Transferring A Program; Security Features - Honeywell MS-5UD Series Manual

6.2 Transferring a Program

The first time that the control panel is contacted, a secret code is loaded in by a Service Terminal.
Future upload or download requests cause verification of the secret code by the control panel
before processing of data is allowed. If the secret code is not verified, the control panel will
terminate the request.
While the control panel is communicating with the remote Service Terminal, one of the DACT's
red phone line active LEDs and the green Kissoff LED will remain on steady.
In order to download the panel (whether initiated at the jobsite or remotely), the following must be
true:
The control panel must be in the Normal Mode of operation. Downloading is not possible
if the panel is in any other mode
There cannot be any active communications ongoing with a Central Station receiver
All active events must be successfully 'kissed-off' by the Central Station(s). The
communicator must be in a standby state with no new information waiting to be
transmitted to a Central Station

6.2.1 Security Features

Upload and download with the control panel have been carefully designed to include key security
features to ensure proper functionality. Any time a transfer is initiated, the control panel and the
Service Terminal will communicate and transfer data before contacting a Central Station. When
the data transfers are completed and the control panel disconnects from the Service Terminal, the
control panel will call the Central Station and report one of the following conditions:
• Upload/download request received
• Upload and/or download request successful
• Upload/download failed
The key features are listed and explained in the following sections.
Secret Code Verification
A secret code is stored in the control panel by a Service Terminal to prevent unauthorized access.
The secret code is created at the Service Terminal by the master user and cannot be viewed or
changed by anyone other than a master user. Viewing of the secret code is prohibited at the control
panel. Prior to allowing an upload or download of data, the control panel will verify the secret code
transmitted by the Service Terminal.
Time-out at Control Panel
Upon answering an incoming (modem) call on the primary Central Station phone line, the control
panel will listen for a modem connection signal. If this signal is not received within 50 seconds, the
control panel will disconnect the call. Upon successful connection (secret code verified), if no
communication occurs within 30 minutes, the panel will disconnect the call. Upon time-out,
transfer activity will be reported to the Central Station (if enabled) and the connection will be
terminated.
MS-5UD/MS-10UD Series PN 52626:B 8/01/2008
Local/Remote Site Upload/Download
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