Liebert AC8

Infrastructure Management & Monitoring
For Business-Critical Continuity
Liebert AC8
User Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0
INTRODUCTION
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
Methods of Viewing and Configuring the Liebert AC8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Data Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transformer Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Available Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside Enclosure Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Typical Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controller Board Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Typical Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.0
INSTALLATION
2.1
Installation Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.1.1
2.2
Mounting the Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Flush-Mounting the Liebert AC8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.3.1
2.4
Unpacking and Preliminary Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Surface-Mounting the Liebert AC8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2.2.1
2.3
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3
4
6
8
Mounting the Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connect Power to the Liebert AC8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2.4.1
2.4.2
2.4.3
Termination and Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connecting the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Turning On the Liebert AC8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.0
WIRING AND CONNECTIONS
3.1
3.2
Wiring Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connecting Digital Inputs and Digital Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3
3.2.4
3.2.5
3.2.6
3.3
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17
17
18
Connecting Analog Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

3.3.1
3.3.2
3.4
3.5
3.6
Connecting Digital Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Connecting Digital Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Digital Output Jumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting Control Relay Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the Emergency Power Operation (EPOP) Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the EPOP Jumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the 12VDC/24VDC Analog Power Jumper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Connecting the Analog Ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connecting Common Alarm Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

EIA422 Liebert SiteScan Web Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Communications Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.6.1
3.6.2
RS232 Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Phone Line Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.0
OVERVIEW OF MENUS
4.1
4.2
4.3
Opening Screen Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Main Menu Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
LCD Menu Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5.0
VIEW STATUS OPTIONS
5.1
View Active Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

5.1.1
5.2
View Alarm Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

5.2.1
5.2.2
5.3
Alarm Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Backing Up the Alarm Log (Service Terminal Interface only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
View Event Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

5.3.1
5.3.2
5.4
Active Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Event Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Backing Up the Event Log (Service Terminal Interface only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
View Trend Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

5.4.1
5.4.2
5.4.3
Select a Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
View a Trend Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Backing Up the Trend Log (Service Terminal Interface only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5.5
View Input Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.6
View Output Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.7
View Pager Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.5.1
5.6.1
5.7.1
5.7.2
5.7.3
5.8
Output Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Select a Pager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
View a Pager Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
View a Pager PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
View Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.8.1
5.8.2
5.9
Input Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Select a Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
View Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
View Control Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

5.9.1
Control Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
6.0
SILENCE ALARM & BACKUP LOG FILES (SERVICE TERMINAL INTERFACE)
6.1
6.2
Silence Alarm (Service Terminal Interface) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Back Up Log Files (Service Terminal Interface only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
7.0
SYSTEM AND CONTROL OPTIONS
7.1
7.2
7.3
Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Setup System - Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Setup System - Setup Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
7.3.1
7.3.2
7.3.3
7.3.4
7.3.5
7.4
Change Label (Name of Input) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Define Input as Normally Open or Normally Closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Define Input as Alarmable or Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Set Up Alarmable Inputs in Latched or Unlatched Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Set Up Delay Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
42
42
42
43
43
Setup System - Setup Common Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
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7.5
Setup System - Setup Sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

7.5.1
7.5.2
7.5.3
7.5.4
7.5.5
7.5.6
7.5.7
7.5.8
7.5.9
7.5.10
7.5.11
7.6
Modem Setup - Initialization String . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Modem Setup - Additional Features (Service Terminal Interface only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pager Setup - Pager Number and PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pager Setup - Communications Check (Service Terminal Interface only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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57
59
61
Change Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Change Date & Time/Automatic Daylight Saving Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup Site ID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connect Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Backup and Upload Configuration File (Service Terminal Interface only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup Serv Ph Num - Enter Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup Serv Ph Num - Communications Check (Service Terminal Interface only) . . . . . . . . .
Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Perform Firmware Update (Service Terminal Interface only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Initiate Remote Alarm Test (Service Terminal Interface only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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65
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66
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70
71
71
73
Setup Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
7.10.1
7.10.2
7.10.3
7.10.4
7.10.5
7.10.6
7.11
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54
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54
54
Setup System - Setup System Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

7.9.1
7.9.2
7.9.3
7.9.4
7.9.5
7.9.6
7.9.7
7.9.8
7.9.9
7.9.10
7.10
Define Output as Normally Open or Normally Closed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Define Operating or Standby Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Enable or Disable an Output Device in Alarm Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Enable or Disable a Device during Emergency Power Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure Output for Loss of Power (Fail-Safe). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup System - Setup Modem & Pagers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

7.8.1
7.8.2
7.8.3
7.8.4
7.9
Set Up a Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Setup System - Setup Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

7.7.1
7.7.2
7.7.3
7.7.4
7.7.5
7.8
46
46
46
47
47
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48
48
49
49
50
Setup System - Setup Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

7.6.1
7.7
Identify the Sensor as Connected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Change Sensor Label (Name) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Change Units Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Change 4 mA Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Change 20 mA Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Change Offset Value. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Define Sensor as Alarmable or Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Set Up Alarmable Sensors in Latched or Unlatched Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Change Low Setpoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Change High Setpoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Set Up Delay Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn Automatic Sequencing On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Turn Standby Testing On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specify Failed Standby Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specify Hold Delay Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specify Restart Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specify Staging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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79
79
80
Setup System - Setup I/O Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

7.11.1 Set Up Mapping for a Digital Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
7.11.2 Set Up Mapping for an Analog Sensor Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
7.12
Override Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
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7.13
Clear Alarms & Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

7.13.1
7.13.2
7.13.3
7.13.4
Clear Active Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Clear the Alarm Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clear the Event Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clear the Trend Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
84
84
85
85
8.0
SPECIFICATIONS
8.1
Liebert AC8 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
APPENDIX A - SERVICE TERMINAL INTERFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

A.1
A.2
Comparison of Functions: LCD and Service Terminal Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Connecting to the Service Terminal Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
A.2.1
A.2.2
A.2.3
A.2.4
A.2.5
A.3
View Active Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

View Alarm Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
View Event Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
View Trend Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
View Input Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
View Output Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
View Pager Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
View Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
View Control Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
93
94
95
96
97
97
98
99
99
Silence Alarm & Back Up Log Files (Service Terminal Interface only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
A.5.1
A.5.2
A.6
View Status Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Silence Alarm and Backup Log Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Setup Menu Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
View Status Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

A.4.1
A.4.2
A.4.3
A.4.4
A.4.5
A.4.6
A.4.7
A.4.8
A.4.9
A.5
88
88
89
90
91
Overview of Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
A.3.1
A.3.2
A.3.3
A.4
Connection Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Create a Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Set Up the COM1 Port - Direct Connection Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Set Up the Connections Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connect to the Service Terminal Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Silence Alarm (Service Terminal Interface only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Back Up Log Files (Service Terminal Interface only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Setup Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

A.6.1
A.6.2
A.6.3
A.6.4
A.6.5
A.6.6
A.6.7
A.6.8
A.6.9
A.6.10
A.6.11
Setup Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup Common Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup Zones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup Modem & Pagers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup System Info. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Override Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clear Alarms & Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup I/O Matrix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
105
105
106
107
107
108
110
115
121
122
124
APPENDIX B - DEFAULT SETTINGS QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
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FIGURES
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7
Figure 8
Figure 9
Figure 10
Figure 11
Figure 12
Liebert AC8 enclosureexternal features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Liebert AC8 enclosureinternal features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Typical Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Example of typical sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Mounting dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Power wiring to TM115 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Power wiring to TM230 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
LCD Menu overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Menu overview - View Status menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Menu overview - System and Control menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Menu overview - Setup System Info menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Menu overview - Setup Operation menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
TABLES
Table 1
Table 2
Table 3
Table 4
Table 5
Table 6
Table 7
Table 8
Table 9
Table 10
Table 11
Table 12
Table 13
Table 14
Table 15
Table 16
Table 17
Table 18
Table 19
Table 20
Table 21
Table 22
Table 23
Table 24
Table 25
Table 26
Table 27
Table 28
Table 29
Table 30
Table 31
Table 32
Table 33
Table 34
Table 35
Table 36
Controller board components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

LED indicators summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Packing manifest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Wiring specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Digital output jumper settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Guide to Liebert AC8 functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Primary functions overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Alarm log conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Event log conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Trend log conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Analog input states . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Digital input states . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Digital output states . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Valid characters for data entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Default settings - digital inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Input and output labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Default settings - analog sensor inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Default zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Default settings - digital outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Supported modem settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Default settings - modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Country codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Pager dialing results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Guidelines for dialing pagers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Battery alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Service phone number dialing results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Guidelines for dialing service phone number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Default settings - operation features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Failed Standby response. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Default mapping of digital inputs to relays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Default mapping of analog inputs to relays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Automatic / manual control - output points. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Guide to Liebert AC8 functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Steps to set up a direct or remote connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Liebert AC8 - default settings for inputs and outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Liebert AC8 - other default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
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Introduction
1.0
INTRODUCTION
The Liebert AC8 is ideal for coordinated control of systems with redundant equipment, such as
multiple environmental units or pumps. When the Liebert AC8 controller detects an alarm in an
operating device, the Liebert AC8 enables a standby device and controls the device in alarm as
configured, either leaving that device operating or disabling it.
The Liebert AC8 controller can also balance usage of devices by rotating units through Operating and
Standby modes according to a user-defined schedule. This helps keep redundant equipment operating
efficiently and only when needed. The Liebert AC8 can perform routine testing of standby devices and
alert personnel if a standby device fails an operating test and requires attention.
The staging feature permits standby devices to be turned on or off when a sensor detects specified
levels. For example, the Liebert AC8 might be configured to turn on a fan when the temperature
reaches 75F, then turn on a second fan at 80F. When the temperature falls below 80F, the second
fan is turned off; when it drops below 75F, the first fan is turned off.
Another capability of the Liebert AC8 is monitoring the status of connected devices and keeping
personnel apprised through local alarming. The Liebert AC8 employs local alarming and remote
paging services to keep personnel on-site and at remote locations apprised of the status of equipment.
The Liebert AC8 controller can interface with anything that closes an electrical contact. To improve
process efficiency and troubleshooting, the controller tracks data in three types of logs: alarm, event
and trend. The Liebert AC8 has a local LCD interface and a remote dial-up interface.
When an alarm condition arises, the Liebert AC8 displays alarm information, sounds an audible
alarm, changes the state of the common alarm relay and turns connected devices on or off according to
user configuration. If configured, the controller also sends pager notifications. See 1.6 - Typical
Configuration for a more detailed example.
1.1
Methods of Viewing and Configuring the Liebert AC8

The Liebert AC8 features access through two interfaces that allow users to configure the unit, silence
alarms, back up logs, and perform many other functions to keep a large or small operation running
smoothly and safely.
LCDliquid crystal display on the front of the panel
Service Terminal Interfaceaccessible via computer connected directly through an RS232
port or remotely through the Liebert AC8s onboard modem
These interfaces permit easy access and configuration of the Liebert AC8, allowing users to view data,
silence alarms and have full access to information stored in the controller, including logs of alarms and
events.
One more interfaceLieberts SiteScan Web enterprise monitoring systemis primarily for
monitoring, though SiteScan also provides some configuration functions.
1.2
Data Logs
The three types of data logsalarm history, event history and trend data of analog sensor
readingscan be viewed on the LCD on the front of the Liebert AC8 and downloaded through
onboard communications ports.
1.3
Transformer Module
A Transformer Module converts 115VAC or 230VAC to 24VAC.
1.4
Available Alarms
The alarms available with the Liebert AC8 are:
Discrete input alarm
(for each digital input)
High setpoint
Low setpoint
Internal modem fault No restart available

Loss of power
No standby available Emergency power
Low battery
alarm
Standby device
Check battery
failed
Battery unplugged
1
Liebert AC8
Introduction
1.5
Outside Enclosure Overview

The Liebert AC8 controller board comes in an enclosure that is 2-3/4" deep and has a built-in liquid
crystal display (LCD) and a key lock, as shown in Figure 1. The enclosure is made of metal to
accommodate secure conduit fittings and protect components against environmental debris.
Figure 1
Liebert AC8 enclosureexternal features
LCD for configuration

and operation
The enclosure
has knockouts
and access slots
on top and
bottom for
cables and wires.
Key lock
The enclosure houses the controller board and Transformer Module, as shown in Figure 2.
The enclosure must be secured to a wall, either flush-mounted or recessed in the wall, as described in
2.0 - Installation. Knockouts and access slots on the top and bottom allow easy connection of wires
and cables (see 3.0 - Wiring and Connections) with either mounting type.
Figure 2
Liebert AC8 enclosureinternal features

Transformer Module
Back of LCD
Controller Board
TB5: COMMON ALARM
(TERMINAL BLOCKS ROTATED IN VIEW)

(TOP)
NO C NC
NO C NC
(BOTTOM)
BOTTOM
LS1
TB7:
24V
V INPU
UT
START
P11
ENABLE
AUDIBLE
R402
R26
Q11
NO
N ALARM
SENS
TOP
LIEBERT
BAR CODE
TB3:
RELAY
OUTPUTS
(BOTTOM)
(TOP)
(BOTTOM)
4
3
2
REV
1
(TOP)
4
3
2
ASS
8
7
6
5
(BOTTOM)
8
7
6
5
TB2:
CONTACT
INPUTS
1-2 TOP
3-4 BOTTOM
MODEM
J11: PHONE
PIN 3-TIP
PIN 4-RI"N"G
ON
0: COMMS
MS
(TOP)
ALL CIRCUITS;
+
(BOTTOM)
On/Off switch
for Transformer
Module
Liebert AC8
Ground wire
for LCD
Power receptacle
(115VAC model only)
485
+
CLASS 2
TB9: ANALOG
GROUND
Knockouts and
access slots
(top and bottom)
Introduction
1.6
Typical Configuration
Figure 3 shows an example of external devices connected to the Liebert AC8 controller board. Up to
eight devices may be connected to the eight digital inputs and eight digital outputs. There may be up
to four analog sensors connected to the analog inputs, and up to two devices connected to the control
relay outputs. The EPOP connection allows for one device, possibly a UPS or generator input actuated
during a power failure.
Remote access is available via Liebert SiteScan Web and through the modem, which enables pager
notifications and use of the Service Terminal Interface. A computer may be connected to the RS232
port, providing access to the features of the Service Terminal Interface.
Figure 3
Typical Configuration
Contact relay
output
TB5: COMMON ALARM
RELAY OUTPUTS
NO C NC (TOP)
NO C NC
BOTTOM
LS1
TB7:
24V INPUT
START
P11
ENABLE
AUDIBLE
TB3, TB4, TB5

OUTPUT RELAY
RATINGS: 24V, 3A
CLASS 2 ONLY.
TB4:
TOP
Q11
P23:
BATTERY
LIEBERT
BAR CODE
RS232
BATTERY
(BOTTOM)
TP1
VBATT
RELAY
OUTPUTS
GND
ON
S2
OFF
ON
1
DIP
3
OUTPUT1
OUTPUT2
OUTPUT3
OUTPUT4
OUTPUT5
OUTPUT6
OUTPUT7
OUTPUT8
CTRLLOCK
SENLOCK
CMN ALR
DS56
DS54
DS63
DS83
DS84
DS61
DS60
DS62
DS55
DS57
DS59
DS58
DS53
CAN TX
CAN RX
(BOTTOM)
(TOP)
4
3
MOP
F PROG
574 TX
574 RX
485 RX
485 TX
PFM2
8
7
6
5
REV
(BOTTOM)
(TOP)
4
3
2
ASS
TB1
8
7
6
5
EPOP
P19
MODEM
DIS EN
J11: PHONE
(TOP)
485
+
(BOTTOM)
422
+
EPOP
AG TB9: ANALOG
GROUND
Analog inputs
TB1: EPOP
CONTACT
INPUT
TB1, TB2 INPUTS:

DRY CONTACTS ONLY.
Liebert SiteScan
Web
EPOP contact
input
DEVICES CONNECTED TO
DIGITAL INPUTS & OUTPUTS
TB2:
CONTACT
INPUTS
EPOP INPUT
1-2 TOP
3-4 BOTTOM
ON
PIN 3-TIP
PIN 4-RING
Humidity
lockout
PFM5
R334
INPUT1
INPUT2
INPUT3
INPUT4
INPUT5
INPUT6
INPUT7
INPUT8
C71
DS70
DS67
DS66
DS65
DS64
MODEM
Phone
line
NC
C
NO
NC
C
NO
LCD
CONTRAST
ZONE 1 DEVICES
Device 1
Device 2
connected to
Input 1 & Output 1
connected to
Input 2 & Output 2
Liebert
Challenger
3000
Liebert
Challenger
3000
ZONE 2 DEVICES
Device 4
Device 3
connected to
Input 3 & Output 3
connected to
Input 4 & Output 4
Liebert
Himod
Liebert
Himod
Generator
Liebert AC8
Introduction
1.7
Controller Board Overview

The Liebert AC8 controller board has connectors for eight digital inputs, four analog inputs, eight
digital outputs, two control relay outputs and an EPOP contact input, as shown below. The board
comes complete with light emitting diodes (LEDs) to display the status of connected devices, a battery
pack for short-term backup, communications ports, power connections and other features necessary to
control your operation.
HH - Transformer
Module
A - Power
On/Off switch
E - Audible horn
jumper
C - EIA422
B - Battery
D - Audible
LEDs
pack
horn
G - Digital output
status LEDs
GG - 24VAC power
connector
TB5: COMMON ALARM
NO C NC (TOP)
BOTTOM
FF - Battery pack
connector
LS1
TB7:
24V INPUT
START
P11
ENABLE
AUDIBLE
TB3, TB4, TB5

OUTPUT RELAY
RATINGS: 24V, 3A
CLASS 2 ONLY.
LIEBERT
BAR CODE
P23:
BATTERY
BATTERY
(BOTTOM)
NC
C
NO
NC
C
NO
LCD
CONTRAST
TP1
VBATT
ON
S2
OFF
ON
1
DIP
3
OUTPUT1
OUTPUT2
OUTPUT3
OUTPUT4
OUTPUT5
OUTPUT6
OUTPUT7
OUTPUT8
CTRLLOCK
SENLOCK
CMN ALR
DS56
DS54
DS63
DS83
DS84
DS61
DS60
DS62
DS55
DS57
DS59
DS58
DS53
CAN TX
CAN RX
(BOTTOM)
(TOP)
2
PFM2
INPUT1
INPUT2
INPUT3
INPUT4
INPUT5
INPUT6
INPUT7
INPUT8
C71
K - Status LEDs
L - Digital output
loss-of-power
jumper
PFM5
R334
MOP
F PROG
574 TX
574 RX
485 RX
485 TX
DS70
DS67
DS66
DS65
DS64
J - Digital output
connectors
RELAY
OUTPUTS
GND
BB - Modem
status LEDs
REV
MODEM
(BOTTOM)
(TOP)
4
3
AA - Modem
ASS
TB1
8
7
6
5
TB2:
CONTACT
INPUTS
M - Digital input
connectors
TB1: EPOP
CONTACT
INPUT
N - Digital input
status LEDs
EPOP INPUT
1-2 TOP
3-4 BOTTOM
EPOP
ON
P19
MODEM
DIS EN
J11: PHONE
PIN 3-TIP
PIN 4-RING
(TOP)
485
+
(BOTTOM)
X - Power
receptacle W - Phone
U - EIA485
V - Serial
line
connector
interface
connector
connector
(RS232/EIA574)
Table 1
I - Manual
Override Switch
(outputs)
TB4:
TOP
Q11
EE - LCD contrast
adjustment
DD - LCD
connector
CC - DIP switch 1
Y - Power On/Off
switch
H - Control relay
outputs
RELAY OUTPUTS
NO C NC
Z - 24VAC
connector
F - Common
Alarm
connectors
422
+
AG TB9: ANALOG
GROUND
EPOP
TB1, TB2 INPUTS:

DRY CONTACTS ONLY.
O - EPOP
contact input
S - 12VDC/
Q - Analog
T - SiteScan
R - Analog
24VDC analog
ground
Web
input
input jumper
connector
connector
connectors
(EIA422)
P - EPOP
jumper
Controller board components

Item
A - Power On/Off
switch
B - Battery pack
C - EIA422 LEDs
D - Audible horn
E - Audible horn
jumper
F - Common Alarm
connectors
G - Digital output
status LEDs
Description
For more information, see:
Power switch for the controller board. When switched off, the battery
pack is disabled.
Provides battery backup during a power loss to maintain normal
operation of the panel for a minimum of 10 minutes. The analog inputs
will not be functional during a power loss (P/N 133455P1).
Indicates the connection status between the Liebert AC8 and Liebert
SiteScan Web.
Provides audible notification when an alarm occurs.
2.4:
N/A
Jumper to disable the audible horn (factory default is enabled).
N/A
The two common alarm connections are used to connect to a secondary

warning device such as a horn, light or Building Management System
(BMS). When an alarm is present, the contacts close and the external
warning device is activated/notified. The common alarm contacts may
be configured to be reset with the Silence button/command.
Each output has an LED to indicate its status: ON/OFF (energized/deenergized).
3.0:
3.4:
Connect Power to the Liebert

AC8
2.4.2: Connecting the Battery Pack

7.9.4: Connect Battery
1.8:
7.4:
1.8:
LED Indicators
Wiring and Connections

Connecting Common Alarm
Outputs
Setup System - Setup Common
Alarm
LED Indicators
H - Control relay
outputs
Each of the two output connections is a two-state point: ON/OFF

(energized/de-energized). Digital and analog inputs may be mapped to
either or both relays to trigger change in state.
An example of a control relay output point is a humidity lock-out.
3.0: Wiring and Connections

3.2.4: Connecting Control Relay
Outputs
5.9: View Control Status
7.11: Setup System - Setup I/O Matrix
I - Manual Override
Switch (outputs)
Placing the switch in the ON position will turn ON, or energize, all eight
outputs simultaneously. This switch removes all automatic output control
from the Liebert AC8.
The factory default is OFF (outputs controlled by programming).
7.12: Override Output
Liebert AC8
Introduction
Table 1
Controller board components (continued)

Item
Description
For more information, see:
Q - Analog ground
connector
Each of the eight output connections is a two-state point: ON/OFF

(energized/de-energized).
An example of a field digital output point is an air unit On/Off control
circuit.
Indicates the operational status of the controller board.
One of eight output jumpers. Each digital output has a jumper to set the
fail-safe position of the output point when power fails. The OFF position
makes the contact Normally Open (factory default). The ON position
makes the contact Normally Closed.
Note: The jumper position has no effect on the contact when the Liebert
AC8 has power.
Each of the eight input connections is a two-state point: ON/OFF
(energized/de-energized).
An example of a field digital input point is a common alarm contact on an
air unit.
Each input has an LED to indicate its status: ON/OFF (energized/deenergized).
The emergency power operation (EPOP) input connection is a two-state
point: ON/OFF (energized/de-energized).
An example of an EPOP input point is a UPS or a generator.
Jumper to enable or disable emergency power operation (EPOP). Factory
default is disabled.
Connection for an externally powered analog sensor that needs a
reference to ground.
R - Analog input
connectors
Each of the four input connections accepts a 4/20 mA signal.

An example of a field analog input point is a temperature sensor.
3.0:
3.3:
5.5:
7.5:
S - 12VDC/24VDC
analog input jumper
Jumper to select voltage supplied for two-wire analog sensors. The

jumper supplies all four analog input connectors with the same voltage.
Factory default is 24VDC.
3.3.1: Setting the 12VDC/24VDC

Analog Power Jumper
T - SiteScan Web
connector (EIA422)
Connection to monitor Liebert AC8 from Lieberts SiteScan Web

graphical monitoring package.
3.0:
3.5:
U - EIA485 connector
Not presently used

Connection for laptop or video terminal. Used for configuration and
monitoring using the Service Terminal Interface. Requires a null modem
cable for connectivity
(P/N 201258P1).
N/A
J - Digital output
connectors
K - Status LEDs
L - Digital output
loss-of-power
jumper
M - Digital input
connectors
N - Digital input
status LEDs
O - EPOP contact
input
P - EPOP jumper
V - Serial interface
connector (RS232/
EIA574)
3.0:
3.2.2:
5.6:
7.7:
1.8:

Connecting Digital Outputs
View Output Status
Setup System - Setup Outputs
LED Indicators
3.2.3: Setting the Digital Output

Jumpers
7.7.5: Configure Output for Loss of
Power (Fail-Safe)
3.0:
3.2.1:
5.5:
7.3:

Connecting Digital Inputs
View Input Status
Setup System - Setup Inputs
1.8:
LED Indicators

3.2.5: Connecting the Emergency
Power Operation (EPOP) Input
3.2.6: Setting the EPOP Jumper
3.3.2: Connecting the Analog Ground
Connecting Analog Inputs
View Input Status
Setup System - Setup Sensor

EIA422 Liebert SiteScan Web
Connector
3.6.1: RS232 Connector

A.2: Connecting to the Service
Terminal Interface
W - Phone line
connector
Connection for phone line. Used for pager notifications, service phone
number, and configuration and monitoring using the Service Terminal
Interface. Requires an RJ11 connector.
X - Power receptacle
(Transformer Module)
Y - Power On/Off
switch (Transformer
Module)
115VAC power receptacle to power laptop during configuration and

diagnostics. Receptacle not available on 230VAC Transformer Module.
3.6.2: Phone Line Connector

7.8: Setup System - Setup Modem &
Pagers
7.9.6: Setup Serv Ph Num - Enter
Phone Number
A.2: Connecting to the Service
Terminal Interface
2.4.1: Termination and Mounting
Power switch to turn power On/Off to both Transformer Module 24VAC

connectors and power receptacle.

Z - 24VAC connector
(Transformer Module)
One of the two 24VAC connectors for power (the second is also on the
right side of the Transformer Module near the top). Each connector is
rated for 40VA.

AA - Modem
On-board modem with 9600 baud rate.
BB - Modem status
LEDs
CC - DIP switch 1
DD - LCD connector
EE - LCD contrast
adjustment
FF - Battery pack
connector
GG - 24VAC power
connector
HH - Transformer
Module
7.8:
Setup System - Setup Modem &

Pagers
Indicates the operational status of the modem.
1.8:
LED Indicators
DIP switch used for resetting password to default.

Connection for the LCD on the enclosure door.
7.9.1: Change Password

N/A
Adjustment contrast for the LCD on the enclosure door.
N/A
Connection for battery pack lead.
2.4.2: Connecting the Battery Pack
Power connection for the controller. Requires 24VAC.

Transformer Module used to convert 115VAC or 230VAC to 24VAC.
2.4:
Connect Power to the Liebert

AC8
Liebert AC8
Introduction
1.8
LED Indicators
The Liebert AC8 controller board has LED indicators that show the status of inputs, outputs and the
common alarm, as well as the modem, Liebert SiteScan Web and EPOP connections.
TB5: COMMON ALARM

RELAY OUTPUTS
BOTTOM
DS50
START
P11
ENABLE
AUDIBLE
TB3, TB4, TB5

OUTPUT RELAY
RATINGS: 24V, 3A
CLASS 2 ONLY.
TB4:
TOP
Q11
DS49
DS68
EPOP
NO C NC (TOP)
NO C NC
LS1
TB7:
24V INPUT
LIEBERT
BAR CODE
EIA422
SS Web
EIA422
SiteScan Web
& EPOP
LEDs
P23:
BATTERY
BATTERY
(BOTTOM)
NC
C
NO
TP1
RELAY
OUTPUTS
GND
ON
S2
OFF
ON
1
DIP
3
OUTPUT1
OUTPUT2
OUTPUT3
OUTPUT4
OUTPUT5
OUTPUT6
OUTPUT7
OUTPUT8
CTRLLOCK
SENLOCK
CMN ALR
DS56
DS54
DS63
DS83
DS84
DS61
DS60
DS62
DS55
DS57
DS59
DS58
DS53
CAN TX
CAN RX
(BOTTOM)
(TOP)
4
3
MOP
F PROG
574 TX
574 RX
485 RX
485 TX
R334
DS70
DS67
DS66
DS65
DS64
PFM2
INPUT1
INPUT2
INPUT3
INPUT4
INPUT5
INPUT6
INPUT7
INPUT8
C71
1
REV
MODEM
3
2
ASS
TB1
P19
DIS EN
J11: PHONE
(TOP)
485
+
(BOTTOM)
Status
LEDs
422
+
AG TB9: ANALOG
GROUND
EPOP
DS61
DS60
DS62
DS55
DS57
DS59
DS58
DS53
DS52
DS51
DS48
DS47
DS78
DS79
OUTPUT1
OUTPUT2
OUTPUT3
OUTPUT4
OUTPUT5
OUTPUT6
OUTPUT7
OUTPUT8
CTRLLOCK
SENLOCK
CMN ALR
MOP
F PROG
574 TX
574 RX
485 RX
485 TX
7
6
5
TB2:
CONTACT
INPUTS
TB1: EPOP
CONTACT
INPUT
DS69
DS71
DS72
DS70
DS67
DS66
DS65
DS64
INPUT1
INPUT2
INPUT3
INPUT4
INPUT5
INPUT6
INPUT7
INPUT8
Output LEDs
CTRLLOCK
Control Relay 2
SENLOCK
Control Relay 1
CMN ALR
Common Alarm
Status
LEDs
Input LEDs
TB1, TB2 INPUTS:

DRY CONTACTS ONLY.
LED indicators summary
LED Type
Output
LEDs
EPOP
PIN 3-TIP
PIN 4-RING
Modem
LEDs
EPOP INPUT
1-2 TOP
3-4 BOTTOM
ON
MODEM
EPOP LED
(BOTTOM)
(TOP)
EIA422
LEDs
PFM5
Modem LEDs
Table 2
LCD
CONTRAST
VBATT
MODEM
DS77
TX
DS76
RX
DS74
DTR
DS75
DCD
NC
C
NO
DS56
DS54
DS63
LED
422 TX
422 RX
EPOP IN
Color
Green
Green
Red
TX
RX
DTR
DCD
OUTPUT1
OUTPUT2
OUTPUT3
OUTPUT4
OUTPUT5
OUTPUT6
OUTPUT7
OUTPUT8
CTRLLOCK
SENLOCK
CMN ALR
Green
Green
Green
Green
Green
Green
Green
Green
Green
Green
Green
Green
Green
Green
Green
MOP
Green
FPROG
574 TX or 232 TX
574 RX or 232 RX
485 RX
485 TX
Green
Green
Green
Green
Green
Liebert AC8
Description
Liebert AC8 is transmitting information over the EIA422 port
Liebert AC8 is receiving information over the EIA422 port
Indicates Emergency Power Operation is open or in alarm
Liebert AC8 is transmitting information via the modem
Liebert AC8 is receiving information via the modem
Indicates data terminal is ready (DTR)lights up when modem is dialing
Indicates data carrier is detected (DCD)lights up when modem has connection
Indicates output is ON or energized
Indicates Control Relay 2 is ON or energized
Indicates Control Relay 1 is ON or energized
Indicates Common Alarm Relay is ON or energized
Indicates the microprocessor is operating properly (MOP)must be on before Liebert
AC8
will function
Indicates firmware is being upgradedlights up during upgrade process
Liebert AC8 is transmitting information via the RS232 port
Liebert AC8 is receiving information via the RS232 port
Not used
Not used
Introduction
Table 2
LED Type
Input
LEDs
LED indicators summary

LED
INPUT1
INPUT2
INPUT3
INPUT4
INPUT5
INPUT6
INPUT7
INPUT8
Color
Red
Red
Red
Red
Red
Red
Red
Red
Description
Indicates input is ON or energized
Liebert AC8
Introduction
1.9
Typical Sequence
Figure 4 shows a typical sequence of how the Liebert AC8 functions after detecting a change in a
monitored device. Many responses depend on configuration settings. This example shows what
happens when a digital input changes stateassuming the input is defined as alarmableand when
the condition returns to normal.
Figure 4
Example of typical sequence

RESPONSES TO AN ALARM
UNIVERSAL MONITOR
05-SEP-02 14:04:13
V5.100.0
=STATUS/SETUP
PRESS
ESC
RETURN-TO-NORMAL SEQUENCE
ALARM CONDITION DETECTED

A device connected to the Liebert
AC8 changes state.
RETURN TO NORMAL
The device that triggered the alarm
returns to its normal state.
The horn sounds (audible horn on

the controller boardsilence horn by
pressing any key on the LCD keypad)
The alarm is cleared

(automatically if Unlatched; must be
cleared manually if Latched)
The horn stops sounding
(if user hasnt silenced it)
The LCD stops flashing
The LCD flashes

(except during setup)
UNIVERSAL MONITOR
05-SEP-02 14:04:13
V5.100.0
=STATUS/SETUP
PRESS
ESC
Pager numbers are dialed

(up to four configured pagers)
Service number is dialed
(if configured)
Pager numbers & service

number are dialed
Return-to-normal message sent
User setup determines output

control (for example, the device
in alarm might be disabled and a
standby device set to operate)
DEVICE_1 ALARM
CONTACT CLOSED
30-SEP-04
16:23:04
DEVICE_1 ALARM
CONTACT CLOSED
DEVICE_4 STARTED
30-SEP-04
Liebert AC8
16:23:10
Entry in Alarm Log

Condition (ALARM)
& state (CONTACT CLOSED)
ALARMS CLEARED
30-SEP-04
16:24:04
Entry in Alarm Log

(ALARMS CLEARED)
Entry in Active Alarm Log

Condition (ALARM)
& state (CONTACT CLOSED)
Entry in Event Log
Status change
(DEVICE_4 STARTED)
DEVICE_1 STARTED
DEVICE_2 STARTED
DEVICE_3 STARTED
DEVICE_4 OFF
30-SEP-04
16:24:06
Entry in Event Log

Actions in response to event
(DEVICE_1 STARTED,
DEVICE_4 OFF)
Installation
2.0
INSTALLATION
This section provides instructions for installing, mounting and connecting power to the Liebert AC8.
2.1
Installation Considerations
The Liebert AC8 must be installed indoors and may be mounted on the surface of a wall or flushmounted, depending on the users application, the location of equipment and sensors to be monitored
and the type of wall the unit will be mounted on.
The Liebert AC8 should be mounted where it can be easily accessed. On-site personnel would access
the unit through the LCD on its front cover, service terminal connected to the RS232 port or through
Liebert SiteScan. For off-site monitoring, the Liebert AC8 should be placed near communications
means such as a telephone line connection that would permit remote access.
In addition to the communications connections, the site also must have electrical service and must
permit connecting the units eight digital inputs, eight digital outputs and four analog inputs.
The wall material must be capable of supporting the weight of the Liebert AC8: see 8.0 Specifications.
NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
2.1.1 Unpacking and Preliminary Inspection

Before unpacking the Liebert AC8, inspect the shipping carton for damage or signs of mishandling, such as gashes or holes in the carton or severely flattened corners.
Open the shipping crates carefully. Use care to avoid puncturing the container with sharp objects
that might damage the contents.
Inspect the Liebert AC8 and all included components for damage.
If any damage from shipping or mishandling is observed, immediately file a damage claim with
the shipping agency and forward a copy to:
Liebert Corporation
1050 Dearborn Drive
P.O. Box 29186
Columbus, OH 43229
Packing Contents
Table 3
Packing manifest
Standard Components
Liebert AC8 controller board in enclosure

User Manual
Keys (2) to panel door lock
Backup Battery - installed in unit (not connected or charged)
RS232 Configuration Cable
Liebert AC8
Installation
2.2
Surface-Mounting the Liebert AC8

NOTE
Removing the conduit knockouts before mounting the Liebert AC8 on the wall will ease
installation and prevent strain on the mounting hardware and wall. It is imperative to remove
the knockouts if the unit is to be flush-mounted.
After determining where to place the unit, check to ensure that you have all the hardware required to
install the panel on the surface of a wall. Obtain the needed tools and material.
Required tools
2.2.1
Electric drill (if surface is too hard to drive screws without pilot holes)
Screwdriver
Marker to denote layout of holes
Four screws, each #10
Mounting the Panel
CAUTION
Check building plans and other relevant documents to determine whether mounting the
Liebert AC8 at the selected location might cause cutting or otherwise damaging electrical or
communication wiring or pipes.
1. Mark the wall for mounting holes, using the back of the unit as a template (see Figure 5).
2. Drill holes, if required, to install the four #10 screws that will secure the Liebert AC8 to the wall.
Clean up the debris.
3. If the wall material is not strong enough to hold the screws securely, use wall anchors.
4. Install the top two screwsthe screw heads must be small enough to slip through the larger,
bottom portion of the pear-shaped mounting slot in the Liebert AC8 (see inset in Figure 5). The
screws must also be large enough to extend over the edges of the top of the mounting slot.
5. Hang the Liebert AC8 on the screws, letting the panel slip down until the screws are in the
smaller, upper portion of the slot.
6. Tighten the screws until they are snug.
7. Insert the remaining two screws in the bottom holes on the back of the panel and tighten.
Figure 5
Mounting dimensions
ENCLOSURE
12"
(304.8mm)
0.213"
(5.4mm)
Liebert AC8
back plate
16"
(406.4mm)
0.375"
(9.6mm)
Mounting Slot
0.213" (5.4mm)
Bottom hole diameter
Liebert AC8
10
Installation
2.3
Flush-Mounting the Liebert AC8

NOTE
Removing the conduit knockouts before mounting the Liebert AC8 on the wall will ease
installation and prevent strain on the mounting hardware and wall. It is imperative to remove
the knockouts if the unit is to be flush-mounted.
The rectangular access doors on the top and bottom of the Liebert AC8 must be reversed so they
slide the opposite direction. Leaving the doors as shipped from the factory prevents them from
being opened when the panel is flush mounted in a wall.
The Liebert AC8 may be flush-mounted according to company practiceseither with screws through
the sides of the panel into wall supports or with hanging hardware that attaches to the back of the
panel. After determining how and where to place the unit, check to ensure that you have all the
hardware required to install the panel in the wall. Obtain the needed tools.
Required tools
2.3.1
Saw
Electric drill
Screwdriver
Marker to denote layout of the hole to accommodate the Liebert AC8
Mounting hardware
Mounting the Panel
!
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
CAUTION
Check building plans and other relevant documents to determine whether mounting the
Liebert AC8 at the selected location might cause cutting or otherwise damaging electrical or
communication wiring or pipes.
Mark the wall for the cutout to accommodate the panel, using the back of the unit as a template.
Drill a pilot hole for the saw blade, if required.
Use the saw to cut out the marked section of the wall (if not new construction).
Rest the Liebert AC8 in the wall and mark where mounting screws will be inserted into the wall
studs or other support member.
Remove the panel and drill the holes for the mounting screws or wall anchors. Clean up the
debris.
Reverse the slide direction of the rectangular access doors on the top and bottom of the Liebert
AC8. Leaving the doors as shipped from the factory prevents them from being opened when the
panel is flush mounted in a wall.
Attach any field-supplied mounting hardware.
Reinsert the assembly into the wall.
Insert and tighten the screws or wall anchors.
11
Liebert AC8
Installation
2.4
Connect Power to the Liebert AC8

The Liebert AC8 must be supplied with 115VAC or 230VAC; the power supplied must match the
rating of the units Transformer Module. For information, consult your local dealer, Liebert
representative or the Liebert Worldwide Support Group.
The Liebert AC8 must be installed on a branch circuit protected by a certified 15A overcurrent device.
!
!
WARNING
Check that power is removed from wires prior to installation.
CAUTION
The Liebert AC8 is designed for use on properly grounded (earthed) 115VAC or 230VAC
power, 60Hz or 50Hz. The ground wire for the power lead must be wired to the earth ground
terminal (stud located next to the 24VAC terminal block).
This equipment is intended to be installed by a qualified and certified electrician who must
review and approve customer supplied wiring and circuit breakers, verify correct input and
grounded (earthed) connections to ensure compliance with technical standards and national
and local electrical codes.
!
2.4.1
WARNING
Be sure that the Power On/Off switch is set to OFF before installing any wiring to this unit.
The switch is in the top left corner of the unit, just below the battery pack.
Termination and Mounting
WARNING
Be sure that the Power On/Off switch is set to OFF before installing any wiring to this unit.
The switch is at the bottom of the unit.
Input Power Connections

To connect electrical power to the Transformer Module:
1. Install electrical wiring from utility power to the Transformer Module.
2. Use copper wires only; proper wiring to use for power is 14/2 AWG copper wire with ground.
3. For the TM230 only: strip wires 3/8" (9.6mm).
Note: For the TM115, wires are pre-stripped 0.4" (10.2mm) at the factory.
4. Connect the wiring as follows:
TM115
TM230
Connection Type
White wire
Neutral (L2)
Neutral
Black wire
Line (L1)
Power (Line)
Green wire
Ground lead
Ground
5. Secure the incoming electrical service wires to the TM115 input wires with wire nuts as shown in
Figure 6 or to the TM230 connectors as shown in Figure 7.
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Installation
24 VAC Output Power Connections

To connect to the 24VAC outputs:
1. Install electrical wiring from device requiring 24VAC power to the Transformer Module.
2. Use copper wire only; proper wiring to use for power is 18, 20 or 22 AWG copper wire. Strip
wire 1/4".
3. There are two 24 VAC output connectors (TB1 and TB2). Terminate wires to the connector as
shown in Figures 6 and 7. TB1 and TB2 are NOT polarity sensitive.
4. Secure the wires to the connector.
Figure 6 Power wiring to TM115
Figure 7 Power wiring to TM230
TM115
TM230
Wire nuts
connecting
electrical
wiring
Knockout for
external wiring
Knockout for
external wiring
Ground
Ground
Neutral
(L2)
Line (L1)
24VAC output
(TB1)
24VAC output
(TB1)
Troubleshooting - Transformer Module

A common problem and possible solution are shown in the table below. For further information or if
you have other problems with the unit, consult your local dealer, Liebert representative or the Liebert
Worldwide Support Group.
2.4.2
Problem
Possible Solution
24VAC power
not available
from TB1 or TB2
Check fuse for respective

output (TB1 or TB2).
Replacement Fuse Part Numbers

LITTLEFUSE 218002
or
BUSSMANN GDC-2A
Connecting the Battery Pack
Battery pack
Before connecting input power to the Liebert AC8,

connect the panels backup battery (factorysupplied) to the jumpers so it will begin charging
when electrical power to the Liebert AC8 is
switched on.
NOTE
If the battery is not hooked up BEFORE the
Liebert AC8 is switched on, it will trigger
an alarm.
To connect the battery pack, insert the battery
leads into the jumpers as shown at right.
(To disconnect the battery pack, remove the
battery leads from the jumpers.)
Obtaining a Replacement Battery Pack

To obtain a replacement battery pack, contact your
local dealer or Liebert representative. The Liebert
part number is 133455P1.
!
2.4.3
Battery pack connector
WARNING
To prevent the risk of fire or explosion, replace only with 7.2 V rechargeable NiCad battery pack.
Dispose of the battery properly by sending it back to Emerson or an approved battery
recycling facility
Turning On the Liebert AC8

After connecting the backup battery, turn on the power On/Off switches to the Liebert AC8 and the
Transformer Module (see 1.7 - Controller Board Overview for location of switches).
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Liebert AC8
3.0
WIRING AND CONNECTIONS
!
3.1
CAUTION
Switch OFF electric power to the Liebert AC8 before installing any wiring to the unit or
changing input or output connections. The Power On/Off switch is in the top left corner of the
unit, just below the battery pack.
Wiring Specifications
Input and output connections to the Liebert AC8 may be made in any orderit is not necessary, for
example, to make all input connections before making any output connections. Use copper conductors
only for all wiring.
Table 4
Wiring specifications
Connection
Supported Wire Type
Maximum Wire Length
Rating
Digital
Input/
EPOP
18-22 AWG Stranded & Unshielded

18 AWG* (recommended)
Non Plenum - Belden 9740
Plenum - Belden 89740
750 ft. (225m)
Dry Contact
(24VDC,
10 mA)
Digital
Output/
Control
Relay
18 AWG*
20 AWG
22 AWG
18-22 AWG Stranded & Unshielded (recommended)
@3A 50 ft. (15m) @3A 40 ft. (12m) @3A 25 ft. (7m)
@2A 100 ft. (30m) @2A 60 ft. (18m) @2A 35 ft. (10m)
@1A 200 ft. (60m) @1A 100 ft. (30m) @1A 75 ft. (23m)
24VAC@3A
Analog Input
2-Wire
Transducer

750 ft. (225m)
4-20 mA Signal
Input Selectable
Power Source
(12/24VDC)
Analog Input
4-Wire
Transducer

750 ft. (225m)
4-20 mA Signal
Input Selectable
Power Source
(12/24VDC)
Common
Alarm
Output
18 AWG*
20 AWG
22 AWG
18-22 AWG Stranded & Unshielded (recommended)
@3A 50 ft. (15m) @3A 40 ft. (12m) @3A 25 ft. (7m)
@2A 100 ft. (30m) @2A 60 ft. (18m) @2A 35 ft. (10m)
@1A 200 ft. (60m) @1A 100 ft. (30m) @1A 75 ft. (23m)
Communication
Null Modem Cable
RS232
24VAC
@3A
50 ft. (15m)
N/A
18-22 AWG Stranded & Shielded

1000 ft. (300m)
N/A

Communication 22 AWG* (recommended)
EIA485
3000 ft. (900m)
N/A
N/A
N/A
150 ft. (45m)
24VAC
@1.3A
Communication
EIA422
Liebert
SiteScan
Phone/Modem
Line
4 Wire (Pins 3 & 4)

RJ11 Connector
24VAC Power
Connection
(TB7)

Power Connections (Transformer Module)

115VAC
14 AWG Stranded & Unshielded

Non Plenum - Belden 5101UE
150 ft. (45m)
115VAC
@4A
230VAC
14 AWG Stranded & Unshielded

Non Plenum - Belden 5101UE
150 ft. (45m)
230VAC
@0.5A
* Recommended
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3.2
Connecting Digital Inputs and Digital Outputs

The digital inputs, digital outputs and control relay outputs are found on the right side of the Liebert
AC8s printed wiring assembly board. Each set has two terminal blocksone green, the other black:
Digital inputs: two terminal blocks, with four inputs per block (8 inputs total)
Digital outputs: two terminal blocks, with four outputs per block (8 outputs total)
Control relay outputs: two terminal blocks, with one output per block (2 outputs total)
Each input is tied to an output with the same number:
Input 1 is tied to Output 1 (default name: Device_1)
.
.
.

Up to eight devices may be connected to the Liebert AC8. Each device must be connected to an input
and an output with the same number.
To determine the proper wire size, see Table 4 - Wiring specifications.
NOTE
Each terminal block is a removable, two-part assembly to permit easier connection of more
than one input at a time. If making multiple connections, grasp the upper portion of a block
and pull firmly to the right until the assembly pulls apart.
After making the connections, push the removed piece back into the portion attached to the
printed wiring assembly until the terminal block pieces lock together.
Connecting Liebert Environmental Units

For Liebert environmental units, follow these steps (be sure to connect the same device to inputs and
outputs with the same numberone device to Input 1 and Output 1, another to Input 2 and Output 2,
and so on):
Connect a digital input from the Liebert AC8 to the Common Alarm Relay of the environmental
unit: terminals 75/76 or TB1-6, TB1-7.
Connect a digital output (numbered the same as the input) from the Liebert AC8 to the Remote
Shutdown (Power Control) of the environmental unit: terminal 37/38 or TB1-4, TB1-5.
Connecting Digital Inputs
RELAY
OUTPUTS
To connect a digital input:
4
3
2
1
REV
3
2
1
TB1
EPOP INPUT
EPOP
15
8
7
6
5
(BOTTOM)
(TOP)
ASS
NOTE
Connect digital inputs to
nonpowered (dry) contacts only.
(BOTTOM)
(TOP)
ON OFF
PFM2
1. Turn OFF electrical power to the Liebert

AC8.
2. If necessary, remove a conduit knockout
to permit wire entry into the Liebert AC8
enclosure.
3. Bring the wire(s) into the Liebert AC8
enclosure through a conduit knockout or
access slot.
4. Loosen the appropriate screw and slip the
stripped end of the wire into the terminal
block.
5. Tighten the screw until it holds the wire
snugly.
ON OFF
PFM5
3.2.1
8
7
6
5
TB2:
CONTACT
INPUTS
NUMBERING KEYS Note numbering begins

with 1 at the bottom and
proceeds up to 4 (green);
and 5 up to 8 (black)
DIGITAL INPUT
TERMINAL BLOCKS
Liebert AC8
Connecting Digital Outputs
ON
PF
3.2.2
To connect a digital output:
!
3.2.3
(TOP)
To reduce the risk of fire or electric

shock, do not interconnect the outputs
of different Class 2 circuits.
ON OFF
PFM2
1
REV
NUMBERING KEYS Note numbering begins

with 1 at the bottom and
proceeds up to 4 (green);
and 5 up to 8 (black)
(BOTTOM)
(TOP)
4
3
2
1
CAUTION
DIGITAL OUTPUT
TERMINAL BLOCKS
(BOTTOM)
ON OFF
PFM5

AC8.
2. If necessary, remove a conduit knockout to
permit wire entry into the Liebert AC8
enclosure.
access slot.
block.
5. Tighten the screw until it holds the wire
snugly.
RELAY
OUTPUTS
8
7
6
5
TB2:
Setting the Digital Output Jumpers

Each digital output has an associated jumper to define its operation when power is interrupted and
there is no battery backup to the board. This puts the Liebert AC8 in a fail-safe mode and ensures
proper functioning when the board has no power or battery backup.
The Liebert AC8 comes from the factory with all digital output jumpers in the OFF position
(Normally Open). The jumper setting for each digital output can be changed to ON (Normally Closed).
The settings are shown in Table 5.
Table 5
Setting
Digital output jumper settings
Digital output jumpers
TB4:
Output status
(power loss & no battery backup)
Normally Open
ON
Normally Closed
(BOTTOM
NC
C
NO
NC
C
NO
ON OFF
PFM3
ON OFF
PFM8
OFF
RELAY
OUTPUTS
(BOTTOM)
(TOP)
4
3
ON OFF
PFM2
REV
ON OFF
PFM5
7
6
5
(BOTTOM)
(TOP)
4
3
Digital output jumpers
8
7
6
5
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To change the output jumper setting:

1. Find the respective black output jumper on the circuit board, shown in the illustration, using the
following guide.
Jumper
Associated output
PFM1
Output 1
PFM2
Output 2
PFM3
Output 3
PFM4
Output 4
PFM5
Output 5
PFM6
Output 6
PFM7
Output 7
PFM8
Output 8
2. Decide whether your configuration requires the jumper to be OFF or ON.

3. Set the jumper as needed:
Set the jumper to OFF by placing the black jumper on the middle and top pins.
Set the jumper to ON by placing the black jumper on the middle and bottom pins.
3.2.4
Connecting Control Relay Outputs

TB4:
To connect a control relay output:
(BOTTOM)
NC
C
NO
NC
C
NO
ON OFF
PFM3
ON OFF
PFM8

AC8.
2. If necessary, remove a conduit knockout to
permit wire entry into the Liebert AC8
enclosure.
access slot.
block.
5. Tighten the screw until it holds the wire snugly.
RELAY OUTPUT
TERMINAL BLOCKS
!
3.2.5
NUMBERING KEYS Relay 1 at left (green);

Relay 2 at right (black)
RELAY
OUTPUTS
(BOTTOM)
(TOP)
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not interconnect the outputs of different Class 2
circuits.
Connecting the Emergency Power Operation (EPOP) Input

The emergency power operation, or EPOP, input connector block (TB1) is at the bottom right corner of
the Liebert AC8 printed circuit board, just below the digital inputs.
To determine the proper wire size, see Table 4 - Wiring specifications.
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Liebert AC8

ON
PF
To connect to the EPOP input:
REV
3
2
1
Setting the EPOP Jumper
TB1
The EPOP contact input has an associated jumper to

enable or disable emergency power operation (EPOP).
The Liebert AC8 comes from the factory with the EPOP
jumper in the Disabled position (DIS); it may be changed
to Enabled (EN).
5
(BOTTOM)
(TOP)
ASS
3.2.6
ON OFF
PFM5
1. Turn OFF electrical power to the Liebert AC8.

2. If necessary, remove a conduit knockout to permit
wire entry into the Liebert AC8 enclosure.
3. Bring the wire into the Liebert AC8 enclosure through
a conduit knockout or access slot.
4. Loosen each screw and slip the stripped end of the
wire into the terminal block.
5. Tighten each screw until it holds the wire snugly.
8
7
6
5
TB2:
CONTACT
INPUTS
EPOP INPUT
EPOP
P19
DIS EN
EPOP
TB1: EPOP
CONTACT
INPUT
TB1, TB2 INPUTS:

DRY CONTACTS ONLY.
To change the EPOP jumper setting:
1. Find the black EPOP jumper on the circuit board, as

EPOP
shown at right. The jumper is at the bottom right
EPOP
jumper
input
corner of the board just below the EPOP contact input
(see 1.7 - Controller Board Overview).
2. Decide whether your configuration requires the jumper to be enabled or disabled.
To enable EPOP, place the black jumper on the middle and right pins. The right side of the
jumper is labeled EN for Enabled.
NOTE
When the EPOP jumper is set to Enabled, a Normally Closed contact must be attached or an
alarm will be generated and the outputs will default to the EPOP operation setting.
To disable EPOP, place the black jumper on the middle and left pins. The left side of the
jumper is labeled DIS for Disabled.
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3.3
Connecting Analog Inputs

The analog input connector blocks are at the bottom center of the Liebert AC8 printed circuit board,
as shown below right. The blocks are two-part assemblies to permit easier connections. To determine
the proper wire size, see Table 4 - Wiring specifications.
To connect an input:
2. If necessary, remove a conduit knockout to permit wire entry into the Liebert AC8 enclosure.
3. Bring the wire(s) into the Liebert AC8 enclosure
Analog
through a conduit knockout or access slot.
power
Analog
Analog
4. Loosen the appropriate screw and slip the stripped jumper
inputs
ground
end of the wire into the terminal block.
3.3.1
Setting the 12VDC/24VDC Analog Power Jumper

The analog power jumper sets the common voltage
that is applied to all of the analog input connections.
The jumper permits the user to modify the voltage
supplied to the sensors, according to the power
requirements.
1-2 TOP
3-4 BOTTOM
The factory default position is 24VDC; it may be

changed to 12VDC.
To change the analog power jumper setting:
S 485
) +
+ +
1. Find the black analog jumper on the circuit board,
AG TB9: ANALOG
422
as shown at right. The jumper is at the bottom of OM) +
+ +
GROUND
the board near the middle (see 1.7 - Controller
Board Overview).
2. Decide whether your configuration requires the jumper to be 24VDC or 12VDC.
To set the jumper to the 24VDC position, place the black jumper on the middle and right pins.
To set the jumper to the 12VDC position, place the black jumper on the middle and left pins.
3.3.2
Connecting the Analog Ground
Analog
input
The Liebert AC8 features an analog ground

connection for four-wire sensors that have an
external power source. Such a four-wire sensor
requires a reference to ground because they get
power from an external power source.
A two-wire transducer, which does not have an
external power source, does not need to be
connected to the analog ground.
The analog ground connector has two
terminals, each of which can accommodate two
wires. This is adequate to connect four sensors
that require a reference to ground because they
get power from an external power source.
Connect the analog ground to an external
four-wire sensor, as shown in the illustration at
right.
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Analog
ground
1-2 TOP
3-4 BOTTOM
TB10: COMMS
(TOP)
(BOTTOM)
Four-wire
transducer
Sensor
with
external
power
TB9: ANALOG
GROUND
+
4/20mA
Output
24V Input
24V from
external
power
source
Liebert AC8
3.4
Connecting Common Alarm Outputs

The common alarm relay, found in the top right corner of the
Liebert AC8, permits the user to connect auxiliary notification
equipment, such as lights, horns and sirens, to the Liebert AC8.
To determine the proper wire size, see Table 4 - Wiring
specifications.
There are two connectors for the common alarm output. However,
the connectors are not individual relay outputs. The connectors
should be treated as a double-pole, double-throw (DPDT) relay.
TB5: COMMON ALARM

RELAY OUTPUTS
NO C NC (TOP)
NO C NC
TB3, TB4, T
OUTPUT RE
RATINGS: 24
CLASS 2 O
BOTTOM
P11
ENABLE
AUDIBLE
TB4:
ONT
ELAY
UTP
TOP
C C
NO
O
MON ALARM
40
Q11
The common alarm relay is energized whenever an alarm occurs.

To connect an output:
NC
C
NO

2. If necessary, remove a conduit knockout to permit wire entry
into the Liebert AC8 enclosure.
Common alarm outputs
3. Bring the wire(s) into the Liebert AC8 enclosure through a
conduit knockout or access slot.
4. Loosen the appropriate screw and slip the stripped end of the wire into the terminal block.
3.5
OP)
EIA422 Liebert SiteScan Web Connector

The Liebert AC8 will interface with Lieberts SiteScan Web enterprise
monitoring system. Liebert SiteScan can be used to monitor analog and
digital equipment from a host computer and also to perform some
configuration.
To connect the Liebert SiteScan host computer to the Liebert AC8:
2. If necessary, remove a conduit knockout to permit wire entry into the
Liebert AC8 enclosure.
3. Bring the wire(s) into the Liebert AC8 enclosure through a conduit
knockout or access slot.
4. Loosen the appropriate screw and slip the stripped end of the wire into
the terminal block.
3.6
(TOP)
(BOTTOM)
422
+
EIA422 Liebert
SiteScan Web
Communications Connections
The Liebert AC8s Service Terminal Interface offers full
configuration and monitoring capability via the RS232 port
and the phone line connector (see A.2 - Connecting to the
Service Terminal Interface). The phone line connector is
also used for pager notifications and service phone number
options.
3.6.1
TB10: COMMS 485
Serial interface connector

(RS232/EIA574)
RS232 Connector
The RS232 port requires a null modem cable.
Connect one end of the cable to the Liebert AC8s RS232
port, as shown at right.
Connect the other end to the COM1 port of a laptop
computer or video terminal.
MODEM
RJ11: PHONE
PIN 3-TIP
PIN 4-RING
TB10: COMMS 48
(TOP)
Phone line connector
Liebert AC8
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(BOTTOM)
3.6.2
Phone Line Connector

The Phone Line Connector requires an RJ11 connector.
Connect one end of the connector to the Liebert AC8s phone line connector, shown at right.
Connect the other end to a telephone wall jack.
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Liebert AC8
Overview of Menus
4.0
OVERVIEW OF MENUS
There are two ways to access the Liebert AC8: the LCD on the front of the enclosure and the Service
Terminal Interface, which is accessible through any computer using a communications program.
Many viewing and configuration tasks can be performed through either interface, but some are
available only through the Service Terminal Interface.
Step-by-step instructions for all functions appear in Sections 5.0 through 7.0. These instructions
use examples of LCD screens to illustrate most functions, except those not available via the LCD.
Examples of all Service Terminal Interface screens appear in Appendix A - Service Terminal
Interface, along with instructions on how to connect to the Service Terminal Interface.
Table 6 lists all Liebert AC8 functions and shows whether they can be performed through the LCD
interface and where to find information.
Table 6
Guide to Liebert AC8 functions
Function
VIEW STATUS FUNCTIONS
View Active Alarms
View Alarm Log
View Event Log
View Trend Log
View Input Status
View Output Status
View Pager Numbers
View Operation
View Control Status
SILENCE ALARM & BACK UP LOGS FUNCTIONS
Silence Alarm (On the LCD, press any key to silence an alarm)
Back Up Log Files
SYSTEM & CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Login
Setup System
Setup Inputs
Setup Common Alarm
Setup Sensor
Setup Zones
Setup Outputs
Setup Modem & Pagers
Initialization String
Enter Liebert AC8 Phone Number
Modem
Enable Modem Diagnostic Messages
Setup
Change Modem Dial Prefix
Change Modem Hang Up Delay After a Call
Pager Number & PIN
Pager
Setup
Communications Check
Setup System Info
Change Password
Change Date & Time/Automatic Daylight Saving Time
Setup Site ID
Connect Battery
Backup and Upload Configuration File
Setup Serv Ph Num - Enter Phone Number
Setup Serv Ph Num - Communications Check
Factory Defaults
Perform Firmware Update
Initiate Remote Alarm Test
Setup Operation
Setup I/O Matrix
Override Output
Clear Alarms & Logs
Clear Active Alarms
Clear the Alarm Log
Clear the Event Log
Clear the Trend Logs
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Can be performed via:

Service
LCD
Terminal
Where to find:
Instructions on
Service Terminal
using function
screen examples
page 26
page 27
page 28
page 29
page 31
page 32
page 33
page 34
page 33
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page 94
page 95
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Overview of Menus
4.1
Opening Screen Overview

The Liebert AC8 displays the Opening Screen at startup, as shown in Figure 8.
If any alarms are active, the Current Alarm screen appears. (Pressing any key on the LCD keypad
will silence the audible alarm.)
If any analog input sensors are connected, the LCD screen will alternately display the Opening
Screen and a screen showing the analog value of each sensor.
If no alarms are present, the Main Menu appears.
4.2
Main Menu Overview

The Main Menu offers access to all functions within the panel. As shown in Table 7, the functions are
organized into three sections with step-by-step instructions.
Table 7
Primary functions overview
Section
5.0 - View Status Options
(both LCD and Service
Terminal Interface)
6.0 - Silence Alarm & Backup
Log Files (Service
Terminal Interface only)
7.0 - System and Control
Options (some functions
available via Service
Terminal Interface only)
4.3
Description
These features are available to all users. This permits all personnel to check the
status of any monitored equipment or location. From this menu, any user may:
View current monitoring dataactive alarms and the status of inputs and outputs
View data stored in alarm, event and trend logs
View pager numbers
View auto sequencing and standby testing status
These featuresavailable via the Service Terminal Interface onlyallow users to:
Silence the audible alarm
Back up the alarm, event and trend logs
These options require a password. Authorized users may:
Configure the Liebert AC8
Override automatic control of outputs to force an output ON or OFF
Clear active alarms and delete all records in the alarm, event and trend logs
LCD Menu Overview

Figure 8 shows an overview of the initial screens available through the LCD interface. For
comparable information about the Service Terminal Interface screens, see A.3 - Overview of
Menus.
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Liebert AC8
Overview of Menus
Figure 8
LCD Menu overview

Opening Screen
LIEBERT AC8
DD-MON-YY HR:MM:SS
VX.XXX.X
PRESS =STATUS/SETUP
(If any alarms detected)

Current Alarm screen
(see 5.1 - View Active Alarms)
Main Menu
VIEW STATUS
SYSTEM AND CONTROL
=SELECT
=NEXT
View Status selected

> VIEW STATUS
SYSTEM AND CONTROL
=NEXT
ACTIVE ALARMS
ALARM LOG
EVENT LOG
TREND LOG
INPUT STATUS
OUTPUT STATUS
PAGER NUMBERS
OPERATION
CONTROL STATUS
Liebert AC8
VIEW STATUS
> SYSTEM AND CONTROL
=SELECT
View Status Menu

(All users - no password)
VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
System & Control selected
See Section
5.0
=NEXT
SETUP SYSTEM
OVERRIDE OUTPUT
CLEAR ALARMS & LOGS
24
7.0
=SELECT
System & Control Menu

(Password required)
See Section
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
5.9
See Section
See Section
7.2
7.12
7.13
View Status Options
5.0
VIEW STATUS OPTIONS

NOTE
For ease of understanding, this section uses the LCD interface to illustrate most instructions,
except for features that are available only through the Service Terminal Interface. All Service
Terminal Interface screens appear in Appendix A - Service Terminal Interface.
The View Status menu allows any user to view currently active alarms, monitoring data stored in the
alarm, event and trend logs, the status of all inputs and outputs, and the four pager numbers. The
arrows are used to scroll through the menu. The Enter key is used to select the menu item.
This section presents step-by-step instructions for each of the following options:
View Active Alarms
View Trend Log
View Pager Numbers
View Alarm Log
View Input Status
View Operation
View Event Log
View Output Status
View Control Status
Figure 9 shows the main options available from the View Status menu.
Figure 9
Menu overview - View Status menu

Opening Screen
LIEBERT AC8
DD-MON-YY HR:MM:SS
VX.XXX.X
PRESS =STATUS/SETUP
Main Menu
> VIEW STATUS
SYSTEM AND CONTROL
=SELECT
=NEXT
View Status
VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
ACTIVE ALARMS
ALARM LOG
EVENT LOG
TREND LOG
INPUT STATUS
OUTPUT STATUS
PAGER NUMBERS
OPERATION
CONTROL STATUS
View Status options

View Active Alarms
> ACTIVE ALARM 22/22
SENSOR_1
101.0 DEG
HIGH SETPOINT ALARM
View Alarm Log

See
Section
5.1
SENSOR_2 ------ DEG

SENSOR PROBLEM
DEVICE_7 ALARM
CONTACT OPEN
BATTERY
CHECK BATTERY
View Input Status

INPUT
> SENSOR_1
SENSOR_2
SENSOR_3
SENSOR_4
DEVICE_1
DEVICE_2
DEVICE_3
DEVICE_4
DEVICE_5
DEVICE_6
DEVICE_7
DEVICE_8
/ STATUS
+80.00 DEG
------ DEG
+79.50 RH
NORMAL
ALARM
EVENT
ALARM
ALARM
EVENT
NORMAL
NORMAL
> ALARM RECORD 99/99

SENSOR_2
80.0 DEG
HIGH SETPOINT ALARM
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View Trend Log
> EVENT RECORD 99/99

PAGER
UNSUCCESSFUL PAGE
07-MAY-05
10:07:00
MODEM
INTERNAL FAULT
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09:20:00
DEVICE_1 FORCE ON
CONTACT CLOSED
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02:47:03
DEVICE_8 ALARM
CONTACT CLOSED
29-AUG-05
07:30:00
DEVICE_8 ON
CONTACT OPEN
05-MAY-05
05:22:17
View Output Status

See
Sec.
5.5
View Event Log

See
Section
5.2
OUTPUT
> DEVICE_1
DEVICE_2
DEVICE_3
DEVICE_4
DEVICE_5
DEVICE_6
DEVICE_7
DEVICE_8
/ STATUS
ALARM
OPERATING
OPERATING
OPERATING
STANDBY
NOT USED
NOT USED
NOT USED
View Pager Numbers

See
Sec.
5.6
PAGER TO VIEW?
> PAGER NUMBER 1
PAGER NUMBER 2
PAGER NUMBER 3
PAGER NUMBER 4
VIEW PAGER NUMBER

VIEW PAGER PIN
PAGER 1 NUMBER
9,,18005551212##
See
Sec.
5.7
See
Section
5.3
SENSOR TO VIEW?
> SENSOR_1
SENSOR_2
SENSOR_3
SENSOR_4
> TREND LOG 100/100

SENSOR_1
75.4 DEG
NORMAL
28-AUG-05
15:45:51
View Operation
>
See
Section
5.4
SELECT ZONE FOR

VIEWING
ZONE 1
View Control Status

See
Sec.
5.8
CONTROL STATUS
RELAY 1 OFF
RELAY 2 OFF
AUTO SEQUENCING ON
DAY 01 OF 02 (08:55)
STANDBY TESTING OFF
PAGER 1 PIN
01234567891011121344
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See
Sec.
5.9
View Status Options
5.1
View Active Alarms
Main Menu
The Active Alarm screen displays all alarms that are occurring, up to a > VIEW STATUS
SYSTEM AND CONTROL
maximum of 22.
=NEXT
=SELECT
A Current Alarm screen appears automatically whenever an alarm
occursexcept during setup. This screen can display only the two most
recent active alarms. To view any other active alarms, use the View
View Status Menu
Active Alarms feature.
> VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
From the Main Menu, use the arrows to choose View Status, as
VIEW
shown at right, and then press Enter .
VIEW
VIEW
From the View Status Menu, use the arrows to choose View
VIEW
Active Alarms and press Enter .
VIEW
VIEW
You may view active alarms at any time by using the following steps:
5.1.1
Active Alarms
The Active Alarms screen displays up to 22 records; it shows any active

alarm and any Latched alarm that has not been cleared. Examples of
alarms include inputs in alarm status, a low battery condition and a
loss of connection to an analog input. When any alarms are present, the
Active Alarms screen shows descriptive details for each alarm:
the source of the alarm (for example, SENSOR_1 or BATTERY)
the status of an input or output (101.0 DEG)
a brief description of the problem (HIGH SETPOINT ALARM or CHECK
BATTERY)
If there are no active alarms, the screen displays the message:
NO ALARMS PRESENT
ACTIVE ALARMS
ALARM LOG
EVENT LOG
TREND LOG
INPUT STATUS
OUTPUT STATUS
PAGER NUMBERS
OPERATION
CONTROL STATUS
Active Alarms
> ACTIVE ALARM 22/22
SENSOR_1
101.0 DEG
HIGH SETPOINT ALARM
SENSOR_2 ------ DEG
SENSOR PROBLEM
DEVICE_7 ALARM
CONTACT OPEN
BATTERY
CHECK BATTERY
Viewing Additional Screens

There may be up to 22 records of alarm data.
To view additional records, use the arrows .
To return to the previous screen, press the ESC key.
Clearing Active Alarms

To clear all active alarms, see 7.13 - Clear Alarms & Logs. Alarm records are stored in the Alarm
Log.
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5.2
View Alarm Log
Main Menu
The Alarm Log contains up to 99 records of alarms that have occurred.

Records are added to this log as alarms occur.
> VIEW STATUS

SYSTEM AND CONTROL
=NEXT
To view the Alarm Log:

From the Main Menu, use the arrows to choose View Status,
then press Enter .
Alarm Log, then press Enter .
5.2.1
Alarm Log
The Alarm Log screen displays up to 99 records showing alarm data,
including input alarms and other conditions, such as loss of power or
low battery. If the log contains any alarm records, the Alarm Log
screen displays details for each alarm:
the source of the alarm (for example, SENSOR_2 or MODEM)
the status of an input or output (80.0 DEG)
a brief description of the problem (HIGH SETPOINT ALARM or
INTERNAL FAULT)
the date and time the alarm occurred
Table 8 shows conditions that the alarm log records for digital inputs
and analog inputs and in the panel itself.
Table 8
Alarm log conditions
SOURCE
CONDITIONS
RECORDED
Digital Input
View Status Menu

VIEW
> VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
ACTIVE ALARMS
ALARM LOG
EVENT LOG
TREND LOG
INPUT STATUS
OUTPUT STATUS
PAGER NUMBERS
OPERATION
CONTROL STATUS
Alarm Log
> ALARM RECORD 99/99
SENSOR_2
80.0 DEG
HIGH SETPOINT ALARM
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MODEM
INTERNAL FAULT
29-AUG-05
09:20:00
DEVICE_8 ALARM
CONTACT CLOSED
29-AUG-05
07:30:00
Analog Input
ALARM
NORMAL
HIGH SETPOINT ALARM

LOW SETPOINT ALARM
RETURN TO NORMAL
SENSOR PROBLEM (denoted by dashes ------)
SOURCE
CONDITIONS
RECORDED
=SELECT
Panel
LOSS OF POWER
LOW BATTERY
CHECK BATTERY
BATTERY UNPLUGGED
ALARMS CLEARED
ALARM SILENCED
MODEM INTERNAL
FAULT
NO STANDBY AVAILABLE
STANDBY DEVICE FAILED
NO RESTART AVAILABLE
EMERGENCY PWR ALARM
If there are no alarms in the log, the screen displays the message:
NO ALARMS

There may be up to 99 records of alarm data.
5.2.2
Backing Up the Alarm Log (Service Terminal Interface only)

The alarm log is stored as a file in the Liebert AC8; it can hold no more than 99 records. When the log
is full, the oldest records are deleted from the end of the file as new alarm records are added at the
beginning.
You may back up the alarm log file to a remote computer using the Service Terminal Interface, as
described in 6.2 - Back Up Log Files (Service Terminal Interface only).
To delete all records in the alarm log, see 7.13 - Clear Alarms & Logs.
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5.3
View Event Log
Main Menu
In addition to alarms, the Liebert AC8 tracks other changes in the

Event Log to assist users with verifying operational and
troubleshooting problems. Events reflect changes in the status of an
input that is defined as an event or the change of state of an output
(i.e., manually forced ON or OFF). Other events may be informational,
such as a user login or an unsuccessful page attempt. The Event Log
contains up to 99 records of events, which are added as they occur.
To view the Event Log:
then press Enter .
Event Log, then press Enter .
5.3.1
=NEXT
=SELECT
View Status Menu

VIEW
VIEW
> VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
ACTIVE ALARMS
ALARM LOG
EVENT LOG
TREND LOG
INPUT STATUS
OUTPUT STATUS
PAGER NUMBERS
OPERATION
CONTROL STATUS
Event Log
The Event Log screen displays up to 99 recent events. If the log
contains any event records, the Event Log screen displays details for
each event:
the event source (for example, PAGER or DEVICE_1)
the status of an input or output (FORCE ON)
a brief description of the event (UNSUCCESSFUL PAGE or CONTACT
CLOSED)
the date and time the event occurred
Table 9 shows conditions that the event log records for inputs and
outputs and in the panel itself.
Table 9
> VIEW STATUS

SYSTEM AND CONTROL
Event Log
> EVENT RECORD 99/99
PAGER
UNSUCCESSFUL PAGE
07-MAY-05
10:07:00
DEVICE_1 FORCE ON
CONTACT CLOSED
06-MAY-05
02:47:03
DEVICE_8 ON
CONTACT OPEN
05-MAY-05
05:22:17
Event log conditions
SOURCE
Digital Input
CONDITIONS EVENT
RECORDED
NORMAL
Analog Input
HIGH SETPOINT EVENT
LOW SETPOINT EVENT
RETURN TO NORMAL
SENSOR PROBLEM
(denoted by dashes ------)
SOURCE
CONDITIONS ALARMS CLEARED
RECORDED
ALARM SILENCED
DIAL OUT TEST PASSED
DIAL OUT TEST FAILED
UNSUCCESSFUL PAGE
Panel
DEFAULT PASSWORD SET
MODEM RESET
TIME & DATE SET
USER LOGIN
NOT USED DEVICES IN ZONE
Digital Output
FORCE ON
DISABLED
STAGING DEVICE ON
FORCE OFF
AUTO
STAGING DEVICE OFF
RESTORED
HW FORCE ON
ON
STARTED
OFF
NO STANDBY OUTPUTS AVAILABLE
NO STANDBY TESTING DEVICE
AVAILABLE
EMERGENCY PWR ALARM
STAGING DISABLED
If there are no records in the log, the screen displays the message:
NO EVENTS

There may be up to 99 records of event data.
5.3.2
Backing Up the Event Log (Service Terminal Interface only)

The event log is stored as a file in the Liebert AC8; it can hold no more than 99 records. When the log
is full, the oldest records are deleted from the end of the file as new event records are added at the
beginning.
You may back up the event log file to a remote computer using the Service Terminal Interface, as
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View Status Options
To delete all records in the event log, see 7.13 - Clear Alarms & Logs.
5.4
View Trend Log
Main Menu
The Liebert AC8 takes readings of configured analog input sensors at

regular intervals and stores them in four separate trend logs, one for
each sensor. The time interval is 30 minutes. Each log contains up to
100 records.
Follow these steps to select a sensor and view its trend log:
5.4.1
Select a Sensor
To select a sensor:
then press Enter .
Trend Log, then press Enter .
From the Sensor Selection Menu, use the arrows to choose the
sensor you want to viewSensor_1 in the example at rightand
press Enter .
5.4.2
> VIEW STATUS

SYSTEM AND CONTROL
=NEXT
=SELECT
View Status Menu

VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
> VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
ACTIVE ALARMS
ALARM LOG
EVENT LOG
TREND LOG
INPUT STATUS
OUTPUT STATUS
PAGER NUMBERS
OPERATION
CONTROL STATUS
Select Sensor Menu
SENSOR TO VIEW?
> SENSOR_1
SENSOR_2
The Trend Log screen displays up to 100 records for the selected sensor.
=NEXT =SELECT
If the log contains records, the screen displays details for each reading:
SENSOR_3
SENSOR_4
the name of the selected sensor (for example, SENSOR_1)
the reading (75.4 DEG)
Trend Log
a brief description of the reading status (NORMAL)
> TREND LOG 100/100
the date and time of the reading
SENSOR_1
75.4 DEG
Table 10 shows conditions that the trend log records for analog inputs. NORMAL
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15:45:51
Each analog input has its own trend log.
SENSOR_1
70.5 DEG
Table 10 Trend log conditions
LOW SETPOINT EVENT
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SOURCE
Analog Input
SENSOR_1
79.9 DEG
CONDITIONS
LOW SETPOINT ALARM
RETURN TO NORMAL
RECORDED
LOW SETPOINT EVENT
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14:45:21
HIGH SETPOINT ALARM
HIGH SETPOINT EVENT
RETURN TO NORMAL
NORMAL
SENSOR PROBLEM (denoted by dashes ------)
View a Trend Log
If there are no records in the log, the screen displays the message:
NO TRENDS

There may be up to 100 records of trend data for the selected sensor.
5.4.3
Backing Up the Trend Log (Service Terminal Interface only)

The four trend logs are stored as files in the Liebert AC8, with a maximum of 100 records per sensor.
When a log is full, the oldest records are deleted from the end of the file as new trend records are
added at the beginning.
You may back up each trend log file to a remote computer using the Service Terminal Interface, as
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To delete all records in the trend logs, see 7.13 - Clear Alarms & Logs.
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View Status Options
5.5
View Input Status
Main Menu
The Input Status option allows you to view the current status of all
inputs: the four analog sensor inputs and the eight digital inputs.
> VIEW STATUS

SYSTEM AND CONTROL
To view the Input Status:
=NEXT
then press Enter .
Input Status, then press Enter .
5.5.1
Input Status
The Input Status screen displays the status of each analog sensor and
digital input.
Analog Sensor Inputs
The following details are displayed for analog sensor inputs:
the name of the analog sensor input (for example, SENSOR_1)
the current reading (+80.00 DEG)values are updated constantly
while being viewed
There are three possible states for an analog input, as shown in
Table 11.
Table 11
Analog input states
State
Functional
Problem with
connection
Not configured
Description
Reading-for example, +80.00 DEG or +79.50 RH
Dashes (------)
=SELECT
View Status Menu

VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
> VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
ACTIVE ALARMS
ALARM LOG
EVENT LOG
TREND LOG
INPUT STATUS
OUTPUT STATUS
PAGER NUMBERS
Input Status
INPUT / STATUS
> SENSOR_1 +80.00 DEG
SENSOR_2 ------ DEG
SENSOR_3
SENSOR_4 +79.50 RH
> DEVICE_1 ALARM
DEVICE_2 NORMAL
DEVICE_3 NORMAL
DEVICE_4 NORMAL
DEVICE_5 ALARM
DEVICE_6 EVENT
DEVICE_7 NORMAL
DEVICE_8 NORMAL
Blank
NOTE
If the status displays dashes (------), the Liebert AC8 was unable to take a reading. There
may be a connection problem.
If the status is blank, the sensor is not configured as being connected.
Digital Inputs
The following details appear for digital inputs:
the name of the digital input (for example, DEVICE_1)
the current status (NORMAL)values are updated constantly while being viewed
There are three possible states for a digital input, as shown in Table 12.
Table 12
State
NORMAL
ALARM
EVENT
Digital input states

Description
In normal state
In alarm status (for an input configured as alarmable)
An event has occurred (for an input configured as an event)
Viewing Additional Input Data

All input data may be viewed by scrolling beyond the four lines that appear on the LCD at one time:
To view all inputs, use the arrows .
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5.6
View Output Status
Main Menu
The Output Status option allows you to view the current status of all
eight outputs.
> VIEW STATUS

SYSTEM AND CONTROL
To view the Output Status:
=NEXT
then press Enter .
Output Status, then press Enter .
5.6.1
Output Status
The Output Status screen displays the status of each digital output.
The following details appear for digital outputs:
the name of the output (for example, DEVICE_1)
the current status (ALARM)values are updated constantly while
being viewed
There are eight possible states for a digital output, as shown in
Table 13.
Table 13
Digital output states
State
OPERATING
STANDBY
ALARM
FORCE ON
FORCE OFF
HW FORCE ON
STAGED ON
EPOP OFF
PENDING
NOT USED
Description
Device operating, or ON
Device in standby mode
Device in alarm
Device forced ON by operator
Device forced OFF by operator
Device forced ON by hardware switch
Device staged on by high sensor
Device forced off by emergency power operation
Pending delay timer
Device not used
=SELECT
View Status Menu

VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
> VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
ACTIVE ALARMS
ALARM LOG
EVENT LOG
TREND LOG
INPUT STATUS
OUTPUT STATUS
PAGER NUMBERS
OPERATION
CONTROL STATUS
Output Status
OUTPUT / STATUS
> DEVICE_1 ALARM
DEVICE_2 OPERATING
DEVICE_3 OPERATING
DEVICE_4 OPERATING
Viewing Additional Output Data

All output data may be viewed by scrolling beyond the four lines that appear on the LCD at one time:
To view all outputs, use the arrows .
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5.7
View Pager Numbers
Main Menu
The Liebert AC8 may be set up to dial pager numbers when an alarm is > VIEW STATUS
SYSTEM AND CONTROL
detected. Up to four pagers may be configured, as described in 7.8 Setup System - Setup Modem & Pagers.
=NEXT
=SELECT
The View Pager Numbers option allows you to view the pager numbers
and PINs for all configured pagers. Use the following steps to select a
View Status Menu
pager and view its information.
5.7.1
Select a Pager
To select a pager:
then press Enter .
Pager Numbers, then press Enter .
From the Pager Selection screen, use the arrows to choose the
pager you want to viewPager Number 1 in the example at
rightand press Enter .
Use the following steps to view a pager number or PIN for the
selected pager.
5.7.2
View a Pager Number
VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
> VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
ACTIVE ALARMS
ALARM LOG
EVENT LOG
TREND LOG
INPUT STATUS
OUTPUT STATUS
PAGER NUMBERS
OPERATION
CONTROL STATUS
Pager Selection
PAGER TO VIEW?
> PAGER NUMBER 1
PAGER NUMBER 2
PAGER NUMBER 3
PAGER NUMBER 4
To view a pager number:
Pager Menu
Choose View Pager Number from the Pager Menu and press
> VIEW PAGER NUMBER
VIEW PAGER PIN
Enter .
The Pager Number screen displays the number that is configured
for the selected pager.
Pager Number
In the example at right, the telephone number is preceded by A to
PAGER 1 NUMBER
dial an alphanumeric pager and includes a comma (,) to pause two A1,8005551212
seconds after dialing 1 before proceeding to dial the area code and
number. To change this number, see 7.8.3 - Pager Setup - Pager
Number and PIN.
Press ESC to return to the Pager Menu.
5.7.3
View a Pager PIN

To view a pager PIN:
Pager Menu
Choose View Pager PIN from the Pager Menu and press
Enter .
The Pager PIN screen displays the PIN that is configured for the
selected pager. To change this number, see 7.8 - Setup System Setup Modem & Pagers.
Press ESC to return to the Pager Menu.
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VIEW PAGER NUMBER

> VIEW PAGER PIN
Pager PIN
PAGER 1 PIN
01234567891011121344
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View Status Options
5.8
View Operation
Main Menu
The Operation option allows you to view the current settings for Auto
Sequencing, Standby Testing and Staging in each zone.
> VIEW STATUS

SYSTEM AND CONTROL
Use the following steps to select a zone and view the status of these
features.
5.8.1
=SELECT
Select a Zone
View Status Menu
To select a zone:
VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
> VIEW
VIEW
then press Enter .
Operation, then press Enter .
From the Zone Selection screen, use the arrows to choose the
zone you want to viewZone 1 in the example at rightand press
Enter .
5.8.2
=NEXT
View Operation
The Operation screen displays the following details for each feature:
the name of the feature (for example, AUTO SEQUENCING)
the status (ON or OFF)
the date and time when Auto Sequencing or Standby Testing is
scheduled to occur (for example, DAY 01 OF 02 (08:55). The time
appears in the format HH:MM (hours and minutes in military
time)
OR
the target setpoint and sensitivity level that will initiate Staging
To change these settings, see the following sections in 7.10 - Setup
Operation:
7.10.1 - Turn Automatic Sequencing On or Off
7.10.2 - Turn Standby Testing On or Off
Press ESC to return to the Zone Selection Menu.
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ACTIVE ALARMS
ALARM LOG
EVENT LOG
TREND LOG
INPUT STATUS
OUTPUT STATUS
PAGER NUMBERS
OPERATION
CONTROL STATUS
Zone Selection
SELECT ZONE FOR
VIEWING
>
ZONE 1
=NEXT
=EDIT
Operation
AUTO SEQUENCING ON
DAY 01 OF 02 (08:55)
STANDBY TESTING OFF
STAGING OFF
View Status Options
5.9
View Control Status
Main Menu
The Control Status option allows you to view the current status of the
two control relays.
> VIEW STATUS

SYSTEM AND CONTROL
To view the Control Status:
=NEXT
then press Enter .
Control Status, then press Enter .
5.9.1
Control Status
The Control Status screen displays the status of each relay.
the name of the output (for example, RELAY 1)
the status (ON or OFF)
=SELECT
View Status Menu

VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
VIEW
> VIEW
ACTIVE ALARMS
ALARM LOG
EVENT LOG
TREND LOG
INPUT STATUS
OUTPUT STATUS
PAGER NUMBERS
OPERATION
CONTROL STATUS
Control Status
CONTROL STATUS
RELAY 1 OFF
RELAY 2 OFF
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Silence Alarm & Backup Log Files (Service Terminal Interface)
6.0
SILENCE ALARM & BACKUP LOG FILES (SERVICE TERMINAL INTERFACE)

This section describes two features that are available in the Service Terminal Interface:
Silence Alarm
Backup Log Files
6.1
Silence Alarm (Service Terminal Interface)

The Silence Alarm menu item allows you to silence the audible alarm and reset the Common Alarm
Relay output if the common alarm is configured to reset with silence.
This menu item is available only through the Service Terminal Interface and Liebert SiteScan Web
connection.
NOTE
An alarm may also be silenced by pressing any key on the LCD keypad on the front of
the Liebert AC8. The LCD does not offer Silence Alarm as a menu item.
To silence the alarm remotely through the Service Terminal Interface:
Connect to the Liebert AC8 either from a remote computer or through the RS232 port (see
A.2 - Connecting to the Service Terminal Interface).
At the Main Menu, enter 8 (Silence Alarm).
At the Silence Alarm menu, shown below, enter 1 to silence the audible alarm immediately. (To
exit without silencing the alarm, enter 2 or press the Escape key.)
Silence Alarm
(Service Terminal Interface only)
SILENCE ALARM
Silence alarm and reset
common alarm relay if
common alarm relay is
configured to reset with
silence alarm
1=SILENCE ALARM
2=RETURN TO MAIN MENU
SELECT A NUMBER:1
>ALARM HAS BEEN SILENCED
A confirmation message appears: Alarm has been silenced.

NOTE
Through Liebert SiteScan Web, this option is available via the Liebert AC8 Graphic Screen.
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6.2
Back Up Log Files (Service Terminal Interface only)

The Liebert AC8 maintains three types of logsalarm, event and trendthat may be backed up to a
remote computer.
This feature is available only through the Service Terminal Interface.
To back up any of the alarm, event or trend logs:
1. Connect to the Liebert AC8 either from a remote computer or through the RS232 port (see
2. At the Main Menu, enter 9 (Backup Log Files).
3. At the Backup Log Files menu, as shown below, enter a number for the type of file you want to
back up:
Enter 1 to back up the Alarm Log
Enter 2 to back up the Event Log
Enter 3 to back up the Trend Log for the first sensor (Sensor_1)
Enter 4 to back up the Trend Log for the second sensor (Sensor_2)
Enter 5 to back up the Trend Log for the third sensor (Sensor_3)
Enter 6 to back up the Trend Log for the fourth sensor (Sensor_4)
Backup Log Files - Alarm Log File
BACKUP LOG FILES

Backup alarm, event and trend log files
1=BACKUP
2=BACKUP
3=BACKUP
4=BACKUP
5=BACKUP
6=BACKUP
7=RETURN
ALARM LOG FILE

EVENT LOG FILE
TREND LOG FILE-SENSOR_1
TO MAIN MENU
SELECT A NUMBER:1
4. At the prompt to initiate a backup of the selected log file, enter Y (Yes - begin) or N (No - cancel),
then press Enter. The current setting appears in brackets[N] in the following example.
>INITIATE A BACKUP OF ALARM LOG-YES(Y) OR NO(N)?
>[N]
>[
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NOTE
The following instructions refer to the Microsoft Windows HyperTerminal program. These
steps may vary for other communications programs.
5. At the top of the HyperTerminal window, shown below, click on Transfer, then on Receive File.
Enter folder
Select Xmodem
Enter filename for example,

alarm.log
6. In the Receive File window, as shown above:

In the Place Received File in the Following Folder box, enter the name and location of the
folder where the configuration file should be placedfor example, C:\or click on the
Browse button to locate the folder.
In the Use Receiving Protocol box, select Xmodem from the drop-down list.
Click on the Receive button. (To close the window without backing up the file, click on Close
or Cancel.)
7. In the Receive Filename window, enter a name for the log filealarm.log in the example above.
8. When the transfer is complete, a confirmation message appears in the Service Terminal Interface
window: Backup Successful.
9. The display returns to the Backup Log Files menu. You may choose another type of log file to back
up (return to Step 3) or press 7 (or Escape) to return to the Main Menu.
After backing up a log file, you may want to delete all records in the Liebert AC8s log of that type. See
7.13 - Clear Alarms & Logs for details.
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System and Control Options
7.0
SYSTEM AND CONTROL OPTIONS

NOTE
For ease of understanding, this section uses the LCD interface to illustrate most instructions,
except for features that are available only through the Service Terminal Interface. All Service
Terminal Interface screens appear in Appendix A - Service Terminal Interface.
The System and Control menu allows you to configure the Liebert AC8setting up inputs and
outputs and an input/output matrix to trigger actions, the modem and pagers, and system features
such as date and time. This menu also provides a vehicle for manually changing the state of an output
to ON or OFF, clearing active alarms and deleting records from the Liebert AC8s alarm log, event log
and trend logs.
The arrows are used to scroll through the menu. The Enter key is used to select the menu item
and enter new information. Table 14 shows characters that may be entered in labels and values.
Table 14 Valid characters for data entry
Alphanumeric
Special characters
A-Z, 0-9
space [ ] ^ _ ! " # $ % & ( ) * + - / , . ; < = > @
The System and Control options require a password to prevent unauthorized users from making
changes to the system.
This section presents step-by-step instructions for each of the following:
Login - enter the password
Setup System - configure inputs, outputs, modem, pagers, system features
Override Output - manually override automatic control of outputs; release the override
Clear Alarms & Logs - clear active alarms; delete records from the alarm, event and trend logs
NOTE
If an alarm occurs while a user is logged on, the LCD backlight will flash and the audible
alarm will sound. To obtain specific information about the alarm, you must access the Active
Alarm screen (see 5.1 - View Active Alarms) or the Alarm Log (see 5.2 - View Alarm Log).
7.1
Login
Users must enter a password to access any of the system and control
options. The password consists of four characters (see Table 14 for
valid characters); the default password is AAAA. To set up or change
the password, see 7.9.1 - Change Password.
To log in:
From the Main Menu, use the arrows to choose System and
Control, then press Enter , as shown at right.
Use the arrows to choose System and Control, and press
Enter . The Login menu appears.
To enter your password (the default is AAAA):
Use the arrows to choose a character.
Press Enter to advance to the next character position.
When finished, press Enter again.
The System and Control Menu appears next, with these options that
are described in the following sections:
Setup System (Section 7.2 - Section 7.9)
Override Output (Section 7.12)
Clear Alarms & Logs (Section 7.13)
Main Menu
VIEW STATUS
=NEXT
=SELECT
Login
LOGIN
AAAA
=SELECT =NEXT/END

> SETUP SYSTEM
OVERRIDE OUTPUT
CLEAR ALARMS & LOGS
=NEXT =SELECT
NOTE
If, after logging in, you press the ESC key to return to a previous screen that is not passwordprotected, you must log in again, including entering your password if you wish to access
password-protected functions.
Figure 10 shows the main options available from the System & Control menu.
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Figure 10 Menu overview - System and Control menu

Opening Screen
LIEBERT AC8
DD-MON-YY HR:MM:SS
VX.XXX.X
PRESS =STATUS/SETUP
Main Menu
VIEW STATUS
=SELECT
=NEXT
Login Screen
LOGIN
AAAA
=NEXT/END
=SELECT
System & Control menu

Setup System selected

Override Output selected
SETUP SYSTEM
> OVERRIDE OUTPUT
CLEAR ALARMS & LOGS
> SETUP SYSTEM

OVERRIDE OUTPUT
CLEAR ALARMS & LOGS
Setup System menu

SETUP
SETUP
SETUP
SETUP
SETUP
SETUP
SETUP
SETUP
SETUP
INPUTS
COMMON ALARM
SENSOR
ZONES
OUTPUTS
MODEM&PAGERS
SYSTEM INFO
OPERATION
I/O MATRIX

Clear Alarms&Logs selected
SETUP SYSTEM
OVERRIDE OUTPUT
> CLEAR ALARMS & LOGS
Select Output
See
Section
7.2
Clear Alarms/Logs menu

See
Section
7.12
OVERRIDE OUTPUT
> DEVICE_1 AUTO
DEVICE_2 AUTO
.
.
.
DEVICE_8
CLEAR
CLEAR
CLEAR
CLEAR
ACTIVE ALARMS
ALARM LOG
EVENT LOG
TREND LOGS
See
Section
7.13
AUTO
Override Output
SELECT DEVICE_1
CLEAR ACTIVE ALARMS

ARE YOU SURE? N
CLEAR ALARM LOG

ARE YOU SURE? N
AUTO
Setup System options
Setup Inputs
SELECT INPUT
> DEVICE_1 NO-AL-L
DEVICE_2 NO-AL-L
.
.
.
Setup Common Alarm

See
Sec.
7.3
RESET COMMON ALARM See

WITH SILENCE? N
Sec.
7.4
CLEAR EVENT LOG

ARE YOU SURE? N
Setup Sensor
7.5
SENSOR_4 +79.50 RH
DEVICE_8
NO-AL-L
SETUP DEVICE_1
LABEL: DEVICE_1
NORM OPEN/CLOSE: NO
ALARM/EVENT: AL
LATCHED: Y
DELAY: 00:01
SETUP SENSOR_1
CONNECTED: N
LABEL: SENSOR_1
UNITS: DEG
4 mA: +045.0
20 mA: +096.0
OFFSET: +000.0
ALARM/EVENT: AL
LATCHED: N
LOW SETPT: +0050.0
HIGH SETPT: +0090.0
SENSOR DELAY: 00:01

SETUP PAGERS
SETUP MODEM
SELECT PAGER
PAGER NUMBER 1
.
.
.
See
Sec.
7.8
Setup System Info
ENTER INIT STRING

ATS0=1
Liebert AC8
See Figure 11
for details on
Setup System Info
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Setup Outputs
See
Sec.
7.6
SETUP ZONES
> ZONE 1:4
ZONE 2:0
ZONE 3:0
ZONE 4:0
ZONE
See
Sec.
7.7
SELECT OUTPUT
> DEVICE_1 NO-OP-E-E
DEVICE_2 NO-ST-E-E
.
.
.
DEVICE_8 NO-NU-E-E
# DEVICES IN ZONE
SETUP DEVICE_1
NORM OPEN/CLOSE: NO
MODE: OPERATING
IN ALARM: ENABLE
EMERG OP: ENABLE
1:4
Setup Operation
SELECT ZONE FOR
See
THE OPERATION
Sec.
ZONE 1
7.9 >
CHANGE PASSWORD
CHANGE DATE & TIME
SETUP SITE ID
CONNECT BATTERY
SETUP SERV PH NUM
FACTORY DEFAULTS
PAGER NUMBER 4
SET PAGER 1 NUMBER

SET PAGER 1 PIN
Setup Zones
SELECT SENSOR
See
> SENSOR_1 +80.00 DEG Sec.
.
.
.
CLEAR TREND LOGS

ARE YOU SURE? N
Setup I/O Matrix

See
Sec.
7.10
MAP INPUT TO RELAY

MAP SENSOR TO RELAY
See
Sec.
7.11
> AUTO SEQUENCING OFF

STANDBY TESTING OFF
FAILED STANDBY
N
HOLD DELAY : 10:00
RESTART
: 00:06
STAGING
: OFF
SELECT INPUT
DEVICE_1
DEVICE_2
SELECT SENSOR
SENSOR_1 HIGH STPT
SENSOR_1 LOW STPT
DEVICE_8
SENSOR_4 LOW
See Figure 12
for details on
Setup Operation
1 CONTROL RELAY
1 2
Y N
.
.
.
.
.
.
STPT
1H CONTROL RELAY
1 2
Y N
7.2
Setup System - Overview

The Setup System screen displays seven options that allow you to configure input and output
devices and their relationships, the common alarm, the modem, pagers to be dialed when alarms
occur, and a variety of system details, such as login password and system date and time:
7.3
Setup Inputs
Setup Common Alarm
Setup Sensor
Setup Zones
Setup Outputs
Setup System Info
Setup Operation
Setup I/O Matrix
Setup System Menu

> SETUP INPUTS
SETUP COMMON ALARM
SETUP SENSOR
=NEXT =SELECT
SETUP ZONES
SETUP OUTPUTS
SETUP MODEM&PAGERS
SETUP SYSTEM INFO
SETUP OPERATION
SETUP I/O MATRIX
Setup System - Setup Inputs

The Liebert AC8 has eight digital input points that may be configured
individually. These inputs may have a wide variety of Liebert or other
manufacturers equipment connected for monitoring.
To configure a digital input:
Log In and Choose Setup System
Control, then press Enter (see 7.1 - Login for help).
Enter your password at the Login screen.
From the System and Control Menu, use the arrows to choose
Setup System, then press Enter .
Select Input Menu

SELECT
> DEVICE_1
DEVICE_2
=NEXT
DEVICE_3
DEVICE_4
DEVICE_5
DEVICE_6
DEVICE_7
DEVICE_8
INPUT
NO-AL-L
NO-AL-L
=SELECT
NO-AL-L
NO-AL-L
NO-AL-L
NO-AL-L
NO-AL-L
NO-AL-L
Select a Digital Input to Configure

From the Setup System Menu, shown at right, use the arrows to choose Setup Inputs and
press Enter .
From the Select Input Menu, choose the input you wantfor example, Device_1and press
Enter .
Table 15 shows the digital input features you may change, along with the default settings: you may
change the name of the input, define it as Normally Open or Normally Closed, and specify it as
alarmable or as an event.
Alarmable inputs may be defined as either Unlatched or Latched.
Event status allows you to monitor a digital inputs stateand use a change in state to initiate an
action through an output, if desiredwithout triggering an alarm. Events are always Unlatched.
You may also specify a time delay before the Liebert AC8 responds to an alarm or event.
Use the steps following Table 15 to change the default settings for any digital input.
Table 15
Default settings - digital inputs
Feature
LABEL
NORM OPEN/CLOSE
ALARM/EVENT
LATCHED
DELAY
Default
DEVICE_1
NO (Normally Open)
AL (Alarmable)
L (Latched) / Y (Yes)*
00:01 (1 second)
Other Options
Any name (up to eight characters)
NC (Normally Closed)
EV (Event)
NL (Unlatched) / N (No)*
Any time (in minutes and seconds) from 00:00 to 99:59
* NOTE: Different abbreviations are used to designate a digital input as Latched or Unlatched as shown below.
Settings - Select Input
Menu (see Section 7.3)
When configuring an input

(see Section 7.3.4)
Unlatched
NL (Not Latched)
N (No, not latched)
Latched
L (Latched)
Y (Yes, latched)
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7.3.1
Change Label (Name of Input)
Setup Inputs Menu
Each input has a default label (Device_1, Device_2, etc.) that you may
change to a more descriptive name for ease in recognizing alarms and
events associated with the input. The label may consist of up to eight
characters (see Table 14 for valid characters).
The device name assigned through this menu is also displayed for the
corresponding output.
Table 16
Input and output labels
Label
Applies to:
Label
Applies to:
Device_1
Device_2
Device_3
Device_4
Input 1 and Output 1

Device_5
Device_6
Device_7
Device_8

SETUP DEVICE_1
> LABEL: DEVICE_1
NORM OPEN/CLOSE: NO
ALARM/EVENT: AL
=NEXT
=SELECT
LATCHED: Y
DELAY: 00:01
Change Label
CHANGE LABEL
DEVICE_1
=SELECT =NEXT/END
If the input label is changed, the output will change also.

From the Setup Inputs Menu, choose Label for the selected inputLabel: Device_1 in the
example above rightand press Enter .
To change the inputs label, which may consist of up to eight characters:
7.3.2
Define Input as Normally Open or Normally Closed

Each input may be set up as Normally Open (NO) or Normally Closed
(NC). The default setting for all input points is NO (Normally Open).
If you require an input to be a supervised point, define the input as
Normally Closed (NC).
From the Setup Inputs Menu, choose Norm Open/Close, as
shown at right, and press Enter .
To change the normal state for this input, use the arrows to
choose NO (Normally Open) or NC (Normally Closed), then press
Enter .
7.3.3
Define Input as Alarmable or Event

Each digital input may be defined as Alarmable (AL) or as an
Event (EV).
For a digital input defined as alarmable, the following alarm
reactions occur when the status of the monitored input device
changes: the LCD flashes, the audible horn sounds, configured
pager numbers will be notified and a record is entered in the
Alarm Log.
For a digital input defined as an event, the status change is
recorded in the Event Log.
For both types (alarmable and event), user setup determines output
controlwhether the device that changed status is disabled or kept in
operating mode and whether a standby device is set to operate.
By default, all digital inputs are set up as AL (Alarmable).
From the Setup Inputs Menu, choose Alarm/Event, as shown at
right, and press Enter .
To change the type of digital input, use the arrows to choose
AL (Alarmable) or EV (Event), then press Enter .
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Setup Inputs Menu

SETUP DEVICE_1
LABEL: DEVICE_1
> NORM OPEN/CLOSE: NO
ALARM/EVENT: AL
=NEXT
=SELECT
LATCHED: Y
DELAY: 00:01
Normally Open / Closed

IS INPUT NORMALLY
OPEN OR CLOSED? NO
=NO/NC
=END
Setup Inputs Menu

SETUP DEVICE_1
LABEL: DEVICE_1
NORM OPEN/CLOSE: NO
> ALARM/EVENT: AL
=NEXT
=SELECT
LATCHED: Y
DELAY: 00:01
Alarmable / Event
IS INPUT AN ALARM
OR EVENT? AL
=AL/EV
=END
7.3.4
Set Up Alarmable Inputs in Latched or Unlatched Mode

Alarmable input points may be set up in Latched mode (Y), which
requires the user to clear the Liebert AC8 alarms after an alarm has
occurred, or Unlatched mode (N), in which alarms will automatically
clear after a return-to-normal state. The default setting for alarmable
inputs is L (Latched).
Any input defined as an event is automatically Unlatched.
A digital input defined as Latched does not reset automatically after
an alarm. It will remain in the triggered position even after the
monitored device returns to normal. After an alarm, the user must
manually reset Latched inputs, as described in 7.13.1 - Clear Active
Alarms. This also means that any digital outputs linked to a Latched
digital input will remain triggered until the input is manually reset.
Setup Inputs Menu

SETUP DEVICE_1
LABEL: DEVICE_1
NORM OPEN/CLOSE: NO
ALARM/EVENT: AL
=NEXT
=SELECT
> LATCHED: Y
DELAY: 00:01
Latched / Unlatched
IS ALARM
LATCHED? N
=Y/N
=END
A digital input defined as Unlatched will automatically track the

status of the monitored device. No action by the user is required.
From the Setup Inputs Menu, choose Latched, as shown above
To change this feature, use the arrows to choose Y (Yes Latched) or N (No - Unlatched), then press Enter .
NOTE: Only alarmable input points may be set up as Latched. Once
an input is defined as an event, the Latched entry displays N/A. If you
attempt to set up an event as Latched, the message shown at right
appears. Press the ESC key to return to the previous screen to
continue configuring the digital input.
Message (if input has

been defined as an event)
LATCH NOT ALLOWED
WHEN IN EVENT MODE
ESC=BACK
The only way to reset latched alarms is by clearing active alarms. This
step is required to return latched points to their normal state. For
details, see 7.13.1 - Clear Active Alarms.
7.3.5
Set Up Delay Time
Setup Inputs Menu
Each input may be set up with a specified time delay between the
occurrence of an alarm or eventa monitored device changes state
and any response by the Liebert AC8. This feature can prevent
needless responses to transient conditions.
This delay is the amount of time that must elapse before the Liebert
AC8 acknowledges the change of state in the monitored device and
takes any further action, such as dialing configured pagers. The
default time delay is 1 second (displayed as 00 MIN : 01 SEC).
The time delay applies only when a monitored device changes from its
normal statefor example, the Liebert AC8 detects a closed contact
that is defined as Normally Open.
When the monitored device returns to its normal state, the Liebert
AC8 acknowledges the change of state immediately.
SETUP DEVICE_1
LABEL: DEVICE_1
NORM OPEN/CLOSE: NO
ALARM/EVENT: AL
=NEXT
=SELECT
LATCHED: N
DELAY: 00:01
Delay Time
DELAY TIME BEFORE
TRIGGER?
00 MIN : 01 SEC
=SELECT =NEXT/END
From the Setup Inputs Menu, choose Delay, as shown at right,

and press Enter .
To change the time delay in minutes and seconds (in the range of 00:00 to 99:59):
For minutes (MIN), press and hold one of the arrow keys scroll through the numbers 00-99.
Press Enter to advance to seconds (SEC).
For seconds (SEC), press and hold one of the arrow keys scroll through the numbers 00-59.
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7.4
Setup System - Setup Common Alarm

The audible alarm sounds after the Liebert AC8 detects an alarm condition in any input that has
been defined as alarmable, including digital and analog sensor inputs. Once the alarm is silenced,
there are two options:
By default, the common alarm remains energized until the input alarm is cleared.
You may change this setting to de-energize the common alarm automatically once the alarm is
silenced.
You might want to reset the common alarm with silence if an external alarmfor example, a hornis
connected to the common alarm output contacts.
You might not want to reset the common alarm contacts (let contacts reflect/track alarms) and simply
silence the audible horn.
To change the common alarm setting:
Setup System Menu

Change to Reset (Y) or Not Reset (N)
From the Setup System Menu, shown at right, use the arrows
to choose Setup Common Alarm and press Enter .
By default, the common alarm is set up not to reset automatically
when the alarm is silenced (N). To change this setting, use the
arrows to choose Y (Yes - reset with silence) or N (No - not
reset), then press Enter .
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SETUP INPUTS
> SETUP COMMON ALARM
SETUP SENSOR
=NEXT =SELECT
SETUP ZONES
SETUP OUTPUTS
SETUP MODEM&PAGERS
SETUP SYSTEM INFO
SETUP OPERATION
SETUP I/O MATRIX
Reset Common Alarm

RESET COMMON ALARM
WITH SILENCE? N
=Y/N
=END
7.5
Setup System - Setup Sensor

The Liebert AC8 has four analog sensor input points that may be configured individually. The panel
monitors connected equipment for any 4-20 mA inputfor example, temperature and humidity. Each
sensor input is dedicated to a specific zone:
Sensor_1 is for Zone 1

To configure a sensor:
Setup System Menu

Select a Sensor to Configure
From the Setup System Menu, shown at right, use the arrows to
choose Setup Sensor and press Enter .
From the Select Sensor Menu, choose the sensor you wantfor
example, Sensor_1and press Enter .
Table 17 shows sensor features that may be changed, along with the
default settings. By default, sensor inputs are not connected.
To activate a sensor input, you must specify it as connected and enter
corresponding values for 4 and 20 mA, as well as high and low
setpoints. Other features that may be altered include the name of the
sensor, the abbreviation for the units, and defining the sensor as
alarmable or as an event.
SETUP INPUTS
SETUP COMMON ALARM
> SETUP SENSOR
=NEXT =SELECT
SETUP ZONES
SETUP OUTPUTS
SETUP MODEM&PAGERS
SETUP SYSTEM INFO
SETUP OPERATION
SETUP I/O MATRIX
Select Sensor Menu

SELECT
> SENSOR_1
SENSOR_2
=NEXT
SENSOR_3
SENSOR_4
SENSOR
+80.00 DEG
------ DEG
=SELECT
+79.50 RH
Alarmable sensors may be Latched (Y) or Unlatched (N).

Event status allows you to monitor a sensors high and low setpointsand use those setpoints to
change the status of an output, if desiredwithout triggering an alarm. Events are always
Unlatched.
You may also specify a time delay before the Liebert AC8 responds to an alarm or event.
Use the steps following Table 17 to change the default settings for any analog sensor input.
Table 17
Default settings - analog sensor inputs
Feature
Default
Other Options
CONNECTED*
N (Not connected)*
Y (Connected)**
LABEL
SENSOR_1
UNITS
DEG
Any units (up to three characters)
4 mA
+045.0
Can define up to two decimal placesfor example, -99.99
20 mA
+096.0
Can define up to two decimal placesfor example, +99.99
OFFSET
+000.0
ALARM/EVENT
AL (Alarmable)
EV (Event)
LATCHED
N (Unlatched)
Y (Latched)
LOW SETPT
+0050.0
Can define up to two decimal placesfor example, -999.99
HIGH SETPT
+0090.0
SENSOR DELAY
00:01 (1 second)
* If a sensor is configured as N (Not connected), the display will show an empty reading (blank spaces).
** If a sensor is configured as Y (Connected) and is functioning properly, the display will show a reading.
If the connected sensor is not functioning properly, the display will show dashes (------) indicating a problem.
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7.5.1
Identify the Sensor as Connected
Setup Sensor Menu
To make use of an analog sensor, you must specify it as Connected (Y).

By default, analog sensors are Not connected (N).
Disconnecting a sensor will turn off staging for that sensors zone if
staging has been turned on for the zone (see 7.10.6 - Specify Staging
for details on staging).
From the Setup Sensor Menu, choose Connected, as shown at
To change this feature, use the arrows to choose Y (Yes - Connected) or N (No - Not connected), then press Enter .
SETUP SENSOR_1
> CONNECTED: N
LABEL: SENSOR_1
=NEXT =SELECT
UNITS: DEG
4 mA: +045.0
20 mA: +096.0
OFFSET: +000.0
ALARM/EVENT: AL
LATCHED: N
LOW SETPT: +0050.0
HIGH SETPT: +0090.0
SENSOR DELAY: 00:01
Sensor Connected
IS THE SENSOR
CONNECTED? N
=Y/N
7.5.2
Change Sensor Label (Name)
=END
Setup Sensor Menu
Each sensor has a default label (Sensor_1, Sensor_2, etc.) that you may
change to a more descriptive name. The label may consist of up to eight
characters (see Table 14 for valid characters).
From the Setup Sensor Menu, choose Label for the selected sensorLabel: Sensor_1 in the exampleand press Enter .
To change the sensors label, which may consist of up to eight characters:
SETUP SENSOR_1
CONNECTED: Y
> LABEL: SENSOR_1
=NEXT =SELECT
UNITS: DEG
4 mA: +045.0
20 mA: +096.0
OFFSET: +000.0
ALARM/EVENT: AL
LATCHED: N
LOW SETPT: +0050.0
HIGH SETPT: +0090.0
SENSOR DELAY: 00:01
Change Sensor Label

CHANGE SENSOR LABEL
LABEL: ROOM TMP
=SELECT =END
7.5.3
Change Units Label
Setup Sensor Menu
For each sensor, you may use a three-character label to specify

measurement units, such as DEG (see Table 14 for valid characters).
From the Setup Sensor Menu, choose Units for the selected sensor
and press Enter .
To enter the units label, which may consist of up to three characters:
SETUP SENSOR_1
CONNECTED: Y
LABEL: ROOM_TMP
=NEXT =SELECT
> UNITS: DEG
4 mA: +045.0
20 mA: +096.0
OFFSET: +000.0
ALARM/EVENT: AL
LATCHED: N
LOW SETPT: +0050.0
HIGH SETPT: +0090.0
SENSOR DELAY: 00:01
Change Units Label

CHANGE UNITS LABEL
UNITS: DEG
=SELECT =NEXT/END
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7.5.4
Change 4 mA Value
Setup Sensor Menu
For the 4 mA value, enter the smallest value for the range of the
sensorfor example, 50F for a temperature sensor with a range of
50F to 90F.
The default value for each sensor is +045.0. Values that can be entered
range from -999.9 to +999.9.
To enter a new value:
From the Setup Sensor Menu, choose 4 mA for the selected sensor
and press Enter .
To change the 4 mA value:
SETUP SENSOR_1
CONNECTED: Y
LABEL: ROOM_TMP
=NEXT =SELECT
UNITS: DEG
> 4 mA: +045.0
20 mA: +096.0
OFFSET: +000.0
ALARM/EVENT: AL
LATCHED: N
LOW SETPT: +0050.0
HIGH SETPT: +0090.0
SENSOR DELAY: 00:01
Change 4 mA Value
CHANGE 4 mA VALUE
4 mA: +050.0
=SELECT =NEXT/END
7.5.5
Change 20 mA Value
Setup Sensor Menu
For the 20 mA value, enter the largest value for the range of the
sensorfor example, 90F for a temperature sensor with a range of
50F to 90F.
The default value for each sensor is +096.0. Values that can be entered
range from -999.9 to +999.9.
From the Setup Sensor Menu, choose 20 mA for the selected sensor and press Enter .
To change the 20 mA value:
SETUP SENSOR_1
CONNECTED: Y
LABEL: ROOM_TMP
=NEXT =SELECT
UNITS: DEG
4 mA: +050.0
> 20 mA: +096.0
OFFSET: +000.0
ALARM/EVENT: AL
LATCHED: N
LOW SETPT: +0050.0
HIGH SETPT: +0090.0
SENSOR DELAY: 00:01
Change 20 mA Value
CHANGE 20 mA VALUE
20 mA: +090.0
=SELECT =NEXT/END
7.5.6
Change Offset Value
Setup Sensor Menu
For the Offset value, enter an adjustment factorfor example, if the

sensor reading shows 70F when the actual temperature is 75F, the
offset might be 5F.
The default Offset value for each sensor is +000.0. Values that can be
entered range from -999.9 to +999.9.
From the Setup Sensor Menu, choose Offset for the selected sensor
and press Enter .
To change the Offset value:
SETUP SENSOR_1
CONNECTED: Y
LABEL: ROOM_TMP
=NEXT =SELECT
UNITS: DEG
4 mA: +050.0
20 mA: +090.0
> OFFSET: +000.0
ALARM/EVENT: AL
LATCHED: N
LOW SETPT: +0050.0
HIGH SETPT: +0090.0
SENSOR DELAY: 00:01
Change Offset Value

CHANGE OFFSET VALUE
OFFSET: +005.0
=SELECT =NEXT/END
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7.5.7
Define Sensor as Alarmable or Event
Setup Sensor Menu
Each sensor may be defined as Alarmable (AL) or as an Event (EV).

For a sensor defined as alarmable, the following alarm reactions
occur when the high-setpoint threshold is crossed: the LCD flashes,
the audible horn sounds, configured pager numbers will be notified
and a record is entered in the Alarm Log.
For a sensor defined as an event, the high-setpoint occurrence is
recorded in the Event Log.
By default, all sensors are set up as AL (Alarmable).
From the Setup Sensor Menu, choose Alarm/Event, as shown at
To change the type of sensor, use the arrows to choose
AL (Alarmable) or EV (Event), then press Enter .
SETUP SENSOR_1
CONNECTED: Y
LABEL: ROOM_TMP
=NEXT =SELECT
UNITS: DEG
4 mA: +050.0
20 mA: +090.0
OFFSET: +005.0
> ALARM/EVENT: AL
LATCHED: N
LOW SETPT: +0050.0
HIGH SETPT: +0090.0
SENSOR DELAY: 00:01
Alarmable / Event
IS SENSOR AN ALARM
OR EVENT? AL
=AL/EV
7.5.8
Set Up Alarmable Sensors in Latched or Unlatched Mode

Alarmable sensor points may be set up in Latched mode (Y), requiring
the user to clear the Liebert AC8 alarms after an alarm has occurred,
or Unlatched mode (N), meaning that alarms will automatically clear
after a return-to-normal state. The default setting for alarmable
sensors is N (Unlatched). Any sensor defined as an event is
automatically Unlatched.
A sensor defined as Latched does not reset automatically after an
alarm. It will remain in the triggered position even after the monitored
sensor returns to normal. After an alarm, the user must manually
reset Latched sensors, as described in 7.13.1 - Clear Active Alarms.
This also means that any digital outputs linked to a Latched sensor
will remain triggered until the sensor is manually reset.
A sensor defined as Unlatched will automatically track the status of
the monitored sensor. No action by the user is required.
From the Setup Sensor Menu, choose Latched, as shown at right,
and press Enter .
To change this feature, use the arrows to choose Y (Yes Latched) or N (No - Unlatched), then press Enter .
NOTE: Only alarmable sensors may be set up as Latched. If you
attempt to set up an event as Latched, the message shown at right
appears. Press the ESC key to return to the previous screen to
continue configuring the digital input.
The only way to reset latched alarms is by clearing active alarms. This
step is required to return latched points to their normal state. For
details, see 7.13.1 - Clear Active Alarms.
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=END
Setup Sensor Menu

SETUP SENSOR_1
CONNECTED: Y
LABEL: ROOM_TMP
=NEXT =SELECT
UNITS: DEG
4 mA: +050.0
20 mA: +090.0
OFFSET: +005.0
ALARM/EVENT: AL
> LATCHED: N
LOW SETPT: +0050.0
HIGH SETPT: +0090.0
SENSOR DELAY: 00:01
Latched / Unlatched
IS ALARM
LATCHED? N
=Y/N
=END
Message (if sensor has

been defined as an event)
LATCH NOT ALLOWED
WHEN IN EVENT MODE
ESC=BACK
7.5.9
Change Low Setpoint
Setup Sensor Menu
When the sensor detects a condition below the Low Setpoint value, an
alarm or event will occur, depending on the sensor configuration.
The Low Setpoint value must not be set below the sensors 4 mA value
plus the offset value. For example, if the 4 mA value is 50F and the
Offset value is 5F, the Low Setpoint must be 55F or higher.
The default Low Setpoint for each sensor is +0050.0. Values that can
be entered range from:
the 4 mA value + the Offset value (in the example, 50+5=55)
to
To view or change these values, see 7.5.4 - Change 4 mA Value,
7.5.5 - Change 20 mA Value and 7.5.6 - Change Offset Value.
From the Setup Sensor Menu, choose Low Setpt for the selected
sensor and press Enter .
To change the Low Setpoint:
7.5.10 Change High Setpoint
SETUP SENSOR_1
CONNECTED: Y
LABEL: ROOM_TMP
=NEXT =SELECT
UNITS: DEG
4 mA: +050.0
20 mA: +090.0
OFFSET: +005.0
ALARM/EVENT: AL
LATCHED: N
> LOW SETPT: +0050.0
HIGH SETPT: +0090.0
SENSOR DELAY: 00:01
Change Low Setpoint

CHANGE LOW SETPOINT
LOW SETPT: +0060.0
=SELECT =NEXT/END
Setup Sensor Menu
When the sensor detects a condition above the High Setpoint value, an
alarm or event will occur, depending on the sensor configuration.
The High Setpoint value must not be set above the sensors 20 mA value
plus the offset value. For example, if the 20 mA value is 90F and the
Offset value is 5F, the High Setpoint must be 95F or lower.
The default High Setpoint for each sensor is +0090.0. Values that can
be entered range from:
to
To view or change these values, see 7.5.4 - Change 4 mA Value,
7.5.5 - Change 20 mA Value and 7.5.6 - Change Offset Value.
From the Setup Sensor Menu, choose High Setpt for the selected
sensor and press Enter .
To change the High Setpoint:
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SETUP SENSOR_1
CONNECTED: Y
LABEL: ROOM_TMP
=NEXT =SELECT
UNITS: DEG
4 mA: +050.0
20 mA: +090.0
OFFSET:
+005.0
ALARM/EVENT: AL
LATCHED: N
LOW SETPT: +0060.0
> HIGH SETPT: +0090.0
SENSOR DELAY: 00:01
Change High Setpoint

CHANGE HIGH SETPOINT
HIGH SETPT: +0085.0
=SELECT =NEXT/END
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7.5.11 Set Up Delay Time
Setup Sensor Menu
Each sensor may be set up with a specified time delay between the
triggering of a high or low setpointa monitored sensor crosses the
high or low setpoint thresholdand any response by the Liebert AC8.
This feature can prevent transient conditions from prompting
unnecessary responses.
This delay is the amount of time that must elapse before the Liebert
AC8 acknowledges the change in the monitored sensor and takes any
further action, such as dialing configured pagers. The default time
delay is 1 second (displayed as 00 MIN : 01 SEC).
The time delay applies to the triggering of a high or low setpoint and
also after the monitored sensor returns to its normal state. When the
monitored device returns to its normal state, the specified time delay
must elapse before the Liebert AC8 acknowledges the return-to-normal
condition.
SETUP SENSOR_1
CONNECTED: Y
LABEL: ROOM_TMP
=NEXT =SELECT
UNITS: DEG
4 mA: +050.0
20 mA: +090.0
OFFSET: +005.0
ALARM/EVENT: AL
LATCHED: N
LOW SETPT: +0060.0
HIGH SETPT: +0085.0
SENSOR DELAY: 00:01
Delay Time
DELAY TIME BEFORE
TRIGGER?
00 MIN : 01 SEC
=SELECT =NEXT/END
From the Setup Sensor Menu, choose Sensor Delay, as shown at

To change the time delay in minutes and seconds (in the range of
00:00 to 99:59):
For minutes (MIN), press and hold one of the arrow keys scroll through the numbers 00-99.
For seconds (SEC), press and hold one of the arrow keys scroll through the numbers 00-59.
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7.6
Setup System - Setup Zones

The Liebert AC8 has four zones that may be used to define different areasrooms or sections of a
room. If set up with four zones, the Liebert AC8 effectively performs as four separate units,
controlling each zone separately, for example, using a different rotation sequence for devices in each
zone.
A single zone may have one to eight outputs associated with it. The
minimum number of outputs per zone is one, and the maximum for all
zones combined is eight.
By default, the Liebert AC8 is configured to have one zone with four
outputs: Zone 1 has four associated outputs and Zones 2-4 have none.
To set up zones:
Select Setup Zones
choose Setup Zones and press Enter .
7.6.1
Setup System Menu

SETUP INPUTS
SETUP COMMON ALARM
SETUP SENSOR
=NEXT =SELECT
> SETUP ZONES
SETUP OUTPUTS
SETUP MODEM&PAGERS
SETUP SYSTEM INFO
SETUP OPERATION
SETUP I/O MATRIX
Setup Zones
SETUP ZONES
> ZONE 1:4
ZONE 2:0
=NEXT
=SELECT
ZONE 3:0
ZONE 4:0
Set Up a Zone
From the Setup Zones Menu, choose a zonefor example,
Zone 1and press Enter .
In the Number of Devices screen, use the arrows to select the
number of outputs for this zone, then press Enter . The example
at right shows four outputs in Zone 1.
Number of Devices
# DEVICES IN ZONE
ZONE 1:4
=SELECT =NEXT/END
Guidelines for Setting Up Zones

The Liebert AC8 assigns outputs to zones in numerical
order, based on entries in the Number of Devices screen. For
example:
Example
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
Zone 4
If the Number of Devices is:
(none)
Outputs
1-4
Outputs
5-6
Outputs
7-8
(none)
The Liebert AC8 assigns

these
outputs to this zone:
The total number of outputs for all zones cannot exceed 8.

If you try to enter more than 8 devices in total, Message 1 appears
(shown at right). Press Escape to return to the Setup Zones menu.
Zones must be set up in order, starting with Zone 1.
If you try to enter devices for Zone 2 before Zone 1 has any outputs,
Message 2 appears (shown at right). Press Escape and set up
Zone 1 before attempting to set up Zone 2.
Remove outputs in descending order, ending with Zone 1.
If you try to remove all devices from Zone 1 before Zone 2,
Message 3 appears (shown at right). Press Escape and remove
devices from Zone 2 before removing devices from Zone 1.
MESSAGES:
1. Total devices > 8
TOO MANY DEVICES

ESC BACK
2. Previous zone has no

devices
USE ZONE BEFORE

ESC BACK
3. Subsequent zone has

devices
ZERO ZONE AFTER

ESC BACK
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Table 18 shows the default number of outputs for each zone.

Table 18
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Default zones
Zone
Default number of outputs
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
Zone 4
4 (Outputs 1-4)
0
0
0
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7.7
Setup System - Setup Outputs

The Liebert AC8 has eight outputs that may be configured individually. These outputs correspond to
the eight numbered inputs. For example, Device_1 is the unit connected to Input 1 and to Output 1.
The output name is the same as the input name, as described in 7.3.1 Change Label (Name of Input).
To configure an output:
Select an Output to Configure
choose Setup Outputs and press Enter .
From the Select Output Menu, choose an outputfor example,
Device_1and press Enter .
Table 19 shows digital output features and their default settings: you
may define an output as Normally Open or Normally Closed, set the
devices modeoperating, standby or not usedand specify whether to
disable the device during emergency power operation.
Setup System Menu

SETUP INPUTS
SETUP COMMON ALARM
SETUP SENSOR
=NEXT =SELECT
SETUP ZONES
> SETUP OUTPUTS
SETUP MODEM&PAGERS
SETUP SYSTEM INFO
SETUP OPERATION
SETUP I/O MATRIX
Select Output Menu

SELECT
> DEVICE_1
DEVICE_2
=NEXT
DEVICE_3
DEVICE_4
DEVICE_5
DEVICE_6
DEVICE_7
DEVICE_8
OUTPUT
NO-OP-E-E
NO-ST-E-E
=SELECT
NO-ST-E-E
NO-ST-E-E
NO-NU-E-E
NO-NU-E-E
NO-NU-E-E
NO-NU-E-E
Use the steps following Table 19 to change the default settings for any
digital output.
Table 19
Default settings - digital outputs
Feature
Default
Other Options
NORM OPEN/CLOSE
NO (Normally Open)
MODE*
Outputs 1-2: OP (Operating)

Outputs 3-4: ST (Standby)
Outputs 5-8: NU (Not Used)
OP (Operating)
ST (Standby)
NU (Not Used)
IN ALARM
E (Enable)
D (Disable)
EMERG OP
E (Enable)
D (Disable)
* Outputs defined as Not Used should be kept in a separate zone that does not include
any outputs defined as Operating or Standby. The Auto Sequencing feature will not
function properly in a zone with outputs defined as Not Used. See 7.10.1 - Turn
Automatic Sequencing On or Off for more information.
7.7.1
Define Output as Normally Open or Normally Closed

Each output may be set up as Normally Open (NO) or Normally Closed
(NC). The default setting for all output points is NO (Normally Open).
From the Setup Outputs Menu, shown at right, use the arrows
to choose Norm Open/Close and press Enter .
To change the normal state for this output, use the arrows to
choose the state:
NO (Normally Open)
Press Enter .
Setup Outputs Menu

SETUP DEVICE_1
> NORM OPEN/CLOSE: NO
MODE: OPERATING
=NEXT
=SELECT
IN ALARM: ENABLE
EMERG OP: ENABLE
Change State
SET TO NORMAL OPEN
OR NORMAL CLOSE? NO
=NO/NC
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7.7.2
Define Operating or Standby Mode
Setup Outputs Menu
Each output may be defined as Operating (OP), Standby (ST), or Not

Used (NU). This setting takes precedence over any setting in the
override menu (see 7.12 - Override Output). The default settings are:
Outputs 1 and 2 are in Operating (OP) mode
Outputs 3 and 4 are in Standby (ST) mode
Outputs 5 through 8 are in Not Used (NU)
Set Mode
To change the mode:

From the Setup Outputs Menu, shown at right, use the arrows
to choose Mode for the selected output and press Enter .
To change the outputs mode, use the arrows to choose one of
these options:
OP (Operating)
ST (Standby)
NU (Not Used)
Press Enter .
7.7.3
Enable or Disable an Output Device in Alarm Status

You may choose whether to Enable or Disable an output when the
connected device is in alarm status. The default setting for all output
points is Enabled. If Enabled, the device stays enabled when in alarm
status. If Disabled, the device is disabled when it goes into alarm.
From the Setup Outputs Menu, choose In Alarm, as shown at
To make a change, use the arrows to choose Enable or Disable
to determine what happens when an alarm is detected in the
device.
Press Enter .
7.7.4
SET MODE: OP
=OP/ST/NU
=EDIT
Setup Outputs Menu

SETUP DEVICE_1
NORM OPEN/CLOSE: NO
MODE: OPERATING
=NEXT
=SELECT
> IN ALARM: ENABLE
EMERG OP: ENABLE
Change State in Alarm

IN ALARM: DISABLE
=E/D
=EDIT
Enable or Disable a Device during Emergency Power Operation Setup Outputs Menu
You may choose whether to Enable or Disable an output when the
Liebert AC8 is in emergency power operation. The default setting for
all output points is Enabled.
From the Setup Outputs Menu, choose Emerg Op, as shown at
To make a change, use the arrows to choose Enable or Disable
to specify what occurs in emergency power operation.
Press Enter .
7.7.5
SETUP DEVICE_1
NORM OPEN/CLOSE: NO
> MODE: OPERATING
=NEXT
=SELECT
IN ALARM: ENABLE
EMERG OP: ENABLE
Configure Output for Loss of Power (Fail-Safe)
SETUP DEVICE_1
NORM OPEN/CLOSE: NO
MODE: OPERATING
=NEXT
=SELECT
IN ALARM: ENABLE
> EMERG OP: ENABLE
Change State in Emerg Op

EMERG OP: DISABLE
=EDIT
=E/D
Each output has an associated jumper that can help prevent undesired
effects when the controller board loses power. For example, without the
proper fail-safe jumper setting, a loss of power might close a switch that is Normally Open (NO)
perhaps shutting off an environmental unit or a fan or closing a valve.
This fail-safe jumper setting is unrelated to configuring an output as Normally Open (NO) or
Normally Closed (NC), as described in 7.7.1 - Define Output as Normally Open or Normally
Closed.
To configure a digital output jumper for a loss of power:
Set the jumper in the OFF position (factory default) to make the output Normally Open (NO).
Set the jumper in the ON position to make the output Normally Closed (NC).
For more information, see 3.2.3 - Setting the Digital Output Jumpers.
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7.8
Setup System - Setup Modem & Pagers

To use the modem and pager features, be sure to connect the phone line connector to a telephone wall
jack using an RJ11 cord, as described in 3.6.2 - Phone Line Connector.
7.8.1
Modem Setup - Initialization String

The Liebert AC8 has an on-board modem that offers dial-up access to all LCD functions as well as
features available only through the Service Terminal Interface (see A.1 - Comparison of
Functions: LCD and Service Terminal Interface). The modem also permits remote notification of
alarms.
Supported Modem Settings

Supported settings vary for different types of access:
Table 20
Supported modem settings

For:
Modem supports:
Dial-up via terminal
9600 baud, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit
Pager access
9600 baud, even parity, 7 data bits, 1 stop bit and TAPI protocol version 1.8
International
dialing
For calls involving countries that do not support country code B5 (see Table 22):
Modem model MT5600SMI is required (model number is on the modem label).
+GCI=xx (xx is the country code) must be added to the initialization string (see Step 7 in
this section).
Default Modem Settings

Table 21 shows the default settings for modem options.
Table 21
Default settings - modem

Feature
Initialization String (Init String)
Default
Other Options
ATS0=1
Any string (up to 40 characters); for international dialing,

add +GCI=xx, where xx is the country code (except B5
countriessee Table 22)
N (disable)
Y (enable)
Modem Dial Prefix
ATE0X4DT
Any string
Modem Hang Up Delay After a Call
10 seconds
Any number (up to 99 seconds)
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Configuring the Modem
Setup System Menu
To configure the modem:

1. From the Main Menu, use the arrows to choose System and
2. Enter your password at the Login screen.
3. From the System and Control Menu, use the arrows to choose
Select Modem Setup
SETUP INPUTS
SETUP COMMON ALARM
SETUP SENSOR
=NEXT =SELECT
SETUP ZONES
SETUP OUTPUTS
> SETUP MODEM&PAGERS
SETUP SYSTEM INFO
SETUP OPERATION
SETUP I/O MATRIX
4. From the Setup System Menu, shown at right, use the arrows
to choose Setup Modem&Pagers and press Enter .
5. Use the arrows to choose Setup Modem from the Pagers &
Modem Menu and press Enter .
6. The Setup Modem Menu displays the initialization string
(Init String), which may consist of up to 40 characters (see
Table 14 for valid characters). The default Init String is ATS0=1.
Pagers & Modem Menu
International Dialing
ENTER INIT STRING

ATS0=1
SETUP PAGERS
> SETUP MODEM
=NEXT
=SELECT
Setup Modem Menu
7. To enable international dialing involving countries that do not

=NEXT =SELECT
support country code B5 (see Table 22), you must add the
appropriate country codes to the initialization string using the
format:
+GCI=xx
where xx is the country code.
(This also requires the modem model MT5600SMI; the model number can be found on the modem
label.)
Note: For countries that support B5, there is no need to add country codes to the init string.
Table 22
Country codes
Country
Argentina
Code*
07
Country
Code*
Country
Finland
FD
Italy
Code*
FD
Country
Code*
Philippines
B5
Australia
09
France
FD
Japan
00
Portugal
FD
Austria
FD
Germany
FD
Korea
B5
Slovak Republic
FD
Belgium
FD
Greece
FD
Liechtenstein
FD
Spain
FD
Canada
B5
Hong Kong
99
Luxembourg
FD
Sweden
FD
China
B5
Hungary
FD
Mexico
B5
Switzerland
FD
Cyprus
FD
Iceland
FD
Netherlands
FD
Taiwan
FE
Czech Republic
FD
Indonesia
99
New Zealand
7E
United Kingdom
FD
Denmark
FD
Ireland
FD
Norway
FD
United States
B5
* B5 is the default settinginitialization string +GCI=xx is not needed for these countries
Edit the Init String

8. To enter or edit the Init String:
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7.8.2
Modem Setup - Additional Features (Service Terminal Interface only)

The Service Terminal Interface offers four additional options for the modem that are not available
through the LCD interface:
Enter Liebert AC8 phone number

Enable modem diagnostic messages
Change modem dial prefix
Change modem hang up delay after a call
To access these options:

At the Main Menu, enter 0 (zeroSetup System - Login Required).
At the Login Menu, enter your password, then press the Enter key.
At the Setup Menu, enter 6 (Setup Modem&Pagers).
At the Setup Modem & Pagers menu, shown below, enter 5 to begin configuration.
Setup Modem & Pagers - Modem Setup
SETUP MODEM&PAGERS
Input pager and
modem information
Select pager or modem
CURRENT NUMBER
*******************
An "A" is required
as 1st character
for an alpha pager,
an "N" for a numeric
pager, and an "M"
for a remote modem.
*******************
1=PAGER NUMBER 1
2=PAGER NUMBER 2
3=PAGER NUMBER 3
4=PAGER NUMBER 4
5=MODEM CONFIGURATION
6=RETURN TO SETUP MENU
SELECT A NUMBER:5
At the Change Modem Initialization String prompt, you may press Enter to bypass this option (or
see 7.8.1 - Modem Setup - Initialization String for instructions on entering the string).
>CHANGE MODEM INITIALIZATION STRING(40 CHARACTERS MAX).
>[ATS0=1]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL

This entry allows you to store the phone number that must be dialed to access the Liebert AC8 for
future reference. This has no effect on the Liebert AC8s modem settings or functionalityit simply
places the phone number in an accessible location.
At the Liebert AC8 Phone Number prompt, enter the phone number for the Liebert AC8. The current setting appears in brackets []nothing has been entered in the following example.
>ENTER AC8 PHONE NUMBER(40 CHARACTERS MAX).
>[]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
Press Enter to proceed, or Escape to cancel the entry. If you make a change, a confirmation message appears: Command Successful.
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Enabling modem diagnostics will provide the following additional information about the modem to
the computer using the Service Terminal Interface:
Hang-up modem
Modem model number
No dial tone
No carrier
Busy
No answer
Pager checksum error
Pager pin number error
Error (indicates incorrect phone number, dial prefix or modem initialization string)
For alphanumeric pager failures:
Paging company non answer on 1st
Paging company non answer on 2nd
Paging company non answer on Last
Paging company non answer on Handshake
At the Enable Modem Diagnostic Messages prompt, enter Y (Yes - enable) or N (No - disable). The
current setting appears in brackets[N] in the following example.
>ENABLE MODEM DIAGNOSTIC MESSAGES-YES(Y) OR NO(N)?
>[N]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
At the Change Modem Dial Prefix prompt, enter the prefix to be dialed. The current setting
appears in brackets[ATE0X4DT] in the following example.
>CHANGE MODEM DIAL PREFIX.
>[ATE0X4DT]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
For international dialing involving countries that do not support B5 (see Table 22), add country
codes to the initialization string using the format +GCI=xx, where xx is the country code.
(Note: Also requires MT5600SMI modem; model number is on modem label.)
See 7.8.1 - Modem Setup - Initialization String for more information.
At the Change Modem Hang Up Delay After a Call prompt, enter the number of seconds to delay
hanging up after a call. The maximum is 99 seconds. The current setting appears in brackets
[10] in the following example.
>CHANGE MODEM HANG UP DELAY AFTER A CALL(99 SEC MAX).
>[10]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
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7.8.3
Pager Setup - Pager Number and PIN

The Liebert AC8 may be configured to dial numeric or alphanumeric pagers when an alarm is
detected. You may enter up to four pager numbersall configured pagers will be dialed each time an
alarm occurs. For each configured pager, you must enter the pager number to be dialed and the
pagers Personal Identification Number (PIN).
See 8.1 - Liebert AC8 Specifications for supported pager settings.
The Liebert AC8 can send numeric or alphanumeric messages to supported pagers, as shown in the
following example:
Alphanumeric pager
message example
LIEBERT TEST
DEVICE_1 ALARM
CONTACT CLOSED
2:07 PM 06/09/04
Pager company time stamp
When an alarm is detected, the first pager number is dialedup to three times, if needed. After a
successful page or three dialing attempts, the next pager number is dialed, again with three attempts
as needed, and so on for all configured pagers.
Table 23
Pager dialing results
Result of Page
Successful
Action
Message Generated
Liebert AC8 dials next configured pager.
Busy signal / no answer /

no dial tone
Liebert AC8 generates message after all three redial

attempts have failed, dials next configured pager.
Unsuccessful Page
(Event Log)
General modem
communication problem
Liebert AC8 resets modem, generates message, redials Modem Reset

pager up to three more times.
(Event Log)
No communication with
modem
(internal hardware problem)
Liebert AC8 generates messages, makes no further

dialing attempts.
Unsuccessful due to:
To configure a pager:
Modem Internal Fault

(Active Alarm Report,
Alarm History Log)
Setup System Menu

Select a Pager to Configure
From the Setup System Menu, shown at right, use the arrows
to choose Setup Modem&Pagers and press Enter .
Use the arrows to choose Setup Pagers from the Pagers &
Modem Menu, and press Enter .
From the Select Pager Menu, choose the pager number you
wantfor example, Pager Number 1and press Enter .
SETUP INPUTS
SETUP COMMON ALARM
SETUP SENSOR
=NEXT =SELECT
SETUP ZONES
SETUP OUTPUTS
> SETUP MODEM&PAGERS
SETUP SYSTEM INFO
SETUP OPERATION
SETUP I/O MATRIX
Pagers & Modem Menu

> SETUP PAGERS
SETUP MODEM
=NEXT
=SELECT
Select Pager Menu

SELECT PAGER
> PAGER NUMBER 1
PAGER NUMBER 2
=NEXT =SELECT
PAGER NUMBER 3
PAGER NUMBER 4
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Enter a Pager Number

From the Setup Pager Menu, choose Setup Pager Number for
the selected pagerSetup Pager 1 Number in the example at
rightand press Enter .
See Table 24 for guidelines on entering the pager number, which
may consist of up to 40 characters. To enter the pager number:
Table 24
Guidelines for dialing pagers
Device type
Numeric
pager
Required entries
Example
The first character must be N.
N18005551212
Alphanumeric
The first character must be A.
pager
A18005551212
Remote
modem
Device type
The first character must be M.
Setup Pager Menu

> SET PAGER 1 NUMBER
SET PAGER 1 PIN
=NEXT
=SELECT
Pager # - Numeric
ENTER PAGER 1 NUMBER
N1,8005551212,,,,123
4567#
=SELECT =NEXT/END
Pager # - Alphanumeric
ENTER PAGER 1 NUMBER
A9W18005551212
=SELECT =NEXT/END
M18005551212
Optional entries
Example
Use 9 if needed to access an outside

A918005551212
lineplace after first character (N, A or M).
All types
of devices
Use W to wait for a second dial tone

before dialing if the phone system has two
A9W18005551212
dial tones (initial tone and a second tone
for outside line)place after 9 (before the
number to be dialed).
Use , (comma) to pause two seconds.
Numeric
pager
N1,8005551212
Use # as the last character to terminate

N18005551212
page string if required by paging company. ,,,,1234567#
Enter a Pager PIN Number

From the Setup Pager Menu, choose Setup Pager PIN, as shown
for Pager Number 1 in the example at right, and press Enter .
To enter the pager PIN, which may consist of up to 20 characters
(see Table 14 for valid characters):
NOTE
For international dialing, you might need to add country codes
in the modem initialization string. See 7.8.1 - Modem Setup Initialization String.
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Setup Pager Menu

SET PAGER 1 NUMBER
> SET PAGER 1 PIN
=NEXT
=SELECT
Enter Pager PIN

ENTER PAGER 1 PIN
01234567891011121314
=SELECT =NEXT/END
7.8.4
Pager Setup - Communications Check (Service Terminal Interface only)

The Service Terminal Interface offers two additional options for pager setup, which are not available
through the LCD interface:
Enable communications check
Enter time to perform communications check
At the Setup Menu, enter 6 (Setup Modem&Pagers).
At the Setup Modem & Pagers menu, shown below, enter a number (1-4) to select a pager.
Setup Modem & Pagers - Pager Setup
SETUP MODEM&PAGERS
Input pager and
modem information
CURRENT NUMBER
*******************
An "A" is required
as 1st character
for an alpha pager,
pager, and an "M"
for a remote modem.
*******************
1=PAGER NUMBER 1
2=PAGER NUMBER 2
3=PAGER NUMBER 3
4=PAGER NUMBER 4
SELECT A NUMBER:1
At the Enter Pager Number prompt, you may press Enter to bypass this option (or see 7.8.3 Pager Setup - Pager Number and PIN for instructions on entering the pager number).
>ENTER PAGER NUMBER(40 CHARACTERS MAX).
>[]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
At the Enter Pager PIN Number prompt, you may press Enter to bypass this option (or see 7.8.3 Pager Setup - Pager Number and PIN for instructions on entering the pager PIN).
>ENTER PAGER PIN NUMBER (20 CHARACTERS MAX).
>[]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
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Enable Communications Check

Enabling this function permits a daily communications test between the Liebert AC8 and the selected
pager. Once each day the Liebert AC8 dials the pager at a specified time and sends this message:
AC8 COMM CHECK. (The time of the test is specified at the next prompt, Enter Time To
Perform Communications Check.)
At the Enable Communications Check prompt, enter Y (Yes - enable) or N (No - disable). The current setting appears in brackets[N] in the following example.
>ENABLE COMMUNICATIONS CHECK-YES(Y) OR NO(N)?
>[N]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
Enter Time To Perform Communications Check
This function schedules the daily communications test between the Liebert AC8 and the selected
pager, as described in the previous section.
At the Enter Time To Perform Communications Check prompt, enter the time to initiate the communications check, using the format HH:MM (hours and minutes in military time), ranging from
00:00 for midnight to 23:59 for 11:59 p.m. The current setting appears in brackets[00:00] in the
following example.
>ENTER TIME TO PERFORM COMMUNICATIONS CHECK(HH:MM).
>[00:00]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
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7.9
Setup System - Setup System Info

The Setup System Info options allow users to:
Change Passwordused for access to system setup functions
Change Date & Time/Automatic Daylight Saving Timeused to set the Liebert AC8s date
and time and to enable automatic time change for Daylight Saving Time
Setup Site IDthe Liebert AC8s location to differentiate among sites if more than one Liebert
AC8 is in use
Connect Batterystops the Liebert AC8 battery from backing up the panel
Backup and Upload Configuration File (Service Terminal Interface only)permits the
user to copy the Liebert AC8s configuration settings and to upload the file to the Liebert AC8
Setup Serv Ph Numenables alarm notification to the telephone number entered (in addition
to the four pager numbers).
Restore Defaultsreturns the Liebert AC8 to its factory settings
Perform Firmware Update (Service Terminal Interface only)changes the Liebert AC8s
firmware to newest version
Initiate Remote Alarm Test (Service Terminal Interface only)used to test auxiliary
alarm
To change any Setup System Info features:
Select Setup System
choose Setup System Info and press Enter .
Use the steps following Figure 11 to access any of the Setup System Info options.
Setup System Menu

SETUP INPUTS
SETUP COMMON ALARM
SETUP SENSOR
=NEXT =SELECT
SETUP ZONES
SETUP OUTPUTS
SETUP MODEM&PAGERS
> SETUP SYSTEM INFO
SETUP OPERATION
SETUP I/O MATRIX
Figure 11 offers a quick look at the Setup System Info screens available via the LCD interface.
Figure 11 Menu overview - Setup System Info menu
Setup System Info
SETUP SYSTEM INFO
CHANGE PASSWORD
CHANGE DATE & TIME
SETUP SITE ID
CONNECT BATTERY
SETUP SERV PH NUM
FACTORY DEFAULTS
Setup System Info options

Change Password
CHANGE PASSWORD
AAAA
Change Date & Time

See
Section
7.9.1
CHANGE DATE & TIME See

DAYLIGHT SVG TIME: Y Section
18-MAY-05 10:56:30 7.9.2
Connect Battery
IS THE BATTERY
CONNECTED? Y
Setup Site ID
SETUP SITE ID
See
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Section
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA 7.9.3
Setup Serv Ph Num

See
Section
7.9.4
ENTER PHONE NUMBER

9,,18005551212
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Factory Defaults
See
Section
7.9.6
RESTORE ALL DEFAULTS

ARE YOU SURE? N
See
Section
7.9.8
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7.9.1
Change Password
Setup System Info Menu
A password is required to access the Liebert AC8 system and control

options, as described in 7.1 - Login. The password consists of four
characters (see Table 14 for valid characters). The default password
is AAAA.
Change the Password

To change the password:
From the Setup System Info Menu, use the arrows to choose
Change Password, then press Enter .
To change your password:
SETUP SYSTEM INFO

> CHANGE PASSWORD
CHANGE DATE & TIME
=NEXT =SELECT
SETUP SITE ID
CONNECT BATTERY
SETUP SERV PH NUM
FACTORY DEFAULTS
Change Password
CHANGE PASSWORD
AAAA
=SELECT =NEXT/END
Reset Password to the Factory Default (AAAA)

To reset the password to the factory default of AAAA:
Locate DIP switch 1 on the units circuit board (see 1.7 - Controller Board Overview) and move
all switches to the OFF position (down).
Move the second switch to the ON position, then to the OFF position.
Move the seventh switch to the ON position, then to the OFF position.
Move the eighth switch to the ON position, then to the OFF position.
The password should now be AAAA.
7.9.2

The Liebert AC8 has a built-in real-time clock that is backed up by an encapsulated lithium battery
and set up to adjust automatically for daylight saving time twice a year. The Setup System Info menu
allows you to change the date or time or automatic adjustment at any time.
To change the daylight saving time setting, date or time:
Change Date & Time, then press Enter .
To change the daylight saving time setting:
To the right of Daylight Svg Time? use the arrows to
choose Y (Yes - automatically adjust for daylight saving time)
or N (No), then press Enter .
The format of the date and time is DD-MMM-YY HR:MM:SS. To
change the date or time:
Press Enter to advance to the next character position you
want to change.
Use the arrows to choose from available entries:
Date Day (DD)
Month (MMM)
Year (YY)
Time Hour (HR)
Minutes (MM)
Seconds (SS)
0-31
JAN-DEC
00-99
00-23
00-59
00-59

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SETUP SYSTEM INFO
CHANGE PASSWORD
> CHANGE DATE & TIME
=NEXT =SELECT
SETUP SITE ID
CONNECT BATTERY
SETUP SERV PH NUM
FACTORY DEFAULTS
Change Date & Time

CHANGE DATE & TIME
DAYLIGHT SVG TIME: Y
18-MAY-05 10:56:30
=SELECT =NEXT/END
7.9.3
Setup Site ID
You may enter a Site ID to identify the Liebert AC8s location, using a
name that may consist of up to 40 characters (see Table 14 for valid
characters). The Site ID will appear with each alarm.
To enter or change the Site ID:
Setup Site ID, then press Enter .
To enter a Site ID:
If the Site ID is less than 40 characters, you may enter an
underscore (_) character to indicate the end of the name.
7.9.4
SETUP SYSTEM INFO

CHANGE PASSWORD
CHANGE DATE & TIME
=NEXT =SELECT
> SETUP SITE ID
CONNECT BATTERY
SETUP SERV PH NUM
FACTORY DEFAULTS
Setup Site ID
SETUP SITE ID
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
=SELECT =NEXT/END
Connect Battery
By default, the Liebert AC8 checks the battery and sounds an alarm when the power fails, the battery
runs low or the battery needs to be checked. The batterys main purpose is to provide enough power to
the modem to notify pagers of a power loss.
NOTE
The battery will continue to power and provide full operation of the Liebert AC8 with the
exception of powering the analog inputs (sensors). The battery will provide backup for a
minimum of 10 minutes.
Using the following procedure to disconnect the battery will disable battery alarm features only. The
battery itself will continue to provide backup. If battery backup is not desired, the battery must be
unplugged from the circuit board. This can be done by removing the battery leads from the jumpers
(see 2.4.2 - Connecting the Battery Pack).
The default is to connect the battery. However, there may be times that you want to disconnect the
battery so that it does not provide backup.
Table 25 shows battery problems that will affect operation.
Table 25
Battery alarms
Result of Battery
Action
Message Generated
Battery falls below a minimum charge.
Battery will not provide battery backup.
LOW BATTERY
Battery is connected to the circuit board but

not recognized by the circuit board.
Battery will not provide battery backup.
CHECK BATTERY
Battery is unplugged from the circuit board.
Battery will not provide battery backup
BATTERY UNPLUGGED
Utility power (24VAC) to the circuit board is

too low to power the board.
Liebert AC8 board will not be able to

function properly.
To connect or disconnect the battery:
LOSS OF POWER
Connect Battery, then press Enter .
Use the arrows to choose Y (Yes - the battery is connected) or
N (No - the battery is not connected), then press Enter .
SETUP SYSTEM INFO

CHANGE PASSWORD
CHANGE DATE & TIME
=NEXT =SELECT
SETUP SITE ID
> CONNECT BATTERY
SETUP SERV PH NUM
FACTORY DEFAULTS
Connect Battery
IS THE BATTERY
CONNECTED? Y
=Y/N
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7.9.5
Backup and Upload Configuration File (Service Terminal Interface only)

This operation may be performed only through the Service Terminal Interface. It permits the user to
make a copy of the Liebert AC8 configuration settings and save it as a file on the computer connected
through the RS232 port. Should the need arise, the user can upload the configuration file from the
computer to the Liebert AC8, instead of re-entering the settings manually.
1. Connect to the Liebert AC8 either from a remote computer or through the RS232 port (see
2. At the Main Menu, enter 0 (zeroSetup System - Login Required).
3. At the Login Menu, enter your password, then press the Enter key.
4. At the Setup Menu, enter 7 (Setup System Information).
5. At the Setup System Information Menu, enter 5 (Backup & Upload Configuration File). The
Backup & Upload Configuration File menu appears, shown below:
Backup & Upload Configuration File - Backup
BACKUP AND UPLOAD CONFIGURATION FILE

Backup from panel saves panel configurations
Upload to panel restores panel configurations
Select to backup or upload file
1=BACKUP
2=UPLOAD
3=RETURN
4=RETURN
5=RETURN
CONFIGURATION FILE
CONFIGURATION FILE
TO SETUP SYSTEM INFO MENU
TO SETUP MENU
TO MAIN MENU
SELECT A NUMBER:1
6. Enter 1 to back up the configuration file from the Liebert AC8 to the computer and proceed to
Step 8,
OR
7. Enter 2 to upload the configuration file from the computer to the Liebert AC8 and proceed to
Step 13. NOTE: This will replace the current configuration settings in the Liebert AC8 with the
most recent backup.
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Back Up the Configuration File

8. At the prompt to Initiate a Backup of Configuration File, enter Y (Yes - begin) or N (No - cancel).
The current setting appears in brackets[N] in the following example.
>INITIATE A BACKUP OF CONFIGURATION FILE-YES(Y) OR NO(N)?
>[N]
>[
NOTE
9. At the top of the HyperTerminal window, shown below, click on Transfer, then on Receive File.
Enter folder
Select Xmodem

ac8_conf.sav
10. In the Receive File window, as shown above:

In the Place Received File in the Following Folder box, enter the name and location of the
folder where the configuration file should be placedfor example, C:\or click on the
Browse button to locate the folder.
In the Use Receiving Protocol box, select Xmodem from the drop-down list.
Click on the Receive button. (To close the window without backing up the file, click on Close
or Cancel.)
11. In the Receive Filename window, enter a name for the filefor example, ac8_conf.savand
click OK.
12. When the transfer is complete, a confirmation message appears in the Service Terminal Interface
window: Backup Successful.
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Upload the Configuration File

13. At the prompt to Initiate an Upload of Configuration File, enter Y (Yes - begin) or N (No - cancel).
The current setting appears in brackets[N] in the following example.
>INITIATE AN UPLOAD OF CONFIGURATION FILE-YES(Y) OR NO(N)?
>[N]
>[
NOTE
14. At the top of the HyperTerminal window, shown below, click on Transfer, then on Send File.

ac8_conf.sav
Select Xmodem
Send button
15. In the Send File window, as shown above:

In the Filename box, enter the full path of the file to be uploadedfor example,
C:\ac8_conf.savor click on the Browse button to locate the file.
In the Protocol box, select Xmodem from the drop-down list.
Click on the Send button. (To close the window without sending the file, click on Close or
Cancel.)
16. When the transfer is complete, a confirmation messageUpload Successfulappears in the
Service Terminal Interface window and the Liebert AC8 reboots with the new configuration.
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7.9.6

The Service Phone Number (Serv Ph Num) is used for remote monitoring by Liebert Global Services.
The number is designed to allow remote monitoring services to connect to the Liebert AC8. All alarms
will be sent to this number. When an alarm occurs, this number is dialed before any of the four pager
numbers.
To use the service phone number features, be sure to connect the phone line connector to a telephone
wall jack using an RJ11 cord, as described in 3.6.2 - Phone Line Connector.
Table 26
Service phone number dialing results

Result of Dialing
Action
Successful
Message Generated
Busy signal / no answer /

no dial tone
Liebert AC8 generates message after all three

redial attempts have failed, dials next configured pager.
Unsuccessful Page
(Event Log)
General modem
communication problem
Liebert AC8 resets modem, generates

message, redials up to three more times.
Modem Reset
(Event Log)
Unsuccessful due to:
No communication with modem Liebert AC8 generates messages, makes no

(internal hardware problem)
further dialing attempts.
To set up the service phone number:
Setup Serv Ph Num, then press Enter .
See Table 27 for guidelines on entering the phone number, which
may consist of up to 40 characters. To enter the phone number:
Table 27
Guidelines for dialing service phone number
Device type
Remote
modem
Device type
All types
of devices
Modem Internal Fault

(Active Alarm Report,
Alarm History Log)
Required entries
Example
The first character must be M.
M18005551212
Optional entries
Example
Use 9 if needed to access an outside

lineplace after first character (M).
M918005551212
Use W to wait for a second dial tone

before dialing if the phone system has
two dial tones (initial tone and a second
tone for outside line)place after 9
(before the number to be dialed).
M9W18005551212
Use , (comma) to pause two seconds.
M1,8005551212
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SETUP SYSTEM INFO

CHANGE PASSWORD
CHANGE DATE & TIME
=NEXT =SELECT
SETUP SITE ID
CONNECT BATTERY
> SETUP SERV PH NUM
FACTORY DEFAULTS
Setup Serv Ph Num

ENTER PHONE NUMBER
M18005551212
=SELECT =NEXT/END
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7.9.7
Setup Serv Ph Num - Communications Check (Service Terminal Interface only)

The Service Terminal Interface offers two additional options for setting up the Service Phone Number
(Serv Ph Num) that are not available through the LCD interface:
Enable communications check
Enter time to perform communications check
At the Setup Menu, enter 7 (Setup System Information).
At the Setup System Information Menu, enter 6 (Setup Service Phone Number).
At the Setup Service Phone Number menu, shown below, enter 1 to begin the setup.
Setup Service Phone Number
SETUP SERVICE PHONE NUMBER
This number receives all alarms
in addition to the 4 pagers
CURRENT NUMBER
1=SETUP SERVICE PHONE NUMBER
2=RETURN TO SETUP SYSTEM INFO MENU
******************
An M is required
as 1st character.
******************
SELECT A NUMBER:1
At the Enter Service Phone Number prompt, you may press Enter to bypass this option (or see
7.9.6 - Setup Serv Ph Num - Enter Phone Number for instructions on entering the number).
>ENTER SERVICE PHONE NUMBER(40 CHARACTERS MAX).
>[]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
Enable Communications Check

Enabling this function permits a daily communications test between the Liebert AC8 and the selected
service phone number. Once each day the Liebert AC8 dials the service phone number at a specified
time and sends this message: AC8 COMM CHECK. (The time of the test is specified at the next
prompt, Enter Time To Perform Communications Check.)
At the Enable Communications Check prompt, enter Y (Yes - enable) or N (No - disable). The current setting appears in brackets[N] in the following example.
>ENABLE COMMUNICATIONS CHECK-YES(Y) OR NO(N)?
>[N]
>
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
Enter Time To Perform Communications Check
This function schedules the daily communications test between the Liebert AC8 and the selected
service phone number, as described in the previous section.
At the Enter Time To Perform Communications Check prompt, enter the time to initiate the communications check, using the format HH:MM (hours and minutes in military time), ranging from
00:00 for midnight to 23:59 for 11:59 p.m. The current setting appears in brackets[00:00] in the
following example.
>ENTER TIME TO PERFORM COMMUNICATIONS CHECK(HH:MM).
>[00:00]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
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7.9.8
Factory Defaults
At any time, you may restore all default values for settings in the
Liebert AC8 as it was shipped.
NOTE
This action will overwrite any configuration settings. You may
want to back up your settings before restoring the factory
defaults. See Backup and Upload Configuration File
(Service Terminal Interface only) in A.6.7 - Setup System
Info for details on backing up settings using the Service
Terminal Interface.
The password is the sole exception when reverting to the factory
default settings. The password can be reset to the factory default of
AAAA only through the DIP switches. For details, see Change
Password on page 64.
7.9.9
SETUP SYSTEM INFO

CHANGE PASSWORD
CHANGE DATE & TIME
=NEXT =SELECT
SETUP SITE ID
CONNECT BATTERY
SETUP SERV PH NUM
> FACTORY DEFAULTS
Factory Defaults
RESTORE ALL DEFAULTS
ARE YOU SURE? N
=Y/N
=END
Perform Firmware Update (Service Terminal Interface only)

This function, which may be performed only through the Service Terminal Interface, upgrades the
Liebert AC8s firmware to the newest version.
NOTE
This action will overwrite any configuration settings. You may
want to back up your settings before restoring the factory
defaults. See Backup and Upload Configuration File
(Service Terminal Interface only) in A.6.7 - Setup System
Info for details on backing up settings using the Service
Terminal Interface.
At the Setup System Info menu, enter 8 (Perform Firmware Update).
At the Perform Firmware Update menu, shown below, enter 1 to proceed with an update.
Firmware Update
PERFORM FIRMWARE UPDATE

This command will update
the existing firmware
1=PERFORM FIRMWARE UPDATE
SELECT A NUMBER:1
To perform the update:

1. At the Perform Firmware Update prompt, enter Y (Yes - begin) or N (No - cancel). The current
setting appears in brackets[N] in the following example.
>PERFORM FIRMWARE UPDATE-YES(Y) OR NO(N)?
>[N]
>[
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NOTE
2. The firmware update is a two-step processthis step describes how to upload the file
prog###.s19 (where ### is a numberfor example, prog118.s19) to the Liebert AC8:
a. At the top of the HyperTerminal window, shown below, click on Transfer, then on Send File.
Enter filename prog###.s19 or

flash####.s19
Select
Xmodem
Send button
b. In the Send File window, as shown above:

In the Filename box, enter the full path of the file to be uploadedprog###.s19or click
on the Browse button to locate the file.
Cancel.)
When the transfer is complete, a confirmation message appears in the Service Terminal
Interface window.
3. Next, follow these steps to upload the file flash####.s19 (where #### is a numberfor example,
flash1000.s19) to the Liebert AC8:
a. At the top of the HyperTerminal window, shown above, click on Transfer, then on Send File.
b. In the Send File window, shown above:
In the Filename box, enter the full path of the file to be uploadedflash####.s19or
click on the Browse button to locate the file.
Cancel.)
When the transfer is complete, a confirmation messageFirmware Update Successful
appears in the Service Terminal Interface window and the Liebert AC8 reboots with the
new firmware update.
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7.9.10 Initiate Remote Alarm Test (Service Terminal Interface only)

The service phone number is used for remote monitoring by Liebert Global Services. The Service
Terminal Interface may be used to test communications between the Liebert AC8 and the service
modem. This test will send a DIAL OUT TEST PASSED message to the service phone number.
The test is used to simulate an alarm to verify the proper configuration and functioning of the modem
and other communications required for receiving alarms. This simulated alarm bypasses the normal
alarm sequencethe LCD will not flash, the horn will not sound and there will be no record in the
Alarm Log. A message is sent to the service phone number only if the alarm system is set up correctly.
To initiate the remote alarm test:
At the Setup System Info menu, enter 9 (Initiate Remote Alarm Test).
At the Initiate Remote Alarm Test menu, shown below, enter 1 to initiate the remote alarm.
INITIATE REMOTE ALARM TEST

This command simulates an alarm
to test alarm notification setup
for the service phone number
1=INITIATE REMOTE ALARM TEST
SELECT A NUMBER:1
At the Simulate An Alarm Condition prompt, enter Y if you wish to proceed or N if you want to
cancel the alarm simulation.
>SIMULATE AN ALARM CONDITION-YES(Y) OR NO(N)?
>[N]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
After the Command Successful message appears, disconnect from the modemat the top of the
HyperTerminal window, click on Call, then on Disconnect, as shown below.
Disconnect
Wait for the Liebert AC8 to dial out to send a test message.
To verify whether the test was successful, check the Event Log (see 5.3 - View Event Log) for
one of these two messages: Dial out test passed or Dial out test failed.
NOTE
Also verify that a message was received at the Service Phone Number.
If the test is NOT successful, check the following:
Modem configuration (see 7.8.1 - Modem Setup - Initialization String)
Pager configuration (see 7.8.3 - Pager Setup - Pager Number and PIN)
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7.10
Setup Operation
The Liebert AC8 operation features allow you to set up a rotation
sequence to alternate which devices are operating and which are
placed on Standby, as well as test devices while in Standby mode and
specify what to do when a Standby device goes into alarm as it is
powered up. You may specify delay times after an output changes
state, directing the Liebert AC8 to wait before acknowledging inputs
(hold delay time) or turning an output on or off (restart delay time).
With staging, you may configure the Liebert AC8 to turn a standby
device on or off when an analog sensor detects a condition above or
below specified levels.
Setup System Menu

SETUP INPUTS
SETUP COMMON ALARM
SETUP SENSOR
=NEXT =SELECT
SETUP ZONES
SETUP OUTPUTS
SETUP MODEM&PAGERS
SETUP SYSTEM INFO
> SETUP OPERATION
SETUP I/O MATRIX
To change any operation feature:

Select Setup Operation
choose Setup Operation and press Enter .
Select a Zone to Configure
From the Select Zone Menu, use the arrows to choose the zone
you wantfor example, Zone_1and press Enter .
Use the steps following Table 28 to access any of the Setup Operation options.
Select Zone Menu

SELECT ZONE FOR
THE OPERATION
>
ZONE 1
=NEXT =EDIT
Setup Operation Menu

STANDBY TESTING OFF
FAILED STANDBY
N
=NEXT =SELECT
HOLD DELAY : 10:00
RESTART
: 00:06
STAGING
: OFF
Table 28 shows the default settings for operation options: automatic sequencing, standby testing,
failed standby, hold delay, restart and staging.
Table 28 Default settings - operation features
Feature
Default
Other Options
AUTO SEQUENCING
OFF (Deactivated)
ON (Activated), 12h (Activated for 12-hour intervals)
STANDBY TESTING
OFF (Deactivated)
ON (Activated)
FAILED STANDBY
N (Deactivated)
Y (Activated)
HOLD DELAY
10:00 (No delay)
RESTART
00:06 (No delay)
STAGING
OFF (Deactivated)
ON (Activated)
Figure 12 provides an overview of the Setup Operation screens available via the LCD interface.
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Figure 12 Menu overview - Setup Operation menu

Setup Operation
AUTO SEQUENCING OFF
STANDBY TESTING OFF
FAILED STANDBY
N
HOLD DELAY : 10:00
RESTART
: 00:06
STAGING
: OFF
Setup Operation options

Auto Sequencing
AUTO SEQUENCING ON
EVERY 03 DAYS
AT 00:00
Standby Testing
See
Section
7.10.1
Failed Standby
> STANDBY TESTING ON See

EVERY 03 DAYS
Section
AT 00:00 FOR 10 MIN 7.10.2
Hold Delay
HOLD DELAY
10 MIN : 00 SEC
FAILED STANDBY
Restart
See
Section
7.10.4
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RESTART DELAY
00 MIN : 06 SEC
See
Section
7.10.3
Staging
See
Section
7.10.5
STAGING: ON
TARGET: +0070.0
SENSITIVITY: +005.0
See
Section
7.10.6
Liebert AC8
7.10.1 Turn Automatic Sequencing On or Off

Use automatic sequencing to set up a schedule for rotation of redundant devices. For example, three
devices might be in operating mode while a fourth device is in standby mode. Every two days, the
Liebert AC8 returns the standby device to operating mode and places one of the operating devices on
standby.
When zones are used, the Liebert AC8 manages the rotation sequence for each zone separately, so
each zone might have one device in operating mode and one in standby mode.
NOTE
Auto sequencing will not function in a zone with any devices defined as Not Used. All outputs
in the zone must be defined as Operating or Standby (see 7.7 - Setup System - Setup
Outputs).
Auto sequencing is OFF (deactivated) by default. When auto sequencing is activated (ON or 12h, for a
12-hour interval), the Liebert AC8 cycles devices at the specified interval and time of day as follows:
An output device in Standby mode is returned to Operating mode.
An output device that is Operating is put in Standby mode.
When more than one device is in Standby mode or turned On, the Liebert AC8 performs the
operations in a sequence that rotates the order. For example, in a sequence set up to occur every two
days:
Monday:
Wednesday:
Friday:
Sunday:
Device 1 is placed on Standby, and Devices 2, 3 and 4 operate.

NOTE
The Liebert AC8 will not cycle outputs that have been manually forced On or Off through the
Override Output Menu or the hardware switch (see 7.12 - Override Output).
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To change the auto sequencing settings:
1. From the Setup System Operation Menu, use the arrows to

choose Auto Sequencing, then press Enter .
Activate or Deactivate
2. In the Activate / Deactivate screen, use the arrows to choose one
of three options:
a. ON for intervals of every 1 to 99 days, then press Enter and
proceed to Step 3.
b. 12h for an interval of every 12 hours, then press Enter and
proceed to Step 4.
c. OFF to deactivate auto sequencing, then press Enter to
return to the previous menu.

STANDBY TESTING OFF
FAILED STANDBY
N
=NEXT =SELECT
HOLD DELAY : 10:00
RESTART
: 00:06
STAGING
: OFF
Activate / Deactivate
AUTO SEQUENCING OFF
=NEXT
=EDIT
Specify Start Time and Interval: Every 1 to 99 Days

3. Select the interval for how often the sequencing should occur in the
Every 03 Days field. The default is 3 days; valid entries range
from 0 to 99 days.
For each digit, use the arrows to choose a number from 0 to
9, then press Enter to advance to the next digit.
When finished, press Enter to set the time of day.
Set Interval & Start Time

(1- to 99-Day Interval)
Specify Start Time: Every 12 Hours
Set Start Time

(12-Hour Interval)
4. Specify the time of day the sequencing should begin in the At 00:00
field. The format is HH:MM for hours and minutes.
Use the arrows to choose from available entries for hours
(00-23), then press Enter to advance to minutes.
Use the arrows to select minutes (00-59).
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AUTO SEQUENCING ON
EVERY 03 DAYS
AT 00:00
=NEXT
=EDIT
AUTO SEQUENCING 12h

AT 00:00
=NEXT
=EDIT
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7.10.2 Turn Standby Testing On or Off

Standby testing permits scheduling an automatic operational check of devices in Standby mode.
When this feature is activated (ON), the Liebert AC8 tests all devices in Standby mode by putting
each device in operating mode for a designated time. If an operating unit is designated as disabled on
alarm, the unit is turned off during standby testing, then turned on when the test ends.
You may specify the time of day the testing begins, the duration of the test and the interval between
tests. Standby testing is OFF (deactivated) by default.
To change the standby testing settings:
1. From the Setup System Operation Menu, use the arrows to
choose Standby Testing, then press Enter .
AUTO SEQUENCING OFF
2. In the Activate / Deactivate screen, use the arrows to choose:
> STANDBY TESTING OFF
a. Choose ON to activate standby testing, then press Enter and
FAILED STANDBY
N
=NEXT =SELECT
proceed to Step 3.
HOLD DELAY : 10:00
a. Choose OFF to deactivate the feature, then press Enter and
RESTART
: 00:06
return to the previous screen.
STAGING
: OFF
3. Select the desired interval for how frequently testing should occur
in the Every 03 Days field. The default is 3 days; valid entries
range from 0 to 99 days.
STANDBY TESTING OFF
For each digit, use the arrows to choose a number from 0 to
9, then press Enter to advance to the next digit.
When finished, press Enter to configure the time of day.
=EDIT
=NEXT
4. Specify the time of day the test should begin in the At 00:00 field.
The format is HH:MM for hours and minutes.
Change Standby Testing
Use the arrows to choose from available entries for hours
> STANDBY TESTING ON
(00-23), then press Enter to advance to minutes.
EVERY 03 DAYS
Use the arrows to select minutes (00-59).
AT 00:00 FOR 10 MIN
=NEXT
=EDIT
5. Specify the duration of the test in minutesthe length of time the
standby units will be turned Onin the For 10 Min field. Use the arrows to choose a number
from 0 to 59 minutes. The default is 10 minutes.
6. When finished, press Enter .
7.10.3 Specify Failed Standby Response

The Liebert AC8s Failed Standby feature determines what happens when an operating device fails
and a standby device then becomes an operating unit. A subsequent alarm in the newly operating
unit (previously the standby device) results in either restarting the previously operating device that
was alarmed or not. This feature specifies whether each device remains in its current state or returns
to its previous state of operation.
When this feature is activated (Y), each device returns to its previous state, as Table 29 shows. The
newly enabled Standby device is disabled; the previously operating device returns to Operating mode.
The default setting is N (deactivated), meaning that each device
remains in its current state: the Standby device remains enabled and
the previously operating unit remains disabled.
Table 29 Failed Standby response
Failed Standby Previous Standby Device
Setting
(alarm after being enabled)
Activated (Y)
Deactivated (N)
Disabled
Remains enabled
Previously Operating
Device
Returns to Operating mode
Remains disabled
To change the Failed Standby settings:
AUTO SEQUENCING OFF

STANDBY TESTING OFF
> FAILED STANDBY
N
=NEXT =SELECT
HOLD DELAY : 10:00
RESTART
: 00:06
STAGING
: OFF
Change Failed Standby
From the Setup System Operation Menu, use the arrows to

choose Failed Standby, then press Enter .
In the Change Failed Standby screen, press use the arrows to
choose Y to activate or N to deactivate the feature.
Press Enter .
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FAILED STANDBY
=NEXT
=END
7.10.4 Specify Hold Delay Time

After an output changes state, the hold delay timer directs the Liebert AC8 to ignore all inputs in the
same zone for the specified time.
This delay is the amount of time that must elapse before the Liebert AC8 acknowledges a change of
state in any input. The default is 10 minutes (displayed as 10 MIN : 00 SEC).
The time delay applies only when a monitored output device changes from its normal statefor
example, the Liebert AC8 detects a closed contact that is defined as Normally Open.
When the output device returns to its normal state, the Liebert AC8
acknowledges any input change of state immediately.
The hold delay timer also takes effect when the Liebert AC8 is powered
up. All alarms are ignored until the hold delay time expires.
To change the Hold Delay Time settings:
From the Setup Operation Menu, choose Hold Delay, as shown at
00:00 to 99:59):
For minutes (MIN), press and hold one of the arrow keys to
scroll through the numbers 00-99.
For seconds (SEC), press and hold one of the arrow keys to

AUTO SEQUENCING OFF
STANDBY TESTING OFF
FAILED STANDBY
N
=NEXT =SELECT
> HOLD DELAY : 10:00
RESTART
: 00:06
STAGING
: OFF
Hold Delay Time

HOLD DELAY
10 MIN : 00 SEC
=SELECT =NEXT/END
7.10.5 Specify Restart Time

The restart delay timer directs the Liebert AC8 to wait a specified time before changing the state of
an output. This feature can prevent needless responses to transient conditions.
If two or more outputs change state simultaneously, the Liebert AC8
begins a new countdown between each output change of state.
The default is 6 seconds (displayed as 00 MIN : 06 SEC).
To change the Restart Time settings:
From the Setup Operation Menu, choose Restart, as shown at
00:00 to 99:59):
For minutes (MIN), press and hold one of the arrow keys to
For seconds (SEC), press and hold one of the arrow keys to
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AUTO SEQUENCING OFF
STANDBY TESTING OFF
FAILED STANDBY
N
=NEXT =SELECT
HOLD DELAY : 10:00
> RESTART
: 00:06
STAGING
: OFF
Restart Delay Time

RESTART DELAY
00 MIN : 06 SEC
=SELECT =NEXT/END
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7.10.6 Specify Staging

Staging allows a standby device to be turned On when a sensor detects a monitored point reaching a
specified setpoint. The Liebert AC8 continues to turn On additional standby units, if available, at
specified intervals.
Staging also turns Off devices as the condition returns to normal. Devices are turned off in a last-on /
first-off order, triggered by decreases of half the specified sensitivity increment.
The following example illustrates the staging process for a temperature sensor with a
Target setpoint of 70F and a Sensitivity increment of 5F.
Temperature Reaches Target Level: First Device Turned On
When the temperature in Zone 1 reaches 75F (target plus sensitivity), the Liebert
AC8 turns On a cooling unit that has been on standby.
Temperature Rises by Sensitivity Increments: Second & Third Devices Turned On
When the temperature reaches 80Fan additional 5Fthe Liebert AC8 turns
On a second standby cooling unit.
If the zone has a third standby unit and the temperature rises another 5F to 85F,
a third standby unit is turned On.
Temperature Returns to Normal: Devices Turned Off
When the temperature drops from 85F to 82.5F (a decrease of 2.5F, half the sensitivity increment of 5F), the third unit is turned Off.
When the temperature falls to 77.5F, the second device is turned Off.
When the temperature falls below 75F, the first device is turned Off.
Staging is OFF by default.
To change the Staging settings:

From the Setup Operation Menu, choose Staging, as shown at
In the Activate/Deactivate screen, use the arrows to choose ON
to activate or OFF to deactivate the feature, then press Enter .
NOTE: If the sensor for the zone is not connected, a SENSOR
NOT CONNECTED message is displayed, shown below right.
Press Escape to return to the previous screen.
The sensor in the zone must be set to CONNECTED to turn staging on.
Once the feature is activated (ON), set the following features in
the Staging screen:
Use the arrow keys to set the Target sensor reading value
that will initiate the staging process.
Press Enter to advance to Sensitivity.
Use the arrow keys to set the Sensitivity that defines the
increment for the next change in the staging process.
The default value is 2.
AUTO SEQUENCING OFF

STANDBY TESTING OFF
FAILED STANDBY
N
=NEXT =SELECT
HOLD DELAY : 10:00
RESTART
: 00:06
> STAGING
: OFF
STAGING: OFF
=NEXT
Staging
STAGING: ON
TARGET: +0070.0
SENSITIVITY: +005.0
=NEXT =SELECT
Message
(if sensor for zone is not
connected to AC8)
SENSOR NOT
CONNECTED
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=EDIT
7.11
Setup System - Setup I/O Matrix

The Setup I/O Matrix menu allows you to configure the Liebert AC8 digital and analog inputs to
trigger various actions in either or both of the two control relays. Each relay can be set up to respond
to more than one digital or analog input.
Almost any mapping combination can be used. For example, you may decide to trigger an action in
Control Relay 1 when Device_1 goes into alarm, or you might want to generate an action in Control
Relay 2 when Sensor_1 High Setpoint goes into alarm.
To set up the mapping of inputs to relays:
Setup System Menu

Select Setup I/O Matrix
SETUP INPUTS
SETUP COMMON ALARM
SETUP SENSOR
=NEXT =SELECT
SETUP ZONES
SETUP OUTPUTS
SETUP MODEM&PAGERS
SETUP SYSTEM INFO
SETUP OPERATION
> SETUP I/O MATRIX
choose Setup I/O Matrix and press Enter .
Use the following instructions to set up the mapping of each digital input or analog sensor input
to each relay.
7.11.1 Set Up Mapping for a Digital Input

Use the arrows to choose Map Input To Relay from the Map
Input/Sensor Menu, and press Enter .
From the Select Input Menu, choose the input you wantfor example, Device_1and press Enter .
On the Input-to-Relay Map screen, you may map the selected input
to either or both of the control relays (1-2). The example at right
shows Device_1 mapped to Control Relay 1.
To make changes to the mapping:
If needed, press Enter to advance to the position directly
below the relay.
Use the arrows to choose Y (Yes - Mapped to this relay) or
N (No - Not mapped), then press Enter .
Press Enter to advance to the next position where you want
to make a change.
Default Mappings - Digital Inputs to Control Relays

By default, digital inputs are not mapped to any control relay, as shown
in Table 30.
Table 30
Map Input/Sensor Menu

> MAP INPUT TO RELAY
MAP SENSOR TO RELAY
=NEXT
=SELECT
Select Input
SELECT INPUT
> DEVICE_1
DEVICE_2
=NEXT
=SELECT
DEVICE_3
DEVICE_4
DEVICE_5
DEVICE_6
DEVICE_7
DEVICE_8
Input-to-Relay Map
1
CONTROL RELAY
1 2
Y N
=Y/N
=NEXT/END
Default mapping of digital inputs to relays
Digital input
Device_1
Device_2
Device_3
Device_4
Device_5
Device_6
Device_7
Device_8
By default, mapped to control relay:

(none)
(none)
(none)
(none)
(none)
(none)
(none)
(none)
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7.11.2 Set Up Mapping for an Analog Sensor Input

Use the arrows to choose Map Sensor To Relay from the Map
Input/Sensor Menu, and press Enter .
From the Select Sensor Menu, choose the input you wantfor
example, Sensor_1 High Stptand press Enter .
Map Sensor to Control Relay
Map Input/Sensor Menu

MAP INPUT TO RELAY
> MAP SENSOR TO RELAY
=NEXT
=SELECT
Select Sensor
On the Sensor-to-Relay Map screen, you may map the selected senSELECT SENSOR
sor to either or both of the control relays (1-2). The example at right > SENSOR_1 HIGH STPT
SENSOR_1 LOW STPT
shows Sensor_1 High Stpt mapped to Control Relay 1.
=NEXT
=SELECT
To make changes to the mapping:
SENSOR_2 HIGH STPT
If needed, press Enter to advance to the position directly
SENSOR_2 LOW STPT
SENSOR_3 HIGH STPT
below the relay.
SENSOR_3 LOW STPT
SENSOR_4 HIGH STPT
SENSOR_4 LOW STPT
Press Enter to advance to the next position where you want
to make a change.
Sensor-to-Relay Map
1H CONTROL RELAY
1 2
Y N
=Y/N
=NEXT/END
Default Mappings - Analog Inputs to Control Relays
By default, analog inputs are not mapped to any control relay, as

shown in Table 31.
Table 31
Default mapping of analog inputs to relays
Analog input
By default, mapped to control relay:
Sensor_1
(none)
Sensor_2
(none)
Sensor_3
(none)
Sensor_4
(none)
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7.12
Override Output
The Override Output feature allows you to manually change the state of any digital output to ON or
OFF, overriding automatic control by the Liebert AC8 (the default setting for all outputs). This menu
also allows you to release the manual override, returning any output to automatic control.
There are two ways to override automatic control of outputs:
Use the Override Output menu, as described in this section, to turn any output ON or OFF.
Use the hardware switch on the Liebert AC8 circuit board to force all eight outputs ON at the
same time (see Item I - Manual Override Switch (outputs) in 1.7 - Controller Board Overview).
After an output is forced manually ON or OFF through the Override Output menu, it remains in that
state until returned to automatic control through this menu.
Table 32 summarizes the four types of control, including the abbreviated message that appears on
the LCD and in log reports.
Table 32
Automatic / manual control - output points
Message
Description
AUTO
Automatic
FORCE ON
Manually ON
FORCE OFF
Manually OFF
HW FORCE ON
Manually ON
(all outputs)
Controlled by Liebert AC8

(default for all outputs)
This output has been forced ON
(operating) or OFF via the Override
Output menu
All outputs have been forced ON
(operating) via the hardware switch on
the circuit board (see Item I - Manual
Override Switch (outputs) in 1.7 Controller Board Overview)
To force an output point ON or OFF or return it to automatic control:

Log In and Choose Override Output
Override Output, then press Enter .
Select an Output
The Select Output menu, shown at right, displays the current status of
all eight outputs.
Use the arrows to choose the output you wantfor example,
Device_1and press Enter .
Turn Output ON or OFF / Return to Automatic
From the Override Output menu, use the arrows to choose one
of these options:
AUTO - return to automatic control
FORCE ON - manually turn this output ON (operating)
FORCE OFF - manually turn this output OFF
Press Enter .
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Main Menu
VIEW STATUS
=SELECT
=NEXT
Login
LOGIN
AAAA
=SELECT =NEXT/END

SETUP SYSTEM
> OVERRIDE OUTPUT
CLEAR ALARMS & LOGS
=NEXT =SELECT
Select Output
OVERRIDE
> DEVICE_1
DEVICE_2
=NEXT
DEVICE_3
DEVICE_4
OUTPUT
AUTO
AUTO
=SELECT
AUTO
FORCE ON
Override Output
SELECT DEVICE_1
FORCE ON
=SELECT =END
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7.13
Clear Alarms & Logs
Main Menu
The Clear Alarms & Logs menu allows you to clear active alarms or
delete all records from any of the Liebert AC8s three logs: alarm, event
and trend logs.
VIEW STATUS
=NEXT
=SELECT
To clear alarms or logs:

Login
Log In and Choose Clear Alarms & Logs

Clear Alarms & Logs, then press Enter .
Use the following steps to clear alarms or delete log records.
7.13.1 Clear Active Alarms
LOGIN
AAAA
=SELECT =NEXT/END

SETUP SYSTEM
OVERRIDE OUTPUT
> CLEAR ALARMS & LOGS
=NEXT =SELECT
To clear all active alarms:

From the Clear Alarms/Logs Menu, use the arrows to choose
Clear Active Alarms, then press Enter .
Use the arrows to choose Y (Yes - clear all active alarms) or
N (No - do not clear alarms), then press Enter .
Clearing active alarms is the only means to reset latched alarms. This
step is required to return latched points to their normal state. To set up
a digital input or an analog sensor input as latched, see:
7.3.4 - Set Up Alarmable Inputs in Latched or Unlatched
Mode
7.5.8 - Set Up Alarmable Sensors in Latched or Unlatched
Mode
Clear Alarms/Logs Menu

> CLEAR ACTIVE ALARMS
CLEAR ALARM LOG
CLEAR EVENT LOG
=NEXT =SELECT
CLEAR TREND LOGS
Clear Active Alarms

CLEAR ACTIVE ALARMS
ARE YOU SURE? N
=Y/N
=END
7.13.2 Clear the Alarm Log

The alarm log contains up to 99 records of alarms that have occurred.
You may want to clear the log after backing up the file or simply to free
up space.
NOTE
Before deleting the records in the alarm log, you may want to
back up the file to a remote computer using the Service
Terminal Interface, as described in 6.2 - Back Up Log Files
(Service Terminal Interface only).
To delete all records from the alarm log:
Clear Alarm Log, then press Enter .
Use the arrows to choose Y (Yes - clear the alarm log) or
N (No - do not clear the alarm log), then press Enter .
NOTE
Clear active alarms is the only means to reset Latched alarms.
This action must be taken to return Latched points to their
normal state.
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CLEAR ACTIVE ALARMS
> CLEAR ALARM LOG
CLEAR EVENT LOG
=NEXT =SELECT
CLEAR TREND LOG
Clear Alarm Log

CLEAR ALARM LOG
ARE YOU SURE? N
=Y/N
=END
7.13.3 Clear the Event Log

The event log contains up to 99 records of events detected by the
Liebert AC8. You may want to clear the log after backing up the file or
simply to free up space.
NOTE
Before deleting the records in the event log, you may want to
back up the file to a remote computer using the Service
To delete all records from the event log:
Clear Event Log, then press Enter .
Use the arrows to choose Y (Yes - clear the event log) or N (No do not clear the event log), then press Enter .

CLEAR ACTIVE ALARMS
CLEAR ALARM LOG
> CLEAR EVENT LOG
=NEXT =SELECT
CLEAR TREND LOGS
Clear Event Log

CLEAR EVENT LOG
ARE YOU SURE? N
=Y/N
=END
7.13.4 Clear the Trend Logs

The Liebert AC8 maintains a separate trend log for each configured
analog input sensor. Each log contains up to 100 records of data
collected at regular intervals. You may want to clear the logs after
backing up the files or simply to free up space.
Using the Clear Trend Logs command will clear all four trend logs
maintained by the Liebert AC8. There is no method of clearing records
from individual logs.
NOTE
Before deleting the records in the trend logs, you may want to
back up the files to a remote computer using the Service

CLEAR ACTIVE ALARMS
CLEAR ALARM LOG
CLEAR EVENT LOG
=NEXT =SELECT
> CLEAR TREND LOGS
Clear Trend Log

CLEAR TREND LOGS
ARE YOU SURE? N
=Y/N
=END
To delete the records from ALL four trend logs:

Clear Trend Logs, then press Enter .
Use the arrows to choose Y (Yes - clear all trend logs) or N (No do not clear the trend logs), then press Enter .
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Liebert AC8
Specifications
8.0
SPECIFICATIONS
8.1
Liebert AC8 Specifications

Transformer Module
Power
Requirements
115VAC
UML11500
230VAC
UML23000
115VAC 10%
of nominal;
60Hz, 4A,
460VA
230VAC 10%
of nominal;
50Hz, 0.5A,
115VA
Dimensions
W x D x H, in. (mm)
18 x 2-3/4 x 18
(457.2 x 69.85 x 457.2)
Weight (Assembled)
20.56 lb. (9.33 kg)
Enclosure Type
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
NEMA 1
Four line, 20 character, backlit
Mounting Surface
Building Wall or Structural Member
Ambient Operating
Environment
32F to 104F (0C to 40C)

0% RH to 95% RH (non-condensing)
Processor Specifics
Model
Motorola XC68HC812A4
Clock speed
16MHz
Total RAM
256Kb
Total FLASH
4M
Total EEPROM
4K
A/D Resolution (Analog IN)
12 Bit
Modem Type Embedded
14.4K bps
Clock Type
Clock battery backup type
Clock battery life
Modem battery backup type
Real-Time Clock
Lithium Cell (non-replaceable)
7 years, constant, no power
Nickel Cadmium (replaceable)
Modem battery life
10 minutes at full load
Communications
Local Communications
Remote Communications
Modem (9600-N-8-1)
Supported pagers
RS232
Baud rate 9600 bps, Parity=None, Data bits=8, Stop bits=1
9600 E-7-1 supports TAPI protocol version 1.8
Liebert SiteScan Web
IGM Protocol, EIA422

Transformer Module
Agency Listings
UL
115VAC
(TM115)
230VAC
(TM230)
UL1012
UL1585
CE
Yes
FCC Compliance
N/A
Inputs & Outputs (Quantity)

Digital Inputs (8)
Dry Contact Closure 24VDC, 10 mA
Analog Inputs (4)
4-20 mA signal input with selectable

power source of 12VDC or 24VDC
Digital Outputs (8)
24VAC, 3A
Common Alarm Outputs (2)
24VAC, 3A
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NOTE
If the equipment is
used in a manner
not specified by the
manufacturer, the
protection provided
by the equipment
may be impaired.
Comparison of Functions: LCD and Service Terminal Interface
APPENDIX A - SERVICE TERMINAL INTERFACE

The Service Terminal Interface allows access to all functions of the Liebert AC8, including some that
are not possible through the LCD interface. This interface is accessible through any computer using a
communications 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 Interface. 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 Liebert AC8 and shows whether they can
be performed through the LCD interface and where to find information.
Table 33
Guide to Liebert AC8 functions
Function
VIEW STATUS FUNCTIONS
View Active Alarms
View Alarm Log
View Event Log
View Trend Log
View Input Status
View Output Status
View Pager Numbers
View Operation
View Control Status
SILENCE ALARM & BACK UP LOGS FUNCTIONS
Silence Alarm (On the LCD, press any key to silence an alarm)
Back Up Log Files
SYSTEM & CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Login
Setup System
Setup Inputs
Setup Common Alarm
Setup Sensor
Setup Outputs
Initialization String
Modem
Setup
Pager Number & PIN
Pager
Setup
Communications Check
Setup System Info
Change Password
Setup Site ID
Connect Battery
Backup and Upload Configuration File
Setup Serv Ph Num - Communications Check
Factory Defaults
Perform Firmware Update
Setup Operation
Setup I/O Matrix
Override Output
Clear Alarms & Logs
Clear Active Alarms
Clear the Alarm Log
Clear the Event Log
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Can be performed via:

Service
LCD
Terminal
Where to find:
Instructions on
Service Terminal
using function
screen examples
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Connecting to the Service Terminal Interface
A.2
CONNECTING TO THE SERVICE TERMINAL INTERFACE

This section describes how to set up and connect to the Service Terminal Interface.
A.2.1 Connection Methods

There are two ways to access the Service Terminal Interface:
DirectUse a null modem cable to connect a computers COM1 port to the AC8s RS232 port,
OR
RemoteUse a remote computers modem to dial the telephone number of the phone line connected to the Liebert AC8.
Both methods require a communications program, such as HyperTerminal, to connect to the Service
Terminal Interface.
Refer to Table 34 for step-by-step instructions to set up each type of connection. Note that the remote
connection does not require setting up the COM1 port.
Table 34
Steps to set up a direct or remote connection

Direct
Remote
A.2.2 - Create a Connection
A.2.3 - Set Up the COM1 Port - Direct Connection Only
N/A
A.2.4 - Set Up the Connections Properties
A.2.5 - Connect to the Service Terminal Interface
The instructions in this section refer to the HyperTerminal programthey may vary for other communications programs.
A.2.2 Create a Connection

Before connecting to the Service Terminal Interface, you must create a connection and specify the
method to be used for connection, as described in the following steps.
1. Start the HyperTerminal programto do this, click on the Start button, then on Programs, then
Accessories, then Communications, and finally HyperTerminal.
2. At the top of the HyperTerminal window, click on File, then on New Connection, as shown
below left.
Enter a name for

the connection for example,
Liebert AC8
3. In the Connection Description window, shown above right, enter a name for the connectionfor
example, AC8. This becomes the file name (with the extension .ht).
4. Click OK to close the window.
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5. In the Connect To window, shown below, select the appropriate connection method from the
Connect Using drop-down list:
DIRECT CONNECTION
REMOTE CONNECTION
Choose COM1
& proceed to Step 6
Direct Connection via RS232

To set up a direct connection via the
Liebert AC8s RS232 port, select
COM1 as shown above.
This opens the COM1 Properties
window.
Proceed to Step 6 (next section).
Choose the computers modem

& proceed to Step 8
Remote Connection via Modem

To make a remote connection through the Liebert
AC8s modem, select your computers modemStandard 9600 bps Modem in the example shown above.
Enter the area code and phone number of the Liebert
AC8s modem.
Skip Steps 6 and 7 and proceed to Step 8 in A.2.4 Set Up the Connections Properties.
A.2.3 Set Up the COM1 Port - Direct Connection Only

The following steps apply only to setting up a direct connection to the Service Terminal Interface via
the Liebert AC8s RS232 port. If you are setting up a remote connection via modem, skip to Step 8
(next section).
COM1 Port Setup

6. In the COM1 Properties window, shown below, make the following selections:
Bits per second: 9600
Data bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop bits: 1
Flow control: None
7. Click OK. When the connection is open, the connection name appears in the title bar of the
HyperTerminal window. To complete the setup, continue with Step 8 (next section).
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A.2.4 Set Up the Connections Properties

The following steps are needed for both direct and remote connection to the Liebert AC8.
Properties Setup
8. Open the Properties window by clicking on File, then on Properties, as shown below left.
Settings
tab
9. In the Properties window, above right, click on the Settings tab and choose the following settings:
Function, arrow, and ctrl keys act as: Terminal keys
Backspace key sends: Ctrl+H
Emulation: ANSIW
Telnet terminal ID: VT100
Backscroll buffer lines: 500
Play sound when connecting or disconnecting: Unchecked
ASCII Setup
10. In the Properties window, click on the ASCII Setup button, shown below left.
ASCII
Setup
button
11. In the ASCII Setup window, shown above right, choose the following settings:
ASCII Sending: place a check mark () in the Send Line Ends With Line Feeds box.
ASCII Receiving: place a check mark () in the Wrap Lines That Exceed Terminal Width
box.
Click OK.
The setup is now complete. To use the new connection, proceed to the next section, A.2.5 - Connect
to the Service Terminal Interface.
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A.2.5 Connect to the Service Terminal Interface

After creating and setting up a connection, use a communications program such as HyperTerminal to
access the Liebert AC8s Service Terminal Interface.
1. Verify communications connections between the remote computer and the Liebert AC8:
a. For direct connection (via RS232 port):
Connect a null modem cable from the computers COM1 port to the Liebert AC8s RS232
port (for location, see 3.6.1 - RS232 Connector).
b. For remote connection (via modem):
Verify modem connections between the remote computer and the Liebert AC8. The remote
computer should have connectivity through a telephone line, high-speed cable or an Ethernet. The Liebert AC8 must have a telephone line connected to its RJ11 port (for location,
see 3.6.2 - Phone Line Connector).
2. Start the HyperTerminal programclick on the Start button, then on Programs, then
Accessories, then Communications, and finally HyperTerminal.
3. Open the Liebert AC8 connection created in A.2.2 - Create a Connection. To do this, click on
File, then on Open, as shown below.
Click on the file name for example, AC8.ht
4. In the Open window, shown above right, select the file nameLiebert AC8.ht in this example
and then click on the Open button.
5. Follow the steps below to display the Main Menu of the Service Terminal Interface:
a. For direct connection (via RS232 port):
Press Enter (or Escape) to initiate communication and bring up the Main Menu.
b. For remote connection (via modem):
The Connect window opens, as shown below left. Click the OK button.
In the Connect window, below right, click Dial.
If the dialing attempt is successful, the Main Menu appears.
Dial button
OK button
For more information on the Liebert AC8s options:

See A.3 - Overview of Menus for examples of the Service Terminal Interface screens.
See Table 33 to locate step-by-step instructions for each Liebert AC8 function.
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Overview of Menus
A.3
OVERVIEW OF MENUS
The Main Menu offers choices for viewing the status of the Liebert AC8, silencing the audible alarm
and backing up the units log files. It also allows access to the System and Control features, which
require a password.
The following shows where to find examples of the Main Menu screens:
Main Menu
1=VIEW ACTIVE ALARMS
For sample screens, see:

A.4 - View Status Menus
2=VIEW ALARM LOG

3=VIEW EVENT LOG
4=VIEW TREND LOG
5=VIEW INPUT & SENSOR STATUS
6=VIEW OUTPUT STATUS
7=VIEW PAGER NUMBERS
9=BACKUP LOG FILES
A.5 - Silence Alarm & Back Up

Log Files (Service Terminal
Interface only)
0=SETUP SYSTEM-LOGIN REQUIRED
A.6 - Setup Menu
8=SILENCE ALARM
A.3.1 View Status Overview

The View Status features are available to all users. This permits all personnel to check on the status
of any equipment or location being monitored. These options allow any user to:
View current monitoring dataactive alarms and the status of all inputs and outputs
View data stored in alarm, event and trend logs
View pager numbers
A.3.2 Silence Alarm and Backup Log Files

Two Main Menu optionsSilence Alarm and Backup Log Filesare unique to the Service Terminal
Interface. As with the View Status options, these features do not require a password:
Silence Alarmsilence the Liebert AC8s audible alarm and reset the Common Alarm Relay
output.
Backup Log Filesmake backup copies of the Liebert AC8s Alarm Log, Event Log and Trend
Logs and save the copies to a computer.
A.3.3 Setup Menu Overview

The Setup Menu options require a password. Authorized users may:
Configure the Liebert AC8this includes setting up digital and analog inputs, digital outputs,
the modem, up to four pagers, and system features such as setting the date and time
Three system featuresBackup and Upload Configuration File, Firmware Update and
Initiate Remote Alarm Testare unique to the Service Terminal Interface.
Override automatic control of outputs to force an output ON or OFF
Clear active alarms and delete all records in the alarm, event and trend logs
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View Status Menus
A.4
VIEW STATUS MENUS

The View Status menu allows any user to view currently active alarms, monitoring data stored in the
alarm, event and trend logs, the status of all inputs and outputs, and the four pager numbers.
Main Menu
After connecting to the Service Terminal Interface, the Main Menu appears, as shown below. This
section presents Service Terminal Interface screens for options 1 through 7:
Main Menu
LIEBERT AC8
VX.XXX.X
LIEBERT CORPORATION COPYRIGHT 2005
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
MAIN MENU
Section A.4.1
2=VIEW ALARM LOG
Section A.4.2
3=VIEW EVENT LOG
Section A.4.3
4=VIEW TREND LOG
Section A.4.4
Section A.4.5
Section A.4.6
Section A.4.7
8=SILENCE ALARM
9=BACKUP LOG FILES
A=VIEW OPERATION STATUS
Section A.4.8
B=VIEW CONTROL RELAYS STATUS
Section A.4.9
0=SETUP SYSTEM - LOGIN REQUIRED

SELECT A NUMBER:1
A.4.1 View Active Alarms

For details on this feature, see 5.1 - View Active Alarms.
View Active Alarms
ACTIVE ALARMS
Input points/hardware
presently in an alarm state
SENSOR_1
101.1 DEG
HIGH SETPOINT ALARM
SENSOR_2 ------ DEG
SENSOR PROBLEM
DEVICE_7 ALARM
CONTACT OPEN
BATTERY
CHECK BATTERY
<ENTER>=MORE <ESC>=EXIT <A>=ALL
1=REFRESH ACTIVE ALARMS
SELECT A NUMBER:
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A.4.2 View Alarm Log

For details on this feature, see 5.2 - View Alarm Log.
View Alarm Log
ALARM LOG
Alarm history
SENSOR_2
80.0 DEG
HIGH SETPOINT ALARM
29-AUG-05
09:29:10
MODEM
INTERNAL FAULT
29-AUG-05
09:20:10
DEVICE_8 ALARM
CONTACT CLOSED
29-AUG-05
09:19:10
SENSOR_2
79.0 DEG
RETURN TO NORMAL
28-AUG-05
19:29:10
SENSOR_2 ------ DEG
SENSOR PROBLEM
28-AUG-05
15:08:10
SYSTEM
LOSS OF POWER
19-AUG-05
02:50:10
BATTERY
LOW BATTERY
18-AUG-05
05:23:10
BATTERY
BATTERY UNPLUGGED
12-AUG-05
22:47:10
1=REFRESH ALARM LOG
SELECT A NUMBER:
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View Status Menus
A.4.3 View Event Log

For details on this feature, see 5.3 - View Event Log.
View Event Log
EVENT LOG
Event history
PAGER
UNSUCCESSFUL PAGE
23-OCT-05 18:05:26
DEVICE_3 STARTED
23-OCT-05
18:03:17
DEVICE_3 ON
CONTACT CLOSED
23-OCT-05
18:03:17
DEVICE_2 STARTED
23-OCT-05
18:03:11
SENSOR_2 ------ DEG
SENSOR PROBLEM
22-OCT-05 07:10:10
SYSTEM
USER LOGIN
22-OCT-05 02:50:10
LIEBERT GLOBAL SERV
DIAL OUT TEST FAILED
20-OCT-05 05:23:10
MODEM
MODEM RESET
18-OCT-05 22:47:10
LIEBERT GLOBAL SERV
DIAL OUT TEST PASSED
18-OCT-05 05:23:10
1=REFRESH EVENT LOG
SELECT A NUMBER:
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A.4.4 View Trend Log

For details on this feature, see 5.4 - View Trend Log.
View Trend Log
TREND LOG
Trend history
for each sensor
Select sensor for trend
you want to view.
1=SENSOR_1
2=SENSOR_2
3=SENSOR_3
4=SENSOR_4
SELECT A NUMBER:1
TREND LOG
Trend history
SENSOR_1
NORMAL
28-AUG-05
75.4 DEG
15:45:10
SENSOR_1
70.5 DEG
LOW SETPOINT EVENT
28-AUG-05
15:15:10
SENSOR_1
79.9 DEG
RETURN TO NORMAL
28-AUG-05
14:45:10
SENSOR_1 ------ DEG
SENSOR PROBLEM
28-AUG-05
14:15:10
SENSOR_1
65.9 DEG
LOW SETPOINT ALARM
28-AUG-05
13:45:10
SENSOR_1
69.9 DEG
LOW SETPOINT EVENT
28-AUG-05
13:15:10
SENSOR_1
80.7 DEG
HIGH SETPOINT EVENT
28-AUG-05
12:45:10
1=REFRESH TREND LOG
2=VIEW A DIFFERENT SENSOR
SELECT A NUMBER:
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View Status Menus
A.4.5 View Input Status

For details on this feature, see 5.5 - View Input Status.
View Input & Sensor Status
INPUT & SENSOR STATUS
Sensor values & discrete inputs status
INPUT
SENSOR_1
SENSOR_2
SENSOR_3
SENSOR_4
DEVICE_1
DEVICE_2
DEVICE_3
DEVICE_4
DEVICE_5
DEVICE_6
DEVICE_7
DEVICE_8
STATUS
80.0
-----80.0
79.5
NORMAL
ALARM
EVENT
ALARM
ALARM
EVENT
NORMAL
NORMAL
DEG
DEG
DEG
RH

1=VIEW SENSOR_1 DYNAMICALLY
5=REFRESH INPUT & SENSOR STATUS
SELECT A NUMBER:1
VIEW SENSOR_1 DYNAMICALLY
SENSOR_1
80.0 DEG
PRESS <ESC> KEY TO EXIT
A.4.6 View Output Status

For details on this feature, see 5.6 - View Output Status.
View Output Status
OUTPUT STATUS
Output status to device
OUTPUT
STATE
DEVICE_1
DEVICE_2
DEVICE_3
DEVICE_4
DEVICE_5
DEVICE_6
DEVICE_7
DEVICE_8
ON
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
MODE
OPERATING
OPERATING
OPERATING
STANDBY
NOT USED
NOT USED
NOT USED
NOT USED
ZONE
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
*****************************************
OPERATING
= OPERATING/ON
STANDBY
= IN STANDBY MODE
ALARM
= IN ALARM
FORCE ON
= FORCE ON BY OPERATOR
FORCE OFF
= FORCE OFF BY OPERATOR
HW FORCE ON = FORCE ON BY HARDWARE SWITCH
PENDING
= PENDING DELAY TIMER
NOT USED
= DEVICE NOT USED
*****************************************
1=REFRESH OUTPUT STATUS

SELECT A NUMBER:
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A.4.7 View Pager Numbers

For details on this feature, see 5.7 - View Pager Numbers.
View Pager Numbers
PAGER & PIN NUMBERS
Numbers to dial
for an alarm
PAGER 1 NUMBER
A1,8005551212
PAGER 1 PIN
01234567891011121314
PAGER 2 NUMBER
A9W1,8005551212
PAGER 2 PIN
01234567891011121314
PAGER 3 NUMBER
N18005551212,,,,1234567#
PAGER 3 PIN
PAGER 4 NUMBER
M1,8005551212
PAGER 4 PIN
1=REFRESH PAGER & PIN NUMBERS
SELECT A NUMBER:
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View Status Menus
A.4.8 View Operation

For details on this feature, see 5.8 - View Operation.
View Operation
OPERATION STATUS
Autosequencing and Standby Testing
1=ZONE 1
2=ZONE 2
3=ZONE 3
4=ZONE 4
SELECT A NUMBER:1
ZONE 1
AUTO SEQUENCING ON
DAY 01 OF 02 (08:55)
STANDBY TESTING ON
DAY 00 OF 03 (00:00)
STAGING ON
CURRENT VALUE
73.8 DEG
SET VALUE
+0070.0 DEG
SENSITIVITY
+005.0 DEG
1=VIEW A DIFFERENT ZONE
SELECT A NUMBER:
A.4.9 View Control Status

For details on this feature, see 5.9 - View Control Status.
View Control Status
CONTROL STATUS
RELAY
RELAY 1
RELAY 2
STATUS
OFF
OFF
1=REFRESH CONTROL STATUS

SELECT A NUMBER:
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Silence Alarm & Back Up Log Files (Service Terminal Interface only)
A.5
SILENCE ALARM & BACK UP LOG FILES (SERVICE TERMINAL INTERFACE ONLY)
This section presents two options from the Main Menu that are available via the Service Terminal
Interface only.
Main Menu
After connecting to the Service Terminal Interface, the Main Menu appears, as shown below. This
section presents Service Terminal Interface screens for options 8 and 9:
Main Menu
LIEBERT AC8
VX.XXX.X
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
MAIN MENU
2=VIEW ALARM LOG
3=VIEW EVENT LOG
4=VIEW TREND LOG
8=SILENCE ALARM
Section A.5.1
9=BACKUP LOG FILES
Section A.5.2

SELECT A NUMBER:1
A.5.1 Silence Alarm (Service Terminal Interface only)

For details on this feature, see 6.1 - Silence Alarm (Service Terminal Interface).
Silence Alarm
SILENCE ALARM
Silence alarm and reset
common alarm relay if
common alarm relay is
configured to reset with
silence alarm
1=SILENCE ALARM
SELECT A NUMBER:1
>ALARM HAS BEEN SILENCED
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A.5.2 Back Up Log Files (Service Terminal Interface only)

For details on this feature, see 6.2 - Back Up Log Files (Service Terminal Interface only).
Back Up Alarm Log File

Backup Log Files - Alarm Log File
BACKUP LOG FILES
1=BACKUP
2=BACKUP
3=BACKUP
4=BACKUP
5=BACKUP
6=BACKUP
7=RETURN
ALARM LOG FILE

EVENT LOG FILE
TO MAIN MENU
SELECT A NUMBER:1
>INITIATE A BACKUP OF ALARM LOG-YES(Y) OR NO(N)?
>[N]
>[
INSTRUCTIONS TO PERFORM BACKUP:
ASSUMES USING MICROSOFT WINDOWS HYPERTERMINAL APPLICATION
- SELECT TRANSFER FROM THE TOOLBAR
- SELECT RECEIVE FILE
- ENTER FOLDER WHERE FILE IS TO BE RECEIVED
- SELECT XMODEM FROM THE PROTOCOL BOX
- SELECT RECEIVE BUTTON AND ENTER FILE NAME, E.G., ALARM.LOG
>BACKUP SUCCESSFUL
Back Up Event Log File

Backup Log Files - Event Log File
BACKUP LOG FILES
1=BACKUP
2=BACKUP
3=BACKUP
4=BACKUP
5=BACKUP
6=BACKUP
7=RETURN
ALARM LOG FILE

EVENT LOG FILE
TO MAIN MENU
SELECT A NUMBER:2
>INITIATE A BACKUP OF EVENT LOG-YES(Y) OR NO(N)?
>[N]
>[
- SELECT RECEIVE BUTTON AND ENTER FILE NAME, E.G., EVENT.LOG
>BACKUP SUCCESSFUL
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Back Up Trend Log Files

Backup Log Files - Trend Log Files
BACKUP LOG FILES
1=BACKUP
2=BACKUP
3=BACKUP
4=BACKUP
5=BACKUP
6=BACKUP
7=RETURN
ALARM LOG FILE

EVENT LOG FILE
TO MAIN MENU
SELECT A NUMBER:3
>INITIATE A BACKUP OF TREND LOG-YES(Y) OR NO(N)?
>[N]
>[
- SELECT RECEIVE BUTTON AND ENTER FILE NAME, E.G., SENSOR_1.LOG
>BACKUP SUCCESSFUL
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Setup Menu
A.6
SETUP MENU
The Setup menu allows the user to configure the Liebert AC8setting up inputs and outputs and an
input/output matrix to trigger actions, the modem and pagers, and system features such as date and
time. This menu also provides a vehicle for manually changing the state of an output to ON or OFF,
clearing active alarms and deleting records from the Liebert AC8s alarm log, event log and trend
logs.
Main Menu
After you connect to the Service Terminal Interface, the Main Menu appears, as shown below.
Main Menu
LIEBERT AC8
VX.XXX.X
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
MAIN MENU
2=VIEW ALARM LOG
3=VIEW EVENT LOG
4=VIEW TREND LOG
8=SILENCE ALARM
9=BACKUP LOG FILES
SELECT A NUMBER:0
Choose 0 to access the features illustrated in this section.
Login Menu
The System and Control options require a password to prevent unauthorized users from making
changes to the system. After you enter 0 in the Main Menu above, the Login Menu appears:
Login
YOU MUST LOGIN TO PERFORM
SETUP OR TO MAKE CHANGES
LOGIN WITH 4 CHARACTER
PASSWORD
>****
>INVALID PASSWORD, ENTER AGAIN
>PRESS <ESC> TO EXIT
>
Enter the password, and the Setup Menu appears, as shown in the following section.
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Setup Menu
Setup Menu
This section presents Service Terminal Interface screens for each of the following:
Setup Menu
See:
Description
1=SETUP INPUT
Section A.6.1
Configure digital inputs
2=SETUP COMMON ALARM
Section A.6.2
Set up the common alarm to reset with silence
3=SETUP SENSOR
Section A.6.3
Configure analog inputs
4=SETUP ZONES
Section A.6.4
Assign devices to separate areas
5=SETUP OUTPUTS
Section A.6.5
Configure digital outputs
6=SETUP MODEM&PAGERS
Section A.6.6
Configure modem and up to four pager numbers
7=SETUP SYSTEM INFORMATION*
Section A.6.7
Set up features such as password and date & time*
8=SETUP OPERATION
Section A.6.8
Specify rotation sequence, standby testing, staging
9=OVERRIDE OUTPUT
Section A.6.9
Manually override automatic control of outputs
0=CLEAR ALARMS&LOGS
Section A.6.10
Clear active alarms; clear alarm, event & trend logs
A=SETUP I/O MATRIX
Section A.6.11
Specify inputs to trigger actions in control relays
SETUP MENU
I=RETURN TO MAIN MENU

SELECT A NUMBER:
* Setup System Information features are:

Change Password
Set Date & Time/Automatic Daylight Saving Time
Setup Site ID
Connect Battery
Factory Defaults
Firmware Update (Service Terminal Interface only)
Initiate Remote Alarm Test (Service Terminal Interface only)
Note that three of these system featuresBackup and Upload Configuration File, Firmware Update and Initiate Remote Alarm Testare unique to the Service Terminal Interface.
Tips on Using the Service Terminal Interface
Use the following tips when making changes in the Service Terminal Interface:
Data that can be entered is shown in parentheses ( ) in prompt line.
The current setting is shown in brackets [ ] in the line below the prompt
To accept the current setting, press the Enter key.
To change the current setting, enter the value and then press Enter.
Pressing Escape will exit the current setup function or take you to the previous menu screen.
Current
setting
shown in
brackets [ ]
>CHANGE LABEL(8 CHARACTERS MAX).

>[DEVICE_1]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
>IS INPUT NORMALLY OPENED(NO) OR NORMALLY CLOSED(NC)?
>[NO]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
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Values that may

be entered shown
in parentheses ( )
Setup Menu
A.6.1 Setup Inputs

For details on this feature, see 7.3 - Setup System - Setup Inputs.
Setup Inputs
SETUP INPUTS
Setup input of device
Select input to edit
INPUT
1=DEVICE_1
2=DEVICE_2
3=DEVICE_3
4=DEVICE_4
5=DEVICE_5
6=DEVICE_6
7=DEVICE_7
8=DEVICE_8
9=RETURN TO
0=RETURN TO
****************************
NO=NORMALLY OPENED
NC=NORMALLY CLOSED
DEFINITION
NO-EV-NL-00:01
NO-AL-L -00:01
NC-EV-NL-00:01
NO-AL-L -00:01
NC-AL-L -00:01
NO-EV-NL-00:01
NO-AL-L -00:01
NC-EV-NL-00:01
SETUP MENU
MAIN MENU
EV=EVENT
AL=ALARMABLE
NL=NOT LATCHED
L =LATCHED
MIN:SEC=DELAY TIME BEFORE
INPUT WILL TRIGGER
NOTE:EVENT CANNOT BE LATCHED
****************************
SELECT A NUMBER:1
>CHANGE LABEL(8 CHARACTERS MAX).
>[DEVICE_1]
>[]
>IS INPUT NORMALLY OPENED(NO) OR NORMALLY CLOSED(NC)?
>[NO]
>[]
>IS INPUT AN ALARM(AL) OR EVENT(EV)?
>[EV]
>[]
>IS ALARM LATCHED-YES(Y) OR NO(N)?
>[N]
>[]
>DELAY TIME BEFORE TRIGGER (MM:SS)?
>[00:01]
>[]
A.6.2 Setup Common Alarm

For details on this feature, see 7.4 - Setup System - Setup Common Alarm.
Setup Common Alarm
SETUP COMMON ALARM
Select if the common
alarm relay contact
is to reset with
silence alarm
1=SETUP COMMON ALARM
CURRENT
SETTING
N
SELECT A NUMBER:1
>RESET COMMON ALARM WITH SILENCE-YES(Y) OR NO(N)?
>[N]
>[
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A.6.3 Setup Sensor

For details on this feature, see 7.5 - Setup System - Setup Sensor.
Setup Sensor
SETUP SENSOR
Setup for analog
input points
Select sensor to edit
SENSOR
VALUE
1=SENSOR_1
80.0 DEG
2=SENSOR_2 ------ DEG
3=SENSOR_3
80.0 DEG
4=SENSOR_4
79.5 RH
SELECT A NUMBER:1
>IS THE SENSOR CONNECTED-YES(Y) OR NO(N)?
>[N]
>[]
>CHANGE SENSOR LABEL(8 CHARACTERS MAX).
>[SENSOR_1]
>[]
>CHANGE UNITS LABEL(3 CHARACTERS MAX).
>[DEG]
>[]
>CHANGE 4 mA VALUE(+045.0 TO +096.0).
>[+045.0]
>[]
>CHANGE 20 mA VALUE(+045.0 TO +096.0).
>[+096.0]
>[]
>CHANGE OFFSET VALUE(-999.9 TO +999.9).
>[+000.0]
>[]
>IS SENSOR AN ALARM(AL) OR EVENT(EV)?
>[AL]
>[]
>IS SENSOR ALARM LATCHED-YES(Y) OR NO(N)?
>[Y]
>[]
>CHANGE LOW SETPOINT.
>[-0015.0]
>[]
>CHANGE HIGH SETPOINT.
>[+0015.0]
>[]
>DELAY TIME BEFORE TRIGGER (MM:SS)?
>[00:01]
>[]
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Setup Menu
A.6.4 Setup Zones

For details on this feature, see 7.6 - Setup System - Setup Zones.
Setup Zones
SETUP ZONES
Select zones and number
of devices in the zone
ZONES
# DEVICES
1=ZONE 1
4
2=ZONE 2
0
3=ZONE 3
0
4=ZONE 4
0
SELECT A NUMBER:
># DEVICES IN ZONE 1
>[4]
>[
A.6.5 Setup Output

For details on this feature, see 7.7 - Setup System - Setup Outputs.
Setup Outputs
SETUP OUTPUTS
Setup output of device
Select output to edit
OUTPUT
1=DEVICE_1
2=DEVICE_2
3=DEVICE_3
4=DEVICE_4
5=DEVICE_5
6=DEVICE_6
7=DEVICE_7
8=DEVICE_8
9=RETURN TO
0=RETURN TO
DEFINITION
NO-OP-E-E
NO-OP-E-E
NO-OP-E-E
NO-ST-E-E
NO-NU-E-E
NO-NU-E-E
NO-NU-E-E
NO-NU-E-E
SETUP MENU
MAIN MENU
*******************************************
NO=NORMALLY OPENED
NC=NORMALLY CLOSED
OP=OPERATING/ON
ST=STANDBY MODE
NU=NOT USED
D=DISABLE DEVICE ON ALARM CONDITION
E=LEAVE DEVICE OPERATING ON ALARM CONDITION
D=DISABLE DEVICE IN EMERGENCY POWER OP
E=LEAVE DEVICE OPERATING (EMERGENCY POWER OP)
*******************************************
SELECT A NUMBER:1
>SET TO NORMALLY OPENED(NO) OR NORMALLY CLOSED(NC)
>[NO]
>[]
>DEVICE_1 TO OPERATING/ON(OP), STANDBY MODE(ST), NOT USED(NU)
>[OP]
>[]
>DEVICE_1 TO ENABLE(E) OR DISABLE(D) DEVICE ON ALARM
>[E]
>[]
>DEVICE_1 TO ENABLE(E) OR DISABLE(D) DEVICE IN EMERGENCY POWER OP
>[E]
>[
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A.6.6 Setup Modem & Pagers

For details on this topic, see 7.8 - Setup System - Setup Modem & Pagers.
Pager Setup
For details on this feature, see 7.8.3 - Pager Setup - Pager Number and PIN and 7.8.4 - Pager
Setup - Communications Check (Service Terminal Interface only).
Setup Modem & Pagers - Pager Setup
SETUP MODEM&PAGERS
Input pager and
modem information
CURRENT NUMBER
*******************
An "A" is required
as 1st character
for an alpha pager,
pager, and an "M"
for a remote modem.
*******************
1=PAGER NUMBER 1
2=PAGER NUMBER 2
3=PAGER NUMBER 3
4=PAGER NUMBER 4
SELECT A NUMBER:1
>ENTER PAGER NUMBER(40 CHARACTERS MAX).
>[]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
>ENTER PAGER PIN NUMBER (20 CHARACTERS MAX).
>[]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
>ENABLE COMMUNICATIONS CHECK-YES(Y) OR NO(N)? (Service Terminal Interface only)

>[N]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
>ENTER TIME TO PERFORM COMMUNICATIONS CHECK(HH:MM). (Service Terminal Interface only)
>[00:00]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
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Setup Menu
Modem Setup
For details on this feature, see 7.8.1 - Modem Setup - Initialization String and 7.8.2 - Modem
Setup - Additional Features (Service Terminal Interface only).
Setup Modem & Pagers - Modem Setup
SETUP MODEM&PAGERS
Input pager and
modem information
CURRENT NUMBER
*******************
An "A" is required
as 1st character
for an alpha pager,
pager, and an "M"
for a remote modem.
*******************
1=PAGER NUMBER 1
2=PAGER NUMBER 2
3=PAGER NUMBER 3
4=PAGER NUMBER 4
SELECT A NUMBER:5
>CHANGE MODEM INITIALIZATION STRING(40 CHARACTERS MAX).
>[ATS0=1]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
>ENTER AC8 PHONE NUMBER(40 CHARACTERS MAX). (Service Terminal Interface only)
>[]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
>ENABLE MODEM DIAGNOSTIC MESSAGES-YES(Y) OR NO(N)? (Service Terminal Interface only)
>[N]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
>CHANGE MODEM DIAL PREFIX. (Service Terminal Interface only)
>[ATE0X4DT]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
>CHANGE MODEM HANG UP DELAY AFTER A CALL(99 SEC MAX). (Service Terminal Interface only)
>[10]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
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Setup Menu
A.6.7 Setup System Info

This section presents Service Terminal Interface screens for choices 1 through 9 in the Setup System
Information menu shown below. For details on this topic, see 7.9 - Setup System - Setup System
Info.
Setup System Info
SETUP SYSTEM INFORMATION
1=CHANGE PASSWORD
2=SET DATE & TIME
3=SETUP SITE ID
4=CONNECT BATTERY
5=BACKUP & UPLOAD CONFIGURATION FILE
7=SET PANEL TO FACTORY DEFAULTS
I=RETURN TO MAIN MENU
SELECT A NUMBER:
Change Password
For details on this feature, see 7.9.1 - Change Password.
Change Password
CHANGE PASSWORD
1=CHANGE
2=RETURN
3=RETURN
4=RETURN
PASSWORD
TO SETUP MENU
TO MAIN MENU
SELECT A NUMBER:1
>ENTER ORIGINAL PASSWORD(MUST BE 4 CHARACTERS).
>[****]
>ENTER NEW PASSWORD(MUST BE 4 CHARACTERS).
>[****]
>ENTER NEW PASSWORD AGAIN FOR CONFIRMATION.
>[****]
>PASSWORD CHANGE SUCCESSFUL
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Set Date & Time/Automatic Daylight Saving Time

For details on this feature, see 7.9.2 - Change Date & Time/Automatic Daylight Saving Time.
Set Date & Time
SET DATE & TIME
CURRENT DATE & TIME
28-AUG-05
14:45:10
DST
Y
1=SET DATE & TIME

SELECT A NUMBER:1
>SET DATE & TIME(DD-MON-YY HR:MM:SS).
>[28-AUG-05 14:45:10]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
>ENABLE DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME-YES(Y) OR NO(N)?
>[Y]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
Setup Site ID
For details on this feature, see 7.9.3 - Setup Site ID.
Setup Site ID
SETUP SITE ID
Define name to
reference panel
CURRENT SITE ID
1=SETUP SITE ID
SELECT A NUMBER:1
>ENTER SITE ID NAME(40 CHARACTERS MAX).
>[]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
Connect Battery
For details on this feature, see 7.9.4 - Connect Battery.
Connect Battery
CONNECT BATTERY
CURRENT SETTING
Y
1=CONNECT BATTERY
SELECT A NUMBER:1
>IS THE BATTERY CONNECTED-YES(Y) OR NO(N)?
>[Y]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
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Setup Menu

For details on this feature, see 7.9.5 - Backup and Upload Configuration File (Service Terminal Interface only).
Backup & Upload Configuration File - Backup
BACKUP & UPLOAD CONFIGURATION FILE
1=BACKUP
2=UPLOAD
3=RETURN
4=RETURN
5=RETURN
CONFIGURATION FILE
CONFIGURATION FILE
TO SETUP MENU
TO MAIN MENU
SELECT A NUMBER:1
>INITIATE A BACKUP OF CONFIGURATION FILE-YES(Y) OR NO(N)?
>[N]
>[
- SELECT RECEIVE BUTTON AND ENTER FILE NAME,E.G., AC8_CONF.SAV
>BACKUP SUCCESSFUL
Backup & Upload Configuration File - Upload

BACKUP & UPLOAD CONFIGURATION FILE
1=BACKUP
2=UPLOAD
3=RETURN
4=RETURN
5=RETURN
CONFIGURATION FILE
CONFIGURATION FILE
TO SETUP MENU
TO MAIN MENU
SELECT A NUMBER:2
>INITIATE AN UPLOAD OF CONFIGURATION FILE-YES(Y) OR NO(N)?
>[N]
>[
INSTRUCTIONS TO PERFORM UPLOAD:
- SELECT SEND FILE
- ENTER FILE NAME-CONFIGURATION FILE LOCATION & NAME,E.G., AC8_CONF.SAV
- SELECT SEND BUTTON
>UPLOAD SUCCESSFUL
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Setup Menu

For details on this feature, see 7.9.6 - Setup Serv Ph Num - Enter Phone Number and 7.9.7 Setup Serv Ph Num - Communications Check (Service Terminal Interface only).
SETUP SERVICE PHONE NUMBER
This number receives all alarms
in addition to the 4 pagers
CURRENT NUMBER
******************
An M is required
as 1st character.
******************
SELECT A NUMBER:1
>ENTER SERVICE PHONE NUMBER(40 CHARACTERS MAX).
>[]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
>ENABLE COMMUNICATIONS CHECK-YES(Y) OR NO(N)? (Service Terminal Interface only)
>[N]
>
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
>ENTER TIME TO PERFORM COMMUNICATIONS CHECK(HH:MM). (Service Terminal Interface only)
>[00:00]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
Factory Defaults
For details on this feature, see 7.9.8 - Factory Defaults.
Factory Defaults
RESTORE FACTORY DEFAULTS
This command restores all panel
information to factory settings
1=RESTORE FACTORY DEFAULTS
SELECT A NUMBER:1
>RESTORE THE PANEL TO FACTORY SETTINGS-YES(Y) OR NO(N)?
>[N]
[[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
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Firmware Update (Service Terminal Interface only)

For details on this feature, see 7.9.9 - Perform Firmware Update (Service Terminal Interface
only).
Firmware Update
PERFORM FIRMWARE UPDATE
This command will update
the existing firmware
SELECT A NUMBER:1
>PERFORM FIRMWARE UPDATE-YES(Y) OR NO(N)?
>[N]
>[
INSTRUCTIONS TO PERFORM FIRMWARE UPDATE:
- SELECT SEND FILE
- ENTER FILE NAME-FIRMWARE FILE LOCATION & NAME
- SELECT SEND BUTTON
>WAITING TO SEND PROGRAM FILE
>DONE
>CHECKSUM IS....
>PROGRAM VERSION....
>WAITING TO SEND FLASH FILE
>DONE
>FIRMWARE UPDATE SUCCESSFUL
Initiate Remote Alarm Test (Service Terminal Interface only)

For details on this feature, see 7.9.10 - Initiate Remote Alarm Test (Service Terminal Interface
only).
INITIATE REMOTE ALARM TEST
This command simulates an alarm
to test alarm notification
for the service phone number
SELECT A NUMBER:1
>SIMULATE AN ALARM CONDITION-YES(Y) OR NO(N)?
>[N]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
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Setup Menu
A.6.8 Setup Operation

For details on this feature, see 7.10 - Setup Operation.
Auto Sequencing
For details on this feature, see 7.10.1 - Turn Automatic Sequencing On or Off.
Setup Operation - Auto Sequencing
SETUP OPERATION BY ZONE
Select the zone for which
operation is to change
ZONE
1=ZONE 1
2=ZONE 2
3=ZONE 3
4=ZONE 4
SELECT A NUMBER:1
SETUP OPERATION
Select operation to edit
for zone 1
OPERATION
STATE
1=AUTO SEQUENCING OFF

2=STANDBY TESTING OFF
3=FAILED STANDBY
N
4=HOLD DELAY
10:00
5=RESTART DELAY
00:06
6=STAGING
OFF
SELECT A NUMBER:1
>AUTO SEQUENCING-TYPE N FOR ON, F FOR OFF
>[N]
>[N]
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
>EVERY ## DAYS (.5 FOR 12 HOUR)
>[03] DAYS
>[03]
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
>AT
>[00:00]
>[00:00]
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
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Standby Testing
For details on this feature, see 7.10.2 - Turn Standby Testing On or Off.
Setup Operation - Standby Testing
ZONE
1=ZONE 1
2=ZONE 2
3=ZONE 3
4=ZONE 4
SELECT A NUMBER:1
SETUP OPERATION
for zone 1
OPERATION
STATE

3=FAILED STANDBY
N
4=HOLD DELAY
10:00
5=RESTART DELAY
00:06
6=STAGING
OFF
SELECT A NUMBER:2
>STANDBY TESTING-TYPE N FOR ON, F FOR OFF
>[N]
>[N]
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
>EVERY ## DAYS
>[03] DAYS
>[03]
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
>AT
>[00:00]
>[00:00]
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
>FOR
>[10] MIN
>[10]
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
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Failed Standby
For details on this feature, see 7.10.3 - Specify Failed Standby Response.
Setup Operation - Failed Standby
ZONE
1=ZONE 1
2=ZONE 2
3=ZONE 3
4=ZONE 4
SELECT A NUMBER:1
SETUP OPERATION
for zone 1
OPERATION
STATE

3=FAILED STANDBY
N
4=HOLD DELAY
10:00
5=RESTART DELAY
00:06
6=STAGING
OFF
SELECT A NUMBER:3
>IF FAILED STANDBY,IN SAME FAILED ZONE, ENABLE A DISABLED UNIT-YES(Y) OR NO(N)?
>[N]
>[Y]
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
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Hold Delay
For details on this feature, see 7.10.4 - Specify Hold Delay Time.
Setup Operation - Hold Delay
ZONE
1=ZONE 1
2=ZONE 2
3=ZONE 3
4=ZONE 4
SELECT A NUMBER:1
SETUP OPERATION
for zone 1
OPERATION
STATE

3=FAILED STANDBY
N
4=HOLD DELAY
10:00
5=RESTART DELAY
00:06
6=STAGING
OFF
SELECT A NUMBER:4
>HOLD DELAY (MM:SS)
>[10:00]
>[10:00]
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
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Setup Menu
Restart Delay
For details on this feature, see 7.10.5 - Specify Restart Time.
Setup Operation - Restart Delay
ZONE
1=ZONE 1
2=ZONE 2
3=ZONE 3
4=ZONE 4
SELECT A NUMBER:1
SETUP OPERATION
for zone 1
OPERATION
STATE

3=FAILED STANDBY
N
4=HOLD DELAY
10:00
5=RESTART DELAY
00:06
6=STAGING
OFF
SELECT A NUMBER:5
>DELAY BEFORE STARTUP UNIT(MM:SS)?
>[00:06]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
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Staging
For details on this feature, see 7.10.6 - Specify Staging.
Setup Operation - Staging
ZONE
1=ZONE 1
2=ZONE 2
3=ZONE 3
4=ZONE 4
SELECT A NUMBER:1
SETUP OPERATION
for zone 1
OPERATION
STATE

3=FAILED STANDBY
N
4=HOLD DELAY
10:00
5=RESTART DELAY
00:06
6=STAGING
OFF
SELECT A NUMBER:6
>STAGING FOR ZONE 1-TYPE N FOR ON, F FOR OFF
>[F]
>[N]
>TARGET VALUE(+045.0 TO +096.0).
>[+0070.0]
>[]
>SENSITIVITY.
>[+005.0]
>[]
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
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Setup Menu
A.6.9 Override Output

For details on this feature, see 7.12 - Override Output.
Override Output
OVERRIDE OUTPUT
Manually override
an output
Select output to override
OUTPUT
CONTROL
1=DEVICE_1
AUTO
2=DEVICE_2
AUTO
3=DEVICE_3
AUTO
4=DEVICE_4
AUTO
5=DEVICE_5
AUTO
6=DEVICE_6
AUTO
7=DEVICE_7
AUTO
8=DEVICE_8
AUTO
********************************************
AUTO
= CONTROL BY PANEL
FORCE ON = FORCE ON BY OPERATOR
FORCE OFF= FORCE OFF BY OPERATOR
********************************************
SELECT A NUMBER:1
>OVERRIDE OUTPUT DEVICE_1-AUTO(2),FORCE ON(1),FORCE OFF(0).
>[2]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
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A.6.10 Clear Alarms & Logs

For details on this topic, see 7.13 - Clear Alarms & Logs.
Clear Active Alarms

For details on this feature, see 7.13.1 - Clear Active Alarms.
Clear Alarms & Logs - Clear Active Alarms
CLEAR ALARMS&LOGS
Clear active alarms
or log records
Select the log to clear
1=CLEAR ACTIVE ALARMS
2=CLEAR ALARM LOG
3=CLEAR EVENT LOG
4=CLEAR TREND LOGS
SELECT A NUMBER:1
>CLEAR ALL THE ACTIVE ALARMS-YES(Y) OR NO(N)?
>[N]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
Clear the Alarm Log

For details on this feature, see 7.13.2 - Clear the Alarm Log.
Clear Alarms & Logs - Clear the Alarm Log
CLEAR ALARMS&LOGS
Clear active alarms
or log records
2=CLEAR ALARM LOG
3=CLEAR EVENT LOG
4=CLEAR TREND LOGS
SELECT A NUMBER:2
>CLEAR ALL RECORDS IN THE ALARM LOG-YES(Y) OR NO(N)?
>[N]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
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Clear the Event Log

For details on this feature, see 7.13.3 - Clear the Event Log.
Clear Alarms & Logs - Clear the Event Log
CLEAR ALARMS&LOGS
Clear active alarms
or log records
2=CLEAR ALARM LOG
3=CLEAR EVENT LOG
4=CLEAR TREND LOGS
SELECT A NUMBER:3
>CLEAR ALL RECORDS IN THE EVENT LOG-YES(Y) OR NO(N)?
>[N]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL

For details on this feature, see 7.13.4 - Clear the Trend Logs.
Clear Alarms & Logs - Clear the Trend Logs
CLEAR ALARMS&LOGS
Clear active alarms
or log records
2=CLEAR ALARM LOG
3=CLEAR EVENT LOG
4=CLEAR TREND LOGS
SELECT A NUMBER:4
>CLEAR ALL RECORDS IN THE TREND LOGS-YES(Y) OR NO(N)?
>[N]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
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Setup Menu
A.6.11 Setup I/O Matrix

For details on this feature, see 7.11 - Setup System - Setup I/O Matrix.
Setup I-O Matrix - Map Input to Control Relay
Setup I-O Matrix - Map Sensor to Control Relay
SETUP I/O MATRIX
SETUP I/O MATRIX
Program input & sensors

to control relays
Program input & sensors

to control relays
Select to map inputs or sensors
Select to map inputs or sensors
1=MAP INPUT TO CONTROL RELAY

2=MAP SENSOR TO CONTROL RELAY
1=MAP INPUT TO CONTROL RELAY

2=MAP SENSOR TO CONTROL RELAY
SELECT A NUMBER:1
SELECT A NUMBER:1
MAP INPUT TO CONTROL RELAY

Program input
to control relays
MAP SENSOR TO CONTROL RELAY

Program sensor
to control relays
Select input to map
Select sensor to map
INPUT
CONTROL RELAY
1 2
1=DEVICE_1
N N
2=DEVICE_2
N N
3=DEVICE_3
N N
4=DEVICE_4
N N
5=DEVICE_5
N N
6=DEVICE_6
N N
7=DEVICE_7
N N
8=DEVICE_8
N N
0=RETURN TO SETUP I/O MATRIX
I=RETURN TO SETUP MENU
SENSOR
CONTROL RELAY
1 2
1=SENSOR_1 HIGH STPT
N N
2=SENSOR_1 LOW STPT
N N
N N
4=SENSOR_2 LOW STPT
N N
N N
6=SENSOR_3 LOW STPT
N N
N N
8=SENSOR_4 LOW STPT
N N
9=RETURN TO SETUP I/O MATRIX
SELECT A NUMBER:1
SELECT A NUMBER:1
>MAP DEVICE_1 TO RELAY 1-YES(Y) OR NO(N)?

>[Y]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
>MAP SENSOR_1 HIGH STPT TO RELAY 1-YES(Y) OR NO(N)?

>[N]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
>MAP DEVICE_1 TO RELAY 2-YES(Y) OR NO(N)?

>[N]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
>MAP SENSOR_1 HIGH STPT TO RELAY 2-YES(Y) OR NO(N)?

>[N]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
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APPENDIX B - DEFAULT SETTINGS QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

This appendix provides a quick reference to default settings for the Liebert AC8. These settings also
appear throughout the manual.
Table 35
Liebert AC8 - default settings for inputs and outputs
DEFAULT SETTINGS - DIGITAL INPUTS (FROM Table 15)

Feature
Default
Other Options
LABEL
DEVICE_1 - DEVICE_8
NORM OPEN/CLOSE
NO (Normally open)
NC (Normally closed)
ALARM/EVENT
AL (Alarmable)
EV (Event)
LATCHED
L (Latched) / Y (Yes)*
NL (Unlatched) / N (No)*
DELAY
00:01 (1 second)
* NOTE: Different abbreviations are used to designate a digital input as Latched (L/Y) or Unlatched (NL/N) in Select Input/Set Inputs screens.
DEFAULT SETTINGS - ANALOG SENSOR INPUTS (FROM TABLE 17)

Feature
Default
Other Options
CONNECTED*
N (Not connected)*
Y (Connected)**
LABEL
SENSOR_1 - SENSOR_4
UNITS
DEG
Any units (up to three characters)
4 mA
+045.0
Can define up to two decimal placese.g., -99.99
20 mA
+096.0
Can define up to two decimal placese.g., +99.99
OFFSET
+000.0
ALARM/EVENT
AL (Alarmable)
EV (Event)
LATCHED
N (Unlatched)
Y (Latched)
LOW SETPT
+0050.0
Can define up to two decimal placese.g., -999.99
HIGH SETPT
+0090.0
SENSOR DELAY
00:01 (1 second)
* If a sensor is configured as N (Not connected), the display will show an empty reading (blank spaces).
** If a sensor is configured as Y (Connected) and is functioning properly, the display will show a reading.
If the connected sensor is not functioning properly, the display will show dashes (------) indicating a problem.
DEFAULT MAPPINGS - DIGITAL INPUTS TO CONTROL RELAYS (FROM TABLE 30)

Digital input
Mapping to control relay:
Digital input
Device_1
(none)
Device_5
(none)
Device_2
(none)
Device_6
(none)
Device_3
(none)
Device_7
(none)
Device_4
(none)
Device_8
(none)
DEFAULT MAPPINGS - ANALOG INPUTS TO CONTROL RELAYS (FROM TABLE 31)

Analog input
Analog input
Sensor_1
(none)
Sensor_3
(none)
Sensor_2
(none)
Sensor_4
(none)
DEFAULT SETTINGS - DIGITAL OUTPUTS (FROM Table 19)

Feature
Default
Other Options
NORM OPEN/CLOSE
NO (Normally open)
NC (Normally closed)
MODE*
Outputs 1-2: OP (Operating)

Outputs 3-4: ST (Standby)
Outputs 5-8: NU (Not Used)
OP (Operating)
ST (Standby)
NU (Not Used)
IN ALARM
E (Enable)
D (Disable)
EMERG OP
E (Enable)
D (Disable)
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Table 36
Liebert AC8 - other default settings
DEFAULT SETTINGS - operation features (FROM Table 28)

Feature
Default
Other Options
AUTO SEQUENCING
OFF (Deactivated)
ON (Activated), 12h (Activated for 12-hour intervals)
STANDBY TESTING
OFF (Deactivated)
ON (Activated)
FAILED STANDBY
N (Deactivated)
Y (Activated)
HOLD DELAY
10:00 (No delay)
RESTART
00:06 (No delay)
STAGING
OFF (Deactivated)
ON (Activated)
JUMPER SETTINGS
Feature
Digital output loss-of-power jumpers
Default
OFF - Normally Open
Other Options
ON - Normally Closed
NOTE: The jumper position has no effect on the contact when the Liebert AC8 has power.
12VDC/24VDC analog input jumper
24VDC
Acceptable voltage for all four two-wire analog sensors
422 TERM jumper
Default: jumpered
(connected)
Nonedo NOT change factory default
485 TERM jumper
Default: jumpered
(connected)
Nonedo NOT change factory default
EPOP jumper
Disabled
Enable to use the EPOP input
Audible horn
Enabled
May be disabled via the audible horn jumper
Manual Override switch
Off (outputs controlled by

programming)
On (Turn on all output relays)
DEFAULT SETTINGS - MODEM (FROM Table 21)

Feature
Initialization String (InitString)
Default
Other Options
Any string (up to 40 characters); for international
dialing, add +GCI=xx, where xx is the country code
(except B5 countriessee Table 22)
ATS0=1
Enable Modem Diagnostic Messages N (disable)
Y (enable)
Modem Dial Prefix
ATE0X4DT
Any string
Modem Hang Up Delay After a Call
10 seconds
Any number (up to 99 seconds)
DIP SWITCH SETTINGS

Feature
8-position DIP switch
Default
All are OFF (down)
Other Options
May be used to reset password to factory default (see
9.9.1- Change Password)
OTHER SETTINGS
Feature
Default
Other Options
Change state of outputs - automatic

or manual control
AUTO (automatic control)
Force an output ON / OFF via Manual Output Ctrl menu

Force all outputs ON via hardware switch
Password
AAAA
Any 4 characters (see Table 14 for valid characters)
Reset common alarm with silence
N (not reset)
Y (reset with silence)
Battery connected
Y (connected)
N (not connected)
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Infrastructure Management & Monitoring

For Business-Critical Continuity

Methods of Viewing and Configuring the Liebert AC8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mounting the Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Flush-Mounting the Liebert AC8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Unpacking and Preliminary Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Surface-Mounting the Liebert AC8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Mounting the Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Connect Power to the Liebert AC8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Termination and Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

WIRING AND CONNECTIONS

Connecting Analog Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Connecting Digital Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setting the 12VDC/24VDC Analog Power Jumper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Connecting Common Alarm Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Opening Screen Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

VIEW STATUS OPTIONS

View Active Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

View Alarm Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

View Event Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

View Trend Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

View Input Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

View Output Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

View Pager Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

View Control Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

SILENCE ALARM & BACKUP LOG FILES (SERVICE TERMINAL INTERFACE)

Silence Alarm (Service Terminal Interface) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

SYSTEM AND CONTROL OPTIONS

Change Label (Name of Input) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setup System - Setup Common Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Setup System - Setup Sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Modem Setup - Initialization String . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setup System - Setup System Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Define Output as Normally Open or Normally Closed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setup System - Setup Modem & Pagers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Setup System - Setup Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Setup System - Setup Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Identify the Sensor as Connected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Turn Automatic Sequencing On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setup System - Setup I/O Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Clear Alarms & Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Clear Active Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Liebert AC8 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

APPENDIX A - SERVICE TERMINAL INTERFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Comparison of Functions: LCD and Service Terminal Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

View Active Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

View Status Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

View Status Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Silence Alarm (Service Terminal Interface only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Setup Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

APPENDIX B - DEFAULT SETTINGS QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Liebert AC8 enclosureexternal features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Controller board components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Methods of Viewing and Configuring the Liebert AC8

Internal modem fault No restart available

Outside Enclosure Overview

Liebert AC8 enclosureexternal features

LCD for configuration

Liebert AC8 enclosureinternal features

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