1.1SOFTWARE DESCRIPTION
What is the RA-2400 Remote Access Software?
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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
How do I change Console settings while on-line?
While
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
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