ARC-16 Web Interface User Manual
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1. Your network settings are set up initially using a HyperTerminal won S SE ae oe as cow on aa TCP IP Settings connection to the Web Interface Once configured you can use the TCP IP configuration page to edit these settings Check with your ISP or network administrator for the appropriate settings If you want the Web Interface s web server to operate on an HTTP port other than port 80 enter the new port assignment in the appropriate field The new HTTP port must be different from the TCP port IMPORTANT Only change your TCP IP settings if your network configuration sed teel changes Changing these settings in error may reguire establishing a direct serial connection with HyperTerminal to restore connection to the Web Interface DE er When you save TCP IP changes the Web Interface will disconnect all TCP IP Config users and reboot with the new settings If you change the IP address make sure other users know the new IP address or domain name Note When using AutoPilot to connect to the Web Interface the TCP port specified in AutoPilot must match the TCP port configured here 10 ARC 16 WEB INTERFACE USER MANUAL CONFIGURATION 8 INSTALLATION Unit Time mnm z t OD SSR a9 168020 gra cho EJES In order for the correct timestamp to appear on alarms and other events Li 59m JUHIS VET mun vars norr you must set the date and time using the Time configuration page You have the option to s2. 12 ARC 16 WEB INTERFACE USER MANUAL Operation LOGGING IN If you have just completed configuration there is no need to log in again If you are just starting begin by logging in Type the IP address or domain name of the Web Interface in the address bar of your web browser and press enter Check with your Web Interface administrator or your network administrator if you do not know the IP address Enter your user name and password case sensitive where prompted and the Site View will appear after a moment or two Your page load time will depend primarily on the connection speed to the Web Interface SITE VIEW AT A GLANCE When you log in to the Web Interface the ARC 16 Site View is the first screen displayed The Site View displays metering values status conditions and command buttons for each ARC 16 unit in the system one site at a time Each site has a dedicated page in the Web Interface and you can change the site being viewed by using the navigation tabs in the upper left corner of the display 154511 151 FF en ocot Jo sia 100010 s i me 1000 0 pS 100 o ES 100010 100a o m 1000 The links at the top right of the page provide access m Gunn S o o o o o 1 1 APart ON Aun Ruset LE mens ew mers o mee to the onboard help file and if the user has system ee level user privileges access to the configuration options The onboard help
3. for cell phones pagers or other devices that receive SMS text messages instead of full length emails This ensures that the alarm notification is short enough to be read on the SMS device Tip To include more email addresses than the space allots consider setting up a group distribution list on your mail server and enter the address for that distribution list in the Web Interface Note For text messaging from the Web Interface the receiving device must be capable of reading email formatted text messages as opposed to mobile to mobile messaging Verify service availability instructions and cost with your wireless provider CONFIGURATION amp INSTALLATION METER METI STATUS Conmane T EET teats comors taas Laang MAL ams rPe m rosae Status Labels A a es Bo 2 E s Status Labels PITE n P LA Mem fote p teb EJ 99749049 iens pero iiic 100 0 EST paar METER METIR STATUS cota st ta ORS LABELS L Raise Lower Command Labels NE ere BS AAC 16 web terface Configurator tal MM a Oe Ek yew favrtes ods Heb a 93449249 rs ees EJES IEEE 77 mers cotos Lans LAM wee we n E Mail Config Js o Ms o ls ln o E Email Config URK CUSTOMER SUPPORT 978 486 3711 support burk com www burk com 9 TECHNOLOGY CONFIGURATION 8 INSTALLATION Users o 93744949 Miren E rece iiic 100 0 20h eh naa c
4. need for serial connections between the PC and the remote site FEATURES AND BENEFITS e Web based interface for LAN WAN access e Site access from the Internet if desired e Email alarm notifications via email or SMS to pagers PCs cell phones PDAs etc e Multi client support for large operations e Three tiers of user privileges e Supports AutoPilot connections over TCP IP SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS LANWAN Requirements e 10BaseT LAN connection at the studio or transmitter site e Static IP address assignable to the Web Interface e For site access from the Internet the IP address must be public e Broadband ISP service for access from the public Internet Note If the LAN connection is at the studio site and the ARC 16 is located at a remote transmitter facility the Web Interface requires a full time bi directional serial link 1200bps between the Web Interface at the studio and ARC 16 at the transmitter IMPORTANT While security features are built in we recommend using a firewall Like most network devices the Web Interface is not designed to duplicate the security features provided by a firewall ARC 16 Firmware e Version 5 0 or higher e One ESI or Cl required per ARC 16 system URK CUSTOMER SUPPORT 978 486 3711 support burk com www burk com TECHNOLOGY INTRODUCTION For Web based Monitoring and Control e Windows based computer with Internet Explorer 5 or higher or Mozilla Firefox browser e Sun Microsystem
5. the alarms link notifies users of any alarms at the site The Web Interface reports active alarm conditions whether or c not the alarm has been cleared via the front panel Uem fame The link reads NO ALARMS PENDING when there are Pe i N no alarms to report When alarms are present an alarm bell icon appears and a red ALARMS PENDING link appears In addition the text on the navigation tab for any site with alarms will turn red Note While the default view shows metering status and command channels for only the selected ARC 16 site the alarms link reports current alarms for all connected ARC 1 6s This allows operators to receive alarm notifications for all sites even though only one is displayed at a time Dd deere To view alarms history click the alarms link Alarms are displayed in a new window To clear alarms select the desired site from the drop down list and then click the Clear Alarms on Site button The alarms will be cleared from the front panel of the ARC 16 and when the out of tolerance condition returns to normal the alarms link on the main Site View will read No Alarms Pending The alarm list in the Alarms Window will continue to show the alarm history IMPORTANT Clearing alarms from the Web Interface permanently erases them from the ARC 16 and an ESI if one is in use will no longer report them However if you are using AutoPilot software for logging the al
6. the configuration session loads you will see these choices 1 Setup Web Interface 2 Perform System Test Press 1 followed by ENTER to begin setup Enter your TCP IP settings where prompted pressing ENTER after each field You will be asked to confirm each entry Enter a new administrator password where prompted Do not leave it blank Now you can disconnect the PC from the Web Interface CONFIG port and install the Web Interface in its permanent location and connect using Internet Explorer and or AutoPilot software Note Now that the Web Interface has an IP address and administrator password you will be able to make future configuration changes using Internet Explorer If your network settings change or if you forget your password you can use HyperTerminal to connect at anytime and reset or edit the settings URK CUSTOMER SUPPORT 978 486 3711 support burk com www burk com 5 TECHNOLOGY CONFIGURATION 8 INSTALLATION WEB INTERFACE INSTALLATION The ARC 16 Web Interface can be installed in virtually any location with 10BaseT LAN WAN connectivity and a serial connection direct or modem to an ARC 16 This can be your studio location transmitter site or any other place In multi site and full time systems you have the option to connect the Web Interface to either the studio unit or any transmitter unit for Web based monitoring of all connected sites No matter where you choose to connect the Web Interface installation is
7. utility provides the same operation information as can be found in this User s Manual AE O 2005 Bu Teddy Java Acce Veron 201 001 ee IMPORTANT Your computer s screen resolution affects the amount of information that can be displayed on the screen without scrolling For best results Burk Technology recommends a minimum 1024x768 screen resolution with the Internet Explorer window maximized or displayed in full screen mode press F 11 URK CUSTOMER SUPPORT 978 486 3711 support burk com www burk com 13 TECHNOLOGY OPERATION MONITORING SITE READINGS Taking site readings from the Web Interface is similar to viewing a real life control panel Metering channels for each ARC 16 are displayed on angular gauges and status conditions are represented by indicators The Site View is a near real time display of actual conditions reported by the ARC 16 The data is updated automatically keeping the onscreen readings accurate so you do not have to refresh the page to get the latest data ISSUING COMMANDS Command buttons are positioned beneath each metering and status channel and clicking on the command button results in a contact closure on the associated channel Commands issued from the Web Interface respond to the command durations that were set up using AutoLoad software refer to the AutoLoad documentation for instructions on setting up command durations REVIEWING AND CLEARING ALARMS Toward the top right of the screen
8. 8 486 3711 support burk com www burk com 3 TECHNOLOGY INTRODUCTION CONTACTING BURK TECHNOLOGY Customer Support Visit the Support section of our website at www burk com for troubleshooting tips documentation and downloads If you still need help please contact Customer Support Phone 978 486 3711 Fax 978 486 0081 Email support Oburk com Sales For information on our full line of transmitter remote control systems and accessories please visit us online at www burk com or contact a sales representative Phone 800 255 8090 Main Sales Office 800 736 9165 Radio Sales 866 273 5276 TV Sales Email sales burk com 4 ARC 16 WEB INTERFACE USER MANUAL Configuration 8 Installation INITIAL CONFIGURATION Before connecting the Web Interface to your LAN WAN you need to set up basic connection settings such as the IP address Initial configuration requires use of a terminal application such as HyperTerminal and a direct PC connection to the Web Interface Once the initial configuration is complete you will be able to edit the configuration settings over the LAN WAN using your web browser see page 8 Note During initial configuration Web Interface access from Internet Explorer or AutoPilot is disabled To complete the initial configuration process 1 Connect your PC to the Web Interface COM port marked CONFIG Open a HyperTerminal session configured for 115 2Kbps 8 bits no parity 1 stop bit When
9. ARC 16 Web Interface USER MANUAL ARC 16 Web Interface User Manual Version 2 Revision C December 2005 Copyright 2005 Burk Technology Inc All rights reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means without written permission from Burk Technology Information in this manual is subject to change without notice Contents INTRODUCTION 1 Fealuressand Benelli li 1 System REGUITEMEMES iii ie 1 Using a Firewall Tor Scribo iai ae tdatrtneae etideie ttabe reture iii dc hd enon itin ir tatc 2 Product Updates act INi 2 Unpacking mc ET E P ene 5 Indicators and Connectors PA 5 Contacting Burk Technology associe A AAA IE 4 CONFIGURATION amp INSTALLATION isssssss lt csssevanccacasevsnsssesscseesevdsscveseswusus 9E ES ean enu ERR 0 a Ph na Ya Ya aene Eena e sap nana 5 ie o de ee notre ibit ie dea quieren eid ed AINENA de ieee E 5 Web Interface d rue em 6 Completing the Configuration Press ceret ttai eret itec re rui tri ette tae be pua ER En dte gU Rete Up d DD 7 Exiting COMO as 1 OPERATION 13 Horde 15 Site View At A Glance bee Pe uite din reet debo esist
10. C 16 system you are connecting to For more troubleshooting tips please visit the support section of the Burk Technology web site at www burk com Burk Technology customer support is available by email or telephone Monday Friday from 9AM to 5PM ET Send email to supportO burk com or call 978 486 3711 URK CUSTOMER SUPPORT 978 486 3711 support burk com www burk com 19 TECHNOLOGY 20 ARC 16 WEB INTERFACE USER MANUAL Specifications amp Warranty Dimensions 19 48 3 cm W x 10 25 4 cm D x 1 3 4 4 45 cm H Operating Temperature O to 50 C Power Supply 100 to 240 VAC 50 60Hz 20W Rear Panel Connections ARC 1 6 For full time serial link or direct connection to the ARC 16 ESI or Cl PASS THRU Allows direct connection of a PC running AutoPilot or Autoload without disconnecting the Web Interface CONFIG Provides PC Link for initial configuration RJ 45 ETHERNET Port 10BaseT Ethernet port connects to LAN WAN LEDs show link status and activity All specifications are subject to change without notice URK CUSTOMER SUPPORT 978 486 3711 support burk com www burk com 21 TECHNOLOGY SPECIFICATIONS amp WARRANTY WARRANTY Burk Technology Inc warrants the ARC 16 Web Interface to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase Equipment will be repaired or replaced at the option of Burk Technology and returned freight prepaid to t
11. IP address is initially set up using a HyperTerminal connection to the Web Interface see page 5 Note If your network settings ever change the IP address can be edited using you browser or using a terminal program see the previous chapter When the login screen appears enter your user name amp r m n gt 9344949 and password case sensitive and click the Login omer i button If this is the first time anyone has logged in to the Web Interface use the Admin user account and the password you set up during initial configuration You will be able to add new users after you log in see page 10 me o paa BYK Note The ARC 16 Web Interface supports multi client capability allowing up to ten 10 simultaneous connections from Internet Explorer AutoPilot or a combination of the two After you connect the Web Interface will display the Site View which shows all the metering status and OT ema command channels for the ARC 16 site set to display on login By default this will be Site A You can change the default site on the Configuration home page see below Other connected sites in the system are selectable using the navigation tabs at the top of the display If you have fewer than four sites in the system the unused tabs will be grayed out All of the monitoring and control functions of the Web Interface are described in the next chapter Note If your system does not have an ARC 16 site with a unit identified as site A t
12. arm will be recorded in the log as long as the alarm was present at the time the log was taken EMAIL ALARM NOTIFICATIONS When you specify an SMTP server on the Email Setup page of the Configuration window see the previous chapter email alarm notifications will be sent to all of the email addresses you entered as soon as the alarms are received by the Web Interface You can add remove or modify the email list by clicking the configuration link at the top of the screen and going to the Email tab System privileges are required Note that if the Web Interface is power cycled when there is an out of tolerance condition the Web Interface will send new email notifications even if these alarms were previously reported 14 ARC 16 WEB INTERFACE USER MANUAL OPERATION MAINTENANCE MODE When an ARC 16 unit is switched into Maintenance Mode from the ARC 16 front panel the Web Puras Interface will disable the command channels for that site Meter and status readings will remain updated but you will not be able to execute commands The navigation tab for the ARC 16 will turn yellow and the metering status and command indicators and buttons will be grayed out as an indication that the selected unit is in Maintenance Mode Command capability will automatically be restored when Maintenance Mode is turned off Note You can only turn Maintenance Mode on and off from the front panel of the ARC 16 unit For safety reasons you cannot use the Web In
13. designate a different port for Web access and route that different port to port 80 In this case users connecting to the Web Interface from a Web browser will need to type the IP address followed by a colon and the port number that matches both the Web Interface TCP port and the port on the firewall Note Network configurations and characteristics vary widely The above method is not a requirement but rather one way to establish reasonable network security Always consult your network administrator for requirements specific to your application PRODUCT UPDATES When firmware updates are provided for the ARC 16 Web Interface they can be downloaded from the support section of our web site at www burk com Firmware can be flashed remotely to the ARC 16 Web Interface follow the instructions with the firmware update 2 ARC 16 WEB INTERFACE USER MANUAL INTRODUCTION UNPACKING The ARC 16 Web Interface includes the following e Power Cord e DB 9 to DB 9 Null Modem Cable e ARC 16 Web Interface User s Manual e AutoLoad AutoPilot software CD Note The latest version of AutoLoad and AutoPilot software are included on the same CD for your convenience While AutoLoad is included for use with version 5 4 firmware or above the AutoPilot software requires the purchase of at least one software license If you already use a Windows version of AutoPilot your existing CD key and authorization code s will work If you are new to AutoPilot and wo
14. e itti edens 15 Monitonne Se os rr RT acannon 14 E A neq id iU OE NE E 14 Reviewing and Clearing As kaak 14 Email Alarm NODE NOUNS accidit nd tuat nra eiue erur or UD eus Dum A A anaes 14 Maintenance Mode tret tee ete pete a i tete m teada Ee dp rae 15 Pitissisad 15 Using the Web Interface to Connect with AutoP lociones 15 UPGRADING FIRMWARE C SOO 17 TROUBLESHOOT ING e 19 SPECIFICATIONS amp WARRANTY sississsvossnssdnanatcnvsssnssscavetanserensnanesacsesenassvereduedestncsasetsbssssennstanasiedadnveaseteess 21 URK CUSTOMER SUPPORT 978 486 3711 support burk com www burk com iii TECHNOLOGY iv ARC 16 WEB INTERFACE USER MANUAL Introduction The ARC 16 Web Interface adds TCP IP monitoring and control to the ARC 16 transmitter remote control systems making data from your remote site available from your web browser Depending on your reguirements and the way your network is set up you can access the Web Interface from within your LAN WAN or you can allow users to log in from anywhere on the Internet The Web Interface will also facilitate TCP IP based connections between the ARC 16 and a computer running AutoPilot version 2 3 or later This reduces the
15. he channels displayed will read Link Err You can select a different site using the ARC 16 navigation tabs at the top of the screen Click the Configuration link at the upper right of the screen to enter the Web based configuration Once the configuration window opens use the tabs at the top of the screen to navigate through each configuration page The remainder of the chapter will guide you through completing each configuration page The first four configuration pages prompt you to set up configuration characteristics specific to a single ARC 16 unit You will be prompted to select the desired ARC 16 unit before you can access the configuration page In a system with more than one ARC 16 you will need to configure these parameters for each ARC 16 unit individually IMPORTANT After you configure settings for each page click SAVE when you are finished or RESET to revert to previous settings URK CUSTOMER SUPPORT 978 486 3711 support burk com www burk com 7 TECHNOLOGY CONFIGURATION 8 INSTALLATION Configuration Home Page The first screen that appears in the configuration window is the configuration home page This is where you select the ARC 16 site ID you would like displayed by default when you log into the Web Interface If you have an ARC 16 stand alone unit simply select the Site ID of the stand alone For a full time or multi site system select the site ID of the unit that would be most useful to view immediately upon l
16. he customer Damage due to abuse or improper operation or installation of the equipment or caused by fire or flood or harsh environment is not to be covered by this warranty Damage in shipping is not the responsibility of Burk Technology A return authorization must be obtained before returning any equipment Materials returned under this warranty must be shipped freight prepaid and insured in the original shipping carton or suitable substitute to Burk Technology 7 Beaver Brook Road Littleton MA 01460 Repairs not covered under this warranty will be made at prevailing shop rates established by Burk Technology Inc THE WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE BURK TECHNOLOGY INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO ANY PARTY FOR ANY INCIDENTAL SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT 22 ARC 16 WEB INTERFACE USER MANUAL
17. he ue KOT rere ree resavam The Users tab is where you assign user names passwords and privileges mm is eanas ic tans nou wars for other users who need access to the Web Interface You can assign up to ten users and as many as ten can login at the same time either from the Web or via AutoPilot Fill in the user name for everyone who should be able to log in and assign a password to each one Passwords are case sensitive Web Interface Users Note Each user must have a password While it is possible to save a blank password for a user login attempts will fail unless the user enters a password IMPORTANT Be sure you or your operators select passwords that provide adequate security Passwords can have up to 50 characters and all printable characters are allowed Complex passwords are strongly recommended especially if the Web Interface is accessible on a public IP address It is also a good idea to change passwords as frequently as necessary to reduce the CIL possibility of unauthorized access Users Config Once your user names and passwords are set up select an access level for each user The available access levels are e System Views readings and alarms issues commands clears alarms changes configuration e Operator Views readings and alarms issues commands clears alarms e Observer Views readings and alarms TCP IP Settings munem i 0945959 i RAS MICITEDETEREDTT us
18. how to connect to the Web Interface From the Edit menu select Connections Then select an existing connection to Edit or click New and create a new one Where you are prompted for the connection type select Web Interface and enter the IP address or host name of the Web Interface and the TCP Port you entered when you configured the Web Interface The TCP Port must match the value saved on the Web Interface 2 After you set up the connection in AutoPilot press Connect The Web Interface will send the ARC 16 data via TCP IP to AutoPilot AutoPilot operation using a Web Interface connection is no different from using a serial connection Note The Web Interface supports a total of ten 10 simultaneous connections whether the connections are with Internet Explorer AutoPilot or a combination of both URK CUSTOMER SUPPORT 978 486 3711 support burk com www burk com 15 TECHNOLOGY 16 ARC 16 WEB INTERFACE USER MANUAL Updating Firmware To update the firmware in Web Interface units that have firmware version 2 0 or higher visit the Burk Technology firmware download page at http www burk com support downloads arcwifirmware html Select the file to download and save it to your computer After downloading the new firmware file to your PC log in to the Web Interface and click on the Configuration link Navigate to the Update Firmware tab and click the Browse button below to select the file for upload Then click the Upload button t
19. o load the firmware to your Web Interface It may take several minutes for the process to complete The Web Interface will automatically restart when finished To see verify the firmware version in the Web Interface click on the Configuration Link and navigate to the configuration Home Page Follow the link for View System Info to see which firmware version is loaded Note If your system has firmware version 1 x please send email to support burk com for upgrade information URK CUSTOMER SUPPORT 978 486 3711 support burk com www burk com 17 TECHNOLOGY 18 ARC 16 WEB INTERFACE USER MANUAL Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS Most connection errors can be traced to improper network settings specified during initial configuration or to security conflicts with a local firewall Check with your network administrator or ISP to make sure all settings are correct and verify that your firewall is not preventing access If you are encountering display issues double check that the latest version of Java is installed You can download Java free from www java com The minimum reguirement is version 1 4 2 The Web Interface supports Internet Explorer version 5 0 or higher Finally a LINK ERR message may be caused if the ARC 16 you are connecting to is not connected to the Web Interface either directly or daisy chained through another ARC 16 unit Also check that firmware version 5 0 or higher is installed in all units in the AR
20. ogin Bear in mind that even though you are only choosing one site to view upon login the alarm indicator at the top of the page will tell you if there are alarms anywhere in the system Meter Limits Click the Meter Limits tab to continue the configuration Metering channels in the Web Interface are displayed with angular style meters and customizing the meters for the Web Interface is similar to customizing them in the AutoPilot software Each meter can display up to five color zones allowing you to depict a normal range and four out of tolerance ranges two upper limit ranges and two lower limit ranges In the Meter Limits configuration page you are defining the ranges for each color zone For each channel choose the limit values for each range as well as the minimum and maximum values to be displayed on the meter Any values reported by the ARC 16 outside of this range will result in the meter being pegged to the minimum or maximum value IMPORTANT Alarm reporting is still triggered by the limit you set up during ARC 16 configuration either on the front panel or using AutoLoad software The limits you set up on the Web Interface are solely for the on screen meter representations Meter Colors After you configure the Meter Limits click the Meter Colors tab to select the meter colors that define each operating range for the metering channels Choose the colors from the drop down lists for each color zone on the meter Fi
21. or the PASS THRU port to work Connection using full time Modems SERIAL CABLE FROM ARC 16 ESI OR CI COM PORT TO COM PORT ON MODEM SERIAL CABLE ODE MODEMS FROM COM PORT ON MODEM TO ARC 16 PORT ON WEB INTERFACE ULL MODEM N CABLE FROM ARC 16 ESI OR CI COM PORT TO ARC 16 PORT ON WEB INTERFACE SERIAL CABLE FROM PASS THRU PORT TO COMPUTER COM PORT COMPUTER RUNNING AUTOPILOT SOFTWARE 5 Connect the power cord to the Web Interface and plug it into an electrical outlet IMPORTANT Be sure to take appropriate surge protection measures on both the phone line when using a modem and on the incoming AC current Damage caused by voltage surges is not covered by the factory warranty ARC 16 WEB INTERFACE USER MANUAL CONFIGURATION amp INSTALLATION COMPLETING THE CONFIGURATION PROCESS Once you are finished with HyperTerminal and the Web Interface is connected to the ARC 16 directly or remotely you are ready to connect using Internet Explorer and or AutoPilot Before continuing however you should connect using your Web browser and complete the configuration process so that your channels are displayed correctly and email alarm notifications are enabled To connect to the Web Interface using your Web browser 1 Enter the IP address or domain name of the Web Interface in the address bar of your Web browser The
22. s Java Virtual Machine version 1 4 2 or higher 1 5 recommended e 56K Internet access or faster broadband connection recommended e 1024 x 768 screen resolution or higher recommended IMPORTANT If Java Virtual Machine version 1 4 2 or higher is not installed you may encounter display issues when connecting via a Web browser Make sure the correct version is installed on the computer s you are using to view your site data Note While 56K dialup access will work for a client connection to the Web Interface the Web Interface itself requires broadband DSL or faster speeds to connect to your LAN WAN For AutoPilot operation via the Web Interface e AutoPilot version 2 5 or higher USING A FIREWALL FOR SECURITY It is always a good idea to install the Web Interface behind a firewall While the Web Interface has built in security features a firewall affords a level of security beyond what most network devices are designed to provide Your company s network administrator will usually need to set this up for you When installing a publicly addressable Web Interface behind a firewall you will need to open two ports on the firewall and forward them to the Web Interface One port should provide access to port 80 The other should be the TCP port designated for the Web Interface 4095 is the default but each Web Interface should be assigned a unique TCP port For added security do not forward port 80 directly to the Web Interface but instead
23. straightforward 1 Install the Web Interface in an eguipment rack or another suitable location 2 Plug one end of a CAT5 Ethernet cable into the ETHERNET port on the Web Interface and make sure the other end of the cable links the Web Interface to your network router If you are using a full time modem to connect the Web Interface to ARC 1 6 At the ARC 16 location connect one end of a serial cable to the ARC 16 serial port located on the Cl or ESI Connect the other end to the full time modem Atthe Web Interface location use a serial cable to link a full time modem to the Web Interface port marked ARC 16 Follow instructions included with the full time modems for setup and configuration When using with an ESI you will need a DB9 DB25 serial cable For use with a Cl use a DB25 DB25 cable If you are connecting the Web Interface directly to an ARC 16 Use a null modem cable to link the Web Interface port marked ARC 16 to the ESI or Cl serial port on the ARC 16 When using an ESI you will need a DB9 DB9 serial cable For a Cl use a DB25 DB9 cable If you already have a PC connected to the ESI or Cl serial port the connection to the Web Interface will replace the cables used to connect to the PC Use the Web Interface port marked PASS THRU to reconnect your PC The PASS THRU port essentially duplicates the port on the ESI or Cl that was previously used for the PC Keep in mind the Web Interface must be powered up in order f
24. terface to enable or disable Maintenance Mode DISCONNECTING Disconnecting after a Web Interface session prevents unauthorized access to the site using the browser s BACK button To disconnect from the Web Interface close Internet Explorer or click the Log Out link to return to the login screen USING THE WEB INTERFACE TO CONNECT WITH AUTOPILOT In addition to web based site access the Web Interface O supports TCP IP connections from AutoPilot This allows a PC running AutoPilot to connect to an ARC 16 over the LAN or Internet without relying on a serial connection or dedicated computer at the remote site vom ALL MODE CABLE The diagram below shows how this works SEED 999990 ocooocQc TO ARC 16 PORT ON WEB INTERFACE IMPORTANT The Web Interface will only work with AutoPilot version 2 3 and above If you are already using a Windows version of AutoPilot you can upgrade to AutoPilot mus 2 3 free by downloading the software from the Burk R c Technology web site at www burk com If you are not using AutoPilot contact Burk Technology for information on what it can do for you WEB INTERFACE CONNECTION TO INTERNET LAN Ca E COMPUTER RUNNING COMPUTER CONNECTION TO INTERNET LAN AUTOPILOT SOFTWARE 1 There are no Web Interface configuration changes required to make a direct TCP IP connection with AutoPilot but you will need to create a new ARC 16 connection or edit an existing one to tell AutoPilot
25. uld like to purchase a license please contact the sales department at Burk Technology for more information INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS Before you begin setup and configuration take a moment to familiarize yourself with the indicators and connectors on the Web Interface For specifications see Appendix B ARC Web Interface 100 200VAC 47 63hZ ETHERNET Power LED Indicates AC power connection to the Web Interface Power Connector 100 240 VAC 50 60Hz without manual switching ARC 16 Used to connect the Web Interface to the ARC 16 using either a direct null modem cable connection or a remote serial connection via full time modem The LED to the right of the port indicates a good connection to the site In a full time or multi site ARC 16 system the Web Interface can connect to any ARC 16 in the system to provide TCP IP monitoring and control for all ARC 16s in the system PASS THRU Used to connect a PC running AutoLoad or AutoPilot to the ARC 16 without disconnecting the Web Interface The PASS THRU port accepts a DB 9F connector CONFIG Accepts a null modem cable connection DB 9F for initial configuration using a PC and a terminal application program such as HyperTerminal ETHERNET Port Connects the Web Interface to your 10BaseT LAN WAN You will need a CAT5 cable with RJ 45 connectors The right side LED indicates a connection to the LAN WAN and the left side LED indicates data activity URK CUSTOMER SUPPORT 97
26. us indicator when the actual indicator is illuminated on the ARC 16 Command Labels Click the Command Labels configuration tab to set up labels for each command channel Enter labels for each raise and lower channel These labels will appear on the Web Interface screen to make it easy to issue commands from the Web browser The labels here are stored only on the Web Interface the labels stored on the ARC 16 can be different Email Complete the Email Configuration page to enable email alarm notifications Once this is set up the Web Interface will send an email to all the email addresses on the list to notify personnel of the alarm condition Start by entering the name of an SMTP mail server for the Web Interface to use If your SMTP server reguires authentication enter the user name and password where prompted Otherwise leave those fields blank Even though the Web Interface sends post only emails it does not handle replies you need to set up a reply to address by entering an email address in the reply to field It can be any address for simplicity consider entering the email address of the Web Interface administrator account user Outgoing emails will not be sent to the reply to address Next enter email addresses for every individual to whom the Web Interface should send alarm notifications The same email message will be sent to the entire list Use the SMS check box next to each email address to indicate which addresses are
27. ve color zones are possible but you can show fewer color zones by selecting the same color for two adjacent zones The zone boundaries are defined by the limits you chose on the Meter Limit configuration page and not by the upper and lower limits saved on the ARC 16 In other words the color you choose for the Upper 1 limit will begin at the point on the meter that coincides with Upper 1 limit value See the diagram on the right TEET og Ond dia iens it 1680200 gnan che METIP METIR STATUS COMMAND MPLOAD wom Ghats cours Dans tasas ma wams vca rm paawan Web Interface Configuration Configuration Home Page DARC 16 web interface Cosfraurstiore Meter Lindt vie A gt On ol CT CAT 198 22943829 KIT nts unn maven status coama a coors ens mma omms vre ree Meter Colors a eiae 3 a zl 1 3 1 f 3 a fi o lv 3 Nm e e 3 o Md a A eda 3 n all ln 3 pp eum e 3 u m Ux i 5 s alla 3 aire a a a 3 EN 4 SE Cie gt Meter Colors ARC 16 WEB INTERFACE USER MANUAL Status Labels Continuing on to the next tab you can assign status labels to each status channel so that the Web Interface will display your user defined status condition for the ON and OFF statuses The Web Interface displays an illuminated stat
28. ynchronize the Web Interface time with the PC time or to manually enter the current time Click the Set Date Time button to update the Web Interface Note that you will need to adjust for any time zone difference if the Web Interface is located in a different time zone and you would like alarms reported using the local time at the Web Interface location H ME Unit Time Web iterface Date Tano Now Web Mera Date Tae ecc Date MOS on KES Time Config DP ANC 16 web interface Confor Imt OA Upload Firmware Ed TM EJES METER METER STATUS commana WM users conoms ass Lans MAL mas rm m p The Firmware page is used to upgrade your Web Interface as new firmware versions become available The Web Interface ships with the latest firmware already installed so there is no need to upload firmware prior to using a new unit Complete instructions on uploading firmware can be found on page 17 Upload Firmware EXITING CONFIGURATION Now that you are done configuring your ARC 16 Web Interface you can save your settings and close the Configuration window to return to the Site View Go on to the next chapter for the monitoring and control functions of the Web Interface To abandon unsaved changes simply close the Configuration Window without saving URK CUSTOMER SUPPORT 978 486 3711 support Zburk com www burk com 11 TECHNOLOGY CONFIGURATION 8 INSTALLATION
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