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 – 2 nd 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 - Elevator

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

Status Panel Configuration

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