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Software
4.1 VPS
The optional VPS software allows you to program and backup the VS4500 databases, create scheduled events (tones, bells
and device activation) and synchronize the VS4500 date and time to the PC clock.
Note: The VPS software supports VS4500 version 1.05 and up. If you are using a VS4500 with earlier version, refer to the
VisiDB software and a previous version of the VS4500 manual for details.
4.1.1 Connections
The VPS software requires serial communication between the PC and the administered or programmed device. Serial
communication can be achieved by utilizing one of the following methods:
1. Connection to a PC equipped with a serial (COM) port.
2. Using a USB to Serial Port adaptor that create a virtual serial (COM) port on the PC. After the 3rd party driver is
installed, connect the serial port adapter to the null modem cable connected to the Visiplex system serial port.
3. Using a USB cable to connect the PC directly to the USB port of the Visiplex device (applicable only to devices equipped
with a USB port).
Follow these steps to connect the VS4500:
1. If USB connection is used, install USB drivers applicable to the Visiplex device and the Windows OS (x86 or x64, i.e. 32-
bit or 64-bit) from the shortcuts under the VPS program group.
Note: The USB drivers are also located in the USB Drivers for VS1810-VS4500-VS48xx-VPR01 folder under the VPS
software installation folder.
2. Turn on the VS4500. Note: do not connect to the PC at this point.
3. Identify the COM number on the PC used for communication with the installed device:
a. If USB connection is used, open Windows Device Manager and expand the Port (COM & LPT) section. Connect the
device to the PC using the USB cable and note the COM number newly assigned to the installed device on Windows
Device Manager.
b. If standard serial connection is used (using DB9 cable), note the physical COM number on the PC. Connect the
device to the PC using the DB9 cable.
4. Install the programming software. Refer to Software Installation section for more information.
4.1.2 Software Installation
Note: VPS software must be installed by the PC administrator or by a user with administrator privileges. VPS software is
compatible with Windows ME, XP, 2000, Vista and Windows 7.
For Windows Vista and Windows 7, set the installation folder to “C:\Visiplex\VPS”).
Download the VPS software from the Download Area of Visiplex website (www.visiplex.com
), save it to the PC Desktop and
double click on the saved file to start the installation.
If you purchased a copy of the VPS CD-ROM, locate the software CD-ROM and insert it to the CD-ROM drive on the PC. If
the installation program doesn’t start automatically within 5 seconds, use Windows Explorer to browse to the CD-ROM drive
and then run the VPS_Setup.exe file.
Press Next on each step until the installation process is completed.
4.1.3 Software Configuration
Note: Make sure the Windows user has full access rights to the VPS installation folder and databases folders. To obtain
further information and help for each screen, press F1 to display the online help.
Follow these steps to configure VPS:
1. Make sure the VS4500 is powered on and connected to the serial port on the PC.
2. Set the serial protocol on COM1 of the VS4500 to Visiplex, 9600-8-N-1 or 38400-8-N-1 (see page 16).
3. Click on Windows Start button. Select Programs, VISIPLEX program group, VPS and then click on VPS.
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