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FocalPoint™ Receivers Gateway Installation & Operation Manual - P/N: 53251:Rev: A 9/8/09
Section 2 Digital Receivers Installation and
Configuration
2.1 Digital Receiver Setup Guidelines
The supported Digital receivers must be installed according to the following guidelines:
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Receivers may be placed on a single Gateway or distributed among several.
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A receiver may be attached to any available COM port on a Receiver Gateway capable UL or
ULC listed computer, that is appropriate for use with fire protective signaling units.
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Every device that calls a receiver must have an account code that uses a supported protocol.
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Each account code must be unique throughout the entire system.
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Each device or panel must utilize the monitored receiver’s account code to which it reports.
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Multiple account codes per device are not supported.
2.1.1 Automatic Updates
To verify automatic updates are turned off, follow the path: Start > Control Panel > Security Center
> Automatic Updates.
You may still update your Windows operating system manually. To manually update Windows,
open a web browser and go to
http://www.update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/default.aspx?
.
NOTE:
Automatic Updates must be turned
OFF
for the Receiver Gateway to function correctly.