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Configuring Informers Using Commander Software (Optional)
Informer-IP Series C
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Fields
Description
Security
Key
A 16-bit code (0-65535) that is programmed into each Informer and
Commander control system. The Informer and Commander security key
must match for successful communication. The Informer security key is
programmed during initial programming and into Informers by using the
Universal Programmer. If the Informer and Commander security keys do
not match, a communication fail error occurs. This feature helps prevent
unauthorized system access and activation. A key value of 65535 is
defined as an open system. Base stations and sirens programmed with
this value communicate with any other siren or base station regardless of
its key value.
Encryption
Key
The Encryption Key performs scrambling of the data transmission. Like
the Security Code, the Encryption Key is assigned to each Informer in the
system and must be the same for successful communication. There is no
open setting for the Encryption Key. The key values must match.
Usually the Security and Encryption keys are set at system commissioning and are
not changed again. If it becomes necessary to change either the Security Code or
Encryption Key, you must flash all Informers in the system with the new settings. Only
trained personal should perform this procedure.
Commander systems support two modes of encryption:
• Legacy (128 bit)—Supported with all Informers.
• AES (256 bit) AES conforms to the Advanced Encryption Standard (FIPS PUB
197)—Supported with all Series C Informers.
4. Configuring RTUs in Commander
You first must assign the Informer its Station Name, its Station Address, and its latitude
and longitude. This information is used if Commander® generates text or email with
notification of activation location. Longitude and Latitude is used to locate the Informer
on maps within CommanderOne®. In addition, identify the unit type of the Informer (for
example, Informer-IP or Informer-IP100) for Commander software to recognize a RTU as
an Informer unit.
Commander Software version 15.8.0.36 or greater is required for complete compatibility
with every Informer Series C model. Software upgrades are available at no additional
cost to all customers subscribed to a software maintenance plan. Contact Technical
Support for upgrade assistance. See “Getting Service” on page 80
Initial Informer Setup
To configure the RTU in Commander:
1. From the Commander main window, click System Setup.
The System Setup dialog box appears.
2. Under the System Configuration section, update the number of RTUs to the total
number on your system in the Maximum RTU Number in System box, and then click
Save.
3. From the Commander main window, click RTU.
The RTU dialog box appears.
