CAUTION: When you download a recipe, you are in effect writing new values to the variables. Be aware that by changing the variable values, you can affect running programs if they use the variables as inputs.
To download a recipe
- In Station Experion's main operator interface. Station presents information using a series of displays. See also: display. select Configure>Applications>HC900/UMC800>Recipes (Variables Only).
The Recipe Selection display opens.
- Click the recipe that you want to configure or modify, or click a blank slot to create a new recipe.
- Click on the recipe name to load its configuration.
- Click Download to Controller and select a controller Also known as remote terminal unit, RTU. A generic term for a device that is used to control and monitor one or more processes in field equipment. The most common control and monitoring device in an access control and security system is an access control panel. Other devices include security monitoring panels, elevator controllers, and fire monitoring devices. Controllers include programmable logic controllers (PLCs), loop controllers, bar code readers, and scientific analyzers. See also: C200 controller, control processor, CPM, hybrid controller, network node controller, PLC. destination. Note that a recipe can be downloaded to any controller, not just the 'Compatible controller.'
- Click OK to accept the current controller selection.
A confirmation dialog box appears.
- Click Download to accept the recipe destination or Cancel to remove the dialog box.
The message 'Downloading recipe…' appears.
If successful, the message 'Recipe download complete.' appears. Otherwise 'Recipe download failed.' is displayed and an alarm An indication (visual and/or audible) that alerts an operator at a Station of an abnormal or critical condition. Each alarm has a type and a priority. Alarms can be assigned either to individual points or for system-wide conditions, such as a controller communications failure. Alarms can be viewed on a Station display and included in reports. Experion classifies alarms into the following types: - PV Limit - Unreasonable High and Unreasonable Low - Control Failure - External Change. is raised. See the topic titled 'Troubleshooting recipe support' for possible fail reasons.