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Silence Alarm & Backup Log Files (Service Terminal Interface)

6.0SILENCE ALARM & BACKUP LOG FILES (SERVICE TERMINAL INTERFACE)

This section describes two features that are available in the Service Terminal Interface:

•Silence Alarm

•Backup Log Files

6.1Silence Alarm (Service Terminal Interface)

The Silence Alarm menu item allows you to silence the audible alarm and reset the Common Alarm Relay output if the common alarm is configured to reset with silence.

This menu item is available only through the Service Terminal Interface and SiteScan Web connec- tion.

NOTE

An alarm may also be silenced by pressing any key on the LCD keypad on the front of the AC8. The LCD does not offer Silence Alarm as a menu item.

To silence the alarm remotely through the Service Terminal Interface:

•Connect to the AC8 either from a remote computer or through the RS232 port (see A.2 - Connecting to the Service Terminal Interface).

•At the Main Menu, enter 8 (Silence Alarm).

•At the Silence Alarm menu, shown below, enter 1 to silence the audible alarm immediately. (To exit without silencing the alarm, enter 2 or press the Escape key.)

Silence Alarm

(Service Terminal Interface only)

SILENCE ALARM

Silence alarm and reset common alarm relay if common alarm relay is configured to reset with silence alarm

1=SILENCE ALARM 2=RETURN TO MAIN MENU

SELECT A NUMBER:1

>ALARM HAS BEEN SILENCED

• A confirmation message appears: “Alarm has been silenced.”

NOTE

Through SiteScan Web, this option is available via the AC8 Graphic

Screen.

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Contents

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