Computer setup

• Requirements

  The ARS100 may be accessed using any personal computer equipped with a serial communications port and a terminal emulator.

  The HyperAccess® terminal emulator shipped with the ARS100 requires the following:

  • A personal computer running Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0.
  • Intel 80386 (or higher) microprocessor with 8 MB memory (or more).
  • Windows 95 version 4.00.950 or later, or Windows NT 4.0.
  • An internal or external modem, direct cable connection (up to 50 feet), or supported network modem.
  • A hard drive with at least 6 MB free space, and a CD-ROM drive.

• Installing HyperAccess®

  HyperAccess® is supplied with a comprehensive user's manual. Refer to this manual when installing HyperAccess®.

• Maintenance mode - Serial 2

Setting up and maintaining alarm messages is done with a personal computer connected to the SERIAL 2 port. You can connect directly to the ARS100 from your PC with a serial cable, or you may administer the system from a remote location using a modem in your PC and a modem connected to the ARS100. Once a connection is established, refer to the section on "Administering the ARS100", the procedures are the same for both connection types.

• Terminal connection
  • On the back of the ARS1, set the connection type switch to T (terminal).
  • Connect a 9-pin serial cable (50ft. max.) from the serial 2 jack on the ARS1 to the serial port on your computer.
  • Start HyperAccess®, then click on the phonebook tab.
  • Double click the New Entry Template Icon.

    

  • Follow the prompts and give your new connection a name.
  • Be sure to set the Terminal type to ANSI.

    

  • Next, select the COM port on your computer the ARS1 is connected to.

    

  • Set the following communication settings:

    

  • Now press OK to add your new connection to the phonebook.
  • Double-click the left mouse button on the connection icon you created.
  • Hyperaccess® displays "connected".

    

  • Press the enter key to bring up the password prompt " > > > ?"
  • Enter the initial password in caps "STARCOM".

    

  • After the password is accepted the screen will display the 48 alarms with green indicators.
  • Refer to the section titled "Administering the ARS100".

• Modem connection
  • On the back of the ARS1, set the connection type switch to M (modem).
  • Connect a 9-pin serial cable (50ft. max.) from the serial 2 jack on the ARS1 to your modem.
  • Connect an analog telephone line to the line jack on the modem.
  • Plug in the modem and turn it on. Be sure it has auto-answer capability, and that this feature is enabled.
  • Start your computer and run Hyperaccess®.
  • Create a notebook entry in HyperAccess® for the ARS100 by double-clicking the New Entry Template icon under the Phonebook tab.
  • Give the new connection a name, and be sure the Terminal type is set to ANSI.

    

  • If your modem is not listed after "connect via", press the change button.

    

  • From the existing connections dialog box, select your modem.

    

  • Your modem should now be listed as the connection device.
  • Enter the phone number for the modem connected to the ARS100.

    

  • If necessary, press the "Communications Settings" button and set any variables required by the modem connected to the ARS100.
  • Double-click the left mouse button on the connection icon you created. HyperAccess® displays "connected".
  • Press the enter key to bring up the password prompt " > > > ?"
  • Enter the initial password in caps "STARCOM".
  • After the password is accepted the screen will display the 48 alarms with green indicators. Refer to the section titled "Administering the ARS100".

• Monitor mode - Serial 1

  Alarms may be monitored on a PC direct connected to serial port 1. Serial #1 does not support remote access by modem. Serial 1 does not support any administration features, and is not password protected.

  • Connect a 9-pin serial cable (50ft. max.) to the SERIAL 1 jack on the ARS1.
  • Connect the other end of the cable to the computers serial port.
  • Start HyperAccess®.
  • Create a notebook entry in HyperAccess® for the ARS100 if necessary. This is the same as the terminal connection settings for Serial 2. The following variables must be set: 1. Terminal emulator = ANSI. 2. Communications = 9600 bps, 8 data, 1 stop, no parity. 3. Connection type = Direct Connect on COMx", where "x" is the number of your serial port. 4. Flow control = hardware.
  • Double-click the left mouse button on the connection icon.

  The 48 alarms and the status for each alarm are displayed. The indicators are dynamic, and reflect any changes in alarm status. This is the only information displayed using the Serial 1 port.