Comander Perimeter Security System
Engineering and Installation Manual
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range is defined using the IP Destination setting as a subnet
mask: for example, if the IP Destination is set to 10.5.255.255, the
packets are broadcast across the 10.5.x.x subnet. Setting the IP
Destination to a specific device IP establishes a UDP link between
the COM port and IP device, using the port number set in the
Destination Port option.
The Incoming IP Port option is provided so that different port
numbers can be used for incoming and outgoing UDP traffic.
For global UDP broadcast, set the IP Destination to
255.255.255.255.
SMS Basic This mode is for connection of an SMS computer, usually running
the Datalog SMS program. (Geolog Vision SMS computers
normally connect via Ethernet.) The Basic mode annunciates
alarms to the SMS, but does not allow the SMS to make
configuration changes to the Comander circuits.
SMS Engineering This mode is similar to SMS Basic above, but allows the SMS
software to configure the Comander's circuits if the SMS is capable
of doing so. Typical configuration changes include resistor values
for monitored contacts, and gain values for Interceptor cable
signals.
SMS Engineering
& Diagnostics
This mode is the same as SMS Engineering above, but also sends
special additional diagnostic information specifically to a Datalog
SMS.
Auxiliary
Annunciation
Protocol
This mode is reserved for custom SMS and alarm management
devices – it should not be used unless specified by Geoquip
engineers.
Mosaic Mimic
Panel
This mode is used to connect a Mosaic Mimic Panel to the system.
If you connect a Mimic panel and use this setting, you will need to
use the Mosaic Mimic Mapping page in the Configurator to set up
the mapping for the panel.
Wharton Master
Clock
This mode is used to connect a Wharton Master Clock timecode
device.
When the COM Port is acting as a Connector (TCP, SSL, or Pure UDP), the IP and
Port Destination settings are used to define where data to/from the connected device
is sent. If the data from the device is being monitored directly by Geolog Vision, the IP
Destination setting should be set to the IP address of the Geolog Vision computer.
When the COM port is operating as a Server (TCP, SSL or Pure UDP), the Incoming
IP Port option sets the port number on which the device listens.
The two Send Data After options control data flow when the COM port is used as a
server, connector or Pure UDP device. The settings act as parameters for chunking
data, along the lines described in Nagle's Algorithm. Zero values disables these
respective features.
The Socket Close Timeout setting applies when the COM port is acting as a TCP or
SSL Server or Connector. It closes the socket after there has been no activity for the
duration of the timeout period. A zero value disables this feature.
2.5.3.1 COM Port Configuration Example
This example explains how to configure Comander COM ports on two Rack units to
establish a transparent Ethernet link between two devices which normally communicate
via a serial RS232 connection. In this case, the devices are a fence-mounted weather
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