User Guide

Practical Theory: Understanding Computer Types

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6.3. Service Computer

The Service computer can be a desktop or notebook computer temporarily connected to a

monitor on-site to view battery information. The BMDM software on the Service computer is

the same as that on a Central or Local computer, except it is set for Service during setup. A

Service computer lets personnel call a site from a remote location and observe a situation

without removing any data the Central computer might be waiting to extract.

Select Service Computer when you want to:

Connect a computer on-site or from a remote location to view battery data real time or when

you want to set up new monitors.

A Service computer can do the following:

Set up a new monitor, including alarm parameters and test intervals.

Calibrate a monitor.

Collect data manually without permanently removing the data from memory.

6.4. Facility Monitor

You can connect the monitor to a facility monitor or any device that communicates using

MODBUS ASCII protocol. Third-party vendors can view all information available to the

Data Manager. Albér can supply the register map and application notes for this

implementation. A facility monitor can connect to a BDS or MPM system via RS-232 or

network. Dry closure contacts are available for monitoring alarm status. Refer to MPM

MODBUS Application Notes at