Linear PERS-4200 Series manual Programming with RA4200, Software Description, System Requirements

6. Programming with RA4200

Linear’s RA4200 software confi gures the PERS-4200 Console remotely or locally.

6.1 Software Description

The RA4200 software described in this manual supports the programming Linear’s Model PERS-4200 Personal Emergency Reporting System. The software runs on an IBM PC or compatible computer.

What is the RA4200 Remote Access Software?

The RA4200 Remote Access software is communications software that programs all features of Linear PERS-4200 Consoles. It sets the options for: Console alarm, audio, and sensors; communicator telephone numbers, call routing, formats, reporting codes, account numbers, and reminder messages and more.The RA4200 can also display the Console’s event log.

The RA4200 software has a help fi le that can be accessed at any time by selecting “Contents” from the “Help” menu or by pressing the F1 key.

System Requirements

•IBM compatible personal computer with 2 GB RAM

•Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 operating system

✓NOTE: Windows 64-bit operating systems may require “Windows XP Mode” download from Microsoft for “Panel Firmware Update (Dfuse)” to run properly. See http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/ download.aspx

•VGA monitor

•For remote telephone connection, a ITU v.22bis standard 2400 baud Modem

•For local connection, an available computer USB 2.0 port and a Type A to mini Type B USB cable.

•An Internet connection

•Hard disk drive with 50 MB available space for the software plus 18KB available space for each account template fi le

How does RA4200 connect to a Console?

RA4200 can connect to the Console two ways:

•Remote connection over the telephone line using the computer’s modem.

•Local USB connection using a USB cable and the computer’s USB port.

Once the connection is made, the Console will check if its remote access password matches the calling software’s password. If the passwords match, access is granted.

Do I have to be connected to a Console to make programming changes?

Since Remote Access knows the Console’s programming structure, you can modify an account template without being connected to a Console. This means you can set all of the values for a specifi c Console confi guration and then connect to a unit and send all of the values that you have set. This is referred to as off-line Console confi guration.

How do I change Console settings while on-line?

While on-line with the Console, make any changes to the account template then send the data to change the Console.

Can I make a template with the typical settings for all of my accounts?

Programming “templates” can be created to speed up programming multiple Consoles. Common settings, such as the Central Station telephone number, communicator format, Console and communicator confi gurations which are shared by all of your accounts can be stored in a generic account template. That template fi le can be used as a basis for creating multiple customer account template fi les.

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