Communications Troubleshooting

My Panel won’t connect through pc link

Please check the following:

1. Are you initiating the PC link connection on your panel?

     a.	*8 -> Installer code 499 -> Installer code 499

2. Do you have a firewall? If so make sure DLS has all access. (Refer to: Windows Troubleshooting)

3. What error shows up under Active Communications? (View -> Active Communications)

4. Go to ‘Modem Configuration Manager’; make sure the correct COMM port is selected for PC-Link. If a converter is being used, the name of the converter will be written with the COMM port number.

Click on the button to make sure that DLS acknowledge the PC-Link connection.

My panel won’t connect through gsm

Please check the following:

1. Have you enabled gprs through dls on Connect 24? (Login to your C24 account and check if the option is enabled or call C24)

2. What error shows up under Active Communications? (View -> Active Communications.)

3. What panel are you using?

     a.	If you are using SCW or Alexor section 401 option 8 must be enabled, 
     b.	If you are using Powerseries 401 option 1 must be enabled

4. Is 351 – 5, and 382 – 5 enabled?

5. Can you access 851? If no make sure pc link cable is connected correctly.

6. Is your 51004 port open (Refer to: Windows Troubleshooting)

7. Do you have a firewall? If so make sure DLS has all access. (Refer to Windows Troubleshooting)

8. Verify the following under the account properties:

     a.	The SIM Number is entered correctly
     b.	The correct GS/IP Installers Code (default CAFÉ)
     c.	Ensure the correct C24 Username and Password are correct under sms properties
     d.	Ensure  the DLS Port is set to 51004 under sms properties

My panel won’t connect through T Link

Please check the following:

1. What error shows up under Active Communications? (View -> Active Communications.)

2. What panel are you using?

     a.	If you are using SCW or Alexor section 401 option 8 must be enabled, 
     b.	If you are using Powerseries 401 option 1 must be enabled

3. Is 351 – 5 and 382 – 5 enabled?

4. Do you have a firewall? If so make sure DLS has all access. (Refer to Windows Troubleshooting)

5. Is your 51004 port open (Refer to: Windows Troubleshooting)

6. Verify the following under the account properties:

     a.	The IP Address you are trying to connect to
     b.	The IP Address programmed into the T-Link
     c.	The Subnet mask of the T-Link
     d.	Make sure the T-Link is connected to the network
     e.	Make sure the computer you are using is connected to the same network
     f.	Verify the T-Link module is connected to the Panel correctly
     g.	Is encryption enabled on the T-Link?

My panel won’t connect through PSTN

Please check the following:

1. Are you are using Double-Call to connect the panel,

     i.	If yes make sure the option is enabled under the account properties. (Refer to the programming manual associated with the panel)

2. What error shows up under Active Communications? (View -> Active Communications.

3. Are you using the MD-12 modem or Multi Tech? Go to ‘Modem Manager Configuration’ and check if the connection between the PC and modem is successful?

Global/tag upload/download does not go through

Please check the following:

4. After the upload/download is complete what does it show under “Activity Log” under Active Communications (View -> Active Communications)

5. Which way did you do an upload/download through tags or global?

     a.	If done through tags try a global upload/download.
     b.	If done through global try a tag upload/download.

6. Do you have a firewall? If so make sure DLS has all access. (Refer to: Windows Troubleshooting)

7. Is your 51004 port open (Refer to: Windows Troubleshooting)

8. Are you a non-admin user on DLS? If no please ensure you get Admin access (Refer to: Windows Troubleshooting)

MCPH failed to initialize

Please check the following:

1. Check if you can access Tools -> Modem Manager Configuration under DLS 5.

2. Search “services” and click on the gear icon, look for “DSC MCPH Services”. Right click and restart, try DLS again.

     a.	 When restarting "DSC MCPH Services" if the following error comes up: "The "MCPH" service on Local Computer started and then stopped." please do the following:
             i.	Right click on "My Computer(XP)/Computer(Win 7)" select "Manage" expand your event viewer.
            ii.	Right click on "Application Log" select "Properties" and select "clear log".
           iii.	If the error persists and you are using Workgroup mode please ensure your firewall has access to "File and Pinter Sharing".

3. Try replacing "MCPH.exe", it will be located under the following directory: "C:\Program Files\DSC\DLS IV\MCPH".

Panel connected before but won’t connect now

Please check the following:

1. Close the software and open it again and try it,

     a.	Make sure *6 -> 5 has been enabled for DLS window

2. If using pc link power down the unit, close the software. Wait 30 seconds power up the panel, go through

     a.	 *8 -> Installer code -> 499 -> Installer code 499, open the software and try connecting again.

3. Delete the account create a new account try reconnecting.