User`s guide

330 VEREX Director V4.73 User's Guide 21-0381E v4.7.3
About Communication Pools
"Communication pools" a llow the VEREX
Director so ftware to manage panel
communications. Each 'pool' can contain a
direct-cable-connection, or one or more
modems or IP connections.
IP Connections: Secure and regular IP connections
are also supported.
More: IP Connectivity"
Including mor e than one modem in a 'pool'
allows mode ms to be shared for multiple
panels / acco unts. Commu nication pools also
allow select ing groups of modems on phone
lines with preferred rates to specific locations.
Tip: The first communication pool for a new single-
account system is set up automatically. When adding
panels, the communications pools must be set up as
desired.
Note: A communication pool cannot
contain multiple
direct-cable-connections, or different types of
connections at the same time.
Adding a Modem or Direct-Cable-
Connection to the Selection List
(i.e., if your cable / modem / device is not in the list)
a) Ensure your modem(s) an d/or direct-cable
connections have been set up (i.e., a re
available under MS Windows).
For details, refer to: "PC-to-Panel—Direct
Connection", or "PC and Panels—Modem
Connections" (as applicable).
b) Then, ensure your soft ware is a ware of t he
modem(s) and other conn ections (i.e., by
"Adding" them through the Communications
Software).
For details, refer to "Serial Port / Modem Setup
(Communications Manager)".
Adding and Setting up a
Communication Pool
Select Communications P ool from the
MyTools bar, or
click [Communications] in
the 'tree', and select Communication Pool.
Now, click [+] at the botto m of the form, or
right-click the form, and select Add Ne w from
the pop-up menu.
Alternatively: You can select "New Pool" from the list at
the bottom of the window. Note: Grid view does not
apply to this screen.
Then, refer to the selection-descriptions for this
screen while entering a su itable name, and
adding the desired item(s) to the 'pool'.
If a modem or direct-cable-connection is not listed (that
has recently been added through the communications
software), click [Refresh] on the toolbar.
Tip: Your settings will be saved automatically when
you move to a different screen, or select a different
'pool'.
After being configured here, communications pools can
then be assigned to specific 'Panel Groups'. For
details, refer to "Panel Groups and Connection
Settings".
Viewing or Changing Selections for a
Communication Pool
Select Communications P ool from the
MyTools bar, or
click [Communications] in
the 'tree', and select Communication Pool.
Now, selec t t he desired 'p ool' from the list at
the bottom of the window.
Note: Grid view does not apply to this screen.
Then, refer to the selection-descriptions for this
screen while viewing or changing selections as
desired.
Tip: Your changes will be saved automatically when
you move to a different screen, or select a different
'pool'.
Removing an Item from a
Communication Pool and/or from the
List of Available Items
To remove a modem or direct-cable-
connection from a 'pool', select the item u nder
"Devices in Pool", and click [Remove].
To delete an item from the list of available
choices, select the item und er "Devices not in
Pool", and click [Delete Device].
Note: Deleting an item here is similar to deleting it
through the communications software. To add a
replacement connection to the list of choices, refer to
"Adding a Modem or Direct-Cable-Connection to the
Selection List" (previous/above).
Communication Pools for System Panels
Beginning with V4.0 VEREX Director, you can use the Communications Wizard to set up and initiate
communications with a panel. For more information, refer to "New Installation? Try the Wizard!"