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System Configuration. An in-depth guide. Overview. Main module for configuring system Hardware Access Levels Maps IF/THEN Functions Operators/Permissions Reads & Writes from the database ‘Signals’ Alarm Mode when changes made Can only be run by one PC at a time
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System Configuration An in-depth guide
Overview • Main module for configuring system • Hardware • Access Levels • Maps • IF/THEN Functions • Operators/Permissions • Reads & Writes from the database • ‘Signals’ Alarm Mode when changes made • Can only be run by one PC at a time • 2nd PC in read-only mode
Main Screen • Select function from toolbar or menu • Save/Load configuration • Right-click menus
Global Settings • Sets options that apply to whole system • Commonly used: • Max Cards • Save Expiration Date • Six Access Levels • Operator History • Override possibility (per controller)
PC Configuration • Include each PC that will run APACS • System uses IP, alternate is PC Number • Setup COM ports if used
Controller Configuration • Defines functions stored in controller
Controller - Properties • Communication parameters • Select individual port • Don’t touch! • Excpetion: ENIs for devices
Controller - Formats • Defines which formats the controller will accept • Specifics are outlined in CARDFRMT.INI
Controller – Format List • Creates lists so that individual readers can use different combinations of formats.
Controller - IVs • Internal variables are IF/THEN conditions stored in the controller.
Controller – Comm • Connection parameters if network connection is used. • Controller-host encryption
Controller – DL Spec • Defines features that are downloaded to intelligent reader interfaces • Different records can be configured for individual readers
Reader Configuration • Specifies Reader type and address • Strike Timers
Reader-Hardware • Download spec record selection • Card Format List selection • Commands
Reader – TZ Control • Reader state change automatically
Reader – Mode • Online/Offline mode • Timed Anti-passback • Advanced features • Escort
Reader – Commands • Commands from AP-500 or other keypad readers
Reader - Biometric • Integrated biometric readers • Specify connection parameters
Reader – Inputs/Outputs • Each input/output can be set individually • Control/mask time zone • Internal variable
Alarm Panel Configuration • Defines alarm panel
Alarm – Inputs • Inputs configured individually • Mask time zone • Entry/exit delay • Internal varible
Alarm – Outputs • Individually configured. • Can ‘listen’ to one or more inputs • Control time zone
Object Groups • Four different types • Assist for programming/control
Zone Groups • Group of alarm inputs
Permissions – Ctrl/Msgs • Permission Sets define what operators can do/see • Control – change state of device or assign access level • Messages – see activity from an object
Permissions • Other permissions define ability to access features or configured options
Permissions • Ability to perform functions in Alarm Mode • Cardholder group allows/denies access to assigned cardholders
Permissions • Database section permissions are used to restrict on a table by table basis
Operators • Operator name and password • Single Sign On
Guard Tour • Ability to use points in the system
Cardholder Templates • Quick entry of cardholders • Define information, access levels, expiration