iControl Messages
Manual # 42-02-7223 C1 6-47
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iControl DC
Hoistway Access Inspection Operation, Hoistway Access Operation, Hoistway Access
Description: Car is on Hoistway access (enabled by the Hoistway access switch).
Car Reaction: If running, the car will make an emergency stop and is taken out of normal service. Under this
mode of operation, car can only be moved manually using the access key switches.
Tro ubleshooting:
1. Related inputs:
HoistwayAccess: Normally high
Hoistway Door Bypass, HOISTWAY DOOR BYPASS
The Hoistway Door Bypass switch on the iBox is in the Bypass position. (View-only on iView Safety screen,
enabled/disabled by MCE according to safety jurisdiction.) The ability to set this bypass must be enabled at
the factory and is only available if allowed by safety regulations in your area. Check the iView Safety Config-
uration screen to see if the feature is enabled in your installation.
Description:
Car Reaction: The car is placed in Inspection mode. To move the car, you must place it in either cartop or car
panel inspection mode. No other modes of operation are allowed.
Hoistway Heat Detectors Activated, HOIST HEAT DETECTORS
Description: The hoistway heat detector input is activated. The fire warning light will flash until all heat
detectors have been reset. The fire-warning buzzer will sound until the car is shutdown at a floor.
Car Reaction: A car that is parked at a floor will open its doors and shut down. A car in motion will proceed in
the current direction to the next available floor where the heat detector is not tripped. If all heat detectors in
the current direction are tripped, the car will reverse direction and proceed to the first floor where the heat
detector is not tripped. If again all heat detectors are tripped, the car will proceed to the main fire recall floor
unless the car is also on Fire Service, in which case the car will proceed to the appropriate fire recall floor.
Once the car is stopped at a floor it will automatically open its doors and shut down. Then, if the machine
room or hoistway heat detectors are active, a signal is provided to disconnect the main power line and/or
activate the sprinklers where available.
Hoistway Heat Detectors Deactivated
Description: The hoistway heat detector input is deactivated.
Car Reaction: The car is allowed to run.
HOISTWAY LEARN ON
Description: This status message, on the iBox display, indicates that the system is ready to perform the
hoistway learn operation.
IMP Firmware Updated
Description: The IMP firmware was successfully updated.
IMP Switch Fault - Car Door Bypass, IMP SW FLT:C DOOR BP
Description: There is a problem with the iBox CAR DOOR BYPASS switch. Both poles must activate.
Car Reaction: None
Tro ubleshooting:
1. Sometimes the switch fault can be temporarily cleared by toggling the switch multiple times.
2. The iBox slide switches can be repaired using MCE part: IMP-SW-JUMPER-KIT.
IMP Switch Fault - Emergency Stop, IMP SW FAULT: EM STOP
Description: There is a problem with the iBox CONTROLLER STOP switch. Both poles must activate.
Car Reaction: If stopped, the car is immediately shut down and taken out of service for all types of demands,
including fire and medical emergencies. If the switch fault is detected while running, the car is allowed to
reach its next destination before shutting down.
Tro ubleshooting:
1. Sometimes the switch fault can be temporarily cleared by toggling the switch multiple times.
2. The iBox slide switches can be repaired using MCE part: IMP-SW-JUMPER-KIT.
Table 6.3 iControl Messages
iControl Messages
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