Downloader Programming
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Downloader
Programming
The panel can be programmed remotely using ToolBox. Allegro has a 100 event buffer that can
only be viewed by ToolBox. Use the information you recorded in Appendix B to inform the
downloading operator of the programming requirements for this system.
ToolBox Downloader Programming
Note
A Downloader Phone Num-
ber and DL Code must be
programmed for remote
downloader programming to
work.
Downloader programming
has not been investigated by
UL.
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To initiate a ToolBox download session:
1. Contact your downloader station and ask the operator to prepare to download to the panel.
2. Make sure the system is disarmed.
3. Go into installer program mode.
4. Press * to go to the
EXIT
-
DL
display.
5. Enter the installer, dealer, or primary code.
6. When the downloader session completes, a panel programmed status message will be dis-
played.
If the panel display does not flash
DOWNLOAD
ON
, call the downloader operator to verify the down-
loader phone number. Also, make sure ToolBox is set up properly. Refer to “Appendix A: Trou-
bleshooting” on page 28 if the problem persists.
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To initiate a ToolBox download session from off-site (10 ring method):
For off-site access where an answering machine does not exist, the user or ToolBox operator sim-
ply calls the panel location once and listens for 10 rings. The panel should answer after the tenth
ring.
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For off-site access where an answering machine exists, the user or ToolBox operator
must perform the following steps (ring/hang/ring method):
1. Call the panel location.
2. Let the phone ring once, then hang up.
Wait at least 10 seconds but not more than 40, then call the panel location again. The panel
should answer on the first ring.
Testing the
System
You should test the system after installing, servicing, and after adding or removing devices from
the system (see “Testing Sensors/Zones” on page 26).
Note
UL Listed systems must be
tested weekly.
Refer to “Appendix A: Troubleshooting” on page 28 if correct test results are not achieved.
Basic System Commands
Table 5 describes the system’s basic panel keypad operating commands. For complete details on
system operation, including user programming, refer to the system’s owner’s manual.
Table 5: Basic Panel Operating Commands
How to...
Command
Check system status
Press once
Arms doors and windows
Arms doors and windows, no delay
Arms motions, doors, and windows
Arms motions, doors, and windows, no delay
Arms doors and windows
Press once if quick arm is on
Arms motions, doors, and windows
Press twice if quick arm is on
*
S t a t u s
+ Code
A r m
+
Code
+
A r m
N o D e l a y
4
(twice)
+
Code
A r m
(twice)
+
Code
+
A r m
N o D e l a y
4
A r m
A r m
Summary of Contents for Allegro
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