Remote Site Upload/Download | Downloading Program |
The panel identification number is typically used to identify the panel to the Service Terminal when the control panel calls the Service Terminal. If more than one call comes into the Service Terminal, the control panel ID number is used to sort out the calling parties.
Another use of this code allows for identical secret codes to be placed into multiple control panels at one jobsite, using the panel ID number to distinguish between the individual panels.
Error CheckingAs each block of data is received by the control panel, it is checked for accuracy. If an error is detected, the block is retransmitted until correct, up to a maximum of four times. If the Secret Code is not verified and four errors occur, the call is disconnected and the report that the upload/download was not successful is called to the Central Station(s).
Central Station AcknowledgeThere is an option, referred to as the ‘callback’ option, whereby the control panel will report to one or both Central Stations that a request for uploading or downloading has been received prior to processing the call. If the Central Station(s) does not acknowledge receipt of this request, uploading or downloading is prohibited. If acknowledged by the Central Station(s), another message is transmitted, informing the Central Station(s) that:
•Downloading was successful
•Uploading was successful
•Uploading/downloading was not successful
Central Station Data ProtectionThe primary and secondary Central Station phone numbers, communications format, account code, test time and programmable event codes are vital Central Station information. These blocks of data are protected from partial programming due to faulty phone connections, line noise and other errors. This prevents the panel from being confused due to a wrong phone number, account code, test time and most critical formatting errors.
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