CoreSense™ PC Communication

Software User’s Manual

April 2017
April 2017
 ABSTRACT
Emerson’s CoreSense™ AC Interface(PCIF) software is an accessory item for personal
computers that unlocks advanced history and diagnostic capability when used in conjunction
with existing CoreSense™ modules. Designed to help contractors troubleshoot residential or
commercial air conditioning systems, CoreSense™ PCIF software extracts valuable history
information directly from the installed modules to help guide the contractor to the root cause of
system issues.

This document will guide one through the necessary steps to enable and troubleshoot
CoreSense™ PCIF software in conjunction with Emerson’s CoreSense™ Communication
module.
 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Abstract ...................................................................................................................................... i
Table of Contents ...................................................................................................................... ii
1.0 Getting Started .............................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Installation............................................................................................................ 1
1.2 Module Power ...................................................................................................... 2
1.3 RS485 Connectivity ............................................................................................. 3
1.4 DIP Switch Settings ............................................................................................. 4
1.5 LED Flash Code .................................................................................................. 5
2.0 Configuration of PCIF ................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Step 1 .................................................................................................................. 6
2.2 Step 2 .................................................................................................................. 7
2.3 Step 3 .................................................................................................................. 8
2.4 Step 4 .................................................................................................................. 9
2.5 Step 5 ................................................................................................................ 10
2.6 Step 6 ................................................................................................................ 11
3.0 Status Window ............................................................................................................. 12
4.0 Device History Window ............................................................................................... 13
4.1 Seven Day History ............................................................................................. 14
4.2 Event Counts ..................................................................................................... 15
4.3 10 Most Recent Alarms ...................................................................................... 16
5.0 Data Logging Window ................................................................................................. 17
6.0 Device Information Window ........................................................................................ 18
7.0 Technical Information Window ................................................................................... 19
8.0 Report Guide................................................................................................................ 20
8.1 Status ................................................................................................................ 21
8.2 Configuration ..................................................................................................... 22
8.3 History ............................................................................................................... 23
8.4 Seven Day History ............................................................................................. 24
8.5 Event Counts ..................................................................................................... 25
8.6 10 Most Recent Alarms ...................................................................................... 26
8.7 Networked Modules ......................................................................................27-28
8.8 Module Addressing ............................................................................................ 29
 Getting Started: Installation

Necessary Equipment:
 571 – 0064 – 0X or 571-0065 – 0X Module
 USB – RS485 Connector
 CoreSense™ AC PCIF Software
 Laptop/PC with USB Port 2.0/3.0

Note:
1. T1 and T2, powers the module
2. RS485 Connector
3. DIP Switch Settings
4. LED Alerts. Green (G). Red (R)

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 Module Power

Note:
1. T1 and T2, powers the module

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 RS485 Connectivity

2b

2a

Note:

1. RS485 Connector, P/N: 571-284507-3 or Tyco P/N: 284507-3 or Equiv.

2. USB to RS485 Serial Converter Cable, P/N: 768-1041-ND or
FTDI P/N: USB-RS485-WE-1800-BT or Equiv.
a. Orange Wire
b. Yellow Wire

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 DIP Switch Setting

This is a rocker
1
style switch.

1a

Note:
1. DIP Switch Settings
a. Default settings
i. Modbus Module Address: 1
1. Refer to page 32 for address examples
2. 0 is NOT a networkable address.
ii. Baud Rate: 19200
iii. Parity: None
iv. Stand Alone
v. TE
vi. Disable Short Cycle Protection

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 LED Flash Code

Note:
1. LED Alerts. Green (G). Red (R).
a. See AE Bulletin for CoreSense™ Communications for additional information on
Alert/Lockout LED Flash codes.

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 Configuration: Step 1

3
6

Note:

If latest CoreSense™ Software, ‘CoreSense_PC_Communication_Software_AC.exe’, is

already downloaded, you may skip these steps and go onto the next page.

1. Create a new folder and place ‘CoreSense_PC_Communication_Software_AC.exe’ in

it. Click on ‘CoreSense_PC_Communication_Software_AC.exe’
2. Click ‘Run’ to extract CoreSense™ files
3. Click ‘Yes’
4. Click ‘Next’
5. Click ‘Browse…’ and choose folder to save the CoreSense™ Software.
a. It is recommended to save the files in the new folder created in the first step.
6. Click ‘Next’
7. Click ‘Finish’

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 Configuration: Step 2

Note:

 Connect the USB to RS485 Serial Converter Cable to the computer and the CoreSense
module. (2).
 See Page 4 to verify correct DIP switch positions (3).
 Power Cycle the CoreSense Communications module (4).
 Wait 12-15 seconds after the power cycle, make sure green LED (G) is ON (5).
 Open the Software by clicking on
“CoreSense_PC_Communication_Software_AC.exe” (1)

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 Configuration: Step 3

Note:

1. If this message box appears make sure the serial adapter is connected to the
computer, click OK
a. Repeat Configuration Step 2 if this does not auto-connect a second time

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 Configuration: Step 4
1

Note:
1. Select ‘Copeland Scroll ® with CoreSenseTM Communications.’
2. Click ‘OK’

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 Configuration: Step 5

2
2

1a 1c
1b

Note:

1. Ensure the module(s) are powered. CHECK:

a. Baud Rate: 19200
b. Parity: None
c. Port No.: Auto-filled dependent on laptop/PC’s USB COM Port.
i. Generally, the highest number is selected.
2. Click ‘Start’ to search for CoreSense Communications module(s)
3. Close the ‘Communicating…’ window.

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 Configuration: Step 6

Note:
1. Confirm ‘Request Status – Request Sent’ and ‘Response Status – Response
Received.’
a. If ‘Response Status’ is ‘Error: No Response Received !!’
i. Make sure module is powered
ii. USB to RS485 serial converter is connected and the yellow and orange
wires are connected to the proper terminals
2. Click on ‘Address – 01.’

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 CoreSense™ Communications Status

2 3

Note:
1. Status Window
2. To clear alarms, toggle box ‘Clear Alarm’, then click ‘Write to Module.’
3. To reset module, toggle box ‘Module Reset’, then click ‘Write to Module.
a. DISCLAIMER!
i. Synonymous with power cycling module

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 CoreSense™ Communications Device History
1
2

4
5
3

Color Code:
 Green: Normal
 Yellow: Trip
 Red: Lockout

Note:
1. Device History Window
2. Displays ‘Seven Day History.’
3. Displays ‘Event Counts.’
4. Displays ’10 Most Recent Alarms.’
5. To obtain PDF version of module history, click ‘Save To PDF’, and select folder to save
the documentation.
a. SEE REPORT GUIDE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON PDF

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 Device History – Seven Day History

Note:
1. Hover cursor over a rectangular box to read the number of times alert has occurred in
specified time frame

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 Device History - Event Counts

1 2 3

Note:
1. Compressor Starts – equal to number to compressor starts within 7-day history
2. Compressor Run Time – equal to total amount of compressor run time within 7-day
history
a. Run-time is incremented every 6 minutes (1/10 of an hour)
i. Increments by 0.1
3. Compressor Short Cycle – equal to number of short cycles within 7-day history
4. Scroll bar used to see the counts of the other faults (trips/lockouts) within 7-day history

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 Device History – 10 Most Recent Alarms

Note:
 Lists the 10 most recent alarms with respect to each other

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 CoreSense™ Communications Data Logging

4 5
2
3b
3 3a

Note:
1. Data Logging Window
2. Toggle to ‘Enable’ or ‘Disable’ data logging
a. DISCLAIMER!
i. Toggling ‘Enable’ will clear all previous data obtained
3. Auto/Manual Logging
a. Choose between 2 seconds and 60 minutes for manual logging interval
b. Status of CoreSense™ Communications will automatically log in ¼ of a second
if there is a trip/lockout alert; otherwise, the software will not log any data.
4. Click ‘Browse’ to determine folder for logged data
5. Click ‘Save’ to save an excel file in browsed folder

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 CoreSense™ Communications Device
Information

Note:
1. Device Information Window
a. Automatically populated and cannot be edited

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 CoreSense™ Communications Technical
Information

Note:
1. Technical Information Window
2. Additional information about the CoreSense™ Communications

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 Report Guide

1
2

Note:
1. Sections of report document generated by PCIF
2. Compressor and Module information
3. DIP Switch Status

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 Report Guide - Status

Note:
 Input/output Status of the module

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 Report Guide – Configuration

48

Note:
1. Configurations for faults (trips/lockouts)

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 Report Guide – History

2 3
1

Note:
1. Faults (trips/lockouts)
2. 7-day history with following rows for trips/faults
3. Cumulative Count – total amount of trip/lockout within the 7-day history
4. Compressor Run Time
a. Run-time is incremented every 6 minutes (1/10 of an hour)
5. List of the 10 most recent alarms

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 Report Guide – Seven Day History

Note:
 Seven Day History
 Green: Normal Operation
 Yellow: Trips
 Red: Lockout

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 Report Guide – Event Counts

Note:
 Event Counts
 Counts are with respect to the 7-day history

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 Report Guide – 10 Most Recent Alarms

Note:
 10 Most Recent Alarms

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 Interconnectivity to Networked Modules

PC

Note:
 For standalone operation the termination resistor should remain installed.
 For daisy chained applications the termination resistor should remain installed for
the modules on the ends of the daisy chain. All other termination resistors in the
sequence of daisy chained modules should be removed. The termination resistor can
be removed using miniature electronics needle nose pliers
1. Location of termination resistor on CoreSense™ Communications module

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 Interconnectivity to Networked Modules

2
4

Note:
1. Confirm that for networked modules, the number of modules found by PCIF
corresponds with the number of modules in network.
a. Ex.: 3 Modules Found corresponds with the 3 modules currently networked
2. Confirm for ‘Request Status,’ each module address responds with ‘Request Sent’
3. Confirm for ‘Response Status,’ each module’s response is ‘Response Received’
4. Switch between modules by clicking on corresponding addresses
5. ‘Network Configuration’ will return you to this page
 For additional help, look at ‘Configuration of PCIF,’ starting with page 6.

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 Module Addressing

Note:
 Networked Modules must have different addresses per module
 Address 0 is reserved as the broadcast address. Do not set module address to 0

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