Communications Menu
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Access Mode
This function specifies the method to use to start communications over a telephone line or
IP network from a remote PC running Downloader. For an IP connection, select the
Unattended setting.
Call Out Only
Someone must start a call to the remote PC manually from within User Menu (select
User Menu
– System Config
–
Call Downloader
).
Secure Callback
When the remote PC calls, the system waits for the set number of rings (see "Rings
to Answer") and then answers. The remote PC sends a control unit ID, the
Downloader software version, and indicates which of the two Downloader Telephone
Numbers to use (see
Phone Book
below). The system checks that the remote PC is
sending the correct control unit ID, and is using the correct Downloader software
version. If these items don't match, the system hangs up. If the items do match, the
system hangs up and, after a short delay, the system seizes the telephone line and
calls the PC using the indicated Downloader Telephone Number.
Note:
Secure Callback
must be Disabled until the first “attended” upload has been
performed. This first upload can be carried out either from the User or Installer menu.
Unattended
Select this setting if you are using an IP connection.
For a telephone connection, the control unit answers as soon as the number of rings
set in
Rings to Answer
or
Answer on One Ring
have elapsed.
Note:
The Downloader
operator can choose to use
Secure Callback
, even though the alarm system is
programmed for Unattended Mode.
Phone Book
Use this option to program two separate telephone numbers that the system will use
during downloading. When the remote PC operator makes a connection, they select one of
these telephone numbers for the control unit to call back on (for example to the operator’s
home or office).
Press
or
keys to move the cursor backwards and forwards through the number if you
wish to edit it.
Press
to delete the digit to left of the cursor.
Press * to add a 2-second pause, if required. The display shows this as a comma.
Note that the control unit uses the numbers in the Phone Book when a user starts a call to
Downloader from the User Menu.
IP Network
It is possible for Downloader to communicate with the control unit over an IP network. This
menu allows you to store two IP addresses that the control unit can use to connect to a PC
running Downloader. The user starts the call by selecting one of the IP address through
the User menu.
IP Address
This option presents two sub-menus where you can key primary and secondary IP
Addresse
s used by Downloader. Press “*” to key in a dot.
IP Port Number
