Interlogix Topaz User Manual - Manual (Page 242)

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How to add a field panel
Note: Before adding a new panel, detailed information on the panel from the installer is required, such as location, type
of panel, address, communication protocol, etc.
Server COM Port From the drop-down list select the computer communication port for the field panel.
COM1 - The physical communication port on the back of the PC.
Note: Click the link arrow to set up an additional Com Port. When setup has been completed,
close the window by clicking Save.
Serial Number The serial number is a unique number for each field panel and is only required for dial-up panels.
The serial number can be found on the documentation that came with the field panel or on the
board inside the field panel.
Elevator Operation If the field panel is going to be used for Elevator Control, click the box to the right placing a
check mark in the box. If not, leave the default of no check mark.
Note: If Elevator Operation has been activated, additional information must be configured on the
Elevator page.
Panel Polling Delay If the TCP/IP or Server COM Port routinely give time-out error messages, you can set a panel
polling delay longer. The default value is zero for dedicated (direct connected) panels. Set the delay
at.5 for all LAN and Dial-up panels.
CAUTION: Never set the delay longer than necessary. For example, if you set the delay to 5 sec.
and the panel is not communicating, the server waits the 5 seconds before giving up and going to
the next field panel. This could delay an event from being reported to the workstation.
Data Encryption If DES encryption is going to be used for data transmission between the field panel and the server,
click the box to the right placing a check mark in the box. If not, leave the default of no check
mark.
Note: The ACURT requires firmware version 7.13.00 or later to allow DES encryption. Consult
the Status display for the current version number that your panel is running. Older panels
may need additional configuration to enable this option. Check with customer support for
assistance.
Expansion Modules Set up the expansion devices that are connected to the ACU on the Expansion Port. You can select
an Input or Output module for addresses 4, 5, 6, and 7. For example, an input module would be a
RIM and an output module would be a RRM. The address is set on the board at time of installation.
If you are not sure of the board address, contact the installer.
Configured Panels This list is used when you wish to select an existing panel to modify or check its configuration. See
“Modify Field Panel” below.
Description Enter the Description of the Field Panel. This can be up to 60 alphanumeric characters describing
the panel location or name of the areas of the building or site that it controls.
For example: “ACU - Building 546 / Rm#2343 - Research Lab & Check Distribution Center”.
Save After all changes have been made to the Panel page, click Save/Add.
One of the following messages displays:
• If “Operation Complete” is displayed, no further changes are needed.
• If “Duplicate Record” is displayed, then the Panel Name has been repeated. Enter a new name
and try saving again.
• If “Duplicate Polling Address” is displayed, then a field panel with the same polling address
already exists. Check to make sure the correct address for the panel was selected.
• If “Operation Failed” is displayed, then a required field was not entered. Enter the field and try
again.
Clear At any point if you wish to clear out all entered information, click Clear.
CAUTION: Clicking Clear before clicking Save deletes newly entered data.