Connecting To Powermax - Visonic POWERMAX REMOTE - PROGRAMMER SOFTWARE User Manual

Connecting to the PowerMax Control Panel________________________________________ 7-7

7.2 Connecting to PowerMax

The login procedure enables PowerMax Remote Programmer to transfer information to and
from the control panel and can be initiated either when creating a new site file or when a
site file is already open. This procedure differs when the communications mode is set to
Serial Port or Telephone Modem. The first part of the procedure is the same for both
types of communication modes:
Caution:
Local Connection - In order to successfully complete the login process, check that:
• The PowerMax control panel is set to the Installer mode (not applicable to PowerMax+).
• The communication port is defined correctly.
• You enter the correct download code.
To Login when creating a new site file
1. Select New Site from the Sites menu,
Or
Click New in the Sites window.
2. In the New Site dialog box, fill in the fields (the fields will be enabled/disabled
according to the communication mode.).
3. Click Login.
To Login when a site file is open
From the Communications menu select Login,
Or
Click the Login icon in the toolbar.
Connecting by Local Connection (Serial Port)
After clicking Login, the communication icons in the status bar will become green, and the
Download and Upload icons in the toolbar become enabled and you have successfully
logged in.
Connecting by Remote Connection
(Telephone Modem/GSM/Callback)
When connecting by telephone modem, after clicking Login, the Modem dial up dialog box
appears.