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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction ..................................................................................................... 4
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation ....................................................................................... 5
2.1 System Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Hardware Setup .............................................................................................................................. 5
Chapter 3: Software Installation ........................................................................................ 9
3.1 Installing the Upload/Download Installer Program .................................................................. 9
3.2 Installing DAO .............................................................................................................................. 13
Chapter 4: Getting Started ............................................................................................... 14
4.1 Activating Upload/Download from Your Windows Desktop ............................................... 14
4.2 About this Software ...................................................................................................................... 15
4.2.1 Your screen........................................................................................................................ 15
4.2.2 How to use Upload/Download software...................................................................... 15
Selecting Options from the Main Menu ....................................................................... 15
Entering/Selecting Parameter Information .................................................................. 16
Screen Types .................................................................................................................... 17
Help Menu........................................................................................................................ 17
Tool Bar............................................................................................................................. 18
4.3 How to Proceed............................................................................................................................. 19
4.3.1 Establishing Communication ......................................................................................... 20
Direct ................................................................................................................................. 20
PSTN Remote Connection.............................................................................................. 20
IP Network Connection (ACM)..................................................................................... 20
PSTN Fast Modem Connection Using the ACM Remote Access Service (RAS) .... 21
GSM Connection (Fast Remote) .................................................................................... 22
Chapter 5: Main Menu Bar Options.................................................................................. 23
5.1 Client Menu (Client Management)............................................................................................. 23
5.1.1 New Client ........................................................................................................................ 24
5.1.2 Find Client......................................................................................................................... 24
5.1.3 Find Next Client ............................................................................................................... 25
5.1.4 Delete Client...................................................................................................................... 25
5.1.5 Save Client......................................................................................................................... 25
5.1.6 Print Client ........................................................................................................................ 25
5.1.7 Backup Database .............................................................................................................. 25
5.1.8 Backup Client.................................................................................................................... 26
5.1.9 Restore Database .............................................................................................................. 26
5.1.10 Restore Clients ................................................................................................................ 26
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5.1.11 Navigation Arrows ........................................................................................................ 27
5.1.12 Exit.................................................................................................................................... 27
5.2 Options Menu................................................................................................................................ 27
5.2.1 Log in ................................................................................................................................. 27
5.2.2 System Configuration ...................................................................................................... 27
5.2.3 Operators........................................................................................................................... 29
5.2.4 History Log ....................................................................................................................... 30
5.2.5 Delete Log.......................................................................................................................... 30
5.2.6 Batch Operations .............................................................................................................. 30
5.2.7 Run Batch .......................................................................................................................... 30
5.2.8 Background Color ............................................................................................................ 31
5.2.9 Screen Lock ....................................................................................................................... 31
5.2.10 Print Options................................................................................................................... 31
5.2.11 Panel Types ..................................................................................................................... 31
5.2.12 Interface Language......................................................................................................... 31
5.2.13 Translation Tool.............................................................................................................. 31
5.3 Installer Menu................................................................................................................................ 32
5.3.1 ProSYS Installer Menu Options...................................................................................... 32
5.3.2 WisDom Installer Menu Options ................................................................................... 35
5.3.3 Orbit‐Pro and Pro‐24 Installer Menu Options.............................................................. 36
5.3.4 Orbit‐6 Installer Menu Options ...................................................................................... 38
5.3.5 Orbit‐14 Installer Menu Options .................................................................................... 38
5.4 Access Control Menu (for ProSYS only) .................................................................................... 39
5.5 End User Menu ............................................................................................................................. 39
5.5.1 ProSYS and WisDom End User Menu Options ........................................................... 40
5.5.2 Orbit‐Pro, Pro‐24, Orbit‐6, Orbit‐14 End User Menu Options ................................... 42
5.6 Comm (Communications) Menu ................................................................................................ 42
5.6.1 Upload Screen................................................................................................................... 42
5.6.2 Upload All ......................................................................................................................... 42
5.6.3 Download Screen ............................................................................................................. 43
5.6.4 Download All.................................................................................................................... 43
5.6.5 Verify Screen ..................................................................................................................... 43
5.6.6 Wait for Call ...................................................................................................................... 43
5.6.7 Dial to Panel ...................................................................................................................... 44
5.6.8 Hand Over......................................................................................................................... 44
5.5.9 Hang Up ............................................................................................................................ 45
5.6.10 Message to LCD Keypad............................................................................................... 45
5.7 Event Log Menu ............................................................................................................................ 45
5.7.1 Upload All ......................................................................................................................... 45
5.7.2 Upload Recent .................................................................................................................. 46
5.7.3 View ................................................................................................................................... 46
5.7.4 View From File ................................................................................................................. 46
5.8 Help Menu ..................................................................................................................................... 46
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Chapter 1: Introduction
This manual explains how to use the RISCO Group Upload/Download software supporting
RISCO Group Security Systems. By using the Upload/Download software, you can manage the
panel database of your clients, you can program any of the panels from your own PC, selecting the
features you require from the many described in this manual. You can customize each panel in line
with the special requirements of the client. This can be done at the client’s premises with a direct
link to a laptop computer, or from a remote location via a phone connection using a modem, GSM
or via IP using ACM (available for ProSYS).
Upload/Download software also enables you to coordinate the activities of your operators, as well
as maintaining records of both operators’ activities and customized configurations through an on‐
line status display. You can upload from the panel to your computer to make changes when needed
and then download from your computer to the panel with the new set up that you have prepared.
Before you start, read straight through to the end of chapter 4. This will familiarize you with the
conventions used, and prepare you to go ahead with the actual menu options. Section 4.3, How to
Proceed, contains a flow chart with the actual steps to be taken and should be consulted before you
actually start working with the program.
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PC CONTROL
R8485
PANEL
BUS ADAPTER
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To establish direct cable connection from your computer to the panel:
1. Connect the BUS adapter (depending on your panel) to your computer.
2. Connect the 4 pin connector to the socket on the Control Panel main board at the client premises
or directly to the 4‐wire bus at any point. (Make sure the panel is in Ready mode and not in
Install mode.)
3. Power up your computer and continue to section 3.2: Installing the Upload/Download software.
Remote:
Modem requirements: Use a Hayes compatible modem: Hayes Optima, US Robotics.
The following diagram is the overall system connection using a modem:
PSTN
TELEPHONE
LINE
CONTROL
PC MODEM
To establish remote connection from your modem to the panel:
1. Connect the modem to your PC and telephone line according to the above diagram.
2. Check the dial tone on your phone line.
3. After hearing the dial tone, hang up and power up your computer and modem and continue to
section 3.2: Installing the Upload/Download software.
TCP/IP Ethernet Connections (ACM):
The following diagram is the overall system connection between the ProSYS security panel
and IP network:
Note: The ACM is compatible with UD software.
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To establish IP network connection using the ACM:
1. Connect the ACM to the Ethernet by plugging an appropriate Ethernet cable plug into the RG‐
45 connector on the ACM. For detailed information of mounting and connecting the ACM refer
to the ACM manual
Note: When ACM is connected and not in STAND Alone status, you are unable to perform Upload/Download
communication via direct or GSM connection.
2. Power up your computer and continue to section 3.2: Installing the Upload/Download software.
PSTN Connection using RAS (Remote Access Service) of the ACM:
PSTN fast remote connection of the ProSYS can be established using a modem located on the
ACM (Advanced Communication Module P/N RP128AA0100A). This connection is used if
you want to establish a backup connection to the ACM IP connection.
The following diagram is the overall system connection using RAS connection:
PSTN
TELEPHONE
LINE ACM WITH CONTROL
PANEL
PC MODEM
MODEM
RP128AB0100A
To establish RAS connection from your computer to the panel:
1. Connect the ACM at the client premises to the PSTN line
Note: The STAND Alone jumper located on the ACM should be set to its default value (no).
2. Modem requirements: Use any modem that supports dialup Internet connection.
GSM/PSTN Upload/Download Fast Remote Connection:
Remote Upload/Download can be performed using the GSM data channel.
Notes:
• Upload / Download via GSM is available only for ProSYS and WisDom panels with an AGM module connected.
• Programming the GSM/GPRS Module can be established with Upload/Download.
• To enable Upload/Download programming over the GSM network the control parameter UD GSM Enable should be
enabled in the control panel. Please refer to the panel manuals for more information regarding this parameter.
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The following diagram is the overall system connection using a GSM modem or PSTN:
4 WIRE
GSM BUS
NETWORK
AGM CONTROL
PC GSM / PSTN
MODULE PANEL
MODEM
TELEPHONE
LINE CABLE
To establish GSM modem connection from your GSM/PSTN to the panel:
1. Connect the AGM to the panel BUS connection at the customer premises.
2. Connect the GSM/PSTN modem to your computer. You can use a cellular phone as your
computer modem. RISCO Group recommends Nokia® brand phones with modem.
3. Power up your computer and continue to section 3.2: Installing Upload/Download software.
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The Upload/Download software includes the following Programs:
Installer – The main software package.
DAO – Data Access Object is the auxiliary database software package for those computers
not already equipped with this database capability.
1. From www.riscogroup.com go to Support & Downloads>Upload/Download software and
click Download to download the Upload/Download software to your computer.
2. Double click on the Setup.exe file. The Choose Setup Language dialog box appears.
Choose Setup Language dialog box
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3. Select the preferred language and click Next. The Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for
Upload/Download dialog box appears.
Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Upload/Download dialog box
4. Click Next. The License Agreement dialog box appears.
License Agreement dialog box
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5. Select the I accept the terms of the license agreement option to accept the terms of the licensing
agreement and click Next. The Customer Information dialog box appears.
Customer Information dialog box
6. In the User Name and Company fields type your name and the name of your company. Click
Next. Choose the destination folder dialog box appears with a default destination folder. You
can change the destination path by selecting an alternative path with the Browse button.
7. Select the Complete option if you wouten.5(d)]TJ/TT61Tf2.89070TD0Tc<0231>Tj/TT71Tf.25140TD.0005lik
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9. Click Install to begin the installation. The Welcome to continue InstallShield Wizard for
Upload/Download dialog box appears.
Welcome to continue InstallShield Wizard for Upload/Download dialog box
10. If you want to save a previous database select the Yes I have option and browse for the
previous database path. If not, select the No, this is my first installation of the
Upload/Download software option and click Next. The InstallShield Wizard Complete dialog
box appears when installation is complete.
InstallShield Wizard Complete dialog box
11. Before you can start with Upload/Download you need to restart your computer. Click Yes, I
want to restart my computer now to do this automatically and click Finish.
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To Install DAO:
1. From www.riscogroup.com go to Support & Downloads>Upload/Download software and
click the download Microsoft DAO link to download DAO to your computer.
2. Double click on the Jet35sp3.exe file to run it in order to stop current services.
3. Double click on the Setup.exe file and click OK. The Welcome screen appears.
4. Follow the standard Windows installation procedures and accept all the default settings.
5. Double click on the Jet35sp3.exe file to run it in order to update the installation files.
Note: Jet35sp3.exe and Setup.exe are Microsoft files.
6. Activate Upload/Download again and it will function correctly.
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Log in dialog box
3. Type in the default password: rokonet and click Enter.
Note: The password is case sensitive and must be typed in lower‐case letters. Make sure the caps lock is off!
4. Upload/Download is activated. The Main Client screen appears.
Main Client screen
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Your screen is divided into 5 areas:
An example of your screen layout
Main menu: There are up to 7 options in the main menu bar in addition to Help.
Tool bar: The tool bar consists of icons that provide an alternative to choosing options
through the main menu. The tool bar also displays the name of the screen you have
selected as well as the name of the operator.
Upper info bar: Displays the client number, client name and type of panel you are using.
Main screen: Displays the features of the particular option you have chosen from the
main menu and sub‐menus.
Lower info bar: Displays the time, date and type of panel you are using. The lower info
bar also displays the status of your connection (red – no connection, green – connected).
1. Place your cursor on an option in the Main Menu and click to open its drop down menu.
2. Press simultaneously on the Alt key and the underlined letter key of the required main menu
item. For example to select the Installer menu press simultaneously the Alt and I keys.
Note: The name of the menu option selected always appears at the top right of either type of screen next to the Tool bar.
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Note: Enter partition information via the toggle option.
It is also possible to copy information from one cell to another using your mouse:
To use the copy and paste function:
1. Click once on a cell then click with the right mouse button.
2. Select Copy.
3. Click on another cell in the column and again use the right hand mouse button and select Paste.
4. The contents of the first cell appear in the second.
5. To select a complete row, click to the left of the row. The whole row is highlighted in blue.
6. Use copy and paste to move the contents of the entire row.
7. Alternatively, you have the option to drag a row or a cell to adjoining rows and/or cells where
they are duplicated.
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Screen Types
TYPE 1 SCREENS TYPE 2 SCREENS
Type 1 screens have check boxes, drop‐down Type 2 screens resemble a spreadsheet and
lists and fields to enter parameter have some Microsoft Excel features, i.e. copy
information. Type 1 screens contain many & paste. To navigate between the cells, use
parameters grouped together by a common the keyboard arrows or, with your mouse
heading colored red and a border, see pointer, click into the cell you want to
diagram below: modify with your mouse pointer.
The cells appear in 3 colors coded as follows:
White: You may change the default data –
where shown and/or type in your own
required settings.
Blue‐Green: These cells contain a drop down
list that can be opened by clicking on the
arrow on the top right. To select an option,
click on it.
Pink: These fields are automatically
generated from information you enter into
other fields
A Type 1 screen A Type 2 screen
Help Menu
To access the Help menu, type F1. This provides additional information for all menu options. The
Help menu screen is divided into 2 sections. On the left side, click on the option that you are
checking, the help menu for this appears on the right side.
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Tool Bar
The tool bar is situated beneath the main menu. Click on the relevant icon for the desired action.
These are the icons:
ICON DEFINITION
New Client
Find Client
Delete Client
Save Client
First Client
Previous Client
Next Client
Last Client
Cut
Copy
Paste
Configuration
Operators
Upload Screen
Download Screen
Dial
Retrieve Default Values
Previous Screen
Last Screen
Next Screen
About
Note: The name of the screen that has been selected and the operatorʹs name are shown next to the tool bar.
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After installing the software you can now do the following:
Download a new client file to the control panel:
Upload a new client file from the control panel:
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Direct
To establish direct cable connection from your computer to the panel:
1. Activate the Upload/Download software.
2. In the Client information screen select the Local connection type option (see section 5.1).
3. From the Main menu select Options>System Configuration. The System Configuration dialog
box appears (see section 5.2.2).
4. Enter the relevant Direct Com Port and click OK.
5. Check that communication has been established by setting the time and date (see section 5.5).
Note: The status of the connection appears in the lower bar of your screen. Green means that connection has successfully
been established.
6. To disconnect communication, from the Main menu select Comm>Hang up.
IP connection can be established for the ProSYS panel using the ACM module.
To establish network connection from your ACM card to the panel:
1. Activate the Upload/Download software.
2. In the Client information screen select the Network connection type and fill in the correct ACM
IP Address (see section 5.1).
Note: It is recommended to check that the ACM IP address on your panelʹs keypad is identical to the IP you enter here.
3. From the Main menu select Installer>Communication>ACM and make sure that the ACM IP
address is the same address you previously filled in the Client information screen. Fill in the
relevant fields (see section 5.3.2).
Note: For detailed information refer to the ACM manual.
4. Check that communication has been established by setting the time and date (see section 5.5).
Note: The status of the connection appears in the lower bar of your screen. Green means that connection has successfully
been established.
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To establish communication via the RAS connection type:
Firstly you must configure your dialup connection in order to connect Upload/Download software
to ACM through dialup (modem) connection.
Follow the PSTN dialup connection to ACM procedure:
a. From your desktop open My Network Places.
b. Right click on your mouse to open Properties.
c. From the Network Tasks select Create a New Connection. The Welcome to the New
Connection Wizard dialog box appears.
d. Click Next. The Network Connection Type dialog box appears.
e. Select the Connect to the Internet option and click Next. The Getting Ready dialog box appears.
f. Select the Setup my connection manually option and click Next. The Internet Connection
dialog box appears.
g. Select the Connect using a dialup modem option and click Next. The Select a Device dialog box
appears.
h. Select the appropriate modem and click Next. The Connection Name dialog box appears.
i. Type ACM in the text field and click Next. The Phone Number to Dial dialog box appears.
j. Type your phone number in the text field and click Next. The Connection Availability dialog
box appears.
k. Select the preferred option and click Next. The Internet Account Information dialog box
appears.
l. Type ppp (Note: small letters) in the User name field and acmppp (Note: small letters) in the
Password and Confirm password fields. Deselect both checkboxes and click Next. The
Completing the New Connection Wizard dialog box appears.
m. Click Finish to exit the wizard.
n. From your desktop the ACM dialup connection, enter your user name and password and click
Properties. ACM Properties dialog box appears.
o. In the Security tab select Advanced (custom settings) options and click Settings. The Advanced
Security Settings dialog box appears.
p. Select the unencrypted password (PAP) option in the Allow these protocols option. Click OK
to return to the ACM dialup connection dialog box.
q. Enter you username and password and click Dial to check your connection.
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Secondly, after you have completed the above procedure, from the Client information screen select
the RAS option and follow the remote modem connection steps as described for PSTN Remote
Connection.
Remote Upload/Download can be performed using the GSM data channel.
To establish PSTN/GSM modem connection from your GSM to the panel:
1. Activate the Upload/Download software.
2. In the Client information screen type in the Panel phone number and select the Remote/Fast
Remote connection type (see section 5.1).
3. From the Main menu select Options>System Configuration. The System Configuration dialog
box appears (see section 5.2.2).
4. Enter the relevant Remote Com Port.
5. Fill in the Modem Setup fields. Make sure that you check the Wait for dial tone checkbox,
update the dialing method and select the correct Modem type from the drop‐down list and
click OK.
Note: Select a modem that is compatible with the type of connection you have chosen, from the Modem type drop‐down
list.
6. From the Main menu select Installer>Communication>Dialer 1. The Dialer parameters 1 screen
opens. When filling in the fields make sure that the U/D GSM enable checkbox is checked (see
section 5.3.2).
7. From the Main menu select Installer>Communication>Dialer 2. The Dialer parameters 2 screen
opens. When filling in the fields make sure that you fill in the Dial tone wait time field (see
section 5.3.2).
8. From the Main menu select Installer>Communication>GSM. Select GSM from the Type drop‐
down list. Update the rest of the fields (see section 5.3.2).
Note: For detailed information of GSM parameters refer to the GSM manual.
9. Check that communication has been established, from the Main menu select Comm>Dial to
panel or click on the Dial icon. When communication has been established, set the time and
date (see section 5.5).
Note: The status of the connection appears in the lower bar of your screen. Green means that connection has successfully
been established.
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The screen also includes a number of radio buttons. Select the relevant connection type as listed
below:
Connection type Remote – connection via phone.
Local –connection via direct cable.
Network – connection via IP.
Fast Remote – connection via GSM network.
RAS –fast connection via phone using the ACM with
modem .
Note: Not all panels and modems possess all these options.
ACM IP Address This is a text field. Insert your IP address if you want a
network connection.
Note: Only if you have the option of Network connection.
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The screen also includes a number of fields that are automatically generated and/or updated by the
system. These are listed below:
Client Number This represents the client number. It is automatically
generated when setting up a new client (see below)
Clicking on the arrows on the Icon bar navigates
between the clients, in order of their client number.
The system keeps the client number 0001 reserved for
display of the default panel screens. When you click on
the > navigation arrow, the first few clicks go through
the panel vigaree5(m)]TJ/TT61T568374860TD.0014Tc<02310231>Tj/TT71Tf.50
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3. Click OK. On the basis of your entry, the system searches for the appropriate client. The Client
search results dialog box appears with all the options that contain the search criteria.
4. Double click on the client you are searching for to open that clientʹs information. You can also
select the client number from the drop‐down list below.
5. Click OK. The clientʹs information screen appears.
1. From the main menu select Client>Delete Client, or from the tool bar, click the Delete Client
icon. The Delete Client dialog box appears.
2. Select the client you wish to delete from your system. The client displayed on the screen is to be
deleted.
3. Click the Yes button. The client is deleted.
From the main menu bar select Client>Save Client, or from the tool bar, click the Save Client
icon. The Client data is saved and stored in the database. (If you have not saved and want to exit
the program you will receive a message asking you if you want to save the changes you have made.)
1. From the main menu bar select Client>Print Client, or from the tool bar, click the Print icon.
The print dialog box appears.
2. Select the client whose data you want to print.
3. Select the printing parameters and click OK. The system prints complete client information
including all system parameters for the client selected.
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To backup the entire database:
1. From the main menu bar select Options>System configuration. In the Backup path field enter
the path where you wish to save your backup database. The default path is your C drive. Click
OK.
2. From the main menu bar select Client>Backup database. Type the name of the file and click
Save.
3. Click Start. A Done message appears when backup is complete. All the data contained in the
Upload/Download database is saved.
1. From the main menu select Client>Backup Client. The Backup Clients to File dialog box
appears with a list of all your clients.
2. Select the relevant client by clicking on the client in the list. To select several clients from the list,
press Shift while clicking on additional clients. To unselect a client, click on the relevant client in
the list and click Unselect.
3. Click Save. Select the path you where you wish to save this file. The default path is your C
drive. Type the name of the file and click Save.
Note: If you are changing versions of the Upload/Download software, the latest version will accept all information saved
in the previous version.
Restore Database overrides your existing database and replaces it with the backup database.
To restore the database:
1. From the main menu bar, select Client>Restore database. The Restore database dialog box
appears. Select the appropriate file and click Open.
2. The database is restored (copied) to the system.
Restore Clients adds duplicate clients to the list.
To restore client data:
From the main menu bar, select Client>Restore Client. The Client(s) data is restored to the system
database.
Note: The duplicate client that is created will appear in the next available space on the list.
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Warning: Use the Restore function for data that has been erased from your system only. The
restore function does not overwrite existing data but enters the data as new clients.
You can click on the navigation arrows or use the keyboard alternatives shown below to move from
client to client.
First client: Ctrl+PgUp
Previous client: Shift+PgUp
Next client: Shift+PgDn
Last client: Ctrl+PdDn
5.1.12 Exit
From the main menu, select Client>Exit to exit the program. (If you have not saved the changes you
have made and want to exit the program you will receive a message asking you if you want to save
these changes.)
5.2.1 Log in
The Log in option allows you to log in to the system after another operator has used the system but
has not exited it. When you log in you will receive the features you have access to.
To Log in:
From the main menu bar, select Options>Login. The login dialog box appears. Type in your
password and click OK. The main client screen appears.
This screen enables you to set up the communication between the Upload/Download and the panel
through modem, GSM or direct cable. Your system should be set correctly in order to connect to the
panel.
To set the system configuration for connecting to the panel:
From the main menu bar select Options>System Configuration, or from the tool bar, click the
System Configuration icon. The System Configuration dialog box appears. Fill in the fields
that apply to you:
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PARAMETER HOW TO SET
Connection Type:
Remote COM Port (modem) Using the arrows, select the COM port number.
(Choose either direct COM Port or Remote COM Port.)
Note: Not relevant for RAS.
Direct COM Port Using the arrows, select the COM port number.
(Choose either Direct COM Port or Remote COM
Port.)
MS lock Type in a 6 digit code.
If the MS lock is not the same as that on the panel, the
following fields cannot be uploaded or downloaded:
Installer Code
MS Phone Numbers (in Dialer 1)
MS Lock Code
Default Jumper Y/N
The MS lock in the panel can be changed periodically
for security reasons. If it has been changed in the
panel, the new MS lock must be typed in here for all
the screens to be accessible.
Modem Parameters:
Wait for dial tone Place your cursor in the box and click to insert .
Click again to delete.
Rings to answer Click on the arrows to set the number of rings for
Callback.
Speaker volume Click on the arrow to open the drop down list for each
Dialing method of these parameters. Place the cursor on the required
Modem type option and click to select.
Modem speaker
User Modem string For use if a modem type is used and it is not listed in
the modem type drop down list.
For information about the user modem string – refer
to your modem manual.
Backup path The system provides backup options for storing
information. The default is C/:. If you use an
alternative backup – type in the details in this field.
(For more information on alternative backup settings,
contact your RISCO Group representative.
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Code Table Enter the name of the file for using non‐Latin
characters in messages to appear on the LCD. For
more information about the available files, contact
your RISCO Group representative.
5.2.3 Operators
Each person who is authorized to use the Upload/Download software should be registered as an
operator within the software. Each operator is assigned a password that he uses when he activates
the software. When you activate Upload/Download for the first time, you use the default
password. You can have up to 50 operators.
Access to the operators list can be denied to all operators except for the default operator
(administrator) listed as no.1
To ensure that only you or authorized personnel have access to your system it is necessary to
change the default password, and establish passwords for your operators. This is important as the
same default is provided on all new software.
To create new password:
1. From the main menu bar select Options>Operators, or from the tool bar, click the Operators
icon. The Operators screen appears. This screen shows a numbered list. The default
operator heads the list with the default password rokonet.
2. Type your name as the default operator.
3. Change the password to one of your choice. Remember that the password is case sensitive.
4. Click OK and this new password replaces rokonet for future activation of the software.
To add operators to the list and customize their access to the system:
1. From the main menu, select Options>Operators. The Operators dialog box appears. Click on a
line in the list and type the password and operatorʹs name.
2. Click Authorization to define each operatorʹs access to different features and activities. The
Customize User Authorization dialog box appears.
3. Select the relevant checkboxes. In addition to the options that appear you can customize the
following according to View and Modify:
System, Communication, Expanders, Zones
Accessory
Access Control
User Operations
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Click the above optionsʹ buttons and their dialog box appears where you can check which
parameters your operators can view and which parameters they can modify. Click OK or Set
All if you would like to apply these settings to all your operators.
4. Click OK. You return to the list of operators. Continue adding and/or customizing operators.
When you have finished click OK.
To access the History log:
From the main menu, select Options>History log. The History Log dialog box appears displaying
the entire history log which includes which operator entered which client screens.
Note: You can view a specified log by typing in the time span, operation type, operators, screens and clients you wish the
log to display. If you do not type any specific criteria, the full list of events will be displayed.
From the main menu bar, select Options>Delete log. The Delete History log dialog box appears.
Click Yes. All previous activities are removed from the log.
To set a batch operation:
From the main menu bar, select Options>Batch operations. The Batch operations dialog box
appears. Select the relevant operations.
Run batch enables you to set the Batch operations to standby up to 24 hours in advance, until the
panel call mode arrives.
From the main menu bar select Options>Run Batch. When a call comes from the panel, the ID and
Access codes will be verified and then the Batch operation is run according to the settings defined.
When the Batch operation is complete, the system terminates communication.
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You can press <Esc> at any time if you change your mind and wish to cancel the batch operation.
You can change the software screen background color. From the main menu, select
Options>Background color. The background color dialog box appears. Select the preferred color
and click OK.
Note: You cannot change the Client Information and Status screensʹ background color. In these cases you will be unable
to select this option as it appears in gray in the sub‐menu.
The administrator can protect the software from access by locking the screen or disconnecting
communication. You can choose to lock the screen or disconnect communication after a certain
period of time has passed, when idle or after a certain number of bad login attempts to protect the
system from access. From the main menu, select Options>Screen Lock. The Screen Lock\Disconnect
Communication dialog box appears. Type the number of minutes or attempts in the different
options and click OK. Enter 0 if you do not want to lock the screen.
You can set the date and type of client information (name, number) that you wish to appear at the
top of the printout. From the main menu, select Options> Print Options. The Print Options dialog
box appears select the options and click OK.
You can choose to define which panel types you will see in your Panel list in the Client screen. From
the main menu select Options>Panel Types. The Panel List Select dialog box appears. Click on a
panel type and use the arrows to move your selection between the Hide and Show lists. Click OK.
Note: This action does not delete the hidden Panel names from your system.
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Note: Installer menu options depend on the type of panel you own. Not all the Installer menu options
and sub‐options appear for all the panel types. Refer to each panelʹs manual for detailed
information of each option.
GSM: To set the GSM parameters.
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PKR: For testing PKR (Proximity Key Reader).
BUS For setting special parameters for BUS
detectors: detectors, such as: Industrial Lunar and
WatchOut.
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Auto The Auto SIA codes option is accessed.
contact ID
When this option is selected a message box opens
codes: asking you if you are sure that you want to send Auto
Contact ID Codes Yes/No? If you do, click Yes. A
new message box opens showing Auto Contact ID
Codes command sent successfully.
Note: It is recommended to perform Reset Codes
before performing Auto contact ID codes.
Note: It is important to complete the panel
configuration before sending the Auto Contact ID
Codes command. Selecting Auto Contact ID codes
sends a command to the panel to set all report codes
according to the panel configuration.
Warning: Report codes are not updated automatically
in the software. To update – do Upload all. It is
important to complete the panel configuration before
sending the Auto Contact ID command.
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7. Utility Outputs For setting the Utility outputs in the system, from the
main menu select Installer>Utility Outputs.
8. User Codes For setting the User codes in the system, from the main
menu select Installer>User Codes.
9. WL Button For setting the WL button parameters in the system,
from the main menu select Installer>WL Button.
Bus test: For performing bus test and reviewing
the test result.
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6. Utility Outputs For setting the Utility outputs in the system, from the main
menu select Installer>Utility Outputs.
7. User Codes For setting the Authority levels in the system, from the main
menu select Installer>User Codes.
8. WL Button For setting the WL button parameters in the system, from
the main menu select Installer>WL Button.
9. Keypads For setting the parameters of the Wireless Keypads in the
system, from the main menu select Installer>Keypads.
10. Follow Me For setting the Follow Me in the system, from the main
menu select Installer>Follow Me.
5.3.3 Orbit-Pro and Pro-24 Installer Menu Options
1. System System See ProSYS table above.
From the main menu select Parameters:
Installer>System and one System Codes:
of these options:
Customize You can customize your panel by
Panel: defining time, setting the clock etc.
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8. User Codes See ProSYS table above.
For setting the Authority
levels in the system
database, from the main
menu select Installer>User
Codes.
9. WL Button See ProSYS table above.
For setting the WL button
in the system, from the
main menu select
Installer>WL Button.
5.3.4 Orbit-6 Installer Menu Options
1. System Parameters You can set the general systemʹs parameters.
From the main menu select
Installer>System Parameters
2. System Codes You can define installer codes such as Grand Master,
From the main menu select Installer, Sub‐Installer as well as allocate
Installer>System Codes Upload/Download Remote Access & ID codes.
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2. Zone Parameters For setting a list of zones, labels, their partition, type,
From the main menu select sound etc.
Installer>Zone Parameters
3. Utility Outputs See ProSYS table above.
For setting the Utility outputs in
the system, from the main menu
select Installer>Utility Outputs.
Before using these menu options, select a client and make sure that both the hardware connection
and the communication set‐up are in order.
Note: Communication with the panel must be open.
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The Status Display screen is divided into sections:
a. Zones: The Zone field displays the Zone status, with the
codes listed below. Use your mouse to navigate among the
zones. Zone codes:
Armed ‐ red Not ready ‐ grey
Alarmed ‐ red and
Panic
blinking
Bypass Ready ‐ green
Day Zone Tampered
Trouble ‐ yellow Unused zone
Fire ‐ red and Zone not found (for
blinking wireless)
Key switch Low battery (for
wireless)
Medical
b. Partitions: The Partitions area in the center of the screen
displays the Partitions status (armed, ready or alarmed). To
select a Partition, type a Partition number.
c. Trouble: The Trouble area on the right of the screen alerts
you to problems with the panel accessories.
d. Accessories: The Accessories area displays Accessories
status.
e. Date/Time: To synchronize the time settings on the panel to
the time settings of the PC click on the PC>Panel time button
and type in the information as follows:
Day/month/year/hour/minutes/AM‐PM
f. Freeze: Freezes display till it is pressed again.
g. No Sound: Deactivates the PC internal speaker after an
alarm has been sounded on the panel.
h. Save: Saves updated status in the Upload/Download
software.
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To upload data from the panel, to the currently displayed screen only:
1. From the main menu, select Comm>Upload Screen, or from the tool bar, click the Upload
screen icon. The following question appears: ʺAre you sure you want to upload the current
screen parameters from the control panel?ʺ
2. Click Yes to upload the current screenʹs parameters from the control panel.
3. The Upload progress bar appears indicating the percentage of the upload completed.
4. A message box appears showing Operation completed successfully. The communication bar at
the bottom of the screen is green.
You can upload all parameters from the Control Panel.
To upload all data from the panel for the currently selected client:
1. From the main menu, select Comm>Upload All. The following question appears: ʺAre you sure
you want to upload all parameters from the control panel?ʺ
2. Click Yes to upload all parameters from the control panel.
3. The Upload progress bar appears indicating the percentage of the upload completed.
4. A message box appears showing Operation completed successfully.
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To download data from the currently displayed screen only, to the panel:
1. From the main menu, select Comm>Download Screen, or from the tool bar, click the Download
screen icon. The following question appears: ʺAre you sure you want to download the
current screen parameters to the control panel?ʺ
2. Click Yes to download the current screenʹs parameters to the control panel.
3. The Download progress bar appears indicating the percentage of the download completed.
4. A message box appears showing Operation completed successfully.
To download all data from the database for the currently selected client, to the panel:
1. From the main menu, select Comm>Download All. The following question appears: ʺAre you
sure you want to download all parameters to the control panel?ʺ
2. Click Yes to download all parameters to the control panel.
3. The Download all message box appears showing Writing User Codes – Please wait.
4. The Download progress bar appears indicating the percentage of the download completed.
5. A message box appears showing Operation completed successfully.
To verify that the data information shown on the screen is identical to the data in the panel, from the
main menu.
1. Select the screen that you want to verify.
2. Select Comm>Verify Screen. The fields where there are differences are highlighted in green and
automatically toggle between the panel and the data base values.
To replace the database with the panel data (highlighted in green), click Yes. To keep the database
as is (highlighted in pink), click No.
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To activate Wait for Call:
From the menu bar, select Comm>Wait for Call. A message box appears telling you that the modem
is being initialized and that the system is waiting for the call. Of course the call must be initiated
from the panel side.
Now the procedure is as follows:
1. The User performs a ʺuser init. Callʺ from the keypad.
2. The Panel calls the Upload/Download, Access and ID codes are being verified.
3. The Upload/Download will automatically select the specific client according to the Panel ID.
Note: The Dial to Panel option will only be available if a phone number has been entered in the Panel Phone in the Client
Information screen.
To dial to panel:
1. From the menu bar select Comm>Dial to Panel, or from the tool bar, click the Dial to Panel
icon. The dialing message box appears.
Note: You will be unable to select the Dial to Panel option if you have not entered a telephone number. (In this case the
Dial to Panel icon is grey.)
2. If the panel is connected to the same telephone system as an answering machine and the panel
is set to answer after more rings than the machine, override the answering machine by pressing
the space bar firmly after the first or second ring. Upload/Download redials to the panel.
Note: If you do not press the space bar immediately after the first few rings, the connection will not be successful. In this
case the same message box appears. This time do not press the space bar. Message boxes appear indicating
connecting to the remote panel.
To transfer the call:
1. Transfer the call on the panel side first. (See the Installer manual.)
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2. From menu bar, select Comm>Hand over. A message box tells you that the modem is
initialized and the call is being handed over.
5.5.9 Hang Up
When you no longer need to be on line with the panel, use the Hang Up option to terminate the
phone connection.
To hang up:
From the main menu, select Comm>Hang up or press Esc. A message appears sending end of
session.
To send a short message to appear on the LCD keypad connected to the panel:
1. From the main menu select Comm>Message to LCD Keypad. The Send Message to Keypad
dialog box appears.
2. In the Message to LCDs field, type a message of up to 16 characters.
3. Click a checkmark into the partition checkboxes for which LCD keypads you want the
message to appear.
4. Click the Send button. The message appears on the keypads.
Note: For modem communication, remember to dial to the panel before activating the upload option.
From the menu bar, select Event Log>Upload. A message box informs you of the progress of the
log upload.
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From the menu bar, select Event Log>Upload Recent. A message box informs you of the progress of
the log upload.
5.7.3 View
You can view the entire event log that was last generated, from the Main menu bar, select Event
Log>View. The Event Log dialog box appears. It has three columns listing event number, time of
occurrence and description of the operation:
Num: The number of the event, listed in opposite order. The most recent event is
always listed as number one. When recent events are uploaded, the numbering is
changed to accommodate this.
Time: The time the event took place according to the time settings of the panel.
Operation: Description of the event
To print the entire log:
1. Click the Print All button in the lower left corner. The Windows Print dialog box appears.
2. Click OK. The information is sent to the printer.
To print the current page only:
1. Click the Print this page button.
2. Click OK. The information is sent to the printer.
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