RLE FMS V.1.13 - Manual (Page 17)

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1.1. Product Description
The Falcon Facilities Monitoring System (FMS) is a comprehensive system which provides
additional equipment protection by monitoring critical operating parameters in enterprises,
remote network facilities, communication rooms, remote and unmanned facilities, and critical
support systems. The FMS is a stand alone system. It operates via embedded firmware that
handles all data collection, alarm reporting, and multiple concurrent communication mediums.
The FMS typically monitors analog, dry contact, Modbus, and SNMP integer outputs from a
wide variety of devices.
During operation, the FMS performs internal diagnostics and monitors its status. It uses LED
indicators to report its condition.
The FMS embedded firmware enables system configuration, I/O setup, status inquiries, alarm
reports, data logs, and troubleshooting. The FMS is menu driven and operates with any Web
browser, ASCII terminal, or terminal emulation application (e.g., HyperTerminal).
1.2. 1U and 2U FMS Devices
A base FMS unit ships in a 1U rack-mount enclosure. Up to four expansion cards can be added
to the base FMS to increase the functionality of the device. The 1U enclosure has room for one
expansion card, in addition to the base FMS unit. A 2U FMS has room for three expansion
cards, in addition to the base FMS functionality. If you add more than one expansion card to a
base FMS, your device will be upgraded to a 2U rack mount enclosure.
Refer to Appendix A, “FMS Expansion Cards” on page 179 to learn more about the different
FMS expansion cards and their capabilities.