GALaxy eHydro Controller Manual………………………………………………………………………………i
Foreword...…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...ii
Table of Contents………..…………………………………………………………………………………………iii
Section 1 - Product Description ........................................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 Product Code Compliance ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Specifications ............................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.3 Physical Layout of the Controller ............................................................................................... 1-2
1.4 Selector System ......................................................................................................................... 1-3
1.4.1 Absolute Position System (APS) Selector .......................................................................... 1-3
1.4.2 Primary and Secondary Position Feedback ....................................................................... 1-4
1.5 Sequence of Operation .............................................................................................................. 1-5
1.6 Modes of Operation .................................................................................................................... 1-6
1.6.1 Reset Mode ........................................................................................................................ 1-6
1.6.2 Safety String Open Mode ................................................................................................... 1-6
1.6.3 Controller Inspection Mode ................................................................................................ 1-6
1.6.4 Car Top Inspection Mode ................................................................................................... 1-6
1.6.5 Access Mode ...................................................................................................................... 1-7
1.6.6 Independent Service Mode ................................................................................................ 1-7
1.6.7 Load Weighing Bypass Mode ............................................................................................ 1-7
1.6.8 Attendant Service Mode ..................................................................................................... 1-8
1.6.9 Code Blue Hospital Service Mode ..................................................................................... 1-8
1.6.10 Fire Service Phase I Mode ................................................................................................. 1-8
1.6.11 Fire Service Phase I Alternate Return Mode...................................................................... 1-9
1.6.12 Fire Service Phase II Mode ................................................................................................ 1-9
1.6.13 Emergency Power Sequencing .......................................................................................... 1-9
1.6.14 Emergency Power Battery Lowering ................................................................................ 1-10
1.6.15 Earthquake Mode ............................................................................................................. 1-10
1.6.16 Stalled (Low Oil) Mode ..................................................................................................... 1-10
1.6.17 Automatic Mode ............................................................................................................... 1-10
Section 2 - Installation .......................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1 General Information.................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Site Selection ............................................................................................................................. 2-1
2.3 Environmental Considerations ................................................................................................... 2-1
2.4 Wiring Guidelines and Instructions ............................................................................................. 2-1
2.4.1 Wiring Schematics .............................................................................................................. 2-2
2.4.2 Proper Field Wiring ............................................................................................................. 2-2
2.4.3 Ground Wiring .................................................................................................................... 2-2
2.4.4 Hoistway Wiring .................................................................................................................. 2-2
2.4.5 Elevator Car Wiring ............................................................................................................ 2-3
2.4.6 Machine Room Wiring ........................................................................................................ 2-3
2.5 Normal and Top Terminal Slowdown Limits .............................................................................. 2-3
2.6 Top Terminal Limit Switches ...................................................................................................... 2-4
2.7 Selector Installation .................................................................................................................... 2-4
2.7.1 APS (Absolute Position System) Selector Installation ....................................................... 2-4
2.7.1.1 Installation of the Encoded Tape and APS Camera ...................................................... 2-4
2.7.2 APS Selector Floor Position Setup (Hoistway Learn) ...................................................... 2-14
2.7.2.1 Verify that the APS Selector Camera is Installed Correctly and Communicating. ....... 2-14
2.7.2.2 Set the Adjustable Variables – “NTS Proc Adj Vars” in the Controller. ........................ 2-15
2.7.2.3 Zero the Hoistway ........................................................................................................ 2-15
2.7.2.4 Setting Hoistway Floor Levels with APS Selector ........................................................ 2-16
Section 3 - GALaxy Startup and Adjustment ...................................................................................... 3-1
3.1 Procedure for Initial Power-up of Controller ............................................................................... 3-1
3.1.1 Checking Main Line Voltage............................................................................................... 3-1