Alpha Technologies Cordex Controller Ver.2.0 - Manual (Page 83)

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6.8.3.1 CXCI IP Address Reset and Startup
This feature enables the user to reset the IP address of the CXCI. It is a function of the front
panel reset button on Cordex controllers that have only a 4-digit display.
The reset button located on the front panel of the CXCI is for restarting the microprocessor.
When pressed momentarily, the unit beeps twice then resets. The front-panel LED’s will
illuminate temporarily, but will extinguish after the system has finished its 15-second self-test.
To reset the IP address, press and hold the front panel reset button for three seconds. The unit
will beep three times, IP will be reset (to 10.10.10.201) and DHCP (see 8.1.1.5) will be disabled.
The settings will be saved and the unit will then reset.
There is also a “hard” reset button located on the side of the CXCI. Pressing this button will
reset the CXC but will not affect any settings; has the same functionality as the reset button on
a CXC with a touch screen LCD.
The CXCI, upon startup 5 , will set the time based on the following priorities:
1. Attempt to synchronize with the NTP server (see www.NTP.org), otherwise:
2. Retrieve the last time stamp from the Event Log, otherwise:
3. Retrieve the last time stamp from the Statistics Log, otherwise:
4. Set the time to 2005-01-01 midnight (if the above methods fail).
6.8.4 Modem (“PPP Connection Device/Rear Modem Port” per web interface)
This menu item enables the Supervisor to set the baud rate and the CXC’s rear port device (Internal / External /
NULL modem). The Modem Init String
6 is displayed here, see Figure 84 below:
Figure 84–Modem window
6.8.4.1 Modem Init String
This menu item may only be edited via the web interface. Select Configure Communication
Parameters from CXC web interface Communications menu.
NOTE: Although the Cordex modem is universal, in some cases it may be necessary to
include a Country Code with the Modem Init String. Consult the support section of
the manufacturer’s website (multitech.com) for the latest country code approvals
and for more information regarding AT commands.
After Modem Init String has been edited, save settings as follows:
1. Select Logs & Files - Manager Configure File.
2. Click Submit.
3. Click Accept to download the setting to CXC on the compare window.
NOTE: a more detailed method of procedure can be found by visiting the Alpha
website at www.alpha.ca . Look under the Support menu item!
5 Whenever the unit is reset or power is completely removed from the CXCI.
6 Modem Init String can be edited via the web interface (4.10).
Factory setting is displayed here and may
be edited via the web interface
Select from the pull-down menus
Accept changes and
return to previous screen
Discard changes and
return to previous screen
See 8.3 for modem compatibility. See tables
for factory defaults (baud rate and initialize
string). Modem baud rate is initialized to the
value stored in the settings file on start up.
Modem menu/window may appear different
for systems equipped with a CXCI