Operating Instructions

How To Use This Manual
Manual Conventions
The following table lists conventions to help you use this manual in a quick and efficient
manner.
Convention Example
Numbered Lists (1,2,3…)
indicate a procedure with
sequential steps.
1. Turn OFF power to the field panel.
2. Turn ON power to the field panel.
3. Contact your local Siemens Building Technologies representative.
Actions that you should perform
are specified in boldface font.
Type F for Field panels.
Click OK to save changes and close the dialog box.
Error and system messages are
displayed in Courier New font.
The message Report Definition successfully renamed
appears in the status bar.
New terms appearing for the first
time are italicized.
The Open Processor continuously executes a user-defined set of
instructions called the control program.
Manual Symbols
The following table lists the symbols used in this Owner’s Manual to draw your attention to
important information.
Notation Symbol Meaning
WARNING:
Indicates that personal injury or loss of life may
occur to the user if a procedure is not performed
as specified.
CAUTION:
Indicates that equipment damage, or loss of data
may occur if the user does not follow a procedure
as specified.
Datamate Software
Datamate is a customer software tool for all controller communications. There are two
versions: Datamate Base, and Datamate Advanced. Datamate Base works on an IBM-
compatible Personal Computer (PC), or a Handheld PC or Pocket PC™ running Windows
CE. Datamate Advanced works only on an IBM-compatible Personal Computer. With
Datamate, you can backup, restore, and edit any APOGEE database (but only Datamate
Advanced allows you to edit points offline). Backing up and restoring a database can be
accomplished while connected to any APOGEE field panel, or to the Building Level Network
(BLN) or Floor Level Network (FLN) device in question. A modem and telephone lines can
also be used. Databases can be saved to a hard or floppy disk and kept for permanent
storage or used as backup.
For more information on Datamate software, refer to the appropriate user guide based on
which version of Datamate you are using (Base or Advanced), or contact your local Siemens
Building Technologies, Inc. representative.
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