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Force America 6100 GEN 3 & 4

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  1. The Event Logging Authentication (ELA) Module is required for the GEN3 models of the Force America 6100 controller and can be ordered from Force America.

    • The Event Logging Authentication (ELA) Module is required for the GEN3 models of the Force America 6100 controller and can be ordered from Force America.

    • The Event Logging Authentication (ELA) Module must be Geotab enabled.

    • GEN5 models do not require the ELA Module.

    • Connect the ELA Module to the 2-pin connector attached to the 12-pin harness (P/N 1016023).

  2. The IOX-WRKS primary port connects to the DB9 (RS-232) serial port on the ELA Module of the Force America 6100 with the HRN-FAI cable. The IOX-WRKS primary port connects to the DB9 (RS-232) serial port on the ELA Module of the Force America 6100 with the HRN-FAI cable.

    • The IOX-WRKS primary port connects to the DB9 (RS-232) serial port on the ELA Module of the Force America 6100 with the HRN-FAI cable.

  3. Power on the Force America 6100 controller. Enter the [Calibration] menu.

    • Power on the Force America 6100 controller.

    • Enter the [Calibration] menu.

    • An access code may be required and can be obtained from your Force America representative.

    • Under the [Configuration > Enabled Options] menu set [Event Logging] to "AVL".

    • Under the [Configuration > Shutdown] menu set [Hibernate] to "Disabled".

    • Navigate to the [Configuration > Event Logging > Intervals] menu and set each parameter to "Enabled".

    • Exit the [Calibration] menu and reboot the controller.

    • The Force America 6100 controller is now configured to stream data to the IOX-WRKS.

    • Ensure the IOX-WRKS has the correct controller configuration loaded before proceeding to verification / simulation mode.

    • Set [Spinner], [Conveyor] and [Liquid] to desired settings.

    • Press the green knob (on and off) on the controller to trigger an event change.

    • Verify the data.

  6. The icon shown in the image can be used to verify if the authentication was successful and that the data connection is established with the IOX-WRKS.

    • The icon shown in the image can be used to verify if the authentication was successful and that the data connection is established with the IOX-WRKS.

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Alkesh Dhak

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