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 AC4, 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 21 lists all functions for viewing and configuring the AC4 and shows whether they can be per-
formed through the LCD interface and where to find information.
Table 21 Guide to AC4 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 18 page 56
View Alarm Log ✔✔ page 19 page 57
View Event Log ✔✔ page 20 page 58
View Input Status ✔✔ page 21 page 59
View Output Status ✔✔ page 22 page 60
SILENCE ALARM & BACK UP LOGS FUNCTIONS
Silence Alarm
(On the LCD, press any key to silence an alarm)
✔✔ page 23 page 61
Back Up Log Files — ✔ page 24 page 62
SYSTEM & CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Login ✔✔ page 26 page 63
Setup System ✔✔ page 28 page 64
Setup Inputs ✔✔ page 28 page 65
Setup Common Alarm ✔✔ page 31 page 66
Setup Zones ✔✔ page 32 page 67
Setup Outputs ✔✔ page 33 page 68
Setup System Info ✔✔ page 35 page 69
Change Password ✔✔ page 35 page 69
Set Date & Time/Automatic Daylight Saving Time ✔✔ page 36 page 70
Setup Site ID ✔✔ page 36 page 70
Backup and Upload Configuration File — ✔ page 37 page 71
Factory Defaults ✔✔ page 40 page 72
Perform Firmware Update — ✔ page 40 page 73
Setup Operation ✔✔ page 42 page 74
Override Output ✔✔ page 46 page 78
Clear Alarms & Logs ✔✔ page 47 page 79
Clear Active Alarms ✔✔ page 47 page 79
Clear the Alarm Log ✔✔ page 47 page 79
Clear the Event Log ✔✔ page 47 page 80