Chapter 1: Introduction - Visonic Remote Programmer Software User Manual

Chapter 1: Introduction

The Visonic Remote Programmer is a utility program that enables you to manage
the PowerMax/PowerMaster alarm system from a remote station. It runs on IBM-
PC or compatible workstations and runs on Microsoft
Windows XP.
The Remote Programmer works with the new PowerG wireless technology and
PowerMaster alarm systems for intrusion alarm systems. When connected to
Visonic's PowerG-based systems, the program provides superior diagnostic and
configuration capabilities, including performing walk-test from a remote location,
diagnostics of wireless network condition and complete configuration of all
peripheral devices in addition to configuring the alarm system control panel.
The Remote Programmer continues to support PowerCode-based systems and
PowerMax alarm systems.
Remote Programmer allows offline preparation of specifications, each of which is a
set of parameters especially tailored for a particular installation site. After preparing
the configuration, the remote programmer can download it into the alarm system
control panel locally using a cable or remotely via telephone.
Remote Programmer communicates with PowerMax and PowerMaster alarm
systems either locally through an RS-232 serial data cable, as shown in figure 1-1,
or remotely via telephone lines and a modem, as shown in figures 1-2 and 1-3.
Local Data Transfer enables the operator to prepare the parameters for the alarm
system on a PC where he specifies parameters in the Site Screens, even though
he is working at the same installation site. He then transfers the data to the alarm
system through a cable.
LOCAL SETUP
no modem is
required for
local download
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Figure 1-1: Setup for Local Data Transfer
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POWERMASTER-10
RS-232
CABLE
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