Linear PERS-4200 Series manual 10. RA4200 Software Overview, Account Template Tabs

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10. RA4200 Software Overview

The RA4200 software is a Windows compatible program with menus and tabs to select various account fi elds to make selections and enter data.

10.1Starting the Program To Run the Program:

Double-click on the RA4200 desktop icon or press START, point to ALL PROGRAMS, Linear, RA4200 and click on RA4200.

The RA4200 program will launch, displaying the menu bar and icons, the Account Template with its seven tabs, a communications status window, and a connection status indicator at the bottom.

10.2 The Account Template Tabs

Seven tabs are available for the Account Template. Each tab displays major areas for programming and administrating a PERS-4200 Console installation.

The Account Template tabs function as follows:

Customer

Displays fi ll-in fi elds for details of the subscriber’s information for the specifi c PERS-4200 installation. Fields include name, address, telephone numbers, customer ID#, and a large fi eld for special notes regarding the subscriber.

Console

Displays fi ll-in fi elds for setting information and options for the specifi c PERS-4200 Console. General settings such as passwords, siren enable, voice prompts, voice language, temperature limits, activity timer and Night Mode time windows can be set. Several other Console options and settings are also available in this tab. The Console’s time and date settings are displayed.

Sensors

Displays the 16 wireless sensor zones of the PERS-4200 Console. Each sensor zone displays its sensor ID number, sensor type, supervision option, two-way audio option, and the current sensor battery and supervision status.

Communicator

Displays Console connection options for public switched telephone network (PSTN) and internet protocol (IP) reporting. Typical PSTN settings are for the communicator’s Central Station telephone numbers, account number, reporting format, audible dialing tones, and dialing format. Typical IP settings are for Central Station IP address and port numbers, IP account number, IP reporting format, voice gateway IP address and port numbers.

Reporting Options

Displays reporting options for the Console. Options for AC failure reporting, supervisory event reporting, mode switch reporting, automatic answer, automatic status report interval, speakerphone timer, two-way audio mode, dialing delay, and 4x2 reporting codes.

Reminder Messages

Displays the eight subscriber Reminder Message slots and their options. Also displays an option for setting the Reminder timeout interval and audio replay option. Each Reminder Message can be enabled, set for a type, and programmed to an activation schedule. An automatic system test reminder message can also be programmed.

Log

Displays the event log of the PERS-4200 Console. After the log is retrieved from the Console, this tab will show the system events with a time and date stamp in the order that they occurred.

ACCOUNT TEMPLATE TABS

CONNECTION STATUS

COMMUNICATIONS

INDICATOR

STATUS WINDOW

RA4200 Customer Tab

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Contents PERS-4200 Series Important Pers Installation Warnings Contents Voice Prompts Power SupplyProduct Description ProgrammingActivity Operation SummaryEmergency FireHome Button Cover Remote Speaker/Microphone ModuleAlternate Console Labels Console Connections Option Module InstallationPower Supply Installation Telephone ConnectionsProvider Modes Console Modes & FeaturesProvider Features 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 TabsDrop-down Menu Items and Icons Sub-menus that can be accessed from the Menu Bar areMenu Bar Customer Tab Console Tab Annunciate Trouble Indication Temperature Limit SettingsConsole Time Settings Annunciate Status with Home ButtonLow Battery Report Options Sensors TabSensor types selections available are Sensor Status IndicatorsSensor Zones Pstn Dialing Sequence Communicator TabCommunicator Fallback 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 availableChoose a reminder message type Test ReminderCreating or Editing Reminder Messages 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 numberErasing All Sensors Testing SensorsLearning a Single Sensor Printing the Event Log Event LogRetrieving the Event Log Clearing the Event LogPrinting or Exporting a Template Updating Console Firmware System Firmware Update Utility InstructionsFirmware Update Utility Instructions 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