VS1810 User Guide and Installation Manual
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1. 4 1 5 Alarm Input Programming Follow these steps to program an alarm input 1 Make sure the VS1810 is powered on and connected to the serial port on the PC 2 Click on VS1810 Pre Programmed Message menu 3 The Alarm Messages dialog box will be displayed The last alarm programming file edited by the user will be retrieved from the disk and displayed If this file does not exist a new file will be created by the VPS software Below are the fields and functions description Close Close the Alarm Message dialog box Edit Display a dialog box that allows updating the specific highlighted alarm input on the alarm input list see step 4 Upload Upload the displayed alarm input programming file in to the VS1810 memory This command p will overwrite the existing programming in the VS1810 Download Download the alarm input programming from the VS1810 memory to the PC Open Retrieve and display a previously saved alarm input programming file Save As Save the displayed alarm input programming to a file on the PC for later use File Name Name of alarm input file displayed Work Offline Allows performing alarm inputs setting to a file only without programming the VS1810 usually followed by the Upload command Pre Programmed Messages x a Upload sE Download Open Save As EX Help a Close Ep No DeviceID Message S Cancel Message Input Delay Repeat Time Activi2. Each alarm input can be programmed using the V software or using the keypad alphanumeric messages programming require VPS software 1 2 Standard Features e Built in 96 alarm or dry contact closure inputs voltage monitoring interface RS232 serial port for serial communication Backlit LCD display Numeric keypad Built in memory backup Desk or wall mountable 1 3 Optional Features e Pulse Flash Mode monitoring interface 1 4 Package Contents Dry Contact normally open or normally closed and Voltage Level high voltage to low voltage or low voltage to high The following items are included with the VS1810 e VS1810 Alarm Input Monitoring Module e Power adaptor e USB cable Note RS232 null modem communication cable supplied prior to 04 01 2014 1 5 Key Navigation The following keys also function in system menus as detailed below Select Acknowledge Enter Return to previous menu Escape On Next Oje Off Previous Installation 2 1 Site Inspection and System Location Consider the following requirements when planning system installation and choosing a location for the VS1810 and other system components 1 Choose a location that is easily accessible in case you need to perform maintenance on VS1810 2 Install a UPS power backup to protect the system from power outages and surges If you are using an external encoder place it next to the VS1810 and use the data ca
3. input compared to the Threshold Level settings for the alarm input determines if the alarm is ON or OFF For example for Voltage Low High alarm input type if the voltage measured between Pin 1 and Pin 5 is 12VDC and the Threshold Level for this alarm input is set to 5 VDC Alarm 4 is considered to be ON 2 3 Operation Modes and Serial Data Output The VS1810 is available in two operation modes 1 Paging Encoder Interface Mode When an alarm input status changes the VS1810 sends a serial data using the VISI PLEX serial protocol The data output includes the subscriber number and the message that should be sent to the subscriber The VISIPLEX serial protocol format is listed below Command format PnnnM lt CR gt P Fixed prefix must be capital P nnn 3 digit valid subscriber device or pager number M Alphanumeric message lt CR gt Carriage Return ASCII 13 Serial Input and Output VS1810 Output Terminal Response None paging encoder is required to process the Prank ck paging request according to its database Terminal Output VS1810 Response lt CR gt 99 lt CR gt NOTE Paging Encoder Interface Mode is the default operation mode and is compatible with Visiplex paging encoders 2 Alarm Input Status Mode This mode is reserved for specific Visiplex systems that require alarm input status only while the processing of the required response is performed by external system This operation mode i
4. 2 Time Setup Menu 3 1 3 Date Setup Menu 3 1 4 Time Zone Setup Menu 3 1 5 Daylight Saving Mode Menu 3 1 6 Serial Port Mode Menu 3 1 7 Serial Settings Menu 3 1 8 Reset Database Menu 3 1 9 System Password Menu 3 1 10 Device Database Menu 3 1 11 Wireless Setup Menu 3 1 12 Coverage Test Menu 3 3 Alarm Input Monitoring Menu m HH 4 1 VPS 12 4 1 1 Connections 12 4 1 2 Software Installation 12 4 1 3 Software Configuration 12 4 1 4 Setting Date and Time from PC 13 4 1 5 Alarm Input Programming 13 5 1 Appendix A Connections Wiring and Pin Out 16 5 2 Appendix B Connections Wiring and Pin Out 17 6 1 Specifications 18 6 2 Warranty 19 Product Information 1 1 Introduction The VS1810 offers a simple and powerful alarm inputs monitoring capabilities and provides a serial interface to paging encoders or any other device that requires serial communication input The VS1810 can monitor dry contact closure alarm inputs or voltage level alarm inputs When the status of an alarm input changes to ON or OFF the VS1810 provides a serial data output that can be processed by any external system The serial data output includes a programmable subscriber number usually pager number and a programmable message that should be sent to the subscriber or system that has to be notified of the status change of the specific alarm input The VS1810 can monitor 96 individual alarm inputs and supports individual settings programming for each alarm input
5. TIME ZONE SETUP 06 Enter the offset in hours of the local time zone from UTC Universal Coordinate Time or GMT Greenwich Mean Time time Use 01 to 23 for negative offset GMT 1 to GMT 23 00 or 24 for GMT time 25 to 47 for positive offset GMT 1 to GMT 23 For examples for the following time zones enter the following values Eastern Time 05 Central Time 06 Mountain Time 07 Pacific Time 08 Alaska Time 09 Hawaii Time 10 After the last step is completed the display will return to the Administration Menu 3 1 5 Daylight Saving Mode Menu From the Administration Menu select 5 followed by the key The following screen will be displayed DL SAVING MODE ENABLED Enter a value between O and 1 followed by key to save the settings 0 Disabled 1 Enabled 3 1 6 Serial Port Mode Menu From the Administration Menu select 6 followed by the key The following screen will be displayed Use this option to select the active serial communication output mode SERIAL PORT MODE BUFFERRED MODE Enter the serial communication protocol that should be used on COM1 Enter a value between 1 and 3 followed by key to save the settings 1 Status Only required for operation with VNS5100 alarm points must be set as active 2 Encoder Mode Paging request using standard VISIPLEX protocol Requests are sent as soon as an alarm point status changes 3 Buffered Mode Delayed Paging request using standard
6. VISIPLEX protocol Paging requests are queued and processed sequentially one at a time after previous request has been sent to the encoder 3 1 7 Serial Settings Menu From the Administration Menu select 7 followed by the key The following screen will be displayed Use this option to select the settings baud rate parity data bits stop bits used on COMI SERIAL BAUDRATE 38400BPS 8 N 1 Enter the serial communication settings baud rate parity data bits stop bits that should be used on COM1 Enter a value between 0 and 9 A or B followed by key to save the settings O 1200 bps 7 1200 bps 8 2400 bps 7 2400 bps 8 7 8 rea 9600 bps 9600 bps 19200 bps 19200 bps 7 E 1 8 N 1 38400 bps 7 E 1 38400 bps 8 N 1 7 Ed 8 N 1 zmzmzon pEerprEPYrYEH 57600 bps 57600 bps DWDREOANOAUAWN I 3 1 8 Reset Database Menu NOTE This is an IRREVERSI BLE command DO NOT select this option unless you are absolutely sure you want to clear all devices and pre programmed messages data You may want to transcribe this information to paper first or use the optional PC software to backup the data to a computer From the Administration Menu select 8 followed by the key CLEAR ALL DATA ARE YOU SURE Press to confirm the Database Reset Press or any other key to cancel and return to the Administration Menu 3 1 9 System Password Menu From the Administration Menu selec
7. VPS installation folder and databases folders To obtain further information and help for each screen press F1 to display the online help Follow these steps to configure VPS 1 Make sure the VS1810 is powered on and connected to the serial port on the PC 2 Set the serial protocol on COMI of the VS1810 to 9600 8 N 1 or 38400 8 N 1 see page 9 3 Click on Windows Start button Select Programs VI SI PLEX program group VPS and then click on VPS 4 The auto detection dialog box will be displayed Press Ok to start device detection Yisiplex Programming Software PS DI xj 3 E 6 EY Settings 51610 Y54500 Y54800 Wireless Devices Help Connected to Y51810 on COM 1 38400 N 8 1 12 4 1 4 Setting Date and Time from PC Synchronizing the VS1810 date and time to the PC clock allows you to keep the VS1810 internal clock accurate without using an external time source This action can be performed manually or automaticaly as long as the VS1810 is connected to the PC and VPS is running Follow these steps to synchronize date and time to the PC date and time 1 Make sure the VS1810 is powered on and connected to the serial port on the PC 2 To set the date and time automtically click on Settings Configuration amp Settings Click on Synchronize Connected Device to PC Clock Automtically and then click on Save This will synchronize the VS1810 clock to the PC clocks periodically every hour
8. VS1810 Alarm Input Monitoring Module User s Manual Installation Guide Version 1 02 Visiplex Inc 2014 VS1810 Alarm Input Monitoring Module Copyright The product described in this manual includes copyrighted Visiplex computer programs stored in semiconductor memories and computer files As such these programs may not be copied or reproduced in any manner without the express written permission of Visiplex Inc Disclaimer The information within this document has been carefully checked and is assumed to be accurate and reliable However no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies Visiplex Inc reserves the right to make changes to any of the products herein to improve reliability functionality or design Copyright Visiplex Inc Buffalo Grove IL 2014 About This Manual This VS1810 User s Manual Installation Guide describes the installation and setup procedures of the VS1810 for alarm and dry contact input monitoring It is imperative the manual is followed in the order it is presented to prevent damage to the equipment as well as insuring proper system functionality Table of Contents Product Information 1 1 Introduction 1 2 Standard Features 1 3 Optional Features 1 4 Package Contents 1 5 Key Navigation Installation 2 1 Site Inspection and System Location 2 2 Alarm Input Connections 2 3 Operation Modes and Serial Data Output Advanced System Information 3 1 Administration Menu 3 1 1 Alarm Edit Menu 3 1
9. a value between 0 and 1 followed by key to save the settings O Disabled 1 Enabled 10 Determines if secure data mode should be used This provides data encryption to secure the transmission to the wireless receivers using the security key Enter a value between 0 and 9 followed by key to save the settings O Disabled 1 Mode 1 2 Mode 2 9 Security Mode 3 Mode 3 4 Mode 4 5 Mode 5 6 Mode 6 7 Mode 7 8 Mode 8 9 Mode 9 Determines the security key for secure data mode Op ecurityi coce Enter a value between 0 and 299 Determines if the transmitter data should be inverted Enter a value between 0 and 1 followed by key to save the settings O Normal 1 Inverted B TX Data Polarity Determines the TX deviation Enter a value between 1 and 9 followed by key to save the settings 1 0 5kHz 1 0kHz 1 5kHz 2 0kHz 2 5kHz 3 0kHz 3 5kHz 4 0kHz 4 5kHz C TX Deviation OnNOWAWHN I I Displays the call sign assigned to you by the FCC if any Contact Visiplex tech support for D Ca more details Note Underlined values indicate default values Press the key to return to the Administration Menu 3 1 12 Coverage Test Menu Note This section is reserved for future use and applicable to units equipped with internal transmitters only From the Administration Menu select C followed by the key Enter a value between 1 and 8 to
10. anges from ON to OFF Note This feature is not active unless specifically requested by the customer contact Visiplex technical support for more information Input Delay Determines if a message should be sent immediately when the alarm is triggered or only if it was triggered for a period of time longer than Input Delay Enter a number from 000 to 240 seconds Repeat Time Determines if the message should be repeated as long as the alarm is ON and the maximum number of repeat messages The message will be repeated every minute Enter a number from 00 to 99 Activation Plan Send Cancel Page Determines when the alarm monitoring is active The system will send a message to the designated device only if the alarm is triggered during the monitored time Enter a number from 0 to 9 0 Always Active 1 Daily 6PM 8AM 2 Weekdays Only 6PM 8AM 3 Daily 8PM 6AM 4 Daily 10PM 6AM 5 Daily 10PM 5AM 6 Daily 6AM 10PM 7 Weekdays Only 6AM 10PM 8 Daily 8AM 6PM 9 Weekdays Only 8AM 6PM Note The execution of the activity plan is dependent on the time stored the VS1810 internal clock This clock should be kept accurate by receiving time updates from a PC connected to the VS1810 via a serial port Not applicable see VS1810 Options section Cancel Pager Enter a value 001 to 999 representing the device that should be activated by the paging encoder connected to the VS1810 when the alarm input
11. ation Alarm 001 Alarm 001 Canceled Al 0 Al 0 4 0 l 0 l 0 l 0 l 0 l 0 l 0 l 0 Al 0 4 0 4 0 4 0 l 0 l 0 l 0 l 0 l 0 l 0 l File Name C Wisiplex YPS Databases Alarm Defaulk alm Work Offline 4 If the Edit command is selected the Alarm Messages Edit dialog box will be displayed Below are the fields and functions description 13 Save Update the alarm input file and VS1810 if Work Offline box is cleared with changes Note If the Work Offline check box is checked changes made to the alarm input programming are only saved to the disk and are not written in to the VS1810 memory To program the VS1810 click on Upload when all changes have been applied Cancel Ignore all changes and exit Device ID Enter a value 001 to 999 representing the device that should be activated by the paging encoder connected to the VS1810 when the alarm input changes from OFF to ON The VS1810 will send a request to send a message to that device using Visiplex protocol Note A value of 000 will cause the VS1810 to not send the paging request and the alarm activation will be ignored Message The message that should be sent to the paging encoder connected to the VS1810 when the alarm input changes from OFF to ON Cancel Message The message that should be sent to the paging encoder connected to the VS1810 when the alarm input ch
12. ble provided to connect the VS1810 and the external encoder 3 Connect the provided power supply to the POWER jack at the back of the VS1810 and turn the power switch to ON position 2 2 Alarm Input Connections Alarm inputs should be connected to the DB25 connectors marked as ALARM INPUTS 1 24 ALARM INPUTS 25 48 ALARM INPUTS 49 72 and ALARM INPUTS 73 93 at the back panel of the VS1810 refer to Alarm Input Pin Out on page 16 for more information Each alarm input requires a set of 2 wires Dry Contact Closure monitoring requires non polarized 2 wires while Voltage Level monitoring requires polarized 2 wires and All alarm inputs on a specific DB25 connector should share the same GROUND or the wire by connecting them to Pin 1 of the specific DB25 connector at the back panel of the VS1810 The other wire or the wire should be connected to one of the other pins on the DB25 connector Pins 2 25 An alarm input status changes when one of the following conditions is true 1 For Dry Contact Closure Pin 1 is shorted with the pin corresponding to the alarm input for normally open input type or when Pin 1 is disconnected from the pin corresponding to the alarm input for normally closed input type For example for normally open input type if Pin 1 is shorted with Pin 5 Alarm 4 is considered to be ON 2 For Voltage Level and Pulse Flash Mode The voltage level measured between Pin 1 and the pin corresponding to the alarm
13. changes from ON to OFF The VS1810 will send a request to send a message to that device using Visiplex protocol Note This feature is not active unless specifically requested by the customer contact Visiplex technical support for more information A value of 000 will cause the VS1810 to not send the paging request and the alarm activation will be ignored Input Type Threshold Level Assign the type of alarm input 1 Dry Contact N O Normally Open alarm will be triggered when contact is closed 2 Dry Contact N C Normally Closed alarm will be triggered when contact is opened 3 Voltage High Low alarm will be triggered when voltage level changes to a level below the Threshold Level 4 Voltage Low High alarm will be triggered when voltage level changes to a level above the Threshold Level 5 Pulsing High Low alarm will be triggered when voltage level fluctuates between the normal voltage and the Threshold Level the normal voltage is higher than the Threshold Level 6 Pulsing Low High alarm will be triggered when voltage level fluctuates between the normal voltage and the Threshold Level the normal voltage is lower than the Threshold Level 7 Double Mode Low alarm will be triggered in either Voltage Low High or Pulsing Low High 8 Double Mode High alarm will be triggered in either Voltage High Low or Pulsing High Low Note Input types 5 8 are optional Enter a value between 12V and 12V represen
14. determine the cover page interval 1 Every 5 seconds 2 Every 10 seconds 3 Every 15 seconds 4 Every 20 seconds 5 Every 30 seconds 6 Every 1 minute 7 Every 2 minutes 8 Every 4 minutes Use this option to send cover page to device 100 This feature is useful when testing the transmitter coverage area Press to cancel and return to the Administration Menu Press the key to return to the Main Menu or repeat the procedure to edit additional alarm inputs 3 2 Alarm Input Monitoring Menu This menu allows the user to monitor the status of an alarm input From the Main Menu press the A key The prompt I nput Number will appear on the top line Enter the number of the input you wish to monitor as a 2 digit number for example 01 Press the key to return to the Alarm I nput Monitoring Menu and select a different alarm input 11 4 1 VPS Software The optional VPS software allows you to program and backup the VS1810 database and set the VS1810 date and time according to the PC clock Note The VPS software supports VS1810 version 2 10 and up If you are using a VS1810 with earlier version refer to the VisiDB software and a previous version of the VS1810 manual for details 4 1 1 Connections Follow these steps to connect the VS1810 1 Connect the provided null modem cable to the COM1 port and the other end to one of the serial port on the PC Make a note of the serial port used COM1 COM2 etc For c
15. esented and accessed by paging to devices 901 999 Note Underlined values indicate default values After the last step is completed the display will flash DATA SAVED and return to the Device to Edit menu Repeat the above steps for additional devices or press the key twice to return to the Main Menu 3 1 11 Wireless Setup Menu From the Administration Menu select B followed by the key The following screen will be displayed WIRELESS SETUP PA VOLUME This screen allows the administrator to configure different wireless settings of the VS1810 Press the key representing the field followed by key to edit the settings Following are the fields description 1 PA Volume Determines the default volume used in voice messaging Enter a value of 1 lowest 2 3 or 4 highest followed by key to save the settings 2 PA Timeout Determines the time period after which the transmission of voice message will be terminated Enter a value between 1 and 8 followed by key to save the settings 1 30 seconds 2 60 seconds 1 5 minutes 2 minutes 2 5 minutes 3 minutes 3 5 minutes 8 4 minutes NOUAUW 3 LED Display Mode Determines if the messages sent to alphanumeric display should overwrite the displayed message or added to the current queue of messages displayed by the alphanumeric display Enter a value between 1 and 2 followed by key to save the settings 1 New messages overw
16. ience problems with any product we would suggest consulting your system or clock maintenance guide to correct any routine problems such as replacing batteries cleaning contacts checking AC voltage etc If the problem persists please call our technical support department for additional assistance remote diagnostics help etc If your product must be returned for repair our technical service department will provide you with a Returned Material Authorization RMA number and any other special instructions that will allow the repair to be handled as quickly as possible All non warranty products require a purchase order number in addition to an RMA number for repair work to be started For more information or to obtain technical assistance on any warranty or non warranty product please write call fax or email to Visiplex Inc 1287 Barclay Boulevard Buffalo Grove IL 60089 Phone 847 229 0250 or 877 918 7243 Fax 847 229 0259 E mail support visiplex com Website www visiplex com Business Hours Monday Friday 9 00 AM 5 00 PM Central Time 19
17. ight Warranty Serial Data Output AC Adaptor Input 100 240VAC 50 60Hz Output 12VDC 3A UL CSA listing power supply 322 to 1042 F 02 to 40 C 142 to 1402 F 10 to 60 C 10 65 9 75 x 2 5 x 5 5 248mm x 63mm x 140mm 2 10 Ibs 2 6 Ibs with power supply 1 Year Parts and Labor 18 6 2 Warranty Unless otherwise specified at the time of original purchase all equipment is warranted as to quality and performance for one year from the date of original shipment from our factory This factory warranty covers all parts software and or labor as specified at time of purchase at our factory as well as return shipping to you the customer but does not apply to any batteries or other damage resulting from abuse of the equipment Warranty coverage excludes free replacement of cosmetic items such as clips logos etc The warranty is void if 1 There is evidence of abuse to the equipment i e corrosion unusual physical damage signs of exposure to temperatures outside the range of specifications etc The equipment contains an unauthorized modification Identification numbers on the printed circuit boards or chassis have been altered or removed Evidence of the product having been exposed to or submerged in water Equipment is damaged through acts of God including but not limited to flood lightning hurricane tornado sustained high winds acts of war natural disasters etc C1 WN Should you exper
18. ilable for input type 5 8 Input Type Threshold Level Enter a value between 12V and 12V representing the normal voltage level Use the A key for positive voltage and the B key for negative voltage For example for 10V enter 10 followed by the B key and press the key Note This setting is only available for input type 5 8 Activation Plan Determines when the alarm monitoring is active The system will send a message to the designated device only if the alarm is triggered during the monitored time Enter a number from O to 9 0 Always Active 1 Daily 6PM 8AM 2 Weekdays Only 6PM 8AM 3 Daily 8PM 6AM 4 Daily 10PM 6AM 5 Daily 10PM 5AM 6 Daily 6AM 10PM 7 Weekdays Only 6AM 10PM 8 Daily 8AM 6PM 9 Weekdays Only 8AM 6PM Note The execution of the activity plan is dependent on the time stored the VS1810 internal clock This clock should be kept accurate by receiving time updates from a PC connected to the VS1810 via a serial port Send to Pager Enter a value 001 to 999 representing the device that should be activated by the paging encoder connected to the VS1810 when the alarm input changes from OFF to ON Press the key The VS1810 will send a request to send a message to that device using Visiplex protocol Note A value of 000 will cause the VS1810 to not send the paging request and the alarm activation will be ignored Alarm Message The message that sho
19. nter a number from 000 to 240 seconds After the last step is completed the display will change to Update Changes Press the to save changes or press to cancel changes 3 1 2 Time Setup Menu From the Administration Menu select 2 followed by the key The following screen will be displayed ENTER GMT TIME 12 00 Enter the UTC Universal Coordinate Time or GMT Greenwich Mean Time time in 24 hours military format The display will change back to Time Setup DO NOT enter the local time as the unit uses the universal atomic time as a reference and calculates the local time based on your Time Zone If the VS1810 is connected to a PC it will revert back to the source time few minutes later overwriting the time changes made 3 1 3 Date Setup Menu From the Administration Menu select 3 followed by the key The following screen will be displayed ENTER GMT DATE 010111 Enter the UTC Universal Coordinate Time or GMT Greenwich Mean Time date in MMDDYY format The display will change back to Date Setup DO NOT enter the local date as the unit uses the universal atomic time as a reference and calculates the local time based on your Time Zone If the VS1810 is connected to a PC it will revert back to the source time few minutes later overwriting the time changes made 3 1 4 Time Zone Setup Menu From the Administration Menu select 4 followed by the key The following screen will be displayed
20. number of the last input you wish to program as a 2 digit number for example 20 and press the key Following are the fields description Select the required input type and press the key 1 Dry Contact N O Normally Open alarm will be triggered when contact is closed 2 Dry Contact N C Normally Closed alarm will be triggered when contact is opened 3 Voltage High Low alarm will be triggered when voltage level changes to a level below the Threshold Level 4 Voltage Low High alarm will be triggered when voltage level changes to a level above the Threshold Level 5 Pulsing High Low alarm will be triggered when voltage level fluctuates between the normal voltage and the below Threshold Level the normal voltage is higher than the Threshold Level 6 Pulsing Low High alarm will be triggered when voltage level fluctuates between the normal voltage and above Threshold Level the normal voltage is lower than the Threshold Level 7 Double Mode Low alarm will be triggered in either Voltage Low High or Pulsing Low High 8 Double Mode High alarm will be triggered in either Voltage High Low or Pulsing High Low Note Input types 5 8 are optional 1 1 Per Seconds voltage level fluctuates once per second between the normal voltage and the Threshold Level Pulse Rate 2 2 Per Seconds voltage level fluctuates twice per second between the normal voltage and the Threshold Level Note This setting is only ava
21. omputers without serial ports connect a USB cable not provided between the USB port and the PC Install the USB drivers provider with the VPS software according to Winodws operating system used 32 or 64 bit Note The USB drivers are located in the USB Drivers for VS1810 VS4500 VS4800 folder under the selected VPS software instalaltion folder The USB option may not be supported by older version of the VS1810 2 Install the programming software Refer to Software Installation section for more information 4 1 2 Software Installation Note VPS software must be installed by the PC administrator or by a user with administrator privileges VPS software is compatible with Windows ME XP 2000 Vista and Windows 7 Download the VPS software from the Download Area of Visiplex website www visiplex com save it to the PC Desktop and double click on the saved file to start the installation If you purchased a copy of the VPS CD ROM locate the software CD ROM and insert it to the CD ROM drive on the PC If the installation program doesn t start automatically within 5 seconds use Windows Explorer to browse to the CD ROM drive and then run the VPS_ Setup exe file Note For Windows Vista and Windows 7 it is recommended that the installation folder will be set to C Visiplex VPS Press Next on each step until the installation process is completed 4 1 3 Software Configuration Note Make sure the Windows user has full access rights to the
22. rite the currently displayed message 2 New messages are added to the list of messages messages will be displayed one after the other according to the messages parameters 4 LED Color Determines the default color that should be used to display messages sent to alphanumeric displays Enter a value according to the settings supported by the alphanumeric display Note Please refer to the alphanumeric display instructions sheet for more information 5 LED Text Mode Determines the default effect that should be used to display messages sent to alphanumeric displays Enter a value according to the settings supported by the alphanumeric display Note Please refer to the alphanumeric display instructions sheet for more information 6 Led Font Style Determines the default font that should be used to display messages sent to alphanumeric displays Enter a value according to the settings supported by the alphanumeric display Note Please refer to the alphanumeric display instructions sheet for more information 7 LED Timeout Mode Determines the default time slice that should be used to display messages sent to alphanumeric displays Enter a value according to the settings supported by the alphanumeric display Note Please refer to the alphanumeric display instructions sheet for more information 8 Pre Page Delay Determines if a delay will be applied before the transmission of data for digital paging Enter
23. s activated only if the VS1810 is supplied for a compatible Visiplex system Advanced System Information The main menu shown below appears after the VS1810 is turned on and is used for accessing the Programming and Administration menus VS1810 11 54 MONITORING 3 1 Administration Menu From the Main Menu press the B key Enter 1810 as password The prompt Select Option will appear on the top line The Administration Menu provides access to the following available sub menus Alarm Editing Menu Time Setup Date Setup Time Zone Setup Daylight Saving Mode Serial Port Mode Serial Port Baud Rate Reset Database System Password Device Database Wireless Setup Coverage Text TX Test Tone DODWPOMNDUDBWNPE To access a specific sub menu press the digit key representing it 3 1 1 Alarm Edit Menu Note The VPS software provides an easy programming and database backup interface It is recommended that VPS will be used for these tasks From the Administration Menu select 1 followed by the key The prompt Alarm Editing will appear on the top line Enter a value between 1 and 2 to determine the programming type 1 Single alarm point 2 Range of alarm points This option allows the user to program multiple alarm inputs as long as they are within a sequential range Enter the number of the first input you wish to program as a 2 digit number for example 01 and press the key Enter the
24. t 9 followed by the key The following screen will be displayed SYSTEM PASSWORD 1810 Enter the new administrator password that will be required to access the Administration Menu and other system menus The default password is 1810 3 1 10 Device Database Menu Note This section is reserved for future use and applicable to units equipped with internal transmitters only From the Administration Menu select A followed by the key Following are the fields description Deviceto Enter 3 digit ID of the programmed device 001 899 Edit If the device already exists its details will be displayed for editing or deleting Group devices 01 99 are represented and accessed by paging to devices 901 999 Device Enter the capcode of the programmed device For Voice pagers enter 0 followed by Tone A and Tone B for Capcode example 0110111 Select the type of the programmed device O Alphanumeric Pager 1 Numeric Pager 2 Tone Only Pager 3 Voice Pager 4 Wireless Speaker 5 LED Display Device Type Select Mode and Baud Rate and press the key 1 512 bps Mode 0 2 512 bps Mode 1 3 512 bps Mode 2 4 512 bps Mode 3 RENO 5 1200 bps Mode 0 6 1200 bps Mode 1 7 1200 bps Mode 2 8 1200 bps Mode 3 9 2400 bps Mode 1 0 2400 bps Mode 2 Group If the device is a member in a group enter the group number 0 99 and press the key Group devices are repr
25. ting the normal voltage level Note This setting is only available for input type 5 8 1 1 Per Seconds voltage level fluctuates once per second between the normal voltage and the Threshold Level Pulse 2 2 Per Seconds voltage level fluctuates twice per second between the normal voltage and the Threshold Level Note This setting is only available for input type 5 8 Active Determines if the alarm pint is active Inactive alarm point will not generate paging requests 14 Alarm Messages 001 Edit x Alarm 001 Canceled O Always Active F Send Cancel Page foo Dry Contact Normally Open N O ha fo 15 Appendices 5 1 Appendix A Installation Diagrams Magnetic Mount Antenna Optional Base Antenna Coaxial Cable BNC to BNC Alarm Inputs TT g RF Out Future use internal Transmitter Only VS1810 i RS232 PC Interface Low Power System Installation Diagram 16 THE 1 N C 6 N C ol4_ 2 RX IN 7 DSR OUT oi 3 TX OUT 8 N C o 4 RTS OUT 9 N C 6 OTe 5 GND Loft oHe 1 GND 2 2 to 25 Alarm Inputs 1 to 24 25 to 48 49 to 72 73 to 96 1 POS CENTER 2 GND 17 General Information 6 1 Specifications General Data Format Power Approvals Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Operating Humidity Dimensions W x H x D We
26. uld be sent to the paging encoder connected to the VS1810 when the alarm input changes from OFF to ON Press the key Note The message is programmable using the VPS software Cancel Pager Enter a value 001 to 999 representing the device that should be activated by the paging encoder connected to the VS1810 when the alarm input changes from ON to OFF Press the key The VS1810 will send a request to send a message to that device using Visiplex protocol Note This feature is not active unless specifically requested by the customer contact Visiplex technical support for more information A value of 000 will cause the VS1810 to not send the paging request and the alarm deactivation will be ignored Cancel Message The message that should be sent to the paging encoder connected to the VS1810 when the alarm input changes from ON to OFF Press the key Note This feature is not active unless specifically requested by the customer contact Visiplex technical support for more information The message is programmable sing the VPS software Repeat Page Input Delay Determines if the message should be repeated as long as the alarm is ON and the maximum number of repeat messages The message will be repeated every minute Enter a number from 00 to 99 Determines if a message should be sent immediately when the alarm is triggered or only if it was triggered for a period of time longer than Input Delay E
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