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Chevrolet 2009 Express Automobile User Manual

1. NORMAL DEV TOCE STANDBY ALARM DEVI NOT USED DEV EVENT DEVICE NOT USED DEVI DEVI IEW PAGER NUMBER IEW PAGER PIN ALARM DEVI NOT USED ALARM DEV EVENT DEVI DEVI NORMAL NORMAL PAGER 1 NUMBER 9 180055512123Hf PAGER 1 PI 01234567891011121344 21 5 1 5 1 1 View Status Options View Active Alarms Main Menu The Active Alarm screen displays all alarms that are occurring up to a gt VIEW STATUS maximum of 22 SYSTEM AND CONTROL A Current Alarm screen appears automatically whenever an alarm TL NEXT occurs except during setup This screen can display only the two most recent active alarms view any other active alarms use the View Active Alarms feature View Status Menu ACTIVE ALARMS You may view active alarms at any time by using the following steps ALARM LOG EVENT LOG From the Main Menu use the arrows Tl to choose View Status as TREND LOG shown at right and then press Enter J VIEW INPUT STATUS From the View Status Menu use the arrows Tl to choose View OUTPUT STATUS PAGER NUMBERS OPERATION CONTROL STATUS Active Alarms and press Enter 1 Active Alarms 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
2. Initialization String Setup Pager Selup Setup System Info Change Password Change Date amp Time Automatic Daylight Saving Time Setup Site ID Connect Battery Backup and Upload Configuration File Setup Serv Ph Num Enter Phone Number Setup Serv Ph Num Communications Check Factory Defaults Perform Firmware Update Initiate Remote Alarm Test Setup Operation Setup Matrix Override Output Clear Alarms amp Logs Clear Active Alarms Clear the Alarm Log Clear the Event Log Clear the Trend Logs Overview of Menus 4 1 Opening Screen Overview The AC8 displays the Opening Screen at startup as shown in Figure 8 If any alarms are active the Current Alarm screen appears Pressing any key the LCD keypad will silence the audible alarm If any analog input sensors are connected the LCD screen will alternately display the Opening Screen and a screen showing the analog value of each sensor If no alarms are present the Main Menu appears 4 2 Main Menu Overview The Main Menu offers access to all functions within the panel As shown in Table 7 the functions are organized into three sections with step by step instructions Table 7 Primary functions overview ___ _ These features are available to all users This permits all personnel to check the status of any monitored equipment or location From this menu any user may View current
3. 48 Setup System Setup Modem amp Pagers 49 7 8 1 Modem Setup Initialization String 49 7 8 2 Modem Setup Additional Features Service Terminal Interface only 51 7 8 3 Pager Setup Pager Number PIN 59 7 8 4 Pager Setup Communications Check Service Terminal Interface 55 Setup System Setup System Info 57 7 9 1 Chande Password lt 22 92 3 334 9 8 d 4100 e eie RS kah 58 7 9 2 Change Date amp Time Automatic Daylight Saving Time 58 qd os Sbi Olle TD stk dai tabi Sewn ela 4d u asya 59 Connect Battery r s u a XS e E a ee a 59 7 9 5 Backup and Upload Configuration File Service Terminal Interface 60 7 9 6 Setup Serv Ph Num Enter Phone Number 63 7 9 7 Setup Serv Ph Num Communications Check Service Terminal Interface only 64 Delas uu pains ted yusa uo G a i Q S ie eh 65 7 9 9 Perform Firmware Update Service Terminal Interface 65 7 9 10 Initiate Remote Alarm Test Service Terminal Interface 67
4. 17 Connecting Common Alarm Outputs 18 422 SiteScan Web Connector 18 Communications 18 195292 CONECO e Lm LEES S ha ee 18 0 002 Phone Line Connector ioa Paese V ee ee 18 OVERVIEW OF MENUS Opening Screen Overview sack 2 OR SD UR ORGS aen eod ra o atate RS BOERS 20 Nain Ment Overview n Wie Sah oe an cour Ree 20 CAD We ae ad ne Gk Soe ee 20 5 0 5 1 5 2 5 3 5 4 5 5 5 6 5 7 5 8 5 9 6 0 6 1 6 2 7 0 7 1 7 2 7 9 7 4 7 5 VIEW STATUS OPTIONS NISW 2 n E eee a e OE esr d 22 Sleds RAN Rt d 22 NCW l iro S uy eg 17 en ae k 23 mi ya ett AE uuu y dh 23 5 2 2 Backing Up the Alarm Log Service Terminal Interface 23 Views aoa Tc T 24 O O Lb ao thes od eh ed aedes duae asss aa 24 5 9 2 Backing Up the Event Log
5. AN UPLOAD OF CONFIGURATION FILE YES Y OR NO N gt gt INSTRUCTIONS PERFORM UPLOAD ASSUMES USING MICROSOFT WINDOWS HYPERTERMINAL APPLICATION SELECT TRANSFER FROM THE TOOLBAR SELECT SEND FILE ENTER FILE NAME CONFIGURATION FILE LOCATION amp NAME E G AC8_CONF SAV SELECT XMODEM FROM THE PROTOCOL BOX SELECT SEND BUTTON gt UPLOAD SUCCESSFUL 104 Setup Menu Setup Service Phone Number For details on this feature see 7 9 6 Setup Serv Ph Enter Phone Number and 7 9 7 Setup Serv Ph Num Communications Check Service Terminal Interface only Setup Service Phone Number SETUP SERVICE PHONE NUMBER This number receives all alarms addition to the 4 pagers CURRENT NUMBER 1 SETUP SERVICE PHONE NUMBER 2 RETURN TO SETUP SYSTEM INFO MENU Z Z Z Z REE 3 RETURN TO SETUP MENU An M 15 required 4 RETURN TO MAIN MENU as lst character SELECT A NUMBER 1 gt ENTER SERVICE PHONE NUMBER 40 CHARACTERS MAX gt gt gt COMMAND SUCCESSFUL gt ENABLE COMMUNICATIONS CHECK YES Y OR NO N Service Terminal Interface only gt N gt gt COMMAND SUCCESSFUL gt ENTER TIME TO PERFORM COMMUNICATIONS CHECK HH MM Service Terminal Interface only gt 00 00 gt gt COMMAND SUCCESSFUL Factory Defaults For details on this feature see 7 9 8 Factory Defaults Factory Defaults RESTORE FACTORY DEFAULTS This command res
6. TL NEXT J SELECT View Status Menu System amp Control Menu All users no password See Section Password required See Section ACTIVE ALARMS 5 1 SETUP SYSTEM 7 2 ALARM LOG 5 2 OVERRIDE OUTPUT 7 12 EVENT LOG 5 9 CLEAR ALARMS 6 LOGS 7 13 TREND LOG 5 4 INPUT STATUS OUTPUT STATUS 5 6 PAGER NUMBERS 5 7 5 6 CONTRO 5 9 20 5 0 View Status Options VIEW STATUS OPTIONS NOTE For ease of understanding this section uses the LCD interface to illustrate most instructions except for features that are available only through the Service Terminal Interface All Service Terminal Interface screens appear in Appendix A Service Terminal Interface The View Status menu allows any user to view currently active alarms monitoring data stored in the alarm event and trend logs the status of all inputs and outputs and the four pager numbers The arrows TJ are used to scroll through the menu The Enter key is used to select the menu item This section presents step by step instructions for each of the following options View Active Alarms View Trend Log View Pager Numbers View Alarm Log View Input Status View Operation View Event Log View Output Status View Control Status Figure 9 shows the main options available from the View Status menu Figure9 Menu overview View Status menu View Active Alarms gt ACTIVE ALARM 22 22 See gt EVENT RECORD 99 99 1g See
7. m lt lt RETURN NORMAL The device that triggered the alarm returns to its normal state The alarm is cleared automatically if Unlatched must be cleared manually if Latched The horn stops sounding if user hasn t silenced it The LCD stops flashing Pager numbers amp service number are dialed Return to normal message sent Entry in Alarm Log ALARMS CLEARED Entry in Event Log Actions in response to event DEVICE 1 STARTED DEVICE 4 OFF 2 0 2 1 2 1 1 Installation INSTALLATION This section provides instructions for installing mounting and connecting power to the AC8 Installation Considerations The AC8 must be installed indoors and may be mounted on the surface of a wall or flush mounted depending on the user s application the location of equipment and sensors to be monitored and the type of wall the unit will be mounted on The AC8 should be mounted where it can be easily accessed On site personnel would access the unit through the LCD its front cover service terminal connected to the RS232 port or through SiteScan For off site monitoring the AC8 should be placed near communications means such as a telephone line connection that would permit remote access In addition to the communications connections the site also must have electrical service and must permit connecting the unit s eight digital inputs eight digital outputs and four analog inputs The wall m
8. If alarm occurs while a user is logged on the LCD backlight will flash and the audible alarm will sound To obtain specific information about the alarm you must access the Active Alarm screen see 5 1 View Active Alarms or the Alarm Log see 5 2 View Alarm Log Login Users must enter a password to access any of the system and control options The password consists of four characters see Table 14 for valid characters the default password 15 AAAA set up or change the password see 7 9 1 Change Password To log in From the Main Menu use the arrows TJ to choose System and Control then press Enter J as shown at right e Use the arrows to choose System and Control and press Enter J The Login menu appears To enter your password the default 15 AAAA e Use the arrows N to choose a character e Press Enter to advance to the next character position When finished press Enter again The System and Control Menu appears next with these options that are described in the following sections Setup System Section 7 2 Section 7 9 Override Output Section 7 12 Clear Alarms amp Logs Section 7 13 q NOTE Main Menu VIEW STATUS gt SYSTEM AND CONTROL TL NEXT J SELECT Login LOGIN AAAA TI SELECT J NEXT END System amp Control Menu gt SETUP SYSTEM OVERRIDE OUTPUT CLEAR ALARMS amp LOCS a pipo i TL NEXT If after logging in you press the ESC key
9. SENSOR_1 79 9 DEG RETURN TO NORMAL 28 AUG 05 cm The four trend logs are stored as files in the AC8 with a maximum of 100 records per sensor When log is full the oldest records are deleted from the end of the file as new trend records are added at the beginning You may back up each trend log file to a remote computer using the Service Terminal Interface as described in 6 2 Back Up Log Files Service Terminal Interface only To delete all records in the trend logs see 7 13 Clear Alarms amp Logs 25 5 5 5 5 1 View Status Options View Input Status Main Menu The Input Status option allows you to view the current status of all gt VIEW STATUS inputs the four analog sensor inputs and the eight digital inputs SYSTEM AND CONTROL To view the Input Status TL NEXT From the Main Menu use the arrows N to choose View Status then press Enter 4 View Status Menu From the View Status Menu use the arrows to choose View ACTIVE ALARMS Input Status then press Enter EAE AE EVENT LOG Input Status INPUT STATUS The Input Status screen displays the status of each analog sensor OUTPUT STATUS digital input PAGER NUMBERS Analog Sensor Inputs The following details are displayed for anal j following details are displayed for analog sensor inputs RUL SmiS 0 the name of the analog sensor input for example SENSOR 1
10. The following instructions refer to the Microsoft Windows HyperTerminal program These steps may vary for other communications programs 9 Atthe top of the HyperTerminal window shown below click on Transfer then on Receive File HyperTerminal Fa x File Edit View Call Transfer Help Dic 8 Send File Capture Text gt INITIATE send text Fite gt y Capture to Printer V OR NO N Place received file in the following folder Es Browse INSTRUCTIONS TO PERFORM BACKUP aes ASSUMES USING MICROSOFT WINDOWS HYPERTERMINAL APPLICATI Cm SELECT TRANSFER FROM THE TOOLBAR SELECT RECEIVE FILE ENTER FOLDER WHERE FILE IS BE RECEIVED SELECT KMODEM FROM THE PROTOCOL BOX SELECT RECEIVE BUTTON AND ENTER FILE NRME E G RC8 CONF SRV Enter folder Select Xmodem Receive Receive Filename Ries Receives a from the remote system never sends a filename so you must specify a filename for storing the received file Folder Filename ac8 E nte r fi le name for example ac8 conf sav 10 In the Receive File window as shown above n the Place Received File in the Following Folder box enter the name and location of the folder where the configuration file should be placed for example C N or click on the Browse button to locate the folder n the Use Receiving Protocol
11. 80 00 DEG the current reading 80 00 pEG values are updated constantly SENSOR 3 while being viewed SENSOR_4 79 50 RH There are three possible states for an analog input as shown in DEV ICE ALARM DEVICE_2 NORMAL Table 11 DEVICE_3 NORMAL Table 11 Analog input states DEVICE_4 NORMAL DEVICE 5 ALARM DEVICE 6 EVENT DEVICE 7 NORMAL DEVICE 8 NORMAL uL C Reading for example 80 00 DEG or 479 50 RH Not configured NOTE If the status displays dashes the AC8 was unable to take a reading There may connection problem If the status is blank the sensor is not configured as being connected Digital Inputs The following details appear for digital inputs the name of the digital input for example DEVICE 1 the current status NORMAL values are updated constantly while being viewed There are three possible states for a digital input as shown in Table 12 Table 12 Digital input states NORMAL In normal state ALARM In alarm status for an input configured as alarmable EVENT An event has occurred for an input configured as an event Viewing Additional Input Data All input data may be viewed by scrolling beyond the four lines that appear on the LCD at time To view all inputs use the arrows TV To return to the previous screen press the ESC key 26 5 6 5 6 1 View Status Options View Output Status Main Menu The Output
12. SELECT A NUMBER 5 At the Change Modem Initialization String prompt you may press Enter to bypass this option or see 7 8 1 Modem Setup Initialization String for instructions on entering the string gt CHANGE MODEM INITIALIZATION STRING 40 CHARACTERS MAX gt ATSO 1 gt gt COMMAND SUCCESSFUL Enter AC8 Phone Number This entry allows you to store the phone number that must be dialed to access the AC8 for future ref erence This has no effect on the AC8 s modem settings or functionality it simply places the phone number in an accessible location At the AC8 Phone Number prompt enter the phone number for the AC8 The current setting appears in brackets nothing has been entered in the following example gt ENTER AC8 PHONE NUMBER 40 CHARACTERS MAX gt gt gt COMMAND SUCCESSFUL Press Enter to proceed or Escape to cancel the entry If you make a change a confirmation mes sage appears Command Successful 51 System and Control Options Enable Modem Diagnostic Messages Enabling modem diagnostics will provide the following additional information about the modem to the computer using the Service Terminal Interface Hang up modem Modem model number No dial tone No carrier Busy No answer Pager checksum error Pager pin number error Error indicates incorrect phone number dial prefix or modem initialization string For alphanumeric pager failures Paging comp
13. Del Space Ctri H Backspace key sends Emulation Y Terminal Setup vri 00 Backscroll buffer lines 500 E Play sound when connecting or disconnecting Input Translation ASCII Setup Telnet terminal ID Cancel Connecting to the Service Terminal Interface Settings tab 9 Inthe Properties window above right click on the Settings tab and choose the following settings ASCII Function arrow and ctrl keys act as Terminal keys Backspace key sends Ctrl H Emulation ANSIW Telnet terminal ID VT Backscroll buffer lines 100 500 Play sound when connecting or disconnecting Unchecked Setup 10 In the Properties window click on the ASCII Setup button shown below left AC8 Properties Connect To Settings e Function arrow and ctrl keys act as C Windows keys Backspace key sends Space Emulation Terminal Setup Telnet terminal ID Backscroll buffer lines Play sound when connecting or disconnecting AS C l l Input Translation Setup button vri 00 0 3 ASCII Setup Cancel ASCII Setup x r ASCII Sending Send line ends with line feeds Echo typed characters locally Line delay 0 milliseconds Character delay 0 milliseconds r ASCII Receiving
14. SELECT A NUMBER 5 gt CHANGE MODEM INITIALIZATION STRING 40 CHARACTERS gt 4750 1 gt gt COMMAND SUCCESSFUL gt ENTER AC8 PHONE NUMBER 40 CHARACTERS MAX Service Terminal Interface only gt L gt gt SUCCESSFUL gt ENABLE MODEM DIAGNOSTIC MESSAGES YES Y OR NO N Service Terminal Interface only gt N gt gt COMMAND SUCCESSFUL gt CHANGE MODEM DIAL PREFIX Service Terminal Interface only gt ATEOXADT gt gt SUCCESSFUL gt CHANGE MODEM HANG UP DELAY AFTER 99 SEC MAX Service Terminal Interface only gt 10 gt gt COMMAND SUCCESSFUL 101 Setup Menu A 6 7 Setup System Info This section presents Service Terminal Interface screens for choices 1 through 9 in the Setup System Information menu shown below For details on this topic see 7 9 Setup System Setup System Info Setup System Info SETUP SYSTEM INFORMATION 1 CHANGE PASSWORD 2 SET DATE amp TIME 3 SETUP SITE ID 4 CONNECT BATTERY 5 BACKUP amp UPLOAD CONFIGURATION FILE 6 SETUP SERVICE PHONE NUMBER 7 SET PANEL TO FACTORY DEFAULTS 8 PERFORM FIRMWARE UPDATE O INITIATE REMOTE ALARM TEST TO SETUP MENU I RETURN TO MAIN MENU SELECT A NUMBER Change Password For details on this feature see 7 9 1 Change Password Change Password CHANGE PASSWORD 1 CHANGE PASSWORD 2 RETURN TO SETUP SYSTEM INFO MENU 3 RETURN TO SETUP MEN
15. The Setup menu allows the user to configure the AC8 setting up inputs and outputs and an input output matrix to trigger actions the modem and pagers and system features such as date and time This menu also provides a vehicle for manually changing the state of an output to ON or OFF clear ing active alarms and deleting records from the 8 alarm log event log and trend logs Main Menu After you connect to the Service Terminal Interface the Main Menu appears as shown below Main Menu LIEBERT AC8 VX XXX X LIEBERT CORPORATION COPYRIGHT 2005 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED MAIN MENU 1 VIEW ACTIVE ALARMS 2 VIEW ALARM LOG 3 VIEW EVENT LOG 4 VIEW TREND LOG 5 VIEW INPUT amp SENSOR STATUS 6 VIEW OUTPUT STATUS 7 VIEW PAGER NUMBERS 8 STLENCE ALARM 9 BACKUP LOG FILES A VIEW OPERATION STATUS B VIEW CONTROL RELAYS STATUS O SETUP SYSTEM LOGIN REQUIRED SELECT A NUMBER 0 Choose 0 to access the features illustrated in this section Login Menu The System and Control options require a password to prevent unauthorized users from making changes to the system After you enter 0 in the Main Menu above the Login Menu appears Login YOU MUST LOGIN TO PERFORM SETUP OR TO MAKE CHANGES LOGIN WITH 4 CHARACTER PASSWORD ale ale ales sl gt 4 4 4 AS gt INVALID PASSWORD ENTER AGAIN gt PRESS lt ESC gt TO EXIT gt Enter the password and the Setup Menu appears as shown in the following section 95 S
16. Red Indicates inputis ON orenergized Neure Red indicates inputs ONorenergized o INPUT Red indicates inputs ON orenergized UNPUTS Red Indicates inputs ONorenegzed 1 9 Typical Sequence Introduction Figure 4 shows a typical sequence of how the AC8 functions after detecting a change in a monitored device Many responses depend on configuration settings This example shows what happens when a digital input changes state assuming the input is defined as alarmable and when the condition returns to normal Figure 4 Example of typical sequence RESPONSES TO AN ALARM rl lt ALARM CONDITION DETECTED A device connected to the 8 changes state The horn sounds audible horn on the controller board silence horn by pressing any key on the LCD keypad The LCD flashes except during setup Pager numbers are dialed up to four configured pagers Service number is dialed if configured User setup determines output control for example the device in alarm might be disabled and a standby device set to operate Entry in Alarm Log Condition ALARM amp state CONTACT CLOSED Entry in Active Alarm Log Condition ALARM amp state CONTACT CLOSED Entry in Event Log Status change DEVICE_4 STARTED RETURN TO NORMAL SEQUENCE
17. l SELECT P OC n AW DEVICE 24552 OF GE CON Override Output SELECT DEVICE_1 FORCE ON TL SELECT J END 7 13 7 13 1 7 13 2 Clear Alarms amp Logs The Clear Alarms amp Logs menu allows you to clear active alarms or delete all records from any of the AC8 s three logs alarm event and trend logs To clear alarms or logs Log In and Choose Clear Alarms amp Logs From the Main Menu use the arrows TJ to choose System and Control then press Enter J see 7 1 Login for help Enter your password at the Login screen From the System and Control Menu use the arrows TV to choose Clear Alarms amp Logs then press Enter J Use the following steps to clear alarms or delete log records Clear Active Alarms clear all active alarms From the Clear Alarms Logs Menu use the arrows TJ to choose Clear Active Alarms then press Enter 1 Use the arrows TJ to choose Y Yes clear all active alarms or N No do not clear alarms then press Enter J Clearing active alarms 1s the only means to reset latched alarms This step 1s required to return latched points to their normal state To set up a digital input or an analog sensor input as latched see 7 8 4 Set Up Alarmable Inputs in Latched or Unlatched Mode 1 5 8 Set Up Alarmable Sensors in Latched or Unlatched Mode Clear the Alarm Log The alarm log contains up to 99 records of alarms that have occurred You may wan
18. the display will show an empty reading blank spaces f a sensor is configured as Y Connected and is functioning properly the display will show a reading If the connected sensor is not functioning properly the display will show dashes indicating a problem DEFAULT MAPPINGS DIGITAL INPUTS TO CONTROL RELAYS FROM TABLE 30 Digital input Mapping to control relay Device 1 none none Device 2 none none Device 3 none none Device 4 none none DEFAULT MAPPINGS ANALOG INPUTS TO CONTROL RELAYS FROM TABLE 31 Analog input Mapping to control relay Sensor 1 none none Sensor 2 none none DEFAULT SETTINGS DIGITAL OUTPUTS FROM Table 19 Feature Dea OterOpios O Outputs 1 2 OP Operating OP Operating MODE Outputs 3 4 ST Standby ST Standby Outputs 5 8 NU Not Used NU Not Used IN ALARM E Enable D Disable EMERG OP E Enable D Disable 117 Setup Menu Table 36 AC8 other default settings Femue boem OterOpions OO O ON Activated 12h Activated for 12 hour intervals Any time in minutes and seconds from 00 00 to 99 59 Any time in minutes and seconds from 00 00 to 99 59 et Doe Omrop OOOO O O O NOTE The jumper position has no effect on the contact when the AC8 has power 12VDC 24VDC analog input jumper 24VDC Acceptable voltage for all four two wire analog sensors 422 TERM jumper 2 EUN None do change factory default 485
19. 090 0 ORASE Segre d ALARM EVENT AL LATCHED N LOW AICH SETET aC SENSOR DELAY 00 01 Delay Time DELAY TIME BEFORE TRIGGER 00 MIN 01 SEC TI SELECT J NEXT END For minutes MIN press and hold one of the arrow keys TV scroll through the numbers 00 99 Press Enter to advance to seconds SEC For seconds SEC press and hold one of the arrow keys TJ scroll through the numbers 00 59 45 7 6 7 6 1 System and Control Options Setup System Setup Zones The AC8 has four zones that may be used to define different areas rooms or sections of a room If set up with four zones the 8 effectively performs as four separate units controlling each zone sepa rately for example using a different rotation sequence for devices in each zone A single zone may have one to eight outputs associated with it The minimum number of outputs per zone is one and the maximum for all zones combined is eight Setup System Menu SETUP INPUTS SETUP COMMON ALARM By default the AC8 15 configured to have one zone with four outputs SETUP SENSOR Zone 1 has four associated outputs and Zones 2 4 have none Ti NEXT J SELECT gt SETUP ZONES To set up zones SETUP OUTPUTS SETUP MODEM amp PAGERS Log In and Choose Setup System SETUP SYSTEM INFO From the Main Menu use the arrows TJ to choose System and SEIUP AT Control then press Enter see 7 1 Login for help mnc n M Enter
20. 6 DEVICE DEVICE 8 STANDBY FORCE OFF NOT USED HW FORCE ON NOT USED PENDING ala ala sl ala ale ale ala al 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 S 4 4 NOT USED 1 REFRESH OUTPUT STATUS 2 RETURN TO MAIN MENU SELECT A NUMBER 89 FORCE OFF BY OPERATOR FORCE ON BY HARDWARE SWITCH PENDING DELAY TIMER ala ala ala ala sl ale ale ala ala ala ala ala ale ale als ala ale ale ale ala ala 4 4 4 4 4S 4 4 4 4 0 4 4 4 4 4 S S 4 8 4 4 S 4 8S S 4 View Status Menus A 4 7 View Pager Numbers For details on this feature see 5 7 View Pager Numbers View Pager Numbers PAGER amp PIN NUMBERS Numbers to dial for an alarm PAGER l NUMBER A1 8005551212 PAGER 1 PIN 01234567891011121314 PAGER 2 NUMBER 9 1 8005551212 2 PIN 01234567891011121314 lt gt lt gt lt A gt ALL 3 NUMBER 18005551212 1234567 PAGER 3 4 1 8005551212 4 1 REFRESH PAGER amp PIN NUMBERS 2 RETURN TO MAIN MENU SELECT NUMBER _ 90 A 4 8 View Operation For details on this feature see 5 8 View Operation View Operation OPERATION STATUS Autosequencing and Standby Testing 1 7 1 2 ZONE 2 3 ZONE 3 4 ZONE 4 5 RETURN MAIN MENU SELECT A NUMBER 1 ZONE 1 AUTO SEQUENCING ON DAY 01 OF 02 08 55 STANDBY TESTING ON
21. A 2 3 Set Up the 1 Port Direct Connection Only The following steps apply only to setting up a direct connection to the Service Terminal Interface via the AC8 s RS232 port If you are setting up a remote connection via modem skip to Step 8 next sec tion COM1 Port Setup 6 Inthe COM1 Properties window shown below make the following selections Bits per second 9600 Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow control None COM1 Properties F3 Bits per second vj Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow control Restore Defaults Cancel Apply 7 Click When the connection 15 open the connection name appears the title bar of the HyperTerminal window To complete the setup continue with Step 8 next section 81 A 2 4 Set Up the Connection s Properties The following steps are needed for both direct and remote connection to the AC8 Properties Setup 8 Open the Properties window by clicking on File then on Properties as shown below left AC8 HyperTerminal File Edit View Call Transfer Help New Connection Open Save Save As Page Setup Print Properties Exit Alt F4 Displays the properties of the current session xan ConnectTo Settings AC8 Properties Function arrow and ctrl keys act as S S
22. Clear Alarms amp Logs Clear Active Alarms CLEAR ALARMS amp LOGS Clear active alarms or log records Select the log to clear l CLEAR ACTIVE ALARMS 2 CLEAR ALARM LOG 3 CLEAR EVENT LOG 4 CLEAR TREND LOGS S RETURN TO SETUP MENU 6 RETURN TO MAIN MENU SELECT A NUMBER 1 gt CLEAR ALL THE ACTIVE ALARMS YES Y OR NO N gt N gt gt COMMAND SUCCESSFUL Clear the Alarm Log For details on this feature see 7 13 2 Clear the Alarm Log Clear Alarms amp Logs Clear the Alarm Log CLEAR ALARMS amp LOGS Clear active alarms or log records Select the log to clear 1 CLEAR ACTIVE ALARMS 2 CLEAR ALARM LOG 3 CLEAR EVENT LOG 4 CLEAR TREND LOGS 5 RETURN TO SETUP MENU 6 RETURN TO MAIN MENU SELECT A NUMBER 2 gt CLEAR ALL RECORDS IN THE ALARM LOG YES Y OR NO N gt N gt gt COMMAND SUCCESSFUL 114 Setup Menu Clear the Event Log For details on this feature see 7 13 3 Clear the Event Log Clear Alarms amp Logs Clear the Event Log CLEAR ALARMS amp LOGS Clear active alarms or log records Select the log to clear 1 CLEAR ACTIVE ALARMS 2 CLEAR ALARM LOG 3 CLEAR EVENT LOG 4 CLEAR TREND LOGS S RETURN TO SETUP MENU 6 RETURN TO MAIN MENU SELECT A NUMBER 3 gt CLEAR ALL RECORDS IN THE EVENT LOG YES Y OR NO N gt gt gt COMMAND SUCCESSFUL Clear the Trend Logs For details on this feature see 7 13 4 Clear the Trend Logs Clear Alarms amp Logs Clear th
23. Debtup Operi IOD gu dura at ay Ae ann ea alee Gad yu ee ak A 68 7 10 1 Turn Automatic Sequencing On or Off 69 1 10 2 Tura Standby Testine OW op OFF Rr bona eee see 70 1 10 9 Specity Failed Standby Response eg dau be oie doe BR 70 sSpecity Hold Delay ws uer rm cte e el Sp daba elf 71 Restart Time ci Caw soe ESCENAS 71 T 10 6 Specta N uoo iris uh ed Pme ened ohm take hee Ee ei sedate is huqpaq 12 Setup System Setup Matrix 73 Tied iet Mapping tora Distal Input uem don Sud RACER IRI HEC EUR 73 7 11 2 Set Up Mapping for an Analog SensorInput 74 sut as voee metit d daa Beda ha eae d 75 Crear s AT is Oe a toto S a 76 klod AGLIyedATST IS iad ten oad ote gals ARR os shun Gaede seats 76 P theAlar mnm WOO yy oe aoe ER oe ead m ee eR ie eae ae ee 76 119 9 Clear the Event GOS uuu l als phaw arcae e q bansa tr eae eels T 1624 Clear the Trend taqakusqa 77 SPECIFICATIONS
24. SENSOR 1 69 9 DEG LOW SETPOINT EVENT 28 AUG 05 13 15 10 SENSOR 1 80 7 DEG HIGH SETPOINT EVENT 28 AUG 05 12 45 10 l REFRESH TREND LOG 2 VIEW A DIFFERENT SENSOR 3 RETURN TO MAIN MENU SELECT A NUMBER 88 View Status Menus A 4 5 View Input Status For details on this feature see 5 5 View Input Status View Input amp Sensor Status INPUT amp SENSOR STATUS Sensor values amp discrete inputs status INPUT STATUS SENSOR_1 80 0 DEG SENSOR_2 SENSOR_3 80 0 DEG SENSOR_4 79 5 RH DEVICE 1 NORMAL DEVICE 2 ALARM DEVICE 3 EVENT DEVICE 4 ALARM DEVICE 5 ALARM DEVICE 6 EVENT DEVICE 7 NORMAL DEVICE 8 NORMAL lt gt lt 5 gt lt A gt ALL 1 VIEW SENSOR 1 DYNAMICALLY 2 VIEW SENSOR_2 DYNAMICALLY 3 VIEW SENSOR_3 DYNAMICALLY 4 VIEW SENSOR_4 DYNAMICALLY 5 REFRESH INPUT amp SENSOR STATUS 6 RETURN TO MAIN MENU SELECT A NUMBER 1 VIEW SENSOR_1 DYNAMICALLY SENSOR_1 80 0 DEG PRESS lt ESC gt KEY TO EXIT A 4 6 View Output Status For details on this feature see 5 6 View Output Status View Output Status OUTPUT STATUS Output status to device OUTPUT STATE MODE WW TE TE TE TE TE TE TE Z 7 TE TE Z OPERATING OPERATING ON DEVICE_1 OPERATING STANDBY IN STANDBY MODE DEVICE 2 OPERATING ALARM IN ALARM DEVICE 3 OPERATING FORCE ON FORCE ON BY OPERATOR DEVICE 4 DEVICE 5 DEVICE
25. Setup Sensor Menu SIE TIUS SENSOR 1 CONNECTED Y LABEL ROOM TMP l SELECT ISIL TOSO O 20 090 0 uya DS 0 ALARM FVENT AL LATCHED N SE pP p oie le s SENSOR DELAY 210105819 Latched Unlatched IS ALARM LATCHED N Message if sensor has been defined as an event LATCH NOT ALLOWED WHEN IN EVENT MODE ESC BACK 7 5 9 7 5 10 System and Control Options Change Low Setpoint Setup Sensor Menu When the sensor detects a condition below the Low Setpoint value an SETUP SENSOR 1 alarm or event will occur depending on the sensor configuration CONNECTED Y f LABEL ROOM TMP The Low Setpoint value must not be set below the sensor s 4 mA value STRE CAT plus the offset value For example if the 4 mA value 15 50 F and the UNITS DEG Offset value 1s 5 F the Low Setpoint must be 55 F or higher 4 mA 050 0 PAO iima The default Low Setpoint for each sensor is 0050 0 Values that can 00500 be entered range from ALARM EVENT AL LATCHED N the 4 mA value the Offset value in the example 50 5 55 LOW SETPT 0050 0 I LS pupa SENSOR sO to the 20 mA value the Offset value in the example 90 5 95 To view or change these values see 7 5 4 Change 4 mA Value Change Low Setpoint 7 5 5 Change 20 mA Value and 7 5 6 Change Offset Value
26. User Manual Keys 2 to panel door lock e Backup Battery installed in unit not connected or charged e RS232 Configuration Cable Installation 2 2 Surface Mounting the 8 NOTE k Removing the conduit knockouts before mounting the ACS on the wall will ease installation and prevent strain on the mounting hardware and wall It is imperative to remove the knockouts if the unit is to be flush mounted After determining where to place the unit check to ensure that you have all the hardware required to install the panel on the surface of a wall Obtain the needed tools and material Required tools Electric drill Gf surface is too hard to drive screws without pilot holes Screwdriver Marker to denote layout of holes Four screws each 10 2 2 1 Mounting the Panel CAUTION Check building plans and other relevant documents to determine whether mounting the AC8 at the selected location might cause cutting or otherwise damaging electrical or communication wiring or pipes 1 Mark the wall for mounting holes using the back of the unit as a template see Figure 5 Drill holes if required to install the four 10 screws that will secure the 8 to the wall Clean up the debris 3 Ifthe wall material is not strong enough to hold the screws securely use wall anchors 4 Install the top two screws the screw heads must be small enough to slip through the larger bottom portion of the pear shaped mounting
27. ZONES 5 0 ZONE 4 0 See SELECT ZONE FOR Sec THE OPERATION 7 9 ZONE 1 gt AUTO SEQUENCING OFF STANDBY TES TING OFF DEV DEV FAILED STAN HOLD RESTART STAGING See Figure 12 for details on DE GAY DBY N ORIO amp 10 01610 6 ORE Setup Operation 35 DEVI CLEAR ALARM LOG ARE YOU SURE N CLEAR TREND LOGS ARE YOU SURE N Setup Outputs SB See gt DEVICE 1 NO OP E E Sec DEVICE 2 NO ST E E 7 7 DEVICE 8 NO NU E E SETUP DEVICE 1 NORM OPEN CLOSE Nq MODE OPERATING IN ALARM ENABLE EMERG OP ENABLE Setup I O Matrix MAP INPUT TO RELAY MAP SENSOR TO RELAY SEE Gil KC ber 1 CONTROL RELAY 2 YN See Sec 7 11 SELECT SENSOR SENSOR_1 H SENSOR_1 LOW Sle SENSOR 4 LOW STPT a 2 zo 1H CONTROL RELAY 7 2 7 3 System and Control Options Setup System Overview The Setup System screen displays seven options that allow you to configure input and output devices and their relationships the common alarm the modem pagers to be dialed when alarms occur and a variety of system details such as login password and system date and time Setup Inputs Setup Common Alarm Setup System Menu gt SETUP INPUTS Setup Se
28. configured to reset with silence alarm 1 SILENCE ALARM 2 RETURN TO MAIN MENU SELECT A NUMBER 1 gt ALARM HAS BEEN SILENCED A confirmation message appears Alarm has been silenced Through SiteScan Web this option is available via the AC8 Graphic Screen 31 6 2 Silence Alarm amp Backup Log Files Service Terminal Interface Back Up Log Files Service Terminal Interface only The AC8 maintains three types of logs alarm event and trend that may be backed up to a remote computer This feature 15 avallable only through the Service Terminal Interface back up any of the alarm event or trend logs 1 Connect to the either from a remote computer or through the RS232 port see A 2 Connecting to the Service Terminal Interface 2 Atthe Main Menu enter 9 Backup Log Files 3 At the Backup Log Files menu as shown below enter a number for the type of file you want to back up Enter 1 to back up the Alarm Log Enter 2 to back up the Event Log Enter 3 to back up the Trend Log for the first sensor Sensor 1 Enter 4 to back up the Trend Log for the second sensor Sensor 2 Enter 5 to back up the Trend Log for the third sensor Sensor 3 Enter 6 to back up the Trend Log for the fourth sensor Sensor 4 Backup Log Files Alarm Log File Service Terminal Interface only BACKUP LOG FILES Backup alarm event and trend log files 1 BACKUP 2 BACK
29. s DERI AUTO Setup System options Setup Common Alarm RESET COMMON ALARMI See See Sec 7 3 NO LENCE N Setup Modem amp Pagers SENUR SELECT PAGER PAGER NUMBER 1 PAGER NUMBER 4 aa SET PAGER 1 NUMBER SET PAGER 1 PIN SETUP PAGERS MO See Sec 7 8 DEM 50018898 7 4 Setup Sensor SENSOR 4 79 50 RH SETUP SENSOR_1 CONNECTED N LABEL SENSOR_1 UNITS DEG 4 mA 045 0 20 mA 096 0 00070 ALARM EVENT AL LATCHED N ie W see OOS ORO CHS OOS 0 SENSOR 00 01 DELAY System and Control Options System amp Control menu Clear Alarms amp Logs selected SETUP SYSTEM OVERRI DE OUTPUT gt CLEAR ALARMS amp LOGS Clear Alarms Logs menu CLEAR ALARMS CLEAR ALARM LOG CLEAR EVENT LOG See Section 7 13 CLEAR TREND LOGS CLEAR ACTIVE ALARMS ARE YOU SURE N SELECT SENSOR See gt SENSOR 1 80 00 DEG Sec 7 5 Setup System Info CHANGE PASSWORD CHANGE DATE amp T SHE 1018 4010 CONNECT BATTERY SETUP SERV PH NUM FACTORY DEFAULTS ME See Figure 11 for details on Setup System Info Setup Operation CLEAR EVENT LOG ARE YOU SURE N Setup Zones SETUP ZONES gt ZONE 1 4 AONE 2450
30. 0 Setup Moden S Pageers u uuu L s eben q co G Su bate ed i arse 100 AGT Pacte uysal dba ecu 102 AGS Operation 202a ve og pte ere apuq wi deve dew wate Saku ees 107 AGS Override Output I Eds 113 tae ata ve ee Eee aes e erdt 114 Det VO Matis riu hoses otek eats hus papua Gee dt OR aes 116 APPENDIX B DEFAULT SETTINGS QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 117 Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 Figure 10 Figure 11 Figure 12 Table 1 Table 2 Table 5 Table 4 Table 5 Table 6 Table 7 Table 8 Table 9 Table 10 Table 11 Table 12 Table 13 Table 14 Table 15 Table 16 Table 17 Table 18 Table 19 Table 20 Table 21 Table 22 Table 23 Table 24 Table 25 Table 26 Table 27 Table 28 Table 29 Table 30 Table 31 Table 32 Table 33 Table 34 Table 35 Table 36 FIGURES AC8 enclosure external 2 8 enclosure internal features 2 Typical uo aca tuc oa Coca 3 Example of typical s quence 44422 e aan nae seh yas eased ele ee
31. 0 DEG 4 SENSOR_4 79 5 RH S RETURN TO SETUP MENU 6 RETURN TO MAIN MENU SELECT A NUMBER 1 gt IS THE SENSOR CONNECTED YES Y OR NO N gt gt gt CHANGE SENSOR LABEL 8 CHARACTERS MAX SENSOR 1 gt gt CHANGE UNITS 1 3 CHARACTERS gt DEG gt gt CHANGE 4 mA VALUE 045 0 TO 096 0 gt 045 0 gt gt CHANGE 20 mA VALUE 045 0 096 0 gt 096 0 gt gt OFFSET VALUE 999 9 TO 4999 9 gt 000 0 gt gt IS SENSOR AN ALARM AL gt gt gt IS SENSOR ALARM LATCHED YES Y NO N gt gt gt CHANGE LOW SETPOINT gt 0015 0 gt gt HIGH SETPOINT gt 0015 0 gt gt DELAY TIME BEFORE TRIGGER 55 gt 00 01 98 Setup Menu A 6 4 Setup Zones For details on this feature see 7 6 Setup System Setup Zones Setup Zones SETUP ZONES Select zones and number of devices in the zone ZONES DEVICES 1 ZONE 1 4 2 ZONE 2 0 3 ZONE 3 0 4 ZONE 4 0 S RETURN TO SETUP MENU 6 RETURN TO MAIN MENU SELECT A NUMBER gt DEVICES IN ZONE 1 gt gt A 6 5 Setup Output For details on this feature see 7 7 Setup System Setup Outputs Setup Outputs SETUP OUTPUTS Setup output of device Select output to edit OUTPUT DEFINITION NO NORMALLY OPENED 1 DEVICE_1 NC NORMALLY CLOSED 2 DEVICE_2 3 DEVICE_3
32. ACG DDOCITICILIOHS e cu luru 78 iii APPENDIX SERVICE TERMINAL 79 A 1 Comparison of Functions LCD and Service Terminal Interface 79 A 2 Connecting to the Service Terminal Interface 80 A l Connection Methods u acta kd ep DAE d AE 80 NO Creates C OnnecuOi uuu eoa c De Pn Be 80 2 3 Set the COMI Port Direct Connection Only 81 A 2 4 Set Up the Connection s 82 A 2 5 Connect to the Service Terminal 83 Ao Oyervew or VICKS uyw uysal ZL Be PRG he ae oe wakas ds 84 A 3 1 View Status Overview 84 A 3 2 Silence Alarm and Backup Log Files 84 A33 Setup Menu OvervleW yu xewaott gde y ya wu ede acea deb P AA 84 AA dew S al MeD esie aes Rec 85 AAT Vew AOUVe Alarms he eh eee ak E EL du quse E 85 4 42 View AL YIL By othe a ed tm ato ane apayusqa EE 86 PAS View Even
33. AL TL AL EV 7 3 4 7 3 5 Set Up Alarmable Inputs in Latched Unlatched Mode Alarmable input points may be set up in Latched mode Y which requires the user to clear the AC8 alarms after an alarm has occurred or Unlatched mode N in which alarms will automatically clear after a return to normal state The default setting for alarmable inputs 15 L Latched Any input defined as an event 15 automatically Unlatched A digital input defined as Latched does not reset automatically after an alarm It will remain in the triggered position even after the moni tored device returns to normal After an alarm the user must manu ally reset Latched inputs as described in 7 13 1 Clear Active Alarms This also means that any digital outputs linked to a Latched digital input will remain triggered until the input is manually reset A digital input defined as Unlatched will automatically track the sta tus of the monitored device No action by the user 1s required From the Setup Inputs Menu choose Latched as shown above right and press Enter J To change this feature use the arrows TJ to choose Y Yes Latched N No Unlatched then press Enter J NOTE Only alarmable input points may be set up as Latched Once an input is defined as an event the Latched entry displays N A If you attempt to set up an event as Latched the message shown at right appears Press the ESC key to return to the previ
34. AL L 00 6 DEVICE_6 NO EV NL OO NL NOT LATCHED DEVICE 7 NO AL L 00 L LATCHED 8 DEVICE_8 NC EV NL OO 9 RETURN TO SETUP MENU MIN SEC DELAY TIME BEFORE O RETURN TO MAIN MENU INPUT WILL TRIGGER CANNOT LATCHED ala sl ale ala sl ale als als ala ala ales ale ale ale ale ala ala ala ale ale ala ala 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 NN ANN NNN 4 0 4 4 4 S S S S 4 SELECT NUMBER 1 gt CHANGE LABEL 8 CHARACTERS MAX gt DEVICE_1 gt gt 15 INPUT NORMALLY OR NORMALLY CLOSED NC gt NO gt 1 gt IS INPUT AN ALARM AL OR EVENT EV gt EV gt gt IS ALARM LATCHED YES Y OR NO N gt N gt gt DELAY TIME BEFORE TRIGGER MM SS gt 00 01 gt A 6 2 Setup Common Alarm For details this feature see 7 4 Setup System Setup Common Alarm Setup Common Alarm SETUP COMMON ALARM Select 1f the common alarm relay contact 15 to reset with silence alarm CURRENT SETTING 1 SETUP COMMON ALARM N 2 RETURN TO SETUP MENU 3 RETURN TO MAIN MENU SELECT A NUMBER 1 gt RESET COMMON ALARM WITH SILENCE YES Y OR NO N gt N gt 97 Setup Menu Setup Menu A 6 3 Setup Sensor For details on this feature see 7 5 Setup System Setup Sensor Setup Sensor SETUP SENSOR Setup for analog input points Select sensor to edit SENSOR VALUE 1 SENSOR_1 80 0 DEG 2 SENSOR_2 3 SENSOR_3 80
35. Alarm Service Terminal Interface Silence Alarm 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 gt ALARM HAS BEEN SILENCED 92 Silence Alarm amp Back Up Log Files Service Terminal Interface only A 5 2 Back Up Log Files Service Terminal Interface only For details on this feature see 6 2 Back Up Log Files Service Terminal Interface only Back Up Alarm Log File Backup Log Files Alarm Log File SELECT A NUMBER 1 BACKUP LOG FILES 1 BACKUP 2 BACKUP 3 BACKUP 4 BACKUP 5 BACKUP 6 BACKUP RETURN ALARM EVENT TREND TREND TREND TREND TO LOG LOG LOG LOG LOG LOG Backup alarm event and trend log files FILE FILE FILE SENSOR 1 FILE SENSOR 2 FILE SENSOR 3 FILE SENSOR 4 MAIN MENU gt INITIATE A BACKUP OF ALARM LOG YES Y OR NO N gt N gt INSTRUCTIONS TO PERFORM BACKUP ASSUMES USING MICROSOFT WINDOWS HYPERTERMINAL APPLICATION SELECT TRANSFER FROM THE TOOLBAR SELECT RECEIVE FILE ENTER FOLDER WHERE FILE IS TO BE RECEIVED SELECT XMODEM FROM THE PROTOCOL BOX SELECT RECEIVE BUTTON AND ENTER FILE NAME E G gt BACKUP SUCCESSFUL Back Up Event Log File ALARM LOG Backup Log Files Event Log File SELECT A NUMBER 2 BACKUP LOG FILES 1 BACKUP 2 BACKUP 3 BACKUP 4 BACKUP 5 BACKUP 6 BACKUP RETURN ALARM
36. Append line feeds to incoming line ends Force incoming data to 7 bit ASCII Wrap lines that exceed terminal width 11 In the ASCII Setup window shown above right choose the following settings ASCII Sending place a check mark V in the Send Line Ends With Line Feeds box 1 ASCII Receiving place a check mark W in the Wrap Lines That Exceed Terminal Width box Click OK The setup is now complete To use the new connection proceed to the next section A 2 5 Connect to the Service Terminal Interface 82 Connecting to the Service Terminal Interface A 2 5 Connectto the Service Terminal Interface After creating and setting up a connection use communications program such as HyperTerminal to access the AC8 s Service Terminal Interface 1 Verify communications connections between the remote computer and the 8 a For direct connection via RS232 port Connect a null modem cable from the computer s COMI port to the AC8 s RS232 port for location see 3 6 1 RS232 Connector b For remote connection via modem Verify modem connections between the remote computer and the AC8 The remote com puter should have connectivity through a telephone line high speed cable or an Ethernet The AC8 must have a telephone line connected to its RJ11 port for location see 3 6 2 Phone Line Connector 2 Start the HyperTerminal program click on the Start button then on Programs
37. EVENT TREND TREND TREND TREND LOG LOG LOG LOG LOG LOG Backup alarm event and trend log files FILE FILE FILE SENSOR 1 FILE SENSOR 2 FILE SENSOR 3 FILE SENSOR 4 TO MAIN MENU gt INITIATE A BACKUP OF EVENT LOG YES Y OR NO N gt N gt INSTRUCTIONS TO PERFORM BACKUP ASSUMES USING MICROSOFT WINDOWS HYPERTERMINAL APPLICATION SELECT TRANSFER FROM THE TOOLBAR SELECT RECEIVE FILE ENTER FOLDER WHERE FILE IS TO BE RECEIVED SELECT XMODEM FROM THE PROTOCOL BOX SELECT RECEIVE BUTTON AND ENTER FILE NAME E G gt BACKUP SUCCESSFUL EVENT LOG 93 Silence Alarm amp Back Up Log Files Service Terminal Interface only Back Up Trend Log Files Backup Log Files Trend Log Files BACKUP LOG FILES Backup alarm event and trend log files 1 BACKUP ALARM LOG FILE 2 BACKUP EVENT LOG FILE 3 BACKUP TREND LOG FILE SENSOR 1 4 BACKUP TREND LOG FILE SENSOR 2 5 BACKUP TREND LOG FILE SENSOR 3 6 BACKUP TREND LOG FILE SENSOR 4 7 RETURN TO MAIN MENU SELECT A NUMBER 3 gt INITIATE A BACKUP OF TREND LOG YES Y OR NO N gt N gt INSTRUCTIONS TO PERFORM BACKUP ASSUMES USING MICROSOFT WINDOWS HYPERTERMINAL APPLICATION SELECT TRANSFER FROM THE TOOLBAR SELECT RECEIVE FILE ENTER FOLDER WHERE FILE IS BE RECEIVED SELECT XMODEM FROM THE PROTOCOL BOX SELECT RECEIVE BUTTON AND ENTER FILE NAME E G SENSOR_1 LOG gt BACKUP SUCCESSFUL 94 A 6 Setup Menu SETUP MENU
38. FILE ENTER FILE NAME CONFIGURATION FILE LOCATION amp NAME E G AC8_CONF SAY SELECT XMODEM FROM THE PROTOCOL BOX SELECT SEND BUTTONCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC_ Sends a file to the remote system Send button 15 In the Send File window as shown above In the Filename box enter the full path of the file to be uploaded for example C ac8_conf sav or click on the Browse button to locate the file n the Protocol box select Xmodem from the drop down list Click on the Send button To close the window without sending the file click on Close or Cancel 16 When the transfer is complete a confirmation message Upload Successful appears in the Service Terminal Interface window and the AC8 reboots with the new configuration 62 System and Control Options 7 9 6 Setup Serv Ph Num Enter Phone Number The Service Phone Number Serv Ph Num is used for remote monitoring by Liebert Global Services The number is designed to allow remote monitoring services to connect to the AC8 All alarms will be sent to this number When an alarm occurs this number is dialed before any of the four pager numbers To use the service phone number features be sure to connect the phone line connector to a telephone wall jack using an RJ11 cord as described 8 6 2 Phone Line Connector Table 26 Service phone number dialing results Unsuccessful due to Busy signal no answer AC8 generates me
39. High setpoint Check battery Standby device alarm Low setpoint Battery unplugged failed Introduction 1 5 Outside Enclosure Overview The AC8 s controller board comes an enclosure that is 2 3 4 deep and has built in liquid crystal display LCD and a key lock as shown in Figure 1 The enclosure is made of metal to accommodate secure conduit fittings and protect components against environmental debris Figure 1 8 enclosure external features s 7 LCD for configuration The enclosure I ana operation has knockouts and access slots on top and bottom for Key lock cables and wires man The enclosure houses the controller board and Transformer Module as shown in Figure 2 The enclosure must be secured to wall either flush mounted or recessed in the wall as described in 2 0 Installation Knockouts and access slots on the top and bottom allow easy connection of wires and cables see 3 0 Wiring and Connections with either mounting type Figure 2 AC8 enclosure internal features Transformer Module Back of LCD dam OOOO Controller Board me ALL CIRCUITS 00009 Knockouts access slots Power receptacle top and bottom 115VAC model only On Off switch forTransformer Ground wire Introduction 1 66 Typical Configuration Figure 3 shows an example of external
40. Loosen the appropriate screw and slip the stripped end of the wire into the terminal block 5 Tighten the screw until it holds the wire snugly CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not interconnect the outputs of different Class 2 circuits ON OFAR 5 Setting the Digital Output 5 Each digital output has an associated jumper to define its operation when power is interrupted and there is no battery backup to the board This puts the AC8 in a fail safe mode and ensures proper functioning when the board has no power or battery backup The AC8 comes from the factory with all digital output jumpers in the OFF position Normally Open The jumper setting for each digital output can be changed to ON Normally Closed The settings are shown in Table 5 Table 5 Digital output jumper settings Output status power loss amp no battery backup Digital output jumpers Normally Open Normally Closed To change the output jumper setting 8 ON OFF OFF PFM3 ON OFF ON OFF 1 Find the respective black output jumper the circuit board shown in the illustration TB3 using the following guide RELAY OUTPUTS 2 Decide whether your configuration requires Digital output jumpers the jumper to be OFF or ON 9 Set the jumper as needed PFM2 L io e m Ww Mei PFM5 Set the jumper to OFF by placing the black jumpe
41. Menu enter your password then press the Enter key At the Setup Menu enter 6 Setup Modem amp Pagers At the Setup Modem amp Pagers menu shown below enter a number 1 4 to select a pager Setup Modem amp Pagers Pager Setup Service Terminal Interface only SETUP MODEM amp PAGERS Input pager and modem information Select pager or modem CURRENT NUMBER 1 PAGER NUMBER 1 An A Ts required 2 PAGER NUMBER 2 as 15 character 3 PAGER NUMBER 3 for an alpha pager 4 PAGER NUMBER 4 an N for a numeric 5 MODEM CONFIGURATION pager and 6 RETURN TO SETUP MENU for a remote modem 7 RETURN TO MAIN MENU Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Ze Z gt Z Z Z Z Z Z gt SELECT A NUMBER 1 At the Enter Pager Number prompt you may press Enter to bypass this option or see 7 8 3 Pager Setup Pager Number and PIN for instructions on entering the pager number gt ENTER PAGER NUMBER 40 CHARACTERS MAX gt COMMAND SUCCESSFUL At the Enter Pager PIN Number prompt you may press Enter to bypass this option or see 7 8 3 Pager Setup Pager Number and PIN for instructions on entering the pager PIN gt ENTER PAGER PIN NUMBER 20 CHARACTERS MAX gt gt gt COMMAND SUCCESSFUL 55 System and Control Options Enable Communications Check Enabling this function permits a daily communications test between the AC8 and the selected pager Once each day the AC8 dials the pager at a specified time
42. Modem Settings Supported settings vary for different types of access Table 20 Supported modem settings Dial up via terminal 9600 baud no parity 8 data bits 1 stop bit 9600 baud even parity 7 data bits 1 stop bit and TAPI protocol version 1 8 For calls involving countries that do not support country code 5 see Table 22 International e Modem model MT5600SMI is required model number is on the modem label dialing e GCl xx xx is the country code must be added to the initialization string see Step 7 in this section Default Modem Settings Table 21 shows the default settings for modem options Table 21 Default settings modem Any string up to 40 characters for international dialing Initialization String Init String add GCl xx where xx is the country code except B5 countries see Table 22 Modem Dial Prefix Modem Hang Up Delay After Call Any number up to 99 seconds Configuring the Modem Setup System Menu To configure the modem SETUP INPUTS SETUP COMMON ALARM Log In and Choose Setup System SETUP SENSOR 1 From the Main Menu use the arrows Ti to choose System and I SELECT Control then press Enter see 7 1 Login for help SETUP ZONES 2 Ent NEAN SETUP OUTPUTS Enter your password at the Login screen suem p 3 From the System and Control Menu use the arrows to choose SETUP SYSTEM INFO Setup System then press Enter 1 SETUP OPERATI
43. OP OPERATING ON 4 DEVICE_4 ST STANDBY MODE 5 DEVICE 5 NU NOT USED 6 DEVICE 6 DEVICE 7 D DISABLE DEVICE ON ALARM CONDITION 8 DEVICE 8 E LEAVE DEVICE OPERATING ON ALARM CONDITION O RETURN TO SETUP MENU TO MAIN MENU D DISABLE DEVICE IN EMERGENCY POWER OP ale sl ale ala sl ale ale ala ale sl ala ale ala ale ale ala ala ale ale ala ala sl ala ala ale ala ala ale ale ale ala ala ala ala ala ale 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 S 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 0 4 4 4 4 4S 4 4 4 4 S 4 4 4 0 8 8 4 4 4 4 S 4 SELECT A NUMBER 1 gt SET TO NORMALLY OPENED NO OR NORMALLY CLOSED NC gt NO gt gt DEVICE_1 TO OPERATING ON OP STANDBY MODE ST NOT USED NU gt gt gt DEVICE_1 TO ENABLE E OR DISABLE D DEVICE ON ALARM gt E gt gt DEVICE_1 TO ENABLE E OR DISABLE D DEVICE IN EMERGENCY POWER OP gt E gt 99 A 6 6 Setup Modem amp Pagers For details on this topic see 7 8 Setup System Setup Modem amp Pagers Pager Setup Setup Menu For details on this feature see 7 8 8 Pager Setup Pager Number and PIN and 7 8 4 Pager Setup Communications Check Service Terminal Interface only Setup Modem amp Pagers Pager Setup SETUP MODEM amp PAGERS Input pager and modem information Select pager or modem CURRENT NUMBER 1 PAGER NUMBER 1 2 PAGER NUMBER 2 3 PAGER NUMBER 3 4 PAGER NUMBER 4 9 MODEM CONFIGU
44. Operation Menu AUTO SEQUENCING OFF The hold delay timer also takes effect when the AC8 is powered up All STANDBY TESTING OFF alarms are ignored until the hold delay time expires FAILED STANDBY Tl NEXT J SELECT To change the Hold Delay Time settings HOLD DELAY 10 00 RESTART From the Setup Operation Menu choose Hold Delay as shown at STAGING OFF right and press Enter J To change the time delay in minutes and seconds in the range of 00 00 to 99 59 Hold Delay Time For minutes MIN press and hold one of the arrow keys Tl H OLD DELAY scroll through the numbers 00 99 IL WEEN Sine Press Enter to advance to seconds SEC Tl SELECT J NEXT END For seconds SEC press and hold one of the arrow keys TY to scroll through the numbers 00 59 When finished press Enter again Specify Restart Time The restart delay timer directs the 8 to wait a specified time before changing the state of an out put This feature can prevent needless responses to transient conditions If two or more outputs change state simultaneously the AC8 begins a Setup Operation Menu new countdown between each output change of state AUTO SEQUENCING OFF The default is 6 seconds displayed as 00 MIN 06 SEC STANDBY TESTING OFF FAILED STANDBY To change the Restart Time settings pip From the Setup Operation Menu choose Restart as shown at HOLD DPA 1 0 5 0 r
45. SENSOR TO VIE SENSOR 1 101 0 DEG j SENSOR 2 50 0 1 PAGER gt SENSOR_1 Opening Screen LIEBERT AC8 DD MON YY lt 255 VOS OS PRESS J STATUS SETUP 4 Main Menu gt VIEW STATUS SYSTEM AND CONTROL TL NEXT J SELECT PT View Status ACTIVE ALARMS ALARM LOG EVENT LOG TREND LOG NPUT STATUS OUTPUT STATUS PAGER NUMBERS OPERATION 555535355 CONTROL STATUS a View Trend Log HIGH SETPOINT ALARM i HIGH SETPOINT ALARM 8 UNSUCCESSFUL PAGE I SENSOR_2 29 AUG 05 09 29 10 O7 MAY 05 OOH OO SENSOR 3 ANIME DEG SENSOR PROBLEM MODEM DEV GCE FORCE ON NTERNAL FAULT CONTACT CLOSED DEVICE 7 ALARM 29 AUG 05 09 20 00 06 05 O2 SAT SOS CONTACT OPEN gt TREND LOG 100 100 t DEVICE 8 ALARM DEVICE 8 ON 75 4 DEG BATTERY CONTACT CLOSED CONTACT OPEN e Age USOS 05 MAY 05 05 22 17 15 45 51 View Input Status View Output Status View Pager Numbers View Operation INPUT STATUS CUE Wie STATUS PAGER TO VIEW CONTROL STATUS gt SENSOR_1 80 00 DEG gt DEVICE 1 ALARM gt PAGER NUMBER 1 VANE IL OUR IE SENSOR_2 1 DEVICE OPERAT PAGER NUMBER 2 1 REAY SENSOR_3 DEVICE OPERATING PAGER NUMBER 3 SENSOR_4 79 50 RH DEVICE OPERATING PAGER NUMBER 4 DEVI DEVI
46. SETUP SYSTEM INFO Select Setup I O Matrix SETUP OPERATION gt SETUP I O MATRIX From the Setup System Menu shown at right use the arrows 14 to choose Setup I O Matrix and press Enter J Use the following instructions to set up the mapping of each digital input or analog sensor input to each relay Map Input Sensor Menu e Use the arrows to choose Map Input To Relay from the Map Se ee Input Sensor Menu and press Enter J MAP SENSOR TO RELAY From the Select Input Menu choose the input you want for exam ple Device 1 and press Enter J Tl NEXT J SELECT Onthe Input to Relay Map screen you may map the selected input to either or both of the control relays 1 2 The example at right Select Input shows Device 1 mapped to Control Relay 1 SELECT INPUT To make changes to the mapping DEVICE 1 f needed press Enter to advance to the position directly Nee I SELECT below the relay DEVICE 3 Use the arrows 7 to choose Y Yes Mapped to this relay or DEVICE 4 N No Not mapped then press Enter 1 IC Press Enter J to advance to the next position where you want to make a chanee DEVICE 8 Use the arrows TJ to choose Y Yes Mapped to this relay or N No Not mapped then press Enter 1 When finished press Enter again Input to Relay Map 5 CONTRO Tera cee Default Mappings Digital Inputs to Control Relays ae Y N By default digital inputs are not mapp
47. Service Terminal Interface 24 tot EE bem MOM 25 Del Select Dense y yu oaa akak So ob Lag 25 D42 Vew a Drendg DOE ct 5 uu cla Eb etd ie umasa roD S 25 5 4 3 Backing Up the Trend Log Service Terminal Interface 25 View Input US o cue dee d cS usq ase Doi CREE dU t ou dose a au 26 Sos Apu tate T c9 qe dab p uui aa D ads cur Cai Def Lope m 26 Vew OUPO bee eb adi Vr Be bu oen i oba Sua ao g t 27 DL Sara ta a away aras ae ae 27 View Daser NumbeES wat as sepu aco rd ee te Ma Kus 28 a qumusaq u ubus 28 5 2 Mewa Pager Number hak uma eae 28 2 1502 Views Parer PIN oa ss tau eck ood Qu ede mkuu au esu add Sae 28 NICW Operili6 s eats ya sam Ae ea ke poto ao d crac Be boa n d 29 CNC suytu ak cae cates eGo nee 29 9022 New Opera Obrocie nin iy ERU bie d Sos dae hh d 29 VIEW COMUOL OLAS nud rat Bae
48. Setup Outputs Menu Each output may be set up as Normally Open NO or Normally Closed SETUP DEVICE 1 NC The default setting for all output points 1s NO Normally Open NORM OPEN CLOSE NO MODE OPERATING From the Setup Outputs Menu shown at right use the arrows Tl TI NEXT J SELECT to choose Norm Open Close and press Enter J IN ALARM ENABLE To change the normal state for this output use the arrows TJ to EMERG OP ENABLE choose the state NO Normally Open Change State NC Normally Closed SET TO NORMAL OPEN 5 Press Miter OR NORMAL CLOSE NO TL No NC J END 47 7 7 2 7 7 3 7 7 4 7 7 5 System and Control Options Define Operating or Standby Mode Setup Outputs Menu Each output may be defined as Operating OP Standby ST or Not SETUP DEVICE 1 Used NU This setting takes precedence over any setting in the over NORM OPEN CLOSE NO ride menu see 7 12 Override Output The default settings are gt MODE OPERATING Tl NEXT l SELECT Outputs 1 and 2 are in Operating OP mode IN ALARM ENABLE Outputs 3 and 4 are in Standby ST mode EMERG OP ENABLE Outputs 5 through 8 are in Not Used NU To change the mode Set Mode From the Setup Outputs Menu shown at right use the arrows 5 MODE to choose Mode for the selected output and press Enter 41 To change the output s mode use the arrows TJ to choose one of these options OP Operating ST Standby N
49. Status option allows you to view the current status of all gt VIEW STATUS eight outputs SYSTEM AND CONTROL To view the Output Status TL NEXT From the Main Menu use the arrows TJ to choose View Status then press Enter J View Status Menu From the View Status Menu use the arrows to choose View ACTIVE ALARMS Output Status then press Enter J ALARM LOG EVENT LOG Output Status TOND ROG INPUT STATUS The Output Status screen displays the status of each digital output OUTPUT STATUS TP PAGER NUMBERS The following details appear for digital outputs OPERATION CONTROL STATUS the name of the output for example DEVICE 1 the current status ALARM values are updated constantly while being viewed Output Status DUTE There are eight possible states for a digital output as shown in gt DEVICE 1 ALARM Table 13 DEVICH 2 OPERATING DEVICE 3 OPERATING DEVICE 4 OPERATING Table 13 Digital output states Descipin Viewing Additional Output Data All output data may be viewed by scrolling beyond the four lines that appear on the LCD at one time To view all outputs use the arrows To return to the previous screen press the ESC key 27 5 7 5 7 1 5 7 2 View a Pager Number View Status Options View Pager Numbers Main Menu The AC8 may be set up to dial pager numbers when an alarm is gt VIEW STATUS detected Up to four
50. 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 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 gt Where to find Instructions on Service Terminal using function screen examples Can be performed via Service LCD Terminal VIEW STATUS FUNCTIONS View Control Status SILENCE ALARM amp BACK UP LOGS FUNCTIONS Silence Alarm On the LCD press any key to silence an alarm Back Up Log Files a J SYSTEM amp CONTROL FUNCTIONS Login Setup System Setup Inputs Setup Common Alarm Setup Sensor Setup Outputs Setup Modem amp Pagers page 34 page 36 page 36 page 39 page 40 page 47 page 49 page 49 page 51 page 51 page 51 page 51 page 53 page 55 page 57 page 58 page 58 page
51. The current setting appears in brackets 10 in the following example gt CHANGE MODEM HANG UP DELAY AFTER 11 99 SEC gt 10 gt gt COMMAND SUCCESSFUL Press Enter to proceed or Escape to cancel the entry If you make a change a confirmation mes sage appears Command Successful 52 System and Control Options 7 8 3 Pager Setup Pager Number and PIN The AC8 may be configured to dial numeric or alphanumeric pagers when an alarm is detected You may enter up to four pager numbers all configured pagers will be dialed each time an alarm occurs For each configured pager you must enter the pager number to be dialed and the pager s Personal Identification Number PIN See 8 1 AC8 Specifications for supported pager settings The AC8 can send numeric or alphanumeric messages to supported pagers as shown in the following example Alphanumeric pager LIEBERT TEST message example DEVICE_1 ALARM CONTACT CLOSED 2 07 PM 06 09 04 lt Pager company time stamp When an alarm is detected the first pager number is dialed up to three times if needed After a suc cessful page or three dialing attempts the next pager number is dialed again with three attempts as needed and so on for all configured pagers Table 23 Pager dialing results Unsuccessful due to Busy signal no answer AC8 generates message after all three redial attempts Unsuccessful Page no dial tone have failed dia
52. Y LABEL ROOM TMP TLI NEXT l SELECT AL jamaa S RES 10 20 mA 090 0 OFFSET 000 0 ALARM FVENT AL LATCHED N LOW SETPT 0050 0 HIGH SETPT 0090 0 SENSOR DELAY ON Change Offset Value CHANGE OFFSET VALUE OFFSET 005 0 TI SELECT J NEXT END 7 5 7 Define Sensor as Alarmable or Event Each sensor may be defined as Alarmable AL or as an Event EV For a sensor defined as alarmable the following alarm reactions occur when the high setpoint threshold is crossed the LCD flashes the audible horn sounds configured pager numbers will be notified and a record is entered in the Alarm Log For a sensor defined as an event the high setpoint occurrence is recorded in the Event Log By default all sensors are set up as AL Alarmable From the Setup Sensor Menu choose Alarm Event as shown at right and press Enter J To change the type of sensor use the arrows TV to choose AL Alarmable or EV Event then press Enter J 7 5 8 Set Up Alarmable Sensors in Latched or Unlatched Mode Alarmable sensor points may be set up in Latched mode Y requiring the user to clear the AC8 alarms after an alarm has occurred or Unlatched mode N meaning that alarms will automatically clear after a return to normal state The default setting for alarmable sen sors is N Unlatched Any sensor defined as an event is automatically Unlatched A sensor defined as Latched does not reset automatically after
53. ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 ZONE S RETURN TO SETUP MENU 6 RETURN TO MAIN MENU SELECT A NUMBER 1 SETUP OPERATION Select operation to edit for zone 1 OPERATION STATE 1 AUTO SEQUENCING OFF 2 STANDBY TESTING OFF 3 FAILED STANDBY N 4 HOLD DELAY 10 00 5 5 DELAY 00 06 6 STAGING OFF 7 RETURN TO SETUP MENU 8 RETURN TO MAIN MENU SELECT A NUMBER 6 gt STAGING FOR ZONE 1 TYPE N FOR ON F FOR OFF gt gt gt TARGET VALUE 045 0 TO 096 0 gt 0070 0 gt gt SENSITIVITY gt 005 0 gt gt COMMAND SUCCESSFUL 112 Setup Menu Setup Menu 6 9 Override Output For details on this feature see 7 12 Override Output Override Output OVERRIDE OUTPUT Manually override an output Select output to override OUTPUT CONTROL 1 DEVICE_1 AUTO EEE BEEBE ERR RRR RBBB RRR BRE 2 DEVICE_2 AUTO AUTO CONTROL BY PANEL 3 DEVICE_3 AUTO FORCE ON FORCE ON BY OPERATOR 4 DEVICE_4 AUTO FORCE OFF FORCE OFF BY OPERATOR 5 DEVICE 5 AUTO 6 DEVICE 6 AUTO DEVICE 7 AUTO 8 DEVICE 8 AUTO 9 RETURN TO SETUP MENU TO MAIN MENU SELECT A NUMBER 1 gt OVERRIDE OUTPUT DEVICE 1 AUTO 2 FORCE ON 1 FORCE OFF 0 gt 2 gt gt COMMAND SUCCESSFUL 113 A 6 10 Clear Alarms amp Logs For details on this topic see 7 13 Clear Alarms amp Logs Clear Active Alarms For details on this feature see 7 13 1 Clear Active Alarms
54. adr ate qe a g baa asas usa ee a Ree pata nh 30 COMO Stat Uist 5 3 ox ep n Ole Oe 30 SILENCE ALARM amp BACKUP LOG FILES SERVICE TERMINAL INTERFACE Silence Alarm Service Terminal Interface 31 Back Up Log Files Service Terminal Interface 32 SYSTEM AND CONTROL OPTIONS ITY u baa 34 Setup System 36 Setup oystem pelup sacos pirate tace SEDE Gesn aa kaba d cde ee eed 36 fio ChanseLabel Nameoflnpub aec REPLETUS TIMES REA dez EG RUBRA 37 7 8 2 Define Input as Normally Open or Normally Closed 37 7 38 8 Define Input as Alarmable or 37 7 8 4 Set Up Alarmable Inputs in Latched or Unlatched Mode 38 0 Pines E eek es oa ee Dae Qi puqusqa baa 38 Setup System Setup Common Alarm 39 Setup System Setup 40 7 5 1 Identify the Sensor as Connected 41 1 9 2 Chance sensor Labeb NAme 2322s eC ee 41 Gove Mane mite aan sae nh ade ea
55. again Setup Operation Menu AUTO SEQUENCING OFF STANDBY TESTING OFF FAILED STANDBY N TL NEXT l SELECT l D SWE 2 0 RESTART ENDO gt STAGING OFF Activate Deactivate STAGING OFF TI NEXT Staging STAGING ON TARGETA D PETS p Rhy TL NEXT J pipo Message 72 If sensor for zone is not connected to AC8 SENSOR NOT CONNECTED 7 11 7 11 4 Set Up Mapping for a Digital Input System and Control Options Setup System Setup Matrix The Setup I O Matrix menu allows you to configure the AC8 s digital and analog inputs to trigger var ious actions in either or both of the two control relays Each relay can be set up to respond to more than one digital or analog input Almost any mapping combination can be used For example you may decide to trigger an action in Control Relay 1 when Device_1 goes into alarm or you might want to generate an action in Control Relay 2 when Sensor_1 High Setpoint goes into alarm To set up the mapping of inputs to relays Setup System Menu Log In and Choose Setup System SETUP INPUTS From the Main Menu use the arrows TJ to choose System and SETUP COMMON ALARM SETUP SENSOR Control then press Enter see 7 1 Login for help TL NEXT l SELECT Enter your password at the Login screen SETUP ZONES From the System and Control Menu use the arrows TV to choose Fil Setup System then press Enter
56. 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 Active Alarms gt ACTIVE ALARM 22 22 SENSOR_1 On HIGH SETPOINT ALARM SENSOR_2 the source of the alarm for example SENSOR_1 or BATTERY SENSOR PROBLEM the status of an input or output 101 0 DEG a brief description of the problem HIGH SETPOINT ALARM or CHECK DEVICE_7 ALARM BATTERY CONTACT OPEN If there are no active alarms the screen displays the message CHECK NO ALARMS PRESENT Viewing Additional Screens There may be up to 22 records of alarm data To view additional records use the arrows TV To return to the previous screen press the ESC key Clearing Active Alarms To clear all active alarms see 7 13 Clear Alarms amp Logs Alarm records are stored in the Alarm Log 22 5 2 5 2 1 5 2 2 View Status Options View Alarm Log Main Menu The Alarm Log contains up to 99 records of alarms that have occurred gt VIEW STATUS Records are added to this log as alarms occur SYSTEM AND CONTROL To view the Alarm Log TL NEXT J SELECT From the Main Menu use the arrows TJ to choose View Status then press Enter 41 View Status Menu From the View Status Menu use the arrows 7 to choose View RE t Alarm Log then press Enter J TOG TREND LOG Alarm Log INPUT STA
57. and sends this message AC8 COMM CHECK The time of the test is specified at the next prompt Enter Time To Perform Communi cations Check At the Enable Communications Check prompt enter Y Yes enable or N No disable The cur rent setting appears in brackets N in the following example gt ENABLE COMMUNICATIONS CHECK YES Y OR NO N gt N gt gt COMMAND SUCCESSFUL Press Enter to proceed or Escape to cancel the entry If you make a change a confirmation mes sage appears Command Successful Enter Time To Perform Communications Check This function schedules the daily communications test between the AC8 and the selected pager as described in the previous section At the Enter Time To Perform Communications Check prompt enter the time to initiate the com munications check using the format HH MM hours and minutes in military time ranging from 00 00 for midnight to 23 59 for 11 59 p m The current setting appears in brackets 00 00 in the following example gt ENTER TIME PERFORM COMMUNICATIONS CHECK HH MM gt 00 00 gt gt COMMAND SUCCESSFUL Press Enter to proceed or Escape to cancel the entry If you make a change a confirmation mes sage appears Command Successful 56 System and Control Options 7 9 Setup System Setup System Info The Setup System Info options allow users to Change Password used for access to system setup functions Cha
58. appears 1n the format HH MM hours and minutes in military time OR the target setpoint and sensitivity level that will initiate Staging To change these settings see the following sections in 7 10 Setup Operation 7 10 1 Turn Automatic Sequencing On or Off 7 10 2 Turn Standby Testing On or Off Press ESC to return to the Zone Selection Menu 29 View Status Options Main Menu gt VIEW STATUS SYSTEM AND CONTROL TL NEXT J SELECT View Status Menu ACT Vie ADM ALARM LOG EVENT LOG TREND LOG TNPUT ZOE NUMBERS OPERATION CONTROL STATUS Zone Selection SELECT ZONE FOR VIEWING gt ZONE 1 Ti NEXT J EDIT Operation AUTO SEQUENCING ON BPE EMT 5 50 STANDBY TESTING OFF STAGING OFF 5 9 5 9 1 View Control Status The Control Status option allows you to view the current status of the two control relays view the Control Status From the Main Menu use the arrows N to choose View Status then press Enter J From the View Status Menu use the arrows Tl to choose View Control Status then press Enter 1 Control Status The Control Status screen displays the status of each relay the name of the output for example RELAY 1 the status oN or OFF 30 View Status Options Main Menu gt VIEW STATUS SYSTEM AND CONTROL TL NEXT J SELECT View Status Menu ACT Vie ADM ALARM LOG EVENT
59. at the factory 4 Connect the wiring as follows TM115 TM230 Connection Type Neural 7 Line L1 Power Line 5 Secure the incoming electrical service wires to the TM115 input wires with wire nuts as shown in Figure 6 or to the TM230 connectors as shown in Figure 7 11 2 4 2 2 4 3 Installation 24 VAC Output Power Connections connect to the 24VAC outputs 1 Install electrical wiring from device requiring 24VAC power to the Transformer Module 2 Use copper wire only proper wiring to use for power is 18 20 or 22 AWG copper wire Strip wire 1 4 3 There are two 24 VAC output connectors TB1 and TB2 Terminate wires to the connector as shown in Figures 6 and 7 TB1 and TB2 are NOT polarity sensitive 4 Secure the wires to the connector Figure 6 Power wiring to TM115 Figure 7 Power wiring to TM230 TM115 TM230 Knockout for Knockout for Wire nuts external wiring 9 external wiring connecting electrical _ Ground wiring B Ground Neutral Line L1 E L2 Q 24VAC output B O ge 24VAC output TB1 TB1 Troubleshooting Transformer Module A common problem and possible solution are shown in the table below For further information or if you have other problems with the unit consult your local dealer Liebert representative or the Liebert Worldwide Support Group Possible Solution Replacement Fuse Part Numbers 24VAC power Check fuse for respective e LIT
60. ee ee SE dete bu Sa 10 2o ert Soe eee D ud 10 Connect Power Ou sen sede Bear ac Sb ERE Aa Neb Rn EAM 11 2 4 1 Termination and Mounting 42 26 4406 oe sabes abe dS dex ex Er 11 242 Connecting the Battery C RED a cC oda 12 20 TurmnsQOmthe ACs m ERU US HER EO 12 WIRING AND CONNECTIONS DPECINCATIONS ated h aul ede Rem an 13 Connecting Digital Inputs and Digital Outputs 14 o2 l1 Conmeetina Dieta Inputs ace o bi betta deed deb ea od s debat 14 9 2 27 Connectine Sate oa a Unda edet Vei ku 15 3 2 9 Setting the Digital Output 15 3 2 4 Connecting Control Relay Outputs 16 3 2 5 Connecting the Emergency Power Operation EPOP Input 16 the POP Jumper cc iu dos xeu dd ends Edu dual ada MES qa EET aaa 16 Gonnecting a c uyu aC n e e ER ER ADU 17 3 9 1 Setting the 12VDC 24VDC Analog Power Jumper 17 3 9 2 Connecting the Analog
61. for valid characters The device name assigned through this menu 15 also displayed for the corresponding output Table 16 Input and output labels Applies o Applies to Input 1 and Output 1 Input 5 and Output 5 Input 2 and Output 2 Input 6 and Output 6 Input 3 and Output 3 Input 7 and Output 7 Input 4 and Output 4 Input 8 and Output 8 If the input label is changed the output will change also System and Control Options Setup Inputs Menu ex UD b BEC BET LABEL DEVICE 1 PEI P ALARM EVENT AL lt LATCHED Y DB y Change Label CHANGE LABEL Diy hese TL SELECT J NEXT END From the Setup Inputs Menu choose Label for the selected input Label Device_1 in the example above right and press Enter 1 To change the input s label which may consist of up to eight characters Use the arrows TV to choose a character e Press Enter to advance to the next character position When finished press Enter again Define Input as Normally Open or Normally Closed Each input may be set up as Normally Open NO or Normally Closed NC The default setting for all input points is NO Normally Open If you require an input to be a supervised point define the input as Normally Closed NC From the Setup Inputs Menu choose Norm Open Close as shown at right and press Enter J To change the normal state for this input use the arrow
62. input or output connections The Power On Off switch is in the top left corner of the unit just below the battery pack 31 Wiring Specifications Input and output connections to the may be made in any order 1t is not necessary for example to make all input connections before making any output connections Use copper conductors only for all wiring Table 4 Wiring specifications Supported Wire Type Maximum Wire Length Rating Digital Input EPOP Digital Output Control Relay Analog Input 2 Wire Transducer Analog Input 4 Wire Transducer Communication EIA422 SiteScan Communication EIA485 24VAC Power Connection TB7 18 22 AWG Stranded amp Unshielded 18 AWG recommended Non Plenum Belden 9740 750 ft 225m 24VDC Plenum Belden 89740 10 mA 18 AWG 18 22 AWG Stranded amp Unshielded 20 AWG 22 AWG 18 AWG recommended 24VAC 3A Dry Contact Non Plenum Belden 9740 3A 50 ft 3A 40 ft 12m 3A 25 ft 7m Plenum Belden 89740 2A 100 ft 30m 2A 60 ft 18m 2A 35 ft 10m 200 ft 60m 1A 100 ft 30m 1A 75 ft 23m 18 22 AWG Stranded amp Unshielded 18 AWG recommended Non Plenum Belden 9740 Plenum Belden 89740 18 22 AWG Stranded amp Unshielded 18 AWG recommended Non Plenum Belden 8489 Plenum Belden 88489 4 20 mA Signal Input Selectable Power Source 12 24VDC 750 ft 225m 4 20 mA Signal In
63. monitoring data active alarms and the status of inputs and outputs View data stored in alarm event and trend logs View pager numbers View auto sequencing and standby testing status 5 0 View Status Options both LCD and Service Terminal Interface 6 0 Silence Alarm amp Backup These features available via the Service Terminal Interface only allow users to Log Files Service Silence the audible alarm Terminal Interface only e Back up the alarm event and trend logs 7 0 System and Control These options require a password Authorized users may Options some functions Configure the AC8 available via Service Override automatic control of outputs to force an output ON or OFF Terminal Interface only Clear active alarms and delete all records in the alarm event and trend logs 4 3 LCD Menu Overview Figure 8 shows an overview of the initial screens available through the LCD interface For compara ble information about the Service Terminal Interface screens see A 3 Overview of Menus Figure8 LCD Menu overview Opening Screen SR EORR a If any alarms detected VX XXX X Current Alarm screen PRESS l STATUS SETUP see 5 1 View Active Alarms Main Menu VIEW STATUS SYSTEM AND CONTROL TINEXT ESELECT View Status selected See Section System amp Control selected See Section gt VIEW STATUS 5 0 VIEW STATUS SYSTEM AND CONTROL gt SYSTEM AND CONTROL 7 0 TL NEXT
64. of all Service Terminal Interface screens appear in Appendix Service Terminal Interface along with instructions on how to connect to the Service Terminal Interface Table 6 lists all AC8 functions and shows whether they can be performed through the LCD interface and where to find information Table 6 Guide to AC8 functions Can be performed via Where to find Service Instructions on Service Terminal Function LCD Terminal using function screen examples VIEW STATUS FUNCTIONS SILENCE ALARM amp BACK UP LOGS FUNCTIONS Silence Alarm On the LCD press any key to silence an alarm Back Up Log Files SYSTEM amp CONTROL FUNCTIONS Login Setup System Setup Inputs Setup Common Alarm Setup Sensor Setup Zones Setup Outputs Setup Modem amp Pagers page 92 page 93 page 31 page 32 n i page 95 page 96 page 97 page 97 page 98 page 116 page 99 page 100 page 101 page 101 page 101 page 101 page 101 page 100 page 100 page 102 page 102 page 103 page 103 page 103 page 104 page 105 page 105 page 105 page 106 page 106 page 107 page 116 page 113 page 114 page 114 page 114 page 115 page 115 page 34 page 36 page 36 page 39 page 40 page 46 page 47 page 49 page 49 page 51 page 51 page 51 page 51 page 53 page 55 page 57 page 58 page 58 page 59 page 59 page 60 page 63 page 64 page 65 page 65 page 67 page 68 page 73 page 75 page 76 page 76 page 76 page 77 page 77
65. pagers may be configured as described in 7 8 SYSTEM AND CONTROL Setup System Setup Modem amp Pagers TL NEXT J SELECT The View Pager Numbers option allows you to view the pager numbers and PINs for all configured pagers Use the following steps to select a AGE s View Status Menu pager and view its information AOTIVE ALARMS ALARM LOG Select a Pager 2220 05 select a pager TREND LOG INPUT STATUS From the Main Menu use the arrows Tl to choose View Status OUTPUT STATUS then press Enter 41 PAGER NUMBERS OPERATION From the View Status Menu use the arrows Tl to choose View CONTROL STATUS Pager Numbers then press Enter 4 From the Pager Selection screen use the arrows TJ to choose the pager you want to view Pager Number 1 in the example at Pager Selection right and press Enter J PAGER TO VIEW I PAGER NUMBER 1 Use the following steps to view a pager number or PIN for the SINGER METER 2 selected pager PAGER NUMBER 3 PAGER NUMBER 4 To view a pager number Pager Menu Choose View Pager Number from the Pager Menu and press gt VIEW PAGER NUMBER Enter J VIEW PAGER PIN The Pager Number screen displays the number that is configured for the selected pager Pager Number In the example at right the telephone number is preceded by A to PAGER 1 NUMBER dial an alphanumeric pager and includes a comma to pause two 1 8005551212 seconds after dialing 1 before proceedin
66. service phone number 1 REMOTE ALARM TEST 2 RETURN TO SETUP SYSTEM INFO MENU 3 RETURN TO SETUP MENU 4 RETURN TO MAIN MENU SELECT A NUMBER 1 gt SIMULATE AN ALARM CONDITION YES Y OR NO N gt N gt gt COMMAND SUCCESSFUL 106 Setup Menu A 6 8 Setup Operation For details on this feature see 7 10 Setup Operation Auto Sequencing For details on this feature see 7 10 1 Turn Automatic Sequencing or Off Setup Operation Auto Sequencing SETUP OPERATION BY ZONE Select the zone for which operation is to change ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 ZONE S RETURN TO SETUP MENU 6 RETURN TO MAIN MENU SELECT A NUMBER 1 SETUP OPERATION Select operation to edit for zone 1 OPERATION STATE 1 AUTO SEQUENCING OFF 2 STANDBY TESTING OFF 3 FAILED STANDBY N 4 HOLD DELAY 10 00 S RESTART DELAY 00 06 6 STAGING OFF 7 RETURN TO SETUP MENU 8 RETURN TO MAIN MENU SELECT A NUMBER 1 gt AUTO SEQUENCING TYPE N FOR ON F FOR OFF gt N gt N gt COMMAND SUCCESSFUL gt EVERY DAYS 5 FOR 12 HOUR gt 03 DAYS gt 03 gt COMMAND SUCCESSFUL gt AT gt 00 00 gt 00 00 gt COMMAND SUCCESSFUL 107 Setup Menu Standby Testing For details on this feature see 7 10 2 Turn Standby Testing or Off Setup Operation Standby Testing SETUP OPERATION BY ZONE Select the zone for which operation is to change ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 ZONE S R
67. slot in the AC8 see inset in Figure 5 The screws must also be large enough to extend over the edges of the top of the mounting slot 5 Hang the AC8 on the screws letting the panel slip down until the screws are in the smaller upper portion of the slot 6 Tighten the screws until they are snug 7 Insert the remaining two screws in the bottom holes on the back of the panel and tighten Figure 5 Mounting dimensions ENCLOSURE 12 304 8mm 0 213 5 4mm AC8 back plate 0 375 9 6mm Mounting Slot 0 213 5 4mm Bottom hole diameter 2 3 2 3 1 Installation Flush Mounting the AC8 NOTE Removing the conduit knockouts before mounting the ACS on the wall will ease installation and prevent strain on the mounting hardware and wall It is imperative to remove the knockouts if the unit is to be flush mounted The rectangular access doors on the top and bottom of the AC8 must be reversed so they slide the opposite direction Leaving the doors as shipped from the factory prevents them from being opened when the panel is flush mounted in a wall The AC8 may be flush mounted according to company practices either with screws through the sides of the panel into wall supports or with hanging hardware that attaches to the back of the panel After determining how and where to place the unit check to ensure that you have all the hardware required to install the panel in the wall Obtain the needed tools R
68. then Accessories then Communications and finally HyperTerminal 3 Open the AC8 connection created in A 2 2 Create a Connection To do this click on File then on Open as shown below Look in HyperT erminal 2 pr My Click the file name for example AC8 ht Desktop My Documents My Computer lt CN File name Jace ht Places Files of type Session files ht Cancel gt 4 Inthe Open window shown above right select the file name AC8 ht this example and then click on the Open button 5 Follow the steps below to display the Main Menu of the Service Terminal Interface a For direct connection via RS232 port Press Enter or Escape to initiate communication and bring up the Main Menu b For remote connection via modem The Connect window opens as shown below left Click the OK button n the Connect window below right click Dial If the dialing attempt is successful the Main Menu appears Connect To Fd S ACB Enter details for the phone number that you want to dial Country region United States 1 Area code 614 Phone number 555 1 212 Connect using Standard 9600 bps Modem Cancel Connect xi S Phone number 555 1212 Modify Your location M v Location Dialing Properties Calling card None Direct Dial i Cancel D
69. to return to a previous screen that is not password protected you must log in again including entering your password if you wish to access password protected functions Figure 10 shows the main options available from the System amp Control menu 34 Figure 10 Menu overview System and Control menu System amp Control menu Setup System selected gt SETUP SYSTEM OVERRI CLEAR ALARMS amp LOGS Q Setup System menu INPUTS SENSOR ZONES 5 COMMON ALARM See Section 7 2 MODEM amp PAGERS SYSTEM Setup Inputs INPUI SELECT gt DEVICE 1 NO AL L NO AL L DEVICE 2 DEVICE 8 DEV ANCE Y Chim NORM OPEN CLOSE SETUP LABEL DEV ALARM EVENT AL MARCHE p sv DELAY 00 01 NO AL L INFO OPERATION I O MATRIX Opening Screen LIEBERT AC8 DID Me N MMEISO MOX LOO LX PRESS J STATUS SETUP I Main Menu VIEW STATUS gt SYSTEM AND CONTROL e Login Screen LOGIN TL NEXT AAAA J NEXT EN a System amp Control menu Override Output selected SETUP SYSTEM gt OVERRIDE OUTPUT CLEAR ALARMS amp LOGS Select Output OVERRIDE OUTPUT See gt DEVICE 1 AUTO Section AUTO 7 12 DEVICH 2 DEVICE 8 AUTO Qa Override Output Qu SE B
70. 0 Liebert SITE MONITORING AND SERVICES USER MANUAL amp EMERSON Network Power 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 2 0 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 3 0 3 1 3 2 9 8 9 4 3 0 3 6 4 0 4 1 4 2 4 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Methods of Viewing and Configuring the AC8 1 naa ne Rit ane ua aya eae BS 1 Tidgnsformer Module xm ukuwan yama ERAI b S een 1 Ava abe THEE Sod qud Rote Sod ee di Sau de 1 Outside Enclosure Overview 2 Typical Coni urit On do ten atit rdi e BO itu bre de oh ie borse pane AA ua 3 Controller Board Overview 2 056 434 Rec EAR EE PS 4 asuy ces Di OR ee aaa 6 Typical ss A ER hota Beh Se iat dodo INSTALLATION Installation Considerations 3 au dece a Xa pu a eta V u c eds OG eA 8 2 1 1 Unpacking and Preliminary Inspection 8 ourtace Mountinge he AC S a aco das Oa Re ae 9 22 Mounting the Paneles preka ues Mee eh 9 Flashe Mounting HOA Das cda u arde
71. 15 character SELECT A NUMBER 1 At the Enter Service Phone Number prompt you may press Enter to bypass this option or see 7 9 6 Setup Serv Ph Num Enter Phone Number for instructions on entering the number gt ENTER SERVICE PHONE NUMBER 40 CHARACTERS MAX gt COMMAND SUCCESSFUL Enable Communications Check Enabling this function permits a daily communications test between the AC8 and the selected service phone number Once each day the 8 dials the service phone number at a specified time and sends this message AC8 COMM CHECK The time of the test 1s specified at the next prompt Enter Time To Perform Communications Check At the Enable Communications Check prompt enter Y Yes enable or N No disable The cur rent setting appears in brackets N in the following example gt ENABLE COMMUNICATIONS CHECK YES Y OR NO N gt N gt gt COMMAND SUCCESSFUL Press Enter to proceed or Escape to cancel the entry If you make a change a confirmation mes sage appears Command Successful Enter Time To Perform Communications Check This function schedules the daily communications test between the AC8 and the selected service phone number as described in the previous section At the Enter Time To Perform Communications Check prompt enter the time to initiate the com munications check using the format HH MM hours and minutes in military time ranging from 00 00 for midnight to 23 59
72. 24VAC connectors for power the second is also on the right side of the Transformer Module near the top Each connector is Z 24VAC connector Transformer Module ed for A0VA W Phone line connector 3 6 1 A 2 RS232 Connector Connecting to the Service Terminal Interface 3 6 2 Phone Line Connector 7 8 Setup System Setup Modem amp Pagers 7 9 6 Setup Serv Ph Num Enter A 2 Phone Number Connecting to the Service Terminal Interface Termination and Mounting Wiring and Connections Termination and Mounting Wiring and Connections Termination and Mounting Wiring and Connections On board modem with 9600 baud rate a Setup Modem amp Woden status Indicates the operational status of the modem LED Indicators CC DIP switch 1 DIP switch used for resetting password to default 7 9 1 Change Password DD LCD connector Connection for the LCD on the enclosure door EE LCD contrast adjustment Adjustment contrast for the LCD on the enclosure door FF Battery pack connector Connection for battery pack lead 2 4 2 Connecting the Battery Pack GO 22V AC power Power connection for the controller Requires 24VAC 2 4 Connect Power to the AC8 connector Transformer Module used to convert 115VAC 230VAC to 24VAC 24 1 Termination and Mounting Introduction 1 8 LED Indicators The 8 controller board has LED indicators that show the status of
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74. 59 page 59 page 60 page 63 page 64 page 65 page 65 page 67 page 68 page 73 page 5 page 76 page 76 page 76 page page 77 page 95 page 96 page 97 page 97 page 98 page 99 page 100 page 101 page 101 page 101 page 101 page 101 page 100 page 100 page 102 page 102 page 103 page 103 page 103 page 104 page 105 page 105 page 105 page 106 page 106 page 107 page 116 page 113 page 114 page 114 page 114 page 115 page 115 Initialization String 2 Pager V Setup Setup System Info Change Password Change Date amp Time Automatic Daylight Saving Time Setup Site ID Connect Battery Backup and Upload Configuration File Setup Serv Ph Num Enter Phone Number Setup Serv Ph Num Communications Check Factory Defaults Perform Firmware Update Initiate Remote Alarm Test Setup Operation Setup Matrix Override Output Clear Alarms amp Logs Clear Active Alarms Clear the Alarm Log Clear the Event Log Clear the Trend Logs 4 D A 2 A 2 1 A 2 2 Connecting to the Service Terminal Interface CONNECTING TO THE SERVICE TERMINAL INTERFACE This section describes how to set up and connect to the Service Terminal Interface Connection Methods There are two ways to access the Service Terminal Interface Direct Use a null modem cable to connect computer s COMI port to the AC8 s RS232 port OR e Remote Use a remote comput
75. 6 TB1 7 Connect a digital output numbered the same as the input from the AC8 to the Remote Shutdown Power Control of the environmental unit terminal 37 38 or TB1 4 TB1 5 Connecting Digital Inputs TB3 id RELAY To connect a digital input OUTPUTS 1 Turn OFF electrical power to the AC8 2 If necessary remove conduit knockout to permit wire entry into the 8 enclosure 3 Bring the wire s into the AC8 enclosure through a conduit knockout or access slot PFM2 ON OFF ON OFF PFM5 4 Loosenthe appropriate screw and slip the stripped end of the wire into the terminal block 5 Tighten the screw until it holds the wire snugly NOTE Connect digital inputs to nonpowered dry contacts only NUMBERING KEYS Note numbering begins with 1 at the bottom and proceeds up to 4 green and 5 up to 8 black DIGITAL INPUT EPOP INPUT TERMINAL BLOCKS 14 3 2 2 3 2 3 Wiring and Connections Connecting Digital Outputs T RELAY OUTPUTS BOTTOM To connect a digital output 1 Turn OFF electrical power to the AC8 2 Ifnecessary remove a conduit knockout to permit wire entry into the AC8 enclosure 9 Bring the wire s into the AC8 enclosure through a conduit knockout or access slot DIGITAL OUTPUT TERMINAL BLOCKS NUMBERING KEYS Note numbering begins with 1 at the bottom and proceeds up to 4 green and 5 up to 8 black PFM2 4
76. CHANGE LOW SETPOINT To enter a new value 00 0 From the Setup Sensor Menu choose Low Setpt for the selected 11 5 I NEXT END sensor and press Enter J To change the Low Setpoint Use the arrows TJ to choose a character e Press Enter to advance to the next character position When finished press Enter again Change High Setpoint Setup Sensor Menu When the sensor detects a condition above the High Setpoint value an SETUP SENSOR 1 alarm or event will occur depending on the sensor configuration CONNECTED Y LABEL The High Setpoint value must not be set above the sensor s 20 mA value TI NEXT plus the offset value For example if the 20 mA value is 90 F and the UNITS DEG Offset value is 5 F the High Setpoint must be 95 F or lower 4 mA 050 0 CDU eS ENDE The default High Setpoint for each sensor is 0090 0 Values that can OFFSET 005 0 be entered range from ALARM EVENT AL f LATCHED N the 4 mA value the Offset value in the example 50 5 55 LOW SETPT 0060 0 i HIGH SETPT 0090 0 SEAN OORT DE CA 2 the 20 mA value the Offset value in the example 90 5 95 To view or change these values see 7 5 4 Change 4 mA Value Change High Setpoint 7 5 5 Change 20 mA Value and 7 5 6 Change Offset Value CHANCE SETPOINT To enter a new value HIGH SETPT 0085 0 From the Setup Sensor Menu choose High S
77. DAY 00 03 00 00 STAGING ON CURRENT VALUE 73 8 DEG SET VALUE 0070 0 DEG SENSITIVITY 005 0 DEG 1 VIEW A DIFFERENT ZONE 2 RETURN TO MAIN MENU SELECT A NUMBER __ A 4 9 View Control Status For details on this feature see 5 9 View Control Status View Control Status CONTROL STATUS RELAY STATUS RELAY 1 OFF RELAY 2 OFF l REFRESH CONTROL STATUS 2 RETURN TO MAIN MENU SELECT A NUMBER 91 View Status Menus Silence Alarm amp Back Up Log Files Service Terminal Interface only A 5 SILENCE ALARM amp BACK UP LOG FILES SERVICE TERMINAL INTERFACE ONLY This section presents two options from the Main Menu that are available via the Service Terminal Interface only Main Menu After connecting to the Service Terminal Interface the Main Menu appears as shown below This section presents Service Terminal Interface screens for options 8 and 9 Main Menu LIEBERT 8 VX XXX X LIEBERT CORPORATION COPYRIGHT 2005 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED MAIN MENU 1 VIEW ACTIVE ALARMS 2 VIEW ALARM LOG 3 VIEW EVENT LOG 4 VIEW TREND LOG 5 VIEW INPUT amp SENSOR STATUS 6 VIEW OUTPUT STATUS 7 VIEW PAGER NUMBERS For sample screens see 8 STLENCE ALARM Section A 5 1 9 BACKUP LOG FILES Section A 5 2 A VIEW OPERATION STATUS B VIEW CONTROL RELAYS STATUS O SETUP SYSTEM LOGIN REQUIRED SELECT A NUMBER 1 A 5 1 Silence Alarm Service Terminal Interface only For details on this feature see 6 1 Silence
78. ESC BACK Setup Inputs Menu RABEL ESI NORM OPEN CLOSE NO ALARM EVENT AL TI NEXT 5 EEN DELAY 00 01 Delay Time DELAY TIME BEFORE TRIGGER 00 MIN 01 TI SELECT J NEXT END Cae To change the time delay In minutes and seconds in the range of 00 00 to 99 59 For minutes MIN press and hold one of the arrow keys TJ scroll through the numbers 00 99 Press Enter to advance to seconds SEC For seconds SEC press and hold one of the arrow keys TV scroll through the numbers 00 59 When finished press Enter again 38 7 4 System and Control Options Setup System Setup Common Alarm The audible alarm sounds after the AC8 detects an alarm condition in any input that has been defined as alarmable including digital and analog sensor inputs Once the alarm is silenced there are two options By default the common alarm remains energized until the input alarm is cleared You may change this setting to de energize the common alarm automatically once the alarm is silenced You might want to reset the common alarm with silence if an external alarm for example a horn is connected to the common alarm output contacts You might not want to reset the common alarm contacts let contacts reflect track alarms and simply silence the audible horn To change the common alarm setting Setup System Menu Log In and Choose Setup S
79. ESTING OFF 9 then press Enter to advance to the next digit When finished press Enter to configure the time of day 4 Specify the time of day the test should begin in the At 00 00 field The format is HH MM for hours and minutes e Use the arrows TJ to choose from available entries for hours TI NEXT Change Standby Testing 00 23 then press Enter to advance to minutes E Use the arrows TL to select minutes 00 59 e When finished press Enter J again Tl NEXT J EDIT 5 Specify the duration of the test in minutes the length of time the standby units will be turned On in the For 10 Min field Use the arrows to choose a number from 0 to 59 minutes The default is 10 minutes 6 When finished press Enter J Specify Failed Standby Response The AC8 s Failed Standby feature determines what happens when an operating device fails and a standby device then becomes an operating unit A subsequent alarm in the newly operating unit pre viously the standby device results in either restarting the previously operating device that was alarmed or not This feature specifies whether each device remains 1 its current state or returns to its previous state of operation When this feature is activated Y each device returns to its previous state as Table 29 shows The newly enabled Standby device is disabled the previously operating device returns to Operating mode The defaul
80. ETURN TO SETUP MENU 6 RETURN TO MAIN MENU PUNE SELECT A NUMBER 1 SETUP OPERATION Select operation to edit for zone 1 STATE 1 AUTO SEQUENCING OFF 2 STANDBY TESTING OFF 3 FAILED STANDBY N 4 HOLD DELAY 10 00 5 5 DELAY 00 06 6 STAGING OFF 7 RETURN TO SETUP MENU 8 RETURN TO MAIN MENU SELECT A NUMBER 2 gt STANDBY TESTING TYPE N FOR ON F FOR OFF gt LN gt LN gt COMMAND SUCCESSFUL gt EVERY DAYS gt 03 DAYS gt 03 gt COMMAND SUCCESSFUL gt AT gt 00 00 gt 00 00 gt COMMAND SUCCESSFUL gt FOR gt 10 MIN gt 10 gt COMMAND SUCCESSFUL 108 Setup Menu Failed Standby For details on this feature see 7 10 3 Specify Failed Standby Response Setup Operation Failed Standby SETUP OPERATION BY ZONE Select the zone for which operation is to change ZONE 1 ZONE 1 2 ZONE 2 3 ZONE 3 4 ZONE 4 S RETURN TO SETUP MENU 6 RETURN TO MAIN MENU SELECT A NUMBER 1 SETUP OPERATION Select operation to edit for zone 1 OPERATION STATE 1 AUTO SEQUENCING OFF 2 STANDBY TESTING OFF 3 FAILED STANDBY N 4 HOLD DELAY 10 00 5 5 DELAY 00 06 6 STAGING OFF 7 RETURN TO SETUP MENU 8 RETURN TO MAIN MENU SELECT A NUMBER 3 gt IF FAILED STANDBY IN SAME FAILED ZONE ENABLE A DISABLED UNIT YES Y OR NO N gt LN gt LY gt COMMAND SUCCESSFUL 109 Setup Menu Hold Delay For details on this feature see 7 10 4 Specify Hol
81. Enter J To enter the pager PIN which may consist of up to 20 characters see Table 14 for valid characters Use the arrows TV to choose a character e Press Enter to advance to the next character position When finished press Enter again NOTE For international dialing you might need to add country codes in the modem initialization string See 7 8 1 Modem Setup Initialization String 54 System and Control Options Setup Pager Menu gt SET PAGER 1 NUMBER SET PAGER 1 PIN TI NEXT J SELECT Pager Numeric ENTER PAGER 1 NUMBER NL 8005551212 123 4567 TI SELECT J NEXT END Pager Alphanumeric ENTER PAGER 1 NUMBER A9W18005551212 TI SELECT J NEXT END Setup Pager Menu SET PAGER 1 NUMBER gt SET PAGER 1 PIN UZS ELEGI TL NEXT Enter Pager PIN ENTER PAGER 1 PIN DUE opp hj TI SELECT J NEXT END System and Control Options 7 8 4 Pager Setup Communications Check Service Terminal Interface only The Service Terminal Interface offers two additional options for pager setup which are not avallable through the LCD interface Enable communications check Enter time to perform communications check access these options 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 0 zero Setup System Login Required At the Login
82. F the AC8 turns On a sec ond standby cooling unit Ifthe zone has a third standby unit and the temperature rises another 5 F to 85 F a third standby unit is turned On Temperature Returns to Normal Devices Turned Off When the temperature drops from 85 F to 82 5 F a decrease of 2 5 F half the sen sitivity increment of 5 F the third unit is turned Off When the temperature falls to 77 5 F the second device is turned Off When the temperature falls below 75 F the first device 15 turned Off Staging is OFF by default To change the Staging settings From the Setup Operation Menu choose Staging as shown at right and press Enter J In the Activate Deactivate screen use the arrows TJ to choose ON to activate or OFF to deactivate the feature then press Enter J NOTE If the sensor for the zone is not connected a SENSOR NOT CONNECTED message is displayed shown below right Press Escape to return to the previous screen The sensor in the zone must be set to CONNECTED to turn stag ing on Once the feature is activated ON set the following features in the Staging screen e Use the arrow keys TJ to set the Target sensor reading value that will initiate the staging process Press Enter to advance to Sensitivity Use the arrow keys TJ to set the Sensitivity that defines the increment for the next change in the staging process The default value 15 2 When finished press Enter
83. G Section A 4 2 3 VIEW EVENT LOG Section A 4 3 4 VIEW TREND LOG Section A 4 4 5 VIEW INPUT amp SENSOR STATUS Section A 4 5 6 VIEW OUTPUT STATUS Section A 4 6 7 VIEW PAGER NUMBERS Section A 4 7 8 SILENCE ALARM 9 BACKUP LOG FILES A VIEW OPERATION STATUS Section A 4 8 B VIEW CONTROL RELAYS STATUS Section A 4 9 O SETUP SYSTEM LOGIN REQUIRED SELECT A NUMBER 1 A 4 1 View Active Alarms For details on this feature see 5 1 View Active Alarms View Active Alarms ACTIVE ALARMS Input points hardware presently in an alarm state SENSOR_1 101 1 DEG HIGH SETPOINT ALARM SENSOR_2 SENSOR PROBLEM DEVICE ALARM CHECK lt gt lt 5 gt lt A gt ALL 1 5 ALARMS 2 RETURN MAIN MENU SELECT A NUMBER _ 85 View Status Menus A 4 2 View Alarm Log For details on this feature see 5 2 View Alarm Log View Alarm Log ALARM LOG Alarm history SENSOR_2 80 0 DEG HIGH SETPOINT ALARM 29 AUG 05 09 29 10 MODEM INTERNAL FAULT 29 AUG 05 09 20 10 DEVICE_8 ALARM CONTACT CLOSED 29 AUG 05 09 19 10 SENSOR_2 79 0 DEG RETURN TO NORMAL 28 AUG 05 19 29 10 lt ENTER gt MORE lt ESC gt EXIT lt A gt ALL SENSOR_2 SENSOR PROBLEM 28 AUG 05 15 08 10 SYSTEM LOSS OF POWER 19 AuG 05 02 50 10 BATTERY LOW BATTERY 18 AUG 05 05 23 10 BATTERY BATTERY UNPLUGGED 12 AUG 05 22 47 10 1 REFRESH ALARM L
84. GOPICOILIOIS 5 uv dq t o Rc Dre od s db No C odios a aote o 24 Trend loc conditons e REREAD Ss uns Edad dd ved 25 Amaloe a Soy petu sus ma a 26 Dieta DOS yy 1o duet eae be SRL ee a ween 26 Die tallo tales o io ex oe oath asuy RUE y asta DOS hed v 27 Valid characters Tor data eN py adco Exo ende d cb ee oa baa pan pana saa 34 Default settings digeitalinputs RR rs 36 Input aud output labels 54544 cet St uyu cr babe cd OU d a Er 37 Default settings analog sensorinputs 40 Deron aou s eo ird dubbed ad S bet Gat eke nes bate hes 46 Default Settings T OU DULS s a aud o 2nd go a k Samay Ce R AO e 47 Supported modem 49 Default settings Modem assa od ti ache HE EROS e a 49 UU COS sce atk eta gto y E A ee 50 Pacer diane esults2 44 5 22 dab esu Bee Se LAT edid aud ee eee a 53 Guidelines for dialing 54 RE ET TOTO nus S
85. L After the Command Successful message appears disconnect from the modem at the top of the HyperTerminal window click on Call then on Disconnect as shown below HyperTerminal Eifel ES File Edit View Call Transfer Help Dice 5 Call Wait For Gall Stop waiting E ALARM TEST P SYSTEM INFO MENU RETURN TO SETUP MENU amp RETURN MAIN MENU SELECT A NUMBER Disconnect Disconnects from the remote system Wait for the AC8 to dial out to send a test message To verify whether the test was successful check the Event Log see 5 3 View Event Log for one of these two messages Dial out test passed or Dial out test failed NOTE Also verify that a message was received at the Service Phone Number If the test 1s NOT successful check the following Modem configuration see 7 8 1 Modem Setup Initialization String e Pager configuration see 7 8 3 Pager Setup Pager Number and PIN 67 7 10 Setup Operation The AC8 s operation features allow you to set up a rotation sequence to alternate which devices are operating and which are placed on Standby as well as test devices while im Standby mode and specify what to do when a Standby device goes into alarm as it is powered up You may specify delay times after an output changes state directing the AC8 to wait before acknowledging inputs hold delay time or turn ing an output on or off resta
86. LAY 3 RETURN TO SETUP MENU 4 RETURN TO MAIN MENU SELECT A NUMBER 1 MAP SENSOR TO CONTROL RELAY Program sensor to control relays Select sensor to map SENSOR CONTROL RELAY 1 2 l SENSOR 1 HIGH STPT N 2 SENSOR 1 LOW N 3 5 5 2 HIGH STPT N 4 SENSOR 2 LOW STPT N 5 SENSOR_3 HIGH STPT N 6 SENSOR 3 LOW 5 N SENSOR 4 HIGH STPT N 8 SENSOR 4 LOW 5 N N 9 RETURN TO SETUP I O MATRIX O RETURN TO SETUP MENU SELECT A NUMBER 1 SENSOR_1 HIGH STPT TO RELAY l YES Y OR NO N gt N gt gt COMMAND SUCCESSFUL SENSOR 1 HIGH STPT TO RELAY 2 YES Y OR gt N gt gt COMMAND SUCCESSFUL Setup Menu APPENDIX B DEFAULT SETTINGS QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE This appendix provides a quick reference to default settings for the AC8 These settings also appear throughout the manual Table 35 AC8 default settings for inputs and outputs LATCHED L Latched Y Yes NL Unlatched N No DELAY 00 01 1 second Any time in minutes and seconds from 00 00 to 99 59 NOTE Different abbreviations are used to designate a digital input as Latched L Y or Unlatched NL N in Select Input Set Inputs screens DEFAULT SETTINGS ANALOG SENSOR INPUTS FROM TABLE 17 Dr Other Options O _ foe Awwis piohreechrales 2060 L N s Any time in minutes and seconds from 00 00 to 99 59 Ifa sensor is configured as N Not connected
87. LOG TREND LOG TNPUT COUN S PAGER NUMBERS OPERATION CONTROL STATUS Control Status CONTROL STATUS RECA TORR RELAY 22 Silence Alarm amp Backup Log Files Service Terminal Interface 6 0 SILENCE ALARM amp BACKUP LOG FILES SERVICE TERMINAL INTERFACE 6 1 This section describes two features that are available in the Service Terminal Interface Silence Alarm Backup Log Files Silence 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
88. M OUTPUT RE RATINGS 24 specifications CLASS 2 01 There are two connectors for the common alarm output However the connectors are not individual relay outputs The connectors should be treated as a double pole double throw DPDT relay The common alarm relay is energized whenever an alarm occurs connect output 1 Turn OFF electrical power to the 2 remove a conduit knockout to permit wire entry into the AC8 enclosure 3 Bring the wire s into the AC8 enclosure through a conduit knockout or access slot 4 Loosen the appropriate screw and slip the stripped end of the wire into the terminal block 5 Tighten the screw until it holds the wire snugly Common alarm outputs EIA422 SiteScan Web Connector The AC8 will interface with Liebert s SiteScan Web enterprise monitoring system SiteScan can be used to monitor analog and digital equipment from a host computer and also to perform some configuration To connect the SiteScan host computer to the AC8 1 Turn OFF electrical power to the AC8 2 Ifnecessary remove a conduit knockout to permit wire entry into the AC8 enclosure 3 Bring the wire s into the AC8 enclosure through a conduit knockout or access slot 4 Loosen the appropriate screw and slip the stripped end of the wire into the terminal block 5 Tighten the screw until it holds the wire snugly EIA422 SiteScan Web connecto
89. Map 1H CONTROL RELAY DoZ D TJ Y N I NFXT END Default Mappings Analog Inputs to Control Relays By default analog inputs are not mapped to any control relay as shown in Table 31 Table 31 Default mapping of analog inputs to relays Analog input By default mapped to control relay none 74 7 12 Override Output System and Control Options The Override Output feature allows you to manually change the state of any digital output to ON or OFF overriding automatic control by the AC8 the default setting for all outputs This menu also allows you to release the manual override returning any output to automatic control There are two ways to override automatic control of outputs Use the Override Output menu as described in this section to turn any output ON or OFF Use the hardware switch on the AC8 circuit board to force all eight outputs ON at the same time see Item I Manual Override Switch outputs 1 7 Controller Board Overview After an output 1s forced manually ON or OFF through the Override Output menu it remains in that state until returned to automatic control through this menu Table 32 summarizes the four types of control including the abbreviated message that appears on the LCD and in log reports Table 32 Automatic manual control output points Message Description AUTO Controlled by AC8 default for all outputs FORCE ON Manually ON This output h
90. OG 2 RETURN TO MAIN MENU SELECT NUMBER _ 86 View Status Menus A 4 3 View Event Log For details on this feature see 5 3 View Event Log View Event Log EVENT LOG Event history PAGER UNSUCCESSFUL PAGE 23 OCT 05 18 05 26 DEVICE_3 STARTED 23 OCT 05 18 03 17 DEVICE_3 ON CONTACT CLOSED 23 OCT 05 18 03 17 DEVICE_2 STARTED 23 OCT 05 18 03 11 lt ENTER gt MORE lt ESC gt EXIT lt A gt ALL SENSOR_2 SENSOR PROBLEM 22 OCT 05 07 10 10 SYSTEM USER LOGIN 22 OCT 05 02 50 10 LIEBERT GLOBAL SERV DIAL OUT TEST FAILED 20 OCT 05 05 23 10 MODEM MODEM RESET 18 OCT 05 22 47 10 LIEBERT GLOBAL SERV DIAL OUT TEST PASSED 18 OCT 05 05 23 10 lt ENTER gt MORE lt ESC gt EXIT lt A gt ALL 1 REFRESH EVENT LOG 2 RETURN TO MAIN MENU SELECT NUMBER _ 87 View Status Menus A 4 4 View Trend Log For details on this feature see 5 4 View Trend Log View Trend Log TREND LOG Trend history for each sensor Select sensor for trend you want to view 1 SENSOR_1 2 SENSOR_2 3 SENSOR_3 4 SENSOR_4 5 RETURN TO MAIN MENU SELECT A NUMBER 1 TREND LOG Trend history SENSOR_1 75 4 DEG NORMAL 28 AUG 05 15 45 10 SENSOR_1 70 5 DEG LOW SETPOINT EVENT 28 AUG 05 15 15 10 SENSOR_1 79 9 DEG RETURN TO NORMAL 28 AUG 05 14 45 10 SENSOR 1 SENSOR PROBLEM 28 AUG 05 14 15 10 lt ENTER gt MORE lt ESC gt EXIT lt A gt ALL SENSOR 1 65 9 DEG LOW SETPOINT ALARM 28 AUG 05 13 45 10
91. ON s C MEME 09 Select Modem Setup 4 From the Setup System Menu shown at right use the arrows T Pagers amp Modem Menu to choose Setup Modem amp Pagers and press Enter J SETUP PAGERS 5 Use the arrows 74 to choose Setup Modem from the Pagers amp gt SETUP MODEM Modem Menu and press Enter 1 Tl NEXT I SELECT 6 The Setup Modem Menu displays the initialization string Init String which may consist of up to 40 characters see Table 14 for valid characters The default Init String is ATSO 1 Setup Modem Menu ENTER INIT STRING ATS0 1 D Pp p 49 System and Control Options International Dialing 7 To enable international dialing involving countries that do not support country code B5 see Table 22 you must add the appropriate country codes to the initialization string using the format GCI xx where xx 15 the country code This also requires the modem model 56005 the model number be found on the modem label Note For countries that support B5 there is no need to add country codes to the init string Table 22 Country codes Czech Republic FD Indonesia 99 New Zealand United Kingdom B5 is the default setting initialization string GCl xx is not needed for these countries Edit the Init String 8 To enter or edit the Init String e Use the arrows TJ to choose a character e Press Enter to advance to the next character position When finished
92. PAGER NUMBERS Event Log then press Enter 4 OPERATION CONTROL STATUS 5 3 1 Event Log The Event Log screen displays up to 99 recent events If the log Event Log contains any event records the Event Log screen displays details for gt EVENT RECORD 99 99 each event PAGER UNSUCCESSFUL PAGE the event source for example PAGER or DEVICE_1 07 MAY 05 10 07 00 the status of an input or output FORCE ON FE Ps CIN brief description of the event UNSUCCESSFUL PAGE or CONTACT CU MEE p OS quer 2017005 CLOSED DEVICE_8 the date and time the event occurred CONTACT OPEN DS 5 Table 9 shows conditions that the event log records for inputs and outputs and in the panel itself Table 9 Event log conditions CONDITIONS EVENT HIGH SETPOINT EVENT FORCE ON DISABLED RECORDED NORMAL LOW SETPOINT EVENT FORCE OFF STAGING DEVICE ON RETURN TO NORMAL AUTO STAGING DEVICE OFF SENSOR PROBLEM HW FORCE ON RESTORED denoted by dashes STARTED SOURCE CONDITIONS ALARMS CLEARED DEFAULT PASSWORD SET NO STANDBY OUTPUTS AVAILABLE RECORDED ALARM SILENCED MODEM RESET NO STANDBY TESTING DEVICE DIAL OUT TEST PASSED TIME amp DATE SET AVAILABLE DIAL OUT TEST FAILED USER LOGIN EMERGENCY PWR ALARM UNSUCCESSFUL PAGE NOT USED DEVICES IN ZONE STAGING DISABLED If there are no records in the log the screen displays the message NO EVENTS Viewing Additional Screens There ma
93. RATION 6 RETURN TO SETUP MENU 7 RETURN TO MAIN MENU SELECT A NUMBER 1 gt ENTER PAGER NUMBER 40 CHARACTERS MAX gt gt gt COMMAND SUCCESSFUL gt ENTER PAGER PIN NUMBER 20 CHARACTERS MAX gt gt gt COMMAND SUCCESSFUL e ale h ale V 4 A n A 5 154 for an N pager is required character alpha pager for a numeric and an M for a remote modem ala sl sl ale ala als ale ala ale ale ale ale ale ale ala 4 4 V 4 4 4 S S 4 S 0 4 S 4 tS tS 4 S 4 gt ENABLE COMMUNICATIONS CHECK YES Y OR NO N Service Terminal Interface only gt N gt gt COMMAND SUCCESSFUL gt ENTER TIME TO PERFORM COMMUNICATIONS Service Terminal Interface only gt 00 00 gt gt COMMAND SUCCESSFUL 100 Setup Menu Modem Setup For details on this feature see 7 8 1 Modem Setup Initialization String and 7 8 2 Modem Setup Additional Features Service Terminal Interface only Setup Modem amp Pagers Modem Setup SETUP MODEM amp PAGERS Input pager and modem information Select pager or modem CURRENT NUMBER 1 PAGER NUMBER 1 An A 15 required 2 PAGER NUMBER 2 as lst character 3 PAGER NUMBER 3 for an alpha pager 4 PAGER NUMBER 4 an N for a numeric 5 MODEM CONFIGURATION pager and an M 6 RETURN TO SETUP MENU for a remote modem 7 RETURN TO MAIN MENU Z Z Z eve
94. Svg Time use the arrows TV to choose Y Yes automatically adjust for daylight saving time or N No then press Enter J The format of the date and time is DD MMM YY HR MM SS To change the date or time A SELECT Sf DUP S L i INI CONNECT BATTERY s inu RES PE LLIPIN jg NC ORG i Change Date amp Time CHANGE DATE amp TIME Y SVG T Press Enter to advance to the next character position you want to change Use the arrows TJ to choose from available entries Date Day DD 0 31 Month MMM JAN DEC Year YY 00 99 Time Hour HR 00 23 Minutes MM 00 59 Seconds SS 00 59 Press Enter to advance to the next character position 18 MAY 05 10 56 30 TI SELECT When finished press Enter again 58 System and Control Options 7 9 3 Setup Site ID Setup System Info Menu You may enter Site ID to identify the AC8 s location using a name SETUP SYSTEM INFO that may consist of up to 40 characters see Table 14 for valid charac CHANGE PASSWORD ters The Site ID will appear with each alarm CHENG DALE amp TI Hama To enter or change the Site ID SETUP SITE ID CONNECT BATTERY e From the Setup System Info Menu use the arrows TJ to choose SETUP SERV PH NUM Setup Site ID then press Enter J FACTORY DEFAULTS To enter a Site ID Use the arrows TJ to choose a character Setup Site ID e Press Enter to advance to the next char
95. TERM jumper e h None do NOT change factory default EPOP jumper EPOP jumper Disabled Enable to use the Enabletousethe EPOP input Enabletousethe EPOP input Audblehon horn Eu oo Enabled Maybe disabled via the audible horn jumper May be disabled via the audible horn jumper disabled via the audible horn jumper Off outputs by Manual Override switch On Turn on all output relays DEFAULT SETTINGS MODEM FROM Table 21 Any string up to 40 characters for international Initialization String InitString ATS0 1 dialing add GCI xx where xx is the country code except B5 countries see Table 22 Enable Modem Diagnostic Messages N disable Y enable Modem Dial Prefix ATE0X4DT Any string Modem Hang Up Delay After a Call Any number up to 99 seconds DIP SWITCH SETTINGS 8 position DIP switch All are OFF down D nig to factory default see OTHER SETTINGS Change state of outputs automatic AUTO automatic control Force an output ON OFF via Manual Output Ctrl menu or manual control outputs hardware switch Password 000259000 AAAA 4 characters see Table 14 for valid characters 4 characters see Table 14 Any 4 characters see Table 14 for valid characters valid characters C common alarm with silence N ios reset Y reset with silence 118 0 Liebert AC8 The Company Behind the Produc
96. TJ to choose a character e Press Enter to advance to the next character position When finished press Enter again Change Offset Value For the Offset value enter an adjustment factor for example if the sensor reading shows 70 F when the actual temperature is 75 F the offset might be 5 F The default Offset value for each sensor is 000 0 Values that can be entered range from 999 9 to 4999 9 To enter a new value From the Setup Sensor Menu choose Offset for the selected sensor and press Enter J To change the Offset value e Use the arrows TJ to choose a character Press Enter to advance to the next character position When finished press Enter again System and Control Options Setup Sensor Menu SETUP SEN OP I CONNECTED Y LABEL ROOM TMP TL NEXT l SELECT DN PpS DEG 4 mA 045 0 POEMA TQ SHG tg Ob 0 O ALARM EVENT AL PARC HED aN HS EE S DN SENSOR ce d Change 4 mA Value CHANGE 4 mA VALUE 4 mA 050 0 TI SELECT J NEXT END Setup Sensor Menu SETUP SENSOR_1 CONNECTED Y LABEL ROOM TMP TL NEXT l SELECT DEG Ae MAS TOSO Q gt 20 mA 096 0 OFFSET 000 0 ALARM EVENT AL LATCHED N EET ALCA OOS O SENSOR DELAY 00 01 Change 20 mA Value CHANGE 20 mA VALUE 20 mA 090 0 TI SELECT J NEXT END Setup Sensor Menu STUD CONNECTED
97. TLEFUSE 218002 not available output TB1 or TB2 or from TB1 or TB2 p e BUSSMANN GDC 2A Connecting the Battery Pack Battery pack Before connecting Input power to the AC8 connect the pane s backup battery factory supplied to the jumpers so 1t will begin charging when electrical power to the AC8 is switched on NOTE If the battery is not hooked up BEFORE the ACS is switched on it will trigger an alarm To connect the battery pack insert the battery leads into the jumpers as shown at right e To disconnect the battery pack remove the battery leads from the jumpers m EE AJ wo ojm BATTERY 99 U 4A m FF ontrast Obtaining a Replacement Battery Pack To obtain a replacement battery pack contact your local dealer or Liebert representative The Liebert part number is 133455P1 WARNING To prevent the risk of fire or explosion replace only with 7 2 V rechargeable NiCad battery pack CAUTION Dispose of the battery properly by sending it back to Liebert Corporation or an approved battery recycling facility Turning On the 8 After connecting the backup battery turn on the power On Off switches to the AC8 and the Trans former Module see 1 7 Controller Board Overview for location of switches Battery pack connector 12 Wiring and Connections 3 0 WIRING AND CONNECTIONS A CAUTION Switch OFF electric power to the AC8 before installing any wiring to the unit or changing
98. TTERY CONNECTED YES Y OR NO N gt Y gt gt COMMAND SUCCESSFUL 103 Setup Menu Backup and Upload Configuration File Service Terminal Interface only For details on this feature see 7 9 5 Backup and Upload Configuration File Service Termi nal Interface only Backup amp Upload Configuration File Backup BACKUP amp UPLOAD CONFIGURATION FILE Backup from panel saves panel configurations Upload to panel restores panel configurations Select to backup or upload file 1 BACKUP CONFIGURATION FILE 2 UPLOAD CONFIGURATION FILE 3 RETURN TO SETUP SYSTEM INFO MENU 4 RETURN TO SETUP MENU S RETURN TO MAIN MENU SELECT A NUMBER 1 gt A BACKUP OF CONFIGURATION FILE YES Y OR gt N gt INSTRUCTIONS TO PERFORM BACKUP ASSUMES USING MICROSOFT WINDOWS HYPERTERMINAL APPLICATION SELECT TRANSFER FROM THE TOOLBAR SELECT RECEIVE FILE ENTER FOLDER WHERE FILE IS TO BE RECEIVED SELECT XMODEM FROM THE PROTOCOL BOX SELECT RECEIVE BUTTON AND ENTER FILE NAME E G AC8_CONF SAV gt BACKUP SUCCESSFUL Backup amp Upload Configuration File Upload BACKUP amp UPLOAD CONFIGURATION FILE Backup from panel saves panel configurations Upload to panel restores panel configurations Select to backup or upload file 1 BACKUP CONFIGURATION FILE 2 UPLOAD CONFIGURATION FILE 3 RETURN TO SETUP SYSTEM INFO MENU 4 RETURN TO SETUP MENU S RETURN TO MAIN MENU SELECT A NUMBER 2 gt
99. TUS OUTPUT STATUS The Alarm Log screen displays up to 99 records showing alarm data PAGER NUMBERS including input alarms and other conditions such as loss of power or m low battery If the log contains any alarm records the Alarm Log screen displays details for each alarm Alarm Log gt ALARM RECORD 99 99 the status of an input or output 80 0 DEG SENSOR 2 a0 wee HIGH SETPOINT ALARM 29 AUG 05 MODEM the date and time the alarm occurred INTERNAL FAULT Table 8 sh diti h h Qa 29 AUG 05 NE aple os ows con itions that the a arm log records for digital inputs DEVICE 8 ALARM and analog inputs and in the panel itself CONTACT CLOSED Zo AUG SS the source of the alarm for example SENSOR_2 or MODEM a brief description of the problem HIGH SETPOINT ALARM or INTERNAL FAULT Table 8 Alarm log conditions SOURCE Digital Input Analog Input CONDITIONS ALARM HIGH SETPOINT ALARM RECORDED NORMAL LOW SETPOINT ALARM RETURN TO NORMAL SENSOR PROBLEM denoted by dashes CONDITIONS LOSS OF POWER ALARMS CLEARED NO STANDBY AVAILABLE RECORDED LOW BATTERY ALARM SILENCED STANDBY DEVICE FAILED CHECK BATTERY MODEM INTERNAL NO RESTART AVAILABLE BATTERY UNPLUGGED FAULT EMERGENCY PWR ALARM If there are no alarms in the log the screen displays the message NO ALARMS Viewing Additional Screens There may be up to 99 records of alarm data To
100. U 4 RETURN TO MAIN MENU SELECT A NUMBER 1 gt ENTER ORIGINAL PASSWORD MUST BE 4 CHARACTERS gt ENTER NEW PASSWORD MUST BE 4 CHARACTERS gt ENTER NEW PASSWORD AGAIN FOR CONFIRMATION gt PASSWORD CHANGE SUCCESSFUL 102 Setup Menu Set Date amp Time Automatic Daylight Saving Time For details on this feature see 7 9 2 Change Date amp Time Automatic Daylight Saving Time Set Date amp Time SET DATE amp TIME CURRENT DATE amp TIME DST 28 AUG 05 14 45 10 Y 1 SET DATE amp TIME 2 RETURN TO SETUP SYSTEM INFO MENU 3 RETURN TO SETUP MENU 4 RETURN TO MAIN MENU SELECT A NUMBER 1 gt SET DATE amp TIME DD MON YY HR MM SS gt 28 AUG 05 14 45 10 gt gt COMMAND SUCCESSFUL gt ENABLE DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME YES Y OR NO N gt Y gt gt COMMAND SUCCESSFUL Setup Site ID For details on this feature see 7 9 3 Setup Site ID Setup Site ID SETUP SITE ID Define name to reference panel CURRENT SITE ID 1 SETUP SITE ID 2 RETURN TO SETUP SYSTEM INFO MENU 3 RETURN TO SETUP MENU 4 RETURN TO MAIN MENU SELECT A NUMBER 1 gt ENTER SITE ID NAME 40 CHARACTERS gt COMMAND SUCCESSFUL Connect Battery For details on this feature see 7 9 4 Connect Battery Connect Battery CONNECT BATTERY CURRENT SETTING Y 1 CONNECT BATTERY 2 RETURN TO SETUP SYSTEM INFO MENU 3 RETURN TO SETUP MENU 4 RETURN TO MAIN MENU SELECT A NUMBER 1 gt IS THE BA
101. U Not Used e Press Enter J Tl oP ST NU EDIT Setup Outputs Menu Enable or Disable an Output Device in Alarm Status SETUP DEVICE 1 NORM OPEN CLOSE NO You may choose whether to Enable or Disable an output when the con MODE OPERATING nected device 1s in alarm status The default setting for all output NW NEXT _ l SELECT points is Enabled If Enabled the device stays enabled when in alarm IN ALARM ENABLE status If Disabled the device 1s disabled when it goes into alarm EMERG OP ENABLE From the Setup Outputs Menu choose In Alarm as shown at right and press Enter 1 Change State in Alarm To make a change use the arrows 7 to choose Enable or Disable to determine what happens when an alarm 15 detected in the device Tl E D e Press Enter J JEN TDI AB KE Enable or Disable a Device during Emergency Power Operation Setup Outputs Menu You may choose whether to Enable or Disable an output when the AC8 SETUP DEVICE_1 is in emergency power operation The default setting for all output NORM OPEN CLOSE NO points is Enabled EF OPERATE Nit S From the Setup Outputs Menu choose Emerg Op as shown at IN ALARM ENABLE right and press Enter J gt EMERG OP ENABLE make a change use the arrows 7 to choose Enable or Disable to specify what occurs in emergency power operation Change State in Emerg Op e Press Enter J EMERG UIDI SISTI Configure Output for Lo
102. UP 3 BACKUP 4 BACKUP 5 BACKUP 6 BACKUP 7 RETURN SELECT A NUMBER 1 ALARM EVENT TREND TREND TREND TREND LOG LOG LOG LOG LOG LOG FILE FILE FILE SENSOR 1 FILE SENSOR 2 FILE SENSOR 3 FILE SENSOR 4 TO MAIN MENU 4 Atthe prompt to initiate a backup of the selected log file enter Y Yes begin or N No cancel then press Enter The current setting appears brackets N in the following example gt A BACKUP OF ALARM LOG YES Y OR NO N gt N gt 32 Silence Alarm amp Backup Log Files Service Terminal Interface The following instructions refer to the Microsoft Windows HyperTerminal program These steps may vary for other communications programs 5 At the top of the HyperTerminal window shown below click on Transfer then on Receive File AC8 HyperTerminal File Edit View Call Transfer Help B Send Fie Capture Text Send Text File XE Capture to Printer LE BEI Enter folder 3 BBCKUP TREND LOG FILE SENSOR 1 Place received file in the following folder Browse 4 BACKUP TREND LOG FILE SENSOR_2 E o BRCKUP TREND LOG FILE SENSOR 3 Use receiving protocol 6 BACKUP TREND LOG FILE SENSOR 4 7 RETURN TO MAIN MENU SELECT A NUMBER 1 A BACKUP OF ALARM LOG VES V OR NO N gt Select Xmodem Receive gt V Receive Filename HEI modem never sends a filena
103. acter position SETUP SITE ID If the Site ID is less than 40 characters you may enter an AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA underscore character to indicate the end of the name RUPEM INN Y SELECT J NEXT END When finished press Enter J again 7 9 4 Connect Battery By default the AC8 checks the battery and sounds an alarm when the power fails the battery runs low or the battery needs to be checked The battery s main purpose is to provide enough power to the modem to notify pagers of a power loss The battery will continue to power and provide full operation of the ACS with the exception powering the analog inputs sensors The battery will provide backup for a minimum of 10 minutes Using the following procedure to disconnect the battery will disable battery alarm features only The battery itself will continue to provide backup If battery backup is not desired the battery must be unplugged from the circuit board This can be done by removing the battery leads from the jumpers see 2 4 2 Connecting the Battery Pack The default 1s to connect the battery However there may be times that you want to disconnect the battery so that it does not provide backup Table 25 shows battery problems that will affect operation Table 25 Battery alarms Result of Battery Message Generated Battery falls below a minimum charge Battery will not provide battery backup LOW BATTERY Battery is connected to the circuit bo
104. ally Closed and specify it as alarm able or as an event Alarmable inputs may be defined as either Unlatched or Latched Event status allows you to monitor a digital input s state and use a change in state to initiate an action through an output if desired without triggering an alarm Events are always Unlatched You may also specify a time delay before the AC8 responds to an alarm or event Use the steps following Table 15 to change the default settings for any digital input Table 15 Default settings digital inputs Doat Other Options LABEL DEVICE_1 Any name up to eight characters NORM OPEN CLOSE NO Normally Open NC Normally Closed ALARM EVENT AL Alarmable EV Event LATCHED L Latched Y Yes NL Unlatched N DELAY 00 01 1 second Any time in minutes and seconds from 00 00 to 99 59 NOTE Different abbreviations are used to designate a digital input as Latched or Unlatched as shown below Settings Select Input When configuring an input Menu see Section 7 3 see Section 7 3 4 Unlatched NL Not Latched N No not latched Latched L Latched Y Yes latched 36 7 3 1 7 3 2 7 3 3 Change Label of Input Each input has a default label Device 1 Device 2 etc that you may change to a more descriptive name for ease in recognizing alarms and events associated with the input The label may consist of up to eight characters see Table 14
105. an alarm It will remain in the triggered position even after the monitored sensor returns to normal After an alarm the user must manually reset Latched sensors as described in 7 13 1 Clear Active Alarms This also means that any digital outputs linked to a Latched sensor will remain triggered until the sensor is manually reset A sensor defined as Unlatched will automatically track the status of the monitored sensor No action by the user is required From the Setup Sensor Menu choose Latched as shown at right and press Enter J To change this feature use the arrows TJ to choose Y Yes Latched N No Unlatched then press Enter J NOTE Only alarmable sensors may be set up as Latched If you attempt to set up an event as Latched the message shown at right appears Press the ESC key to return to the previous screen to con tinue configuring the digital input The only way to reset latched alarms is by clearing active alarms This step 1s required to return latched points to their normal state For details see 7 13 1 Clear Active Alarms 43 System and Control Options Setup Sensor Menu SETUP SEN OP I CONNECTED Y LABEL ROOM TMP TL NEXT l SELECT UNITS 4 mA 20 mA CIES Em scu Sr ALARM EVENT AL LATCHED N LOW SENSOR DELAY DEG 1050520 1209060 One Cul Alarmable Event IS SENSOR AN ALARM OR EVENT AL TL AL EV J END
106. any non answer on 1st Paging company non answer on 2nd Paging company non answer on Last Paging company non answer on Handshake At the Enable Modem Diagnostic Messages prompt enter Y Yes enable or N No disable The current setting appears brackets N in the following example gt ENABLE MODEM DIAGNOSTIC MESSAGES YES Y OR NO N gt N gt gt COMMAND SUCCESSFUL Press Enter to proceed or Escape to cancel the entry If you make a change a confirmation mes sage appears Command Successful Change Modem Dial Prefix At the Change Modem Dial Prefix prompt enter the prefix to be dialed The current setting appears 1n brackets ATEOX4DT in the following example gt CHANGE MODEM DIAL PREFIX gt ATEOXADT gt gt COMMAND SUCCESSFUL For international dialing involving countries that do not support B5 see Table 22 add country codes to the initialization string using the format GCI xx where xx is the country code Note Also requires 56005 modem model number is on modem label See 7 8 1 Modem Setup Initialization String for more information Press Enter to proceed or Escape to cancel the entry If you make a change a confirmation mes sage appears Command Successful Change Modem Hang Up Delay After a Call At the Change Modem Hang Up Delay After a Call prompt enter the number of seconds to delay hanging up after a call The maximum is 99 seconds
107. ard but Battery will not provide battery backup CHECK BATTERY not recognized by the circuit board Battery is unplugged from the circuit board Battery will not provide battery backup BATTERY UNPLUGGED Utility power 24VAC to the circuit board is AC8 board will not be able to function LOSS OF POWER too low to power the board properly To connect or disconnect the battery Setup System Info Menu From the Setup System Info Menu use the arrows 7 to choose SETUP SYSTEM INFO Connect Battery then press Enter J CHANGE PASSWORD Use the arrows TJ to choose Y Yes the battery is connected or eur cum o TIS Ti i N No the battery is not connected then press Enter 1 _TNeNEXT SELECT SETUP SITE ID gt CONNECT BATTERY SETUP SERV PH NUM ID ale AU pio Connect Battery SERER BEANE RY is EDE od TL Y N J END 59 System and Control Options 7 9 5 Backup and Upload Configuration File Service Terminal Interface only This operation may be performed only through the Service Terminal Interface It permits the user to make a copy of the AC8 s configuration settings and save it as a file on the computer connected through the RS232 port Should the need arise the user can upload the configuration file from the computer to the AC8 instead of re entering the settings manually To access these options 1 Connect to the either from a remote computer or through the RS232 port s
108. as been forced ON operating or OFF via the Override All outputs have been forced ON operating via the hardware switch on the circuit board see Item I Manual Override Switch outputs in 1 7 Controller Board Overview Manually ON HW FORCE ait outputs To force an output point ON or OFF or return it to automatic control Log In and Choose Override Output From the Main Menu use the arrows TJ to choose System and Control then press Enter see 7 1 Login for help Enter your password at the Login screen From the System and Control Menu use the arrows N to choose Override Output then press Enter 1 Select an Output The Select Output menu shown at right displays the current status of all eight outputs Use the arrows TV to choose the output you want for example Device 1 and press Enter 1 Turn Output ON or OFF Return to Automatic From the Override Output menu use the arrows TJ to choose one of these options AUTO return to automatic control FORCE ON manually turn this output ON operating FORCE OFF manually turn this output OFF e Press Enter 1 75 Main Menu VIEW STATUS gt SYSTEM AND CONTROL TL NEXT JESELECT Login LOGIN AAAA TL SELECT J NEXT END System amp Control Menu SETUP SYSTEM gt OVERRIDE OUTPUT E ALARMS S LOGS TINEXT Il SELECT Select Output OVERRIDE OUTPUT DEVICE 1 AUTO NL ACIS TL NEXT
109. as no effect on the contact when the AC8 has power L Digital output loss of power jumper Each of the eight input connections is a two state point ON OFF energized de energized An example of a field digital input point is a common alarm contact an air unit M Digital input connectors N Digital input status LEDs O EPOP contact input Each input has an LED to indicate its status ON OFF energized de energized The emergency power operation EPOP input connection is a two state point ON OFF energized de energized An example of an EPOP input point is a UPS or a generator Introduction For more information see Wiring and Connections 2 Connecting Digital Outputs View Output Status Setup Setup Outputs 3 2 3 Setting the Digital Output 0 2 5 3 8 3 0 Jumpers 7 7 5 Configure Output for Loss of Power Fail Safe Wiring and Connections Connecting Digital Inputs View Input Status Setup System Setup Inputs 1 LED Indicators Wiring and Connections 3 2 5 Connecting the EPOP T Power Operation EPOP Input Jumper to enable or disable emergency power operation EPOP Factory P EPOP jumper default is disabled 3 2 6 Setting the EPOP Jumper Q Analog ground Connection for an externally powered analog sensor that needs a connector reference to ground 3 3 2 Connecting the Analog Ground R Analog input connectors Each of the
110. aterial must be capable of supporting the weight of the AC8 see 8 0 Specifications NOTE Q This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Unpacking and Preliminary Inspection Before unpacking the AC8 inspect the shipping carton for damage or signs of mishandling such as gashes or holes in the carton or severely flattened corners Open the shipping crates carefully Use care to avoid puncturing the container with sharp objects that might damage the contents Inspect the AC8 and all included components for damage If any damage from shipping or mishandling is observed immediately file a damage claim with the shipping agency and forward a copy to Liebert Corporation 1050 Dearborn Drive P O Box 29186 Columbus OH 43229 Packing Contents Table 3 Packing manifest Standard Components AC8 controller board in enclosure
111. bert Worldwide Support Group The AC8 must be installed on a branch circuit protected by a certified 15A overcurrent device WARNING Check that power 1s removed from wires prior to installation CAUTION The AC8 18 designed for use on properly grounded earthed 115VAC or 230VAC power 60Hz or 50Hz The ground wire for the power lead must be wired to the earth ground terminal stud located next to the 24VAC terminal block This equipment is intended to be installed by a qualified and certified electrician who must review and approve customer supplied wiring and circuit breakers verify correct input and grounded earthed connections to ensure compliance with technical standards and national and local electrical codes WARNING sure that the Power On Off switch is set to OFF before installing any wiring to this unit The switch is in the top left corner of the unit just below the battery pack Termination and Mounting WARNING Be sure that the Power On Off switch is set to OFF before installing any wiring to this unit The switch is at the bottom of the unit Input Power Connections To connect electrical power to the Transformer Module 1 Install electrical wiring from utility power to the Transformer Module 2 Usecopper wires only proper wiring to use for power is 14 2 AWG copper wire with ground 3 Forthe TM230 only strip wires 3 8 9 6mm Note For the TM115 wires are pre stripped 0 4 10 2mm
112. box select Xmodem from the drop down list Click on the Receive button To close the window without backing up the file click on Close or Cancel 11 In the Receive Filename window enter a name for the file for example ac8 conf sav and click OK 12 When the transfer 1s complete a confirmation message appears in the Service Terminal Interface window Backup Successful 61 System and Control Options Upload the Configuration File 13 At the prompt to Initiate an Upload of Configuration File enter Y Yes begin or N No cancel The current setting appears in brackets N in the following example gt AN UPLOAD OF CONFIGURATION FILE YES Y OR NO N gt N gt following instructions refer to the Microsoft Windows HyperTerminal program These steps may vary for other communications programs 14 At the top of the HyperTerminal window shown below click on Transfer then on Send File AC8 HyperTerminal iof xi File Edit View Call Transfer Help 05 3 a Receive File Enter filename Capture Text me Send Text File for example INITIATE SEMEN ORE CONFIGURATION FILE VES V OR NO N mum ded conr sav V conf sav x Browse poen Select Xmodem modem ASSUMES USING MICROSOFT WINDOWS HVPERTERMINRL APPL ICATIC SELECT TRANSFER FROM THE TOOLBAR Cancel SELECT SEND
113. ce for each zone separately so each zone might have one device operating mode and one in standby mode Auto sequencing will not function in a zone with any devices defined as Not Used outputs in the zone must be defined as Operating or Standby see 7 7 Setup System Setup Outputs Auto sequencing is OFF deactivated by default When auto sequencing 1s activated ON or 12h for a 12 hour interval the AC8 cycles devices at the specified interval and time of day as follows An output device in Standby mode is returned to Operating mode An output device that 1s Operating 15 put in Standby mode When more than one device 15 in Standby mode or turned On the 8 performs the operations in a sequence that rotates the order For example in a sequence set up to occur every two days Monday Device 1 15 placed on Standby and Devices 2 3 and 4 operate Wednesday Device 2 1s placed on Standby and Devices 1 3 and 4 operate Friday Device 3 1s placed on Standby and Devices 1 2 and 4 operate Sunday Device 4 15 placed on Standby and Devices 1 2 and 3 operate NOTE The AC8 will not cycle outputs that have been manually forced On or Off through the Override Output Menu or the hardware switch see 7 12 Override Output To change the auto sequencing settings Setup Operation Menu 1 From the Setup System Operation Menu use the arrows TJ to gt AUTO SEQUENCING OFF choose Auto Sequencing then p
114. choose Y Yes clear all trend logs or N No do not clear the trend logs then press Enter J 77 System and Control Options Clear Alarms Logs Menu CLEAR ACTIVE ALARMS CLEAR ALARM LOG gt CLEAR EVENT LOG so LECT CLEAR TREND LOGS Clear Event Log CLEAR EVENT LOG ARE YOU SURE N FND Clear Alarms Logs Menu CHEN F Tu EF nr CLEAR ALARM LOG CLEAR EVENT LOG TL NEXT l SELECT CLEAR TREND LOGS Clear Trend Log CLEAR TREND LOGS ARE YOU SURE N Tl y N 8 0 SPECIFICATIONS 8 1 AC8 Specifications UML11500 UML23000 Power 115VAC 10 230VAC 10 of nominal of nominal Requirements 60Hz 4A 50Hz 0 5A 460VA 115VA W x D xH in mm 457 2 x 69 85 x 457 2 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C Environment 0 RH to 95 RH non condensing Communications L LL U U Communications Local Communications RS232 Remote Communications Modem 9600 N 8 1 Baud rate 9600 bps Parity None Data bits 8 Stop bits 1 Supported pagers 9600 7 1 supports TAPI protocol version 1 8 SiteScan Web IGM Protocol 1 422 Transformer Module Agency Listings 115VAC 230VAC TM115 TM230 78 Specifications NOTE If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired Comparison of Functions LCD and Service Terminal Interface APPENDIX SERVICE
115. d press Enter again 69 7 10 2 7 10 3 System and Control Options Turn Standby Testing On or Off Standby testing permits scheduling an automatic operational check of devices in Standby mode When this feature is activated ON the AC8 tests all devices in Standby mode by putting each device operating mode for a designated time If an operating unit is designated as disabled on alarm the unit is turned off during standby testing then turned on when the test ends You may specify the time of day the testing begins the duration of the test and the interval between tests Standby testing is OFF deactivated by default To change the standby testing settings 1 From the Setup System Operation Menu use the arrows 14 to choose Standby Testing then press Enter 1 2 In the Activate Deactivate screen use the arrows TJ to choose Setup Operation Menu AUTO SEQUENCING OFF gt STANDBY TESTING OFF a Choose ON to activate standby testing then press Enter and FAILED STANDBY N proceed to Step 3 Tl NEXT J SELECT a Choose OFF to deactivate the feature then press Enter J and l as i 87 10406 return to the previous screen RESTART 00 06 STAGING ORR 3 Select the desired interval for how frequently testing should occur in the Every 03 Days field The default is 3 days valid entries range from 0 to 99 days Activate Deactivate For each digit use the arrows TJ to choose a number from 0 to STANDBY T
116. d Delay Time Setup Operation Hold Delay SETUP OPERATION BY ZONE Select the zone for which operation is to change ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 ZONE S RETURN TO SETUP MENU 6 RETURN TO MAIN MENU SELECT A NUMBER 1 SETUP OPERATION Select operation to edit for zone 1 OPERATION STATE 1 AUTO SEQUENCING OFF 2 STANDBY TESTING OFF 3 FAILED STANDBY N 4 HOLD DELAY 10 00 5 5 DELAY 00 06 6 STAGING OFF 7 RETURN TO SETUP MENU 8 RETURN TO MAIN MENU SELECT A NUMBER 4 gt HOLD DELAY MM SS gt 10 00 gt 10 00 gt COMMAND SUCCESSFUL 110 Setup Menu Restart Delay For details on this feature see 7 10 5 Specify Restart Time Setup Operation Restart Delay SETUP OPERATION BY ZONE Select the zone for which operation is to change ZONE 1 ZONE 1 2 ZONE 2 3 ZONE 3 4 ZONE 4 S RETURN TO SETUP MENU 6 RETURN TO MAIN MENU SELECT A NUMBER 1 SETUP OPERATION Select operation to edit for zone 1 OPERATION STATE 1 AUTO SEQUENCING OFF 2 STANDBY TESTING OFF 3 FAILED STANDBY N 4 HOLD DELAY 10 00 5 5 DELAY 00 06 6 STAGING OFF 7 RETURN TO SETUP MENU 8 RETURN TO MAIN MENU SELECT A NUMBER 5 gt DELAY BEFORE STARTUP UNIT MM SS gt 00 06 gt gt COMMAND SUCCESSFUL 111 Staging For details on this feature see 7 10 6 Specify Staging Setup Operation Staging SETUP OPERATION BY ZONE Select the zone for which operation is to change ZONE 1
117. dedi adieu a ala 41 Lod Chansed mA Value ssa c aca e Ses ace Ne ae aw ad ee 42 41 9 0 Lhamo 23 eue ae as 42 A au du ed rx aeu ee oe wees tx 42 7 5 7 Define Sensor as Alarmable or 43 7 5 8 Set Up Alarmable Sensors in Latched or Unlatched Mode 43 179 97 Chance low Setpoint E d UPS eee wees esa I qe tatem 44 1 040 Chance ocu aas doeet aix te a ett a 44 Too Ll eto Up Delay Ie ss aer E dade a d Ea x Ead qe edes 45 ii 7 6 7 7 7 8 419 7 10 7 11 7 12 7 13 8 0 8 1 Setup System Setup Zones 46 440 1 Set Wa Mea a ad u eg 46 System DeU OULDULS xd amer nep ges Gare ee Bl al ea 47 7 7 1 Define Output as Normally Open or Normally 47 7 1 2 Define Operating or Standby 48 1 7 9 Enable or Disable an Output Device in Alarm Status 48 7 7 4 Enable or Disable a Device during Emergency Power 48 7 7 5 Configure Output for Loss of Power 4
118. devices connected to the AC8 s controller board Up to eight devices may be connected to the eight digital inputs and eight digital outputs There may be up to four analog sensors connected to the analog inputs and up to two devices connected to the control relay outputs The EPOP connection allows for one device possibly a UPS or generator input actuated during a power failure Remote access is available via SiteScan Web and through the modem which enables pager notifica tions and use of the Service Terminal Interface A computer may be connected to the RS232 port pro viding access to the features of the Service Terminal Interface Figure 3 Typical Configuration Contact relay output TB5 COMMON ALARI RELAY OUTPUTS 50 _ NO C NC gt TOP TI 5 m B START 7 24V INPUT TI TB4 O ML db CONTROJ m vs OUTPUTS BOTTOM 2 TOP A m m M P23 BATTERY 2 2 BATTERY NO M ars 1 x Humidity M TW m lockout DEVICES CONNECTED TO DIGITAL INPUTS amp OUTPUTS LE ZONE 1 DEVICES ws 109 M con Device 1 Device 2 1445 connected to connected to Input1 amp Output1 Input2 amp Output 2 HI MODEM Liebert Liebert Challenger Challenger 3000 3000 EPOP contact ZONE 2 DEVICES input Device 3 Device 4 connected to connec
119. e ed eae de EE 7 Moom ne dimen ONS e 213 9 Power wrine to hs hae are d wake eases 12 Power wr Ne o an aed HR Eee on d sd ar 12 LCD Men Overview berba Grat EE ur piwas bob acis ce uet aos t ses rn San eh OR OS A 20 Menu overview View Status menu 21 Menu overview System and Control 35 Menu overview Setup System Info menu 57 Menu overview Setup Operation 68 TABLES Controller board 4 LEDindicators summa sade ey Qe ee NE ga Mae oe Saa u Sa ot a Rd 6 Packie maniiestsi dt heise o edema a bakes 8 Winne specications uuu uy puyusqa modd but uud deam ees Sy gay Su busi eases 13 Digital output jumper 15 Guide to ACO TUN s ae RR Be d iR Su mus Gs aa a me 19 Primary 1UnCtiOnS OVCIVICOW wae adr d deu A S AER ad d eae dades dud eda 20 Alarm loe CONGILIONS s 3x4 ace ke nthe bah ede edd baud esed 29 Event lop
120. e AC8 Properties Exit Alt F4 s Sl Creates a new connection 3 In the Connection Description window shown above right enter a name for the connection for example AC8 This becomes the file name with the extension ht 4 Click OK to close the window 80 Connecting to the Service Terminal Interface 5 In the Connect To window shown below select the appropriate connection method from the Connect Using drop down list DIRECT CONNECTION REMOTE CONNECTION 8 8 Enter details for the phone number that you want to dial Enter details for the phone number that you want to dial Country region United States 1 Country region United States 1 Area code 614 Area code 1 4 Phone number Phone number 555 1 212 Connect using Connect using Standard S600 bos Modem Choose COM1 Choose the computer s modem amp proceed to Step 6 amp proceed to Step 8 Direct Connection via RS232 Remote Connection via Modem set up a direct connection via the To make a remote connection through the 86 AC8 s 9232 port select as modem select your computer s modem Standard shown above 9600 bps Modem in the example shown above This opens the COM1 Properties Enter the area code and phone number of the AC8 s window modem Proceed to Step 6 next section Skip Steps 6 and 7 and proceed to Step 8 in A 2 4 Set Up the Connection s Properties
121. e Setup Sensor Menu choose Label for the selected sen sor Label Sensor 1 in the example and press Enter J To change the sensor s label which may consist of up to eight char acters Use the arrows TJ to choose a character e Press Enter to advance to the next character position When finished press Enter again 7 5 3 Change Units Label For each sensor you may use a three character label to specify mea surement units such as DEG see Table 14 for valid characters From the Setup Sensor Menu choose Units for the selected sensor and press Enter J To enter the units label which may consist of up to three charac ters e Use the arrows TV to choose a character e Press Enter to advance to the next character position When finished press Enter again System and Control Options Setup Sensor Menu SETUP SEN gt CONNECTED N SEED SENSE TL NEXT l SELECT 4 mA 045 0 al ALARM EVENT AL PARC HED DD pipas OO Oe SENSOR Sensor Connected SS hiss SENSOR CONNE CT ED 2 J END Setup Sensor Menu SETUP SENSOR_1 CONNECTED Y gt LABEL SENSOR 1 TL NEXT l SELECT UIS ES 4 mA 045 0 CUBE POOO O ALARM EVENT AL P etib BOW I l eS ETE os OO SENSOR ET AY CO DS L Cha
122. e Trend Logs CLEAR ALARMS amp LOGS Clear active alarms or log records Select the log to clear l CLEAR ACTIVE ALARMS 2 CLEAR ALARM LOG 3 CLEAR EVENT LOG 4 CLEAR TREND LOGS 5 RETURN TO SETUP MENU 6 RETURN TO MAIN MENU SELECT A NUMBER 4 gt CLEAR ALL RECORDS IN THE TREND LOGS YES Y OR NO N gt N gt gt COMMAND SUCCESSFUL 115 Setup Menu A 6 11 Setup I O Matrix Setup Menu For details on this feature see 7 11 Setup System Setup I O Matrix Setup Matrix Map Input to Control Relay SETUP I O MATRIX Program input amp sensors to control relays Select to map inputs or sensors 1 MAP INPUT TO CONTROL RELAY 2 MAP SENSOR TO CONTROL RELAY 3 RETURN TO SETUP MENU 4 RETURN TO MAIN MENU SELECT A NUMBER 1 MAP INPUT TO CONTROL RELAY Program input to control relays Select input to map INPUT CONTROL RELAY 1 2 1 DEVICE_1 N 2 DEVICE_2 N 3 DEVICE_3 N 4 DEVICE_4 N 5 DEVICE_5 N 6 DEVICE_6 N 7 DEVICE_ N 8 DEVICE_8 N N O RETURN TO SETUP I O MATRIX I RETURN TO SETUP MENU SELECT A NUMBER 1 DEVICE 1 TO RELAY 1 YES Y OR NO N gt Y gt gt COMMAND SUCCESSFUL DEVICE_1 RELAY 2 YES Y OR NO N gt N gt gt COMMAND SUCCESSFUL Setup Matrix Map Sensor to Control Relay 116 SETUP I O MATRIX Program input amp sensors to control relays Select to map inputs or sensors 1 MAP INPUT TO CONTROL RELAY 2 MAP SENSOR TO CONTROL RE
123. ed to any control relay as shown Tl Y N 4 NEXT END in Table 30 Table 30 Default mapping of digital inputs to relays Digital input By default mapped to control relay none 73 System and Control Options 7 11 2 Set Up Mapping for an Analog Sensor Input Use the arrows to choose Map Sensor To Relay from the ae Input Sensor Menu and press Enter J gt MAP SENSOR TO RELAY From the Select Sensor Menu choose the input you want for example Sensor 1 High Stpt and press Enter J Tl NEXT 5 Map Input Sensor Menu Map Sensor to Control Relay Select Sensor On the Sensor to Relay Map screen you may map the selected sen SELECT SENSOR sor to either or both of the control relays 1 2 The exampleatright SENSOR 1 HIGH STPT shows Sensor 1 High Stpt mapped to Control Relay 1 SENSOR 1 LOW STPT Tl NEXT SELECT To make changes to the mapping SENSOR_2 HIGH STPT If needed press Enter to advance to the position directly SENSOR 2 LOW STPT below the relay SENSOR_3 HIGH STPT _ SENSOR_3 LOW STPT Use the arrows TV to Y Yes Mapped to this relay UT N No Not mapped then press Enter 1 SENSOR 4 LOW STIPT Press Enter to advance to the next position where you want to make a change Use the arrows 7 to choose Y Yes Mapped to this relay or N No Not mapped then press Enter 1 When finished press Enter again Sensor to Relay
124. ed to simulate an alarm to verify the proper configuration and functioning of the modem and other communications required for receiving alarms This simulated alarm bypasses the normal alarm sequence the LCD will not flash the horn will not sound and there will be no record in the Alarm Log A message 15 sent to the service phone number only if the alarm system 15 set up correctly To initiate the remote alarm test 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 0 zero Setup System Login Required At the Login Menu enter your password then press the Enter key At the Setup Menu enter 7 Setup System Information At the Setup System Info menu enter 9 Initiate Remote Alarm Test At the Initiate Remote Alarm Test menu shown below enter 1 to initiate the remote alarm Initiate Remote Alarm Test Service Terminal Interface only INITIATE REMOTE ALARM TEST This command simulates an alarm to test alarm notification setup for the service phone number 1 REMOTE ALARM TEST 2 RETURN TO SETUP SYSTEM INFO MENU 3 RETURN TO SETUP MENU 4 RETURN TO MAIN MENU SELECT A NUMBER 1 At the Simulate An Alarm Condition prompt enter Y if you wish to proceed or N if you want to cancel the alarm simulation gt SIMULATE AN ALARM CONDITION YES Y gt N gt gt COMMAND SUCCESSFU
125. ee A 2 Connecting to the Service Terminal Interface At the Main Menu enter 0 zero Setup System Login Required At the Login Menu enter your password then press the Enter key At the Setup Menu enter 7 Setup System Information At the Setup System Information Menu enter 5 Backup amp Upload Configuration File The Backup amp Upload Configuration File menu appears shown below CUI Backup amp Upload Configuration File Backup Service Terminal Interface only BACKUP AND UPLOAD CONFIGURATION FILE Backup from panel saves panel configurations Upload to panel restores panel configurations Select to backup or upload file 1 BACKUP CONFIGURATION FILE 2 UPLOAD CONFIGURATION FILE 3 RETURN TO SETUP SYSTEM INFO MENU 4 RETURN TO SETUP MENU S RETURN TO MAIN MENU SELECT A NUMBER 1 6 Enter 1 to back up the configuration file from the AC8 to the computer and proceed to Step 8 OR 7 Enter 2 to upload the configuration file from the computer to the AC8 and proceed to Step 13 NOTE This will replace the current configuration settings in the AC8 with the most recent backup 60 System and Control Options Back Up the Configuration File 8 Atthe prompt to Initiate a Backup of Configuration File enter Y Yes begin or N No cancel The current setting appears brackets N in the following example gt INITIATE A BACKUP OF CONFIGURATION FILE YES Y NO N gt gt
126. enclosure through a conduit knockout or access slot 4 Loosen each screw and slip the stripped end of the wire into the terminal block 5 Tighten each screw until it holds the wire snugly Setting the EPOP Jumper The EPOP contact input has an associated jumper to enable or disable emergency power operation EPOP The AC8 comes from the factory with the EPOP jumper in the Disabled position DIS it may be changed to Enabled CONTACT INPUT I 1 2 INPUTS change the EPOP jumper setting DRY CONTACTS ONLY 1 Find the black EPOP jumper on the circuit board as shown at right The jumper is at the bottom right siad EPOP corner of the board just below the EPOP contact input Jump input see 1 7 Controller Board Overview 2 Decide whether your configuration requires the jumper to be enabled or disabled 9 Set the jumper as needed To enable EPOP place the black jumper on the middle and right pins The right side of the jumper 1s labeled EN for Enabled NOTE When the EPOP jumper is set to Enabled a Normally Closed contact must be attached or an alarm will be generated and the outputs will default to the EPOP operation setting To disable EPOP place the black jumper on the middle and left pins The left side of the jumper 1s labeled DIS for Disabled 16 3 3 3 3 1 3 3 2 Wiring and Connections Connecting Analog Inputs The analog input connector blocks are at the bottom center of the AC8 pri
127. equired tools Saw Electric drill Screwdriver e Marker to denote layout of the hole to accommodate the AC8 Mounting hardware Mounting the Panel CAUTION Check building plans and other relevant documents to determine whether mounting the AC8 at the selected location might cause cutting or otherwise damaging electrical or communication wiring or pipes Mark the wall for the cutout to accommodate the panel using the back of the unit as a template Drill a pilot hole for the saw blade if required Use the saw to cut out the marked section of the wall Gf not new construction Doe ie Rest the AC8 in the wall and mark where mounting screws will be inserted into the wall studs or other support member 5 Remove the panel and drill the holes for the mounting screws or wall anchors Clean up the debris 6 Reverse the slide direction of the rectangular access doors on the top and bottom of the AC8 Leaving the doors as shipped from the factory prevents them from being opened when the panel 15 flush mounted in a wall 7 Attach any field supplied mounting hardware 09 Reinsert the assembly into the wall 9 Insert and tighten the screws or wall anchors 10 2 4 2 4 1 Installation Connect Power to the AC8 The AC8 must be supplied with 115VAC or 230VAC the power supplied must match the rating of the unit s Transformer Module For information consult your local dealer Liebert representative or the Lie
128. er s modem to dial the telephone number of the phone line con nected to the AC8 Both methods require a communications program such as HyperTerminal to connect to the Service Terminal Interface Refer to Table 34 for step by step instructions to set up each type of connection Note that the remote connection does not require setting up the COM1 port Table 34 Steps to set up a direct or remote connection iret Remote A 2 3 Set Up the COM Port Direct Connection Only 2 4 Set Up the Connection s Properties A 2 5 Connect to the Service Terminal Interface The instructions in this section refer to the HyperTerminal program they may vary for other com munications programs Create a Connection Before connecting to the Service Terminal Interface you must create a connection and specify the method to be used for connection as described in the following steps 1 Start the HyperTerminal program to do this click on the Start button then on Programs then Accessories then Communications and finally HyperTerminal 2 Atthe top of the HyperTerminal window click on File then on New Connection as shown below left New Connection HyperTerminal File Edit View Cal Transfer Help Open Save Save As Connection Description Page Setup Print New Connection Enter a name and choose an icon for the connection Enter a name for Name the connection for exampl
129. er to the 12VDC position place the black jumper on the middle and left pins Connecting the Analog Ground Analog Analog The AC8 features an analog ground connection input 7 d for four wire sensors that have an external power source Such a four wire sensor requires c Ts D fe vere e Se Sel Se a reference to ground because they get power from an external power source A two wire transducer which does not have an external power source does not need to be connected to the analog ground TB10 COMMS SENSORS contr GELIN The analog ground connector has two 422 n iy PACT TBO ANALOG terminals each of which can accommodate two GROUND wires This is adequate to connect four sensors that require reference to ground because they get power from an external power source Connect the analog ground to an external U Four wire four wire sensor as shown in the illustration at transducer __ right Sensor with 24V from external external power power 24V Input source 17 3 4 3 5 3 6 3 6 1 3 6 2 Wiring and Connections Connecting Common Alarm Outputs The common alarm relay found in the top right corner of the TB5 COMMON ALARM AC8 permits the user to connect auxiliary notification equipment such as lights horns and sirens to the AC8 To n determine the proper wire size see Table 4 Wiring BOTTO
130. etpt for the selected 5 J NEXT END sensor and press Enter J To change the High Setpoint Use the arrows TV to choose a character e Press Enter to advance to the next character position When finished press Enter J again 44 7 5 11 Set Up Delay Time Each sensor may be set up with a specified time delay between the triggering of a high or low setpoint a monitored sensor crosses the high or low setpoint threshold and any response by the AC8 This fea ture can prevent transient conditions from prompting unnecessary responses This delay is the amount of time that must elapse before the AC8 acknowledges the change in the monitored sensor and takes any fur ther action such as dialing configured pagers The default time delay 15 1 second displayed as 00 MIN 01 SEC The time delay applies to the triggering of a high or low setpoint and also after the monitored sensor returns to its normal state When the monitored device returns to its normal state the specified time delay must elapse before the AC8 acknowledges the return to normal condi tion From the Setup Sensor Menu choose Sensor Delay as shown at right and press Enter J To change the time delay in minutes and seconds in the range of 00 00 to 99 59 System and Control Options Setup Sensor Menu CONNECTED Y LABEL ROOM TMP lt 4 mA 050 0 20 mA
131. etup Menu Setup Menu This section presents Service Terminal Interface screens for each of the following Setup Menu SETUP MENU 1 SETUP 2 SETUP 3 SETUP 4 SETUP 5 SETUP 6 SETUP 7 SETUP 8 SETUP INPUT COMMON ALARM SENSOR ZONES OUTPUTS MODEM amp PAGERS SYSTEM INFORMATION OPERATION 9 OVERRIDE OUTPUT O CLEAR ALARMS amp LOGS A SETUP I O MATRIX I RETURN TO MAIN MENU SELECT NUMBER See Section A 6 1 Section A 6 2 Section A 6 3 Section A 6 4 Section A 6 5 Section A 6 6 Section A 6 7 Section A 6 8 Section A 6 9 Section A 6 10 Section A 6 11 Setup System Information features are Change Password Set Date amp Time Automatic Daylight Saving Time Setup Site ID Connect Battery Description Configure digital inputs Set up the common alarm to reset with silence Configure analog inputs Assign devices to separate areas Configure digital outputs Configure modem and up to four pager numbers Set up features such as password and date amp time Specify rotation sequence standby testing staging Manually override automatic control of outputs Clear active alarms clear alarm event amp trend logs Specify inputs to trigger actions in control relays Backup and Upload Configuration File Service Terminal Interface only Setup Service Phone Number Factory Defaults Firmware Update Service Terminal Interface only Initiate Remote Alarm Test Service Ter
132. for 11 59 p m The current setting appears brackets 00 00 in the following example gt ENTER TIME TO PERFORM COMMUNICATIONS CHECK HH MM gt 00 00 gt gt COMMAND SUCCESSFUL Press Enter to proceed or Escape to cancel the entry If you make a change a confirmation mes sage appears Command Successful 64 System and Control Options 7 9 8 Factory Defaults Setup System Info Menu At any time you may restore all default values for settings in the AC8 SETUP SYSTEM INFO as it was shipped CHANGE PASSWORD CHANGE DATE amp TIME NOTE Tl NEXT J SELECT l SETUP SITE ID This action will overwrite any configuration settings You may CONNECT want to back up your settings before restoring the factory SETUP SERV PH NUM defaults See Backup and Upload Configuration File FACTORY DEFAULTS Service Terminal Interface only in A 6 7 Setup System Info for details on baching up settings using the Service Terminal Interface RESTORE ACEC password is the sole exception when reverting to the factory LN E default settings The password can be reset to the factory default of J END AAAA only through the DIP switches For details see Change Password on page 58 7 9 9 Perform Firmware Update Service Terminal Interface only This function which may be performed only through the Service Terminal Interface upgrades the AC8 s firmware to t
133. four input connections accepts a 4 20 mA signal An example of a field analog input point is a temperature sensor Wiring and Connections Connecting Analog Inputs View Input Status Jumper to select voltage supplied for two wire analog sensors The jumper supplies all four analog input connectors with the same voltage Factory default is 24VDC Connection to monitor AC8 from Liebert s SiteScan Web graphical monitoring package S 12VDC 24VDC analog input jumper T SiteScan Web connector EIA422 3 0 3 5 Setup System Setup Sensor 3 3 1 Setting the 12VDC 24VDC Analog Power Jumper Wiring and Connections EIA422 SiteScan Web Connector U EIA485 connector Not presently used Connection for laptop or video terminal Used for configuration and monitoring using the Service Terminal Interface Requires a null modem cable for connectivity P N 201258P1 V Serial interface connector RS232 EIA574 Connection for phone line Used for pager notifications service phone number and configuration and monitoring using the Service Terminal Interface Requires an RJ11 connector X Power receptacle 115VAC power receptacle to power laptop during configuration and Transformer Module diagnostics Receptacle not available on 230VAC Transformer Module Y Power On Off Power switch to turn power On Off to both Transformer Module 24VAC connectors and power receptacle switch Transformer Modulo One of the two
134. g failed standby hold delay restart and staging Table 28 Default settings operation features Feature Det Other Options ON Activated 12h Activated for 12 hour intervals Any time in minutes and seconds from 00 00 to 99 59 Any time in minutes and seconds from 00 00 to 99 59 STAGING OFF Deactivated ON Activated Figure 12 provides an overview of the Setup Operation screens available via the LCD interface Figure 12 Menu overview Setup Operation menu Setup Operation OFF TESTING OFF TANDBY N ELAS lt L210 0 9 ING Q Setup Operation options EVERY 03 DAYS See Standby Testing gt STANDBY TESTING ON Section 7 10 4 68 See 0 Section 00 00 FOR 10 MIN 7 10 2 Failed Standby Restart ESTART DELAY 00 MIN 06 FA 1 ED STANDBY SE See Section 7 10 5 System and Control Options 7 10 1 Turn Automatic Sequencing or Off Use automatic sequencing to set up a schedule for rotation of redundant devices For example three devices might be in operating mode while a fourth device is in standby mode Every two days the 8 returns the standby device to operating mode and places one of the operating devices on standby When zones are used the AC8 manages the rotation sequen
135. g to dial the area code and number To change this number see 7 8 3 Pager Setup Pager Number and PIN Press ESC to return to the Pager Menu 5 7 3 View a Pager PIN To view a pager PIN Pager Menu Choose View Pager PIN from the Pager Menu and press VIEW PAGER NUMBER Enter J gt VIEW PAGER PIN The Pager PIN screen displays the PIN that is configured for the selected pager To change this number see 7 8 Setup System Pager PIN Setup Modem amp Pagers De DER Press ESC to return to the Pager Menu 01234567891011121344 28 58 View Operation The Operation option allows you to view the current settings for Auto Sequencing Standby Testing and Staging in each zone Use the following steps to select a zone and view the status of these features 5 8 1 Select a Zone To select a zone From the Main Menu use the arrows TJ to choose View Status then press Enter J From the View Status Menu use the arrows Tl to choose View Operation then press Enter 41 From the Zone Selection screen use the arrows TV to choose the zone you want to view Zone 1 in the example at right and press Enter 4 5 8 2 View Operation The Operation screen displays the following details for each feature the name of the feature for example AUTO SEQUENCING the status ON or OFF the date and time when Auto Sequencing or Standby Testing is scheduled to occur for example DAY 01 OF 02 08 55 The time
136. he log contains records the screen displays details for each reading the name of the selected sensor for example SENSOR_1 the reading 75 4 DEG a brief description of the reading status NORMAL the date and time of the reading Table 10 shows conditions that the trend log records for analog inputs Each analog input has its own trend log Table 10 Trend log conditions SOURCE Analog Input CONDITIONS LOW SETPOINT ALARM RECORDED LOW SETPOINT EVENT HIGH SETPOINT ALARM HIGH SETPOINT EVENT RETURN TO NORMAL NORMAL SENSOR PROBLEM denoted by dashes If there are no records in the log the screen displays the message NO TRENDS Viewing Additional Screens There may be up to 100 records of trend data for the selected sensor To view additional records use the arrows TV To return to the previous screen press the ESC key Backing Up the Trend Log Service Terminal Interface only View Status Options Main Menu gt VIEW STATUS SYSTEM AND CONTROL TL NEXT View Status Menu ACTIVE ALARMS ALARM LOG EVENT LOG TREND LOG INPUT STATUS COUN AIOE PAGER NUMBERS OPERATION CONTROL STATUS Select Sensor Menu SENSOR VIEW gt SENSOR 1 Om 2 TL NEXT SII OS SENSOR 4 ASSE PECI Trend Log gt TREND LOG 100 100 SENSOR_1 75 4 DEG NORMAL 28 AUG 05 SENSOR 159453591 LOW SETPOINT EVENT 28 AUG 05
137. he newest version NOTE This action will overwrite any configuration settings You may want to back up your settings before restoring the factory defaults See Backup and Upload Configuration File Service Terminal Interface only in A 6 7 Setup System Info for details on backing up settings using 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 0 zero Setup System Login Required At the Login Menu enter your password then press the Enter key At the Setup Menu enter 7 Setup System Information At the Setup System Info menu enter 8 Perform Firmware Update At the Perform Firmware Update menu shown below enter 1 to proceed with an update Firmware Update Service Terminal Interface only PERFORM FIRMWARE UPDATE This command will update the existing firmware 1 FIRMWARE UPDATE 2 RETURN TO SETUP SYSTEM INFO MENU 3 RETURN TO SETUP MENU 4 RETURN TO MAIN MENU SELECT A NUMBER 1 To perform the update 1 Atthe Perform Firmware Update prompt enter Y Yes begin or N No cancel The current setting appears in brackets N in the following example gt PERFORM FIRMWARE UPDATE YES Y OR NO N gt N gt 65 System and Control Options The following instructions refer to the Microsoft Windows HyperTerminal
138. his section uses the LCD interface to illustrate most instructions except for features that are available only through the Service Terminal Interface All Service Terminal Interface screens appear in Appendix A Service Terminal Interface The System and Control menu allows you to configure the AC8 setting up inputs and outputs and an input output matrix to trigger actions the modem and pagers and system features such as date and time This menu also provides a vehicle for manually changing the state of an output to ON or OFF clearing active alarms and deleting records from the AC8 s alarm log event log and trend logs The arrows 74 are used to scroll through the menu The Enter key is used to select the menu item and enter new information Table 14 shows characters that may be entered in labels and values Table 14 Valid characters for data entry Alphanumeric Special characters space _ amp lt gt A Z 0 9 The System and Control options require a password to prevent unauthorized users from making changes to the system This section presents step by step instructions for each of the following Login enter the password Setup System configure inputs outputs modem pagers system features Override Output manually override automatic control of outputs release the override e Clear Alarms amp Logs clear active alarms delete records from the alarm event and trend logs NOTE
139. ial button OK button For more information on the AC8 s options See A 3 Overview of Menus for examples of the Service Terminal Interface screens See Table 33 to locate step by step instructions for each AC8 function 83 A 3 A 3 1 A 3 2 A 3 3 Overview of Menus OVERVIEW OF MENUS The Main Menu offers choices for viewing the status of the AC8 silencing the audible alarm and backing up the unit s log files It also allows access to the System and Control features which require a password The following shows where to find examples of the Main Menu screens Main Menu For sample screens see ACTIVE ALARMS A 4 View Status Menus ALARM LOG EVENT LOG TREND LOG INPUT amp SENSOR STATUS OUTPUT STATUS PAGER NUMBERS 8 SILENCE ALARM A 5 Silence Alarm amp Back Up Log Files Service Terminal 9 BACKUP LOG FILES Interface only O SETUP SYSTEM LOGIN REQUIRED A 6 Setup Menu View Status Overview The View Status features are available to all users This permits all personnel to check on the status of any equipment or location being monitored These options allow any user to View current monitoring data active alarms and the status of all inputs and outputs View data stored in alarm event and trend logs View pager numbers Silence Alarm and Backup Log Files Two Main Menu options Silence Alarm and Backup Log Files are unique to the Service Terminal Interface As with the View Sta
140. ight and press Enter gt RESTART 00 06 STAGING OFF To change the time delay in minutes and seconds in the range of 00 00 to 99 59 For minutes MIN press and hold one of the arrow keys TJ to Restart Delay Time scroll through the numbers 00 99 IBERIA Press Enter to advance to seconds SEC IO MECN 2 05 SEG For seconds SEC press and hold one of the arrow keys TL SELECT I NEXT END scroll through the numbers 00 59 When finished press Enter again 71 7 10 6 Specify Staging System and Control Options Staging allows a standby device to be turned On when a sensor detects a monitored point reaching specified setpoint The AC8 continues to turn On additional standby units if available at specified intervals Staging also turns Off devices as the condition returns to normal Devices are turned off in a last on first off order triggered by decreases of half the specified sensitivity increment The following example illustrates the staging process for a temperature sensor with a Target setpoint of 70 F and a Sensitivity increment of 5 F Temperature Reaches Target Level First Device Turned On When the temperature in Zone 1 reaches 75 F target plus sensitivity the AC8 turns On a cooling unit that has been on standby Temperature Rises by Sensitivity Increments Second amp Third Devices Turned On When the temperature reaches 80 F an additional 5
141. inputs outputs and the com mon alarm as well as the modem SiteScan Web and EPOP connections EIA422 SiteScan Web ais Output LEDs amp EPOP GONMON Ime O LEDs num aac Eu 560 0 CTRLLOCK 422 Eo a Control 2 SS Web d Hi ca 2557 y EPOP TT n ae ae S SENLOCK i Control Relay 1 CMN ALR ihe Common Alarm Modem LEDs 7 E 5222 48 Status E LEDs OD ks DS69 _ D DS 2 que AH E B rus 0670 um 4 p Ed B10 COMMS REN THGISPZOMA SENSORS I i 5 Input LEDs o ANALOG Table 2 LED indicators summary LED Type Description EIA422 AC8 is transmitting information over the EIA422 port LEDs EPOP LED EPOP IN Red Indicates Emergency Power Operation open or TX Green ACB i is transmitting information via the modem Modem RX Green ACB is recen iermation the modem LEDs Output Indicates the microprocessor is operating properly MOP must be on before AC8 will function Status Red Indicates INPUT2 Red Indicates ONorenegzed INPUTS Red indicates inputis ONorenegzed put INPUTA Red IndcatesiputisONorenegzed LEDs INPUTS
142. lence button command G Digital output Each output has an LED to indicate its status ON OFF energized de status LEDs energized 1 8 LED Indicators Wiring and Connections 4 Connecting Control Relay Outputs View Control Status Setup System Setup I O Matrix 2 Connecting the Battery Pack 4 Connect Battery F Common Alarm connectors Each of the two output connections is a two state point ON OFF H Control relay energized de energized Digital and analog inputs may be mapped to outputs either or both relays to trigger change in state An example of a control relay output point is a humidity lock out Placing the switch in the ON position will turn ON or energize all eight I Manual Override outputs simultaneously This switch removes all automatic output control Switch outputs from the 8 7 12 Override Output The factory default is OFF outputs controlled by programming Table 1 Controller board components continued tem Each of the eight output connections is a two state point ON OFF energized de energized An example of a field digital output point is an air unit On Off control circuit J Digital output connectors One of eight output jumpers Each digital output has a jumper to set the fail safe position of the output point when power fails The OFF position makes the contact Normally Open factory default The ON position makes the contact Normally Closed Note The jumper position h
143. ls next configured pager Event Log General modem AC8 resets modem generates message redials pager Modem Reset communication problem up to three more times Event Log No communication with AC8 generates messages makes no further dialing Modem Internal Fault modem attempts Active Alarm Report internal hardware problem Alarm History Log To configure a pager Setup System Menu Log In and Choose Setup System SETUP INPUTS SETUP COMMON ALARM From the Main Menu use the arrows TJ to choose System and SETUP SENSOR Control then press Enter see 7 1 Login for help TL NEXT l SELECT Enter your password at the Login screen SETUP ZONES From the System and Control Menu use the arrows TV to choose SALUE OUTPUT gt SETUP MODEM amp PAGERS mM EE Select a Pager to Configure SETUP OPERATION SETUP I O MATRIX Setup System then press Enter 4 From the Setup System Menu shown at right use the arrows to choose Setup Modem amp Pagers and press Enter J e Use the arrows to choose Setup Pagers from the Pagers amp Modem Menu and press Enter 1 Pagers amp Modem Menu gt SETUP PAGERS SETUP MODEM From the Select Pager Menu choose the pager number you want for example Pager Number 1 and press Enter J 1 SELECT Select Pager Menu SELECT PAGER gt PAGER NUMBER 1 PAGER NUMBER 2 j pip PAGER NUMBER 3 PAGER NUMBER 4 53 En
144. me so you must specify INSTRUCTIONS TO PERFORM BACKUP filename for storing the received file cr oM ee ceo ETE DE Sha APPLICATION Folder Jc X0 eee CU o uuu for example SELECT MMODEM FROM THE PROTOCOL BOM S cw alarm log SELECT RECEIVE BUTTON AND ENTER FILE NAME E G ALARM LOG_ Receives a From the remote system 4 6 Inthe Receive File window as shown above In the Place Received File in the Following Folder box enter the name and location of the folder where the configuration file should be placed for example C or click on the Browse button to locate the folder n the Use Receiving Protocol box select Xmodem from the drop down list Click on the Receive button To close the window without backing up the file click on Close or Cancel 7 In the Receive Filename window enter a name for the log file alarm log in the example above 8 When the transfer is complete a confirmation message appears in the Service Terminal Interface window Backup Successful 9 The display returns to the Backup Log Files menu You may choose another type of log file to back up return to Step 3 or press 7 or Escape to return to the Main Menu After backing up a log file you may want to delete all records in the AC8 s log of that type See 7 13 Clear Alarms amp Logs for details 33 7 0 7 1 SYSTEM AND CONTROL OPTIONS NOTE System and Control Options For ease of understanding t
145. minal Interface only Note that three of these system features Backup and Upload Configuration File Firm ware Update and Initiate Remote Alarm Test are unique to the Service Terminal Interface Tips on Using the Service Terminal Interface Use the following tips when making changes in the Service Terminal Interface Data that can be entered is shown in parentheses in prompt line The current setting is shown in brackets in the line below the prompt To accept the current setting press the Enter key To change the current setting enter the value and then press Enter Pressing Escape will exit the current setup function or take you to the previous menu screen Current setting shown in brackets gt CHANGE LABEL 8 CHARACTERS MAX DEVICE 1 gt gt SUCCESSFUL Values that may be entered shown in parentheses gt IS INPUT NORMALLY OPENED NO OR NORMALLY CLOSED NC gt COMMAND SUCCESSFUL 96 A 6 1 Setup Inputs For details on this feature see 7 3 Setup System Setup Inputs Setup Inputs SETUP INPUTS Setup input of device Select input to edit INPUT DEFINITION Z NO NORMALLY OPENED 1 DEVICE_1 NO EV NL OO NC NORMALLY CLOSED 2 DEVICE_2 NO AL L 00 3 DEVICE 3 NC EV NL OO EV EVENT 4 DEVICE 4 NO AL L 00 AL ALARMABLE 5 DEVICE_5 NC
146. n OT Na oe 59 Service phone number dialing 63 Guidelines for dialing service phone number 63 Default settings operation features 68 Failed Standby response cua asc todas wate Bo Bed anes Q ase Seed 70 Default mapping of digital inputs to relays 73 Default mapping of analog inputs to relays 74 Automatic manual control output points 19 Gu uidedod69 UNCON e 2 ed UE Paqu EO e o ee bep A 79 Steps to set up a direct or remote connection 80 default settings for inputs and outputs 117 ACS other default SeUUING s Ju ose x wb xad as waa a E OR ba o ety Gama 118 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 Introduction INTRODUCTION The Liebert AC8 is ideal for coordinated control of systems with redundant equipment such as multiple environmental units or pumps When the AC8 controller detects an alarm in an operating device the AC8 enables a standby device and controls the device in alarm as configured either leaving that device operating or disabling it The AC8 controller can also balance u
147. n at right Press Escape and set up 2 Previous zone has no devices Zone 1 before attempting to set up Zone 2 USE ZONE BEFORE Remove outputs in descending order ending with Zone 1 ESC BACK If you try to remove all devices from Zone 1 before Zone 2 Message 3 appears shown at right Press Escape and remove 3 Subsequent zone has devices from Zone 2 before removing devices from Zone 1 devices Table 18 shows the default number of outputs for each zone Table 18 Default zones ZERO ZONE AFTER ESC BACK Default number of outputs 4 Outputs 1 4 o Zones 0 0 46 7 7 7 7 1 System Control Options Setup System Setup Outputs The 8 has eight outputs that may be configured individually These outputs correspond to the eight numbered inputs For example Device_1 is the unit connected to Input 1 and to Output 1 The output name is the same as the input name as described in 7 3 1 Change Label Name of Input Setup System Menu Sg To configure an output SETUP COMMON ALARM SETUP SENSOR Log In and Choose Setup System le From the Main Menu use the arrows to choose System SETUP ZONES Control then press Enter see 7 1 Login for help SETUP OUTPUTS SETUP MODEM amp PAGERS Enter your password at the Login screen SETUP SYSTEM INFO From the System and Control Menu use the arrows TV to choose SETUP OPERATION Setup Sys
148. nge Date amp Time Automatic Daylight Saving Time used to set the AC8 s date and time and to enable automatic time change for Daylight Saving Time Setup Site ID the AC8 s location to differentiate among sites if more than one AC8 is in use Connect Battery stops the AC8 battery from backing up the panel Backup and Upload Configuration File Service Terminal Interface only permits the user to copy the configuration settings and to upload the file to the AC8 Setup Serv Ph Num enables alarm notification to the telephone number entered in addition to the four pager numbers Restore Defaults returns the 8 to its factory settings Perform Firmware Update Service Terminal Interface only changes the AC8 s firmware to newest version Initiate Remote Alarm Test Service Terminal Interface only used to test auxiliary alarm To change any Setup System Info features Log In and Choose Setup System From the Main Menu use the arrows TJ to choose System and From the System and Control Menu use the arrows N to choose Setup System Menu SETUP INPUTS Control then press Enter see 7 1 Login for help SETUP COMMON ALARM Enter your password at the Login screen SETUP SENSOR Tl NEXT J SELECT Setup System then press Enter 41 SETUP ZONES EE JD Select Setup System SETUP MODEM amp PAGERS f SETUP SYSTEM INFO From the Setup System Menu shown at right use the arrows TJ to SETUP OPERATION cho
149. nge Sensor Label CHANGE SENSOR LABEL LABEL ROOM TMP Setup Sensor Menu SETUR SENSOR CONNECTED Y LABEL ROOM TMP SELECT UNITS DEG 4 mA 045 0 ZO tr TONGO Side ALARM EVENT AL LATCHED N TOW Sey ees OO ED TO UN SEN OORT DELA C e CORNEA Change Units Label CHANGE UNITS LABEL UNITS DEG J NEXT END 7 5 4 7 5 5 7 5 6 Change 4 mA Value For the 4 mA value enter the smallest value for the range of the sen sor for example 50 F for a temperature sensor with a range of 50 F to 90 F The default value for each sensor is 045 0 Values that can be entered range from 999 9 to 999 9 To enter a new value From the Setup Sensor Menu choose 4 mA for the selected sensor and press Enter J To change the 4 mA value Use the arrows TV to choose a character Press Enter to advance to the next character position When finished press Enter again Change 20 mA Value For the 20 mA value enter the largest value for the range of the sen sor for example 90 F for a temperature sensor with a range of 50 F to 90 F The default value for each sensor is 096 0 Values that can be entered range from 999 9 to 4999 9 enter a new value From the Setup Sensor Menu choose 20 mA for the selected sen sor and press Enter J To change the 20 mA value Use the arrows
150. nsor SETUP COMMON ALARM Setup Zones SETUP SENSOR lt Setup Outputs SETUP ZONES Setup Modem amp Pagers SETUP OUTPUTS Setup System Info SETUP MODEM amp PAGERS SETUP SYSTEM INFO Setup Operation SETUP OPERATION Setup I O Matrix SETUP I O MATRIX Setup System Setup Inputs Select Input Menu The AC8 has eight digital input points that may be configured SELECT INPUT individually These inputs may have a wide variety of Liebert or other DEVICE 1 NO AL L manufacturers equipment connected for monitoring INC Eb IL EX SEITE To configure a digital input DEVICE 3 NO AL L DEVICE 4 NO AL L DEVICE 5 NO AL L From the Main Menu use the arrows TJ to choose System and Ph b pn NOS Control then press Enter see 7 1 Login for help b EE AT SIL Log In and Choose Setup System Enter your password at the Login screen From the System and Control Menu use the arrows N to choose Setup System then press Enter 1 Select a Digital Input to Configure From the Setup System Menu shown at right use the arrows TV to choose Setup Inputs and press Enter J From the Select Input Menu choose the input you want for example Device_1 and press Enter Table 15 shows the digital input features you may change along with the default settings you may change the name of the input define it as Normally Open or Norm
151. nted circuit board as shown below right The blocks are two part assemblies to permit easier connections To determine the proper wire size see Table 4 Wiring specifications connect an input 1 Turn OFF electrical power to the AC8 2 If necessary remove a conduit knockout to permit wire entry into the AC8 enclosure 3 Bring the wire s into the AC8 enclosure through a Analog conduit knockout or access slot power 4 Loosen the appropriate screw and slip the stripped jumper Analog end of the wire into the terminal block ground 5 Tighten the screw until it holds the wire snugly Setting the 12VDC 24VDC Analog Power Jumper The analog power jumper sets the common voltage that is applied to all of the analog input connections The jumper permits the user to modify the voltage supplied to the sensors according to the power requirements The factory default position is 24VDC it may be changed to 12VDC To change the analog power jumper setting 1 Find the black analog jumper on the circuit board 422 as shown at right The jumper is at the bottom of the board near the middle see 1 7 Controller Board Overview 2 Decide whether your configuration requires the jumper to be 24VDC 12VDC TB9 ANALOG GROUND 3 Set the jumper as needed To set the jumper to the 24VDC position place the black jumper on the middle and right pins To set the jump
152. oller also sends pager notifications See 1 6 Typical Configu ration for a more detailed example Methods of Viewing and Configuring the AC8 The AC8 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 the front of the panel Service Terminal Interface accessible via computer connected directly through an RS232 port or remotely through the AC8 s onboard modem These interfaces permit easy access and configuration of the AC8 allowing users to view data silence alarms and have full access to information stored in the controller including logs of alarms and events One more interface Liebert s SiteScan Web enterprise monitoring system is primarily for monitor ing though SiteScan also provides some configuration functions Data Logs The three types of data logs alarm history event history and trend data of analog sensor readings can be viewed on the LCD on the front of the AC8 and downloaded through onboard communications ports Transformer Module A Transformer Module converts 115VAC or 230VAC to 24VAC Available Alarms The alarms available with the AC8 are Discrete input alarm Loss of power Internal modem fault No restart available for each digital input Low battery No standby available Emergency power
153. one system has of devices two dial tones initial tone and a second tone for outside line place after 9 before the number to be dialed Use comma to pause two seconds 1 8005551212 63 System and Control Options 7 9 7 Setup Serv Ph Num Communications Check Service Terminal Interface only The Service Terminal Interface offers two additional options for setting up the Service Phone Number Serv Ph Num that are not available through the LCD interface Enable communications check Enter time to perform communications check To access these options Connect to the AC8 either from a remote computer or through the 859232 port see A 2 Connecting to the Service Terminal Interface At the Main Menu enter 0 zero Setup System Login Required At the Login Menu enter your password then press the Enter key At the Setup Menu enter 7 Setup System Information At the Setup System Information Menu enter 6 Setup Service Phone Number At the Setup Service Phone Number menu shown below enter 1 to begin the setup Setup Service Phone Number Service Terminal Interface only SETUP SERVICE PHONE NUMBER This number receives all alarms addition to the 4 pagers CURRENT NUMBER 1 SETUP SERVICE PHONE NUMBER 2 RETURN TO SETUP SYSTEM INFO MENU BRE 3 RETURN TO SETUP MENU An M 15 required 4 RETURN TO MAIN MENU as
154. or event Use the steps following Table 17 to change the default settings for any analog sensor input Table 17 Default settings analog sensor inputs OterOpios ___ LABEL SENSORI Any name up to eight characters unns Amwis ptofreechwades o Any time in minutes and seconds from 00 00 to 99 59 Ifa sensor 15 configured as N Not connected the display will show an empty reading blank spaces If a sensor is configured as Y Connected and is functioning properly the display will show a reading If the connected sensor is not functioning properly the display will show dashes indicating a problem 40 7 5 1 7 5 2 Identify the Sensor as Connected make use of an analog sensor you must specify 1t as Connected Y By default analog sensors are Not connected N Disconnecting a sensor will turn off staging for that sensor s zone if staging has been turned on for the zone see 7 10 6 Specify Staging for details on staging From the Setup Sensor Menu choose Connected as shown at right and press Enter J To change this feature use the arrows to choose Y Yes Con nected or N No Not connected then press Enter J Change Sensor Label Name Each sensor has a default label Sensor 1 Sensor 2 etc that you may change to a more descriptive name The label may consist of up to eight characters see Table 14 for valid characters From th
155. ose Setup System Info and press Enter J SETUP I O MATRIX Use the steps following Figure 11 to access any of the Setup Sys tem Info options Figure 11 offers a quick look at the Setup System Info screens available via the LCD interface Figure 11 Menu overview Setup System Info menu Change Password CHANGE PASSWORD See SETUP Ci ree See Section W Section AAAA 7 9 1 i 7 9 3 Setup System Info S y HANGE PASSWORD HANGE DATE amp TIME PATTER ERV PH NUM DEFAULTS Setup Site ID Defaults 57 7 9 1 7 9 2 Change Password A password is required to access the AC8 s system and control options as described in 7 1 Login The password consists of four characters see Table 14 for valid characters The default password is AAAA Change the Password To change the password System and Control Options Setup System Info Menu SETUP SYSTEM INFO CHANGE PASSWORD CHANCE TL NEXT Zi SELECT Sum IB SHE Sods AND CONNECT BATTERY SPS EH BAe LORY PBEEPAUTDT 5 From the Setup System Info Menu u
156. ous screen to con tinue configuring the digital input The only way to reset latched alarms is by clearing active alarms This step 1s required to return latched points to their normal state For details see 7 13 1 Clear Active Alarms Set Up Delay Time Each input may be set up with a specified time delay between the occurrence of an alarm or event a monitored device changes state and any response by the AC8 This feature can prevent needless responses to transient conditions This delay 15 the amount of time that must elapse before the AC8 acknowledges the change of state 1n the monitored device and takes any further action such as dialing configured pagers The default time delay 15 1 second displayed as 00 MIN 01 SEC The time delay applies only when a monitored device changes from 145 normal state for example the AC8 detects a closed contact that is defined as Normally Open When the monitored device returns to its normal state the 8 acknowledges the change of state immediately From the Setup Inputs Menu choose Delay as shown at right and press Enter J System and Control Options Setup Inputs Menu SIME ONE DS EROS dae Ih C EO EMI ALARM EVENT AL lt LATCHED Y DEIA NOTE SIE Latched Unlatched IS ALARM LATCHED N Tl y N Message if input has been defined as an event LATCH NOT ALLOWED WHEN IN EVENT MODE
157. press Enter again 50 System and Control Options 7 8 2 Modem Setup Additional Features Service Terminal Interface only The Service Terminal Interface offers four additional options for the modem that are not avallable through the LCD interface Enter AC8 phone number Enable modem diagnostic messages Change modem dial prefix Change modem hang up delay after a call To access these options 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 0 zero Setup System Login Required At the Login Menu enter your password then press the Enter key At the Setup Menu enter 6 Setup Modem amp Pagers At the Setup Modem amp Pagers menu shown below enter 5 to begin configuration Setup Modem amp Pagers Modem Setup Service Terminal Interface only SETUP MODEM amp PAGERS Input pager and modem information Select pager or modem CURRENT NUMBER ala ala ala ala ala ala ala ale ale als ala ala ale ale ala ala 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 S 4 4 S 4 8 4 4 1 PAGER NUMBER An A Ts required 2 PAGER NUMBER as lst character 3 PAGER NUMBER for an alpha pager 4 PAGER NUMBER an N for a numeric 5 MODEM CONFIGURATION pager and an 6 RETURN TO SETUP MENU for a remote modem Z RETURN TO MENU Yee ue eve Z Ze Ze
158. program These steps may vary for other communications programs 2 The firmware update is a two step process this step describes how to upload the file prog s19 where is a number for example prog118 s19 to the a At the top of the HyperTerminal window shown below click on Transfer then on Send File HyperTerminal i OF XI File Edit View Cal Transfer Help D 9 8 Receive File Capture Text Send Text File the exis 151 Enter filename prog s19 or Send File Capture to Printer Folder C Documents and Settings Owner My 1 PERFORM FIRMWARE UPDATE Ens flash HHHI s19 2 RETURN TO SETUP SVSTEM INFO MENU Eleone J RETURN TO SETUP MENU 4 RETURN MAIN MENU poteet Select SELECT A NUMBER 1 Xmodem Send Close Cancel gt PERFORM FIRMWARE UPDATE YES OR NO N Exo press gt N gt V INSTRUCTIONS PERFORM A FIRMWARE UPDATE ASSUMES USING MICROSOFT WINDOWS HYPERTERMINAL APPLICATION SELECT TRANSFER FROM THE TOOLBAR SELECT SEND FILE ENTER FILE NAME FIRMWARE FILE LOCATION amp NAME E G PROGHHH S19 Send button SELECT FROM THE PROTOCOL BOX SELECT SEND BUTTONC gt WAITING TO SEND PROGRAM FILECCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC_ n 2 Sends a file to the remote system b Inthe Send File window as shown above n the Filename box enter the full path of the file to be uploaded pros s19 o
159. put Selectable Power Source 12 24VDC 18 AWG 18 22 AWG Stranded amp Unshielded 20 AWG 22 AWG 18 AWG recommended 24VAC 3A 750 ft 225m 3A 50 ft e 02A 100 ft 30m 3A 40 ft 12m 3A 25 ft 7m 02A 35 ft 10m Non Plenum Belden 9740 Plenum Belden 89740 02A 60 ft 18m 200 ft 60m 1A 100 ft 30m 1A 75 ft 23m Null Modem Cable 50 ft 15m 18 22 AWG Stranded amp Shielded 22 AWG recommended Non Plenum Belden 9461 1000 ft 300m N A Plenum Belden 88761 18 22 AWG Stranded amp Shielded 22 AWG recommended Non Plenum Belden 9461 3000 ft 900m N A Plenum Belden 88761 Phone Modem 4 Wire Pins 3 amp 4 18 22 AWG Stranded amp Shielded 18 AWG recommended 24VAC Non Plenum Belden 8770 1 3A Plenum Belden 88770 Power Connections Transformer Module 14 AWG Stranded amp Unshielded 115VAC Non Plenum Belden 51010 14 AWG Stranded amp Unshielded 230VAC 230VAC Non Plenum Belden 5101UE 0 5 13 3 2 3 2 1 Wiring and Connections Connecting Digital Inputs and Digital Outputs The digital inputs digital outputs and control relay outputs are found on the right side of the AC8 s printed wiring assembly board Each set has two terminal blocks one green the other black Digital inputs two terminal blocks with four inputs per block 8 input
160. r Communications Connections The 8 Service Terminal Interface offers full configuration Serial interface connector and monitoring capability via the RS232 port and the phone RS232 EIA574 line connector see A 2 Connecting to the Service Terminal Interface The phone line connector is also used for pager notifications and service phone number options RS232 Connector The RS232 port requires null modem cable Connect one end of the cable to the AC8 s RS232 port as shown at right Connect the other end to the COM1 port of a laptop computer or video terminal 4 BOTTOM Phone Line Connector The Phone Line Connector requires an RJ11 connector Connect one end of the connector to the AC8 s phone line Phone line connector connector shown at right Connect the other end to a telephone wall jack 18 Overview of Menus I 0 OVERVIEW OF MENUS There are two ways to access the AC8 the LCD on the front of the enclosure and the Service Terminal Interface which is accessible through any computer using a communications program Many viewing and configuration tasks can be performed through either interface but some are available only through the Service Terminal Interface Step by step instructions for all functions appear in Sections 5 0 through 7 0 These instructions use examples of LCD screens to illustrate most functions except those not available via the LCD Examples
161. r click on the Browse button to locate the file n the Protocol box select Xmodem from the drop down list Click on the Send button To close the window without sending the file click on Close or Cancel When the transfer is complete a confirmation message appears in the Service Terminal Interface window 3 Next follow these steps to upload the file flash s19 where is a number for example flash1000 s19 to the AC8 a Atthe top of the HyperTerminal window shown above click on Transfer then on Send File b Inthe Send File window shown above n the Filename box enter the full path of the file to be uploaded flash s19 or click on the Browse button to locate the file n the Protocol box select Xmodem from the drop down list Click on the Send button To close the window without sending the file click on Close or Cancel When the transfer is complete a confirmation message Firmware Update Successful appears in the Service Terminal Interface window and the AC8 reboots with the new firmware update 66 System and Control Options 7 9 10 Initiate Remote Alarm Test Service Terminal Interface only The service phone number is used for remote monitoring by Liebert Global Services The Service Ter minal Interface may be used to test communications between the AC8 and the service modem This test will send a DIAL OUT TEST PASSED message to the service phone number The test is us
162. r on the middle and top pins Set the jumper to ON by placing the black jumper on the middle and bottom pins 15 Wiring and Connections 3 2 4 Connecting Control Relay Outputs 3 2 5 3 2 6 4 RELAY OUTPUT CONTROL TERMINAL BLOCKS RELAY wm NUMBERING KEYS c m Relay 1 at left green NO connect a control relay output 1 Turn OFF electrical power to the AC8 2 Ifnecessary remove a conduit knockout to permit wire entry into the AC8 enclosure 3 Bring the wire s into the AC8 enclosure through a conduit knockout or access slot 8 Relay 2 at right black ON OFF ON OFF PFM3 4 Loosen the appropriate screw and slip the stripped end of the wire into the terminal block 5 Tighten the screw until it holds the wire snugly CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not interconnect the outputs of different Class 2 circuits TB3 RELAY OUTPUTS BOTTOM ll Fa Connecting the Emergency Power Operation EPOP Input The emergency power operation or EPOP input connector block TB1 is at the bottom right corner of the AC8 printed circuit board Just below the digital inputs To determine the proper wire size see Table 4 Wiring specifications To connect to the EPOP input 1 Turn OFF electrical power to the AC8 2 Ifnecessary remove a conduit knockout to permit wire entry into the AC8 enclosure 3 Bring the wire into the AC8
163. ress Enter J STANDBY TESTING OFF FAILED STANDBY N Activate or Deactivate TISNEXT leSELECT 2 Inthe Activate Deactivate screen use the arrows TJ to choose one l ib opens sw pi of three options RESTART 00 06 STAGING OFF a ON for intervals of every 1 to 99 days then press Enter J and proceed to Step 3 b 12h for an interval of every 12 hours then press Enter and proceed to Step 4 c OFF to deactivate auto sequencing then press Enter to return to the previous menu Activate Deactivate AUTO SEQUENCING OFF Specify Start Time and Interval Every 1 to 99 Days 3 Select the interval for how often the sequencing should occur in the Every 03 Days field The default is 3 days valid entries range Set Interval amp Start Time 1 to 99 Day Interval from 0 to 99 days AUTO SEQUENCING ON For each digit use the arrows to choose a number from 0 to 9 then press Enter to advance to the next digit TL NEXT I EDIT When finished press Enter to set the time of day Specify Start Time Every 12 Hours 2 n s 4 Specify the time of day the sequencing should begin in the At 00 00 A OUr IMENA field The format is HH MM for hours and minutes AUTO SEQUENCING 12h Use the arrows to choose from available entries for hours AT 00 00 00 23 then press Enter to advance to minutes Tl NEXT EDIT Use the arrows TV to select minutes 00 59 When finishe
164. rt delay time With staging you may con figure the AC8 to turn a standby device on or off when an analog sensor detects a condition above or below specified levels To change any operation feature Log In and Choose Setup System From the Main Menu use the arrows TJ to choose System and Control then press Enter see 7 1 Login for help Enter your password at the Login screen From the System and Control Menu use the arrows TV to choose Setup System then press Enter 1 Select Setup Operation From the Setup System Menu shown at right use the arrows TV to choose Setup Operation and press Enter J Select a Zone to Configure From the Select Zone Menu use the arrows TJ to choose the zone you want for example Zone 1 and press Enter 1 Use the steps following Table 28 to access any of the Setup Opera tion options System and Control Options Setup System Menu SE SETUP COMMON ALARM SETUP SENSOR SETUP ZONES SETUP OUTPUTS SETUP MODEM amp PAGERS SETUP SYSTEM INFO SETUP OPERATION Se RUE T O TATRIK Select Zone Menu SELECT ZONE FOR THE OPERATION ZONE 1 TL NEXT U EDIT Setup Operation Menu gt AUTO SEQUENCING OFF STANDBY TESTING OFF FAILED STANDBY ANE ppp HOCDODECAY RESTART STAGING ee Table 28 shows the default settings for operation options automatic sequencing standby testin
165. s N to choose NO Normally Open or NC Normally Closed then press Enter J Define Input as Alarmable or Event Each digital input may be defined as Alarmable AL or as an Event EV For a digital input defined as alarmable the following alarm reactions occur when the status of the monitored input device changes the LCD flashes the audible horn sounds configured pager numbers will be notified and a record is entered in the Alarm Log For a digital input defined as an event the status change is recorded in the Event Log For both types alarmable and event user setup determines output control whether the device that changed status is disabled or kept in operating mode and whether a standby device is set to operate By default all digital inputs are set up as AL Alarmable From the Setup Inputs Menu choose Alarm Event as shown at right and press Enter 41 To change the type of digital input use the arrows TJ to choose AL Alarmable EV Event then press Enter J 37 Setup Inputs Menu DUS IEG a LABEL DEVICE 1 NORM OPEN CLOSE NO ALARM EVENT AL J SELECT ACE DIS NEN BELAY 070i Normally Open Closed IS INPUT NORMALLY OPEN OR CLOSED NO TL No NC J END Setup Inputs Menu SIS TUI DEVTE d AE PE T NORM OPEN CLOSE NO ALARM EVENT AL TI NEXT l SELECT LATCHED Y DECA SSH Alarmable Event IS INPUT AN ALARM OR EVENT
166. s LEDs B1 TB2 INPUTS MODEM S itch DR amp CONTACTS ONLY B O EPOP X Power contact input receptacle E Mi Phone y serial U oe T SiteScan CI log R 7 Analog d 2 ine interface S9nnector web i analog input grou jumpe connector connector connector PULJUmper Connectors RS232 EIA574 EIA422 Table 1 Controller board components x m Descipion For more information see A Power On Off Power switch for the controller board When switched off the battery pack is disabled 2 4 Connect Power to the AC8 Provides battery backup during a power loss to maintain normal 24 B Battery pack operation of the panel for a minimum of 10 minutes The analog inputs 79 will not be functional during a power loss P N 133455 1 I C 422 LEDs Indicates the connection status between the AC8 and SiteScan Web 1 8 LED Indicators D Audible horn Provides audible notification when an alarm occurs ner hom Jumper to disable the audible horn factory default is enabled The two common alarm connections are used to connect to a secondary 3 0 Wiring and Connections warning device such as a horn light or Building Management System 4 Connecting Common Alarm BMS When an alarm is present the contacts close and the external Outputs warning device is activated notified The common alarm contacts may 4 Setup System Setup Common be configured to be reset with the Si
167. s total Digital outputs two terminal blocks with four outputs per block 8 outputs total Control relay outputs two terminal blocks with one output per block 2 outputs total Each input is tied to an output with the same number Input 1 15 tied to Output 1 default name Device_1 Input 2 15 tied to Output 2 default name Device_2 Input 3 is tied to Output default name Device 3 Input 8 is tied to Output 8 default name Device_8 Up to eight devices may be connected to the AC8 Each device must be connected to an input and an output with the same number To determine the proper wire size see Table 4 Wiring specifications Each terminal block is a removable two part assembly to permit easier connection of more than one input at a time If making multiple connections grasp the upper portion of a block and pull firmly to the right until the assembly pulls apart After making the connections push the removed piece back into the portion attached to the printed wiring assembly until the terminal block pieces lock together Connecting Liebert Environmental Units For Liebert environmental units follow these steps be sure to connect the same device to inputs and outputs with the same number one device to Input 1 and Output 1 another to Input 2 and Output 2 and so on Connect a digital input from the 8 to the Common Alarm Relay of the environmental unit terminals 75 76 or TB1
168. sage 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 AC8 can perform routine testing of standby devices and alert personnel if a standby device fails an operating test and requires attention The staging feature permits standby devices to be turned on or off when a sensor detects specified levels For example the AC8 might be configured to turn on a fan when the temperature reaches 75 F then turn on a second fan at 80 F When the temperature falls below 80 F the second fan is turned off when it drops below 75 F the first fan is turned off Another capability of the AC8 is monitoring the status of connected devices and keeping personnel apprised through local alarming The AC8 employs local alarming and remote paging services to keep personnel on site and at remote locations apprised of the status of equipment The AC8 controller can interface with anything that closes an electrical contact To improve process efficiency and troubleshooting the controller tracks data in three types of logs alarm event and trend The AC8 has a local LCD interface and a remote dial up interface When an alarm condition arises the AC8 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 If configured the contr
169. se the arrows TJ to choose Change Password then press Enter J Change Password CHANGE PASSWORD To change your password Use the arrows TV to choose a character e Press Enter to advance to the next character position AAAA TI SELECT J NEXT END When finished press Enter J again Reset Password to the Factory Default AAAA To reset the password to the factory default of AAAA Locate DIP switch 1 on the unit s circuit board see 1 7 Controller Board Overview and move all switches to the OFF position down Move the second switch to the ON position then to the OFF position Move the seventh switch to the ON position then to the OFF position Move the eighth switch to the ON position then to the OFF position The password should now be AAAA Change Date amp Time Automatic Daylight Saving Time The AC8 has a built in real time clock that 1s backed up by an encapsulated lithium battery and set up to adjust automatically for daylight saving time twice a year The Setup System Info menu allows you to change the date or time or automatic adjustment at any time To change the daylight saving time setting date or time Setup System Info Menu SETUP SYSTEM INFO CHANGE PASSWORD CHANGE DATE amp TIME TL NEXT From the Setup System Info Menu use the arrows TJ to choose Change Date amp Time then press Enter J To change the daylight saving time setting To the right of Daylight
170. ss of Power Fail Safe Tl E D EDIT Each output has an associated jumper that can help prevent undesired effects when the controller board loses power For example without the proper fail safe jumper setting a loss of power might close a switch that is Normally Open NO per haps shutting off an environmental unit or a fan or closing a valve This fail safe jumper setting is unrelated to configuring an output as Normally Open NO or Nor mally Closed NC as described in 7 7 1 Define Output as Normally Open or Normally Closed To configure a digital output jumper for a loss of power Set the jumper in the OFF position factory default to make the output Normally Open NO Set the jumper in the ON position to make the output Normally Closed NC For more information see 3 2 3 Setting the Digital Output Jumpers 48 7 8 7 8 1 System and Control Options Setup System Setup Modem amp Pagers use the modem and paeer features be sure to connect the phone line connector to a telephone wall Jack using an RJ11 cord as described in 3 6 2 Phone Line Connector Modem Setup Initialization String The AC8 has an on board modem that offers dial up access to all LCD functions as well as features avallable only through the Service Terminal Interface see A 1 Comparison of Functions LCD and Service Terminal Interface The modem also permits remote notification of alarms Supported
171. ssage after all three Unsuccessful Page no dial tone redial attempts have failed dials next configured pager Event Log General modem AC8 resets modem generates Modem Reset communication problem message redials up to three more times Event Log No communication with modem AC8 generates messages makes no 1 oes d internal hardware problem further dialing attempts Alarm History ea i set up the service phone number Setup System Info Menu From the Setup System Info Menu use the arrows 7 to choose SETUP SYSTEM INFO Setup Serv Ph Num then press Enter J CHANGE PASSWORD CHANGE DATE amp TIME TL NEXT l SELECT SETUP SITE ID Use the arrows TJ to choose a character CONNECT BATTERY e Press Enter to advance to the next character position SETUP SERV PH NUM FACTORY DEFAULTS See Table 27 for guidelines on entering the phone number which may consist of up to 40 characters To enter the phone number When finished press Enter again Table27 Guidelines for dialing service phone number Device type Required entries Example Remote The first character must be M M18005551212 modem Device type Optional entries Example Use 9 if needed to access an outside M918005551212 line place after first character M Setup Serv Ph Num ENTER PHONE NUMBER M18005551212 TI SELECT J NEXT END Use W to wait for a second dial tone M9W18005551212 All types before dialing if the ph
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173. t setting is N deactivated meaning that each device remains in its current state the Standby device remains enabled and the previously operating unit remains disabled Setup Operation Menu AUTO SEQUENCING OFF I STANDBY TESTING OFF Table29 Failed Standby response FAILED STANDBY Failed Standby Previous Standby Device Previously Operating Setting alarm after being enabled Device Il SELECT HOUSES Ass co NES To change the Failed Standby settings Change Failed Standby From the Setup System Operation Menu use the arrows TV to FAILED STANDBY choose Failed Standby then press Enter 1 In the Change Failed Standby screen press use the arrows T to TL NEXT JEEND choose Y to activate or N to deactivate the feature e Press Enter J 70 7 10 4 7 10 5 System and Control Options Specify Hold Delay Time After an output changes state the hold delay timer directs the AC8 to ignore all inputs in the same zone for the specified time This delay is the amount of time that must elapse before the AC8 acknowledges a change of state in any input The default 15 10 minutes displayed as 10 MIN 00 SEC The time delay applies only when a monitored output device changes from its normal state for example the AC8 detects a closed contact that 1s defined as Normally Open When the output device returns to its normal state the AC8 acknowl edges any input change of state immediately Setup
174. t to clear the log after backing up the file or simply to free up space NOTE Before deleting the records in the alarm log you may want to back up the file to a remote computer using the Service Terminal Interface as described in 6 2 Back Up Log Files Service Terminal Interface only To delete all records from the alarm log From the Clear Alarms Logs Menu use the arrows 7 to choose Clear Alarm Log then press Enter J Use the arrows TV to choose Y Yes clear the alarm log or N No do not clear the alarm log then press Enter J NOTE Clear active alarms is the only means to reset Latched alarms This action must be taken to return Latched points to their normal state 76 System and Control Options Main Menu VIEW STATUS gt SYSTEM AND CONTROL TL NEXT J SELECT Login LOGIN AAAA J NEXT END l System amp Control Menu SETUP SYSTEM OVERRIDE OUTPUT gt CLEAR ALARMS amp LOGS TL NEXT J SELECT Clear Alarms Logs Menu gt CLEAR ACTIVE ALARMS CLEAR ALARM LOG CLEAR EVENT LOG TI NEXT J SELECT CLEAR TREND LOGS Clear Active Alarms CLEAR ACTIVE ALARMS ARE YOU SURE N J END Clear Alarms Logs Menu CLEAR ACTIVE ALARMS gt CLEAR ALARM LOG CLEAR EVENT LOG TL NEXT l SELECT CLEAR TREND LOG Clear Alarm Log CLEAR ALARM LOG ARE YOU SURE N Tl v N J END 7 13 3 7 13 4 Clear the Event Log The event log con
175. tains up to 99 records of events detected by the 8 You may want to clear the log after backing up the file or simply to free up space Before deleting the records in the event log you want to back up the file to a remote computer using the Service Terminal Interface as described in 6 2 Back Up Log Files Service Terminal Interface only To delete all records from the event log From the Clear Alarms Logs Menu use the arrows TJ to choose Clear Event Log then press Enter J Use the arrows Ti to choose Y Yes clear the event log or N No do not clear the event log then press Enter J Clear the Trend Logs The AC8 maintains a separate trend log for each configured analog input sensor Each log contains up to 100 records of data collected at regular intervals You may want to clear the logs after backing up the files or simply to free up space Using the Clear Trend Logs command will clear all four trend logs maintained by the AC8 There is no method of clearing records from individual logs A NOTE Before deleting the records in the trend logs you may want to back up the files to a remote computer using the Service Terminal Interface as described in 6 2 Back Up Log Files Service Terminal Interface only To delete the records from ALL four trend logs From the Clear Alarms Logs Menu use the arrows 7 to choose Clear Trend Logs then press Enter 41 e Use the arrows TV to
176. ted to Input3 amp Output3 Input 4 amp Output 4 Analog inputs Generator Introduction 1 7 Controller Board Overview The AC8 s controller board has connectors for eight digital inputs four analog inputs eight digital outputs two control relay outputs and an EPOP contact input as shown below The board comes com plete with light emitting diodes LEDs to display the status of connected devices a battery pack for short term backup communications ports power connections and other features necessary to control your operation F Common A Power C EIA422 E Audible horn On Off switch jen D Audible Alarm HH Transformer pack horn eee connectors Module G Digital output GG 24VAC power status LEDs connector P bd ins ia H Control relay outputs FF Battery pack p connector To v neur M 7 T Manual T Ma Override Switch EE LCD contrast outputs adjustment ol DD LCD J Digital out connector Fi HE put connectors CC DIP switch 1 duc K Status LEDs BB Modem status LEDs L Digital output loss of power TEE sel jumper AA Modem D LE AD M Digital input Z 24VAC a TZ SA connectors connector COME OM SS L m No ASIA N Digital input Y Power On Off pt dio A OR statu
177. tem then press Enter 1 SETUP I O MATRIX Select an Output to Configure Select Output Menu From the Setup System Menu shown at right use the arrows TJ to h Setup Outputs and press Enter J pou Mee OSC gt DEVICE 1 NO OP E E From the Select Output Menu choose an output for example DEVICE 2 NO ST E E Device 1 and press Enter Tl NEXT J SELECT DEVICE 3 5 Table 19 shows digital output features and their default settings you DEVICE 4 NO ST E E may define an output as Normally Open or Normally Closed set the DEVICE 5 NO NU E E devices mode operating standby or not used and specify whether to DS VICI 9 INOS NIU PE DE eee eee DE CEC n n Ni EER disable the device during emergency power operation Use the steps following Table 19 to change the default settings for any digital output Table 19 Default settings digital outputs NORM OPEN CLOSE NO Normally Open NC Normally Closed Outputs 1 2 OP Operating OP Operating MODE Outputs 3 4 ST Standby Standby 5 8 NU Not Used Not Outputs defined as Not Used should be in a separate zone that does not include any outputs defined as Operating or Standby The Auto Sequencing feature will not function properly in a zone with outputs defined as Not Used See 7 10 1 Turn Automatic Sequencing On or Off for more information Define Output as Normally Open or Normally Closed
178. ter a Pager Number From the Setup Pager Menu choose Setup Pager Number for the selected pager Setup Pager 1 Number in the example at right and press Enter 41 See Table 24 for guidelines on entering the pager number which may consist of up to 40 characters enter the pager number Use the arrows to choose a character e Press Enter to advance to the next character position When finished press Enter J again Table 24 Guidelines for dialing pagers Device type Required entries Example The first character must be N N18005551212 Alphanumeric pager Remote modem The first character must be A A18005551212 The first character must be M18005551212 Device type Optional entries Example Use 9 if needed to access an outside line place after first character N A or M Use to wait for second dial tone before dialing if the phone system has two dial tones initial tone and a second tone for outside line place after 9 before the number to be dialed All types of devices A9W18005551212 N1 8005551212 N18005551212 135 123456 7 amp 35 Use comma to pause two seconds Numeric Use as the last character to terminate pager page string if required by paging company Enter a Pager PIN Number From the Setup Pager Menu choose Setup Pager PIN as shown for Pager Number 1 in the example at right and press
179. to choose System and Control then press Enter see 7 1 Login for help Enter your password at the Login screen SETUP ZONES From the System and Control Menu use the arrows TV to choose SETUP OUTPUTS Setup System then press Enter J SETUP MODEM amp PAGERS SETUP SYSTEM INFO Select a Sensor to Configure SETUP OPERATION SES p Os M From the Setup System Menu shown at right use the arrows TV to choose Setup Sensor and press Enter J From the Select Sensor Menu choose the sensor you want for Select Sensor Menu example Sensor 1 and press Enter 1 SELECT SENSOR gt SENSOR 1 80 00 DEG Table 17 shows sensor features that may be changed along with the SENSOR 2 default settings By default sensor inputs are not connected J SELECT P SENSOR 3 To activate a sensor input you must specify it as connected and enter SENSOR 4 479 50 RH corresponding values for 4 and 20 mA as well as high and low set points Other features that may be altered include the name of the sen sor the abbreviation for the units and defining the sensor as alarmable or as an event Alarmable sensors may be Latched Y or Unlatched N Event status allows you to monitor a sensor s high and low setpoints and use those setpoints to change the status of an output 1f desired without triggering an alarm Events are always Unlatched You may also specify a time delay before the AC8 responds to an alarm
180. tores all panel information to factory settings 1 RESTORE FACTORY DEFAULTS 2 RETURN TO SETUP SYSTEM INFO MENU 3 RETURN TO SETUP MENU 4 RETURN TO MAIN MENU SELECT A NUMBER 1 gt RESTORE THE PANEL TO FACTORY SETTINGS YES Y OR NO N gt N gt COMMAND SUCCESSFUL 105 Setup Menu Firmware Update Service Terminal Interface only For details on this feature see 7 9 9 Perform Firmware Update Service Terminal Interface only Firmware Update PERFORM FIRMWARE UPDATE This command will update the existing firmware 1 PERFORM FIRMWARE UPDATE 2 RETURN TO SETUP SYSTEM INFO MENU 3 RETURN TO SETUP MENU 4 RETURN TO MAIN MENU SELECT A NUMBER 1 gt PERFORM FIRMWARE UPDATE YES Y OR NO N gt N gt INSTRUCTIONS TO PERFORM FIRMWARE UPDATE ASSUMES USING MICROSOFT WINDOWS HYPERTERMINAL APPLICATION SELECT TRANSFER FROM THE TOOLBAR SELECT SEND FILE ENTER FILE NAME FIRMWARE FILE LOCATION amp NAME SELECT XMODEM FROM THE PROTOCOL BOX SELECT SEND BUTTON gt WAITING TO SEND PROGRAM FILE gt DONE gt CHECKSUM 15 gt PROGRAM VERSION gt WAITING TO SEND FLASH FILE gt DONE gt FIRMWARE UPDATE SUCCESSFUL Initiate Remote Alarm Test Service Terminal Interface only For details on this feature see 7 9 10 Initiate Remote Alarm Test Service Terminal Interface only Initiate Remote Alarm Test INITIATE REMOTE ALARM TEST This command simulates an alarm to test alarm notification for the
181. ts With over a million installations around the globe Liebert is the world leader in computer protection systems Since its founding in 1965 Liebert has developed a complete range of support and protection systems for sensitive electronics e Environmental systems close control air conditioning from 1 to 60 tons e Power conditioning and UPS with power ranges from 300 VA to more than 1000 kVA e Integrated systems that provide both environmental and power protection in a single flexible package e Monitoring and control from systems of any size or location on site or remote e Service and support through more than 100 service centers around the world and a 24 7 Customer Response Center While every precaution has been taken to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this literature Liebert Corporation assumes no responsibility and disclaims all liability for damages resulting from use of this information or for any errors or omissions 2005 Liebert Corporation All rights reserved throughout the world Specifications subject to change without notice Liebert and the Liebert logo are registered trademarks of Liebert Corporation All names referred to are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners SL 31100 12 05 Rev 1 SITE MONITORING AND SERVICES USER MANUAL Technical Support Service Web Site www liebert com Monitoring 800 222 5877 monitoring liebert com Outside the US 614 8
182. tus options these features do not require a password Silence Alarm silence the AC8 s audible alarm and reset the Common Alarm Relay output Backup Log Files make backup copies of the AC8 s Alarm Log Event Log and Trend Logs and save the copies to a computer Setup Menu Overview The Setup Menu options require a password Authorized users may Configure the AC8 this includes setting up digital and analog inputs digital outputs the modem up to four pagers and system features such as setting the date and time Three system features Backup and Upload Configuration File Firmware Update and Initiate Remote Alarm Test are unique to the Service Terminal Interface Override automatic control of outputs to force an output ON or OFF Clear active alarms and delete all records in the alarm event and trend logs 84 View Status Menus A 4 VIEW STATUS MENUS The View Status menu allows any user to view currently active alarms monitoring data stored in the alarm event and trend logs the status of all inputs and outputs and the four pager numbers Main Menu After connecting to the Service Terminal Interface the Main Menu appears as shown below This section presents Service Terminal Interface screens for options 1 through 7 Main Menu LIEBERT 8 VX XXX X LIEBERT CORPORATION COPYRIGHT 2005 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED MAIN MENU For sample screens see 1 VIEW ACTIVE ALARMS Section A 4 1 2 VIEW ALARM LO
183. view additional records use the arrows TV return to the previous screen press the ESC key Backing Up the Alarm Log Service Terminal Interface only The alarm log is stored as a file in the AC8 it can hold no more than 99 records When the log is full the oldest records are deleted from the end of the file as new alarm records are added at the beginning You may back up the alarm log file to a remote computer using the Service Terminal Interface as described in 6 2 Back Up Log Files Service Terminal Interface only To delete all records in the alarm log see 7 13 Clear Alarms amp Logs 23 View Status Options 53 View Event Log Main Menu In addition to alarms the AC8 tracks other changes in the Event Log gt VIEW STATUS to assist users with verifying operational and troubleshooting SYSTEM AND CONTROL problems Events reflect changes in the status of an input that is defined as an event or the change of state of an output 1 e manually forced ON or OFF Other events may be informational such as a user login or an unsuccessful page attempt The Event Log contains up to View Status Menu TL NEXT J SELECT 99 records of events which are added as they occur ACTIVE ALARMS 1 f ALARM LOG To view the Event Log EVENT LOG From the Main Menu use the arrows to choose View Status c then press Enter J INPUT STATUS OUTPUT STATUS From the View Status Menu use the arrows to choose View
184. y be up to 99 records of event data To view additional records use the arrows TV return to the previous screen press the ESC key 5 3 2 Backing Up the Event Log Service Terminal Interface only The event log 1s stored as a file in the AC8 it can hold no more than 99 records When the log is full the oldest records are deleted from the end of the file as new event records are added at the beginning You may back up the event log file to a remote computer using the Service Terminal Interface as described in 6 2 Back Up Log Files Service Terminal Interface only To delete all records in the event log see 7 13 Clear Alarms amp Logs 24 5 4 5 4 1 View Trend Log The AC8 takes readings of configured analog input sensors at regular intervals and stores them in four separate trend logs one for each sensor The time interval is 30 minutes Each log contains up to 100 records Follow these steps to select a sensor and view its trend log Select a Sensor To select a Sensor From the Main Menu use the arrows N to choose View Status then press Enter J From the View Status Menu use the arrows to choose View Trend Log then press Enter J From the Sensor Selection Menu use the arrows to choose the sensor you want to view Sensor 1 in the example at right and press Enter J 5 4 2 View Trend Log 9 4 3 The Trend Log screen displays up to 100 records for the selected sensor If t
185. your password at the Login screen From the System and Control Menu use the arrows TV to choose Setup Zones Setup System then press Enter 1 SETUP ZONES ZONE 1 4 Select Setup Zones ZONE 2 0 From the Setup System Menu shown at right use the arrows TJ to TL NEXT 5 choose Setup Zones and press Enter 1 ZONE 3 0 ZONE 4 0 Set Up a Zone From the Setup Zones Menu choose zone for example Number of Devices Zone 1 and press Enter 41 In the Number of Devices screen use the arrows TV to select the number of outputs for this zone then press Enter J The example ZONE 1 4 at right shows four outputs in Zone 1 Tl SELECT l NEXT END Guidelines for Setting Up Zones The AC8 assigns outputs to zones in numerical order based on entries in the Number of Devices screen For example MESSAGES Ifthe Number If the Number of Devices is Devices is none 1 Total devices gt 8 DEW o The tre Numer of Devices is assigns these outputs to this zone 1 4 5 6 7 8 The total number of outputs for all zones cannot exceed 8 190 MANY DEVICES ESC BACK If you try to enter more than 8 devices in total Message 1 appears shown at right Press Escape to return to the Setup Zones menu Zones must be set up in order starting with Zone 1 If you try to enter devices for Zone 2 before Zone 1 has any outputs Message 2 appears show
186. ystem SENS NewS SETUP COMMON ALARM From the Main Menu use the arrows TJ to choose System and Control then press Enter see 7 1 Login for help i su era TL NEXT J SELECT Enter your password at the Login screen SETUP ZONES From the System and Control Menu use the arrows TV to choose Sah Til Setup System then press Enter d E Aea SETUP SYSTEM INFO Change to Reset Y or Not Reset N SETUP See SETUP I O MATRIX From the Setup System Menu shown at right use the arrows TJ to choose Setup Common Alarm and press Enter J By default the common alarm is set up not to reset automatically Reset Common Alarm when the alarm 1s silenced N To change this setting use the RESET COMMON ALARM arrows to choose Y Yes reset with silence or N No not MEIU o LLENGE 1 reset then press Enter J sn ees 39 7 5 System and Control Options Setup System Setup Sensor The AC8 has four analog sensor input points that may be configured individually The panel monitors connected equipment for any 4 20 mA input for example temperature and humidity Each sensor input is dedicated to a specific zone Sensor_1 is for Zone 1 Sensor_2 is for Zone 2 Sensor_3 is for Zone 3 Sensor_4 is for Zone 4 To configure a sensor Setup System Menu Log In and Choose Setup System SETUP INPUTS SETUP COMMON ALARM SETUP SENSOR TL NEXT lt From the Main Menu use the arrows TJ

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