Re: Downloading Panels Via VoIP

["Bob La Londe" <nospam@xxxxxxxxx>]

"Jim Rojas" <jrojas@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:7j0yn.153487>

Unfiltered DSL: Have customer unplug DSL modem. Wait 5-10 minutes, then
> try to download the panel.

I insist that a POTS line with DSL over it has an alarm DSL filter at the
panel.  They are not cheap like ordinary DSL filters, but it eliminates
problems completely.  DSL doesn't even have to shut down while the panel
communicates.

> Other Notes: Make sure you turn your modem speaker on low or medium so you
> get an idea what's going on at all times.

That is an excellent tip.  I have always had my modem on when communicating
with alarm panels and phone systems.  Amazing how many problems are quickly
figured out that way.

> If you are getting heavy echos on the line, just turn on your speakerphone
> like you would on Napco panels. This seems to work on DSC panels well.

If you are getting heavy echoes or tin canning many panels will also have
problems recognizing the kiss off from a central station receiver.
Amazingly this seems to be also related to format.  It seems that the FBII
XL31 really doesn't like anything but the most perfect line when sending CID
so I leave all my old XL31s in 4x2 format.  I can't figure out why.  They
both recognize the same kiss off tone.  I also ran across a Firelite panel
that would lock up on the kiss off tone if sending CID, but if sending 4x2
it worked fine.

>
> Jim Rojas

Bob La Londe
www.YumaBassMan.com