T-Control

Version 4
Edition 01/09 ENG
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Contents
Important Note .......................................................................................................................3
Contents .................................................................................................................................4

1.0 Safety instruction..........................................................................................................6

2.0 Operating Instructions for Tube System Carriers.......................................................8

3.0 Membrane Keypad Operating Description ..................................................................9

4.0 Operation .....................................................................................................................10

4.1 INTRODUCTION 10
4.2 AREA INFO 11
4.3 SEND LIST 12
4.4 OUTPUT-MENU 15
4.4.1 TRANSPORTS 16
4.4.2 INFOLOG 17
4.4.3 DETAILS 19

5.0 Extended Access ........................................................................................................21

6.0 Freerun ........................................................................................................................22

6.1 GLOBAL FREERUN MENU 22
6.2 LOKAL FREERUN MENU 23

7.0 Service .........................................................................................................................24

8.0 Runtime .......................................................................................................................28

9.0 Transporter..................................................................................................................30

10.0 Carriers ........................................................................................................................31

10.1 CARRIER LIST 31
10.2 FEATURES OF CARRIERS 33

11.0 Device Stock................................................................................................................34

11.1 ADJUSTMENT OF CARRIER STOCKS 35
11.2 ADJUSTMENT OF NUMBER OF CARRIERS 35
11.3 DELETE CARRIER FROM STOCK 35
11.4 CONDITIONS FOR CARRIER TYPES 36

12.0 Programming Carriers at a Station ............................................................................37

12.1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 37
12.2 INTRODUCTION 37
12.3 CARRIER PROGRAMMING 37
12.3.1 INITIATING THE PROGRAMME MODE 37
12.3.2 PROGRAMMING THE CARRIER 37
12.3.3 CHECKING THE ENTRIES 38

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13.0 System .........................................................................................................................39

13.1 COMMUNICATION 39
13.2 HARDWARE INFO 42
13.3 DEVICE INFO 43

14.0 Error Signal .................................................................................................................44

15.0 Data ..............................................................................................................................45

15.1 DEVICE 45
15.2 ADDRESSES 45
15.3 SYMBOLS 45
15.4 TRANSFER 46
15.5 FREERUN 46
15.6 TIME PLAN 46

16.0 Start Menu ...................................................................................................................48

17.0 Freerun ........................................................................................................................49

18.0 Closing the Programme..............................................................................................50

19.0 Printer Settings SP-2400.............................................................................................51

20.0 Notes............................................................................................................................52

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1.0 Safety instruction

Bevor using the Pneumatic Tube System please read the manual
carefully. This system is only to be used by persons who have
been trained. Programming of the system requires additional
knowledge.

Do not try to maintain or repair the system on your own.

Opening cases and cover plates can cause live parts to be ex-
posed. Leave all maintenance and repair jobs to a qualified ser-
vice technican.

Attention: Crush danger!

Do not put your hand into any device opening unless that device
is first isolated. Preferably do not open station doors when the
system is running.

Avoid moisture or fluids close to devices. If moisture gets into one

of the system components, immediately switch off this unit and
contact a Service Technician.

There should be no magnetic fields close to any system device.

Attention: PCB’s use CMOS-Parts.

Please do not touch them.

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For cleaning use a soft cloth with a mild cleaning fluid. Do not use any
abrasives or industrial cleaner. Test the cleaner on non-visible place in
case of doubt.

Environnemental temperature 0 - 50° C.

Switch off the system and inform the Technical Customer Service in
case of following points:

1. The system cable is damaged

2. A device or devices do not work properly
3. Smoke or unusual smell comes from the de vice
4. The system shows an obvious loss of blower power
and should be serviced
5. A device is damaged mechanically

The Pneumatic Tube System is designed only for carrier transportation.

Only use carriers supplied by the manufacturer. Do not put any foreign
bodies into the system.

Ensure that no foreign bodies can drop into the system.

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2.0 Operating Instructions for Tube System Carriers

Instructions:
1. Do not drop or throw the carrier.
2. Do not expose the carrier to high tempera-
tures.
3. When loading the carrier, ensure the transport
goods fit into the carrier.
4. When sending small, loose items, ensure they
are secured, so they cannot rattle around in-
side the carrier.
5. Close carrier lid on both sides.
6. Clean carriers with mild detergents only.
7. Apply labels in such a way, that they cannot
detach themselves and cause problems in the
system.

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3.0 Membrane Keypad Operating Description

Back-lit display

Arrival LED

Send LED

Special function LED

Warning LED

„↑“ + „↓“-keys
Search mode

„←“ + „→“-keys
Function selection

„E“-key
Enter

„*“-key
Cancel

Back-lit display: After pressing a key, the display is lit for approximately 30 sec-
onds.
Arrival LED: The LED is lit when a carrier is in transfer to the station.
Send LED: The LED is activated at the start of a send and switches off when
the next carrier can be entered.
Special function LED: This LED is used for special functions (e.g. carrier release lock).
Warning LED: This LED is lit when the station is not in operation.
Search mode: After either the up or down key has been pressed the number of
keys change into letter search mode. It is possible to search for
station names by using the keys like the keypad of a mobile
phone. This function switches off automatically after a certain
time or can be deactivated manually by pressing the „*“-key.
Function selection: These two arrow keys are used to select various functions, such
as e.g. service. The display reverts automatically back to “Des-
tination” after a certain time.
Enter key: All entries have to be confirmed by pressing the „E“-key. Both
“E”-keys have the same function.
Cancel: Pressing this key for a little while changes the display back to
„Destination“.
Speed dial function: The keys 0 to 9 can be used for speed dial addresses. The
speed dial address is activated by pressing the number key for
approximately 1 second.

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4.0 Operation
4.1 Introduction

Selection Menu

Area Info

Send List

Output

Carrier Counter

Not accept

Address reload

This picture shows the system in normal operating mode. There are some carriers in the sys-
tem and there are no faults.

Selection Menu This field is used to select between the various sub-menus.
All sub-menus are described in detail below.

Area Info Shows the actual state of the individual zones. For further de-
tails see 4.2.

Send List All current sends, which are in transfer or in a waiting position
are listed in the Send List. For further details see 4.3.

Output The Output shows all sends, faults and info messages. For fur-
ther details see 4.4.

Carrier Counter Shows the number of carriers that have been sent in the system.

Not accept This box has to be activated before putting the whole system or a
zone into service. All carriers which are already entered will be
transported, but no new sends will be accepted.

Address reload Any addresses and time table changes are automatically udated
when this box is activated. All entered carriers will be tranported
to their destination before any automatic update, but no new
sends will be accepted.

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4.2 Area Info

Area Info

This picture shows the system in normal operating mode. Area Info lists the individual
sends in the respective zones.

The first number represents the device number of the sending station.

The second number combination shows first the zone in which the receiving station is
located (e.g. L5 for zone 5) and then the device number of the receiving station. In sin-
gle zone systems or sends within one zone only the device number of the receiving sta-
tion is listed.

To show their status the sends are highlighted in different colours:

White The send is accepted and is waiting for transport.

Grey The carrier is waiting in the bottom tube of the transfer u-

nit for the next stage of the transport.

Green The carrier is in active transport.

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4.3 Send List

Send List

The Send List shows all currently entered sends. To help recognise the status of each send
they have been highlighted in different colours.

White The send has been accepted and is waiting for transport
or the carrier is waiting in the bottom tube of the transfer
unit for the next stage of the send.

Green The carrier is in active transport.

Yellow The carrier is being discharged at the receiving station or

arrived at a transfer unit.

Blue The carrier is in the transfer unit and will be transported

further from there.

Red Send break-down or fault.

The columns of the Send List contain the following information:

ID [Link] automatically assigns an identification num-

ber to each send. This helps to identify all the associated
actions that happen during a send in “Output”.

Carrier If carriers are fitted with transponders the carrier identifi-

cation number is listed here.

From>To Shows the device numbers of the send and receive sta-
tions.

Line Shows the zone in which the carrier is currently actively

transported.

From Shows the device number of the send station.

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To For single zone systems or sends within one zone:
Shows the device number of the receive station.
For sends between two or more zone: Shows the device
number of the next receiving device (e.g. transfer unit).

State Shows the status of the send:

Transport The carrier is in active transport or is waiting in the stor-

age above a transfer unit.

Transport P(x) The carrier has priority (x) and is in active transport.

Transport P(x)+(y) When a carrier with priority arrives at the storage of a

transfer unit and other carriers are already waiting there
for transfer into another zone, the priority of the incoming
carrier will be added to the priorities of the waiting carri-
ers. The waiting carriers receive therefore a priority or a
higher priority and are transferred into the target zone
faster, so that the incoming carrier with priority, or, as the
case may be, high priority, can be transferred as quickly
as possible.

Waiting The carrier is waiting for the next action, e.g. waiting in a
station to be taken into the system or in a transfer unit to
be transferred into the next zone, etc.

Waiting P(x) The carrier has priority and is waiting for the next action,
e.g. waiting in a station to be taken into the system or in a
transfer unit to be transferred into the next zone, etc.

Aktion Gives a description of each active action. The descrip-

tions are listed below (in alpabetical order):

Interrupt (wait) Interruption for various reasons, e.g. motor fault.

Discharge The carrier is either being discharged at the receiving sta-

tion or has arrived at a transfer unit.

Self send Immediately after entering the system the carrier is re-
turned to the sending station, where it is discharged from
the system.
The system starts a self send if e.g. the tube switch in the
station was not activated during th send
.
Charge The carrier is taken into he system at the send station.
The carrier transport has started.

Prepare receive The receive station prepares the for the carrier arrival,
e.g. the receive port is moved into position.

Blower on The blower switches on.

Blower off The blower switches off.

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Follow-up Receipt follow-up. The system is ready for the next send,
but the station still performs an operation, e.g. moves into
rest position.

Pfad set: xx The air path to the next device or change of direction is
being prepared. This means all diverters are moved into
position so that air can reach from the blower to the spe-
cific point in the system. The numbers represent the de-
vice numbers of the relevant devices.

Restposition (xx) The device with device number xx is moving into Restpo-
sition.

Transport The carrier is currently in active transport.

Transfer The carrier is at a transfer point between two zones.

Waiting for transfer The carrier is in the storage device of the transfer unit and
is waiting to be transferred into the target zone.

Wait RS(xx); yy from zz (xx) is the device number of the device which is expected
to send the next tube switch signal.
“zz“ is the run time how long the system is going to wait
for the signal.
“yy“ is the time which counts backwards from run time to
zero.

Waiting for remove If a station is fitted with the option “Carrier release lock”
and a carrier has arrived a carrier retrieve code has to be
entered, before the carrier can be discharged. This mes-
sage is shown on the display, when the station waits for
the entry of the code after a carrier has arrived.

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4.4 Output-Menu

There are three tabs in the „Output“ menu, each contains different information:

The option „Transports“ is shown as standard. click with the left mouse button on the relevant
tab to choose a different option.

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4.4.1 Transports

All completed sends are shown. The following information is provided:

Trans ID The system automatically allocates each send an identification

number. The symbols on the left have the following meaning:

Red carrier: Standard transport.

Blue carrier: Empty carrier transport; hence no address is

shown, but only the device number.

Green carrier: Slow-run transport.

Yellow carrier: Free run: A carrier has been found and is being
transported to the free run station or it is a free run
send.

Carrier If carriers are fitted with transponders the identification number

for the relevant carrier is shown.

Send-St. The device number of the send station.

Station Name The name of the send station.

Rec.-St. The device number of the receiving station.

Name/address The name and address (in brackets) of the receiving station.

Start Time The time when the carrier was taken into the system at the send
station and at which the send started.

Receive time The time when the carrier was discharged at the receive station
and at which the send was completed.

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4.4.2 Infolog

Infolog shows more detailed information about completed sends as well as irregularities, faults
and fault clearance:

ID The system automatically allocates each send an identification

number. In multi-zone systems each leg is shown separately.
Klicking one entry for a send with the left mouse button highlights
all other entries for that send in green. It is therefore easy to tra-
ck the complete send.

The symbols on the left side have the following meaning:

Red carrier: Standard transport.

Blue carrier: Empty carrier transport; hence no address is

shown, but only the device number.

Green carrier: Slow-run transport.

Yellow carrier: Free run: A carrier has been found and is being
transported to the free run station or it is a fee run
send.

Small boxes above carriers:

In multi-zone systems the small boxes and arrows
are shown above the carriers. This shows the two
devices between the carrier was transported.

Green Send station

Yellow Receive station
No box Transfer device

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Action Description of the various actions, e.g. sends, faults, irregulari-
ties.

Carrier If carriers are fitted with transponders the identification number of

the relevant carrier is shown.

Area Shows the relevant zone in multi-zone systems.

Time Time and date when the action was completed.

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4.4.3 Details

The screen “Details“ shows all individual steps of sends, info messages and irregularities.
The number of entries is limited and entries are cut off after a certain time. Sends and events
which happened prior the cut-off are no longer shown on the list.

ID The symbols on the left hand side of the column help sifting
through the information. The send identification number is also
shown.

Description Description of the various events, e.g. sends, faults, irregularities

( see below for details).

Carrier If carriers are fitted with transponders, the identification number

of the relevant carrier is shown.

Time Time and date when the particular event was completed.

With the right mouse button klick on the „Details“ screen to set filters for specific
outputs. The setting of details must only be carried out by trained personnel
and is password protected.

A selection menu appears. With the left mouse button click on the option you
would like to select.

Full View All sends, info messages and irregularities are shown.

Selected View The details as chosen on the “Select“ screen can be viewed with
this option.

Select Manual selection of the wanted filter functions. Select from the
following options:

Line The screen shows all the events in the selected zone. Enter the
relevant zone number in the provided box.

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Send ID The screen shows all the events relating to the selected send.
Enter the relevant send ID number in the provided box.

Carrier If carriers are fitted with transponders it is possible to see all the
events relating to sends of a specific carrier.

The box “Message type“ has to be clicked in order to be able to set one or several
of te following filters. Activate the box by clicking the left mouse button.

Send Init Shows the start of all sends, i.e. the moment when the address
entry was confirmed by pressing the “E“-key.

Send start Shows the beginning of all transports, i.e. the moment when the
carrier was taken into the system at the send station.

Set path Shows the setting of the air path for one direction.

Infotext Shows all info messages.

Carrier Shows all events for carriers with transponders.

Blower Shows all blower events (suction, pressure, off).

Tubeswitch Shows all tube switch events.

Error Shows all faults and there clearance.

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5.0 Extended Access

In order to be able to access certain areas of the programme, passwords have to be entered
in various areas. This is to prevent unauthorised persons from interfering with the system.

The password-protected areas are;

Starting and stopping freeruns (Chapter 5)
Restart of the whole system (Chapter 15)
Not accept (Chapter 5)
Address reload (Chapter 15)
Detail screen im Output (Chapter 3.4.3.)
The Service menu (Chapter 6)
The programming menu (Chapter 15)
The Communication menu (Chapter 12.1.)

The extended access lapses, if it is not used for approximately 10 minutes. The next time
extended access is required, the password has to be entered again.
Please obtain the relevant standardised password from your support.

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6.0 Freerun
The freerun is used to find additional, unknown carriers which are potentially in the system
and to discharge them at a predetermined station (freerun station). The system sucks from all
stations and any carriers found are then transported to the freerun station.

6.1 Global Freerun Menu

Clicking the Send List with the right mouse button opens a context menu, which can be used
to start and stop a freerun of the whole system. This means for multi-zone systems that all
zones start the freerun at the same time.

To choose one of the options click the relevant menu point with the left mouse button.

Freerun Start Clicking this option with the left mouse button starts a freerun of
the whole system. All current and active sends are cancelled.

Freerun End Clicking this option with the left mouse button stops all freerun
sends immediately and puts the system back into operating
mode. If this option is clicked during normal operations all cur-
rent sends will be deleted.

LogOut Clicking this option with the left mouse button ends the extended
access to the password protected menus.

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6.2 Lokal Freerun Menu

Clicking one line in “Area Info” with the right mouse button a context menu opens, which al-
lows access to individual zones.
To choose one of the options click the relevant menu point with the left mouse button.

Freerun Start Clicking this option with the left mouse button starts a freerun of
that zone.

Freerun Skip Clicking this option causes the current freerun step to be
skipped.

Freerun End Stops all freerun sends in the zone and puts the zone back into
operating mode.

“Block transports
in area X” Current sends in the zone will be completed, but no new sends
will be accepted.

Reset Restart of the whole system. Warning: If the option “Operation

(without freerun)“ for starting the control programme has been
chosen (Chapter 16), then there will be no freerun, after the de-
vices were restarted.

LogOut Ends access to the password protected menus.

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7.0 Service
This menu must only be used by trained personnel and is therefore pass-
word protected.

The service menu is used to check the functions of the system from the Control-
PC.

Device description

Device

Motor 1

Motor 2

Blower

Reset

Pictogramme

The service must only be started after „Not accept“ has been set (see Chap-
ter 4.1. “Operation - Overview”) and all sends have cleared the system.

Device The list shows all devices of the system and their status.
M1 Shows the position of Motor 1
M2 Shows the position of Motor 2
RS Tube switch
Lock Shows why a device is locked (S, M, R und K)
Path All devices in a branch, which are affected by a
fault show an X in the Path column. These de-
vices are also highlighted in red.
Error The device which is causing a fault shows a num-
ber (usually 3) in the Error column.

To select a device click with the left mouse button on the

relevant line. The data and functions of the selected de-
vice appear on the screen.

Device description The data of the selected device is shown here:

Device number.
The zone, in which the device is located.
Device type and description (e.g. Type 10 / 010 – Com-
pact Station)
Station name in brackets, e.g. [Station 1]

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Motor 1 The buttons 1,2 and 3 (example for Type 31) enable the
movement of Motor 1 to individual positions. The move-
ment can be followed on the pictogramme.

Warning: When moving the motors bear in mind the

logic of the station.

Motor 2 The buttons 1 and 2 (not applicable for all types) enable
the movement of Motor 2 to the individual positions.

Blower Suck Switches the blower to suction.

OFF Switches the blower off.
Blow Switches the blower to pressure.

Reset The selected device can be restarted from this button.

Note: A restart does not solve any faults.

Pictogramme Shows the selected device as a dynamic graphic.

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Remote

Service

Disabled

Locked

Device status Service Click the box with left mouse button to put one
or several devices into service mode. The nor-
mal operation of the system will not be dis-
rupted. Any selected stations, however, can no
longer send.

The functions of the devices can be tested in

service mode.

Disabled It is possible to remove stations from the system

communication. The devices are not included in
the scanning process whilst this box is activated.
The data cable can be removed from the device
after the box has been activated. This enables
the technician to quickly repair any irregularities
or faults. In addition, stations can be temporarily
turned off from operation without the need of
physically removing them from the system.

Locked This box has to be activated or deactivated to

lock devices or unlock locked devices. A device
or system branch that is locked can neither re-
ceive nor send carriers.

Remote Control When this box is activated the keypad of the selected de-
vice will be displayed. The keypad can now be operated
from the PC. This function is especially useful for diverters
and geographically remote stations.

Please note: The keypad on the device is locked whilst

this box is activated.

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Locks

To FR

Set

Path

To Adr

Path-Field

Logfile

Locks S Send lock – Further sends can only take

place once the lock has been
removed.
R Receive lock – It is possible to enter a send to
this address, but it will not be
carried out until the problem
has been resolved.
M Motor lock – It is possible to enter a carrier at
this station. The send will start
after the lock has been re-
moved. It is not possible to
send to this station.
K Basket full – This lock appears after a „bas-
ket-full“ situation. The station
can neither send nor receive.
Of course, the problem has to
be cleared at the station before
unlocking.

To FR When a carrier is located in the selected station clicking the

“to FR“-key will transport the carrier to the freerun station.
Set Clicking the “Set“ button will set the air path from the
blower to the selected device.
Path This field shows the airpath, which needs to be set, in or-
der for the selected station to be provided with air.
Zu Adr As “to FR“, but the user can select the destination by en-
tering an address.
Path-Feld This field shows all zones and the current air path set in
each.
Logfile Records data for diagnostic purposes. Only for system
programmers.
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8.0 Runtime
Runtime is defined as the transport time between two locations within a system. The runtime
is important, because the system expects a signal from the next tube switch within the set
runtime. If this signal is not received, the system goes automatically into “send repeat” mode.
Therefore, the runtime has to be long enough to ensure the carrier has time to reach the next
tube switch. On the other hand, the runtime should not be too long, because it also deter-
mines the time of the “send repeat“ operation and therefore might delay the start of a freerun
unnecessarily.

In order to be able to use this function in a meaningful way, it is important that all tube
switches in the transport tubes are working correctly.

Runtimes

Runtime Log

Runtime calculation

Runtime The table lists all the connections between the devices in both
directions. The list is in order of device from to device to.

Time (min) This is the shortest, actually timed runtime between the two de-
vices in the relevant direction.

Time ( / ) This is the actual, average runtime as calculated by the system

between the two devices in the relvant direction.

Time (max) This is the longest, actually timed runtime between the two de-
vices in the relevant direction.

Time (recommended)
Shows the runtime, which the system has calculated based on
the average time.

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Time (Database) Shows the runtime as per the database and which is actually be-
ing used by the system.

Counter This counter shows how many times the runtime has been timed
since the last reset.

The runtimes are being analysed and shown for both standard
and slow transports.

Runtime Log Records data for diagnostic purposes. Only for system pro-
grammers.

Clicking with the right mouse button anywhere on the screen opens a context menu, which
offers the following five options:

Time settings manual This option allows to manually adjust the run time in the data
base. When selecting this option new dialogue box appears,
which allows selecting the time.

Start new counting Choosing this option deletes or resets to 0 all records, such as
(time (min), time ( / ), time (Database) and Counter) for both
standard as well as slow sends.

Display: Whole record Shows all measured and recommended times since the data-
base started recording.

Display: actual record Shows all measured and recommended times since the last
“Start new counting“.

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9.0 Transporter
This menu shows the configuration of a transfer unit with 8 storage areas.
The overview shows the device and zone numbers of the transfer unit.

Transfer Selection

Device-No. Storage Device

Zone Number

Device-No. Transfer Carriage

Device-No. Transfer Tube

Zone Number

Transfer Selection This overview shows all compact transfer units in

the system. If the system contains more than one
transfer unit, individual transfer units can be se-
lected by clicking them with the left mouse button.

Device-No. Carrier Storage Shows the device number of the carrier storage
device.

Zone-No. Carrier Storage Shows the zone number of the carrier storage de-
vice.

Device-No. Transfer Carriage Shows the device number of the transfer carriage.

Device-No. Transfer Tube Shows the device number of the transfer tube.

Zone-No. Transfer Tube Shows the zone number of the transfer tube.

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10.0 Carriers
This file is only available in systems which contain carriers fitted with transponders.
The following requirements have to be fullfilled in order to be able to use the functions de-
scribed below:
- At least one station has to be fitted with an activated reading device
- Carrier with transponders have been entered in the system

10.1 Carrier list

The Carrier List shows all carriers with transponders that have been entered into the system.
The following information is shown:

- Carrier ID The ID is automatically allocated when the carrier is entered into the
system. It can be up to six digits long.

- Type It is possible to allocate a carrier type to each carrier with transponder.

In conjunction with Carrier Conditions the carriers can be given certain
features.
The Condition is always related to a specific station.

- Description Every carrier with transponder can be given a decription (name).

- State Shows the current transport status of the carrier. The status switches
between “released” and “transport”.

- Location Shows the device number of the station at which the carrier was last
discharged and at which it is located.

- Location Name Shows the name of the station at which the carrier was last discharged
and at which it is located.

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- Before Last known device.

- AdrTo Shows the address to which the carrier was sent or is going to be sent.

- From Shows the device number of the station from which the carrier was
sent.

- To Shows the device number of the receive station.

- L From Shows the device number of the send device of the last transport
section.

- L To Shows the device number of the receiving device of the last transport
section.

- Auto-destination 1 Shows the first carrier auto-destination.

- Auto-destination 2 Shows the second carrier auto-destination.

- Time Shows the time of the last changed entry for this carrier

- Transp. A Lists the number of the first transponder. This number is

the ID number generated by the transponder manufac-
turer and cannot be changed.

- Transp. B Lists the manufacturer’s ID number of the second trans-

ponder.

Delete carrier from database

With the right mouse button click the relevant row of the carrier
you want to delete. A dialogue box opens.
Click ‘Delete carrier from database’.
After confirmation the carrier will be deleted from the database.

Reset Carrier Counter

With the right mouse button click the row of the relevant carrier for
which you want to reset the carrier. A dialogue box appears.
Click “Reset Carrier Counter“.
After confirmation the counter of the relevant carrier will be set to
0.

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10.2 Features of carriers

To select a carrier double click with

the left mouse button the row of the
carrier in the carrier list. The dia-
logue box “Features of carriers“
opens.

This dialogue allows to set the

description, auto destinations and
type of the carrier.

The dropdown field

‘activated/deactivated’ has
currently no function.

- Carrier ID The carrier ID is generated, either automatically or manu-

ally during the process of entering the carrier into the sys-
tem (see Chapter 11). The number cannot be changed
here.

- Description A description (name) for the carrier (up to 48 digits) can

be entered here. The entry appears in the field “Descrip-
tion” in the carrier list.

- Auto-destination 1 / 2 Carriers with transponder can be allocated an automatic

destination, either through directly entering the address or
selection from the drop-down menu. Automatic destina-
tion means that the carrier will be sent automatically to
the entered address. “Auto-destination 2” is an alterna-
tive address, in case “Auto-destination 1” is locked or
faulty at the time of the send.
In order for this function to work, the send station has to
be fitted with an active reading device, a send tube switch
and has to have been allocated a station automatic desti-
nation.

- Carrier type In order to be able to use carrier conditions (see Chapter

10.1.4.) the carriers have to be allocated the relevant car-
rier types.
The definition of the carrier types is carried out in the con-
figuration programme. It is possible to create up to 11
carrier types (from 0 to 10).

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11.0 Device Stock
The menu „Device Stock“ is only available for systems with carriers fitted with
transponder or for systems using the empty carrier distribution without transponder
function. This window allows to monitor and correct the nominal and actual carrier
stock for each station. In addition incoming carriers can be seen and the carrier
features for the station can be created.

Stock

Current device

Nominal stock

Actual stock

Actual stock

Arriving Carriers

Conditions for car-

rier type

- Stock “Stock“ lists all devices of the system which are

able to send carriers.
They are listed in zone and device number order.

- Current device Shows the currently selected device. With the left
mouse button single click on a device in the “stock
list“ to select it.

- Nominal stock Shows the entered nominal number of carriers that

belong to the station.

- Actual stock Shows the actual number of carriers at the station.

- Actual stock Shows the carriers that are actually at the station,
including carrier ID and information from which sta-
tion the carrier was received and the date and time
when the carrier was sent.

- Arriving carriers „Arriving carriers“ shows all carriers which are on

the way to the station.

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- Conditions for carrier types This window allows the setting of the Conditions for
carriers for that station.

11.1 Adjustment of Carrier Stocks

All stations have to be allocated a number of carriers (nominal stock) when the empty
carrier distribution is activated for the system. The accumulative number of carriers al-
located to all stations must not be greater than the number of carriers in the system.
It is also possible to adjust the actual number of carriers (actual stock) for stations.

11.2 Adjustment of Number of Carriers

- Click on the relevant station with the right mouse button.

- Select the required option in the pop-up menu.
- Enter the correct number of carriers in the dialogue
box “Empty Carrier Adaption”.
- Confirm the change by clicking OK.

The change to the nominal and/or actual stock can be seen by

re-selecting the relevant station.

11.3 Delete Carrier from Stock

Carriers can be deleted in the window „Actual stock“.

- Click the relevant station with the left mouse button.
- In the area „Actual stock“ click the carrier you wish to delete with the right mouse
button.
- Click the pop-up, delete the carrier from stock and delete the carrier.

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11.4 Conditions for carrier types

The conditions for carrier types for a station are configured in this window.

- With the right mouse button click the field “Condition” in the
“conditions for carrier types” field.
- A new pop-up appears. Choose between “add condition” and
“delete condition”
- In the pop-up „condition for carrier“ define the „type of carrier“ for
which a specific condition will be set for this station.
It can be freely chosen between 0 –10.
- Choose the relevant function from the list in the „condition“ field.
- Confirm the selection by clicking add.

When using Conditions for Carrier Types at a station make sure to

consider all aspects of the way the station is operating.

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12.0 Programming Carriers at a Station
12.1 System Requirements

In order to be able to programme carriers at a station the following requirements have to be

met:

1. [Link] Software with T-Control Version 2.4.10 or higher.

2. A station with keypad and active reading device.

3. Carriers fitted with transponder.

12.2 Introduction

This part of T-Control enables carriers, which are fitted with READ-Only transponders, to be
programmed into the system at a station.
It is possible to assign the carrier ID automatically in numerical order or individually.
12.3 Carrier Programming

12.3.1 Initiating the Programme Mode

1. On the station keypad, press the right arrow key repeatedly until the display shows
“Servicemode Code“.

2. Entering the Code 9999 will initiate the programming mode. The display shows
„Please enter carrier“.

12.3.2 Programming the Carrier

After entering one carrier top into the load port the display shows
„Turn carrier, Skip with E“.
If the carrier is only fitted with one transponder press the E-key to skip the second
reading. If the carrier is fitted with two transponders enter the other carrier top into
the load port of the station.

1. The display now shows: “Carrier (Nr.) records ‘E’“.

The number displayed is the next higher available number in the database.

The carrier can be entered with the sequential number into the database by press-
ing the E-key.

If an ID number other then the generated number is to be allocated, use the *-key
to delete each digit from right to left and enter the new number via the keypad.
Confirm the entry by pressing the E-key.

If an ID number has been entered, which already exists, the display shows „Num-
ber exists already [E]“.
The display then changes to „Please enter carrier“.

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3. If you want to leave the programming mode, press the -key when the display
shows „Please enter carrier“.

12.3.3 Checking the Entries

The entries of the programmed carries can be checked in T-Control on the PC in the „carrier
list“ in the “Carrier” folder.

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13.0 System
The folder System contains the sub-menus Comunication, hardware Info, Device Info and
Error Signal. These sub-menus are described below:

13.1 Communication

Channel

Scanning in Progress

Connection Status

Communications- Monitor

Devices per second

Line printer Com Port

Line printer Mode

Clear

Communication stop

The Communication Menu is only to be used by trained personnel and is

therefore password protected.

In this menu the communication connections are managed and the quality of the
communication is monitored.
It also contains the facility to manage the line printer.

Channel Depending on the connected converters each

channel is allocated to a Com-Port via the drop-
down menu.
Use the Scan button to check communication
has been established.

Scanning in Progress This field shows the channel and device, which is
currently being scanned.

Connection Status The Connection Status shows which channels and

devices the system is currently communicating with.
The table is devided into Device, Retry, Mode and
Channel.

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- Device Shows the device number.

- Retry Shows the number of aborted communication at-

tempts. This figure should only rise slowly and
steadily.

- Mode Mode displays ‚connected’ for successful communi-

cation and ‚disconnected’, if there is no communica-
tion.

- Channel Shows the selected communication channel.

To change the channel of individual devices click

the device with the right mouse button and change
the channel in the pop-up menu which appears.

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Communications Monitor The Communications Monitor lists the irregularities,

which occured during scanning or normal operation.

Device per second This field shows the number of devices, which
are being scanned per second.
The figure should be between 70 and 90 per
channel, i.e. if there is more than one channel,
the figure should be between 70 and 90 multi-
plied by the number of channels.

Lineprinter Com Port This is used to configure the Com-Port for the
zone printer.

Lineprinter Mode This field will enable printing on a serial dot matrix
printer. It will be possible to choose between printing
ALL or FAULTS only.
(This function is not yet released)

Clear Clicking the Clear button resets the entry for Re-
try to zero.

Communication stop Activating this box stops communication.

Scan Monitors

The top monitor visualises the number of de-

vices, which are scanned per second in each
channel.

The bottom monitor visualises the number of re-

tries per second, the system has carried out.
This line should be zero and only occasionally
show a curve.

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13.2 Hardware Info

The Hardware Info screen is used to ensure that the correct hardware components are em-
ployed in a system.

The table shows the serial number, the exact device type and the date when the boot and
device programmes were created.

If the device programme of the device is older than the device progamme in the database, it
will probably have to be updated.

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13.3 Device Info

The screen Device Info lists all devices of the system and gives additional information about
the usage of the devices and tube switches.

Device The symbol represents the device type.

In addition, the device number is listed.

Type Shows the device type.

Motor 1 (Move) Shows how many times Motor 1 has been moved since the
last ‘Reset’ (see below).

Motor 2 (Move) Shows how many times Motor 2 has been moved since the
last ‘Reset’ (see below).

RS (Error) Shows how many times the run through and receive tube
switch has not sent a signal since the last ‚Reset’ (see below).

RS 1 (Error) Shows how many times tube switch 1 has not sent a signal
since the last ‚Reset’ (see below).

RS 2 (Error) Shows how many times tube switch 2 has not sent a signal
since the last ‚Reset’ (see below).

RS 3 (Error) Shows how many times tube switch 3 has not sent a signal
since the last ‚Reset’ (see below).

RS 4 (Error) Shows how many times tube switch 4 has not sent a signal
since the last ‚Reset’ (see below).

Reset Clicking with the right mouse button on a row, calls up a dia-
logue box. This allows to choose the counter that needs to be
reset.

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14.0 Error Signal
Type

Fault Signal S1

Fault Signal S2

Messenger

Fault - ID

Action

Description

Enable Error Relais

[Link] supports the transmission of fault messages to external contacts.

When a fault occurs the fault signal is activated. The error massage button turns
light grey and the menu bar in Windows turns red. The contact can be connected
and programmed to a remote alarm pin on any station (except special stations).
There are two contacts which are able to send signals for major and minor faults.
Click the box next to the description to select the faults, which should be transmit-
ted. Once finalised, save the selection. Click with right mouse button in the Win-
dow. Click save changes in pop-up.
Restore restores the previous state.

Type Differentiates between faults and infos by means

of symbols.
Fault Signal S1 Click in this field to define the faults, for which
major fault signal is to be sent.
Fault Signal S2 Click in this field to define the faults, for which
minor fault signal is to be sent.
Messenger Any signals that are to be sent as telephone signal (as
text message only) have to be marked in this column.

Transponet Messenger is an optional, additional

software programme

Fault- ID Shows the fault or info number.

Action Briefly describes the event.
Description Describes the events more comprehensively.
Enable error relais Enables the resetting of the fault message for the
faulty device.

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15.0 Data
The Data folder allows a quick and easy check of the system configuration. The folder con-
tains the device data as configured, addresses, transfers and freerun stations.

15.1 Device

The Device screen shows the configu-

ration data for all devices, which the
control software has downloaded from
the database.
The table shows all tube connections
and run times, as well as special func-
tions and automatic destinations.
This table cannot be changed!

15.2 Addresses

All current, active addresses can be

checked on the addresses screen. The
table shows the address, the corre-
sponding device, the remote alarm set
up, the name and priority.
This table cannot be changed!

15.3 Symbols

AKS – Kontakt Shows the pin configuration for the remote alarm
connections.
The symbol for the remote alarm connections starts in the
top left with Contact 1 and finishes with Contact 8 on the
bottom right.
Any active contacts are shown in light red.

Slow run This symbol depicts a slow run address.

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15.4 Transfer

Transfers are the connections between the individual zo-

nes. This screen shows the transfers as configured in
the system and can be used to check their validity. They
are shown in the following order: from zone, to zone,
transfer device A, carriage (if applicable) and transfer
device B.
As with the previous two, this table cannot be changed!

15.5 Freerun

This screen lists the freerun devices in the

individual zones.

Line & Device Show the zone and device number of the freerun device.

15.6 Time Plan

The time plan is used to programme and carry out certain regular events. This table
lists the events which have been scheduled for the system.
Again, this table cannot be changed! Any changes have to be carried out in the Con-
figuration programme.

Device Shows the device number for which the event has been scheduled.

Type Shows the type of event that has been scheduled.

1 Divert
2 Absent
3 Priority
4 Fresh air
5 Messenger (active)

Prio The number shown in this column represents the priority level, if the
event is a type 3 (priority).

Start Time The time the event starts

End Time The time the event stops

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Address If the event is a type 1 (divert), the column shows the address the origi-
nal address is diverted to.
If the event is a type 5 (messenger active), the column shows the ad-
dress to which the messages are sent.

Mon-Sun Shows the days for which the event has been scheduled for.

Ho1 Shows whether the event has been scheduled for certain, user defined
holidays (in Configuration programme)

Ho2 Shows whether the event has been scheduled for certain, user defined
holidays (user defined in Configuration programme)

Info Additional information

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16.0 Start Menu
After starting the system, the Start Menu appears, which allows to select certain settings.

Selection menü

Version number

Data display

Operation (without
freerun)
Not restore device
condition

Program Mode

Selection Menu The Selection Menu displays the various sub menus.

Version number Display of the current version number of the T-Control

software.

Data Display Shows the data which is being loaded after starting the
system.
After any changes to the configuration data the display
starts with “Loading new Data from Database...”

Operation (without freerun) After each new start, the system initiates an automatic
freerun. The automatic freerun can be suppressed by ti-
cking this box.

Not restore devi- The software saves the last state of the devices (e.g.
ce condition basket full, absent etc.). All saved device status can be
deletedby ticking this box.
This option must only be selected by a service technician.

Programme Mode This box has to be ticked in order to transmit the current
programme to the devices and start the system in pro-
gramm mode.
Programming the system is only possible via a restart and
activating the programme mode.

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17.0 Freerun

Area Info

Send List

Output

After starting the system an automatic freerun was initiated (i.e. the relevant box in the start
menu was not activated).

Area Info All freerun actions that are still outstanding are shown here. The
send which is in progress is highlighted in light green. The bot-
tom line “No Errors” means that no irregularities have occurred
in the zone. If there is a device fault, the line changes to red and
the relevant devices are shown. The extended freerun screen is
slightly different from the one shown above.

Send List Outstanding freerun sends are shown here in more detail.
The extended freerun screen is slightly different from the one
shown above.

Output Output shows info messages, faults and sends.

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18.0 Closing the Programme

The password has to be entered in order to close down T-Control.

Note: The programme closes down, even if there are still uncompleted
transactions!

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19.0 Printer Settings SP-2400

Settings for the Seikosha SP-2400 printer in connection with [Link]
Use the following DIP-switch settings:

DIP switch 1
• 1 OFF
• 2 ON
• 3 OFF
• 4 OFF
• 5 ON
• 6 ON
• 7 ON
• 8 OFF

DIP switch 2
• 1 ON
• 2 ON
• 3 OFF
• 4 OFF
• 5 OFF
• 6 OFF
• 7 ON
• 8 OFF

Pitch Setting:
• Off-Line-Mode
• Hold down Shift-key
• Press Pitch until On-Line flashes
• Use arrow keys to set mode to „Fast Print (12 characters/inch)“
• Press Set to save

Margin Setting:
• Off-Line-Mode
• Hold down Shift-key
• Press Margin until On-Line flashes
• Use arrow keys to set the left margin
• Press Set to save
• Use arrow keys to set the right margin
• Press Set to save

Font Setting:
• Off-Line-Mode
• Hold down Shift-key
• Press Font until On-Line flashes
• Use arrow keys to set the selected font (Sans Serif)
• Press Set to save

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20.0 Notes

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