
VISTA-128FBP/VISTA-250FBP Installation and Setup Guide
7-4
Scheduled Download (For Burglary Use Only)
The VISTA-128FBP/VISTA-250FBP can be
programmed to periodically and automatically call the
downloader. When this option is set up, the system will
call the downloader at a scheduled time. Once the
connection is established with the modem, the
downloader controls which functions are performed
(download, arm, upload event log, etc.).
It should be noted that Compass always
uploads before performing a download
session.
The programmable options for the scheduled download
are located in the #93 Menu Mode in the Programming
Guide under the main menu prompt Scheduled Check-
in.
The options are as follows:
• Check-in interval (weekly, monthly quarterly,
yearly)
• Quarter of the year (if quarterly is selected)
• Month of the year (if monthly, quarterly, or yearly
is selected)
• Day of the month (if monthly, quarterly, or yearly
is selected)
• Day of the week (if weekly is selected)
• Time of day
Refer to the #93 Menu Mode in the Programming Guide
for sequence of the prompts.
Direct-Wire Downloading
The VISTA-128FBP/VISTA-250FBP can be downloaded
without using a modem or telephone line by using a
4100SM Serial Module and Compass Downloading
Software. The direct-wire downloading connection is to
be temporary, and is not part of the permanent
installation. Direct-wire downloading is meant as a tool
for the installer during the installation process.
The connections between the control and
the 4100SM are different than those shown
in the 4100SM Installation Instructions. See
Figure 7-1
for the correct connections. In
addition, in place of the green wire, referred to
in step 2 of the “IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY”
section of the 4100SM Instructions, use the
violet wire instead.
Connector J2 on the main PC board (see the Summary
of Connections diagram on the inside back cover of this
manual) is intended to be interfaced to either a local
serial printer (see Event Log Connections in SECTION
3 Installing the Control) or a computer. Make
connections to a computer as shown below. Note that
the violet wire connection for a computer differs
from that used when connecting a serial printer.
NOTE: The 4100SM Serial Module must be removed
from the J2 Header at the completion of downloading.
Figure 7-1: Direct-Wire Downloading Connections
Telco Handoff
Telco handoff is another method of getting on-line with the downloader. The installer or customer enters the User Code
+ [#] + [1], while on the phone line with the computer’s modem phone line. The customer will get cut-off and the panel
and download computer will establish a connection.
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