Istar Ex Tools; Configuring Controllers; Viewing Controller Status - Tyco Software House iSTAR eX Installation Manual

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iSTAR eX Tools

iSTAR eX Tools
ICU
1–10
The following sections describe the configuration and diagnostic tools available for iSTAR eX
hardware.
The ICU runs on any Windows computer and lets you set the initial parameters for iSTAR eX
controllers and provides the ability to:
Display the status and type of controller
Configure IP address and connection information for master and member controllers.
Run configuration tools, like Ping and Ping Scan.
Activate the Real-Time Monitor that displays diagnostic information.
Run web-based diagnostics.
Download new firmware to multiple controllers.
NOTE
The ICU has not been evaluated by UL.

Configuring Controllers

Use the ICU to configure a controller's IP addresses, connection type, and identity
information.
To ensure proper configuration, the information that you enter in the ICU
must match the information that you configure in C•CURE.

Viewing Controller Status

If a controller in the ICU's subnet is powered on, the utility displays the following information
for the controller:
MAC address
Name
IP address
Parent's IP address (either the host or master controller IP address)
Type of controller
Connection status
Web-Based Diagnostic Utility
The Web-based Diagnostic Utility permits using the Web to view iSTAR eX status and
diagnostics information from any networked computer. The iSTAR web-based diagnostic
utility provides diagnostic tools for troubleshooting and monitoring system activity.

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