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- Page 1 ONITORING AND ERVICES ANUAL...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
NTRODUCTION Methods of Viewing and Configuring the AC8 ........1 Data Logs . - Page 4 TATUS PTIONS View Active Alarms ............22 5.1.1 Active Alarms .
- Page 5 Setup System - Setup Zones ..........46 7.6.1 Set Up a Zone .
- Page 6 A - S PPENDIX ERVICE ERMINAL Comparison of Functions: LCD and Service Terminal Interface..... . 79 Connecting to the Service Terminal Interface ........80 A.2.1 Connection Methods .
- Page 7 Figure 1 AC8 enclosure—external features ........... 2 Figure 2 AC8 enclosure—internal features .
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Page 9: Introduction
NTRODUCTION 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. -
Page 10: Outside Enclosure Overview
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 On/Off switch for Transformer Ground wire Module for LCD TB5: COMMON ALARM... -
Page 11: Typical Configuration
Typical Configuration Figure 3 shows an example of external 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. -
Page 12: Controller Board Overview
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 AC8. - Page 13 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 switch (Transformer connectors and power receptacle. Module)
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Page 14: Led Indicators
LED Indicators The AC8’s controller board has LED indicators that show the status of inputs, outputs and the com- mon alarm, as well as the modem, SiteScan Web and EPOP connections. EIA422 SiteScan Web & EPOP LEDs EIA422 SS Web DS50 DS49 DS68... -
Page 15: Typical Sequence
Typical Sequence 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. -
Page 16: Installation
NSTALLATION 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. -
Page 17: Surface-Mounting The Ac8
Surface-Mounting the AC8 NOTE Removing the conduit knockouts before mounting the AC8 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. -
Page 18: Flush-Mounting The Ac8
Flush-Mounting the AC8 NOTE Removing the conduit knockouts before mounting the AC8 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. -
Page 19: Connect Power To The Ac8
WARNING Be 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. 2.4.1... -
Page 20: Connecting The Battery Pack
24 VAC Output Power Connections To 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". -
Page 21: Wiring And Connections
CAUTION Switch OFF electric power to the AC8 before installing any wiring to the unit or changing input or output connections. The Power On/Off switch is in the top left corner of the unit, just below the battery pack. Wiring Specifications Input and output connections to the AC8 may be made in any order—it is not necessary, for example,... -
Page 22: Connecting Digital Inputs And Digital Outputs
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 inputs total) •... -
Page 23: Connecting Digital Outputs
3.2.2 Connecting Digital Outputs To connect a digital output: 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 conduit knockout or access slot. -
Page 24: Connecting Control Relay Outputs
3.2.4 Connecting Control Relay Outputs To connect a control relay output: 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 conduit knockout or access slot. -
Page 25: Connecting Analog Inputs
Connecting Analog Inputs The analog input connector blocks are at the bottom center of the AC8 printed 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. To connect an input: 1. -
Page 26: Connecting Common Alarm Outputs
Connecting Common Alarm Outputs The common alarm relay, found in the top right corner of the AC8, permits the user to connect auxiliary notification equipment, such as lights, horns and sirens, to the AC8. To determine the proper wire size, see Table 4 - Wiring specifications. -
Page 27: Overview Of Menus
VERVIEW OF ENUS 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. -
Page 28: Opening Screen Overview
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 on 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. -
Page 29: View Status Options
TATUS PTIONS 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. -
Page 30: View Active Alarms
View Active Alarms The Active Alarm screen displays all alarms that are occurring, up to a maximum of 22. A Current Alarm screen appears automatically whenever an alarm occurs—except during setup. This screen can display only the two most recent active alarms. To view any other active alarms, use the View Active Alarms feature. -
Page 31: View Alarm Log
View Alarm Log The Alarm Log contains up to 99 records of alarms that have occurred. Records are added to this log as alarms occur. To view the Alarm Log: • From the Main Menu, use the arrows then press Enter •... -
Page 32: View Event Log
View Event Log In addition to alarms, the AC8 tracks other changes in the Event Log to assist users with verifying operational and troubleshooting problems. Events reflect changes in the status of an input that is defined as an event or the change of state of an output (i.e., manually forced ON or OFF). -
Page 33: View Trend Log
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: 5.4.1 Select a Sensor... -
Page 34: View Input Status
View Input Status The Input Status option allows you to view the current status of all inputs: the four analog sensor inputs and the eight digital inputs. To view the Input Status: • From the Main Menu, use the arrows then press Enter •... -
Page 35: View Output Status
FORCE ON Device forced ON by operator FORCE OFF Device forced OFF by operator HW FORCE ON Device forced ON by hardware switch STAGED ON Device staged on by high sensor EPOP OFF Device forced off by emergency power operation... -
Page 36: View Pager Numbers
View Pager Numbers The AC8 may be set up to dial pager numbers when an alarm is detected. Up to four pagers may be configured, as described in 7.8 - Setup System - Setup Modem & Pagers. The View Pager Numbers option allows you to view the pager numbers and PINs for all configured pagers. -
Page 37: View Operation
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: •... -
Page 38: View Control Status
View Control Status The Control Status option allows you to view the current status of the two control relays. To view the Control Status: • From the Main Menu, use the arrows then press Enter • From the View Status Menu, use the arrows Control Status, then press Enter . -
Page 39: Silence Alarm & Backup Log Files (Service Terminal Interface )
& B ILENCE LARM 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. -
Page 40: Back Up Log Files (Service Terminal Interface Only)
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 is available only through the Service Terminal Interface. To back up any of the alarm, event or trend logs: 1. - Page 41 NOTE The following instructions refer to the Microsoft steps may vary for other communications programs. 5. At the top of the HyperTerminal window, shown below, click on Transfer, then on Receive File. 6. In the Receive File window, as shown above: •...
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Page 42: System And Control Options
YSTEM AND ONTROL 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 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. -
Page 43: Figure 10 Menu Overview - System And Control Menu
Figure 10 Menu overview - System and Control menu System & Control menu Setup System selected > SETUP SYSTEM OVERRIDE OUTPUT CLEAR ALARMS & LOGS Setup System menu SETUP INPUTS Section SETUP COMMON ALARM SETUP SENSOR SETUP ZONES SETUP OUTPUTS SETUP MODEM&PAGERS SETUP SYSTEM INFO SETUP OPERATION... -
Page 44: Setup System - Overview
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: •... -
Page 45: Change Label (Name Of Input)
7.3.1 Change Label (Name 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 for valid characters). -
Page 46: Set Up Alarmable Inputs In Latched Or Unlatched Mode
7.3.4 Set Up Alarmable Inputs in Latched or 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. -
Page 47: Setup System - Setup Common Alarm
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: •... -
Page 48: Setup System - Setup Sensor
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: •... -
Page 49: Identify The Sensor As Connected
7.5.1 Identify the Sensor as Connected To make use of an analog sensor, you must specify it 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). -
Page 50: Change 4 Ma Value
7.5.4 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. -
Page 51: Define Sensor As Alarmable Or Event
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. -
Page 52: Change Low Setpoint
7.5.9 Change Low Setpoint When the sensor detects a condition below the Low Setpoint value, an alarm or event will occur, depending on the sensor configuration. The Low Setpoint value must not be set below the sensor’s 4 mA value plus the offset value. -
Page 53: Set Up Delay Time
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. -
Page 54: Setup System - Setup Zones
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 AC8 effectively performs as four separate units, controlling each zone sepa- rately, for example, using a different rotation sequence for devices in each zone. -
Page 55: Setup System - Setup Outputs
Setup System - Setup Outputs The AC8 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). -
Page 56: Define Operating Or Standby Mode
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. -
Page 57: Setup System - Setup Modem
Setup System - Setup Modem & Pagers To use the modem and pager 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. 7.8.1 Modem Setup - Initialization String The AC8 has an on-board modem that offers dial-up access to all LCD functions as well as features available only through the Service Terminal Interface (see A.1 - Comparison of Functions: LCD... -
Page 58: Table 22 Country Codes
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 is the country code. (This also requires the modem model MT5600SMI;... -
Page 59: Modem Setup - Additional Features (Service Terminal Interface Only)
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 available through the LCD interface: • Enter AC8 phone number • Enable modem diagnostic messages • Change modem dial prefix •... - Page 60 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:...
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Page 61: Pager Setup - Pager Number And Pin
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). -
Page 62: Table 24 Guidelines For Dialing
Enter 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 . • See Table 24 for guidelines on entering the pager number, which may consist of up to 40 characters. -
Page 63: Pager Setup - Communications Check (Service Terminal Interface Only)
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 available through the LCD interface: • Enable communications check • Enter time to perform communications check To access these options: •... - Page 64 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 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.) •...
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Page 65: Setup System - Setup System Info
Setup System - Setup System Info The Setup System Info options allow users to: • Change Password—used for access to system setup functions • Change Date & Time/Automatic Daylight Saving Time—used to set the AC8’s date and time and to enable automatic time change for Daylight Saving Time •... -
Page 66: Change Password
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). -
Page 67: Setup Site Id
7.9.3 Setup Site ID You may enter a Site ID to identify the AC8’s location, using a name that may consist of up to 40 characters (see Table 14 for valid charac- ters). The Site ID will appear with each alarm. To enter or change the Site ID: •... -
Page 68: Backup And Upload Configuration File (Service Terminal Interface Only)
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. - Page 69 Back Up the Configuration File 8. At the prompt to Initiate a Backup of Configuration File, enter Y (Yes - begin) or N (No - cancel). The current setting appears in brackets—[N] in the following example. >INITIATE A BACKUP OF CONFIGURATION FILE-YES(Y) OR NO(N)? >[N] >[ NOTE...
- Page 70 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. >INITIATE AN UPLOAD OF CONFIGURATION FILE-YES(Y) OR NO(N)? >[N] >[ NOTE...
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Page 71: Setup Serv Ph Num - Enter Phone Number
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. -
Page 72: Setup Serv Ph Num - Communications Check (Service Terminal Interface Only)
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 •... -
Page 73: Factory Defaults
7.9.8 Factory Defaults At any time, you may restore all default values for settings in the AC8 as it was shipped. NOTE This action will overwrite any configuration settings. You may want to back up your settings before restoring the factory defaults. - Page 74 NOTE The following instructions refer to the Microsoft Windows HyperTerminal 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 AC8: a.
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Page 75: Initiate Remote Alarm Test (Service Terminal Interface Only)
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”... -
Page 76: Setup Operation
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 in 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 (restart delay time). -
Page 77: Turn Automatic Sequencing On Or Off
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: 1. From the Setup System Operation Menu, use the arrows choose Auto Sequencing, then press Enter . -
Page 78: Turn Standby Testing On Or Off
7.10.2 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 in 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. -
Page 79: Specify Hold Delay Time
7.10.4 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. -
Page 80: Specify Staging
7.10.6 Specify Staging Staging allows a standby device to be turned On when a sensor detects a monitored point reaching a 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. -
Page 81: Setup System - Setup I/O Matrix
7.11 Setup System - Setup I/O 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. -
Page 82: Set Up Mapping For An Analog Sensor Input
7.11.2 Set Up Mapping for an Analog Sensor Input • Use the arrows to choose Map Sensor To Relay from the Map Input/Sensor Menu, and press Enter . • From the Select Sensor Menu, choose the input you want—for example, Sensor_1 High Stpt—and press Enter . Map Sensor to Control Relay •... -
Page 83: Override Output
• 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) in 1.7 - Controller Board Overview). -
Page 84: Clear Alarms & Logs
7.13 Clear Alarms & Logs The Clear Alarms & 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 & Logs •... -
Page 85: Clear The Event Log
7.13.3 Clear the Event Log The event log contains up to 99 records of events detected by the AC8. You may want to clear the log after backing up the file or simply to free up space. NOTE Before deleting the records in the event 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). -
Page 86: Specifications
PECIFICATIONS AC8 Specifications Power Requirements Dimensions W x D x H, in. (mm) Weight (Assembled) Enclosure Type Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Mounting Surface Ambient Operating Environment Processor Specifics Model Clock speed Total RAM Total FLASH Total EEPROM A/D Resolution (Analog IN) Modem Type Embedded Clock Type Clock battery backup type... -
Page 87: Appendixa - Service Terminal Interface
A - S PPENDIX ERVICE ERMINAL 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 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. -
Page 88: Connecting To The Service Terminal Interface
A.2 C ONNECTING TO THE This section describes how to set up and connect to the Service Terminal Interface. A.2.1 Connection Methods There are two ways to access the Service Terminal Interface: • Direct—Use a null modem cable to connect a computer’s COM1 port to the AC8’s RS232 port, •... -
Page 89: Set Up The Com1 Port - Direct Connection Only
5. In the Connect To window, shown below, select the appropriate connection method from the Connect Using drop-down list: DIRECT CONNECTION Choose COM1 & proceed to Step 6 Direct Connection via RS232 • To set up a direct connection via the AC8’s RS232 port, select COM1 as shown above. -
Page 90: Set Up The Connection's Properties
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. 9. In the Properties window, above right, click on the Settings tab and choose the following settings: •... -
Page 91: Connect To The Service Terminal Interface
A.2.5 Connect to the Service Terminal Interface After creating and setting up a connection, use a communications program such as HyperTerminal to access the AC8’s Service Terminal Interface. 1. Verify communications connections between the remote computer and the AC8: a. For direct connection (via RS232 port): •... -
Page 92: Overview Of Menus
A.3 O VERVIEW OF ENUS 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. -
Page 93: View Status Menus
A.4 V TATUS ENUS 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. -
Page 94: View Alarm Log
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... -
Page 95: View Event Log
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 CONTACT CLOSED 23-OCT-05 18:03:17 DEVICE_2 STARTED 23-OCT-05 18:03:11 <ENTER>=MORE <ESC>=EXIT <A>=ALL SENSOR_2 ------ DEG... -
Page 96: View Trend Log
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... -
Page 97: View Input Status
MODE ZONE ***************************************** OPERATING STANDBY ALARM FORCE ON FORCE OFF HW FORCE ON = FORCE ON BY HARDWARE SWITCH PENDING NOT USED ***************************************** View Status Menus = OPERATING/ON = IN STANDBY MODE = IN ALARM = FORCE ON BY OPERATOR... -
Page 98: View Pager Numbers
A.4.7 View Pager Numbers For details on this feature, see 5.7 - View Pager Numbers. View Pager Numbers PAGER & PIN NUMBERS Numbers to dial for an alarm PAGER 1 NUMBER A1,8005551212 PAGER 1 PIN 01234567891011121314 PAGER 2 NUMBER A9W1,8005551212 PAGER 2 PIN 01234567891011121314 <ENTER>=MORE <ESC>=EXIT <A>=ALL... -
Page 99: View Operation
A.4.8 View Operation For details on this feature, see 5.8 - View Operation. View Operation OPERATION STATUS Autosequencing and Standby Testing 1=ZONE 1 2=ZONE 2 3=ZONE 3 4=ZONE 4 5=RETURN TO MAIN MENU SELECT A NUMBER:1 ZONE 1 AUTO SEQUENCING ON DAY 01 OF 02 (08:55) STANDBY TESTING ON DAY 00 OF 03 (00:00) -
Page 100: Silence Alarm & Back Up Log Files (Service Terminal Interface Only)
A.5 S & B ILENCE LARM 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 AC8... -
Page 101: 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 BACKUP LOG FILES Backup alarm, event and trend log files 1=BACKUP ALARM LOG FILE 2=BACKUP EVENT LOG FILE... - Page 102 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...
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Page 103: Setup Menu
A.6 S ETUP 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 AC8’s alarm log, event log and trend logs. - Page 104 Setup Menu This section presents Service Terminal Interface screens for each of the following: Setup Menu SETUP MENU 1=SETUP INPUT 2=SETUP COMMON ALARM 3=SETUP SENSOR 4=SETUP ZONES 5=SETUP OUTPUTS 6=SETUP MODEM&PAGERS 7=SETUP SYSTEM INFORMATION* 8=SETUP OPERATION 9=OVERRIDE OUTPUT 0=CLEAR ALARMS&LOGS A=SETUP I/O MATRIX I=RETURN TO MAIN MENU SELECT A NUMBER:...
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Page 105: Setup Inputs
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 1=DEVICE_1 NO-EV-NL-00:01 2=DEVICE_2 NO-AL-L -00:01 3=DEVICE_3 NC-EV-NL-00:01 4=DEVICE_4 NO-AL-L -00:01 5=DEVICE_5 NC-AL-L -00:01 6=DEVICE_6... -
Page 106: Setup Sensor
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 ------ DEG 3=SENSOR_3 80.0 DEG 4=SENSOR_4 79.5 RH 5=RETURN TO SETUP MENU... -
Page 107: Setup Zones
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 2=ZONE 2 3=ZONE 3 4=ZONE 4 5=RETURN TO SETUP MENU 6=RETURN TO MAIN MENU SELECT A NUMBER:... -
Page 108: A.6.6 Setup Modem & Pagers
A.6.6 Setup Modem & Pagers For details on this topic, see 7.8 - Setup System - Setup Modem & Pagers. Pager Setup For details on this feature, see 7.8.3 - Pager Setup - Pager Number and PIN and 7.8.4 - Pager Setup - Communications Check (Service Terminal Interface only). -
Page 109: Modem Setup
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 & Pagers - Modem Setup SETUP MODEM&PAGERS Input pager and modem information Select pager or modem 1=PAGER NUMBER 1 2=PAGER NUMBER 2... -
Page 110: Setup System Info
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 &... - Page 111 Set Date & Time/Automatic Daylight Saving Time For details on this feature, see 7.9.2 - Change Date & Time/Automatic Daylight Saving Time. Set Date & Time SET DATE & TIME 1=SET DATE & TIME 2=RETURN TO SETUP SYSTEM INFO MENU 3=RETURN TO SETUP MENU 4=RETURN TO MAIN MENU SELECT A NUMBER:1...
- Page 112 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 & Upload Configuration File - Backup BACKUP & 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...
- Page 113 Setup Service Phone Number For details on this feature, see 7.9.6 - Setup Serv Ph Num - 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 in addition to the 4 pagers 1=SETUP SERVICE PHONE NUMBER...
- Page 114 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...
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Page 115: Setup Operation
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 On or Off. Setup Operation - Auto Sequencing SETUP OPERATION BY ZONE Select the zone for which operation is to change ZONE 1=ZONE 1... - Page 116 Standby Testing For details on this feature, see 7.10.2 - Turn Standby Testing On or Off. Setup Operation - Standby Testing 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 5=RETURN TO SETUP MENU 6=RETURN TO MAIN MENU...
- Page 117 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 5=RETURN TO SETUP MENU 6=RETURN TO MAIN MENU SELECT A NUMBER:1...
- Page 118 Hold Delay For details on this feature, see 7.10.4 - Specify Hold Delay Time. Setup Operation - Hold 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 5=RETURN TO SETUP MENU 6=RETURN TO MAIN MENU SELECT A NUMBER:1...
- Page 119 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 5=RETURN TO SETUP MENU 6=RETURN TO MAIN MENU SELECT A NUMBER:1...
- Page 120 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=ZONE 1 2=ZONE 2 3=ZONE 3 4=ZONE 4 5=RETURN TO SETUP MENU 6=RETURN TO MAIN MENU SELECT A NUMBER:1 SETUP OPERATION...
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Page 121: Override Output
A.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 2=DEVICE_2 AUTO 3=DEVICE_3 AUTO 4=DEVICE_4 AUTO 5=DEVICE_5 AUTO 6=DEVICE_6 AUTO 7=DEVICE_7 AUTO 8=DEVICE_8 AUTO... -
Page 122: Clear Alarms & Logs
A.6.10 Clear Alarms & Logs For details on this topic, see 7.13 - Clear Alarms & Logs. Clear Active Alarms For details on this feature, see 7.13.1 - Clear Active Alarms. Clear Alarms & Logs - Clear Active Alarms CLEAR ALARMS&LOGS Clear active alarms or log records Select the log to clear... - Page 123 Clear the Event Log For details on this feature, see 7.13.3 - Clear the Event Log. Clear Alarms & Logs - Clear the Event Log CLEAR ALARMS&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...
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Page 124: Setup I/O Matrix
A.6.11 Setup I/O Matrix For details on this feature, see 7.11 - Setup System - Setup I/O Matrix. Setup I-O Matrix - Map Input to Control Relay SETUP I/O MATRIX Program input & 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... -
Page 125: Appendix
B - D PPENDIX EFAULT 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 DEFAULT SETTINGS - DIGITAL INPUTS (FROM Table 15) Feature LABEL DEVICE_1 - DEVICE_8... -
Page 126: Table 36 Ac8 - Other Default Settings
9.9.1- Change Password) Default Force an output ON / OFF via Manual Output Ctrl menu AUTO (automatic control) Force all outputs ON via hardware switch AAAA Any 4 characters (see Table 14 for valid characters) N (not reset) Y (reset with silence) - Page 128 The Company Behind the Products 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: •...