Specifications

Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc.

Additional Methods of Web Control:

1. The Sicontroller software is Web enabled. You can use it to

log into your Sicon-8’s Web server via a network or Internet

connection. The Sicontroller software can read meters and

status, display and acknowledge alarms and can operate

relays. Readings are displayed on the Sicontroller’s normal

display. The Sicontroller software can load and use site

configuration data to display normal alarm limits on the

meters and view labels that cannot be seen directly via the

Web server. You can also display single instances of

meters, just as you might when directly connected. E-

mailing of alarms also works in a Web connected Sicontroller

software. Limited scripting, virtual metering, and channel based relay control restrictions are

also available. To use the Sicontroller software via a network/Internet connection, you must first

select the “Webserver” radio button. You must also enter an IP address or host name and the

port number that will be used to acces the Sicon-8’s web server. The Web server always uses

port 80 at the hardware level, but you can use port redirection on your router (except for Linksys,

as described earlier) to access the Sicon-8 via whatever port you choose. When connected to

the Sicon-8 via its Web server, uploading/downloading of configuration data to the Sicon-8 is

disabled in the software.

2. By using a Serial-to-Ethernet converter box, (available online for about $100.00), you can get a

great avenue to get deep access control of a Sicon-8, remotely. The converter simulates a direct

serial connection so that any computer with Internet access can be used, along with our

Sicontroller software, to control and program the Sicon-8. You can take meter readings, control

relays, calibrate meters, setup and acknowledge alarms, and even upload audio to the Sicon-8

this way. Since the converter uses different ports than the Web server, both can function at the

same time. While the Web server provides access to the basic meter and control functions that

can viewed with any Web browser on any computer, the Sicontroller software and converter box

can simultaneously be used to provide a richer environment for your staff while providing more

flexible control and access to the Sicon-8 hardware. We have tested and recommend the

Etherstuff “Etherterm” (www.etherstuff.com).

A helper PC, running the Sicontroller software can be placed at a remote location along with your

Sicon-8. This PC can run scripts, produce e-mail alerts and store log data. By using remote

desktop software such as VNC or LogMeIn, you can remotely operate your Sicon-8 over the

Internet without using a serial-to-Ethernet converter. This method relies upon the helper PC to

be reliable, so is not recommended for isolated locations and situations where your Sicon-8 has

no alternate means of control, such as a dial-up connection available. Although considered less

reliable than the direct serial-to-Ethernet converter, this method does provide a cheap way of

obtaining full programming and Internet access to your Sicon-8 without any additional hardware,

other than a spare PC.