Linear DUAL-824, DVS-2400 manual Software Description, What is the RA-2400 Remote Access Software?

1.1SOFTWARE DESCRIPTION

What is the RA-2400 Remote Access Software?

The RA-2400 Remote Access software is a communications program designed to work with Linear’s DVS Supervised Wireless Security Systems and other Linear products. The software runs on an IBM PC or compatible computer and connects to the console through the standard telephone network, or to the Console directly, with the computer’s modem. This 32-bit software runs under all Windows operating systems.

RA-2400 sets the options for: Console access codes, exit/entry delays, alarm, audio, and sensors; communicator telephone numbers, call routing, formats, reporting codes, account numbers, and other options.

The RA-2400 software has a large help fi le that can be accessed at any time by selecting “Contents” from the “Help” menu or by pressing the F1 key.

How does RA-2400 connect to a DVS Console?

Remote Access communicates with the Console over the same phone line the Console uses to send communicator reports. Remote Access can also connect to the Console without a telephone line by directly connecting the Computer modem’s LINE jack to the Console’s T & R Terminals using a telephone cord.

With a telephone line connection (remote connection), a special dialing procedure is used. First, Remote Access dials the phone number specifi ed for the Console. Remote Access waits long enough for the phone to ring two or three times, then hangs up. Next, Remote Access waits, then dials again. This second call is answered on the fi rst ring by the Console.

With a direct connection (local cable connection), Remote Access prompts the user to place the Console in Test Mode and press the Console’s EMERGENCY button to establish the connection.

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 programming structure, you can modify an Account Profile without being connected to a Console. This means you can set all of the values for a specific Console configuration and then connect to a unit and send all of the values that you have set. This is referred to as off-line Console configuration.

How do I change Console settings while on-line?

While on-line with the Console, make any changes to the Account Profi le 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 an Account Profi le and used as a template. That template fi le can be used as a basis for creating each customer Account Profi le fi le. See “Using Profi le Copies” in the Help contents for more information on creating a template.

How do I add and remove the program’s password?

A password can be set to restrict the RA-2400 to authorized users only. To add a password, select “Change Password...” from the “Options” menu. Enter the password in the “New Password” fi eld. Verify it by entering the password again in “Re-type New Password” and click OK. To remove the password, enter your password in “Old Password”, don’t enter anything on the “New Password” and “Re-type New Password” fi elds and press OK.

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