Control (Downloading); Equipment Required; Programmming; Remote Programming Advisory Notes - ADEMCO Via 30+ Installation Instructions Manual

Section 7.
REMOTE PROGRAMMING AND
CONTROL (DOWNLOADING)
General Information
Equipment Required
Programming
Remote Programming
Advisory Notes
The Ademco via30+ can be remotely programmed from an IBM compatible Per-
sonal Computer (PC), a Hayes Modem, and Ademco's V-LINK® Software (see
below).
Such programming is protected against compromise by someone attempting to
defeat the system, by using multi-levels of security protection:
1. Security Code Handshake: An 8-digit download ID code must be
matched between the control and the downloader .
2. 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.
3. 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 .
4. 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.
At the premises:
e Ademco via30+ and console.
At the installer's office/home:
e An IBM PC compatible computer.
e 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 (set Aux Modem
Command to: ;
e ANo. 4130PC Downloading Software Diskette (Rev. 3.0, or higher).
e Appropriate interconnecting cables.
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:
e Armthe System in the Away Mode; Disarm the System.
e Bypass a Zone.
e Force the System to Accept a New Program Download.
e
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
Zones, Zones Currently in Alarm, Zones Currently in Trouble, and RF Sensors
with Low Battery Conditions.
Notes: After the control and the PC have established valid communication, each
console on the system will become inactive and will display "CC" or "MODEM
COMM.". The control, however, will stil! be scanning its zones and looking for
aijarms. If an alarm does occur, after communication is broken off, alarms are
sounded and the proper dialer reports are sent to the central station. The con-
soles will become active after the download communication is terminated. The
detailed operation of the download functions is covered in the installation in-
structions for the 4130PC Downloading Software Diskette.
e Alarm and trouble reporting may be delayed during the time that the system
and the Downloader are linked to each other following a valid exchange of
codes, but the proper message will get through to the Central Station after the
link is broken. (continued)
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