DPS KDA 864 User Manual

For Microsoft™ Windows XX™, Windows ME™, and Windows NT™

“Your Partners in Network Alarm Management”

T/KdaW

USER MANUAL

UM00C.08103

October 22, 2001

Firmware: 3.1A

Revision History

10/23/01 - UM00C.08103 Split Quick Start UM01A.22100) and User Manual.

Added BAS function.
Supports firmware version 3.1A.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Section 1-Software Details

Site Definition, Hardware Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.2-1.3

Primary Docking Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.6-1.11

Secondary Docking Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.12-1.13

Base and Satellite Units, Alarms and Relays . . . . . . .1.14-1.16

Base Ports and Polling Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.16-1.17

Connecting to the KDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.18-1.19

First Time Satellite Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.19

Monitoring the KDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.20-1.25

Section 2-Troubleshooting

LAN Traffic and Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.2

Spy Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.2-2.3

Display Protocol and Connecting Software . . . . . . . . . . . .2.4

Help and Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.4

Section 3-Expansion Cards

4 and 8 Channel TBOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.2

8 and 16 Channel Analog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.3

Analog Scaling Worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.4-3.5

Exp 832 Alarms and Relays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.6-3.7

LR-24 and SR-24 Relays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.8

Building Access Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.9

Section 4-Appendix

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.3-4.8

Terms and Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.2

Index

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.1-5.4

SOFTWARE DETAILS

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Software

Details

1.2

SOFTWARE DETAILS • EDIT SITE DEFINITION

SOFTWARE DETAILS

Edit Site Definition

Site Number

Arbitrary number 1-9999999 used for reporting alarms to T/Mon
masters.

Site Name

Up to 24 characters. Descriptive only, does not affect system oper­ation in any way.

Comment

Up to 30 characters. Descriptive only, does not affect system oper­ation in any way.

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EDIT HARDWARE SETUP • SOFTWARE DETAILS

This screen describes the physical
configuration of a KDA shelf
assembly, which is made up of
interconnected boards and modules
and is usually established when the
unit is purchased. Entries on this
page inform T/KdaW of this hard­ware configuration, and affect how
it communicates with all elements
of the system. It also determines
what will be displayed on other
T/KdaW screens, so it is essential
to fill this page out accurately
before proceeding to the Docking
Ports, Base and Satellite editing
screens, or connecting with a KDA
device.

Firmware Type

T/KdaW supports the following firmware type and versions:

• Standard versions 2.1G and later

• Timestamp version 1.4B and later

• KDA-E2A version 1.0B and later

• KDA832-T8 version 2.0 and later
Certain features may not be available in all versions; any ver-

sion limitations will be noted. T/KdaW detects the firmware type
and version of a particular KDA device when it connects to it, and
will notify the user of any incompatibilities.

The program installed on the base KDA processor chip may be

identified through the KDA part number or the version number
inscribed on the chip:

Standard

• Part Number KDA-864-01, 05 or 11

• Chip Version 2.1x. or 2.2x

TimeStamp

• Part Number KDA-864-03, 08 or 09

KDA-E2A

• Part Number KDA-864-E2-01

Hardware Setup

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1.4

SOFTWARE DETAILS • EDIT HARDWARE SETUP

Docking Modules

Docking Module 1

Piggyback board plugged into the
left rear corner of the base KDA,
usually used for communicating
with an alarm monitoring device
such as T/Mon via a dedicated
line. May be identified through the
part number inscribed on the
assembly:

• RS-232: Part Number
D-PC-635-10A-00

• T202: Part Number
D-PC-635-10A-00

• RS422/RS 485: Part Number
D-PC-655-10A-00

• RS-232 to NIA: uses fixed connection from RS-232
docking module to a DPS Network Interface Adapter (NIA): Part
Number D-PC-770-10A-0V.

• For Dual RS422 and 212 pad, select RS422 for Docking Module
1 and T212 for Docking Module 2.

Note: The NIA
may be used only
with Standard
firmware versions

2.1i and later, or
Timestamp ver­sion 1.4m and
later.

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EDIT HARDWARE SETUP • SOFTWARE DETAILS

Docking Module 2

Piggyback board plugged into the left rear corner of the base KDA,
usually used for communicating via a dialup phone line with T/Mon
or T/KdaW. May be identified through the part number inscribed on
the assembly:

T212: Part Number

D-PC-640-10A-00

Modem Types:

• T212: dialup modem

• T212D: dialup modem
and DTMF decoder

• T212X: external modem

Number of Satellites

Number of satellite KDAs
installed.

Auxiliary Displays

Number of General LCD
Display (GLD) units and LED
Bars installed.

Expansion Cards

• In Base Unit
Type of expansion card
installed in base, if any.

• In Satellites
Type of expansion card
installed in satellites, if any. Only the relay cards LR24 and
SR24 are supported in satellites.

Note: a Network Interface
Adapter (NIA) is not considered
an expansion card, but is a com­munications device set up under
Docking Module.

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SOFTWARE DETAILS • PRIMARY DOCKING PORT

1.6

Edit Docking Ports

Primary Docking Port

This screen defines detailed parameters for docking modules spec­ified on the Hardware Setup screen. Available fields depend upon
the module type installed. Available protocols depend upon
firmware type.

Docking Modules

RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, T202 or T202F

Protocol Options:

• DCPF is normally used when reporting to a T/Mon master. Other
DCP-type protocols would only be used in special application.

• TBOS may be used when reporting to third-party TBOS masters.

• E2A is used only when reporting to E2A masters.

• ClrChan is used only when the KDA is being used as a commu­nications link into an external serial device. The external device is
plugged into the primary port. All alarm reporting is through the
secondary port. The Clear Channel is established by calling into
the secondary port, which establishes a pass-through connection
to the primary port.

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PRIMARY DOCKING PORT • SOFTWARE DETAILS

DCP-Type Protocol Settings

Responder Baud Must match interrogator port setting, nor-

mally 9600.

Responder Parity Must match interrogator port setting, nor-

mally NONE.

DCP Address Must match the base address being polled

by the master.

Periodic Full Updates When checked, the KDA will generate a

full alarm status report every 250 polls, as
opposed to the normal report that only
gives changes. The polling master may
also request full status reports. DPS rec­ommends leaving this unchecked, let the
master take care of it.

Report Satellite Failures When the KDA is monitored by a T/Mon

Workstation, the T/Mon will monitor the
status of KDA and its alarms. When and if
a unit fails, the Report Satellite Failure
option will report which unit has the fail­ure. Satellite failures are reported on
display 33. Satellite 1 is reported on point
25, satellite 2 on point 26, and satellite 3
on point 27.

RTS Lead Time Time, in milliseconds, after serial port

RTS handshaking is asserted that data bits
start to be transmitted. Ordinarily does not
have to be changed, but may be adjusted if
communications timing problems are
encountered or delay is needed for relay
keying.

RTS Tail Time Time, in milliseconds, after serial port data

transmission stops that RTS handshaking
is cleared. Ordinarily does not have to be
changed, but may be adjusted if communi­cations timing problems are encountered
or delay is needed for relay keying.

Relay 8 Response to RTS When checked, on-board relay 8 closes

when RTS is asserted. This may be used to
key an external radio transmitter, etc.

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SOFTWARE DETAILS • PRIMARY DOCKING PORT

1.8

TBOS Protocol Settings

Responder Baud Must match interrogator port setting,

normally 2400.

Responder Parity Must match interrogator port setting,

normally ODD.

Report Satellite Failures When checked, reports satellite failures

in bit 65.

RTS Lead Time Time, in milliseconds, after serial port

RTS handshaking is asserted that data
bits start to be transmitted. Ordinarily
does not have to be changed, but may be
adjusted if communications timing prob­lems are encountered or delay is needed
for relay keying.

RTS Tail Time Time, in milliseconds, after serial port

data transmission stops that RTS hand­shaking is cleared. Ordinarily does not
have to be changed, but may be adjusted
if communications timing problems are
encountered or delay is needed for relay
keying (see below).

Relay 8 Response to RTS When checked, on-board relay 8 closes

when RTS is asserted. This may be used
to key an external radio transmitter, etc.

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PRIMARY DOCKING PORT • SOFTWARE DETAILS

E2A Protocol Settings

E2A Address The address entered here is effective only

if DIP switches on the KDA board are all
set OFF. Address must match the base
address being polled by the master.
(Satellite E2A addresses are set up auto­matically.)

Respond with relay status Check for yes, leave unchecked for no.

Display number is 5 when Respond with

relay status box is no.

Generate COS on Clear Yes indicates the KDA will issue a

Change of State (COS) report when an
alarm clears. No indicates it will not
issue a report when an alarm clears.

ClrChan Protocol Settings

Baud Data rate to use with the craft port inter-

face, normally 1200.

Parity Use with the craft port interface on the

primary docking pad, normally NONE.

Word Length Use with the craft port interface on the

primary docking pad, normally 8.

Password Up to 15 characters.

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1.10

SOFTWARE DETAILS • PRIMARY DOCKING PORT

Docking Module

RS-232 to NIA

SNMP Protocol Settings

Unit IP Address Enter the IP address of the KDA, ranging

from 000.000.000.000 to

255.255.255.255.

Subnet IP Mask Enter the Subnet IP Mask of the KDA,

ranging from 000.000.000.000 to

255.255.255.255.

Gateway IP Address Enter the Gateway IP Address of the

KDA, ranging from 000.000.000.000 to

255.255.255.255.

Trap Manager IPAddress Enter the IP address for TRAP reporting,

ranging from 000.000.000.000 to

255.255.255.255.

Unit ID Assign an ID number from 1 to 255 if

there are other units on the net.

Community Names • Get* Enter the numbers or letters as

assigned by the network administrator.

• Set* Enter the numbers or letters as
assigned by the network administrator.

• Trap* Enter the numbers or letters as
assigned by the network administrator.

Granular Trapping When checked, reports system status

using unique identification for each
alarm or relay.

Pass-Through Baud Rate Enter the pass-through baud rate, default

is OFF. Use when connecting to an
external device through the pass-through
port.

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* The Get, Set, and Trap community names create a method of security for responding to SNMP
requests. The SNMP Manager will only respond to those SNMP requests that possess the commu­nity name defined here. Refer to your SNMP Manager for any SNMP Community names being used.

PRIMARY DOCKING PORT • SOFTWARE DETAILS

UDP Protocol Settings

Unit IP Address Enter the IP address of the KDA,

ranging from 000.000.000.000 to

255.255.255.255.

Subnet IP Mask Enter the Subnet IP Mask of the

KDA, ranging from 000.000.000.000
to 255.255.255.255.

Gateway IP Address Enter the Gateway IP Address of the

KDA, ranging from 000.000.000.000
to 255.255.255.255.

Unit ID Assign an ID number from 1 to 255 if

there are other units on the net.

Pass-Through Baud Rate Enter the pass-through baud rate,

default is OFF. Use when connecting
to an external device through the
pass-through port.

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1.12

SOFTWARE DETAILS • SECONDARY DOCKING PORT

Secondary Docking Port

This screen defines detailed parameters of the docking
module 2 specified on the Hardware Setup screen. Defaults vary
depending upon the modem type installed.

Secondary Port Configuration

Site Phone Number Enter the phone number to dial to call

into the KDA.

Primary Reporting Number Enter the primary phone number the

KDA should call to report alarms.

Secondary Reporting Number Enter the secondary phone number the

KDA should call to report alarms.

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SECONDARY DOCKING PORT • SOFTWARE DETAILS

Modem Unit String Number of Rings enter the number of

rings that the KDA should wait before
answering an incoming call.

Callout Delay Sets the minimum time that the KDAwill

wait after a previous dialout attempt to
either call in a new alarm or call an alter­nate number if a previous alarm was not
acknowledged.

Baud Select from OFF, 1200, 2400 or 9600,

normally set to 1200.

Status Report Interval The time period between periodic alarm

status reports dialed from the KDA to
T/Mon. A value of 0 for both hours and
minutes disables periodic status report­ing.

Dialout Alarm Reporting Determines when the KDA will use the

dialup link to report alarms (as opposed
to normal reporting via fixed connection
on the primary port). This entry works in
conjunction with an entry on the Alarms
definition page for each individual alarm:

• When NORMAL, calls whenever a
DIALALARM occurs, as specified on
the Alarms page.

• When BACKUP, calls only when the
primary port has failed, may be
enabled-or disabled for individual
alarms on the Alarms page.

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SOFTWARE DETAILS • BASE AND SATELLITE UNITS

1.14

Alarms, Relays and Expansion Cards

This page defines the alarms, relays and expansion cards on a base or
satellite board that will be monitored and reported by the KDA. Screens
will vary depending upon hardware setup.

See section 3 for expansion cards.

Base and Satellite Units

Alarms

Description Any useful name that may be attached to the

alarm, up to 21 characters. This name is
copied to KDA internal memory when con­nected to standard firmware versions and
later, or Timestamp firmware version. It is
used only in the T/KdaW program itself. If
alarms are being reported via SNMP, alarm
descriptions are obtained from this entry. It
otherwise has no effect on system operation.

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BASE AND SATELLITE UNITS • SOFTWARE DETAILS

Normally Closed Alarms are essentially detected as

changes in the position of a switch. The
KDA assumes that conditions are normal
when a switch is open and triggers an
alarm when it closes. In some applications
this is reversed and the alarm occurs when
the switch opens. Check Normally Closed
if you have any alarms that are wired up
this way.

Normal Dialout Dial Alarms if NORMAL dialup alarm

reporting has been selected under Edit
Docking Ports - Secondary Port, alarms
checked here will be dialed when they
occur (they will also respond to any polls
received on the primary port).

Backup Dialout Enable Dial Backup if BACKUP dialup

alarm reporting has been selected under
Edit Docking Ports - Secondary Ports,
alarms checked here will be dialed when
they occur if communication fails on the
primary port.

When Firmware Qual Time is the time period that an

alarm must be active before the KDA will
consider it to be valid and start to report it.

Range and resolution depends upon
Qualification Units.

Qual Units time units — tenths of sec­onds, seconds or minutes — referred to
by the Qualification Time entry. Units
apply to groups of eight consecutive
alarms.

Use Alarm 1 If you are physically located near a KDA,

you can acknowledge alarms directly to
the device. Wire up a switch(usually a
push button) as Alarm 1, and check this
entry to tell the KDA to treat it as an ack.

Activate Relay 1 When checked, closes Relay 1 whenever

an alarm on COS occurs and keeps it
closed until it is ack'ed. This is
often used to sound a buzzer, etc.

Type is Timestamp or E2A

for local ack

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