Visonic POWERMAX REMOTE - PROGRAMMER SOFTWARE User Manual

PowerMax Remote
Programmer Software
User Guide
Copyright and Warranty _________________________________________________________ i
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Document revision 08/2010
About This Manual ____________________________________________________________ iii
About This Manual
This manual provides a detailed description of the procedures for using the PowerMax Remote Programmer with your PowerMax system. Consult PowerMax Programming Guides for additional information about specific programmable parameters.
Chapter 1 provides an overview and briefly describes the system.
Chapter 2 lists the requirements for installing the software and describes the software installation process.
Chapter 3 covers the menus included in the software.
Chapter 4 introduces Sites and how they are managed (creating, saving, deleting and copying).
Chapter 5 explains how to manage PowerMax Remote Programmer users, including how to add users, delete users, change a user’s password and how to log in as a different user.
Chapter 6 details all the different tables displayed in the software and provides a general overview of what is included in them.
Chapter 7 describes how to connect to the PowerMax. This chapter details the different connection types and available settings, how to connect/disconnect to the PowerMax and what online functions are available when connected.
Chapter 8 describes how to download/upload customized data settings.
Chapter 9 describes how to use two types of download codes.
Chapter 10 covers the Reports utility, detailing how to define and generate reports.
Chapter 11 describes how to change the screen appearance, change the screen color, column alignment and user interface language.
Chapter 12 provides answers to troubleshooting questions, which may occur.
Appendix A provides solutions in the event of characters not appearing correctly due to the interface language used.
Note: Throughout the manual, PowerMax, PowerMax+, PowerMaxPro, PowerMaxComplete and PowerMax10 are referred to as “PowerMax”. When necessary to relate to a specific model, this model will be mentioned specifically.
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Formatting Conventions
The following formatting conventions are used throughout the documentation: Note: Additional information relevant to the presently
discussed subject.
Warning:
Caution:
Information that is essential for your safety and to avoid damaging the hardware or software.
bold text
Indicates operations that you must perform (e.g., name of a button to be clicked or option to be selected) or to emphasize a field or concept being described.
Table of Contents _____________________________________________________________ 1
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Getting Started
2.1 Hardware/Software Requirements ............................................................ 2-1
2.2 Installation ................................................................................................ 2-1
2.3 PowerMax Remote Programmer Main Window ...................................... 2-2
2.4 Navigating PowerMax Remote Programmer............................................ 2-6
2.5 Exiting PowerMax Remote Programmer.................................................. 2-6
Chapter 3: Menus
3.1 Sites Menu ................................................................................................ 3-1
3.2 Edit Menu ................................................................................................. 3-1
3.3 View Menu ............................................................................................... 3-1
3.4 Communications Menu............................................................................. 3-2
3.5 Advanced Menu........................................................................................ 3-3
3.6 Help Menu ................................................................................................ 3-3
Chapter 4: Sites
4.1 Introduction to Sites.................................................................................. 4-1
4.2 Creating a New Site .................................................................................. 4-2
4.3 Saving a Site ............................................................................................. 4-7
4.4 Saving a Site File with a New Name ........................................................ 4-7
4.5 Displaying and Editing Existing Sites Files ............................................. 4-7
4.6 Copying a Site........................................................................................... 4-8
4.7 Deleting a Site........................................................................................... 4-8
4.8 Exiting the Site List Window.................................................................... 4-8
Chapter 5: Users
5.1 Adding New Users.................................................................................... 5-1
5.2 Deleting a User ......................................................................................... 5-2
5.3 Changing User Passwords ........................................................................ 5-2
5.4 Login as a Different User.......................................................................... 5-3
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Chapter 6: Data Details Table
6.1 Site Information ........................................................................................ 6-2
6.2 User Settings............................................................................................. 6-3
6.3 User Codes................................................................................................ 6-3
6.4 Keyfob Enrollment Screen........................................................................ 6-4
6.5 1W Keypad Enrollment Screen ................................................................ 6-5
6.6 2W Keypad Enrollment ............................................................................ 6-6
6.7 Siren Enrollment....................................................................................... 6-6
6.8 Zone Definitions ....................................................................................... 6-6
6.9 Panel Definitions....................................................................................... 6-6
6.10 Communications Definitions .................................................................. 6-6
6.11 GSM Definitions..................................................................................... 6-7
6.12 PGM........................................................................................................ 6-7
6.13 Internal Siren/Strobe............................................................................... 6-7
6.14 X-10 General Features ............................................................................ 6-7
6.15 X-10 Device Settings .............................................................................. 6-7
6.16 RF Diagnostics........................................................................................ 6-8
6.17 Event Log................................................................................................ 6-8
6.18 Screen Saver ........................................................................................... 6-9
Chapter 7: Connecting to the PowerMax Control Panel
7.1 Defining Communication Settings............................................................ 7-1
7.2 Connecting to PowerMax ......................................................................... 7-7
7.3 Online Operations..................................................................................... 7-8
7.4 Disconnecting from the PowerMax ........................................................ 7-10
Chapter 8: Data
8.1 Defining Data Settings.............................................................................. 8-1
8.2 Using Customized Full Upload/Download Data ...................................... 8-2
Chapter 9: Two Download Codes
9.1 How it Works............................................................................................ 9-1
9.2 Operation .................................................................................................. 9-2
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Chapter 10: Reports
10.1 Defining and Generating a Report ........................................................ 10-1
10.2 Viewing a Report .................................................................................. 10-2
10.3 Printing a Report................................................................................... 10-2
Chapter 11: Display (Screen Appearance)
11.1 Changing the Color............................................................................... 11-1
11.2 Column Alignment ............................................................................... 11-2
11.3 User Interface Language....................................................................... 11-2
11.4 File Naming .......................................................................................... 11-3
Chapter 12: Troubleshooting
Appendix A: Language Settings
Changing Settings in Windows 2000..............................................................A-1
Changing Settings in Windows XP ................................................................A-2
Introduction _________________________________________________________________ 1-1
Chapter 1: Introduction
The PowerMax Remote Programmer is a utility program that enables you to manage the PowerMax alarm system from a remote station. It runs on IBM-PC or compatible workstations and runs on Microsoft
®
Windows® 2000 or Windows XP.
It allows offline preparation of specifications, each of which is a set of parameters especially tailored for a particular PowerMax installation site. After the user has prepared the parameters for the site, he can download them into the PowerMax control panel on the site.
Data is transferred to and from the PowerMax Remote Programmer 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 PowerMax 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.
Figure 1-1: Setup for Local Data Transfer
Remote Data Transfer enables the operator to work from a remote site where he can control several PowerMax systems at different installation sites. Using the PowerMax Remote Programmer, he can compare the parameters of the different systems and copy them if necessary. The data is then transferred to each PowerMax through a modem.
Figure 1-2: Setup for Remote Data Transfer with an External Modem
Figure 1-3: Setup for Remote Data Transfer with an Internal Modem
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Chapter 2: Getting Started
2.1 Hardware / Software Requirements
In order to run PowerMax Remote Programmer, you need the following resources:
IBM-compatible PC with Pentium microprocessor (100 MHz or higher)
Microsoft® Windows® 2000 or Windows XP.
16 megabytes of RAM (minimum)
Hard disk with at least 8 megabytes of free space.
For best performance, use a display driver with a resolution of at least 1024 x 768 pixels.
2.2 Installation
Install an internal modem in the computer, or use an RS-232 cable to connect an external modem to one of the computer’s COM ports as instructed in the manual supplied with the modem. Then connect the modem to the telephone line. The modems suitable for use with PowerMax Remote Programmer are listed in the Modem field in the Communications tab of the Options window (refer to 7.1.2 Remote Connection).
To Install PowerMax Remote Programmer
1. Start Windows. Close all running applications, if any.
2. Insert the PowerMax Remote Programmer CD into the CD-ROM drive.
If your system includes the AutoPlay feature, the setup program starts
automatically. Otherwise, proceed as follows:
3. From the Start menu, select Run; the Run dialog box appears.
4. In the Run edit box, type the drive letter of the CD drive you are using, followed by a colon, backslash, and the word “setup”, for example: "d:\setup".
5. Click OK. The installation welcome screen appears and the Installation program guides you through the entire process.
6. Click Next, then follow the instructions on your screen to complete the installation.
7. Restart your computer when the Installation wizard prompts you to do so.
During installation a PowerMax shortcut icon is placed on the Desktop to enable you to start PowerMax Remote Programmer easily.
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To Start PowerMax Remote Programmer
1. On the Windows Desktop, double-click on the PowerMax Remote Programmer icon; the Login screen appears.
Figure 2-1: Login Screen
2. In the Operator edit box, type visonic.
3. In the Password edit box, type powermax, then click OK.
Both entries are case-sensitive - use lowercase letters.
The main PowerMax Remote Programmer screen appears with the most
uploaded recent PowerMax configuration.
This window enables you: to open an existing site file; create a new site file; copy a site file; delete a site file or exit the program. Refer to “Chapter 4. Sites” for further details.
2.3 PowerMax Remote Programmer Main Window
The PowerMax Remote Programmer main window displays all the main features of PowerMax Remote Programmer. This enables you to manage the PowerMax alarm system easily and efficiently.
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Figure 2-2: PowerMax Remote Programmer Main Screen
Title Bar
The title bar displays the following features:
The name of the PowerMax Remote Programmer file that you have opened.
The windows Minimize button.
The windows Maximize button.
The windows Close button.
Menu Bar
Displays the menus that enable you to access PowerMax Remote Programmer features.
List of Tables
This area displays a list of all the data tables containing information which characterizes the site. As you point to each table title, it appears underlined. Click on a title to display that table data.
Table Data
This area contains detailed data included in the selected table.
Menu bar
Tool bar
List of Tables
Status bar
Table Data Details
Screen Tabs
Title bar
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Type in settings, or double-click on the down-pointing arrow to display a drop-down list, and select the appropriate value.
Toolbar
PowerMax Remote Programmer provides a toolbar that displays buttons which are shortcuts to the most frequently used features of the system.
Button Name Function Also
accessible through menu
New Displays the New Sites window. Sites
Sites Displays the Sites List window. Sites
Save Saves the site file displayed on the screen. Sites
Search Displays the Sites window (without Site
information).
View Sites
Options Displays the Options dialog box. View
Print Displays the Print dialog box. Sites
Back Displays the previous table according to the
List of Tables.
View
Next Displays the next table according to the List
of Tables.
View
Login / Logout
Connects/disconnects the PowerMax Remote Programmer to/from the control panel.
Communications
Download Downloads data from the PowerMax Remote
Programmer to the control panel.
Communications
Upload Uploads data from the control panel to the
PowerMax Remote Programmer and automatically updates files.
Note: To upload event logs/scheduler in
Communications
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PowerMax+, see Chapter 8: Data.
Download Table
Downloads data from the table currently visible on the screen to the control panel.
Communications
Upload Table Uploads data from the control panel to the
table currently visible on the screen (available in PowerMax+ only).
Communications
Help Displays the PowerMax Remote Programmer
Help files.
Help
Device Configuration
Performs device configuration. -
Stop Terminates device configuration procedure. -
Status Bar
The Status Bar appears at the bottom of the PowerMax Remote Programmer screen. It displays the following:
Menu name
Caps lock
Number lock
Communication Status: The communication status is displayed by the color of the two
communication status icons:
Program Status Left Icon Right Icon
Communication is offline Gray Gray
Communication is online Dark green Dark green
Downloading to control panel Dark green Light green
Uploading from control panel Light green Dark green
PowerMax model: Displays the PowerMax model name.
Control Panel State: Displays the control panel state. This can be one of nine states:
disarm, exit delay home, exit delay away, entry delay, home, away, user test, download and programming.
Note: The State will be displayed only when the software is connected to the
PowerMax+ control panel.
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2.4 Navigating PowerMax Remote Programmer
You can move around the PowerMax Remote Programmer screen and carry out functions in a variety of ways:
Mouse
Use the mouse to point to a position on the screen, then click the left mouse button. This enables you to do the following:
Click a button.
Select a table tab in the main screen.
Place the cursor within a table edit box.
Display a drop-down list.
Arrow keys
The arrow keys enable you to move around the PowerMax Remote Programmer tables and highlight the edit boxes. However, they do not enable you to place the cursor at the insertion point; you must do that with the mouse or by pressing Enter.
2.5 Exiting PowerMax Remote Programmer
At any time, you can exit PowerMax Remote Programmer.
To Exit the Program
1. From the Sites menu, select Exit. A popup message appears prompting
you to save the recent changes to the system.
2. Click Yes to save or No to disregard recent changes. PowerMax Remote
Programmer closes.
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Chapter 3: Menus
The PowerMax Remote Programmer main screen displays six menus, which enable you to access the different features of the application.
3.1 Sites Menu
The Sites menu provides you with the tools to manage new and existing Sites.
Menu Item Function
List of Sites
Displays the Sites window (with Site information).
New Site
Displays a new PowerMax Remote Programmer Site File that contains default values.
Search
Displays the Sites window (without Site information).
Save
Saves an existing Site file.
Save As
Enables you to save a site file by a new name.
Print
Prints a report.
Print Preview
Displays the report on the screen before you print it.
Print Setup
Enables you to determine the Print specifications.
User
Enables you to manage users.
Exit
Exits PowerMax Remote Programmer.
3.2 Edit Menu
The Edit menu contains commands that help you edit and fill in details in each screen.
Menu Item Function
Undo
Undoes all previous actions, up to the most recent save.
Cut
Removes selected text to a temporary memory known as a clipboard.
Copy
Copies selected text to the clipboard.
Paste
Places the text being held in the clipboard at the point of insertion.
3.3 View Menu
The View menu contains items that enable you to control the appearance of your PowerMax Remote Programmer screen.
Menu Item Function
Toolbar
Displays or hides the Tool bar
Status Bar
Displays or hides the Status bar.
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Menu Item Function
Next Table
Displays the next table of the List of Tables.
Previous Table
Displays the previous table of the List of Tables.
Messages Window
Displays the incoming and outgoing messages.
Options
Displays the Options dialog box.
3.4 Communications Menu
The Communications menu enables you to manage the Communication process with the control panel. All of these functions appear on the toolbar.
Menu Item Function
Login/Logout
Begins the login/logout process to/from the control panel.
Update Login Data…
Enables updating the download and installer code when system is armed.
Download
Downloads data from the Remote Programmer to the control panel.
Upload
Uploads data from the control panel to the PowerMax Remote Programmer. (In PowerMax+, this process uploads all parameters except for the Event Log. To upload the Event Log use Upload Table)
Download Table
Downloads the currently displayed table from the PowerMax Remote Programmer to the control panel.
Upload Table
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Uploads the currently displayed table from the control panel to the PowerMax Remote Programmer.
Change System Time & Date…
Sets the time and the date that will be downloaded to the control panel. This option is only enabled when the communication between PowerMax Remote Programmer and the control panel is enabled.
Update Time & Date On Logout
Automatically updates the control panel date and time when disconnecting from the control panel
Customize Zone/Sensor
Names
∗∗
Enables modification of the five custom names.
Available in PowerMax only.
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Available in PowerMax+ only.
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Upload Customized Zone/Sensor
Names
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Retrieves the updated custom names from the PowerMax.
Port Auto Detection…
Automatically begins a search for the control panel that is connected by Serial Communication mode.
Settings
Opens the Options dialog box, on the Communications tab.
3.5 Advanced Menu
The Advanced menu includes items that enable you to receive additional control panel information.
Menu Item Function
Power Commander
∗∗
Enables you to receive information on the status of the control panel and to set its state. Enabled only when working online.
Settings
Opens the Options dialog box, on the Advanced tab.
3.6 Help Menu
The Help menu enables you to receive information and guidance in managing PowerMax Remote Programmer.
Menu Item Function
Help Topics
On-line Help to increase your knowledge about PowerMax Remote Programmer, and help you use it to its maximum potential.
About PowerMax Remote Programmer
Provides PowerMax Remote Programmer copyright and version information.
Click on the PowerMax Remote Programmer logo to display our Home Page.
Catalog and Serial
Provides control panel manufacture information. Enabled only when working online.
∗∗
Available in PowerMax+ only.
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Chapter 4: Sites
4.1 Introduction to Sites
PowerMax Remote Programmer enables you to manage Sites in a variety of ways. These features are accessible either from the menus or from the Site List window.
The Site List window is displayed either when the program is first initiated, or by clicking the Sites button in the tool bar or by selecting List of Sites in the Sites menu.
Note: The Site List window opens with data contained in the folder of the Sites Location.
or
Click the Search button in the tool bar or by selecting Search in the Sites menu.
Note: The Site List window opens with no data.
Figure 4-1: Site List Window
This window displays a list of the site names whose files are located in the directory displayed in the Sites Location field. The first time the program is initiated, the path displayed will be the path where the PowerMax Remote Programmer is installed on your computer. In later sessions, the Sites Location field will display the path last chosen (either typed in or selected using the Browse button). Using the Browse button, it is possible to locate and access a site file anywhere in the network and not just access site files saved to your local computer.
Each column of the site list table can be sorted in either descending or ascending order by clicking on the column title. You can drag the vertical lines that separate the columns to enlarge or reduce the size of the columns.
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The screen displays buttons, which enable you to begin working with PowerMax Remote Programmer:
Button Function
Open
Opens an existing Site
New
Opens a new Site
Delete
Deletes a Site
Exit
Closes the PowerMax Remote Programmer application. When you display the Sites List from within the system, the Exit button appears as a Cancel button. This enables you to remove the Sites List from the screen, and continue using the application.
Browse
Opens the Browse for Folder dialog box, which enables you to locate a folder where the Site files are located.
Search
Lists all the file names containing the text entered into the Search window. If "Look in sub directories" is not checked, the search will be performed only on Sites location (the root directory).
4.2 Creating a New Site
You can create a new, empty site file or you can copy an existing file, save it under a new name, and make the relevant changes to tailor it to a similar setup as the original. You can create a new site either via the Site List window or directly in the New Site window.
1. Click New in the Site List window,
or
In the Sites menu, click New Site.…
The New Site dialog box appears.
Figure 4-2: New Site Window - Work Online
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The New Site dialog box has two tabs:
Work Online:
Enables direct operation with the control panel via a serial port or telephone
modem.
Work Offline:
Enables defining and changing parameters offline and at a later time
downloading these parameters to the control panel.
By default the New Site dialog box opens with the Work Online tab open.
Note: It is recommended to work online when creating a new site file, so that the software will communicate with the control panel and will automatically select the suitable PowerMax model.
Working Online
To work via a serial port
1. In the New Site window click Options…. The Options window appears.
Figure 4-3: Options - Serial Port Communications Mode
2. Ensure that Serial port is selected in the Communication mode field and that
the serial port details are correct (refer to chapter 7: Connecting to the PowerMax Control Panel for further details).
3. Click OK.
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The New Site window will appear displaying the Work Online tab with the
Phone Number field disabled and the Auto detection checkbox enabled.
Figure 4-4: New Site Window - Work Online via a Serial Port
4. Enter the download code located in the control panel (for further details, see
PowerMax User Guide). The Login button will become enabled.
5. Check the Auto Detection checkbox if you want the program to automatically
scan the computer ports to detect PowerMax presence.
Caution! For local download, the PowerMax must be set to the installer mode,
otherwise the software will not detect it (not applicable to PowerMax+).
6. Click Login.
7. If you marked the Auto Detection checkbox, the program will start scanning the
different ports to look for a PowerMax and will then connect to the PowerMax and verify the download code.
If you did not mark the auto detection checkbox, the program will try to connect
to the PowerMax via the serial port defined in the Communications settings.
To work via a telephone modem
1. In the New Site window click Options…. The Options Communications dialog
box will appear.
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Figure 4-5: Options - Telephone Modem Communications Mode
2. Select Telephone modem in the Communications mode field.
3. Click OK.
The New Site window will appear displaying the Work Online tab with the
Phone Number field enabled and the Auto detection checkbox disabled.
Figure 4-6: New Site Window - Telephone Modem Mode
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4. Enter the Phone Number and the Download Code located in the control
panel (for further details, see PowerMax User Guide).
The Login button will become enabled.
5. Click Login. The Modem Dial Up... window will appear and attempt connecting.
Figure 4-7: Modem Dial Up...
Working Offline
Work Offline only if you know the PowerMax model you want to connect to.
1. Select the Work Offline tab. The following screen will be displayed:
Figure 4-8: New Site Window - Work Offline
2. Select the relevant PowerMax model.
Note: The Work Offline dialog box first lists all existing PowerMax models. Select each PowerMax model you do not require and click the Remove button to delete the PowerMax model from the list. To reset the list, click the Load button.
3. Click OK.
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The PowerMax Remote Programmer main screen will appear and the table data details will include the parameters relevant for the selected model.
4.3 Saving a Site
From the Sites menu, select Save, or click the Save button on the toolbar; PowerMax Remote Programmer automatically saves the site file on which you are working.
When you select Save or click the Save button for the first time after creating a new site file, PowerMax Remote Programmer automatically displays the Save As screen.
Figure 4-9: Save As... Screen
4.4 Saving a Site File with a New Name
This enables you to save the site file with a new name and in a different directory.
1. From the Sites menu, select Save As; PowerMax Remote Programmer
displays the Save As screen.
2. Enter a suitable name for the new site and locate the directory where you
want to save the file.
Note: In the Option - Display tab (see Chapter 11), if the File Naming section is checked, the file name must include the account number. If the File Naming edit box is not checked, it can be assigned any name.
4.5 Displaying and Editing Existing Site Files
Once you have created a site, and saved it, you can view it at any time.
1. Either select the site from the recently used files in the Sites menu or in
the Sites List window, select the site name to display and click Open.
2. The PowerMax Remote Programmer main window appears, and displays
the site tables of the selected site.
3. Edit the site tables as necessary.
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4.6 Copying a Site
You can create a new site based on an existing similar site. This is done by copying an existing site file, saving it with a new name and then making and saving the necessary changes.
1. In the Site List window, select an existing site file.
2. Click Copy; an edit box appears prompting you for the name of the new
site.
3. Type the new site name, then click OK.
The PowerMax Remote Programmer main window appears and displays
the details of the copied site.
4. Edit the site as necessary.
5. Click Save to save the site.
4.7 Deleting a Site
When a Site is no longer active, and it is no longer necessary to store it in PowerMax Remote Programmer, you can delete it.
1. In the Sites List, select the site to delete, then click Delete, a warning box
appears reminding you that any account that you delete is not retrievable.
2. Click Yes to delete the account, or No to return to the Sites List.
If you click Yes, the PowerMax Remote Programmer main window
appears and displays the last site that was opened.
4.8 Exiting the Site List Window
When you open PowerMax Remote Programmer, the Sites List displays an Exit button. However, when you display the Sites List from within the application, the Exit button is replaced by a Cancel button.
Click Exit to exit PowerMax Remote Programmer.
Click Cancel; the Sites List closes, and the main PowerMax Remote Programmer screen becomes active.
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Chapter 5: Users
From the Sites menu, select Users; PowerMax Remote Programmer displays a menu that enables you to manage the PowerMax Remote Programmer users.
Menu Item Enables you to:
Add new user
Add a new user name and password.
Delete user
Delete a user name and password.
Change password
Change an existing user’s password.
Login as different user
Login as a different user without exiting PowerMax Remote Programmer.
5.1 Adding New Users
1. From the Sites menu, select Users, then Add new user; the Add new user
dialog box will appear.
Figure 5-1: Add New User Dialog Box
2. In the User Name edit box, type the user's name.
3. In the Password edit box, type the user's password.
4. In the Confirm Password edit box, retype the user's password.
5. Check the Full Access checkbox to enable the user to create and delete other
users. If this is not checked, the user will have access to all the sites, but will not be able to create or delete other users.
6. Click Add; a message box appears confirming the addition of the user to the
system.
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5.2 Deleting a User
1. From the Sites menu, select Users, then Delete user; the Delete user dialog box
will appear.
Figure 5-2: Deleting User Name Dialog Box
2. In the User Name edit box, type the user's name.
3. In the Password edit box, type the user's password.
4. Click Delete; a message box appears confirming the deletion of the user from
the system.
5.3 Changing User Passwords
1. From the Sites menu, select Users, then Change Password. The Change
Password dialog box appears.
Figure 5-3: Changing User Password Dialog Box
2. In the User Name edit box, type the user's name.
3. In the Old Password edit box, type the user's current password.
4. In the New Password edit box, type the user's new password.
5. Click Change; a message box appears confirming the user password change.
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5.4 Login as a Different User
1. From the Sites menu, select Users, then Login as a different user; the
PowerMax Remote Programmer Login screen appears.
2. In the User Name edit box type the user's name and in the Password edit box
type the user's password.
3. Click OK; a message will appear to notify that the password has been changed
successfully.
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Chapter 6: Data Details Tables
The data details tables display the parameters that can be uploaded from or downloaded to the PowerMax control panel. When first creating a site file, the values displayed are default values, which can be altered to suit the specific system.
Use the arrow keys to navigate between the cells and focus on the different parameters, then click the left mouse button or press ENTER to edit the cell and change the values.
PowerMax Remote Programmer includes the following tables:
Note: The table and their contents can change according to the different PowerMax models.
Site Information
User Settings
User Codes
Keyfob Enrollment
1W Keypad Enrollment
2W Keypad Enrollment
Siren Enrollment
Zone Definitions
Panel Definitions
Communications Definitions
GSM Definitions
PGM
Internal Siren/Strobe
X-10 General Features
X-10 Device Settings
RF Diagnostics
Event Log
Screen Saver
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6.1 Site Information
Site Information displays general information about the site control panel.
Panel Site Name:
The name of the site where the control panel is installed. By default this
field receives the name of the PowerMax model detected.
System Manager:
The name of the System Manager responsible for programming the
control panel, responding to alarms and other events.
Address, City, State, and Zip Code:
The complete address of the site.
Panel Phone No.
: The telephone number which the PC modem uses to connect to the
control panel.
Additional Information:
Additional important information about the PowerMax site and
facilities.
Primary Phone No.
∗∗
: The first telephone number the control panel dials.
Primary Communication Mode
∗∗
: The mode used to call a primary telephone number.
Secondary Phone No.
∗∗
: When the primary telephone number is engaged, the PowerMax
Remote Programmer dials this telephone number.
Secondary Communication Mode
∗∗
: The mode used to call a secondary telephone number.
Note:
If there is no entry for the secondary telephone number, the PowerMax Remote
Programmer will dial the primary telephone only.
Note:
If the dialed telephone number is engaged or there is no answer, the PowerMax Remote Programmer will toggle between the primary telephone number and the secondary telephone number.
Time Zone:
Select from the list the relevant time zone.
Download Code:
A 4-digit password, including letters A-F, used to enable downloading
data to the control panel.
Installer Code:
A 4-digit password used to manage the control panel via the built-in
keypad.
Available in PowerMax only.
∗∗
Available in PowerMax+ only.
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6.2 User Settings
User Settings enables you to define PowerMax settings, applicable to each individual site.
Set User Tel No.:
Type the telephone number where the user can be reached while away from the site. The control panel will call this number to report the event types defined by the installer in the Communications Definitions screen. Do not use any parentheses or dashes when typing the number.
Note: In PowerMax+ it is possible to enter 4 private telephone numbers in this table.
Set Voice Option:
You can either enable or disable the voice prompts and messages.
Note: You can only hear voice prompts from the control panel, not from the PowerMax Remote Programmer.
Autoarm∗∗:
You can select to arm the control panel automatically (at a predefined time).
Auto Arm Time∗∗:
You can define the time to automatically arm the system.
Squawk∗∗:
You can enable or disable the squawk (short siren sound) option upon arming
and disarming.
Time Format∗∗:
You can adjust the control panel built-in clock to show the time in
European format (hh:mm) or US format (hh:mm AM/PM).
Date Format∗∗:
You can adjust the control panel built-in calendar date to show the date in
European format (dd/mm/yyyy) or US format (mm-dd-yyyy).
6.3 User Codes
This table defines the PowerMax users and lists their codes. Only users, whose numbers and codes are listed in this screen, can activate the control panel. PowerMax can store up to 8 user numbers and codes. All User codes must be different from the Duress code and Installation code.
User Number 1 is known as the Master User. He is the only user who has the authority to modify the User Settings and User Codes screens. The Master User code cannot be 0000.
To Enter a User Code
1. Identify the user number you wish to define.
2. Enter a four-digit code that is unique to the selected user number.
3. Enter comments and additional information about this user.
∗∗
Available in PowerMax+ only.
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6.4 Keyfob Enrollment Screen
A Keyfob transmitter is a multi-button wireless unit. For each PowerMax control panel, there are a total of eight transmitters. They enable the carriers to perform certain system functions quickly without using the keypad, and therefore improve system efficiency.
In order that the control panel and the PowerMax Remote Programmer will recognize the Keyfob transmitters, each one must be enrolled in the system, and linked to a specific ordinal number between 1 and 8. Keyfob initiated events are subsequently identified and registered with reference to these numbers.
This table displays the keyfob ordinal number, the name of the user carrying this transmitter, an indication whether the keyfob has been enrolled, the keyfob ID, the keyfob sync. counter and the keyfob sync. backup.
The PowerMax Remote Programmer enables enrolling and deleting keyfobs.
To Enroll a Keyfob Transmitter to the Control Panel
In order to perform this procedure collect together:
A PowerMax control panel, which will be used to pass the keyfob identifying
information from the keyfob through to the PC and from there to the customer’s PowerMax control panel.
The keyfob transmitter that is to be enrolled and sent to the customer.
1. Enroll the keyfob transmitter to the control panel as detailed in the PowerMax
Installer Guide.
Note: Remember the keyfob number you enrolled the keyfob to.
2. Connect and login via serial connection to the PowerMax as detailed in chapter
7: “Connecting to the PowerMax Control Panel”.
3. Upload the keyfob data from the PowerMax.
4. In the Keyfob Enrollment table, enter the keyfob ID, the sync. counter and the
sync. counter backup numbers displayed on the screen next to the keyfob number you enrolled the keyfob to.
5. Logout and disconnect from the PowerMax.
6. Connect and login to your customer’s PowerMax control panel.
7. Click the Options icon in the tool bar or select Options in the View menu.
8. Select the Data tab.
9. Check the Send updated data immediately checkbox.
10. Enter the keyfob ID, the sync. counter and the sync. counter backup numbers to
the relevant keyfob in the Keyfob Enrollment table.
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Every cell you update will be automatically downloaded to the customer’s
PowerMax. (Be sure not to change other parameters.)
11. Logout and disconnect.
Now all you have to do is to send the keyfob transmitter to your customer!
To Delete a Keyfob
In the ID column, change the ID to 00000000, and then download to the control panel as detailed in chapter 7: Connecting to the PowerMax Control Panel.
6.5 1W Keypad Enrollment
A 1W (one-way) Keypad is a multi-button wireless keypad unit. For each PowerMax control panel, there are a total of eight 1W keypads.
In order that the control panel and the PowerMax Remote Programmer will recognize the Keypads, each one must be enrolled in the system, and linked to a specific ordinal number between 1 and 8. Keypad initiated events are subsequently identified and registered with reference to these numbers.
This table displays the keypad ordinal number, an indication whether the keypad has been enrolled, the keypad ID, the keypad sync. counter and the keypad sync. backup.
The PowerMax Remote Programmer enables enrolling and deleting keypads.
To Enroll a Keypad to the Control Panel
In order to perform this procedure collect together:
A PowerMax control panel, which will be used to pass the keypad identifying
information from the keypad through to the PC and from there to the customer’s PowerMax control panel.
The keypad that is to be enrolled and sent to the customer.
1. Enroll the keypad to the control panel as detailed in the PowerMax
Programming Guide.
2. Connect and login via serial connection to the PowerMax as detailed in chapter
7: “Connecting to the PowerMax Control Panel”.
3. Upload the keypad data from the PowerMax.
4. In the Keypad Enrollment table, enter the keypad ID, the sync. counter and the
sync. counter backup numbers displayed on the screen next to the keypad number you enrolled the keypad to.
5. Logout and disconnect from the PowerMax.
6. Connect and login to your customer’s PowerMax control panel.
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7. Click the Options icon in the tool bar or select Options in the View menu.
8. Select the Data tab.
9. Check the Send updated data immediately checkbox.
10. Enter the keypad ID, the sync. counter and the sync. counter backup
numbers to the relevant keypad in the Keypad Enrollment table.
Every cell you update will be automatically downloaded to the customer’s
PowerMax. (Be sure not to change other parameters.)
11. Logout and disconnect.
Now all you have to do is to send the keypad transmitter to your customer!
To Delete a Keypad
In the ID column, change the ID to 00000000, and then download to the control panel as detailed in chapter 7: Connecting to the PowerMax Control Panel.
6.6 2W Keypad Enrollment
A 2W (two-way) Keypad is a multi-button wireless keypad unit.
The PowerMax Remote Programmer displays all enrolled 2W Keypads.
6.7 Siren Enrollment
A siren is a two-way wireless unit which emits a loud siren and flashes a bright light in the event of a burglary.
The PowerMax Remote Programmer displays all enrolled sirens.
6.8 Zone Definitions
Zone Definitions allows you to attribute one of the zone types to any one of the wireless zones offered by the PowerMax. In addition, it allows you to assign a name to each zone and determine whether the zone will operate as a chime zone while the system is in the disarmed state.
After uploading data from the PowerMax
you can view the RF ID numbers of all enrolled devices. The received signal strength indication (RSSI) of the device can also be viewed after pressing on the UL Table icon and then pressing "OK".
Available in PowerMax10 only
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6.9 Panel Definitions
Panel Definitions enables you to customize the control panel and adapt its characteristics and behavior to the requirements of the particular user.
6.10 Communications Definitions
Communications Definitions enables you to set the telephone communication parameters to the requirements of the particular Site.
6.11 GSM Definitions
GSM Definitions enables you to set the parameters of the GSM unit connected to the PowerMax control panel.
6.12 PGM
PowerMax control panel can open or close the programmable (PGM) output as a result of a certain event or condition. This table enables you to determine the events and conditions under which the PGM (programmable) outputs will function.
Note: In some versions of the PowerMax+, the PGM will also include a scheduler, (see
6.15 X-10 Device Settings for further details). When the X-10 device settings table is uploaded, the PowerMax Remote Programmer will also load the PGM table. However, this does not occur the other way around.
6.13 Internal Siren/Strobe
This defines the operation of the INT output in the control panel. Internal Siren
- enables you to activate the output for a certain amount of (Bell) time.
Strobe
- activates the output until the system is disarmed.
6.14 X-10 General Features
This screen enables you to set the general features for the X-10 units. The House Code must be a letter between A and P that distinguishes this particular PowerMax X-10 unit from others.
6.15 X-10 Device Settings
PowerMax control panel can control X-10 units. This screen enables you to determine settings for each applicable device.
Some versions of the PowerMax+ include a scheduler that enables you to set specific times for switching the lights on and off and can also be used with the PGM.
The scheduler allows four regular daily settings and four additional settings per day.
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Figure 6-1: Scheduler
Note: To download/upload the X-10 device settings, you need to select this table and press
the download/upload table button. For further information, see Chapter 8:Data.
Note: When the X-10 device settings table is uploaded, the PowerMax Remote Programmer will also load the PGM table. However, this does not occur the other way around.
6.16 RF Diagnostics
This screen displays the results of the diagnostic test, performed on-site. The diagnostic test measures the reception levels of PowerMax sensors installed throughout the protected area.
The table includes the zone names, the previously uploaded RF level and the RF level received in the last test performed.
The RF Level columns display the reception levels: Strong; Good; Poor; or Not OK.
When connecting to a particular PowerMax for the first time, both of the RF level columns will display NOT OK in all the cells, as the site file does not include any information about tests previously performed by the PowerMax control panel.
When uploading data from the PowerMax after a walk test has been carried out, the Last RF Level column will display the results of this test and the Previously Uploaded RF Level column will continue to display NOT OK.
When uploading test results from the PowerMax control panel after results have already been uploaded, the previously uploaded results will be displayed in the Previously Uploaded RF Level column, and the uploaded results of the test last performed will be displayed in the Last RF Level column.
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6.17 Event/History Log∗ ∗∗
The Event Log displays the different events that the control panel has detected, together with their details. PowerMax Remote Programmer stores up to 100 events. This table includes: event number; relevant zone or user number/code; relevant zone name; type of event; date and time.
The History Log displays 250 different events that the control panel has detected and stored in a different folder.
6.18 Screen Saver
∗∗∗
This function enables you to display any message on the control panel display screen. The message may contain up to four rows of text (max. of 16 characters on each row). To activate the screen saver, set the screen saver field at the panel definition table to an option other than "off".
The screen saver will be displayed on the control panel between the defined starting day and ending day and between the defined start time and end time of each day.
Available in PowerMax only: Performing Full Upload will automatically load the Event Log.
∗∗
Available in PowerMax+ only:
When communicating at the speed of 9600 bps (via serial or GSM digital communication), the PowerMax Remote
Programmer loads all the data.
When communicating at the speed of 300 bps (via PSTN or GSM analog communication), you need to perform
Upload Table to load the data.
∗∗∗
Available in PowerMax+ only:
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Chapter 7: Connecting to the
PowerMax Control Panel
Connecting to the PowerMax control panel enables the PowerMax Remote Programmer to transfer information to and from the control panel. The control panel can be connected by remote connection (via telephone modem), used when the operator specifies the parameters off-site, or by local connection (via direct cable), used when the operator specifies the parameters on-site.
Once connected, it is possible to perform a number of operations, for example, uploading site parameters, downloading site parameters or changing system date and time.
7.1 Defining Communication Settings
The Communications dialog box enables you to determine the communication settings by which the PowerMax Remote Programmer and the control panel will communicate.
From the Communications menu, select Settings.
Figure 7-1: Options - Telephone Modem Communications Mode
Note: Whenever the PowerMax Remote Programmer is connected, the Communications tab becomes disabled.
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7.1.1 Local Connection (Serial Port)
Local connection is used when the PowerMax Remote Programmer is within direct cable connection distance from the PowerMax control panel. When using Local Connection there is no need for a modem.
1. From the Communications mode drop-down list, select Serial Port. The serial
port parameters are displayed as follows:
The Comm port field becomes enabled.
The Baud rate field displays 9600, this being the baud rate used for serial
connection.
The Parity and the Stop bits fields do not change.
Figure 7-2: Communications Mode - Serial Port
2. Change the Comm port field as necessary.
3. Auto-Detection Option: Check the Auto detect PowerMax when program
starts checkbox, so that when starting the program, the system will automatically search for the control panel connected to the communication port.
Note: The auto-detection option can also be activated by selecting Port
Auto Detection from the Communications menu or by checking the
relevant checkbox in the New Site dialog box.
4. Click OK.
Note: When the auto detection procedure is initiated, either when starting
the program or when choosing this option in the Communication menu or New Site dialog box, the following screen will appear, showing you the names of the ports being scanned.
Figure 7-3: Progress Bar
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7.1.2 Remote Connection (Telephone Modem)
This is applicable when the PowerMax Remote Programmer is off-site and the PowerMax control panel on-site is connected to PowerMax Remote Programmer by a telephone modem.
1. From the Communications mode drop-down list, select one of the following
communication options:
Modem Type Description
PSTN direct
Dials to the control panel by the PSTN line at a baud rate of 300.
PSTN callback
Dials to the control panel by the PSTN line at a baud rate of 300. The control panel calls back.
GSM analog direct
Dials the GSM unit of the control panel by analog communication at a baud rate of 300.
GSM digital direct
Dials the GSM unit of the control panel by digital communication at a baud rate of 9600.
GSM analog callback
Dials the GSM unit of the control panel by analog communication at a baud rate of 300. The control panel calls back at a baud rate of 9600.
GSM DTMF callback
This form of communication is used when transmission quality is poor. DTMF signals instruct the panel to call back by digital communication at a baud rate of 9600, using a Sony Ericsson Modem GM29 (mandatory).
GSM digital callback
Dials the GSM unit of the control panel at a baud rate of 9600. The control panel calls back at a baud rate of 9600.
GSM communication enables the user to initiate both analog and digital communication, as follows:
Analog: Establishes connection to the PowerMax control panel as in PSTN
communication. It provides a baud rate speed of 300 and performs full download/upload in ten minutes.
Digital: Provides higher quality and speedier connection to the PowerMax control
panel at a baud rate speed of 9600. It performs full download/upload in one minute. This type of connection is more reliable since it performs a checksum (an error­detection scheme) on transmitted messages.
Although some networks use analog communication with satisfaction, in other networks the quality of this type of communication may be poor, which means that, in this case, performing uploading is almost impossible via analog communication.
This problem can be overcome by using one of the two following methods of using digital communication:
i) The user needs to obtain a digital number for the GSM unit. The PowerMax
Remote Programmer is then able to connect to the GSM unit via digital communication (at a baud rate speed of 9600).
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ii) DTMF callback connection uses a special GSM modem (Sony Ericsson Modem
GM29) which uses a digital number.
The PowerMax Remote Programmer dials the GSM unit via analog communication, but, instead of sending data it uses DTMF tones. The PowerMax Remote Programmer sends the download code (numeric, 0-9) and the phone number (consisting of the Sony Ericsson Modem digital number). After disconnection, the GSM unit calls back the Sony Ericsson Modem (via digital communication at 9600 baud rate).
The Comm port field becomes disabled and the field value is the
communications port where the modem is connected.
The Baud rate field displays 300 (analog communication) or 9600 (digital
communication), the baud rate used for telephone modem connection.
The Parity and the Stop bits fields do not change.
Figure 7-4: Options - Telephone Modem Communications Mode
2. In the Telephone Modem section of the dialog box, select from the Modem
drop-down list, the modem to use for connecting to the control panel.
3. Click Settings to display the Modem Settings dialog box, and define the dialing
and modem parameters.
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Figure 7-5: Modem Settings
4. Select Tone or Pulse as appropriate for the dialing mode.
5. To connect to the PowerMax modem, the local software initiates the dialing
process. This process includes a number of steps:
Step 1: Dialing.
Step 2: Waiting 2-4 rings (The dialing process ends if connection is made).
Step 3: Hanging up.
Step 4: Waiting a number of seconds before trying again.
Step 5: Beginning the dialing process again.
The Try to connect field defines the number of times the dialing process
should be initiated (steps 1-4). The Wait for 2-4 rings during field defines the time allocated for the two to four telephone rings (step 2). This time needs to be defined as different telephone systems/modems take different amounts of time to carry out the rings.
The time entered into the Wait for Connection field should be no less than the time entered in the Wait for 2-4 rings during field. The Wait for Connection field defines the time (in seconds) it takes to dial to the control panel, for the control panel to answer, and for the control panel modem and the PC to establish connection.
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Tip: If you are not sure of the time to enter in the Wait for 2-4 rings during and
Wait for Connection fields, enter a high number (i.e. 100 seconds), initiate
connection as detailed in Connecting by Remote Connection in Chapter 7. Time on your watch the number of seconds your modem takes for 2 rings and then click Hang Up. Enter the number of seconds entered in the Wait for 2-4 rings during field and Wait for Connection fields.
6. Check the Use only additional initialization commands checkbox to cancel the two
other options. The Ignore carrier detection and the Wait for dial tone before dialing checkboxes initiate additional initialization commands to be sent by the system.
7. Make sure that the string of characters in the Additional initialization
commands is correct for the selected modem.
If not, click Select from recommended list; the Recommended Modem
Initialization Strings screen appears.
Figure 7-6: Recommended Modem Initialization Strings
8. Select the correct initialization string, then click OK; the selected string will
appear in the Additional initialization commands edit box.
9. Click OK; the Modem Settings dialog box closes and the Communication dialog
box appears.
10. Click OK.
7.1.3 Callback
In the Phone number field the user enters the PowerMax Remote Programmer return telephone number (the telephone number that connects to the modem). In the Wait before sending field, the user enters the amount of time (in seconds) the PowerMax Remote Programmer waits before identifying the call as failed.
Figure 7-7: Callback Phone Number String
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7.2 Connecting to PowerMax
The login procedure enables PowerMax Remote Programmer to transfer information to and from the control panel and can be initiated either when creating a new site file or when a site file is already open. This procedure differs when the communications mode is set to Serial Port or Telephone Modem. The first part of the procedure is the same for both types of communication modes:
Caution:
Local Connection - In order to successfully complete the login process, check that:
The PowerMax control panel is set to the Installer mode (not applicable to PowerMax+).
The communication port is defined correctly.
You enter the correct download code.
To Login when creating a new site file
1. Select New Site from the Sites menu,
Or
Click New in the Sites window.
2. In the New Site dialog box, fill in the fields (the fields will be enabled/disabled
according to the communication mode.).
3. Click Login.
To Login when a site file is open
From the Communications menu select Login,
Or
Click the Login icon in the toolbar.
Connecting by Local Connection (Serial Port)
After clicking Login, the communication icons in the status bar will become green, and the Download and Upload icons in the toolbar become enabled and you have successfully logged in.
Connecting by Remote Connection (Telephone Modem/GSM/Callback)
When connecting by telephone modem, after clicking Login, the Modem dial up dialog box appears.
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Figure 7-8: Modem Dial Up...
Device displays the modem specified in the Communications dialog box.
1. In the Phone number edit box, type the telephone number to which the control
panel is connected.
2. Click the drop-down arrow to select a different communication mode.
3. Click Connect. The system begins the login process.
4. To interrupt the dialing process, click Hang Up; the system switches to the 'wait
12 seconds' mode.
The Status indicates the current state of the connection process.
5. Click Cancel to halt the connection process and return to the main window.
7.3 Online Operations
While connected to the PowerMax control panel, it is possible to perform a number of different operations. You can transfer information between the PowerMax Remote Programmer and the control panel by uploading or downloading either all site parameters or a specific table. It is also possible to update the system date and time.
To Download or Upload All Site Parameters
Note: If you are interested in preserving changes already made in the control panel, it is recommended to first upload all parameters, make necessary changes and then download.
From the Communications menu, select Download or Upload,
Or
Click the appropriate icon on the toolbar.
The system begins to transfer data between the control panel and the PowerMax Remote Programmer. The wording on the message box changes according to whether the transfer is upload or download.
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Figure 7-9: Uploading/Downloading Progress Bar Screen
At any point during the transfer, click Cancel to halt the procedure.
When the transfer is complete, a message box appears to confirm successful completion.
Note: In PowerMax+, this process uploads all parameters except for the Event Log. To upload the Event Log follow the To Upload a Specific Table procedure.
To Download or Upload a Specific Table
Note: Uploading a specific table is available in PowerMax+ only.
1. Select a table by clicking on a table name in the List of Tables area, or by
clicking a table tab at the bottom of the screen.
2. From the Communications menu, select Download Table or Upload Table.
Note: Select the Data tab in Options, to determine whether changes will be downloaded immediately, as they are made, or only when the download command is chosen.
To Update System Time & Date
1. From the Communications menu, select Change System Time & Date; the
Change system time & date dialog box appears.
Figure 7-10: System Time & Date Window
2. In the Current date edit box, type the date. Use the format according to the
current date settings.
3. In the Current time edit box, type the time. Use either the 12 or 24 hour clock
format according to the current time settings.
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4. Click Send; PowerMax Remote Programmer saves the modified date and time,
and updates the Control Panel.
To Update Customized Zone/Sensor Names
1. From the Communications menu, select Customize Zone/Sensor Names; the
Customize Zone/Sensor Names dialog box appears.
Figure 7-11: Customize Zone/Sensor Names Window
2. In the Current name list, select the name you want to change.
3. In the New Name edit box, type the new name (15 characters max.).
4. Click Send to update the PowerMax Remote Programmer,
Or
Click Exit to exit the program.
7.4 Disconnecting from the PowerMax
From the Communications menu, select Logout,
Or
Click the Logout icon
on the toolbar.
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Chapter 8: Data
The data tab is used to define specific upload/download settings to facilitate data transfer.
8.1 Defining Data Settings
The Data dialog box enables you to customize specific data settings in the upload/download process.
From the View menu, select Options, then click on the Data tab; the Data dialog box appears.
Figure 8-1: Options – Data Tab
Note: The contents of the Data dialog box differs for each PowerMax version.
1. Check the Send updated data immediately field, to automatically update
changed settings from the PowerMax Remote Programmer to the PowerMax control panel.
Note: If the above field is not checked, the PowerMax control panel will only be
updated when performing download table or full download.
Applies only to PowerMax+
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2. In the Delay after acknowledge during download field, enter a time value (in
milliseconds) for a delay in sending commands. This field should be used when problems in communication is experienced.
3. In the Download Code field, if a value (four hexadecimal digits) is entered, the
PowerMax Remote Programmer uses this value instead of the value in the site information field when performing login.
Note: If no value is entered in this field, then login is performed using the
download code in the site information table.
Note: For additional use of the download code see Chapter 9: Two Download codes.
8.2 Using Customized Full Upload/Download Data
Note: The following section applies to PowerMax+ only.
This feature enables selecting only specific data to be uploaded/downloaded in connection with the PowerMax control panel. This saves significant time in uploading/downloading data.
1. Check the Enable customizing Full Upload/Download Data field, to enable
uploading/downloading of customized settings.
2. Mark the relevant check boxes to specify the data to be uploaded to the
PowerMax control panel.
Attention: Use the exact same customized fields for both uploading and downloading in order to prevent inconsistency in the data.
Note: Click the Next/Prev buttons to see all the available fields.
Note: When X-10 Device Settings and PGM are selected, the scheduler becomes
functional (see chapter 6, for further details).
3. Click OK; the PowerMax Remote Programmer submits to memory the updated
data. Pressing full upload/download updates the PowerMax control panel with the new table settings.
Note: The regular full upload/download does not include a log file, the X-10 scheduler or the PGM scheduler.
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Chapter 9: Two Download Codes
This document explains the use of two download login codes - located in the control panel (for further details, see PowerMax User Guide) - used for the two types of access codes, as follows:
Master Installer – used to gain access to all the data in the PowerMax control panel
(usually used by the central station).
Installer – used to gain access to all the data in the PowerMax control panel except
for central station data.
9.1 How It Works
Although Installers and Master Installers use the same software, access levels are determined by the PowerMax control panel.
There are two Download code types, as follows:
Master Download code
Installer Download code
When performing login using the download codes, the PowerMax control panel will check the download code to verify whether it is a Master download code or an Installer download code.
In the event that the two download codes are identical, the PowerMax control panel will respond using the lower privilege (in this case the Installer privilege).
If the PowerMax control panel responds with the Master privilege, the software is assigned master privilege and will display all the fields.
If the PowerMax control panel responds with the Installer privilege, then the software is assigned Installer privilege and will hide all the central station data.
9-2_________________________________________________________ Two Download Codes
9.2 Operation
Master Installer First Time Login
When performing login for the first time, the Master installer will enter the Master Installer download code.
Regular Login
If the PowerMax control panel accepts this code as a Master code, the Remote Programmer will assign a Master privilege, and from then onward the software will be able to use the Master privilege allowing full access at any time to all the fields (online and offline).
Note: Each time a user opens either an existing or new site he will be able to view all the data.
Installer
The installer enters the Installer download code and is assigned an Installer privilege.
Special cases
A. Master and Installer as the same Download Code:
The PowerMax control panel always confirms whether the download code is Master or Installer. In the event that the Master and Installer code are identical, the Remote Programmer will assign an Installer privilege.
To regain Master privilege
1. Log into the PowerMax Remote Programmer.
2. Modify the Installer download code, then perform logout.
3. Login using the Master installer download code, (click Options -> data tab, then
insert the download code in the Edit box). Since there are now two different download codes in the PowerMax control panel, the panel will return the Master privilege.
4. Modify the required data.
5. Before performing logout, modify the Installer download code to its original. You
can either modify the Master Download code or leave it as it is.
6. Save the data.
Two Download Codes_________________________________________________________ 9-3
B. The Installer deciphered the Master Download code, what should I do?
If you use the same Master download code for all the panels and the installer cracked the download code, then its software is assigned a Master Privilege. The central station can offer protection in this type of situation by modifying all the Master download codes. When the installer will try to perform login with the old master download code, it will be rejected. The installer will be obliged to use his (Installer) download code instead, which will result in the PowerMax control panel advising the software to use Installer privilege and from then onward the software will operate in Installer privilege.
Figure 9-1: Panel Status
Download Code Site Information
Master Download Code For Remote login
Installer Download Code For Remote login
Master Installer Code Panel
Installer Code Panel
Reports ___________________________________________________________________ 10-1
Chapter 10: Reports
After you have created a site, you can generate a printable report of the site data. To generate a report, first define the information to include in the report, preview the report and then print it.
10.1 Defining and Generating a Report
Each PowerMax Remote Programmer account comprises of 12 tables. You can generate a report including information about some or all of these details. After you specify which details you require in the report, PowerMax Remote Programmer will generate the report.
To Define and Generate a Report
1. From the View menu, select Options, or
Click the Options button on the toolbar; the Options dialog box appears.
2. Click the Reports tab; the Reports dialog box appears.
Figure 10-1: Options – Reports
Note: The contents of the Options dialog box differs for each PowerMax version.
10-2___________________________________________________________________ Reports
Mark the relevant check boxes to specify the information to include in the Report.
3. Click Apply; the tables to include in the report are selected, and the Reports
dialog box remains on the screen for further perusal and selection.
4. Click OK; PowerMax Remote Programmer generates the report according to
your specifications.
10.2 Viewing a Report
PowerMax enables you to view reports before you print them. This enables you to check that you have included all the necessary information in the report.
To View a Report
From the Sites menu, select Print Preview.
PowerMax Remote Programmer displays the report of the site on the screen as you have specified for printing in the Options dialog box. This enables you to view the different details of the report before you print it.
Note: Every report automatically includes details from the Client Description screen.
The Print Preview toolbar enables you to do the following:
Print
Prints the report from the Print Preview screen.
Next Page
Displays the following page of the report.
Prev Page
Displays the previous page of the report.
One Page
Displays one page of the report on the screen.
Two Page
Displays two pages of the report on the screen.
Zoom in
Increases the size of the report as it appears on the screen. There are three possible view sizes available.
Zoom out
Decreases the size of the report as it appears on the screen.
Close
Closes the Print Preview screen, and displays the main PowerMax Remote Programmer screen.
10.3 Printing a Report
You can change the print setup for a report. This enables you to determine the following:
The printer to print the report.
The paper size on which to print.
The source from which the printer should take paper.
The orientation of the paper.
Reports ___________________________________________________________________ 10-3
To Determine the Print Setup
1. From the Sites menu, select Print Setup; the Print Setup dialog box appears.
2. Specify the printer to where the report will be printed.
3. Specify the paper size of the paper on which the report will be printed.
4. Specify the paper source.
5. Specify the orientation of the paper.
6. Click OK.
To Print a Report
1. From the Sites menu, select Print; PowerMax Remote Programmer displays the
Print screen or click the Reports button on the toolbar.
Figure 10-2: Print Dialog Box
This screen enables you to do the following:
Select the printer to print the report.
Determine the print range.
Determine the number of copies of the report, and whether or not they should be
collated.
2. Make the appropriate changes, then click OK; PowerMax Remote Programmer
prints the report.
Display (Screen Appearance)__________________________________________________11-1
Chapter 11: Display (Screen
Appearance)
Any changes to the appearance of the Site screens are made in the Display tab of the Options dialog box.
Figure 11-1: Options - Display Tab
11.1 Changing the Color
The colors of the Table Details are defined according to the following settings:
Table zebra color: Defines the color of every other line in each table. This makes it
easier for the user to follow the horizontal lines in the table.
Table disabled option color: Disabled tables appear in the selected shade.
Table normal option color: The color of the text as you type it.
Background color: The background color of the tables list and the sites list.
11-2__________________________________________________ Display (Screen Appearance)
To Change the Tables Color
1. From the View menu, select Options; the Options dialog box appears. By default, the display tab is active.
2. Click on the block of Tables zebra color; the color palette appears.
3. Select a color, then click OK.
4. Restart PowerMax Remote Programmer.
11.2 Column Alignment
PowerMax Remote Programmer defines the Table Details column alignment according to one of the following settings: The Tables Column Alignment determines the width of the table columns on the screen.
No auto alignment
: All columns in the tables are the same width, regardless of their contents.
Right justified
: The columns in the table are all widened in order to cover the entire screen.
Last column stretched:
The last column in the table reaches the right side of the screen,
however wide the contents of the column.
Additional column:
An additional column is added to the tables that are too narrow to fill the screen. The extra column is the width of the empty space between the last column of the table, and the right side of the screen.
To Change the Tables Column Alignment
Click the column alignment drop-down arrow, then select an option from the list.
Note: All changes to column alignment will become effective only after performing restart of the PowerMax Remote Programmer.
11.3 User Interface Language
PowerMax Remote Programmer provides you with the possibility to change the language used in the software interface.
To Change the User Interface Language
1. Click the Language User Interface language drop-down arrow, then select a language from the list.
2. Restart PowerMax Remote Programmer.
Display (Screen Appearance)__________________________________________________11-3
11.4 File Naming
This section provides you with the option for making compulsory the inclusion of the account number in the file name.
To Enable the Account Number in the File Name Feature
1. In the File Naming section; check the File name must include the Account
Number check box.
2. Click OK.
Troubleshooting ____________________________________________________________ 12-1
Chapter 12: Troubleshooting
PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
A. The PowerMax
Remote Programmer doesn't identify the modem
A1. Your modem
might be OFF or loosely connected.
A1. Make sure the modem is turned ON. A
power switch is available on any external modem. The light on the front panel should illuminate.
Note: An internal modem is powered up when the computer is turned on.
Check whether the cable connectors are fitted securely to their respective ports:
The line connector in case of an internal
modem
The line and RS-232 connectors in case
of an external modem.
A2. You may have a
COM\IRQ conflict.
A2. Check whether you have the correct Com
port and IRQ settings in your software and/or in the Windows Control Panel. Also verify that there are no conflicts with other devices.
B. Failure to com-
municate with the PowerMax via the modem.
B1. You may have a
conflict with the definitions in the communication mode window.
B1. Make sure you selected the Telephone
Modem option in the communication mode window. Also verify that the correct modem and INIT string are specified.
B2. Your modem is
set to work at a high baud rate.
B2. You need to set the baud rate to 300 bps
B3. The modem type
is different from the type displayed in the OPTIONS menu / Com­munications tab.
B3. Check that the correct modem type has been
selected.
B4. The initialization
string is the wrong one for the modem in use.
B4. Select the correct string from the list of
Recommended Initialization Strings
.
12-2____________________________________________________________ Troubleshooting
PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
B5. Modem is not
properly installed in operating system (Windows).
B5. Make sure that the modem is recognized by
Windows.
If not, click Start → Setting Control Panel.
Double click the Modems icon and follow the instructions on the displayed Install New Modem window.
C. PC fails to
communicate with the PowerMax via the Serial Port.
C1. The RS-232 cable
is disconnected from the Com Port of your PC.
C1. Verify proper connection of the RS-232
cable.
C2. The PowerMax is
not set to the installer mode.∗
C2. Set the PowerMax to the installer mode.
C3. You may have a
definition conflict in the OPTIONS menu/ Communications settings
C3. Make sure that the Serial Port option is
currently selected.
C4. Your serial port is
defined to work with high or low baud rate.
C4. Make sure 9600 bps option is currently
selected in the OPTIONS menu / Communications.
C5. You may have a
COM Conflict.
C5. Verify that the correct Com Port is specified
in the OPTIONS menu / Communications
D. You can not log
into the PowerMax.
D1. The Download
code is not defined in the download code field.
D1. Make sure you entered the correct code into
the Download field.
Available in PowerMax only.
Troubleshooting ____________________________________________________________ 12-3
PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
D2. PowerMax
control panel doesn't allow you
to login. This is due to: a) The system
being in Away
state and the
control panel is set
to allow upload
only at Disarm
state. b) The system
being in Exit/Entry
state.
D2. a) Disarm PowerMax Control Panel, then
change upload setting to Any Time.
b) Wait until the Exit/Entry state terminates
and the control panel enters a valid state (Disarm/Arm/Home). Then, login again.
E. The program
doesn’t behave normally after installation.
E1. You may have
failed to restart your computer when prompted to do so at the end of installation.
E1. Restart your computer and run the program
again.
F. After installing the
software you see only the Installer code and Installer download code but not the Master code and the Master download code.
F1. After performing
the First Installation software, the software gains Installer Privilege.
F1 Make connection to the PowerMax control
panel using the Master download code.
G. I do not have
Master Privilege anymore.
G1. Authorization for
using the Master code and Master download code may be temporarily denied.
G1. Perhaps login was performed using the
Installer Code. Another possible cause is that the Installer Code is the same as the Master code. See Chapter 9, which provides details for dealing with the problem.
Language Settings ___________________________________________________________A-1
Appendix A: Language Settings
When using the Remote Programmer Software in Windows 2000/XP with a foreign language interface, some characters may not appear correctly in the chosen language. This may require changing the language settings.
Changing Language Settings in Windows 2000
1. From Start>Settings>Control Panel double-click Regional Options. The Regional Options dialog box appears.
Figure A-1: Regional Options Window
2. Click Set Default; the Select System Locale dialog box appears.
Figure A-2: Select System Locale Window
A-2 __________________________________________________________ Language Settings
3. Click the drop-down list and select the appropriate language.
4. Click OK.
5. Restart the computer.
Windows XP
1. From Start>Settings>Control Panel double-click Regional and Language Options. The Regional and Language Options dialog box appears.
Figure A-3: Regional and Language Options Window
2. Click on the Advanced tab.
3. Under Language for non-Unicode programs, click the drop-down list and select the appropriate language.
4. Click OK.
5. Restart the computer.
Index_______________________________________________________________________ 1
Index
A
Auto Detection 4-4, 7-2
C
Callback 7-6 Color, of Tables
changing 11-1
Column Alignment
changing 11-2 Communication Settings 7-1 Communications Definitions Screen 6-8 Communications Menu 3-2 Connecting 7-4
login 4-4, 4-5
via serial port 7-2, 7-7
via telephone modem 4-4 Copying
site 4-8 Creating
site 4-2 Customized Zone/Sensor Names, changing 7-10 Customized Download/Upload Settings 8-1
D
Delete
site 4-8 Disconnecting from PowerMax 7-10 Download
all site parameters 7-8
table 7-9 Download Code 4-4, 4-5
E
Edit Menu 3-1 Event Log Screen 6-8 Exiting PowerMax Remote Programmer 2-6
G
GSM Communication 7-3
H
Hardware/Software
requirements 2-1 Help Menu 3-3
I
Installation
general 2-1 modem 2-1
software 2-1 Installer Download Code 9-1 Installer Privilege 9-1, 9-3 Internal Siren Strobe 6-7
K
Keyfob Enrollment Screen 6-3 1W Keypad Enrollment 6-5 2W Keypad Enrollment 6-6
L
Language, changing 11-2 List of Tables 2-3 Local Connection 7-2, 7-6 Local Data Transfer 1-1 Login
failing to 12-3
PowerMax 4-4, 4-5, 7-6
M
Main Screen
general description 2-3
list of tables 2-4
menu bar 2-4
status bar 2-6
table data 2-4
title bar 2-4
toolbar 2-5 Master Download Code 9-1 Master Privilege 9-1, 9-3 Menu
advanced 3-3
communications 3-2
edit 3-1
help 3-3
sites 3-1
view 3-1
2 _______________________________________________________________________ Index
Menu Bar 2-3 Modems
failing to communicate with 12-1 installing 2-1 problems identifying 12-1 settings 7-4
N
Navigating PowerMax Remote Programmer
arrow keys 2-6 mouse 2-6
O
Online Operations 7-8 Opening existing Site 4-7
P
Panel Definitions Screen 6-8 PGM Screen 6-7 Print Setup 10-3
R
Remote Connection 7-3, 7-6 Reports 10-2
generating 10-1 print setup 10-3 printing 10-2 viewing 10-2
Requirements
hardware/software 2-1
RF Diagnostics Screen 6-8
S
Saving
existing site 4-7
new site 4-7 Scheduler 6-4 Screen Saver 6-8 Serial Port 7-2, 7-6 Serial Ports
failing to communicate with 12-2 Siren Enrollment 6-8 Site Information Screen 6-2 Sites
copying 4-8
creating new 4-2
deleting 4-8
displaying & editing 4-7 displaying list of 4-1 exiting window 4-8 menu 3-1 saving existing 4-7 saving new 4-7 window 4-1
Software
exiting 2-6, 4-8 installing 2-1
requirements 2-1 Status Bar 2-5 System Time & Date, changing 7-9
T
Table Data 2-3 Table Details 6-1 Table Names
1w keypad enrollment 6-5
2w keypad enrollment 6-6
communications definitions screen
6-8 event log screen 6-8 GSM definitions 6-8 internal siren/strobe 6-7 keyfob enrollment screen 6-3 panel definitions screen 6-6 PGM screen 6-7 RF diagnostics screen 6-8 screen saver 6-8 siren enrollment 6-8 site information 6-1 user codes screen 6-2 user settings screen 6-2 X-10 device settings screen 6-7 X-10 general features screen 6-7 zone definitions screen 6-6
Telephone Modem, connecting via 4-4,
7-3, 7-7
Title Bar 2-3 Tool Bar 2-4 Translation Editor 8-1
Index_______________________________________________________________________ 3
Troubleshooting 12-1
login failure 12-2 modem communication 12-1 modem identification 12-1 serial port communication failure 12-2
U
Upload
all site parameters 7-8 table 7-9
User
add 5-1 change password 5-2 codes screen 6-3 delete 5-1 login as different 5-2 settings screen 6-2
User Codes 6-3 User Settings 6-3
V
View Menu 3-1
X
X-10 Device Settings Screen 6-7 X-10 General Features Screen 6-7
Z
Zone Definitions Screen 6-6
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