Sicon-8 Technical Manual
CircuitWerkes, Inc.
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The Sicon-8 includes a Windows-based setup and control software client, the Sicontroller.
Sicontroller is divided into two main function groups, control and setup.
The setup mode lets you program your Sicon-8 via a PC. Setup is menu-driven and is designed to
make programming as easy as possible. All Sicon-8 parameters are available via the menus and, once
set-up, the programming parameters can be saved to a local file. The local file can then be used to
program other Sicon-8s or as a backup in case it ever becomes necessary to reset your Sicon-8 to
factory defaults. You may save as many Sicon-8 configurations as you want. By modifying one
configuration file and then saving it as another name, you can create an infinite number of files for setting
up different Sicon-8s.
The control mode lets you operate the Sicon-8 from either a local PC or one that is located off-site.
Sicontroller supports modem communications and Ethernet-to-serial converters for use over the Internet
or a LAN. Ethernet-to-serial converters must have software support for virtual serial ports for them to be
used with the Sicon-8.
The Sicontroller interface lets you hide any, or all, of the meter and control panels, letting you display
only the ones that you want to see.
Alarms automatically pop up a large dialog box on the screen and, optionally, play an audio alert. E-
mail can be automatically generated notifying you of the condition. The meter or status input associated
with the alarm can also be set to automatically pop-up.
Automatic logging and time-of-day functions are built into the Sicontroller. The Sicontroller can be
setup to periodically keep a text log of all meters and alarms. Meter readings can be stored on a user-
defined schedule. If an alarm condition occurs, it will be automatically recorded in the log.
The Sicon-8 has an on-board real-time clock. Basic time-of-day functions are enabled and can be
programmed via DTMF. When the Sicontroller software is released, you will have more sophisticated
access to the clock/calendar functions of your Sicon-8.
You will receive a new copy of the manual along with the Sicontroller software.
The Sicontroller
Software is not yet
available for Sicon-8s.
The software will be
provided free when
production units are
delivered.
Figure 3.
The Sicontroller
software main display.
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