SKSS Software Suite Model 5670 Installation and Operations Manual Document 151241-L8 12/03/2013 Rev P/N 151241-L8-G 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, IFP-Series fire panels, and SK-5208 fire panel. SKSS allows you to upload (receive) data from a panel to a PC. For example, you can upload event history from a panel so that the history can be sorted and viewed on screen or printed as a report.
5670 Silent Knight Software Suite (not available during beta testing). The help screens describe each data entry area on the view and explain how to select options. Backing Up Your Data Protect your valuable data by frequently backing up files using the backup tool of your choice. Files with extensions.[Panel Type]History and .[Panel Type]Detector contain your data. For example, a file with the extension .5808History contains the history information from a 5808 panel.
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. 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.
5670 Silent Knight Software Suite To install SKSS: 1. Go to Silent Knight website. www.silentknight.com 2. Click on downloads, Download the SKSS software. Note: The CD Key is located on the inside of this manual’s the front cover. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to continue installation. If an error occurs during installation, make sure you have sufficient memory and disk space on your PC (see page 1).
Installation and Operations Manual Starting SKSS To start SKSS: 1. From Start, select Programs, Silent Knight and then click on Silent Knight Software Suite. The login dialog box appears. 2. 3. 4. When logging on for the first time, select Master from the User Name dropdown list. Press Tab to move to the Password text box and enter pass. Click OK. The SKSS window appears. Note: If you’ve used the SK Analog Fire System Editor, note that the Communications Queue is no longer a separate application.
5670 Silent Knight Software Suite 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.
Installation and Operations Manual 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, 5808, IFP-1000, and IFP-100 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.
5670 Silent Knight Software Suite 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.
Installation and Operations Manual 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. Double click on Modems. The Modems Properties dialog box appears.
5670 Silent Knight Software Suite SKSS File Types and Naming Conventions SKSS has three two 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 Event History Detector Status Contains Events that occurred at the panel. This file type is uploaded from the panel.
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.
5670 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 3: 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 18 for more information.
Installation and Operations Manual Uploading You can 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 uploading, you are sending data from the panel to the computer. Table 4: Download and Upload Options by Panel Option IntelliKnight IFP-Series SK-5208 Event History • • • Detector Status* • • * The option for uploading detector status that appears on the file menu is available for Rev. 1.
5670 Silent Knight Software Suite To upload panel information: 1. From the File Menu, select the 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 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, IFP-Series, 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. 1.
5670 Silent Knight Software Suite Combining Event History Files (Append History) The IntelliKnight and IFP-Series 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 or IFP-Series 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.
5670 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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