Specifications

Reference Guide 5-15
Interface Card Interface Card User Screens and Settings
Table 5-8. Signaling Conversion Table Screen Actions
5.5.3 Remote Terminal System (RTS)
The Remote Terminal System (RTS) is a special application for users using microwave
transmission. Using communication software, a user can log into a number of different
systems from a single control station (PC, MAC, Sun, or HP Workstation) to download alarm
information, change card settings, and perform maintenance.
Systems are connected from the Interface card’s COM port to a wireless control network
through the RS232 input on one of the four service channels on the wireless network. The
Control Station (PC) is connected to pin #2 out and #3 in. Each of the integrated access
controllers is connected to RS232 pin #2 in and pin #3 out.
The actual number of the systems that can be connected together is determined by the amount
of different numbers that can fit in the “SYS PH#” field in the CPU submenu. The CPU
submenu is accessed by selecting a CPU through the user interface and pressing the
<ENTER> key.
5.5.3.1 Identification
Each system has a unique identification number on the integrated access controller network
(phone number). The unique identification number is used to determine which Controller can
be accessed remotely on a serial line. The identification number for each console needs to be
entered in the “SYS PH#” field in the CPU submenu. No two systems can have the same
number in the “SYS PH#” on the same network. If that field is the same on more than one
integrated access controller, race conditions will occur. Therefore each console on a single
network must have an individual number in the “SYS PH#” field.
The identification numbers for the integrated access controllers cannot be entered through a
control station. This safeguard is provided to ensure a reliable connection between a control
station and an integrated access controller. Attempts to change an identification number of a
system remotely will be denied.
Action Function
Save Saves changes to settings.
Undo Returns all settings to the last saved state.
Refresh Redraws the current screen.
Default Returns column to default settings, one column at a time. You must save
your changes after using this command.
Main Returns to the Interface Card Main Screen. If changes are made to settings
and not saved, your changes will be lost.