Modem Tab

Use the Modem tab to configure Remote Link to connect to a panel that has a modem installed or when connecting to an XR Series panel for programming at 2400 baud through the panel dialer.

To access the Modem tab, go to System > Configure > Remote Link > Modem. After configuring the tab, select OK to save your settings. Complete the following steps to configure Modem options:

1. Go to the Communication Options section.

2. In COM Port, select the COM Port that is connected to your local computer modem.

3. In Baud Rate, select the baud rate for Remote Link to communicate with the computer modem. The default setting is 9600 Baud.

4. In Flow Control, select the flow control option recommended by your modem manufacturer. The default setting is Hardware. If the modem does not operate correctly with the default Hardware setting, select Xon/ Xoff for software flow control. If neither setting operates correctly, select None. For more information, refer to your modem documentation.

5. Select Tone Dial to enable tone dial. Clear Tone Dial to enable pulse dial.

6. Go to the General Options section.

7. In Dial Timeout, enter the length of time Remote Link waits for the XR Series panel to pick up. Enter a range from 1 to 255 seconds. The default is 60 seconds.

8. If an initialization string is required for a standard modem connection, enter the string in Modem Initialization String. The string can be up to 32 characters.

9. If an initialization string is required for Modem Special connection, enter the string in Special Initialization String. The string can be up to 32 characters long.

Note: Only one initialization string can be used. Select the correct one for your operation. Refer to Panel Information in the appropriate panel programming guide.