User`s guide

92 VEREX Director V4.73 User's Guide 21-0381E v4.7.3
Module Status
The module status screen s hows the stat us of
various items pertaining to each s ystem
module (keypad, door controller, etc.).
Also See (Related Topics):
+ Checking the Status of Panels (Equipment)
+ Checking Power Levels
Initiate a Connection, and Access this
Topic
See if you'r e already connected with the
panel(s) by checking the status bar at the
bottom of the monitoring window.
Multi-Account Systems: First select [Account
Folders] in the 'tree', and double-click the desired
account.
If not presently connected, initiate a connection
with the desired panel(s).
For details, refer to "Connecting to the Associated
Panel(s), An Overview" (under "Checking Status &
Controlling Items", previous).
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Then, select Control & Status - Modules from
the MyTools bar, or
select Modules in the
'tree' under "Control & Status: System:
Equipment".
Using the Tree: Click your site/account button in the
tree, and then open these branches by clicking the "+"
beside each topic: • Control & Status, • Panel
Control & Status, • System, • Equipment.
Alternative
: You can also select [Detail Module
Status] in the equipment status screen.
Login with your user ID and PIN if prompted for
this.
Panel Groups and Panels: Open your specific panel
group and panel if these are listed in the 'tree'. Tip
:
The 'tree' can be set to show Control & Status topics in
a single list (logical tree view), or on a panel-by-panel
basis. For details, refer to "Other Desktop Choices".
If the status screen is blank or inactive (or if you'd like
more information), refer to "Accessing the Control and
Status Topics for a Panel" (under "Checking Status &
Controlling Items", previous).
Working with This Screen
Use the Grid / Form toolbar-button to s elect
your preferred view-mode.
Forms view: Details for one module at a time;
Grid View
: All modules in a list.
Select a desired module in the list.
Tip: In 'forms' view, you can select a module at the
bottom of the form, or use the 'Find' and 'Find Next'
buttons (binoculars) to search by name (or 1
st
few
characters--e.g., nam∗
).
Then, refer to the selection-descriptions for this
screen w hile vie wing the available st atus
information.
Tip: Any alarm conditions that are in effect will be
shown in colour. Be sure to dispatch someone to deal
with any conditions that require attention.
Checking the Status of Modules