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Version: 3.0

Configuration

Overview​

Use the Configuration screen to review and manage a panel's settings, including zones, outputs, and communication options.

Use this screen to:

  • Review or update the current panel configuration.
  • Compare current and previous configurations.
  • Download the latest configuration from a connected panel.
  • Upload configuration changes to a panel.

The Configuration screen stores up to eight configurations for each panel:

  • One current configuration.
  • Up to seven previous configurations.

Configurations are ordered by download date.

Before you begin​

Preconditions​

  • The panel is registered on the server.
  • The panel is connected to download or upload a configuration.
  • A current configuration exists before you edit it.

Important limitations​

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  • You can edit only the current configuration.
  • Previous configurations are read-only.
  • You can download a configuration only when the panel is connected to the server.
  • The system stores a maximum of seven previous configurations.
  • Downloading a new configuration can overwrite the oldest previous configuration unless the configuration is bookmarked.

Screen layout​

Configuration screen​

Configuration screen remote modeConfiguration screen remote mode
  1. RefreshRefreshRefreshes the configuration list from the server and connected panel to download the latest panel configuration.
  2. SaveSaveProtects a previous configuration from being overwritten when you download a newer one.
  3. Current configurationShows the active panel configuration. You can edit this configuration.
  4. Previous configurationsShows up to seven previous configurations, ordered by download date. These configurations are read-only.

Upload configuration screen​

Configuration upload screen showing parameters, changes, revert, and upload controls (light theme)Configuration upload screen showing parameters, changes, revert, and upload controls (dark theme)
  1. Configuration parametersShows configuration parameters grouped by type for review or editing.
  2. Revert buttonRevertHighlights changed sections or options. Select Revert to discard the current changes.
  3. UploadStarts uploading the configuration to the panel.
  4. Changes for uploadingLists the settings that will be uploaded so you can review them before approval.
  5. Swipe to uploadUse this slider to confirm and approve the configuration update.

Common scenarios​

Review a panel configuration​

  1. Open the Configuration tab.
  2. Review the configuration list.
  3. Select either:
  • The current configuration.
  • A configuration in the PREVIOUS section.
  1. Review the settings in the configuration workspace.

Download a panel configuration​

  1. Open the Configuration tab.
  2. Check that the panel is online and connected to the server.
  3. Wait for synchronization to finish.
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Downloading a new configuration overwrites the oldest non-bookmarked configuration. DOWNLOAD NOW is available only for the first download.

Edit the current configuration​

  1. Open the Configuration tab.
  2. In the CURRENT section, select the current configuration.
  3. Select UPLOAD.
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Only the current configuration can be edited.

Tips​

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  • Bookmark validated configurations before large configuration updates.

Troubleshooting​

Cannot edit a configuration​

Possible causes:

  • A previous configuration is selected.
  • The configuration has not been downloaded yet.

What to try:

  1. Select the configuration from the CURRENT section.
  2. Refresh the configuration list.

Configuration upload failed​

Possible causes:

  • The panel connection was interrupted during the upload.
  • The panel is busy with another operation.
  • Discovery has not fully completed, so the configuration is not ready to upload.
  • PowerManage does not support this panel model or firmware version.
  • The site's ISP or network connection to the panel is down or unstable.

What to try:

  1. Check the panel connection status on the Configuration screen. If the panel is offline, wait for it to reconnect before trying again.
  2. If another operation is running on the panel, wait for it to finish before trying again.
  3. Wait for discovery to finish before uploading.
  4. Check that PowerManage supports the panel model and firmware version.
  5. Check the site's internet connection and the panel's communication module (IP/GPRS). Contact the internet service provider (ISP) if there is a known outage.
  6. If the upload still fails, wait a few minutes before trying again. Some panel operations need time to finish.

Previous configurations are missing​

Possible causes:

  • Older configurations were overwritten.
  • Configurations were not bookmarked before newer versions were downloaded.
  • Synchronization replaced historical records.

What to try:

  1. Bookmark important configurations before downloading new versions.
  2. Review available previous configurations.
  3. Export or document critical configurations elsewhere if you need to retain them long term.
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