Fire-Lite PS Tools MS-9600 - Manual (Page 32)

24 636 Pt Addr.Panel
PS-Tools 04/2010
Configuring Fire Panels
5. SLC Loop Setup (see SLC Loop Setup )
a. Detectors (see Detectors )
b. Modules (see Modules )
Communicator Settings
The Digital Alarm Communicator/Transmitter (DACT) module is used to transmit system status to
central station receivers through the public switched telephone network. All circuitry and connectors
are contained on a compact module, which is located near the lower - center of the main circuit board.
In PS-Tools, you must enable the reporting from the communicator, to report the fire alarm system
status, alarm, and trouble conditions to the central station through the public switched telephone
network. The System Info -> Communicator Settings ->Central Station pane appears after you
select the configuration type.
Figure 5-1 Configure Communicator Settings
To configure the communicator
1. Click Communicator Enabled, to enable the reporting from the communicator.
2. Type the Panel Id which is a four digit code used by the Service Terminal to identify the fire
panel. The factory default value is 0000. The valid entries are 0-9 and A-F.
You must program the four digit panel id, the first time you download the configuration to fire
panel.
3. Type the No. of Rings to Answer, which is the number of rings after which a call is answered
by the panel.