Linear PERS-4200 Series manual Testing the Modem, Working properly, Windows will notify you

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9. Testing the Modem

A modem is used when connecting to a Console remotely, over the telephone line. A modem is not required for local programming with a USB cable.

When using a modem, be sure that the computer is running correctly and that the modem is installed and working properly before you run the RA4200 Remote Access Program.

Use the following steps to test the modem and determine the computer’s

COM port number that it is connected to.

To Test the Modem in Windows XP

Windows Control Panel can be used to test the modem and determine what COM port the modem is connected to.

1.Press START, SETTINGS, CONTROL PANEL.

2.Double-click on PHONE AND MODEM OPTIONS.

3.Click on the MODEMS tab. The modem and the COM port used should be shown.

4.Note the COM port number. It’s used when setting COM port in the RA4200 Send/Receive window (see Section 11.1).

5.Click PROPERTIES and select the DIAGNOSTICS tab.

6.Click QUERY MODEM. If the modem is connected and working properly, the Modem Information window will display detailed

	Command and Response modem information. If the modem is not	Windows XP Modem Test
	working properly, Windows will notify you.	Windows XP Modem Test
	working properly, Windows will notify you.

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Contents PERS-4200 Series Important Pers Installation Warnings Contents Product Description Power SupplyVoice Prompts ProgrammingEmergency Operation SummaryActivity FireAlternate Console Labels Remote Speaker/Microphone ModuleHome Button Cover Power Supply Installation Option Module InstallationConsole Connections Telephone ConnectionsProvider Features Console Modes & FeaturesProvider Modes User Modes User Features Power Off Mode Using the Provider Modes Not-Ready Mode Programming ModeSoftware Description Programming with RA4200System Requirements RA4200 can connect to the Console two waysProgramming Outline RA4200 Software InstallationCommand and Response modem information. If the modem is not Testing the ModemWorking properly, Windows will notify you To Test the Modem in Windows XPAccount Template Tabs 10. RA4200 Software OverviewMenu Bar Sub-menus that can be accessed from the Menu Bar areDrop-down Menu Items and Icons Customer Tab Console Tab Console Time Settings Temperature Limit SettingsAnnunciate Trouble Indication Annunciate Status with Home ButtonSensors Tab Low Battery Report OptionsSensor Zones Sensor Status IndicatorsSensor types selections available are Communicator Fallback Communicator TabPstn Dialing Sequence Enter the account number for the speciﬁ c Console Internet Protocol IP ReportingThree Central Station Pstn reporting formats are available Three Central Station IP reporting formats are availableReporting Options Tab Mode Switch ReportingReport AC Fail Report Supervisory EventsTwo-way Audio Mode Speaker Phone Timer2 Alarm Codes Automatic Status ReportsAudio Replay During Timeout Reminder SettingsReminder Messages Tab Report Missed ReminderFour types of reminder messages are available Reminder Time Slot SettingsCreating or Editing Reminder Messages Test ReminderChoose a reminder message type Send/Receive Window Console CommunicationSending and Receiving Console Data When a Console is new or un-programmed it will announceConsole Time and Date First Time Programming for New ConsolesLimited Remote Telephone Programming Connecting with the ConsoleOption 1 Reporting Format Option 2 Primary Telephone NumberLearning Sensors Sensor Learn / Test ModeActivate the sensor to learn. The Console will announce Console will announce the next available zone numberLearning a Single Sensor Testing SensorsErasing All Sensors Retrieving the Event Log Event LogPrinting the Event Log Clearing the Event LogPrinting or Exporting a Template Firmware Update Utility Instructions System Firmware Update Utility InstructionsUpdating Console Firmware Upgrade Complete Reporting Code CID Appendix a Reporting CodesSystem Event Appendix B Mode TableOpening Port COM30 Appendix C Communications Status Window TableSpeciﬁcations Power RequirementsRegulatory Information Linear Limited Warranty#’s IndexSIM ID Copyright 2014 Linear LLC 237016 a