Selecting Points Using the Keypad
Rather than scrolling through a list, you may use the keypad to select a point. If the input represents a valid point in
the system, that point will be shown on the alphanumeric display. After a point has been displayed, you can scroll
through all the points in the system from that point, or select another point directly by entering another identifier using
the keypad.
You have the choice of entering a point number or an address number. The format for entering a poirt identifier
address requires a hyphen. Only numbers and the hyphen keys are valid entries. The maximum number of digits
allowed in an identifier input is eleven (ll), including the hyphens, excluding the <ENTER> key.
Selecting Additional Lists
When an abnormal condition occurs, a record of the event is placed in one of two logs generated by the system,
depending on the nature of the condition. These logs are:
l
Historical Alarm Log
l
Historical Trouble Log.
The historical logs contain a time and date stamp of the events surrounding abnormal conditions in the system. The
information displayed with these lists are historical data only and will not contain any current point status. Separate
lists are maintained for alarms and for supervisories/troubles. These lists are displayed by selecting (either the
“Display Historical Alarm Log?” option or the “Display Historical Trouble Log?” option from the Main Func.tion Menu.
OPERATOR ACCESS LEVELS
There are four operator access levels available to support the system. They are levels 1 through 4. Level 1 is the
lowest operator access level and does not require a passcode to be entered to access functions identified at this
level. Level 2 through 4 require a passcode of the required level or higher to be entered prior to performing the
passcode protected function. Controlling actions may be classified with access levels 2 through 4. Routine actions
are assigned to low access levels while access level 4 is reserved for special, highly sensitive operations (normally
reserved for Simplex Personnel). Entering a level 4 passcode enables you to access all the functions of the system.
A valid passcode must contain a minimum of 3 digits and not more than 10 digits. The available digits are 0 through
9. Passcodes are specified during order entry; then, programmed during system configuration. When passcodes
are not specified, the following default passcodes are assigned.
LEViL PASSCODE RANK
1 NONE
2 222
3 333
4
xxx
LOWEST
SECOND
THIRD (Highest Operator Access Level)
HIGHEST (Normally Used By Simplex Personnel)
The operator access level defaults to level 1 when power is first applied to the system, after 10 minute:s of keypad
inactivity, and when the user elects to log out. The <SYSTEM RESET> key press has no effect upon the access
level.
The only way to increase the operator access level in the system is to select the “Change Access Level?” option in
the Main Function Menu. Decreasing the level resets system access level to 1. Increasing the level requires a valid
level 2, 3, or 4 passcode. The user is prompted to enter a passcode. The input is compared to all the vallid system
codes, and the system operator access level is set accordingly. If an invalid code is input, you will be notified with
the message “ERROR...INVALID PASSCODE”, and will be allowed up to three chances to enter a valid code. After
three unsuccessful tries, the message “ACCESS DENIED” will be displayed for a short time. The access level will
not be altered, but you will no longer be in the “Change Access Level” menu option.
If a correct passcode is entered, the message “ACCESS GRANTED” is displayed. The new operator access level
will be in effect until the keypad is inactive for 10 minutes or you manually reset the level through th’e “Change
Access Level” option.
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