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SYSTEM12
INSTALLATION MANUAL

4. Programming

Other than the Unit ID dipswitches that are used to
identify each S12 in a multi-chassis system (see p. 53)
and ELAN keypad dipswitch settings (see below), all
S12 programming is done with VIA!
software - the same software that is used for pro-
gramming VIA! Touch Panels and ELAN keypads.
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VIA!TOOLS revision 5.0 or higher is required for
S12 programming. VIA!TOOLS software requires
Windows 98 or higher operating systems on a PC
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with one standard RS-232 or USB port*, 256 color
800 x 600 display, 16MB RAM (minimum) and approxi-
mately 10MB free disk space for associated files.
The S12 can be programmed prior to making all con-
nections (recommended) or after making all connec-
tions. If programming prior to making connections,
print out the source and zone setup screens from
VIA!TOOLs and use them as a guide for making your
input and output connections. If programming after
making all your connections, it is critical that you
document the location of every source input and
zone output, as this information will be needed for
programming.
The specifics of VIA!TOOLS programming is outside
the scope of this manual, but complete step-by-step
S12 programming tutorials are included with
VIA!TOOLS 5.0 setup software.
Downloading VIA!TOOLS Programs
to the S12
Once you have completed programming, it will be
necessary to download the VIA!TOOLS client file to
the S12. For downloading, the 9-pin serial cable that
is included with your VIA!TOOLS package should be
connected between the computer's serial port and the
ELAN RS-232 Serial Port IN on the S12.
S12 Download Connections
Computer
SERIAL
PORT
Serial Cable
* If your computer has a USB port, but not a serial port, a USB-to-
Serial Port adaptor, or a serial I/O PC card will be required for
programming the S12. ELAN has tested and confirmed the
functionality of the following I/O PC card for use with VIA!TOOLS:
Socket Communications, Inc. Serial I/O PC Card, Product #:
SL0700-004. For further information on this product,
go to http://www.socketcom.com/product/SL0700-004.asp.
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TOOLS setup
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S12
ELAN RS-232
SERIAL PORT
D-Sub 9
IN
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If there is more than one S12 in the system, it will be
necessary to connect the ELAN RS-232 ports
between chassis using the 9-pin serial cable that is
included with the S12 Expansion Kit (see Multi-
Chassis Connections, page 55, for details).
Each S12 in the system must be powered up prior to
downloading. In multi-chassis systems, make sure the
Unit ID dipswitches for each chassis are set correctly
(see System Expansion, page 54, for details).
For detailed, step-by-step downloading instructions,
see the VIA!TOOLS Help files included with every ver-
sion of VIA!TOOLS.
ELAN Keypad Dipswitch Settings
When using an ELAN keypad with an S12 , the
dipswitches (located on the front of each keypad)
must be set to the following position:
ELAN Keypad Dip Switch
Settings for the S12
UP UP UP DOWN
1 2
Failure to set the keypad dipswitches as shown above
will result in improper zone control and functionality.
The settings shown above are the settings for all
ELAN keypads in the system, regardless of what zone
they are in.
Like the S12 itself, each keypad in the system must
receive a VIA!TOOLS download in order for it to prop-
erly control a zone. Refer to the keypad instruction
manual or VIA!TOOLS Help for details on downloading
to ELAN keypads.
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