RLE FMS8 - Manual (Page 9)

Falcon User Guide
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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.
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
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 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