Visonic PowerLink2 User Manual
PowerLink2
User Guide
Advanced Internet-based Home Control Solution
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started ................................................................................................... 4
Introduction ................................................................................................................ 4
Specifications ............................................................................................................. 5
Software ................................................................................................................. 5
Installation ................................................................................................................. 8
Package Contents ................................................................................................... 8
System Requirements ............................................................................................ 9
Installation Procedure ............................................................................................ 9
Chapter 2 Installing the Visonic PowerLink2 ..................................................................... 10
Hardware Installation ............................................................................................... 10
Software Installation ................................................................................................ 12
Control Panel Configuration ................................................................................ 12
Router Configuration ........................................................................................... 13
Step 1: Determining the IP Addresses of Home Router and Visonic PowerLink2
............................................................................................................................. 13
Step 2: Logging In to the Router ......................................................................... 14
Step 3: Port Forwarding Configuration ............................................................... 14
Step 4: Wi-Fi (Wireless Network) Configuration ............................................... 15
Step 5: Wi-Fi Encryption Configuration ............................................................. 15
Visonic PowerLink2 Configuration ......................................................................... 15
Step 1: Logging-in to the Visonic PowerLink2 ................................................... 15
Step 2: Connection Setup ..................................................................................... 15
Chapter 3 Logging Into The Visonic PowerLink2 .............................................................. 17
Chapter 4 Visonic PowerLink2 Window ............................................................................ 19
Quick View .............................................................................................................. 20
Home Devices Pane ............................................................................................. 20
Cameras Pane ....................................................................................................... 21
Security System Pane .......................................................................................... 22
Chapter 5 Managing Alerts and Alarms ............................................................................ 23
System Alerts ........................................................................................................... 23
System Alarms ......................................................................................................... 24
Viewing Cameras during an Alarm ..................................................................... 25
Closing the Alarm Mode Screen .......................................................................... 26
Chapter 6 Managing Home Devices ................................................................................. 28
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Viewing Device Information ................................................................................... 28
Filter by Device Status ......................................................................................... 29
Filter by Device Type .......................................................................................... 30
Filter by Location ................................................................................................ 31
Editing Device Setup ............................................................................................... 31
Searching for a Specific Device by Name ............................................................... 32
Home Devices Customization ................................................................................. 32
Chapter 7 Managing Video Cameras ................................................................................ 34
Adding Cameras ...................................................................................................... 34
Camera Configuration .............................................................................................. 38
Chapter 8 Managing the Security System ......................................................................... 40
Arming the PowerMax Security System ................................................................. 40
Security Information ................................................................................................ 41
Detectors .............................................................................................................. 41
Accessories .......................................................................................................... 41
Chapter 9 Managing Users ............................................................................................... 42
Adding Master User ................................................................................................. 43
Adding / Removing Users ........................................................................................ 44
Editing User Profiles ................................................................................................ 44
Editing User Notifications ....................................................................................... 45
Chapter 10 Managing System Configuration ...................................................................... 47
System Configuration .............................................................................................. 47
Editing System Configuration ................................................................................. 47
Management ........................................................................................................ 47
Network ............................................................................................................... 48
Users ........................................................................................................................ 49
Home Devices ...................................................................................................... 49
Cameras ............................................................................................................... 49
Security .................................................................................................................... 49
Resetting to Factory Settings ................................................................................... 50
Chapter 11 Cellular Web Interface ...................................................................................... 51
Logging into PowerLink2 .................................................................................... 51
Viewing the security status .................................................................................. 52
Setting the security mode ..................................................................................... 52
Controlling Home Devices .................................................................................. 53
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Filtering / Searching Home Devices list .............................................................. 54
Controlling Your Cameras ................................................................................... 55
Reading the Event Log (XHTML only) .............................................................. 58
Glossary ................................................................................................................... 59
Alarm ................................................................................................................... 59
Alert ..................................................................................................................... 59
Arming ................................................................................................................. 59
Central Station ..................................................................................................... 60
Control Panel ....................................................................................................... 60
Latchkey .............................................................................................................. 60
Port Forwarding ................................................................................................... 60
Home Router ........................................................................................................ 61
Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) ......................................................................................... 61
Product Limitations ............................................................................................. 61
Appendix A .............................................................................................................. 63
Appendix B .............................................................................................................. 64
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Visonic is a manufacturer and supplier of equipment. Visonic DOES NOT provide PowerManage
services including event notification or other forwarding services.
In order to benefit fully from the PowerLink2, it must be connected to a central monitoring
station or other service provider running Visonic's PowerManage.
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Chapter 1 Getting Started
Introduction
The Visonic PowerLink2 enables you to view and control the Visonic PowerMax
Security System over the Internet. The PowerLink2 is compatible with the
PowerMaxPro control panel version 5.2.6C and above, PowerMaxComplete control
panel version 2.0.6C and above, and with all control panels that support Partition 2.
It provides the following advanced features:
• Event notifications to Email and mobile phones.
• Display of the status of the PowerMax Security system including system mode,
detector status and troubled accessories.
• Display of the current status of the home automation devices controlled by the
PowerMax Security system.
• In-House video viewing via Wired or Wireless cameras around the house.
• Recorded alarm time video of all cameras from the latest alarm.
• Local storage of video camera images on your computer.
• Remote arming and disarming of the PowerMax Security system.
All control and view options are enabled via a secured Web Interface, accessible from
anywhere around the globe whether connected by a PC or a cellular phone.
The Visonic PowerLink2 has a built-in Secured Web Server, which ensures that all
private information is fully secured. The web interface does not require any software
to be downloaded into the remote computer, allowing users to operate the browser at
maximum-security level.
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Specifications
Software
Security System
• Commands
o Arm Away
o Arm Home
o Disarm
• Status
o PowerMax LCD Status
o Arming Mode
o Zone Information: Zone Number, Zone Type, Zone Status,
Location.
o Accessories Status: Keypads, Keyfobs, Sirens, Commanders.
o Alarm Indication: Burglar, Fire, Flood, Gas, Emergency, Panic,
Tamper.
o Trouble Indication: Inactivity, Low Battery, Tamper Open,
Line Failure, AC Failure, RF Jamming.
o PowerMax Log
Home Devices
• X10 Control
o Lamp: On, Off, Dim, Bright
o Heater: On, Off, Warmer, Cooler
o Air conditioner: On, Off, Warmer, Cooler
o Sunshade: Open, Shut, Up, Down
• X10 Attributes
o Location
o Type
o Description
• X10 Filtering
o By Active / Inactive
o By Location
o By Device Type
o By Device Description
Cameras
• Up to 12 cameras can be enrolled
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• The Visonic PowerLink2 supports a variety of cameras. For an updated
list of cameras go to the www.visonic.com web site and from the
PowerLink2 page, click on the "Supported Camera Range" link.
• Auto enrollment of LAN and WiFi cameras to the home network
• Auto Capture Of 10 Post Alarm Images Per Camera
• Auto Capture Of 5 Pre Alarm Images Per Camera
• Turn On / Off for web view according to the alarm modes
• Flip & Mirror camera images for floor and ceiling installations
• Camera Actions:
o Pan / Tilt
o Save Image to Local HD
o Current View / Alarm View
Users
• 1 Master User
• 7 Standard Users
Management
• IP Address: Auto configuration or Manual Configuration
• Reset to Factory Defaults Option
• Remote Firmware Upgrade
Web Server
• Ports: 443 (SSL), 80 (HTTP)
• Ports can be changed by user (ports cannot be changed for version
6.4.x and above).
• Automatic port forwarding with UPNP support
• XHTML & WAP support for mobile phone access
Data Security
• 128Bit SSL encryption on all data transmissions to and from the
Internet
• Authentication required by Username and Password
• Login brute force attack protection
• WEP, WPA and no Encryption for WiFi camera in-house image
transfer
Hardware
CPU
• Atmel AT91Sam9260
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OS
• Embedded Linux
Memory
• 32MB RAM
• 256MB Flash
PowerMax Connection
• RS-232
Power Supply
• Powered From PowerMax via RS-232 connection
Size
• Internal PowerLink2: 73X61.5X16mm (2-7/8 x 2-7/16 x 5/8 in.)
Weight
• Internal PowerLink2: 50g (1.8 oz.)
Color
• Internal PowerLink2: Silver
Operating Temperature
• 0ºC to 49ºC (32ºF to 120ºF)
Storage Temperature
• -20ºC to 60ºC (-4ºF to 140ºF)
Compliance with Standards
• EN 60950, EN 55022, EN 55024
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Installation
Package Contents
1 x Visonic PowerLink2
Internal PowerLink2
1 x 2m (6.5 feet) Cat-5 Cable
1 x RS-232 Cable
1 x Resources CD
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System Requirements
• PowerMax Security System.
• High-Speed Internet connection (Cable or DSL) enabled via a Home Router
(Ethernet Based).
• One free Ethernet port on the home router for the PowerLink2 connection.
• One free Ethernet port on the home router for IP based camera enrollment (will
be freed if camera is WiFi).
• One free Ethernet port on the home router for every added Ethernet camera.
• One of the supported browsers:
o Internet Explorer version 6.0 or up
o Firefox version 1.0 or up
o Safari 4
o Opera 9
• PC running Windows® 2000, XP or Vista connected to the home router.
• Optional: WiFi 802.11b or 802.11g Access Point
Installation Procedure
The Visonic PowerLink2 installation procedure involves three stages:
• Hardware Installation
• Router Configuration
• Visonic PowerLink2 Configuration
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Chapter 2 Installing the Visonic PowerLink2
Perform the following instructions for the Visonic PowerLink2 hardware installation:
Note
PowerLink2 operation is not backed up by the control panel's battery and it is shut down
during AC failure.
Hardware Installation
Step 1.
Open the control panel:
PowerMaxPro
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2
Release
screws
PowerMaxComplete
1
Release
screws
Step 2.
Mount the Internal PowerLink2 into the control panel and fasten it
with 2 screws:
PowerMaxPro
PowerMaxComplete
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Step 3
PowerMaxPro:
1. Connect the flat cable from the front panel to the PowerLink2.
2. Connect the Cat-5 cable from the PowerLink2 to the home router:
Flat cable Cat-5 cable
to home router
PowerMaxComplete:
1. Connect the flat cable from the front panel to the PowerLink2.
2. Connect the Cat-5 cable from the PowerLink2 to the home router:
Flat cable
Cat-5 cable
to home router
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Step 4.
Close the panel and secure with 2 screws:
Software Installation
The Visonic PowerLink2 software installation procedure involves the following
stages:
· Control Panel Configuration
· Router Configuration
· Visonic PowerLink2 Configuration
Control Panel Configuration
The PowerLink2 is integrated with the PowerMax control panel. This facilitates in the
setup of the required menus that are familiar to the installer.
For detailed programming instructions of the menus, the installer should refer to the
PowerMax Installer Guide, section 4.5 "Defining Communication Parameters".
Setting the Communication Channel
Follow the instructions below to enable DHCP or to set the PowerLink2 IP address.
1. From the PowerMax control panel, enter "INSTALLER MODE" menu using the
Installer Code.
2. Enter the "5.DEFINE COMM." menu.
3. Enter the "2:GPRS / BB" sub-menu.
4. Enter the "LAN SETTINGS" menu.
5. Select "Manual IP or "DHCP Client" and set either one.
Note
If "LAN SETTINGS" does not appear or if it is not possible to enter the menu, check to
make sure that the PowerLink2 has been correctly installed.
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Programming for Configuring Events Reporting to Central Stations
Follow the instructions below to select the type of events to be reported and to
determine the method used for reporting events.
1. From the PowerMax control panel, enter "INSTALLER MODE" menu using the
Installer Code.
2. Enter the "5.DEFINE COMM." menu.
3. Enter the "3:C.S.REPORTING" sub-menu.
4. Program the following menus:
• "REPORT EVENTS" – Select the type of events that the control panel will
report to the Central Station.
• "1st/2nd/3rd REPORT METHOD" – Define the 1st/2nd/3rd priority of method used
to report events. Select the "broadband" option for PowerLink2.
• "IP RCVR 1/2" – Enter the Central Station IP address the PowerLink2 will
report to (not mandatory field).
Router Configuration
After installing the hardware you need to configure the Home Router. Different Home
Router models have different login interfaces and configuration. The following
section includes a general description of the procedure and an example of a specific
Home Router model. Router specific instructions and guides for port forwarding can
be found at http://www.portforward.com.
Step 1: Determining the IP Addresses of Home Router and Visonic
PowerLink2
1. Make sure you have in front of you the Visonic PowerLink2 Installation Form
- see appendix B.
2. On your PC click Start > Run.
3. In the Open text box type cmd and click OK.
4. At the Command Prompt type ipconfig and press Enter
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5. Copy the Default Gateway IP Address as the Home Router IP Address Value
in the Visonic PowerLink2 Installation Form (See Appendix B).
6. Copy the first three blocks of the IP Address to the Visonic PowerLink2 IP
Address Value in the Visonic PowerLink2 Installation Form (the last block of
the IP Address is 200 if DHCP is used, see Appendix B).
Example: The Default Gateway value is 192.168.0.1:
The Home Router IP Address is 192.168.0.1.
The IP Address value is 192.168.0.3:
The Visonic PowerLink2 IP Address is 192.168.0.200.
Step 2: Logging In to the Router
You are required to login to your Router configuration interface.
1. Open your Internet Browser and in the Address line type
HTTP://<Home Router IP Address>. Replace <Home Router
IP Address> with the value of "Home Router IP Address" from the
Installation form (see Appendix B).
2. Once the Login page appears, type a username and a password to login.
Different Routers have different login interfaces. Refer to your Router's manual for
instructions.
If you are unable to login, call your home router installer or Internet service provider
for assistance.
Step 3: Port Forwarding Configuration
Router port forwarding guides for your router can be found at
http://www.portforward.com.
1. In your Router's window, locate the Port Forwarding configuration screen.
2. Set the Port Forwarding IP Address to the value of Visonic PowerLink2 IP
Address from the Installation Form (see Appendix B).
3. Set Protocol to TCP.
4. Set all port related fields to 443
Default Gateway
IP Address
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5. If requested, set the Port Forwarding rule name to PowerLink2.
6. Save the information.
7. If requested, restart the router and wait for the router to restart
Step 4: Wi-Fi (Wireless Network) Configuration
Perform this step if you intend to connect wireless cameras to the Visonic
PowerLink2.
1. In your Router Configuration window, locate the Wireless Network
configuration screen.
2. Set a value for the SSID. Changing the default SSID value is recommended to
ensure a secured wireless network.
Note that some cameras will not accept an SSID that consists of nonalphanumeric characters.
3. In the Visonic PowerLink2 Installation Form (see Appendix B), write down the
value of SSID for future reference.
4. Select a Channel. (You can pick any channel. The default channel is usually 6).
5. Mark the selected channel in the Visonic PowerLink2 Installation Form
(Appendix B).
Step 5: Wi-Fi Encryption Configuration
PowerLink2 supports three encryption methods:
1. No encryption
2. WEP 64bit / 128bit
3. WPA
Enabling encryption on your Wi-Fi network is highly recommended and ensures that
any information transferred on the Wi-Fi network such as camera images is secured
against unauthorized viewers.
Refer to your router user's manual in order to set up encryption.
Some routers need restart in order to apply the settings. Please make sure to restart the
router if restart is needed.
Visonic PowerLink2 Configuration
Step 1: Logging-in to the Visonic PowerLink2
Refer to Chapter 3 for instructions on the login procedure.
Step 2: Connection Setup
1. In the left frame of the Visonic PowerLink2 window click SETUP.
2. Click the NETWORK tab.
3. Copy the SSID from the Visonic PowerLink2 Installation Form (see Appendix
B).
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4. Choose your wireless encryption method
5. In the Encryption Key field type the Key String according to the Visonic
PowerLink2 Installation Form (Appendix B).
6. Click button to apply the changes you've made.
7. Click Apply.
Connection Setup
Parameters
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Chapter 3 Logging Into The Visonic PowerLink2
You log in to the Visonic PowerLink2 through the Internet Browser.
After you log in the Quick View window is displayed with an overall view of the
security system. Loading time of the Quick View screen may vary due to the heavy
amount of data presented. First time loading is expected to take longer than future
loading times.
To login to your Visonic PowerLink2
1. Open your Internet Browser.
2. In the Address line, type the address given to you by the installer.
If you have installed the Visonic PowerLink2 yourself, use the following address:
From within the house:
http://<PowerLink2 IP Address>. Replace <PowerLink2 IP Address> with the
PowerLink2 IP Address value from your installation form (see Appendix B).
The user's PC should be on the same IP network as the PowerLink2 unit. Access is
possible via a local IP address. For example, http://192.168.1.200
3. If you see a Security Alert:
a. In Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, click Yes:
b. In Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 and 8, click on Continue to this website:
Different browsers would display different Security Warnings that might not look similar to
the Internet Explorer examples brought above.
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4. Wait for the Login page to load.
5. In Visonic PowerLink2's Login screen type the Username and Password.
Default Username and Password values (if not changed by owner or installer):
Username: Admin
Password: Admin123
Note that Username and Password are case-sensitive.
6. Click Login >>.
If you are unable to login, call your Visonic PowerLink2 service provider or
Installer for assistance.
Once you have logged in, the Quick View screen appears.
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Chapter 4 Visonic PowerLink2 Window
The Visonic PowerLink2 window displays the different views that enable managing
the PowerMax Security System, Home automation devices and Cameras via the
Internet:
Quick View
: Displays an overall view of the system status including video camera images.
Security View
: Gives a detailed overview of the security system including the current
mode and status of the security system, detectors and accessories.
Cameras View
: Used to view images from the connected cameras.
Home Devices View
: Enables quick and efficient management of the home devices
controlled by the PowerMax Security System.
Setup View
: Used for system configuration and viewing the PowerMax log.
In all views the Visonic PowerLink2 window includes the following components:
1 – Side Menu: Click to display the different Views.
2 – Alerts Indicator: Click to display current system alerts. The Alerts Indicator
displays the number of current alerts within the system.
3 – Work Area: Use to display video, system information and configuration data.
4 – Logout: Click to logout.
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