Communicating With The V-2924A; Initiating Communications; Direct Connect, Modem Connect; Select Dialing Method - Valcom V-2928 User Manual

COMMUNICATING WITH THE V-2924A

Communicating with the V-2924A allows sending and receiving of user programmed data, Setting of
System Date and Time and reading the revision numbers of the system firmware.
Once system programming is complete, this data must be downloaded to the V-2924A System. This
communication can be accomplished through two methods:

Initiating Communications

Direct Connect (PC is on site with the V-2924A System - can be accessed via a Null Modem RS232 cable).
To Connect:
Connect null modem cable from the V-2924A to the PC being used.
Set up Com Port (page 15).
Connection complete.
Modem Connect (PC is off site or can only be accessed using phone lines to communicate).
To Connect:
Set up modem (User required procedure - page 15).
Set up Com Port (page 15).

Select Dialing Method:


Modem Connect (page 15)

Manual Connect (page 16)
REMINDER:
For a modem to communicate with the V-2924A, there must be a remote modem connected to the
V-2924A. See page 18 for Setup of the Remote Modem.
Serial Port The serial port on the V-2928 Option Board is set for 9600 bits/second, 8 data bits, no parity and 1
stop bit (9600-8-N-1). The serial port properties of the connected PC or modem must be set to match these
parameters.
Direct Connect - Set Up Com Port
Select File, Com Setup, Com Port Selection.
If the port is known, use the down arrow to locate the number, select it and press OK.
If the port is not known, select Auto Find.
Reminder:
If direct connect is being used, make sure cables are connected and V-2924A is on.
If modem connect is being used, make sure modem is installed and working properly.
Modem Connect
From the Programming Tool, select File, Modem and then Modem Connect.
The screen below appears. Enter the number to dial or select a phone number from the list displayed.
Numbers can be added, edited or deleted from the list. Up to 10 numbers can be stored.
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