System Sensor FAAST Networking User Manual
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User Guide: FAAST Fire Alarm Aspiration Sensing Technology® Networking
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Testing and Verification
Before attempting to send e-mails using the FAAST detector, it is recommended that the mail server configuration be tested using a simple
PC-based SMTP client. This may aide in troubleshooting any server configuration problems prior to deploying the detector.
Bmail from BeyondLogic is one of many free tools that can be used to test the mail server. See below for an example.
Parameter
Description
PipeIQ field
Example Value
s
SMTP Server Name SMTP Server Name smtp.mydomain.com
f
From: Address
Sender Account
t
To: Address
E-mail 1
If mail delivery fails using a PC SMTP client, the FAAST SMTP client will likely also fail. In the event that you are unable to deliver mail
in this fashion, the bmail debug output switch (-d) may help identify the source of the problem. If even more troubleshooting is neces-
sary, network capture tools such as Microsoft Network Monitor or Wireshark can be used. If required, your local IT administrator will
be in the best position to help troubleshoot these types of problems.
Note:
System Sensor cannot make any warranty regarding these third-party tools nor provide support pertaining to their use. USE
AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Notes on Operation
Initialization Time
The FAAST e-mail client requires 5 minutes to initialize after power-up and will not attempt to send any notifications during this time.