Re: Caddx/Ademco Downloading

["tourman" <rh.campbell@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Ok, I'll bite. I use three modems...DSC MD 12 for DSC products,
Cardinal MX 2400 for older Paradox and US Robotic 56K for the newer
Spectra and Digiplex, all tied together with a three way switch.

All panels hand programmed on site and uploaded the next day when the
client's home is empty. Large 864's and other more complicated or
partitioned systems uploaded by laptop on site. Spectra and Digiplex
programmed on site by means of a memory key, but still uploaded the
next day. Takeovers of older DSC 1500's and semi-proprietary version
3.0 1550's automatically swapped out for version 4.0 1550's and
uploaded as well the next day.

Having every client on the computer, and all panels accessible sure
saves a lot of unnecessary travel time.

RHC

> > Let's take a quick survey....
> >
> > How many of you download?  There are at least 40 regulars in ASA so
> > there should be 40 answers which are representative of the industry,
> > no?
> >
> >
> > Jack S. already voted yes..
> > Graham voted yes..
>
> We do a combination. Download the larger systems, especially the zone
> descriptions once the owner decides on what they want to call an area. The
> techs hand program the smaller systems onsite and test all signals to
> central. I want all my techs to know hand programing. It helps expedite
> getting accounts and repairs online, that are done over weekends and after
> hours. All panels get uploaded to the office, when completed, to have a hard
> copy from the panel to be made part of the client's permanent file.
> >
> > Manufacturer's do watch this forum - I get email from them and
> > distributors.  I figure they email instead of posting because of  RLB
>
> Careful spilling that info. RLB might get jealous. :o]