Overview Main module for configuring system Hardware Access Levels Maps IFTHEN Functions OperatorsPermissions Reads amp Writes from the database Signals Alarm Mode when changes made ID: 909160
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System Configuration
An in-depth guide
Slide2Overview
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
2
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PC in read-only mode
Slide3Main Screen
Select function from toolbar or menu
Save/Load configuration
Right-click menus
Slide4Global Settings
Sets options that apply to whole system
Commonly used:
Max Cards
Save Expiration Date
Six Access Levels
Operator History
Override possibility (per controller)
Slide5PC Configuration
Include each PC that will run APACS
System uses IP, alternate is PC Number
Setup COM ports if used
Slide6Controller Configuration
Defines functions stored in controller
Slide7Controller - Properties
Communication parameters
Select individual port
Don’t touch!
Excpetion
: ENIs for devices
Slide8Controller - Formats
Defines which formats the controller will accept
Specifics are outlined in
CARDFRMT.INI
Slide9Controller – Format List
Creates lists so that individual readers can use different combinations of formats.
Slide10Controller - IVs
Internal variables are IF/THEN
conditions stored in the controller.
Slide11Controller – Comm
Connection parameters if network connection is used.
Controller-host encryption
Slide12Controller – DL Spec
Defines features that are downloaded to intelligent reader interfaces
Different records can be configured for individual readers
Slide13Reader Configuration
Specifies Reader type and address
Strike Timers
Slide14Reader-Hardware
Download spec record selection
Card Format List selection
Commands
Slide15Reader – TZ Control
Reader state change automatically
Slide16Reader – Mode
Online/Offline mode
Timed Anti-
passback
Advanced features
Escort
Slide17Reader – Commands
Commands from AP-500 or other keypad readers
Slide18Reader - Elevator
Slide19Reader - Biometric
Integrated biometric readers
Specify connection parameters
Slide20Reader – Inputs/Outputs
Each input/output can be set individually
Control/mask time zone
Internal variable
Slide21Alarm Panel Configuration
Defines alarm panel
Slide22Alarm – Inputs
Inputs configured individually
Mask time zone
Entry/exit delay
Internal
varible
Slide23Alarm – Outputs
Individually configured.
Can ‘listen’ to one or more inputs
Control time zone
Slide24Status Panel Configuration
Slide25Object Groups
Four different types
Assist for programming/control
Slide26Zone Groups
Group of alarm inputs
Slide27Permissions – 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
Slide28Permissions
Other permissions define ability to access features or configured options
Slide29Permissions
Ability to perform functions in Alarm Mode
Cardholder group allows/denies access to assigned cardholders
Slide30Permissions
Database section permissions are used to restrict on a table by table basis
Slide31Operators
Operator name and password
Single Sign On
Slide32Guard Tour
Ability to use points in the system
Slide33Cardholder Templates
Quick entry of cardholders
Define information, access levels, expiration