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Advanced Control
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Product Solutions Catalog
96A0357, Rev. F, 7/18/16
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Advanced Control Equipment (ACE2)
96A0357 Rev. F
DISCLAIMER / WARRANTY
A.0 Disclaimer /
Standard Warranty
A.1 CE certification The equipment listed as CE certified means that the product complies with the essential requirements
concerning safety and hygiene. The directives that have been taken into consideration in the design are
available on written request to ADB.
A.2 ETL certification The equipment listed as ETL certified means that the product complies with the essential requirements
concerning safety and FAA Airfield regulations. The directives that have been taken into consideration in
the design are available on written request to ADB.
A.3 LED Product Where applicable, per FAA EB67(applicable edition), ADB L858(L) Airfield Guidance Signs are warranted
Guarantee against electrical defects in design or manufacture of the LED or LED specific circuitry for a period of 4
years. ADB LED light fixtures (with the exception of obstruction lighting) are warranted against
mechanical and physical defects in design or manufacture for a period of 12 months from date of
installation; and are warranted against electrical defects in design or manufacture of the LED or LED
specific circuitry for a period of 4 years per FAA EB67 (applicable edition).
NOTE: See your sales order contract for a complete warranty description. In some specific cases,
deviations are (to be) accepted in the contract, which will supersede the standard warranty.
A.4 Standard Product Products of ADB manufacture are guaranteed against mechanical, electrical, and physical defects
Guarantee (excluding lamps) which may occur during proper and normal use for a period of one year from the date
of installation or 2 years from date of shipment and are guaranteed to be merchantable and fit for the
ordinary purposes for which such products are made. ADB L858 Airfield Guidance Signs are warranted
against mechanical and physical defects in design or manufacture for a period of 2 years from date of
installation per FAA AC 150/5345-44 (applicable edition).
NOTE: See your sales order contract for a complete warranty description.
A.5 All Products LED Products of ADB, manufactured and sold by ADB or its licensed representatives, meets the
corresponding requirements of FAA, ICAO and IEC.
ADB will correct by repair or replacement per the applicable guarantee above, at its option, equipment or
parts which fail because of mechanical, electrical or physical defects, provided that the goods have been
properly handled and stored prior to installation, properly installed and properly operated after installation,
and provided further that Buyer gives ADB Airfield Solutions written notice of such defects after delivery of
the goods to Buyer. Refer to the Safety section for more information on Material Handling Precautions
and Storage precautions that must be followed.
ADB reserves the right to examine goods upon which a claim is made. Said goods must be presented in
the same condition as when the defect therein was discovered. ADB Airfield Solutions furthers reserves
the right to require the return of such goods to establish any claim.
ADB’s obligation under this guarantee is limited to making repair or replacement within a reasonable time
after receipt of such written notice and does not include any other costs such as the cost of removal of
defective part, installation of repaired product, labor or consequential damages of any kind, the exclusive
remedy being to require such new parts to be furnished.
ADB’s liability under no circumstances will exceed the contract price of goods claimed to be defective.
Any returns under this guarantee are to be on a transportation charges prepaid basis. For products not
manufactured by, but sold by ADB Airfield Solutions, warranty is limited to that extended by the original
manufacturer.
This is ADB’s sole guarantee and warranty with respect to the goods; there are no express warranties or
warranties of fitness for any particular purpose or any implied warranties of fitness for any particular
purpose or any implied warranties other than those made expressly herein. All such warranties being
expressly disclaimed.
DISCLAIMER / WARRANTY
A.6 Liability
WARNING
Use of the equipment in ways other than described in the catalogue leaflet and the manual may result in personal
injury, death, or property and equipment damage. Use this equipment only as described in the manual.
ADB cannot be held responsible for injuries or damages resulting from non-standard, unintended uses of
its equipment. The equipment is designed and intended only for the purpose described in the manual.
Uses not described in the manual are considered unintended uses and may result in serious personal
injury, death or property damage.
Unintended uses includes the following actions:
— Making changes to equipment that have not been recommended or described in this manual or
using parts that are not genuine ADB replacement parts or accessories.
— Failing to make sure that auxiliary equipment complies with approval agency requirements, local
codes, and all applicable safety standards if not in contradiction with the general rules.
— Using materials or auxiliary equipment that are inappropriate or incompatible with your ADB
equipment.
— Allowing unskilled personnel to perform any task on or with the equipment.
DISCLAIMER / WARRANTY
A.7 © ADB BVBA This manual or parts thereof may not be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any
form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, nor otherwise, without ADB
BVBA’s prior written consent.
This manual could contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. ADB BVBA reserves the right to
revise this manual from time to time in the contents thereof without obligation of ADB BVBA to notify any
person of such revision or change. Details and values given in this manual are average values and have
been compiled with care. They are not binding, however, and ADB BVBA disclaims any liability for
damages or detriments suffered as a result of reliance on the information given herein or the use of
products, processes or equipment to which this manual refers. No warranty is made that the use of the
information or of the products, processes or equipment to which this manual refers will not infringe any
third party’s patents or rights. The information given does not release the buyer from making their own
experiments and tests.
1.1 HAZARD Icons For all HAZARD symbols in use, see the Safety section. All symbols must comply with ISO
used in the manual and ANSI standards.
Carefully read and observe all safety instructions in this manual, which alert you to safety
hazards and conditions that may result in personal injury, death or property and equipment
damage and are accompanied by the symbol shown below.
WARNING
• Failure to observe a warning may result in personal injury, death or equipment damage.
CAUTION
• Failure to observe a caution may result in equipment damage.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The term qualified personnel is defined here as individuals who thoroughly understand the equipment and its safe
operation, maintenance and repair. Qualified personnel are physically capable of performing the required tasks,
familiar with all relevant safety rules and regulations and have been trained to safely install, operate, maintain and
repair the equipment. It is the responsibility of the company operating this equipment to ensure that its personnel meet
these requirements.
Always use required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safe electrical work practices.
Failure to follow these warnings may result in serious injury or equipment damage.
1.2.1 Additional Reference
Materials:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• IEC - International Standards and Conformity Assessment for all electrical, electronic and related technologies
• IEC 60364 - Electrical Installations in Buildings
• FAA Advisory: AC 150_5340_26 (current edition) Maintenance of Airport Visual Aid Facilities
• ANSI/NFPA 79, Electrical Standards for Metalworking Machine Tools.
• National and local electrical codes and standards.
WARNING
IMPROPER USE
Using this equipment in ways other than described in this manual may result in personal injury, death or property and
equipment damage. Use this equipment only as described in this manual.
THESE WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
1.2.3 Fasteners
WARNING
FOREIGN OBJECT DAMAGE - FOD
• Only use fasteners of the same type as the one originally supplied with the equipment.
• Always tighten the fasteners to the recommended torque. Use a calibrated torque wrench and apply the
recommended adhesive type.
• Obey the instructions of the adhesives necessary for the fasteners.
Failure to follow these warnings may cause the fasteners to loosen, damage the
equipment, potentially to loosen the equipment. This can lead to a highly dangerous
situation of FOD, with potential lethal consequences.
CAUTION
IMPROPER OPERATION
• Only qualified personnel, physically capable of operating the equipment and with no impairments in their judgment
or reaction times, should operate this equipment.
• Read all system component manuals before operating this equipment. A thorough understanding of system
components and their operation will help you operate the system safely and efficiently.
• Before starting this equipment, check all safety interlocks, fire-detection systems, and protective devices such as
panels and covers. Make sure all devices are fully functional. Do not operate the system if these devices are not
working properly. Do not deactivate or bypass automatic safety interlocks or locked-out electrical disconnects or
pneumatic valves.
• Protect equipment with safety devices as specified by applicable safety regulations.
• If safety devices must be removed for installation, install them immediately after the work is completed and check
them for proper functioning.
• Route electrical wiring along a protected path. Make sure they will not be damaged by moving equipment.
• Never operate equipment with a known malfunction.
• Do not attempt to operate or service electrical equipment if standing water is present.
• Use this equipment only in the environments for which it is rated. Do not operate this equipment in humid,
flammable, or explosive environments unless it has been rated for safe operation in these environments.
• Never touch exposed electrical connections on equipment while the power is ON.
1.2.5 Storage
CAUTION
IMPROPER STORAGE
If equipment is to be stored prior to installation, it must be protected from the weather and kept free of condensation
and dust.
CAUTION
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICES
This equipment may contain electrostatic sensitive devices.
• Protect from electrostatic discharge.
• Electronic modules and components should be touched only when this is unavoidable e.g. soldering, replacement.
• Before touching any component of the cabinet you should bring your body to the same potential as the cabinet by
touching a conductive earthed part of the cabinet.
• Electronic modules or components must not be brought in contact with highly insulating materials such as plastic
sheets, synthetic fiber clothing. They must be laid down on conductive surfaces.
• The tip of the soldering iron must be grounded.
• Electronic modules and components must be stored and transported in conductive packing.
WARNING
UNSTABLE LOAD
• Use extreme care when moving heavy equipment.
• Verify that the moving equipment is rated to handle the weight.
• When removing equipment from a shipping pallet, carefully balance and secure it using a safety strap.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment
damage.
DANGER
ARC FLASH AND ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
• Do not operate a system that contains malfunctioning components. If a component malfunctions, turn the system
OFF immediately.
• An open airfield current circuit is capable of generating >5000 Vac and may appear OFF to a meter.
• Never unplug a device from a constant current circuit while it is operating. Arc flash may result.
• Disconnect and lock out electrical power.
• Allow only qualified personnel to make repairs. Repair or replace the malfunctioning component according to
instructions provided in its manual.
1.2.8 Maintenance
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
• Do not operate a system that contains malfunctioning components. If a component malfunctions, turn the system
OFF immediately.
• Disconnect and lock out electrical power.
• Allow only qualified personnel to make repairs. Repair or replace the malfunctioning component according to
instructions provided in its manual.
DANGER
ARC FLASH AND ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
Allow only qualified personnel to perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair tasks.
• Only persons who are properly trained and familiar with ADB Airfield Solutions equipment are permitted to service
this equipment.
• An open airfield current circuit is capable of generating >5000 Vac and may appear OFF to a meter.
• Never unplug a device from a constant current circuit while it is operating. Arc flash may result.
• Disconnect and lock out electrical power.
• Always use safety devices when working on this equipment.
• Follow the recommended maintenance procedures in the product manuals.
• Do not service or adjust any equipment unless another person trained in first aid and CPR is present.
• Connect all disconnected equipment ground cables and wires after servicing equipment. Ground all conductive
equipment.
• Use only approved ADB Airfield Solutions replacement parts. Using unapproved parts or making unapproved
modifications to equipment may void agency approvals and create safety hazards.
• Check the interlock systems periodically to ensure their effectiveness.
• Do not attempt to service electrical equipment if standing water is present. Use caution when servicing electrical
equipment in a high-humidity environment.
• Use tools with insulated handles when working with airfield electrical equipment.
Introduction
2.2 Introduction This section describes the L-827/ L-829 Advanced Control Equipment (ACE2TM).
NOTE: ACE and ACE2 are trademarks of ADB Airfield Solutions.
The ACE2 operates either as the remote interface between the L-890 ALCMS and any
controlled element in the airfield lighting vault or as the stand-alone regulator/monitor
performing all L-827/L-829 functions in accordance with FAA AC 150 /5345-10F. The ACE2
is a universal device that can be used to control any type of CCR and/or controlled element
regardless of the manufacturer.
L-827/L-829 ACE2
The ACE2 can be physically packaged as a Combo Box-Mount (Figure 3), a Wall-Mount
(Figure 1), or a CCR Internal-Mount (Figure 2). The Combo Box Assembly is a wall-mount
version, which houses the ACE2 controller board, the IRMS board, and the CVM. The
Remote-Mount is typically placed on top of the CCR. The Wall-Mount is usually bolted to a
wall or can be mounted on the front of a CCR. The internal-mount is mounted inside a ADB
Airfield Solutions L-828 CCR. This combination is called an L-829 CCR. Specifications for
ACE2:
1. Input Voltage Requirements 85 to 256 VAC, 50/60 Hz
2. Input Power Requirements12VA
3. Environmental Operating -10°C to +55°C (+14°F to +131°F)
4. Altitude Sea Level to 10,000 feet (Sea Level to 3 km)
2.2.1 Dimensions 1. Wall-Mount: 13.2 x 11.3 x 4.2 inches (33.5 x 28.7 x 10.7 cm)
2. Internal-Mount: 13.2 x 10.3 x 2.7 inches (33.5 x 26.2 x 6.9 cm)
3. Combo Box: 20.0 X 20.0 X 8.7 inches (50.8 x 50.8 x 22.1 cm)
4. Remote-Mount: 13.3 x 10.4 x 3.9 inches (33.8 x 26.4 x 9.9 cm)
2.2.2 Wall Mount Figure 1: ACE2 Wall-Mount Assembly
1. Enclosure
2. ACE2 Front Display
3. ACE Control Keys
Introduction
1. Enclosure
2. ACE2 Front Display
3. ACE2 Control Keys
1 2 3
7 6
1. Ribbon connector to
3. SW1 5. SW7 7. Relay Fuses
display board
2. Main PCB 4. SW2 6. RY7
Introduction
1. Switch (SW2)
2. SW1 Switch Positions for Monitoring Additional Lamps-Out Boards
3. IC Chip Sets
4. Fiber Optic Sockets (one shown installed)
Introduction
2.2.7 Theory of Operation The Advanced Control Equipment (ACE2™) represents the heart of ADB Airfield Solutions’
airfield lighting distributed control system. Distributed control technology has many
advantages over traditional central control, including but not limited to: cost effectiveness,
system expandability, ease of maintenance, ease of installation, interchangeable parts, and
ease of troubleshooting. In a distributed control scenario, each ACE2 unit is locally installed
at or near a controllable item, CCR, Generator, ATS, etc. Each ACE2 talks with the airfield
lighting control network and executes remote lighting commands. Multiple ACE2 units can be
daisy-chained together, making system expansion very easy (Figure 6).
Figure 6: Flow Diagram of Airfield Lighting Electrical Vault
The ACE2 is a universal device that controls any type of CCR and/or controlled element,
regardless of manufacturer. The printed circuit boards are mounted inside a small, rugged
environmental enclosure that is mounted on top of the CCR, wall-mounted, or directly
attached to the door of a ADB Airfield Solutions L-828 CCR. The ACE2 consists of
microprocessor-based module(s) that includes all of the communication, control commands,
input/output interface, and failsafe functionality for the controlled element.
The ACE2 is ADB Airfield Solutions’ second generation distributed control/monitor system.
ACE2 network communications are compatible with ADB Airfield Solutions’ first generation
system ACE. Thus ACE and ACE2 units can be connected on the same distributed network:
• Lighting commands are generated in the tower cab by air traffic controllers.
• Lighting commands are communicated over the main airfield lighting communications
network to the electrical vault computer.
• The communications server broadcasts the lighting commands over the ACE2 Redundant
Communications Networks A and B.
• The ACE2 unit executes the command using the corresponding address to which the
lighting command is directed.
• The command is internally confirmed by the ACE2 and a confirmation is sent back to the
tower computer.
Introduction
first string of the LCD lower half is reserved for warnings and alarms in reverse color. Reverse
color means the background is white and the text is blue. The second string of LCDs is split
to indicate these fields and displays:
1. Brightness step. Reverse color means protective shutdown, blank – Off.
2. Remote (“Rmt”) / Local (“Lcl” reverse color).
3. Primary power present (“PP”) / loss of power (“LoP” reverse color).
4. RS422 channel A message received (‘A’).
5. RS422 channel B message received (‘B’).
6. IRMS response received (small ‘Ω’), megging has been reported (large ‘Ω’).
2.2.9 Modes of Operation Only qualified ADB Airfield Solutions personnel select modes of operations. There are 3 ways
to handle the ACE2 operation:
1. L-827 stand-alone (external to the CCR).
2. L829 stand-alone (integrated with the CCR).
3. L-890 ALCMS.
2.2.9.1 Stand-Alone The ACE2 is only set up for stand-alone operation by qualified ADB Airfield Solutions
Configuration personnel. In this mode, configuration of the ACE2 is performed through the local menu and
alternative functions of the buttons listed in Figure 8:
1. Modify, execute (Output Monitoring button).
2. Go to the next item (Auxiliary Monitoring button).
3. Enter, exit (Select/Config button).
4. No Function (Software Version button).
Figure 7: Functional Buttons
Button Action
2 , 3 2 , 3, 1 modify
Line Frequency 50Hz, 60Hz Depending on the location, the input voltage frequency may be 50Hz or
60Hz.
Set the ACE2 to the correct frequency for the area.
Ramp Interval 0.5s, 1s, 2s, 5s When adjusting the steps of a regulator it is necessary to have a slight
delay between steps. The Ramp Interval sets the amount of time the
regulator stays at a step before moving on to the next step.
Select the Meg Voltage based on the regulator. The smaller regulators
Disabled, 50V,
Meg Voltage voltage protection triggers if higher Meg Voltages are used, but the higher
500V, 1000V
the Meg Voltage, the more accurate the reading.
5min, Hourly,
Meg Period Set how often to Meg the field circuit
Daily, Weekly
IRMS Config Disabled, 100K,
Menu Resistance 300K,1M, 3M, Select a resistance value to be notified at depending on the field circuit, it
Warning 10M, 30M, may vary.
100M
Disabled, 100K,
300K,1M, 3M, Select a resistance value to be notified at depending on the field circuit, it
Resistance Alarm
10M, 30M, may vary.
100M
Select a Lamp out value to be notified at depending on the field circuit, it
LO Warning Disabled, 1-15
LOM Config may vary.
Menu Select a Lamp out value to be notified at depending on the field circuit, it
LO Alarm Disabled, 1-15
may vary
Meg Now N/A Perform a Meg right now
Command Meg Timer Reset N/A Reset the current Meg timer to start over with the count.
Menu See “Lamps-Out Calibration for Stand-Alone Mode” on page 19 for
LO Calibration N/A
instructions.
Exit N/A N/A
NOTE: VA refers to the Volt-Amps in an airfield load and is measured by reading the RMS
voltage, measuring the RMS current, and multiplying these two numbers together.
Watts corresponds to the amount of power actually consumed by an airfield load. These two
numbers are only equal in the case of a purely resistive load. In systems with reactance
(capacitance or inductance), power from the source enters the reactive portions of the load,
and returns to the source, un-used. This additional unused energy is the difference between
the VA and Watts delivered to a system. The power factor of a load is the ratio of the power
(watts) used by a load, to the volts and amps (VA) that are delivered to the load. This is
always less than or equal to 1.
It is important to remember that all electrical components in a power system are designed to
deliver the necessary VA the system needs in order for it to consume the watts it needs.
Introduction
CCR sizes are actually designed to deliver a kVA value because it is impossible to account for
the different power factors in airfield loads. If an airfield load has open-circuited transformers,
signs, etc. it requires more VA to deliver the watts needed. For instance, if a 30kW CCR
delivered 30kVA into a load with a power factor of 0.5 the resultant watts would be 15kW.
Figure 8: ACE2 Stand-Alone Configuration Flowchart
Most of the parameters are self explanatory. The “Meg Now” command initiates an immediate
insulation resistance measurement regardless of the schedule. The “Meg Timer Reset”
restarts the megging schedule. The next megging shall occur at the end of the “Meg Period”
and periodically after that.
NOTE: The buttons and the monitoring legend are the same for all ACE2 units.
Refer to Figure 10. The pushbuttons are described left to right as 1 through 4, and their
functions are as follows:
Push button 1, Output Monitoring, provides selection of the LCD top string from the following
list of the monitored parameters:
— “Amps”: Output CCR current (A).
— “Volts”: Output CCR voltage (V).
— “VA”: Output CCR VA (VA).
— “Watts”: Output CCR watts (W).
— “LO”: Number of lamps out on the lamp circuit (optional).
— “Ohms”: The last insulation resistance reading for the lamp circuit (Ω) (optional).
— “Cycle”: Above list cycled.
Pushbutton 2, Auxiliary Monitor (optional), if the function is enabled, provides access to the
CCR input power parameters:
— Input Current “iAmps” (A).
— Input Voltage “iVolts” (V).
— Input Power “iWatts” (W).
— Input Power Factor “iPwrFtr” decimal fraction.
— CCR Efficiency “Effcncy”(%).
A second CVM is connected to the input of the CCR to measure these parameters. If these
functions are enabled, the display shows the following hour-meter parameters:
— Total time the CCR has been ON xHT.
— Time the CCR has been on Step B1 xH1.
— Time the CCR has been on Step B2 xH2.
— Time the CCR has been on Step 3 xH3.
Introduction
Output Input
Output Pin Input Pin
Display Display
Number Number
Number Number
8 1 8 1
7 2 7 2
6 3 6 3
5 4 5 4
4 5 4 5
3 6 3 6
2 7 2 7
1 8 1 8
Installation
2.3 Installation
WARNING:
Allow only qualified personnel to perform the following tasks. Observe and
follow the safety instructions in this document and all other related
documentation.
2.3.1 Introduction This section provides instructions for installing the L-827/L-829 CCR with Advanced Control
Equipment (ACE2). Refer to airport project plans and specifications for specific installation
instructions. The installation conforms to the applicable sections of the National Electric Code
and local codes.
The ACE2 is mounted either as a Remote-mount, a Wall-mount, a Combo Box-mount, or an
Internal-mount. The following subsections describe each of these mounting options.
2.3.2 Wall-Mount Figure 10 shows the exterior of the ACE2 wall-mount.
Installation
Figure 10: Wall-Mount, Exterior View
11.97 in
304 mm 44A6507-2110
SHOWN
9.67 in
246 mm
FRONT VIEW
FRONT COVER REMOVED
0.38-inch
MOUNTING HOLE
4 PLACES - see
117A0028
Locate each ACE2 unit as close as possible to the controllable elements, the Regulator, the
Generator etc. Mount the CVM and the IRM board (if present) separately from the ACE2.
Mount the Wall-mount ACE2 flush against a wall or on U-channels that support all four
corners of the enclosure.
2.3.2.1 ACE2 Cabling Entry NOTE: The ACE2 enclosure is designed to be replaced easily without having to remove the
mounting hardware. Follow these instructions:
1. Position the enclosure flush on its mounting surface. Level the enclosure and open the
lid. Mark or transfer punch the location of the 3/8” diameter holes in each corner of the
enclosure shown in Figure 15.
2. Remove the ACE2 unit and drill the marked holes. Insert anchor hardware as required.
DO NOT DRILL THOUGH THE BOX. Drilling chips and debris can not fall into the
enclosure.
3. Carefully open the lid of the enclosure. Use ¼-20 x 1.0-inch long screws, flat
washers, and lock washers to fasten the enclosure to the wall or to rails.
4. Mount the enclosure using the top two holes then install the hardware for the bottom two
holes.
5. Attach all conduits to the bottom or to the top access plate ONLY.
6. Protect all equipment inside the ACE2 enclosure while installing conduit.
NOTE: All conduit and wiring must only enter the ACE2 enclosure through the bottom or the
top access plate. This facilitates quick maintenance and replacement of the ACE2 unit.
There are four knockouts in both the top and bottom of the enclosure walls for one inch EMT
metal conduit fittings for wires and fiber optic cables, see Figures 13 Wall-Mount Bottom View
and Figure 14 Wall-Mount Top View for dimensions. and the Conduit Drawing, Figure 15, for
routing. Power and ACE-to-ACE communication wiring must be in separate conduits.
Attach all conduits as required to the bottom or to the top access plate ONLY as seen in
Figure 15.
Protect ALL electronic equipment in the ACE2 enclosure while installing conduit.
Installation
2.68 in
68 mm
BOTTOM VIEW
1.56 / 40
4.19 in
106 mm
13.40 in
340 mm
11.30 in
287 mm
FIBER OPTICS
TO CVM
(SEE NOTE 4) TO
REGULATOR
OR CONTROL COMM
DEVICE TO CPU OR
NEXT ACE™
UPS
POWER
NOTE: DO NOT blow out enclosures because metal shavings can damage the electronics.
Installation
2.3.3 Internal-Mount The Internal-mount ACE2 is installed into the door of the L-829 CCR, see Figure 16. The
Installation CVM and IRMS board (if present) are already wired inside the CCR. Only running and
connecting external ACE2 communications wiring among other ACE, ACE2, and the Vault
computer is required. The ACE2 is located on the interior, attached to the hinged door. To
gain access to the ACE2, open the CCR door, unlatch and open the ACE2 enclosure door.
See Figure 15.
Figure 15: Internal-Mount, External View
ACE2
Installation
NOTE: The ACE2 enclosure is designed to be replaced easily without having to remove any
of the mounting hardware. Follow these instructions:
1. Position the enclosure flush on its mounting surface. Level the enclosure and then open
the lid and mark or transfer punch the location of the 3/8’’ diameter holes in each of the
corners of the enclosure. Refer to Figure 19.
2. Remove the ACE2 unit, drill out the marked holes, and insert anchor hardware as
required. DO NOT DRILL THOUGH THE BOX to keep drilling chips and debris from
falling into the enclosure.
3. Carefully open the lid of the enclosure. Use ¼-20 x 1.0-inch long screws, flat washers,
and lock washers to fasten the enclosure to the wall or to rails.
4. Mount the enclosure using the top two holes then install the hardware for the bottom two
holes.
5. Attach all conduits to the bottom or to the top access plate ONLY as seen in Figure 22.
6. Protect ALL electronic equipment in the ACE2 enclosure while installing conduit to the
BOTTOM or to the TOP access plate.
DO NOT blow out enclosures because metal shavings can damage the electronics.
Figure 19: Combo Box-Mount, Interior Drawing
15.00/381
SECTI
SCALE
There are six knockouts each in the top and in the bottom of the enclosure walls for one inch
EMT metal conduit fittings for wires and fiber optic cables. See Figure 19 and Figure 20 for
dimensions in inches, and see Figure 22 for routing. Power and ACE-to-ACE communication
wiring must be in separate conduits.
Figure 20: Combo Box-Mount, Bottom View
KNOCKOUT FOR 1" CONDUIT
(Ø 1.375 NOM)
2.82/72
1.82/46
Installation
20.36
517
20.36
517
Dimensions
inch/mm
UPS
POWER
COMM
FIBER
OPTICS
AUX FIELD CABLES
Troubleshooting
2.4 Troubleshooting This section contains troubleshooting information. The information covers only the most
common problems. If a solution to the problem is not found with the information given here,
contact the local ADB Airfield Solutions representative for help.
2.4.1 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting procedures for the Advanced Control Equipment (ACE2) are in this section.
Procedures
NOTE: Before beginning, remember that improper or incorrect wiring is the cause of most
problems. Check all the wiring for loose connections or possible electrical shorts/opens.
Table 4: Troubleshooting Chart
The second bank of LEDs indicates communication status and internal processor board
diagnostic status. This bank of LEDs also form binary error codes. These are used by ADB
Airfield Solutions to determine board level problems. Table 4 summarizes the function of the
Processor Board LEDs and enumerates the function of the Lamps-Out Board LEDs listed in
Table 5.
Table 5: Processor Board LED Description
Circuit
LED Description Normal Working Operation
Board Label
D1 Processor board Power Always On
D7 Flashing Interval Indicates CPU Load Flashing
D8 CPU Running Indication Flashing
D9 Not Used Off
Lamps-Out Monitoring or IRMS
D10 Flashing if LOM or IRMS is Installed
Communication Transmitting
Lamps-Out Monitoring or IRMS Flashing if LOM or IRMS is Installed
D11
Communication Transmitting and Responds
Troubleshooting
Circuit Board
LED Description Normal Working Operation
Label
D10 Lamps-Out Board Power Always On
D2 Idle Task Running Always On
D3 Processor Heartbeat Flashing
D4 Communications with ACE2 control board Flashes when communicating
D6 Channel 0 communications with a CVM Flashes when communicating
D7 Channel 1 communications with a CVM Flashes when communicating
D8 Channel 2 communications with a CVM Flashes when communicating
The ACE2 is configured for ACLS mode, Call ADB Airfield Solutions for assistance if
but is meant to be a Stand-Alone system. this is the situation
The ACE, ACE2 or Vault that is connected Power up the other unit.
COM A Failure though COM A is not powered up.
The COM A cable is unplugged or loose. Check to ensure the cable is securely
attached to the ACE2, as well as the other
unit to communicate with.
The ACE2 is configured for ACLS mode, Call ADB Airfield Solutions for assistance if
but is meant to be a Stand Alone system. this is the situation.
The ACE, ACE2, or Vault that is connected Power up the other unit.
COM B Failure
though COM B is not powered up.
The COM B cable is unplugged or loose. Check to ensure the cable is securely
attached to the ACE2, and to the other unit.
There is a loss of main power in the
Restore power to the Regulator.
regulator.
Pr Power Failure Locate the input that monitors the Primary
The Input wiring may be damaged
Power at J4 Pin 9 (Figure 24) see specific
(Primary Power Failure)
wire diagram for the situation, and make
sure connection is being made.
Over Current The ACE2 is set to the incorrect regulator Check to ensure the ACE2 is set for the
values. current regulator. If the regulator is a 20A
output, ensure ACE2 is set to 20A. If the
regulator is a 6.6A output ensure ACE2 is
set to 6.6A.
The regulator does not have a connection Remove main power. CAREFULLY Check
Open Circuit
to the load. Or the field circuit is open. all connections in field circuit.
Too many lamps have gone out passing
Replace burned-out lamps.
the set threshold.
Lamps-Out Warn The Lamps-out warning threshold is too
Reset the Lamps-out threshold using the
(Lamps-Out Warning) low.
display in standalone. (Figure 8) Or use
ACLMS configuration.
Too many lamps have gone out passing Replace burned-out lamps.
the set threshold.
Lamps Out Alarm The Lamps out Alarm threshold is too low. Reset the Lamps-out threshold using the
display in stand-alone. (refer to Figure 8) Or
use ACLMS configuration.
Somewhere on the load a wire has become
Check load for damaged lines.
exposed, allowing current to flow to
Insulation Warn ground.
Reset the Insulation threshold using the
(Insulation Warning) The Insulation Alarm threshold is too low.
display in standalone. (Figure 8) or use
ACLMS configuration.
Troubleshooting
The Quantity column contains the quantity required per unit, assembly, or subassembly. The
code AR (As Required) is used if the part number is a bulk item ordered in quantities or if the
quantity per assembly depends on the product version or model.
The Note column contains letters that refer to notes at the end of each parts list. Notes
contain special ordering or product/part version information.
Parts
U21
D7-D15 J14
J1
IRMS J4 J5 J8 J9
Table 10: Main Board Connectors
Function Description
J1 Input Power
J4 Discreet Input (See Note A)
J5 Discreet Output (See Note B)
J8 Com A RS-422
J9 Com B RS-422
J10 LCD Board Ribbon Cable Connector
J11 LCD Connection Ribbon Cable Connector
J12 External Keypad Connection
J13 ACE2 External Display Power
J14 Configuration Port RS-232
U6 Non-Volatile Memory
U21 CVM Fiber Optic Port
D1 Internal Power Present LED
D7 thru D15 Internal Status LEDs
IRMS IRMS Fiber Optic Interface Connection
NOTE: A. Terminal block J4 accepts any discrete contact closure that uses 24 to 250V AC/DC control voltage.
Examples of useful inputs are: CCR Over Current, CCR Over Voltage, CCR Primary Power, CCR Remote Local,
CCR Open Circuit, CCR Access Door open, etc.
NOTE: B. Terminal block J5 carries system latching relay outputs that are used to control brightness steps of a
CCR. These outputs can also be configured to control any element that requires an ON/OFF contact closure. The
output current is 1A max so 20 AWG wire or larger is suggested. In addition, these terminal blocks can be
configured to control both CCR brightness steps and a L-847 Circuit Selector Switch.
(89A0256/XX)
U28
ACE 2 MAIN
BLUE
U24
(44A6377)
"ENHANCED" 534
1
J1 535
2
903
3
J4-TOP (INPUT) J5-TOP (OUTPUT)
J8- COM A J9- COM B
U16 U17 6 5 4 3 2 1 6 5 4 3 2 1
GREY BLUE 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
510A
511A
517A
521A
520A
519A
518A
517B
521B
520B
519B
518B
ORG / WHT
ORG / WHT
WHT / ORG
WHT / ORG
BLU / WHT
BLU / WHT
WHT / BLU
WHT / BLU
CC
SHIELD
SHIELD
J4 J5 B2/B30
REMOTE/LOCAL(CCI)
8 1 8 1 B3/B100
PRIMARY POWER
B4
(TOP ROW) (COLORS IF BELDEN 9842 IS USED)
B5
TO J1 REF. ONLY
(BOTTOM ROW)
(J4, J5 FRONT VIEW) J4-BOTTOM (INPUT) J5-BOTTOM (OUTPUT)
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
511B
516A
Figure 25:
511B
CCR COMMON CCI
TO J4-TOP
534
521A
520A
519A
518A
517A
516A
510A
511A
521
520
519
518
517
516
510
511
Advanced Control Equipment (ACE2)
F6
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 3 2 1
J2
J1 J3
904-IRMS
URC II PCB ASSY.
903
905
533
535
44A6035/1 XCP N GND
Wiring Schematics
TB1
(ONLY ACE CONNECTIONS SHOWN FOR CLARITY)
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TO EXT. SWITCH BD. J4 TO EXT. SWITCH BD. J4
(44A6510/XX) (44A6510/XX)
CCTS COMM CABLE WIRING:
CABLE "A" TO THE TOP ROW;
2
ACE 2 MAIN 2
ACE 2 MAIN CABLE "C" TO THE BOTTOM ROW
"J8"
J10 J10 DRAIN WIRE
1 1 WHT/ORG
1 CONTROL BOARD 1 CONTROL BOARD ORG/WHT
J12 J12 WHT/BLU
TO EXT. SWITCH BD. J1 (44A6377) TO EXT. SWITCH BD. J1 (44A6377) BLU/WHT
(89A0256/XX) (89A0256/XX)
"ENHANCED" "ENHANCED" "TOP" SIDES SHOWN
DRAIN
WIRE
IN
IN
WHT/O
2521
2521
44A4802/2 OPT. INPUT MONITOR BRICK (CCTS) 44A4802/2 OPT. INPUT MONITOR BRICK (CCTS) RG
IN
IN
CABLE "B" TO THE TOP ROW;
2521
2521
WHT/BLU
44A4802/1 CVM OUTPUT 44A4802/1 CVM OUTPUT BLU/WH
CABLE "D" TO THE BOTTOM ROW T
1
1
"J9"
585 585 SEE NOTE 2
2
2
J1 J1
Figure 26:
906 906
3
3
584
J8- COM A J9- COM B J8- COM A J9- COM B 584
J4-TOP (INPUT) J5-TOP (OUTPUT) J4-TOP (INPUT) J5-TOP (OUTPUT)
U16 U17 6 5 4 3 2 1 6 5 4 3 2 1 U16 U17 6 5 4 3 2 1 6 5 4 3 2 1
GREY BLUE 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 GREY BLUE 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
F6 F6
580
580
517A
521A
520A
519A
518A
517A
521A
520A
519A
518A
571A
571A
517B
521B
520B
519B
518B
517B
521B
520B
519B
518B
CC CC
B2 B2
B3 B3
ORG / WHT
WHT / BLU
BLU / WHT
ORG / WHT
WHT / BLU
BLU / WHT
ORG / WHT
WHT / BLU
BLU / WHT
ORG / WHT
WHT / BLU
BLU / WHT
SHIELD
WHT / ORG
SHIELD
WHT / ORG
SHIELD
WHT / ORG
SHIELD
B4/B30 B4/B30 WHT / ORG
(COLORS IF BELDEN 9842 IS USED) (COLORS IF BELDEN 9842 IS USED) REMOTE/LOCAL SWITCH WIRING
B5/B100 B5/B100
906
906
904-IRMS
905
904-IRMS
905
532
585
532
585
(REGULATOR TB1)
PRIMARY POWER
PRIMARY POWER
REMOTE/LOCAL (CCI)
REMOTE/LOCAL (CCI)
TO J2 SWITCH PCB
TO J2 518A
519A LEADS REMOVED FROM J2 XCP N GND XCP N GND 44D1476/X
SEE 3-STEP NOTE BELOW
(120VAC)
TB1 TB1
J4-BOTTOM (INPUT) J5-BOTTOM (OUTPUT) J4-BOTTOM (INPUT) J5-BOTTOM (OUTPUT)
581
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
J1B
580A
580A
572A
572A
(CCI) 580A 580 SEE REMOTE/LOCAL SWITCH WIRING 580 (CCI) 580A 580 REMOTE/LOCAL (CCI)
TO KS1-12 ON 15, 20 & 30KW REG'S:
WIRE NO.S 571 & 572 ARE T4
581
LEADS #8 AND 9.
CCR COMMON CCR COMMON
S1
TO J4-TOP TO J4-TOP
NC 13 582 582
1
4
2
520A
518A
520A
571A
571A
521A
517A
519A
521A
517A
572A
572A
580 12 583
3
14
901
572
571
518
519
520
521
517
901
572
571
518
519
520
521
517
SW
5
6
CCT CONTROL PCB ASSY. (J4, J5 FRONT VIEW) CCT CONTROL PCB ASSY.
J1
J1
44A6546 J4 44A6546 J4 NOTES:
1. WIRE SIZES:
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6
1
1
PIN
PIN
5XX: STD. CONTROL, 18AWG, 600V, 89A0182/9.
ACE2 PCB to CCT 3 and 5 Step Control PCB
6 5
J5
4 3 2 1 6 5
J5
4 3 2 1
2. LEAD COLORS: FIRST COLOR SHOWN IS THE "SOLID"
COLOR, 2nd COLOR IS THE "STRIPE" COLOR.
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NO SWITCH BD. OR CABLES FOR
"REMOTE" ACE II. FOC
6.6A WIRING
NOTE 1 (SEE PG. 2 FOR 20A WIRING)
EXT. SWITCH BOARD
44A6506
2 J1
1 J4
1
IRMS & CVM OPTIONS:
ACE2 Internal and Combo Box Wiring
ST1
ST2
44A6510/26 1 ST4
J12 300
BLUE
J4 J3
U28
800
ST2
ST1
ST4
OPTIONAL 2 & 3 CHAN.
BLUE
U24
OPTIONAL
INSULATION RESISTANCE P1 P2 P3
LAMPS OUT BOARD MODULE (IRM) 300
ACE II MAIN
BLUE
U21
1
500 J5
(44A6377) J1 To CCR
2
3 2 1 Output
900
GND
120
N
J4-TOP J5-TOP J8 COM A COM B J9
800
U16 U17 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 6 5 4 3 2 1 6 5 4 3 2 1
901
502
503
GREY BLUE
CC
B3
B4
B5
R/L
B2
PP
ORG / WHT
ORG / WHT
WHT / ORG
WHT / ORG
BLU / WHT
BLU / WHT
WHT / BLU
WHT / BLU
GND LUG
Figure 27:
SHIELD
SHIELD
OUTPUT
SEE DETAIL 1 AIRFIELD
SERIES
CIRCUIT
J4-BOTTOM J5-BOTTOM (COLORS IF BELDEN 9842 IS USED)
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
COM
CCI
Advanced Control Equipment (ACE2)
501
503
(BOTTOM ROW)
900
500 N
901
502
(J4, J5 FRONT VIEW)
120
CCI
NOTES:
DETAIL 1:
GND
GND
GND
N
N
JUMPER
1. (FOC) FIBER-OPTIC INTERFACE CABLES. J5-TOP #72A0368/1
2. WIRE GAUGES AND NUMBERS:
FUSE
FUSE
(FUSES: SEE NOTE 4)
- 300 SERIES WIRE NO.S ARE 89A0086/1; 12AWG 25KVDC 150C WHT. 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
G/Y
G/Y
G/Y
GRY
- 500 SERIES WIRE NO.S ARE 89A0182/9; 18 AWG, 600V, 105C, WHT.
GRY
GRY
TERM. BLK.
- 800 SERIES WIRE NO.S ARE 89A0163/5; 12 AWG, 600V, 105C, WHT. COLORS
CC
B4
B5
B1
B2
B3
- 900 SERIES WIRE NO.S ARE 89A0163/7; 18 AWG, 600V, 105C, GRN/YEL ACE PWR FROM IRMS PWR FROM
IN
IN
Wiring Schematics
CCI
WIRE (89A0163/5) FOLLOWING THE DIAGRAM BELOW:
ENCLOSURE DOOR ENCLOSURE GND. FOR CCR'S THAT REQUIRE CC AND STEP
GROUND BOLT ON LEFT SIDE COMMAND, WIRE J5 AS SHOWN ABOVE
(APPLIES TO OLDER CCR'S: HEAVY DUTY,
ADB, ETC.).
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NO SWITCH BD./CABLES FOR
"REMOTE" ACE II. FOC
20A WIRING
NOTE 1
(SEE PG. 1 FOR 6.6A WIRING)
EXT. SWITCH BOARD
44A6506
2 J1
1 J4 ALTERNATE TX 35A0308
1
P2 P4
P1 S1
OPTIONAL
INSULATION RESISTANCE ST1 ST2 ST3 ST4
MODULE (IRM) 44A6437 TX ASSY .
(IRMS-LI; 44A6397) SMALL LARGE
ST1
ST2
ST3
ST4
WIRE WIRE
2 18AWG 12AWG
J5 ST4 P2
1 3 2 1 P5
44A6510/26 1 J10
J12 N
120
GND
U28
BLUE
OPTIONAL 2 & 3 CHAN.
901
502
503
U24
BLUE
ST2
ST1
P2
800
U21
(44A4802/1; 1-CH) ACE II MAIN
BLUE
501
1
CONTROL BOARD GND LUG
500
2
(44A6377) J1 900 To CCR
3
Output
B3
B4
B5
B2
CC
PP
R/L
SEE DETAIL 1
ORG / WHT
WHT / BLU
BLU / WHT
ORG / WHT
WHT / BLU
BLU / WHT
SHIELD
WHT / ORG
SHIELD
WHT / ORG
OUTPUT
AIRFIELD
ACE Combo/Wall-Mount Internal
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
CCI
COM
J4 J5 CONTRACTOR USED ON "COMBO BOX" ONLY -
8 1 8 1
(TOP ROW) WIRING
DIRECT WIRE "REMOTE" & "WALL MT." UNITS
501
503
(BOTTOM ROW)
900
901
120
CCI
NOTES:
N
500 N
N
DETAIL 1: JUMPER
GND
GND
GND
G/Y
G/Y
G/Y
GRY
GRY
- 800 SERIES WIRE NO.S ARE 89A0163/5; 12 AWG, 600V, 105C, WHT. COLORS
B4
B5
CC
B1
B2
B3
- 900 SERIES WIRE NO.S ARE 89A0163/7; 18 AWG, 600V, 105C, GRN/YEL ACE PWR FROM IRMS PWR FROM
IN
IN
ENCLOSURE DOOR ENCLOSURE GND. FOR CCR'S THAT REQUIRE CC AND STEP
GROUND BOLT ON LEFT SIDE COMMAND, WIRE J5 AS SHOWN ABOVE
(APPLIES TO OLDER CCR'S: HEAVY DUTY,
ADB, ETC.).
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96A0357 Rev. F
Wiring Schematics
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