Appendix A: Service Terminal Interface
The Service Terminal Interface allows access to all functions of the Liebert AC8, including some that are
not possible through the LCD interface. This interface is accessible through any computer using a
communications program such as Microsoft
®
Windows
®
HyperTerminal.
This appendix provides directions for connecting to the Service Terminal Interface, an overview of each
type of function and sample screens for each menu available through the Service Terminal Interface.
References to more detailed instructions about each function are provided.
A.1 Comparison of Functions: LCD and Service Terminal Interface
Table A.1 below lists all functions for viewing and configuring the Liebert AC8 and shows whether they
can be performed through the LCD interface and where to find information.
Function
Can be performed via: Where to find:
LCD
Service
Terminal
Instructions on
using function
Service Terminal
screen examples
VIEW STATUS FUNCTIONS
View Active Alarms x x
View Active Alarms
on page37
View Active Alarms
View Alarm Log x x
View Alarm Log on
page38
View Alarm Log
View Event Log x x
View Event Log on
page39
View Event Log
View Trend Log x x
View Trend Log on
page41
View Trend Log
View Input Status x x
View Input Status on
page42
View Input Status
View Output Status x x
View Output Status
on page43
View Output Status
View Pager Numbers x x
View Pager
Numbers on page45
View Pager Numbers
View Operation x x
View Operation on
page46
View Operation
View Control Status x x
View Control Status
on page47
View Control Status
SILENCE ALARM & BACK UP LOGS FUNCTIONS
Silence Alarm (On the LCD, press any key to silence an alarm) x x
Silence Alarm
(Service Terminal
Interface) on
page49
Silence Alarm
(Service Terminal
Interface only)
Back Up Log Files — x
Back Up Log Files
(Service Terminal
Interface only) on
page50
Back Up Log Files
(Service Terminal
Interface only)
SYSTEM & CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Login x x Login on page53 Login Menu
Setup System x x
Setup System -
Overview on page56
Setup Menu
Table A.1
Guide to Liebert AC8 functions
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