Visonic POWERMAX REMOTE - PROGRAMMER SOFTWARE User manual

PowerMax Remote
Programmer Software
User Guide

Copyright and Warranty _________________________________________________________ i
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Document revision 08/2010

About This Manual ____________________________________________________________ iii
About This Manual
This manual provides a detailed description of the procedures for using the PowerMax
Remote Programmer with your PowerMax system. Consult PowerMax Programming
Guides for additional information about specific programmable parameters.
Chapter 1 provides an overview and briefly describes the system.
Chapter 2 lists the requirements for installing the software and describes the software
installation process.
Chapter 3 covers the menus included in the software.
Chapter 4 introduces Sites and how they are managed (creating, saving, deleting and
copying).
Chapter 5 explains how to manage PowerMax Remote Programmer users, including how
to add users, delete users, change a user’s password and how to log in as a different user.
Chapter 6 details all the different tables displayed in the software and provides a general
overview of what is included in them.
Chapter 7 describes how to connect to the PowerMax. This chapter details the different
connection types and available settings, how to connect/disconnect to the PowerMax and
what online functions are available when connected.
Chapter 8 describes how to download/upload customized data settings.
Chapter 9 describes how to use two types of download codes.
Chapter 10 covers the Reports utility, detailing how to define and generate reports.
Chapter 11 describes how to change the screen appearance, change the screen color,
column alignment and user interface language.
Chapter 12 provides answers to troubleshooting questions, which may occur.
Appendix A provides solutions in the event of characters not appearing correctly due to
the interface language used.
Note: Throughout the manual, PowerMax, PowerMax+, PowerMaxPro,
PowerMaxComplete and PowerMax10 are referred to as “PowerMax”. When necessary
to relate to a specific model, this model will be mentioned specifically.

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Formatting Conventions
The following formatting conventions are used throughout the documentation:
Note: Additional information relevant to the presently
discussed subject.
Warning:
Caution:
Information that is essential for your safety and to avoid
damaging the hardware or software.
bold text Indicates operations that you must perform (e.g., name
of a button to be clicked or option to be selected) or to
emphasize a field or concept being described.

Table of Contents _____________________________________________________________ 1
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Getting Started
2.1 Hardware/Software Requirements ............................................................ 2-1
2.2 Installation ................................................................................................ 2-1
2.3 PowerMax Remote Programmer Main Window ...................................... 2-2
2.4 Navigating PowerMax Remote Programmer............................................ 2-6
2.5 Exiting PowerMax Remote Programmer.................................................. 2-6
Chapter 3: Menus
3.1 Sites Menu ................................................................................................ 3-1
3.2 Edit Menu ................................................................................................. 3-1
3.3 View Menu ............................................................................................... 3-1
3.4 Communications Menu............................................................................. 3-2
3.5 Advanced Menu........................................................................................ 3-3
3.6 Help Menu ................................................................................................ 3-3
Chapter 4: Sites
4.1 Introduction to Sites.................................................................................. 4-1
4.2 Creating a New Site .................................................................................. 4-2
4.3 Saving a Site ............................................................................................. 4-7
4.4 Saving a Site File with a New Name ........................................................ 4-7
4.5 Displaying and Editing Existing Sites Files ............................................. 4-7
4.6 Copying a Site........................................................................................... 4-8
4.7 Deleting a Site........................................................................................... 4-8
4.8 Exiting the Site List Window.................................................................... 4-8
Chapter 5: Users
5.1 Adding New Users.................................................................................... 5-1
5.2 Deleting a User ......................................................................................... 5-2
5.3 Changing User Passwords ........................................................................ 5-2
5.4 Login as a Different User.......................................................................... 5-3

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Chapter 6: Data Details Table
6.1 Site Information ........................................................................................ 6-2
6.2 User Settings............................................................................................. 6-3
6.3 User Codes................................................................................................ 6-3
6.4 Keyfob Enrollment Screen........................................................................ 6-4
6.5 1W Keypad Enrollment Screen ................................................................ 6-5
6.6 2W Keypad Enrollment ............................................................................ 6-6
6.7 Siren Enrollment....................................................................................... 6-6
6.8 Zone Definitions ....................................................................................... 6-6
6.9 Panel Definitions....................................................................................... 6-6
6.10 Communications Definitions .................................................................. 6-6
6.11 GSM Definitions..................................................................................... 6-7
6.12 PGM........................................................................................................ 6-7
6.13 Internal Siren/Strobe............................................................................... 6-7
6.14 X-10 General Features ............................................................................ 6-7
6.15 X-10 Device Settings .............................................................................. 6-7
6.16 RF Diagnostics........................................................................................ 6-8
6.17 Event Log................................................................................................ 6-8
6.18 Screen Saver ........................................................................................... 6-9
Chapter 7: Connecting to the PowerMax Control Panel
7.1 Defining Communication Settings............................................................ 7-1
7.2 Connecting to PowerMax ......................................................................... 7-7
7.3 Online Operations..................................................................................... 7-8
7.4 Disconnecting from the PowerMax ........................................................ 7-10
Chapter 8: Data
8.1 Defining Data Settings.............................................................................. 8-1
8.2 Using Customized Full Upload/Download Data ...................................... 8-2
Chapter 9: Two Download Codes
9.1 How it Works............................................................................................ 9-1
9.2 Operation .................................................................................................. 9-2

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Chapter 10: Reports
10.1 Defining and Generating a Report ........................................................ 10-1
10.2 Viewing a Report .................................................................................. 10-2
10.3 Printing a Report................................................................................... 10-2
Chapter 11: Display (Screen Appearance)
11.1 Changing the Color............................................................................... 11-1
11.2 Column Alignment ............................................................................... 11-2
11.3 User Interface Language....................................................................... 11-2
11.4 File Naming .......................................................................................... 11-3
Chapter 12: Troubleshooting
Appendix A: Language Settings
Changing Settings in Windows 2000..............................................................A-1
Changing Settings in Windows XP ................................................................A-2

Introduction _________________________________________________________________ 1-1
Chapter 1: Introduction
The PowerMax Remote Programmer is a utility program that enables you to manage the
PowerMax alarm system from a remote station. It runs on IBM-PC or compatible
workstations and runs on Microsoft®Windows®2000 or Windows XP.
It allows offline preparation of specifications, each of which is a set of parameters
especially tailored for a particular PowerMax installation site. After the user has prepared
the parameters for the site, he can download them into the PowerMax control panel on the
site.
Data is transferred to and from the PowerMax Remote Programmer either locally through
an RS-232 serial data cable, as shown in figure 1-1, or remotely via telephone lines and a
modem, as shown in figures 1-2 and 1-3.
Local Data Transfer enables the operator to prepare the parameters for the PowerMax alarm
system on a PC where he specifies parameters in the Site Screens, even though he is
working at the same installation site. He then transfers the data to the alarm system through
a cable.
Figure 1-1: Setup for Local Data Transfer
Remote Data Transfer enables the operator to work from a remote site where he can control
several PowerMax systems at different installation sites. Using the PowerMax Remote
Programmer, he can compare the parameters of the different systems and copy them if
necessary. The data is then transferred to each PowerMax through a modem.
Figure 1-2: Setup for Remote Data Transfer with an External Modem
Figure 1-3: Setup for Remote Data Transfer with an Internal Modem

Getting Started ______________________________________________________________2-1
Chapter 2: Getting Started
2.1 Hardware / Software Requirements
In order to run PowerMax Remote Programmer, you need the following resources:
•IBM-compatible PC with Pentium microprocessor (100 MHz or higher)
•Microsoft® Windows® 2000 or Windows XP.
•16 megabytes of RAM (minimum)
•Hard disk with at least 8 megabytes of free space.
•For best performance, use a display driver with a resolution of at least 1024 x 768 pixels.
2.2 Installation
Install an internal modem in the computer, or use an RS-232 cable to connect an external
modem to one of the computer’s COM ports as instructed in the manual supplied with the
modem. Then connect the modem to the telephone line. The modems suitable for use with
PowerMax Remote Programmer are listed in the Modem field in the Communications tab
of the Options window (refer to 7.1.2 Remote Connection).
To Install PowerMax Remote Programmer
1. Start Windows. Close all running applications, if any.
2. Insert the PowerMax Remote Programmer CD into the CD-ROM drive.
If your system includes the AutoPlay feature, the setup program starts
automatically. Otherwise, proceed as follows:
3. From the Start menu, select Run; the Run dialog box appears.
4. In the Run edit box, type the drive letter of the CD drive you are using, followed
by a colon, backslash, and the word “setup”, for example: "d:\setup".
5. Click OK. The installation welcome screen appears and the Installation program
guides you through the entire process.
6. Click Next, then follow the instructions on your screen to complete the
installation.
7. Restart your computer when the Installation wizard prompts you to do so.
During installation a PowerMax shortcut icon is placed on the Desktop to
enable you to start PowerMax Remote Programmer easily.

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To Start PowerMax Remote Programmer
1. On the Windows Desktop, double-click on the PowerMax Remote
Programmer icon; the Login screen appears.
Figure 2-1: Login Screen
2. In the Operator edit box, type visonic.
3. In the Password edit box, type powermax, then click OK.
Both entries are case-sensitive - use lowercase letters.
The main PowerMax Remote Programmer screen appears with the most
uploaded recent PowerMax configuration.
This window enables you: to open an existing site file; create a new site file; copy a site
file; delete a site file or exit the program. Refer to “Chapter 4. Sites” for further details.
2.3 PowerMax Remote Programmer Main Window
The PowerMax Remote Programmer main window displays all the main features of
PowerMax Remote Programmer. This enables you to manage the PowerMax alarm system
easily and efficiently.

Getting Started ______________________________________________________________2-3
Figure 2-2: PowerMax Remote Programmer Main Screen
Title Bar
The title bar displays the following features:
•The name of the PowerMax Remote Programmer file that you have opened.
•The windows Minimize button.
•The windows Maximize button.
•The windows Close button.
Menu Bar
Displays the menus that enable you to access PowerMax Remote Programmer features.
List of Tables
This area displays a list of all the data tables containing information which characterizes the
site. As you point to each table title, it appears underlined. Click on a title to display that
table data.
Table Data
This area contains detailed data included in the selected table.
⎬
Menu ba
r
Tool bar
List of
Tables
Status bar
Table Data
Details
Screen
Tabs
Title bar

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Type in settings, or double-click on the down-pointing arrow to display a drop-down list,
and select the appropriate value.
Toolbar
PowerMax Remote Programmer provides a toolbar that displays buttons which are
shortcuts to the most frequently used features of the system.
Button Name Function Also
accessible
through menu
New Displays the New Sites window. Sites
Sites Displays the Sites List window. Sites
Save Saves the site file displayed on the screen. Sites
Search Displays the Sites window (without Site
information).
View Sites
Options Displays the Options dialog box. View
Print Displays the Print dialog box. Sites
Back Displays the previous table according to the
List of Tables.
View
Next Displays the next table according to the List
of Tables.
View
Login /
Logout
Connects/disconnects the PowerMax Remote
Programmer to/from the control panel.
Communications
Download Downloads data from the PowerMax Remote
Programmer to the control panel.
Communications
Upload Uploads data from the control panel to the
PowerMax Remote Programmer and
automatically updates files.
Note: To upload event logs/scheduler in
Communications

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PowerMax+, see Chapter 8: Data.
Download
Table
Downloads data from the table currently
visible on the screen to the control panel.
Communications
Upload Table Uploads data from the control panel to the
table currently visible on the screen (available
in PowerMax+ only).
Communications
Help Displays the PowerMax Remote Programmer
Help files.
Help
Device
Configuration
Performs device configuration. -
Stop Terminates device configuration procedure. -
Status Bar
The Status Bar appears at the bottom of the PowerMax Remote Programmer screen.
It displays the following:
•Menu name
•Caps lock
•Number lock
•Communication Status: The communication status is displayed by the color of the two
communication status icons:
Program Status Left Icon Right Icon
Communication is offline Gray Gray
Communication is online Dark green Dark green
Downloading to control panel Dark green Light green
Uploading from control panel Light green Dark green
•PowerMax model: Displays the PowerMax model name.
•Control Panel State: Displays the control panel state. This can be one of nine states:
disarm, exit delay home, exit delay away, entry delay, home, away, user test, download
and programming.
•Note: The State will be displayed only when the software is connected to the
PowerMax+ control panel.

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2.4 Navigating PowerMax Remote Programmer
You can move around the PowerMax Remote Programmer screen and carry out functions
in a variety of ways:
Mouse
Use the mouse to point to a position on the screen, then click the left mouse button. This
enables you to do the following:
•Click a button.
•Select a table tab in the main screen.
•Place the cursor within a table edit box.
•Display a drop-down list.
Arrow keys
The arrow keys enable you to move around the PowerMax Remote Programmer tables and
highlight the edit boxes. However, they do not enable you to place the cursor at the
insertion point; you must do that with the mouse or by pressing Enter.
2.5 Exiting PowerMax Remote Programmer
At any time, you can exit PowerMax Remote Programmer.
To Exit the Program
1. From the Sites menu, select Exit. A popup message appears prompting
you to save the recent changes to the system.
2. Click Yes to save or No to disregard recent changes. PowerMax Remote
Programmer closes.

Menus _____________________________________________________________________ 3-1
Chapter 3: Menus
The PowerMax Remote Programmer main screen displays six menus, which enable you to
access the different features of the application.
3.1 Sites Menu
The Sites menu provides you with the tools to manage new and existing Sites.
Menu Item Function
List of Sites Displays the Sites window (with Site information).
New Site Displays a new PowerMax Remote Programmer Site File that contains
default values.
Search Displays the Sites window (without Site information).
Save Saves an existing Site file.
Save As Enables you to save a site file by a new name.
Print Prints a report.
Print Preview Displays the report on the screen before you print it.
Print Setup Enables you to determine the Print specifications.
User Enables you to manage users.
Exit Exits PowerMax Remote Programmer.
3.2 Edit Menu
The Edit menu contains commands that help you edit and fill in details in each screen.
Menu Item Function
Undo Undoes all previous actions, up to the most recent save.
Cut Removes selected text to a temporary memory known as a clipboard.
Copy Copies selected text to the clipboard.
Paste Places the text being held in the clipboard at the point of insertion.
3.3 View Menu
The View menu contains items that enable you to control the appearance of your
PowerMax Remote Programmer screen.
Menu Item Function
Toolbar Displays or hides the Tool bar
Status Bar Displays or hides the Status bar.

3-2_____________________________________________________________________ Menus
Menu Item Function
Next Table Displays the next table of the List of Tables.
Previous Table Displays the previous table of the List of Tables.
Messages
Window
Displays the incoming and outgoing messages.
Options Displays the Options dialog box.
3.4 Communications Menu
The Communications menu enables you to manage the Communication process with the
control panel. All of these functions appear on the toolbar.
Menu Item Function
Login/Logout Begins the login/logout process to/from the control panel.
Update Login
Data…∗
Enables updating the download and installer code when system is armed.
Download Downloads data from the Remote Programmer to the control panel.
Upload Uploads data from the control panel to the PowerMax Remote Programmer.
(In PowerMax+, this process uploads all parameters except for the Event
Log. To upload the Event Log use Upload Table)
Download Table Downloads the currently displayed table from the PowerMax Remote
Programmer to the control panel.
Upload Table∗∗ Uploads the currently displayed table from the control panel to the PowerMax
Remote Programmer.
Change System
Time & Date…
Sets the time and the date that will be downloaded to the control panel. This
option is only enabled when the communication between PowerMax Remote
Programmer and the control panel is enabled.
Update Time &
Date On Logout
Automatically updates the control panel date and time when disconnecting
from the control panel
Customize
Zone/Sensor
Names∗∗
Enables modification of the five custom names.
∗Available in PowerMax only.
∗∗ Available in PowerMax+ only.

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Upload
Customized
Zone/Sensor
Names∗∗
Retrieves the updated custom names from the PowerMax.
Port Auto
Detection…
Automatically begins a search for the control panel that is connected by Serial
Communication mode.
Settings Opens the Options dialog box, on the Communications tab.
3.5 Advanced Menu
The Advanced menu includes items that enable you to receive additional control panel
information.
Menu Item Function
Power
Commander∗∗
Enables you to receive information on the status of the control panel and to
set its state. Enabled only when working online.
Settings Opens the Options dialog box, on the Advanced tab.
3.6 Help Menu
The Help menu enables you to receive information and guidance in managing PowerMax
Remote Programmer.
Menu Item Function
Help Topics On-line Help to increase your knowledge about PowerMax Remote
Programmer, and help you use it to its maximum potential.
About
PowerMax
Remote
Programmer
Provides PowerMax Remote Programmer copyright and version information.
Click on the PowerMax Remote Programmer logo to display our Home
Page.
Catalog and
Serial
Provides control panel manufacture information. Enabled only when working
online.
∗∗ Available in PowerMax+ only.

Sites ______________________________________________________________________ 4-1
Chapter 4: Sites
4.1 Introduction to Sites
PowerMax Remote Programmer enables you to manage Sites in a variety of ways. These
features are accessible either from the menus or from the Site List window.
The Site List window is displayed either when the program is first initiated,
or by clicking the Sites button in the tool bar or by selecting List of Sites in
the Sites menu.
Note: The Site List window opens with data contained in the folder of the
Sites Location.
or
Click the Search button in the tool bar or by selecting Search in the Sites
menu.
Note: The Site List window opens with no data.
Figure 4-1: Site List Window
This window displays a list of the site names whose files are located in the directory
displayed in the Sites Location field. The first time the program is initiated, the path
displayed will be the path where the PowerMax Remote Programmer is installed on your
computer. In later sessions, the Sites Location field will display the path last chosen (either
typed in or selected using the Browse button). Using the Browse button, it is possible to
locate and access a site file anywhere in the network and not just access site files saved to
your local computer.
Each column of the site list table can be sorted in either descending or ascending order by
clicking on the column title. You can drag the vertical lines that separate the columns to
enlarge or reduce the size of the columns.

4-2______________________________________________________________________ Sites
The screen displays buttons, which enable you to begin working with PowerMax Remote
Programmer:
Button Function
Open Opens an existing Site
New Opens a new Site
Delete Deletes a Site
Exit Closes the PowerMax Remote Programmer application. When
you display the Sites List from within the system, the Exit
button appears as a Cancel button. This enables you to remove
the Sites List from the screen, and continue using the
application.
Browse Opens the Browse for Folder dialog box, which enables you to
locate a folder where the Site files are located.
Search Lists all the file names containing the text entered into the Search
window. If "Look in sub directories" is not checked, the search
will be performed only on Sites location (the root directory).
4.2 Creating a New Site
You can create a new, empty site file or you can copy an existing file, save it under a new
name, and make the relevant changes to tailor it to a similar setup as the original. You can
create a new site either via the Site List window or directly in the New Site window.
1. Click New in the Site List window,
or
In the Sites menu, click New Site.…
The New Site dialog box appears.
Figure 4-2: New Site Window - Work Online