Bosch 8500 User Manual
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Bosch Security Systems | December 13, 2005
8.3
Computer Interface Installation
NOTE
Although the exact installation procedure for each computer varies, the follow-
ing steps are generally required. Be sure to save the computer reference man-
ual for procedures not covered here. Switch the main power OFF to the
computer.
ing steps are generally required. Be sure to save the computer reference man-
ual for procedures not covered here. Switch the main power OFF to the
computer.
1.
If using an Allegiant software package, attach the PC security key provided with
the software to an available port on the computer.
the software to an available port on the computer.
The supplied interconnect cable utilizes a custom pinout. If it ever becomes nec-
essary to replace the cable, it can be ordered separately using part number:
LTC 8506/00. Alternatively, a cable can be configured using the information
found in the Appendix Section of this manual.
essary to replace the cable, it can be ordered separately using part number:
LTC 8506/00. Alternatively, a cable can be configured using the information
found in the Appendix Section of this manual.
2.
Attach one end of the supplied RS-232 interface cable to the main Allegiant
CPU bay connector marked Console (or another port that has been configured
to operate as a console port).
CPU bay connector marked Console (or another port that has been configured
to operate as a console port).
3.
Attach the other end of the cable to an available serial port (COMM PORT 1
or COMM PORT 2) on the rear of the computer.
or COMM PORT 2) on the rear of the computer.
4.
Apply power to the computer and allow it to boot up its operating system
before inserting the software disc.
before inserting the software disc.
5.
Refer to the applicable Allegiant software manual for complete programming
instructions.
instructions.