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CRE Technology i4GEN Technical Documentation Manual

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Table of c ont en ts
Introduction .................................................................................................................. 3
Caution Safety Protections ............................................................................................................ 3
User's Notice ............................................................................................................................... 4
Package Contents ........................................................................................................................ 4
Environmental Protection Announcement ....................................................................................... 4
General Description ..................................................................................................................... 5
Specifications .............................................................................................................................. 6
Presentation ............................................................................................................................... 8
Installatio n .................................................................................................................... 9
Mechanical Mounting ................................................................................................................... 9
USB Device Fixed Parts (Optional) ............................................................................................... 10
WIFI Antenna Installation (Optional) ............................................................................................ 11
Power Supply ............................................................................................................................ 11
Network Connection ................................................................................................................... 12
Communication ............................................................................................................ 13
Pre-requisite ............................................................................................................................. 13
Login/Connection ....................................................................................................................... 14
Functioning .................................................................................................................... 18
Interface ................................................................................................................................... 18
Supervision ............................................................................................................................... 23
Static Configuration ................................................................................................................... 36
i4Gen Settings ........................................................................................................................... 47
Dimensions .................................................................................................................... 64
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Int rod uc t ion

Caut ion Safety Pr otection s

Operate the product according to the correct installation steps and with great care to make sure safety and comfort using experience. Please refer to the following safety instruction guide to avoid the danger of electric shock or fire. Abide by the previous safety instruction guide to use and maintain the product and the hard disk to make sure of a safe operating environment.
· Please follow the instruction manual for the operation guide.
· The appropriate operating temperature range is -10...60°C.
· The operation humidity for this product is 5...80%RH.
· To avoid high temperature, please DO NOT overload the maximum power of the external power
supply while the system is consuming high voltage. Be aware of the maximum temperature allowance of the power supply.
· See to it that the product is not working near the water.
· Always unplug the power cable and other hardware cables from the system before cleaning.
· Apply only dry cloth for cleaning the product.
· Make sure that there is no heat source nearby when the product is working.
· Make sure that the thermal louver of the product is not blocked.
· Make sure to remove the power plug from the product when there is a thunderstorm.
· Please remove the power plug from the product when you are not going to use the product for a long
time.
· Make sure to set up or use the product on a stable surface.
· Make sure not to drop the product or strike it by any means.
· Make sure not to move the product when the power is on.
· Make sure not to step on the power cables and other cables or rest anything in them. Be sure to
ground yourself to prevent static charge when installing any internal components. Use a grounding wrist strap and place all electronic components in any static-shielded devices. Most electronic components are sensitive to static electrical charge.
· Disconnect the power cord from the Panel PC unit prior to any installation. Be sure both the system and all external devices are turned off. A sudden surge of power could ruin sensitive components. Make sure the Panel PC unit is properly grounded. unit
· Do not open the system's back cover. If opening the cover for maintenance is a must, only a trained technician is allowed to do so. Integrated circuits on computer boards are sensitive to static electricity. To avoid damaging chips from electrostatic discharge, observe the following precautions:
· Before handling a board or integrated circuit, touch an unpainted portion of the system unit chassis for a few seconds. This will help to discharge any static electricity on the human body.
· When handling boards and components, wear a grounding wrist strap available from most electronic component stores.
· Please contact a qualified technician for maintenance or repair.
· Use only accessories and parts that are made by the qualified manufacturer.
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User's Notice

Copyright of this manual belongs to the manufacturer. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it may be reproduced, transmitted or translated into any language in any form or by any means without written permission of the manufacturer.
This manual contains all the information required for the utilization of this product to meet the userʼs
requirements. It may change or be corrected at any time without notice. Manufacturer provides this manual “as is” without warranty of any kind, and will not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages (including damages for loss of profit, loss of business, loss of use of data, interruption of business and the like). Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies. They are used only for identification or explanation and to the
ownerʼs benefit, without intent to infringe.

Package Contents

1x i4Gen
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1x AC-DC Adapter
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1x Power cord
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2x WIFI antenna
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1x Cabinet fixed parts
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1x USB fixed parts
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1x Quick-start
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En v ironmental P rot ect ion An noun cement

Do not dispose of this electronic device into the trash while discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure environmental protection of mother earth, please recycle.
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Genera l Description

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10-point capacitive multi-touch
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Edge-to-edge narrow bezel design and fan-less cooling system
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Designed for easy wall mount, panel mount, and VESA mount installation
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A true flat, easy-to-clean front surface with an edge-to-edge design
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USB 3.0 ports support lock device
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IO ports designed for easy connection
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9...36V DC-input support, with EOS, OVP design
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On-board Intel® Braswell series SoC processor, with low power consumption never denies the high performance
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On-board 4GB DDR3L 1333Mhz SO-DIMM
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On-board 1 x full-size Mini-PCIE slot
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On-board 1 x M.2 slot (M-key), type-2242 SATA interface for SSD device
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Support 2 x RJ-45 Gigabit LAN port and 1*external RJ-45 COM port
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1x2.4G WIFI module with support for 802.11 b/g/n WIFI communication
Additional Functions
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WiFi: The Mini PCI-E on-board socket in the board is integrated with a WIFI card (802.11 b/g/n) that can act as a mini wireless modem when external antennas are connected. Different computers in the house can build wireless connections through the Mini TOPS (Total Operations Processing System) and take necessary data from it, thus reducing the complexity in network establishment.
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Giga LAN: The system is integrated with Gigabit LAN network controller with ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) management realizing efficient power management for the operating system.
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USB 3.0: Experience fastest data transfers at 5Gb/s with USB 3.0 the new latest connectivity standard. Built connect easily with next-generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfers data 10 times faster and backward compatible with previous USB2.0 components.
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CPU usage: The CPU Usage diagram shows a beautiful data curve that indicates a pretty low CPU usage percentage for video playback of different formats. GPU performances are excellent as well.
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dB value: The design of the system takes into consideration the needed quiet operating environment in the living room and the average dB value is below 26 under normal operation to ensure the tranquility when you are absorbed in film watching.
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Specifications

Display
Front bazel IP65, NEMA 4 rugged protection, Full planar metal border Display type 10.1'' with LED back-light Brightness (cd/m²) 400 nits Display color 16.2M Resolution 1280x800 at 60Hz Viewing angle (H/V) 170°/170° Pixel pitch 0,1695x0,1695mm Aspect ratio 16:10 Contrast ratio 800:1 Response time 30ms
Touch Screen
Type Projected capacitive type Active range 257,1x159,66mm +0,2mm (10,1x6,29in) Transparency > 87% Surface hardness > 6H (JIS-5400) Glass haze value > 3%
Main CPU Board
CPU Intel® Braswell series SoC CPU System memory On-board 4GB DDR3L 1333MHz SO-DIMM BIOS AMI 64Mb Flash ROM
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I/O System
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Icon Name Qua
ntity
Power
1 Press to turn On/ Off the system.
button
DC-in power
1 For the user to connect compatible terminal power block to provide a
connector
HDMI port 1 To connect display device that supports HDMI specification (not
USB 3.0
4 To connect a USB keyboard, mouse or other devices compatible with
port
RJ-45 LAN
2 This connector is standard RJ-45 LAN jack for network connection.
port
Description
power supply for the system.
used).
the USB specification. USB 3.0 port supports up to 5Gbps data transfer rate.
RJ-45 COM port
GPIO connector-
1 This connector is standard RJ-45 COM jack for serial console port
connection (not used).
1 This connector is an RJ- 45 COM port for console function (not
used).
male
Environment
Operating temperature range -10...60°C Humidity 5...80% RH (relative humidity)
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Presentation

i4Gen is a user interface made by CRE TECHNOLOGY to offer users complete management of new CRE TECHNOLOGY controllers.
The unit hardware is a multi-touch screen color display develop for harsh environment and industrial areas, providing access to all data of the controllers for control, measurement, and configuration. Thanks to an embedded TeamViewer© License, it will be possible to access remotely to the i4Gen for support, remote control or fleet management. i4Gen License free software provides also the capability for each user to use the interface from any platform (PC, tablets) in order to configure, customize and program CRE controllers on-line or off-line.
Control and Management Direct display
i4Gen is able to display information from 1 controller in direct Ethernet connection and shows a basic
overview of the power plant by using controller CANbus data when applicable.
SCADA display i4Gen can be used as a power plant display if connected on an Ethernet HUB accessing to each controller
with the Modbus TCP network. In SCADA mode the direct display of any of the controller is available and a SCADA page allows the user to change the displayed controller.
Multi-user display
Several i4Gen can also be securely connected by Ethernet hub a single controller (or a group of controllers), for redundancy application, multi-level access or long-distance monitoring panel.
Events displayed/recorded
An innovative feature turns major alarms and faults into 3D graphical object display, to warn operator about an important event and facilitate immediate diagnosis (ex: coolant tank lights up in red in case of coolant temp fault or in orange in case of coolant temp alarm). An event alarm/fault recorder is also available on a dedicated display page, indicating timestamps, status, acknowledgment, and corresponding variable; the event page can be filtered for diagnosis and investigation of selected variables.
Compatibility i4Gen is compatible with these controller versions:
- GENSYS COMPACT PRIME: v2.00a1 or later
- GENSYS COMPACT MAINS: v2.00a1 or later
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Ins tallation

Mechanical Mounting

Install i4Gen position at eye level and at brightness-less location. Frame cut-out (hxl): 160x242mm (6.3x9.5in). Chassis Fixed Parts
1. Insert the corresponding edges of the fixed part into the slots until they matched. Make sure that the fixed part is installed as shown in the picture, with protruding tips upwards.
2. The models that support this fixing mode have pairs of slots reserved on both sides of the module. The user can choose the height or position of the installation spot.
3. Insert the corresponding edges of the fixed part into the slots until they matched. Tightening up the screw so that the fixed part can be fitted into the slots tightly. Install other fixed parts to the system in the same way.
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USB Device Fixed Parts (Opt ion al)

1. The USB device fixed accessories include part-A, part-B and 2 sets of screws of different sizes.
2. Align the screw holes of part-A to the corresponding screw holes from IO panel of the chassis, and then lock part-A to the panel with the bigger screw, as the photo shows.
3. Insert the cable end of USB device you want to connect to USB port of the chassis, as the photo shows.
4. Insert part-B into corresponding slot of the part-A and choose the installing length by adjusting the screw holes from both parts. Make sure the screw holes from both parts matched and the USB cable fitted into the reserved slot of part-B, as the photo shows.
5. Turn over the system on a flat operation platform and lock part-B to part-A by tightening the 2 screws in the marked spots.
6. Fastened the USB device cable by tightening up the other screw in the marked spots.
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WIFI Antenna Installation ( Optional)

Screw the two antennas on the antenna heads connectors:

Power Supply

By default, the power supply connector is connected to the AC-DC adapter. If you want to supply your i4Gen with a battery, please disconnect the AC-DC adapter wires from the connector and connect the battery wires to the connector instead.
9...36VDC input Euro terminal power jack
1. Turn off your power supply.
2. Connect the male supply connector to the female supply connector on the chassis.
3. Tighten the two connector fixing screws.
4. Turn on your power supply.
5. The i4Gen starts automatically when the power is turned on.
6. To turn off the i4Gen, press the On/Off power button on the i4Gen chassis.
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Net work Connect ion

There are several possible connection types between the i4Gen and the controller.
Direct Connection
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Connect the Ethernet port (RJ45-LAN) labeled "module" of the i4Gen to the Ethernet port of the controller.
Connection Via a Switch
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Connect the Ethernet port (RJ45-LAN) labeled "module" of the i4Gen on one of the switch's Ethernet ports.
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Connect the Ethernet port of the controller on one of the switch's Ethernet ports.
You can connect up to 32 controllers on one switch. You will then be able to supervise each controller, in turn, using i4Gen. To facilitate connection switching from one controller to another, the i4Gen has a "Switch connect" function (see "Switch connect" section in the Connection section of the settings page).
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Commu nic ati on

Pre-requisite

To be able to establish communication between the i4Gen and the controller, the network addresses of both devices must be configured:
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The i4Gen network configuration can be done from the i4Gen "Network" settings page (see Network chapter).
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The controller network configuration can be done from the controller front panel or controller website or via CRE Config software.
If the i4Gen and the controller are connected directly, the network configuration of both devices has to be compatible:
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The IP address by default of the i4Gen is: 192.168.11.50
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The IP address by default of CRE Technology controllers is: 192.168.11.1 These two addresses are in the same subnet (first 3 identical numbers), the i4Gen and the controller can communicate together.
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Login/Con n ection

Press login/connection icon to open login/connection window. The i4Gen uses the classic password system of the CRE Technology modules for access authorizations and parameter modification of the connected module.
Level Default password Rights Menu
0 Nothing Noting Display and manual button 1 1 User settings All menus 2 CRE Technology reserved distributor Advanced settings All menus
Connection window in "disconnected" mode:
To connect to a module, you have to fill the following information:
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The IP address of the controller.
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The Modbus port TCP of the controller.
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The HTTP port of the controller.
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The corresponding log in password level.
Once you have filled this information, push the button to connect and to log in with the entered password level.
A pop-up message warns you that your local configuration is overwritten, once connected, by current controller configuration.
Note: Your local configuration could be a configuration done previously in off-line mode.
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This pop-up, depending on the password level, will ask you to choose between 2 or 3 actions:
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Continue: You can start using the application connected to your controller. Your local configuration is
overwritten by the current configuration of your controller.
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Disconnect: Go back in off-line mode.
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Upload: Upload your local configuration to your controller. This option is not available in level 0.
Pop-up connection in level 0:
Pop-up connection in level 1:
Once logged in, you can change the login password level by changing the "Password" field and pressing
the button. Passwords are the same as those used to connect directly to the module via its front panel or embedded website.
It is possible to disconnect by pressing the button: When the connection to the controller is lost or a connection switch to another controller is done, i4Gen attempts to connect or reconnect to the remote controller for several seconds and then abandons after a while.
During connection/re-connection attempts, the button is replaced by a
button to manually cancel the attempts.
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Connection window in "connection in progress..." mode:
To disconnect a module from i4Gen, open the connection window then press the button:
Connection window in "connected" mode:
On disconnection, this pop-up window asks you to choose to download the entire controller configuration. You can choose whether or not to do this download.
Choosing YES, your local configuration is updated with target configuration:
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Fu nc tion in g

Int er face

The i4Gen interface replaces the front panel of the CRE Technology controllers and offers better ergonomics to facilitate the supervision of our products.
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Header
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TOUCH ICONS
About page
Fault & Alarm menu (Status when there are no faults or alarms).
Supervision menu
Static configuration menu
Connection/Login menu
Settings menu
Home (Back to the home page).
INDICATORS
Alarm: Blinking unacknowledged alarm, Static: alarm acknowledged and in progress.
Fault: Blinking unacknowledged fault, Static: fault acknowledged and in progress.
Module disconnected.
Module connected + password level (id: 1).
Connection in progress / Reconnection after connection loss.
Title and index of current opened page.
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Footer All footer buttons are only available when the i4Gen is connected:
TOUCH ICON
AUTO mode, colored in theme color when active.
TEST mode, colored in theme color when active.
MANUAL mode, colored in theme color when active.
Give access to additional buttons for manual frequency/voltage control. Colored in theme color when active.
Increase frequency.
Decrease frequency.
Increase voltage.
Decrease voltage.
Start the generator.
Stop the generator.
Generator number of the current connected controller.
Engine and power states.
Synoptic for configurations without mains. Breaker icon becomes a button only in MANUAL mode. Supplied elements are colored in green.
INDICATORS
Synoptic for configurations with mains. Breaker icon becomes a button only in MANUAL mode. Supplied elements are colored in green.
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Supervision Mode
In supervision mode, the footer gives access to:
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Control buttons of the controller.
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Specific information on the generator (number, engine status, power status).
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Synoptic of the installation.
Note: When the i4Gen is off-line, the control buttons from the footer cannot be used.
Footer in Off-line mode:
The i4Gen footer is dynamic and adapts to the controller configuration:
GENSYS COMPACT PRIME in MANUAL mode: control buttons are available.
GENSYS COMPACT MAINS in AUTO mode: control buttons are hidden
Configuration Mode
In configuration mode, the footer displays:
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The name of the page in use.
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A button to send local changes to the controller.
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A button to undo local changes.
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Supervision

Supervision part displays controller measures in real time. Press supervision icon to open the menu that gives access to all supervision pages.
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1. Power plant: Display of information passing through the CRE link (CAN inter GENSYS) between the
different controllers of the powerplant.
2. Generator: Display of electrical measures of the generator.
3. Bus/Mains: Display of electrical measures of the bus/mains.
4. Engine: Display of engine measures and J1939 measures (if a J1939 manufacturer has been
configured).
5. Synchro: Display of synchronization information.
6. Inputs/Outputs: Display of digital inputs/outputs, analog inputs and CANopen inputs/outputs (if
configured).
7. Timers: Display of the controller timers.
8. Maintenance: Display of maintenance cycles of the controller (it's possible to reset the cycles to zero
in password level 1).
9. Info: Display of the customizable page of i4Gen.Variables can be displayed according to their
addresses.
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Gra phics O b jects

The i4Gen offers several graphical objects to display the different measures of the connected controller, in order to offer an ergonomic, dynamic and aesthetic display.
Num eric al Display
Composition: label + value + unit:
This is the simplest graphical object of the application, but also the most effective for displaying a large number of measures on the screen.
Num eric al Display by Variable Number
Composition: label + modifiable address field + value + unit:
This is the graphic object used in the "info" page of the i4Gen. It allows you to search for a controller variable by entering its address in the editable field and display its label, value and unit.
To save the addresses of the "info" page, go to the "preferences" settings page and press the "SAVE" button.
Boole a n Display (LED )
Composition: label + LED:
This is the graphic object used for boolean (binary) variables. LED color codes:
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Green: active
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Grey: inactive
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Bar- g r aph
This is the graphical object used for mechanical measures and whose representation of the measure in relation to a minimum and a maximum is important:
Note: The slider is the value of the measurement relative to the min and max shown below the bar-graph.
User Configuration Reminder
The protection levels configured for the measurement associated with the bar graph are directly represented on the bar graph:
Representation of a minimum protection threshold configured as an alarm.
Representation of a maximum protection threshold configured as a fault.
Bar-graph States
It is possible to display up to 2 max and 2 min protection thresholds per bar­graph.
If none protection is configured, no threshold will be displayed on the bar-graph.
Nothing to report: When the cursor remains outside the alarm/fault ranges or no protection threshold has been configured, the background of the bar-graph is colored with the selected theme and the numeric value on the left side of the bar-graph is white colored.
Alarm active: When the cursor overlaps an alarm range and the associated protection has been triggered on the controller, the bar-graph and its numeric value turn into orange color.
Active fault: When the cursor overlaps a fault range and the associated protection has been triggered on the controller, the bar-graph and its numerical value turn into red color.
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Gauge
This is the graphic object used for electrical measures and whose representation of the measure with respect to a min and a max is important:
Note: The gauge fill part corresponds to the value of the measurement with respect to the min and max indicated below the gauge.
User Configuration Reminder
The protection levels configured for the gauge associated measure is directly represented on the gauge:
® Representation of a minimum protection threshold configured as an alarm.
® Representation of a maximum protection threshold configured as a fault.
® It is possible to display up to 2 maximum and 2 minimum protection thresholds per
gauge. If no protection is configured, no threshold is displayed on the gauge.
States of the Gauge
® Nothing to report: When the gauge fill part remains out of the alarm/fault ranges or no protection threshold has been configured, the gauge background is colored with the selected theme and the gauge numerical value is white colored.
® Alarm active: When the gauge fill overlaps an alarm range and the associated protection has been triggered on the controller, the gauge fill part and its digital value turn into orange color.
® Active fault: When the gauge fill overlaps a fault range and the associated protection has been triggered on the controller, the gauge fill part and its numerical value turn into red color.
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3D P ictu res
The pages of supervisions "Engine", "Generator" and "Mains" display 3D pictures that change according to the state of the associated protections in each of these pages.
Engine
1.
2.
3.
4.
Alternator
Indicates the presence of a water temperature alarm/fault. Indicates the presence of a battery voltage alarm/fault. Indicates the presence of an oil pressure alarm/fault. Indicates the presence of an engine speed alarm/fault.
1. Indicates the presence of a generator electrical alarms/faults.
2. Indicates the ANSI code(s) of the alarms/faults present on the generator.
Note: The color of the fault has priority over the color of the alarm.
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Mains
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Indicates the presence of a mains electrical alarms/faults.
1.
Indicates the ANSI code(s) of the alarms/faults present on the mains.
2.
Note: The color of the fault has priority over the color of the alarm.
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Synchro scope
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This is the graphical object used in the "Synchro" page of the i4Gen. It allows, during synchronization, to visualize the phase, frequency and voltage differences between the generator and the mains/bus-bar as well as the synchronization conditions.
1. The position of the white "ball" indicates the phase shift (from -180° to 180°) between the generator and
the mains/bus-bar. The green area displayed on the phase circle indicates the maximum phase
deviation accepted to allow the circuit breaker to close.
2. In the bar-graphs located in the center of the synchroscope, the cursor position represents the
frequency/voltage difference between the generator and the mains/bus-bar. The green area displayed on
each bar-graph indicates the maximum frequency/voltage deviation accepted to allow the circuit breaker
to close. If the frequency difference is too high, the cursor becomes red colored and the phase measure
(ball) is not displayed anymore.
3. The four dials around the phase circle represent the synchronization conditions. Each dial is:
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Colored in gray (and its label colored in red) if the condition is not respected.
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Colored in green (and its label too) if the condition is respected.
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Po pup
i4Gen can display pop-up windows to give information to the user. There is three type of pop-up windows:
Notice: display an information message.
Warning: display a warning message.
Error: display an error message.
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Alarm/Fault Page

Press alarms/faults icon to open alarms/faults page and stop the horn. This page allows you to view and acknowledge/reset controller alarms/faults when i4Gen is connected to the module.
Visualization
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The fault alarm history is displayed as a table, from the most recent alarm/fault to the oldest one. Each line in history shows the following information:
1. Date of the appearance of the event
2. Time of the appearance of the event
3. Event type: alarm (orange) or fault (red)
4. Event status: On or Off
5. The variable number corresponding to the event
6. Event label The red lines correspond to active faults and the orange lines correspond to active alarms.
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Re se t/Acknowledg e
Reset/acknowledge
Actions on the button:
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Reset: Reset alarms/faults that are no longer active.
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Acknowledge: inform i4Gen that alarms/faults have been acknowledged. Alarm/fault acknowledgment status:
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When alarms/faults are active and have not been acknowledged, the alarm/fault panel blinks red/orange.
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When alarms/faults are active and have been acknowledged, the alarm/fault panel is a fixed color.
Er ase Archived Data
Erase archived data
Action on the button:
Erase controller alarms/faults and archived data.
Note: this button is available in level 1 password.
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Filter s
Several filters are available to filter the display of the alarm/fault table. These filters can be combined vertically:
Example of filter configuration: display of active alarms from 26/06/18 to 27/06/18
Description of filters:
1. Faults: displays only faults.
2. Alarms: displays only alarms.
3. Active: displays only active alarms/faults.
4. History: displays only alarms/faults history (without active).
5. Date: displays alarms/faults between two dates.
6. "FROM - TO": Choose the period regarding alarms/faults you are searching for.
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Ab ou t Pag e

Press the CRE Technology logo in the application header to display the "About" page.
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This page displays:
1. An i4Gen section with the software version.
2. A controller section with:
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Type of controller connected to the i4Gen.
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The firmware version of the controller (if connected to a controller).
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The serial number of the controller (if connected to a controller).
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Home Page

Press home icon to open "Home" page.
Off-line Mode
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In off-line mode, home page allows you to select the controller model you want manage with your i4Gen. Click on the controller image to load its configuration into the application.
On-line Mode (Connected to a Controller)
In on-line mode, home page is a dynamic page whose content changes according to the "power state" variable and the states of the generator and mains circuit breakers.
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Static Configuration

Press configuration icon to open the menu that gives access to all configuration pages.
Off-line Mode
In off-line mode, the static configuration part allows you to display, make a configuration for a model of a controller and save it on a local i4Gen config file. You can then export this config file on a USB key or send it directly to the controller when you make a connection.
On-line Mode (Connected to a Controller)
In on-line mode, static configuration part allows you to display and modify parameters of a connected controller.
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Interface

In static configuration pages, the application content and footer are different. Static configuration interface in off-line mode:
Static configuration interface in on-line mode (connected to a controller):
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Content
Footer
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TOUCH ICON
Configuration variable display. Touch this area to open editing window.
Temporary modified variable display.
Disabled variable display (cannot be edited in this state).
Open an information pop-up related to the page/section.
TOUCH ICON
Tab of the current configuration page. Press it to open the tab.
Current displayed tab.
Available in off-line mode. Save application's configuration.
Available in off-line mode. Discard temporary modifications.
Available in on-line mode. Send temporary modification to the controller.
Available in on-line mode. Discard temporary modifications.
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Editing Windows

When a configuration variable is pressed, an editing window opens to change the configuration of the variable.
Configuration editing window
Header
1. Title of the configuration section.
2. Label of the configuration variable.
3. Button linked to the configuration variable (optional).
4. Info button: open an information pop-up related to the configuration variable.
Content
The contents of the edit window vary depending on the type of variable.
Footer
1. Validation button: press this button to confirm (temporary) your modification.
2. Cancel button: press this button to cancel your modification.
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Num eric
1. Current value and unit of the variable being edited.
2. Configuration slider.
3. Increment/decrement arrows.
4. Calculator.
TOUCH ICON
Add a number to the current value (same for other numbers).
Add a decimal point to the current value.
Add a minus sign to the current value.
Return to the initial value.
Delete the last digit of the current value.
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List
Some variables are configurable through a drop-down list:
Press the list to open the drown-menu and select an item to change the list value.
Dig ital Input
The editing window of digital inputs allows you to configure:
1. Label: the digital input's label (limited to 14 characters).
2. T ON: delay before which the input become active.
3. T OFF: delay after which the input become inactive.
4. Validity: condition to take the digital input into account.
5. Polarity: digital input's polarity.
6. Function: digital input's function.
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Dig ital/Re lay O u tpu t
The editing window of digital/relay outputs allows you to configure:
1. Label: the digital/relay output's label (limited to 14 characters).
2. Polarity: digital/relay output's polarity.
3. Function: digital/relay output's function.
4. Pulse delay: Duration of the pulse high state. A pulse delay set to 0 correspond to a continuous
activation.
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Analo g Input
The analog input editing windows is different according to the selected function. If the analog input is configured as a resistive input or 20mA transducer, the editing window shows as
following:
It allows you to configure:
1. Label: analog input's label (limited to 14 characters).
2. Unit: analog input's unit.
3. Function: analog input's function.
4. Calibration points: analog input's calibration points. If the analog input is configured as a digital input, the editing window shows as following:
It allows you to configure:
1. Label: the analog input's label (limited to 14 characters).
2. Unit: analog input's unit.
3. Function: analog input's function.
4. Validity: condition to take the analog input into account.
5. Polarity: analog input's polarity.
6. Delay: delay before which the input become active.
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Text
A text input is available to edit editable texts of the controller (limited to 21 characters):
Password
Two text inputs are available to edit a firmware password:
1. Password: enter the new password in this input (limited to 8 characters).
2. Confirm: enter the new password in this input in order to make a password verification (limited to 8
characters). The Password and Confirm input content must be the same to validate the password change.
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Modificatio n by Variab le N um be r

The page titled "modification by variable number" allows to search a controller parameter by its variable number, and to change its value at your convenience:
To change the value of a variable:
Enter the number of the variable you want to change in the "Variable number" input field.
1.
Press the "Search" button. If the variable exists, the label and the value of the variable will be
2.
displayed below the search engine. Press the variable that has just been displayed to enter the editing mode of a variable.
3.
Note: If the variable is not a parameter, it will be grayed out and cannot be changed.
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Description of the editing mode:
Name of the variable
1.
Actual value and unit of the variable
2.
Slider to change the value
3.
Value increment/decrement arrows
4.
Calculator to change the value:
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6.
After changing the value of the variable and pressing the "Confirm" button, the editing window closes:
The new value of the variable is displayed in orange. This means that the value has been changed locally but has not been sent to the controller yet.
To send the value to the controller, press the footer button . If the value has been sent correctly, the new value is displayed in white and the bullet becomes green again.
To cancel the changes and go back to the original value, press the footer button . If the change has been canceled, the older value is displayed again in white and the bullet becomes green again.
go back to initial value
deleting a number
Buttons to "Confirm" or "Cancel" the modification
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i4Gen Set t ings

Settings part allows user to display and modify i4Gen settings. Press settings icon to open the menu that gives access to all i4Gen settings pages.
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Lang uage

The "Language" page allows you to change the application's language by clicking on the corresponding flag:
The languages available are:
French
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English
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Spanish
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Italian
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Chinese
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Russian
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German
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Theme

The "Theme" page allows you to change the theme (color) of the application corresponding to the different controllers of the CRE Technology COMPACT range:
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Scree n

The "Screen" page allows you to configure i4Gen screen parameters:
HDMI Port The "HMDI Port" section allows you to set the HDMI port of the i4Gen:
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Display mode: when the i4Gen is connected to an external screen via an HDMI port, it is possible to
duplicate the i4Gen display on the external display by pressing the "duplicate" button.
Note: Dysfunction, this function is not operational in V1.0.0 of i4Gen.
Screen Saver The screen saver section is used to set the i4Gen screen saver.
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Screen saver delay: Allows you to configure the inactivity delay after which the screen saver appears.
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Date/Time

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The "Date/Time" page allows you to configure the i4Gen date/time, and to synchronize the controller date/time with the one of the i4Gen:
1. Date: press on the editable field to display a calendar and set up the i4Gen date.
2. Time: press on the editable field to set up the i4Gen time.
3. Confirm: Press this button to trigger the i4Gen date/time change AND to synchronize the controller
date/time with the one of the i4Gen (if i4Gen is connected to the controller).
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Conne c tion

The "Connection" page allows you to configure the connection parameters of the i4Gen:
Connect on Start
This parameter is used to activate/deactivate the automatic connection to a controller on i4Gen starting. By default, the i4Gen will attempt to connect to IP address 192.168.11.1. If the IP address has been modified and saved via the "preferences" page, then the i4Gen will attempt to connect to that address.
Switch Connects
This parameter enables/disables the switch connect function from the "power-plant" supervision page. If you have a power-plant of several generators with one CRE Technology controller per generator set, it is possible to quickly switch the connection of the i4Gen from one controller to another from the "power- plant" page to supervise them in turn. When the function is activated, a connection icon appears in the upper right corner of each boxes (each corresponding to a generator) on the "power-plant" page.
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The generator highlighted in blue and whose connection icon is closed corresponds to the controller (and therefore to the generator) that you are supervising. To switch the i4Gen connection to another controller, press the corresponding controller connection icon. To be able to use this function, the configuration of the controllers has to respect the following conditions
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The controllers must be configured in the same subnet: the first 3 numbers of their IP addresses must
be the same (ex : 192.168.11.X).
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The generator number (v2001) must be different for each controller.
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The 4th number of the IP address of a controller must correspond to its generator number (ex: GE
number = 2, IP address = X.X.X.2). Example of configuration with 3 controllers:
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Controller 1
Number of GE=1
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IP Address = 192.168.11.1
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Controller 2
Number of GE=2
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IP Address = 192.168.11.2
o
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Controller 3
Number of GE=3
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IP Address = 192.168.11.3
o
In this way, in the "power-plant" page, GE1 corresponds to controller 1 (192.168.11.1), GE2 corresponds to controller 2 (192.168.11.2) and GE3 corresponds to controller 3 (192.168.11.3).
Note: If the configuration does not meet the above conditions, the connection switching may not work properly.
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Remote Access
This parameter is used to activate/deactivate the access to the i4Gen by device on the network. By default, the remote access is deactivated for security purpose. The web server of the application is running in local-host so devices on the network is not able to reach the i4Gen.
Each time you change this parameter, you will have to save your configuration on Preferences page but you will also need to restart the i4Gen. The cursor will be orange until the restart to keep you in mind that the remote access has been set but is not currently active. It will be active after restarting.
Once the remote access is active, devices on the network can reach the application's web server at the following URL: http://ip_address_of_the_i4Gen:9000
Note: Do not forget port number 9000 at the end of the URL.
Be aware that once the remote access is active, the i4Gen will need to be linked to the network.
Note: In case of physical disconnection or unreached DHCP server, the network adapter of the i4Gen will lose its IP address and the application may not work properly.
In case of network disconnection, a pop-up message will warn you that the connection has been lost and the application will work in fail-soft mode.
Plug the network link back to restore normal functioning.
Note: If you cannot resolve the network issue, restart the application to switch in local-host. The remote access cursor will be orange because the function is still set but inactive.
Password Expiration
This parameter is used to activate/deactivate the password level expiration.
Expiration Delay
If the password expiration has been enabled, this parameter is used to configure the delay after which the password will expire.
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Network

The "network" page retrieves and displays the i4Gen and the controller network configuration when the page opens, and allows you to change this configuration:
. By default, the IP address of the i4Gen is 192.168.11.50 and the IP address of the controller is
192.168.11.1. There are two different types of configuration:
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DHCP Configuration (automatic): If the device is connected to a DHCP server, you can enable the
"DHCP" setting to automatically assign an IP address to the device.
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Manual Setup: To manually configure the device network settings, disable the "DHCP" setting, then fill
in the "IP address" and "Subnet Mask" fields. Controller port numbers can be set in automatic or manual setup. For most networks, it is not necessary to inform the gateway or to modify port numbers. For complex networks, contact your network administrator to make the correct configuration.
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File Transfe r

File transfer page allows you to make files transfer between i4Gen and a USB key in off-line mode, and between your controller and a USB key if i4Gen is connected to a controller. All the buttons of this page open a browser popup that allows you to browse files, enter filenames...
Browser pop-up:
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Off-line Mode
File transfer page in off-line mode. In off-line mode, two option types are available:
Export File from i4Gen to USB
This function allows you to export i4Gen config file to a USB key:
1. Connect a USB key to i4Gen.
2. Click on "Export" button to open the browser pop-up.
3. Select the folder in which you want to export the config file.
4. Enter the name you want to attribute to your config file in the "File name" input. If no name is entered, a default config file name is applied.
5. Click on browser "Export" button to start the export.
6. If the export is successful, a success message is displayed.
Import File
This function allows you to import a config file from a USB key into your i4Gen:
1. Connect a USB key to i4Gen.
2. Click on "Import" button to open the browser pop-up.
3. Browse and select the config file you want to import in i4Gen.
4. Click on browser "Import" button to start the import.
5. If the importation is successful, a success message is displayed.
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On-line Mode (Connected to a Controller)
File transfer page in on-line mode. In on-line mode, four option types are available:
Upload File from USB to Module (Level 1)
This function allows you to upload a config file from a USB key to your controller:
1. Connect a USB key to i4Gen.
2. Click on "Upload" button to open the browser pop-up.
3. Browse and select the config file you want to upload to your controller.
4. Click on browser "Upload" button to start the upload.
5. If the upload is successful, a success message is displayed.
Download File from Module to USB (Level 1)
This function allows you to download a config/alarms & faults/log file from your controller into a USB key:
1. Connect a USB key to i4Gen.
2. Click on "Download" button to open the browser pop-up.
3. Select the folder in which you want to download the file.
4. Enter the name you want to attribute to your file in the "File name" input. If no name is entered, a default file name is by applied.
5. Click on browser "Download" button to start the download.
6. If the download is successful, a success message is displayed.
Update Controller (Level 1)
This function allows you to update your controller firmware with an archive version located on a USB :
1. Connect a USB key to i4Gen.
2. Click on "Update" button to open the browser pop-up.
3. Browse and select the archive version you want to send to your controller.
4. Click on browser "Update" button (and then press "OK" in the confirmation pop-up) to start the update.
5. Wait until all of update's steps are completed:
Updating firmware
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Module initialization
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Upload of language files
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6. If the update is successful, a success message is displayed.
Reset Module Factory Settings (Level 2)
This function allows you to reset module configuration to factory settings:
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1. Click on "Reset" button.
2. If reset is successful, a success message is displayed.
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Support

The "Support" page allows the CRE Technology support team to connect to your i4Gen remotely:
When this page is opened, the i4Gen will automatically attempt to connect to a WIFI access point configured as follows:
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SSID : SUPPORT-WIFI
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Password: 12345678
To allow remote support on a site that does not have Internet access, it is possible to use your smart-phone as a WIFI access point giving access to the Internet. For that:
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Go to your smart-phone's access point/share connection settings.
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Set the access point name and password as above.
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Enable WIFI and connection sharing on your smart-phone.
Now your smart-phone should act as a WIFI access point and be detected by the i4Gen. When the i4Gen detects the WIFI access point, "WIFI hotspot connection status" must change to "Connected" and the "OPEN TEAMVIEWER" button must be cleared.
Press the "OPEN TEAMVIEWER" button to launch the TeamViewer© software:
This may take a few seconds. A TeamViewer© window should appear on the screen. Check that the TeamViewer© connection status is "Ready to connect" and communicate the name of your i4Gen to CRE Technology support (name indicated in the "Your name" field). The CRE Technology support team can now take over your i4Gen.To close TeamViewer© properly, press the "CLOSE TEAMVIEWER" button.
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Preferences

The preferences page allows you to view and save the i4Gen user configuration:
The block on the left side corresponds to the current user configuration. When changes are made in the settings pages, the actual user configuration is updated. This will be lost when the i4Gen restarts. The block on the right side corresponds to the saved user configuration. This configuration is taken into account when restarting the i4Gen. The differences between the current user configuration and the saved user configuration are indicated by the orange color. Press the "Save" button to overwrite the saved user configuration by the current user configuration.
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System

The "System" page includes two buttons:
Restart Press it to restart i4Gen.
Update i4Gen This allows you to update the i4Gen software version.
Update procedure
Connect a USB key containing the i4Gen update archive. Then press "Update i4Gen" button
1.
to open a browser pop-up:
2.
Browse on your USB stick via the folder tree and select the update archive. You can press the
3.
button to refresh the i4Gen USB device display.
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Press the "Update Application" button to check the contents of the archive. A confirmation
4.
window should appear on the screen, press "confirm" to start the update. Once the update is done, the i4Gen restarts automatically.
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Warning: do not remove the USB key during the update to avoid disrupting file transfer.
WARNING
Do not remove the USB key during the update to avoid disrupting file transfer.
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