Linear DUAL-824 5.3CONNECTING TO A CONSOLE CONTINUED, Connecting Locally, Connecting Remotely

5.3CONNECTING TO A CONSOLE (CONTINUED)

CONNECTING LOCALLY

✦Verify that the modem’s LINE jack is connected to the Console’s T&R Terminals with a cable.

✦Verify that the Console is in Test Mode.

✦Click the CONNECT button. The Communication Status area will show the progress of the connection. WAIT UNTIL THE TIMEOUT TIMER BEGINS TO COUNT DOWN BEFORE PROCEEDING.

✦As the timeout timer counts down, PRESS THE EMERGENCY BUTTON ON THE CONSOLE.

CONNECTING REMOTELY

✦Be sure that the modem’s LINE jack is connected to a working telephone line.

✦Verify that the Console’s T&R Terminals are connected to a working telephone line.

✦Click the CONNECT button. The Communications Status area will show the progress of the connection. WAIT FOR THE CONNECTION TO COMPLETE. The RA-2400 will dial the number once, wait for a few rings, hang-up, then dial a second time. The Console should answer the telephone immediately when the telephone rings during the second dialing attempt.

After connecting the Communications Status area will show the progress of the on-line connection, then display “Connected” and the DVS-2400 version number.

The Console Power area will show the status of the Console’s AC power and backup battery. The Arming Mode area will show the Console’s current mode. Pressing the REFRESH button will update the displayed information.

Local Connection in Progress Remote Connection in Progress

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