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13ii. On the Configuration tab of theNetwork screen, double click theTCP/IP Ethernet component.Chapter TwoInstallation1. The Falcon comes in a 19” rack mountenclosure. Install the Falcon in the rack.Use the proper anchoring method to mountthe unit securely.iii. On the IP Address tab of theTCP/IP Properties screen, specify theappropriate IP address. Click OK.The computer’s IP address has beenchanged.2. Supply either 24VDC or 48VDC to theunit.c. Connect the other end of the networkcable to the Ethernet port on the back ofthe Falcon.Units have different model numbers.24VDC model: FMS848VDC model: FMS8-48Verify the model number and power rating (onback of unit) before applying power.3. The Falcon will not communicate over auser’s network the first time it is connectedto the network. The manufacturer programsthe Falcon with a default IP address:10.0.0.186, subnet: 255.255.255.0.This default address must be changed to anIP address that corresponds with the user’snetwork before the Falcon can communicateover the network.a. Plug the crossover network cable thatshipped with the Falcon unit into thelaptop or workstation that will be usedto configure the Falcon. This cable isnot intended to be connected to a networkhub.b. Write down the computer’s IP address.Then change the IP address of thecomputer from its existing address to onethat will allow it to communicate withthe Falcon, such as 10.0.0.185. It may bebeneficial to set the IP address to one thatis one number different from the Falcon’sIP address.Win95/98/NT directionsi. Click on Start Settings Control Panel Network.d. Change the IP address of the Falcon to oneprovided by the network administrator.This allows the Falcon to communicate onthe network.e. Change the IP address of the computerback to its original IP address. If thecomputer was configured as DHCP - thenetwork domain controller assigns it an IPaddress, return it to this state.f. The computer and the Falcon are nowboth configured to communicate on thenetwork. Both should be accessible via thenetwork.4. The Falcon can be configured throughthe web interface or through the EIA-232interface. To use the web interface, follow thedirection in Part Two of this guide. To usethe EIA-232 interface:a. Connect the EIA-232 port on the Falconto a terminal or PC running terminalemulation software (HyperTerminal) witha 9-Pin Male-Female straight throughserial cable.b. Set the appropriate COM port to 9600baud, NO parity, 8 data bits,1 stop bit, (9600/N/8/1), andno software or hardware flowcontrol.Falcon User Guide

14c. Once the terminal emulation softwarestarts, press Enter ( ) on the keyboardand select/execute commands from theMain Menu. If the Main Menu does notappear, check the communication settingsand make sure the unit is powered on.Falcon User Guide5. Connect all other interfaces as required.6. Proceed with further configuration andtesting of the unit.

15Examples: Sensor Wiring - Interface to Base FalconTB3 - Inputs 5 to 8TB2 - Inputs 1 to 424VDC Ch1 -Ch2 -Ch3 -Ch4 -Ch5 -Ch6 -Ch7 -Ch8 -Gnd- -4 Wire PWR AnalogSensor COMTB2 - Inputs 1 to 424VDC Ch1 -Ch2 -Ch3 -TB3 - Inputs 5 to 8Ch4Ch5 - -Ch4Ch5Ch6 -Ch7 -Ch8 -Gnd- -3 Wire PWRAnalog OUTSensor GNDTB2 - Inputs 1 to 424VDC Ch1 2 WireAnalogSensor -Ch2 -Ch3 -TB3 - Inputs 5 to 8 - -Ch4 -Ch5Ch6 -Ch7 -Ch8 -Gnd- - TB2 - Inputs 1 to 424VDC Ch1 -Ch2 -Ch3 -TB3 - Inputs 5 to 8 -Ch6 -Ch7 -Ch8 -Gnd- -2 WireDryContactFalcon User Guide

16Sensor Wiring - RLE Transducer to Base FalconTB2 - Inputs 1 to 4 -Ch3Ch4Ch5Ch6Ch7Ch8Gnd - - - - - - -- -TransducerTwo wire analog sensor with two channelsFalcon User GuideTemperature: Ch5 ( )Temperature: Ch5 (-) TB3 - Inputs 5 to 8Ch2Humidity: Ch1 ( )Humidity: Ch1 (-)Falcon24VDC Ch1

17Interface - Falcon Option Cards12 Input Digital Option Card Digital Inputs12 Input Option Card Output RelaysTB7TB9- - - - - - Ch09 Ch10 Ch11 Ch12 Ch13 Ch14Ch15 Ch16 Ch17 Ch18 Ch19 Ch20 - - - - - -TB8NC NO CRELAY 3RELAY 5NC NO CRELAY 4RELAY 6NC NONC NOCCTB1024 Input Digital Option Card - Digital InputsTB7TB9- - - - - - - - - - - TB8- Ch09 Ch10 Ch11 Ch12 Ch13 Ch14Ch15 Ch16 Ch17 Ch18 Ch19 Ch20 - - - - - -Ch21 Ch22 Ch23 Ch24 Ch25 Ch26Ch27 Ch28 Ch29 Ch30 Ch31 Ch32 - - - - - -TB10Recommended wiring - RLE Technologies recommends 18 to 20AWG stranded copper for connection fromeach monitored point to a terminal block (TB) connection on the Falcon. RLE recommends no more than 500feet at this specification. If longer runs are needed, please contact RLE Technologies for application guidance.Shielded twisted pair is recommended for analog signal transmitters being wired outside of conduit runs anddropped ceiling applications.Falcon User Guide

18Part TwoWeb InterfaceChapter Three .Main Menu . 19Chapter Four .Configuration Menu . 24Falcon User Guide

19Chapter ThreeMain MenuThe Falcon’s web interface main menu providesa convenient way to check the Falcon’s statusand reconfigure basic settings from anyInternet-enabled computer. A click of themouse allows users with proper permissions toview the monitoring system’s output and alterspecific Falcon configuration settings.The Falcon is shipped to the user with the IPaddress configured as 10.0.0.186 and a subnet of255.255.255.0. The user name is preconfiguredas Falcon. The unit is configured without apassword; when a password is requested, just leavethe space blank. These preconfigurations can bechanged to a personalized IP address, user name,and password. Do this through the System link onthe Configuration Menu of the web interface.To access the Falcon web interface, simply type theIP address of the Falcon into the location bar of theweb browser. Then enter a user name and password.The bottom of the Falcon web interface featurestwo columns that list the Falcon’s configured inputs.The number of inputs displayed corresponds withthe number of inputs on the Falcon. Each inputis numbered. The input’s name is followed by itsstatus.The space behind each input is shaded. Thisshading changes as the input’s status changes. Thisallows users to tell, at a glance, the status of theirpoints. Shading is as follows:Green: Input is normal - not in an alarm state.Yellow: Analog inputs only - input is in highalarm 1 or low alarm 1 state.Red:Analog input - input is in high alarm 2or low alarm 2 state.Digital input - input is in an alarmstate.Blue: Alarm/Input disabled by a schedule.Initial Falcon IP AddressConfiguration:Refer to chapter two to learn how tochange the Falcon’s factory assigned IPaddress to one that will enable it to workwithin a user’s network.Optimize Use of Falcon Web InterfaceNetscape’s “Smart Browsing” featurecomplicates use of the Falcon WebInterface. Turn off Smart Browsing toavoid these complications: In the menu bar at the top of theNetscape browser, click on Edit,then on Preferences. Smart Browsing is a subcategoryof the Navigator category. AccessSmart Browsing and click the boxin front of the “Enable ‘What’sRelated’” option. Eliminate thecheck mark to disable this option.Falcon User Guide

20Access HistoryThe Access History link displays the last 100entries captured by the master unit. The followinginformation is displayed: access log index (ALxxx),date and time of event, whether access was grantedor denied, method of entry (keypad or DTFM), andthe description associated with the access code.Alarm HistoryThe Alarm History link displays the last 100alarms captured by the master unit.The following format is used to recordeach alarm entry:AH###-ID-Condition-Date Time(Value UOM) LabelAH### is the alarm entry index.ID is the alarm identifier number.See Alarm ID Reference TableCondition is On, High1, High2,Low1, Low2, or RTN– Returned To Normal.Date and Time is the internal dateand time stamp of the alarmcondition.Label is the alarm descriptor – can beup to 64 characters long.Value and Unit of Measure (UOM)are captured for analog channels only.The value recorded is the actual analogvalue that exceeded its alarm threshold.Alarms can also be acknowledged from this page.To do so, type the appropriate code in the box atthe bottom of the page and click the AcknowledgeAlarms by Code button.Falcon User Guide

21Event LogThe Event Log link displays the past 100 events, asrecorded by the Falcon.Digital Status LogA digital input can be configured as NO, NC, orstatus. If the digital input is configured as status, itwill not alarm, but it will appear on this page. TheDigital Status Log link displays a history ofthe state of digital points configured as status points.Log MenuThe Log Menu link displays links to the Falcon’sdata logs.Falcon User Guide

22Minute, Hourly, and Daily LinksThe Minute, Hourly, and Daily links on theLog Menu screen display the detailed informationthe Falcon records in its logs.IdentityThe Identity link displays basic Falconinformation, including model number, firmwareversion, and IP address.Relay StatusThe Relay Status link displays the status of eachFalcon relay output.Falcon User Guide

23RLE Falcon WebCamsThe WebCam link displays a still image (jpg) of allweb cameras linked to the Falcon.RLE Falcon ConfigurationThe Configuration link displays a menu thatallows authorized users to configure the Falcon’ssettings. The Configuration Menu is described ingreater detail in the next chapter.Falcon User Guide

24Chapter FourConfiguration MenuRLE Falcon Configuration MenuThe Configuration Menu allows authorized users toadjust the Falcon’s settings. Each link displays apage with specific configuration settings.InputsThe Inputs link allows users to program specificparameters for each Falcon input. Users must pushthe Submit Changes button after they configureeach input. If the changes are not submitted beforeproceeding to the next input, all changes will be lost.The number of inputs varies with installed optioncards.Per channel, select the appropriate number to modifyinputs and either pick an item from a menu or typethe value or description for the item selected.Gain and OffsetGain for 4-20mA Transducer (Sensor HighRange – Sensor Low Range)/4Offset for 4-20mA Transducer Sensor LowRange – GainRelay ControlThe table on the next page represents control valuesfor the Output Control Standard Relays (K1 andK2) and Optional Relays (K3, K4, K5 and K6).Select the appropriate value of the relay to activate it,or add the respective values of the appropriate alarmcondition to activate more than one output relay.Each input can have individual control values.Falcon User Guide

25Examples:Relay Control: 2Depending on channelconfiguration, this setting willactivate Output Relay K2 foreither an analog 2nd StageHigh Alarm or a dry contactchange-of-state.Relay Control: 64 Setting will activate OutputRelay K3 for an analog 2ndStage Low Alarm.Relay Control: 35 Depending on channelconfiguration, this setting willactivate Output Relays K1,K2, and K4 for either ananalog 2nd Stage High Alarmor a dry contact change-ofstate (1 2 32).Relay Control: 10 Setting will activate OutputRelay K2 for either an analog2nd Stage High or 2nd StageLow Alarm (8 2).Relay Control: 76 Setting will activate OutputRelays K1, K2, and K3 for ananalog 2nd Stage Low Alarm(4 8 64).Unit of Measure is the appropriate unit ofmeasure for that input.Label is the appropriate label for the particularinput.Alarm Delay is the amount of time the Falconwaits to send an alert after an alarm condition isdetected.Hysteresis is a number that designates theamount an input reading must sway from its presetalarm reading before it is classified as returned tonormal. For example, a temperature sensor alarmswhen it reaches 80 F. If hysteresis is set at four, theRelayK1K1K1K2K2K2K3K3K3K4K4K4K5K5K5K6K6K6Alarm ConditionHigh2 Analog AlarmLow2 Analog AlarmDigital AlarmHigh2 Analog AlarmLow2 Analog AlarmDigital AlarmHigh2 Analog AlarmLow2 Analog AlarmDigital AlarmHigh2 Analog AlarmLow2 Analog AlarmDigital AlarmHigh2 Analog AlarmLow2 Analog AlarmDigital AlarmHigh2 Analog AlarmLow2 Analog AlarmDigital ensor must register 76 F before the Falcon reports itas returned to normal.Alarm Dial Out is the order in which the Falconsends alarm notification. The numbers correspondto phone numbers configured from the ConfigPhone Number links at the bottom of the ModemConfiguration page.BACnet Instance is a BACnet object identifier.It is a numerical code used to identify the input.This code must be unique within the BACnetdevice. Refer to the BACnet standard for furtherinformation.BACnet Unit is the BACnet engineering units.This represents the units of measurement for theinput. Refer to the BACnet standard for furtherinformation.Label (Dig off) is the label that is associatedwith a digital input when it is in an off state. Whenthe digital input is in the on state, this label is used.Falcon User Guide

26RelaysThe Relays link displays a screen that configuresthe Falcon’s output relays.Select a type for each relay. The time field thendesignates the number of seconds the relay is active:timed control 30 30 seconds, -1 continuous,following the alarm input.Label is the appropriate label for the particularrelay.BACnet Instance is a BACnet object identifier.It is a numerical code used to identify the input.This code must be unique within the BACnetdevice. Refer to the BACnet standard for furtherinformation.BACnet Unit is the BACnet engineering units.This represents the units of measurement for theinput. Refer to the BACnet standard for furtherinformation.Schedule designates which of the schedules fromthe Schedule Configuration menu the relaywill adhere to.Again, the Submit Changes button must bepressed once changes are complete, or all changeswill be lost.Falcon User Guide

27SystemThe System link allows users to configure basicFalcon information. The Falcon’s IP address mayalso be changed from this page.System Name is the name of the Falcon.System Contact is a contact person for the Falconunit.System Location is the physical location of theFalcon.BACnet Device Name is similar to theSystem Name but is bound by some BACnetstandards. Refer to the BACnet standard for furtherinformation.BACnet Device ID is similar to the BACnetInstance but it applies to the entire device. Referto the BACnet standard for further information.BACnet Description is similar to the systemdescription, but has some limitations. Refer to theBACnet standard for further information.Web User Id is falcon (default). This Id can bechanged allowing up to 18 characters.Web Password Read Only allows users to accessthe Falcon web interface.Web Password Read/Write allows usersto access the Falcon web interface and webconfiguration screens.Web Refresh Rate is the rate at which theFalcon’s web pages refresh themselves within the webbrowser.To enable the SNMP receiving stations,the Falcon MIB, provided on a diskettewith every unit, must be loaded on asystem(s) running a Network OperatingSystem (NOS). This MIB is compiledthrough standard functions of the NOS.Consult with the Network Administrator forproper installation of the Falcon MIB on theNOS. Once the MIB is loaded, the Falconunit(s) can be discovered and configuredover the network. For proper operation,the IP addresses configured in the Falconcommunities must match the IP addresseson the receiving stations.Analog Average allows the user to change theaveraging method for analog inputs. Normally,the system samples analog points once a secondwhile keeping track of high and low values for eachanalog point. After sixty seconds, the average ofthese readings and the high

Falcon User Guide 13 Chapter Two Installation 1. The Falcon comes in a 19" rack mount enclosure. Install the Falcon in the rack. Use the proper anchoring method to mount the unit securely. 2. Supply either 24VDC or 48VDC to the unit. 3. The Falcon will not communicate over a user's network the first time it is connected to the network.