Eaton SC200 - Page 101

Communications
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DCTools Communications Setup
► To connect to the SC200 with DCTools:
1 If not already installed, install the PC modem (hardware and software) according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
2 Install DCTools on the PC/laptop.
3 Double-click the DCTools icon to open the Connection Manager window.
4 Go to Connection > New to open a new connection dialog box.
5 Enter:
Connection Name:
<as required>
Comms Enabled:
True
Protocol:
S3P
Connect Using:
Select the COM port used by the modem (if external) or the
modem name.
S3P Address:
0 (0 = Broadcast, 1-65279 = individual address)
Phone Number:
The number of the PSTN line used by the modem.
Modem Logon:
Clear if a logon script is not required for the modem.
Select if a logon script is required. Click Logon Script to define.
For more details, see DCTools online help (press F1).
6 Press OK. DCTools will now connect to the SC200.
7 See System Operation on page 21 for details of the SC200 control and monitoring functions
available via DCTools.
 For help using DCTools press F1.
8 If required, access to the SC200 via DCTools can be password controlled. See Write Access
Password on page 95.
SMS Text Messaging Setup (if required)
 For additional information see Application Note AN0112. To receive application notes see
Worldwide Support on page 125.
► To enable SMS alarm messages
1 Connect to the SC200 with DCTools/Web.
2 Go to Configuration > Communications > Serial.
3 Click on

to expand SMS Notifications.
4 For each cellphone to receive SMS alarm messages set the Phone Number and other details
as required.
5 Type the required Prefix string if alarm messages are to be sent to an email address.
 This requires a GSM-Email Gateway connected to the GSM network. Contact the GSM
network operator for details of the Prefix string required at the beginning of the SMS message.
 Emails can also be sent via an IP network. See details on page 87.