Specifications

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7.5 Site Configuration
All of the configuration information for each RCU site ( including titles, alarm limits, connection information etc. ) is
stored in a common database. Various functions are available to allow access to that database to add, delete, copy
edit etc. the contents.
A typically process for configuring a new system would be:
1. Either copy ( Copy Site ) an existing configuration or add ( Add Site ) a new configuration.
2. Edit ( Edit Site ) site configuration.
3. Apply changes to site configuration database.
4. Update ( Update RCU ) the actual RCU with the new configuration.
Add Site
This will add a new site to the database. You are prompted for a unique site name ( max 8 characters ) to use. If the
site name already exists then an error will be reported. If the site name is unique then a new entry with default settings
will be created. This command is password protected.
Copy Site
This will copy existing site data to a new site. By selecting an existing site, single mouse click to highlight the site
name, you will then be prompted for a new unique site name to copy the data to. This command is password
protected.
Delete Site
This will delete all configuration data entries for the selected site. WARNING This deletion is permanent, the data
cannot be recovered so make sure that you really do want the site to be deleted. This command is password
protected.
Edit Site
This allows editing / viewing of the specific site configuration data. Select a site to edit by highlighting the site name
then click the edit button, alternatively double click on the selected site which will automatically start the site editor.
Update RCU
This will update the selected RCU with the data from the site database. Note the site connection type does not directly
effect the RCU. SENTINEL will use this information when it attempts a new connection to the site, the RCU requires
operator intervention via the RCU front panel to change the connection mode of the RCU. WARNING While it is
possible to alter any of the configuration via any of the connection methods, make sure that any changes are correct
before updating the RCU. Remote sites are usually just that 'remote'. This command is password protected.
Upload RCU
This will upload the configuration from the selected RCU to the site database. Note the site configuration must be
saved as a different name to that already in the site database. This command is password protected.
Set Time/Date
This will update the time and date on the RCU using the current time and date from SENTINEL.