DLS2002

1. DLS2002

2. DLS2002 [HOME] Table of Contents This PowerPoint presentation is divided into many different sections. Click on a topic below to jump to that section. To return to the Table of Contents, click on the [Home] button, located in the top right corner at the beginning of every new section. • Creating Templates • Account Manager Overview • Creating Account Using a Template • Creating Account Folders • Creating Auto Detect Accounts • Connecting to Existing Folders • Modem/PC-Link Configuration • Creating Accounts • Connecting to a Panel • Account Properties • Connecting to a Panel - Modem • Editing Accounts • Connecting to a Panel – PC-Link • Error Checking

3. DLS2002 Table of Contents This PowerPoint presentation is divided into many different sections. Click on a topic below to jump to that section. To return to the Table of Contents, click on the [Home] button, located in the top right corner at the beginning of every new section. • Uploading/Downloading • Miscellaneous • Communicating Selected Tags • Upgrade Wizard • Global Download • Find Account Function • Batch File Programming • Global Upload • Help File • Upload/Download Modules • Auto Detect Modules • Event Buffer • System Installation Graphic

4. DLS2002 [HOME] Account Manager Overview Account Manager Overview The Account Manager is used to create and view files and folders. In addition, a number of other options including modem/PC-Link selection and configuration, display options, help, etc… are available in menu options. The following is a brief overview of the Account Manager interface.

5. DLS2002 Account Manager Overview Message Window Communication Status Window Menu Buttons One-Click Function Buttons Folder List Account List Module Window

6. DLS2002 [HOME] Creating Account Folders Creating Account Folders Account Folders are used to organize customer account files. For example, folders can be created to store files alphabetically, by geographic area, panel type or application. NOTE: At least one Account Folder must be created. Do not store Accounts in the ‘Templates’ folder. This folder is reserved for Account templates only.

7. DLS2002 Creating Account Folders Account Folders are displayed in the far left window called the Folder List. To create a new Account Folder, click the Create Folder button.

8. DLS2002 Creating Account Folders A window will appear. Type the name of the new Folder (for example, Residential Accounts). When finished click the Create button.

9. DLS2002 Creating Account Folders The new Account Folder will now appear in the Folder List under Account Workspace.

10. DLS2002 [HOME] Connecting to Existing Folders Connecting to Existing Folders Accounts can be stored in a common directory or folder, usually on a network drive, so that all DLS users have access to the same database. The DLS2002 can be instructed to connect to any directory or folder so that it can access the Accounts stored within. Also, if the DLS2002 is installed to a different directory than the older DLS-3 software, the older DLS-3 folders can be connected to, so the Accounts are available in the DLS2002 software.

11. DLS2002 Connecting to Existing Folders To connect to an existing folder, click on Account Workspace.

12. DLS2002 Connecting to Existing Folders Click on the File Menu and click on the Connect to Folder option in the menu.

13. DLS2002 Connecting to Existing Folders A window will appear. Either enter the path name for the Folder or click the Browse button to find the Folder.

14. DLS2002 Connecting to Existing Folders After clicking the Browse button, use the explorer to highlight the Folder you want to connect to. This can be a Folder on a network drive or a Folder from an older DLS-3 installation. In this example the DLS2002 was installed to a different directory than the DLS-3 software. To use the DLS-3 files, each Folder must be connected to in this manner. Highlight the Folder you want to connect to then click OK.

15. DLS2002 Connecting to Existing Folders The selected Folder path will be displayed. Click Connect.

16. DLS2002 Connecting to Existing Folders The Folder will appear in the Account Workspace window and the Accounts stored in the Folder will be displayed in the Account Manager window.

17. DLS2002 [HOME] Creating Accounts Creating Accounts Accounts are used to store or change information in a panel. An Account can be created for every panel installed. Accounts can also include all modules connected to the panel and all the programming contained in each.

18. DLS2002 Creating Accounts To create a new Account, click the Create Account button. A Create Account window will appear.

19. DLS2002 Creating Accounts Enter the file name and the panel telephone number. A pull down menu is used to select the panel type. Panels are listed in alphabetical and numeric order. A pull down menu is also used to select the panel version. The most up-to-date version will automatically appear. The pull down menu can be used to select a different version. Once the correct panel type and version are selected click Next to continue.

20. DLS2002 Creating Accounts The next window is used to add modules to the Account. To add a module, click the Add/Change button.

21. DLS2002 Creating Accounts A pull down menu is used to select the module type and version. Once the correct module type and version are selected, press OK to add the module to the Account. Click OK to add the module.

22. DLS2002 Creating Accounts A list of the modules added, and the version of each, will be displayed. Continue adding modules by pressing the Add/Change button. Once all the modules are added press Next to continue.

23. DLS2002 Creating Accounts This area can be used to enter information regarding the Account. Once the information is entered click Next to continue.

24. DLS2002 Creating Accounts This area can be used to enter additional notes regarding the customer or the installation. Once the information is entered click Next to continue.

25. DLS2002 Creating Accounts Highlight the folder to store the Account in. Once the correct folder is highlighted click Finish to save the Account.

26. DLS2002 Creating Accounts The new Account will be displayed The modules added to the customer file, along with the version of each, will be displayed in the far right widow called the Module Window.

27. DLS2002 [HOME] Account Properties Account Properties At any time, the information stored in an Account (phone number, modules, customer information, etc.) can be viewed or changed by going into Account Properties.

28. DLS2002 Account Properties To view the Account information for a customer, right click on the Account name. A menu will appear. Click Properties.

29. DLS2002 Account Properties A window will appear. Initially, the General tab is selected and the window displays the general information regarding the Account. Click the tabs located at the top of the window to change or review the appropriate information. For example, click Module Selection.

30. DLS2002 Account Properties The window will change to show the modules added to the Account. To make a change, click the Add/Change button. When finished changing or reviewing the information, click ‘OK to save and exit.

31. DLS2002 [HOME] Editing Accounts Editing Accounts Editing Accounts is the basic function of uploading and downloading. You need to edit an Account to make changes that will be sent to the panel (download) or review the information programmed in a panel (upload).

32. DLS2002 Editing Accounts To edit an Account, double click the Account name.

33. DLS2002 Editing Accounts The software will retrieve the Account and display the main panel programming tree. The modules added to the file will also be displayed. Note, the main panel file is highlighted by default which is why the main panel programming tree is initially displayed.

34. DLS2002 Editing Accounts Click on the [+] button beside a programming topic and the topic will be expanded to show all the programming sections. The [+] button will change to a [-] button. Click on the [-] button to minimize the programming topic. To program a section, click on the green link. For example, click on the green link for Section [401] – First Downloading Option Code.

35. DLS2002 Editing Accounts The software will display the selected programming section, most of the time exactly as it appears in the Programming Worksheets that come with the panel.

36. DLS2002 Editing Accounts Section [401] is a toggle option section. To change an option, click on the Enabled or Disabled box. The option will change. For example, click on the Disabled box beside option [1] to turn ON downloading in the panel. Note – when any programming is changed in a section, the red download arrow will be highlighted.

37. DLS2002 Editing Accounts Once all the options have been programmed as required, press the Back button to return to the programming tree.

38. DLS2002 Editing Accounts In the programming tree, the red download arrow will be highlighted beside any section where a change has been made. In addition, a red download arrow will appear beside the main panel icon in the Module Window indicating that at least one programming section has been tagged for downloading.

39. DLS2002 Editing Accounts Programming sections can also be tagged for uploading, downloading or printing by simply clicking on the respective arrow beside the program section. In this example, the first three sections have been tagged for downloading, the next three for uploading, and all six are tagged for printing.

40. DLS2002 Editing Modules To edit the programming for a module, click on the module name in the Module Window. For example, double click on the LCD5500(Z) LCD Keypad module icon.

41. DLS2002 Editing Modules The module icon will be highlighted and the main window will change to show the module programming. As before, click on the green link for a programming section. For example, zone labels.

42. DLS2002 Editing Modules The labels programmed will be displayed. To change a label, click on it. For example, click on the label for Zone 1 and change it by typing a new label.

43. DLS2002 Editing Modules The new label will be displayed and, as before, the red download arrow will be highlighted (because a change was made that has to be downloaded). As well, a red download arrow will appear beside the module icon, also indicating a change was made.

44. DLS2002 [HOME] Error Checking Error Checking The DLS2002 can search the Account for common errors. There are two types of errors: critical errors and warnings. Critical errors are displayed with a red ‘x’ and indicate programming that prevents the panel from operating properly (i.e. the communicator is enabled but a phone number is not programmed). Warnings are displayed with a yellow ‘!’ to indicate programming that may be incorrect or was missed (i.e. The Installer Code is still at default). When downloading a panel, the error check function is performed automatically (there is an option to disable automatic error checking). The user can continue or abort the download. Error checking is an excellent tool when both downloading new panels or checking existing installations. Common programming mistakes, or programming that was missed, can easily be avoided. Double clicking on an error takes the user to the most likely section where programming needs to be corrected.

45. DLS2002 Error Checking To have the DLS2002 scan the Account for error, click the Error Check button.

46. DLS2002 Error Checking Correct the errors found by double clicking on each. The DLS2002 will automatically jump to the most likely cause of the error. Once all errors have been corrected, click OK to close the Error Window.

47. DLS2002 [HOME] Create Templates Creating Templates Templates can provide a short cut when creating new Accounts. Standard programming such as Installer Code, Phone Number, Communicator Format, Reporting Codes etc. can be changed in a Template. When later an Account is created, the information is already entered in the Account. NOTE: A Template must be created for each panel type and version.

48. DLS2002 Create Templates To create a Template, click the Create Account button. Enter an Account name, panel type and version. Click the check box to indicate the Account will be used as a Template.

49. DLS2002 Create Templates Modules can also be added to a Template. Click the Add/Change button if modules are to be added. When done, click the Finish button to save the Template.

50. DLS2002 Create Templates In the Account Manager screen, click on the Templates folder to view the Templates that have been created. To make changes to the template, edit it like a normal Account by double clicking it.