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Site-file
Refers to the site configuration data file that is stored the Digilite® DL500, this file contains the data about
loop devices, panel settings, loop device text, group text, panel text and test timing information. When this
file is uploaded using the Windows commissioning software any historic event logs are automatically
appended to it.
Incomplete and complete site files
Some elements of loop device data can only be retrieved when the loop devices are logged
( loop device software version, LDR data and Voltage are examples). A site file that has not yet had this data
stored is termed ‘incomplete'. This type of site file is generally produced when scanning device data from
barcode labels on the devices, an incomplete site file must be downloaded into the Digilite® DL500, the loop
logged and programmed, the file uploaded after which it will be ‘complete’ and can be backed up.
Open Protocol System
If the system is Open Protocol the commissioning software freely connects to the Digilite® DL500 and allows
full access to all programming features. There is no need for a USB dongle.
Managed System
If the system is managed, then a dongle is required ( available from Protec ) to access all features in the
commissioning software. Without a dongle, or with an incorrect dongle fitted, the commissioning software will
not connect to the Digilite® DL500.
Dongle
A piece of hardware used on managed systems which is connected to the PC USB port. Commissioning
software connection is restricted to Digilite® DL500 panels containing a matching code to the Dongle,
therefore limiting panel access to engineers with relevant dongles.
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