press Enter for six (6) seconds.

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A “Keyboard Unlocked!” message appears on the screen and
normal functions can resume.
In the event of a general power failure, the SuperBrain Controller
will return to the last screen showed before the power failure
occurred.

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CHAPTER 4 — NECESSRY SuperBrain SETTING
In this chapter you will find instructions to set the minimum
settings that are necessary to allow the SuperBrain Controller to
function properly.

4.1 — Setting application Programs

The SuperBrain Controller can be defined with two
application programs for two independent systems:
system A and system B or to operate as one
combined system. This chapter describes the method
of setting the application programs, from the “bank”
of the application programs that are stored in the
controller’s memory.
1. From Main Menu scroll to “Setup”.
2. Press “Enter”.
3. The Enter Code screen will appear.

Figure 4-1. Enter Code

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4. Use the F1, F2 buttons to change the code and F3, &
F4 buttons to move left and right, inert the default
code - “1”, and press “Enter”.
The “SYSTEM SETUP” Menu screen appears:

Figure 4-2. System Setup

5. Scroll to “SET PROGRAM” and press "Enter".

6. The SET PROGRAM screen will appear.

Figure 4-3. SET PROGRAM – for system A or B

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 7. Move the cursor with the F3, F4 to the required
system: A or B and press "Enter". The screen in
figure 4-4 will appear.

Figure 4-4. Program Set

4.1.1 — Setting application Programs

Applications program for SuperBrain controller can be found at

website: http://www.ddc.co.il/PDFs/applicationlist.pdf
Each application program has a unique number. From this list
select the required program number and type this number as
required in following instructions:
1. Follow the instructions in chapter 4.1.
2. From screen described in figure 4-4, use F3, F4 to
choose “SELECT BY NUMBER” and press "Enter".
3. The screen in figure 4-5 will appear.
4. Using F3, F4 select the digit to change.
5. Using F1, F2 insert the “program number”.

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 Figure 4-5. Program Number Set
6. Once the program number is chosen, press "Enter".
7. The application will upload for a few seconds.
8. The controller is programmed!

4.1.2 — Selecting Sensors Type

SuperBrain Controller can read the following sensors type:

• PT 1000, Ni 1000.
• 0-10 VDC.
• 4-20 mA (requires connection of 500 ohm
resistor).
In order to define the sensor being used:
1. Follow the instructions in chapter 4.1.
2. Select the screen described in figure 4-5, use F3, F4 and
choose “INPUTS SETUP” and press Enter. The Analog
Inputs list will appear.

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3. Scroll to desirable Analog Input and press "Enter".
4. The Analog Input setup screen will appear.

Figure 4-6. Select Sensor Type

5. Pressing F1, “TYPE", will enable you to select the sensor

type from a list as described in figure 4-7.

Figure 4-7. Select Sensor Type

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6. Selecting “RESISTOR” will lead you to the following
screen:

Figure 4-8. Select Type

7. In order to choose the desirable sensor type scroll to the
desirable sensor and press "Enter" – the Resistor sensor
defined.
8. Selecting “VOLTAGE” will lead you to select voltage sensor type:
0-1Volt or 0-10 Volt, please scroll to the type of sensor being used
and press "Enter".
9. The following screen allows setting the physical range (RNG) and
electrical signal range (TYPE).

Figure 4-9. Voltage Type Selected

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10. In order to set the physical range press F2 - “RNG”, the following
set of screens will appear and will enable you to set the “physical
range” related to the “low level electrical signal” and the “physical
range” related to the “high level electrical signal”.

Figure 4-10. Voltage Input Type Selected

For example, the settings in figure 4-10 are for a temperature sensor 0-
10VDC = 0-50 °C.
11. Selecting “Current” will lead you to select current sensor type: 0-20
mA (10v), 0-10 mA(1), 4-20 mA(10V), 4-20 mA(1V), please scroll
to the type of sensor being used and press "Enter".

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12. The following screen allows setting the physical range (RNG) and
electrical signal range (TYPE).

Figure 4-11. Current Type Selected

13. In order to complete the sensor definition please repeat the
operation ad described in step 10.
14. Pressing F1, “CALIB”, in figure 4- 9 will enable you to
calibrate the sensor’s reading. Please see chapter 4.3.

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4.2 — Wiring & control equipment Check
To avoid system malfunctions as a result of incorrect wiring or
control equipment malfunction, SuperBrain controller allow you
to check the input and the outputs in a very friendly way. All
inputs are displayed on the LCD screen. All outputs can be forced
to any value for control equipment checkup and all Input values
can be forced to any value in order to check the controller
operation.

To perform Wiring & control equipment Check:

From the Main Menu access the Setup, the "System Setup" screen
will appear.
1. Scroll to CHECK WIRING and press "Enter".
2. Use F1, F2 to choose the require system to check
(System A or System B).
3. Use F1, F2 to choose the require I/O type to check:

• Analog Inputs
• Analog Outputs
• Digital Inputs
• Digital Outputs

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4. The relevant IO list screen will appear.

Figure 4-12. IO List

5. In case forcing (overriding) is required – scroll to
desirable IO point and press "Enter". The change
value screen will appear.

Figure 4-13. Change Value

6. At the default mode the IO point appears as
"Automatic" and shows its real time value\status, in
order to force the IO point press on F1 – "VAL".

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 7. The Enter New Value screen will appear.

Figure 4-14. Enter New Value

8. Use the F1, F2 buttons to change the value and F3, &
F4 buttons to move left and right, when finished press
“Enter”.

Chapter 4.2 above allows forcing one or more Inputs and/or

Outputs. In case of forcing I/O points the controller stops
controlling the forced output and relate to forced input as a real
input reading.
User must return all forced I/O to AUTO mode by accessing the
Change Value screen (Figure XX) and click F2 - Auto!

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4.3 — Sensors Calibration
All readings in the SuperBrain Controller are read at the
connection point. In some cases, analog readings need to be
calibrated.
In order to calibrate, an accurate external sensor at the measuring
location must be used in order to compare the reading form the
external sensor and the reading from the controller.

1. Access the Analog inputs setup by repeating the

instructions in chapter 4.1.2 paragraphs 1-4 (Figure
4-11). Press F4, “CALIB”. Calibration offset can be
set. See figure 4-15.

Figure 4-15. Calibration Offset

2. Use F3, F4 (< >) to select digits and F1, F2 ( - + ) to

change digits in order to set the offset value. Positive
or negative values can be set. When finished press
"Enter".

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4.4 — Change language

The “Change Language Utility” works on the Main screen only:

1. Click F2 for 6 seconds. The language menu will

appear.
2. Scroll to desirable language and press "Enter".

4.5 — Time Settings

To set Time:

1. See Section 4-1 for instructions to arrive at the System Setup.

2. From the System Setup scroll to SET TIME and press "Enter"
key. The Set Time screen will appear.

Figure 4-16. Set Time

3. Use F3, F4 (< >) to select digits and F1, F2 ( - + ) to change digits
in order to set the time: [HH:MM:SS].

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4.6 — Date Settings

1. To set Date See Section 4-1 for instructions to arrive at the

System Setup.
2. From the System Setup scroll to SET DATE and press Enter
key. The Set Date screen will appear.

Figure 4-17.
Set Date

3. Use F3, F4 (< >) to select digits and F1, F2 ( - + ) to change

digits in order to set the date: [DD/MM/YY].

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 CHAPTER 5 — FRONT PANEL DISPLAYS
In this chapter you will find instructions on how to obtain the
readings that the SuperBrain Controller provides and options to
activate control elements.
5.1 — Graphic Mode Display
From the maim menu, figure 5-1, use F3, F4 to select “DISPLAY
DATA” and press "Enter" key.

If no program was selected, no data will be displayed. See chapter 4.1.

If a program was selected, the display will appear similar to following
one (according to the program):

Figure 5-1. Graphic Display

1. Use F1 or F2 keys to toggle between System A and System B.
2. Use F4, “HELP”, to see more details about the program
currently working on the controller.
3. Use F1 to change display to TEXT mode.

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5.2 — Text Mode Display

1. Follow the instructions in chapter 5.1 and enter text mode.

2. All the input, outputs and parameters will be displayed.

Figure 5-2. Text Display

3. Pressing on F1, "GRAP" will bring you back to the graphical

screen.
4. Pressing F2, “ARNG” for 3 seconds – arranges the order of
the data, by locating the selected data at the top of the list.
5. Press F3, F4 to scroll between the data.

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5.3 — Forcing, Manual Operation and Simulation

From the Main menu, use F3, F4 buttons to select “DISPLAY

DATA” and press "Enter".
If no program was selected, no data will be displayed. See
chapter 4.1. If a program was selected, the display will appear.
1. Press F1 to change display to text mode.
2. Use F3, F4 (up / down) to select the I/O or parameter to
be tested and press "Enter".
3. A requirement – "Enter Technical Code" will appear.
Insert the password - see chapter 4.1, paragraphs 1-4.
4. Choosing a digital input or digital output will allow setting
the value ON (F4) or OFF (F3) and toggle Manual /
Automatic mode (F2). See the following screen:

Figure 5-3. Manual Value to Digital Point

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5. Choosing an analog input, analog output or a parameter will
allow: setting the value - VAL F1, or increasing the value - F3,
decreasing the value - F4 and toggle Manual/Automatic mode
- F2. See figure 5-4.

Figure 5-4. Manual Value to Analog Point

6. In order to insert an immediate value press F1-“VAL".

Figure 5-5. Immediate Value to Analog Point

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 WARNING

Chapter 4.2 above allows forcing one or more Inputs and/or

Outputs. In case of forcing a control I/O the controller stops
controlling a forced output and not reading a forced input.

User must return all I/O to AUTO status!

5.4 — Alarms Display

To see the status for the alarms in System A and System B and the
Historical Alarms list:
1. From the Main Menu, scroll to “ALARMS” and press "Enter".
2. The Alarms screen will appear.

Figure 5-6. Alarms Screen

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 3. Use F3 and F4 to scroll to the desirable Current or Historical
Alarms display (System A, B) and press "Enter".
4. Historical Alarms - up to 100 Historical Alarms are stored in
the memory, once the Historical Alarms number reaching 100
the oldest one will be erased by FIFO method (first in first out).
5. Alarm pop up – once the alarm accrues, an alarm signal will
pop up and blink on the display.

Figure 5-7. Alarm Blinks on Main Menu

Pressing F2 will detail the alarms in the system. The number in

brackets is the quantity of existing current alarms in the system.

Figure 5-8. Alarm Details

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CHAPTER 6 — TIME PROGRAMS

In SuperBrain controller there are 8 weekly time programs numbered

1up to 8. Time program #1-4 can be related to digital or analog outputs
in system A. Time program #5-8 can be related to digital or analog
outputs in system B. Digital outputs will activate 24V Relays and
analog outputs will toggle 0V or 10VDC. Change Analog outputs to
dry contact using RCU4 unit, Control Application make. There is an
option to relate any of the four time program tables to any output.

6.1 — Choosing Time Program

1. From the Main menu, scroll to “TIME PROGRAM” and
press "Enter".
2. The Time Program screen will appear.

Figure 6-1. Choosing Time Program

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One of the four options can be chosen:
System A – Digital Outputs, System A – Analog Outputs,
System B – Digital Outputs, System B – Analog Outputs,
For example: choosing System A – Digital Outputs will lead to
the screen showed in figure 6-2. Some of the outputs, which are
used in the program, cannot be used with time program (depends
on the program). For example DOUT2, DOUT3.

Figure 6-2. Choosing Time Program in System A

Every Output can be related to up to 2 time programs: T.P.1 and T.P.2.

If two time programs were chosen for an output, the time program for
the output will be the sum of these time programs,
i. e., OR function between these time tables.
The numbers in the left side are the time program numbers. E.g., in
figure 6-2 digital output #4 is operated from two time programs: #2 and
#4.
Note: Notice that the same time program can operate more than one
output!!!

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To add a second time program to an output, place the marker on the
required output using F3, F4 and press F2 – “T.P2”.
To change the time tables for the output, place the marker on the
required output using F3, F4 and press F1 – “T.P1” and F2 – “T.P2”
repeatedly until the required number is achieved.
For example, to change the time to digital output #4 in figure 6-2, place
the marker at the fourth line and press repeatedly F1 to change the first
time program, and F2 to change the second time program.

6.2 — Setting Time Program

Follow the instructions in chapter 6.1 to choose the time program
number required for setting. Notice: this time program may activate
more than one output.
Pressing Enter key at the maker-located line will set the time program
T.P1 of that output. Figure 6-3 will appear. For example, in figure 6-2,
pressing Enter in line 1 will set time program #1, and pressing Enter in
line 4 will sets time program #2.

Figure 6-3. Setting Time Program #1

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In figure 6-3, operating times and days can be set by locating the
marker to the appropriate field, using the arrows (keys F1-F4), and
pressing Enter key. F3 and F4 keys will allow decreasing or increasing
the values at the marker location. See figure 6-4.

Figure 6-4. Setting Values in Time Program #1

Pressing Enter in figure 6-4 will return to figure 6-3, allowing selecting
other values to change.
There is another option to set time programs, figure 6-3. From the
display in figure 6-1 – select “T.P NUMBER” and press the Enter key.
Figure 6-5 will appear. Select the program number 1-8 using F2 key
and press "Enter".

Figure 6-5. Selecting Time Program

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 6.3 — Setting days in Time Program
The time program table includes 3 columns: Sunday-Thursday, Friday and
Saturday. User can change the days for the columns. For example, Monday-
Friday, Saturday and Sunday. If a certain day were not included in the time-
table, it means that in this day the output will not operate.
To change the days, locate the marker in figure 6-3 to one of the days at the
top of the columns and press Enter key. Figure 6-5 will appear.

Figure 6-5. Setting Days in Time Program

The first row in figure 6-5 refers to the first column in figure 6-3.
The second row in figure 6-5 refers to the second column in
figure 6-3. The third row in figure 6-5 refers to the third column
in figure 6-3. In order to change the data, choose the required row
with the arrows (F1-F4). Press Enter key. F3, F4 key will change
to -/+. Change the days with F3, F4 and press Enter to return to
figure 6-5.

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 WARNING!

Chapter 6 describes the method to change and set Time

Program #1. The User must consider that this time
program may be operating other outputs. If so, changing
this time program will affect all outputs related to this
time program. If this in not wanted, use other time
program than #1 to the other outputs.

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CHAPTER 7 — COMMUNICATION
MODBUS Protocol
The SuperBrain Controller has an RS485 interface allowing direct
interface with an external communication network supporting the
MODBUS and Bacnet MSTP protocols. (Ethernet TCP IP port
optional – supprots ModBus and Bacnet IP).
Technical data can be found in the technical document: “SuperBrain
Communication”

7.1 — Communication settings

To enable the User to connect the SuperBrain Controller to a PC

master computer or controller, for successful communications, the
Communication Setup parameters of both must match; i.e. the port
of the PC/controller master and the configuration settings of the
SuperBrain.
Parameters of communication:
Address from 1-255
Baud Rate from 300 to 57600 bps.
Parity: odd/even/none

To set up Serial Communications:

1. See Section 4-1 for instructions to arrive at the System
Setup.
2. From System Setup scroll to Communication Settings and
press "Enter".

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 Figure 7-1. Serial Communication Setup

3. Use F1, F2 keys to change the values at the marker location.

4. F3, F4 keys are used for selecting the required parameter:
address, baudrate and parity.

To set up Ethernet Communication (these menus exist only in the

SuperBrain TCP model):

5. See Section 4-1 for instructions to arrive at the System

Setup.
6. From System Setup scroll to Communication Settings and
press "Enter".
7. The Communication Setup screen will appear. Scroll to
"Ethernet" menu and press "Enter".
8. The Ethernet screen will appear.

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 Figure 7-2. Ethernet Communication Setup

9. Scroll between the menus and define the required Ethernet

definitions according to the local network address and
requirements.
10. To set IP address scroll to SET IP and press "Enter". The Set IP
screen will appear.

Figure 7-3. Set IP Address

11. Use F3, F4 (< >) to select digits and F1, F2 ( - + ) to change
digits in order to set the IP. When finished press "Enter".

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12. Repeat steps 6 and 7 to set the GateWay and MASK (if
required).
13. The MAC address always adjusts itself automatically according
to the unique IP address of the device. However it can be
changed as well by repeating steps 6,7.

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CHAPTER 8 — Specifications

Item Description

Power requirements 24VAC/DC,60/50 Hz, 30VA

Dimensions (HxWxD) 90x90x80 mm
Shipping Weight 500 gr.
Enclosure material ABS + Antiflame
Display Graphic 128x64
Operating temperature -20 - + 70 C
Storage temperature -20 - + 80 C
Humidity 0- 90 RH%
Voltage input terminals VL – E10 1708
Communication port RS485 (Ethernet optional)
Mounting Front Panel Mounting

All technical specifications are subject to change without notice.

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