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A request for assistance may be sent to support@rletech.com. Otherwise, please call us directly at: (970) 484-6510, and press “2” for technical support. The following information is located on the bottom of each F1000/F3400 unit.Please have this information available whenever a technical support call is placed:...
Troubleshooting the ARP/PING Commands ........21 Set the F3400/F1000’s IP Address using a Web Browser ......21 Set the F3400/F1000’s IP Address Using an EIA232 Connection .
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Upgrading F3400/F1000 Firmware ..........73 Upgrading F3400/F1000 Firmware via TFTP Client ....... 74 Updating F3400/F1000 Firmware via the EIA232 COM1 Port (X-Modem) .
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Analog Input 4-20mA Reference Chart ....... 79 F3400/F1000 Accessories Wiring........81 Configuring the SeaHawk LD5100 as an Analog Input .
The F3400/F1000 is a stand alone system. It operates via an embedded Web server that handles all data collection, alarm reporting, and multiple concurrent communication mediums.
System Overview 1.2. Front Panel Indicators and Controls Figure 1.1 Front Panel Indicators and Controls Communications LEDs – Four Modem Status LEDs TX – Green (On) if information is being transmitted. RX – Green (On) if information is being received. OH –...
System Overview 1.4. Rear Panel Indicators The rear panel of the F3400/F1000 houses a pair of green LEDs. The chart below tracks indicator status when the corresponding green LED is illuminated: Table 1.2 Rear Panel Status Indicators EIA232 or EIA485 TX (COM1) Interface EIA232 or EIA485 RX (COM1) Interface Figure 1.3 Rear LED Indicator and Status...
2.2. Communication The F3400/F1000 will not communicate over a user’s network the first time it is connected to the network. The manufacturer programs the F3400/F1000 with a default IP address: 10.0.0.186, subnet: 255.255.255.0. This default address must be changed to an IP address that corresponds with the user's network before the F3400/F1000 can communicate over the network.
After the ARP command has been entered, the PING command must be entered from the same computer in order to set up the IP address of the F3400/F1000. The PING command will use the ARP entry added from 2.3.1.1, “Obtain the Ethernet Address” on page 20, to send the IP address information directly to the F3400/F1000 (which is just one of several methods to initially configure the IP address on a new F3400/F1000).
F3400/F1000 has been changed from the default of 10.0.0.186, it is not possible to change it again with the ARP/PING commands. This method of setting up the F3400/F1000's IP address can only be used on a F3400/F1000 that still has its original default IP address, as shipped from the manufacturer.
From the main configuration menu type “1” to select the IP Configuration Menu. From the IP Configuration Menu type “i” to change the IP address. Enter the new IP address for the F3400/F1000. Separate each field with a decimal point - for example type 10.0.0.50 <enter>.
RLE Technologies recommends an 18AWG stranded copper wire for connection from each monitored point to a terminal block (TB) connection on the F3400/F1000. RLE recommends no more than 500 feet (152.4m) of wire at this specification. If longer runs are needed, please contact RLE Technologies for application guidance.
Figure 2.2 EIA232 COM1 Connection 2.4.3 RJ11 Phone Line Connection The F3400/F1000 (with modem option the model no. would be F3400-M/F1000-M) contains an internal modem for dial in and dial out capabilities. The modem can be used for: Remote connection to accomplish a variety of tasks, including: viewing alarms, changing configurations, and acknowledging alarms.
“Configuration Menu” on page 35, for more detail on the Ethernet port. Figure 2.3 shows a direct connection between the F3400/F1000 and a PC using a crossover cable. Figure 2.4 shows a typical F3400/F1000 connection on a subnet using a hub or switch and straight through CAT5 cables.
Relay outputs are Form C (SPST). Refer to Appendix D, “Technical Specifications” on page 91 for relay contact ratings. Relays may be wired for Normally Open (NO), or Normally Closed (NC) signals. See Figure 2.5 for examples. Figure 2.5 F3400/F1000 Relay Output Wiring Examples www.rletech.com 970.484.6510...
Internet enabled computer. The F3400/F1000 is shipped to the user with the IP address configured as 10.0.0.186 and a subnet of 255.255.255.0. The user name is preconfigured as Falcon. The unit is configured without a password;...
F3400/F1000 Web Interface The top of the page provides links to other pages for additional monitoring, control and configuration. The Falcon logo (default), IP camera image or company logo can be displayed on the Main Menu. The bottom of the F3400/F1000 Main Menu features columns that list the F3400/F1000's configured inputs.
3.2.1.2 Event History Figure 3.3 Example of the Event History Page Event History displays the past 100 events, as recorded by the F3400/F1000. Typical events logged are System Booted, Email Accepted by Server, No Dial Tone, Busy, No Carrier, Page Successful, Alarm History Cleared, Digital Status History Cleared, Force Acknowledge by <initials>, Program Upload - TFTP, etc.
F3400/F1000 Web Interface 3.2.1.3 Digital Status History Figure 3.4 Example of the Digital Status History Page Digital Status History displays a history of the state of digital points configured as “Status” points. A digital input can be configured as NO (normally open), NC (normally closed), or Status.
The Minute, Hour, and Day links on the Data History page display the detailed information the F3400/F1000 records in its logs. The Minute log displays the high, low and average values per minute for the last 60 minutes. The Hour log displays the high, low and average values per hour for the last 24 hours.
Figure 3.8 Example of the Data History Text Download Page 3.2.1.8 Server History Figure 3.9 Example of the Server History Page Server History displays the past 100 events for all servers, as recorded by the F3400/F1000. The following format is used to record each entry: NH###-ID-Condition-Date Time Label www.rletech.com...
To setup server(s), refer to 4.17., “Email” on page 58. 3.3. Identity Figure 3.11 Example of the F3400/F1000 Identity Page Identity displays basic F3400/F1000 information including Model Number, System Name, MAC Address, Firmware Version, and IP Address. www.rletech.com 970.484.6510...
Configuration Figure 3.13 Configuration Menu The Configuration link provides access to a series of menus from which qualified users can make adjustments to the F3400/F1000’s settings; see Chapter 4, “Configuration Menu” on page 35, for a more detailed explanation. www.rletech.com...
H A P T E R ONFIGURATION HAPTER The Configuration page allows users with administrator or read-write privileges to adjust the F3400/F1000’s settings. Each link on the Configuration page displays more information about specific configuration settings. Figure 4.1 Configuration Menu www.rletech.com...
This page will be displayed when configuring the F3400/F1000’s main board inputs, channels 1-32. The options on this page are described below: Input Reading: Displays the input current as sensed by the F3400/F1000 and the calculated value based on the offset and gain settings.
The idea is to determine the correct gain and offset values so that the F3400/F1000 calculates and displays an accurate reading - one that corresponds closely to the sensor's reading (e.g., if the sensor measures a temperature of 50°F, the F3400/F1000 should display 50°F;...
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For Digital Status inputs, the label is displayed on the F3400/F1000 Main Menu when the input is on. When the input turns on, the label is also included in the Digital Status History.
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44 for more information. Example: If the Alarm dial out string is set to “3, 5, 1, 0”, the F3400/F1000 will dial Pager #1, Pager #3 and then Pager #5 when an alarm occurs. Pager notification will be sent when an input alarms (high limit 2, high limit 1, low limit 1, low limit 2 is exceeded or the digital input is in alarm).
Configuration Menu Email Recipient Notification: Allows up to four email addresses to be designated for notification if the input goes into alarm. Email addresses will be displayed once they are entered on the Email Configuration page. Email notification will be sent when an input alarms and when an input returns to normal.
Configuration Menu 4.3. Schedules Figure 4.5 Schedules Configuration Menu The Schedules page allows users to schedule the activation and deactivation of relay outputs. This is useful for cycling redundant equipment such as chillers, generators, etc. Relays are assigned these schedules through the Relay Configuration menus. Begin DOW is the day of the week the schedule will begin, and End DOW is the day of the week the schedule will end.
Alarm Management Figure 4.6 Alarm Management The Alarm Management link allows users to acknowledge current F3400/F1000 alarms and clear the F3400/F1000's Alarm History Logs. Click the button and enter the appropriate code or user's initials to complete the task. Note Press the Submit Changes button after configuration is complete or all access user configuration changes will be lost.
Pagers are called in sequence. For example, if Pager Deliveries is set to 3 and pagers 1, 7, and 10 are programmed to be notified, the F3400/F1000 dials 1, 7, 10, 1, 7, 10, 1, 7, 10. As soon as the alarm is acknowledged, the F3400/F1000 quits dialing the pagers with that particular access code.
Configuration page. This screen allows users to configure pager and cell phone numbers that are used for alarm notification. Select Phone Type: Determines which type of device the F3400/F1000 calls. Select the Text option to dial a PC receiving ASCII strings. Select Numeric Pager to dial a numeric pager.
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Pager ID: Mandatory for numeric and alphanumeric pagers. Alphanumeric pager – The ID entered is sent to the paging service along with all queued alarm messages. The ID is the unique PIN for a specific pager. The ID may be a maximum of 16 characters.
Web Links Figure 4.9 Configuring Web Links The Main Menu of the F3400/F1000's Web interface displays a large image and links to other images. These images can be graphics, logos or images from an IP camera. The Web link page allows users to specify which images and URLs will be available on the F3400/F1000's Main Menu.
Egg/Nest Figure 4.10 Egg/Nest Configuration Page Setting the Egg Login as Referred – Nologin allows the F3400/F1000 nest unit to access the F3400/F1000 egg without a password. If password protection is desired, select Always login. The Egg Alternate IP Address is completed with the egg's internet/public IP address when the F3400/F1000 is behind a firewall or NAT (Network Address Translation).
Alarm Management page. The SNMP Traps do not include any delivery verification. A Persistent Trap setting of 5 or 10 minutes will trigger the F3400/F1000 to send the Trap on a regular interval in case the previous Trap did not reach the Network Management System (NMS).
Configuration Menu 4.10. Modbus Interface Figure 4.13 Modbus Interface Configuration The Modbus Interface page allows users to configure Modbus features for RLE products and enable Modbus slave capabilities for the unit. Modbus/TCP Slave Unit Identifier: Enables and sets the slave unit address for Modbus over TCP/IP.
Number links at the bottom of the Modem Configuration page. Example: If the Alarm dial out string is set to “3, 5, 1, 0”, the F3400/F1000 will dial Pager #1, Pager #3 and then Pager #5 when an alarm occurs.
Column 4= Slave Data in Decimal Form. Figure 4.15 Modbus Register Data Log Page 4.10.3 Modbus Packet Log This link displays a log of the Modbus packets that the F3400/F1000 is sending and receiving. Figure 4.16 Modbus Packet Log www.rletech.com...
Configuration Menu Column 1 = System Up Time. Column 2 = Modbus Master Register Number. Column 3 = Direction of Packet: OUT = Packet Sent from the F3400/F1000 (Master Request). Column 4 = Modbus Packet. 4.10.4 Reset Modbus Port This link allows users to reset the Modbus port so that the contents of the polling registers will be cleared.
Figure 4.17 BACnet Configuration BACnet Device Name, BACnet Device ID and BACnet Description, BACnet UDP Port: Required for the F3400/F1000 to allow a Building Management System (BMS) to poll the F3400/F1000’s inputs using the BACnet protocol over LAN connections. For further information regarding BACnet Device Name, BACnet Device ID and BACnet Description, consult the BACnet Standard or your IT Department.
Ping Retries: The amount of tries to establish communication with a device before entering an alarm state. Dial Out Notification: The list of up to four pager numbers to which the F3400/F1000 sends alarm notification. The numbers correspond to phone numbers configured from the Configure Phone Number links at the bottom of the Modem Configuration page.
SNMP Gets and is not included in email, pager or SNMP Trap notifications. System Location: Lists the location of the F3400/F1000. It is used to help identify the F3400/ F1000 when viewing the webpages. The System Location is not included in email, pager or SNMP Trap notifications.
PPP Server: Sets the IP Address of the F3400/F1000’s network connection when accessing the F3400/F1000 via its internal modem. This is required to allow a remote PC to view the F3400/ F1000’s webpages over a dial-up connection. See Chapter 7, “Point-to-Point Protocol” on page 71, for more information.
F3400/F1000’s webpages over a dial-up connection. The remote PC’s dial-up settings should be set to “Obtain an IP Address Automatically”. Note Changes will not go into effect until the Submit Changes button is clicked. 4.16. User Administration (Web Access) Figure 4.22 User Administration Configuration The User Administration (Web Access) page allows the administrator to configure eight separate accounts, usernames, passwords and privileges for Web access accounts.
Figure 4.23 Email Configuration The Email page allows users to configure the F3400/F1000 to send notification via email when inputs are in an alarm state. The F3400/F1000 will send one email message per alarm instance to a maximum of four email recipients.
DUN User Name and Password: Only used if PPP is selected. The DUN Username and password specifies the dial-up network user name and password. Contact your ISP for this information. DUN Phone Number: The number the F3400/F1000 dials to connect to the ISP. Contact your IT Department to obtain this phone number. Note When the information is complete, click Submit Changes for the changes to take effect.
The Flash Program link displays which versions of F3400/F1000 firmware are loaded onto the F3400/F1000. Only two copies can be loaded onto the F3400/F1000 at a time. In order to upload a Firmware update, the backup Flash must be blank. If it is not, click the Erase Backup button to erase it.
Product Registration Figure 4.27 Product Registration Located at www.rletech.com The Product Registration link allows users to register their F3400/F1000 with RLE at the time of configuration. The F3400/F1000's IP Address, Subnet Masks, and Default Gateway must be configured before this link will be operational. Once configured, complete the registration form, and click the Register button to submit your information to RLE.
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F3400/F1000. It also allows a user to access more elaborate configuration options. In order to proceed through this chapter, the F3400/F1000 must be connected to a PC via the EIA232 port. If the F3400/F1000 is not yet connected to a PC, connect the F3400/F1000's...
IP address must be obtained from the network administrator. The F3400/F1000 must be reconfigured with this new IP address. This reconfiguration can be done in the field. See the Configuration Menu, menu number 1. Once the system reaches this point, press Enter to display the System Main Menu.
KA acknowledges all alarms and terminates all dial-out communications and network Traps. TI displays the F3400/F1000's current time and date. AD allows the user to examine the readings of the 4-20mA inputs. These readings can be referenced during start-up to verify gain and offset calculations.
4 allows the user to password protect the configuration section of the F3400/F1000 Firmware. The password can be any combination of 7 numbers and/or characters. x exits the Main Configuration Menu and returns to the Main Menu.
Configuration Menu. This menu is used to establish IP/TCP and PPP interaction with the network. The F3400/F1000 must be set up with an IP address, mask, and default router. These addresses can be obtained from your Network Administrator or IT Department. To enable the SNMP receiving stations (create communities), the F3400/F1000 MIB, provided on a diskette with every unit, must be loaded on a system(s) running a Network Operating System (NOS).
EIA-232 Interface Table 5.3 IP Configuration Menu Commands (continued) Command Description Quit Exit & Save www.rletech.com Function DOES NOT save changes and returns user to the Main Menu. Saves changes and returns user to the Main Menu. 970.484.6510...
(2400/N/8/1) No software or hardware flow control Once the proper settings are made, dial the phone number assigned to the F3400/F1000. Once communication is established, press Enter. A logon prompt will appear on the screen. Type the login and press Enter; type the password and press Enter. The session will begin.
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Remote Access Type a question mark (?) to view the System Menu. To terminate the session, execute the command in the software package that disconnects the modem. The commands for accessing the system remotely are identical to the ones described earlier in this user guide. There is, however, a limited command set for remote access.
PPP Server: Assigns an IP address to the F3400/F1000 for PPP communications. Any IP address may be used, as long as it is not in the same subnet as the F3400/F1000's primary IP address. A good example of an IP address to use is: F3400/F1000 Web interface through a browser when communicating with the F3400/F1000 through PPP.
Select the Connect using a dial-up modem button and click Next. Type “F3400/F1000” as the name of the ISP in the space provided and click Next. Enter the phone number of the phone line that connects to the F3400/F1000. Click the Next button.
8.1. Upgrading F3400/F1000 Firmware You can upgrade F3400/F1000 firmware using either the: TFTP client EIA-232 interface Follow the instructions for the method you want to use. www.rletech.com PGRADING HAPTER ANAGING ONFIGURATION H A P T E R IRMWARE AND...
RLE website, must remain the same. The F3400/F1000 can only accept one copy of firmware at a time. Before a new version can be uploaded, the oldest version must be deleted. To do this, access the Flash Program link on the Configuration menu of the F3400/F1000’s Web interface.
Flash Main Program, or Typing EX to exit to Bootloader once the Main Menu appears. From the F3400/F1000 Boot prompt, type ? and press ENTER to see the list of available commands. From the F3400/F1000 Boot prompt, type ID and press ENTER. Note which Flash has the lowest serial number.
8.2.1 Saving Configuration Data via TFTP Client Verify that your PC is connected to the F3400/F1000 over the LAN and that port 69 is open between your PC and the Falcon.
Delete any characters that were accidentally embedded into the file. Verify that your PC is connected to the F3400/F1000 over the LAN and that port 69 is open between your PC and the Falcon.
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Upgrading Firmware and Managing Configuration Data Notes: www.rletech.com 970.484.6510...
HAPTER Analog 4-20Ma Gain/Offset Conversion Formula: Gain = Sensor Range (High Value - Low Value) / 4 Offset = Sensor Low Value - Gain Example: TH140 Humidity Gain = (High Value (100) -Low Value (0)) / 4 = 25 Offset = (Sensor Low Value (0) - Gain (25)) = -25 Table A.1 Analog Input 4-20mA Reference Chart Product Number...
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Analog Input 4-20mA Reference Chart Table A.1 Analog Input 4-20mA Reference Chart (continued) Product Number Transducer Type CT20 Current CT200 Current CT300 Current VOLTAGE PT300 Voltage - Single Phase 3PT300 Voltage - Three Phase PT600 Voltage - Single Phase 3PT600 Voltage - Three Phase LD5100 4-20mA LD5100...
P P E N D I X F3400/F1000 A CCESSORIES IRING HAPTER The following figures show the typical wiring between the F3400/F1000 Monitoring System and other products offered by RLE Technologies. Figure B.1 T120D Temperature Sensors Figure B.2 TH140 & TH140D Temperature/Humidity Sensors www.rletech.com...
The low limit 1 and low limit 2 set points should be set to a 0 value. High limit 1 should be set to a value, in feet, that represents 4.0mA (1 foot). This allows the F3400/F1000 to alarm whenever there is a leak.
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F3400/F1000 Accessories Wiring For assistance wiring the following F3400/F1000 accessories also offered by RLE, please contact our Technical Support Department at (970) 484-6510: CT55 and CT200 Single Phase Current Sensor CT300 and CT800 Single Phase Current Sensor PT150 Single Phase Voltage Sensor PT300 Three Phase Voltage Sensor...
C.1. Analog Tables Table C.1 Analog Alarm ID Reference Tables, Inputs 1-4 Channel www.rletech.com ID R LARM EFERENCE HAPTER Condition High Limit 1 Low Limit 1 High Limit 2 Low Limit 2 High Limit 1 Low Limit 1 High Limit 2 Low Limit 2 High Limit 1 Low Limit 1...
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