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General| Alarms | Configurable alarm notifications |
|---|---|
| Range | Network dependent |
| Display | Touchscreen |
| Control Type | Touchscreen |
| Connectivity | Ethernet |
| Form Factor | Handheld |
| Protocols | SNMP, HTTP |
| Connection | Ethernet, Wi-Fi |
| Battery Life | Not applicable |
| Battery Type | Not applicable |
| Compatibility | Compatible with ARC Plus remote control systems |
Details the core system functionality of the ARC Plus Touch.
Describes the front panel display and alarm indicator LED.
Ports for network, serial, and modem connectivity.
Relays for alarm conditions and network link loss.
Connectors for audio input/output and power supply.
Description of Plus-X devices for I/O expansion.
Interfaces for direct digital connection to transmitters.
Software for PC-based monitoring and control.
Access via web browser and smartphone interface.
Managing software/firmware updates and system security.
Describes the touch screen interface for monitoring and control.
Explains the display elements in the screen header and footer.
Explains scrollbar usage and on-screen keypad functionality.
Details how command buttons execute actions on the touch screen.
Describes how to access context-sensitive help.
Overview of main menu options and sub-menus (Config, System).
How to select and switch between different sites.
Explains channel display and status display screens.
How to start, stop, and manage macros via the main menu.
How to view, clear, and manage alarms from the main menu.
Reviewing system events and configuring phone interface (RSI).
How to use maintenance mode and its implications.
Configuring alarm muting for meters and status channels.
Step-by-step guide to calibrating meter inputs.
Accessing and configuring clock settings.
How to configure IP address, gateway, and other network parameters.
Viewing firmware version, serial number, and MAC address.
Details on accessing and using the ARC Plus web page.
Information on password encryption and security measures.
Procedures for logging into and out of the web interface.
How to view channels, macros, and alarms via the web interface.
Understanding the fields displayed on the Alarm page.
Viewing events and performing system actions like rebooting.
Procedure and warning for resetting to factory settings.
How to create and edit channel banks for display customization.
Instructions for accessing the mobile-optimized web page.
How to navigate channels, macros, and events on mobile.
Steps required before using the RSI for monitoring and control.
Procedure for initiating a call to the RSI for monitoring.
How the RSI executes the dial-out process for alarms.
How to select the current site for RSI operations.
How to select channels and get readings via RSI.
How to issue raise/lower commands through the RSI.
How to get status reports via RSI.
How to view and clear alarms through the RSI.
How to run or stop macros using the RSI.
How to monitor audio input via phone using the RSI.
How to edit the master dial-out list during an RSI session.
How to enable or disable alarm monitoring for channels via RSI.
RSI help modes and configuring command input timeouts.
How to properly end an RSI session.
Comprehensive list of RSI commands and their functions.
List of hardware and software required for installation.
Step-by-step guide for unit setup and connection.
Summary of rear panel connections.
Initial IP address and time configuration on the front panel.
Configuring network and time settings via front panel.
Overview of AutoLoad Plus capabilities for system configuration.
Steps to connect AutoLoad Plus to the ARC Plus Touch.
How to save configuration edits made in AutoLoad Plus.
Saving configurations to a computer for backup.
Procedure for updating the ARC Plus Touch firmware.
How to add and assign Plus-X devices and channels.
Procedure to rename the ARC Plus Touch site.
How to add, edit, and manage user accounts and access levels.
Adjusting date, time, and time zone settings.
Configuring network parameters and enabling/disabling the web server.
Overview of the SNMP Plus module for network monitoring.
Configuring the ARC Plus to manage SNMP devices.
Steps to add SNMP-enabled devices to the ARC Plus list.
Setting device name, IP address, and community strings.
Displaying Object Identifiers and channel assignments for devices.
Using the MIB browser to import and identify MIB parameters.
How to add vendor-specific MIB files to the AutoLoad Plus MIB Browser.
Locating and identifying MIB parameters or OIDs.
Retrieving and verifying a MIB parameter's current value.
Assigning SNMP parameters to meter, status, or command channels.
Configuring the ARC Plus to send SNMP traps.
Configuring community string and trap destinations.
Details on four preconfigured ARC Plus trap messages.
Specifying custom trap OIDs and repetition intervals.
Setting up email notification lists and server settings.
Configuring mail server hostname, port, and sender/reply addresses.
Configuring the cloud service for encrypted email origination.
How to create and manage email lists for notifications.
Linking alarms to dial-out lists and configuring RSI.
How to set up and manage dial-out lists with phone numbers.
User-definable system settings accessible via Site Settings dialog.
Configuring alarm muting and macro delay on startup.
Configuring various timeout durations for connections and inactivity.
Configuring alarm LED and passcode for front panel.
Configuring LCD dimming or turn-off after inactivity.
Configuring alarm relay behavior and system alarms for lost devices.
Controlling which types of events are recorded in the log.
Configuring primary and backup RSI sites for dial-out notifications.
Customizing the web interface welcome message.
Setting up dial-up modem for calls and notifications.
Entering authorization codes for AutoPilot and SNMP Plus modules.
How to hide or unhide channels from display in various interfaces.
Steps to connect and add new sites to an ARC Plus network.
Adding category names to organize sites in a large network.
Establishing a network password for secure site connections.
Configuring dial-out on alarm and answering incoming calls for RSI.
Setting up greeting, welcome, and rejection messages for RSI.
Adjusting default timeouts for RSI interactions.
Setting up presets for easy site selection during RSI sessions.
Associating macros with preset numbers for RSI access.
Assigning speech labels for site identification via RSI.
PC program and audio file format for custom RSI vocabulary.
Steps for recording and setting up audio files for RSI.
Procedures for adding recorded phrases to the RSI vocabulary.
Options for saving custom vocabulary files (Folder, Unit, All Units).
Entering channel label, units, type, decimal place, and source.
Defining labels for meter channels and units of measurement.
Explains calibration types (Millivolt, Linear, Degree, Indirect, Power).
Setting voltage range and sample type/time for meter channels.
Configuring the display of decimal places for meter readings.
Options for setting the source of meter channel data (Not Used, PlusBus, Plus-X, Virtual, Macro, SNMP).
Detailed steps for using SNMP parameters as meter channel sources.
Configuring delays before logging or reporting meter alarms.
Setting rearm delay to reduce multiple alarm reports.
How to enable or disable alarm reporting for meter channels.
Defining low/high critical and warning limits for meter channels.
Configuring commands or macros to run when meter limits are crossed.
Configuring email and dial-out notifications for meter alarms.
Configuring meter display ranges and color selections.
Assigning pre-recorded vocabulary for meter channels via RSI.
Step-by-step process for calibrating meter inputs.
Entering labels for status ON and OFF conditions.
Configuring status channels to invert logic for ON/OFF states.
Options for setting the source of status channel data (Not Used, PlusBus, Plus-X, Virtual, Macro, SNMP).
Setting up alarm characteristics and enabling/disabling status alarms.
Configuring delays for status alarm reporting and rearming.
Defining severity and priority for status alarms.
Configuring commands or macros to run on status channel state changes.
Assigning email/dial-out lists for status alarm notifications.
Changing colors used for status channel ON/OFF indicators.
Assigning pre-recorded vocabulary for status channels via RSI.
Configuring command relays as momentary or latching.
Setting pulse duration for momentary commands and custom labels.
Setting backlight colors for raise/lower buttons.
Options for setting the source of command channel data (Not Used, PlusBus, Plus-X, Macro, SNMP).
Sending SNMP messages via commands using the SNMP Command Binder.
Introduction to virtual channels and creating expressions.
Examples of creating expressions for virtual channels.
Using status values to change meter channel behavior.
Calculating min, max, or average values using virtual channels.
Calculating transmitter efficiency using virtual channels.
Comparing meter samples for validity using virtual channels.
Setting status based on analog input limits with virtual channels.
Using virtual channels to monitor multiple events for status.
Using virtual channels for checking command execution results.
Calculating VSWR using virtual channels.
Controls the order of macro instruction execution.
Describes physical and virtual actions within macros.
Conditional execution based on comparisons within macros.
Example macro for controlling transmitter based on load status.
Example macro scheduled for a specific day.
Example macro to mute meter readings.
Macro to nag about alarm count until response.
Macro for tube transmitter startup sequence.
Macro to toggle between transmitters with event logging.
Macro to scan antenna monitor phase and ratio readings.
Explains IF and SET commands for macro expressions.
Details IF Value, IF Status, IF Relay State, IF Alarm, etc.
Using date and time statements in macro expressions.
Using memory variables (If Memory, Set Memory) in macros.
Running or stopping other macros using macro commands.
Commands like Wait, Message, Send Email, Goto Line, End.
Starting/stopping macros using the ARC Plus Touch screen.
Starting/stopping macros using the AutoPilot interface.
Starting/stopping macros through the web interface.
Starting/stopping macros using the RSI interface.
Assigning macros to channel raise/lower buttons.
Using status channel changes to start or stop macros.
Including instructions in a macro to control other macros.
Running macros when manually triggered.
Running macros automatically when the unit powers on.
Scheduling macros to run at specific time intervals.
Scheduling macros to run at a specific time each day.
Scheduling macros based on calendar times and presets.
Setting up preset times within a calendar for macro scheduling.
Creating and editing email templates with site and channel data.
Step-by-step instructions for using the Macro Editor.
Detailed guide on creating macros using the editor.
Setting macro names, run, stop, and speech labels.
Assigning a schedule for when the macro should run.
Technical specifications of the ARC Plus Touch unit.
Alphabetical list of RSI vocabulary terms.
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