SILENT KNIGHT IFP-2000, Installation And Operation Manual

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IFP-2000 Installation Manual
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10.4.15 Communicating with a Remote Computer
An installer at the panel site can initiate communications between the panel and a computer
running the SKSS-2. You can use this feature to upload a panel configuration. For example, if
you have made programming changes to an installation on site using an annunciator, you can
send your changes to the computer, so that the central station will have the latest data about
the installation. See the software manual for more information.
To initiate communication:
1. From the Main Menu, select for Up/Download.
2. From the next screen that displays, select the communication device. Options are:
3. If you are using the panel’s internal modem to communicate, you will be prompted to
enter a phone number. If you are communicating via the USB connection, a phone number
is not needed and this step will be skipped.
If the phone number you will be calling is already displayed, press . Continue with Step
four.
If the phone number you will be calling is not already displayed, enter the number and press
.
A phone number can be up to 40 digits long and can contain the following special characters.
Use the number buttons on the annunciator or the up- and down-arrow keys to select special
characters. Characters begin displaying after “9”.
4. You will be prompted to enter an account number. If the account number you want to use
is already displayed, just press to begin communication.
If the account number displayed is not the correct one, enter the account number and press
= Internal Modem
If you select this option, you will use the panel’s built-in modem to call
the panel.
= USB connection
If you select this option, the panel and a computer are both on-site
connected via a USB cable.
# Pound (or number) key on the telephone
* Star key on the telephone
, Comma (character for 2-second pause)
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