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21-0381E v4.7.3
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Do I Need an LCD Keypad?: Setting up a new
system/panel does not
require an LCD keypad to be
installed. (You only need to know the serial number of
each main panel and expansion module--look for a
small hand-written label on the back of each circuit
board.) Transferring settings from an Existing Panel
:
In this case, you will
need an LCD keypad to view (or
set) the "Panel Code" (S001:5) and "Third-Party
Password" (S005:1). Note: The "Panel Code" must be
set to a non-zero value.
1) This section assumes that your system
devices (panels, ex pansion modules,
doors, and sensors) have already been
installed, or that someone else is installing
them.
Note: If you do require details on physical
installation of a system components, refer to the
Commissioning or Installation Guide for your
system, in conjunction with the installation
instructions provided with each physical device.
2) If your VEREX Director software has not
been installed yet, or
if you are upgrading
from an earlier version of software, refer to
"PC Issues and Software Installation".
3) The provided 'activation key' needs to be
plugged onto the server (or only) PC. (
≥V4: USB co nnector; ≤V3.3.2: Parallel/
printer port; V3.3.3: Either).
The activation key provides 90 days of operation
with standard features. F or a dditional feat ures,
client-server operation, or extended duration, you
must run t he license- manager pro gram. For
details, refer to "Software Activation and Licensing".
Note: For a client-server installation where you'll be
working from a separate client PC, you'll also need to
identify this PC ( and other client PCs) to the server.
For det ails, refer to " Client/Server Access and
Permissions".
4) If you wish to transfer settings from an xL
main panel th at was programmed through
a system LC D keypad, refer to "Importing
Settings from an Existing VEREX Director
System Panel", to follow / below.
5) For each ma in panel, an d e xpansion /
application module (PO D) in the s ystem,
you will need to kno w the device's serial
number so it can be correctly identified t o
the software.
Tip: The serial number for each device can
typically be found on a hand-written label on the
device's circuit board.
6) You must be aware of how the facility is to
be divided into 'Areas', if applicable. In
general, this w ill typ ically pertain to
departmental divisions, or any other majo r
divisions where different monitoring
characteristics are to be in effect, and/or
where a differ ent set of use rs are to have
access.
Note: If you need more information on this, find
out from the installation co-ordinator, building
manager, or other contact at the site.
7) For basic testing of access-control
functions, yo u will need at least o ne
access card / token w ith a know n "ID"
number (and optional 'PIN' number).
Before You Begin (Form-by-Form Data Entry)