Emerson Ultimate Guide to the Liebert AC4 Controller for Home Security Management

Introduction

1.0INTRODUCTION

The Liebert AC4 is ideal for coordinated control of systems with redundant equipment, such as multiple environmental units or pumps. When the Liebert AC4 controller detects an alarm in an operating device, the Liebert AC4 enables a standby device and controls the device in alarm as configured, either leaving that device operating or disabling it.

The Liebert AC4 controller can also balance usage of devices by rotating units through Operating and Standby modes according to a user-defined schedule. This helps keep redundant equipment operating efficiently and only when needed. The Liebert AC4 can perform routine testing of standby devices and alert personnel if a standby device fails an operating test and requires attention.

Another capability of the Liebert AC4 is monitoring the status of connected devices and keeping personnel apprised through local alarming.

The Liebert AC4 controller can interface with anything that closes an electrical contact. To improve process efficiency and troubleshooting, the controller tracks data in two types of logs: alarm and event. The Liebert AC4 has a local LCD interface and an RS232 interface.

When an alarm condition arises, the Liebert AC4 displays alarm information, sounds an audible alarm, changes the state of the common alarm relay and turns connected devices on or off according to user configuration. See 1.5 Typical Configuration for a more detailed example.

1.1Methods of Viewing and Configuring the Liebert AC4

The Liebert AC4 features access through two interfaces that allow users to configure the unit, silence alarms, back up logs, and perform many other functions to keep a large or small operation running smoothly and safely.

•LCD—liquid crystal display on the front of the panel

•Service Terminal Interface—accessible via a computer connected directly to an RS232 port

These interfaces permit easy access and configuration of the Liebert AC4, allowing users to view data, silence alarms and have full access to information stored in the controller, including logs of alarms and events.

1.2Data Logs

The two types of data logs—alarm history and event history—can be viewed on the LCD on the front of the Liebert AC4 or the Service Terminal Interface. The logs may also be downloaded to a computer through the Service Terminal Interface.

1.3Available Alarms

The alarms available with the Liebert AC4 are:

•Discrete input alarm (for each digital input)

•Loss of power

•No standby available

•Standby device failed

•No restart available

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