EC500 Controller Handbook
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Issue A March 2019
Page 16 of 107
Active alarms are displayed at the bottom left side of the Display. Alarms are categorised as Critical, Major and
Minor. If a Critical or Major Alarm occurs than Status LEDs will glow in Red colour and if a Minor alarm occurs
than Status LEDs glow in Yellow colour.
Visual Indicators
Audio Indicators
Whenever any alarm is present, the Buzzer will beep every 2 seconds
➢
To stop the audible indicator
On Home screen move the joystick in any direction (up / down / left / right)
The audible indicator will restart at the next active alarm or alert message.
➢
To enable / disable the audible alarm indicator
Either:
•
Use the keypad to go to: Home
Main Menu
Settings
System Settings
Buzzer
•
Set Buzzer status to Disable and save.
Or:
•
On Web page go to: Home
Settings
System Settings
Buzzer Status
•
Set Buzzer status to Disable and save.
EC500 OPERATION USING A PC/LAPTOP
EC500 can be operated using a PC/Laptop through the Ethernet port.
Connect to the EC500 either directly or over a network. Before connecting, ensure you know the IP address,
user id and password to login to EC500. Please obtain your User name and password from your network
administrator.
To see the IP address of EC500 on display go to
For IPv4:
Home
Main Menu
Settings
Communication Settings
Ethernet
IPv4
IP Address
For IPv6 Link Local / Network Address:
Home
Main Menu
Settings
Communication Settings
Ethernet
IPv6
Link Local / IPv6 Address
Refer section Ethernet Communication Set-up on page 79 for setting static IP address or
enabling DHCP client.
Power on LED (green)
Critical/Major Alarm LED (Red)
Minor Alarm LED (yellow)
