1. System Configuration An in-depth guide

2. 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

3. Main Screen Select function from toolbar or menu Save/Load configuration Right-click menus

4. 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)

5. PC Configuration Include each PC that will run APACS System uses IP, alternate is PC Number Setup COM ports if used

6. Controller Configuration Defines functions stored in controller

7. Controller - Properties Communication parameters Select individual port Don’t touch! – Excpetion: ENIs for devices

8. Controller - Formats Defines which formats the controller will accept Specifics are outlined in CARDFRMT.INI

9. Controller – Format List Creates lists so that individual readers can use different combinations of formats.

10. Controller - IVs Internal variables are IF/THEN conditions stored in the controller.

11. Controller – Comm Connection parameters if network connection is used. Controller-host encryption

12. Controller – DL Spec Defines features that are downloaded to intelligent reader interfaces Different records can be configured for individual readers

13. Reader Configuration Specifies Reader type and address Strike Timers

14. Reader-Hardware Download spec record selection Card Format List selection Commands

15. Reader – TZ Control Reader state change automatically

16. Reader – Mode Online/Offline mode Timed Anti- passback Advanced features Escort

17. Reader – Commands Commands from AP-500 or other keypad readers

18. Reader - Elevator

19. Reader - Biometric Integrated biometric readers Specify connection parameters

20. Reader – Inputs/Outputs Each input/output can be set individually Control/mask time zone Internal variable

21. Alarm Panel Configuration Defines alarm panel

22. Alarm – Inputs Inputs configured individually Mask time zone Entry/exit delay Internal varible

23. Alarm – Outputs Individually configured. Can ‘listen’ to one or more inputs Control time zone

24. Status Panel Configuration

25. Object Groups Four different types Assist for programming/ control

26. Zone Groups Group of alarm inputs

27. 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

28. Permissions Other permissions define ability to access features or configured options

29. Permissions Ability to perform functions in Alarm Mode Cardholder group allows/denies access to assigned cardholders

30. Permissions Database section permissions are used to restrict on a table by table basis

31. Operators Operator name and password Single Sign On

32. Guard Tour Ability to use points in the system

33. Cardholder Templates Quick entry of cardholders Define information, access levels, expiration