Chapter 7: Peer-to-peer 3 protocol
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Sending empty blocks in place of those that only contain zeros as data has
further optimized this status mechanism, so less data is sent when loops, zones,
or outputs are normal.
Note that Maestro version 3.0 or higher is required to communicate correctly with
the new panel software.
• Panel communications enable or disable function
• Interpanel support for remote diagnostics across the network
• Panel standards
The Panel Comms Enable/Disable option enables or disables P2P3
communications to panels on the network temporarily, without altering their filters
etc. When edited on one panel, it replicates to all panels that are configured to be
online via setup, so that they all agree on who is expected to be online.
The option is accessed on the panel using a new menu: Maintenance > More >
Panel Comms Enable/Disable, or by Planner, or on Maestro.
This feature can be used when maintenance is being done on a panel, and can
replace the need to have large numbers of point disables from that panel being
reported on the rest of the system, without needing to edit a large number of
communications filter entries.
If any panels are registered as disabled, the Other LED illuminates and the
operator can view the list of panels disabled by viewing the other info.
Planner can be connected directly to one panel via its RS-232 port and then
access any other panel indirectly via the network. The operator can perform all
functions listed below with the exception of Code Load and Language Load.
• Maintenance Flash Load (includes all disables: point, zone, and panel
communications)
• Configuration Flash Load (includes all setup options)
• Message Flash Load (includes the custom text for points and zones)
• Analogue View
• Remote Reset/Silence/Accept commands
• Code Load (Direct/Local panel only)
• Event Archives View
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