SKSS Software Suite Model 5660 Installation and Operations Manual Document 151240 12/03/2013 Rev G P/N 151240-G ECN: 13-0907
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Introduction to SKSS The Silent Knight Software Suite (SKSS) is a tool for communicating with IntelliKnight addressable fire panels, SK-5208 fire panel, and 5000-Series entry systems. This software makes it is easy to program panels from a remote location, like the central station service center or locally when directly connected to the panel. SKSS allows you to upload (receive) data from a panel to a PC.
5660 Silent Knight Software Suite connect directly to 5820XL and 5808 using an AB male USB cable. Mouse Versus Keyboard SKSS is designed to be used with a mouse. Using a mouse is the fastest and easiest way to operate the software. However, a mouse is not a requirement; all operations can be performed from the keyboard. See your Windows documentation for information on navigating in a Windows environment.
Installation and Operations Manual Installing SKSS SKSS walks you through the installation process and can be installed and configured to work with Silent Knight control panels in less than ten minutes. Installing SKSS If you are a new user of Silent Knight software, go to the installation procedure below. If you have a version of Silent Knight’s SK Analog Fire System Editor installed on your PC, the new software will not overwrite the directory or accounts you’ve already set up.
5660 Silent Knight Software Suite SKSS as shown below. Information on communications between the panel and the PC will appear here.
Installation and Operations Manual Using Password Protection Through the password system, you can make sure that only qualified users have access to SKSS. Or, if you prefer, you can disable password protection so that anyone in your facility can have access to SKSS. Initial Password SKSS comes with a Master User and Password. When logging on for the first time, select Master for the user and enter pass as the password. You can then change the password, add new users or disable password protection.
5660 Silent Knight Software Suite Setting Up Communications with the Panel Before you can use SKSS to communicate with a panel, you must configure a communication device. To connect to a remote panel, you’ll need to use your PC’s modem. To connect directly to an FACP, you can use a serial cable, or with 5820XL and 5808 panels you can use a USB cable. PC Modem Connection To communicate remotely with a panel, you will need to have a Hayes® compatible modem installed on your PC.
Installation and Operations Manual Configuring Communications Between the PC and Panel To communicate with the panel, you will need to select the PC’s modem or if connecting directly to the panel with a serial or USB cable, select the com port to which the cable is connected. To configure the communications device: 1. Select Options from the menu, then Communications. 2.
5660 Silent Knight Software Suite To add the S10=255 AT Command Setting: 1. Click on Configure Line in the Communication Configuration dialog box. 2. Click on the Connection tab, then Advanced from the modem settings dialog box. 3. Type S10=255 in the Extra settings text box. To remove the S10=255 AT Command Setting: 1. Click on the Windows Start button, then Settings, and finally Control Panel. 2. 3. 4. 5. 8 Double click on Modems. The Modems Properties dialog box appears.
Installation and Operations Manual SKSS File Types and Naming Conventions SKSS has three file types. Each file type stores different information about a specific panel or account. File types are identified by their file extension as shown in the table below. When you are working with the files, a unique icon will display in the upper left corner. Table 1: Types of Files Icon File Type Account Contains Views for programming a panel and other account information. Extension .[Panel No.
5660 Silent Knight Software Suite Table 2: File Menu Options Option Translate Description When there is more than one version of panel software, you can use the Translate feature to save programming time when upgrading a panel to a newer version of software. The new (translated) version of the account provides access to new programming options and previous programming will not be overwritten when you configure the new options.
Installation and Operations Manual Programming The programming views for the different panels are briefly discussed below. For complete information about the individual fields (or data entry areas), refer to the online help (not available in the beta version). For an overview of basic concepts about a panel refer to the panel’s Installation and Operations Manual.
5660 Silent Knight Software Suite Table 3: Programming Views for IntelliKnight Panels View Name Use This View To Account Info. Program subscriber data, including account phone number, contact person name. General Params. Program options that affect general operation of the software, including system clock options. Dialer Change options for the dialer. This includes such options as account number, reporting format, and other options related to reporting to a central station.
Installation and Operations Manual Views for the SK-5208 The Zones screen below is one of several screens used to set programming options for the SK-5208. Figure 3: Zones View for Panel Programming Table 4: Programming Views for the SK-5208 View Name Use This View To Zones Add, delete or modify zones. NAC/Relay Establish or modify zone NAC/output patterns such as silence, fire, prealarm, etc. NAC/Output Patterns Create custom output patterns for sounding devices and other output devices.
5660 Silent Knight Software Suite Views for the 5000-Series The System screen is one of three screens used for the 5000-Series panels used to set general programming data, including system message, clock format and installer code. Table 5: Programming Views for the 5000-Series View Name Use This View To System Set general programming data, such as the system message, clock format and installers code. Users Program, edit and delete up to 1000 tenants.
Installation and Operations Manual Scheduling Jobs The panel and a PC can communicate with each other by downloading (computer sends data to the panel) and uploading (panel sends data to the computer). This section of the manual describes communication operations. The Communications Queue The Queue is a list of completed and scheduled tasks between panels and SKSS. When a task appears in the Queue window, its status and other information will display next to the account number.
5660 Silent Knight Software Suite Job Status Jobs or accounts listed in the Queue window are assigned a status. The chart below describes all possible status types. Table 6: Queue Job Status Status Description Waiting The job is waiting for processing. Another job is currently being processed or the job is timed to execute at a later time. Error An error occurred during processing. No data was transferred. See page 22 for more information.
Installation and Operations Manual Downloading and Uploading You can download and upload various options, depending on the panel you are working with, such as panel programming settings and event history as shown in Table 7. When downloading, you are sending data (options that have been programmed using the SKSS programming views) to the panel. When uploading, you are sending data from the panel to the computer.
5660 Silent Knight Software Suite To download or upload panel information: 1. From the File Menu, select the download or upload menu item you want to schedule. 2. In the appropriate locations in the dialog box, enter your selections for the following options: File Name: To download, select the file that you want to download. To upload assign a name to the file that will be uploaded from the panel. You can use the Browse option to select from the list of available files.
Installation and Operations Manual Working with Event History Data You can upload event history from IntelliKnight and SK-5208 panels. When uploading a file from the panel’s event history buffer, you will have all of the most recent events that have occurred at the panel. Not all the events may be of interest to you at any given time. You can use the software to select only events that meet particular criteria, sort events, print and combine files of events.
5660 Silent Knight Software Suite Combining Event History Files (Append History) The IntelliKnight panels can store up to 1000 events and SK-5208 panels can store up to 150 events. When a panel reaches its 1000 event capacity, it begins deleting events starting with the oldest. When you save an upload, you create a file that you can save permanently or for as long as you need it.
Installation and Operations Manual Detector Status Data When you upload detector status from an IntelliKnight panel, you will have a file containing the status of all detectors in the system. Not all the detectors may be of interest to you at any given time. You can use SKSS to select only detectors that meet particular criteria, such as, detectors that are out of compliance or that need maintenance. You can also sort the file by various criteria and print the information that you need. 1.
5660 Silent Knight Software Suite Communication Error Messages The chart below describes communication error messages that could occur during processing. These messages indicate that transfer of data did not occur. If you receive one of these messages and do not know what caused it, see Troubleshooting Communications problems below. If the problem persists, contact Silent Knight Technical Support.
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