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To manually map Plus-X channels to the ARC Plus, click the Meter or Status
tab as appropriate. Locate an unused channel and click the […] button
in the Source column. This will bring up the Source dialog. Click the Plus-X
button and choose the Plus-X device and channel you wish to use.
Configure labels, limits, and alarms for the newly added Plus-X channels.
Lastly, you will need to calibrate the metering channels. If you have
not already connected the input connector blocks, do so now. Then click
the Calibration icon at the far right of the Source column in the
AutoLoad Plus Meter Channels tab to complete the calibration process.
Select File>Save to save the changes to the ARC Plus.
The Plus-X Dual IP-8 Adapter communicates with the ARC Plus Touch or
ARC Plus SL via LAN/WAN, allowing installation anywhere a network
connection is available.
Use AutoLoad Plus to add the Plus-X
device to the ARC Plus Touch or
ARC Plus SL unit. Ensure you have
the current version of AutoLoad
Plus installed on your computer. To
obtain the current version, visit www.
burk.com/downloads and select
the AutoLoad Plus support page.
On the AutoLoad Plus menu, select
Edit->Plus-X Devices and click Add.
The dialog box shown to the right will
be displayed.
• Select Plus-X Dual IP-8 Adapter and enter its network information.
Note: If adding more than one Plus X device to an ARC Plus, change the
starting channel so that other assigned channels are not overwritten.
•Select OK to confirm the first Plus X device.
•If adding more than one Plus X device, repeat the same steps.
•Save the configuration by selecting File>Save in AutoLoad Plus.
To confirm that the Plus-X Dual IP-8 Adapter is communicating, log in
to the ARC Plus Touch or ARC Plus SL using the web browser. All
assigned channels should show their default values.
MANUALLY MAPPING PLUS-X CHANNELS
Note: If the meter or status inputs show as offline or a warning is displayed,
check the network conguration and ensure the conguration is saved
within AutoLoad Plus.
Refer to the Plus-X Dual IP-8 Adapter Installation and Operation Manual
for further information on configuring and operating the Plus-X Dual IP-8
Adapter unit.
4 CONNECTING TO AN ARC PLUS TOUCH OR ARC PLUS SL
2NETWORK SETUP (CONTINUED)
QUICK START GUIDE
Plus-X Dual IP-8 Adapter
10. To verify communication, open a command prompt on your computer and ping the
address you just assigned to the unit to ensure it is correctly configured.
e. ARC Plus IP address – Enter the IP address of the ARC Plus Touch or ARC Plus SL unit that the Plus-X
Dual IP-8 Adapter will be connected to.
f. HTTP Port – Check with your network administrator. The factory default setting is port 80.
g. Plus-X Port – Check with your network administrator otherwise the factory default setting can be
used. This port must match the setting for Plus-X Port on your ARC Plus Touch or ARC Plus SL unit.
3 I/O CONNECTIONS
After entering the configuration settings, you are ready to install the Plus-X
Dual IP-8 Adapter in its permanent location. Simply move the IP-8 cables
from the ARC-16 to the Plus-X Dual IP-8 Adapter.
The Plus-X IP-8 Adapter will support up to two ARC-16 IP-8 panels.
Important Note: The relays on the IP-8 panels do not support latching. They
will only support a momentary pulse up to 90 seconds in duration. If a
latching relay is needed please use an external remnant latching relay.
