User's Manual

Communicating with the Panel
6. Communicating with the Panel
This chapter describes how to communicate with a wireless panel and the
actions that can be performed.
6.1 Setting the Panel Authorization Code
The authorization code is used to authenticate communications between
HomeLogiX
TM
software and the HomeLogiX
TM
wireless panel. You need to
set the panel authentication code in the panel account before
performing any type of communication between the panel and the PC.
See the Communications section on page 21, specifically Up/Download
Authorization Code paragraph.
6.2 Uploading from a Panel
You can upload the current information defined for a wireless panel in
order to view and modify the existing configuration.
There are two ways of uploading from a panel:
• Uploading from a local panel – the panel is conne ed directly to
the PC.
• Uploading from is connected
To upload
1. Tree, select the panel account from which to upload.
2. From the Upload From menu, choose either Local Panel or Remote
Panel. You can also access Upload from the toolbar button.
ct
remotely via a modem.
a remote panel – the panel
from a panel:
In the Panel
The Upload window is displayed.
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