3GS Technical Manual
7-10 Programming Overview
Issue 4.5 August 2005
Getting Started
In order for the system to function as specified, ensure that
both AC/mains and battery backup power sources are
connected.
Initialising the system with either power source removed will
generate an alert message. On power up, the RKD node
briefly displays its own setup information followed by the
3GS application program version/operating system version
and date – see “3GS Initial Setup Menu” on page 1-12 for
more details.
Cold Start or Warm Start?
If this is the initial power up, perform a cold start (see table
overleaf). While the 3GS version message is on the display
(approximately 5 seconds), press the FULL key. A cold start
resets the system RAM thereby returning system settings to
their default settings (all programmed data and log data is
cleared).
If you are powering up a system which already has data
programmed, allow the version message to time-out and this
will generate a warm start.
Clear Node Database?
The node database contains data the installer will have
programmed, such as node IDs, descriptions, input/output
assignments and so on. On initial power up therefore, this
database is already clear. When this option is selected, the
system scans the Ringnet and assigns default ID numbers and
descriptions to all online nodes and assigns zone numbers to
all online inputs. Any programmed node information is
overwritten.
By selecting NO to this option, it is possible to perform a cold
start, without losing programmed node information.
Enter Name & Address
The system requests the installation name and address. This is
achieved by placing a text overlay on the numeric keypad
and using the method described in “Typing Text” on page 8-
4” to enter alphanumeric characters.
The installation name/address will appear on the system log,
literal printout and online reports. To bypass this step press
the # key.
Initialise Nodes?
Following a warm start (or soft start), this option prompts you
to inform the system if you have changed the zones/doors
hardware configuration by pressing the YES key.
If the zones/doors configuration is unchanged since the last
system start-up, press NO.
System Start Types
There are four different start types outlined in the followin
table. It is not necessary to perform a warm/soft start when
adding new nodes/inputs/doors to the system. These can now
be brought online within the Node Configure option.
Online Nodes/Online Inputs/Online Doors
The system will make a count of all online nodes, inputs and
doors. If this does not correspond with the number of nodes,
inputs or doors connected, press the NO key.
The number of off-line nodes, inputs or doors is then
displayed. The system will indicate why a node is OFF-LINE.
Alert Message Displayed on Startup
Following a system start up, an alert message will be
displayed. A cold start will also cause the keypad buzzer to
sound. It will be necessary to “alert accept” these messages –
“Accept All Alerts” on page 8-97.
System Reset
When the system resets, the O/P 253 watchdog reset/auto
start will trip. This event is logged. This output can only be
reset by an alert accept and system unset.
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