SFCD: Federal Commander Digital System - Federal Signal

DTMF 2-Way Codes
Federal Commander Digital System
This section is applicable for FCM DTMF 2-Way units only. DTMF strings must be from three to
twelve characters in length and consists of the 16 standard DTMF characters (0-9, A-D, #, *).
Upload from RTU
Sends a request for the RTU to upload configuration data. When this data is received, the Config
dialog will update to reflect the current configuration of the RTU. Click Save if it is desired to
update the system database with this new information. Clicking Exit will close the Config dialog
without updating the system database.
Copy from RTU
This selection shortens the time required for initial configuration by allowing the programming
from a source RTU to be copied into other RTUs. All parameters are copied with the exception of
site name and address. There are three modes of operation:
1. This RTU only. Only current selected RTU will be overwritten.
2. All RTUs of same type as source. All RTUs of the same unit type as source will be
overwritten.
3. All RTUs. All RTUs will be overwritten.
To commence copy operation, select the desired source RTU and mode of operation and click on
the Copy button. The following warning message will pop up:
Click OK to continue copy process or Cancel to abort. Allows the programming
Save
Click the "Save" radio button to save the current settings and exit this screen. If there are any
errors in your data, an error message box will appear: Note: It is necessary to send the Program
block command to the RTU before changes will take effect at the respective RTU.
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