Mircom TAS-2000 Series User manual

Canada
25 Interchange Way
Vaughan, ON L4K 5W3
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
© Mircom 2004
Printed in Canada
Subject to change without prior notice
www.mircom.com
TAS-2000 Series
MSW-003 Software
LT-880 Rev. 1
September 2004
User Guide
Advanced Life Safety Solutions Advanced Life Safety Solutions
U.S.A.
60 Industrial Parkway
Cheektowaga, NY 14227
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
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Contents
Installing the Software ................................................................ 1
Connecting the Hardware ........................................................... 1
Direct Connect Method (using the RS-485IMA)....................... 1
Dial-Up Method (Using Modem)............................................... 1
Opening/creating A Job File....................................................... 2
Creating an ADC Tenant Database ............................................ 3
Creating an NSL Tenant Database ............................................ 5
Establishing a Direct Connection .............................................. 7
For Direct Cable Connection Operation ................................... 7
Establishing a Modem Connection............................................ 9
For Modem (MDM-1000A) Operation....................................... 9
Uploading Data (Lobby Panel to PC) ......................................... 11
Downloading Data (PC to Lobby Panel) .................................... 12
Changing Lobby Panel Parameters........................................... 13
Troubleshooting Guide............................................................... 14
Port is Already Used................................................................. 14
No System Detected................................................................. 14
Runtime Error ‘3024’................................................................. 14

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Installing the Software
To install the TAS-2000 MSW-003 Software,
• Run SETUP.EXE on the root directory folder of the MSW-003 CD, or
• Use the Windows Control Panel’s Add/Remove Programs’ install feature.
Follow the instructions on the screen. Once it is installed, you can run the
program by clicking Start->Programs->TAS 2000.
Connecting the Hardware
Direct Connect Method (using the RS-485IMA)
Connect the RS-485IMA to the PC serial port using the serial cable provided
with the RS-485IMA.
Connect the ribbon cable on the RS-485IMA to the TAS-2000 Lobby Panel via
the terminal marked RS-485 I/F. Connector designations are as follows.
• For the Slim-Line model, use connector “P2” located near the top left
corner of the main circuit board.
• For the standard model, use connector P3 located near the bottom left
corner of the main circuit board.
Dial-Up Method (Using Modem)
Connect the modem on your PC to a standard telephone line. Connect the
dedicated telephone line at the Lobby Panel to the telephone jack connector
on the MDM-1000A and connect the ribbon cable on the MDM 1000A module
to the TAS-2000 Lobby Panel via the terminal marked RS-485 I/F.
Connector designations are as follows.
• For Slim-Line model, use connector “P2” located near the top left corner
of the main circuit board.
• For Standard model, use connector P3 located near the bottom left corner
of the main circuit board.
Notes:
• If your lobby panel is configured as a Non-Subscriber Line (NSL),
skip to Creating an NSL Tenant Database on page 5.
• If using a MDM-1000A, ensure that JW1 is removed and jumpers
1 & 3 are installed.
Note: Ensure that JW1 is installed and jumpers 1 & 3 are removed
on the MDM-1000A.

Opening/creating A Job File
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Opening/creating A Job File
1. Open the TAS-2000 software by clicking Start->Programs->TAS 2000.
You will be prompted for a User Name and Password (as shown below).
The default for both is “mircom”.
2. Type “mircom” in both spaces and click OK.
The Control Panel window displays.
3. Click “Open Job File” located in the upper left on Control Panel window.
The following window displays.
4. Select an existing file from the list or type a new file name in the File
name window.
5. Click Open.
Note: “mircom” must be type in all lower case letters.

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Creating an ADC Tenant Database
The name of the file that is opened displays across the top of the Control
Panel window. To enter tenant names click “Show ADC”. The following window
displays.
Records may be added, edited or deleted as desired. To add records, click the
“ADD” button. The following window displays.
• Enter resident name if using scrolling directory panels, or leave blank if
using non-scrolling panels
• Enter resident apartment number (this is optional because it is used for
reference only--it will not be stored on lobby panel)
• Enter 4-digit resident dial code (for dial codes fewer than 4 digits, precede
with 0’s, e.g. 0003)
• Enter resident telephone number (maximum 14 digits)
Note: If your lobby panel is configured as a Non-Subscriber Line
(NSL), skip to Creating an NSL Tenant Database on page 5.

Creating an ADC Tenant Database
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• Enter resident keyless code (this is optional because it is used for
reference only--it will not be stored on lobby panel)
• Enter default elevator code-If feature not used, enter 99
• Select default elevator ID-If feature not used, select ID-099
• Select lobby ID-factory default set as ID-001
• Click OK when finished.
In addition, you may use the Auto-Program feature by clicking the “Auto”
button in the ADC Database window. The following window displays:
• Enter number of residents to program (shown as 25)
• Enter default resident name (shown as Resident Name)
• Enter 4-digit starting dial code (shown as 1001)
• Enter starting keyless code (this is optional because it is used for
reference only--it will not be stored on lobby panel) (shown as 2001)
• Enter default elevator code-If feature not used, enter 99 (shown as 99)
• Select default elevator ID-If feature not used, select ID-099 (shown as
ID-099)
• Enter default phone # (shown as 9055551212)
• Click OK when finished
Note: When finished programming tenant records, skip to
Establishing a Direct Connection on page 7.

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Creating an NSL Tenant Database
The name of the file that is opened displays across the top of the Control
Panel window. To enter tenant names click “Show NSL”.
Records may be Added, Edited or Deleted as desired. To add records, click
the “ADD” button. The following window displays.
Note: If your lobby panel is configured as an Auto-Dialer (ADC), go
to Creating an ADC Tenant Database on page 3.

Creating an NSL Tenant Database
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• Enter resident name if using scrolling directory panels, or leave blank if
using non-scrolling panels
• Enter resident apartment number (this is optional because it is used for
reference only--it will not be stored on lobby panel)
• Enter 4-digit resident dial code (for dial codes fewer than 4 digits, precede
with 0’s, e.g. 0003)
• Enter resident relay code (is determined by location of wires on BIX block)
• Enter resident keyless code (this is optional because it is used for
reference only--it will not be stored on lobby panel)
• Enter elevator code-If feature not used, enter 99
• Select ring pattern
• Select lobby ID-factory default set as ID-01
• Select NSL-ID, factory default set as ID-02
• Select default elevator ID-If feature not used, select ID-99
• Click OK when finished
In addition you may use the Auto-Program feature by clicking the “Auto”
button in the NSL Database window. The following window displays:
• Enter number of residents to program (shown as 25)
• Enter default resident name (shown as John Smith)
• Enter 4-digit starting dial code (shown as 1001)
• Enter starting keyless code (this is optional because it is used for
reference only--it will not be stored on lobby panel) (shown as 2001)
• Enter default elevator code-If feature not used, enter 99 (shown as 99)
• Select default elevator ID-If feature not used, select ID-99 (shown as
ID-099)
• Select default Lobby-ID (shown as ID-02)
• Enter starting relay code (shown as 0000)
• Select default NSL-ID (shown as ID-002)

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• Select default Ring Pattern (shown as distinct ring pattern 2)
• Click OK when finished.
Establishing a Direct Connection
For Direct Cable Connection Operation
1. From the TAS-2000 Control Panel window select “Configure Serial”.
2. Select “Direct Cable Connection” and verify that the COM port is set
properly.
3. Click OK to continue.
4. Verify the Lobby Panel ID by checking the SW2 DIP switch settings on
the main board in the lobby panel. Refer to the TAS-2000 Series
Installation and Operation Manual for the DIP switch settings.
5. Note the panel ID and select the same lobby-ID in the TAS-2000
software.
Note: For Modem connections, skip to Establishing a Modem
Connection on page 9.
Note: The panel ID in the TAS2000 software must be set correctly in
order to Upload or Download data.

Establishing a Direct Connection
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6. From the Control Panel window select “Options” and select the
appropriate panel ID from the list.
7. Click OK to continue.
8. Click “Login” on the Control Panel screen.
9. When finished, go to Uploading Data (Lobby Panel to PC) on page 11.

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Establishing a Modem Connection
For Modem (MDM-1000A) Operation
1. From the TAS-2000 Control Panel window select “Configure Serial”. The
window below displays.
2. Select “Modem”.
3. Type the telephone number that the TAS-2000 Lobby Panel is using.
4. Verify that the COM port is set properly and the correct baud rate is
selected.
5. Click OK to continue.
6. Verify the Lobby Panel ID by checking the SW2 DIP switch settings on
the main board in the lobby panel. Refer to the TAS-2000 Series
Installation and Operation Manual for the DIP switch settings.
7. Note of the panel ID and select the same lobby-ID in the TAS2000
software.
Note: For Direct connections, go to Establishing a Direct Connection
on page 7.
Note: The panel ID in the TAS2000 software must be set correctly in
order to Upload or Download data.

Establishing a Modem Connection
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8. Select “Options” From the Control Panel window and select the
appropriate lobby-ID from the list.
9. Click “Modem Dialup” on the Control Panel screen.
10. Wait until “Connect 2400” is displayed near the bottom of the screen,
then click “Login” to complete the connection. When connected, the
status bar will indicate “Logged In”.

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Uploading Data (Lobby Panel to PC)
1. Click the “Upload Data” button. Note that it will over-write records that
have the same lobby ID in the database file.
2. Click “OK” to continue.You will be prompted to upload the events log.
3. Click “Yes” to upload both the database and events log, or “No” to upload
the database only. The status bar at the bottom of the screen will display
the upload progress as shown below.
4. Click the “Logout” button when finished.

Downloading Data (PC to Lobby Panel)
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Downloading Data (PC to Lobby Panel)
1. Click the “Download Data” button. Note that it will over-write existing
information on the lobby panel.
2. Click “OK” to download to the TAS-2000 Lobby Panel. The status bar at
the bottom of the screen will display the download progress as shown
below.
3. Click “Logout” button when finished.

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Changing Lobby Panel Parameters
1. Click “Show Parameters” to view the parameters of the panel being pro-
grammed.
2. Click the Edit button to change the current settings:
3. Click OK when finished.

Troubleshooting Guide
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Troubleshooting Guide
Port is Already Used
If the following message is displayed, verify that the correct COM port is
selected and connected to the proper connector on your PC.
No System Detected
If the following message is displayed, check cable connections, and ensure
that the correct Lobby ID is selected in the Options menu.
Runtime Error ‘3024’.
If the following message is displayed, ensure that your job file is in the TAS-
2000 installation directory.
The default location is: C:\Program Files\TAS 2000\.

Canada
25 Interchange Way
Vaughan, ON L4K 5W3
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
© Mircom 2004
Printed in Canada
Subject to change without prior notice
www.mircom.com
TAS-2000 Series
MSW-003 Software
LT-880 Rev. 1
August 2004
User Guide
Advanced Life Safety Solutions Advanced Life Safety Solutions
U.S.A.
60 Industrial Parkway
Cheektowaga, NY 14227
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
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