Linear PERS-4200 Series Using the Provider Modes, Power Off Mode, Not-Ready Mode, Test/Learn Mode

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5. Using the Provider Modes

The Console features special modes of operation to aid the installer during setup and confi guration.

5.1 Power Off Mode

Power Off Mode allows for out-of-service storage of the Console without discharging the backup battery. The Console is shipped from the factory in this mode.

To place the Console in Power Off Mode from any other mode, remove AC power, then press and hold the POWER OFF button on the bottom of the Console for three seconds.

The next time AC power is applied, the Console will enter the programmed operating mode.

5.2 Not-Ready Mode

For a Console to report, an account number, Central Station telephone number, and reporting format must be programmed. If any of these settings are incomplete, the Console will indicate Not-ready Mode.

1UNPLUG THE POWER SUPPLY

2PRESS THE POWER OFF BUTTON ON THE CONSOLE BOTTOM FOR 3 SECONDS

3THE CONSOLE WILL ANNOUNCE POWER OFF AND THE INDICATORS WILL TURN OFF

"CONSOLE POWER OFF"

Power Off Mode

If the Console assumes Not-ready Mode when AC power is applied, a 1-second beep will sound (and annunciate, if programmed) and the three indicators will blink green, orange, orange.

5.3 Programming Mode

Programming Mode is used to setup and program the Console. It also can be used to retrieve the unit’s event log data.

Programming Mode can be accessed with RA4200 software on a PC locally through a direct USB connection, remotely through a telephone connection, remotely through cellular connection (if the optional UMTS-3G cellular module in installed), or with limited access through a

IF THE CONSOLE DOES NOT HAVE AN ACCOUNT NUMBER, CENTRAL STATION TELEPHONE NUMBER (OR IP REPORTING ADDRESS), OR REPORTING FORMAT PROGRAMMED, THE CONSOLE WILL INDICATE THAT IT IS NOT READY

CONSOLE WILL ANNOUNCE

WHEN POWERED ON

ALL THREE

INDICATORS

WILL BLINK

"CONSOLE NOT READY...

PLEASE CONFIGURE BEFORE USE"

GREEN

ORANGE

ORANGE

telephone connection using just a touch-tone telephone.

✓NOTE: During AC power loss, local and remote programming with the RA4200 software is disabled unless the connection was already established at the time of power loss.

When the Console is in Programming Mode, the three indicators will blink green, orange, red.

Programming Mode will exit automatically after 3 minutes of inactivity, or by pressing the CANCEL button.

While in Programming Mode, the Console is not operational and cannot receive or report alarms.

5.4 Test/Learn Mode

Test/Learn Mode is accessible using the TEST button on the Console. This mode can be used to locally learn, test, or erase transmitters.

To assist in setup and troubleshooting, when a transmitter is activated while the Console is in Test Mode, the Console will measure and announce the received signal strength (RSS) of the transmitter.

Enter Test/Learn Mode by pressing the recessed TEST button on the bottom of the Console. Test/Learn Mode will exit automatically after 3 minutes of inactivity, or by pressing the CANCEL button.

When the Console is in Test Mode, the HOME and CANCEL indicators will slowly blink green and orange.

While in Test/Learn Mode, the Console is not operational and cannot receive or report alarms.

✓NOTE:Transmitters can also be learned one at a time using the CANCEL button (see Section 12.2).

Not-Ready Mode

WHILE THE CONSOLE IS IN

 

 

PROGRAMMING MODE, ALL THREE

LOCAL

 

INDICATORS WILL BLINK

 

PROGRAMMING

 

 

 

 

CONNECTION

 

 

USB CABLE

PROGRAMMING

 

 

 

 

PC

GREEN

NOTE: THE SAME INDICATIONS

 

ORANGE

 

OCCUR WHEN REMOTELY PROGRAMMING

RED

Programming Mode

1PRESS AND RELEASE THE TEST BUTTON

2THE CONSOLE WILL ANNOUNCE TEST MODE, THEN THE FIRMWARE AND HARDWARE VERSIONS

3ACTIVATE ALL SYSTEM SENSORS, THE CONSOLE WILL ANNOUNCE SENSOR TYPE, ZONE, AND SIGNAL

STRENGTH

"TEST MODE... FIRMWARE VERSION x.x...

HARDWARE VERSION x.x"

"EMERGENCY SENSOR... ZONE ONE...

FULL SIGNAL"

HOME & CANCEL

INDICATORS

WILL BLINKGREEN

ORANGE

Test/Learn Mode

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Contents PERS-4200 Series Important Pers Installation Warnings Contents Voice Prompts Power SupplyProduct Description ProgrammingActivity Operation SummaryEmergency FireAlternate Console Labels Remote Speaker/Microphone ModuleHome Button Cover Console Connections Option Module InstallationPower Supply Installation Telephone ConnectionsProvider Features Console Modes & FeaturesProvider Modes User Features User ModesNot-Ready Mode Using the Provider ModesPower Off Mode Programming ModeSystem Requirements Programming with RA4200Software Description RA4200 can connect to the Console two waysRA4200 Software Installation Programming OutlineWorking properly, Windows will notify you Testing the ModemCommand and Response modem information. If the modem is not To Test the Modem in Windows XP10. RA4200 Software Overview Account Template TabsMenu Bar Sub-menus that can be accessed from the Menu Bar areDrop-down Menu Items and Icons Customer Tab Console Tab Annunciate Trouble Indication Temperature Limit SettingsConsole Time Settings Annunciate Status with Home ButtonLow Battery Report Options Sensors TabSensor Zones Sensor Status IndicatorsSensor types selections available are Communicator Fallback Communicator TabPstn Dialing Sequence Three Central Station Pstn reporting formats are available Internet Protocol IP ReportingEnter the account number for the specifi c Console Three Central Station IP reporting formats are availableReport AC Fail Mode Switch ReportingReporting Options Tab Report Supervisory Events2 Alarm Codes Speaker Phone TimerTwo-way Audio Mode Automatic Status ReportsReminder Messages Tab Reminder SettingsAudio Replay During Timeout Report Missed ReminderReminder Time Slot Settings Four types of reminder messages are availableCreating or Editing Reminder Messages Test ReminderChoose a reminder message type Console Communication Send/Receive WindowConsole Time and Date When a Console is new or un-programmed it will announceSending and Receiving Console Data First Time Programming for New ConsolesOption 1 Reporting Format Connecting with the ConsoleLimited Remote Telephone Programming Option 2 Primary Telephone NumberActivate the sensor to learn. The Console will announce Sensor Learn / Test ModeLearning Sensors Console will announce the next available zone numberLearning a Single Sensor Testing SensorsErasing All Sensors Printing the Event Log Event LogRetrieving the Event Log Clearing the Event LogPrinting or Exporting a Template Firmware Update Utility Instructions System Firmware Update Utility InstructionsUpdating Console Firmware Upgrade Complete Appendix a Reporting Codes Reporting Code CIDAppendix B Mode Table System EventAppendix C Communications Status Window Table Opening Port COM30Power Requirements SpecificationsLinear Limited Warranty Regulatory InformationIndex #’sSIM ID Copyright 2014 Linear LLC 237016 a
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