RLE FMS Quick Start User Manual

Fms quick start guide

Access the Web Interface

Once all your power connections have been made, you are ready to configure the

FMS via the web interface.

1. Plug the crossover cable (included with the FMS) into the computer that will be

used to configure the FMS.

Note:

This cable is not intended to be connected to a network hub.

2. Connect the other end of the crossover cable to the Ethernet port on the back

of the FMS.

Note:

You can also use the FMS’s EIA-232 interface to access the FMS. Refer

to the FMS User Guide (available at http://www.rletech.com) for instructions.

3. Write down the computer’s current IP address, subnet mask, and default

gateway. Change these items temporarily so that the computer can

communicate with the FMS.

FMS default IP address: 10.0.0.188
FMS default subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

4. Access the FMS through a Web browser by typing the FMS’s default IP address

(10.0.0.188) into the location bar and pressing Enter.
Enter the following:

Default User Name: falcon (case sensitive)
Default Password: (No default password. Leave this field blank.)

5. From the top bar, select the Configuration Menu link. You will select menu

options from the Configuration Menu for all configuration tasks described in this

guide.

Configure Network Communications

IMPORTANT!

Consult your IT administrator before performing these steps.

Click the Internet Protocol link in the Configuration menu to access the IP

Configuration page.

1. Enter the values for IP Address, Net Mask (subnet mask), and Def Route

(default gateway) provided by your IT administrator.
Once you enter the values and click the Submit Changes button, the FMS saves

the changes and reboots. The system status LED on front of the FMS stops

flashing.

2. Reset the computer to its original IP address and subnet mask.

Note: This step might require assistance from your IT administrator.

The computer and the FMS are now both configured to communicate on the

network.

3. Connect the computer and the FMS to the network.
4. From the computer’s Web browser, go to the new IP address of the FMS.
5. When prompted, enter the user name and password to verify network access to

the FMS (as you did in step 4 in the previous section).
If the login window for the FMS does not display:

Verify that the cables are firmly attached.

Verify that you entered the correct IP address for the FMS.

Check for activity on the Link and Active LEDs on the front of the FMS as

follows:

• If the Link LED is off, the FMS is not connected to the network.

Check the cable connections.

• If the Active LED is on solid, too much data is being sent to the

FMS for it to process. Consult your IT administrator.

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v2.0

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Prepare for Installation

Consult your IT administrator and determine the following settings for your FMS:

Basic Communications

• IP Address _______________________________________________

• Subnet Mask _____________________________________________

• Default Gateway __________________________________________

Email Notifications

• Primary DNS _____________________________________________

• Secondary DNS ___________________________________________

• Mail SMTP Address ________________________________________

• Mail Sender Address _______________________________________

• Mail Recipient Address _____________________________________

ESMTP For Email Authentication

• ESMTP User Name_________________________________________

• ESMTP Password __________________________________________

• Default Gateway __________________________________________

FMS Quick Start Guide

Thank you for purchasing the Falcon Facilities Monitoring System (FMS). This guide

describes how to connect the FMS to the network, configure inputs and system

settings, and set up email notification. The FMS User Guide, located on our website,

contains additional installation details.

If you need further assistance, please access the FMS support page on our

web site, email our support staff directly - [email protected], or call us at

800.518.1519.

You will use these items

on the Configuration Menu

to complete the tasks

described in this quick

start guide.

FMS Default Values

IP address: 10.0.0.188

Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

Use values provided by

your IT Administrator.

(IP Address or Host Name)

(Up to 8 Recipients)