I' m trying to dl an old esprit 738 v 3.1 Everything ok when at the first or second ring the panel answers. But if i programm panel to answer after lets say 4 or more rings the mode does nothing. I believe that it cannot handshake with the panel. My modem is USR SporsterVoice 33.6 fax modem. Any ideas about what string to use? I am using the default espload strings for USR 14.4 fax modem
tks in advance.
regards Spyros
RHC: Offhand, I would say if it answers properly on the second call after the first two rings, then there is nothing wrong (assuming it handshakes and proceeds after that). If you let it go past four rings, you will have to let it go the full 8 rings or whatever (assuming that is what you have in programming for the panel to answer). I use the same modem for calling into the newer Paradox panels, but I find the only modem that is truly bulletproof for use with the older panels using the older Espload software is the Cardinal MX2400.
As for figuring out the calling string, good luck. That I've never figured out.....only bypassed the need by using another modem
Thats the best ;-) another modem ofcourse! Also if i answer the panel with [enter]+[master code]+[away] its ok but only at the first 2 rings. If i programm 5 or 7 rings i.e. the modem is deaf....
RHC: Yes, that is odd. Usually that string will force the panel to answer at any point in the ring cycle. Bottom line, you can spend forever trying to get this older alarm panel software to work, but I've found it's best just to find a "work around" and go about your business. I don't think much of the alarm software is all that well written frankly, from any manufacturer....
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