Fire-Lite DACT-UD2 Digital Alarm Communicator/Transmitter - Manual (Page 33)

Remote Site Upload/Download
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SECTION 5
Remote Site Upload/Download
Important! The FACP will automatically reset 2 minutes after completion of a user
program download via the PS-Tools programming utility. To prevent program
corruption, the operator must wait until this panel reset occurs before performing any
panel operations.
The control panel may be programmed or interrogated off-site via the public switched
telephone network or locally using the USB connection at J4 on the DACT-UD2. Any
personal computer with Windows
™ XP or NEWER, with a 2400 baud compatible
modem and Upload/Download software PS-Tools, may serve as a Service Terminal.
This allows download of the entire program or upload of the entire program, history
file, walktest data, current status, system voltages, time and date.
The control panel may also communicate to a local PC at the job-site. The PC must be
connected to the USB connector J4 on the DACT-UD2. A standard USB cable with
male-A to male-B connectors, which must be purchased separately, is required.
Important: Remote modification of FACP programming requires that the panel be
enabled for remote download (refer to "Remote Download" on page 33). Remote
interrogation of panel programming, history logs, detector status, etc., is possible
without enabling the remote download option.
CAUTION: After successfully downloading a program, make certain to perform the
following steps:
1. Print out all programmed data via Print Mode or manually view programmed
entries and compare to intended program data
2. Test all affected panel operations
3. Immediately correct any problems found
5.1 Remote Download
NFPA 72 requirements state that a technician be on-site and at the control panel
whenever the PK-Plus Programming Utility is used to download any information to the
FACP. This applies to local and remote programming. For this reason, a new option
has been added to the FACP which allows an individual at the FACP to enter a
password and either enable the proprietary mode where downloading will be allowed at
any time or access a specific password protected screen where downloading will be
allowed regardless of the current proprietary setting. The Remote Download option
can be selected from the main menu screen as shown below:
1=READ STATUS MODE
2=PROGRAMMING MODE
3=REMOTE DOWNLOAD