Arcode Test Instructions Self-Monitoring of the Machine Brakes V1.

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ARCODE
INTEGRATED ELEVATOR CONTROLLER
FOR TRACTION LIFTS

TEST INSTRUCTIONS SELF-MONITORING

OF THE MACHINE BREAKS
Arcode Test Instructions Self-Monitoring of the Machine Brakes V1.20

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Date of Issue 04.2020

Document Version V1.20

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1. Introduction
The self-monitoring of the machine brakes is carried out by checking that each single brake drops at every run, preventing the
next normal start of the lift if dropping fails. After detection a brake malfunction within a certain operation frame, the lift is kept
out of service, even if the main power is switched off and on again. Only a competent person intervention can make the lift to
restore the operation.

2. Firmware Version
Self-monitoring of the machine brakes compliant to +A3 is available with all firmware versions of ARCODE.

3. Connection
The status of the micro-switches (generally two) mounted on each brake is controlled by means of two separated digital inputs.
These inputs are assigned as programmable ARCODE inputs. The micro-switch contacts must be normally close (N.C.). When
brakes are closed, these inputs must be ON.
PI11 and PI12 inputs are set in factory defaults for connection of the brake micro-switches. These inputs are not obligatory. They
can be changed from the menu.

BR1 BR1: N.C. contact of 1 st brake micro-switch

PI11 BR2: N.C. contact of 2 nd brake micro-switch
BR2
PI12
ARCODE Inputs are ON when brakes are closed.
Inputs are OFF when brakes are open.
100 +24V

4. Parameter Setting
To activate the self-monitoring function of the machine brakes, the following setting is required:
On AREM:
Tools → Device parameters → Protection and monitoring settings → Other protection settings → mechanical brake monitoring:
ON
Tools → Device parameters → Protection and monitoring settings → Other protection settings → mechanical brake-2 monitoring:
ON
Note: These parameters are set to “Off” in factory settings. It should be adjusted as “On” only after wiring the brakes and micro
switches. Otherwise, ARCODE continuously gives error and blocks the lift.
And:
Tools → Device parameters → Programmable inputs → ARCODE controller inputs
PI11: (BRC) Mechanical brake checkback
PI12: (BRC2) Mechanical brake-2 checkback
(Another available programmable inputs can be used. But the connections should be done respectively.)

5. Description of the Self-Monitoring Function

5.1. Self-Monitoring After Stopping
After releasing the brake relay MBR (This is assigned as programmable ARCODE relay outputs PR2), ARCODE waits input
PI11(BRC) and PI12(BRC2) to be activated (24Vdc) within a certain time period. If there is no signal at the end of this perio d,
ARCODE gives “Er12 Holding of mechanical brake not sensed” error. This is not a permanent blocking error. (*2) It will be
reset after input PI11 and PI12 inputs are activated again (*3) If this error repeats 2 times consecutively (*4), it goes to permanent
error. And on the top of AREM screen you will see “Er12 Holding of mechanical brake not sensed (permanent)”. This blocks
the system.
In order to turn the system to normal running mode, the permanent error must be cleared, then system should be reset:
AREM: Tools → System tools → Clear permanent error
AREM: Tools → System tools → Reset system
5.2. Self-Monitoring Before Starting
After activating the brake relay MBR, ARCODE waits inputs PI11(BRC) and PI12(BRC2) to be de-activated (open circuit)
within a certain time period. If the signal is not de-activated at the end of this period, ARCODE gives “Er13 Release of
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mechanical brake not sensed” error. This error is not a permanent blocking error (*2). It will be reset automatically after a certain
time. If this error repeats 2 times consecutively (*4), it goes to permanent error. On the top of AREM screen, you will see “Er13
Release of mechanical brake not sensed (permanent)”. This error is a permanent blocking error and blocks the system
permanently.
In order to turn the system to normal running mode, the permanent error must be cleared, then system should be reset:
AREM: Tools → System tools → Clear permanent error
AREM: Tools → System tools → Reset system
*2: According to EN 81-1 + A3, when the self-monitoring function detects an error, only a competent person intervention can
make the lift to restore the operation. This error shouldn't be reset even if the main power is switched off and on again. Th is type
of error is defined as “permanent blocking error” in this document.
*3: This feature is added with the approval of Liftinstituut (NB) in order to avoid unnecessarily blockings of the elevator in case
of accidental error detections. Elevator already will be permanently kept blocked as long as a brake micro switch remains in the
same position.
*4: The error counter is increased each time a malfunction is detected. When the error counter reaches 2 consecutively, it will
be a permanent blocking error.

6. Resetting the Permanent Blocking Error

The permanent errors can’t be cleared even by switching the main power ‘off’ and ‘on’ again. As mentioned above, the permanent
errors can only be cleared by the followings with:
AREM: Tools → System tools → Clear permanent error

7. Trips
No Message Description
12 Holding of mechanical "(P0045) Mechanical brake monitoring" parameter is set to "On" and brake
brake not sensed relay (MBR) has dropped but (BRC)/(BRC2) inputs are still inactive.
13 Release of mechanical "(P0045) Mechanical brake monitoring" parameter is set to "On" and brake
brake not sensed relay (MBR) has picked but (BRC)/(BRC2) inputs are still active.

8. Testing the Self-Monitoring Function

8.1. PI11(BRC) or PI12(BRC2) Input Open Circuit
No Test Procedure
1 While the elevator is idle, disconnect the cable from
inputs PI11
2 Re-connect the cable to input PI11
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 respectively
4 Re-connect the cable to input PI11
5 Turn the main power off and on again.
6 AREM: Tools → System Tools → Clear permanent
error
AREM: Tools → System Tools → Reset System (*5)
7 Repeat the same steps for PI12(BRC2)
Result
ARCODE gives “Er12 Holding of mechanical brake not
sensed” error. This is not a permanent blocking error.
Error will be reset automatically.
ARCODE gives the same error number with
‘permanent’. Because this is the 2 nd error consecutively.
It blocks system permanently.
ARCODE continues to give the same error.
ARCODE continues to give the same error.
Error will be reset and ARCODE will start to operate in
normal mode.

8.2. PI11(BRC) or PI12(BRC2) input short circuit (+24V)

No Test Procedure Result
1 While the elevator is idle, make a bridge from terminal
100(+24V) to input PI11
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2 Give a command
3 Give another command
4 Remove the bridge from input PI11
5 Turn the main power off and on again.
6 AREM: Tools → System Tools → Clear permanent
error
AREM: Tools → System Tools → Reset System (*5)
7 Repeat the same steps for PI12(BRC2)
*5: Alternative ways for "Reset System" are:
• switching ARCODE's power OFF and then ON again or,
• turning the Recall switch to "1" position and then back to "0" position.
V1.20
ARCODE gives “Er13 Release of mechanical brake
not sensed” error. 1 st error is not a permanent
blocking error. Error will be reset automatically.
ARCODE gives the same error number with
‘permanent’. Because this is the 2 nd error
consecutively. It blocks system permanently.
ARCODE continues to give the same error.
ARCODE continues to give the same error.
Error will be reset and ARCODE will start to operate
in normal mode.