Section 13: Downloading; Downloading Options; Periodic Call-Up; Pc-Link - DSC MAXSYS PC4020 Installation Manual

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13.1 Downloading Options

Downloading Telephone Number
Ref #: [000302]
Enter the telephone number for the downloading com-
puter (only applies if the User Call Up, Periodic DLS, or
DLS Callback option is enabled). For instructions on pro-
gramming telephone numbers, see Section 12.1 "Tele-
phone Numbers."
Panel ID Code
Ref #: [000303]
The 4-digit panel identifier code will identify the panel to
the downloading computer. The panel ID code must be
different for each panel if either User Call Up, Periodic
DLS or DLS Callback is used. The default setting is 4921.
Panel Downloading Access Code
Ref #: [000304]
This 4-digit code must be programmed the same as the
downloading access code in the computer file. If the
codes are different, the panel will NOT allow any
uploading or downloading to take place. The code is
used to help ensure the security of the system. The
default setting is 4920.
Double Call Timer
Ref #: [000305]
This is the maximum time between two telephone calls
when the "Double Call" option has been enabled. Valid
entries are between 000 and 255 seconds. The default set-
ting is 060 (see "Downloading Toggle Options – Double
Call" below to enable the Double Call feature).
Number of Rings
Ref #: [000306]
This is the number of consecutive rings the panel must
detect before answering the call for downloading. Valid
entries are between 001 and 255 rings. The default setting
is 008.
Downloading Toggle Options
Ref #: [000300]
Downloading to the panel is not enabled by default.
Select one or more of the following options to allow the
computer to communicate with the control panel. Use
the [*] key to toggle between [Y]es and [N]o to enable or
disable each option. Use the [<][>] keys to scroll through
the available options.
• DLS Enabled: If enabled, the panel will answer an
incoming call for downloading after the programmed
number of rings. The panel can also be programmed to
answer using the double call feature (see "Double
Call" in this section). If disabled, the panel will not
answer any incoming calls. (Default = No)
• User Call Up: If enabled, the user can make the panel
call a remote computer by entering the [*][6][Master
Code][7] User Call Up command. (Default = No)
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NOTE: DLS-2 v1.3 is required
• Double Call: If enabled, the panel will follow the dou-
ble call procedure. If the panel detects one or two rings
on the first call and then is called again within a pro-
grammed time, the panel will answer the second call
on the first ring. To program the Double Call Timer, see
"Downloading Options – Double Call Timer" above. If
disabled, the panel will only answer after the pro-
grammed number of rings. (Default = No)
• DLS Callback: If enabled, both the computer and the
panel will hang up after a connection is made. The
computer will then wait for the panel to call. If dis-
abled, the downloading computer will have immedi-
ate access to the control panel once accepted as valid.
(Default = No)
NOTE: If more than one computer is used for down-
loading, callback should be disabled.
• Periodic DLS: This feature can be used to have the
panel periodically call the downloading computer.
Upload/download
advance (batch files) will be executed. See Section 13.2
"Periodic Call-up" for programming the time and days
when this will occur. The computer must be waiting
for a call in order for this feature to work. (Default =
No)
• User Enabs DLS: If enabled, the user will be able to
activate the ring detect feature for 60 minutes in order
to allow downloading to occur. If the DLS Enabled
option is on, this option will not apply. (Default = No)

13.2 Periodic Call-up

Ref #: [000301]
This option programs the time and number of days
between periodic downloads:
• Periodic TX Days (00): Program the number of days
between periodic downloads. Valid entries are from
001 to 255 days. The default setting is 030.
• Periodic TX Time (01): Program, in military time, the
time of day the panel will call the computer for peri-
odic downloading. The default setting is 00:00 (mid-
night).

13.3 PC-Link

Ref #: [000307]
The PC-Link is an adapter that connects the control panel
to a portable computer to provide on-site downloading.
With the PC-Link, no modem is required. The time that is
required to complete a successful download is signifi-
cantly reduced. A serial cable is used to link the com-
puter with the control panel.
For instructions on using the PC-Link, please consult
your DLS-2 Software Manual ("Connecting Via PC-
Link").
NOTE: Communications are interrupted while the PC-
Link header is connected to the control panel.
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