User`s guide

182 Guardall Director V4.74 User's Guide 21-0381E v4.7.4
Location
Settings pertaining to the location of
the panel(s), plus the local time zone
for the specific location. Tip: The
Time Zone setting causes any panel
clock updates to be adjusted
accordingly.
Connection
These settings pertain to panel
communications sessions that are initiated
by the software.
- Communication Pool: The serial
cable or modem(s) that can be used
when communicating with specific
panel(s) from the PC. For details on
setting up communication pools, refer to
"Communication Pools for System Panels".
- PC Connection Type: The type of PC-to-panel
connection:
+ Direct Cable Connection: A direct connection (RS-
232 or RS-485);
+ Regular Modem
: A 56K modem installed at the PC
and panel(s);
+ Bell 103
: A 56K modem installed at the PC,
connecting through the built-in dialler (300 baud
modem).
Note: Due to speed considerations, the "Bell 103"
setting (300 baud) is supported only in smaller
systems ("Feature Set" 1, 2, or 3: Single-panel
account, with up to 300 users). Setting the 'Feature
Set' parameter: Account-Wide Panel Settings
(Feature-Set, Service PIN, etc.)
+ IP Connections
: Secure and regular IP
connections are also supported.
More: "IP Connectivity"
+ World-Wide Modems
: Modular plug-in modems
where supported by the main panel. These
modems are 2400 baud, with support for various
world-wide standards. Note: for proper operation,
the panel location must be identified correctly. Tip
:
Go to: "System, Communication,
Configuration", and ensure the 'On-board Modem'
and 'Country ID' are set correctly.
Related
: Configuration, System,
Communication, Configuration
- Speed (for a direct-cable connection): This is
the speed at which the system will attempt to
communicate with the panel(s).
- Telephone Number (for a modem connection):
This is the phone number to dial when initiating
a communications session with the specific
panel(s).
This phone number can include numeric digits only,
plus commas--to insert brief pauses if necessary.
System Panels and Displayed
Item-Numbers
Beginning with V4.0 Guardall Director, you can use
the Configuration Wizard to set up a new system.
For details, refer to "New Installation? Try the
Wizard!"
System Panels
System panels, the core of each installation,
provide data storage, communication, and
other functions for all associated expansion
modules and related peripherals (doors,
sensors, etc.). An installation may pertain to a
single panel, or multiple panels in various
locations.
Reference Notes:
Multi-panel support depends on your software
licensing. For details, refer to "Software Activation and
Licensing".
There are numerous items that are set up for each
panel (in addition to the settings in this section). For
details, refer to the "Configuration" chapter in the table
of contents (at the front of this guide). The system
identifies each panel based on its serial number. This
is set in the "System Communication" screen. For
details, refer to Monitoring, Paging, & Remote Mgt.
Settings
When You Select a Panel Group (under Configuration)
Quick Tip: "Logical tree View" must not be in effect.