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3 1.3 PROGRAMMING OUTLINE Use the following programming outline to guide you through the steps required to set up the RA-2400 software and program a DVS-2400 Console. Many of the programming options available in the RA-2400 program can be left in their default settings, and do not need to be changed...

4 1.4 PROGRAM INSTALLATION The RA-2400 Remote Access Program software is supplied on a CD-ROM. The installation program will create a directory on your hard disk drive. Be sure that you have at least 10 megabytes free on the hard disk for the program and any Account Profi le fi les that you create. ...

5 1.5 TESTING THE MODEM Before you run the Remote Access Program, be sure that the computer is running correctly and that the modem is installed and working properly. To Test the Modem: Windows Control Panel can be used to test the modem and determine what COM port it is connected to. ✦ Press START,...

8 2.3 MENU BAR PURPOSE: To provide access to each of the programs sub-menus. The sub-menus that can be accessed from this menu are: File NEW To select an Account Profi le template for the type of unit being programmed. OPEN Loads a saved Account Profi le into the RA-2400 workspace. Mul-tiple Account...

10 2.4 ACCOUNT PROFILE WINDOW OVERVIEW PURPOSE: To enter data and make changes to an Account Profi le and customize it for a specifi c installation. MENU TREE Used for selecting the various data entry fi elds in the Account Profi le. Clicking on the plus (+) symbols expands the branches of the menu ...

11 3. COMMUNICATIONS SETUP 3.1 COM PORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 3.2 SPEAKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 3.3 CONNECTION OPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 3.4 MODEM INITIALIZATION...

12 3.1 COM PORT PURPOSE: To select which communications (COM) port the modem is connected to. USER RESPONSE: ✦ Click on the COM port number ( 1 , 2 , 3 , or 4 ) that the modem is connected to. ☞ NOTE: See the TESTING THE MODEM Section (1.5) of this manual for determining the proper COM port number. ...

13 3.3 CONNECTION OPTIONS PURPOSE: To choose how the modem will connect to the DVS-2400 Console. Remote Dialing dials a telephone number with the method chosen (tone or pulse) to connect with the Console over a standard telephone line. Local Cable Connection does not dial a telephone number, but com...

14 3.4 MODEM INITIALIZATION STRING PURPOSE: Used to choose whether the default or a custom initialization “string” is sent to confi gure the modem ( a “string” is a series of characters that are commands for the modem ). Modem’s use initialization strings to setup their speed, data type, and other o...

15 4. CREATING A CUSTOM ACCOUNT PROFILE 4.1 NEW WINDOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 4.2 CUSTOMER INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 4.3 CONSOLE ACCESS CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 4.4 CONSOLE ARM/DISARM...

16 4.1 NEW WINDOW PURPOSE: To select an Account Profi le template for the type of unit being programmed. USER RESPONSE: NEW ✦ Click on NEW icon on tool bar or select NEW from the FILE menu. ✦ Select DVS-2400/2408 (with the correct Console fi rmware version number). ✦ Click OK. The new Account Profi ...

17 4.2 CUSTOMER INFORMATION PURPOSE: For entering customer information specifi c to the installation for the Account Profi le. USER RESPONSE: CUSTOMER ☞ NOTE: All fi elds are optional and do not have to be fi lled in. This information is not sent to the Console. ✦ Enter a CUSTOMER ID for the install...

18 4.3 CONSOLE ACCESS CODES PURPOSE: To install a Master Access Code and up to 5 Restricted Access Codes, a Duress Code, and a Page Alert Code. CODE DEFINITIONS: MASTER ACCESS CODE ✦ Allows arming and disarming the Console. Allows access to all programming options. RESTRICTED ACCESS CODE ✦ Allows ar...

19 4.4 CONSOLE ARM/DISARM PURPOSE: To select which modes any remote arm/disarm transmitters will switch to. Also for selection of fi ve arm/disarm options. USER RESPONSE: ARM/DISARM ✦ TOGGLE-ARM TO: Select either HOME or AWAY to choose the mode that any remote arm/disarm transmitters will arm the Co...

20 4.5 CONSOLE ENTRY/EXIT PURPOSE: To select delay times and other options for the Console’s exit and entry delays. USER RESPONSE: ENTRY/EXIT ✦ ENTRY DELAY: To change the entry delay, enter a delay time from 20 to 255 seconds. ✦ EXIT DELAY: To change the exit delay, enter a delay time from 20 to 255...

21 4.6 CONSOLE ALARMS PURPOSE: For setting the way the burglary, emergency and fi re sirens work. Also sets the options for the home-automation output during and after alarms. USER RESPONSE: ALARMS ✦ BURGLARY ALARM: Select SILENT to disable the burglary siren or select SIREN FOR SET TIME for a timed...

22 4.7 CONSOLE HOME-AUTOMATION OUTPUT PURPOSE: For setting the way the home-automation output functions. USER RESPONSE: HOME AUTOMATION-OUTPUT ✦ WHEN TRIGGERED: Select TOGGLES to cause the home-automation output to switch between on & off with each activation. Select ACTIVE FOR SET DURATION for ...

23 4.8 CONSOLE AUDIO PURPOSE: To select how the Voice Board operates. NOTE: The Model VB-2 (for 2-way audio) or VB-3 Voice Board must be installed to use these options . Selects the audio mode for monitoring with the Console’s microphone and communicating through the Console’s speaker to the subscri...

24 4.9 SENSORS PURPOSE: To display and edit sensors installed in the Console’s memory. Up to 24 sensors may be installed, each with its own type, restore and supervision options. The status of the sensor selected is also displayed. ☞ NOTE: To display and edit sensors installed in the Console, the se...

25 4.9 SENSORS (CONTINUED) PERIMETER: Sensor will instantly trigger the burglary siren and report the burglary code to the Central Station in Home or Away Mode. Sensor will sound chime in Chime Mode. ENTRY/EXIT: Sensor uses the exit/entry delay and can trigger the burglary siren and report the burgl...

26 4.10 COMMUNICATOR MAIN PURPOSE: For confi guring the Console’s communicator format, dialing method, remote access password, dialing delay, and auto answer options. USER RESPONSE: COMMUNICATOR MAIN ✦ Check the ON box to enable the communicator in the Console. ☞ NOTE: You may want to turn the commu...

27 4.11 COMMUNICATOR ROUTING AND NUMBERS PURPOSE: For confi guring the Console’s communicator account number, trouble report routing, and telephone numbers. USER RESPONSE: ACCOUNT NUMBERS ✦ Enter a four digit account number for the communicator format used. TROUBLE REPORT ROUTING ✦ Select TROUBLE RE...

28 4.12 COMMUNICATOR ENABLED REPORTS PURPOSE: For confi guring the Console condition reporting options. USER RESPONSE: ENABLED REPORTS ✦ FORCE-ARM: Check this box to cause the communicator to report arming of the Console to Away Mode with an open and bypassed sensor. ✦ CONSOLE TROUBLE: Check this bo...

29 4.13 COMMUNICATOR 4 BY 2 FORMAT ☞ NOTE: Section 4.13 pertains to the 4 by 2 communicator format only. PURPOSE: For confi guring how the 4 by 2 format will report to the Central Station. General reporting or Point-to-Point reporting methods are available for the 4 by 2 format. GENERAL REPORTING: G...

32 4.13.3 4 BY 2 POINT-TO-POINT ARMING (CLOSING) CODES PURPOSE: To view and edit the force arming report code. This report is sent when force arm is enabled (Section 4.12) and the system is armed with any open sensors that have been bypassed. ☞ NOTE: With either reporting method, the force arming co...

36 4.14 ADEMCO CONTACT-ID REPORT CODES The Ademco Contact-ID reporting codes are pre-defi ned and cannot be changed. These reporting codes are provided as reference. The Ademco Contact-ID extended report codes indicate the sensor number that triggered the event. Console events report with a “000” ex...

37 5. SENDING AND RECEIVING CONSOLE DATA 5.1 ACCESSING THE SEND/RECEIVE WINDOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 5.2 CHOOSING AN ACCOUNT PROFILE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 5.3 CONNECTING TO A CONSOLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 5.4 SENDING DATA . . . . . . . . ....

38 5.1 ACCESSING THE SEND/RECEIVE WINDOW PURPOSE: For entering data required to connect to a DVS-2400 Console and to control the connection. Monitors the status of the communication between the RA-2400 and the DVS-2400. USER RESPONSE: ✦ An Account Profi le fi le must be open before the Send/Receive ...

39 5.2 CHOOSING AN ACCOUNT PROFILE PURPOSE: For selecting which Account Profi le open in the workspace will be used when connecting to a Console. The Account Profi le selected automatically fi lls in the Console’s Phone Number and Password Fields using information already entered in the profi le (se...

40 5.3 CONNECTING TO A CONSOLE PURPOSE: Causes the RA-2400 to connect to the DVS-2400 Console. The RA-2400 will try to connect to the Console either locally or remotely, depending on the Communications Setup (see Section 3.3). ☞ NOTE: The Communications Setup can be reviewed by pressing the COMM SET...

42 5.4 SENDING DATA PURPOSE: For transferring data from an Account Profi le to a DVS-2400 Console. ☞ CAUTION: Receiving the data from the Console will overwrite the data in the Account Profi le. If you have made changes to the Account Profi le, save the profi le, then send the profi le to the Consol...

43 5.5 RECEIVING DATA PURPOSE: For transferring data from a DVS-2400 Console to an Account Profi le. ☞ CAUTION: Receiving the data from the Console will overwrite the data in the Account Profi le. USER RESPONSE: RECEIVING ✦ Click the RECEIVE DATA FROM CONSOLE button. The Communications Status area w...

44 5.6 CHANGING THE CONSOLE’S MODE PURPOSE: To remotely view and change the operating mode of the Console. USER RESPONSE: ARMING MODE ✦ View the current operating mode of the Console in the ARMING MODE display area. ✦ To change the current operating mode of the Console, select the desired mode butto...

45 5.7 DISCONNECTING FROM THE CONSOLE PURPOSE: To end the programming session and disconnect the modem from the Console. USER RESPONSE: DISCONNECTING ✦ When fi nished communicating with the Console, click on the DISCONNECT button. The Communications Status area will show Not Connected when the Conso...

46 5.8 CLOSING RA-2400 PURPOSE: To save the active Account Profi le(s) and quit the RA-2400 program. USER RESPONSE: ✦ From the FILE menu, choose EXIT . ✦ To save while exiting, in the SAVE CHANGES? window click YES . If the active Account Profi le is the default template, select a location and new n...