Specifications

Siemens Mobility, Traffic Solutions

Sopers Lane, Poole, Dorset

BH17 7ER

Version 10 Page 81 of 120 Status Issued

Last Editor harry.smyth Date 03 November 2014

Document

Name

GENERAL HANDBOOK FOR HEIMDALL

DETECTORS

Doc. No.

667/HB/31900/000

7.2.1 Managing Sites

Prior to attempting communication with the on-site equipment, you need to create and

select a 'site' definition file, using the Siecom software. A site will normally be

associated with each detector location.

A ‘site’ definition file contains information on the communication method, wireless

address (where appropriate), equipment type, communication settings, and any

additional useful reminder information.

7.2.1.1 Site Definition File Creation

To create a new site definition file, select Site  New from the menu. A blank site

properties window is displayed allowing the site information to be entered.

Site Definition File Selection

To select an existing site definition file select Site  Open from the menu. A file

browsing window will be displayed to allow the site file to be selected. Once the file has

been selected a prompt will be displayed asking if you want to connect to the site. If you

are opening the site to make configuration changes or just to view the settings select

the ‘No’ button. If you want to connect to the equipment select the ‘Yes’ button, see

section on Site Connection 7.2.2

7.2.1.2 Saving Site Definition File Changes

To save select the menu Site  Save.

7.2.1.3 Cloning a Site Definition File

It is possible to clone a site by opening an existing site definition file, changing the

address and specific information and selecting Site  Save As...