Setup guide

7-1
SECTION 7
Downloading Primer
(Remote Downloading is not a UL Listed feature)
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General Information
Downloading allows the operator to remotely access,
program, and control the security system over normal
telephone lines, IP, or GSM Communicators. Anything
that can be done directly from the keypad can be done
remotely, using Honeywell’s COMPASS downloading
software. To communicate with the control panel, the
following is required:
1. PC that meets the requirements of the COMPASS
software. Refer to the COMPASS documentation
for those requirements.
2. One of the following modems:
 Honeywell CIA
 Hayes Smartmodem 1200 (external: level 1.2
or higher; internal: level 1.1 or higher)
 Hayes Optima 24 + Fax 96 external
 Hayes Optima 336
 BizComp Intellimodem 1200 w/volume
 BizComp Intellimodem 2400
Other brands are not compatible, even if claimed to
be 100% compatible.
Internal modems must have a 4-position DIP
switch. Modems with a 6-position DIP switch
will not work.
3. Compass Downloading software revision 1.5.8 or
later.
4. For IP/GSM downloading, revision 4.0 and above
panels can be downloaded via the ECP bus over the
following Communicators:
 7845GSMCF – Revision 2.0.7 or higher
 7845iGSMCF – Revision 2.0.7 or higher
 7847i – Revision 2.0.7 or higher
 8132i – Revision 2.0.91 or higher
Access Security
The following four levels of protection guard the control
against compromise while it is being accessed from a
remote location:
1. Security code handshake: The subscriber’s account
number as well as an 8-digit ID number (known
only to the office) must be matched between the
control and computer.
2. Data encryption: All data that is exchanged
between the computer and control is encrypted to
reduce the possibility of anyone “tapping” the line
and corrupting data.
3. Operator access levels: Operators may be assigned
various levels of access to the downloader, each
having its own log-on code. The access levels allow
the operators read/write capabilities of the
customers’ account information. For a detailed
explanation of the access levels, see the
downloading software User Manual.
NOTES:
 When the system is downloading, the keypad
displays “MODEM COMM.”
 After each download or save an automatic time
stamp is done, to indicate the last download (or
save) and the operator ID number.
 A complete hard copy of each individual account
can be obtained by connecting a printer to the
computer. Refer to your computer Owner’s Manual
or contact your dealer for printer recommendations.