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ARCODE
INTEGRATED ELEVATOR CONTROLLER
FOR TRACTION LIFTS

OPERATIONS
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Date of issue 10.2020

Document version V1.50

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Table of Content
1. To copy the firmware to the AREM SD card ........................................................................................................................ 1
2. To update Arcode .................................................................................................................................................................. 1
3. To access the Identification Code for Arcode PUK Code ..................................................................................................... 1
4. To save the Parameters to SLOT ........................................................................................................................................... 2
5. To install the Parameters from SLOT .................................................................................................................................... 2
6. To activate and install PLC module....................................................................................................................................... 2
7. To return the parameters to a previous state .......................................................................................................................... 3
8. To return to the factory settings ............................................................................................................................................. 3
9. To make fast access to a parameter with the parameter code ................................................................................................ 4
10. To change the contact type of an input/output signal ........................................................................................................ 4
11. To assign a signal to a specific floor ................................................................................................................................. 5
12. To make a pit reset with the bottom floor LOP button ...................................................................................................... 6
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1. To copy the firmware to the AREM SD card

Copy the firmware file that you have downloaded from ARKEL website or you got from ARKEL’s Technical Support
Department, into the AREM SD card. The downloaded firmware file should be copied to the “firmware” folder in the SD Card.
After the SD Card is plugged into the computer or to the smartphone via and SD Card dongle, copy the file to the mentioned
folder.
Go to → AREM SD Card folder → arcode → system → firmware

2. To update Arcode
Tools → Firmware Update;
The firmware on the top is the latest firmware. After selecting, press ENTER to start update.

Update is done because of two reasons.

The first one is to make a firmware update (improvements, new features, bugfixes etc.).
The second reason is, when a new peripheral is connected to the Arcode Systems CANbus line an update must be performed so
the new added peripheral has the same version with Arcode. Every device connected to the CANbus line should have the same
version with Arcode, otherwise the device will not work.

3. To access the Identification Code for Arcode PUK Code

After entering "Tools" menu with "Guest Mode" (Guest Mode: after pressing Tools button on the main screen, AREM will show
three access keys. The third key on the right side is the Guest key for accessing Guest mode, with access limitation on settings
and parameters, with no password need) and go to menu "System Tools → Access with PUK code". There you can find the
Identification Code of Arcode. Enter there the PUK code. After entering go directly to "Device Parameters → Password settings".
There you can see your present password. You can change it, or you can continue using your present password.

*When the password for the Tools menu got forgotten, the ID number must be shared with the Technical Support Department,
so they can send you the PUK code which is needed to see your present password or for changing it under “Device Parameters”.
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4. To save the Parameters to SLOT

Tools → SD Card Operation → Parameters: Controller to SD card;
Select an empty SLOT. After selecting press Enter to save;
After saving, the SLOT file is saved in AREM SD card under the folder;
AREM SD Card folder → arcode → params.

When a change is applied to the system settings or parameters and if because of any reason you want to return to a previous state
of the system, before change apply you can create a SLOT file where every setting and parameter is saved.
Or when you need to transfer all the settings and parameters to the same class of Arcode for replacement, you can create a SLOT
file and install it to the new Arcode.
And, when technical support is needed, the Technical Support Department can ask you for the SLOT file in order to analyze
your systems settings and parameters.

5. To install the Parameters from SLOT

Tools → SD Card Operation → Parameters: SD card to controller;
Select the SLOT. After selecting press Enter to install.

After a change is applied to the systems settings or parameters and if something goes wrong or not in the right direction needed,
the previous status can be reinstalled with the SLOT file. After selecting the SLOT file which has been saved before change
application, press enter to reinstall. Or if for some reason Arcode needs to be replaced with an Arcode of the same class, simply
install this SLOT file when you install the new Arcode for transferring the settings and parameters in a fast way.

6. To activate and install PLC module

After creating a PLC program with the “Arcode Parameter Editor” save the file with a name like SLOT7 or SLOT15.
Or you may get a slot file from Technical Support Department according to your request.
This slot file must be copied into AREM SD card;
AREM SD Card folder → arcode → PLC;
After copying the file into the AREM SD card, the first thing to do is to active PLC module in the system. For activating;
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Tools → Device Parameters → Special Elevator Functions → PLC module: ON;

After activating, to install the written PLC module to the system;
Tools → SD Card Operations → PLC program: SD card to Controller;
Select the PLC SLOT. After selecting press Enter to install.

PLC modules are needed when a special function is requested that cannot be done with standard Arcode parameters.

7. To return the parameters to a previous state

To return to a previous state;
Tools → SD Card Operations → Return parameters to a previous state;
Select a specific date/time to return to a previous state.

If you make changes to any setting or parameter in the Arcode system, Arcode maintains a record for each change you make. In
this way after making changes if you encounter a problem with the parameters you can return the system to a previous state even
if you did not save the parameters as a SLOT file. These records are kept under the “backup” folder in the AREM SD card. These
records are created after the changes are saved. This way you can switch/return/restore to an older state if you experience a
problem.

8. To return to the factory settings

Tools → Return to Factory Settings;
Select either “Synchronous Factory settings” if a synchronous motor is used in the system or “Induction Factory Settings” if an
induction motor is used.
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We return to the factory settings from this menu. After resetting to the factory settings, every parameter and setting is deleted,
so a new installation is required. When it is required, we recommend returning to factory defaults when there is a malfunction in
the system because of anomaly in the parameters. The Arcode EPROM completely erases and reloads the default information
on the EPROM.
The following screen gives you two options for returning to the factory settings. Back to factory settings as a synchronous or
asynchronous motor. Whichever of them you choose, the device parameters are preset for you according to the motor type, so
you do not have to adjust specific parameters.

9. To make fast access to a parameter with the parameter code

Go to Tools → Device Parameter;
Press “F3” button;
Enter the parameter code;
Press “Enter” button.

When you are in the “Device Parameter” menu, press the “F3” button. After pressing, a pop-up screen will open, where you can
enter the parameter code. After entering the parameter code with the cursor buttons, press the “Enter” button. After pressing, the
related parameter will be directly shown.
All the parameters in the “Device Parameters” menu, has a specific parameter code. These codes are not shown on the AREM
tool when you are in the menu. For example, when you are reading an Arcode manual and you see there a code of a parameter
or you get this information ARKEL Technical Support you can fast access with this code.
All codes can be check from the “Arcode Parameter Editor” program.

10. To change the contact type of an input/output signal

Go to Tools → Device Parameter → Programmable Inputs or Device Parameters → Programmable Outputs;
Program a signal to an Input / Output;
After pressing “Enter” (assigning the signal to the Input/Output) then press the “F2” button;
Select the contact type and press again “Enter”.
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Important to note is that not all Input / Output signals has the option to select the contact type. Signals which contact type cannot
be selected works as a NO contact.

11. To assign a signal to a specific floor

Go to Tools → Device Parameter → Programmable Inputs or Device Parameters → Programmable Outputs;
Program a signal (a signal with a * sign) to an Input / Output;
After assigning the signal to the Input / Output (not pressing yet the “Enter” button) then press the “Right” or “Left” button;
Press the “Right” or “Left” button until the desired floor number is reached.
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Important to note is that not all Input / Output signals has the option to be assigned to a specific floor. The signals which has this
option has a “*” sign. When a signal with a “*” signal is not assigned to a specific floor, then the “*” sign means that it is assigned
to all floors.

12. To make a pit reset with the bottom floor LOP button
This function was added to the Arcode firmware 19120900 or later.
So, in order to have this function in the system, make sure that the latest Arcode software is installed.
If not, please update the system. For this, refer to the subject “To update Arcode”.
To make pit reset, you should press bottom floor LOP button 3 times at short intervals and repeat it 3 times.
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Important to note is that this reset function will not work for elevators with group control (duplex etc.).
Also important to note that there is no special parameter setting required to enable/disable the reset function. It is ready to be
used.
After the LOP reset is done successfully, a confirmation can be seen by the LOP LED lighting for 5 seconds.