User Guide Building Automation Management System

(1)

AXSalert

User Guide

Building Automation

Management System

(2)

Visonic Technologies: 30 Habarzel St. Tel Aviv 69710 ISRAEL Tel: 972 3 768 1400Fax: 972 3 768 1415

Technical Support Email: [email protected]

VTA (Visonic Technologies Americas): 65 West Dudley Town Road, Bloomfield CT. 06002-1911. Tel: (860) 243-0833, (800) 223-0020 Fax: (860) 242-8094

Email: [email protected]

VT UK (Visonic Technologies UK: Fraser Road, Priority Business Park, Bedford MK44 3WH ENGLAND. Tel: 44-870-730-0840 Fax: 44-870-730-0839 Internet: www.visonictech.com  Vi so nic T ec hn ol o gi e s 2 005 AXS ale rt D E 63 23U (R E V . 3, 03/ 2 00 5)

(3)

Contact Information

Should you have any questions regarding our services, please feel free to contact us directly or visit our Internet home page or contact our local distributors.

Web: http://www.visonictech.com Visonic Technologies Ltd. 30 Habarzel St. Tel-Aviv 69710 ISRAEL Tel: 972 - 3 - 768 1400 Fax: 972 - 3 - 768 1415 [email protected] VT UK (Visonic Technologies UK Fraser Road, Priority Business Park Bedford MK44 3WH

ENGLAND.

Tel: 44-870-730-0840 Fax: 44-870-730-0839

VTA (Visonic Technologies Americas) 65 West Dudley Town Road

Bloomfield CT. 06002-1911. Tel: (860) 243-0833, (800) 223-0020 Fax: (860) 242-8094

(4)

Copyright and Warranty _________________________________________________________i

No part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of VisonicTechnologies Ltd.

TRADEMARKS

VisonicTechnologies, AXSalert, AXS-100 are registered trademarks of VisonicTechnologies Ltd. Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp.

All other products or services referred to in this manual are the trademarks, service marks, or product names of their respective holders.

DISCLAIMER: The information, products and specifications, configurations, and other technical information regarding the products contained in this manual are subject to change without notice. All the statements, technical information, and recommendations contained in this manual are believed to be accurate and reliable but are presented without warranty of any kind, and users must take full responsibility for the application of any products specified in this manual.

IN NO EVENT SHALL VISONICTECHNOLOGIES OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST PROFITS OR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO DATA ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS MANUAL, EVEN IF VISONICTECHNOLOGIES HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

WARRANTY

VisonicTechnologies Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries and its affiliates ("the Manufacturer") warrants its products hereinafter referred to as "the Product" or "Products" to be in conformance with its own plans and specifications and to be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of 12 months from the date of shipment by the Manufacturer. The Manufacturer's obligations shall be limited within the warranty period, at its option, to repair or replace the product or any part thereof. This warranty does not apply in the following cases: improper installation, misuse, failure to follow installation and operating instructions, alteration, abuse, accident or tampering.

This warranty is exclusive and expressly in lieu of all other warranties, obligations or liabilities, whether written, oral, express or implied, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, or otherwise. In no case shall the Manufacturer be liable to anyone for any consequential or incidental damages for breach of this warranty or any other warranties whatsoever, as aforesaid.

This warranty shall not be modified, varied or extended, and the Manufacturer does not authorize any person to act on its behalf in the modification, variation or extension of this warranty. This warranty shall apply to the Product only. All products, accessories or attachments of others used in conjunction with the Product, including batteries, shall be covered solely by their own warranty, if any.

The Manufacturer shall not be liable for any damage or loss whatsoever, whether directly, indirectly, incidentally, consequentially or otherwise, caused by the malfunction of the Product due to products, accessories, or attachments of others, including batteries, used in conjunction with the Products.

The Manufacturer does not represent that its Product may not be compromised and/or circumvented, or that the Product will prevent any death, personal and/or bodily injury and/or damage to property resulting from unauthorized entry, burglary, robbery, or otherwise, or that the Product will in all cases provide adequate warning or protection. User understands that a properly installed and maintained access control system may only reduce the risk of unauthorized entry without warning, but it is not insurance or a guarantee that such will not occur or that there will be no death, personal damage and/or damage to property as a result.

(5)

ii_________________________________________________________ Copyright and Warranty

The Manufacturer shall have no liability for any death, personal and/or bodily injury and/or damage to property or other loss whether direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or otherwise, based on a claim that the Product failed to function. However, if the Manufacturer is held liable, whether directly or indirectly, for any loss or damage arising under this limited warranty or otherwise, regardless of cause or origin, the Manufacturer's maximum liability shall not in any case exceed the purchase price of the Product, which shall be fixed as liquidated damages and not as a penalty, and shall be the complete and exclusive remedy against the Manufacturer.

(6)

Contents ____________________________________________________________________ iii

CHAPTER 4 AXSALERT BASICS ...4-1 4.1 Application Concept ...4-1 4.2 Menu Bar ...4-2 4.2.1 File...4-2 4.2.1.1 Login ...4-2 4.2.1.2 Logout ...4-2 4.2.1.3 Exit ...4-2 4.2.2 View ...4-2 4.2.2.1 Toolbar ...4-2 4.2.2.2 Status Bar ...4-2 4.2.2.3 Maps...4-2 4.2.2.4 User Trace ...4-2 4.2.2.5 Status...4-3 4.2.2.6 Counters ...4-3 4.2.2.7 Monitors ...4-3 4.2.2.8 Doors Control...4-3

(7)

iv ____________________________________________________________________ Contents 4.2.3 Setup ...4-3 4.2.3.1 Options ...4-3 4.2.3.2 Access Levels...4-3 4.2.3.3 Holidays ...4-3 4.2.3.4 Time Zones...4-3 4.2.3.5 Users...4-4 4.2.3.6 Doors...4-4 4.2.3.7 Privileges...4-4 4.2.3.8 Events Setup...4-4 4.2.3.9 Multi-computer ...4-4 4.2.4 Operation ...4-4 4.2.4.1 Upload / Download ...4-4 4.2.4.2 Backup / Restore ...4-4 4.2.4.3 Map Generator ...4-4 4.2.4.4 Reports ...4-4 4.2.5 Help ...4-5 4.2.5.1 Help...4-5 4.2.5.2 Register ...4-5 4.2.5.3 About AXSalert...4-5 4.3 Main Toolbar...4-5 4.4 Setup Toolbars ...4-6 4.5 Customizing Window ...4-7 4.5.1 Scroll Bars ...4-7

4.5.2 Changing Column Width...4-7

4.5.3 Sorting Users (Ascending / Descending)...4-8

4.5.4 Color Coding Events...4-8

4.5.5 Color Coding Key Holders ...4-8

CHAPTER 5 SETUP ...5-1 5.1 General...5-1

5.2 Preparations...5-1

5.3 Setting Up Computer Serial Ports ...5-2

5.4 Doors Setup ...5-3

5.5 Holidays Setup ...5-5

5.6 Time Zones Setup ...5-6

5.7 Access Levels...5-7

5.8 Events Setup... 5-10

5.9 Enrolling New Keys and Users ... 5-11

5.9.1 Enrolling a New Key ... 5-12

5.10 Assigning Privileges ... 5-13

5.11 Download Procedure... 5-15

5.12 Multi-computer Setup ... 5-16

CHAPTER 6 OPERATING AXSALERT ...6-1 6.1 Viewing Events ...6-1

6.1.1 Color-coding Events ...6-3

6.1.2 Event Reports ...6-4

(8)

Contents ____________________________________________________________________ v

6.1.3 Report Templates...6-5

6.1.4 Printing and Saving Reports ...6-7

6.2 Viewing and Managing User Keys ...6-8

6.2.1 User Data Description...6-8

6.2.2 Color-coding Key Holders... 6-10

6.2.3 User Properties... 6-11

6.2.3.1 Access Button... 6-11

6.2.3.2 Picture Button... 6-13

6.2.4 User Trace... 6-15

6.2.5 Creating a Report of Users... 6-16

6.2.5.1 General Report ... 6-17

6.2.5.2 Time and Attendance Report... 6-17

6.2.5.3 Unused Key Report ... 6-19

6.2.5.4 Expired Key Report... 6-19

6.2.5.5 By Door Report... 6-20

6.2.5.6 Generating a Report ... 6-21

6.2.6 Report Templates, Printing and Saving ... 6-21

6.2.7 Modifying User Data ... 6-22

6.2.8 Deleting a User ... 6-22

6.2.9 Adding a New User ...6-23

6.2.10 Downloading Users ... 6-23 6.3 Backup / Restore ... 6-25 6.3.1 Backup ... 6-25 6.3.2 Restore ... 6-26 6.4 Door Reports ... 6-27 6.5 Holidays Reports... 6-28

6.6 Time Zones Reports ... 6-28

6.7 Upload \ Download ... 6-29

6.7.1 Upload Procedure ... 6-30

6.8 Map Generator ... 6-31

6.8.1 Opening the Map Generator Application... 6-31

6.8.2 Preparing and Retrieving a Map Background... 6-31

6.8.3 Toolbox of Objects ... 6-32

6.8.4 Placing, Sizing and Rotating Objects ... 6-33

6.8.5 Adding Captions ... 6-34

6.8.6 Activating the Map ... 6-35

6.8.7 Viewing Events with the Map ... 6-36

6.8.8 Right-Click Mouse Functions... 6-37

6.8.9 Doors Control ... 6-38

CHAPTER 7 ADVANCED FEATURES ...7-1 7.1 Monitors...7-1 7.2 Status...7-2 7.3 Counters ...7-3 7.4 Setup Options...7-4 7.4.1 Controller Tab ...7-4 7.4.2 Advanced Tab ...7-6

(9)

vi ____________________________________________________________________ Contents

7.4.3 Extended Tab ...7-8

7.4.4 Software Tab ...7-9

7.4.5 Communication Tab... 7-10

CHAPTER 8 TROUBLESHOOTING...8-1 8.1 Controller Not Responding ...8-1

CHAPTER 9 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) ...9-1 GLOSSARY...G-1 APPENDIX List of Events... A-1

(10)

Contents ___________________________________________________________________ vii

LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURE 1 Typical AXS-100 System...1-2

FIGURE 2 Possible AXS-100 Door Configurations ...1-3

FIGURE 3 Site Manager for AXSalert Window ...1-4

FIGURE 4 Site Properties Window ...1-5

FIGURE 5 Splash Window...3-2

FIGURE 6 Password Window ...3-2

FIGURE 7 Initial AXSalert User Window ...3-3

FIGURE 8 Users Window ...3-4

FIGURE 9 User Properties Window...3-5

FIGURE 10 Adding the First User ...3-6

FIGURE 11 Privileges Window ...3-6

FIGURE 12 Privilege Level Window...3-7

FIGURE 13 Online Register Window ...4-5

FIGURE 14 About AXSalert Window with Version Information...4-5

FIGURE 15 Customizing the Users Window ...4-8

FIGURE 16 Setup Options - Communication Tab ...5-2

FIGURE 17 Doors Window...5-3

FIGURE 18 Holidays Window ...5-5

FIGURE 19 Time Zones Window ...5-7

FIGURE 20 Access Levels Window ...5-8

FIGURE 21 Door Groups Window ...5-8

FIGURE 22 Doors ...5-9

FIGURE 23 Access Levels Window- Completed... 5-10

FIGURE 24 Color Palette ... 5-10

FIGURE 25 Events Messages Displayed with Color... 5-11

FIGURE 26 User Properties Window after Key Enrolled ... 5-12

FIGURE 27 Completed User Properties Window ... 5-13

FIGURE 28 Privileges Window ... 5-14

FIGURE 29 Upload/Download Window ... 5-15

FIGURE 30 Multi-computer Configuration Window... 5-16

FIGURE 31 Multi-computer Configuration Window – Server... 5-17

FIGURE 32 Multi-computer Configuration Window – Clients... 5-18

FIGURE 33 Events Window...6-2

FIGURE 34 Acknowledging Color-coded Events...6-3

FIGURE 35 Events Report Criteria ...6-4

FIGURE 36 Events Report ...6-5

FIGURE 37 Template Name Window...6-6

FIGURE 38 Existing Templates Window...6-6

FIGURE 39 Print and Save As Buttons ...6-7

FIGURE 40 Users Window ...6-8

FIGURE 41 User Properties Window... 6-11

FIGURE 42 User Properties Window - Access Button ... 6-12

FIGURE 43 Doors Window - Personal Access Level ... 6-12

FIGURE 44 Users Window with New Personal Access Level... 6-13

(11)

viii ___________________________________________________________________ Contents

FIGURE 46 Imported Picture ... 6-14

FIGURE 47 User Trace Window... 6-15

FIGURE 48 Users Report Criteria Window ... 6-17

FIGURE 49 Time and Attendance Report ... 6-18

FIGURE 50 Unused Key Report ... 6-19

FIGURE 51 Expired Key Report ... 6-20

FIGURE 52 By Door Report ... 6-21

FIGURE 53 Typical Users Report ... 6-21

FIGURE 54 Delete Users Window... 6-22

FIGURE 55 Download Users Window - Before Download ... 6-23

FIGURE 56 Download in Progress Window ... 6-24

FIGURE 57 Completion Message ... 6-24

FIGURE 58 Backup / Restore Window ... 6-25

FIGURE 59 Backup Confirm Message... 6-25

FIGURE 60 Backup Folder ... 6-26

FIGURE 61 Restore Caution Message ... 6-26

FIGURE 62 Door Report ... 6-27

FIGURE 63 Holidays Report... 6-28

FIGURE 64 Time Zones Report ... 6-29

FIGURE 65 Upload/Download Window ... 6-30

FIGURE 66 Map Generator - Opening Window ... 6-31

FIGURE 67 Basic Map Background ... 6-32

FIGURE 68 Objects Toolbox ... 6-32

FIGURE 69 Map with Placed Objects ... 6-33

FIGURE 70 Design Properties Window ... 6-34

FIGURE 71 Map after Adding Captions ... 6-34

FIGURE 72 Design Properties Window with Door Options ... 6-35

FIGURE 73 Maps Window... 6-36

FIGURE 74 Map Right-click Mouse Functions ... 6-37

FIGURE 75 Doors Control Window ... 6-38

FIGURE 76 Monitors Window...7-1

FIGURE 77 Counters Window ...7-3

FIGURE 78 Setup, Options - Controller Tab...7-4

FIGURE 79 Setup, Options - Advanced Tab...7-6

FIGURE 80 Setup, Options - Extended Tab...7-8

FIGURE 81 Setup, Options - Software Tab...7-9

(12)

Software Licensee Agreement ___________________________________________________ ix

SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT

This is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or an entity) and Visonic Technologies. By opening the sealed software package and/or by using the software you agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement. If you do not agree to the terms of this Agreement, promptly return the disk package and accompanying items (including printed materials and binders or other containers) to the place you obtained them for a full refund.

VISONIC TECHNOLOGIES SOFTWARE LICENSE

GRANT OF LICENSE. This Visonic Technologies License Agreement (“LICENSE”) permits you to use one copy of the specified version of the software product identified above which may include user documentation provided in “online” or electronic form (“SOFTWARE”), on any single computer, provided the SOFTWARE is in use on only one computer at any time. If this package is a License Pack, you may make and use additional copies of the SOFTWARE up to the number of Licensed Copies authorized above. If you have multiple Licenses for the SOFTWARE, then at any time you may have as many copies of the SOFTWARE in use as you have Licenses. The SOFTWARE is "in use" on a computer when it is loaded into the temporary memory (i.e. RAM) or installed into the permanent memory (e.g. hard disk, CD-ROM or other storage device) of that computer except that a copy installed on a network server for the sole purpose of distribution to other computers is not "in use." If the anticipated number of users of the SOFTWARE will exceed the number of applicable Licenses then you must have a reasonable mechanism or process in place to ensure that the number of persons using the SOFTWARE concurrently does not exceed the number of Licenses.

COPYRIGHT. The SOFTWARE (including any images, photographs. animations. video, audio, music, and text incorporated into the SOFTWARE) is owned by Visonic Technologies or its suppliers and is protected by United States copyright laws and international treaty provisions. Therefore, you must treat the SOFTWARE like any other copyrighted material (e.g., a book or musical recording) except that you may either (a) make one copy of the SOFTWARE solely for backup or archival purposes, or (b) transfer the SOFTWARE to a single hard disk provided you keep the original solely for backup or archival purposes. You may not copy the printed materials accompanying the SOFTWARE nor print copies of any user documentation provided in "online" or electronic form without a written permission from Visonic Technologies.

OTHER RESTRICTIONS. This License is your proof of license to exercise the rights granted herein and must be retained by you. You may not rent or lease the SOFTWARE, but you may transfer your rights under this License on a permanent basis provided you transfer this License the SOFTWARE and all accompanying printed materials, retain no copies, and the recipient agrees to the terms of this License.

You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the SOFTWARE except to the extent that the foregoing restriction is expressly prohibited by applicable law.

(13)

x__________________________________________ Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liability

LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

DISCLAIMER. Visonic Technologies, AND ANYONE ELSE INVOLVED IN THE CREATION PRODUCTION DELIVERY OR INSTALLATION OF THE SOFTWARE AND DOCUMENTATION, CANNOT AND DO NOT WARRANT THE PERFORMANCE OR RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED BY USING THE SOFTWARE. THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND (EXCEPT AS DESCRIBED BELOW), EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, ANY WARRANTY OF PERFORMANCE OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. VISONICTECHNOLOGIES DOES NOT WARRANT THE PRODUCT WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR THAT ITS OPERATION WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE.

LIMITED WARRANTY. Visonic Technologies warrants that the CD-ROM on which the SOFTWARE is recorded is free from defects in material and workmanship under normal operation and service for a period of ninety (90) days from the date you first obtained the SOFTWARE. This warranty extends only to you, the original customer and may not be transferred. This warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all others oral or written. expressed or implied. Statements or representation which add to, extend, or modify this warranty are unauthorized by Visonic Technologies and should not be relied upon by you. Visonic Technologies reserves the right to change the specifications and operating characteristics of the SOFTWARE it produces over a period of time, without notice.

EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. Your sole and exclusive remedy in the event of a defective diskette is either, replacement of the diskette or refund of reseller's purchase price, at Visonic Technologies' sole discretion. To obtain warranty service you must return the defective diskette, postage prepaid, together with your mailing address, telephone number and proof of the date you obtained the SOFTWARE, to Visonic Technologies or its local representative. If Visonic Technologies determines the diskette has been damaged by accident, abuse or misuse, or if the Visonic Technologies’ label or serial number has been removed or defaced, the limited warranty set forth above does not apply, and you accept full responsibility for the SOFTWARE.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. In no event, whether as a result of breach of contract, warranty, tort (including negligence), strict tort or otherwise, will Visonic Technologies or anyone else involved in the creation, production, delivery or installation of the SOFTWARE be liable to you or any third party for special, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the SOFTWARE or due to the contents of the SOFTWARE even if Visonic Technologies has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

(14)

Preface _____________________________________________________________________ xi

Preface

About This Manual

Thank you for choosing the Visonic Technologies AXSalert, Building Automation Management System for your access control needs. We have made every effort to provide a quality product and have subjected AXSalert to extensive testing and quality control procedures prior to release. It is assumed that AXSalert will be installed on a PC and will operate a system of Visonic Technologies AXS-100 controllers.

Chapter 1 provides an introduction to the software and presents alternative site and multi-site configurations in which the AXSalert can be implemented.

Chapter 2 lists the PC requirements and how to install the AXSalert software. Chapter 3 covers initial access to AXSalert including entry of the initial password.

Chapter 4 covers AXSalert basics. Activating the program, application concept, Menu Bar, Toolbar and user customizing options are described.

Chapter 5 covers AXSalert setup. All the steps involved in setup are covered including serial ports, doors, holidays, Time Zones, events, users, system privileges.

Chapter 6 describes AXSalert operation on a daily basis, including managing users (adding new users and modifying or deleting old users), printing reports, etc.

Chapter 7 describes the AXSalert tools available for fine tuning communications equipment and is intended for technical personnel.

Chapter 8 provides troubleshooting and maintenance instructions. Chapter 9 provides answers to frequently asked questions.

Appendix A provides a list of AXSalert data and its relationship with the AXS-100 controller. Appendix B provides the AXS-100 specifications for local parameters.

Appendix C provides a list of system events.

At the end of the manual, a glossary of frequently-used terms is provided.

Who Should Use this Manual

This manual is intended for all user levels. Such personnel may be security or administrative personnel who have to monitor access or generate access reports from the PC. Technical personnel who usually perform activities from the controller in the field will find AXSalert very useful and time saving.

(15)

xii_____________________________________________________________________ Preface

Document Conventions

Visonic Technologies emphasizes the importance of carefully following all procedures described in this guide to prevent personal injury or damage to the equipment and to insure maximum efficiency and machine life.

The user should pay careful attention to sections that contain the following conventions: Recommended activity.

;

Preliminary installation activity.

i

Important information. Read carefully.

About Visonic Technologies

Visonic Technologies., a member of the Visonic Group, develops and produces access control products for the commercial market, using mainly RFID technology. Visonic Technologies products are branded under Visonic Technologies and other OEM names.

The professional expertise of Visonic Ltd., a leading company in quality security systems and components for more than 25 years, and the practical experience of Visonic Technologies engineers and employees merge to create top-of-the-line access control products and systems.

(16)

Preface ____________________________________________________________________ xiii

Available Access Control Software Products

Software Name Product Cat. No. Doors/Sites number Function Recom-mended Desktop Reader 1 AXSalert-100/3 3-6323-4 16 doors 2 AXSalert-100 3-6323-0 32 doors 3 AXSalert-100/1 3-6323-1 128 doors 4 AXSalert-100/2 3-6323-2 256 doors

AXS-100 access control system management software

5 AXSalert-100M 3-6323-3 1 site, 16 doors

Multi-Site version of the AXSalert. Basic configuration single site (16 doors)

RDR-PXT 6 AXSalert UPD32 3-6323-5 Add 32 doors 7 AXSalert

UPD64 3-6323-6 Add doors 64

Increase number of doors for AXSalert-100/1/2/3

8 AXSalert UPS5 3-6323-7 Add 5 sites 9 AXSalert

UPS10 3-6323-8 Add sites 10

Increase number of sites for AXSalert-100M

10 AXSalert Client 3-6323-9 No limit AXSalert-100 client software (Multi-computer configuration) for AXSalert-100/1/2/3

None

All software products are protected by an HASP plug. Optional, on request HASP-4 USB M1 Protection Plug (USB port) Supplied as a standard HASP-4 M1 Protection Plug (Parallel port)

AXSalert Software Key

In order to make the AXSalert running, you

need to connect the HASP key to the

parallel port (printer port) in the back of the

computer. Otherwise AXSalert would run in

demo mode only.

(17)

Introduction to AXSalert ______________________________________________________ 1-1

CHAPTER 1

Introduction to AXSalert

This chapter includes a short description of the AXS-100 system and the advantages of operating the system with the PC application, AXSalert. Other useful literature includes the AXS-100 User Guide, which describes controller programming and operation, and the AXS-100 Installation Guide.

1.1 System Overview

The AXS-100 controller is fitted into a wall-mounted metal cabinet. One controller unit can manage up to two reader devices, each of which provides access to one door. Eight controllers can be networked together to control a total of 16 doors.

The system’s proximity readers are based on advanced RFID technology. Each user is assigned a unique encoded proximity key. When a valid proximity key card or tag is presented to the reader, which is located outside the protected area, the controller relay activates a magnetic lock or an electromagnetic strike (EMS) that releases the door.

A single card can be conveniently programmed to open any combination of doors on the system. If a card is lost or stolen, it can easily be deleted from the system, and a new one can be issued.

The AXS-100 controller can also operate with a single door with two readers to form an anti-passback configuration. In this configuration, the door lock will not open again for the same card unless the reader has read the card at the exit reader on the other side of the door.

1.2 AXSalert Application

AXSalert is a software module that is compatible with Visonic Technologies AXS-100 hardware. AXSalert enables full management of the access control system from a PC. It is not necessary to send a technician into the field to perform current activities such as adding or deleting keys (users). Activities, which previously had to be performed from the keypad and LCD at the site controller box, can now be performed from a PC in the comfort of the central office.

(18)

Introduction to AXSalert ________________________________

_______________________ 2

1-The following diagram shows a typical configuration: a PC is connected to a series of controllers, each with two door readers.

RS -232 R S-485 Controller # 1 Controller # 2 Controller # 3 RS -485 Up To 8 Controllers RS-48 5

Figure 1. Typical AXS-100 System

All data including system events and key holder information are displayed on-screen and can be viewed, modified, sorted and printed. The user at the security center can observe and monitor unusual events recorded at remote doors and locks. A new feature enables the display of the archived picture of the key holder who accesses the facility including personal data.

(19)

AXSalert can operate over TCP/IP to enable remote management of doors and access. AXSalert can manage up to 1,500 doors, so it is appropriate for large installations. A multi-computer capability enables supervision of facility access from different computers in a client-server configuration. Thus, different departments can supervise access to their own sites.

In addition to online operation, AXSalert can be used offline to analyze, process and print entry data and reports. Modifications to existing key holder data and new key holder data can also be input while in the offline mode and downloaded later to the AXS-100 controllers.

1.2.1 RDR-PXT

The RDR-PXT is a desktop proximity reader that is designed for use with a VisonicTechnologies AXS-100 system. It enables quick and convenient enrollment of proximity keys when using AXSalert. The reader connects to the computer's RS-232 COM port.

RS-232 9-PIN connector DB-9 (female) AC adaptor Input: 230VAC 50Hz Output: 9VDC 3VA (Europe) (for the US version,

see above) AXS-100 ADP BOX Coded RF RF Proximity tag/card

1.2.2 Door Configurations

As mentioned above, each AXS-100 controller can control one or two door locks in one of several configurations. AXSalert can manage any combination of those features.

The diagram below shows these possible combinations for a single controller:

Single door Single door with two readers Two doors, each with one reader Figure 2. Possible AXS-100 Door Configurations

(20)

_______________________ 4

1-1.2.3 Additional System Features

The system allows a key holder to be assigned one or two Time Zones (or work shifts). A maximum of 64 Time Zones can be set to enable a variety of work schedules within a single organization. Additional features include:

• Four types of holidays can be set. Holidays (national, religious, etc.) are special days on which a certain worker category is not allowed to enter the facility, whereas others can enter the facility without triggering an unusual system event.

• Real-time recording and display of system events on the computer.

• Reports on key holders, doors and events can be sent to a local or network printer.

• The system operator can program a specific unlock duration (in seconds) for each door.

• Doors can be unlocked automatically according to pre-defined time schedules.

• Events (some or all) can be defined as alarm events on the PC and can be presented as color-coded event messages on the PC’s screen, when they occur.

1.3 Multi-Site Edition

The Multi-Site version of the AXSalert software enables the user to operate the software

with multiple databases; separate database for each site. The following applies:

• A site is one loop of AXS-100 controllers (up to 8 controllers, 16 doors).

• Each site may me connected to the computer via an RS-232, modem or LAN.

• The software handles one site at a time.

After selecting a site the database of the site and all its parameters are loaded, and the site

is automatically connected.

(21)

Buttons from left to right:

1.

Add new site

– opens and empty Site Properties dialog window.

2.

Delete an existing site

– deletes the database and all parameters of the selected site. A

confirmation is required.

3.

Properties

– opens the Site Properties dialog window with the properties of the

selected site.

4.

Connect

– activates the selected site.

5.

Settings

– opens the Com-port settings.

6.

Exit

– exit from the AXSalert software.

1.3.1 Site Properties

The Site Properties dialog window is opened after pressing the "Add" or "Site properties"

button.

Figure 4. Site Properties Window

For each site the following parameters should be entered:

1.

Name

– any combination of characters (mandatory)

2.

Details

– free text description (optional).

3.

Connection

– selects the connection type for this site. Three options are available:

Modem, Local, and IP.

4.

Phone Number/IP Address

– depends on the previous selection of connection type

(see rules below)

1.3.2 Phone/IP Number Rules

Modem Connection –while connection is Modem, a telephone number should be entered.

The characters allowed in the telephone number are:

• The digits 0..9.

• The characters “w” for “wait for dial-tone”.

• The character “,”for delay of 0.2 Sec.

(22)

_______________________ 6

1-TCP/IP Connection

– for IP connection the IP address should be in the format of:

aaa.aaa.aaa.aaa:PPP

Where aaa is the IP number and the PPP is the port number. Example: 62.0.18.233:3000

It is also possible to enter DHCP domain instead of the IP address. Example:

LocalHost:4000

Local Connection

– in this type of connection, the application will try to connect to the

controller using the Com-Port of the computer. No number is required in this option.

(23)

AXSalert Installation _________________________________________________________ 2-1

CHAPTER 2

AXSalert Installation

2.1 General

This chapter describes how to install AXSalert. The following subjects are covered:

• PC and network requirements

• Software installation

2.2 PC Requirements

Operating system Windows 98, Windows NT or Windows 2000

Processor Client: Pentium II or higher; Server: Pentium IV

Memory Client: 64 MB RAM; Recommended: 128 MB RAM Server: 256 MB

Available hard disk space

20 GB

Graphics VGA graphical accelerator, 16-bit or higher

Communication Multi-serial RS-232 card (for direct communication) or network card for LAN

Network protocol: TCP/IP

Output Printer

Support software PC-Anywhere (optional for remote service and technical support)

I

Note: AXSalert uses the Microsoft Access database. Any application that can view and/or change Microsoft Access database files can be used externally (outside AXSalert) to view and/or change AXSalert data.

(24)

AXSalert Installation ________________________________ __________________________ 2

2-2.3 Software Installation

To install the software, do the following:

1. Place the CD in its drive and close.

2. Auto Run will automatically start the installation process. If manual installation is needed, choose Start, Run and Browse to select the CD drive. Click the Setup icon.

3. AXSalert installation will begin. 4. Follow the instructions.

5. Generally, all you will have to do is click Next or Yes.

6. As a default, AXSalert is installed in drive C under Program Files\VisonicTechnologies \AXSalert.

7. You may choose any drive or folder to install the software by clicking the Browse button. If the selected folder does not exist, a message to confirm its creation will be displayed.

8. Take care to select a location with sufficient free disk space to contain the installation files and the database that will be built up over time. The software itself is only 6 MB. However, the database files with user information and event history can reach 1 GB. In addition, by default, files will be installed into the Windows system directory. Verify that the Windows system drive contains enough free space.

9. After determining the installation drive and folder, click Next to continue.

10. Confirm selection of the default AXSalert folder. (Alternatively, you may select any folder, as mentioned).

11. Click Next to continue.

12. A progress bar will appear. In a few seconds, the AXSalert software will be installed. 13. When the Setup Complete window appears, verify that the Yes button is active.

14. Click Finish and drag the icon to the desktop so you can have it available at all times to quick start the AXSalert application.

(25)

Initial Access to AXSalert Software ______________________________________________ 3-1

CHAPTER 3

Initial Access to AXSalert Software

3.1 General

This chapter describes:

• First-time entry into the AXSalert application after installation.

• Changing the initial password.

• Logout.

3.2 Initial Entry with VisonicTechnologies

supplied Password

i

Note: It is necessary to call Visonic Technologies Software Support to obtain the initial one-time only password. After using this “temporary” password to enter the system, the password should be changed to a permanent password, which will then be used to perform system setup and routine activities. The steps below should be performed while on the telephone with a Visonic Technologies support person.

From the desktop, double-click the AXSalert icon or select Start>Programs> >VisonicTechnologies > AXSalert and run the axsalert.exe file.

(26)

Initial Access to AXSalert Software ________________________________

_______________ 2

3-The AXSalert splash screen appears:

Figure 5. Splash Window

Shortly afterward, the Password Window appears:

Figure 6. Password Window In the User Name field, type in “admin” using lowercase letters. Click the Login button.

i

Note: The Events button is intended for read-only access to the AXSalert software and does not require a password.

(27)

The following window appears:

Figure 7. Initial AXSalert User Window Welcome to the AXSalert software.

(28)

_______________ 4

3-3.3 Changing the Initial Password

i

Note: It is necessary to change the initial password and to define a user with system administrator privilege (Admin), i.e., with full access privileges to the AXSalert system. Later on (section 4.2.3.7), other users with different access privileges will be defined.

From the Menu Bar, select Setup, Users, or click the Users button on the Icon Bar. The following window appears:

Figure 8. Users Window Click the New Users icon (+). The User Properties window appears.

Fill in the details of the user. Of special importance are the first and last names, which are used by the system as the “user name” for system login purposes. The first and last names are case sensitive.

i

Note: If a PC reader is connected to the system, and the user has a key card, pass the key card through the reader. The key and pin code fields will be automatically filled in.

(29)

Refer to the window below:

Figure 9. User Properties Window Details of the first user have been filled in.

Choose “Master” from the combo drop-down box. This setting will provide the key holder with access to the site twenty-four-hours-a-day, for setup purposes. Later, it can be changed.

Note that “Not downloaded” is displayed in the Status field. This means that the recorded data has not yet been downloaded to the controller. Downloading will be automatically performed when the OK button is clicked. Section 5.11 discusses downloading in greater detail.

Click OK to continue. You are returned to the Users window. The details of the new user have been added to the window.

Key and pin code First and last names Master Access Level Status

(30)

_______________ 6

3-Refer to the window below:

Figure 10. Adding the First User

From the Menu Bar, select Setup, Privileges. The following window appears:

(31)

From the Privileges window, click the Add user privilege (+) icon.

Note that the user name is already recorded in the Name field (if not, click on the name field). Select the user privilege from the drop-down box (Events Only, Events & Users, All, Admin). This first user must have “Admin” privilege to perform subsequent setup activities. The significance of the different types of privilege (event only, user and events, all, admin) are discussed in section 5.10.

Figure 12. Privilege Level Window

Fill in the new password, and confirm the password by re-typing it in the Re-type Password field. Click Set Password.

The first user has been entered. This user can now define other system users, and it is no longer necessary to use the one-time-only password.

Types of privilege

(32)

AXSalert Basics_____________________________________________________________ 4-1

CHAPTER 4

AXSalert Basics

This chapter provides an overview of the AXSalert software. The following topics are discussed: • Application concept

• Activating the program • Menu Bar

• Toolbar

• Customizing AXSalert windows

4.1 Application Concept

AXSalert provides a wide range of tools and flexibility for PC management of a fully equipped access system having many controllers and readers. AXSalert has the capability to supervise up to 1,500 doors, and it can be used in a client-server configuration so that different departments can supervise access to their own sites.

All activities that previously could only be performed from a controller by using key sequences can now be performed at the office desktop using the familiar Microsoft Windows graphic environment. In addition, procedures for adding, deleting, and modifying keys, which are time-consuming tasks when performed from a controller, can now be performed from the PC using a desktop reader that connects to the PC.

An additional advantage is that using a relatively small number of windows, security personnel can view and manage up to 5000 key holders and their authorization to enter a restricted area. The flexible array of parameters includes split work shifts, holidays, specific doors. The archived picture of the key holder can even be displayed on-screen together with personal data.

Unauthorized entry and other unusual system events are recorded by AXSalert and can be viewed from the PC. The record of these events includes the user name and ID, the event description, time, date, reader (door) and door name. A wide range of reports can be generated including sorting according user, doors, dates, etc. Report templates of event parameters can be saved to facilitate generating future reports. Reports can be saved as a spreadsheet file and hard copy printed.

All these features combine to provide a powerful tool for managing access to an organization’s sensitive facilities.

(33)

AXSalert Basics ________________________________ _____________________________ 2 4

-4.2 Menu Bar

4.2.1 File

4.2.1.1 Login

Activates the Password window. This function is useful if the user had logged in with a lower privilege (e.g., as for read-only purposes), and the system must now be used for performing a higher level privilege (e.g., system maintenance to changing a user’s properties). Clicking File, Login from the Menu Bar opens the Login window. Enter the user name and password to login. In this manner, privilege can be changed without having to exit to Microsoft Windows and re-enter the system

4.2.1.2 Logout

Logs out of the system and returns the software to read-only status. This function is useful if login was performed for a higher level function and the system must now be returned to a lower level function.

4.2.1.3 Exit

Exits the AXSalert software and returns to Windows.

4.2.2 View

4.2.2.1 Toolbar

When this item is marked, the Toolbar is active. When this item is unmarked, the Toolbar is not displayed on the desktop. Not marking the Toolbar provides more screen space for viewing database events.

4.2.2.2 Status Bar

When this item is marked, the Status Bar is active. When this item is unmarked, the Status Bar is not displayed on the desktop. Not marking the Status Bar can provide more screen space for viewing database events.

4.2.2.3 Maps

Opens a window with a list of maps. Refer to section 6.8.7.

4.2.2.4 User Trace

(34)

AXSalert Basics_____________________________________________________________ 4-3

4.2.2.5 Status

Activates the Status window. This window shows the status of the controllers in real-time. Refer to section 7.2.

4.2.2.6 Counters

Activates the Counters window. The Counters window counts the total number of entries and total number of exits and displays the difference between the two amounts. This feature is useful for parking lot applications, for example, where it is necessary to know how many parking spaces are still available at the site. Refer to section 7.3.

4.2.2.7 Monitors

Opens a window showing the current serial communication activity of the controller and/or reader. Refer to section 7.1.

4.2.2.8 Doors Control

Provides the capability for user such as security guard or secretary to open up to for specific doors from a client PC. Refer to section 6.8.9.

4.2.3 Setup

4.2.3.1 Options

Activates the Setup window for performing setup and fine-tuning communication settings. Refer to section 7.4.

4.2.3.2 Access Levels

Activates the Access Levels window. Refer to section 5.7.

4.2.3.3 Holidays

Activates the Holidays window. Setting up holidays is covered in section 5.5 and printing holiday reports in 6.5.

4.2.3.4 Time Zones

Activates the Time Zones window for determining the different work “shifts” during which users are allowed to enter or exit the doors for which they have been given access rights. Setting up Time Zones is covered in section 5.6 and printing Time Zones reports in 6.6.

4.2.3.5 Users

Activates the Users window for setting up new uses or modifying existing users. Setting up Users is covered in section 5.9 and viewing and managing users in 6.2.

(35)

AXSalert Basics ________________________________ _____________________________ 4 4

-4.2.3.6 Doors

Activates the Doors window. Setting up Doors is covered in section 5.4 and printing Doors reports in 6.4.

4.2.3.7 Privileges

Activates the Privileges window for setting up the privilege level of new users or modifying users’ existing privilege level. Refer to 5.10.

4.2.3.8 Events Setup

Activates the Events window. Setting up Events is covered in section 5.8 and managing events including color-coding and printing reports in section 6.1.

4.2.3.9 Multi-computer

Enables implementing a client-server configuration over TCP/IP to enable different departments to supervise access to their own facilities. Refer to section 5.12.

4.2.4 Operation

4.2.4.1 Upload / Download

Enables transferring events data and other system data (keys, Time Zones, holidays, doors) from the controller to the PC and vice versa. For the download procedure, refer to section 5.11. For the upload procedure, refer to section 6.7.1.

4.2.4.2 Backup / Restore

Enables performing AXSalert file backup and restoring backed up files. Refer to section 6.3.

4.2.4.3 Map Generator

Allows the user to create/build synoptic maps. Refer to section 6.8.

4.2.4.4 Reports

Opens the Event report criteria window to generate event reports (refer to section 6.1.2).

4.2.5 Help

4.2.5.1 Help

(36)

AXSalert Basics_____________________________________________________________ 4-5

4.2.5.2 Register

Opens the Register window for online registration or upgrading AXSalert software.

Figure 13 Online Register Window

4.2.5.3 About AXSalert

Provides version information. This window is useful when contacting Visonic networks support personnel for technical assistance in order to identify the current version of the AXSalert software.

Figure 14 About AXSalert Window with Version Information

4.3 Main Toolbar

The Main Toolbar provides access to frequently used functions at the click of a mouse. The icons on the Main Toolbar become active only after login to the system. Otherwise, the icons will be inaccessible to the user.

(37)

(38)

AXSalert Basics_____________________________________________________________ 4-1

Icon Name Description Section

Users Management of users (adding, modifying, deleting), downloading to the controller and generating reports.

5.9 and 6.2 Maps Enables activating the map function for

viewing the location of system events.

6.8.7

User Trace Displays the personal details of the last person entering the facility including his picture if this feature is implemented or of the user responsible for a highlighted past event.

6.2.4

Backup/ Restore

Enables performing backup of AXSalert data. 6.3 Upload/

Download

Enables transferring all user data and system setup data (keys, Time Zones, holidays, doors) from the controller to the PC and vice versa.

5.11 and 6.7 Reports Enables generating a wide variety of event

reports. 6.1.2 to 6.1.4

4.4 Setup Toolbars

In AXSalert application, a consistent set of icon controls is used to enable the user to utilize easily similar functions in different windows such as the Access Levels, Holidays, Time Zones, Users, Doors, as Privileges windows. Of course, only the relevant icons are displayed in a specific window. These icons are described below:

Add Adds a new record.

Delete Deletes the highlighted record. Delete All Deletes all records from the window. Make

Report Makes a report. In some windows a standard window is _{automatically generated. In other windows, a secondary} window opens that enables selecting report parameters.

(39)

AXSalert Basics ________________________________

_____________________________ 2

4

-Download -Downloads the highlighted record. Download

All

Downloads all records in the window.

Time Zones Opens the Time Zones window from the Access Levels window.

User Properties

Opens the User Properties window from the Users window.

Doors Opens the Doors window from the Access Levels window.

Door Groups

Opens the Doors Groups window from the Access Levels window.

Exit Exists the current window and returns to the previous window.

4.5 Customizing Window

The displayed columns of the AXSalert database, especially that of the Event and User windows, may exceed the actual visible screen area. The displayed width depends on the width of the data within the fields and/or the titles of the columns. AXSalert provides tools to customize the display of records.

4.5.1 Scroll Bars

All database columns or rows can be viewed by sliding the horizontal or vertical scroll bar, as required. However, since this can become quite tedious, it is possible to reduce the space between columns. Refer to the following two sections.

4.5.2 Changing Column Width

When the mouse cursor is placed over the dividing line between column names and held down, a double-arrow symbol will appear. Dragging the mouse leftward or rightward will decrease or increase column width. Refer to Figure 15.

(40)

AXSalert Basics_____________________________________________________________ 4-3

Figure 15. Customizing the Users Window

4.5.3 Sorting Users (Ascending / Descending)

Users can be sorted by double clicking on the column title of the data in the user window. The sort function is a toggle so that a column can be sorted in ascending or descending order depending on how many times the column title is clicked. Refer to Figure 15.

4.5.4 Color Coding Events

The events that are displayed in the Events window can be color-coded. Refer to section 6.1.1.

4.5.5 Color Coding Key Holders

The key holders who are displayed in the Users window can be color coded so that they can be easily locate (useful for types of users). Refer to section 6.2.2.

2. Drag line to increase / decrease column width 3. Double-click a column to sort 1. Move cursor between columns

(41)

Setup _____________________________________________________________________ 5-1

CHAPTER 5

Setup

5.1 General

This chapter describes how to set up the AXSalert software including defining ports on the PC.

;

Typically, these steps will be performed after the hardware infrastructure (controllers and readers) have been installed and the RDR-PXT reader (for reading keys) has been physically connected to the computer.

The following subjects are covered in this chapter:

Preparations Events Setting up computer ports Enrolling new keys and users Doors setup Assigning privileges

Holidays setup Downloading settings Time zones setup Multi-computer setup Access Levels Inputs setup

Recommended: Setup should be performed in the order indicated.

5.2 Preparations

Before beginning AXSalert setup on the PC, it is absolutely necessary to know how the organization functions in terms of work shifts and which personnel have access to what facilities (doors), including on holidays. This is not a trivial matter!

Ask yourself the following questions: How many shifts do company personnel work? Which days does each employee work? What facilities or doors are accessible to each employee? On which holidays are certain employees likely to work and others not likely to work? Even in an organization with only several dozen workers, this could be a complicated task if homework is not done first.

Recommended: A company official or committee with appropriate authority should be vested with the responsibility of gathering and organizing this important setup information. Company officials responsible for initial setup of the system should conduct appropriate discussions with all the company personnel involved: security personnel, human resources, computer administrators, and technical (hardware) personnel.

(42)

5-2 _____________________________________________________________________ Setup

A correct picture of the organization and its workers should be formulated and written down. All workers should be allocated Time Zones (for example, from 08:00AM to 04:30PM) for their appropriate work shifts and their normal and holiday schedules (AXSalert can easily handle split shifts).

Persons with the appropriate authority should be readily available during setup time. System administration, technical personnel and managers will be involved in setting the passwords (determining who can access the system from the PC or controllers in the field), defining the correct COM ports, etc.

The other topics (Doors, Holidays and Time Zones) involve familiarity with the organization’s operation and are more properly within the responsibility of the Human Resources or Security Departments.

5.3 Setting Up Computer Serial Ports

For an initial installation, COM Ports should be set up first so that the RDR-PXT reader will be available for enrolling keys.

To setup computer ports, do the following:

• Click Setup, Options. The Setup window opens.

• Click the Communication Tab.

• Click the Auto detect ports button. Refer to the following window:

(43)

Setup _____________________________________________________________________ 5-3

• In this example, the AXS-100 controller, through which communication is implemented with remote doors, is connected to port 1 and the RDR-Reader for inputting keys is connected to port 3. If the ports have not been correctly identified, then use the Add port and Remove port buttons to modify port settings as necessary.

• Enter the IP address in the IP port field for network communication, and click Write.

5.4 Doors Setup

Doors are numbered from 1 to 16 (the maximum number of readers that can be attached in one loop of 8 AXS-100 controllers). The Door window lists the maximum number of doors including the door name, description, unlock duration, etc. of each door.

Click Setup, Doors from the Menu Bar. A window similar to the following appears:

Figure 17. Doors Window

Each data entry field is explained in the table below. Data is entered by clicking on the table cell and entering the data into the cell.

Generally, doors are given mnemonic names so the user can easily identify the location or the group of employees that use them. It is not necessary to “save” modifications to the door data. Once entered, the system automatically saves the newly entered data when another table row is clicked (for entering data to that row, for example) or when the exiting the window is clicked or after clicking the

Download button to send the data to the controller.

Scroll rightward to view all the columns Download current lock Generate a report Shrinks a nameless lock Download new data to controller

(44)

5-4 _____________________________________________________________________ Setup

Title Description

Door Name Generic title of the door.

Loop Each group of 8 AXS-100 controllers consists of one loop.

Reader The sequential number of the reader within the loop.

Time Zone Time zone is used to apply specific functions to a door during the indicated Time Zone. Select a Time Zone from the predefined Time Zones, or 0 for no Time Zone. Then, apply a Time Zone Function (see below).

Time zone function

To activate Time Zone Function options, a Time Zone must first be entered in the Time Zone field. When clicking in the Time Zone Function, the symbol is displayed, and one of the following functions can be selected for this door:

Auto Open: Door is automatically unlocked during the selected Time Zone (for example, an internal door that should remain open during work hours).

First Valid Tag: Door is automatically unlocked during the selected Time Zone, starting ONLY after first valid tag presentation (for example, a building entrance door that should remain open in the appropriate Time Zone after the first person has entered). The door will be automatically locked at the end of the scheduled period.

Ignore Door Ajar: Allows the door to be left opened during the specified Time Zone, regardless of the door ajar settings.

Prevent Entry:Entry and exit is permitted only with a Master Key.

Master Exit: Door entry with a Master Key is permitted once but no exits from this door are permitted. The assumption is that exits will be performed through other doors.

Master Only: Do not open a lock for any tag which is not a master tag. Exit is not allowed.

If a door is not associated with any Time Zone, (Time Zone “0”), the Auto Open and First Valid Tag functions are not applicable and ‘Disabled’ is automatically set.

Unlock duration

Door unlock duration, 1 - 2370 sec. (39.5 min.), default 5 sec. whenever a valid tag is presented. The time can be changed by highlighting the desired field and entering the new duration.

Unlock toggle When double clicking the cell, a check mark is displayed and a value of “0” (sec.) is displayed in the “Unlock duration” column. This means that when a key is presented to the reader, the door remains unlocked until a new key is represented to it.

Request to exit (RTE) polarity

Request to Exit input device (push-button or PIR detector). Double click on the cell to toggle between N.O. (normally open) and N.C. (normally closed).

Door position polarity

Door Position input device type. Double click to toggle between N.O. and N.C.

Door position function

Door Position input Enabled/Disabled. Double click on the cell to togglebetween DP (Door Position) and Reader enabled.

Door ajar timeout

Duration (in seconds) of the time the door (not the lock!) is allowed to be open. The time can be changed by highlighting the desired field and entering the new period.

(45)

Setup _____________________________________________________________________ 5-5

5.5 Holidays Setup

Each day of the year can be defined as a regular workday or as one of four holiday types. The holiday definitions are used in the Time Zones Setup (section 5.6) to prohibit access to certain key holders during these holiday types. (Saturday and Sunday are not considered holidays since they are included in the days of the week definition). Each holiday must have a type (1, 2, 3 or 4) assigned to it. Examples of holiday types may be national holidays, company recreation days, religious holidays, etc.

i

Note: Although there are only four types of holidays, many holidays can be grouped under

a single type. For example, a group of holidays such as Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, and Easter can be assigned the same type number. Workers that are associated with these holidays will not be permitted entrance into the facility on these days.

To Set Types and Names for the Holidays, do the following:

• Click Setup, Holidays from the Menu Bar. A window similar to the following appears:

Figure 18. Holidays Window

i

Note: AXSalert uses the Windows system’s date format (selected by Start > Settings > Control Panel > Regional Settings > Date > Short date style. When defining a new holiday’s date, do not set the year. Holiday dates that change from year-to-year must be reset each year.

Religious Holidays grouped as H2 Holidays grouped as H1 Click to return to the main window Up to 4 types of holidays possible Add holiday(s) Delete holiday(s)

Click to download the

(46)

5-6 _____________________________________________________________________ Setup

5.6 Time Zones Setup

When this window is opened for the first time, a general “default” Time Zone is appears in the first Time Zone. This Time Zone is set for the hours 00.00 to 23:59. This setting is intended to enable system operation even before all the user Time Zones are set. Fifteen Time Zones are the maximum number that can be set.

When Time Zones are set up, information about the “general” operation of the organization is entered. For example, a company may work split shifts and a non-split shift at the same time. Each shift must be entered separately and is a separate Time Zone. A split shift can be defined as a single Time Zone. Figure 19 shows typical company work shifts and how they are represented in the Time Zones window. In a typical set of shifts, there may be day, evening and early morning shifts (Time Zone 2, 3, and 4). In addition, some workers may work a split shift (Time Zone 7). Some personnel may have access only for a couple of hours during the day (Time Zone 6). Senior personnel may have access 24-hours a day (Time Zone 5). Day drivers (Time Zone 8) and night drivers (Time Zone 9) have separate Time Zones.

To set Time Zones, do the following:

• Click Setup, Time Zones from the Menu Bar, or click the Time Zones button on the Toolbar. A window similar to the following appears:

• In the title field, enter relevant names for each Time Zone such as “morning shift”, evening shift”, etc.

• Set the time range for each Time Zone by clicking on the appropriate “From” and “To” cell. The format is HH:MM. AXSalert automatically adds a colon (“:”) between the hours and minutes.

• Place a check mark for each appropriate day of the Time Zone (e.g., Monday through Friday).

• H1 - H4 refer to holidays that were previously defined (section 5.5). Place a check mark for the applicable holidays in the Time Zones window.

(47)

Setup _____________________________________________________________________ 5-7

The following window shows a typical Time Zones window:

Figure 19. Time Zones Window

In the above example, row number 5 only will be downloaded to the controller.

5.7 Access Levels

An Access Level is a field defined using the Access Level window. An Access Level enables specific persons to enter (access) a specific door or group of doors during the time duration specified in up to two Time Zones. The two Time Zones have “and/or” functionality, which means that workers can have access during all hours specified in the Time Zones even if there is some overlap of hours. The Access Level is associated with a specific user in the User Window (refer to Figure 26).

Consider the following scenario. Two groups of workers, for example, the day and night drivers in the previous section must access the same door (warehouse) during different Time Zones. In this case, a single Access Level can be created (e.g., Drivers), with the Drivers: Day and Drivers: Night included in that Access Level. The warehouse door can be associated with the Drivers Access Level in both Time Zones.

The following is another scenario. Different types of workers may need to access the same doors as well as the specific doors of their own work site. For example, Computer Department personnel may need access Computer Room doors, whereas main office personnel obviously need access to other doors. Some doors, such as the main building entrance, may be common to both departments. In this scenario, two separate Access Levels would be created for each group, designating the specific doors for each group. Multiple doors is handled by the ”door group” function, which is also set from the Access Level window.

To add/remove a √ mark, double click on the desired cell To download

all Time Zones

To download the window’s active Time Zone only, press this button.

(48)

5-8 _____________________________________________________________________ Setup

The following procedure shows how to use Access Levels.

To set the Access Level, do the following:

• Choose Setup, Access Levels from the Main Menu. A window similar to the following opens:

Figure 20. Access Levels Window

In a new setup, only one Access Level name (“Master”, in this case) will appear (refer also to section 3.3).

• Click on the Doors groups icon on the Icon Bar. The following window appears:

Figure 21. Door Groups Window

Note that all the doors appear as “Selected doors”, i.e., the user with “Master” Access Level can access all the doors.

• Exit the window, and return to the Access Levels window (Figure 20).

Download active access level to controller

Double click icon to open Door Groups Window of indicated Access Level

Double click icon to open Door Groups Window with the most recently opened Access Level Download all

access levels to controller

(49)

Setup _____________________________________________________________________ 5-9

• In the Access Levels window, fill in the Access Level names for each Access Level (an unlimited amount of Access Level names can be created). In scenario 1 above, the “Drivers” Access Level would be created.

• In the Time Zone field select up to two Time Zones for the Access Level. In our example, Driver: Day and Driver: Night would be entered in the first and second time Zones, respectively.

• For each Access Level name that was created, click the Doors groups or Doors icon to access the Doors Groups window (similar to Figure 21).

• Move the doors from the System Panel, which contains all the available doors, to the Selected Panel, which contains the doors for persons who will be given that Access Level name (to open the doors associated with the Access Level). For example, assuming that day drivers and night drivers will have access to only the warehouse, an Access Level called “Drivers”, move the warehouse door to Drivers Access Level.

Refer to the example in the figure below:

Figure 22. Doors

Available System Doors Panel

Selected