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