Programming; Programming Overview; Pc Programming - Panasonic VL-V901 Series Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

5. Programming

5.1 Programming overview

There are 2 methods for configuring the system.
– Using a computer to configure the system. This is called "PC programming".
– Using individual station devices (lobby stations, main monitors, and PBX extension telephones) to configure the
system. This is called "lobby station programming" (page 58), "main monitor programming" (page 64), and
"Telephone programming" (page 62).
You can combine these methods to suit your needs. For example, you can configure the system for the first time using
a PC, and then make small changes to the system later using a station device.

5.2 PC programming

PC programming allows you to use a computer and the Panasonic Large Apartment System Setup Tool to create and
edit system data while offline, and then upload the data to the system while on-site.
Important:
R Depending on enhanced features supported by the device, the setup tool version used differs. See
7.5.3 Setup tool versions and serial number suffixes (Page 90) from more information.
– Setup tool version 1: 5.2.3 Version 1 setup tool overview (Page 47)
– Setup tool version 2 or 3: 5.2.5 Version 2 or 3 setup tool overview (Page 49)
R Refer to the following system software information to use system software for PBXs before editing system
data with PC programming.
– 5.10 Upgrading the system software (Page 78)
– 7.5.2 Serial number suffixes (Page 89)
R After using the setup tool to communicate with the system, restart the control box (page 78).
Note:
R The Panasonic Large Apartment System Setup Tool is also called "setup tool" in this document.
System requirements
– Operating system: Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
– Additional framework: .Net Framework 4.0 or later
5.2.1 Installing the setup tool and USB driver
1
Download the installer.
R Download information is available at the following web site.
https://panasonic.net/cns/pcc/support/intercom/v900
2
Double-click the installer.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions and install the tool and the USB driver.
5.2.2 Connecting the computer to the control box
1
Connect a USB cable to your computer's USB port.
R Use a USB 2.0 cable with a standard-B connector for connecting to the control box.
2
Lift up the dust cover that protects the control box's USB port.
R Do not remove the dust cover.
3
Make sure no debris has fallen into the USB port.
4
Connect the USB cable to the control box's USB port.
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