Quick Start ATP Configuration for EN50136 ATS
FlexC provides the following out of the box features that enable you to get FlexC up and running quickly:
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Quick start configuration page for an EN50136 Single Path ATS, Dual Path ATS and Dual Path Dual Server ATS
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Default Event Profile
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Default Command Profile (this does not support audio video verification)
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Default FlexC Command User Name (FlexC) and Command Password (FlexC) for controlling the panel from the RCT (for example, SPC Com XT)
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Auto Encryption with no password
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To quickly configure a FlexC connection between a panel and an RCT (for example, SPC Com XT), go to Communications > FlexC > FlexC ATS.
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Under Add EN50136-1 ATS, choose one of the following to display the ATP Configuration :
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Add Single Path ATS - primary ATP only
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Add Dual Path ATS - primary and backup ATPs
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Add Dual Path Dual Server ATS - primary and backup ATPs, primary and backup servers
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Complete the fields on the ATP Configuration - EN50136 ATS page shown in the table below. At a minimum, you must complete the field RCT URL or IP Address to save. If you do not enter an SPT Account Code, you can commission the panel using the ATS Registration ID which is automatically generated when you save. The RCT operator must enter this ATS Registration ID, for example, in SPC Com XT.
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Click Save. The ATS Configuration page displays showing the ATS Registration ID and the configured primary ATP or primary and backup ATPs in the Event Sequence Table.
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On the ATS Configuration page, click Save to accept the default settings, for example, the Default Event Profile, the Default Command Profile (including the FlexC Command User Name and FlexC Command Password), and Auto Encryption with no password. To change the settings, see Configuring an EN50136-1 ATS or Custom ATS.
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Click Back. The ATS displays in the Configured ATS table.
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Panel Identification |
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ATS Name |
Enter the name of the ATS. If you do not enter a value, the ATS name defaults to ATS 1, ATS 2, etc. |
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SPT Account Code |
The number that uniquely identifies the panel to the RCT. Enter 0 if you do not have the SPT Account Code. In this case, you can commission the panel using the ATS Registration ID. For an EN50136 ATS, the ATS Registration ID is automatically generated when you click Save. The RCT can send the SPT Account Code to the panel when it is available. |
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RCT Identification & Backup RCT Identification (Dual Path Dual Server Only) |
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RCT ID |
Enter the RCT ID that uniquely identifies the RCT (for example, SPC Com XT) to the panel. This must match the value entered in the SPC Com XT Server Configuration Manager tool in the Server RCT ID field in the Server Details tab. See the SPC Com XT Installation & Configuration Manual. |
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RCT URL or IP Address |
Enter the RCT URL or IP Address for the RCT server location (for example, SPC Com XT server). |
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RCT TCP Port |
Enter the TCP port for the RCT (for example, SPC Com XT). This must be the same value entered for the field Server FlexC Port in the SPC Com XT Server Configuration Manager tool. |
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ATP Interface |
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EN50136 ATS Category |
Select the EN50136 ATS Category (SP1-SP6, DP1-DP4). For a description of categories, see ATS Category Timings. |
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Primary Interface |
Select the Primary Interface to apply to the primary communications path from the following:
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Backup Interface |
For a Dual Path ATS, select the Backup Interface to use for the backup communications path from the following:
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