Remote Programming; Generai Information; Equipment Required; Programming - ADEMCO via30 Installation Instructions Manual

Ademco Contact ID Reporting
takes the following format:
CCCCQEEEGGZZZ
where: CCCC.
Q=
EEE =
GG=
Zz=
Customer (subscriber) ID
Event qualifier, where:
E = new event, and R = restore
Event code (3 hexadecimal digtis)
iVote: For a complete list of event codes, refer to the central_
office receiver manual.
Always 00.
Zone/contact ID number reporting the alarm, or user number for
open/close reports. System status messages (AC Loss, Walk
Test, etc.) contain zeroes in the ZZZ location.
General Information The Atfefnco
via3i')can be remotely programmed from an IBM compatible Per-
sonal Computer (PC), a Hayes Modem, and Ademco's V-LINK@ Software (as
specified below).
Programming the control from a remote location is protected against compromise
by someone attempting to defeat the system, using multi-levels of security pro-
tection:
1.
2.
a.
4.
Equipment Required At
Security Code Handshake: An 8-digit download ID code must be
matched between the control and the downloader.
Site Initiated Remote Programming: The installer or subscriber initi-
ates the callback from the subscriber premises (by pressing MASTER CODE
+ # + 1)
while disarmed.
All parameters can then be downloaded via the
phone lines using a personal computer.
Station Initiated Remote Programming: The operator calls the site
from your office to initiate the download call. The control hangs up and then
calls back the PC via the preprogrammed telephone number. The unit can
then be uploaded, downloaded, or controlled from your office .
Data Encryption: Data passed between the PC and the control is en-
crypted for security so that it is very difficult for a foreign device tapped into
the phone line to take over communication and substitute system compromis-
ing information.
the premises:
. Ademco via30 and console.
At the installer's office/home:
An IBM PC compatible computer.
Either a Hayes brand Smartmodem 1200 [Level 1.2 or higher external or Level
1.1 or higher (with 4 position DIP switch) internal style],
or a Hayes brand Optima 24 Plus FAX96 Modem.
A No. 4130PC Downloading Software Diskette (Rev. 2.2, or higher).
Appropriate interconnecting cables.
Programming The downloading system can perform many functions when in communication
with the control unit.
Besides uploading and downloading, the status of the sys-
tem can be observed and various commands can be initiated, as follows:
Arm the System in the Away Mode; Disarm the System.
Bypass a Zone.
Force the System to Accept a New Program Download.
Shut Down Communication (dialer) Functions (non-payment of monitoring
fees in an owned system).
Shut Down all Security System Functions (non-payment for a leased system).
Inhibit Local Keypad Programming (prevents account takeover).
Command the System to Upload a Copy of its Resident Program to the office.
Read: Arming Status, AC Power Status, Lists of Faulted Zones, Bypassed W
Zones, Zones Currently in Alarm, Zones Currently in Trouble, and RF Sensors
with Low Battery Conditions.
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