Resources

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Known Issues

Communication failure or strange front panel behavior on any Cytec units with IF-9 through IF-11 Rev 3 LAN Control Modules built between 9/2012 and 3/2021.  Serial # Range 185595 to 217088.  Usually shows up after reboot, power loss or turning unit back on after long period of storage.  The battery used to store firmware in memory has died or is marginal.  Does not effect all units.  Can be easily fixed.  Download the document below for instructions or call Cytec with any issues at 585.381.4740. E-mail sales@cytec-ate.com .  Contact Cytec if interested in newer control module that no longer needs the battery and permanently fixes the issue.

White Papers on Switching Systems

A history of switching systems and their applications – How they came to be, how they progressed and why they are useful.

A useful guide for understanding relay basics and why certain relays are used for specific applications.

A lite hearted view of why the switch should be added as one of the simple machines.

White Papers that have nothing to do with Switching Systems

A history paper on the Colorado Ghost Town of Waldorf on Argentine Pass.  The highest railroad ever built in the USA.

Where’s Waldorf? – 43 MB pdf file

Test Program used to Cycle Relays

Some relays can show higher than normal contact resistance over the years due to lack of use and the contacts can be cleaned up by cycling the relays at a high rate of speed which wipees the contacts clean.  Program may also be used for troubleshooting potential problems.  We definitely recommend contacting someone at Cytec before using this program.  The program requires having National Instruments LABView software installed or at least having the National Instruments run time libraries installed.  Contact Cytec for more information or help at 585.381.4740 or sales@cytec-ate.com.  

Relay Cycling Program – Cytec Test Program V1_5  –836KB ZIP file