Centurion C4-1 Configuration Tool Quick Start Guide

1.0 Installing the Configuration Tool

1.1 Installation on Windows XP or newer machines OS requires that the user have administrative privileges on the PC. If
unsure of the privileges, contact your system administrator.
1.2 To install, run the Centurion Configuration Tool Installer.msi program. The installer will allow the user to specify what
folder to install the application in, and whether to install the program for all users or just the user logged in. Install for all
users. The default installation folder is recommended.

2.0 Select a Configuration Task

2.1 To run the software, double-click the Centurion Configuration Tool Icon.

2.2 The first screen that appears lists all

configurations stored in the database for this
PC including prebuilt templates supplied with
the software. Select a configuration, and then
select a task to perform. (Hint: The templates
are starting point examples for common
applications and should be copied and edited
for customized requirements. Templates are
non-editable and cannot be deleted.)

2.3 HELP: This screen and all subsequent

screens feature a “Help” box in the lower left
corner that will provide automated help text for
the task being performed. Click on the
button for expanded help.

2.4 In this exercise, the guide will pace through the

steps necessary to creating a configuration file.

3.0 Creating a configuration.

3.1 Creating a configuration is the process to

customize the software for a specific system
requirement. This involves setting up the
hardware present in the system, defining a
name and type of each I/O point, creating
setpoints against readings, setting up system
timers, creating events (such as faults and
alarms), controlling outputs (based on decisions
made by the system control loops or state logic
matrix), and finally, creating displays for all of
the system data points. (This option only
available when using the Centurion Display).

3.2 Step 1: Highlight the configuration template that

most closely resembles your control application.
3.3 Step 2: Copy the configuration by clicking the
“Copy Configuration” button.
3.4 Step 3: Create a configuration file name (like
the unit number, or control panel number.)
3.5 Step 4: Select the new configuration from the
list of configurations and click the “Edit
Configuration” button.

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3.6 The editor window appears. The tabs across
the top of the window allow access to the
different parts of the configuration file and are
organized in the order that they should be
setup (from left to right).

3.7 STEP 5: GENERAL-Type in a description that

will be shown on the display. This can be the
unit number or location name. Modify the
security settings if desired (be sure to
document the new settings to prevent
accidental lockout of the system). Click the
“System Setup” tab to proceed.

3.8 STEP 6: SYSTEM SETUP-HARDWARE:

Review requirements for hardware to meet I/O
needs and select the correct model for the
main board, expansion module, and display to
complete the control system. Then click the
“Communication” tab to proceed.

3.9 STEP 7: SYSTEM SETUP-

COMMUNICATIONS: If remote monitoring is
desired, set desired the communication
options for Port 2 on the core. (note: Port 1 is
dedicated for the display option, but can be
utilized if no display is in the system) Click the
“I/O” tab to proceed.

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3.10 STEP 8: I/O-DIGITAL INPUTS: Setup a
description and select in use for each digital
input switch required. The input can also be
set to require pulsing to remain non-faulted, or
have a debounce delay applied if desired.
These inputs will later be used to create
events, or control decisions. Click the “Digital
Outputs” tab to proceed.

3.11 STEP 9: I/O-DIGITAL OUTPUTS: Setup a

description select in use for each digital output
required. These outputs will control relays or
similar devices for on-off control setup in the
Output Assign or States tab. Click the
“Analog Inputs” tab to proceed.

3.12 STEP 10: I/O-ANALOG INPUTS: Setup a

description and select in use for each analog
input required. Set the Min and Max and
engineering unit label too. The raw offset and
span settings should only be adjusted if the
type is 0-5VDC. These inputs will later be
used to create events, or control decisions.
Click the “Analog Outputs” tab to proceed.

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3.13 STEP 11: I/O-ANALOG OUTPUTS: Setup a
description and select in use for each analog
output required. These outputs will control
pneumatic valve actuators, governor
controllers, or similar devices for variable
control setup in the Output Assign or States
tab. Click the “Temperature Inputs” tab to
proceed.

3.14 STEP 12: I/O-TEMPERATURE INPUTS:

Setup a description and select it in use for
each temperature input required. Also set the
temperature units to be displayed. The
offsets don’t normally require adjustment.
Click the “Magnetic Pickups” tab to proceed.

3.15 STEP 13: I/O-MAGNETIC PICKUPS: Setup

a description and select it in use for the
frequency inputs. This input is typically
connected to a magnetic pickup measuring
flywheel teeth. If no expansion boards are
used, only 1 input is displayed. Click the
“Setpoints” tab to proceed.

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3.16 STEP 14: SETPOINTS: Create setpoints for
faults or permissive settings required for the
application. The setpoints evaluate into
“true” and “false” conditions used for
triggering events such as faults and alarms,
or possibly used as permissives for logical
decisions. The first 32 events can also have
a debounce delay. This delay allows a
defined time for the input to be active prior to
the control logic to take action. These
setpoints are grouped by 16 on the display so
use that rule to create “pages” of setpoints on
the display. (i.e. pressure setpoints from 1-
32, then temperature setpoints starting at
setpoint 33, etc.) Click the “Timers” tab to
proceed.

3.17 STEP 15: TIMERS-GLOBAL: Configure the

startup run lockout time delays and the
delays used to control the ignition and fuel
outputs if used. Normal configurations use a
minimum of the B1 and TEST timers. Click
the “Maintenance Timers” tab to proceed.

3.18 STEP 16: TIMERS-MAINTENANCE TIMERS:

Configure any desired maintenance timers.
This is optional, but is recommended to
remind the operator at regular intervals of
filter changes, spark plug gap adjustment, etc.
These timers are used to trigger message or
alarm events to notify of the maintenance.
The display will allow acknowledgment and
reset of the maintenance interval. Click the
“Events” tab to proceed.

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3.19 STEP 17: EVENTS Any shutdown, alarm, or
message only in the system must be created
ON THIS LIST, and associated with a Signal
Type defined in the drop down menu. There
are also system generated signals that can
be used to trigger state timeouts and
communication failures. Use the examples
as a guide to the proper way to setup events.
Events 1-32 typically are reserved for digital
inputs. Click the “Startup Options” tab to
proceed.

3.20 STEP 18: STARTUP OPTIONS Use this

page to configure the primary driver RPM
source if used, and other startup option
signals. Remote options are optional, and
only used if remote signals are used to
control the system. (Auto Start is not
typically used). The Help menu text will
guide in setting each setting. Click the
“Output Assign.” tab to proceed.

3.21 STEP 19: OUTPUT ASSIGN: Use this

section to tie the digital and analog outputs
to a control decision made in the controller.
The template will have the majority of this
defined. (Use this as a guide for setting up
this section). Common outputs are Fuel
Valve, Ignition, Main Motor, etc. Analog
outputs will typically be tied to a form of
control loop with PID closed loop action.
Other control options are possible, including
state matrix logic control. Use the Help
menu text to guide in this part of the setup,
and there is great flexibility in control options.
Click the “States” tab to proceed.

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 3.22 STEP 20: STATES: States configuration is
the logical sequential order the controller to
follows after receiving a start signal, or after
a stop signal. This includes timed steps, and
the possibility of permissive signals that can
create interlock permissive logic. The control
outputs can be driven to fixed conditions at
each of the states as the logic progresses
through the startup/shutdown sequence.
Use the Help menu text to guide in this part
of the setup, and there is great flexibility in
state options. Click the
“Display Screens” tab to proceed.

3.23 STEP 21: DISPLAY SCREENS: The Display

Screen selection defines the manner in which
data is shown on the Centurion display.
There are up to 9 displays possible. Pick
from the scaled readings or control loops
which have been configured for a customized
display. The templates have typical displays
already defined, but can be customized as
needed.

4.0 Validating your configuration.

4.1 In any configuration, settings on one screen will depend on settings from a different screen. For example, a Fault may
depend on a Setpoint which in turn, may reference an Analog Input (Suction Pressure). If that Analog Input (Suction
Pressure) is not configured as “In Use”, nothing that depends on Suction Pressure will work correctly. To help identify
configuration mistakes, the Configuration Tool has a validation process that checks the relationships between related
settings.

4.2 To run validation, select File -> Validate from the menu.

4.3 If there are any errors or warnings, they will be presented on the Validation Errors window. In addition, all items that have
errors will be highlighted in the related editing screen. You can navigate to the location of one of those exceptions by
selecting that row in the list and clicking the [Go To] button.

5.0 Validation complete! Your configuration is done. Save your configuration. See the Centurion File Transfer Guide for connecting to
a system for downloading and uploading configurations.

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