4: Computer Access; 5: Access Codes; 6: Communicator Options - Honeywell 6820 Manual

Network Management
When using the PC configuration software to program the panels, the Network Panel ID will be locked from future editing. The only way to
change it will be to restore defaults and use this menu again.
Edit the Network Panel ID
1. Login to the panel. The panel will automatically access the Main Menu.
2. Select 6 for Network Programming.
3. Press 3 to enter the Edit Panel ID menu.
4. If the Network Panel ID is changed and valid, the system will ask you to confirm the change. If it is not correct, you can change the dip
switches at this time.
5. Press up to select YES and press ENTER to confirm.
6.2.4 Computer Access
An installer at the panel site can initiate communications between the panel and a computer running HFSS. (See also Section 9.4). In order
for this communication to function properly, both the computer (running the software) and the control panel must have matching computer
access numbers and computer codes.
To program computer access information:
1. Login to the panel. The panel will automatically access the Main Menu.
2. Select 6 for Network Programming.
3. Press 4 to enter the Computer Access menu.
4. Enter the computer access number (up to 6-digits), then press ENTER.
5. Enter the computer code, then press ENTER.
6.2.5 Access Codes
Access codes provide the user access to the control panel functions. Each access code can be customized for each user. This feature allows
some users the ability to access the programming and other higher level panel functions, while other users may only need access to the lower
level functions (such as, preforming fire drills or acknowledging trouble conditions). Access codes can only be assigned by someone with an
Administrator profile. Refer to Section 9.2.1 on page 112 for more information on administrative permissions. Once an access code has been
assigned by an administrator, a user has the ability to change it.
1. Login to the panel. The panel will automatically access the Main Menu.
2. Select 6 to access the Network Programming Menu.
3. Select 5 to access the Access Codes.
The display reads:
4. Press the up or down arrow key to select the Access Code you want to edit.
5. Then, press ENTER.
Profile Edit Menu
From the Profile Edit Menu, the user can change their name and access code only.
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Edit Name
6. See Appendix A for a list of available characters and their numeric designators.
7. Then press ENTER to finish.
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Edit Access Code
8. Enter new access code (minimum of 4 digits, maximum of 7 digit).
9. Press ENTER.
10. Enter code again. Press ENTER.
6.2.6 Communicator Options
Communicator options provides the configuration for reporting events to a central station.
1. Login to the panel. The panel will automatically access the Main Menu.
2. Select 6 for Network Programming.
3. Press 6 to enter Communicator Options menu.
Communicator Assignments
Each panel on the 6820 communication link specifies which communicator is used for reporting. The communication link capability of the
6820 system allows all panels to use the same communicator providing an economical solution for reducing the number of paths required for
reporting purposes. A communicator is specified by panel number. The communication link communicators will be used to report events
according to the communicator report table.
Communicator Miscellaneous
When using the SIA reporting format, the communicator sends information according to the SIA Reporting Type. The selections for this
option are:
1. pi modifier (default)
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Select Profile 01
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