View Active Alarms, Viewing Additional Screens | Emerson AC8

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5.1View Active Alarms

The Active Alarm screen displays all alarms that are occurring, up to a maximum of 22.

A Current Alarm screen appears automatically whenever an alarm occurs—except during setup. This screen can display only the two most recent active alarms. To view any other active alarms, use the View Active Alarms feature.

You may view active alarms at any time by using the following steps:

• From the Main Menu, use the arrows ↑↓ to choose View Status, as shown at right, and then press Enter ↵ .

• From the View Status Menu, use the arrows ↑↓ to choose View Active Alarms and press Enter ↵ .

5.1.1Active Alarms

Main Menu

>VIEW STATUS SYSTEM AND CONTROL

↑↓ =NEXT

↵ =SELECT

View Status Menu

>VIEW ACTIVE ALARMS VIEW ALARM LOG VIEW EVENT LOG VIEW TREND LOG

VIEW INPUT STATUS VIEW OUTPUT STATUS VIEW PAGER NUMBERS VIEW OPERATION VIEW CONTROL STATUS

The Active Alarms screen displays up to 22 records; it shows any active alarm and any Latched alarm that has not been cleared. Examples of alarms include inputs in alarm status, a low battery condition and a loss of connection to an analog input. When any alarms are present, the Active Alarms screen shows descriptive details for each alarm:

•the source of the alarm (for example, SENSOR_1 or BATTERY)

•the status of an input or output (101.0 DEG)

•a brief description of the problem (HIGH SETPOINT ALARM or CHECK BATTERY)

If there are no active alarms, the screen displays the message:

NO ALARMS PRESENT

Active Alarms

> ACTIVE ALARM 22/22
SENSOR_1	101.0 DEG
HIGH SETPOINT ALARM
SENSOR_2	------ DEG
SENSOR PROBLEM
DEVICE_7	ALARM
CONTACT OPEN
BATTERY
CHECK BATTERY

Viewing Additional Screens

There may be up to 22 records of alarm data.

•To view additional records, use the arrows ↑↓ .

•To return to the previous screen, press the ESC key.

Clearing Active Alarms

To clear all active alarms, see 7.13 - Clear Alarms & Logs. Alarm records are stored in the Alarm Log.

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Emerson AC8 user manual View Active Alarms, Viewing Additional Screens, Clearing Active Alarms

Contents

Site Monitoring and Services AC8Page Table of Contents View Active Alarms Setup System Setup Zones Appendix a Service Terminal Interface Appendix B Default Settings Quick Reference Guide Figures Page Data Logs Methods of Viewing and Configuring the AC8Available Alarms Transformer Module Operation LCD for configurationOutside Enclosure Overview Transformer Module Back of LCD Controller Board Liebert SiteScan Web Typical ConfigurationContact relay Output Humidity Lockout Analog inputs Status LEDs Controller Board OverviewController board components Description For more information, see Loss-of-power EIA422 SiteScan Web LED IndicatorsLED indicators summary LEDs EIA422 Typical Sequence Packing Contents Installation ConsiderationsInstallation Unpacking and Preliminary Inspection Mounting the Panel Surface-Mounting the AC8Required tools 304.8mm 213 4mm Flush-Mounting the AC8 Termination and Mounting Connect Power to the AC8Input Power Connections TM115 TM230 Connection Type Connecting the Battery Pack VAC Output Power ConnectionsTroubleshooting Transformer Module Obtaining a Replacement Battery Pack Wiring Specifications Wiring and ConnectionsWiring specifications Connecting Digital Inputs and Digital Outputs Connecting Liebert Environmental UnitsConnecting Digital Inputs Setting the Digital Output Jumpers Digital output jumper settings Connecting Control Relay Outputs Connecting the Emergency Power Operation Epop InputSetting the Epop Jumper Connecting Analog Inputs Setting the 12VDC/24VDC Analog Power JumperConnecting the Analog Ground 1 RS232 Connector Connecting Common Alarm OutputsEIA422 SiteScan Web Connector Phone Line Connector Overview of Menus Guide to AC8 functions Opening Screen Overview Main Menu OverviewLCD Menu Overview View Status Options Clearing Active Alarms View Active AlarmsActive Alarms Active Alarms Alarm log conditions Main Menu View Alarm LogAlarm Log Alarm Log Event Log View Event LogEvent Log Event log conditions View Trend Log Select a SensorView a Trend Log View Input Status Input StatusViewing Additional Input Data Viewing Additional Output Data View Output StatusOutput Status Digital output states View a Pager Number View Pager NumbersSelect a Pager View a Pager PIN View Operation View OperationSelect a Zone Zone Selection Control Status View Control StatusControl Status View Control Status Silence Alarm & Backup LOG Files Service Terminal Interface Silence Alarm Service Terminal Interface only Back Up Log Files Service Terminal Interface only Silence Alarm & Backup Log Files Service Terminal Interface System and Control Options LoginLogin Valid characters for data entry System & Control menu Clear Alarms&Logs selected Login ScreenSystem & Control menu Setup System selected Setup System menu Setup System Overview Setup System Setup Inputs Define Input as Alarmable or Event Change Label Name of InputDefine Input as Normally Open or Normally Closed Delay Time Set Up Alarmable Inputs in Latched or Unlatched ModeSet Up Delay Time Latched / Unlatched Reset Common Alarm Setup System Setup Common AlarmChange to Reset Y or Not Reset N Setup Common Alarm Default settings analog sensor inputs Setup System Setup SensorSelect a Sensor to Configure Setup Sensor Identify the Sensor as Connected Change Sensor Label NameChange Units Label Change 4 mA Value Change 20 mA ValueChange Offset Value Message if sensor has been defined as an event Define Sensor as Alarmable or EventSet Up Alarmable Sensors in Latched or Unlatched Mode Latched N Change Low Setpoint Change Low SetpointChange High Setpoint Change High Setpoint Sensor Delay Total devices Setup System Setup ZonesSet Up a Zone Previous zone has no devices Setup System Setup Outputs Define Output as Normally Open or Normally Closed Define Operating or Standby Mode Enable or Disable an Output Device in Alarm StatusConfigure Output for Loss of Power Fail-Safe Supported Modem Settings Setup System Setup Modem & PagersModem Setup Initialization String Default Modem Settings Edit the Init String International DialingCountry codes Country Code Enter AC8 Phone Number Enable Modem Diagnostic Messages Change Modem Hang Up Delay After a CallChange Modem Dial Prefix Pager dialing results Pager Setup Pager Number and PINSelect a Pager to Configure Select Pager Menu Guidelines for dialing pagers Setup Pager MenuEnter a Pager Number Enter a Pager PIN Number Enter Pager NUMBER40 Characters MAX Command Successful Enable Communications Check Enter Time To Perform Communications Check Setup System Setup System Info Select Setup SystemSetup System Info Setup Operation Setup I/O Matrix Reset Password to the Factory Default Aaaa Change PasswordChange the Password Change Date & Time/Automatic Daylight Saving Time Setup Site ID Setup Site IDConnect Battery Battery alarms Backup and Upload Configuration File Back Up the Configuration File Upload the Configuration File Guidelines for dialing service phone number Setup Serv Ph Num Enter Phone NumberService phone number dialing results Setup Serv Ph Num Setup Service Phone Number Service Terminal Interface only Firmware Update Service Terminal Interface only Factory DefaultsFactory Defaults Factory Defaults System and Control Options Initiate Remote Alarm Test Service Terminal Interface only Disconnect Setup Operation Turn Automatic Sequencing On or Off Specify Failed Standby Response Turn Standby Testing On or OffChange Standby Testing Failed Standby response Restart Delay Time Specify Hold Delay TimeHold Delay Time Specify Restart Time Specify Staging If sensor for zone is not connected to AC8 Setup System Setup I/O Matrix Set Up Mapping for a Digital InputDefault Mappings Digital Inputs to Control Relays Set Up Mapping for an Analog Sensor Input Default Mappings Analog Inputs to Control RelaysMap Sensor to Control Relay Override Output Clear Alarms & Logs Clear Active AlarmsClear the Alarm Log Clear Event Log Clear the Event LogClear the Trend Logs Clear Trend Log AC8 Specifications Specifications Appendix a Service Terminal Interface Comparison of Functions LCD and Service Terminal Interface Connection Methods Connecting to the Service Terminal InterfaceSteps to set up a direct or remote connection Create a Connection Direct Connection via RS232 Remote Connection via Modem Set Up the COM1 Port Direct Connection OnlyCOM1 Port Setup Choose COM1 Choose the computer’s modem Proceed to Step Ascii Setup Set Up the Connection’s PropertiesProperties Setup Settings tab Connect to the Service Terminal Interface Click on the file name for example, AC8.htDial button OK button View Status Overview Silence Alarm and Backup Log FilesSetup Menu Overview Main Menu For sample screens, see View Status Menus View Active AlarmsView Active Alarms Main Menu View Alarm Log View Alarm Log View Event Log View Event Log View Trend Log View Trend Log View Input & Sensor Status View Input StatusView Output Status View Output Status View Pager Numbers View Pager Numbers View Control Status View OperationView Control Status Silence Alarm Section A.5.1 Section A.5.2 Backup Log Files Event Log File Back Up Alarm Log FileBackup Log Files Alarm Log File Back Up Event Log File Backup Log Files Trend Log Files Back Up Trend Log Files Setup Menu Login MenuLogin Tips on Using the Service Terminal Interface Setup MenuSetup Menu See Description Setup Inputs Setup InputsSetup Common Alarm Setup Common Alarm Setup Sensor Setup Sensor Setup Zones Setup ZonesSetup Output Setup Outputs Setup Modem & Pagers Pager SetupSetup Modem & Pagers Pager Setup Modem Setup Setup Modem & Pagers Modem Setup Setup System Info Setup System InfoChange Password Set Date & Time/Automatic Daylight Saving Time Setup Site IDConnect Battery Set Date & Time Backup & Upload Configuration File Backup Backup & Upload Configuration File Upload Setup Service Phone Number Setup Service Phone NumberFactory Defaults Firmware Update Initiate Remote Alarm Test Setup Operation Setup Operation Auto SequencingAuto Sequencing Standby Testing Setup Operation Standby Testing Setup Operation Failed Standby Failed Standby Hold Delay Setup Operation Hold Delay Restart Delay Setup Operation Restart Delay Setup Operation Staging Staging Override Output Override Output Clear Alarms & Logs Clear Alarms & Logs Clear Active AlarmsClear Alarms & Logs Clear the Alarm Log Clear Alarms & Logs Clear the Event Log Clear Alarms & Logs Clear the Trend Logs Setup I/O Matrix Setup I-O Matrix Map Input to Control RelaySetup I-O Matrix Map Sensor to Control Relay Digital input Mapping to control relay Appendix B Default Settings Quick Reference GuideAC8 default settings for inputs and outputs Analog input Mapping to control relay AC8 other default settings Default Settings Modem from Table Feature Other OptionsPage Locations Technical Support/ServiceCompany Behind the Products United States