User Guide

Using the Design XPress Project Wizard
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Design XPress Programmer’s Guide
System Configuration dialog
Use the options on the System Configuration dialog (FIG. 2) to specify several basic configuration
options for a new system.
The following is a list of fields in the System Configuration dialog and their descriptions
FIG. 2 System Configuration dialog
System Configuration dialog
• Intercom: Intercom Timeout prevents an unused intercom station from being left on. If the
intercom is not shut off when an intercom conversation has ended, the system will
shut off the intercom when the specified number of seconds has elapsed. The
range is 15 - 60 seconds).
• Lighting System: The Lighting System options are used to specify the lighting system being used in
this project. Click the down arrow to select from a drop-down list of supported
lighting systems (select No Lighting Control if you don't intend to include lighting
control in this project).
Refer to Supported Subsystems and Equipment section on page 3 for a list of sup-
ported lighting systems.
In addition to selecting the lighting system, Design XPress will automatically select
the default baud rate if applicable. The user can set the baud rate for non-standard
systems.
• HVAC: Select the type of communicating thermostat you will use to control the HVAC sys-
tem (OPStat or ViewStat (ICSNet or RS-422)).
• Door Phone Type: Select the type of door phone you will use (Generic or Techlon Instruments).
• DSS Preferences: Select the type of DSS service you will use (DirecTV or Dish Network).