Chapter 1: Introduction
DE5450S Remote Programmer Guide Rev. 8
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Chapter 1: Introduction
The Visonic Remote Programmer is a utility program that enables you to manage
the PowerMax/PowerMaster alarm system from a remote station. It runs on IBM-
PC or compatible workstations and runs on Microsoft
®
Windows
®
7 (32-bit) or
Windows XP.
The Remote Programmer works with the new PowerG wireless technology and
PowerMaster alarm systems for intrusion alarm systems. When connected to
Visonic’s PowerG-based systems, the program provides superior diagnostic and
configuration capabilities, including performing walk-test from a remote location,
diagnostics of wireless network condition and complete configuration of all
peripheral devices in addition to configuring the alarm system control panel.
The Remote Programmer continues to support PowerCode-based systems and
PowerMax alarm systems.
Remote Programmer allows offline preparation of specifications, each of which is a
set of parameters especially tailored for a particular installation site. After preparing
the configuration, the remote programmer can download it into the alarm system
control panel locally using a cable or remotely via telephone.
Remote Programmer communicates with PowerMax and PowerMaster alarm
systems either locally through an RS-232 serial data cable, as shown in figure 1-1,
or remotely via telephone lines and a modem, as shown in figures 1-2 and 1-3.
Local Data Transfer enables the operator to prepare the parameters for the alarm
system on a PC where he specifies parameters in the Site Screens, even though
he is working at the same installation site. He then transfers the data to the alarm
system through a cable.
LOCAL SETUP
no modem is
required for
local download
COMPUTER
RS-232
CABLE
POWERMASTER-10
Figure 1-1: Setup for Local Data Transfer
