{"product_id":"hc-db-ui-ipc","title":"HC-DB-UI\/IPC (Hall Call Data Board - Universal Interface \/ IPC)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eHC-DB-UI\/IPC\u003c\/b\u003e is a high-density serial interface board used in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"66\"\u003eMotion Control Engineering (MCE)\u003c\/b\u003e dispatching and hall call systems. It acts as the \"Universal Interface\" (UI) between the main controller's logic and the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"220\"\u003eIPC\u003c\/b\u003e (Inter-Processor Communication) bus. This board is typically found in the main controller cabinet or a centralized dispatching hub for high-rise groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCore Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e Motion Control Engineering (MCE)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/b\u003e HC-DB-UI\/IPC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBus Type:\u003c\/b\u003e IPC (Inter-Processor Communication) \/ RS-485 Serial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVoltage:\u003c\/b\u003e 5V DC (Logic) \/ 24V DC (I\/O)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eConnectivity:\u003c\/b\u003e High-density ribbon cable headers and serial port connectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e Used primarily with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"35\"\u003eHMC-PHC\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"47\"\u003eiControl\u003c\/b\u003e dispatching systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eElevator Logic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eData Hubbing:\u003c\/b\u003e Collects hall call data from multiple serial \"risers\" (strings of hall stations) and consolidates them into a single data stream for the main dispatcher CPU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProtocol Translation:\u003c\/b\u003e Translates the discrete signaling from hall call interface boards into the IPC protocol used by the main processor to make \"assignment\" decisions (which car gets which call).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSystem Synchronization:\u003c\/b\u003e Ensures all cars in a group see the same call registry. When a call is registered on one car's system, the HC-DB-UI\/IPC propagates that \"Lamp On\" signal to all other cars in the group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAccessories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHC-MAIN \/ HC-MPU:\u003c\/b\u003e The primary dispatcher processor boards that mount above or connect to the UI\/IPC board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRibbon Cables:\u003c\/b\u003e Connects the UI\/IPC board to the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"48\"\u003eHC-ACI\u003c\/b\u003e (AC Interface) or \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"73\"\u003eHC-DCI\u003c\/b\u003e (DC Interface) boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTermination Resistors:\u003c\/b\u003e Jumpers or plug-in resistors required at the end of the IPC bus string to prevent data corruption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaintenance \u0026amp; Code\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eB44 Communication Reliability:\u003c\/b\u003e Per code, hall call registration must be reliable. If the UI\/IPC board fails, the entire group may lose hall call functionality, often defaulting the cars to \"Independent\" or \"Wild\" operation where they only respond to car calls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLED Diagnostics:\u003c\/b\u003e The board features \"TX\/RX\" (Transmit\/Receive) LEDs. If these LEDs are not flickering rapidly, it indicates a lock-up in the serial communication or a power failure to the logic chip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAddress Conflicts:\u003c\/b\u003e If replacing this board, ensure all dip-switches and jumpers match the original exactly. Incorrect IPC addressing will cause \"Communication Loss\" faults and can potentially crash the entire group dispatching network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCable Integrity:\u003c\/b\u003e The high-density ribbon cables are sensitive to EMI. Ensure they are not draped over high-voltage contactors or transformers. If \"phantom\" calls appear across the whole group, check for a loose or unshielded ribbon cable connected to this board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"R.A.M. 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