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Falcon User Guide
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Chapter Six
Main Menu
All system functions begin in the Main Menu. Two
letter commands display information, execute commands,
and display submenus for additional inquiry and system
configuration functions.
SS – System Status
SS displays the raw input voltage or current of each
channel to the Falcon and the alarm status of all input
channels and output relays. Actual data displayed
depends on option card installed.
CA – Current Alarms
CA displays all active alarms on the master unit. If
alarms are present, the System Status LED is red.
KA – Kill Alarms
KA acknowledges all alarms and terminates all dial-out
communications and network traps.
LM - Log Menu
LM displays a submenu that lists all the options available
for viewing and erasing log files.
TI – Display Date/Time
TI displays the Falcon’s current time and date.
AD – ADC Input Values
AD allows the user to examine the readings of the 4-
20mA inputs. These readings can be referenced during
start-up to verify gain and offset calculations. Data
displayed depends on the option card installed.
MS – Modem Statistics
MS provides a summary of all modem information.
NS – Network Statistics
NS displays network and EIA-485 statistics including:
network packets received, packets transmitted, and errors.
SC - System Configuration
SC displays a submenu that lists all items for system setup
and configuration.
DU – Dump Network Packets
Menu Time-Outs
The Falcon backs up one menu level at a time
after one minute of inactivity. The process
executes until the Main Menu is reached.
** System Menu/Help **
SS - System Status
CA - Current Alarms
KA - Kill All Alarms
LM - Log Menu
TI - Display Date/Time
AD - ADC Input Values
MS - Modem Stats
NS - Network Stats
AT - Arp Table
SC - System Confi g
DU - Dump Network Packets
NT - Network Trace
PING - Ping an IP Address
EX - Exit to Bootloader
DU dumps the headers of all network packets received and
sent. It is only active until the next command is entered.
This item is for network debugging only and is not
normally enabled.
NT – Network Trace
NT displays troubleshooting messages during the
processing of network packets. It is only active until
the next command is entered. NT is for network
troubleshooting only and is not normally enabled.
PING - Allows user to ping another device on the
network.
EX – Exit to Bootloader
EX is used to enter the Bootloader command section.
The unit will stop monitoring the inputs and allow
firmware updates to be loaded. To restore normal
operation after updating firmware, type run and press the
Enter (
↵) key on the keyboard, or power the unit
OFF and then back ON again.
The Bootloader section is designed
for experienced technicians or users
responsible for maintaining the system. Exit
immediately if you have not been trained in
the use of the Bootloader commands.
Contact RLE for more information regarding
the commands in this section.