Interlogix VEREX Director - Manual (Page 305)

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Hard Drive
At least 500 MB of free space while Windows
is running is recommended for a full installation
and typical database.
Software installation may include:  The Director
software;  The card-badging software;  MS Internet
Explorer components;  MS SQL-server components.
For demonstration purposes, you can likely install with
only 200-250 MB of space available (with Windows
running), however this is NOT recommended for a
real/working installation.
Note: With larger / busier systems, additional hard
drive space will be necessary. (This is unlikely to affect
your PC specifications, though, since the smallest hard-
drives available today are in the multi-gigabyte range.)
Software Media / other Drives
CD-ROM drive, double-speed (2X) or higher.
Communications Ports (Serial / USB)
One free serial port (COMx) is required for
each direct panel connection (and external
modem), in addition to any serial ports used by
a mouse, or other devices. One USB port will
also be needed (Director-server PC) for the
software 'activation' key.
Notes: Resources for serial ports cannot be 'shared'.
In a multi-PC (client-server) system, panel connections
can be spread across the available workstations as
desired. The activation key works with the provided
license-manager software to manage software licensing
and maximum system capacities.
Modems (for remotely managed panels)
Panels can communicate with the Director
software through a direct-cable-connection, a
dial-up modem, or an IP connection.
xL panels (narrow mainboard) support a
modem module that plugs onto the panel
mainboard.
ISM panels (square mainboard) use a built-in
modem/dialler for small accounts, or an
external modem as described below.
Tip: For details on wiring and modem set-up, refer to
the Hardware or Commissioning guide for your panel.
Modems that support a connection speed of
38,400 baud are required (e.g., V90
compliant). It is best to use the same brand at
the PC and panel(s). A US Robotics Sportster
56K modem is recommended.
The LASAT Safire 560 Voice Modem has also been
tested, and can be used if desired. Exception: This
modem cannot be used in conjunction with the Bell 103
(300 baud) support which is built into the panels. Bell
103 connections require a USR Sportster 56K modem
at the PC.
Modems for panels must support a standard serial
connection. As well, these modems must support
"Auto-Answer", and a connection speed of "38,400
baud"—either through physical switches, or
programmable in 'Flash' memory that is not affected by
power failure.
Where panels are to dial into the VEREX Director
system to transmit activity messages, each panel
requires its own dedicated modem. Otherwise, up to 30
panels can be connected together (via RS485) to share
a single modem.
Notes: Modems require a direct/analogue telephone
line. Our testing was done using a US Robotics
Sportster 56K modem. We provide details on how to
set up this model of modem. Other brands and models
may require more detailed knowledge of modem
configuration.
Printer and Parallel Printer Port
For printing reports, you can use any printer
supported by your version of Windows
(capable of printing at a suitable speed under
MS Windows).
System Panels
Main panels must have an up-to-date main
board and 'EPROM' chip to be compatible with
this software. Existing/older panels must be
upgraded or replaced.
Tip: For details, refer to the
instructions provided with your panel upgrade kits.