ADDENDUM TO HARDWARE MANUAL

Scope:
The information in this section applies only to customers using the Model
8632C within a safety-oriented application and requiring compliance with
the ATEX standard. In ALL applications, the user or system provider must
read this manual in its entirety prior to installation or use.

Disclaimer:
Model 8632C Hawk-I has been approved as a control device for Equipment Group II, Category 3, Zone 2 in the CENELEC community.
There are special conditions which apply to the hazardous area
approvals to the ATEX standard. Refer to the Hardware Specifications
chapter of this manual for details. Failure to observe these conditions
will result in a potentially dangerous installation.
This controller has not been engineered to be used as a fail-safe system,
an explosion protection system, or as a ame proof enclosure system.
Fail-safe controllers are designed to default to a safe mode in the event
of any single internal failure. Sophisticated safety design concepts are incorporated into the development of such controllers to insure that internal
failures will not cause any unsafe condition.
Risk assessments within a control system are based on a number of factors. These factors must first be ranked on an individual component basis
and then evaluated in total to establish the risk level for any complete
system. The Model 8632C Hawk-I is always used in conjunction with
other components, likely supplied by several different suppliers. These
components must be approved to at least the same level as the Hawk-I
controller itself. Due to possible interactions between the controller and
components used, Amot Controls cannot guarantee any system to be
inherently safe.
Amot Controls strongly recommends all Hawk-I users to assess the level
of safety protection required for their given application and to administer
safeguards as needed to prevent hazardous conditions.

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Use of DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE:

This publication includes DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE
information where appropriate to point out safety related or other important information.
DANGER:
WARNING:
CAUTION:
NOTE:

Hazards which could result in severe personal injury or death.

Hazards which could result in personal injury.
Hazards which could result in equipment or property damage.
Alerts user to pertinent facts and conditions.

Although DANGER and WARNING hazards are related to personal

injury, and CAUTION hazards are associated with equipment or property damage, it should be understood that the operation of damaged
equipment could, under certain conditions, result in degraded system
performance leading to personal injury or death. Therefore, comply
fully with all DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION NOTICES.
This document is based on information available at the time of its publication. While efforts have been made to be accurate, the information contained herein does not purport to cover all details or variations in hardware
or software, nor to provide for every possible contingency in connection
with installation, operation, or maintenance. Features may be described
herein which are not present in all hardware and software systems. Amot
Controls Corp. assumes no obligation of notice to holders of this document with respect to changes subsequently made.
Amot Controls Corp. makes no representation or warranty, expressed, implied,
or statutory with respect to, and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy,
completeness, sufficiency, or usefulness of the information contained herein.
No warranties of merchantability or fitness for purpose shall apply.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................1
1.1 Easy and Flexible Programming ....................................................1
1.2 I/O Capability ................................................................................1
1.3 Scaling and Signal Processing......................................................2
1.4 Communications Functions ..........................................................2

1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................1
1.1 Easy and Flexible Programming ....................................................1
1.2 I/O Capability ................................................................................1
1.3 Scaling and Signal Processing......................................................2
1.4 Communications Functions ..........................................................2

2. SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................3
2.1 General..........................................................................................3
2.2 Conditions for Approval to EN60079-15 .......................................3
2.3 Environment, Wiring and EMI .......................................................4
2.4 Display and Keypad ......................................................................4
2.5 Power Supply ................................................................................5
2.6 Digital I/O and Auxiliary/Solid State Relay Outputs .....................5
2.7 Analogue I/O .................................................................................6
2.8 Communications ...........................................................................7

2. SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................3
2.1 General..........................................................................................3
2.2 Conditions for Approval to EN60079-15 .......................................3
2.3 Environment, Wiring and EMI .......................................................4
2.4 Display and Keypad ......................................................................4
2.5 Power Supply ................................................................................5
2.6 Digital I/O and Auxiliary/Solid State Relay Outputs .....................5
2.7 Analogue I/O .................................................................................6
2.8 Communications ...........................................................................7

3. INSTALLATION ..................................................................................15
3.1 Installation Overview ..................................................................15
3.2 Recommended Environment .......................................................15
3.3 Mechanical Installation ...............................................................15
3.4 Wiring Requirements ..................................................................17
3.5 Grounding and Common Return Lines........................................17
3.5.1 Power Supply and Protective Ground Connections ................17
3.5.2 Digital Inputs and Outputs. .....................................................18
3.5.3 Analogue Inputs and Outputs .................................................18
3.6 Digital Inputs ...............................................................................19
3.6.1 Selecting Fault Sensing Switches...........................................19
3.6.2 Dry Contacts..........................................................................19
3.6.3 Sealed and Precious Metal Contacts .....................................19
3.6.4 Normally Open and Normally Closed ......................................19
3.6.5 Using Relay Contacts As Sensor Switches ............................20
3.6.6 Connecting The Digital Inputs .................................................20
3.7 The Thermocouple Inputs ............................................................20
3.7.1 Connecting the Thermocouple Inputs .....................................21
3.8 The 4-20 mA Inputs .....................................................................21
3.8.1 Connecting the 4-20 mA Sensor Inputs ..................................22
3.9 The RTD Inputs............................................................................22
3.9.1 Connecting the RTD Inputs ....................................................22
3.10 The Tachometer Input ................................................................23
3.10.1 Connecting the Tachometer Input .........................................23
3.11 The Remote Stop Input..............................................................23
3.11.1 Connecting the Remote Stop Input ......................................23

3. INSTALLATION ..................................................................................15
3.1 Installation Overview ..................................................................15
3.2 Recommended Environment .......................................................15
3.3 Mechanical Installation ...............................................................15
3.4 Wiring Requirements ..................................................................17
3.5 Grounding and Common Return Lines........................................17
3.5.1 Power Supply and Protective Ground Connections ................17
3.5.2 Digital Inputs and Outputs. .....................................................18
3.5.3 Analogue Inputs and Outputs .................................................18
3.6 Digital Inputs ...............................................................................19
3.6.1 Selecting Fault Sensing Switches...........................................19
3.6.2 Dry Contacts..........................................................................19
3.6.3 Sealed and Precious Metal Contacts .....................................19
3.6.4 Normally Open and Normally Closed ......................................19
3.6.5 Using Relay Contacts As Sensor Switches ............................20
3.6.6 Connecting The Digital Inputs .................................................20
3.7 The Thermocouple Inputs ............................................................20
3.7.1 Connecting the Thermocouple Inputs .....................................21
3.8 The 4-20 mA Inputs .....................................................................21
3.8.1 Connecting the 4-20 mA Sensor Inputs ..................................22
3.9 The RTD Inputs............................................................................22
3.9.1 Connecting the RTD Inputs ....................................................22
3.10 The Tachometer Input ................................................................23
3.10.1 Connecting the Tachometer Input .........................................23
3.11 The Remote Stop Input..............................................................23
3.11.1 Connecting the Remote Stop Input ......................................23

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3.12 The Power Supply .....................................................................23

3.12.1 Connecting the Power Supply ..............................................24
3.13 The Communication Ports .........................................................24
3.13.1 Connecting a Port for Programming .....................................24
3.13.2 Connecting to a Port for Monitoring .....................................25
3.14 The Configuration Link Input .....................................................25
3.14.1 Connecting the Configuration Link Input ...............................25
3.15 CANbus port .............................................................................25
3.16 The Digital/Auxiliary Outputs and Solid State Relay Outputs ...25
3.16.1 Connecting the Digital Outputs - Model Code 8632Cx4xxxx .......... 26
3.16.2 Connecting the Auxiliary Outputs - Model Code 8632Cx3xxxx .......... 26
3.16.3 Connecting the Solid State Relay outputs - Model Code 8632Cx3xxxx .....26
3.17 The 4-20 mA Analog Outputs ....................................................26
3.17.1 Connecting the 4-20 mA Analog Outputs .............................26
4. TEST AND OPERATION ....................................................................27
4.1 Pre-Operation Test Procedure ....................................................27
4.2 Initial Check of Hawk-I Operation ...............................................28
4.2.1 Configure Mode and Run Mode .............................................28
4.3 Troubleshooting the Installation ..................................................28
4.3.1 LED Status Indicator ..............................................................28
4.4 Hawk-I Does Not Operate ...........................................................29
4.5 Digital Input Channel Does Not Function ...................................29
4.5.1 Common Wiring Problems .....................................................29
4.5.2 Intermittent Wiring Problems ..................................................30
4.5.3 Swapping Channels................................................................30
4.6 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) ............................................31
4.6.1 Symptoms of EMI...................................................................31
4.6.2 Grounding ..............................................................................31
4.6.3 Ground Loops ........................................................................31
4.7 Before Contacting Amot..............................................................32
5. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR ...........................................................33
5.1 Maintenance ...............................................................................33
5.1.1 Cleaning .................................................................................33
5.1.2 Battery Replacement ..............................................................33
5.2 Repair ..........................................................................................33
Spare Parts List - Model 8632C ......................................................34
5.2.1 Returning Equipment For Repairs ...........................................34

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6. CHANGING THE HAWK-I CONFIGURATION ...................................35

6.1 The Hawk-I Keypad .....................................................................35
6.2 Gaining Access to the Configuration Menus ..............................35
6.3 Moving Up and Down Between Menus ......................................36
6.4 Moving From Side to Side in a Menu ..........................................36
6.5 Revising Data Within a Menu Box ..............................................36
6.6 Exiting Configuration Mode ........................................................37
6.7 Precautions .................................................................................37
6.8 Descriptions of Individual Menu Boxes ......................................37
6.8.1 Controllers .............................................................................37
6.8.2 Analog User Input ..................................................................37
6.8.3 Hours Run/Power Down ........................................................37
6.8.4 Fault Logging..........................................................................37
6.8.5 Digital Inputs ..........................................................................37
6.8.6 Analog Inputs .........................................................................38
6.8.7 Digital Outputs .......................................................................38
6.8.8 Analog Outputs ......................................................................38
6.8.9 Timers ....................................................................................38
6.8.10 Tachometer ..........................................................................38
6.8.11 Time of Day ..........................................................................38
6.8.12 User Switches......................................................................38
6.8.13 Average Groups ...................................................................38
6.8.14 Split Ranges .........................................................................38
6.8.15 User Setpoints .....................................................................38
6.8.16 Communications ..................................................................38
6.8.17 Test Mode Timer ..................................................................39
6.8.18 Diagnostics ..........................................................................39
6.8.18.1 Key Test ........................................................................39
6.8.18.2 Digital Inputs .................................................................39
6.8.18.3 Digital Outputs ..............................................................39
6.8.18.4 Analog Inputs ................................................................39
6.8.18.5 Analog Outputs .............................................................39
6.8.18.6 Hrs Run/Pwr Dn ............................................................39
6.8.18.7 System Clock ................................................................39
6.8.18.8 Load Active Mem ..........................................................39
6.8.18.9 Save Active Mem ..........................................................39
6.8.18.10 Calibrate Inputs ...........................................................39
6.8.18.11 Firmware .....................................................................40
6.8.18.12 Sequence ....................................................................40
6.8.18.13 Accesses ....................................................................40
6.8.18.14 Timing ..........................................................................40
6.8.18.15 Clr Calibration .............................................................40
6.8.18.16 Download Code ..........................................................40
6.8.19 Lock/Unlock ........................................................................40

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7. ACCESSING THE HAWK-I VIEW MODE ..........................................41

7.1 Descriptions of Individual Menu Boxes ......................................41
7.1.1 Controllers .............................................................................41
7.1.2 Analog User In .......................................................................41
7.1.3 Unhealthy Channels ...............................................................41
7.1.4 Hours Run/Power Down ........................................................41
7.1.5 Fault Logging..........................................................................41
7.1.6 Digital Inputs ..........................................................................41
7.1.7 Analog Inputs .........................................................................41
7.1.8 Digital Outputs .......................................................................41
7.1.9 Analog Outputs ......................................................................41
7.1.10 Timers ..................................................................................41
7.1.11 Tachometer ..........................................................................42
7.1.12 Time of Day ..........................................................................42
7.1.13 User Switches......................................................................42
7.1.14 Average Groups ...................................................................42
7.1.15 Split Range ..........................................................................42
7.1.16 User Setpoints .....................................................................42
7.1.17 Run Diagnostics ...................................................................42
7.1.17.1 Digital Inputs .................................................................42
7.1.17.2 Analog Inputs ................................................................42
7.1.17.3 Analog Outputs .............................................................42
7.1.17.4 Digital Outputs ..............................................................42
7.1.17.5 System Clock ................................................................42
7.1.17.6 Communications............................................................42
7.1.17.7 System Info ...................................................................42
7.1.17.8 Firmware .......................................................................42
7.1.17.9 Sequence ......................................................................42
7.1.17.10 Accesses ....................................................................43
7.1.17.11 Timing ..........................................................................43
7.1.18 Lock/Unlock ........................................................................43
Enable Password Protection ............................................................43
Disable Password Protection ..........................................................43
7.1.19 Test Mode ............................................................................43
7.1.19.1 Digital Inputs .................................................................44
7.1.19.2 Analog Inputs ................................................................44
7.1.19.3 Tachometer ...................................................................44

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8. HAWK-I SHUTDOWN AND ALARM MESSAGES .............................45

8.1 Digital Input Alarm ......................................................................45
8.2 Digital Input Shutdown ...............................................................46
8.3 Analog Input Alarm......................................................................46
8.4 Analog Input Shutdown ...............................................................46
8.5 Analog Input Sensor Failure Alarm .............................................46
8.6 Analog Input Sensor Failure Shutdown .......................................47
8.7 General Purpose Alarm ...............................................................47
8.8 General Purpose Shutdown ........................................................47
APPENDIX A ..........................................................................................48

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1. INTRODUCTION
The Hawk-I system is a highly advanced programmable controller combining the power of a PLC with the easy to use functionality of an embedded
control system. This system allows safe, localized scanning of digital
inputs, temperatures, pressures, flows, electrical currents and voltages,
and fluid levels in machinery and industrial processes. Built-in communications make the Hawk-I a powerful and safe front end for hazardous-area
data acquisition and alarm annunciation.
The Hawk-I controller is the latest development in the Amot range of programmable controllers, offering the most flexible I/O capability, and incorporating a
tactile NEMA 4 Keypad and a high contrast 64 character / 2-line display.

1.1 Easy and Flexible Programming

The graphical programming interface to the Hawk-I system allows the user
to overcome the rigid constraints of conventional EPROM-based equipment. The controller uses Logic allowing even the novice programmer set
up new system functions easily and quickly.
HawkWin, the Windows based configuration software used to program the
Hawk-I system, was developed from Amots long experience in embedded
controllers. The key problem with embedded controllers is the inability to
make fast, on-site software changes, because the programming of a typical embedded controller is contained in an internal memory that cannot be
altered. Software changes in such a system must be made at the factory, not
in the field, taking many weeks to implement.
Hawk-I and HawkWin were created to overcome this limitation. Almost
any safety shutdown, data monitoring, or alarm function can be rapidly
programmed on-site using HawkWin. The function sequence is then
downloaded into Hawk-I via a standard RS232 Null Modem cable from
the PC. For PCs without a standard serial port, an off-the-shelf USB to
RS232 converter can be used to allow the Hawk-I to communicate with
the PC via the USB port.

1.2 I/O Capability

The Hawk-I controller is based on an expandable platform. The basic system supports 32 digital inputs, 24 Solid State Relay outputs and a speed
sensor input. The controller can be expanded to support a combination of
analogue inputs. The options available allow the connection of up to 32
thermocouples, 16 Resistance Temperature Devices (RTDs), 16 4-20mA
inputs and 3 4-20mA outputs <

< The maximum total number of analogue inputs is 32

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1.3 Scaling and Signal Processing

The Hawk-I contains scaling and linearizing circuits and software that
provide individual channel readouts in software selectable units such as
Centigrade and Fahrenheit temperatures, psig, psia, psid, feet and inches,
meters and centimeters, inches of water, etc. Individually set alarm and
shutdown setpoints are available for each channel, as well as multiple
user-defined setpoints. Any channel can be configured to trip when the
channel input is less than or greater than the setpoint. Timer class logic
can also be associated with channels on an individual basis (see HawkWin
manual for full details).
Input channels can be grouped together for signal averaging. The Hawk-I
can generate an alarm or shutdown based on the deviation of any single
channel from the average. Each input channel setpoint or averaging group
setpoint can be assigned to any selected digital output. Setpoints can be
varied using analogue inputs for external control.

1.4 Communications Functions

The Hawk-I controller provides comprehensive communications functions
to enable external programming, monitoring, and integration into a distributed communications system.
The communications functions are accessed using two ports. The first
port is factory configured for RS232 communications. Its primary function
is to allow the download of the user program from the Hawk-Win environment, but can also be used to monitor key internal registers, allowing the
user to monitor the I/O status in real time.
The second port is software configurable, and can be set to provide
RS232, RS422 or RS485 communications. An external hardware link can
also be used to set this port. The primary function of this port is to enable
integration of the controller into a distributed communications system.
Both ports use the ModBus standard protocol, and are fully configurable
in terms of Baud Rate, ModBus address, parity etc. The Hawk-I always
functions as a ModBus slave unit.

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2. SPECIFICATIONS

2. SPECIFICATIONS

2.1 General

2.1 General

This section details the hardware specifications for the Hawk-I controller.
The following sections provide an introduction to the different aspects of
the controller. A full specifications table is then provided.

This section details the hardware specifications for the Hawk-I controller.
The following sections provide an introduction to the different aspects of
the controller. A full specifications table is then provided.

The 8632C is suitable for certain hazardous applications, and is certified to meet the standards listed in the specifications table. Refer to the
referenced standards for full details. In order for the 8632C to comply with
EN 60079-15, defined conditions must be met and adhered to. Failure to
meet these conditions for an installation within the CENELEC community
will render the marked approvals void. These conditions are listed below:

The 8632C is suitable for certain hazardous applications, and is certified to meet the standards listed in the specifications table. Refer to the
referenced standards for full details. In order for the 8632C to comply with
EN 60079-15, defined conditions must be met and adhered to. Failure to
meet these conditions for an installation within the CENELEC community
will render the marked approvals void. These conditions are listed below:

2.2 Conditions for Approval to EN60079-15

2.2 Conditions for Approval to EN60079-15

This section details the specific conditions which must be met in order
to ensure that the controller meets the ATEX requirements detailed in
EN60079-15 for each specific installation. These conditions are:
1. The unit must be installed in an enclosure or panel that provides
ingress protection to a minimum of IP54. The 8632C provides protection to IP65 from the front panel only.
2. The digital inputs must be driven from passive components, e.g.
switches, which do not use any external power source.
3. The 4-20mA analogue inputs must be driven from passive sensors
which are classied non incendive, and powered exclusively by the
24V loop power supply provided by the Hawk-I.
4. The Installation must incorporate protection in order to ensure that any
transients which appear on the RS232 and RS232/485 interfaces, the
magnetic pickup (Tachometer) input and the power supply input do not
exceed +/- 57V. Note that this requirement is related to Atex approval
in addition to this, failure to meet the more stringent voltage requirements dened later in this section and in the standards set for RS232
and RS485 may cause permanent damage to the unit and render the
warranty void.
Incendive and Non-Incendive wiring must be separated by 51mm (2 inches)
or more.
The signal interfaces to the unit are classified as follows:
Digital Inputs ....................................................................... Non Incendive
Digital / Solid State Relay Outputs ..............................................Incendive
Analogue Inputs - 4-20mA .................................................... Non Sparking
Analogue Outputs - 4-20mA ................................................. Non Sparking
Analogue Inputs - Thermocouples ....................................... Inherently Safe
Analogue Inputs - RTDs ........................................................ Non Sparking
Tachometer Input .................................................................. Non Sparking

This section details the specific conditions which must be met in order
to ensure that the controller meets the ATEX requirements detailed in
EN60079-15 for each specific installation. These conditions are:
1. The unit must be installed in an enclosure or panel that provides
ingress protection to a minimum of IP54. The 8632C provides protection to IP65 from the front panel only.
2. The digital inputs must be driven from passive components, e.g.
switches, which do not use any external power source.
3. The 4-20mA analogue inputs must be driven from passive sensors
which are classied non incendive, and powered exclusively by the
24V loop power supply provided by the Hawk-I.
4. The Installation must incorporate protection in order to ensure that any
transients which appear on the RS232 and RS232/485 interfaces, the
magnetic pickup (Tachometer) input and the power supply input do not
exceed +/- 57V. Note that this requirement is related to Atex approval
in addition to this, failure to meet the more stringent voltage requirements dened later in this section and in the standards set for RS232
and RS485 may cause permanent damage to the unit and render the
warranty void.
Incendive and Non-Incendive wiring must be separated by 51mm (2 inches)
or more.
The signal interfaces to the unit are classified as follows:
Digital Inputs ....................................................................... Non Incendive
Digital / Solid State Relay Outputs ..............................................Incendive
Analogue Inputs - 4-20mA .................................................... Non Sparking
Analogue Outputs - 4-20mA ................................................. Non Sparking
Analogue Inputs - Thermocouples ....................................... Inherently Safe
Analogue Inputs - RTDs ........................................................ Non Sparking
Tachometer Input .................................................................. Non Sparking

(table 1)

(table 1)

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WARNING

WARNING

SINCE THE DIGITAL (AUXILIARY) OUTPUTS, AND SOLID STATE

RELAY OUTPUTS SWITCH CURRENTS FROM AUXILIARY
EQUIPMENT, THEY ARE CLASSED AS INCENDIVE. ALL INCENDIVE
WIRING MUST BE SEPARATED FROM NON-INCENDIVE WIRING BY
A DISTANCE OF 2 INCHES OR MORE.

SINCE THE DIGITAL (AUXILIARY) OUTPUTS, AND SOLID STATE

RELAY OUTPUTS SWITCH CURRENTS FROM AUXILIARY
EQUIPMENT, THEY ARE CLASSED AS INCENDIVE. ALL INCENDIVE
WIRING MUST BE SEPARATED FROM NON-INCENDIVE WIRING BY
A DISTANCE OF 2 INCHES OR MORE.

2.3 Environment, Wiring and EMI

2.3 Environment, Wiring and EMI

The Hawk-I is designed to operate correctly within the temperature and

humidity ranges specified in table 2. The protective case is sealed from
the front panel to IP65 (Dust tight, protected from water jets) when properly installed, and is UV protected. All internal circuit boards are conformal
coated in order to minimise the effects of any moisture ingress, should
this occur. Components have been selected conservatively in order to
minimise internal heating, ensuring a highly reliable design.
Due to the large number of I/O connections, Amot provide several wiring
accessories to allow easy and flexible connection to the Hawk-I in a panel
installation. It is essential that the Non-Incendive and Incendive connections are separated in Hazardous Area installations.
The Hawk-I has been designed to have an inherent high immunity to
electrical and RF interference on all input and output lines. As with any
installation, it is strongly advised that wiring is laid out in order to minimise
any transient activity or RF coupling on the I/O connections

The Hawk-I is designed to operate correctly within the temperature and

humidity ranges specified in table 2. The protective case is sealed from
the front panel to IP65 (Dust tight, protected from water jets) when properly installed, and is UV protected. All internal circuit boards are conformal
coated in order to minimise the effects of any moisture ingress, should
this occur. Components have been selected conservatively in order to
minimise internal heating, ensuring a highly reliable design.
Due to the large number of I/O connections, Amot provide several wiring
accessories to allow easy and flexible connection to the Hawk-I in a panel
installation. It is essential that the Non-Incendive and Incendive connections are separated in Hazardous Area installations.
The Hawk-I has been designed to have an inherent high immunity to
electrical and RF interference on all input and output lines. As with any
installation, it is strongly advised that wiring is laid out in order to minimise
any transient activity or RF coupling on the I/O connections

2.4 Display and Keypad

2.4 Display and Keypad

The Hawk-I incorporates a large, backlit LCD display, comprising 2 lines

each with 16 characters. The display is dot-matrix format, and is temperature-compensated to ensure a consistent contrast level over the operating
temperature of the controller.
The display can be configured within the user program to display input and
output status, user-defined messages, alarms and shutdowns, etc. The
display can also be configured to scroll through the digital and analogue
inputs, which is helpful when testing an installation.
In addition to the above, the display is used with the user keypad to
navigate the built-in menus for configuring the unit, and also for viewing
current settings. System faults and sensor failures are clearly indicated on
the display should these occur.
The front panel keypad comprises a total of eight buttons. Four of these
buttons are navigation buttons, i.e. Up, Down, Left and Right. These are
used to navigate menus, either built-in or user defined. The remaining four
are designated Start, Stop, Enter and Reset. The Enter and Reset buttons
are used with the navigational keys to drop down into, update, and exit the
menu functions. The Start and Stop buttons are typically used to start and
stop the engine or process under the control of the Hawk-I.
All buttons can be interrogated by the user program, and assigned to
specific user-defined functionality if desired.

The Hawk-I incorporates a large, backlit LCD display, comprising 2 lines

each with 16 characters. The display is dot-matrix format, and is temperature-compensated to ensure a consistent contrast level over the operating
temperature of the controller.
The display can be configured within the user program to display input and
output status, user-defined messages, alarms and shutdowns, etc. The
display can also be configured to scroll through the digital and analogue
inputs, which is helpful when testing an installation.
In addition to the above, the display is used with the user keypad to
navigate the built-in menus for configuring the unit, and also for viewing
current settings. System faults and sensor failures are clearly indicated on
the display should these occur.
The front panel keypad comprises a total of eight buttons. Four of these
buttons are navigation buttons, i.e. Up, Down, Left and Right. These are
used to navigate menus, either built-in or user defined. The remaining four
are designated Start, Stop, Enter and Reset. The Enter and Reset buttons
are used with the navigational keys to drop down into, update, and exit the
menu functions. The Start and Stop buttons are typically used to start and
stop the engine or process under the control of the Hawk-I.
All buttons can be interrogated by the user program, and assigned to
specific user-defined functionality if desired.

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2.5 Power Supply

2.5 Power Supply

The Hawk-I accepts a nominal single 24V DC power supply, which can be
derived from batteries, or a conventional power supply for mains supplied
installations. The supply can tolerate a wide input voltage range of 18 to 36V
in order that power supply variations within these limits do not affect system
operation. An internal soft-start circuit limits the in-rush current when the supply is connected, protecting both the power supply and the controller itself.
The controller is designed with a built-in voltage threshold detection circuit
which provides a well defined cut-off voltage such that the unit shuts down
should the power supply voltage drop below the specified lower limit. This
threshold circuit has built-in hysterisis to ensure that power supply noise
does not cause the unit to repeatedly switch off and then on again =.
The internal power supply circuits have built in filtering in order to provide
good immunity to power supply noise, however, excessive noise at the
power supply port must be avoided in order to ensure reliable operation. In particular, attention should be paid to applications incorporating
a battery supply with a permanently connected battery charger. Many
battery chargers exhibit an excessive level of output noise or ripple, which
is acceptable for battery charging alone, but can cause disturbances in
electronic equipment such as the Hawk-I controller. Amot recommends
the use of linear chargers with low output ripple specifications.

The Hawk-I accepts a nominal single 24V DC power supply, which can be
derived from batteries, or a conventional power supply for mains supplied
installations. The supply can tolerate a wide input voltage range of 18 to 36V
in order that power supply variations within these limits do not affect system
operation. An internal soft-start circuit limits the in-rush current when the supply is connected, protecting both the power supply and the controller itself.
The controller is designed with a built-in voltage threshold detection circuit
which provides a well defined cut-off voltage such that the unit shuts down
should the power supply voltage drop below the specified lower limit. This
threshold circuit has built-in hysterisis to ensure that power supply noise
does not cause the unit to repeatedly switch off and then on again =.
The internal power supply circuits have built in filtering in order to provide
good immunity to power supply noise, however, excessive noise at the
power supply port must be avoided in order to ensure reliable operation. In particular, attention should be paid to applications incorporating
a battery supply with a permanently connected battery charger. Many
battery chargers exhibit an excessive level of output noise or ripple, which
is acceptable for battery charging alone, but can cause disturbances in
electronic equipment such as the Hawk-I controller. Amot recommends
the use of linear chargers with low output ripple specifications.

2.6 Digital I/O and Auxiliary/Solid State Relay Outputs

2.6 Digital I/O and Auxiliary/Solid State Relay Outputs

The Hawk-I controller allows the connection of multiple digital inputs and
outputs, and one speed sensor input. All digital I/O uses solid state circuitry
to eliminate the switching transients associated with mechanical relays.
The digital inputs are individually opto-isolated from the microprocessor circuitry in order to eliminate the effects of associated earth-loops.
The inputs are low current, and can be driven directly from switches by
connecting each switch from the respective input to the 0V common pins
provided on the same connector. These inputs can also be driven electronically where desired by placing the active switching element between
the relevant digital input pin and the 0V common line. A low nominal sense
current allows microelectronics to directly drive these inputs. The digital
inputs are non-incendive due to the low sensing currents used in the
design. For hazardous area applications where It Is required that the digital
Input wiring Is non Incendive, these inputs must be driven by passive components which are also non incendive.
The digital outputs are opto-isolated from all other controller circuitry and
interfaces, again in order to avoid potential earth loop problems. These
outputs are arranged in 1 or 3 banks of 8, depending on the exact model
code, each bank having its own common connection. Where the model
code specifies only 1 bank of 8 digital outputs, these are also referred to
as Auxiliary Outputs. Although referred to differently, the Auxiliary Outputs
and Digital Outputs have exactly the same specification.

The Hawk-I controller allows the connection of multiple digital inputs and
outputs, and one speed sensor input. All digital I/O uses solid state circuitry
to eliminate the switching transients associated with mechanical relays.
The digital inputs are individually opto-isolated from the microprocessor circuitry in order to eliminate the effects of associated earth-loops.
The inputs are low current, and can be driven directly from switches by
connecting each switch from the respective input to the 0V common pins
provided on the same connector. These inputs can also be driven electronically where desired by placing the active switching element between
the relevant digital input pin and the 0V common line. A low nominal sense
current allows microelectronics to directly drive these inputs. The digital
inputs are non-incendive due to the low sensing currents used in the
design. For hazardous area applications where It Is required that the digital
Input wiring Is non Incendive, these inputs must be driven by passive components which are also non incendive.
The digital outputs are opto-isolated from all other controller circuitry and
interfaces, again in order to avoid potential earth loop problems. These
outputs are arranged in 1 or 3 banks of 8, depending on the exact model
code, each bank having its own common connection. Where the model
code specifies only 1 bank of 8 digital outputs, these are also referred to
as Auxiliary Outputs. Although referred to differently, the Auxiliary Outputs
and Digital Outputs have exactly the same specification.

= If running from batteries, note that when the Hawk-I shuts down due to low power
supply voltage, this will reduce the load on the battery, which could in turn cause
the voltage to rise again above the hysterisis level implemented by the threshold
circuit. This will cause the controller to re-start when the voltage rises above the
cut-off level (rising). Amot recommend the use of low impedance, stable 24V
power supplies in all installations in order to avoid this possible effect.

= If running from batteries, note that when the Hawk-I shuts down due to low power
supply voltage, this will reduce the load on the battery, which could in turn cause
the voltage to rise again above the hysterisis level implemented by the threshold
circuit. This will cause the controller to re-start when the voltage rises above the
cut-off level (rising). Amot recommend the use of low impedance, stable 24V
power supplies in all installations in order to avoid this possible effect.

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The digital outputs are protected from excessive transients such that they
may safely drive inductive loads. The outputs have a current drive capability
high enough to directly drive large relays, and low current solenoids. For
high power loads, relays or solid state relays can be used external to the
controller, driven by these outputs. Amot recommends solid state relays
for these applications as the most reliable and noise-free solution. As with
any electronic installation involving inductive loads, a clamping diode of
suitable rating MUST always be used at the terminals of any actual inductive load in order to dissipate transient voltages right at the source. Failure
to observe this requirement may result in the violation of interface specification limits, leading to damage to the Hawk-I controller. Such damage is
not covered under Amot warranty.
Where the model code specifies only one bank of 8 Digital Outputs, 4
Solid State Relay outputs are also provided. These outputs are isolated
from all other inputs and outputs, and from each other. They have a much
higher current capacity than the Auxiliary Outputs described above. Each
Solid State Relay output has its own individual return line. When driving inductive loads, the same transient-related precautions as described above
for the Auxiliary/Digital outputs MUST be observed.
The speed sensor input is used to allow the connection of a magnetic speed
sensor which generates a zero-crossing signal used by the Hawk-I to measure engine or machine RPM. The software in the controller enables this
signal to be converted into a direct RPM reading, based on the relationship
between the number of flywheel or measuring disc teeth and the RPM.

The digital outputs are protected from excessive transients such that they
may safely drive inductive loads. The outputs have a current drive capability
high enough to directly drive large relays, and low current solenoids. For
high power loads, relays or solid state relays can be used external to the
controller, driven by these outputs. Amot recommends solid state relays
for these applications as the most reliable and noise-free solution. As with
any electronic installation involving inductive loads, a clamping diode of
suitable rating MUST always be used at the terminals of any actual inductive load in order to dissipate transient voltages right at the source. Failure
to observe this requirement may result in the violation of interface specification limits, leading to damage to the Hawk-I controller. Such damage is
not covered under Amot warranty.
Where the model code specifies only one bank of 8 Digital Outputs, 4
Solid State Relay outputs are also provided. These outputs are isolated
from all other inputs and outputs, and from each other. They have a much
higher current capacity than the Auxiliary Outputs described above. Each
Solid State Relay output has its own individual return line. When driving inductive loads, the same transient-related precautions as described above
for the Auxiliary/Digital outputs MUST be observed.
The speed sensor input is used to allow the connection of a magnetic speed
sensor which generates a zero-crossing signal used by the Hawk-I to measure engine or machine RPM. The software in the controller enables this
signal to be converted into a direct RPM reading, based on the relationship
between the number of flywheel or measuring disc teeth and the RPM.

2.7 Analogue I/O

2.7 Analogue I/O

The Hawk-I controller offers a comprehensive range of analogue input options, and also provides up to three analogue outputs.
The controller can be specified through model code to provide up to 32
thermocouple, 16 RTD, and 16 4-20mA analogue inputs. A maximum of
32 analogue inputs in total are available. Refer to the product model coding for details of available combinations.
Wide temperature ranges are available for T/C and RTD inputs, and the RTD
inputs can be configured as three-wire connections for optimal accuracy, virtually eliminating the effects of cable resistance on temperature measurements.
All analogue inputs are filtered using both hardware and software filter implementations in order to minimise the effects of signal noise. This is particularly
important for T/C inputs, where the input signal levels are very small.
The 4-20mA analogue inputs are designed to be driven from passive or active
4-20mA sensors. For passive or externally powered active types, an internal
24V supply voltage is available from the controller, eliminating the need for
a separate loop power supply. Each 4-20mA analogue input interface is non
incendive. For hazardous area installations, it is essential that non-incendive
sensors are used, and that these are powered exclusively by the Hawk-I
controller.
The three analogue outputs are 4-20mA types, and can be used to drive external displays, control analogue processes, drive positioned actuators, etc.
The outputs can be configured in the user program to form the output of a
PID control function, hence they are sometimes referred to as PID outputs.
These outputs directly drive 4-20mA loads using a common return line.

The Hawk-I controller offers a comprehensive range of analogue input options, and also provides up to three analogue outputs.
The controller can be specified through model code to provide up to 32
thermocouple, 16 RTD, and 16 4-20mA analogue inputs. A maximum of
32 analogue inputs in total are available. Refer to the product model coding for details of available combinations.
Wide temperature ranges are available for T/C and RTD inputs, and the RTD
inputs can be configured as three-wire connections for optimal accuracy, virtually eliminating the effects of cable resistance on temperature measurements.
All analogue inputs are filtered using both hardware and software filter implementations in order to minimise the effects of signal noise. This is particularly
important for T/C inputs, where the input signal levels are very small.
The 4-20mA analogue inputs are designed to be driven from passive or active
4-20mA sensors. For passive or externally powered active types, an internal
24V supply voltage is available from the controller, eliminating the need for
a separate loop power supply. Each 4-20mA analogue input interface is non
incendive. For hazardous area installations, it is essential that non-incendive
sensors are used, and that these are powered exclusively by the Hawk-I
controller.
The three analogue outputs are 4-20mA types, and can be used to drive external displays, control analogue processes, drive positioned actuators, etc.
The outputs can be configured in the user program to form the output of a
PID control function, hence they are sometimes referred to as PID outputs.
These outputs directly drive 4-20mA loads using a common return line.

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2.8 Communications

The controller provides two separate communications ports, each using a

standard 9 way D-type male connector located on the back panel.
The lower communications port conforms to the RS232C electrical
standard, and is mainly used for the purpose of downloading the HawkWin user program from a PC to the controller. It is also used for real time
monitoring of key parameters and analogue inputs.
The upper communications port can be configured for RS232C, RS422 or
RS485 standards. This port is primarily used to allow the user to integrate
the controller to other devices in a distributed communications network.
Both ports use the ModBus RTU protocol for communications, making the
Hawk-I easy to interface to other products using this industry standard.
The controller is fully addressable and can therefore be used in a multidrop network when used in RS422 / RS485 mode, over long distances.
The Hawk-I always operates as a ModBus Slave Device.

The controller provides two separate communications ports, each using a

standard 9 way D-type male connector located on the back panel.
The lower communications port conforms to the RS232C electrical
standard, and is mainly used for the purpose of downloading the HawkWin user program from a PC to the controller. It is also used for real time
monitoring of key parameters and analogue inputs.
The upper communications port can be configured for RS232C, RS422 or
RS485 standards. This port is primarily used to allow the user to integrate
the controller to other devices in a distributed communications network.
Both ports use the ModBus RTU protocol for communications, making the
Hawk-I easy to interface to other products using this industry standard.
The controller is fully addressable and can therefore be used in a multidrop network when used in RS422 / RS485 mode, over long distances.
The Hawk-I always operates as a ModBus Slave Device.

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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Power supply current demand includes 4-20mA I/O source currents.

Low Duty Cycle Pulsed.
Worst Case at 795 C.
Available at Connection Terminals.
These quantities are the maximum available. The total number of analogue inputs cannot exceed 64.
Not all combinations of inputs are available. See Model Coding for details.
6. Amot RPM Sensor Model 11408X is recommended as an appropriate sensor.

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3. INSTALLATION
This chapter covers only the physical installation of the Hawk-I.
The Hawk-I controller must be programmed with a user program before it
can be put into service. The user first creates a customized program for
the Hawk-I with Amot HawkWin software, which is installed on a Windows
based PC. The customized program is downloaded from the PC into the
Hawk-I. Once the Hawk-I is in service, the program can be updated using
the built-in keypad if required or by using HawkWin.
For further information about programming the Hawk-I with HawkWin software, please consult the Amot HawkWin Programming Manual.

3.1 Installation Overview

The Hawk-I is often installed in a conventional equipment cabinet of the
enclosed type that can be used to hold a variety of electronic and pneumatic control equipment. Mounting brackets are provided to hold the unit
in place. The environmental limitations listed on the Specifications Sheet
must be observed. The Hawk-I is designed with non-incendive interfaces
for hazardous atmospheres, but retaining the non-incendive characteristics of the equipment depends critically on proper installation, good wiring
practices, and the use of certified (or listed) end devices and sensors.

3.2 Recommended Environment

The Hawk-I is designed for continuous use (100% duty cycle) in an
ambient temperature ranging from 0 F to 150 F (-18 C to 65 C) with a
humidity of 0% to 95% (non-condensing).

3.3 Mechanical Installation

The Hawk-I enclosure requires a 12 DIN cutout of 3.7 0.1 by 7.3 0.1,
as dimensioned in Fig. 1.
To install the unit in a panel:
1. Insert the Hawk-I unit from the front of the panel.
2. Slide the four mounting brackets into the grooves along the sides
of the enclosure. Tighten the bolts.
3. Note that to avoid stripping the threads, the bolts must not be
over tightened.
4. See Figs. 3-1 and 3-2 (Amot Drawing No. 68632C-SD, sheets 1
through 5) and the following text for wiring connections.

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3.4 Wiring Requirements

The Hawk-I is Class I, Division 2 non-incendive equipment. The wiring
to the non-incendive ports does not require explosion proof conduit and
housings. Such wiring cannot cause a fire or an explosion.
This wiring must be kept separate from that of other electrical systems
and incendive wiring. If non-incendive wiring is in the same enclosure as
other wiring, keep a minimum of two inches (2 in.) separation from the
other wiring, and securely hold the wiring in place by tie wraps or other
means. Even though explosion-proof conduit is unnecessary, give the
wiring proper mechanical protection. Use wire of good quality and of an
insulation type suitable for the environment. It is the responsibility of the
system provider to insure that all applicable requirements are met.
WARNING
POWER AND HAZARDOUS AREA WIRING SHOULD BE
INSTALLED ONLY BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
Due to of the small currents and voltages used, keep the sensor wiring
dry and keep splices to a minimum. If crimp-type wire terminations are
installed, use a crimping tool rated for use with the wire size and the lug.
Mismatch of a crimping tool to the wire and lug is a major source of poor
connections. Inspect each lug for correct compression of the crimp on the
cable conductor and the insulation.
Where conduit is used for protection of wiring, position it to avoid the
collection of moisture. In junction boxes or sensor enclosures where open
terminals are present, drain holes are recommended.

3.5 Grounding and Common Return Lines

The Hawk-I has several different connections which enable proper grounding of the unit, termination of screened cables, and provide common
return lines for various inputs and outputs.
A common source of noise, ground loops and other problems in installations involving devices with multiple I/O such as the Hawk-I is the failure
to observe the correct connection of these lines. This section provides
details of the purpose of each of the common return and ground line associated with the Hawk-I controller. It is important to observe these details
and connect the relevant lines appropriately in all installations.
3.5.1 Power Supply and Protective Ground Connections
The power supply connector has a negative (-) connection and a
chassis ground connection. These terminals are not interchangeable.
Connect the - connection to the return line of the power supply only.
The chassis ground is internally connected to the ground bolt on the
rear panel of the controller. The best way to make the protective ground
connection is directly to this bolt, rather than to the connections on the
power supply terminal block. If a good ground connection is made to
the grounding bolt, the Chassis Gnd connections to pins 5 and 6 of the
power supply connector can be left with no connection. The grounding
bolt should be connected to other grounded surfaces in the installation
using a completely separate connection. The purpose of this connection
is to ensure that the controller chassis potential is kept at the same level
as the surrounding installation, e.g. panel. This is the protective ground
connection, designed to protect the user from accidental electric shock.
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The connection between the grounding bolt and the surrounding panel,
etc, must be made direct, as short as possible, and with a minimum wire
thickness of 14 AWG. Other standards specifying thicker connections
may be applicable, depending on the installation. Be sure to consult any
relevant specifications and adjust the wire thickness accordingly
3.5.2 Digital Inputs and Outputs.
The digital input connector has several common return lines, connected
to pins 9, 18, 27, 36 and 37. These are all internally connected together.
These lines should be used as shown in the appropriate wiring diagram to
connect to the common side of any external switch bank. The common
return lines are not isolated from the main 0V connection within the controller. The return lines should therefore be isolated from all other sensor
return lines in order to prevent the risk of earth loops.
The digital output connector (Model 8632Cx4xxxx only) has three common return lines, designated COM in the applicable drawings shown
earlier in this manual. DO common lines are 23, 30, and 37. These three
common lines are completely isolated within the controller from each
other, and from other common and ground lines. The user can therefore
connect these to any power supply and load which meets the specifications listed previously in this manual.
The connector providing the 8 digital outputs, or Auxiliary outputs (Model
8632Cx3xxxx only), has a single common return line available via pin 5,
designated AUX_COM in the relevant wiring diagram. This common line Is
used as the common connection for all 8 outputs, and is isolated from all
other common and ground lines associated with the controller. Any power
supply and load which meets the specifications for these outputs can
therefore be used.
The four Solid State Relay outputs provided with model 8632Cx3xxxx are
available via a terminal block connector which has 4 completely Isolated
outputs, each with an associated return line. The loads connected to these
outputs can therefore be driven from common or separate power supplies.
3.5.3 Analogue Inputs and Outputs
There are several types of analogue input connections. These are
designed to accept thermocouples, RTD sensors, and 4-20mA passive
sensors. The thermocouple and RTD inputs are designed to be connected
to individual sensors there are no common return lines. These sensors
should be wired individually in accordance with the appropriate wiring diagram. All sensor wires must be isolated from any other 0V connection.
The 4-20mA input connections are designed to be connected to passive
4-20mA sensors. There is no 0V or ground connection associated with
these inputs.
The 4-20mA outputs have common ground return pins (the pin numbers
are dependant upon the model code see applicable wiring diagrams for
details). These pins are internally connected together, and to analogue
ground within the controller. The 4-20mA return lines should therefore be
isolated from other sensor and signal ground lines in order to minimize the
risk of earth loops.

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3.6 Digital Inputs

The Hawk-I is provided with 32 digital inputs. The exact configuration of
these inputs is determined by the individual users needs and the resulting
HawkWin program. These digital switching inputs have volt-free contacts
and the circuits are non-incendive.
Any kind of volt-free, on-off sensor or sensing switch can be used with
these digital inputs without the risk of igniting an explosive atmosphere
under normal operating conditions. If a sensor other than a basic passive switch is used in hazardous area installations, this sensor must be
certified to be non-incendive, and must be powered exclusively from the
Hawk-I controller sensing current.
3.6.1 Selecting Fault Sensing Switches
Amot Controls manufactures many types of switches suitable for use with
the Hawk-I. Various types of switches are available are actuated at preset
values of pressure, temperature, vibration, etc.
The sensors selected should be of a type suitable for their mounting location. For example, if sensors are skid-mounted on an outdoor installation,
they should be of NEMA 4 construction as a minimum requirement.
3.6.2 Dry Contacts
The Hawk-I accepts any type of dry contact switch as an input. The term
dry contact means that the contacts are completely isolated from other
electrical systems. Solid state relays and transistor outputs are not necessarily dry contacts unless specifically approved for use in hazardous area
locations. For more information, refer to the relevant National Standard for
non-incendive requirements.
The Hawk-I accepts the outputs of some active sensors such as smoke
detectors and pyrometers as sensor inputs. The only requirement is that
the device must have a dry contact output.
3.6.3 Sealed and Precious Metal Contacts
While environmentally or hermetically sealed switch contacts are desirable
as inputs, they are not the only choice. The advantage of sealed contacts
is that they cannot be corroded by the environment in which the equipment is installed. Another common method of reducing contact corrosion
is the use of precious metal (e.g., gold) plating on the contact surface.
This plating is less susceptible to corrosion than standard metals. Amot
can provide a full range of sensors.
3.6.4 Normally Open and Normally Closed
The digital fault sensors used by the Hawk-I can assume one of two
forms, Normally Open (NO) or Normally Closed (NC). The two types of
sensors are named according to their non-activated or normal input state,
which can be either NO or NC. Normally open sensors close to register a
fault. A NO sensor can be disabled if a wire is disconnected or broken; a
NO sensor should be used only in non-safety applications or when the risk
of physical damage to wiring is low.
Normally closed sensors (NC) require a closed loop to each fault sensing switch.
They have the advantage of fail-safe operation. If a wire or sensor is broken or
disconnected, the Hawk-I will show that the circuit is tripped, or in an open state.
Each of the 32 inputs of the Hawk-I can be individually configured for a
normally open or normally closed digital sensor. This feature allows the use
of both normally open and normally closed sensors in the same system.
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3.6.5 Using Relay Contacts As Sensor Switches

There are two methods of using electromechanical relay contacts as fault
sensors without invalidating the non-incendive rating of the Hawk-I.
The first method permits the use of any standard relay, regardless of its design. In this case, a barrier must be placed between the relay contacts and
the input wiring of the Hawk-I. The barrier must be mounted in a safe area or
an explosion proof box, depending on the mounting location.
The second method requires a relay specifically designed to connect between incendive and non-incendive circuits. If this relay is mounted in a safe
area or an explosion proof housing, no further precautions are necessary.
The wiring for a non-incendive system must be kept separate from the
wiring of other electrical systems if the non-incendive status is to be
maintained. If the non-incendive wiring is in the same enclosure with other
wiring, it must be kept at least 2 inches from the other wiring. It should
also be secured in place by cable ties or other appropriate means. The
local non-incendive wiring code should always be followed.
Because of the small currents and voltages used in non-incendive circuits,
wire splices must be kept to a minimum.
3.6.6 Connecting The Digital Inputs
See Fig. 2, the Hawk-I System Diagram, which shows all the inputs for the
Hawk-I. The discrete digital inputs are connected to the Hawk-I through a
standard DB37 male type connector.
Shielding is usually not necessary for the digital inputs. These inputs are
of low impedance and are not normally vulnerable to electrical interference. Each digital input needs to have its own ground return, so for every
digital input, two wires must be provided. For example, Digital Input 1
would have one side connected to Pin 1 of the DB37 connector.
The other side is connected to the Pin 9 of the DB37 connector. Up to 32
digital inputs may be connected to the Hawk-I.

3.7 The Thermocouple Inputs

The Hawk-I can be specified to have optional thermocouple inputs which
can accept the J or K type thermocouples. Type J has a continuous range
of -209 to 1195 C, and Type K has a range of -200 to 1355C.
The Hawk-I can monitor thermocouples as single devices, or can be
programmed to average a number of thermocouple temperatures and then
respond to deviations from the average temperature.
Thermocouples are commonly installed, for example, on each cylinder of a
large internal combustion engine. If any one cylinder gets significantly hotter than the others, the Hawk-I can trigger an alarm or a shutdown.
Selecting Fahrenheit or Centigrade is a simple point-and-click operation with Amot HawkWin software. The thermocouple type must also be
selected. Type J and K thermocouples can be mixed in any desired configuration. The Hawk-I requires isolated (i.e. not grounded) thermocouple
connections due to the extremely low signal levels used.
Thermocouples are considered inherently safe due to the low power
attributes of the devices. The wiring associated with the thermocouple
sensors therefore does not need to be separated from the non-incendive
wiring in the system.

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The thermocouple inputs are connected to the Hawk-I via 37 way D type connectors. Due to the nature of thermocouple sensing, the interface between the
sensor wires and the Hawk-I controller requires special attention. Specifically,
the accuracy of the thermocouple readings relies on temperature compensation at the point at which the thermocouple sensor wires terminate.
Amot provides a thermocouple interface module for this purpose. The
thermocouple sensors are terminated at the provided terminal block connectors on this module, and the interface to the Hawk-I is then made via a
37way cable between the controller and the interface module.
If both J and K type thermocouples are required, it is best to organize
the connections in 2 blocks where the majority of sensors within each
group is of the same type. For example, if 7 J-type and 8 K-type sensors
are used, put all the J-type sensors in one group and the K-type sensors in another. This practice greatly simplifies the calibration process as
discussed later in this manual. It is recommended that all thermocouple
connections are made via CJC interface modules, but as a minimum it is
essential that one set of thermocouples interfaces via a module. If only
one module is used, this must be connected to the lower thermocouple
port on the Hawk-I controller (i.e. the port closest to the power supply
interface). Failure to observe this requirement will result in inaccurate
thermocouple readings. The interface module contains a temperature sensing
device which measures the temperature at the termination point of the thermocouple sensor wires. The Hawk-I then uses this sensor to compensate for the errors
incurred at this interface.
Any unused inputs should be short-circuited.

3.8 The 4-20 mA Inputs

The Hawk-I can be specified to accept up to 16 industry standard 4-20mA two
wire constant current inputs >. These inputs can be used to connect any sensor or controller output which conforms to this standard. Many pressure, flow
and temperature sensors already have a 4-20mA interface, and in cases where
sensors are used that have other standard outputs, converter-driver modules
are readily available which convert the sensor output to the 4-20mA standard.
Due to the nature of 4-20mA signals, which are driven by constant current
drivers, the voltage drops incurred due to long cable runs do not affect the
signal accuracy.
Standard 4-20mA sensors have passive outputs, and in most cases the entire sensor is passive, that is, the sensor uses the 4-20mA signal connections
to provide any power required by the sensor, resulting in a powered sensor
which is connected using only two wires. The Hawk-I controller provides the
necessary loop power required to drive these passive sensors.
In the event of a broken wire, the current falls to 0mA, i.e. outside of the
normal operating signal range. The Hawk-I controller uses this feature to
detect this condition, and report an error message.
> The 8- and 16-loop boards have different wiring associated with the 4-20mA
analogue input connector. Be sure to refer to the correct wiring diagram for the
version you have. If the sensor is powered by an external power supply, and
not the 24V loop power provided by the Hawk I, then the negative return of the
external power supply must be connected to one of the analog output return
pins. This is not an acceptable configuration for hazardous area applications.

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Within the Hawk-Win software, the 4-20mA signals are calibrated, and can
be interpreted to indicate any signal type within the Hawk-Win program
(e.g. temperature, pressure, flow, speed, etc).
Amot controls provides a comprehensive suite of 4-20mA compatible sensors for connection to these inputs.
The 4-20mA inputs are classified non-incendive. For hazardous area
applications, non-incendive sensors must be used, which are powered
exclusively from the Hawk-I loop power connection.
3.8.1 Connecting the 4-20 mA Sensor Inputs
The 4-20 mA sensors are two-terminal, polarity-sensitive devices.
The positive or (+) terminals must be connected to the positive terminals
of the 25-way or 37-way D-type connector on the back of the Hawk-I.
Likewise, the negative or (-) terminals must be connected to the negative
terminals of the 25-way or 37-way D-type connector on the back of the
Hawk-I. Polarity is important because the internal circuitry of the sensors
is powered by a +24 VDC power supply inside the Hawk-I. Please refer to
Fig. 2 for the correct connection diagram.
The 4-20 mA sensors will be operational only after their output settings
are programmed using HawkWin. Alarm and shutdown points can also
be easily set.
25-way and 37-way interface modules are also available for these connections.
Shielded cable must be used between the Hawk-I and the breakout module.

3.9 The RTD Inputs

The Hawk-I can be provided with optional RTD inputs for PT 100 3 wire
RTDs. RTDs are commonly used in applications where repeatability and
accuracy are important. Platinum RTDs are the most accurate and stable
sensors over a long time period, but they are not suitable for high vibration
and mechanical shock environments. Platinum RTDs can measure temperatures from -200C to 795C, or -328 to 1463F.
Like thermocouples, the Hawk-I can monitor RTDs as single devices, or it
can be programmed to average a number of RTD temperatures and then
respond to deviations from the average temperature.
The RTD input connections to the Hawk-I are non-incendive. In order to
comply with applicable standards, the sensor inputs must be wired directly
to the RTD sensors with no external power source.
3.9.1 Connecting the RTD Inputs
The RTD inputs are connected to the Hawk-I through a 50-pin female
D-type connector. When connecting the 3 wire RTD to the Hawk-I, one
of the wires connects to a pin that is numbered between 1 and 16, the
second wire connects to a pin that is numbered between 18 and 33, and
the third wire connects to a pin that is numbered between 34 and 49. Pins
17 and 50 are not used and should not be connected to any RTDs. Full
connection details are provided in figure 2.
Amot can provide shielded cables and DIN rail mounted interface modules
to plug into the RTD connector to provide a fast and easy way to connect the sensors to the interface (see fig. 3). When using shielded cable,
terminate the shield to the case of the Hawk-I or the ground termination of
the interface module; do not ground the other end.

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3.10 The Tachometer Input

The tachometer is a standard feature. It is connected to the Hawk-I through
an 11-pin Phoenix connector that also handles several other inputs.
The tachometer signal is generated by a magnetic device that acts as a gear-tooth
counter. It is positioned close to a steel gear on the rotating machinery whose
RPM is to be monitored. The number of gear teeth that pass the tachometer for
each revolution of the machinery must be programmed into the Hawk-I. If, for
example, the crankshaft of a gas engine has a gear with 208 teeth on it, then a
tachometer mounted close to this gear will send 208 pulses per revolution of
the engine. Once this information is entered into the Hawk-I, it handles the RPM
calculation automatically.
3.10.1 Connecting the Tachometer Input
The tachometer wiring has (+) and (-) terminals. The magnetic pickup gap
should be set in the range of 0.025 to 0.050 for best results when using the recommended Amot sensor (See table 2).
The tachometer will not function until it is calibrated with the HawkWin program.
If an application demands more than one tachometer input, Amot Controls Model 8210K Speedswitch can be used in the system to interface
a second tachometer to a standard 4-20mA Interface on the Hawk-I
controller. This method can be used to connect as many RPM sensors to
the Hawk-I as desired, subject to the number of available 4-20mA Inputs
on the Hawk-I. Each additional RPM sensor requires a separate 8210K
Speedswitch.

3.11 The Remote Stop Input

The normally-closed (N/C) Remote Stop input is controlled by a switch that is
connected to the Hawk-I by 2-conductor wires. The switch contacts are nonincendive. This switch duplicates the stop button on the Hawk-I keypad, allowing remote operation or lockout capability. The function Stop key is completely
programmable with the HawkWin computer program.
Until the Stop key is programmed with HawkWin, it has no predefined function.
3.11.1 Connecting the Remote Stop Input
The Remote Stop input is connected to the Hawk-I through the same
11-pin Phoenix connector that handles the tachometer input. If this switch
is not used, the Remote Stop input must be shorted for normal operation.
Connection may be made with any convenient kind of wire, preferably 18
AWG or larger. This connection is non-incendive.

3.12 The Power Supply

The Hawk-I controller requires a nominal 24V DC power supply. This may be
derived from a mains power supply or battery bank.
It is important that the power supply is clean of noise and voltage spikes, which
may affect correct operation, as with any piece of sensitive electronic equipment. If batteries are used, provision must be made to ensure that the voltage
never falls outside the input voltage range specified (18 to 36V DC). If weak
batteries are used, the current demand under specific operating conditions may
cause the voltage to fall below the threshold level, causing the Hawk-I to reset.
One of the most common causes of malfunction of electronic equipment
in controller installations is that of the use of noisy or half-sine output
battery chargers permanently connected in the installation. This can cause
excessive ripple and noise at the Hawk-I power supply input, resulting in
erroneous operation, and in extreme cases, permanent damage.
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If a battery charger is used, ensure that the output of the battery bank
when connected to the charger does not exceed the voltage ripple specification of the unit, and that no spikes or noise are present. Note that this
effect worsens as the battery bank ages, i.e. failure to select an appropriate changer and battery arrangement may lead to latent system failure.
In all cases the power supply must be capable of furnishing at least a 2A 3A
power supply is recommended as a minimum in order to keep the supply
running well within its maximum specifications.
3.12.1 Connecting the Power Supply
The power supply wiring must meet all local regulations and should be
at least 16 AWG or thicker. All power supply wiring must have insulation
with a breakdown rating of at least 600 V, and be recognized, listed, or
approved by a third party agency (UL, CSA, etc.). The insulation must be
rated for at least 75 C above the surrounding ambient temperature.
The dc power is connected to the Hawk-I through an 6-pin Phoenix
connector. Proper polarity must be observed.
The Hawk-I controller does not contain a fuse which is user-serviceable.
This is necessary in order to meet the applicable standards to which the
controller is designed.
Amot recommends that a 2.5A, 24Vdc circuit breaker or power isolation
switch be mounted close to the Hawk-I unit. This breaker will serve to
remove power from the unit for servicing purposes. This circuit breaker is
a high-energy device, and must conform to any safety requirements that
are applicable at its location.

3.13 The Communication Ports

The Hawk-I serial ports are IO ports that allow the Hawk-I to communicate
with other equipment.
The model Hawk-I features two serial ports:

One on the power supply board which can only be used in a RS232C
conguration.

One next to the discrete inputs which can be congured either as an RS

422/485 or RS 232C serial port. The selection can be made from the
communications menu in congure mode from the front keypad, or by
shunting the two pins next to the conguration link on the back of the unit.
These ports can be used for programming or monitoring.
When the CONFIG LINK contacts on the back of the Hawk-I are short
circuited, the Hawk-I goes into configuration mode, enabling programming.
When the CONFIG LINK contacts are opened, the Hawk-I goes into its
operational mode, enabling monitoring. Alternatively, the serial ports may
be connected to a printer.
3.13.1 Connecting a Port for Programming
Programming is achieved by plugging the appropriate cable into either of
the DB9 sockets. When the unit is in configuration mode HawkWin applications (saved with the extension .hwk) can be downloaded or uploaded
through the port connected to the programming unit, such as a portable
laptop computer.
A Null-Modem cable is required for the programming connection.

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3.13.2 Connecting to a Port for Monitoring

All data collected by the Hawk-I can be transmitted to a remote control
center for logging, trending, and analysis. Faults and output relay operations are also reported. Faults include channel alarms and shutdowns,
error messages, and power failures.
The Hawk-I can transmit channel profiles and setpoint data immediately
upon request, giving a remote operator the ability to check the entire
configuration of the Hawk-I. Data can be remotely accessed at any time
via ModBus; this does not interfere with local operation. Both local and
remote operators can monitor channels, acknowledge alarms, and start
or stop the Hawk-I. However, only a local operator can change the Hawk-I
configuration or put the Hawk-I in test mode.
The Hawk-I internal communications module uses ModBus/RTU, which is a highlevel, widely-supported communications protocol.
The half-duplex, query/response program structure enables one remote master to
query and control many slaves. The Hawk-I will function as a slave, responding to
requests from a master device. Modem and radio link technology can be used to
enable the Hawk-I to communicate over extremely long distances.
A number of standard software packages that support ModBus/RTU are available.
For monitoring using RS485/422 on the secondary serial port, refer to
Fig.4 for wiring connections.
A full, detailed spreadsheet defining all ModBus addresses is automatically
installed with HawkWin. This spreadsheet can be found in the install directory.

3.14 The Configuration Link Input

The configuration link input is used to prepare the Hawk-I to receive its
configuration programming from HawkWin software, allowing local configuration and access to the diagnostics features. After the two configuration
link contacts are connected, the Hawk-I is ready to accept programming.
These two contacts may be shorted by running a wire jumper between the
appropriate terminals on a plugged-in Phoenix connector. A small SPST
toggle switch may also be used. A series of menus (discussed later in this
document) allow local configuration and test.
3.14.1 Connecting the Configuration Link Input
This is done by shorting the two configuration link terminals. It may be
useful to put a red tag on the jumper wire or toggle switch to remind the
technician to open the link after programming is completed. The Hawk-I will
not process its sequence instructions with the configuration link closed.

3.15 CANbus port

The 11 pin Phoenix connector on the discrete input board features a
CANbus connection. This feature is not currently available. The switch at
the right of this Phoenix connector is also not functional.

3.16 The Digital/Auxiliary Outputs and Solid

State Relay Outputs
Depending on the exact model code, the Hawk-I is equipped with either 8
or 24 internal, low-power, solid-state relays to control external relays or lowpower circuits. These outputs (termed Digital Outputs or Auxiliary Outputs
depending on model code) are capable of switching 36 Vdc at a maximum
current of 250 mA. These outputs are potentially incendive, since they
control power supplied from an external source, appropriate wiring and any
relay housings must be provided for operation in hazardous atmospheres.
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Where only 8 Auxiliary Outputs are provided, 4 higher current Solid State
Relay outputs are also provided. These are made available via an 8 pin
terminal block connector on the rear panel, and are capable of switching
up to 2A at 36V. As with the Auxiliary Outputs, these outputs are also
potentially incendive; appropriate wiring and any relay housings must be
provided for operation in hazardous atmospheres.
In many applications, the digital outputs will be used to drive relays or
small solenoids. Where any inductive load is connected to these outputs, the inductive load MUST incorporate transient protection (diode or
transient suppressor) in order to prevent transients during switching. Such
transients may exceed the voltage specifications for the digital outputs,
causing permanent damage to the controller.
3.16.1 Connecting the Digital Outputs - Model Code 8632Cx4xxxx
The solid state relays are connected via a single 37 way D-type connector. The pin numbers associated with each digital output are shown in the
wiring diagrams earlier in this manual.
The outputs are arranged into three banks of 8 outputs, each with its own
common return line. An interface module is available if required to enable
connection via screw terminals.
3.16.2 Connecting the Auxiliary Outputs - Model Code 8632Cx3xxxx
The auxiliary outputs are connected via a single 9 way D-type female
connector. The loads are connected in series with a single power supply,
the negative side of which is connected to the common terminal, labeled
AUX-COM in the relevant wiring diagrams. An optional terminal block is
available if required to facilitate connection to these outputs.
3.16.3 Connecting the Solid State Relay outputs - Model Code 8632Cx3xxxx
The Solid State Relay outputs are connected via a single 8 pin terminal
block connection, which is detachable from the controller. Each output can
be connected to a separate power supply and load, or a common power
supply can be used. As with the other output connections, the polarity must
be observed as marked in the wiring diagram. If a common supply is used,
the common connection can be made either to the positive or negative
terminals of the output connector.

3.17 The 4-20 mA Analog Outputs

The Hawk-I can be equipped with 1 to 3 optional 4-20 mA analog outputs.
These analog outputs can transmit calibrated sensor or other data from
the Hawk-I to other equipment. The accuracy of these outputs is better than 0.75% of FSD. These outputs are fully programmable from the
HawkWin program and can provide PID-type control functions if desired.
3.17.1 Connecting the 4-20 mA Analog Outputs
The signals from analog outputs are transmitted via the same 25-pin or 37pin D-type socket that the 4-20mA analog inputs connect to (see Fig. 2).
A single negative common return line is provided for the analogue output
connections.

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4. TEST AND OPERATION

After the necessary wiring has been completed and the Hawk-I is connected to all of the required inputs and outputs, the following procedures
should be followed to verify the Hawk-I installation.
WARNING:
ALL WIRING SHOULD BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES

4.1 Pre-Operation Test Procedure

1. Check all wiring for continuity, absence of short circuits, and proper
grounding. Ensure that the Installation meets all grounding requirements detailed earlier In this manual.
2. Ensure that the programming conguration is complete and checked
across all channels, parameters, and options.
3. ALL PERSONNEL ARE CLEAR OF ANY OPERATIONAL HAZARDS,
ROTATING MACHINERY, WIRING, ETC.
4. Apply power to the Hawk-I while watching its LCD. If the display remains
blank, immediately remove power and check the wiring, especially the
power wiring. During the power-up sequence, the Hawk-I should display
an initialization message showing the unit base model code.
5. When power is on, the Hawk-I LCD should display a message. It
should not be totally blank. The exact contents of the display are dependent on the user program and the status of the conguration link.
6. Check that each fault sensor operates correctly. Normally-open sensors can be closed with a wire jumper, and normally closed sensors
can be opened by removing a wire from the appropriate terminal.
The checks detailed above are best performed one channel at a time.
After each channel has been checked, the Hawk-I can be set to scan
through all of the input channels to verify their function.
If possible, each channel should be checked by exercising the actual
fault switch that is being used. This will identify wiring problems that
prevent a normally-closed circuit from opening when the circuits sensor
is activated. If it is difcult to exercise the actual sensor, the wiring can
be opened and closed at the sensor itself to simulate sensor action.
7. Each start disable function should be individually checked by opening or
shorting the wiring at the individual sensor.
8. All alarm horns and annunciators should be checked for proper function.
All safety and emergency functions should be checked with great care.
WARNING
THE FRONT PANEL KEYS OF THE HAWK-I LABELED
START AND STOP WILL HAVE NO FUNCTION
UNLESS THEY ARE SPECIFICALLY PROGRAMMED
USING HAWKWIN
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4.2 Initial Check of Hawk-I Operation

The programmer who used HawkWin to setup the Hawk-I should provide a
detailed operating procedure, possibly including a step-by-step checklist.
After checking the Hawk-I installation as described in Section 4.1 above,
actual operation of the system can be verified.
The operation of the unit depends entirely on the programming sequence
that is downloaded from the HawkWin software. A detailed review of
the programming procedures for the Hawk-I is beyond the scope of this
manual. Please refer to the HawkWin Programming Manual, which is available from your Amot representative.
WARNING
IF A VALID SEQUENCE IS NOT PRESENT IN THE HAWK-I
AND THE UNIT GOES INTO RUN MODE:
IT WILL DE-ENERGIZE ALL RELAY OUTPUTS
IT WILL SET ALL ANALOG OUTPUTS TO 4 mA
THE SCREEN WILL DISPLAY THE MESSAGE
NO VALID PROGRAM UNABLE TO REPAIR
4.2.1 Configure Mode and Run Mode
The Hawk-I must be in Run mode to be tested. Test personnel should
ensure that the CONFIG LINK connections on the back of the Hawk-I
are not shorted. When the CONFIG LINK connections are shorted, the
Hawk-I will go into its Configure mode, and will be ready to download new
sequence and analog diagrams from the HawkWin program.
The unit must also be in the Configure mode to edit parameters such as
analog set points and user display messages. However, if the programmer has inadvertently left the Hawk-I in Configure mode, functional testing
cannot be carried out.

4.3 Troubleshooting the Installation

The Hawk-I operation depends on the input sensors that are connected to
the unit through wires and plug-in connectors. A wide variety of malfunctions can be caused by external wiring errors.
4.3.1 LED Status Indicator
The Hawk-I is equipped with a red status LED (lamp) that is visible in the
opening between the power connector and the connector for relay output #1.
This LED indicates three conditions:
OFF: No power to the Hawk-I, or complete failure of the system.
ON: Internal software functioning properly.
FLASHING: Off for a short period once every second. This indicates
software failure or microprocessor failure.
The status indicator is helpful when trying to try and narrow down the
cause of problems. It provides a quick way to check the condition of the
fuse and power supply without opening the enclosure. It also helps to
distinguish between a software failure and power related problems. During
normal operation, the LED will always be illuminated.

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4.4 Hawk-I Does Not Operate

NO POWER: Check status of dc power supply. Power must be supplied to
the proper connections on the Hawk-I with correct dc polarity and voltage. The
external circuit breaker must be ON. If the Hawk-I LCD shows nothing at all
and the backlight is not illuminated, the unit may not be receiving power.
FUSE BLOWN: The Hawk-I internal protective fuse may be blown. In this case, it
must be replaced. This is a factory operation, as the fuse is a hermetically sealed
surface mount fuse. This is necessary in order to comply with latest Hazardous
Area requirements. Check all wiring connections before reapplying power.

4.5 Digital Input Channel Does Not Function

This is probably caused by a problem in the external wiring. If most of the
digital input channels function as programmed, then the problem is probably not associated with the Hawk-I. Use View Mode, or Configure Mode,
to display all 32 digital input channels.
SUBSTITUTION TECHNIQUE: Prepare a SPST switch with two wires
attached. By substituting this switch for the two input wires of a digital
channel, the function of that particular channel can be verified.
If the channel in question still does not function properly, then the
programming of the Hawk-I should be checked. If the Hawk-I responds
correctly when the SPST switch is used to control the digital input channel
in question, then the problem must be either in the wiring to the digital
sensor for that input channel, or in the sensor itself.
A standard multimeter should be used for verifying the integrity of system wiring.
If a buzzer lamp or similar arrangement is used to verify the wiring, care should
be taken not to route the test signals from such arrangements into the Hawk-I.
4.5.1 Common Wiring Problems
BROKEN WIRE: This will cause the channel to be always open. Wires can
be broken underneath the insulation, making the breakage invisible. An
ohmmeter check will confirm this kind of problem.
BAD SPLICE OR CRIMP: Often a crimping connector is accidentally applied over unstripped wire. In this case, a new connector must be used to
repair the splice. If solder connections are used, they may also be defective. A solder joint may look perfect but still be bad. If a continuity problem
is found, all solder connections should be reflowed using new solder.
CONNECTOR PROBLEMS: The technician should separate all connectors
in the circuit and look for broken parts, dirt and dust, or foreign material.
Blow out the female connectors with compressed air. Check the wiring connections, either soldered or screw terminal, for breaks and unstripped wire.
Wires are highly stressed at connectors, and breaks at connection points
are quite common. The technician may decide to cut off a few inches of
the cable in question and restrip all the wires. This will remove any localized
breaks that may be concealed by the insulation of the individual conductors.
SENSOR PROBLEMS: If the sensor has both normally open (NO) and
normally closed (NC) contacts available, the wrong contacts may be
wired. This difficulty can be easily fixed by changing the Hawk-I program,
or the technician may decide to switch the wiring at the sensor itself. The
NO or NC status of a sensors output can be checked with an ohmmeter. Be particularly suspicious of any riveted solder lugs on the sensor
to which connections must be made. Rivets frequently come loose and
cause continuity problems.
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In industrial situations, mechanical failure often occurs more frequently

than electronic failure. The moving parts of any sensor should be examined carefully for freedom of movement and broken or jammed linkages.
Linear, back-and-forth movements such as those used in limit switches
seem to develop more problems than rotary movements.
All moving arms and levers associated with sensors should be examined
for freedom of movement as well as the buildup of rust or other deposits.
All springs used to control such linkages must be checked for weakness
or breakage. Note that if a spring has broken, the pieces of the spring
may have fallen off the linkage, so the absence of an essential spring may
not be immediately obvious.
Another kind of mechanical problem is the clogging of a small pipe or tube
that transmits pressure to a pressure sensor. All such tubes should have
blow-off valves so they can be easily checked for clogging. If a sensor
does not receive an accurate input, it cannot function properly.
Any sensor that appears to be corroded or damaged in any way should be
replaced immediately. The installation of the Hawk-I provides a good opportunity for updating and modernizing sensors. Your Amot representative
can provide a wide selection of high-quality industrial sensors.
4.5.2 Intermittent Wiring Problems
If an input channel malfunctions only part of the time, this could also be a
wiring problem. Some possible causes of intermittent wiring problems are:
POOR CONNECTOR CONTACT: The connector for the channel in question may not be making good mechanical contact. This problem may surface
only when heat, vibration, or mechanical stress are applied. The technician
may test for such a problem by wiggling the connector or pulling on it. If this
causes the problem to occur, the solution is to replace the connector.
BROKEN WIRES: The broken ends of a wire may stay in contact part of
the time, and lose continuity only intermittently. Moving the wire around
and pulling on it may help to confirm this problem. Note that a digital ohmmeter may be too slow in its response to show any change if the loss of
contact is momentary. The technician should check along the entire length
of the wiring in question for signs of stress such as a dent conduit or a
damaged cable shield or covering. In severe cases, the entire wiring run
may have to be replaced.
DAMAGED INSULATION: If insulation has been damaged, this may permit
intermittent contact between different conductors of a cable, or between a
conductor and the external shielding or conduit. In such cases, the damaged
section of wire must be replaced. There may be damage in more than one
location, so the safest procedure is to replace the entire run of cable.
4.5.3 Swapping Channels
In the unlikely event of a single digital input failure, the programmer can reprogram the function of that channel to another digital input, if an unused
input is available.
If this procedure restores function, then the Hawk-I can be put back in service
at once without waiting for repairs, and considerable time can be saved.

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4.6 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)

Electromagnetic interference (EMI) can be described as an accidental
and undesirable form of radio broadcasting. The high-powered equipment
commonly found in industrial environments will frequently produce strong
magnetic, electrostatic, or electromagnetic fields. These fields will then
create undesirable voltages in nearby equipment.
To prevent these undesirable voltages, equipment designers can use
shielding, which is simply a method of screening out the strong ambient
fields. However, shielding is not as simple as it might appear. A shield that
will block radio-type or electromagnetic waves will not have the slightest
effect on a strong magnetic field from a nearby motor-generator set. The
following information will provide the technician with some helpful guidelines for operation in environments with strong EMI.
4.6.1 Symptoms of EMI
The Hawk-I is housed in a metal case that is designed to prevent the
ingress of EMI. However, if EMI gets into the external wiring of the Hawk-I,
it can penetrate the case and possibly cause problems.
What effect can powerful EMI signals have on the Hawk-I? The Hawk-I digital circuitry can be upset or even damaged by high levels of EMI.
The result could be intermittent problems such as unintended system
reset or loss of memory that might be associated with the operation of
nearby, high powered electrical equipment such as welders, motor controllers, and radio transmitters.
4.6.2 Grounding
Proper grounding is imperative to maintain the Hawk-I electrical safety and
immunity to EMI. Grounding requirements are discussed in Section 3.5
of this manual, and should be carefully followed. Special care should be
taken with the protective earth ground.
The purpose of the protective ground is to maintain the chassis of the HawkI at the same potential as the earth itself and provide a low impedance path
for RF noise away from the Hawk-I. This is usually done by connecting the
earth ground to a water or other metal pipe that has extensive contact with
the earth. A copper pipe is the best. Iron or steel pipes are not preferred.
4.6.3 Ground Loops
If a large current of any kind flows through a grounding wire, the finite
resistance of the wire will cause a voltage difference between the ground
point and the far end of the wire. Any equipment grounded by that wire
will thus be raised above ground by the induced voltage, and the ground
will be of inferior quality.
The same effect can occur when the shielding of a cable is grounded
at several different points. The shield can then be driven above ground
potential by the large circulating currents. In such a case, the shielding loses
its effectiveness. It is clear that the technician must try to keep accidental
ground loop currents out of the Hawk-I wiring.
In difficult situations, the technician may have to try several grounding
points before an effective grounding connection is found.

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4.7 Before Contacting Amot

It may be necessary for a customer to contact Amot about problems with
a Hawk-I installation. Before the customer picks up the phone, the following information should be available in addition to the full unit model code:
1. When did the problem rst appear? Please be ready to give the date
and the time of day.
2. What was happening just before the problem occurred? What was the
equipment doing, and what was the operator doing? Did the operator
observe anything unusual just before the problem occurred? Was there
any loud noise or unusual vibration? Was the operator attempting to
stop or restart the equipment? Any unusual event may be of interest.
3. Did the technician who is contacting Amot actually witness the problem in person? This may be very important. Your Amot representative
may ask for information that only an eyewitness can provide.
4. Any unusual environmental situation should also be reported. Was
there a nearby lightning strike or a power outage? A power surge? An
earthquake that might have damaged wiring? Excessive heat or cold?
5. Is there any printout or other record of equipment status or function at
the time that the problem occurred?
6. Has this problem or a similar one ever occurred before? How many
times, and on what dates? What was the outcome? How was the situation resolved?
7. Describe the most recent maintenance, repair, or reprogramming that
was done on the Hawk-I. When was it performed? And by whom?
8. After the specic problem in question occurred, what steps were taken
to correct it?
9. Does the on-site technician have any suggestions or recommendations to make about the problem?
Giving accurate and complete information to your Amot representative
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5. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

5.1 Maintenance
The only maintenance required for the Hawk-I other than periodic battery
replacement is keeping the faceplate clean. Use a cloth dampened with
water to clean the faceplate. Do not use solvents; they could damage the
plastic membrane.
WARNING
EXPLOSION HAZARD
DO NOT OPEN OR SEPARATE CONNECTIONS
WHEN ENERGIZED
5.1.1 Cleaning
If the Hawk-I keypad or enclosure requires cleaning, wipe the surfaces
with a damp cloth. Do not use solvents or abrasive cleaners on the
HawkI.
5.1.2 Battery Replacement
WARNING
EXPLOSION HAZARD
BATTERIES MUST ONLY BE CHANGED IN AN AREA KNOWN TO
BE NONHAZARDOUS
A small internal battery is used to back up the Hawk-I active memory. This
battery should have a useful life of at least 5 years with the unit unpowered. The drain on the battery is so low that the batterys life will be nearly
equal to its shelf life. All parameters for the program are stored in nonvolatile memory that does not require battery backup. Amot recommends that
the battery should be replaced every 36 months.
The internal battery is a solder-connection type. This is necessary due to
the hazardous area rating of the controller. The battery arrangement is
designed for factory replacement only, and should only be performed by
qualified Amot personnel.

5.2 Repair
There are no field-serviceable parts in the Hawk-I. If the unit malfunctions,
it must be returned to Amot Controls or a factory-authorized repair center
for test and evaluation.
Any attempt by a customer to repair any part of the Hawk-I will void all
warranties. All repairs of the Hawk-I must be performed at an Amot-certified repair facility.
WARNING
EXPLOSION HAZARD SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY
IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR CLASS I, DIVISION 2

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5.2.1 Returning Equipment For Repairs

If a Hawk-I unit is being returned to Amot for diagnosis and repair, the customer must first contact an Amot representative and obtain a Return Goods
Authorization (RGA). At that time, the customer will be given a specific
Return Goods Authorization (RGA) Number for that particular shipment.
Amot will not accept any equipment for repair unless the RGA procedure is followed. Any equipment sent to Amot without the RGA Number
conspicuously displayed on the packaging will be returned to the sender.
Equipment should be shipped promptly after obtaining the RGA Number,
since all RGA Numbers automatically expire after 30 calendar days. Consult your Amot representative for further details concerning repairs.

Spare Parts List - Model 8632C

ITEM ........................................................................Amot Part Number
6 pos Phoenix MSTB...............................................................50446L106
8 pos Phoenix MSTB...............................................................50576L008
11 pos Phoenix MC .................................................................5048L008
Gasket ....................................................................................60373
Bracket ...................................................................................60454L
/Screws ......................................................................10462L
CJC Terminal Block .................................................................64211X100

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6. CHANGING THE HAWK-I

CONFIGURATION
The Hawk-I is programmed with AMOTs HawkWin software, which enables
the user to set up the sequence and analog ladder logic diagrams that determine
the basic functionality of the unit. However, after the program is downloaded into
the Hawk-I, everyday operation of the unit is controlled by the built-in keypad.

6.1 The Hawk-I Keypad

The right side of the Hawk-I keypad contains five green keys, arranged in
a navigation layout.
The buttons above and below the ENTER button are called the UP and
DOWN buttons. The buttons to the left and right of the ENTER button
are called the LEFT and RIGHT buttons. These designations indicate the
functionality of the buttons whilst navigating the menu functions, however,
each individual button can be programmed for any functionality as determined by the user program written using HawkWin ?.
WARNING:
THE FRONT PANEL KEYS OF THE HAWK-I LABELED START AND
STOP WILL HAVE NO FUNCTION UNLESS THEY ARE SPECIFICALLY
PROGRAMMED USING HAWKWIN.

The keypad enables the user to navigate a configuration matrix that allows
the details of the programming to be updated and changed whenever
necessary. Figures 6 and 7 show the details of this configuration matrix in
the form of a flow chart. The Hawk-I user will first scroll up or down in the
matrix to find the particular menu that is needed. Then the user can move
to the right along the selected menu to gain access to the menu box or
boxes that must be changed.

6.2 Gaining Access to the Configuration Menus

1. Apply power to the Hawk-I through the connections on the rear panel.
2. The LCD should rst say Amot Controls HAWK-I. After a few seconds, the display will change either to the programmed display (if in
Run Mode), or indicate CONFIGURE MENU CONTROLLERS (if in
Congure Mode). The CONFIG LINK contacts must be connected
before the conguration procedure can be performed.
Note that if the unit is in View Mode (see section 7), it will not go into
Congure Mode and the reconguration cannot be performed. There is also
a lockout coil (Congure Disable) that may be included in the Sequence
Diagram. Activating this coil will prevent the Hawk-I from entering Congure
Mode. If the congure link is present on power-up, the Hawk-I will enter Congure Mode regardless of its programmed sequence. This is a safety feature
intended to prevent damage to equipment controlled by the Hawk-I.
If the lockout coil is not used, be sure to stop any machinery controlled
by the Hawk-I. The Hawk-I will not respond to alarms or shutdowns
while in Congure Mode.
? All keys can be programmed to provide user defined functionality using HawkWin; this programmability is not limited to the START and STOP keys.

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3. After the CONFIG LINK contacts are shorted, the LCD should say
CONFIGURE MENU CONTROLLERS. If these words are displayed,
you are in the conguration matrix. Note that CONFIGURE MENU
CONTROLLERS identies the menu box at the left end of the rst row
of the Conguration Mode Flow Chart.

6.3 Moving Up and Down Between Menus

To step up and down from menu to menu in the configuration matrix, use
the UP and DOWN buttons. Note that if you press the UP button immediately after accessing the matrix, the display will change from CONFIGURE
MENU CONTROLLERS to CONFIGURE MENU LOCK/UNLOCK, which
is the last menu in Sheet 3 of the Configuration Mode Flow Chart. If you
press the DOWN button right after getting into the matrix, the LCD should
say CONFIGURE MENU ANALOG USER IN. Stepping up and down in
this way will enable the user to access any menu in the matrix.

6.4 Moving From Side to Side in a Menu

When you have reached the menu where configuration changes must be made,
press ENTER. You will now be inside the row. Whenever you want to exit the
row, simply press the gray RESET button. If there is no existing programming
to be edited in a particular row, the LCD will indicate No instances of this type
loaded. If any programming of that kind is needed, it must to be set up using
AMOTs HawkWin software and then downloaded into the Hawk-I.
However, if there is existing programming in the selected row, then the programming information will appear on the LCD. Program reconfiguration can now begin.

6.5 Revising Data Within a Menu Box

To change anything that you see on the LCD, it must first be selected.
The blinking or on-off activity of a word, letter, or number within a particular menu box indicates that this is the part of the box that will change
when the editing commands are used.
To make a particular number or word group blink, use the RIGHT and LEFT
buttons to step forward and backward through the current menu box.
When a particular word group is blinking, use ENTER to make the first
letter in the group blink. To move the blinking from one letter in the group
to the next, press the RIGHT and LEFT buttons. Note that the keypad will
select only words that can be edited. It will skip past formatting and labeltype words such as CLASS and NORMALLY that cannot be changed.
To enter the desired changes, use the UP and DOWN buttons to step the
display through all the options that are available. When the desired information is displayed, press ENTER to change the Hawk-I configuration. To
move back and forth to adjoining menu boxes, use the RIGHT and LEFT
keys until the desired box appears on the LCD.
When all of the changes within a row are completed, use RESET to return
to the main menu structure. If changes have been made, the display will
prompt the user to press ENTER to confirm or RESET to cancel. Pressing
ENTER will save the changes to the Hawk-I nonvolatile memory. If RESET
is pressed, the Hawk-I will ignore any changes made in that menu.
Note that the Hawk-I contains a backup copy of the active, nonvolatile
memory. The contents of active memory can be backed up by using the
Save Active Mem. option from the Diagnostics Menu. The backup memory is also updated when a new sequence is downloaded to the Hawk-I, or
if the Hawk-I senses that it has been corrupted.

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6.6 Exiting Configuration Mode

Configure Mode will exit only from the root configure menu. If the configuration link is broken and the user is in a sub-menu, the Hawk-I will remain
in configure until the sub-menu is exited.

6.7 Precautions
WARNING:
THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE HAWK-I CAN BE SERIOUSLY
ALTERED IN CONFIGURE MODE. USE EXTREME CARE WHEN
MAKING CHANGES TO THE HAWK-I CONFIGURATION.
BE SURE TO THOROUGHLY TEST AND DOCUMENT ANY
MODIFICATIONS.
DANGER:
WHEN IN DIAGNOSTICS MODE, THE HAWK-I OUTPUTS CAN
BE MANUALLY TOGGLED (OR RAMPED). THIS IS USEFUL
FOR SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING, BUT CAN BE EXTREMELY
DANGEROUS.
BE SURE THAT ALL PERSONNEL ARE CLEAR OF HAZARDS
BEFORE ACTIVATING OUTPUTS.

6.8 Descriptions of Individual Menu Boxes

The menu boxes in the Hawk-I configuration matrix allow the user to modify characteristics of the objects that are used in the Hawk-I ladder logic
without the requirement for a computer. A brief description of the Configure Menu options follow. For complete information regarding the objects
that these menus control, see the HawkWin programming manual.
6.8.1 Controllers
This menu allows configuration of the PID blocks. Users can modify the
action (direct/reverse), gain, integral, derivative, filter, and deadband
parameters for each PID in their analog diagram.
6.8.2 Analog User Input
This menu is used to set the value and descriptive text of any configured
analog user inputs.
6.8.3 Hours Run/Power Down
The contents of each run meter is displayed and can be set or reset. This
menu also shows the last power on time/date, and the last power down
time/date logged by the Hawk-I. The power on/off information can be useful when tracking system failures or unannunciated shutdowns.
6.8.4 Fault Logging
This menu allows the viewing of the Hawk-I fault log. Each fault is time and
date stamped.
6.8.5 Digital Inputs
Changes can be made to the class (A, B, b, C), descriptive text, alarm/shutdown
classification, and normal status (open/closed) for all of the 32 digital inputs.

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6.8.6 Analog Inputs

Changes can be made to the class (A, B, b, or C), descriptive text, low/high
shutdown setpoints, low/high shutdown enable/disable, low/high alarm
setpoints, and low/high alarm enable/disable for all of the analog inputs.
This menu allows the user to view the current input type and units, i.e., a J
type thermocouple displaying in C or a 4-20mA loop displaying PSIG. The
user can also view the calibration of loop transmitters, i.e., 4mA = 0 PSI,
20mA = 500 PSIG. These settings cannot be altered from configure mode.
6.8.7 Digital Outputs
This menu allows the user to view and change the descriptive text associated with each of the digital outputs.
6.8.8 Analog Outputs
This menu allows the user to view and change the descriptive text associated with each of the analog outputs.
6.8.9 Timers
This menu allows the user to view and change the value and text for each
of the timers.
6.8.10 Tachometer
Changes can be made to the Pulses Per Revolution (PPR) of the tachometer, the descriptive text, overspeed setpoint, underspeed setpoint, Crank
Termination Speed (CTS), and Purge Permit Speed (PPS) from this menu.
6.8.11 Time of Day
This menu allows the user to view and change predefined software Time
of Day functions.
6.8.12 User Switches
This menu allows the user to view and change predefined software
switches. These switches give the user the capability of defining alternate routines within the same program.
6.8.13 Average Groups
From this menu, the user can configure the descriptive text, group A high/low
deviations, and group B high/low deviations for each of the average groups.
6.8.14 Split Ranges
This menu is used to modify the descriptive text, range for output A, and
range for output B for each of the split range controls.
6.8.15 User Setpoints
Use this menu to set the descriptive text, setpoint, hysteresis, and control
action (rising or falling) for each of the user setpoints.
6.8.16 Communications
From this menu, the user can select the Modbus address byte order, and
communication speed. Some communications packages (FIX, for example)
subtract 1 from the Modbus address before they transmit a request. The Hawk-I
can easily accommodate this by adding 1 to every incoming message address. This adjustment (+1) is selected to be either yes or no. The mode of the
second communication port can be configured as RS-232 or RS-485. Selecting
JMPR allows RS-485 mode by closing a jumper on the back of the unit.
NOTE THAT THE HAWK-I DOES NOT SUPPORT THE MODBUS + PROTOCOL.

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6.8.17 Test Mode Timer

This menu selects the duration of the test mode timer. The test mode
timer is used in conjunction with View Mode when testing sensors on an
active machine. Alarm and shutdown conditions will not trip output for the
duration of the timer. This value can range from 30 to 300 seconds.
Refer to sec. 7.1.19 for full details on Test Mode.
6.8.18 Diagnostics
The diagnostics menu provides test functions for the inputs and outputs,
allows the system clock time and date to be set, and allows the active memory to be loaded or saved, as well as analog input calibrations,
firmware version, date of last download, and number of downloads. When
toggling or ramping outputs, only one output at a time is active. All others
are off, or set to their minimum value.
Press RESET to exit a test menu and return to the Diagnostics Menu.
Pressing RESET a second time will return to the Configure Menu.
6.8.18.1 Key Test
This menu allows the user to test the functionality of the keypad as well as
the Remote Stop switches.
6.8.18.2 Digital Inputs
Allows the user to verify the operation of the 32 digital inputs.
6.8.18.3 Digital Outputs
Allows the user to verify the operation of the 12-24 digital outputs.
6.8.18.4 Analog Inputs
This menu allows the user to verify the operation of all Analog Inputs without setting off alarms or sensor failures.
6.8.18.5 Analog Outputs
This menu allows the user to verify the operation of 1-3 Analog Outputs
by manually ramping each output from 0% to 100%.
6.8.18.6 Hrs Run/Pwr Dn
See Section 6.8.3
6.8.18.7 System Clock
Allows the user to set the time and day.
6.8.18.8 Load Active Mem
Allows the user to load settings from Flash-ROM.
6.8.18.9 Save Active Mem
Allows the user to save changes to Flash-ROM.
6.8.18.10 Calibrate Inputs
Allows the user to calibrate analog inputs.
To calibrate an analog input(s):

Select the input or group of inputs to be calibrated

With the calibration source set at the dened value, apply the signal to
the input(s) in question. Thermocouple inputs must be Type K.

Following the LCD prompt, set the rst calibration point.

Press the RIGHT button to accept the calibration source signal.

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Adjust the calibration source signal to reect the second set point and
apply the signal as before.
Following the LCD prompt, set the second calibration point.
Press the RIGHT button to accept the second calibration source signal.
After calibration, a message will appear indicating success or failure. A
failure indicates that the difference between the calibration source signal
and the corresponding calibration setpoint was too large for compensation. This can happen if the calibration source signal is not changed
when entering the second calibration setpoint; or if one of the calibration
setpoint values is incorrectly entered.
6.8.18.11 Firmware
Provides Firmware version and checksum
6.8.18.12 Sequence
Provides last sequence download date and time.
6.8.18.13 Accesses
Provides current download count.
6.8.18.14 Timing
This screen displays four times and three ratios.
The processor performs the following tasks:
reading inputs

servicing
Analog Diagram
servicing
Sequence Diagram

First time displayed on the left

Second time displayed

updating
Outputs

Third time displayed

Fourth time displayed

The three ratios represent the processor occupation rate:

R1 = First time divided by scan time
R2 = Second time divided by scan time
R3 = Third time divided by scan time
6.8.18.15 Clr Calibration
Allows the user to reset all calibration settings. This should always be
performed prior to unit calibration.
6.8.18.16 Download Code
Allows the user to download new firmware via the serial port. This is achieved
by using Hawk-Win. Refer to the HawkWin manual for more details.
6.8.19 Lock/Unlock
This is the security section of the Hawk-I. If the entered password does
not match the stored password, the Hawk-I will not allow configuration
changes from the keypad. The default password is 0, which allows open
access. Valid passwords range from 0 to 999.
Refer to section 7.1.18 for detailed instructions.

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CONFIGURE MENU
ANALOG USER IN

Enter
Reset

AU: 1 0.000
Analog User Input

CONFIGURE MENU
HRS RUN / PWR DN

Enter
Reset

RM: 1
0.00
RUNTIME METER

CONFIGURE MENU
FAULT LOGGING

Enter
Reset

PID: 1
PID Controller

L-R

L-R

L-R

PID: 1
PID Controller
(See Note 1)
AUI: 1 0.000
Analog User Input
(See Note 2)
RM: 1
0.00
RUNTIME METER

DIRECT
0.050

L-R

ACTION:
GAIN:

L-R

AUI: 1 0.000
Analog User Input

L-R

RM: 1
0.00
RUNTIME METER

L-R

ACTION:
GAIN:

(REVERSE)

DIRECT
0.050

L-R

INTGRL: 9999.
DERIV:
0.000

L-R

FILTER: 1.000
DEADBAND: 0.000

(See Note 2)

(See Note 2)

(See Note 2)

(0-65000:59)

LAST POWER ON
02-JAN-98 7:24

L-R

Last Power Off

01-JAN-98 15:57

(See Note 1)

Notes see next page !

PROGRAM DOWNLOAD
30-OCT-98 14:20
DI: 2 AL OP
Discrete Input

L-R

CONFIGURE MENU
DIGITAL INPUTS

Enter
Reset

DI: 1 CLASS:NONE
Discrete Input

L-R

CONFIGURE MENU
ANALOG INPUTS

Enter
Reset

AI: 1 CLASS: NONE

Analog Input

CONFIGURE MENU
DIGITAL OUTPUTS

Enter
Reset

DO: 1
Discrete Output

DI: 2 AL OP
01-FEB-98 8:45

DI: 1 CLASS:NONE
Discrete Input
(A, B, b, C)

L-R

DI: 1 CLASS:NONE
Discrete Input

L-R

AI: 1 CLASS: NONE

Analog Input

L-R

TYPE: T / COUPLE
SUBTYPE: J T/C

L-R

DO: 1
Discrete Output

L-R

DI: 1 ALARM
NORMALLY OPEN

L-R

FILTER:
UNITS:

L-R

DI: 1 ALARM
NORMALLY OPEN

L-R

LO AL: 0.000 DIS

HI AL: 0.000 DIS

L-R

DI: 1 ALARM
NORMALLY OPEN

L-R

LO AL: 0.000 DIS

HI AL: 0.000 DIS

(Shutdown)

(See Note 1)
0.000
C

(Closed)

(See Note 2)

(See Note 2)

(A, B, b, C)

L-R

Enter
Reset

AO: 1
Analog Output

L-R

AO: 1
Analog Output

L-R

L-R

4mA: 0.000
20mA: 0.000

(See Note 1)
CONFIGURE MENU
TIMERS

Enter
Reset

TMR: 1 VAL: 1
B Timer

L-R

TMR: 1 VAL: 1
B Timer

CONFIGURE MENU
TACHOMETER

Enter
Reset

TAC: 1 PPR: 0
Speed

L-R

TAC: 1 PPR: 0
Speed

CONFIGURE MENUI
TIME OF DAY

Enter
Reset

TIME/DATE: 1
OPEN VALVE

L-R

TIME/DATE: 1
OPEN VALVE
(See Note 1)

L-R

TMR: 1 VAL: 1
B Timer

L-R

TAC: 1 PPR: 0
Speed

L-R

OCT
EN

CONFIGURE MENU
USER SWITCHES

Enter
Reset

SUI: 1
ON
8 CYLINDER ENGINE

L-R

Enter
Reset

GRP: 1
Group Average

CONFIGURE MENU
SPLIT RANGES

Enter
Reset

SR: 1
Split Range

CONFIGURE MENU
USER SETPOINTS

Enter
Reset

Setpoint: 1
Setpoint Constant

Enter
Reset

ADDR: 1
ENDIAN: LITTLE
(1-255)

CONFIGURE MENU
CYCLE TIME

Enter
Reset

CYCLE MS: 100

CONFIGURE MENU
TEST MODE TIMER

Enter
Reset

TEST MODE TIMER

SECONDS: 60
(30-300)

FRI
EN

L-R

SUI: 1
ON
8 CYLINDER ENGINE

L-R

DEV A LO: 0.000

DEV A HI: 0.000

L-R

SR: 1
Split Range
(See Note 1)

L-R

A: 0.000 =
0%
0.000 = 100%

Setpoint: 1
Setpoint Constant

L-R

SP: 0.000
HYS: 0.000

(See Note 1)

L-R

ADDR: 1
ENDIAN: LITTLE

OVERSPD: 0
UNDERSPD: 0

L-R

OCT
EN

L-R

(0-32000)
30
EN

FRI
EN

L-R

OVERSPD: 0
UNDERSPD: 0

L-R

CTS: 0
PPS: 0

L-R

(0-32000)

(0-32000)

14 : 30
EN EN

14 : 30
EN EN

L-R

CTS: 0
PPS: 0
(0-32000)

(DIS)

(0-23)

(See Note 1)

L-R

L-R

L-R

(DIS)

L-R

DEV A LO: 0.000

DEV A HI: 0.000

L-R

A: 0.000 =
0%
0.000 = 100%

L-R

SP: 0.000
HYS: 0.000

L-R

P1 ADDR+1: NO
P2 ADDR+1: NO
(YES)

19200
19200

(1200,2400,4800,9600)

L-R

B: 0.000 = 0%
0.000 = 100%
(See Note 2)

L-R

ACTION: RISING

L-R

DEV B LO: 0.000

DEV B HI: 0.000

L-R

B: 0.000 = 0%
0.000 = 100%

(See Note 2)

(See Note 2)

(See Note 2)
P1 BAUD:
P2 BAUD:

DEV B LO: 0.000

DEV B HI: 0.000

(See Note 2)

(See Note 2)

L-R

L-R

(See Note 2)

(See Note 2)

(See Note 1)
CONFIGURE MENU
COMMUNICATIONS

30
EN

GRP: 1
Group Average

(no alternates)

4mA VAL: 0.000

20mA VAL: 0.000
(See Note 2)

(See Note 1)

(Off)
CONFIGURE MENU
AVG GROUPS

L-R

(See Note 2)

(See Note 1)

(0-32000)

SUI: 1
ON
8 CYLINDER ENGINE

LO SH: 0.000 DIS

HI SH: 0.000 DIS
(EN)

4mA: 0.000
20mA: 0.000

(See Note 2)

(0-32000)

(no alternates)

L-R

LO SH: 0.000 DIS

HI SH: 0.000 DIS
(See Note 2)

(EN)

(See Note 1)
CONFIGURE MENU
ANALOG OUTPUTS

FILTER: 1.000
DEADBAND: 0.000
(See Note 2)

CONFIGURATION MODE
FLOWCHART 1 OF 2

(See Note 2)
L-R

L-R

(See Note 2)

(See Note 2)

(FALLING)
L-R

P1 RTS: TX HI
P2 MODE: JMPR
(TX LO)

L-R

Enter
Reset

P1 RTS: TX HI
P2 MODE: JMPR
(232, 485)

(20-200)

gure 6-1

CONFIGURE MENU
CONTROLLERS

CONFIGURE MENU
DIAGNOSTICS

Enter
Reset

DIAGNOSTICS
KEY TEST

Enter
Reset

EXIT: HOLD RESET

KEY:

DIAGNOSTICS
DIGITAL INPUTS

Enter
Reset

DI: 1 OPEN
Discret Input
(

Enter
Reset

DIAGNOSTICS
ANALOG INPUTS

CONFIGURATION MODE
FLOWCHART 2 OF 2

1-32)

AI: 1 0.000
Analog Input
(

DO: 1 ACTIVE
Discret Output

1-24)

Enter
Reset

DIAGNOSTICS
DIGITAL OUTPUTS

Enter
Reset

DIAGNOSTICS
ANALOG OUTPUTS

DIAGNOSTICS
HRS RUN / PWR DN

Enter
Reset

DO: 1 INACTIVE
Discret Output

AO: 1 0%
Analog Output
(

0-100%

DO: 12 ACTIVE
Discret Output

L-R

AO: 2 0%
Analog Output
(

RM: 1
0:00
RUNTIME METER

0-100%

RM: 1
0:00
RUNTIME METER

L-R

L-R

(0-65000:59)
Enter
Reset

DIAGNOSTICS
SYSTEM CLOCK

FRI 9 JAN 1998

9:51:56

L-R

(SUN-SAT)
DIAGNOSTICS
LOAD ACTIVE MEM

Enter
Reset

LOAD ACTIVE MEM

RESET TO EXIT

Enter

Enter
Reset

SAVE ACTIVE MEM

RESET TO EXIT

Enter

Enter
Reset

CALIBRATE INPUTS
CALIBRATE BANKS

Enter
Reset

DO: 12 INACTIVE
Discret Output

(L-R; Relays 2 through

RM: 1
0:00
RUNTIME METER

L-R

LAST POWER ON
02-JAN-98 7:24

L-R

Last Power Off

01-JAN-98 15:57

FRI 9 JAN 1998

9:51:56

L-R

FRI 9 JAN 1998

9:51:56

(See Note 1)

FRI 9 JAN 1998

9:51:56
(1-31)

FRI 9 JAN 1998

9:51:56
(JAN-DEC)

(1997-2095)

(0-23)

L-R

FRI 9 JAN 1998

9:51:56
(00-59)
FRI 9 JAN 1998
9:51:56

(00-59)
DIAGNOSTICS
SAVE ACTIVE MEM

DIAGNOSTICS
CALIBRATE INPUTS

CALIBRATE INPUTS
AI: AI 1-8

DIAGNOSTICS
FIRMWARE

Enter
Reset

SET 1ST CAL PT

CAL PT 1: 0.000

L-R

(See Note 2)

(See Note 2)

CALIBRATE INPUTS
CALIBRATE INDIV.

FIRMWARE VER.
4.01
311D

L-R

Enter
Reset

CALIBRATE INPUTS
AI: 1

SET 2ND CAL PT

CAL PT 2: 1.000
(See Note 2)

L-R

SET 1ST CAL PT

CAL PT 1: 0.000
(See Note 2)

CONFIGURE MENU
LOCK / UNLOCK
(1-999)

Enter
Reset

DIAGNOSTICS
SEQUENCE

Enter
Reset

DIAGNOSTICS
ACCESSES

Enter
Reset

DIAGNOSTICS
TIMING

Enter
Reset

-I- -A- -S- -O8% 13% 13% 14%

DIAGNOSTICS
CRL CALIBRATION

Enter
Reset

CONFIRM: ENTER
CANCEL: RESET

DIAGNOSTICS
DOWNLOAD CODE

Enter
Reset

CONFIRM: ENTER
CANCEL: RESET

L-R

PASSWORD: 0
NEWPWD:
0

PASSWORD: 0
NEWPWD:
0
(1-999)

Sequence Date
02-JUN-97 8:51

Note 1:
When word group is blinking, pressing Enter will
cause one character to blink.
When character is blinking:
- Pressing UP-Down buttons will step
through characters available.
- Pressing Left-Right buttons will select
adjacent characters.
When desired changes are completed,
press Enter.

D/L COUNT: 4

(1-999)

Enter

L-R

SET 2ND CAL PT

CAL PT 2: 1.000
(See Note 2)

Note 2:
When number group is blinking, pressing Enter
will cause decimal point to blink.
When decimal point is blinking, pressing UpDown buttons will increment-decrement value
of number.
When at desired value, press Enter.

DOWNLOAD CODE
WAITING...

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7. ACCESSING THE HAWK-I VIEW MODE

After the system has been configured and is running a sequence, it may be
necessary to view the status of inputs, outputs, or other settings. In addition,
the user may want to change certain parameters without having to stop the
sequence and put the Hawk-I in Configure mode. The number of parameters
available to be modified in this mode is limited. The user should refer to Section 7.1 to determine which parameters may be modified in this mode.
View Mode may be accessed by pressing the ENTER button while the
Hawk-I is in Run Mode. Navigation of the View Mode menu is identical
to navigation within the Configure Mode menu (See Section 6). Keypad
functions are also identical and are defined in Sections 6.1, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5.
For a detailed view of the View Mode menu in flowchart form, refer to
Figure 7, Sheets 1 and 2.

7.1 Descriptions of Individual Menu Boxes

7.1.1 Controllers
This menu shows the current configuration of the PID blocks. Users can
modify the gain, integral, derivative, filter, and deadband parameters for
each PID in their analog diagram.
7.1.2 Analog User In
This menu shows the value and descriptive text of any configured analog user inputs. Users can only modify the value for each analog user input from this menu.
7.1.3 Unhealthy Channels
This menu shows any analog or discrete inputs that have gone unhealthy.
7.1.4 Hours Run/Power Down
This menu shows the status of all runtime meters as well as the last
power on time/date and the last power off time/date. No user modification is possible from this menu
7.1.5 Fault Logging
This menu allows the viewing of the Hawk-I fault log. Each fault is time and
date stamped.
7.1.6 Digital Inputs
This menu shows the normal status, class, alarm/shutdown classification,
and descriptive text for all 32 digital inputs. No user modification is possible from this menu.
7.1.7 Analog Inputs
This menu shows the class, type, units, alarm points, shutdown points,
filter, and descriptive text for all analog inputs. The user may only modify
the low and high alarm setpoints and filter.
7.1.8 Digital Outputs
This menu shows the descriptive text for all digital outputs. No user modification is possible from this menu
7.1.9 Analog Outputs
This menu shows the descriptive text and range for all analog outputs. No
user modification is possible from this menu.
7.1.10 Timers
This menu shows the value and descriptive text for all timers. No user
modification is possible from this menu.
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7.1.11 Tachometer
This menu shows the descriptive text, Pulses Per Revolution (PPR), overspeed/underspeed setpoint, Crank Termination Speed (CTS), and Purge
Permit Speed (PPS) for the tachometer. The user may only modify the PPR.
7.1.12 Time of Day
This menu allows the user to view and change predefined software Time
of Day functions.
7.1.13 User Switches
This menu allows the user to view the status of all predefined software switches. The user may only modify the on/off status of the switch from this menu.
7.1.14 Average Groups
This menu shows the descriptive text, group A high/low deviations, and
group B high/low deviations. The user may modify the group A & B high/
low deviations from this menu.
7.1.15 Split Range
This menu shows the descriptive text, output A range, and output B
range. The user may modify the output A & B ranges from this menu.
7.1.16 User Setpoints
This menu shows the descriptive text, setpoints, hysteresis, and control
action for all user setpoints. The user may modify the setpoints, hysteresis, and control action from this menu.
7.1.17 Run Diagnostics
The Run Diagnostics menu allows the user to view the status of individual
channels (digital and analog inputs/outputs), adjust the system clock,
view communications settings, and view system parameters (firmware,
sequence, accesses, etc.) while the Hawk-I is in Run mode. The user may
only modify the system clock settings while in this mode. To perform more
detailed diagnostics, refer to Section 6.8.18.
7.1.17.1 Digital Inputs
Shows the status (Open/Closed) of all 32 Digital inputs
7.1.17.2 Analog Inputs
Shows the status of all Analog inputs
7.1.17.3 Analog Outputs
Shows the status of all Analog outputs
7.1.17.4 Digital Outputs
Shows the status of all Digital outputs
7.1.17.5 System Clock
Shows the current time/date settings for the Hawk-I. The user may modify
these settings from this menu.
7.1.17.6 Communications
Shows the current settings for the serial port.
7.1.17.7 System Info
not currently used
7.1.17.8 Firmware
Shows the current firmware version and checksum.
7.1.17.9 Sequence
Shows the download date and time of the current sequence.

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7.1.17.10 Accesses
Shows the total number of downloads.
7.1.17.11 Timing
See Section 6.8.18.14
7.1.18 Lock/Unlock
This menu allows the user to password protect the unit to prevent unauthorized access to system parameters. If the system is locked, parameters may only be viewed.
The Hawk-I has a 3 digit numeric password that is entered into the front keypad.
The password must be a digit between 1 & 999. The password protection disables all of the parameters from being changed in View or Configure mode.
The following sequence describes how the password protection is enabled/
disabled from the front of the Hawk-I while in View or Configure Mode.
Enable Password Protection
Press the <Enter> key to enter into view mode.
Scroll up using the Up Arrow key until LOCK/UNLOCK appears on
the screen.
Press the <Enter> key and PASSWORD will be a blinking 0
Press the Right Arrow key and NEW PSWD: will be a blinking 0
Press the Up Arrow key to choose a password. (The password is a
digit between 1 and 999)
Press the Reset key.
Press Enter key to conrm Change (Reset cancels change).
You should now be back in the LOCK/UNLOCK screen.
To complete the activation press Enter and then Reset.
Once this is completed, the Hawk-I is password protected.
Disable Password Protection
Follow steps 1 through 3 on enabling password.
Enter password by pressing Up/Down arrow key (example 999)
Press Right Arrow key (New password will be blinking the password)
Enter a 0 for new password and press the Reset key.
Press Enter key to conrm Change (Reset cancels change).
Once this is completed the units password protection is disabled.
To set your password protection again the user must re-enter a password
as shown in the above section on Enable Password Protection. The password must be a number between 1 & 999, with no preceding zeros. For
example, the password 001 would not be a valid password.
7.1.19 Test Mode
This menu allows the user to test digital, analog, and tachometer inputs
while the system is in Run mode. The Test Mode function is controlled by
a timer whose value is defined in CONFIGURE/TEST MODE TIMER (Sec.
6.8.17). While the timer is running, the selected input can be manipulated
without setting off any sensor fails, alarms or shutdowns. When the timer
stops, the system will return to the sequence display. All temporarily disabled sensor fails, alarms, and shutdowns will be restored.
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When an input is put in Test it will have no effect on the Sequence/Analog

logic. If an input is used in the Ladder Logic Sequence or Analog Logic
Page all contacts/values associated with that input will be maintained at
the state last read before entering Test Mode.
7.1.19.1 Digital Inputs
If you have selected a digital input (i.e. DI 1) you will see the following screen:
DI:1
CL
T
DESCRIPTION
The CL indicates that the channel is closed. If the channel is open it will display
OP. The flashing T in the top right corner indicates that Test Mode is active.
During the final 30 seconds of the Test Mode Timer the T will flash at twice the
normal rate. From this screen, pressing the Reset key will end the Test.
If the input is forced to the unhealthy state (when channels class is
enabled) the display will show a shutdown message. This shutdown is for
display only, and will not actually shut down the unit.
DI:1
SD OP T
DESCRIPTION
The top line of the display will flash until the Reset key is pressed. If the
input is healthy when Reset is pressed the normal Test display will return.
If the input is still unhealthy when Reset is pressed the top line will stop
flashing (the T will continue to flash). This screen will remain until the input
returns to the healthy state. If the Test Mode Timer expires and the input
is still unhealthy it will cause the unit to shutdown. The Test Timer can be
reset at any time during the test by pressing the Enter key.
7.1.19.2 Analog Inputs
If you have selected an analog input (i.e. AI 1) the test displays will appear as
follows:
AI:1
XXXX T
AI:1 SD XXXX T
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
NOTE: XXXX = present reading/units
As with the Digital Inputs, the channel in Test will cause shutdown unless
it is in an unhealthy state when the Test Mode Timer expires.
7.1.19.3 Tachometer
If you have selected Tachometer, the Test display appears as follows:
SPEED: XXX RPM T
DESCRIPTION
NOTE: XXX = present RPM reading
When the Tachometer is in the Test the OVERSPEED parameter (located
in the Tachometer Menu) is reduced by 10%.If the speed exceeds this new
OVERSPEED setting it will cause the unit to simulate shutdown message.

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Enter
Reset

VIEW MENU
CONTROLLERS

PID: 1
PID Controller

L-R

ACTION: DIRECT
GAIN: 0.050

L-R

(See Note 2)
VIEW MENU
ANALOG USER IN

Enter
Reset

AUI: 1 0.000
Analog User Input

L-R

9999.
0.000

INTGRL:
DERIV:

L-R

(See Note 2)

Enter
Reset

VIEW MENU
HRS RUN / PWR DN

Enter
Reset

RM: 1
0:00
RUNTIME METER

VIEW MENU
FAULT LOGGING

Enter
Reset

PROGRAM DOWNLOAD
30-OCT-98 14:20

DI: 2 AL OP
Discrete Input

AUI: 1 0.000
Analog User Input

0.000

Enter DI: 1 CLASS:NONE

Reset Discrete Input

VIEW MENU
DIGITAL INPUTS

AI: 1
AL
Analog Input

L-R

LAST POWER ON
02-JAN-98 7:24

L-R

DI: 2 AL OP
01-FEB-98 8:45

L-R

DI: 1 ALARM
NORMALLY OPEN

L-R

9999.
0.000

L-R

(See Note 2)

(See Note 2)
VIEW MENU
UNHEALTHY CHANS

INTGRL:
DERIV:

Last Power Off

01-JAN-98 15:57

FILTER: 1.000
DEADBAND: 0.000

L-R

VIEW MODE
FLOWCHART 1 OF 2

FILTER: 1.000
DEADBAND: 0.000

(See Note 2)

(See Note 2)

Note 1:

Note 2:

When word group is blinking, pressing Enter will

cause one character to blink.
When character is blinking:
- Pressing UP-Down buttons will step
through characters available.
- Pressing Left-Right buttons will select
adjacent characters.
When desired changes are completed,
press Enter.

When number group is blinking, pressing Enter

will cause decimal point to blink.
When decimal point is blinking, pressing UpDown buttons will increment-decrement value
of number.
When at desired value, press Enter.

(
1-32)
Enter AI: 1 CLASS:NONE
Reset Analog Input

VIEW MENU
ANALOG INPUTS

L-R

TYPE: T / COUPLE
SUBTYPE: J T/C

L-R

0.000
C

L-R

(See Note 2)

(
1-24)

LO AL: 0.000 DIS

HI AL: 0.000 DIS

L-R

(See Note 2)

LO AL: 0.000 DIS

HI AL: 0.000 DIS

L-R

LO SH: 0.000 DIS

HI SH: 0.000 DIS

L-R

4mA VAL: 0.000

20mA VAL: 0.000

(See Note 2)

Enter DO: 1
Reset Discreet Output

VIEW MENU
DIGITAL OUTPUTS

FILTER:
UNITS:

(
1-12)
Enter AO: 1
Reset Analog Output

VIEW MENU
ANALOG OUTPUTS

L-R

4mA: 0.000
20mA: 0.000

L-R

TAC: 1 PPR: 0
Speed

(
1-2)

Enter

TAC: 1 PPR: 0
Reset Speed

VIEW MENU
TACHOMETER

Enter TMR: 1 VAL: 1

Reset B Timer
(
1-64)

VIEW MENU
TIMERS

(no alternates)
Enter TIME/DATE: 1
Reset OPEN VALVE

VIEW MENU
TIME OF DAY

L-R

OVERSPD: 0
UNDERSPD: 0

L-R

L-R

OCT 30 FRI
EN EN EN

L-R

CTS: 0
PPS: 0

(0-32000)
L-R

OCT 30 FRI
EN EN EN

14:30
EN EN

L-R

(DIS)
Enter SUI: 1
ON
Reset 8 CYLINDER ENGINE

VIEW MENU
USER SWITCHES

L-R

14:30
EN EN
(DIS)

SUI: 1
ON
8 CYLINDER ENGINE
(Off)

Enter

GRP: 1
Reset Group Average

L-R

VIEW MENU
AVG GROUPS

(no alternates)
Enter SR: 1
Reset Split Range

VIEW MENU
SPLIT RANGES

DEV A LO: 0.000

DEV A HI: 0.000

L-R

(See Note 2)
L-R

A: 0.000 = 0%
0.000 = 100%
(See Note 2)

DEV A LO: 0.000

DEV A HI: 0.000

L-R

(See Note 2)
L-R

A: 0.000 =
0%
0.000 = 100%
(See Note 2)

DEV B LO: 0.000

DEV B HI: 0.000

L-R

(See Note 2)
L-R

B: 0.000 =
0%
0.000 = 100%
(See Note 2)

DEV B LO: 0.000

DEV B HI: 0.000
(See Note 2)

L-R

B: 0.000 = 0%
0.000 = 100%
(See Note 2)

gure 7-1

VIEW MENU
USER SETPOINTS

Enter
Reset

Setpoint: 1
Setpoint Constant

L-R

SP: 0.000
HYS: 0.000

L-R

SP: 0.000
HYS: 0.000

(See Note 2)
VIEW MENU
RUN DIAGNOSTICS

Enter
Reset

L-R

(See Note 2)

VIEW MODE
FLOWCHART 2 OF 2

ACTION: RISING
(FALLING)

RUN DIAGNOSTICS
DIGITAL INPUTS

Enter
Reset

RUN DIAGNOSTICS
ANALOG INPUTS

Enter
Reset

AI: 1 0.00
Analog Input
(
1-24)

RUN DIAGNOSTICS
DIGITAL OUTPUTS

Enter
Reset

DO: 1 INACTIVE
Discrete Output

RUN DIAGNOSTICS
ANALOG OUTPUTS

Enter
Reset

RUN DIAGNOSTICS
SYSTEM CLOCK

RUN DIAGNOSTICS
COMMUNICATIONS

Enter
Reset

FRI 9 JAN 1998

9:51:56

L-R

FRI 9 JAN 1998

9:51:56

L-R

FRI 9 JAN 1998

9:51:56

L-R

Enter
Reset

ADDR: 1
ENDIAN: LITTLE

L-R

P1 BAUD:
P2 BAUD:

L-R

P1 ADDR+1:
P2 ADDR+1:

L-R

DI: 1 OPEN
Discret Input

Note 3:
The test mode timer is running when the T is
blinking. It will continue to blink until it reaches
the value dened in the CONFIGURE\TEST
MODE TIMER menu.
When the timer has expired, the display will exit
VIEW MODE and return to RUN display.

(
1-32)

(
1-12)
AO: 1 0%
Analog Output
(

1-3)

19200
19200

NO
NO

FRI 9 JAN 1998

9:51:56

P1 RTS:
P2 MODE:

TX HI
485

L-R

FRI 9 JAN 1998

9:51:56

L-R

FRI 9 JAN 1998

9:51:56

L-R

FRI 9 JAN 1998

9:51:56
(00-59)

RUN DIAGNOSTICS
SYSTEM INFO

VIEW MENU
LOCK / UNLOCK

Enter
Reset

RUN DIAGNOSTICS
FIRMWARE

Enter
Reset

FIRMWARE VERSION
4.01 311D

RUN DIAGNOSTICS
SEQUENCE

Enter
Reset

Sequence
02-JUN-97

RUN DIAGNOSTICS
ACCESSES

Enter
Reset

D/L COUNT: 4

RUN DIAGNOSTICS
TIMING

Enter
Reset

-I- -A- -S- -O2% 5% 5% 6%

PASSWORD:
NEW PWD:

0
0

L-R

PASSWORD:
NEW PSW:

Date
8:51

0
0

(1-999)

(1-999)

VIEW MENU
TEST MODE

Enter
Reset

TEST MODE
DIGITAL INPUTS

TEST MODE
ANALOG INPUTS

TEST MODE
TACHOMETER

Enter

DI: 1
DISCRETE INPUTS

Enter

DI: 1

OP
(See Note 3)

Enter

AI: 1
ANALOG INPUTS

Enter

AI: 1

0.000C

(See Note 3)
Enter

SP: 1
Speed

Enter

SPEED:
Speed

98 RPMT

(See Note 3)

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8. HAWK-I SHUTDOWN AND ALARM

MESSAGES
The Hawk-I displays a specific message when a fault occurs. There are 8
types of faults that the Hawk-I will annunciate:
1. Digital Input Alarm
2. Digital Input Shutdown
3. Analog Input Alarm
4. Analog Input Shutdown
5. Analog Input Sensor Failure Alarm
6. Analog Input Sensor Failure Shutdown
7. General Purpose Alarm
8. General Purpose Shutdown
A sensor failure occurs when the Hawk-I detects an Analog Input reading that is beyond the acceptable range. A thermocouple channel (AI
1-16) will sensor fail if the thermocouple is open or grounded. A 4-20 mA
loop channel (AI 17-24) will sensor fail if the reading is below 1.98 mA or
above 20.43 mA.
A sensor failure will cause a shutdown if the Analog Input has any shutdown setpoints enabled and the class is anything other than NONE.
If there are no shutdown setpoints enabled, or the class is NONE, a
sensor failure will only cause an alarm.
General Purpose Shutdowns/Alarms are used internally in the Hawk-I ladder logic program. They are used when the programmer wants to cause
a shutdown or alarm if a certain set of conditions exist. Some common
User Shutdowns/Alarms are:
Failed To Start
Permissive Fault
Overspeed
Underspeed
Mag Pick-up Fault

8.1 Digital Input Alarm

D1: 1 AL OP
ENG OIL LEVEL
When a Digital Input Alarm occurs line 1 of the display will show the DI
number (1-32), AL for Alarm, and OP/CL to indicate whether the input is
presently open or closed. Line 2 of the display will show the description
for the Digital Input.
Line 1 of the display will flash until the Reset key is pressed. At this time
the fault display will clear. If the alarm condition still exists it will be present
in the Unhealthy Channels menu.

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8.2 Digital Input Shutdown

D1: 1 SD OP
ENG OIL LEVEL
When a Digital Input Shutdown occurs line 1 of the display will show the
DI number (1-32), SD for Shutdown, and OP/CL to indicate whether
the input is presently open or closed. Line 2 of the display will show the
description for the Digital Input.
Line 1 of the display will flash until the Reset key is pressed. If the channel
is healthy at this time the fault display will clear. If the shutdown condition
still exists when Reset is pressed line 1 of the display will stop flashing,
but the message will remain. The shutdown message will now automatically clear when the fault clears.

8.3 Analog Input Alarm

AI:1 AL XXX.XX
COMP OIL TEMP
When an Analog Input Alarm occurs line 1 of the display will show the AI
number (1-32) , AL for Alarm, and the current input reading. Line 2 of the
display will show the description for the Analog Input.
Line 1 of the display will flash until the Reset key is pressed. At this time
the fault display will clear. If the alarm condition still exists it will be present
in the Unhealthy Channels menu.

8.4 Analog Input Shutdown

AL: 1 SD XXX.XX
COMP OIL TEMP
When an Analog Input Shutdown occurs line 1 of the display will show the
AI number (1-32), SD for Shutdown, and the current input reading. Line 2
of the display will show the description for the Analog Input.
Line 1 of the display will flash until the Reset key is pressed. If the channel
is healthy at this time the fault display will clear. If the shutdown condition
still exists when Reset is pressed line 1 of the display will stop flashing,
but the message will remain. The shutdown message will now automatically clear when the fault clears

8.5 Analog Input Sensor Failure Alarm

AL: 1 AL S.FAIL
COMP OIL TEMP
When an Analog Input Sensor Failure Alarm occurs line 1 of the display
will show the Al number (1-32), AL for Alarm , and S.FAIL for sensor failure. Line 2 of the display will show the description for the Analog Input.
Line 1 of the display will flash until the Reset key is pressed. At this time
the fault display will clear. If the alarm condition still exists it will be present
in the Unhealthy Channels menu.

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8.6 Analog Input Sensor Failure Shutdown

AL: 1 SD S.FAIL
COMP OIL TEMP
When an Analog Input Sensor Failure Shutdown occurs line 1 of the
display will show the Al number (1-32), SD for Shutdown, and S.Fail
for sensor failure. Line 2 of the display will show the description for the
Analog Input.Line 1 of the display will flash until the Reset key is pressed.
If the channel is healthy at this time the fault display will clear. If the sensor
failure condition still exists when Reset is pressed line 1 of the display will
stop flashing, but the message will remain. The shutdown message will
now automatically clear when the fault clears.

8.7 General Purpose Alarm

GP:1 AL
PERMISSIVE FAULT
When a General Purpose Alarm occurs line 1 of the display will show the
GP number and AL for Alarm. Line 2 of the display will show the description for the User Alarm.
Line 1 of the display will flash until the Reset key is pressed. At this time
the fault display will clear.

8.8 General Purpose Shutdown

GP: 1 SD
PERMISSIVE FAULT
When a General Purpose Shutdown occurs line 1 of the display will show
the GP number and SD for Shutdown. Line 2 of the display will show the
description for the User Shutdown.
Line 1 of the display will flash until the Reset key is pressed. If the shutdown condition has cleared at this time the fault display will clear. If the
shutdown condition still exists when Reset is pressed line 1 of the display
will stop flashing, but the message will remain. The shutdown message
will now automatically clear when the fault clears.

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