SilentKnight 5660 Silent Knight Software Suite - Manual (Page 11)

Installation and Operations Manual
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Configuring Communications Between the PC and Panel
To communicate with the panel, you will need to select the PC’s modem or if
connecting directly to the panel with a serial or USB cable, select the com port to which
the cable is connected.
To configure the communications device:
1. Select Options from the menu, then Communications.
2. Select the PC’s installed modem for modem communications or the com port to which the
serial or USB cable is connected for direct connection to a FACP from the Line/Port drop-
down list.
Note: When communicating with some panels, communications speed is
improved by adding the S10=255 AT command. SKSS will automatically
check to see that the S10=255 AT command is set in the Windows
Advanced Connections Setting of your modem when dialing certain panels.
If not, SKSS will attempt to send the command. To configure the modem
with this command, see the following paragraph.
Adding/Removing the S10=255 AT Command Setting
The S10=255 AT command ensures the most efficient operation for modem to panel
communications. This command will improve communications reliability between the
modem and compatible Silent Knight fire panels.
The S10=255 setting may not be useful for other communications applications. During
these times you can disable the S10=255 AT command. The next time you use SKSS,
you will be reminded that the S10=255 command is not set.