Administration / General
Factory Reset, Reboot and Erase Configuration
There are 2 ways to perform a factory reset on the AXON/NEURO.
1-By using a pen or paper clip to push the recessed Factory Reset button on the unit’s front panel. Maintain the press until all the front panel LEDs flash;
Or
2-By clicking on the Factory Reset button on the Administration/General menu.
Note that a factory reset will erase all the settings including passwords, usernames IP settings and addresses.
Other options are available to restart or reconfigure the unit:
- Reboot –Will only restart the unit while conserving all the configuration, login and IP settings.
- Erase Config –Will only erase the unit’s general settings without affecting the IP Address and login credentials.
- The Reconfigure as Modbus Unit stores all Standalone settings in case a return to Standalone mode is desired at a future time. Note that in MODBUS slave mode, most settings are controlled by the MODBUS Master. See MODBUS settings section 7 for more details.
- The Firmware Upgrade function is also available in this menu. When updating the Firmware, IP settings and login credentials are retained.
Configuration Transfer
This screen allows Configuration files to be imported to the AXON/NEURO, or exported from the AXON/NEURO (for safekeeping, or for cloning other AXON/NEUROS).
Configuring the Alarm Calls
This screen allows the 5 Alarm-Call Lists (ACL) to be configured. An important feature is the ability to render the alarms inactive during certain periods of time or days of the week. 5 different targets (or recipients) can be set for each ACL.
Configuring Date, Time and Location
AUTOMATIC DST ADJUSTMENT:
Activate the Automatic Daylight Saving Time Adjustment if applicable.
The default values are from the second Sunday in March at 2 AM, until the first Sunday in November, at 2AM. NOTE: DST time (also known as summer time) is not necessarily used worldwide and some countries may use different DST values.
AUTOMATIC CLOCK SYNCHRONIZATION: If you wish, activate the Automatic Clock Synchronization (NTP service).
The clock will synchronize automatically to an external time synchronization service that you can select. Google’s time server at time.google.com is the default value.
SYNC NOW: Perform a manual clock synchronization with the NTP server entered in the box.
APPLY CHANGES (SAVE): Save the screen contents.
Location settings are required to allow the AXON/NEURO to calculate the local time of sunrise and sunset for every day of the year. They are entered in the decimal degree format: DDD.dddddd and DD.dddddd for the Longitude and Latitude respectively. These settings are used to generate the Sunrise Flag in the unit, and in addition, they are also available for use by Network Management Software to show the exact location of the AXON/NEURO on a map. The 6 digits after the decimal point give a potential resolution accuracy of about 100 cm on a world map. So it should even be possible to locate devices within a building.
LATITUDE: Set the north or south latitude location of the unit, in decimal degrees.
LONGITUDE: Set the east or west longitude location of the unit, in decimal degrees.
APPLY CHANGES (SAVE): Save the screen contents.
HOME: Return to Home page.
More IP Settings
You have previously set up the unit’s IP address, Gateway, Netmask etc.
You can now set up the unit’s Email client, Web Server, SNMP Agent, Axon/Neuro Remote Command Server and SSL Certificate.
Email client
Enter the E-mail address that you wish to use with this AXON/NEURO
Enter the SMTP Host’s IP Address, or name.
Select the SMTP Port used by this server.
Select the type of Security (Authentication) required by the SMTP server from the drop-down list. You have a choice of TLS or SSL.
Enter the username and password used for this email account
You can even send a test Email to validate that all your settings work properly. Enter the recipient’s Email address and click on the Send Email button.
Remember to SAVE your changes before exiting.
Web Server
The AXON/NEURO’s Web Server is enabled by selecting the checkbox. CAUTION: Unchecking the checkbox will prevent future connections via web browser to the AXON/NEURO, and will require a FACTORY RESET, or a special SNMP command to re-enable this capability.
Enter the HTTP and HTTPS Port addresses you wish to use. The default values are 80 and 443, respectively.
If activated, the Web View checkbox allows direct viewing of the AXON/NEURO’s Home Page without requiring a log-in to the unit. NOTE that this access is limited to viewing only, and no control or admin privileges are provided. The URL address for this special access is shown in the box.
SNMP
This Screen allows the various SNMP parameters to be set. Consult your IT department for more information.
Axon/Neuro Command Server
The Axon/Neuro Command Server screen is used to configure the UDP port and PSK parameters for inter-AXON/NEURO commands. It allows one AXON device to send commands to another AXON via the IP Network by using the CoAP protocol.
SSL Certificate
This screen allows configuration and loading/installing an SSL certificate that will permit secure & encrypted communications over an IP Network.
Site ID
The Site ID screen is used to enter a site’s numerical ID and name. These can be your site location, call letters or any other identifier required by your operations.
Users
AXON/NEURO units can accept 3 different users, one for each role. There is a Supervisor user, an Operator user and a Viewer user. Note that you must be a Supervisor user to enable and configure the lower-level users.
A Supervisor-level user can view, control and configure everything in the AXON/NEURO. The only user enabled by default is the Supervisor, and this user cannot be disabled. To change the username or password, go to the Supervisor tab.
An Operator-level user can view readings and view configuration settings, but they cannot make any changes to the unit’s configuration. They can however re-boot the unit in the Administrator Menu and also issue relay commands.
A Viewer user can only view levels and readings in the AXON/NEURO, they cannot change or control anything, nor can they view any configuration information. To enable this user, go to the Viewer tab, enable the user and enter a username and password.
Remember to SAVE your settings before exiting
