Digital Monitoring Products
XR200/XR2400F Programming Guide
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17.9 Host Backup Examples
Several examples follow to explain scenarios in which you would use Host Backup and how to program the panel for
Host Backup.
When using Host Backup with Host Log Reports, refer to the next section, 462N Network Interface Card Examples.
Example 1: Two 462N Cards
This example describes the configuration and programming needed when you are using two 462N Cards and two
iCOMs to enable the Host Backup.
Hardware:
• XR200 version 110 or above
• Two iCOM Internet Alarm Port Routers
• Two 462N Network Interface Cards
• One SCS-1 Receiver
• One 460 Adaptor Card
Installation:
Install the primary 462N Card into slot 1 of the 460 Card, then connect the primary iCOM to the 462N card.
Install the backup 462N Card into slot 2 of the 460 Card, then connect the backup iCOM to the 462N.
Programming:
Select
Host
for Communication type. Enter AT#UCXXX.XXX.XXX.XXX#PPPPPP for the Modem Setup.
Note:
Enter the Target IP Address for the backup iCOM connected to the 462N card in slot 2 in place of
XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX. Enter the port number in place of PPPPPP. The default port number is 2001.
Select
YES
for
Host Backup
. Enter the retry and check-in times.
Explanation:
Messages will be sent through the 462N card in slot 1 to the iCOM then to the SCS-1 Receiver. If the messages cannot
be sent that route, the panel will send them using the backup: The messages will be sent through the 462N Card in
slot 2 to the iCOM to the SCS-1 Receiver (the IP Address entered for the Modem Setup). If the panel cannot send the
messages through the backup 462N Card, the panel will then use the communication type selected for the 2nd Line.
Example 2: One 462N Card
This example describes the configuration and programming needed when using one 462N and one iCOM to enable the
Host Backup.
Hardware:
• XR200 version 110 or above
• One iCOM Internet Alarm Router
• One 462N Network Interface Card
• Two SCS-1 Receivers
Programming:
Select Host for Communication type. Enter AT#UCXXX.XXX.XXX.XXX#PPPPPP for the Modem Setup.
Note:
Enter the Target IP Address for the backup SCS-1 Receiver in place of XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX. Enter the port number
in place of PPPPPP. The default port number is 2001.
Select
YES
for
Host Backup
. Enter the retry and check-in times.
Explanation:
Messages will be sent through the 462N card to the iCOM, then to the Main SCS-1 Receiver. If the messages cannot be
sent using that route, the panel will send them to the backup SCS-1 Receiver. The Modem Setup will then be used to
direct the messages to the backup receiver. If the panel cannot send the messages to the backup receiver, the panel
will then use the communication type selected for 2nd Line.
Example 3: Other Network Devices
It is also possible to use other network devices for the backup. You may use a cellular radio to route message to the
receiver. If you are using a network device other than an iCOM, you will need to obtain the Modem Setup String for
the network device. Generally the Setup String can be found in the literature provided with the device.
You may use the examples above as a guide when programming your network device. The major difference between
programming an iCOM for backup and another network device is the Modem Setup.
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