Liebert AC4 Controller Manual

MONITORING
AC4
USER MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Methods of Viewing and Configuring the AC4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Data Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.3 Available Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.4 Outside Enclosure Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.5 Typical Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.6 Controller Board Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.7 LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.8 Typical Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.0 INSTALLATION
2.1 Installation Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.1.1 Unpacking and Preliminary Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.2 Surface-Mounting the AC4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.2.1 Mounting the Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.3 Flush-Mounting the AC4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.3.1 Mounting the Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.4 Connect Power to the AC4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.0 WIRING AND CONNECTIONS
3.1 Wiring Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.2 Connecting Digital Inputs and Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.2.1 Connecting Digital Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.2.2 Connecting Digital Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.2.3 Setting the Digital Output Jumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.3 Connecting Common Alarm Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.4 RS232 Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.0 OVERVIEW OF MENUS
4.1 Opening Screen Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.2 Main Menu Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.3 LCD Menu Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.0 VIEW STATUS OPTIONS
5.1 View Active Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5.1.1 Active Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5.2 View Alarm Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.2.1 Alarm Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.2.2 Backing Up the Alarm Log (Service Terminal Interface only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.3 View Event Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.3.1 Event Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.3.2 Backing Up the Event Log (Service Terminal Interface only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.4 View Input Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5.4.1 Input Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5.5 View Output Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5.5.1 Output Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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6.0 SILENCE ALARM & BACKUP LOG FILES (SERVICE TERMINAL INTERFACE)
6.1 Silence Alarm (Service Terminal Interface) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.2 Back Up Log Files (Service Terminal Interface only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
7.0 SYSTEM AND CONTROL OPTIONS
7.1 Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
7.2 Setup System - Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
7.3 Setup System - Setup Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
7.3.1 Change Label (Name of Input) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
7.3.2 Define Input as Normally Open or Normally Closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
7.3.3 Define Input as Alarmable or Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
7.3.4 Set Up Alarmable Inputs in Latched or Unlatched Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
7.3.5 Set Up Delay Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
7.4 Setup System - Setup Common Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
7.5 Setup System - Setup Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
7.5.1 Set Up a Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
7.6 Setup System - Setup Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
7.6.1 Define Output as Normally Open or Normally Closed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
7.6.2 Define Operating or Standby Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
7.6.3 Enable or Disable an Output Device in Alarm Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
7.6.4 Configure Output for Loss of Power (“Fail-Safe”). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
7.7 Setup System - Setup System Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
7.7.1 Change Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
7.7.2 Set Date & Time/Automatic Daylight Saving Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
7.7.3 Setup Site ID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
7.7.4 Backup and Upload Configuration File (Service Terminal Interface only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
7.7.5 Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
7.7.6 Perform Firmware Update (Service Terminal Interface only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
7.8 Setup Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
7.8.1 Turn Automatic Sequencing On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
7.8.2 Turn Standby Testing On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
7.8.3 Specify Failed Standby Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
7.8.4 Specify Hold Delay Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
7.8.5 Specify Restart Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
7.9 Override Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
7.10 Clear Alarms & Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
7.10.1 Clear Active Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
7.10.2 Clear the Alarm Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
7.10.3 Clear the Event Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
8.0 SPECIFICATIONS
8.1 AC4 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
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APPENDIX A - SERVICE TERMINAL INTERFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
A.1 Comparison of Functions: LCD and Service Terminal Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
A.2 Connecting to the Service Terminal Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
A.2.1 Create a Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
A.2.2 Connect to the Service Terminal Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
A.3 Overview of Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
A.3.1 View Status Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
A.3.2 Silence Alarm and Backup Log Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
A.3.3 Setup Menu Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
A.4 View Status Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
A.4.1 View Active Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
A.4.2 View Alarm Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
A.4.3 View Event Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
A.4.4 View Input Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
A.4.5 View Output Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
A.5 Silence Alarm & Back Up Log Files (Service Terminal Interface only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
A.5.1 Silence Alarm (Service Terminal Interface only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
A.5.2 Back Up Log Files (Service Terminal Interface only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
A.6 Setup Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
A.6.1 Setup Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
A.6.2 Setup Common Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
A.6.3 Setup Zones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
A.6.4 Setup Outputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
A.6.5 Setup System Info. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
A.6.6 Setup Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
A.6.7 Override Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
A.6.8 Clear Alarms & Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
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FIGURES
Figure 1 AC4 enclosure—external features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Figure 2 AC4 enclosure—internal features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Figure 3 Typical Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Figure 4 Example of typical sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Figure 5 Mounting dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Figure 6 Electrical connections to panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Figure 7 LCD Menu overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Figure 8 Menu overview - View Status menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Figure 9 Menu overview - System and Control menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
TABLES
Table 1 Controller board components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Table 2 LED indicators summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Table 3 Packing manifest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Table 4 Wiring specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Table 5 Digital output jumper settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Table 6 Guide to AC4 functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Table 7 Primary Functions Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Table 8 Alarm log conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Table 9 Event log conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Table 10 Digital input states . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Table 11 Digital output states . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Table 12 Valid characters for data entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Table 13 Default settings - digital inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Table 14 Input and output labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Table 15 Default zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Table 16 Possible combinations - outputs per zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Table 17 Default settings - digital outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Table 18 Default settings - operation features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Table 19 Failed Standby response. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Table 20 Automatic / manual control - output points. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Table 21 Guide to AC4 functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
The Liebert AC4 is ideal for coordinated control of systems with redundant equipment, such as
multiple environmental units or pumps. When the AC4 controller detects an alarm in an operating
device, the AC4 enables a standby device and controls the device in alarm as configured, either
leaving that device operating or disabling it.
The AC4 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 AC4 can perform routine testing of standby devices and alert
personnel if a standby device fails an operating test and requires attention.
Another capability of the AC4 is monitoring the status of connected devices and keeping personnel
apprised through local alarming.
The AC4 controller can interface with anything that closes an electrical contact. To improve process
efficiency and troubleshooting, the controller tracks data in two types of logs: alarm and event. The
AC4 has a local LCD interface and an RS232 interface.
When an alarm condition arises, the AC4 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. See 1.5 - Typical Configuration for a more detailed example.
1.1 Methods of Viewing and Configuring the AC4

The AC4 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.
• LCD—liquid crystal display on the front of the panel
• Service Terminal Interface—accessible via a computer connected directly to an RS232 port
These interfaces permit easy access and configuration of the AC4, allowing users to view data, silence
alarms and have full access to information stored in the controller, including logs of alarms and
events.
1.2 Data Logs

The two types of data logs—alarm history and event history—can be viewed on the LCD on the front
of the AC4 or the Service Terminal Interface. The logs may also be downloaded to a computer through
the Service Terminal Interface.
1.3 Available Alarms

The alarms available with the AC4 are:
• Discrete input alarm (for each digital input)
• Loss of power
• No standby available
• Standby device failed
• No restart available
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1.4 Outside Enclosure Overview

The AC4’s 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 AC4 enclosure—external features
LCD for configuration

and operation
The enclosure
has knockouts
and access slots
on top and
bottom for Key lock
cables and wires.
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 AC4 enclosure—internal features

Back of LCD
Controller Board
Knockouts and
access slots
Ground wire (top and bottom)
for LCD
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1.5 Typical Configuration

Figure 3 shows an example of external devices connected to the AC4’s controller board. There may be
up to four devices connected to the four digital inputs and four digital outputs. Remote access is avail-
able through the Service Terminal Interface.
Figure 3 Typical Configuration
DEVICES CONNECTED
TO INPUTS & OUTPUTS
Zone 1 Devices
Device 1 Device 2
Liebert Liebert
Challenger Challenger
3000 3000
Zone 2 Devices
Device 3 Device 4
RS232
Liebert Liebert
Himod Himod
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1.6 Controller Board Overview

The AC4’s controller board has connectors for four digital inputs and four digital outputs, as shown
below. The board comes complete with light emitting diodes (LEDs) to display the status of connected
devices, a serial communications port, a power connection and other features necessary to control
your operation.
A - Power C - Audible horn D - Common Alarm

B - Audible connectors
On/Off switch jumper
horn
P - 24VAC power E - Digital output

connector status LEDs
O - LCD F - Manual
contrast Override Switch
adjustment (outputs)
G - Digital output
N - LCD connectors
connector
H - Status LEDs
M - DIP I - Digital output

switch 1 loss-of-power
jumper
J - Digital input
connectors
L - Serial interface
connector K - Digital input
(RS232/EIA574) status LEDs
Table 1 Controller board components

Item Description For more information, see:
A - Power On/Off
Power switch for the controller board. 2.4: Connect Power to the AC4
switch
B - Audible horn Provides audible notification when an alarm occurs. N/A
C - Audible horn Jumper to disable the audible horn (factory default is
N/A
jumper enabled).
The two common alarm connections are used to connect to 3.0: Wiring and Connections
a secondary warning device such as a horn, light or
3.3: Connecting Common Alarm
D - Common Alarm Building Management System (BMS). When an alarm is
Outputs
connectors present, the contacts close and the external warning device
is activated/notified. The common alarm contacts may be 7.4: Setup System - Setup Common
configured to be reset with the Silence button/command. Alarm
E - Digital output Each output has an LED to indicate its status: ON/OFF
1.7: LED Indicators
status LEDs (energized/de-energized).
Placing the switch in the ON position will turn ON, or
F - Manual Override
energize, all four outputs simultaneously. This switch 7.9: Override Output
Switch (outputs)
removes all automatic output control from the AC4.
Each of the four output connections is a two-state point: 3.0: Wiring and Connections
G - Digital output ON/OFF (energized/de-energized). 3.2.2: Connecting Digital Outputs
connectors An example of a field digital output is a Liebert 5.5: View Output Status
Environmental unit’s remote shutdown input. 7.6: Setup System - Setup Outputs
H - Status LEDs Indicates the operational status of the controller board. 1.7: LED Indicators
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Table 1 Controller board components (continued)

Item Description For more information, see:
One of four output jumpers. Each digital output has a
jumper to set the fail-safe position of the output point when
3.2.3: Setting the Digital Output
I - Digital output power fails. The OFF position makes the contact Normally
Jumpers
loss-of-power Open (factory default). The ON position makes the contact
jumper Normally Closed. 7.6.4: Configure Output for Loss of
Power (“Fail-Safe”)
Note: The jumper position has no effect on the contact
when the AC4 has power.
Each of the four input connections is a two-state point: ON/ 3.0: Wiring and Connections
J - Digital input OFF (energized/de-energized). 3.2.1: Connecting Digital Inputs
connectors An example of a field digital input is a Liebert 5.4: View Input Status
Environmental unit’s common alarm relay output. 7.3: Setup System - Setup Inputs
K - Digital input Each input has an LED to indicate its status: ON/OFF
1.7: LED Indicators
status LEDs (energized/de-energized).
Connection for laptop or video terminal. Used for 3.4: RS232 Connector
L - Serial interface
configuration and monitoring using the Service Terminal
connector (RS232/ A.2: Connecting to the Service
Interface. Requires a null modem cable for connectivity
EIA574) Terminal Interface
(P/N 201258P1).
M - DIP switch 1 DIP switch used for resetting password to default. 7.7.1: Change Password
N - LCD connector Connection for the LCD on the enclosure door. N/A
O - LCD contrast
Adjustment contrast for the LCD on the enclosure door. N/A
adjustment
P - 24VAC power
Power connection for the controller. Requires 24VAC. 2.4: Connect Power to the AC4
connector
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1.7 LED Indicators

The AC4’s controller board has LED indicators that show the status of inputs, outputs and the com-
mon alarm
DS56
DS54
OUTPUT1
OUTPUT2 Output LEDs
DS63 OUTPUT3
OUTPUT4
DS61
DS60 OUTPUT5
DS62 OUTPUT6
DS55 OUTPUT7
DS57 OUTPUT8
DS59 CTRLLOCK
DS58 SENLOCK
DS53 CMN ALR
DS52
DS51
MOP
F PROG Status LEDs
DS48 574 TX
DS47 574 RX
DS78 485 RX
DS79 485 TX
DS69
DS71
INPUT1
INPUT2 Input LEDs
DS72 INPUT3
DS70 INPUT4
DS67 INPUT5
DS66 INPUT6
DS65 INPUT7
DS64 INPUT8
Table 2 LED indicators summary

LED Type LED Color Description
EIA422 422 TX Green AC4 is transmitting information over the EIA422 port
LEDs 422 RX Green AC4 is receiving information over the EIA422 port
OUTPUT1 Green Not used
OUTPUT5 Green Indicates output 1 is ON or energized
Output LEDs OUTPUT6 Green Indicates output 2 is ON or energized
CTRLLOCK N/A Not used
SENLOCK N/A Not used
CMN ALR Green Indicates output is ON or energized
Indicates the microprocessor is operating properly (MOP)—must be on before
MOP Green AC4 will function
FPROG Green Indicates firmware is being upgraded—lights up during upgrade process
Status LEDs 574 TX or 232 TX Green AC4 is transmitting information via the RS232 port
574 RX or 232 RX Green AC4 is receiving information via the RS232 port
485 RX Green Not used
485 TX Green Not used
INPUT1 Red Not used
INPUT2 Red Not used
INPUT3 Red Not used
INPUT4 Red Not used
Input LEDs
INPUT5 Red Indicates input 1 is ON or energized
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1.8 Typical Sequence

Figure 4 shows a typical sequence of how the AC4 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 state—assuming the input is defined as alarmable—and when the condition
returns to normal.
Figure 4 Example of typical sequence

RESPONSES TO AN ALARM RETURN-TO-NORMAL SEQUENCE
ALARM CONDITION DETECTED RETURN TO NORMAL

A device connected to the AC4 The device that triggered the alarm
changes state. returns to its normal state.
The alarm is cleared

The horn sounds (audible horn on (automatically if Unlatched; must be
the controller board—silence horn by cleared manually if Latched)
pressing any key on the LCD keypad) The horn stops sounding
(if user hasn’t silenced it)
The LCD flashes The LCD stops flashing

(except during setup)
UNIVERSAL MONITOR UNIVERSAL MONITOR
05-SEP-02 14:04:13 05-SEP-02 14:04:13
V5.100.0 V5.100.0
PRESS =STATUS/SETUP PRESS =STATUS/SETUP
ESC ESC
User setup determines output

control (for example, the device
in alarm might be disabled and a
standby device set to operate)
DEVICE_1 ALARM Entry in Alarm Log ALARMS CLEARED Entry in Alarm Log
CONTACT CLOSED
30-SEP-04 16:23:04 Condition (ALARM) 30-SEP-04 16:24:04 (ALARMS CLEARED)
& state (CONTACT CLOSED)
DEVICE_1 ALARM Entry in Active Alarm Log

CONTACT CLOSED
Condition (ALARM)
& state (CONTACT CLOSED)
DEVICE_4 STARTED Entry in Event Log DEVICE_1 STARTED Entry in Event Log
30-SEP-04 16:23:10 Status change DEVICE_2 STARTED
DEVICE_3 STARTED Actions in response to event
(DEVICE_4 STARTED) DEVICE_4 OFF
30-SEP-04 16:24:06 (DEVICE_1 STARTED,
DEVICE_4 OFF)
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Installation
2.0 INSTALLATION
2.1 Installation Considerations

The AC4 must be installed indoors and may be mounted on the surface of a wall or flush-mounted,
depending on the user’s application, the location of equipment to be connected and the type of wall the
unit will be mounted on.
The AC4 should be mounted where it can be easily accessed. On-site personnel would access the unit
through the LCD on its front cover or the service terminal connected to the RS232 port.
In addition to the communications connections, the site also must have electrical service and must
permit connecting the unit’s four digital inputs and four digital outputs.
The wall material must be capable of supporting the weight of the AC4: 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 AC4, 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 AC4 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
AC4 controller board in enclosure
User Manual
Keys (2) to panel door lock
RS232 Configuration Cable
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2.2 Surface-Mounting the AC4

NOTE
Removing the conduit knockouts before mounting the AC4 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
• Electric drill (if surface is too hard to drive screws without pilot holes)
• Screwdriver
• Marker to denote layout of holes
• Four screws, each #10
2.2.1 Mounting the Panel
! CAUTION
Check building plans and other relevant documents to determine whether mounting the AC4
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 AC4 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 screws—the screw heads must be small enough to slip through the larger,
bottom portion of the pear-shaped mounting slot in the AC4 (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 AC4 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

12.5"
(317.5mm)
0.213"
(5.4mm)
10"
(254mm)
AC4
back plate
0.375"
(9.6mm)
Mounting Slot
0.213" (5.4mm)
Bottom hole diameter
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2.3 Flush-Mounting the AC4

NOTE
Removing the conduit knockouts before mounting the AC4 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 AC4 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 AC4 may be flush mounted according to company practices—either 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
• Saw
• Electric drill
• Screwdriver
• Marker to denote layout of the hole to accommodate the AC4
• Trim ring and associated hardware
• Mounting hardware
2.3.1 Mounting the Panel
! CAUTION
Check building plans and other relevant documents to determine whether mounting the AC4
at the selected location might cause cutting or otherwise damaging electrical or
communication wiring or pipes.
1. Mark the wall for the cutout to accommodate the panel, using the back of the unit as a template.
2. Drill a pilot hole for the saw blade, if required.
3. Use the saw to cut out the marked section of the wall (if not new construction).
4. Rest the AC4 in the wall and mark where mounting screws will be inserted into the wall studs or
other support member.
5. Remove the panel and drill the holes for the mounting screws or wall anchors. Clean up the
debris.
6. Reverse the slide direction of the rectangular access doors on the top and bottom of the AC4.
Leaving the doors as shipped from the factory prevents them from being opened when the panel is
flush mounted in a wall.
7. Attach any field-supplied mounting hardware.
8. Reinsert the assembly into the wall.
9. Insert and tighten the screws or wall anchors.
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2.4 Connect Power to the AC4

The AC4 requires 24VAC for proper operation. Liebert recommends using the optional Transformer
Module manufactured by Liebert or another UL-approved class 2 power unit to obtain proper voltage.
If the power unit is not a class 2 circuit, it must be protected with an IEC 5 x 20mm time lag 2A fuse.
For information, consult your local dealer, Liebert representative or the Liebert Worldwide Support
Group.
! WARNING
Check that power is removed from wires prior to installation.
! CAUTION
The AC4 is designed for use on properly grounded (earthed) 24VAC power, 50Hz or 60Hz. 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.
! 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.
To connect electrical power:

1. Run conduit and electrical wiring from building to the AC4.
2. Use copper wires only; proper wiring to use for power is 18-22 AWG stranded and shielded
(18 AWG is recommended—see Table 4). Strip wires 1/2".
Figure 6 Electrical connections to panel
Power On/Off switch
External wiring
through knockout
Ground wire
(black)
Earth ground
terminal
24VAC wiring 24VAC input

(red & white) connector
3. Secure the incoming electrical service wires to the AC4’s 24VAC input by sliding the wires into
TB7, the 24VAC input terminal block. There is no polarity requirement when connecting to TB7.
The ground wire must be connected to the earth ground terminal located on the side of the panel
(see Figure 6).
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Wiring and Connections
3.0 WIRING AND CONNECTIONS
! CAUTION
Switch OFF electric power to the AC4 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.
3.1 Wiring Specifications

Input and output connections to the AC4 may be made in any order—it 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
18-22 AWG Stranded & Unshielded
Digital 18 AWG* (recommended) Dry Contact
750 ft. (225m)
Input Non Plenum - Belden 9740 (24VDC, 10 mA)
Plenum - Belden 89740
18 AWG*
18-22 AWG Stranded & Unshielded (recommended) 20 AWG 22 AWG
Digital 18 AWG* (recommended)
@3A 50 ft. (15m) @3A 40 ft. (12m) @3A 25 ft. (7m) 24VAC @3A
Output Non Plenum - Belden 9740
Plenum - Belden 89740 @2A 100 ft. (30m) @2A 60 ft. (18m) @2A 35 ft. (10m)
@1A 200 ft. (60m) @1A 100 ft. (30m) @1A 75 ft. (23m)
18 AWG*
18-22 AWG Stranded & Unshielded (recommended) 20 AWG 22 AWG
Common
18 AWG* (recommended)
Alarm @3A 50 ft. (15m) @3A 40 ft. (12m) @3A 25 ft. (7m) 24VAC @3A
Non Plenum - Belden 9740
Output @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 50 ft. (15m) N/A
RS232
18-22 AWG Stranded & Shielded
24VAC Power
Connection 18 AWG* (recommended)
150 ft. (45m) 24VAC @1.3A
Non Plenum - Belden 8770
(TB7)
* Recommended
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3.2 Connecting Digital Inputs and Outputs

The digital inputs and outputs are found on the lower right side of the AC4’s printed wiring assembly
board. This section describes how to connect devices to the AC4’s inputs and outputs.
Each input is tied to an output with the same number:
• Input 1 is tied to Output 1 (default name: Device_1)
Up to four devices may be connected to the AC4. 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 assembly to permit easier connection of more than one
input or output at a time. If making multiple connections, grasp the upper portion of a block
and pull firmly 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 number (Input 1 and Output 1, Input 2 and Output 2, and so on):
• Connect a digital input from the AC4 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 AC4 to the Remote Shutdown
(Power Control) of the environmental unit: terminal 37/38 or TB1-4, TB1-5.
3.2.1 Connecting Digital Inputs OUTPUT TERMINAL

The four digital inputs are found on the lower right side of BLOCKS
the AC4 just below the output terminal blocks, as shown at Note numbering keys
right. These inputs are numbered 1 through 4. to right of terminal
blocks; outputs are
To connect an input: numbered from
1. Turn OFF electrical power to the AC4. bottom (1) to top (4)
2. If necessary, remove a conduit knockout to permit wire
entry into the AC4 enclosure.
3. Bring the wire(s) into the AC4 enclosure through a Numbering
conduit knockout or access slot. keys
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. INPUT TERMINAL
BLOCKS
3.2.2 Connecting Digital Outputs Note numbering keys
to right of terminal
The four digital outputs are found on the lower right side of
blocks; inputs are
the AC4 just above the input terminal blocks, as shown at numbered from
right. These outputs are numbered 1 through 4. bottom (1) to top (4)
To connect an output:
1. Turn OFF electrical power to the AC4.
2. If necessary, remove a conduit knockout to permit wire entry into the AC4 enclosure.
3. Bring the wire(s) into the AC4 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.
! CAUTION
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not interconnect the outputs of different class 2
circuits.
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3.2.3 Setting the Digital Output Jumpers Digital output jumpers (four)
Each digital output has an associated jumper to define its
operation when power is interrupted. This puts the AC4
in a fail-safe mode and ensures proper functioning when
the board has no power.
The AC4 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 (nor-
mally closed). The settings are shown in Table 5.
Table 5 Digital output jumper settings
Output status
Setting (power loss)
OFF Normally open
ON Normally closed
To change the output jumper setting:

1. Find the respective loss-of-power jumper on the
circuit board, as shown above. See Table 1 - Controller board components for more
information.
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 loss-of-power jumper on the middle and top pins.
• Set the jumper to ON by placing the black jumper on the middle and bottom pins.
3.3 Connecting Common Alarm Outputs

The common alarm relay, found in the top right corner of the
AC4, permits the user to connect auxiliary notification equip-
ment, such as lights, horns and sirens, to the AC4. 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.
The common alarm relay is energized whenever an alarm occurs.
To connect an output: Common alarm outputs
1. Turn OFF electrical power to the AC4.
2. If necessary, remove a conduit knockout to permit wire entry into the AC4 enclosure.
3. Bring the wire(s) into the AC4 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.
3.4 RS232 Connector

Serial
The AC4’s Service Terminal Interface offers full con-
interface
figuration and monitoring capability via the RS232 connector
port (see A.2 - Connecting to the Service Termi- (RS232/
nal Interface). EIA574)
The RS232 port requires a null modem cable. Connect
one end of the cable to the AC4’s RS232 port, shown
at right, and the other end to the COM1 port of a lap-
top computer or video terminal.
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Overview of Menus
4.0 OVERVIEW OF MENUS

There are two ways to access the AC4: 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 AC4 functions and shows whether they can be performed through the LCD interface
and where to find information.
Table 6 Guide to AC4 functions
Can be performed via: Where to find:
Service Instructions on Service Terminal
Function LCD Terminal using function screen examples
VIEW STATUS FUNCTIONS
View Active Alarms ✔ ✔ page 18 page 56
View Alarm Log ✔ ✔ page 19 page 57
View Event Log ✔ ✔ page 20 page 58
View Input Status ✔ ✔ page 21 page 59
View Output Status ✔ ✔ page 22 page 60
SILENCE ALARM & BACK UP LOGS FUNCTIONS
Silence Alarm ✔ ✔ page 23 page 61
(On the LCD, press any key to silence an alarm)
Back Up Log Files — ✔ page 24 page 62
SYSTEM & CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Login ✔ ✔ page 26 page 63
Setup System ✔ ✔ page 28 page 64
Setup Inputs ✔ ✔ page 28 page 65
Setup Common Alarm ✔ ✔ page 31 page 66
Setup Zones ✔ ✔ page 32 page 67
Setup Outputs ✔ ✔ page 33 page 68
Setup System Info ✔ ✔ page 35 page 69
Change Password ✔ ✔ page 35 page 69
Set Date & Time/Automatic Daylight Saving Time ✔ ✔ page 36 page 70
Setup Site ID ✔ ✔ page 36 page 70
Backup and Upload Configuration File — ✔ page 37 page 71
Factory Defaults ✔ ✔ page 40 page 72
Perform Firmware Update — ✔ page 40 page 73
Setup Operation ✔ ✔ page 42 page 74
Override Output ✔ ✔ page 46 page 78
Clear Alarms & Logs ✔ ✔ page 47 page 79
Clear Active Alarms ✔ ✔ page 47 page 79
Clear the Alarm Log ✔ ✔ page 47 page 79
Clear the Event Log ✔ ✔ page 47 page 80
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Overview of Menus
4.1 Opening Screen Overview

The AC4 displays the Opening Screen at startup, as shown in Figure 7.
• If any alarms are active, the Current Alarm screen appears. (Pressing any key on the LCD keypad
will silence the audible alarm.)
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 Description
5.0 - View Status Options These features are available to all users. This permits all personnel to check the
(both LCD and Service status of any monitored equipment or location. From this menu, any user may:
Terminal Interface) • View active alarms
• View the current status of digital inputs and outputs
• View data stored in the alarm and event logs
6.0 - Silence Alarm & Backup These features—available via the Service Terminal Interface only—allow users to:
Log Files (Service • Silence the audible alarm
Terminal Interface only) • Back up the alarm and event logs
7.0 - System and Control These options require a password. Authorized users may:
Options (some functions • Configure the AC4
available via Service • Override automatic control of outputs to force an output ON or OFF
Terminal Interface only) • Clear active alarms and delete all records in the alarm and event logs
4.3 LCD Menu Overview

Figure 7 shows an overview of the initial screens available through the LCD interface. For compara-
ble information about the Service Terminal Interface screens, see A.3 - Overview of Menus.
Figure 7 LCD Menu overview
Opening Screen
LIEBERT AC4
DD-MON-YY HR:MM:SS (If any alarms detected)
VX.XXX.X Current Alarm screen
PRESS ↵=STATUS/SETUP (see 5.1 - View Active Alarms)
Main Menu
VIEW STATUS
SYSTEM AND CONTROL
↑↓=NEXT ↵=SELECT
“View Status” selected See Section “System & Control” selected See Section
> VIEW STATUS 5.0 VIEW STATUS
SYSTEM AND CONTROL > SYSTEM AND CONTROL 7.0
↑↓=NEXT ↵=SELECT ↑↓=NEXT ↵=SELECT
View Status Menu System & Control Menu

(All users - no password) See Section (Password required) See Section
VIEW ACTIVE ALARMS 5.1 SETUP SYSTEM 7.2
VIEW ALARM LOG 5.2 OVERRIDE OUTPUT 7.9
VIEW EVENT LOG 5.3 CLEAR ALARMS & LOGS 7.10
VIEW INPUT STATUS 5.4
VIEW OUTPUT STATUS 5.5
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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, data stored in the alarm and
event logs and the status of all inputs and outputs. 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 Alarm Log
• View Event Log
• View Input Status
• View Output Status
Figure 8 shows the main options available from the View Status menu.
Figure 8 Menu overview - View Status menu

Opening Screen
LIEBERT AC4
DD-MON-YY HR:MM:SS
VX.XXX.X
PRESS ↵=STATUS/SETUP
Main Menu
> VIEW STATUS
SYSTEM AND CONTROL
View Status
VIEW ACTIVE ALARMS
VIEW ALARM LOG
VIEW EVENT LOG
VIEW INPUT STATUS
VIEW OUTPUT STATUS
View Status options
View Active Alarms View Alarm Log View Event Log

> ACTIVE ALARM 40/40 See > ALARM RECORD 99/99 See > EVENT RECORD 99/99 See
DEVICE_1 ALARM Section DEVICE_1 ALARM Section SYSTEM Section
CONTACT CLOSED 5.1 CONTACT CLOSED 5.2 USER LOGIN 5.3
30-JUN-04 09:29:10 19-MAY-04 10:07:00
NO STANDBY AVAILABLE DEVICE_1 HW FORCE ON
CONTACT CLOSED
29-JUN-04 10:45:00 18-MAY-04 06:47:03
STNDBY DEVICE FAILED DEVICE_4 FORCE OFF
CONTACT OPEN
29-JUN-04 10:39:00 18-MAY-04 05:22:17
NO RESTART AVAILABLE DEVICE_3 AUTO
CONTACT OPEN
28-JUN-04 06:54:09 18-MAY-04 04:32:11
View Input Status View Output Status

INPUT / STATUS See OUTPUT / STATUS See
> DEVICE_1 ALARM Section > DEVICE_1 ALARM Section
DEVICE_2 NORMAL 5.4 DEVICE_2 OPERATING 5.5
DEVICE_3 NORMAL DEVICE_3 OPERATING
DEVICE_4 NORMAL DEVICE_4 OPERATING
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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
maximum of 40. SYSTEM AND CONTROL
A Current Alarm screen appears automatically whenever an alarm ↑↓=NEXT ↵=SELECT

occurs—except 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 ACTIVE ALARMS
You may view active alarms at any time by using the following steps: VIEW ALARM LOG
VIEW EVENT LOG
• From the Main Menu, use the arrows ↑↓ to choose View Status, as VIEW INPUT STATUS
shown at right, and then press Enter ↵. VIEW OUTPUT STATUS
• From the View Status Menu, use the arrows ↑↓ to choose View
Active Alarms and press Enter ↵. Active Alarms
5.1.1 Active Alarms > ACTIVE ALARM 01/40
DEVICE_1 ALARM
The Active Alarms screen displays up to 40 records; it shows any active CONTACT CLOSED
alarm and any Latched alarm that has not been cleared. Examples of
alarms include inputs in alarm status and failure of a standby device. When any alarms are present,
the Active Alarms screen shows descriptive details for each alarm:
• the source of the alarm (for example, DEVICE_1)
• the status of an input (CONTACT CLOSED)
If there are no active alarms, the screen displays the message:
NO ALARMS PRESENT
Viewing Additional Screens
There may be up to 40 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 7.10 - Clear Alarms & Logs. Alarm records are stored in the Alarm
Log.
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View Status Options
5.2 View Alarm Log Main Menu

The Alarm Log contains up to 99 records of alarms that have occurred. > VIEW STATUS
Records are added to this log as alarms occur. SYSTEM AND CONTROL
To view the Alarm Log: ↑↓=NEXT ↵=SELECT

• From the Main Menu, use the arrows ↑↓ to choose View Status,
then press Enter ↵. View Status Menu
• From the View Status Menu, use the arrows ↑↓ to choose View VIEW ACTIVE ALARMS
Alarm Log, then press Enter ↵. > VIEW ALARM LOG
VIEW EVENT LOG
VIEW INPUT STATUS
5.2.1 Alarm Log
VIEW OUTPUT STATUS
The Alarm Log screen displays up to 99 records showing alarm data,
including inputs and outputs in alarm status and failure of a standby
device. If the log contains any alarm records, the Alarm Log screen dis- Alarm Log
plays details for each alarm: > ALARM RECORD 99/99
DEVICE_1 ALARM
• the source of the alarm (for example, DEVICE_1) CONTACT CLOSED
30-JUN-04 09:29:10
• the status of an input or output (CONTACT CLOSED) or a brief descrip-
tion of the problem (STNDBY DEVICE FAILED) NO STANDBY AVAILABLE
• the date and time the alarm occurred 29-JUN-04 10:45:00
Table 8 shows conditions that the alarm log records for digital inputs STNDBY DEVICE FAILED
and in the panel itself. 29-JUN-04 10:39:00
Table 8 Alarm log conditions NO RESTART AVAILABLE
SOURCE Digital Input Panel 28-JUN-04 06:54:09
CONDITIONS ALARM LOSS OF POWER
RECORDED NORMAL ALARM SILENCED
ALARMS CLEARED
STNDBY DEVICE FAILED
NO STANDBY AVAILABLE
NO RESTART AVAILABLE
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 AC4; 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 begin-
ning.
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 7.10 - Clear Alarms & Logs.
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View Status Options
5.3 View Event Log Main Menu

In addition to alarms, the AC4 tracks other changes in the Event Log to > VIEW STATUS
assist users with verifying operational and troubleshooting problems. SYSTEM AND CONTROL
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. The Event Log
contains up to 99 records of events, which are added as they occur. View Status Menu
VIEW ACTIVE ALARMS
To view the Event Log: VIEW ALARM LOG
• From the Main Menu, use the arrows ↑↓ to choose View Status, > VIEW EVENT LOG
VIEW INPUT STATUS
then press Enter ↵.
VIEW OUTPUT STATUS
• From the View Status Menu, use the arrows ↑↓ to choose View
Event Log, then press Enter ↵.
Event Log
5.3.1 Event Log > EVENT RECORD 99/99
The Event Log screen displays up to 99 recent events. If the log con- SYSTEM
USER LOGIN
tains any event records, the Event Log screen displays details for each 19-MAY-04 10:07:00
event: DEVICE_1 HW FORCE ON
• the event source (for example, DEVICE_1) CONTACT CLOSED
18-MAY-04 06:47:03
• the status of an input or output (CONTACT CLOSED) or a brief DEVICE_4 FORCE OFF
description of the event (USER LOGIN) CONTACT OPEN
• the date and time the event occurred 18-MAY-04 05:22:17
DEVICE_3 AUTO
Table 9 shows conditions that the event log records for inputs and CONTACT OPEN
outputs and in the panel itself. 18-MAY-04 04:32:11
Table 9 Event log conditions DATE AND TIME SET
18-MAY-04 03:11:43
SOURCE Digital Input Digital Output Panel DEVICE_4 FORCE ON
CONDITIONS EVENT STARTED ALARMS CLEARED CONTACT CLOSED
NORMAL ON ALARM SILENCED 18-MAY-04 02:34:00
RECORDED
OFF NO STANDBY OUTPUTS
HW FORCE ON AVAILABLE
AUTO NO STANDBY TESTING
FORCE ON DEVICE AVAILABLE
FORCE OFF TIME & DATE SET
RESTORED USER LOGIN
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 AC4; 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
described in 6.2 - Back Up Log Files (Service Terminal Interface only).
To delete all records in the event log, see 7.10 - Clear Alarms & Logs.
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View Status Options
5.4 View Input Status Main Menu

The Input Status option allows you to view the current status of all four > VIEW STATUS
digital inputs. SYSTEM AND CONTROL
To view the Input Status: ↑↓=NEXT ↵=SELECT

Input Status, then press Enter ↵. VIEW ALARM LOG
VIEW EVENT LOG
> VIEW INPUT STATUS
5.4.1 Input Status
VIEW OUTPUT STATUS
The Input Status screen displays the status of each digital input.
The following details appear for digital inputs: Input Status
• the name of the digital input (for example, DEVICE_1) INPUT / STATUS
> DEVICE_1 ALARM
• the current status (ALARM)—values are updated constantly while DEVICE_2 NORMAL
being viewed DEVICE_3 NORMAL
There are three possible states for a digital input, as shown in DEVICE_4 NORMAL
Table 10.
Table 10 Digital input states
State Description
NORMAL In normal state
ALARM In alarm status (for an input configured as alarmable)
EVENT 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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View Status Options
5.5 View Output Status Main Menu

The Output Status option allows you to view the current status of all > VIEW STATUS
four outputs. SYSTEM AND CONTROL
To view the Output Status: ↑↓=NEXT ↵=SELECT

Output Status, then press Enter ↵. VIEW ALARM LOG
VIEW EVENT LOG
VIEW INPUT STATUS
5.5.1 Output Status
> VIEW OUTPUT STATUS
The Output Status screen displays the status of each digital output.
The following details appear for digital outputs: Output Status
• the name of the output (for example, DEVICE_1) OUTPUT / STATUS
> DEVICE_1 ALARM
• the current status (ALARM)—values are updated constantly while DEVICE_2 OPERATING
being viewed DEVICE_3 OPERATING
There are eight possible states for a digital output, as shown in DEVICE_4 OPERATING
Table 11.
Table 11 Digital output states
State Description
OPERATING Device operating, or ON
STANDBY Device in standby mode
ALARM Device in alarm
FORCE ON Device forced ON by operator
FORCE OFF Device forced OFF by operator
HW FORCE ON Device forced ON by hardware switch
PENDING Pending delay timer
NOT USED Device not used
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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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.
NOTE
An alarm may also be silenced by pressing any key on the LCD keypad on the front
of the AC4. The LCD does not offer Silence Alarm as a menu item.
To silence the alarm remotely through the Service Terminal Interface:

• Connect to the AC4 either from a remote computer or through the RS232 port (see
A.2 - Connecting to the Service Terminal Interface).
• At the Main Menu, enter 6 (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.”
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6.2 Back Up Log Files (Service Terminal Interface only)

The AC4 maintains two types of logs—alarm and event—that may be backed up to a remote com-
puter.
This feature is available only through the Service Terminal Interface.
To back up the alarm or event log:
1. Connect to the AC4 through the RS232 port (see A.2 - Connecting to the Service Terminal
Interface).
2. At the Main Menu, enter 7 (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
Backup Log Files - Event Log File (Service Terminal Interface only)
BACKUP LOG FILES
Backup alarm and event log files
1=BACKUP ALARM LOG FILE

2=BACKUP EVENT LOG FILE
SELECT A NUMBER:2
4. At the prompt to initiate a backup of the selected log file, enter Y (Yes - begin) or N (No - cancel).
The current setting appears in brackets—[N] in the following example.
>INITIATE A BACKUP OF EVENT 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., EVENT.LOG
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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,
event.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 placed—for example, C:\downloads—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 file—Event.log in the example above.
8. When the transfer is complete, a confirmation message appears in the Service Terminal Interface
window: “Backup Successful.”
>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 3 (or Escape) to return to the Main Menu.
After backing up a log file, you may want to delete all records in the AC4’s log of that type. See 7.10 -
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 AC4—setting up inputs and outputs 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 AC4’s alarm
and event 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 12 shows characters that may be entered in labels and values.
Table 12 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, system features
• Override Output - manually override automatic control of outputs; release the override
• Clear Alarms & Logs - clear active alarms; delete records from the alarm and event 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 Main Menu

Users must enter a password to access any of the system and control VIEW STATUS
options. The password consists of four characters (see Table 12 for > SYSTEM AND CONTROL
valid characters). (To set up or change the password, see 7.7.1 -
Change Password.) The default password is AAAA. ↑↓=NEXT ↵=SELECT
To log in:
Login
• From the Main Menu, use the arrows ↑↓ to choose System and
Control, then press Enter ↵, as shown at right. LOGIN
• Use the arrows ↑↓ to choose System and Control, and press AAAA
Enter ↵. The Login menu appears. ↑↓=SELECT ↵=NEXT/END
• To enter your password:
• Use the arrows ↑↓ to choose a character. System & Control Menu
• Press Enter ↵ to advance to the next character position. > SETUP SYSTEM
• When finished, press Enter ↵ again. OVERRIDE OUTPUT
CLEAR ALARMS & LOGS
The System and Control Menu appears next, with these options that ↑↓=NEXT ↵=SELECT
are described in the following sections:
• Setup System (Section 7.2 - Section 7.7)
• Override Output (Section 7.9)
• Clear Alarms & Logs (Section 7.10)
NOTE
If, after logging in, you press the ESC key to return to a previous screen that is not password-
protected, you must log in again, including entering your password if you wish to access
password-protected functions.
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Figure 9 shows the main options available from the System & Control menu.
Figure 9 Menu overview - System and Control menu

Opening Screen
LIEBERT AC4
DD-MON-YY HR:MM:SS
VX.XXX.X
PRESS ↵=STATUS/SETUP
Main Menu
VIEW STATUS
> SYSTEM AND CONTROL
Login Screen
LOGIN
AAAA
↑↓=SELECT ↵=NEXT/END
System & Control menu System & Control menu System & Control menu
Setup System selected Override Output selected Clear Alarms&Logs selected
> SETUP SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM
OVERRIDE OUTPUT > OVERRIDE OUTPUT OVERRIDE OUTPUT
CLEAR ALARMS & LOGS CLEAR ALARMS & LOGS > CLEAR ALARMS & LOGS
Setup System menu Select Output Clear Alarms/Logs menu

SETUP INPUTS See OVERRIDE OUTPUT See CLEAR ACTIVE ALARMS See
SETUP COMMON ALARM Section > DEVICE_1 AUTO Section CLEAR ALARM LOG Section
SETUP ZONES 7.2 DEVICE_2 AUTO 7.9 CLEAR EVENT LOG 7.10
SETUP OUTPUTS DEVICE_3 AUTO
SETUP SYSTEM INFO DEVICE_4 FORCE ON
SETUP OPERATION
Override Output
SELECT DEVICE_1 CLEAR ACTIVE ALARMS CLEAR ALARM LOG
ARE YOU SURE? N ARE YOU SURE? N
FORCE ON
Setup System options CLEAR EVENT LOG

ARE YOU SURE? N
Setup Inputs Setup Common Alarm Setup Zones Setup Outputs

SELECT INPUT See RESET COMMON ALARM See SETUP ZONES See SELECT OUTPUT See
> DEVICE_1 NO-AL-NL Section WITH SILENCE? N Section ZONE 1 2 Section > DEVICE_1 NO-OP-E Section
DEVICE_2 NO-AL-NL 7.3 7.4 ZONE 2 2 7.5 DEVICE_2 NO-ST-E 7.6
DEVICE_3 NO-AL-NL DEVICE_3 NO-NU-D
DEVICE_4 NO-EV-NL DEVICE_4 NO-NU-D
SETUP DEVICE_1 # DEVICES IN ZONE SETUP DEVICE_1

LABEL: DEVICE_1 NORM OPEN/CLOSE: NO
NORM OPEN/CLOSE: NO ZONE 1 2 MODE: OPERATING
ALARM/EVENT: AL IN ALARM: ENABLE
LATCHED: N
DELAY: 00:01
Setup System Info Setup Operation

CHANGE PASSWORD See AUTO SEQUENCING OFF See
SET DATE & TIME Section STANDBY TESTING OFF Section
SETUP SITE ID 7.7 FAILED STANDBY N 7.8
FACTORY DEFAULTS HOLD DELAY : 10:00
RESTART : 00:06
Setup System Info options
Change Password Set Date & Time Setup Site ID Factory Defaults
CHANGE PASSWORD See SET DATE & TIME See SETUP SITE ID See RESTORE ALL DEFAULTS See
Section DAYLIGHT SVG TIME: Y Section Section ARE YOU SURE? N Section
AAAA 7.7.1 18-MAY-02 10:56:30 7.7.2 7.7.3 7.7.5
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7.2 Setup System - Overview

The Setup System screen displays six options that allow you to configure input and output devices,
the common alarm, and a variety of system details, such as login password and system date and time:
• Setup Inputs
• Setup Common Alarm
• Setup Zones
• Setup Outputs
Setup System Menu
• Setup System Info
> SETUP INPUTS
• Setup Operation SETUP COMMON ALARM
SETUP ZONES
7.3 Setup System - Setup Inputs
SETUP OUTPUTS
The AC4 has four digital input points that may be configured individ- SETUP SYSTEM INFO
ually. These inputs may have a wide variety of Liebert or other manu- SETUP OPERATION
facturers’ equipment connected.
To configure a digital input: Select Input Menu
SELECT INPUT
Log In and Choose Setup System > DEVICE_1 NO-AL-NL
DEVICE_2 NO-AL-NL
• From the Main Menu, use the arrows ↑↓ to choose System and ↑↓=NEXT ↵=SELECT
Control, then press Enter ↵ (see 7.1 - Login for help).
DEVICE_3 NO-AL-NL
• Enter your password at the Login screen. DEVICE_4 NO-AL-NL
• From the System and Control Menu, use the arrows ↑↓ to choose
Setup System, then press Enter ↵.
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 an input—for example, Device_1—and press Enter ↵.
Table 13 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 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 input’s state—and use a change in state to initiate an
action through an output, if desired—without triggering an alarm. Events are always Unlatched.
• You may also specify a time delay before the AC4 responds to an alarm or event.
Use the steps following Table 13 to change the default settings for any digital input.
Table 13 Default settings - digital inputs
Feature Default Other Options
LABEL DEVICE_1 Any name (up to eight characters)
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) 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 When configuring an input
(see Section 7.3) (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 SETUP DEVICE_1
change to a more descriptive name for ease in recognizing alarms and > LABEL: DEVICE_1
events associated with the input. The label may consist of up to eight NORM OPEN/CLOSE: NO
ALARM/EVENT: AL
characters (see Table 12 for valid characters). ↑↓=NEXT ↵=SELECT
The device name assigned through this menu is also displayed for the LATCHED: N
corresponding output. DELAY: 00:01
Table 14 Input and output labels

Change Label
Label Applies to:
CHANGE LABEL
Device_1 Input 1 Output 1
Device_2 Input 2 Output 2 DEVICE_1
Device_3 Input 3 Output 3 ↑↓=SELECT ↵=NEXT/END
Device_3 Input 3 Output 3
If the input label is changed, the output will change also.

• From the Setup Inputs Menu, choose Label for the selected input—Label: Device_1 in the
example at right—and press Enter ↵.
• To change the input’s label, which may consist of up to eight characters:
• Use the arrows ↑↓ to choose a character.
• Press Enter ↵ to advance to the next character position.
• When finished, press Enter ↵ again.
7.3.2 Define Input as Normally Open or Normally Closed Setup Inputs Menu
Each input may be set up as Normally Open (NO) or Normally Closed SETUP DEVICE_1
(NC). The default setting for all input points is NO (Normally Open). LABEL: DEVICE_1
> NORM OPEN/CLOSE: NO
If you require an input to be a supervised point, define the input as ALARM/EVENT: AL
Normally Closed (NC). ↑↓=NEXT ↵=SELECT
LATCHED: N
• From the Setup Inputs Menu, choose Norm Open/Close, as DELAY: 00:01
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 Normally Open / Closed
Enter ↵. IS INPUT NORMALLY
OPEN OR CLOSED? NO
↑↓=NO/NC ↵=END
7.3.3 Define Input as Alarmable or Event Setup Inputs Menu

Each input may be defined as Alarmable (AL) or as an Event (EV). SETUP DEVICE_1
LABEL: DEVICE_1
• For an input defined as alarmable, a change in the status of the NORM OPEN/CLOSE: NO
device triggers these actions: the LCD flashes, the audible horn > ALARM/EVENT: AL
sounds, a record is entered in the Alarm Log and the common ↑↓=NEXT ↵=SELECT
alarm relay is energized. LATCHED: N
• For an input defined as an event, a change in the status of the DELAY: 00:01
device is recorded in the Event Log.
For both types (alarmable and event), user setup determines output Alarmable / Event
control—whether the device that changed status is disabled or kept in IS INPUT AN ALARM
OR EVENT? AL
operating mode and whether a standby device is set to operate.
By default, all inputs are set up as AL (Alarmable). ↑↓=AL/EV ↵=END
• From the Setup Inputs Menu, choose Alarm/Event, as shown at

right, and press Enter ↵.
• To change the type of input, use the arrows ↑↓ to choose AL (Alarmable) or EV (Event), then press
Enter ↵.
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7.3.4 Set Up Alarmable Inputs in Latched or Unlatched Mode Setup Inputs Menu
Alarmable input points may be set up in Latched mode (Y), which SETUP DEVICE_1
requires the user to clear the AC4 alarms after an alarm has occurred, LABEL: DEVICE_1
or Unlatched mode (N), in which alarms will automatically clear after NORM OPEN/CLOSE: NO
ALARM/EVENT: AL
a return-to-normal state. The default setting for alarmable inputs is ↑↓=NEXT ↵=SELECT
Y (Latched). Any input defined as an event is automatically
> LATCHED: N
Unlatched. DELAY: 00:01
An input defined as Latched does not reset automatically after an
alarm. It will remain in the triggered position even after the moni- Latched / Unlatched
tored device returns to normal. After an alarm, the user must manu-
IS ALARM
ally reset Latched inputs, as described in 7.10.1 - Clear Active LATCHED? N
Alarms. This also means that any outputs linked to a Latched digital
input will remain triggered until the input is manually reset. ↑↓=Y/N ↵=END
An 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. If you Message (if input has
attempt to set up an event as Latched, the message shown at right been defined as an event)
appears. Press the ESC key to return to the previous screen to con- LATCH NOT ALLOWED
tinue configuring the digital input. WHEN IN EVENT MODE
The only way to reset latched alarms is by clearing active alarms. This ESC=BACK
step is required to return latched points to their normal state. For
details, see 7.10.1 - 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 SETUP DEVICE_1
occurrence of an alarm or event—a monitored device changes state— LABEL: DEVICE_1
and any response by the AC4. This feature can prevent needless NORM OPEN/CLOSE: NO
ALARM/EVENT: AL
responses to transient conditions. ↑↓=NEXT ↵=SELECT
This delay is the amount of time that must elapse before the AC4 LATCHED: N
acknowledges the change of state in the monitored device and takes DELAY: 00:01
any further action, such as dialing configured pagers. The default time
delay is 1 second (displayed as 00 MIN : 01 SEC). Delay Time
The time delay applies only when a monitored device changes from its DELAY TIME BEFORE
normal state—for example, the AC4 detects a closed contact that is TRIGGER?
00 MIN : 01 SEC
defined as Normally Open. ↑↓=SELECT ↵=NEXT/END
When the monitored device returns to its normal state, the AC4
acknowledges the change of state after the delay timer ends its
countdown.
• 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 AC4 detects an alarm condition in any input that has been
defined as alarmable. Once the alarm is silenced, there are two options:
• By default, the common alarm remains energized until all input alarms are 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 alarm—for example, a horn—is
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:
Log In and Choose Setup System
• From the Main Menu, use the arrows ↑↓ to choose System and 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 ↵.
Change to Reset (Y) or Not Reset (N)
Setup System Menu
• From the Setup System Menu, shown at right, use the arrows ↑↓ SETUP INPUTS
to choose Setup Common Alarm and press Enter ↵. > SETUP COMMON ALARM
• By default, the common alarm is set up not to reset automatically SETUP ZONES
when the alarm is silenced (N). To change this setting, use the ↑↓=NEXT ↵=SELECT
arrows ↑↓ to choose Y (Yes - reset with silence) or N (No - not SETUP OUTPUTS
SETUP SYSTEM INFO
reset), then press Enter ↵. SETUP OPERATION
Reset Common Alarm

RESET COMMON ALARM
WITH SILENCE? N
↑↓=Y/N ↵=END
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7.5 Setup System - Setup Zones

The AC4 has two zones that may be used to define different areas—rooms or sections of a room. The
AC4 effectively performs as two separate units, controlling each zone separately, for examply, using a
different rotation sequence for devices in each zone.
Each zone may have two to four outputs associated with it. By default, Zone 1 has four associated out-
puts and Zone 2 has none.
To set up zones:
Setup System Menu
• From the Main Menu, use the arrows ↑↓ to choose System and SETUP INPUTS
Control, then press Enter ↵ (see 7.1 - Login for help). SETUP COMMON ALARM
• Enter your password at the Login screen. > SETUP ZONES
SETUP OUTPUTS
Setup System, then press Enter ↵. SETUP SYSTEM INFO
Select Setup Zones SETUP OPERATION
• From the Setup System Menu, shown at right, use the arrows ↑↓
to choose Setup Zones and press Enter ↵.
7.5.1 Set Up a Zone Setup Zones

• From the Setup Zones Menu, choose a zone—for example,
SETUP ZONES
Zone 1—and press Enter ↵. > ZONE 1 4
• On the Number of Devices screen, Use the arrows ↑↓ to select the ZONE 2 0
number of outputs for this zone, then press Enter ↵. The example ↑↓=NEXT ↵=SELECT
at right shows four outputs in Zone 1.
Table 15 shows the default number of outputs for each zone. Number of Devices
Table 15 Default zones # DEVICES IN ZONE
Zone Default number of outputs ZONE 1 4

Zone 1 4
Zone 2 0
NOTE: Each zone that is used must have at least two outputs, and the
Message (if too few
total for the two zones cannot exceed four. devices entered)
A message appears if you enter too few or too many devices, as shown
at right. Press Escape to return to the Setup Zones menu.
MINIMUM OF 2 DEVICES
Table 16 shows the possible combinations of outputs for each zone. ESC BACK
For example, if Zone 1 has four outputs, then Zone 2 may not be used
(0 outputs). Message (if too many
Table 16 Possible combinations - outputs per zone devices entered)
If Zone 1 has: Zone 2 must have:
4 or 3 outputs 0 (not used) TOO MANY DEVICES
ESC BACK
2 outputs 0 (not used) or 2 outputs
0 (not used) 2 or 3 or 4 outputs
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7.6 Setup System - Setup Outputs

The AC4 has four outputs that may be configured individually. These outputs correspond to the four
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 -
Setup System Menu
Change Label (Name of Input).
SETUP INPUTS
To configure an output: SETUP COMMON ALARM
SETUP ZONES
Log In and Choose Setup System ↑↓=NEXT ↵=SELECT
• From the Main Menu, use the arrows ↑↓ to choose System and > SETUP OUTPUTS
Control, then press Enter ↵ (see 7.1 - Login for help). SETUP SYSTEM INFO
SETUP OPERATION
Setup System, then press Enter ↵. Select Output Menu
SELECT OUTPUT
Select an Output to Configure > DEVICE_1 NO-OP-E
• From the Setup System Menu, shown at right, use the arrows ↑↓ to DEVICE_2 NO-ST-E
choose Setup Outputs and press Enter ↵.
DEVICE_3 NO-NU-D
• From the Select Output Menu, choose an output—for example, DEVICE_4 NO-NU-D
Device_1—and press Enter ↵.
Table 17 shows digital output features and their default settings: you
may define an output as normally open or normally closed, set the device’s mode—operating, standby
or not used—and specify whether to disable the device when an alarm occurs.
Use the steps following Table 17 to change the default settings for any digital output.
Table 17 Default settings - digital outputs
NORM OPEN/CLOSE NO (Normally open) NC (Normally closed)
OP (Operating)
Outputs 1-3: OP (Operating)
MODE ST (Standby)
Output 4: ST (Standby)
NU (Not Used)
IN ALARM E (Enable) D (Disable)
7.6.1 Define Output as Normally Open or Normally Closed Setup Outputs Menu
Each output may be set up as Normally Open (NO) or Normally Closed SETUP DEVICE_1
(NC). The default setting for all output points is NO (Normally Open). > NORM OPEN/CLOSE: NO
MODE: OPERATING
• From the Setup Outputs Menu, shown at right, use the arrows ↑↓ ↑↓=NEXT ↵=SELECT
to choose Norm Open/Close and press Enter ↵. IN ALARM: ENABLE
• To change the normal state for this output, use the arrows ↑↓ to
choose the state:
Change State
• NO (Normally Open) SET TO NORMAL OPEN
• NC (Normally Closed) OR NORMAL CLOSE? NO
• Press Enter ↵.
↑↓=NO/NC ↵=END
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7.6.2 Define Operating or Standby Mode Setup Outputs Menu

Each output may be defined as Operating (OP), Standby (ST), or Not SETUP DEVICE_1
Used (NU). This setting takes precedence over any setting in the over- NORM OPEN/CLOSE: NO
ride menu (see 7.9 - Override Output). > MODE: OPERATING
Default settings are: IN ALARM: ENABLE
• Outputs 1, 2 and 3 are in Operating (OP) mode
• Output 4 is in Standby (ST) mode Set Mode
To change the mode: SET MODE: OP
• From the Setup Outputs Menu, shown at right, use the arrows ↑↓
↑↓=OP/ST/NU ↵=EDIT
to choose Mode for the selected output and press Enter ↵.
• To change the output’s mode, use the arrows ↑↓ to choose one of
these options:
• OP (Operating)
• ST (Standby)
• NU (Not Used)
7.6.3 Enable or Disable an Output Device in Alarm Status Setup Outputs Menu
You may choose whether to Enable or Disable an output when the con- SETUP DEVICE_1
nected device is in alarm status. The default setting for all output NORM OPEN/CLOSE: NO
points is Enabled. MODE: OPERATING
• From the Setup Outputs Menu, choose In Alarm, as shown at > IN ALARM: ENABLE
• To make a change, use the arrows ↑↓ to choose E (Enable) or
Change State in Alarm
D (Disable) to determine what happens when an alarm is detected
in the device. STATE OF DEVICE
IN ALARM: DISABLE
↑↓=E/D ↵=EDIT
7.6.4 Configure Output for Loss of Power (“Fail-Safe”)
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 Nor-
mally Closed (NC), as described in 7.6.1 - 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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7.7 Setup System - Setup System Info

The Setup System Info options allow users to:
• Change Password—used for access to system setup functions
• Set Date & Time/Automatic Daylight Saving Time—used to set the AC4’s date and time and
to enable automatic time change for Daylight Saving Time
• Setup Site ID—the AC4’s location to differentiate among sites if more than one AC4 is in use
• Backup and Upload Configuration File (Service Terminal Interface only)—permits the
user to copy the AC4’s configuration settings and to upload the file to the AC4
• Factory Defaults—returns the AC4 to its factory settings
• Perform Firmware Update (Service Terminal Interface only)—changes the AC4’s firmware
to newest version
To change any Setup System Info features:
Setup System Menu
• From the Main Menu, use the arrows ↑↓ to choose System and SETUP INPUTS
Control, then press Enter ↵ (see 7.1 - Login for help). SETUP COMMON ALARM
• Enter your password at the Login screen. SETUP ZONES
SETUP OUTPUTS
Setup System, then press Enter ↵. > SETUP SYSTEM INFO
Select Setup System Info SETUP OPERATION
• From the Setup System Menu, shown at right, use the arrows ↑↓
to choose Setup System Info and press Enter ↵.
• Use the following steps to access any of the Setup System Info options.
7.7.1 Change Password Setup System Info Menu

A password is required to access the AC4’s system and control options, SETUP SYSTEM INFO
as described in 7.1 - Login. The password consists of four characters > CHANGE PASSWORD
(see Table 12 for valid characters). The default password is AAAA. SET DATE & TIME
Change the Password SETUP SITE ID
FACTORY DEFAULTS
To change the password:
• From the Setup System Info Menu, use the arrows ↑↓ to choose Change Password
Change Password, then press Enter ↵. CHANGE PASSWORD
• To change your password:
• Use the arrows ↑↓ to choose a character. AAAA
Reset Password to the Factory Default (“AAAA”)

To reset the password to the factory default of AAAA:
• Locate DIP switch 1 on the unit’s circuit board (see 1.6 - 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.
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7.7.2 Set Date & Time/Automatic Daylight Saving Time

The AC4 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 set the current date or time or change the automatic adjustment at any time.
To change the daylight saving time setting or to set the current date
Setup System Info Menu
or time:
SETUP SYSTEM INFO
• From the Setup System Info Menu, use the arrows ↑↓ to choose CHANGE PASSWORD
Set Date & Time, then press Enter ↵. > SET DATE & TIME
• To change the daylight saving time setting:
SETUP SITE ID
• To the right of Daylight Svg Time, use the arrows ↑↓ to FACTORY DEFAULTS
choose Y (Yes - automatically adjust for daylight saving time)
or N (No), then press Enter ↵.
Set Date & Time
• The format of the date and time is DD-MMM-YY HR:MM:SS. To
set the current date or time: SET DATE & TIME
DAYLIGHT SVG TIME: Y
• Press Enter ↵ to advance to the next character position you 18-MAY-04 10:56:30
want to change. ↑↓=SELECT ↵=NEXT/END
• Use the arrows ↑↓ to choose from available entries:
Date Day (DD) 0-31
Month (MMM) JAN-DEC
Year (YY) 00-99
Time Hour (HR) 00-23
Minutes (MM) 00-59
Seconds (SS) 00-59
7.7.3 Setup Site ID Setup System Info Menu

You may enter a Site ID to identify the AC4’s location, using a name SETUP SYSTEM INFO
that may consist of up to 40 characters (see Table 12 for valid charac- CHANGE PASSWORD
ters). The Site ID will appear with each alarm. SET DATE & TIME
To enter or change the Site ID: > SETUP SITE ID
FACTORY DEFAULTS
• From the Setup System Info Menu, use the arrows ↑↓ to choose
Setup Site ID, then press Enter ↵.
• To enter a Site ID: Setup Site ID
• Use the arrows ↑↓ to choose a character. SETUP SITE ID
• If the Site ID is less than 40 characters, you may enter an ↑↓=SELECT ↵=NEXT/END
underscore (_) character to indicate the end of the name.
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7.7.4 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 AC4’s 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 AC4, instead of re-entering the settings manually.
To access these options:
1. Connect to the AC4 either from a remote computer or through the RS232 port (see
2. At the Main Menu, enter 0 (zero—Setup System-Login Required).
3. At the Login Menu, enter your password.
4. At the Setup Menu, enter 5 (Setup System Information).
5. At the Setup System Information Menu, enter 4 (Backup & Upload Configuration File). The
Backup & Upload Configuration File menu appears, shown below:
Backup & Upload Configuration File - Backup (Service Terminal Interface only)
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 CONFIGURATION FILE

2=UPLOAD CONFIGURATION FILE
3=RETURN TO SETUP SYSTEM INFO MENU
4=RETURN TO SETUP MENU
SELECT A NUMBER:1
6. Enter 1 to back up the configuration file from the AC4 to the computer and proceed to Step 8,
OR
7. Enter 2 to upload the configuration file from the computer to the AC4 and proceed to Step 13.
NOTE: This will replace the current configuration settings in the AC4 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).
>INITIATE A BACKUP OF CONFIGURATION FILE-YES(Y) OR NO(N)?
>[N]
>[
NOTE
The following instructions refer to the Microsoft Windows HyperTerminal program. These
9. At the top of the HyperTerminal window, shown below, click on Transfer, then on Receive File.
Enter folder
Select
Xmodem
Enter filename -
for example,
AC4_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 placed—for example, C:\downloads—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 file—for example, AC4_CONF.SAV.
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).
>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.
Enter filename -
for example,
AC4_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 uploaded—for example,
AC4_CONF.SAV—or 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 message—“Upload Successful”—appears in the
Service Terminal Interface window and the AC4 reboots with the new configuration.
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7.7.5 Factory Defaults Setup System Info Menu

At any time, you may restore all default values for settings in the AC4 SETUP SYSTEM INFO
as it was shipped. CHANGE PASSWORD
SET DATE & TIME
NOTE
SETUP SITE ID
This action will overwrite any configuration settings. You may > FACTORY DEFAULTS
want to back up your settings before restoring the factory
defaults. See Backup and Upload Configuration File
(Service Terminal Interface only) in A.6.5 - Setup System Factory Defaults
Info for details on backing up settings using the Service RESTORE ALL DEFAULTS
Terminal Interface. ARE YOU SURE? N
↑↓=Y/N ↵=END
The password is the sole exception when reverting to the factory
default settings. The password can be reset to the factory default of
AAAA through the DIP switches. For details, see Change
Password on page 35.
7.7.6 Perform Firmware Update (Service Terminal Interface only)

This function, which may be performed only through the Service Terminal Interface, upgrades the
AC4’s 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.6.5 - Setup System Info for details on backing up settings
using the Service Terminal Interface.
• Connect to the AC4 either from a remote computer or through the RS232 port (see
• At the Main Menu, enter 0 (zero—Setup System-Login Required).
• At the Login Menu, enter your password.
• At the Setup Menu, enter 5 (Setup System Information).
• At the Setup System Info menu, enter 6 (Perform Firmware Update).
• At the Perform Firmware Update menu, shown below, enter 1 to proceed with an update.
Firmware Update (Service Terminal Interface only)
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 process—this step describes how to upload the file
prog###.s19 (where ### is a number—for example, prog118.s19) to the AC4:
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 uploaded—prog###.s19—or 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 number—for example,
flash512.s19) to the AC4:
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 uploaded—flash###.s19—or click
on the Browse button to locate the file.
Cancel.)
• When the transfer is complete, a confirmation message—“Firmware Update Successful”—
appears in the Service Terminal Interface window and the AC4 reboots with the new
firmware update.
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7.8 Setup Operation

The AC4’s operation features allow you to set up a rotation sequence to
Setup System Menu
alternate which devices are operating and which are placed on
Standby, as well as test devices while in Standby mode and specify SETUP INPUTS
SETUP COMMON ALARM
what to do when a Standby device goes into alarm as it is powered up. SETUP ZONES
You may also specify delay times after an output changes state, direct- ↑↓=NEXT ↵=SELECT
ing the AC4 to wait before acknowledging inputs or turning an output SETUP OUTPUTS
on or off. SETUP SYSTEM INFO
> SETUP OPERATION
To change any operation features:
Log In and Choose Setup System Setup Operation Menu
• From the Main Menu, use the arrows ↑↓ to choose System and > AUTO SEQUENCING OFF
Control, then press Enter ↵ (see 7.1 - Login for help). STANDBY TESTING OFF
• Enter your password at the Login screen. FAILED STANDBY N
• From the System and Control Menu, use the arrows ↑↓ to choose HOLD DELAY : 10:00
Setup System, then press Enter ↵. RESTART : 00:06
Select Setup Operation
• From the Setup System Menu, shown at right, use the arrows ↑↓ to
choose Setup Operation and press Enter ↵.
• Use the steps following Table 18 to access any of the Setup Operation options.
Table 18 shows the default settings for operation options: automatic sequencing, standby testing,
failed standby, hold delay and restart.
Table 18 Default settings - operation features
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) Any time (in minutes and seconds) from 00:00 to 99:59
RESTART 00:06 (No delay) Any time (in minutes and seconds) from 00:00 to 99:59
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7.8.1 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 AC4
returns the standby device to operating mode and places one of the operating devices on standby.
When zones are used, the AC4 manages the rotation sequence for each zone separately, so each zone
might have one device in operating mode and one in standby mode.
Auto sequencing is OFF (deactivated) by default. When auto sequencing is activated (ON or 12h, for a
12-hour interval), the AC4 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 AC4 performs the operations in a
sequence that rotates the order. For example, in a sequence set up to occur every two days:
• Monday: Device 1 is placed on Standby, and Devices 2, 3 and 4 operate.
• Wednesday: Device 2 is placed on Standby, and Devices 1, 3 and 4 operate.
• Friday: Device 3 is placed on Standby, and Devices 1, 2 and 4 operate.
• Sunday: Device 4 is placed on Standby, and Devices 1, 2 and 3 operate.
NOTE
The AC4 will not cycle outputs that have been manually forced On or Off through the Override
Output Menu or the hardware switch (see 7.9 - Override Output).
To change the auto sequencing settings:

1. From the Setup System Operation Menu, use the arrows ↑↓ to
Setup Operation Menu
choose Auto Sequencing, then press Enter ↵.
> AUTO SEQUENCING OFF
2. In the Activate / Deactivate screen, use the arrows ↑↓ to choose one STANDBY TESTING OFF
of three options: FAILED STANDBY N
a. ON for intervals of every 1 to 99 days, then press Enter ↵ and ↑↓=NEXT ↵=SELECT
proceed to Step 3. HOLD DELAY : 10:00
RESTART : 00:06
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 Activate / Deactivate
return to the previous menu. > AUTO SEQUENCING OFF
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 ↑↓=NEXT ↵=EDIT
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. Set Interval & Start Time
(1- to 99-Day Interval)
• When finished, press Enter ↵ to set the time of day.
> AUTO SEQUENCING ON
4. Specify the time of day the sequencing should begin in the At 00:00 EVERY 03 DAYS
field. The format is HH:MM for hours and minutes. AT 00:00
• Use the arrows ↑↓ to choose from available entries for hours ↑↓=NEXT ↵=EDIT
(00-23), then press Enter ↵ to advance to minutes.
• Use the arrows ↑↓ to select minutes (00-59). Set Start Time
• When finished, press Enter ↵ again. (12-Hour Interval)
> AUTO SEQUENCING 12h
AT 00:00
↑↓=NEXT ↵=EDIT
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7.8.2 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 AC4 tests all devices in Standby mode by putting each device
in operating mode for a designated time. You may specify the time of day the testing begins, the dura-
tion of the test and the interval between tests. Standby testing is OFF (deactivated) by default.
To change the standby testing settings:
• From the Setup System Operation Menu, use the arrows ↑↓ to
choose Standby Testing, then press Enter ↵.
AUTO SEQUENCING OFF
• In the Change Standby Testing screen, press Enter ↵ to edit > STANDBY TESTING OFF
Standby Testing, then use the arrows ↑↓ to choose ON to activate FAILED STANDBY N
or OFF to deactivate the standby testing feature. Press Enter ↵. ↑↓=NEXT ↵=SELECT
• Select the desired interval for how frequently the testing should HOLD DELAY : 10:00
occur in the Every 03 Days field. The default is 3 days; valid RESTART : 00:06
entries range from 0 to 99 days.
• For each digit, use the arrows ↑↓ to choose a number from 0 to Change Standby Testing
9, then press Enter ↵ to advance to the next digit. > STANDBY TESTING ON
• When finished, press Enter ↵ to configure the time of day. EVERY 03 DAYS
AT 00:00 FOR 10 MIN
• Specify the time of day the test should begin in the At 00:00 field. ↑↓=NEXT ↵=EDIT
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).
• Specify the duration of the test in minutes—the length of time the standby units will be turned
On—in the For 10 Min field. Use the arrows ↑↓ to choose a number from 0 to 59 minutes. The
default is 10 minutes.
• When finished, press Enter ↵.
7.8.3 Specify Failed Standby Response

The AC4’s 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 19 shows: the newly enabled Standby device is dis-
abled and the previously operating device is returned to Operating
mode. The default setting is N (deactivated), meaning that each device AUTO SEQUENCING OFF
STANDBY TESTING OFF
remains in its current state: the Standby device remains enabled and > FAILED STANDBY N
the previously operating unit remains disabled. ↑↓=NEXT ↵=SELECT
Table 19 Failed Standby response HOLD DELAY : 10:00
RESTART : 00:06
Failed Standby Previous Standby Device Previously Operating
Setting (alarm after being enabled) Device
Change Failed Standby
Activated (Y) Disabled Returned to Operating mode
> FAILED STANDBY N
Deactivated (N) Remains enabled Remains disabled
To change the Failed Standby settings: ↑↓=NEXT ↵=END

• 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.
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7.8.4 Specify Hold Delay Time Setup Operation Menu

After an output changes state, the hold delay timer directs the AC4 to AUTO SEQUENCING OFF
ignore all inputs in the same zone for the specified time. STANDBY TESTING OFF
FAILED STANDBY N
This delay is the amount of time that must elapse before the AC4 ↑↓=NEXT ↵=SELECT
acknowledges a change of state in any input. The default is 10 minutes > HOLD DELAY : 10:00
(displayed as 10 MIN : 00 SEC). RESTART : 00:06
The time delay applies only when a monitored output device changes
from its normal state—for example, the AC4 detects a closed contact Hold Delay Time
that is defined as Normally Open. HOLD DELAY
10 MIN : 00 SEC
When the output device returns to its normal state, the AC4 acknowl-
edges any input change of state immediately. ↑↓=NEXT ↵=EDIT
The hold delay timer also takes effect when the AC4 is powered up. All
alarms are ignored until the hold delay time expires.
• From the Setup Operation Menu, choose Hold 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.
7.8.5 Specify Restart Time Setup Operation Menu

The restart delay timer directs the AC4 to wait a specified time before AUTO SEQUENCING OFF
changing the state of an output. This feature can prevent needless STANDBY TESTING OFF
responses to transient conditions. FAILED STANDBY N
If two or more outputs change state simultaneously, the AC4 begins a HOLD DELAY : 10:00
new countdown between each output change of state. > RESTART : 00:06
The default is 6 seconds (displayed as 00 MIN : 06 SEC).
Restart Delay Time
• From the Setup Operation Menu, choose Restart, as shown at
RESTART DELAY
right, and press Enter ↵. 00 MIN : 06 SEC
• To change the time delay in minutes and seconds (in the range of
00:00 to 99:59): ↑↓=NEXT ↵=EDIT
• For minutes (MIN), press and hold one of the arrow keys ↑↓
scroll through the numbers 00-99.
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7.9 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 AC4 (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 circuit board to force all four outputs ON at the same time
(see Item F - Manual Override Switch (outputs) in 1.6 - Controller Board Overview).
After an output is forced manually ON or OFF, it remains in that state until returned to automatic
control through this menu.
Table 20 summarizes the four types of control, including the abbreviated message that appears on
the LCD and in log reports.
Table 20 Automatic / manual control - output points
Main Menu
Message Description
VIEW STATUS
Controlled by AC4 > SYSTEM AND CONTROL
AUTO Automatic
(default for all outputs)
FORCE ON Manually ON This output has been forced ON
(operating) or OFF via the Override
FORCE OFF Manually OFF Output menu Login
All outputs have been forced ON LOGIN
(operating) via the hardware switch on
Manually ON
HW FORCE ON the circuit board (see Item F - Manual AAAA
(all outputs) ↑↓=SELECT ↵=NEXT/END
Override Switch (outputs) in 1.6 -
Controller Board Overview)
System & Control Menu
To force an output point ON or OFF or return it to automatic control:
SETUP SYSTEM
Log In and Choose Override Output > OVERRIDE OUTPUT
CLEAR ALARMS & LOGS
• From the Main Menu, use the arrows ↑↓ to choose System and ↑↓=NEXT ↵=SELECT
Control, then press Enter ↵ (see 7.1 - Login for help).
Select Output
OVERRIDE OUTPUT
Override Output, then press Enter ↵. > DEVICE_1 AUTO
Select an Output DEVICE_2 AUTO
The Select Output menu, shown at right, displays the current status DEVICE_3 AUTO
of all four outputs. DEVICE_4 FORCE ON
• Use the arrows ↑↓ to choose the output you want—for example,
Device_1—and press Enter ↵. Override Output
SELECT DEVICE_1
Turn Output ON or OFF / Return to Automatic
• From the Override Output menu, use the arrows ↑↓ to choose one FORCE ON
of these options: ↑↓=SELECT ↵=END
• AUTO - return to automatic control
• FORCE ON - manually turn this output ON (operating)
• FORCE OFF - manually turn this output OFF
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7.10 Clear Alarms & Logs Main Menu

The Clear Alarms & Logs menu allows you to clear active alarms or VIEW STATUS
delete all records from either of the AC4’s alarm and event logs. > SYSTEM AND CONTROL
To clear alarms or logs: ↑↓=NEXT ↵=SELECT

Log In and Choose Clear Alarms & Logs
Login
• From the Main Menu, use the arrows ↑↓ to choose System and
Control, then press Enter ↵ (see 7.1 - Login for help). LOGIN
• Enter your password at the Login screen. AAAA
• From the System and Control Menu, use the arrows ↑↓ to choose ↑↓=SELECT ↵=NEXT/END
Clear Alarms & Logs, then press Enter ↵.
• Use the following steps to clear alarms or delete log records. System & Control Menu
SETUP SYSTEM
7.10.1 Clear Active Alarms OVERRIDE OUTPUT
To clear all active alarms: > CLEAR ALARMS & LOGS
• From the Clear Alarms/Logs Menu, use the arrows ↑↓ to choose
Clear Active Alarms, then press Enter ↵.
Clear Alarms/Logs Menu
• Use the arrows ↑↓ to choose Y (Yes - clear all active alarms) or
N (No - do not clear alarms), then press Enter ↵. > CLEAR ACTIVE ALARMS
CLEAR ALARM LOG
NOTE CLEAR EVENT LOG
Clear active alarms is the only means to reset Latched alarms.
This action must be taken to return Latched points to their
normal state. To set up a digital input as latched, see 7.3.4 - Clear Active Alarms
Set Up Alarmable Inputs in Latched or Unlatched Mode. CLEAR ACTIVE ALARMS
ARE YOU SURE? N
7.10.2 Clear the Alarm Log
↑↓=Y/N ↵=END
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. Clear Alarms/Logs Menu
CLEAR ACTIVE ALARMS
NOTE > CLEAR ALARM LOG
Before deleting the records in the alarm log, you may want to CLEAR EVENT LOG
back up the file to a computer, as described in 6.2 - Back Up
Log Files (Service Terminal Interface only).
Clear Alarm Log
To delete all records from the alarm log:
CLEAR ALARM LOG
• From the Clear Alarms/Logs Menu, use the arrows ↑↓ to choose ARE YOU SURE? N
Clear Alarm Log, then press Enter ↵.
↑↓=Y/N ↵=END
• Use the arrows ↑↓ to choose Y (Yes - clear the alarm log) or
N (No - do not clear the alarm log), then press Enter ↵.
Clear Alarms/Logs Menu
7.10.3 Clear the Event Log
CLEAR ACTIVE ALARMS
The event log contains up to 99 records of events detected by the AC4. CLEAR ALARM LOG
You may want to clear the log after backing up the file or simply to free > CLEAR EVENT LOG
up space.
NOTE Clear Event Log
Before deleting the records in the event log, you may want to CLEAR EVENT LOG
back up the file to a computer, as described in 6.2 - Back Up ARE YOU SURE? N
Log Files (Service Terminal Interface only).
↑↓=Y/N ↵=END
To delete all records from the event log:
• From the Clear Alarms/Logs Menu, use the arrows ↑↓ to choose 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 ↵.
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Specifications
8.0 SPECIFICATIONS
8.1 AC4 Specifications

24VAC ±10% of nominal NOTE
Power Requirements 50/60 Hz If the equipment is
1.3A, 30VA
used in a manner
14-1/4 x 2-3/4 x 12 not specified by the
Dimensions W x D x H, in. (mm)
(361.95 x 69.85 x 304.8) manufacturer, the
Weight (Assembled) 7.68 lbs (3.48 kg) protection provided
Enclosure Type NEMA 1 by the equipment
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Four line, 20 character, backlit
may be impaired.
Mounting Surface Building Wall or Structural Member
Ambient Operating 32ºF to 104ºF (0ºC to 40ºC)
Environment 0% RH to 95% RH (non-condensing)
Processor Specifics
Model Motorola XC68HC812A4
Clock speed 16MHz
Total RAM 32Kb
Total FLASH 4M
Total EEPROM 4K
A/D Resolution (Analog IN) 12 Bit
Clock Type Real-Time Clock
Clock battery backup type Lithium Cell (non-replaceable)
Clock battery life 7 years, constant, no power
Communications
Local Communications RS232
Agency Listings
UL UL3121
CSA C22.2 NO. 1010
CE Yes
FCC Compliance CFR 47 Part 15
Inputs & Outputs (Quantity)
Dry Contact Closure
Digital Inputs (4)
24VDC, 10 mA
Digital Outputs (4) 24VAC, 3A
Common Alarm Outputs (2) 24VAC, 3A
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Comparison of Functions: LCD and Service Terminal Interface
APPENDIX A - SERVICE TERMINAL INTERFACE

The Service Terminal Interface allows access to all functions of the AC4, including some that are not
possible through the LCD interface. This interface is accessible through any computer using a com-
munications program such as Microsoft® Windows® HyperTerminal.
This appendix provides directions for connecting to the Service Terminal Interface, an overview of
each type of function and sample screens for each menu available through the Service Terminal Inter-
face. References to more detailed instructions about each function are provided.
A.1 COMPARISON OF FUNCTIONS: LCD AND SERVICE TERMINAL INTERFACE

Table 21 lists all functions for viewing and configuring the AC4 and shows whether they can be per-
formed through the LCD interface and where to find information.
Table 21 Guide to AC4 functions
Can be performed via: Where to find:
Service Instructions on Service Terminal
Function LCD Terminal using function screen examples
VIEW STATUS FUNCTIONS
View Active Alarms ✔ ✔ page 18 page 56
View Alarm Log ✔ ✔ page 19 page 57
View Event Log ✔ ✔ page 20 page 58
View Input Status ✔ ✔ page 21 page 59
View Output Status ✔ ✔ page 22 page 60
SILENCE ALARM & BACK UP LOGS FUNCTIONS
Silence Alarm ✔ ✔ page 23 page 61
(On the LCD, press any key to silence an alarm)
Back Up Log Files — ✔ page 24 page 62
SYSTEM & CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Login ✔ ✔ page 26 page 63
Setup System ✔ ✔ page 28 page 64
Setup Inputs ✔ ✔ page 28 page 65
Setup Common Alarm ✔ ✔ page 31 page 66
Setup Zones ✔ ✔ page 32 page 67
Setup Outputs ✔ ✔ page 33 page 68
Setup System Info ✔ ✔ page 35 page 69
Change Password ✔ ✔ page 35 page 69
Set Date & Time/Automatic Daylight Saving Time ✔ ✔ page 36 page 70
Setup Site ID ✔ ✔ page 36 page 70
Backup and Upload Configuration File — ✔ page 37 page 71
Factory Defaults ✔ ✔ page 40 page 72
Perform Firmware Update — ✔ page 40 page 73
Setup Operation ✔ ✔ page 42 page 74
Override Output ✔ ✔ page 46 page 78
Clear Alarms & Logs ✔ ✔ page 47 page 79
Clear Active Alarms ✔ ✔ page 47 page 79
Clear the Alarm Log ✔ ✔ page 47 page 79
Clear the Event Log ✔ ✔ page 47 page 80
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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. To access the Ser-
vice Terminal Interface, you will need:
• A null modem cable to connect a computer’s COM1 port to the AC4’s RS232 port.
• A communications program, such as HyperTerminal, to connect to the Service Terminal Interface.
Refer to following sections for step-by-step instructions to set up a connection (one time) and use that
connection to access the Service Terminal Interface:
• A.2.1 - Create a Connection
• A.2.2 - Connect to the Service Terminal Interface
The instructions in this section refer to the HyperTerminal program—they may vary for other com-
munications programs.
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A.2.1 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 program—to 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, AC4
3. In the Connection Description window, shown above right,

enter a name for the connection—for example, AC4. This
becomes the file name (with the extension “.ht”).
4. Click OK to close the window. The Connect To window
opens, as shown at right.
Specify COM Port Connection Choose

5. In the Connect To window, select COM1 from the Connect COM1
Using drop-down list.
6. Click OK. This opens the COM1 Properties window.
COM1 Port Setup

7. In the COM1 Properties window, shown at right, make the
following selections: COM1 Properties
• Bits per second: 9600
• Data bits: 8
• Parity: None
• Stop bits: 1
• Flow control: None
8. 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 9
(next section).
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Properties Setup
9. Open the Properties window by clicking on File, then on Properties, as shown below left.
Settings
tab
10. 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
11. In the Properties window, click on the ASCII Setup button, shown below left.
ASCII Setup
button
12. 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.2.2 - Connect
to the Service Terminal Interface.
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A.2.2 Connect to the Service Terminal Interface

After creating and setting up a connection, use a communications program such as HyperTerminal to
access the AC4’s Service Terminal Interface.
1. Verify communications connections between the remote computer and the AC4. Connect a null
modem cable from the computer’s COM1 port to the AC4’s RS232 port (for location, see 3.4 -
RS232 Connector).
2. Start the HyperTerminal program—click on the Start button, then on Programs, then
Accessories, then Communications, and finally HyperTerminal.
3. Open the AC4 connection created in A.2.1 - Create a Connection. To do this, click on File, then
on Open, as shown below.
Click on the
file name -
for example,
AC4.ht
4. In the Open window, shown above right, select the file name—AC4.ht in this example—and then
click on the Open button.
5. Press Enter (or Escape) to initiate communication and bring up the Main Menu.
For more information on the AC4’s options:
• See A.3 - Overview of Menus for examples of the Service Terminal Interface screens.
• See Table 21 to locate step-by-step instructions for each AC4 function.
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Overview of Menus
A.3 OVERVIEW OF MENUS

The Main Menu offers choices for viewing the status of the AC4, silencing the audible alarm and
backing up the unit’s 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 For sample screens, see:
1=VIEW ACTIVE ALARMS A.4 - View Status Menus
2=VIEW ALARM LOG
3=VIEW EVENT LOG
4=VIEW INPUT STATUS
5=VIEW OUTPUT STATUS
6=SILENCE ALARM A.5 - Silence Alarm & Back Up

Log Files (Service Terminal
7=BACKUP LOG FILES Interface only)
0=SETUP SYSTEM-LOGIN REQUIRED A.6 - Setup Menu
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 active alarms
• View the current status of all inputs and outputs
• View data stored in alarm and event logs
A.3.2 Silence Alarm and Backup Log Files

Two Main Menu options—Silence Alarm and Backup Log Files—are unique to the Service Terminal
Interface. As with the View Status options, these features do not require a password:
• Silence Alarm—silence the AC4’s audible alarm and reset the Common Alarm Relay output.
• Backup Log Files—make backup copies of the AC4’s Alarm Log and Event Log 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 AC4—this includes setting up digital inputs and outputs and system features such
as setting the date and time
Two system features—Backup and Upload Configuration File and Firmware Update—are
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 and event 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, data stored in the alarm and
event logs and the status of all inputs and outputs.
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 5:
Main Menu
LIEBERT AC4
VX.XXX.X
LIEBERT CORPORATION COPYRIGHT 2004
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
MAIN MENU
For sample screens, see:
1=VIEW ACTIVE ALARMS Section A.4.1
2=VIEW ALARM LOG Section A.4.2
3=VIEW EVENT LOG Section A.4.3
4=VIEW INPUT STATUS Section A.4.4
5=VIEW OUTPUT STATUS Section A.4.5
6=SILENCE ALARM
7=BACKUP LOG FILES
0=SETUP SYSTEM-LOGIN REQUIRED
SELECT A NUMBER:1
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View Status Menus
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
DEVICE_1 ALARM
CONTACT CLOSED
1=REFRESH ACTIVE ALARMS

SELECT A NUMBER:
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View Status Menus
A.4.2 View Alarm Log

For details on this feature, see 5.2 - View Alarm Log.
View Alarm Log

ALARM LOG
Alarm history
DEVICE_1 ALARM
CONTACT CLOSED
29-AUG-02 09:29:10
NO STANDBY AVAILABLE
29-AUG-02 09:20:10
STANDBY DEVICE FAILED

29-AUG-02 09:19:10
NO RESTART AVAILABLE
29-AUG-02 09:19:10
<ENTER>=MORE <ESC>=EXIT <A>=ALL
DEVICE_2 ALARM
CONTACT CLOSED
28-AUG-02 09:29:10
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
SYSTEM
USER LOGIN
07-MAY-02 10:29:10
DEVICE_1 HW FORCE ON
CONTACT CLOSED
07-MAY-02 09:50:10
DEVICE_4 FORCE OFF

CONTACT OPEN
07-MAY-02 09:20:10
DEVICE_3 AUTO
CONTACT OPEN
07-MAY-02 06:20:10
<ENTER>=MORE <ESC>=EXIT <A>=ALL
DATE AND TIME SET

06-MAY-02 07:10:10
DEVICE_4 FORCE OFF

CONTACT CLOSED
07-MAY-02 06:20:10
1=REFRESH EVENT LOG

SELECT A NUMBER:
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View Status Menus
A.4.4 View Input Status

For details on this feature, see 5.4 - View Input Status.
View Input Status

INPUT STATUS
Input status from device
INPUT STATUS
DEVICE_1 NORMAL
DEVICE_2 ALARM
DEVICE_3 EVENT
DEVICE_4 ALARM
1=REFRESH INPUT
SELECT A NUMBER:1
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View Status Menus
A.4.5 View Output Status

For details on this feature, see 5.5 - View Output Status.
View Output Status

OUTPUT STATUS
Output status to device
OUTPUT STATE MODE ZONE *****************************************

OPERATING = OPERATING/ON
DEVICE_1 ON ALARM 1 STANDBY = IN STANDBY MODE
DEVICE_2 ON OPERATING 1 ALARM = IN ALARM
DEVICE_3 OFF STANDBY 1 FORCE ON = FORCE ON BY OPERATOR
DEVICE_4 OFF ALARM 1 FORCE OFF = FORCE OFF BY OPERATOR
HW FORCE ON = FORCE ON BY HARDWARE SWITCH
1=REFRESH OUTPUT STATUS PENDING = PENDING DELAY TIMER
2=RETURN TO MAIN MENU NOT USED = DEVICE NOT USED
*****************************************
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 6 and 7:
Main Menu
LIEBERT AC4
V5.300.2
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
MAIN MENU
1=VIEW ACTIVE ALARMS
2=VIEW ALARM LOG
3=VIEW EVENT LOG
4=VIEW INPUT STATUS
5=VIEW OUTPUT STATUS For sample screens, see:
6=SILENCE ALARM Section A.5.1
7=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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Silence Alarm & Back Up Log Files (Service Terminal Interface only)
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

SELECT A NUMBER:1
>INITIATE A BACKUP OF ALARM LOG-YES(Y) OR NO(N)?

>[N]
>[

- 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

SELECT A NUMBER:2
>INITIATE A BACKUP OF EVENT LOG-YES(Y) OR NO(N)?

>[N]
>[

>BACKUP SUCCESSFUL
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Setup Menu
A.6 SETUP MENU

The Setup menu allows the user to configure the AC4—setting up inputs, outputs and system fea-
tures such as date and time, as well as operation options such as a rotation sequence and standy test-
ing. 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 AC4’s alarm and event logs.
Main Menu
After connecting to the Service Terminal Interface, the Main Menu appears, as shown below.
Main Menu
LIEBERT AC4
VX.XXX.X
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
MAIN MENU
1=VIEW ACTIVE ALARMS

2=VIEW ALARM LOG
3=VIEW EVENT LOG
4=VIEW INPUT STATUS
5=VIEW OUTPUT STATUS
6=SILENCE ALARM
7=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 choosing 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
SETUP MENU See: Description
1=SETUP INPUTS 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 ZONES Section A.6.3 Define areas with 2-4 devices each
4=SETUP OUTPUTS Section A.6.4 Configure digital outputs
5=SETUP SYSTEM INFORMATION* Section A.6.5 Set up features such as password and date & time*
6=SETUP OPERATION Section A.6.6 Set up rotation sequence, standby testing
7=OVERRIDE OUTPUT Section A.6.7 Manually override automatic control of outputs
8=CLEAR ALARMS&LOGS Section A.6.8 Clear active alarms; clear alarm and event logs
SELECT A NUMBER:
* Setup System Information features are:

• Change Password
• Set Date & Time/Automatic Daylight Saving Time
• Setup Site ID
• Backup and Upload Configuration File (Service Terminal Interface only)
• Factory Defaults
• Firmware Update (Service Terminal Interface only)
Note that two of these system features—Backup and Upload Configuration File and Firm-
ware Update—are 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.
>CHANGE LABEL(8 CHARACTERS MAX). Values that may

Current >[DEVICE_1] be entered shown
setting >[ in parentheses ( )
shown in >COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
brackets [ ]
>IS INPUT NORMALLY OPENED(NO) OR NORMALLY CLOSED(NC)?
>[NO]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
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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 DEFINITION ****************************

NO=NORMALLY OPENED
1=DEVICE_1 NO-EV-NL-00:01 NC=NORMALLY CLOSED
2=DEVICE_2 NO-AL-L -00:01
3=DEVICE_3 NC-EV-NL-00:01 EV=EVENT
4=DEVICE_4 NO-AL-L -00:01 AL=ALARMABLE
6=RETURN TO MAIN MENU NL=NOT LATCHED
L =LATCHED
SELECT A NUMBER:1
MIN:SEC=DELAY TIME BEFORE
INPUT WILL TRIGGER
NOTE:EVENT CANNOT BE LATCHED

****************************
>CHANGE LABEL(8 CHARACTERS MAX).

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

>[NO]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
>IS INPUT AN ALARM(AL) OR EVENT(EV)?

>[AL]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
>IS ALARM LATCHED-YES(Y) OR NO(N)?

>[N]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
>DELAY TIME BEFORE TRIGGER (MM:SS)?

>[00:01]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
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Setup Menu
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 CURRENT
SETTING
N
1=SETUP COMMON ALARM
SELECT A NUMBER:1
>RESET COMMON ALARM WITH SILENCE-YES(Y) OR NO(N)?

>[N]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
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Setup Menu
A.6.3 Setup Zones

For details on this feature, see 7.5 - Setup System - Setup Zones.
Setup Zones
SETUP ZONES
Select zones and number

of devices in the zone
ZONE # DEVICES
1=ZONE 1 2
2=ZONE 2 2
SELECT A NUMBER:1
># DEVICES IN ZONE 1

>[2]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
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Setup Menu
A.6.4 Setup Outputs

For details on this feature, see 7.6 - Setup System - Setup Outputs.
Setup Outputs
SETUP OUTPUTS
Setup output of device
Select output to edit
OUTPUT DEFINITION *******************************************

NO=NORMALLY OPENED
1=DEVICE_1 NO-OP-E NC=NORMALLY CLOSED
2=DEVICE_2 NO-ST-E
3=DEVICE_3 NO-NU-D OP=OPERATING/ON
4=DEVICE_4 NO-NU-D ST=STANDBY MODE
5=RETURN TO SETUP MENU NU=NOT USED
D=DISABLE DEVICE ON AN ALARM CONDITION
SELECT A NUMBER:1 E=LEAVE DEVICE OPERATING ON ALARM CONDITION
*******************************************
>SET TO NORMALLY OPENED(NO) OR NORMALLY CLOSED(NC)

>[NO]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
>DEVICE_1 TO OPERATING/ON(OP), STANDBY MODE(ST), NOT USED(NU)

>[OP]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
>DEVICE_1 TO ENABLE(E) OR DISABLE(D) DEVICE ON ALARM

>[E]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
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Setup Menu
A.6.5 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 7.7 - Setup System - Setup System
Info.
Setup System Info

SETUP SYSTEM INFORMATION
1=CHANGE PASSWORD
2=SET DATE & TIME
3=SETUP SITE ID
4=BACKUP & UPLOAD CONFIGURATION FILE
5=RESTORE PANEL TO FACTORY DEFAULTS
SELECT A NUMBER:
Change Password
For details on this feature, see 7.7.1 - Change Password.
Change Password
CHANGE PASSWORD
1=CHANGE PASSWORD
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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Setup Menu
Set Date & Time/Automatic Daylight Saving Time

For details on this feature, see 7.7.2 - Set Date & Time/Automatic Daylight Saving Time.
Set Date & Time

SET DATE & TIME
CURRENT DATE & TIME DST
28-AUG-04 14:45:10 Y
1=SET DATE & TIME
SELECT A NUMBER:1
>SET DATE & TIME(DD-MON-YY HR:MM:SS)

>[28-AUG-02 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 7.7.3 - 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
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Setup Menu
Backup and Upload Configuration File (Service Terminal Interface only)

For details on this feature, see 7.7.4 - Backup and Upload Configuration File (Service Termi-
nal Interface only).
Backup & Upload Configuration File - Backup



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., AC4_CONF.SAV
>BACKUP SUCCESSFUL
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Setup Menu
Backup & Upload Configuration File - Upload



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., AC4_CONF.SAV
- SELECT SEND BUTTON
>UPLOAD SUCCESSFUL
Factory Defaults
For details on this feature, see 7.7.5 - 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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Setup Menu
Firmware Update (Service Terminal Interface only)

For details on this feature, see 7.7.6 - 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,E.G., PROG####.S19
- SELECT SEND BUTTON
>WAITING TO SEND PROGRAM FILE

>DONE
>CHECKSUM IS....
>PROGRAM VERSION....
>WAITING TO SEND FLASH FILE
>DONE
>FIRMWARE UPDATE SUCCESSFUL
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Setup Menu
A.6.6 Setup Operation

For details on this feature, see 7.8 - Setup Operation.
Auto Sequencing
For details on this feature, see 7.8.1 - Turn Automatic Sequencing On or Off.
Setup Operation - Auto Sequencing

SETUP OPERATION
Select operation to edit
OPERATION STATE
1=AUTO SEQUENCING OFF

2=STANDBY TESTING OFF
3=FAILED STANDBY N
4=HOLD DELAY 10:00
5=RESTART DELAY 00:06
SELECT A NUMBER:1
>AUTO SEQUENCING- N FOR ON, F FOR OFF

>[N]
>[N]
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
>EVERY ## DAYS (.5 FOR 12 HOUR)

>[03] DAYS
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
>AT
>[00:00]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
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Setup Menu
Standby Testing
For details on this feature, see 7.8.2 - Turn Standby Testing On or Off.
Setup Operation - Standby Testing

SETUP OPERATION
OPERATION STATE

3=FAILED STANDBY N
4=HOLD DELAY 10:00
SELECT A NUMBER:2
>STANDBY TESTING- N FOR ON, F FOR OFF

>[N]
>[N]
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
>EVERY ## DAYS
>[03] DAYS
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
>AT
>[00:00]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
>FOR
>[10] MIN
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
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Setup Menu
Failed Standby
For details on this feature, see 7.8.3 - Specify Failed Standby Response.
Setup Operation - Failed Standby

SETUP OPERATION
OPERATION STATE

3=FAILED STANDBY N
4=HOLD DELAY 10:00
SELECT A NUMBER:3
>IF FAILED STANDBY,IN SAME FAILED ZONE, ENABLE A DISABLED UNIT-YES(Y) OR NO(N)?
>[N]
>[Y]
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
Hold Delay
For details on this feature, see 7.8.4 - Specify Hold Delay Time.
Setup Operation - Hold Delay

SETUP OPERATION
OPERATION STATE

3=FAILED STANDBY N
4=HOLD DELAY 10:00
SELECT A NUMBER:4
>HOLD DELAY (MM:SS)

>[10:00]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
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Setup Menu
Restart Delay
For details on this feature, see 7.8.5 - Specify Restart Time.
Setup Operation - Restart Delay

SETUP OPERATION
OPERATION STATE

3=FAILED STANDBY N
4=HOLD DELAY 10:00
SELECT A NUMBER:5
>DELAY BEFORE STARTUP UNIT(MM:SS)?

>[00:06]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
77
Setup Menu
A.6.7 Override Output

For details on this feature, see 7.9 - Override Output.
Override Output
OVERRIDE OUTPUT
Manually override
an output point
Select output to override
OUTPUT CONTROL
1=DEVICE_1 AUTO ********************************

2=DEVICE_2 AUTO AUTO = CONTROL BY PANEL
3=DEVICE_3 FORCE ON FORCE ON = FORCE ON BY OPERATOR
4=DEVICE_4 FORCE ON FORCE OFF= FORCE OFF BY OPERATOR
5=RETURN TO SETUP MENU ********************************
SELECT A NUMBER:1
>OVERRIDE OUTPUT DEVICE_1-AUTO(2),FORCE ON(1),FORCE OFF(0).

>[2]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
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Setup Menu
A.6.8 Clear Alarms & Logs

For details on this topic, see 7.10 - Clear Alarms & Logs.
Clear Active Alarms

For details on this feature, see 7.10.1 - 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
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 7.10.2 - 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
SELECT A NUMBER:2
>CLEAR ALL RECORDS IN THE ALARM LOG-YES(Y) OR NO(N)?

>[N]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
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Setup Menu
Clear the Event Log

For details on this feature, see 7.10.3 - 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
SELECT A NUMBER:3
>CLEAR ALL RECORDS IN THE EVENT LOG-YES(Y) OR NO(N)?

>[N]
>[
>COMMAND SUCCESSFUL
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1.1 Methods of Viewing and Configuring the AC4

1.2 Data Logs

1.3 Available Alarms

1.4 Outside Enclosure Overview

Figure 1 AC4 enclosure—external features

LCD for configuration

Figure 2 AC4 enclosure—internal features

1.5 Typical Configuration

Figure 3 Typical Configuration

1.6 Controller Board Overview

A - Power C - Audible horn D - Common Alarm

P - 24VAC power E - Digital output

M - DIP I - Digital output

Table 1 Controller board components

Table 1 Controller board components (continued)

1.7 LED Indicators

Table 2 LED indicators summary

1.8 Typical Sequence

Figure 4 Example of typical sequence

ALARM CONDITION DETECTED RETURN TO NORMAL

The alarm is cleared

The LCD flashes The LCD stops flashing

User setup determines output

DEVICE_1 ALARM Entry in Active Alarm Log

2.1 Installation Considerations

2.1.1 Unpacking and Preliminary Inspection

2.2 Surface-Mounting the AC4

2.2.1 Mounting the Panel

Figure 5 Mounting dimensions

2.3 Flush-Mounting the AC4

2.3.1 Mounting the Panel

2.4 Connect Power to the AC4

To connect electrical power:

24VAC wiring 24VAC input

3.0 WIRING AND CONNECTIONS

3.1 Wiring Specifications

3.2 Connecting Digital Inputs and Outputs

Connecting Liebert Environmental Units

3.2.1 Connecting Digital Inputs OUTPUT TERMINAL

To change the output jumper setting:

3.3 Connecting Common Alarm Outputs

3.4 RS232 Connector

4.0 OVERVIEW OF MENUS

4.1 Opening Screen Overview

4.2 Main Menu Overview

4.3 LCD Menu Overview

↑↓=NEXT ↵=SELECT ↑↓=NEXT ↵=SELECT

View Status Menu System & Control Menu

5.0 VIEW STATUS OPTIONS

Figure 8 Menu overview - View Status menu

View Status options

View Active Alarms View Alarm Log View Event Log

View Input Status View Output Status

5.1 View Active Alarms Main Menu

A Current Alarm screen appears automatically whenever an alarm ↑↓=NEXT ↵=SELECT

5.2 View Alarm Log Main Menu

To view the Alarm Log: ↑↓=NEXT ↵=SELECT

Viewing Additional Screens

5.2.2 Backing Up the Alarm Log (Service Terminal Interface only)