
Comparison of Functions: LCD and Service Terminal Interface
APPENDIX A - SERVICE TERMINAL INTERFACE
The Service Terminal Interface allows access to all functions of the AC8, including some that are not possible through the LCD interface. This interface is accessible through any computer using a com- munications program such as Microsoft® Windows® HyperTerminal.
This appendix provides directions for connecting to the Service Terminal Interface, an overview of each type of function and sample screens for each menu available through the Service Terminal Inter- face. References to more detailed instructions about each function are provided.
A.1 COMPARISON OF FUNCTIONS: LCD AND SERVICE TERMINAL INTERFACE
Table 33 lists all functions for viewing and configuring the AC8 and shows whether they can be per- formed through the LCD interface and where to find information.
Table 33 Guide to AC8 functions
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VIEW STATUS FUNCTIONS |
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View Active Alarms | ✔ | ✔ | page 22 | page 85 | ||
View Alarm Log | ✔ | ✔ | page 23 | page 86 | ||
View Event Log | ✔ | ✔ | page 24 | page 87 | ||
View Trend Log | ✔ | ✔ | page 25 | page 88 | ||
View Input Status | ✔ | ✔ | page 26 | page 89 | ||
View Output Status | ✔ | ✔ | page 27 | page 89 | ||
View Pager Numbers | ✔ | ✔ | page 28 | page 90 | ||
View Operation | ✔ | ✔ | page 29 | page 91 | ||
View Control Status | ✔ | ✔ | page 30 | page 91 | ||
SILENCE ALARM & BACK UP LOGS FUNCTIONS |
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Silence Alarm (On the LCD, press any key to silence an alarm) | ✔ | ✔ | page 31 | page 92 | ||
Back Up Log Files | — | ✔ | page 32 | page 93 | ||
SYSTEM & CONTROL FUNCTIONS |
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Login |
| ✔ | ✔ | page 34 | page 95 | |
Setup System |
| ✔ | ✔ | page 36 | page 96 | |
Setup Inputs |
| ✔ | ✔ | page 36 | page 97 | |
Setup Common Alarm | ✔ | ✔ | page 39 | page 97 | ||
Setup Sensor | ✔ | ✔ | page 40 | page 98 | ||
Setup Outputs | ✔ | ✔ | page 47 | page 99 | ||
Setup Modem & Pagers | ✔ | ✔ | page 49 | page 100 | ||
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| Initialization String | ✔ | ✔ | page 49 | page 101 |
Modem |
| Enter AC8 Phone Number | — | ✔ | page 51 | page 101 |
| Enable Modem Diagnostic Messages | — | ✔ | page 51 | page 101 | |
Setup |
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| Change Modem Dial Prefix | — | ✔ | page 51 | page 101 | |
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| Change Modem Hang Up Delay After a Call | — | ✔ | page 51 | page 101 |
Pager |
| Pager Number & PIN | ✔ | ✔ | page 53 | page 100 |
Setup |
| Communications Check | — | ✔ | page 55 | page 100 |
Setup System Info | ✔ | ✔ | page 57 | page 102 | ||
Change Password | ✔ | ✔ | page 58 | page 102 | ||
Change Date & Time/Automatic Daylight Saving Time | ✔ | ✔ | page 58 | page 103 | ||
Setup Site ID | ✔ | ✔ | page 59 | page 103 | ||
Connect Battery | ✔ | ✔ | page 59 | page 103 | ||
Backup and Upload Configuration File | — | ✔ | page 60 | page 104 | ||
Setup Serv Ph Num - Enter Phone Number | ✔ | ✔ | page 63 | page 105 | ||
Setup Serv Ph Num - Communications Check | — | ✔ | page 64 | page 105 | ||
Factory Defaults | ✔ | ✔ | page 65 | page 105 | ||
Perform Firmware Update | — | ✔ | page 65 | page 106 | ||
Initiate Remote Alarm Test | — | ✔ | page 67 | page 106 | ||
Setup Operation | ✔ | ✔ | page 68 | page 107 | ||
Setup I/O Matrix | ✔ | ✔ | page 73 | page 116 | ||
Override Output | ✔ | ✔ | page 75 | page 113 | ||
Clear Alarms & Logs | ✔ | ✔ | page 76 | page 114 | ||
Clear Active Alarms | ✔ | ✔ | page 76 | page 114 | ||
Clear the Alarm Log | ✔ | ✔ | page 76 | page 114 | ||
Clear the Event Log | ✔ | ✔ | page 77 | page 115 | ||
Clear the Trend Logs | ✔ | ✔ | page 77 | page 115 |
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