3. When the Plus-X Device window appears, select Plus-X ICRU from the device type
drop-down. Enter a description of the Plus-X unit for your own reference, followed by the
IP address and Port, as already configured on the Plus-X ICRU.
4. Check the box marked Map Default Set of Channels to add all channels for this Plus-X
unit to the ARC Plus and enter a starting channel number for assignment of these
channels in the ARC Plus. If you are not using all channels, or if you do not wish for
them to appear in sequential order, you will need to manually map the channels. In this
case, leave this checkbox unchecked.
5. Press OK to close the Plus-X Settings window. Press OK to close the Plus-X Devices
window.
6. To manually map Plus-X ICRU channels to the ARC Plus, click the Command tabs.
Locate an unused channel and click the […] button in the Source column. This will bring
up the Source dialog. Click the Plus-X channel button and choose the Plus-X device and
channel you wish to use.
7. Select File>Save to save the changes to the ARC Plus.
Using a Status Channel to Monitor the State of a Relay Output
The ARC Plus Touch can monitor any Plus-X ICRU relay to determine whether it is energized or
de-energized. This is done by assigning the relay state to a status channel in the ARC Plus.
To monitor a relay state with a status channel, follow the steps below:
1. After adding the Plus X ICRU, select the Status Channel tab in Autoload Plus.
2. Locate an unused channel and click the […] button in the Source column. This will bring
up the Source dialog. Click the Plus-X channel button and choose the Plus-X ICRU
device and the relay you wish to monitor with that status channel.
3. Select File>Save to save the changes to the ARC Plus.
Connecting Command Channel Outputs
The Plus-X ICRU allows connection of 8 raise and 8 lower channels. Raise channels connect to
the left set of 24 pins on the rear panel and lower channels connect to the right set of 24 pins as
shown below:
Closeup of Form C contacts on the Plus-X ICRU rear panel
Each channel has three pins: a pin for common (left), and pins for the normally open and
normally closed contacts. Pinouts for raise channels 1-8 and lower channels 1-8 are identified
on the chart below.
