Asentria SiteBoss 571 UserManual
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Site Name
This is a text string to set the name assigned to this SiteBoss. This name is included with alarm messages (Traps,
Emails, etc.) and is displayed at the top of the Status screen. The name should be unique for clarity (maximum
length 40 chars). The d
efault setting is “571 - <
serial number
>”
Answer String
This option sets the string that is presented when a user connects to the SiteBoss via Telnet or modem (maximum
length 31 chars). The default setting is SiteBoss.
Escape Key
This option is used set the decimal ASCII character code of the key you must press three times to escape from
pass-through or other transparent modes. The default is 27, the <ESC> key.
Confirmation Prompt
This is an ON/OFF toggle to set whether a confirmation prompt (
Are you sure (y/n)?
) is displayed when the
commands
DEFAULT
or
COLDSTART
are issued, when energizing or de-energizing the power outputs, and when
clearing the settings for an EventSensor in the EventSensor Setup menu. If there is no response within 30
seconds, the SiteBoss will cancel the command. The default setting is ON.
Time Stamp Format
This menu option toggles through three options for how time stamps are formatted: HH:MM, HH:MM:SS, or
BLANK. The default setting is HH:MM.
Date Stamp Format
This selection toggles through four options for how date stamps are formatted: MM/DD, MM/DD/YY,
MM/DD/YYYY, or BLANK. The default setting is MM/DD.
Space After Date/Time Stamp
This is an ON/OFF toggle to set whether a space is appended to the end of the Date/Time stamp. The default
setting is ON.
Prompt
The Prompt option sets the character(s) or settings values displayed as the command line prompt. The prompt
characters can be customized, and includes the ability to embed one or more settings values in the prompt, for
example the site name could be used in the prompt using a settings key of
sys.sitename
. A customized
command prompt can help simplify administration of units, particularly where multiple units are involved.
The Prompt can be set as plain text characters or if using a settings key the syntax is: $(setting_key_name). If the
setting key is not accessible for any reason (invalid key, insufficient user access level, etc.), "ERROR" is displayed
instead.
The setting can contain up to 64 characters, but the prompt itself is limited to 30 characters.
The default is >.
This selection displays the System Date/Time menu where you can manage the clock, daylight savings control,
and configure a networked time server.
Joinable Pass-through
This is an ON/OFF toggle to allow or disallow multiple user pass-through sessions. ON allows more than one user
to connect on a pass-through session. OFF does not allow more than one concurrent pass-through session, and
those attempting to join after the firs
t user is connected will receive a “port in use” error message. The default
setting is ON.
Date/Time Setup
This menu displays the System Date/Time menu where you can manage the clock, daylight savings control, and
configure a networked time server.
