The iLEARN System Manual describes a comprehensive door control system designed for freight elevator applications, featuring various components for door and gate operation, control, and diagnostics. The system is engineered to provide reliable and efficient control over hoistway doors and car gates, with a focus on safety, adjustability, and troubleshooting capabilities.

Function Description:

The iLEARN System is a next-generation freight door system that integrates door control, VFD floor control, and VFD gate control. Its primary function is to manage the opening and closing of hoistway doors and car gates, ensuring synchronized and safe operation. The system utilizes a CANbus network for communication between its components, allowing for centralized control and diagnostics. It supports both "Q" and "PA" style interlocks, adapting to different installation requirements. The iLEARN Door Control acts as the central hub, processing commands from the elevator control and managing the iDRIVE VFD Floor and Gate Controls.

Important Technical Specifications:

Power Requirements: The iLEARN Door Control requires 110 VAC, while the iDRIVE VFD Floor Control requires 240 VAC hoistway power. Machine room power requirements specify a 110VAC power supply for the iLEARN Door Control and a 240 VAC 3-Phase power supply for COURION's Hoistway Equipment. A disconnect switch with three (3) 15 AMP fuses should be provided by the General Contractor in the Machine Room. The system can also be powered by 260VAC, with COURION supplying two (2) single-phase step down transformers.
Wiring Bundles (iWIRE Package):
- Motor Wiring Bundle (#90-947400): Four (4) wire hoistway motor cable for COURION Door Motors, Gate Drives, and Retiring Cam Motors to iDRIVE VFD Controls.
- CANbus Cable (#90-947405): Two (2) twisted pair communication wires and a drain wire for iLEARN Door Control to all iDRIVE VFD Floor and Gate Controls.
- Hoistway Cable (#90-947409): Five (5) shielded 16 AWG insulated power wires, one (1) yellow 18 AWG insulated wire for CANbus Address In/Address Out Input, and three (3) black 18 AWG insulated spare wires.
- Floor/Gate Wiring Bundle (#90-947415): Fifteen (15) 18 AWG insulated wires for Door Push Buttons, EUDs, and Floor Zone Switches to iDRIVE VFD Controls.
- Traveling Cable (#90-947416): Four (4) twisted pair shielded serial CANbus communication wires, five (5) 16 AWG insulated power wires, and three (3) 18 AWG insulated spare wires.
- Interconnection Wiring Bundle (#90-947423): Three (3) 16 AWG insulated power wires and twenty (20) 18 AWG insulated wires for iLEARN Door Control to Elevator Control interface.
Interlock Types: Supports "Q" Style Interlocks (with Door Closed, Floor Zone, and Door Locked contacts) and "PA" Style Interlocks (with EUDs).
Communication: CANbus network for inter-component communication. USB port for program updates and event history download. SCADA CAN Port for direct connection to an Elevator Controller's CAN port.
Motor Control Parameters: Adjustable parameters include Fast Door Speed (default 100% / 60Hz), Slow Door Speed (default 50% / 30Hz), Creep Door Speed (default 35% / 21Hz), Slowdown Distance (default 8.0"), and Creep Distance (default 3.0").
Relay Outputs (iLEARN Door Control):
- DCF (Doors Closed Front): NORMALLY OPEN, closes when all FRONT doors are closed.
- DCR (Doors Closed Rear): NORMALLY OPEN, closes when all REAR doors are closed.
- DNC (Door Not Closed): NORMALLY OPEN, closes when active door/car gate is not in the closed position (within 3" of FULL CLOSE).
- DNO (Door Not Open): NORMALLY OPEN, closes when active door OR car gate is in the FULLY OPEN POSITION.
iLEM Expansion Module (KONE/OTIS): Provides additional interface for specific elevator controllers (KONE, OTIS 211/411).
- iLEM Relay Outputs: DO (Doors In Open Position), NO (Doors Not Operating), DC (Doors in Closed Position), RE (Reversing Edge Tripped), LC (Light Curtain Tripped).

Usage Features:

Startup Wizard: Guides initial setup, including setting the number of iDRIVEs, Car Gates, and Car Stations, Car Top Control Type, Gate Travel, and Time & Date.
Menu Navigation: Utilizes a SELECT/MENU Knob for scrolling and selecting menu items on the iLEARN Display.
Diagnostics:
- System Boot Screen: Displays the number of iDRIVEs found versus expected.
- System Status Screen: Shows car position, status and movement direction of doors/gates (Fd, Fg, Rd, Rg), and overall system status with error codes.
- Door Monitor: Allows inspection of iDRIVE registers (read-only) for diagnosing iDrive issues, including Comm Rate, iSENSOR Flags/Position/Speed, Digital Inputs, Door Status Bits, Motor Control Bits, Motor Status Bits, and Motor Fault Bits.
- Gate Monitor: Similar to Door Monitor but for car gates, including Gate Digital Inputs/Outputs, Gate Status Bits, Gate Command Bits, and Motor Control Bits.
Operating Parameters: Adjustable settings for Warning Bell Timer (default 5.0s), Timed Close (default 1.0 min), Constant Pressure Close (ON/OFF), Stay Set (ON/OFF), Operate Together (ON/OFF), and Fire Service Type (Standard ASME, New York City, Chicago).
Door Parameters: Fine-tuning of door operation, including Extra Door Time (ON/OFF), Fast/Slow/Creep Door Speed, Slowdown/Creep Distance, Overdrive Time, Motor Parameters (factory-set), Ghost Drive, and ATC Limit Bypass.
Gate Parameters: Specific settings for car gates, including Set Up Gate(s) wizard, Gate Travel, Fast/Slow/Creep Speed, Slowdown/Creep Distance, Overdrive Time, Motor Parameters (factory-set), Light Curtain During Delay, CARE Bypass, iLEM Open/Close, Front/Rear Light Curtain Bypass, and Fire Service Recall (FSR) Close Speed.
Event Counter: Tracks the number of open/close cycles for each iDRIVE.
Event History: Records events with date and time, useful for troubleshooting.
Upload History: Allows downloading of event history to a laptop via USB.
Adjust Contrast: Adjusts display contrast for improved visibility.

Maintenance Features:

LED Indicators:
- iDRIVE Network LEDs (RX & TX): Rapidly flashing indicates normal communication; steady or dim flashing indicates a communication error.
- STATUS LED (iLEARN Door Control): 1 flash/sec for normal operation; other flash patterns indicate specific faults (iDRIVE fault, memory failure, CAN controller failure).
- +5V & +24V LEDs: Constantly ON indicates proper power for CANbus and digital inputs.
- CONTROLLER STATUS LED (iDRIVE VFD Floor Control): 1 flash/sec for normal operation; other flash patterns indicate specific faults (door operation fault, motor fault, memory failure, production test mode).
- iSENSOR LEDs (RX & TX): Rapidly flashing when magnet passes over sensor; not flashing indicates misalignment.
Troubleshooting Guide: Provides detailed steps for diagnosing and resolving common issues, such as CANbus network failures, doors operating at half speed, EUD events, and door cocking.
Error Messages: A comprehensive list of error codes with descriptions and recommended corrective actions, including DRIVE_ERROR__NUM_OF_IDRIVES, DRIVE_ERROR__COMMS, DRIVE_ERROR__RESET, DRIVE_ERROR__IDRIVE_EEPROM, DRIVE_ERROR__ISENSOR_COMMS, DRIVE_ERROR_DOOR_TIMEOUT, DRIVE_ERROR__INVERTER, DRIVE_ERROR_OVERVOLTAGE, DRIVE_ERROR_UNDERVOLTAGE, DRIVE_ERROR_OVERCURRENT, DRIVE_ERROR_BAD_PARAMS, DRIVE_ERROR_OVERTEMP, DRIVE_ERROR_LOCKED_OUT, DRIVE_ERROR__IDRIVE_VERSION, GATE_ERROR__COMMS, GATE_ERROR__GENERAL_FAULT, GATE_ERROR_CURTAIN1_FAULT, GATE_ERROR_CURTAIN2_FAULT, GATE_ERROR_LOCKED_OUT, RESTART_SYSTEM, iLEARN_EVENT_STAY_SET, OPEN_STALL_EVENT_CHNG, CLOSE_STALL_EVENT_CHNG, DRIVE_UNLOCKED, TIMEOUT_ON_OPEN, TIMEOUT_ON_CLOSE, GATE_ERROR_ENCODER_FAULT, GATE_ERROR_TIMEOUT, iLEARN_EVENT_REVERSING_EVENT, iLEARN_EVENT_CURTAIN1_REVERSE, iLEARN_EVENT_CURTAIN2_REVERSE, iLEARN_EVENT_SHOE_REVERSE, iLEARN_EVENT_EUD, iLEARN_EVENT_RESET_PRESSED, GATE_ERROR_MOTOR_FAULT, iLEARN_EVENT_INS_LOW, iLEARN_EVENT_FSR_LOW, iLEARN_EVENT_FS2_LOW, iLEARN_EVENT_FSH_LOW, iLEARN_EVENT_HALL_STOP, iLEM_COMMS_LOST, iLEARN_COMMS, INTERLOCK_ZONE, EUD_ERROR.
Software Updates: USB port allows for updating iLEARN and iDRIVE programs.
Parameter Restore: The system can be reset to factory default parameters if needed.

Courion iLEARN - Idrive VFD Floor Control

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