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2.4.4
COM PORT
The monitor has a front panel mounted Mini USB communications port that can be used with Reno A&E’s
RaeComM software to view / modify configuration settings, view current status and voltages, view logs, and
download firmware upgrades. The most current version of the RaeComM software can be found on the Reno A&E
web site
under support / monitor support / software. Also see Application Note AN-002 for an
introduction to the RaeComM software. This application note can be found on the web site under support /
monitor support / application notes.
The monitor was designed to use a standard USB to Mini USB extension cable for connecting to a laptop or
computer. See Section
for connector pin assignments.
2.4.5
ETHERNET PORT
The monitor has an optional high speed, 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX Ethernet network jack that can be used for
communications with Reno A&E’s RaeComM software to view / modify configuration settings, view current
status and voltages, view logs, and download firmware upgrades.
To use this port an IP Address and port number must be set in the monitor. Contact your network administrator for
addresses valid for your network. The factory default is an IP Address of 192.168.1.150 and port 10001.
In order to prevent the accidental writing of information to an unintended monitor, the Ethernet port is read-only on
power up. To make the Ethernet port read-write, press any pushbutton on the front of the monitor. This will
unlock the monitor for a period of 15 minutes.
2.4.6
TEMPERATURE SENSOR
The monitor is capable of measuring the temperature inside of the cabinet. The temperature sensor is capable of
measuring temperatures in the range of -40
°
F to +214
°
F (-40
°
C to +101
°
C). The internal cabinet temperature is
included in the data logged into the Prior Faults Log when a fault occurs. If the actual temperature inside the
cabinet is below -40
°
F (-40
°
C) at the time the fault occurs, the temperature is logged as -40
°
F (-40
°
C). If the
actual temperature inside the cabinet is above +214
°
F (+101
°
C) at the time the fault occurs, the temperature is
logged as +214
°
F (+101
°
C).
2.4.7
REAL TIME CLOCK
The monitor has a Real Time Clock (RTC) that is used as a reference for all date and time stamped events that are
logged by the monitor. The Real Time Clock is initialized to local Pacific Standard Time when the unit is
undergoing final test. In addition, the Daylight Saving Time user option is set to Off.
The Real Time Clock is preprogrammed to recognize Leap Years and Daylight Saving Time events through the
year 2099. Currently, per U.S. Federal standards, Daylight Saving Time is observed in the United States from 2:00
A.M. on the second Sunday in March until 2:00 A.M. on the first Sunday in November.
The Real Time Clock setting can be modified through the use of the RaeComM software supplied with the
monitor. This information is input into the Real Time Clock via the COMM PORT serial connector on the front of
the monitor. Some controller manufacturers support our communications protocol and can synchronize the
monitor to the controller’s clock through a serial cable between the controller ant the monitor.
If there is no connection made to the monitor via the COMM PORT connector, the date / time information stored
in the internal Real Time Clock is used.
2.4.8
UP TIME ACCUMULATOR
The monitor has an Up Time Accumulator that keeps track of the total amount of time that the monitor has been
powered up since it was manufactured. It is saved in the format of Years, Months, Days, Hours, Minutes, and
Seconds. The monitor warranty coverage is valid for a total accumulated Monitor Up Time of two (2) years.
Tracking and recording the total time that the unit was in service provides an accurate means of validating any
potential warranty claims.
2.4.9
CONFIGURATION MONITORING (BEEPING MONITOR)
The monitor checks all configuration settings for changes once each second. If a change is found, an audible
buzzer will start beeping (if not disabled), the
PC AJAR
indicator will flash at a 1 Hz rate, and the monitor will
transfer to the fault state to indicate that a configuration setting has changed. If the change is undone, the beeping
will stop and the monitor must be reset to resume normal operations. No configuration changes are implemented
until the front panel reset pushbutton is pressed and held for five (5) seconds. At that time five quick confirmation
beeps will be heard, the new settings will be implemented, the monitor will try to return to normal operation, and a
Configuration Change log entry made.
The following configuration settings are monitored: Channel Permissives, Yellow Disable jumpers, Program Card
type, printed circuit board DIP switches and jumpers, Factory Options, Electronic Options set through the
RaeComM software, and Watchdog Disable.