Greengate ControlKeeper User Manual

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Advanced Metering System

ControlKeeper® Touchscreen

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Version 5.7

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Programming Guide

& User Manual

Contents

Contents 1

Safety Instructions 3

Chapter 1: Introduction 4

Overview 4

Chapter 2: Touchscreen Navigation 5

General Information 5
Touchscreen Navigation 5

Chapter 3: Initial Panel Setup 9

Preparing the Panel for Programming 9

Chapter 4: Basic Programming 14

Basic Programming Part 1: Relay Setup 14
Basic Programming Part 2: Time Schedule Setup 16
Basic Programming Part 3: Setting Up Contact Closure Switches 18
Basic Programming Part 4: Setting Up Greengate Digital Switches (GDS) 23
Basic Programming Part 5: Setting up Analogs 30
Basic Programming Part 6: Setting up Remotes 35
Basic Programming Part 7: Setting up Holiday Dates 38

Chapter 5: Advanced Programming 40

Using ControlKeeper Priorities 40
Using Masks in the ControlKeeper System 42

Chapter 6: Reviewing Programming 45

Reviewing Programming by Relay 45
Reviewing Programming Settings 46

Chapter 7: Changing or Deleting Programming 48

Changing Programming through the Setup Screens 48
Deleting Time Schedules and Holiday Dates 48

Chapter 8: Viewing Live Status 50

Live Relay Status 50
Live Switch Status 52
Live Analog Status 53
Live Remote Status 53

Chapter 9: Using Logs 55

Viewing Relay and Input Logs 55
Viewing System Logs 56
Viewing Relay Runtime 57
Clearing Logs 57

Chapter 10: Manually Turning Relays On and Off 59

Hardware Relay Overrides 59
Touchscreen Relay Overrides 60

Chapter 11: User Information 61

ControlKeeper T Maintenance 61

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ControlKeeper T Memory Information 61
Technical Support 61
Item Reference Diagrams 62

Appendix A: 63

Setting Digita Switch Parameters 63

Appendix B: 67

Relay Schedule Worksheet 68
Contact Closure Switch Input Worksheet 69
Greengate Digital Switch Worksheet 70
Analog Input Worksheet 71
Time Schedule Worksheet 71

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Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following:

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Only Qualified Electricians should install the Lighting Control Equipment.

Install in accordance with National Electrical Code (NEC) or other codes that may apply.

Turn power OFF at circuit breakers before removing the chassis covers or when installing or wiring high

voltage components.

All new wiring must be fully verified before applying power.

Document all wiring that is terminated to relays and other components for ease of future servicing and

programming.

Ensure that high voltage and low voltage wiring remains separated and enters through the designated high

and low voltage areas.

Equipment should not be mounted in locations where it will be readily subjected to tampering by unauthorized

personnel.

The use of accessory equipment not recommended by the manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition.

Do not use this equipment for other than intended use and at the listed voltage.

Servicing of equipment should be performed by qualified service personnel.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Chapter 1: Introduction

This chapter provides a general overview of the programming concepts.

Overview

Welcome to the ControlKeeper Touchscreen. Those
of you who are new to the ControlKeeper family of
lighting control will find this manual a useful tool in
understanding how the system works and how to
make the best use of the technology the system
provides.

The first few chapters of this manual introduce you to
the basic concepts of the Greengate lighting system,
show you how to get technical assistance as you
program your system, and lead you through setting
up the initial configuration of the ControlKeeper
panel.

The chapters that follow help you set up basic
programming for your lighting loads: control by time
of day and control by various types of input devices.

Later chapters discuss more advanced concepts in
programming such as the use of priorities and
masks, and introduce you to the use of the, input,
output and system logs as troubleshooting tools.

How It Works

The ControlKeeper Touchscreen (CKT) is a
microcomputer-based controller that provides
automated control of high voltage lighting circuits.
The controller is programmed through an on-board
touchscreen display. The CKT can operate as a
stand-alone controller or in a network with other
Greengate panels.

source Remote to the control panel. Any input can
control any relay or number of relays. In addition,
more than one input can control the same relay or
number of relays.

How do I program Inputs to control Relays?

To program these INPUTS to control the RELAYS,
you must create a logical tie between them with the
control panel programming. We call this ―tie‖ a LINK.
This manual contains information on the different
ways that an input can control a relay and provides
step-by-step instructions on how to create the links
between inputs and relays using the touchscreen
display. The CKT can also be programmed using the
optional Keeper Enterprise Software on your
computer.

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What are Relays?

Each ControlKeeper T enclosure has up to 48
RELAYS that can be controlled by programs entered
through the on-board touchscreen or through the
optional Keeper Enterprise computer software.
Lighting loads are wired from the electrical service
panel into these relays in the ControlKeeper T (CKT)
enclosure and then out to the lighting fixtures.
Automated control of the relays is accomplished by
setting up Inputs such as switches, analogs, time
schedules, etc. to work with the relays.

What are Inputs?

An INPUT is anything that is used to control the
lighting circuits, such as a Time Schedule, a Dry
Contact Closure from a wall switch or digital
photosensor, a Digital Switch, an Analog
Photosensor, or a command from an override

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Chapter 2: Touchscreen Navigation

This section discusses the layout of the ControlKeeper T‘s screens. It also discusses how to navigate
through the controls that the CKT uses for data entry.

General Information

The ControlKeeper T has a 2‖ X 5‖ touchscreen
display that allows access to a sequence of data
entry and informational screens. The monochromatic
display has been set up and calibrated for best
viewing before the control panel leaves the factory.

If the screen should need cleaning, do not use any
type of cleanser. It is recommended that only a soft
cloth be used to clean the display.

Adjusting the Display Contrast:

If it is necessary to change the display contrast
because the display is too dark or too light, carefully
adjust the contrast using the LCD Display
Potentiometer located next to the board‘s capacitor.
Turn to the left to make the display darker. Turn to
the right to make the display lighter.

Touchscreen Navigation

The ControlKeeper T has a 2‖ X 5‖ Touchscreen
display that allows access to a sequence of data
entry and informational screens. This manual tells
you how to program the CKT using that display. All
commands and procedures that are described in this
manual can also be performed using the optional
Keeper Enterprise Software. The information in this
manual is provided to describe the touchscreen
programming features available for those who do not
purchase the Keeper Enterprise Software.

If you have used the Panel Setup Tab option to
display the splash screen, the display rotates
between the two MAIN SCREENS: the Main Status
Screen and the Splash Screen. A touch on either of
these screens brings you into the ControlKeeper T
programming interface.

Main Status Screen

The Main Status Screen shows the current status of
all the relays. If there is no relay in a location in the
enclosure, the box will appear grayed out. Relays
that do exist will be displayed clearly. Status
information is constantly being updated.

The Main Screen displays the panel name, address,
and the current time and date. If the panel is running
a Holiday Schedule, the letter H will be displayed
next to the date indicating Holiday mode. Also, if the
rocker switch override on the Relay Stack Control
card has been used to turn all the relays on or off,
the display will flash OVERRIDE ON or OVERRIDE
OFF to indicate that the status shown for the relays
is currently overridden.

When you touch a relay on the display, the screen
switches to the Status Screen of that relay. For more
information about the Relay Status Screen see ―Live
Relay Status‖ on page 50.

When you touch the display at any point that is not a
Relay, the screen switches to the Status Screen of
the last relay accessed.

Splash Screen (Optional Display from the
Panel Setup Tab)

Main Screen

The display defaults to showing the Main Status
Screen when the Touchscreen is not in use.

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Button

Function

Save

If you have not chosen the Auto-Save
function you must touch this button to
save any changes you have made to the
data on the screen. See ―Field 3: Setting
up the Auto-Save (Optional)‖ on page 10
for information about the Auto-Save
function.

The Splash Screen shows the panel name, panel
hardware address, and the current time and date.
The ControlKeeper T automatically updates the time
and date shown on the screen. If the rocker switch
override on the Relay Stack Control card has been
used to turn all the relays on or off, the display will
flash OVERRIDE ON or OVERRIDE OFF to indicate
that the status shown for the relays is currently
overridden.

If the option to display the splash screen is chosen
from the panel setup tab, the Splash Screen will be
displayed for about 5 seconds in rotation with the
Main Status Screen. A touch at any point on the
Splash Screen will switch the display to the data
entry or informational screen last accessed. When
the Touchscreen has not been used for several
minutes the display will return to the Main Screen
rotation.

Programming and Informational Screens

A touch on either of the Main Screens brings you to
the ControlKeeper programming and reporting
screens.

Use the left and right arrows to scroll through the
Screen Tabs one at a time until you see the screen
or screen group that you want to access. Touch the
tab to activate that screen.

Item Scrolling Region

This region allows you to scroll through the list of all
of the items in the screen or screen group that you
have chosen.

The double arrows move you backward or forward
through the list by five entries. The single arrows
move you backward or forward through the list one
entry at a time. If you touch the single right or left
arrow and hold it, the screen will automatically scroll
through the list one item at a time, about every 1/3 of
a second. If you touch and hold the double right or
left arrow you will continue scrolling up or down the
list of items five at a time, covering the whole list in
just a few seconds.

Data Entry/Informational Window

Screen Layout

The display screens consist of four main areas:

1. Screen Tabs with horizontal scroll arrows,

2. Scrolling Region for Item List

3. Informational or data entry Window with vertical
scroll arrows if needed, and

4. Function Buttons

Screen Tabs

The ControlKeeper has eleven Screens or Screen
Groups that you can access by using SCREEN
TABS. These tabs are arranged on three ―pages‖.

 The first page allows you to choose from the

LIVE STATUS, RELAY, SWITCH AND SCHEDULE
SCREEN Groups.

 The Screen Tabs on the second page are

ANALOG, REMOTE, MASK, AND HOLIDAY.

 The third page tabs are ASTRONOMICAL CLOCK,

CLOCK and PANEL SETUP.

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This large area in the middle of the display screen
shows status information or allows you to program
the lighting control strategy.

Function Buttons

The function buttons at the bottom of the screen
allow for access to other screens in a Screen Group,
allow you to perform an action specific to that
screen, to leave the screen and return to the Main
Screens, or to save data that has been entered.

The specific buttons that appear at the bottom of
each screen will vary depending on the type of
screen you are viewing. When you touch a function
button, it will appear to be pressed down. Function
buttons that are not active will appear shadowed, as
though they were physically up. In this sample, the
SETUP button has been pressed.

Button

Function

Status

The STATUS button appears on the
Relay, Switch, Analog, and Remote
Screens. Touch the STATUS button to
move to the Status Screen, where you can
view current information about the relay,
switch, analog or remote that you are
viewing.

Setup

Touch the SETUP button to navigate to
the SETUP screen. This screen allows
you to create a new entry in the database,
edit an existing entry, or de-activate an
existing entry.

Links

The LINKS button in the Relay Screen
Group moves you to a screen that
displays all the inputs that have been
linked to this particular relay.

The LINKS button in the Switch, Analog,
Time Schedule & Remote Screens moves
you to a screen where you can create a
Link (or tie) between inputs and relays.

The LINKS button in the Mask Screen
moves you to a screen where you can link
a Mask to an Input.

Logs

If relays, switches analogs and remotes
have been set up to log, you can touch the
LOGS button to view the log reports.
These reports will show the operation of
the relay, switch, analog or remote over a
period of time.

The LOGS button on the Panel Setup
Screen will show you entries in the
System Log. These entries contain
information about power interruptions and
resets that may have occurred.

Quit

Touch the QUIT button when you want to
leave a data entry screen without saving
any of the changes you have made. You
will then return to the Main Screen. If you
have made changes and touch the QUIT
button without saving the changes you will
see the following message:

Touch YES if you want to leave without
saving, or touch NO quit the screen and
return to data entry screen.

Data Entry Controls

There are five types of data entry controls: Drop
Down Arrow, Toggle Dot, Scrolling List, Check Box,
and Option Choice.

Drop Down Arrow

Some data entry fields require the use of a keypad
for entering names, numbers, or punctuation.

Press the down arrow next to the field and a
Touchscreen keypad will appear. The keypad will
contain either alphanumeric characters or just
numeric characters depending on the type of field
being entered. Press the characters or numbers you
want and then touch the Enter button to save the
name or numbers.

In the alphanumeric key display, The SHIFT button
takes you back and forth between the upper case
and lower case keypads. Touch the PUNCTUATION
button to see the punctuation keypad.

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In the numeric key display, the screen will show the
range of allowed values. A beep will sound if you
enter a value that is not within the allowed range.
Touch the CE button to clear the entry and enter new
data. Touch the +/_ button to change from positive to
negative numbers.

Toggle Dot

The Toggle field has a DOT to the right of the entry
textbox. Each time you touch the dot, the textbox will
toggle between the possible entries for this field.
Normally, a toggle field will have from 3 to 8 possible
entries.

Scrolling List

The Scrolling List is used when there are many
choices for the data entry field, usually 10 or more.
Touch the right or left arrows to scroll through the list
of possible choices. Every time you touch the right

arrow you will scroll one entry down the list. When
you touch the left arrow you will scroll one entry up
the list.

Larger lists such as lists of relays or time schedules
will have double right and left arrows. The double
arrows move you up or down the list by five entries.

If you touch a single right or left arrow and hold it, the
scrolling will continue automatically, changing about
every 1/3 of a second. If you touch and hold the
double right or left arrow you will continue scrolling
up or down the list of items five at a time, covering
the whole list in just a few seconds.

Check Box

A check box field is used where the possible entries
are Yes or No. Touch the box next to the field name
and a checkmark will appear. This indicates that yes,
you do want to use this feature. Touching the check
box again will remove the checkmark. A check box
with no checkmark indicates that you do not want to
use this feature.

Option Choice

Touch the button to toggle between ON and OFF.
When the button reads ON, the option has been
enabled. When the button reads OFF, the option has
been disabled. Every time you touch the button you
will toggle between enabling and disabling the
option.

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Chapter 3: Initial Panel Setup

Regardless of ultimate strategy of your lighting control, it will be necessary to start out with a few basic
steps to bring your controller on-line. This section will guide you through the basic set up steps that will
prepare the panel for programming. This section contains information about the following:

 Step 1: Powering the Panel
 Step 2: Clearing the Panel Memory
 Step 3: Setting the Panel Jumpers
 Step 4: Setting the Panel Parameters
 Step 5: Setting the Panel Clock and Date
 Step 6: Setting the Astronomical Clock
 Step 7: Gathering the Information Needed for Programming

3. Once power is applied, make certain that the

Preparing the Panel for
Programming

This section discusses the initial panel setup. It
assumes that the enclosure and panel have been
installed per the provided installation instructions. In
these steps, you will prepare the hardware and
software configurations that identify the panel for
programming and networking functions.

Step 1: Initial Power Up Sequence

1. Plug the communications cable (red CAT5
Cable provided) into the Relay Stack Controller
Card (RSC) RJ jack located at the bottom of the
enclosure.

2. Plug in the power cable (white plastic connector
with six wires attached) into the Relay Stack
Controller Card (RSC). The controller display
should power up and display the MAIN
SCREEN.

status LED is flashing in the upper left corner of
the logic board and that the Main Screen shows
the relays that are installed in your enclosure
(not shadow boxes). If the status LED is not
flashing or if the display does not show all active
relays, power down the logic board and check
all connections. If the problem persists, contact
technical support.

Step 2: Clearing Panel Memory

We recommend that before you begin programming
the ControlKeeper T you clear panel memory. This
assures you that you are beginning with a clean
database. To clear the panel memory:

1. Move the override rocker switch to the ALL ON
position to hold lighting ON and maintain lighting
during the procedure.

2. Reset the panel, using the Reset Button located
next to the blinking Status LED at the top left
corner of the logic board.

3. During the reset, the status LED will stop
flashing. Wait for the status LED to start flashing
again. Starting at any corner, touch one corner
of the display after the other until all four corners
have been pressed. If more than a minute goes
by without all four corners being touched, or if
you touch anywhere other than the four corners,
the memory clear function will not be activated.

4. If you have successfully followed this procedure,
a message will appear, asking if you really want
to clear the panel. Press the YES option. If this
message does not appear, repeat this
procedure from step 2.

5. If you select YES to clear the panel to factory
defaults, the panel will display a RELOADING
message. Wait for this message to disappear
before proceeding.

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Once the panel is programmed, remember to move
the rocker switch to the AUTO position.

Step 3: Setting the Panel Jumpers

1. Once all wiring is checked and terminated, be
sure the two Local/Remote jumpers (J9 and
J10) are in the proper position. Jumpers J9 and
J10 must be in the LOCAL position in order to
supply +24 VDC to the switch input center pin.
The jumpers are factory set to the REMOTE
position for panel protection during installation.

2. If your panel is in a network, be sure that the
Network Termination Jumpers are in the
correct positions. Remove the network
termination jumpers from all but the first and last
ControlKeepers on the network.

3. Enter the desired information as described
below. Once all changes are done, touch the
SAVE button. If you do not want to save the
changes, select the QUIT button. You will be
asked if you want to leave the screen without
saving the changes. (Remember to touch the
CLEAR button under the Clear All Logs field
when doing the initial setup.)

Field 1: Setting the Panel Name

The panel name defaults to LCP#1. You can change
this default name to any eight-character word that
might be meaningful to the location or function of the
panel. Touch the down arrow next to the name field
and a keypad will appear. Press the characters you
want and then touch the ENTER button to save the
name or numbers.

Step 4: Setting the Panel Parameters

You should begin programming the ControlKeeper
by setting up the panel identification information
through the panel setup screen. A panel name and
address should be defined. It is also recommended
that the CLEAR LOGS option be done to clear any
data prior to the clock being set.

To make changes to the Panel Setup Screen:

1. If the PANEL SETUP tab is not visible on the
screen use the arrows to scroll left or right until
the tab appears. Touch the tab to view the
Panel Setup Screen.

2. If you are not already in the Setup screen, touch
the SETUP button at the bottom of the screen.

Field 2: Setting the Panel Address

In the CKT the panel address is set using the Panel
Setup Screen. The Panel Address can be changed
to any value between 1 and 254. If you have more
than one ControlKeeper panel in your system, each
panel should have its own unique panel address.
Touch the down arrow next to the address field and a
keypad will appear. Press the number you want and
then touch the ENTER button.

Field 3: Setting up the Auto-Save (Optional)

When Auto-Save is active, changes to the data
screen will be saved automatically when you leave a
screen. We recommend that you not use the auto-

save feature until you are familiar with the
control panel functions and programming.

Touch the Auto-Save checkbox if you would like to
save your changes automatically, without needing to
touch the save button. A checkmark will appear.
Touch the box again to remove the checkmark and
de-select the Auto-Save feature.

Field 4: Clear All Logs Command

The Clear All Logs commands will discard all relay,
switch, analog, remote and system logs from the
controller so that the logs will start over from that
point forward. Relay Run Times will not be cleared
with this command.

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Field 5: Setting up the Sound (Optional)

The ControlKeeper T confirms a touch to the screen
with an audible click. It will also beep if you try to
enter an illegal value in a numeric data field. The
panel defaults to Sound enabled.

Touch the Sound checkbox to delete the checkmark
if you do not want this audible feedback. Touch the
checkbox again to restore the sound feature.

Field 6: Switch Bus Type

The ControlKeeper T V5.7.0 and higher supports the
Greengate Digital Switch architecture as well as has
compatibility support for the previous Digita switch
architecture. If this panel is being used with
networked digital switches, select whether you are
connected GDS stations (Greengate Digital
Switches) or Digita stations. You cannot use a
mixture of different switch station types on the same
Digital Switch network bus. The diagram below
shows the faceplates of these different switch types
for clarification.

If you change the Switch Bus type, you will be
prompted to verify you wish to make this change.
If you have previously programmed a Digita or
GDS switch in the Switch Inputs screens, the
address parameters will be overwritten when the
Switch Bus field is changed. Please be cautious
when changing the Switch Bus type to avoid
overwriting your current settings. Review all
digital switch addresses if the Switch Bus type is
changed.

Field 8: Panel Type and Version

This number shows the panel type and software
version of the control panel. You cannot change the
type or version number that is shown. This is
informational only. If you contact Technical Support,
the technician will need to know the software version
number.

Step 5: Setting the Panel Clock

The next step in the panel setup is to set the panel‘s
clock. The clock time and date determines when time
schedules are activated. The date and time zone
information is also used in calculating the
astronomical sunrise and sunset times and for
running holiday schedules. If you change the time or
date in the clock screen the controller will assume
the properly scheduled state for the time and date
entered when you leave the clock screen.

1. If the CLOCK Tab is not visible on the
screen use the arrows to scroll left or right
until the tab appears. Touch the tab to view
the CLOCK Screen.

2. Setup the desired information as described
below. Once all changes are done, touch the
Save button. The controller will assume the
properly scheduled state for the time and
date entered when you leave the clock
screen. If you do not want to save the
changes, touch the QUIT button to return to
the MAIN SCREEN. You will be asked if you
want to leave the screen without saving the
changes.

Field 7: Show Splash Screen (Optional)

The ControlKeeper T automatically defaults to the
status screen as its main screen when the
touchscreen is not in use. If you wish to display the
system splash screen and have the display alternate
between the splash screen and the main screen,
checkmark this feature.

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Field 1: Setting the Panel Time:

The control panel uses the 24-hour military style
clock so be sure to set the time accordingly! For
example 1 o'clock in the afternoon should be input as

1300. Touch the down arrow to the right of the Hour
textbox. A numeric touchscreen keypad will appear.
Touch the numbers you want, then touch the ENTER
button. Repeat for the Minutes and seconds text box.

Field 2: Setting the Panel Date

Touch the down arrow to the right of the Day textbox.
A numeric touchscreen keypad will appear. Touch
the numbers you want, then touch the ENTER
button. Do the same for the Month and Year text
boxes.

Field 3: Setting the Panel Time Zone

Touch the right or left arrows to scroll through the
available time zones. Stop scrolling when you see
the zone you need. Time zones in the continental
United States will show the name of the zone as well
as the number of hours from Greenwich Mean Time
(GMT). For instance, EST is 5 hours behind GMT,
PST is 8 hours behind GMT. Time zones outside the
continental United States are represented by the
hours difference between the local time and GMT,
that is, the display will show the number of hours you
must use to adjust local time to GMT.

Field 4: Setting up the Daylight Savings
Option

The control panel is factory set with daylight savings
enabled. This means that it will automatically adjust
the clock ahead 1 hour or back 1 hour when daylight
savings time change occurs. If you live in an area
that does not implement daylight savings, you will
need to disable this option by touching the choice
button to remove Daylight Savings Option. The
button will then read OFF and appear to be pressed
down. Touch the box again to re-instate the option.

Field 5: Review Clock Time and Date

The review area of this screen will show you the
clock and date in the controller based on the entries
in the screen

offset the calculated sunup and sundown times.
Offsets may be added at the Astro Clock Tab to
affect the entire panel. Individual offsets may be
added later on the time schedule to allow for
schedules to occur at slightly different offset times.

To make changes to the Astronomical Clock:

1. If the ASTRO Clock Tab is not visible on the
screen use the arrows to scroll left or right
until the tab appears. Touch the tab to view
the Astronomical Clock Setup Screen.

2. Enter the desired information as described
below. Once all changes are done, touch the
SAVE button to save the changes. If you do
not want to save the changes, touch the
QUIT button to return to the Main Screen.
You will be asked to confirm that you want to
leave the screen without saving the changes.

Field 1: Setting the Latitude:

You have a choice of North or South latitude. (North
American locations should always use NORTH).
Touch the DOT to the right of the Latitude choice
box. Each time you touch the dot you will toggle
between the entries. Stop when you see the one you
want.

Step 6: Setting the Astronomical
Clock

The control panel automatically calculates sunup and
sundown times for your location using a built-in
astronomical clock. These sunup and sundown times
can then be used to define various time-related
functions such as time schedules.

In order to calculate the sunup and sundown times
for a location, the control panel needs to know the
location‘s latitude and longitude. From the latitude,
longitude, and current date, the control panel can
accurately determine your sunup and sundown
times. Latitude and longitude coordinates can be
typically found from GPS devices or may be
researched on the world wide web.

Due to local topology you may need to add or
subtract time from the calculated sunup or sundown
values. The control panel gives you the option to

Set the Degrees of Latitude by touching the down
arrow to the right of the text box. A drop-down
touchscreen numeric keypad will appear. Touch the
numbers you want, then touch the ENTER button.
Do the same for the Minutes of Latitude.

Field 2: Setting the Longitude

You have a choice of East or West longitude. (North
American locations should always use WEST).
Touch the DOT to the right of the Longitude choice
box. Each time you touch the dot you will toggle
between the entries. Stop when you see the one you
want.

Set the Degrees of Longitude by touching the down
arrow to the right of the text box. A drop-down
touchscreen numeric keypad will appear. Touch the
numbers you want, then touch the ENTER button.
Do the same for the Minutes of Longitude.

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Field 3: Setting Sunup and Sundown Offsets

Due to local topology and lighting fixture strike
periods, it may be necessary to add or subtract time
from the calculated sunup and sundown times. The
offset values for Sunrise time and Sunset time can
be different.

You can apply an additional offset time when you
program time schedules using the astronomical clock
times. Each time schedule can have different values
for the schedule offset. See ―Field 3: Setting up a
Schedule Time‖ on page 17 for further information on
adding offsets to the schedules.

Touch the DOT to the right of the Offset Plus/Minus
choice box. If you want to make the calculated time
earlier, choose the Minus symbol (-). If you want to
make the calculated time later, choose the Plus (+)
symbol.

Touch the arrow to the right of the Offset Hours box.
A touchscreen keypad will appear. Enter the hours
you would like to add to or subtract from the
calculated time, then touch the ENTER button. Do
the same for the Offset Minutes.

Field 4: Reviewing Sunup and Sundown
Time

The review area of this screen will show you the
calculated sunup and sundown time based on the
entries in the screen fields.

Step 7: Gathering the Information You
Will Need:

Put together all the information that you will need to
program the controller. This includes:

1. The location and function of the lighting loads
controlled by each relay.

2. The desired time schedules for each controlled
lighting zone.

3. Contact input wall switch information: channel
that the wiring is brought to on the panel as well
as the relays it controls.

4. Digital switch information: the digital switch
button address scheme and the relays each
button should control.

5. Analog photosensor information: input channel
that the sensor wiring is brought to on the panel;
the relay or relays that it is to control; and
ambient lighting threshold levels at which the
relays will be actuated.

If the Telephone Interface Module will be used, a list
of desired phone codes and their associated
controlled relays.

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Chapter 4: Basic Programming

In many cases, you can create a simple lighting control strategy just by setting up RELAYS, SWITCHES,

ANALOGS, TIME SCHEDULES and REMOTEs. Holiday Dates can also be used to run special schedules for

defined days. This section of the manual will lead you through setting up the basic structure of a lighting
control strategy.

 Step 1: Relay Setup
 Step 2: Time Schedule Setup
 Step 3: Contact Input Switch Setup
 Step 4: Digital Switch Setup (GDS)
 Step 5: Analog Setup
 Step 6: Remote Setup

 Step 7: Holiday Dates Setup (Optional)

Basic Programming Part 1:
Relay Setup

Each ControlKeeper T can control up to 48 relays
using programs that have been entered through the
touchscreen or through the optional Keeper
Enterprise Software.

The ControlKeeper T uses the IntelliRelay design
meaning that the serial relay cards communicate
their hardware configuration and location to the
control panel.

By default, the controller will issue a close command
with an ON and a open command with an OFF.
Through programming you may choose to have the
relay act differently. During a power outage, the relay
will resume its actual hardware configuration
regardless of the software configuration that you
have defined for it.

Relays are numbered 1 through 48 with relay 1 being
in the lower left corner of the enclosure; relay 2 being
in the lower right. Relays number up from this point
consecutively with odds being on the left and evens
on the right. It is important to map the physical relay
to the software relay for proper operation.

Step 1: Programming Relay

appears. Touch the RELAY tab to view Relay
Information.

2. Use the right and left arrow buttons to scroll
through the relays until a relay that has not been
used shows in the Name textbox. Usually a
relay that has not yet been defined will have the
default Name and a Type NOT USED. The
Relay Name defaults to RELAY#XX. Each
relay‘s definition appears in the informational
area of the screen as you scroll through the list.

3. Touch the SETUP button to get to the set up
screen.

4. Enter the desired information as described
below. Once changes are complete, touch the
SAVE button to save the changes. You can also
touch the QUIT button to return to the MAIN
SCREEN. If you leave the screen without saving
the changes, you will be asked if that is what
you want. Touch the NO button to remain on the
screen, or touch the YES button to leave without
saving any changes.

Parameters

The panel defaults to relays being the Normal type. It
is not necessary to adjust default parameters in order
for relays to operate. Custom parameters and
naming may be assigned if necessary.

To access the Relay Setup Screen:

1. If the RELAY tab is not visible on the screen use
the arrows to scroll left or right until the tab

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Field 1: Setting the Relay Name

The default name is RELAY#XX. You can change
that default name to a unique name of up to eight
characters. We recommend that you use a name that
refers to the location or the function of the load that
the relay controls, such as ―2FL HALL‖.

Press the down arrow next to the relay name field
and a touchscreen keypad will appear. Press the
characters you want and then touch the ENTER
button to save the name or numbers.

Field 2: Setting Relay Type

You can use the software to configure a relay to act
as NOT USED, NORMAL, INVERTED, SENTRY or
PHANTOM. By default, all relay slots are set up to
the Normal type, regardless of whether or not the
relay is there. This allows you to program a logic
panel that is not connected to a panel and place it
into place later with no need to change programming.

 When a relay is set to be Not Used, the relay

will not respond to any commands.

 The Normal type will respond to on and off

commands, appropriately closing the relay on
the ON command, and opening the relay on
the OFF command.

 The Inverted type will reverse the relay

response to an on or an off command. Any
switch, analog input, time schedule or remote
command that is linked to the relay will do the
opposite of the command being issued, i.e. an
ON becomes an OFF and an OFF becomes an
ON. If the relay is commanded via touchscreen
or manual relay software command, the relay
will assume the commanded ON or OFF state
without the inversion.

 The Sentry type provides a specific ON

command sequence for use with special
intelligent SENTRY style high voltage
switches. When an ON command is received
by a Sentry relay, the relay will turn OFF for 3
seconds then turn ON and remain ON cueing
the intelligent switch to turn ON. If sentry
switches are being used but the automatic ON
function is not desired, the relay may be left at
the NORMAL default. Note: A relay that has

been defined to be a Sentry relay must also
have a Sentry Type Warn set for it in order
for the lighting to turn OFF properly. See

―Setting the Sentry Type Warn Feature‖ on
page 15 concerning setting the Warn periods
for a relay.

 A Phantom relay is one that does not control

an actual load and may not even exist in the
ControlKeeper T enclosure. The Phantom
relay differs from a Not Used relay in that it
will respond to commands. It is mainly used
in complex lighting strategies.

To set the relay TYPE, touch the DOT to the right of
the Type choice box. Each time you touch the dot
you will toggle through the list of possible entries.
Stop when you see the one you want.

Field 3: Setting Relay Warn

The standard Warn feature is designed to notify the
occupants of an area that the lights are about to go
off. An additional Sentry Warn feature is available to
allow for the use of intelligent sentry style high
voltage switches.

You must first ENABLE THE RELAY TO WARN by setting
the Relay Type and then defining the type of Warn
you want issued. Once you have done this, time
schedules set for off commands will INITIATE the warn
sequence. If you want switches, analogs, or remotes
to INITIATE a warn sequence when turned off, you
must choose this option for them when you define
them. See ―Field 8: Setting Switch Warn Off‖ on page
20, ―Field 6: Setting Up Analog Warn Off‖ on page
32, and ―Field 6: Setting Up Remote Warn Off‖ on
page 37 for information on setting Switches, Analogs
and Remotes to warn.

Setting the Standard Warn Feature

With the Standard Warn feature, the relays flash
OFF then back ON when an OFF command is
received. After the warning flash, the relays stay ON
for a user-defined length of time before going OFF.
This type of Warn is used with relays defined as type
Normal, Inverted or Phantom.

To enable the Standard Warn:

1. Touch the drop down arrow to the right of the
numeric entry field for the Warn Minutes.

2. Using the numeric keypad that appears enter
the time you would like to occur between the
warning flash and the final OFF command.
This time can be set both in minutes and
seconds.

Setting the Sentry Type Warn Feature

The Sentry Warn sequence is used with a lighting
load that has special, intelligent line voltage
switches. These switches call for different sequences
of on/off commands to control the loads. Under the
Warn OFF option, you have the ability to choose
from two kinds of Sentry Type Warns. The type of
Sentry Warn to choose depends on the type of
intelligent line voltage switch you are using.

Sentry Type 1 Warn

 When a relay is configured for a Sentry Type 1

Warn and an OFF is issued, the Relay will
flash OFF for 1 second, ON for 1 minute, OFF
for 5 seconds, then turn ON and remain ON
ready for the Sentry Switch‘s next command.

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Sentry Type 2 Warn

 When a relay is configured for a Sentry Type 2

Warn and an OFF is issued, the relay will go
OFF for 1.5 seconds, then back ON.

Setting a Sentry Warn:

Touch the box next to the desired Sentry Warn type.
A checkmark will appear. This will enable the
warning feature for any time scheduled OFF. To
remove the Sentry option, touch the screen again.

Field 4: Viewing Relay Runtime

The ControlKeeper T keeps a running total of the
hours that each relay has been ON. The Relay Setup
Screen shows the accumulated ON time as the
Runtime for the relay since the last time the field was
cleared. Touch the CLEAR button to clear the
runtime and begin accumulating again from zero.
The Relay Status Screen also displays the
accumulated runtime.

Please note that the relay runtime will not reflect
whether the RSC ALL ON or ALL OFF switch has
been used to override the normal programming. In
addition, if a panel has been powered down for an
extended period of time, this field may reflect
inaccurate data until the field has been cleared.

appear. To remove the log feature, touch the
checkbox again, and the checkmark will disappear.

Basic Programming Part 2:
Time Schedule Setup

You need to program time schedules if your lighting
control strategy includes turning lights on and off on
a regular basis throughout the week. In the
Greengate system, an ON schedule does not need
to have a corresponding OFF time or vice versa. ON
and OFF schedules for the same relays are
programmed as separate schedules allowing for
maximum flexibility. There are two steps to setting up
a time schedule. The first is to set up the time
schedule parameters. The second is to link the time
schedule to the relays that it needs to control.

Step 1: Setting up the Time Schedule

A time schedule must be defined with a Time, a
Command, a command Priority level, and an active
Day-of-week.

The Setup Screen allows you to SET UP a new time
schedule or to CHANGE the definition of an existing
schedule. To set up a Time Schedule:

Field 5: Setting a Relay to Broadcast

If you have a NETWORK of ControlKeeper T panels,
there may be a time when you would like a relay in
one ControlKeeper to act as an input to relays in
other panels in the network - to have those remote
relays act in parallel with the relay in the panel you
are programming. You can do this by setting the
relay to Broadcast onto the network whenever it
turns on or off. That broadcast consists of the relay‘s
name and the relay‘s new ON/OFF state. You would
then set up the broadcast relay name as a Remote
Input in the receiving panel. See ―Basic
Programming Part 6: Setting up Remotes‖ on page
35 for more information.

To choose to broadcast the relay, touch the
checkbox next to the Broadcast feature. A
checkmark will appear. To remove the broadcast
feature, touch the checkbox again, and the
checkmark will disappear.

Field 6: Setting Relay Logging

Relay Logs are a great tool for troubleshooting your
lighting system. When the log feature is selected for
a relay, the control panel maintains a listing of each
relay actuation, including the relay name, ON/OFF
status, time and date of change, and cause of
change.

To choose to log the relay actuations, touch the
checkbox next to the Log feature. A checkmark will

1. If the SCHEDULE tab is not visible on the
screen use the arrows to scroll left or right
until the Schedule tab appears. Touch the
tab to view Schedule Information.

2. Use the right and left arrow buttons to scroll
through the schedules until you see a time
schedule that has not yet been defined. An
unused time schedule will have the time ‖ --:-

-‖ in the Schedule Time textbox. Time
Schedules are stored and viewed in
chronological order. Each schedule‘s
definition appears in the informational area
of the screen as you scroll through the list.

3. If you are not already on the Setup Screen,
touch the SETUP button.

4. Enter the schedule parameters as described
below. When you have finished entering the
Schedule definition, touch the SAVE button
to save the changes. You can also touch the
QUIT button to return to the MAIN SCREEN.
If you leave the screen without saving the
changes, you will be asked if that is what you
want. Touch the NO button to remain on the
screen, or touch the YES button to leave
without saving any changes.

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Field 1: Schedule Time

You cannot change this field. The Schedule Time
field contains the time that the schedule is currently
configured to run. Unused or blank schedules will
contain dashes --:--. ControlKeeper times are
expressed in military hours & minutes. For instance,
1 o‘clock in the morning is 0100. 1:30 o‘clock in the
afternoon is 1330.

Field 2: Schedule Type

Once you have set the schedule Type as Sunup or
Sundown in Field 2, the time calculated by the
astronomical clock will appear in Field 1: Schedule
Time.

You may want to have the schedule operate a little
before or after the calculated sundown or sunup
times if you are operating lamps with a long strike
time or if you want to stagger the on times for your
lighting to protect against a power spike when the all
the lamps are turned on at once.

Note: This offset is specific to this schedule, and is
applied in addition to any offsets you may have
entered when you defined the Astronomical Clock in
the Panel Setup Screen.

To apply an offset to the calculated sunup or
sundown time, touch the DOT to the right of the
Offset Plus/Minus choice box. If you want to make
the calculated time earlier, choose the Minus symbol
(-). If you want to make the calculated time later,
choose the Plus (+) symbol.

There are three schedule types available for the
ControlKeeper T: Time of Day, Sundown, or Sunup.
Touch the DOT to the right of the Type field. Each
time you touch the dot you will toggle through the
available schedule types. Stop when the field shows
the schedule type that you want. Once you have
chosen the schedule type, you must set the schedule
time.

Field 3: Setting up a Schedule Time

Before you enter a new schedule time, you should
scroll through the existing schedules to see if there is
one already defined that does the desired functions.
This prevents schedule duplication, allowing for
cleaner programming.

Using Clock Time for the Schedule

Once you have set the schedule TYPE as TIME, you
must enter a specific time of day as the schedule
time. Touch the down arrow to the right of the
schedule Hour. A numeric touchscreen keypad will
appear. Touch the numbers you want, then touch the
ENTER button. Do the same for the schedule
Minutes. Once you have entered the time, it will
show in Field 1: Schedule Time.

Touch the arrow to the right of the Offset Hours box.
A touchscreen keypad will appear. Enter the hours
you would like to add to or subtract from the
calculated time, then touch the ENTER button. Do
the same for the Offset Minutes. The time in Field 1:
Schedule Time will update to show the time with the
schedule-specific offset time applied to the
calculated time.

Field 4: Setting a Schedule Command

In addition to the usual ON or OFF commands, the
ControlKeeper allows a NO COMMAND to be
assigned to a Time Schedule. The NO COMMAND
does not in and of itself change the relay status. It is
most often issued with a NONE priority to release the
controlled relays from a previous higher priority Time
Schedule without actually changing the relay state.
See ―Using ControlKeeper Priorities‖ on page 40 for
further information.

Touch the DOT to the right of the Command text box.
Each time you touch the dot, you will move through
the list of available commands: ON, OFF, and NO
CMD (no command). Stop scrolling when you see
the command you want to have issued by the
schedule.

Using Sunup or Sundown for the Schedule

Note: You must have configured your latitude and
longitude into the Panel Setup Screen to use these
times properly. See ―Step 6: Setting the Astronomical
Clock‖ on page 12 for latitude and longitude
configuration steps.

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Field 5: Setting Schedule Priority

You can assign a priority level to a time schedule
command. The priority level affects how the schedule
interacts with other inputs to control the lighting.

To set a command Priority level, touch the right or
left arrow next to the Priority text box to scroll
through the list of available Priorities. Stop scrolling

when you see the priority you want for the schedule.
Priority levels range from NONE to MASTER 13,
MASTER 13 being the highest priority in the system
and NONE the lowest priority.

If you give a command a Priority other than NONE,
that command will override any other command that
is at a lower priority level. That is, any command set
at a lower level will be disregarded while the
prioritized command is in effect.

See ―Using ControlKeeper Priorities‖ on page 40 for
further information. It is recommended that priorities
not be used unless you have a clear understanding
of how they will affect your application.

Field 6: Setting Schedule Active Days

A time schedule can be active on any combination of
days of the week and can also be set to work on
holidays. Any schedule that is active on a holiday will
work only on the dates that have been input as
holidays in the system. See ―Basic Programming
Part 7: Setting up Holiday Dates‖ on page 38 for
more information on setting holiday dates.

Touch the checkbox to the right of the day of week
that you want to add to the schedule Active Days. A
checkmark will appear, indicating that the schedule
being defined will be active on that day of week. If
you do not want the schedule to work on that day,
touch the checkbox again to remove the checkmark.
Continue touching the checkboxes for those days of
the week during which the schedule will be active. If
this schedule should work on holidays as well, touch
the Holidays checkbox to enable the schedule to
work on holidays.

Step 2: Linking the Time Schedule to
the Relays it Controls

Each schedule can control one, some, or all of the
relays in the ControlKeeper enclosure. You Link (or
―tie‖) a schedule to a relay through the Schedule
LINKS Screen. The IntelliRelay design will indicate
when a relay is physically not there by graying out
the checkbox.

until the tab appears. Touch the tab to view
Schedule Information.

2. Use the right and left arrow buttons to scroll
through the schedules until you see the time
schedule that you want to link to relays.
Each schedule‘s definition appears in the
informational area of the screen as you scroll
through the list. There may be several Time

Schedules for the same time of day, so be
sure you have stopped at the schedule
you want to link to relays.

3. Touch the LINKS button to get to the screen
for setting up which relays are controlled by
this schedule.

4. Only relays that are defined as types other
than NOT USED appear on the list of
available relays. Touch the check box to the
right of each relay that you wish to control
with this time schedule. The scrolling arrows
will move the screen up and down to show
additional relays. To unlink a relay, touch the
checkbox to remove the checkmark.

5. When you have completed the Links touch
the SAVE button to save the changes. You
can also touch the QUIT button to return to
the MAIN SCREEN. If you leave the screen
without saving the changes, you will be
asked if that is what you want. Touch the NO
button to remain on the screen, or touch the
YES button to leave without saving any
changes.

Basic Programming Part 3:
Setting Up Contact Closure
Switches

Each ControlKeeper has a total of 64 programmable
inputs available to control the relays. These inputs
can be programmed to control relays in the local

To link a Relay to a Schedule:

1. If the SCHEDULE tab is not visible on the
screen use the arrows to scroll left or right

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enclosure or if the ControlKeeper is in a NETWORK of
other ControlKeepers, they can be programmed to
control remote relays in other panel enclosures by
broadcasting the commands over the RS-485
network.

ToggleMaintainedMomentary

ON

+24VDC

OFF

OFF

+24VDC

ON

ON

+24VDC

OFF

Thirty-two dry contact inputs channels are available
at the bottom of the CKT board. These channels
support photosensors, wall switches, motion
sensors, or any other system that provides a dry
contact closure. This section details the
programming necessary for contact-closure switches
that are wired to the logic board switch input
channels.

Regardless of Switch type, all switches must
undergo initial basic switch setup. Special settings
may be required dependent on switch type. These
special settings may be necessary if using a pilot lit
switch or having one switch perform multiple
functions.

Step 1: Basic Contact Closure Switch
Setup

1. If the SWITCH tab is not visible on the
screen use the screen tab arrows to scroll
left or right until the Switch Tab appears.
Touch the tab to view Switch Information.

2. Use the right and left arrow buttons to scroll
through the list of switches until you see the
switch you would like to modify.

3. First define the switch on the BASIC SETUP
page. Change the definitions as described
below. When you have completed the setup,
touch the SAVE button to save the changes.
You can also touch the QUIT button to return
to the MAIN SCREEN. If you leave the
screen without saving the changes, you will
be asked if that is what you want. Touch the
NO button to remain on the screen, or touch
the YES button to leave without saving any
changes.

on the Switch Scrolling list. A touchscreen keypad
will appear. Press the characters you want and then
touch the Enter button to save the name or numbers.
The Switch Name can have a maximum of eight
characters. We recommend that you use a unique
name that refers to the location of the switch or the
function of the load that the switch controls, such as
―2FL HALL‖. Unique names must be used if this
switch is going to be controlling relays in another
enclosure.

Field 2 Setting Switch Type

There are multiple switch types available. Contact
closure switches should use the option for
Momentary, Maintained or Toggle. Select the type of
switch that you are using. For further details on the
different types, please see the sections that follow.

There are three basic types of dry contact switches.

 A MOMENTARY switch (SPDT) typically has a

distinct ON position and a distinct OFF
position. When moved to the ON position, the
switch sends a pulsed closure between the ON
contact and the 24VDC contact of the
controller before returning to a ―ready‖ state.
When moved to the OFF position, the switch
sends a pulsed closure between the OFF
contact and the 24VDC contact of the
controller before returning to the ―ready‖ state.

 A MAINTAINED switch (SPST) is typically a

standard line-voltage wall switch. Motion
sensors and contact-closure Photosensors
may also be maintained switch types. When
the switch is turned ON a constant contact is
made between the ON contact and the 24VDC
contact of the controller. When the switch is
turned OFF, the closure is released, which is
interpreted as an OFF command.

 A TOGGLE switch (SPST momentary) is

typically a single push button type switch.
When the button is pushed and released a
pulsed closure is made to the controller switch
channel. The first closure is seen as an ON
command. Each closure that follows will
reverse or ―toggle‖ the command.

Field 1:Setting Switch Name

The Switch Name defaults to SWITCH01,
SWITCH02, etc. To enter a different Switch Name,
touch the down arrow to the right of the default name

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Dry Contact Switch Configurations

You can wire up to eight Momentary or Toggle
switches in parallel into one input channel unless
they are pilot lit. Maintained switches should not be
parallel wired unless they are motion sensors
controlling the same area.

Field 3: Setting Switch Commands

The control panel allows you to choose the
command to be issued from a switch when it is
turned on, and also for when it is turned off. This may
affect how the switch works for your application. Your
choices are ON, OFF, and NO COMMAND. The CKT
defaults to issuing an ON command for the ON and
an OFF command for the OFF.

The NO COMMAND selection is most often used
when priorities have been used. A NO COMMAND
command at the NONE level of priority can be used
to release a higher priority command from this switch
without actually changing the relay‘s state. See
―Using ControlKeeper Priorities‖ on page 40 for more
information.

Touch the DOT at the right of the ON Command
choice box. Each time you touch the dot you will
toggle through the list of possible commands. Stop
the toggle when the command you want shows on
the Command textbox. Do the same to set the OFF
command.

Field 4: Setting Switch Priorities

Use the right and left arrows to scroll through the
available priority levels until you see the priority level
you would like for the command.

Priorities that are available in a basic setup are:
NONE, PRIORITY, and MASTER. If you have
chosen to use Advanced Programming options, you
will have access to several other levels of the
MASTER priority: MASTER2, MASTER3, MASTER4,
…..MASTER12, MASTER13. See ―Chapter 5:
Advanced Programming‖ on page 40 for an
explanation of MASKS and PRIORITIES.

In most cases, you need only use the three lowest
priorities to attain the control levels you need.

Timer Cautions:

 When you use an input timer, you may need to

provide a NO TIMER MASK or a prioritized
schedule to prevent the timer from turning
lights off during regular scheduled ON times.
See ―Chapter 5: Advanced Programming‖ on
page 40 for an explanation of MASKS and
PRIORITIES.

 When a switch with a timer has been turned

ON, only that switch can cancel the timer by
sending an OFF command.

Field 6: Setting a Switch to Broadcast

If you have a NETWORK of ControlKeeper T panels,
there may be a time when you would like a switch in
one panel to control relays in other networked control
panels. You can do this by setting the switch to
broadcast onto the network whenever it turns on or
off.

To choose to broadcast the switch, touch the
checkbox next to the Broadcast option. A checkmark
will appear. To remove the broadcast option, touch
the checkbox again, and the checkmark will
disappear.

A switch that is set to broadcast will send its name
and the ON or OFF state across the network wire
whenever it is used. You would need to set up a
Remote Input with the same name as the original
switch in the other panels to receive the broadcast
command. Special settings such as masking,
priorities, timers, and changes of the commands
issued will not broadcast with the switch. These
settings, if desired will need to be setup on the
remote command. See ―Basic Programming Part 6:
Setting up Remotes‖ on page 23 for more
information.

Field 7: Setting Switch Logging

Logs are a great tool for troubleshooting your lighting
system. When the Log option is selected for a switch,
the control panel maintains a listing of each switch
actuation, including the switch Name, on or off
Status, and the Time and Date of the change.

Field 5: Setting Switch Timers

A switch can have a timer from 1 to 999 minutes and
from 1 to 59 seconds. When the user turns a relay
ON with a switch that has a timer the control panel
starts the timer running. At the end of the timer
period, the control panel will automatically issue an
OFF command from this switch to the linked relays.
This feature is often used for after-hours overrides.

To set up a Switch Timer, touch the down arrow to
the right of the Timer Minutes field. A drop-down
touchscreen numeric keypad will appear. Touch the
numbers you want, then touch the ENTER button.
Do the same for the Timer Seconds field.

To choose to log the switch actuations, touch the
checkbox next to the Log option. A checkmark will
appear. To remove the log option, touch the
checkbox again, and the checkmark will disappear.

Field 8: Setting Switch Warn Off

The Warn OFF feature is designed to give a warning
to the occupants of an area that the lights are about
to go off. The warning will occur only if the controlled
relay has been programmed with a warn. If a switch
has been linked to multiple relays, some with Warn
enabled and some without the warn option, a Switch
Warn Off command will only occur with associated

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relays that have warn times assigned. See ―Field 3:
Setting Relay Warn‖ on page 15 for information
about relay warning sequences.

To set a switch to initiate the defined relay warning
sequence, touch the Warn Off checkbox. A
checkmark will appear. Touch the checkbox again to
remove the warn feature.

Additional Special Settings for
Contact Closure Switches

It will be necessary to set special advanced
parameters if you are using pilot lit switches or if you
are programming a switch that needs to perform
multiple actions with a single command, i.e. Turn on
one relay while turning off another with a single
button press.

Before accessing the special parameters, set up the
Basic Switch Setup choosing the appropriate switch
type for the type of switch you are using.

1. If the SWITCH tab is not visible on the
screen use the screen tab arrows to scroll
left or right until the Switch Tab appears.
Touch the tab to view Switch Information.

2. Use the right and left arrow buttons to scroll
through the list of switches until you see the
switch that you wish to apply the advanced
settings.

3. Access the Switch SETUP page. Make sure
that the switch type is defined for
momentary, maintained or toggle type.

4. Touch the ADVANCED SETUP button to
continue defining the switch. Change the
Advanced definitions as described below,
then touch the SAVE button to store the
changes.

Field 1: Setting Switch Channel Number

Dry Contact Input switches are wired into the Switch
Input Terminal Blocks at the bottom of the
ControlKeeper circuit board. There are 32 input
channels available. The Channel Number identifies
which terminals have been used for this switch input.
Channel numbers default to Switch 1 wired to
Channel 1, Switch 2 – Channel 2, etc.

Sometimes you may want a wall switch to act
differently for different relays. You can to set up two
or more switch inputs to read off the same input
channel by changing the Channel Number for the
switch. You can then put special programming on
one of the switches but not the other.

When you touch the down arrow to the right of the
Channel entry field a drop-down calculator-like
touchscreen keypad will appear. Touch the numbers
for the channel that you want, then touch the enter
button.

Field 2: Setting Lighted Switch Type

ControlKeeper T panels have a fourth terminal
labeled LSO (Lighted Switch Output) for each switch
channel. This is where the pilot light wire is
connected.

5. When you have completed the setup, touch
the SAVE button to save the changes. You
can also touch the QUIT button to return to
the MAIN SCREEN. If you leave the screen
without saving the changes, you will be
asked if that is what you want. Touch the NO
button to remain on the screen, or touch the
YES button to leave without saving any
changes.

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Lighted Switch Wiring

You must use Lighted Switches that have been
approved for use with the ControlKeeper T system.

There are limits to the number of lighted switches
that a control panel can power.