9 TelevisNet Configuration via Web
9.3 Computer Tab
9.3.1 System Information
Computer > System Information
This tab lists the main characteristics of the computer hardware and software.
The following details are listed:
Characteristics of Computer o CPU type and name.
o CPU Clock.
o Name and version of Operating System installed.
o Total and available RAM.
o Etc.
Characteristics of Database installed
o Name and version of Database installed.
o ADO Version.
o OLEDB Version.
o Etc.
Applications File
o Information on version, date and size files needed for running TelevisNet.
9.3.2 Printers Tab Computer > Printers
This page lists the printers available on the computer.
The program can use any type of printer (with the exception of a "Fax" printer or other special printers). Printers can be connected either locally or via a LAN.
To install a new printer or change the print settings, use Windows Control Panel.
Assigning a default printer for TelevisNet.
Use the Change command to select the TelevisNet default printer for printing the automatic alarm reports or automatic data report tables.
Confirm the default device by saving the configuration with the Save command.
Click Cancel to cancel the changes made.
The tab gives you the possibility of doing a print test to check that TelevisNet is managing the printer correctly.
9.3.3 Fax Tab
Computer > Fax
TelevisNet uses the operating system's Fax utility to send Fax messages and control modem type peripherals. The Fax utility is not a default installation in Windows XP. You must install it before using any of the fax and modem communication settings with TelevisNet.
See the chapter Installation of Fax service.
Assigning the modem for fax transmission
Use the Change command to select the default modem used by TelevisNet to send faxes..
The Save command confirms the availability of the listed resources to the program.
Send a test fax to check that TelevisNet is managing the modem correctly for sending faxes.
Important: The selection of a modem as FAX modem in the control panel will have no effect if the selected modem is different from that assigned to the fax printer. The modem assigned to the fax printer by the operating system will be used instead.
If the line is engaged TelevisNet will start redialling the number automatically.
9.3.3.1 Notes on fax management
It can happen that the same notification fax is sent a number of times. This happens if fax and E-mail notifications are both configured on the same modem and the E-mail function engages the modem first. In this case TelevisNet sends the fax notification to the fax queue but leaves the transmission of it to the operating system, then waits for the outcome of the
Computer
System Information Printers Fax SMS E-mail Interfaces
transmission. If there is a delay in excess of 20 minutes (the set time-out) before transmission, the RDM signals that the fax transmission has failed. when this signal is received, further attempts are made to send the notification, with the same message being sent again to the Fax queue. As soon as the modem becomes available again, the Fax sends all the messages in the queue and thus any identical messages that have queued twice by TelevisNet.
9.3.4 SMS Tab Computer > SMS
This page lists all the GSM modems available. The system can also recognise what functions each modem is able to perform. If the system is hosting more than one modem, you can decide which one of these will be used for sending SMS messages. Simply check the box under the relevant function, on the line corresponding to the modem of your choice.
If you enable the SMS service, you will have to enter the number of the service centre for the mobile telephone service provider in the relevant field. Press "Save" to confirm the new settings.
The communications checking utility allows you to send a test SMS message to check that your settings are correct. Enter the telephone number you want to send the test message to in the "Destination addressI field". Write the test message in the "Message" field and click "Send message": the system will send the test message to the telephone number you entered, but will not give any confirmation of the outcome.
You must specify the kind of alphabet you want to use for sending SMS messages:
Select GSM 7 bits if you are using TelevisNet in one of the following languages:
o Cesky Message size limit: 160 CHARACTERS.
Select UCS2 to use TelevisNet with one of the following languages.
o Русский
o 简体中文
Message size limit: 70 CHARACTERS.
The "Save" button confirms the availability of the listed resources to the program.
NOTE: You can only send an SMS via a GSM enabled modem.
9.3.5 E-mail Tab Computer > E-mail
9.3.5.2 Connections for sending E-mails
The computer must have a public network connection.
o LAN Connection. The connectivity is already available and no further operations are needed.
o Connection via Modem. See Creating a modem connection to a public network.
This page lets you enable and configure the E-mail service. TelevisNet can send E-mails either over a LAN or over a public ISP connection.
If you connect to the internet via a modem, you must configure the remote connection correctly in the Windows control panel and enter the name assigned to it in the Connection Name field.
Fill in the User Name and Password fields for the SMTP server only if the mail server requires authentication to send E-mails (second level authentication).
In the square below you can enter an E-mail address and text to send as a test message to check that the settings are correct.
The following is a brief description of all the fields in the E-mail configuration page:
Field Name Description
Connection name The name of the RAS connection created for the ISP.
User name The ISP account.
Password The ISP password.
Sender's address This is essential for the SMTP protocol. The address doesn't need to be a valid address, but it has to respect the usual [email protected] syntax. It is common practice for ISPs to block E-mail transmission if the sender is not one of their own accredited users;
If your own ISP applies this policy, the sender name must be a valid E-mail address registered with your ISP. This address will be shown as the sender's address to the recipient of the E-mail.
SMT server address SMTP server (also identifiable as DNS or IP address).
Title Non configurable by the user; set subsequently by the system as follows: TelevisNet Plant <nome impianto>.
SMTP authentication The SMTP server may require authentication (user and password) to send the E-mail In this case the protocol implemented is ESMTP. If second level authentication is not needed, do not check the corresponding checkbox and do not set the corresponding parameters. Check with your E-mail service provider whether SMTP authentication is needed or whether or ESMTP protocol is implemented.
Note: on SMTP authentication: there are two parameters in "C:\Programs\Eliwell\Televis System\RDMCfg.ini" for E-mail sending if the SMTP (ESMTP) server requires authentication.
SHORT_EMAIL_TIMEOUT=2000
LONG_EMAIL_TIMEOUT=15000
Any changes to these fields must be agreed with Eliwell technical personnel.
Setting E-mail parameters for TelevisNet
Use the Change command to set/change the settings for sending E-mails from TelevisNet.
The Save command confirms the program settings made.
The Cancel command cancels the changes.
Send a test E-mail to check that TelevisNet is managing the modem correctly.
9.3.6 Interfaces Tab Computer > Interfaces
This tab lists the COM and USB interfaces used by the Computer.