RLE FMS8 User Manual

RLE Technologies

Falcon Monitoring System

User Guide

Falcon User Guide

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Falcon - Back View

All Falcon units are shipped from the manufacturer with a user guide.

24VDC models are also shipped with a wall adapter.

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Contents

Part One - Getting Started ..................................... 8

Chapter One - Product Description ................. 9

Product Description..................................... 9

Indicators and Controls - Front Panel .........10

Terminal Block Designation .......................11

Rear Panel Indicators ................................. 12

Detailed Switch Settings ............................ 12

Chapter Two - Falcon Installation.................. 13

Falcon Installation ..................................... 13

Common Ground Wiring...........................14

Sensor Wiring - Interface to Falcon ............15

Sensor Wiring - Transducer to Falcon.........16

Interface - Falcon Option Cards .................17

Part Two - Web Interface ......................................18

Chapter Three - RLE Falcon Main Menu.......19

RLE Falcon Main Menu.............................19

Access History ........................................... 20

Alarm History ........................................... 20

Event Log ...................................................21

Digital Status Log.......................................21

Log Menu...................................................21

Minute, Hour, and Day Links ................... 22

Identity...................................................... 22

Relay Status............................................... 22

WebCams.................................................. 23

Configuration ........................................... 23

Chapter Four - Configuration Menu ............. 24

Configuration Menu ................................. 24

Inputs........................................................ 24

Relays ........................................................ 26

System....................................................... 27

IP Configuration....................................... 29

WebCams.................................................. 29

Falcon Links.............................................. 30

Modem...................................................... 30

Configure Phone Numbers.........................31

Alarm Settings........................................... 32

Access Users .............................................. 32

Schedules................................................... 33

Battery....................................................... 33

EIA-485 .................................................... 34

Clock......................................................... 34

E-mail ........................................................35

Product Registration.................................. 36

Flash Program ........................................... 36

Part Three - EIA-232 Interface............................. 38

Chapter Five - Start-Up.................................. 39

Unit Start-Up............................................. 39

Flash Executable Code ............................... 40

Chapter Six - Main Menu ...............................41

Main Menu.................................................41

Chapter Seven - Log Menu ............................ 42

LM - Log Menu......................................... 42

1 - Alarm History Log ............................ 42

2 - Minute Log........................................ 43

3 - Hourly Log ........................................ 43

4 - Daily Log .......................................... 44

5 - Access Log ......................................... 44

6 - Event Log ...........................................45

7 - Log Information .................................45

8 - Digital Status Log.............................. 46

Mx, Hx, Dx, AHCHx............................. 46

RT - Run Times.......................................47

EH, ET, ER, EE, ED...............................47

20 - Return ............................................. 48

Chapter Eight - System Configuration........... 49

SC - System Configuration ........................ 49

1 - System Menu..................................... 49

1 - System Name.................................. 50

2 - Clock.............................................. 50

3 - Keypad Access .................................51

1 to 20 - Access Codes ......................52

21 - Exit Request Input .....................53

22 - Alarm Bypass Input .................. 54

23 - Alarm Dial Out .........................55

24 - Return ...................................... 56

4 - Inputs............................................. 57

5 - Relays ............................................. 59

6 - Input Power .................................... 59

7 - Analog Averaging ........................... 60

8 - Persistent Traps................................61

9 - Slave Inputs .................................... 62

10 - Slave Relays .................................. 63

11 - Schedules ...................................... 63

12 - BACNet........................................ 64

13 - Exit and Save ................................ 64

2 - IP Configuration Menu......................65

3 - Modem Configuration Menu .............67

Alarm ID Reference Tables............... 70

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4 - EIA-485 Configuration Menu ........... 72

5 - Factory Menu .....................................74

6 - Load/Save Config. Data Menu .......... 75

7 - Configuration Password .....................76

8 - E-mail, SMTP Menu......................... 77

x - Exit .................................................... 77

Part Four - Remote Access.................................... 78

Chapter Nine - Configure Remote Access...... 79

Part Five - PPP Access .......................................... 80

Chapter Ten - Configure PPP.........................81

Part Six - Firmware Uploads................................. 82

Chapter Eleven - Upload via TFTP Client..... 83

Chapter Twelve - Upload via EIA-232 Port .... 85

Appendices........................................................... 86

Appendix A - Option Card ............................ 87

Product Codes ........................................... 87

Installation ................................................ 87

Convert Input Channels ............................ 87

Appendix B - Technical Specifications ........... 89

Appendix C - Falcon 4-20mA Reference ....... 90

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Part One

Getting Started

Chapter One................. Product Description...................... 9

Chapter Two .................Installation..................................... 13

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Chapter One Product Description

The Falcon Monitoring System is a comprehensive system which monitors critical operating parameters in enterprises, remote network facilities, communication rooms, remote and unmanned facilities, and critical support systems. The Falcon is a stand alone system. It operates via embedded software that handles all data collection, alarm reporting, and multiple concurrent communication mediums:

• The EIA-485 port allows a user to interconnect five units in a multi-drop topology.

• The EIA-232 direct connection facilitates firmware downloads, system configuration, inquiries, and alarm reporting.

• The internal modem provides dial in/out remote access support for the PC interface, inquiry and alarm reporting, numeric and alphanumeric paging, alarm acknowledgement, PPP to ISP, e-mail over a dial-up connection, and DTMF output relay control.

• The Ethernet 10BaseT network port supports SNMP V1 MIB for persistent alarm traps, e-mail alarm delivery, information inquiry, I/O configuration and modification, and alarm acknowledgement. This port also supports a UDP command set for third-party access and development.

• BACNet allows the Falcon to communicate with building management systems.

• The built-in Web Server enables the Falcon’s web interface. This allows the Falcon to be configured and its status to be checked from remote locations.

10BaseT network port, status LEDs, and an interface for one option card. The power source for the standard unit is a 24VDC wall adapter. An optional 48VDC unit (FMS8-48) is available. Option cards provide additional digital and analog inputs, up to 32 per unit. Reference Appendix A for option card configurations.

The Falcon performs internal diagnostics that check the flash program code, serial ports, RAM, non-volatile RAM, real-time clock, internal power supplies, relay drivers, analog to digital converter (ADC), and modem. During operation, the Falcon monitors its status and uses several LED indicators to report its condition. The functions of these LEDs are described later in this manual.

The embedded Falcon software enables system configuration, I/O setup, status inquiries, alarm reports, data logs, and troubleshooting. Falcon software is menu driven and operates with any ASCII terminal or terminal emulation application such as HyperTerminal.

The universal inputs can be configured for digital signals - Normally Open (NO) or Normally Closed (NC) dry contacts - or analog signals (4-20mA). The system will report any change of state or values above or below specific set points. Data is logged for all analog points. The high, low, and average readings for each analog point are captured in minute, hour, and day logs. Alarms for all configured points are recorded in the alarm history log. All logs are fixed field delimited for easy data extraction and upload to other programs. Output relays can be activated through manual intervention or triggered by any input. Appropriate time delays can be set for each relay. The Falcon can provide 24VDC power for external sensors.

The standard Falcon (FMS8) is configured in a rack mount enclosure with eight universal inputs, two digital output relays, a keypad interface, a power source for external sensors, one EIA-485 port, one EIA-232 port, one internal modem, one Ethernet

The Falcon supports a 3x4 numeric keypad interface for controlled access to critical areas. Twenty access codes and descriptions can be entered through the configuration port or over the network via the web browser interface. Access is granted when the system validates a keypad entry. The system generates an

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alarm after three invalid entries. Access codes can also be entered via telephone using DTMF signaling – just dial the unit and enter the access code followed by the an output relay for a user-defined period of time,

Falcon - Front Panel Indicators and Controls

# key. A valid entry activates

Network LED - Active

Network LED - Link

Communications LED - TX

Communications LED - RX

which in turn activates an equipment door latch or electrical lock on an entrance door. An alarm bypass feature is also provided for doors equipped with a forced entry alarming contact.

System Status LED

System Power Switch

Power LED

Communications LED - OH

Communications LED - CD

Network LEDs – Two network status LEDs:

• Link - Green if network link is established, red if not.

• Active - On (green) when the link is transmitting or receiving data.

Communications LEDs – Four modem status LEDs:

• TX - On (green) – Information is being transmitted.

• RX - On (green) – Information is being received.

• OH - On (green) – Modem detects a dial tone (off hook).

• CD - On (yellow) – Carrier detected.

System Status LED – This LED illuminates (red) during initial boot of the system and flashes ten times per second. If the initial boot fails, the LED continues to flash. This indicates a condition that requires service. During normal operation, the system status LED turns solid red when the unit is in alarm condition.

Power LED – On (green) as long as power is on.

System Power Switch – Used to turn power to the unit on and off.

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Falcon Terminal Block Designations

P1 TB2 TB3 TB4 TB5 TB6 SW2 P6

TB1

TB1-1 (+) Input for 24/48VDC power TB1-2 (-) Input for 24/48VDC power

P1 24VDC wall adapter input (center +) (not available with 48VDC version)

TB2-1 24VDC positive (+) (power for sensors) TB2-2 24VDC positive (+) (power for sensors) TB2-3 Channel 1 positive (+) TB2-4 Channel 1 negative (-) TB2-5 Channel 2 positive (+) TB2-6 Channel 2 negative (-) TB2-7 Channel 3 positive (+) TB2-8 Channel 3 negative (-) TB2-9 Channel 4 positive (+) TB2-10 Channel 4 negative (-)

TB3-1 Channel 5 positive (+) TB3-2 Channel 5 negative (-) TB3-3 Channel 6 positive (+) TB3-4 Channel 6 negative (-) TB3-5 Channel 7 positive (+) TB3-6 Channel 7 negative (-) TB3-7 Channel 8 positive (+) TB3-8 Channel 8 negative (-) TB3-9 24VDC ground (power for sensors) TB3-10 24VDC ground (power for sensors)

Status LEDs

P4 Option Card

TB4-1 Relay 1 normally closed (NC) TB4-2 Relay 1 normally open (NO) TB4-3 Relay 1 common TB4-4 Relay 2 normally closed (NC) TB4-5 Relay 2 normally open (NO) TB4-6 Relay 2 common

TB5-1 Keypad column 1 TB5-2 Keypad column 2 TB5-3 Keypad column 3 TB5-4 Keypad row 1 TB5-5 Keypad row 2 TB5-6 Keypad row 3 TB5-7 Keypad row 4 TB5-8 Unused TB5-9 Input signal normally open (NO) TB5-10 Input signal return

TB6-1 EIA-485 positive (+) TB6-2 EIA-485 negative (-) TB6-3 EIA-485 ground

SW2-1 Unit termination switch SW2-2 Master/slave switch

P6 EIA-232 female DB9 pin connector

P3 RJ-11 telephone line connector

P4 Ethernet 10BaseT connector

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Falcon Rear Panel Indicators - Relay and Communication Status LEDs

The rear panel of the Falcon houses a series of green LEDs. The chart tracks indicator status when the corresponding green LED is illuminated:

EIA-232 TX

EIA-485 TX

EIA-485 RX

EIA-232 RX

Base System

Detailed Switch Settings

EIA-485

Master Unit #1

TB6

Gnd

Option Card

SW2

Off

Status Indicator

K1 output relay Energized K2 output relay Energized EIA-232 TX interface Data is being transmitted EIA-232 RX interface Data is being received EIA-485 TX interface Data is being transmitted EIA-485 RX interface Data is being received K3 to K6 output relays Energized (option card)

Switch is on.

Switch is off.

Slave Unit #2

Slave Unit #3

Slave Unit #4

Slave Unit #5

Gnd

Off

SW2-1 Termination switch ON (down) for first and last unit wired in the series. Termination switch OFF (up) for all units between the first and last units wired in the series. SW2-2 Master/Slave switch OFF (up) for master unit and ON (down) for slave units.

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Chapter Two Installation

1. The Falcon comes in a 19” rack mount

enclosure. Install the Falcon in the rack. Use the proper anchoring method to mount the unit securely.

2. Supply either 24VDC or 48VDC to the

unit.

Units have different model numbers. 24VDC model: FMS8

48VDC model: FMS8-48 Verify the model number and power rating (on back of unit) before applying power.

3. The Falcon will not communicate over a user’s network the first time it is connected to the network. The manufacturer programs the Falcon 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 Falcon can communicate over the network.

a. Plug the crossover network cable that

shipped with the Falcon unit into the laptop or workstation that will be used to configure the Falcon. This cable is not intended to be connected to a network hub.

b. Write down the computer’s IP address.

Then change the IP address of the computer from its existing address to one that will allow it to communicate with the Falcon, such as 10.0.0.185. It may be beneficial to set the IP address to one that is one number different from the Falcon’s IP address.

ii. On the Configuration tab of the

Network screen, double click the

TCP/IP Ethernet component.

iii. On the IP Address tab of the

TCP/IP Properties screen, specify the appropriate

IP address. Click OK.

The computer’s IP address has been changed.

c. Connect the other end of the network

cable to the Ethernet port on the back of the Falcon.

d. Change the IP address of the Falcon to one

provided by the network administrator. This allows the Falcon to communicate on the network.

e. Change the IP address of the computer

back to its original IP address. If the computer was configured as DHCP - the network domain controller assigns it an IP

address, return it to this state. . f. The computer and the Falcon are now

both configured to communicate on the

network. Both should be accessible via the

network.

4. The Falcon can be configured through

the web interface or through the EIA-232 interface. To use the web interface, follow the direction in Part Two of this guide. To use the EIA-232 interface:

a. Connect the EIA-232 port on the Falcon

to a terminal or PC running terminal

emulation software (HyperTerminal) with

a 9-Pin Male-Female straight through

serial cable.

Win95/98/NT directions

i. Click on Start > Settings >

Control Panel > Network.

b. Set the appropriate COM port to

baud, NO parity, 8 data bits,

1 stop bit, (9600/N/8/1), and

no software or hardware flow

control.

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9600

c. Once the terminal emulation software

starts, press and select/execute commands from the Main Menu. If the Main Menu does not appear, check the communication settings and make sure the unit is powered on.

Enter (↵) on the keyboard

5. Connect all other interfaces as required.

6. Proceed with further configuration and testing of the unit.

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Examples: Sensor Wiring - Interface to Base Falcon

4 Wire Analog

Sensor

3 Wire Analog

Sensor

PWR

COM

PWR

OUT

GND

TB2 - Inputs 1 to 4

24VDC

Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4

- +

TB3 - Inputs 5 to 8

Ch5 Ch6 Ch7 Ch8 Gnd

TB2 - Inputs 1 to 4 TB3 - Inputs 5 to 8

24VDC

Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4

- +

Ch5 Ch6 Ch7 Ch8 Gnd

2 Wire Analog

Sensor

2 Wire

Dry

Contact

TB2 - Inputs 1 to 4 TB3 - Inputs 5 to 8

24VDC

Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4

Ch5 Ch6 Ch7 Ch8 Gnd

TB2 - Inputs 1 to 4 TB3 - Inputs 5 to 8

24VDC

Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4 +

- +

Ch5 Ch6 Ch7 Ch8 Gnd

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Sensor Wiring - RLE Transducer to Base Falcon

TB2 - Inputs 1 to 4 TB3 - Inputs 5 to 8

Falcon

24VDC

Ch1 Ch2 Ch3 Ch4

- +

Ch5 Ch6 Ch7 Ch8 Gnd

Humidity: Ch1 (-)

Humidity: Ch1 (+)

Tra nsducer

Two wire analog sensor with two channels

Temperature: Ch5 (+)

Temperature: Ch5 (-)

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Interface - Falcon Option Cards

TB7

TB8

TB7

TB8

Ch09 Ch15

12 Input Digital Option Card -

Digital Inputs

Ch09 Ch15

Ch12

Ch11

Ch10 Ch16

Ch17

Ch18

Ch13 Ch19

Ch14 Ch20

12 Input Option Card -

Output Relays

TB9

NCNOC

RELAY 3

RELAY 5

NC NO C

NCNOC

RELAY 4

RELAY 6

NC NO C

TB10

24 Input Digital Option Card - Digital Inputs

Ch10 Ch16

Ch12

Ch11 Ch17

Ch18

Ch13 Ch19

Ch14

Ch20

Ch21 Ch27

Ch22 Ch28

Ch23 Ch29

Ch24 Ch30

Ch25

Ch26 Ch32

Ch31

TB9

TB10

Recommended wiring - RLE Technologies recommends 18 to 20AWG stranded copper for connection from

each monitored point to a terminal block (TB) connection on the Falcon. RLE recommends no more than 500 feet at this specification. If longer runs are needed, please contact RLE Technologies for application guidance. Shielded twisted pair is recommended for analog signal transmitters being wired outside of conduit runs and dropped ceiling applications.

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Part Two

Web Interface

Chapter Three..............Main Menu .................................... 19

Chapter Four ................Conﬁ guration Menu .................. 24

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Chapter Three Main Menu

The Falcon’s web interface main menu provides a convenient way to check the Falcon’s status and reconfigure basic settings from any Internet-enabled computer. A click of the mouse allows users with proper permissions to view the monitoring system’s output and alter specific Falcon configuration settings.

The Falcon 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; when a password is requested, just leave the space blank. These preconfigurations can be changed to a personalized IP address, user name, and password. Do this through the System link on the Configuration Menu of the web interface.

To access the Falcon web interface, simply type the IP address of the Falcon into the location bar of the web browser. Then enter a user name and password.

Initial Falcon IP Address Configuration:

Refer to chapter two to learn how to change the Falcon’s factory assigned IP address to one that will enable it to work within a user’s network.

The bottom of the Falcon web interface features two columns that list the Falcon’s configured inputs. The number of inputs displayed corresponds with the number of inputs on the Falcon. Each input is numbered. The input’s name is followed by its status.

The space behind each input is shaded. This shading changes as the input’s status changes. This allows users to tell, at a glance, the status of their points. Shading is as follows: Green: Input is normal - not in an alarm state. Yellow: Analog inputs only - input is in high

alarm 1 or low alarm 1 state.

Red: Analog input - input is in high alarm 2

or low alarm 2 state.

Digital input - input is in an alarm

state.

Blue: Alarm/Input disabled by a schedule.

Optimize Use of Falcon Web Interface

Netscape’s “Smart Browsing” feature complicates use of the Falcon Web Interface. Turn off Smart Browsing to avoid these complications:

• In the menu bar at the top of the Netscape browser, click on Edit, then on Preferences.

• Smart Browsing is a subcategory of the Navigator category. Access Smart Browsing and click the box in front of the “Enable ‘What’s Related’” option. Eliminate the check mark to disable this option.

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Access History

The

Access History link displays the last 100

entries captured by the master unit. The following information is displayed: access log index (ALxxx), date and time of event, whether access was granted or denied, method of entry (keypad or DTFM), and the description associated with the access code.

Alarm History

The Alarm History link displays the last 100 alarms captured by the master unit. The following format is used to record

each alarm entry:

AH###-ID-Condition-Date Time

(Value UOM) Label

AH### is the alarm entry index. ID is the alarm identifier number.

See Alarm ID Reference Table

Condition is On, High1, High2,

Low1, Low2, or RTN – Returned To Normal.

Date and Time is the internal date

and time stamp of the alarm condition.

Label is the alarm descriptor – can be

up to 64 characters long.

Value and Unit of Measure (UOM)

are captured for analog channels only. The value recorded is the actual analog value that exceeded its alarm threshold.

Alarms can also be acknowledged from this page. To do so, type the appropriate code in the box at the bottom of the page and click the

Alarms by Code button.

Acknowledge

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Event Log

The

Event Log link displays the past 100 events, as

recorded by the Falcon.

Digital Status Log

A digital input can be configured as NO, NC, or status. If the digital input is configured as status, it will not alarm, but it will appear on this page. The

Digital Status Log link displays a history of

the state of digital points configured as status points.

Log Menu

The

Log Menu link displays links to the Falcon’s

data logs.

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Minute, Hourly, and Daily Links

The

Minute, Hourly, and Daily links on the

Log Menu screen display the detailed information

the Falcon records in its logs.

Identity

The

Identity link displays basic Falcon

information, including model number, firmware version, and IP address.

Relay Status

The

Relay Status link displays the status of each

Falcon relay output.

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RLE Falcon WebCams

The WebCam link displays a still image (jpg) of all web cameras linked to the Falcon.

RLE Falcon Configuration

The Conﬁ guration link displays a menu that allows authorized users to configure the Falcon’s settings. The Configuration Menu is described in greater detail in the next chapter.

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Chapter Four Configuration Menu

RLE Falcon Configuration Menu

The Configuration Menu allows authorized users to adjust the Falcon’s settings. Each link displays a page with specific configuration settings.

Inputs

The Inputs link allows users to program specific parameters for each Falcon input. Users must push the

Submit Changes button after they configure

each input. If the changes are not submitted before proceeding to the next input, all changes will be lost.

The number of inputs varies with installed option cards.

Per channel, select the appropriate number to modify inputs and either pick an item from a menu or type the value or description for the item selected.

Gain and Offset

Gain for 4-20mA Transducer = (Sensor High

Range – Sensor Low Range)/4

Offset for 4-20mA Transducer = Sensor Low

Range – Gain

Relay Control

The table on the next page represents control values for the Output Control Standard Relays (K1 and K2) and Optional Relays (K3, K4, K5 and K6). Select the appropriate value of the relay to activate it, or add the respective values of the appropriate alarm condition to activate more than one output relay. Each input can have individual control values.

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Examples:

Relay Control: 2 Depending on channel

configuration, this setting will activate Output Relay K2 for either an analog 2nd Stage High Alarm or a dry contact change-of-state.

Relay Control: 64 Setting will activate Output

Relay K3 for an analog 2nd Stage Low Alarm.

Relay Control: 35 Depending on channel

configuration, this setting will activate Output Relays K1, K2, and K4 for either an analog 2nd Stage High Alarm or a dry contact change-ofstate (1+2+32).

Relay Control: 10 Setting will activate Output

Relay K2 for either an analog 2nd Stage High or 2nd Stage Low Alarm (8+2).

Relay Control: 76 Setting will activate Output

Relays K1, K2, and K3 for an analog 2nd Stage Low Alarm (4+8+64).

Unit of Measure is the appropriate unit of

measure for that input.

Relay Alarm Condition Value

K1 High2 Analog Alarm 1 K1 Low2 Analog Alarm 4 K1 Digital Alarm 1 K2 High2 Analog Alarm 2 K2 Low2 Analog Alarm 8 K2 Digital Alarm 2 K3 High2 Analog Alarm 16 K3 Low2 Analog Alarm 64 K3 Digital Alarm 16 K4 High2 Analog Alarm 32 K4 Low2 Analog Alarm 128 K4 Digital Alarm 32 K5 High2 Analog Alarm 256 K5 Low2 Analog Alarm 1024 K5 Digital Alarm 256 K6 High2 Analog Alarm 512 K6 Low2 Analog Alarm 2048 K6 Digital Alarm 512

sensor must register 76°F before the Falcon reports it as returned to normal.

Alarm Dial Out is the order in which the Falcon

sends alarm notification. The numbers correspond to phone numbers configured from the

Phone Number links at the bottom of the Modem Configuration page.

BACnet Instance is a BACnet object identifier.

Config

It is a numerical code used to identify the input. This code must be unique within the BACnet device. Refer to the BACnet standard for further information.

Label is the appropriate label for the particular

input.

Alarm Delay is the amount of time the Falcon

waits to send an alert after an alarm condition is detected.

Hysteresis is a number that designates the

amount an input reading must sway from its preset alarm reading before it is classified as returned to normal. For example, a temperature sensor alarms when it reaches 80°F. If hysteresis is set at four, the

BACnet Unit is the BACnet engineering units.

This represents the units of measurement for the input. Refer to the BACnet standard for further information.

Label (Dig off) is the label that is associated

with a digital input when it is in an off state. When the digital input is in the on state, this label is used.

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Relays

The Relays link displays a screen that configures the Falcon’s output relays.

Select a type for each relay. The

time field then

designates the number of seconds the relay is active: timed control 30=30 seconds,

-1 = continuous,

following the alarm input.

Label is the appropriate label for the particular

relay.

BACnet Instance is a BACnet object identifier.

It is a numerical code used to identify the input. This code must be unique within the BACnet device. Refer to the BACnet standard for further information.

BACnet Unit is the BACnet engineering units.

This represents the units of measurement for the input. Refer to the BACnet standard for further information.

Schedule designates which of the schedules from

the

Schedule Configuration menu the relay

will adhere to.

Again, the

Submit Changes button must be

pressed once changes are complete, or all changes will be lost.

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System

The System link allows users to configure basic Falcon information. The Falcon’s IP address may also be changed from this page.

System Name is the name of the Falcon.

System Contact is a contact person for the Falcon

unit.

System Location is the physical location of the

Falcon.

BACnet Device Name is similar to the System Name but is bound by some BACnet

standards. Refer to the BACnet standard for further information.

BACnet Device ID is similar to the BACnet Instance

but it applies to the entire device. Refer

to the BACnet standard for further information.

BACnet Description is similar to the system

description, but has some limitations. Refer to the BACnet standard for further information.

Web User Id is falcon (default). This Id can be

changed allowing up to 18 characters.

Web Password Read Only allows users to access

the Falcon web interface.

Web Password Read/Write allows users

to access the Falcon web interface and web configuration screens.

Web Refresh Rate is the rate at which the

Falcon’s web pages refresh themselves within the web browser.

Analog Average allows the user to change the

averaging method for analog inputs. Normally, the system samples analog points once a second while keeping track of high and low values for each analog point. After sixty seconds, the average of these readings and the high and low values for these

To enable the SNMP receiving stations,

the Falcon MIB, provided on a diskette with every unit, must be loaded on a system(s) running a Network Operating System (NOS). This MIB is compiled through standard functions of the NOS. Consult with the Network Administrator for proper installation of the Falcon MIB on the NOS. Once the MIB is loaded, the Falcon unit(s) can be discovered and configured over the network. For proper operation, the IP addresses configured in the Falcon communities must match the IP addresses on the receiving stations.

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points are recorded in the minute log. To alter this method of averaging, change the value to one of the values listed in the drop down menu. Zero or one maintains the method described above; a higher value changes the method of averaging and the manner by which high and low values are recorded.

An example of how averaging is altered and how it impacts high and low recordings is shown here.

• Analog averaging value is set to 5.

• The analog point is a temperature sensor.

• Temperature readings are displayed for an eleven second period:

Under normal conditions, the average reading would equal 71, the high value would equal 74, and the low value would equal 70. By changing the averaging

70,70,70,71,71,72,72,73,73,74,74 Average = 70, High Value = 70, Low Value = 70

preferred, the Falcon can send only the label on Analog traps.

Falcon Trap Types is set by default to send an

alarm entry added type trap. The Trap type can be set to a Port Type Trap.

Communities identify computers that receive

SNMP traps from the Falcon and interact with the Falcon over the network. To add a computer to the communities list, select a community number posted as “empty.” Enter the receiving computer’s

IP address and a string that identifies

the computer. An IP address of 0.0.0.0 in the

Communities > IP Address field allows any

computer to access the Falcon through an MIB browser or RLENet. Check the box next to write if the machine will have read/write network access

- this allows the computer to be configured over the network. Check the box next to traps if the computer will receive traps.

70,70,70,71,71,72,72,73,73,74,74 Average = 71, High Value = 71, Low Value = 70

70,70,70,71,71,72,72,73,73,74,74

Average = 72, High Value = 72, Low Value = 70

70,70,70,71,71,72,72,73,73,74,74

Average = 72, High Value = 72, Low Value = 70

70,70,70,71,71,72,72,73,73,74,74

Average = 73, High Value = 73, Low Value = 70

method, the average reading ends up at 73, the high value at 73, and the low value for this example remains the same. In a sense, averaging slows down the sensor response and the rate of change. This parameter impacts all analog points.

Persistent Traps enables the Falcon to issue

continuous SNMP alarm traps until an Alarm Acknowledgement is received by the Falcon. The parameter is a user-defined time interval that is set in minutes.

Changes will not go into effect until the

Changes button is clicked.

Submit

Analog Trap Varbinds is for communication

to a NMS via the SNMP traps. The default will add the value/UOM (unit of measure)/label. If

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