FlightConnect LCR 600™ Setup and Operation Aviation Fueling System LCR 600 FlightConnect Liquid Controls Group An IDEX Fluid & Metering Business Operation: EM150-16
Table of Contents Introduction Software License Agreement ..............................3 LectroCount LCR 600 Overview..........................4 Instruments and Controls ....................................5 LectroCount LCR 600 Navigation.......................10 Security...............................................................16 Setup FlightConnect Setup Overview............................18 General Setup.....................................................18 System Setup...........................
Software License Agreement Read this license carefully. You agree that by using the itemized software package, you have agreed to the software license terms and conditions. This agreement constitutes complete and entire agreement between you and Liquid Controls with respect to this product. 1.
Introduction - FlightConnect LCR 600 Overview LectroCount FlightConnect LCR 600 Overview General Information This manual provides instructions for the initial setup, the calibration, and operation of the LectroCount LCR 600s with FlightConnect application software. The Liquid Controls LectroCount LCR 600 is a microprocessor-based electronic flowmeter register.
lcr 600 instruments AND controls - Introduction Red Selector Switch The LCR 600 red selector switch, located at the bottom left of the LectroCount LCR 600, has five positions. The selector switch’s primary purpose is to control everyday fueling and print functions. Functions include opening and closing the control valve (via the deadman) in order to start and stop fuelings and prompting the printer to print fueling tickets.
Introduction - lcr 600 instruments AND controls Alphanumeric Keypad The alphanumeric keypad is the navigation and data entry tool of the LCR 600. The four larger buttons on the right side of the keypad are used primarily for navigating to fields on the display screen and navigating from one display screen to the next. The ten smaller buttons on the left side are used to enter numbers, characters, and text when changing the value of a field.
lcr 600 instruments AND controls - Introduction CALIBRATION Calibration #: 1 Calibration Code: Calibration Name: SETUP 1 Gallons Calibration Type: Aviation Linearization Mode: Some LCR 600 fields only have a predetermined or limited number of possible values. When one of these fields is selected, a list box, displaying all possible values, will open. Setup Pulses/Unit: 20.0000 Prover Quantity: 00 Gallons BEGIN CALIBRATION DELIVERY S1 Close List Boxes 2.0 Gallons Net Totalizer 0.
Introduction - lcr 600 instruments AND controls Text Buttons Multitap Functionality Navigation Buttons While a text box is open, characters can be entered into the field using the alphanumeric buttons (and the down button). The character entered into the text box depends on the number of times the button is pressed successively.
lcr 600 instruments AND controls - Introduction Navigating From Screen to Screen CONFIGURATION General Setup System Setup Calibration Setup Diagnostics Security Setup FlightConnect MENU File System Machine Status Next/Previous Screen Screen Pointer on the Next/Previous Screen line in position for a screen change The LCR 600 contains eight groups of screens: FlightConnect Screens, General Setup, System Setup, Calibration Setup, Diagnostics, Security, File System, and Machine Status.
Introduction - lcr 600 Navigation FlightConnect Screens NEXT ENTER Gallons Gallons Fueler Menu Dispatch Records Scheduled Fueling Manual Fueling Fueler Logoff Database Management Configuration Menu P Q R The 10/21/15 13:05:58 Fuel Big Air PRQ6 button Customer: N7987D/5563 Tail #/Flight # Gate 2 (R=Reject) Fuel Location: B747 Aircraft Type: will delete Jet A/No Fuel Type/Additive 500 the displayed Dispatched Volume ENTER=Accept R=Reject ESC=Menu Dispatch 6 Indicator Arrows ENTER Gallons Gallons
lcr 600 Navigation - Introduction FlightConnect Screens Gallons Gallons Fueler Menu Fueler Menu Scheduled Fueling Manual Fueling Fueler Logoff Database Management Configuration Menu Scheduled Fueling Manual Fueling Fueler Logoff Database Management Configuration Menu NEXT ENTER NEXT ENTER Gallons Fueler ID NEXT ENTER NEXT Gallons ENTER Gallons Fueler Password DATABASE MANAGEMENT Send Transactions to Office Retrieve Database Updates from Office Fueler Menu Scheduled Fueling Manual Fueling Fu
Introduction - lcr 600 Navigation General Setup Screens CONFIGURATION MENU General Setup System Setup Calibration Setup Diagnostics Security Setup FlightConnect GENERAL SETUP Unit ID: 1 A101 Date Format: LCR Date: LCR Time: MM/DD/YY 06/24/13 20:20:57 Presets Allowed: File System BOTH Sale Number: Ticket Number: Machine Status 4 0 Print Gross/Param? Vol Corrected Msg? Next/Previous Screen YES YES Pulse Output Edge: RISING Pulse Output Freq: 1.
lcr 600 Navigation - Introduction Calibration Setup Screens CONFIGURATION General Setup System Setup Calibration Setup Diagnostics Security Setup FlightConnect MENU CALIBRATION Calibration #: 1 Calibration Code: Calibration Name: Aviation Linearization Mode: Setup Pulses/Unit: 20.0000 Prover Quantity: 00 Gallons BEGIN CALIBRATION DELIVERY Machine Status S1 Close 2.0 Gallons Net Totalizer 0.0 Gallons Gross Totalizer 141.
Introduction - lcr 600 Navigation FlightConnect Setup Screen CONFIGURATION MENU General Setup System Setup Calibration Setup Diagnostics Security Setup FlightConnect FlightConnect Setup Enable Auto Logoff? No Fueler Menu? Both Office Path: C:\DMS\ File System Machine Status Next/Previous Screen Next/Previous Screen File System Screens CONFIGURATION MENU General Setup System Setup Calibration Setup Diagnostics Security Setup FlightConnect DATABASE MANAGEMENT Send Transactions to Office Ret
lcr 600 Navigation - Introduction Machine Status Screen CONFIGURATION General Setup System Setup Calibration Setup Diagnostics Security Setup FlightConnect MENU MACHINE Security: Switch: State: Printing? Other Errors? STATUS UNLOCKED IDLE RUN AUXILIARY NO NO Printer Status Delivery Status Delivery Code File System Machine Status Next/Previous Screen Next/Previous Screen Printer Status Screen MACHINE Security: Switch: State: Printing? Other Errors? Printer Status Delivery Status Delivery Code
Introduction - security Levels of Security Many LCR 600 fields are accessible only while certain security levels are accessed. The security levels provide the safeguards essential for Weights & Measures approval, and they give owners and operators a means of restricting drivers and fuelers access to certain functions. There are five levels of security on the LCR 600: Locked, Unlocked, Weights & Measures Calibration, Stop/Pause, and Factory.
security - Introduction Security Date Format: (LB) C-U The format in which the date will be displayed and printed. MM/DD/YY • DD/MM/YY Date: (TB) C-U The date according to the selected date format. Enter two digits for the day or month, a period (or backslash), two digits for the month or day, a period (or backslash), and two digits for the year. Calibration #: Display only The number of times the calibration switch position has been used.
Setup - FlightConnect LCR 600 Overview & General setup FlightConnect LCR 600 Setup Overview Before using the LCR 600 to deliver fuel, it must be setup to fit its specific application requirements. The FlightConnect application settings are the same as many of the LCR 600 base settings; however, there are settings that are required or preferred for FlightConnect. FlightConnect required and preferred settings will be noted with a FlightConnect banner throughout this manual. A complete LCR 600 setup 1.
General setup - Setup Print Gross and Parameter? (LB) FlightConnect C Determines if the gross volume and compensation parameter is printed on the ticket. Applies to temperature compensated products only. No is the preferred FlightConnect setting. Volume Corrected Message? (LB) FlightConnect C Determines if the message noting that the fueling volume has been corrected to a base temperature is printed on the ticket, for example “Gallons corrected to 60.0ºF”.
Setup - System setup System Setup 1 Meter ID: (TB) C The identification number of the flowmeter the LCR 600 is mounted on. If the LCR 600 is installed in a multiple-meter system, it is important this number be unique. The number is printed on the calibration/diagnostic ticket. LC recommends entering the flowmeter’s serial number to ensure identification. Unit of Measure: (LB) C The unit of flow measurement.
System setup - Setup LCR Node Address: (TB) C-U Designates the LCR 600 as a single or dual node unit. If the fueling vehicle has one LCR 600 installed, this field should be set to 1. If the fueling vehicle has two LCR 600s installed, one LCR 600 should be designated as Node 1 and the other LCR 600 should be designated as node 2 in this field. The value of this field will be reflected in the invoice number generated by FlightConnect.
Setup - Calibration setup Preparing for Calibration Before the LCR 600 is put into daily operation, the register must be defined and proved according to the liquid that the flowmeter will be measuring. This is done in the Calibration Setup screens. Although the LCR 600 can hold a total of 16 different calibrations simultaneously, FlightConnect is designed for only one calibration (Calibration #1).
Calibration setup - Setup CALIBRATION SETUP 2 Calibration #: (LB) FlightConnect C-U-L The active calibration of 16 possible calibrations. The fields shown on the Calibration Setup 2 screen represent the values of the Calibration # shown. Any edits made to the fields are attributed to the Calibration # shown. FlightConnect only uses Calibration #1.
Setup - Calibration setup CALIBRATION Setup 3 Calibration #: (LB) CALIBRATION FlightConnect C-U-L The active calibration of 16 possible calibrations. The fields shown on the Calibration Setup 3 screen represent the values of the Calibration # shown. Any edits made to the fields are attributed to the Calibration # shown. FlightConnect only uses Calibration #1. Calibration #: 1 SETUP 3 GALLONS Linearization Mode: APPLIED Linearization Prover Qty: 50.
Calibration setup - Setup Packing the Hose If you are proving the flowmeter with a hose and a nozzle, you will want to make sure the hose is packed before beginning the proving fueling. This will ensure the same shut off point at the beginning and end of the fueling. To pack the hose: 1. In the Calibration Setup 1 screen, move the pointer to the BEGIN CALIBRATION DELIVERY field and press the Enter button—do not open the hose nozzle. 2.
Setup - Calibration setup Approximate k-Factors Values are for proving use only. Not to be used as actual k-Factors. LC Meter Size Max Flow Rate/Gallon Revs / Gallon Pulses / Gallon Pulses / Litre P 60 12.237 4894.8 1293.11 M/MA 5 60 4.079 1631.6 431.04 M/MA 7/10 150 5.555 2222.0 587.01 M/MA 15/25 300 2.058 823.2 217.47 M 30/40 450 0.742 296.8 78.41 M 60/80 800 0.398 159.2 42.06 MS-75 700 0.255 102.0 26.95 MS-120 1200 0.158 63.2 16.
Calibration setup - Setup Multi-Point Calibration Proving - continued CALIBRATION Calibration #: 1 To prove a flowmeter system to a product with multi-point calibration (cont’d): SETUP 3 GALLONS 10. Repeat steps 4 through 10 using a new flow rate for the next Point #: until all the points between the lowest flow rate and the maximum flow rate are within 0.25% of each other. Linearization Mode: APPLIED Linearization Prover Qty: 50.12 BEGIN CALIBRATION DELIVERY Percent Error Point # Flow Rate -0.
Setup - FlightConnect Setup & File System FlightConnect Setup Screen FlightConnect Setup Enable Auto Logoff? (LB) C-U-L Logs off active fueler when system is powered down. This field is typically configured in FlightConnect Edit. FlightConnect Setup Enable Auto Logoff? No Fueler Menu? Both Office Path: C:\DMS\ Fueler Menu: (LB) C-U-L Determines the FlightConnect fueling screens available to the fueler.
Overview & Navigation - Operation Operation Overview After setting up the LCR 600 to your specifications, the selector switch faceplate must be fastened and sealed before the LCR 600 is ready for everyday use. While the faceplate is on, the calibration position is not accessible.
Operation - Fueler Logon, Fueler logoff, & Fueler Menu Fueler Logon Upon powering up the LCR 600, after FlightConnect setup is complete, the Fueler ID screen will appear. After entering a valid Fueler ID and a password (if required), the Fueler Menu will appear. If the previous fueler did not logoff before the LCR 600 powered down, the Fueler Menu will be the first screen to appear.
Scheduled & Manual Fueling - Operation Scheduled and Manual Fueling (cont’d) Scheduled Fueling Scheduled fuelings are fueling assignments (or Dispatch Records) defined in the office (by FlightConnect Dispatch) and wirelessly sent to the LCR 600. Typically, dispatched fueling assignment are received automatically when the LCR 600 communicates with the office server during power on, logon, logoff, after fuelings, and/or periodically at a set time span.
Operation - Data Field Screens Data Field Screens New Fueling (LB) Appears after a scheduled fueling is accepted and, in a manual fueling, after the fueler has completed the series of fueling screens. This is a list box, and the fields in this screen are editable. Transaction (LB) A list of transactions types. List items are configured in the Transaction Type tab of the FlightConnect Edit software. Examples of transaction types include FUEL, DEFUEL, RECIRCULATE, SUMP, or any other transfers of fuel.
Data Field Screens - Operation Data Field Screens (cont’d) Aircraft Type (LB) A list of aircraft. List items are configured in the Aircraft Type tab of the FlightConnect Edit software. Aircraft types can be specific aircraft or general descriptions of aircraft to be fueled. This option displays both the name of the aircraft as well as the related code for that aircraft. Destination (TB) A text box where fuelers enter the destination (outbound) code of the aircraft to be fueled.
Operation - Printers & Database Management Printers FlightConnect Fueling Systems typically include an Epson Roll Printer; however, Epson Slip Printers can be used as well. Slip printers can prevent fuelers from starting a fueling if a ticket is not engaged in the printer. Keys to the indicator lights and button functions are shown below. To engage a ticket in an Epson Slip Printer: Roll printer buttons and indicator lights 1. Press RELEASE on the printer. Insert a blank fueling ticket.
Database Management & System Configuration - Operation Database Management (cont’d) The Retrieve Database Updates from Office command retrieves data from the office, including database updates from the FlightConnect Edit and scheduled fuelings from FlightConnect Dispatch. To retrieve updates from the office: 1. 2. From the Fueler Menu, move the highlighted bar to Database Management and press the Enter button.
Operation - Tickets Duplicate Fueling Tickets To print a duplicate fueling ticket: 1. Turn the LCR 600 selector switch to PRINT and then to STOP. Fueling Ticket Logoff (Shift) Tickets To print a logoff (shift) ticket: 1. From the Fueler Menu, move the highlighted bar to Fueler Logoff and press the Enter button. Logoff (shift) tickets can run over the length of a standard slip printer ticket. Two tickets may be required. When the printer stops printing, replace the ticket and press Enter on the LCR 600.
Overview & Errors - Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Overview The LCR 600 provides tools for diagnosing and troubleshooting itself as well as other aspects of the flowmeter system. The three main diagnostic tools are error messages, diagnostic and status screens, and diagnostic tickets. The LCR 600 will display an error message when the register can not execute a command or can not continue functioning until the error is corrected or the settings are modified.
Diagnostics - Error Messages POWER FAIL ERROR The fueling ended due to a loss of input voltage greater than 15 seconds. This message is displayed if power is removed during a fueling. Ensure that power was not turned off manually, then check the power supply, the wiring and the in-line fuse. See the troubleshooting section for more information. See page 45. PRESET ERROR When accessing a preset field, a flash memory error was detected. If this error persists, contact a LC service provider.
Diagnostics - Diagnostics Diagnostics Gross Count: Display Only The gross volume of the active fueling. Flow Rate: Display Only The current flow rate of the active fueling. Flow Rate Base: (LB) C The time unit of the flow rate. Per Second • Per Minute • Per Hour Pulser Reversals: Display Only The number of pulser reversal occurrences during the current or last active fueling. DIAGNOSTICS Gross Count: Flow Rate: Flow Rate Base: Pulser Reversal: Supply Voltage: 270.1 GALLONS 0.
Diagnostics - machine Status Machine Status Security: Display Only A description of the current active security level. Idle • Unlocked Idle • Delivery Paused • Delivery Active • W&M Idle • Factory Idle Switch: Display Only The current position of the selector switch.
Printer Status - Diagnostics Printer Status A series of yes/no questions about the current status of the printer and any possible issues printing tickets.
Diagnostics - Delivery Status Delivery Status A series of yes/no questions to help diagnose any errors occurring on the LCR 600.
Delivery Code - Diagnostics Delivery Code A series of yes/no questions to help diagnose any errors occurring on the LCR 600. Delivery Ticket? Display Only Is a fueling ticket is pending? DELIVERY A new fueling cannot be started until this field is cleared by Delivery Ticket? successfully printing the last fueling ticket.
Diagnostics - Diagnostic Ticket Diagnostic Ticket To print a diagnostic ticket: 1. Turn the LCR 600 selector switch to STOP. 2. Turn the selector switch to SHIFT PRINT for less than 2 seconds and turn the switch to PRINT. Diagnostic tickets can run over the length of a standard slip printer ticket. Two tickets may be required. When the printer stops printing, replace the ticket and press Enter on the LCR 600.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the LCR 600 The troubleshooting section of this manual covers common problem situations. Call your local authorized Liquid Controls service provider or the Liquid Controls electronics service department if the troubleshooting section does not address the situation. When troubleshooting the LCR 600 follow these guidelines: • Check for proper operating voltages before changing the circuit board.
Troubleshooting PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE “Power Failure” 1. Power to LCR 600 appears on interrupted during diagnostic ticket fueling. or LCR 600 shuts 2. Static discharge. down unexpectedly. Epson printer release light flashes. No power indicator lights to the Epson printer. “Temperature Error” appears on diagnostic ticket or on the LCR 600. 1. Low voltage to the Epson printer. 1. No power to the Epson printer. 1. Open or shorted circuit between the RTD probe and LCR 600. SOLUTION 1.
Troubleshooting PROBLEM “Pulser Failure” appears on the diagnostic ticket or on the LCR 600 display. These instructions apply to LCR 600’s with internal pulsers only. POD pulser may have different readings. PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION 1. Missing pulse counts. 1. 2. Excessive reversals. Using a multimeter, measure the following DC voltages on terminal block J8, while J8 is connected to the circuit board. Use terminal 37 as ground reference.
Troubleshooting PROBLEM Valve will not open. PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION 1. Solenoids are inactive or 1. inoperative. Insert a fueling ticket into the Epson printer and start a fueling. 2. Move the selector switch from RUN to STOP and back to RUN. Listen for an audible clicking sound from the solenoids. 3. If there is an audible click from the solenoid (but still no flow), this may be an indication of a mechanical problem with the main valve or its associated components.
LCR 600 Inputs and Outputs LectroCount LCR 600 Inputs and Outputs The LCR 600 can communicate with a number of components on a Liquid Controls flowmeter system. The following pages provide a brief description of the components, a drawing identifying these components on the flowmeter system, and a list of the LCR 600 commands and fields that correspond to each component. Internal Pulser Typically, an internal pulser is mounted to the bottom of the LCR 600 housing.
LCR 600 Inputs and Outputs LectroCount LCR 600 Fields for Inputs/Outputs Input/Output Related Settings and Fields Component ETVC Probe Screen Locations Temperature: System Setup 2 Temperature Offset: System Setup 2 Compensation Type: Fueling Ticket - Shift Ticket Compensation Parameter: Fueling Ticket - Shift Ticket Base Temperature: Fueling Ticket - Shift Ticket Calibration 2 Net Preset: Gross Preset: Price Preset: S1 Solenoid S1 Close: DP Transducer Injector, Pump, Shutdown Device, etc..
LCR 600 Inputs and Outputs LectroCount LCR 600 Fields for Inputs/Outputs Input/Output Component Related Settings and Fields Product #: Fueling Ticket -Shift Ticket Code: (Product) Fueling Ticket -Shift Ticket Name: (Product) Fueling Ticket -Shift Ticket Net Totalizer: Shift Ticket Gross Totalizer: Shift Ticket Ticket Header Text Fueling Ticket - Shift Ticket Screen Locations Selector Switch Commands Fueling Fueling - Calibration Setup 1 General Setup 1 Shift Start: Shift Ticket Shift Net: Shift Ticket
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