Re: Downloading Panels Via VoIP

[Jim Rojas <jrojas@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Bob La Londe wrote:
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> "Jim Rojas" <jrojas@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:7j0yn.153487>
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> Unfiltered DSL: Have customer unplug DSL modem. Wait 5-10 minutes, then
>> try to download the panel.
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> 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.
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>> 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.
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> 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.
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>> 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.
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> 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.
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>> Jim Rojas
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> Bob La Londe
> www.YumaBassMan.com
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Good tips Bob.

I usually try CID first, then 4x2 40BPS or 20BPS.

Jim Rojas