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same level or higher. Exception: V3.3 panels OK with
V3.20 software for this type of connection (i.e., non-
IP).
Physical Wiring
For details on the physical PC-to-panel
connection, please refer to the wiring
instructions for your panel and any connection
kit or DB adapter.
Windows Direct-Cable-Connection
Setup
To allow connecting to panels through a physical
cable, you must ensure that support for this has been
installed and set up through your MS Windows.
(Windows XP):
Note: Windows treats a 'direct-cable-connection' the
same as a modem.
1) (Shut down Guardall Director if applicable).
2) From the Windows
Start Menu, select
Settings, Control Panel, and Phone and
Modem Options
.
3) Select the "Modems" tab, and click
[Add].
4) Select "Do not detect...", and click
[Next].
5) Under "Standard Modem Types", select
"Communications Cable between two
computers", and click
[Next].
6) Select the serial port (COMx) that the cable
will be using, and click [Next].
7) Click
[Finish].
8) In the next screen, click
[OK] to close the
screen. Note: The name of the direct-cable-
connection will be set as "Communications Cable
between two computers".
Also See (Related Topics):
"New Installation? Try the Wizard!"
"Panel Connection Overview"
"Setting Up a New System (Commissioning)"
"Panel Communications and Updates
PC and Panels—Modem
Connections
Tip: For details on the types of modems supported,
refer to "PC Issues and Software Installation".
Panel & Software Revisions: Guardall Director
software 
V3.2 can connect with panels  V2.0.
Associated panels must be the same rev. level, and the
Director software must typically be upgraded to the
same level or higher. Exception
: V3.3 panels OK with
V3.20 software for this type of connection (i.e., non-IP).
PC Modem Installation or
Connection
Ensure that any PCs to be used for dial-up
panel communications have the required
modem(s) available, or install additional
modem(s) as necessary. Systems with
multiple dial-up panels should generally have
at least two modems available (or more as
needed, depending on the system
communications requirements).
For an external modem (that sits on the PC or
desk), connect to an available serial port using
a standard serial cable (with the appropriate
size 'DB' connector at each 'end').
Notes: A typical cable will be DB9-female to DB25-
male (check your PC and modem to verify your
requirements). Standard modem cables are available
in lengths up to 15 m (50 feet). Attention: Do NOT
connect using a "null-modem" cable or "file transfer"
cable. DB9 to DB25 adapters can be used if needed.
(Ensure all 9 pins are connected—some 'mouse'
adapters cannot be used).
Once connected to the computer, the modem
simply plugs into a standard telephone jack
using a telephone extension cable. Note:
Modems require a direct/analogue telephone
line.
Windows Modem Setup
When a new modem is installed on a Windows
PC, the Windows software will normally detect
the new device, and lead you through some
simple installation steps. An installation CD or
diskette may also be provided with the modem.