Honeywell 3.5 manual Downloading Primer, General Information, S E C T I O N, Access Security

S E C T I O N 6

Downloading Primer

(Remote Downloading is not a UL Listed feature)

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General Information

Downloading allows the operator to remotely access, program, and control the security system over normal telephone lines. Anything that can be done directly from the keypad can be done remotely, using the COMPASS downloading software. To communicate with the control panel, the following is required:

1.IBM PC-compatible 486 33MHz PC or better with 30 MB of available hard disk space and at least 8MB of RAM (12MB is preferred). Windows 3.X, Windows 95, 98, or Windows NT.

2.One of the following modems:

•ADEMCO CIA

•Hayes Smartmodem 1200 (external: level 1.2 or

higher; internal: level 1.1 or higher)

•Hayes Optima 24 + Fax 96 external

•Hayes Optima 336

•BizComp Intellimodem 1200 w/volume

•BizComp Intellimodem 2400

Other brands are not compatible, even if claimed to be 100% compatible.

3.COMPASS DOWNLOADING software available on CD ROM with a complete User’s Manual. It may also be downloaded from the Honeywell web page. The web address is www.honeywell.com/security.

Internal modems must have a 4-position DIP switch. Modems with a 6-position DIP switch will not work.

Access Security

The following four levels of protection guard the control against compromise while it is being accessed from a remote location:

1.Security code handshake: The subscriber’s account number as well as an 8-digit ID number (known only to the office) must be matched between the control and computer.

2.Hang-up and callback: The control panel “hangs up” and calls the computer back at the pre- programmed number only if the security codes match.

3.Data encryption: All data that is exchanged between the computer and control is encrypted to reduce the possibility of anyone “tapping” the line and corrupting data.

4.Operator access levels: Operators may be assigned various levels of access to the downloader, each having its own log-on code. The access levels allow the operators read/write capabilities of the customers’ account information. For a detailed explanation of the access levels, see the downloading software User Manual.

NOTES:

•Each time the control panel is accessed successfully, a Callback Requested report is sent to the central station, if Opening reports are programmed.

•When the system is downloading, the keypad displays “MODEM COMM.”

•After each download or save, an automatic time stamp is done, to indicate the last download (or save) and the operator ID number.

•A complete hard copy of each individual account can be obtained by connecting a printer to the computer. Refer to your computer Owner’s Manual or contact your dealer for printer recommendations.

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