ARL-100

LIFT CONTROLLER

USER MANUAL
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Date of issue 2011

Document version V2.1

Hardware version V1.5B

Software version V1.9

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CONTENTS

1. DISPLAY AND KEYPAD USAGE .......................................................................................................................... 4

1.1. GETTING STARTED ....................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2. ENTER MENU .................................................................................................................................................. 4
1.3. PARAMETER SETTINGS ................................................................................................................................ 4
1.4. EXIT MENU ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
2. LIST OF PARAMETERS .......................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1. SYSTEM PARAMETERS ................................................................................................................................. 5
P0 Number of Floors (2-8) ................................................................................................................................... 5
P1 Busy Delay (2-99 s) ........................................................................................................................................ 5
P2 Door Lock Wait Time (5-99 s) ........................................................................................................................ 5
P3 Automatic Door Yes-No ( 0:No 1:Yes )......................................................................................................... 5
P4 Max. Floor To Floor Travel Time (5-99 s)...................................................................................................... 5
P5 Fire Park Floor (1-8) ....................................................................................................................................... 5
P6 Max. Time To Wait For Door Close (5-99 s) .................................................................................................. 5
P7 Stop At Floor Level On Inspection ( 0:No 1:Yes )......................................................................................... 5
P8 Display Type ( 0:Simple 1:Digital ) .............................................................................................................. 5
P9 Parking Delay (0-99 minute) .......................................................................................................................... 5
PA Parking Floor (1-8) ......................................................................................................................................... 5
Pb Car Light Delay (1-99 s) ................................................................................................................................. 5
2.2. DISPLAY CODE PARAMETERS .................................................................................................................... 6
d1-d8 7-Segment Display Parameters .................................................................................................................. 6
3. ERROR CODES ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
H1 Door lock wait time is elapsed ............................................................................................................................ 7
H3 Door remains open for too long........................................................................................................................... 7
H4 Both limit switches 817 and 818 are open ........................................................................................................... 7
H5 KRC (Contactor check back) error ...................................................................................................................... 7
H6 Max. Floor to floor time is elapsed ..................................................................................................................... 7
H7 Buttons are short circuit ...................................................................................................................................... 7
H8 817 is open while running up .............................................................................................................................. 7
H9 818 is open while running down ......................................................................................................................... 7
HA Safety circuit is open while running ................................................................................................................... 7
HC 31, 32, 02, 12 signals are short circuit ................................................................................................................ 7
HD 7-segment displays are short circuit ................................................................................................................... 7
4. TERMINALS OF ARL-100 CONTROLLER ............................................................................................................ 8
5. TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................................................. 9
No Inspection Movement .......................................................................................................................................... 9
Lift Stops Before Reaching Low Speed ( For two speed systems) ........................................................................... 9
Lift Hits Up ............................................................................................................................................................... 9
Lift Hits Down .......................................................................................................................................................... 9
The Retiring Cam Does Not Work ............................................................................................................................ 9
The Floor Selector Makes Mistakes .......................................................................................................................... 9
The M1 Signal Is Switching But The Counter Does Not Work ................................................................................ 9
When Stop Button Is Pressed The Counter Shows The Top Floor ......................................................................... 10
Automatic Door Can Not Be Close ......................................................................................................................... 10
Automatic Door Can Not Be Open ......................................................................................................................... 10
Lift Stops Operating And Starts Operating By Itself Without Any Stimulation ..................................................... 10
When Calling Lift, It Stops At Each Level And Need To Call Again .................................................................... 10
6. DIMENSIONS OF ARL-100 BOARD .................................................................................................................... 11
6.1. Front View ....................................................................................................................................................... 11
6.2. Sideways From Long Side ............................................................................................................................... 11
6.3. Sideways From Short Side ............................................................................................................................... 11
7. GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS................................................................................................................... 12

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1. DISPLAY AND KEYPAD USAGE

System parameters of ARL-100 lift controllers can be modified easily by using three buttons and
two 7-segment displays located on the board. These buttons are named as follows:

+ Increase parameter value

- Decrease parameter value
E Enter menu / Exit menu / To next parameter item

1.1. GETTING STARTED

When system is energized for the first time or restarted the software version of controller appears
on display for about 2 seconds.
1 6 : The software version of controller is V1.6.

Then the start up message is displayed while the controller checks the bottom limit switch signal
(817). After the bottom limit switch signal is detected, the floor text which is displayed on digital
displays will be indicated. But if there is an error in the system, the error code will be displayed.
- - : Controller checks the bottom limit switch signal (817)

1.2. ENTER MENU

Entering menu is not allowed while lift is in operation besides the car/landing calls are not accepted
while the controller is in menu mode.
E : In order to enter menu push E (Enter) button. The first menu parameter and its value
are displayed one after another.

1.3. PARAMETER SETTINGS

E : You can pass through the parameters by pressing E (Enter) button.

+ : You can change the parameters value by pressing + and - buttons.
-

The parameters with the numbers P0-P8 are used for system parameters in controller.
The parameters with the numbers d1-d8 are used for car and landing digital display patterns

1.4. EXIT MENU

E : In order to exit from menu push and hold E (Enter) button until the display indicates
the floor where the car stays. Also the controller leaves menu while there is no
operation in menu mode for 20 seconds.

When you exit from menu mode, then last configuration you prepared is stored into memory. The
controller uses these new parameters in operation and system is ready to function as a controller
again.
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2. LIST OF PARAMETERS

2.1. SYSTEM PARAMETERS

P 0 P0 Number of Floors (2-8)

This parameter stores the number of stops in lift system. You can enter any number between
2 and 8.

P 1 P1 Busy Delay (2-99 s)

This parameter stores the busy period. It also determines the waiting time at floor. The data is
displayed in seconds.

P 2 P2 Door Lock Wait Time (5-99 s)

This parameter stores the maximum time period to wait door lock closed after a door close
signal is sent. The data is displayed in seconds.
Set this parameter to 35 s for semi-automatic doors and 95 s for full automatic doors.

P 3 P3 Automatic Door Yes-No ( 0:No 1:Yes )

0 : Semi-automatic landing door with car door
1 : Full automatic car and landing doors.

P 4 P4 Max. Floor To Floor Travel Time (5-99 s)

This parameter stores the maximum time allowed to pass without changing the current
floor number. The data is displayed in seconds.

P 5 P5 Fire Park Floor (1-8)

This program stores the floor, where the car moves when a fire signal is detected. The car,
after reaching fire-floor, waits there with open doors. You can enter any number between 2-8.

P 6 P6 Max. Time To Wait For Door Close (5-99 s)

This parameter stores the max. waiting time period for door to be closed. The data is displayed in
seconds.

P 7 P7 Stop At Floor Level On Inspection ( 0:No 1:Yes )

On inspection mode this parameter defines if car stops immediately after reaching Bottom &
Top limit switches or continue until to the floor level.
0 : Direct stop
1 : Go to floor level
Set this parameter to GO FLOOR LEVEL for systems with AKUS-SD evacuation unit.

P 8 P8 Display Type ( 0:Simple 1:Digital )

0 : Simple light floor display
1 : Digital floor display

P 9 P9 Parking Delay (0-99 minute)

The lift waits this time before going to the parking floor after finishing its job. (It is in
miutes).
0 : Parking floor function is NOT activated
1-99 : Parking delay period in minutes
P A PA Parking Floor (1-8)
It is possible to send the lift to a specific floor after finishing its job.
P b Pb Car Light Delay (1-99 s)
This parameter determines the car light delay time in seconds.

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2.2. DISPLAY CODE PARAMETERS

These parameters store the digital display codes for the corresponding floors. These codes control
hall and cabin displays but not the display on ARL-100 board. Parameter d1 holds the code for the
floor 1 and parameter d8 holds the code for the floor 8.

d 1 - d 8 d1-d8 7-Segment Display Parameters

You will search with and keys all characters, which are possible to be displayed for the
system. There is table below which shows the codes for characters.

-9, -8, -7, -6, -5, -4, -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

A, b, C, d, E, F, H, L, n, o, P, q, r, t, u, y, space, -

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3. ERROR CODES

When an error occured, the error code with letter H in first display is indicated by flashing
displays.
Only H6 (Max. Floor to floor time is elapsed) error blocks the system.
For the other errors (excluding H1 and H3), controller waits 30 s to be removed from the system.
If the problem can not be solved at the end of this period, controller resets the error.
In order to terminate the error messages push E (Enter) button or activate the inspection switch.

H 1 H1 Door lock wait time is elapsed

After giving door close command, Door lock (140) signals could not be read during the period
defined at parameter P2.

H 2 -

H 3 H3 Door remains open for too long

After giving door close command, door contact (130) signals could not be read during the
period defined at parameter P6. The system goes out of service until the door is closed.

H 4 H4 Both limit switches 817 and 818 are open

Both KSR1 (bottom limit switch signal) and KSR2 (top limit switch signal) are open at the
same time.

H 5 H5 KRC (Contactor check back) error

Although there are no contactors activated, there is no signal in terminal KRC of controller. Or
the contactors are activated but there is still a signal in terminal KRC of controller.

H 6 H6 Max. Floor to floor time is elapsed

The system could not get new floor data during the period defined at parameter P4 when the
car is in motion. This error blocks the system.

H 7 H7 Buttons are short circuit

The Landing call indicator (X1-X8 terminals) outputs are short-circuit protected. In a short
circuit case the concerned output is shut down until the problem is removed. The system keeps
going.

H 8 H8 817 is open while running up

Bottom limit switch signal (817) is open while running up.

H 9 H9 818 is open while running down

Top limit switch signal (818) is open while running down.

H A HA Safety circuit is open while running

Safety circuit (120,130,140) is open while running.

H C HC 31, 32, 02, 12 signals are short circuit

The 31 (Down arrow indicator), 32 (Up Arrow Indicator), 02 (Out of Service Indicator),
12 (Busy Indicator) signal indicator outputs are short-circuit protected. In a short circuit case
all outputs are shut down until the problem is removed. The system keeps going.

H D HD 7-segment displays are short circuit

The 7-segment display (A-G2 terminals) outputs are short-circuit protected. In a short circuit
case all outputs are shut down until the problem is removed. The system keeps going.

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4. TERMINALS OF ARL-100 CONTROLLER

10A Safety Circuit Supply Ground Input

140 Landing Door Lock Contacts Monitoring Input
130 Landing Door Contacts Monitoring Input
120 Stop Circuit Monitoring Input
10B Common of Main Contactors Output

11 KU1, KU2, KH, KF Contactors Supply Common

RU2 Up Direction Contactor (KU2) Output
RU1 Down Direction Contactor (KU1) Output
RH High Speed Contactor (KH) Output
RF Low Speed Contactor (KF) Output

SO1 31, 32, 02, 12 Signals Common (Bridged to 100)

32 Up Arrow Indicator Output
31 Down Arrow Indicator Output
12 Busy Indicator Output
02 Out of Service Indicator Output

A-G2 7-Segment Display Outputs

190 Landing Buttons Common

VAT Car Priority Switch Input

818 Up Limit Mechanical Switch Input
817 Down Limit Mechanical Switch Input
142 Level Stop Magnetic Switch (Bi-Stable)
DEP Earthquake Sensor Contact Input
YAN Fire Alarm Switch Input
869 Inspection Switch Input (From Inspection Box)
501 Inspection Up Button Input
500 Inspection Down Button Input
804 Over-load Contact Input
M1 Floor Counting Magnetic Switch (Bi-Stable)

KRC Contactors Feed-back Input

AUTO Automatic Door Signal Output
1000 Signal Circuit Ground
100 Signal Circuit Supply (+24Vdc)

2 Car Lamp Output (220Vac)

1 Car Supply Output (220Vac)
LA Relay Output of Retiring Cam ( Open Contact )
LO Relay Output of Retiring Cam ( Common Contact)

X1-X8 Car Call / Landing Call Inputs

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5. TROUBLESHOOTING

No Inspection Movement
When inspection switch is turned on, the inspection indicator coded as 869 which is on the ARL-100 board must be
turned off. Also the inspection movement buttons must set the 500 and 501 coded indicators. The car connection should
be controlled if the indicators are not acts correctly.
Be sure that 120 (Stop), 130 (Door Closed) and 140 (Door Locked) circuits are closed when inspection UP or
inspection DOWN buttons are pressed (All signals of these circuits on the controller board have to be on).
The limit switches may stop movements. The 817 (KSR1) and 818 (KSR2) indicators can not be off at the same time.
The limit switches should be controlled if the indicators are off.

Lift Stops Before Reaching Low Speed ( For two speed systems)
If the same trouble occurs at all floors, possibly the 142 magnetic switch is failed. During traveling with low speed
142 indicator must be on. After the lift is at floor level, the 142 magnetic switch has to switch off and stop the lift.
If the trouble occurs at a specific floor, magnetic switches and the distance between magnets should be controlled.

Lift Hits Up
Top limit switch circuit 818 (KSR2) should be controlled. When the lift slows down at the top floor, 818 indicator
must be turned off. If not, the magnetic switch and the magnets should be controlled. M1 and 818 switches slow down
the car at the same position. 818 limit switch must not be late to slow down car. Because it corrects the faulty counting
of M1 switch.
The 142 magnetic switch may be failed. When the lift is at floor level, 142 indicator must be off. If not, the magnetic
switch and the magnets should be controlled.

Lift Hits Down

Bottom limit switch circuit 817 (KSR1) should be controlled. When the lift slows down at the bottom floor, 817
indicator must be turned off. If not, the magnetic switch and the magnets should be controlled. M1 and 817 switches
slow down the car at the same position. 817 limit switch must not be late to slow down car. Because it corrects the
faulty counting of M1 switch.
The 142 magnetic switch may be failed. When the lift is at floor level, 142 indicator must be off. If not, the magnetic
switch and the magnets should be controlled.

The Retiring Cam Does Not Work

Check for the retiring cam relay (RLIR) indicator. While it is on and retiring cam does not work, control the 810-2001
circuit.

The Floor Selector Makes Mistakes

Number of floors must be set correctly from menu.
Be sure that the 817 and 818 limit switch circuits are working true.
During the lift movement follow the M1 indicator. It must be periodically turn on and off at each floor level. See if
any false signal exists. If there is a trouble:
The distance between magnetic switch and magnets are too close or too far.
The magnetic switch is failure.
The rail may be magnetized.
There may be poor magnets.

The M1 Signal Is Switching But The Counter Does Not Work

Unless each 817 and 818 indicators are on, the counter does not work because limit switches forces to reset position.
Remember that when the lift is moved by manually pressing onto the contactors, selector does not count correctly
because of an unknown direction data.

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When Stop Button Is Pressed The Counter Shows The Top Floor
The common of 817 and 818 limit switches has to be 100 (+24V).

Automatic Door Can Not Be Close

The ARL-100 parameters must be correctly programmed. Check the door parameter P3.
Disconnect K20 terminal (door open signal) from control panel. If the door starts to work, check door photocell
sensor and door pressure contact.
The limit switch signals K19 and K16 may be missed. Bridge K16 and K19 to 100 (+24V signal common) terminal.
If the door starts to open/close correctly, check for the K19 and K16 door limit signals.

Automatic Door Can Not Be Open

The ARL-100 parameters must be correctly programmed. Check the door parameter P3.
Disconnect DTS terminal (door close signal) from panel. If the door starts to work, check door close button
connections.
Be sure that 142 magnetic switch indicator is off. Remember that door never opens if the car is not at the floor level.
Be sure that 869 inspection signal indicator is off. Remember that door never opens at inspection mode.
The limit switch signals K19 and K16 may be missed. Bridge K16 and K19 to 100 (+24V signal common) terminal.
If the door starts to open/close correctly, check for the K19 and K16 door limit signals.

Lift Stops Operating And Starts Operating By Itself Without Any Stimulation
Motor PTC may stop lift. If motor ventilation is not enough , PTC stops lift up to desired temperature.
Power failures may cause this problem. Check for R,S,T phase line voltages.

When Calling Lift, It Stops At Each Level And Need To Call Again
If lift does this for each call, the voltages may decrease. Check 100 (24V) terminal voltage while operating. Control
the capacitors (3 x 1000uf/35V) for 24V. If line voltage increase too much or neutral signal missed the transformer
output increase also. Check for the line powers and neutral signal.

If lift does this for a specific call, that calls latch may be failed. The latch circuit should be controlled. Check
connections for this call. Car flexible cable order is important. There must be no high voltage wire near call signals.

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6. DIMENSIONS OF ARL-100 BOARD

6.1. Front View

Panel fitting hole

(on pcboard)
Cover fitting screw
(on cover)
105mm
115mm

Programming buttons

198mm

220mm

6.2. Sideways From Long Side

Cover fitting screw

Cover
Cover screw
35mm

20mm

Panel fitting hole

Pcboard
Pcboard fitting screw
220mm

6.3. Sideways From Short Side

35mm

20mm

Panel fitting hole

115mm

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7. GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS

All persons performing installation and commissioning work on the ARL-100 Controller
must read these chapters and follow the regulations.

In a lift control system, for a full electrical conformity with EN-81 standards it is required
that controller (control boards), control panel and electrical connections must be proper.
ARKEL guaranties that controller and control panel are in conformity with the
standards. However external connections of control panel and other electrical connections
are under installers responsibility.

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ATTENTION!
Take care while connecting
your flexible cable

There are small points to take care while connecting your flexible cable. Arrange your cable
order according to their electrical signal level. Although the cables have enough insulation, long
parallel cables have transformer effect. The signals can joint between each neighbors. If there is
two or more flexible cables it is better to separate low an high voltage signals.

Here is an example of faulty connection.

Cable No: Signal Signal level

------------ --------------------------------------- ---------------
1 100 (24 Source) 24Vdc
2 A (Digital segment) 24Vdc
3 B (Digital segment) 24Vdc
...
10 817 (UP limit Switch) 48Vdc
11 818 (Down limit switch) 48Vdc
12 810 (Magnetic Cam Power-) 180Vdc
13 2001 (Magnetic Cam Power+) 180Vdc
14 804 (Over load) 24Vdc
15 401 (Car Call 1) 24Vdc
16 402 (Car Call 2) 24Vdc
...
20 406 (Car Call 6) 24Vdc
21 2 (Car Lamp) 220Vac
22 1 (Car Power source) 220Vac

In this example ever car lamp on/off operation makes high voltage peaks on line and it can leak to
406 (car call signal). In long term this causes a fault on 406 output transistor. Also there is risk
because of Magnetic cam power lines. 818 and 804 signal may have faulty operation in long term.

Here is an example of correct connection order.

100 , A , B , C , D , E , F , G, 804 , 805 , 401 , 402 , 403 .. , All 24V signals,

1000 0V signal ground,
PE, N Earth line, Neutral,
810, 2001, 1, 2 . All high voltage signals

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NOTEs

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ARKEL Elektrik Elektronik Ticaret Ltd. ti.

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