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1. Project Details 10 Formula 1 15 String 1 20 Record 5 8 25 String 1 1 30 Formula 1 2 DD For further information you must refer to our technical support department 4 2 Check RDY Checks the format RDY of the data files sent to the terminal from the software When creating new RDY files you can check their legality using this tool For further information on Synel s RDY format files refer to Appendix B SY7xx SY4xx RDY Format on page 81 4 3 Convert Templates Enables converting Synel fingerprint templates format into BII fingerprint template format This utility enables converting templates that were stored in an MV1200 unit to Synel format The templates are received directly from your FP unit using an MV1200 demo software converted into Synel format and sent to Synel terminals using Synel software This a reciprocal process templates can be converted also from Synel format into MV1200 format 68 Synel Industries Ltd SYncomm version 5 5 Appendix A Maintenance J FingerPrint File Convertor 4 4 Update Day Light Saving Time Enables setting up daylight saving time usually in correspondence with seasons maximizing daytime usage in Winter shorter daytime and longer daytime in Summer With exceptions for specific projects for further information SY 780 A Programming on page 50 and Edit Program Configuration on page 34 Synel Industries Ltd 69 Appendix A Maintenance SYnco
2. Define how the terminal will validate each employee s input data under Test 3 2 2 Activities SYncomm common operations are accomplished via the Activity screen Practically launching all of the activities undertaken between SYncomm and terminals The pre defined parameters within the three Programming Modules Comm Setup Programming Program Setup are directed to the activity module operation and performance A Syncomm version 5 503 li Options Maintenance Project Help a IME Yo s DB Activities Comm Setup Edit Program Set up Exit Collect Clear Data Maintenance Download Download Fingerprint management Automat Collect data Clear Data Get Status Programming Table Download Request Template Template Mang Start Recollect data Clear Data by Date Set time and date Upd group 1 Send Configuration Send Template Set FPU param Collect and Clear Upd group 2 Delete Template FPU List Terminals Results Search by No fo Bi Name Ps MI It is possible to change Activity buttons under Set up Program Configuration Activity Screen Synel Industries Ltd 13 Getting Started SYncomm version 5 5 Right Clicking the Command Panel Command Panel 1 2 SYNcomm enables creating 2 command buttons Only one can be visible Communication Program Communication can be disabled or enabled Enabled Use Phantom SYNDLL You can choose which communication program will be SYSe
3. 4 gt Constant Display 0 None Proceed to None C Same test C New test zl Display message Display end Relay Buzzer alert Buzzer OK Buzzer error Wait Write last transaction Store transaction Write transaction Go to module End Enables choosing a constant message from the system messages list Enables displaying variables of input data Enables activating a relay Enables activating an alert buzzer Enables activating an OK buzzer Enables activating an error buzzer Waiting time between transactions Transmits data that was stored in a designated directory to be displayed a later stage Determine what data will be stored Transmits data that was stored to the terminal s memory Cannot be displayed Enables a cyclic flow to the same transaction The terminal reverts to the defined default function 58 Synel Industries Ltd SYncomm version 5 5 Edit program Buffers What data will be displayed on the terminal s prompt N None I Input data L Input length P Input source F File buffer S File status R Transaction C Constant No check will be performed The last value that was received by the terminal The Number of designated spaces for counting total value length From which source the last input has arrived upto four spaces Ist type 2nd 3rd reader number 4th status The results of a table search either employee or valid t
4. 96 Synel Industries Ltd SYncomm version 5 5 Appendix B SY7xx SY4xx RDY Format No of Actualno No of Actualno No of Actual no records in table records in table records in table 1 9nn 1 999 32nn Pnn 55nn hnn 10nn nn 33nn Om 56nn inn linn j nn 34nn Rnn 57nn jnn 12nn lt nn 35nn Snn 58nn knn 13nn nn 36nn Tnn 59nn Inn 14nn gt nn 37nn Unn 60nn mnn 15nn nn 38nn Vnn 61nn nnn 16nn Onn 39nn 7 Wnn 62nn onn 17nn Ann 40nn Xnn 63nn pnn 18nn Bnn 4inn Ynn 64nn qnn 19nn Cnn 42nn Znn 65nn rnn 20nn Dnn 43nn nn 66nn snn 21nn Enn 44nn Mn 67nn tnn 22nn Fnn 45nn nn 68nn unn 23nn Gnn 46nn nn 69nn vnn 24nn Hnn 47nn nn 70nn wnn 25nn Inn 48nn lann 71nn xnn 26nn Jnn 49nn bnn 72nn ynn 27nn Knn 50nn cnn 73nn znn 28nn Lnn S1nn dnn 74nn nn 29nn Mnn 52nn Jenn 75nn Inn 30nn Nnn 53nn fnn 3inn Onn 54nn gnn Synel Industries Ltd 97 Appendix B SY7xx SY4xx RDY Format SYncomm version 5 5 For example d 005 62981 Total no of characters A 23 42 gt 99 Total record 1499 06 00 02 000001TimeLOG Sup0001 10001200013000140001 000002TimeLOG Sup0002 10002200023000240002 98 Synel Industries Ltd Synel In
5. The following lists terminal s performance details Full buffer Number of full buffers data transactions up to 128bytes Completed or uncompleted transactions are considered Error buffer Number of faulty buffers include faulty transaction deposited Send buffer Number of full buffers sent and not cleared all records transmitted to the host will be considered Empty buffer Number of empty buffers excluding the above calculated buffer size File size Memory used for tables Group Statistics collection Displays Activities performed by Groups of terminals You can choose to view Group Statistics in graph view or in tabular form Terminal Error Statistics A comparison graph present each terminal as a bar Terminals section The terminals displayed in the terminal list were predefined under Comm Setup module under Terminals To view a terminal within a group double click on the group folder and expand the list Clicking on one of the terminals from the list marks it the check mark indicates that the terminal is active Multiple selection is performed by using the buttons on the right of the Terminal list After you locate your terminals according to number name or TCP IP terminals by clicking the Detecting TCP IP Term button In this section you can choose on which terminal s you can perform an activity The terminals are displayed per groups The Terminal Setup screen is available when markin
6. depending on the terminal There are five initiation sequence options If the default init String is not applicable to your system the string can be modified Press on Choose modem a submenu containing modems list enables to select the required modem and baud rate Dial Dial prefix The modem commands that invokes the modem to initiate a dial on the remote modem These commands are sent to the modem before sending the dial address Connect String This result code indicates that a connection was established Dial suffix The modem dialling commands that are sent to the modem following the dial address 26 Synel Industries Ltd SYncomm version 5 5 Communication setup Disconnect Disconnect command A defined disconnect command Disconnect String This result code that indicates that the modem has been disconnected Escape guard time Sets a period of inactivity to precede and follow the escape sequence that was configured using the set escape sequence command Escape character Promotes the modem command mode after a present online mode that is without closing the connection Global Retries Number of modem riddles after failure to communicate OK response When the modem has successfully executed a command defines the confirmation string Prefix string An identification string which will precede every string sent from the modem Time out dial
7. soft prg DIRO0O1_RDY 3 Dir 2 a Dir 3 al Directory for Dir 4 Ena SYNBUILD soft prg sl TCP Port 2734 PT MAC address management E mail Address 5 1 2 Activities This folder is divided into 3 tabs Logs Automation Files as follows The Logs screen is a default layout and routine logging back up operations performed on the Activities screen are set up here M Statistics File r Default screen in Activities None Progress Groups Statistics Collection Totals Activity Log Terminal Statistics Collection Totals and Details Status Terminal Statistic Errors T Send results to log activity file P Delete retroactively log files record p a days r Daily Log Directories ASCII Files IV Progress log D 45Yncomm5 Log IV Status log DASYncomm5iLog IM Error log DASYncommStLog 32 Synel Industries Ltd SYncomm version 5 5 Set up The Automation screen is managing automation related extra activities For basic automation definitions refer to Automation on page 28 Here you can define command related printing activities and other automation parameters Automation Reports P When Automation is enabled and the Get Status command is used the Status Report will be printed P When Automation is enabled and the Get Status command is used the Log Activities Report will be printed for o al days From Time 00 00 00 ToTime 23 53 00 In the Clear
8. ACUVILY CTO eera kanda MS SEA ek ALE ek late Siit kae sekt 40 5 5 2 Tri ae eee 43 5 5 3 Default Modemin erneieren neiaie eei 44 5 5 4 A E ENT 44 Edit POS PAM kiiks kaska tanka amaan kaa taamal kaa sacada lna 47 6 1 Syriel terminals cin ita 47 6 2 Linear termi tial KES SA A A 48 6 3 SY 780 A Programming ieeeeeenseeteeeeneeeneeneeenneei 50 6 3 1 ME koos pojake a e ae eh k ha sete ste 51 6 3 2 IPUR AA 51 6 3 3 A ET teg EROS 52 6 3 4 Not Valid nai it otro 53 6 3 5 Employees isis aiii 53 6 3 6 Printer Noticiasdot laa 55 6 3 7 Tired Arendt Meas tesa he Me tee 56 6 3 8 TLANS GLOM SSE Sokos rsk ast maaga Leste te iga kali hukkas va dal elatud 61 6 3 9 Generalitat co lit iba 62 0340 Weekly ciicaa iin a aes 63 Appendix A Maintenance ooccom 65 1 Batir dt 65 2 Resto 41 sii alee ee ee in ta a a ote 65 3 AAV ANGE cta 65 3 1 O PE SA TE 65 3 2 BUHAINAEKES 15 02 15131408 A 65 3 3 Return All Program Settings to Default 65 3 4 Upgrading firmware SY780 terminals mmeee 65 3 5 Formatting MEMOFY i iireereeereeeneeeneenneeeneneneneneenee enne 66 3 6 View SYncomm database metreemreeseeeneeeeneenee 66 3 7 Report Builder ici 66 3 8 Create translation files wweeseer 67 4 VEES Saami S mi Oi 67 4 1 AAA OA 67 4 2 Check RDYiuit riada 68 4 3 Convert Templates sus ices int ad hii a taan 68 4 4 Update Day Light Savin
9. DW IM PB 3216 LF IMD ate DY IM MT IM YES IM WD IM Time MH IM MIT IM LF RC DW PB 1616 LF IM Month PB 8505 IM Today PB S005 LF ELE ey Ya cages Ws Pa Synel Industries Ltd 55 Edit program SYncomm version 5 5 6 3 7 Test This is a mini set up table for activities and terms to be performed on the transactions It is possible to perform one activity or a sequence of several activities Some of the relatively simple activities are saving transactions employee access other validation displaying specific timed messages Some of the more complex activities are calculation activities sum subtract multiply compare etc variable to variable inter buffer activities The Test table is divided into 2 parts 1 In Out Verification file check for In Out transaction 2 Enr Master HEADER Enroll using Master permission 3 Worker No Swipe Employee badge 4 None Length check 5 trans In out Duty transaction Length Check I Testnol 2 Testno verity 3 Testno3 File Check BASE The header is the test name it is recommended that the given name will portray the purpose of the test see above screen A new header can be created by either clicking the New button or the v key The base part is where actual definitions are set when double clicking a row the following screen appear 56 Synel Industries Ltd SYncomm version 5 5 Ed
10. Oi Master Supervisor badge EA DEE None loop Not Active 6 3 9 General Combines the transaction definitions with a function key on the terminal s panel R amp D terminal 100 Key Functions k gt E Display Parameters Dut Ei Fl Enrol gt Global Parameters e Not Active x x x Sensor Parameters F3 LEC NN AA Not Active x has FE Not Active x n Error Notification n dan Define all hardware parameters Key function Determine function allocation to terminal keys Display parameters What error message will be displayed on the prompt Also you must choose a date time format as per the terminal you are using as follows DD MM MM DD HH mm HH mm a p DD MM HH mm 7117715 MM DD HH mm DD MM a p HH mm 7771780 MM DD a p HH mm 62 Synel Industries Ltd SYncomm version 5 5 Edit program Global parameters Timing of terminal activities Sensor parameters sensor operational parameter Error notification Setting up error indicators 6 3 10 Weekly Combines General definitions of the terminal function keys with a day of the week Thus the terminal can be used differently for each day Sunday amp D terminall Monday Marketing termine Tuesday R amp D terminal y Wednesday Marketing termine se Thursday R amp D terminal y Friday Kore 7 Saturday Kore 7 Synel Industries Ltd 63 Edit program SYncomm version 5 5 64
11. Waiting time before dialing in milliseconds Time out wait Waiting time for a reply in milliseconds Reset character A character that will refresh the modem Carriage return Terminates command lines and result codes 4 5 USB A standard that supports data transfer rates of 12 Mbps A single USB port can be used to connect up to 127 peripheral devices Supports also Plug and Play installation Data Define communication parameters Handshaking When two devices send several messages back and forth in order to establish an agreement on which communication protocol will be used by each Special Chars Which special characters will be allowed Time out Waiting time for USB reply Synel Industries Ltd 27 Communication setup SYncomm version 5 5 4 6 Automation The purpose of the Automation screen is to enable automatic performance of the various defined Activities as per a defined schedule This is an advantage and is most useful when used during after work time when the system s resources are more available The Automation Settings screen enables editing the parameters of a particular activity within the framework of a specific group overriding the settings laid out in Terminals under Comm Setup Click New to add a new activity or Modify to update an existing activity the Automation Setup screen is displayed Fd Automation Setup o
12. active time second passive 5 Printer Sequences formats Code Name Length Action Begin Beginning of all printer data strings D DAY 02 Display the current day M MONTH 02 month two digits Y YEAR 02 year two digits y YEAR 04 year four digits H MILIT HOUR 02 24 hour military format Oh STAND HOUR 02 12 hour format OI MINUTES 02 minutes S SECONDS 02 seconds W WEEKDAY 02 day of the week Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Ott IMMEDIATE Print the text that follows the sign To next sequence nn Hexadecimal 01 nn one byte in hexadecimal coding To next sequence FPooll FRAME Print buffer in frame with parameters 00 source offset ll frame length Synel Industries Ltd 95 Appendix B SY7xx SY4xx RDY Format SYncomm version 5 5 Code Name Length Action OX SEO END End of String Report End End of Print Report 6 Algorithm for Synel s numeric fields Multi drop ID algorithm If multi drop ID is lt amp gt 0 then Multi drop ID 30 Hex If multi drop ID is gt C then Multi drop ID 31 Hex HighByte LowByte algorithm If HighByte is gt 9 then Length is HighByte 48 dec x 10 dec LowByte x 1 HighByte MiddleByte LowByte algorithm If HighByte is gt 9 then Length is HighByte 48 dec x 100 dec MiddleByte x 10 LowByte x 1 Refers to the total of records number see table in the page below
13. edit program The Valid table includes less data only card numbers therefore more employees can be sent 34 Synel Industries Ltd SYncomm version 5 5 Set up 5 1 4 Fingerprint D SYncommS template i So Digits fe 10 Digite For elaborate description and usage instructions of the fingerprint feature refer to Fingerprint on page 73 When sending and requesting templates it is possible to filter from which terminals and the card size This feature is currently implemented in the SY 780 terminal only Note No of templates can be two only for verification FPU All other FPU can enrol verify only one template Note Card number can be either 8 old terminal verification only or 10 characters for all other types 5 1 5 Multi users This feature enables performing programming for more than one PC simultaneously For further information on multi user installation refer to Multi user installation on page 5 Net directory SYncomm s multi user installation location server Synel Industries Ltd 35 Set up SYncomm version 5 5 Drive alias of programming terminal file section Enables adjusting drive mapping per PC to the actual project alias For the Edit Program screen section Enables creating a temporary database to allow more than one user to work on the same project Note Use the Net directory field to fill in the same alias for all participating PCs for either
14. system files or programming files 5 1 6 Default Locations Determine here where WinJtrans MPL builder Translated files will be stored D ASYncomm tutilwitrans D SYncomm5 help S 5 1 7 Permissions Enables assigning a password to each employee per employee name Access 36 Synel Industries Ltd SYncomm version 5 5 Set up levels are given per software modules focus on Activities 1 ltaik Ventura 5 1 8 E mail Configuration SYncomm can send e mail messages to the operator at various stages of SYncomm operation You must fill in the IP address of your SMTP internet supplier it will be used as a default for all terminals You can determine when to send the e mail message You can assign a specific address per terminal under Comm Setupl Terminals or under Set up Default definitions E mail Address for all terminals as a default address Result was r Date d time t AR ol Synel Industries Ltd 37 Set up SYncomm version 5 5 5 2 Sets As per the terminal type the user can create configuration sets to manage transactions storage and format For Synel terminals there is a fixed format For Linear terminals there are 10 format types as per terminal type and application and commands for Linear terminals only 5 2 1 Default Set Transaction Files Command Header Record DAS YncommSidatatCollect dat gt pr y HA Font gy A eg Ee oe gy Ee E CF og He
15. which are the body of the application SYncomm builds the tables as per SAL reguirements On the next page please find a brief outline of the role of these tables The correct and logical order for building a project is to begin from the bottom of the flow chart as follows Mandatory Input Test Transaction Test Input General Transaction to Function Key Weekly General to day of week m acl aa 50 Synel Industries Ltd SYncomm version 5 5 Edit program Optional 1 Employee Valid Non valid optional Ze Messages 3 Time Zone to be linked to an employee 4 Printer notes i e for meal labels de Day Light Saving Time 6 System 7 Scheduler for relay modem activated function keys 8 Project info general information which is not transmitted to the terminal 6 3 1 Messages Fixed system messages These messages can be edited or re written 6 3 2 Input Enables defining upto 4 Input sources that typify a reader sensor Input sources are as follows Magnetic track 1 ANSI Requires swiping of an employee card Magnetic track 2 ANSI Requires swiping of an employee card Proximity Requires placing the card upto a distance of 6 8 cm from the reader Touch memory Bar code 3 9 Bar code 2 5 Bar code 128 A laser read identification code Codabar Keyboard Using the terminals interface key in card number Sensor 1 Sensor 2 A sensor can activate either a buzzer or a LED Date Validation of d
16. 1 00000 09 00000 1F 00000 08 00000 00 00000 00 11111 92 Synel Industries Ltd SYncomm version 5 5 Appendix B SY7xx SY4xx RDY Format character 0 type 00 00000 00 00000 00 00000 00 00000 B 00 00000 00 00000 1F 11111 character 0 type 04 00100 04 00100 04 00100 04 00100 as 15 10101 OE 01110 04 00100 4 Record structure of MPL The MPL table is used for displaying messages The messages can include Sequences that enable creating complex formats The following list outlines the available printed displayed message file programming codes their description and the placeholder position An action depicts the information printed from a printer which is connected to the terminal as a result of activating terminal reprogramming A message can contain up to 76 characters 4 characters are the message number place holder and the remaining 72 will be used for the body of the message In the page below please find common message programming codes Synel Industries Ltd 93 Appendix B SY7xx SY4xx RDY Format SYncomm version 5 5 Display Sequences formats The following lists the available display message file programming codes description and place holder Action depicts the information that is presented on the terminal display as a result of activating terminal reprogramming Code Name Length Action OD DAY 02 Display the
17. 5 SY 777 It is possible to define function key structure 1 16 display and under Input various terminal reactions to input exceptions Available also is a 2 16 display and a KB Input type and multi step Input management i SY 780 A It is possible to define function key structure 1 16 display and under Input various terminal reactions to input exceptions Available also is a 2 16 display and a KB Input type and multi step Input management Also this terminal enables fingerprint enrolment and validation 6 2 Linear terminals The following terminals are not programmable In this case SYNcomm is used for sending the configuration parameters to the terminal Tango TimePLUS TA71 TA78 COMI Permitted X X X X X X X X Category Department Job Time Zone lt gt lt Time Zone Groups Bell Automation lt lt gt lt P lt gt lt Messages Error Messages Days Function Keys lt I gt lt P lt gt lt P lt P lt gt lt gt gt lt gt lt gt lt Reports Printers X 48 Synel Industries Ltd SYncomm version 5 5 Edit program The programming parameters listed below are common to Synel terminals Messages Messages list system errors rejected or accepted activities Input field Data format definitions and field properties Valid Aut
18. 59 Time Event time in military format 5 15 A amp N Data depends on the operation type 20 2 00 N Currently not in use 22 1 K O M A amp N Device type K Key function O Output M Modem 23 1 0 7 N Day of week 0 all week 1 Sunday 7 Saturday Data field structure for function key operation Each function can have the following operation modes A Active The function can be activated by pressing the function key P Passive The function is disabled in the defined interval D Default The terminal will return to this function Each byte in this field represents a function key that can be an actual or a virtual key The 1st byte is dedicated to the IN function the 274 to OUT etc In cases of more than one default key after using non default keys as per user s requirements the firmware will revert to the first key defined as default 84 Synel Industries Ltd SYncomm version 5 5 Appendix B SY7xx SY4xx RDY Format Byte Length Value Type Explanation 1 4 0000 2359 Time Event time in military format 5 15 A D P A amp N A Active D Default P Passive 20 2 00 N Not in use 22 1 K A amp N K Key function 23 1 0 7 N Day of week 0 all week 1 Sunday 7 Saturday For Example Switch automatically to the OUT key during the whole week at 17 15 and keep the IN key active 1715ADPPPPPPPPPPPPPOOKO Data field structure for Output operations Each relay
19. ByD ate command clear retroactively f 000 E days de Y PN b a Maximal run time 0 minute TF Back up datafile s on exit CP Back up System files on exit Terminate on Error The Files screen consists if the following Create DT file set After data collection SYncomm creates an ASCII file indicating date and time of procedure optional Status File Refers to all terminals currently active a For users using the XP operation systems only b If you mark the Error indication check box an error message will be displayed whenever there is incompatibility between PC and terminal date amp time Create DT file set D SYncomm5 BaT CH setdt Bat Status File IV For Windows XP only in automation mode Terminal status screen PD Save status file F Error indication when PC time is not compatible with terminal time Allow time difference of 10 minutes Synel Industries Ltd 33 Set up SYncomm version 5 5 5 1 3 Edit Program Configuration Messages Determine messages interface language Programming Assistant This screen outlines the guidelines for the screen programming of SY711 751 terminals Click the P button Day Light Saving Time Enables maximizing the usage of daylight Time adjustments can be made By date or according to international standards Fixed algorithm Maximum records per table For SY711 terminals 999 records per table is the SY711 default Filter view of
20. Create Message Table W Create Scheduler Table M Create Total Hours Table M Add Employee Name M Assign Terminals Security Group Template size consists C 8 Digits 10 Digits 1 Location 10 1 1 206 2 Location 192 168 2 129 3 Location 10 1 1 205 4 Location 10 1 1 98 5 Location 10 1 1 214 6 Location 10 1 1 215 7 Location 192 168 2 86 8 Location 192 168 2 88 9 Location 192 168 2 211 Security 2 Itzik Y Security 1 Messages ikim Total hours Scheduler Ji Nen X delete Brine noemi Folder Lit Synel Industries Ltd SYncomm version 5 5 Getting Started Activities and Set up module screens are unigue From the Activities module you can perform and follow up effectively on numerous communication activities Collect Clear Data Download Fingerprint management Collect data Clear Data po Get Status SN oe Table ownload Request Template Template Mang Recollect data Clear Data by Date Set time and date Upd group 1 Send ae Send Template Set FPU param Collect and Clear Upd group 2 Delete Template FPU List Terminals Results Search by No fo Date 01 09 2004 Time 11 02 18 994 Restart Syncomm Date 01 09 2004 Time 11 02 34 256 file D 45Yncomm5 Phantom phantom log not found Name x Date 01 09 2004 Time 11 02 37 410 file D SYncommS Phantom phantom log not found Date 01 09 2004 Time 11 02 43 229 file D 45Yncomm5 Phantom phantom get not f
21. E CLOCKNAME _ Sum_collect Phant_set Is proj xl nstation nstation No Name Name Show Show Show None None None 3 8 Create translation files SYncomm s interface can be translated into any target language For creating a translation file go to Set upl Globall Def Location you must define the location of the INI language files to be translated These will be saved under x SYncomm Language Then under Maintenance click Create translation files 4 Utilities External programs that perform a specific task service usually related to managing system resources 4 1 WinJTrans WinJTrans is a tool for building freely a conversion project comprised of different formulas It is usually used for converting for example collected data files into a target format as per the user s requirements such as String from terminal d0006132260603B2021659000000000000034 Converted into 00 000034 260603 16590 Below is an example of such a conversion screen Synel Industries Ltd 67 Appendix A Maintenance SYncomm version 5 5 ole m m 3 4131 Commands Input File C Asyncomm data CO LLECT DAT Jtrans Definitions Input File General i Output File C tasistenciatUcatMarcastadam dat Header File Header Heca Header_line Record Len Records Output File 18 General 18 Header File 18 Header Reco tecords Wariabl anables Lenath
22. Hour military format 10 2 00 59 N mm Minutes 12 1 A amp N Forward Backward 13 1 0 9 N Amount of change Sample setting using method 2 In the example below when the terminal switches from 23 59 on the Ist Saturday of April to 00 00 it s internal clock automatically skips to 1 00 of the following day When the terminal switches from 23 59 on the Ist Saturday of October to the next minute it s internal clock automatically Synel Industries Ltd 89 Appendix B SY7xx SY4xx RDY Format SYncomm version 5 5 returns to 23 00 of the same day Method Day Month Year 0 Day of 0 Week of Time Change 1 2 week month HH mm 2 4 616 ofl 23 59 AI CE OP PO TRS record structure This table enables using special characters that can not be transmitted by the protocol in the display printer Before displaying this character it replaces the transmitted code with the required character There are two TRS table types for display only for display printer Display only Byte Length Value Type Explanation 1 2 20 7F A amp N ASCII code HEX of character to be translated 3 2 20 FF A amp N ASCII code HEX of character to display TRP record structure Byte Length Value Type Explanation 1 2 20 7F A amp N ASCII code HEX of character to be translated 3 2 20 FF A amp N ASCII code HEX of character to di
23. Parameters identical to those of the valid table but used for denying access to specified employee cards 6 3 5 Employees Here you can assign an employee list employee to a terminal More than one authorized employee table can be imported from an external database Unlike the Valid table this table includes various employee details as you can learn from the table below Messages Input Valid Not Valid Employees Time Zone Printer Notes Test Transaction General Weekly Day Light Saving 1 Location 10 1 1 206 System 2 Location 192 168 2 129 aare 3 Location 10 1 1 205 Project Info 4 Location 10 1 1 98 5 Location 10 1 1 214 6 Location 10 1 1 215 7 Location 192 168 2 86 8 Location 192 168 2 M 000002 Advanced Parameters T Create Message Table T Create Scheduler Table T Create Total Hours Table PT Add Employee Name TF Assign Terminals TF Security Group Template size consists ol BDigits C 10Digits KO ra a Synel Industries Ltd 53 Edit program SYncomm version 5 5 1 Employee table header name It is possible to import various employee tables from an external text file The updated terminal list into which updated employee files will be sent Employee authorized list lay out Here employees can also be added manually A list of the terminals to which authorized employees can be assigned and thus allowe
24. SYncomm 5 5 Users Manual Synel Industries Ltd Manual 07 02 05 Catalog no 660000 Part no SYncomm 223 043 This document has been prepared for SYncomm ver 5 5 Copyright 1995 2004 Synel Industries Ltd All rights reserved Reproduction or use without express permission of editorial or pictorial content in any manner is prohibited No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual Synel Industries Ltd assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein All trade names referenced herein are either trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Synel Industries Ltd SYncomm 5 5 Table of contents Table of contents PPP A N 1 1 1 SYncomm modules ociosos lle 2 1 2 System Requirements eriseeria aan 4 Installation acristalada 5 2 1 Install software sunen ee a a e pala taa 5 2 1 Multi user installation wtenteenteeereeeereeeeneeeneneeni 5 Gettin Started AA 7 3 1 Screen Layout a anura e t a A a A 7 3 2 Setting up Your SYncomm System eee ceeeeeeeeseeeneceeeeeees 12 3 2 1 Communication set p m iereverenenenereenaennneeneeeneeeneet 12 3 22 ACV Liives Arva Masik tes tee A as 13 3 2 3 Terminal type activity Chart 0 00 eeceseceseee
25. SYncomm project or by interfacing external programming files Select programming files using the browse icon as follows Project The SYncomm project file path a wsp file Setup File Provides an option to associate a configuration set to a particular group of terminals Synel Industries Ltd 25 Communication setup SYncomm version 5 5 Special Parameters Check box ON OFF option when checked provides an interface to an external programming file For SY Family Dir 1 Dir 2 Dir 3 three external programming files these options enable independent programming For example Dir Main programming table Dir 2 Project programming table Dir 3 Authorized personnel table After you have finished defining all parameters click the Copy to Terminals in order to send the updated configuration to all terminals belonging to the same group 4 4 Modems This module contains all of the parameters reguired to configure an internal modem Upon completion remember to press Save to except the definitions Select a Modem the Modem Definitions list screen is displayed it is composed of four folders as listed Init The Init Initialization folder contains modem init string This folder is set as the default folder Modem initiation sequence is required for Disabling error correction Disabling auto baud rate Disabling data compilation Defining a fixed baud rate 2200 2400
26. Synel Industries Ltd SYncomm version 5 5 Appendix A Maintenance Appendix A Maintenance This menu which is located on the top of your SYncomm screen allows you to easily implement systematic communication reparation procedures such as 1 Back up Enables backing up system and utility files to a predefined location Data files can be backed up on a regular basis as per a predefined recurrence 2 Restore Enables retrieving system utility and data files from backup In SYncomm restoring can be done per terminal and for a specified date range Also other activities can be performed on the restored files using SYncomm utilities 3 Advanced 3 1 Re index Enables rearranging table indexing if previous indexing was distorted 3 2 Build indexes Enables refreshing program tables index 3 3 Return All Program Settings to Default Enables the user to revert to the initial system Set up definitions For further information see Set up on page 31 3 4 Upgrading firmware SY780 terminals Caution The new firmware will override the old firmware Make sure you collect data from the terminal before upgrading Upgrading firmware can be implemented as follows As of version 6 204 for all the 6 xx series versions As of version 7 204 for all the 7 xx series versions As of version 8 0 for all the 8 xx series versions Synel Industries Ltd 65 Appendix A Maintenance SYncomm version 5 5 This option is limite
27. ally reduce such problems Verification Proofing of the current scanned fingerprint against the stored fingerprint templates for that user Quality The quality score is based on how well the ridge pattern is defined within the fingerprint image that was enrolled Quality measures how clearly the unit imaged the fingerprint Poor quality enrolment can result in an elevated rate of false rejection making it difficult for the user to verify reliably The score ranges from 0 to 100 A 100 is the best quality rarely obtained and 0 the worst Quality scores of 40 and higher perform well with the verification algorithm that readily compensates for differences in fingerprint Content The Content score is based on the amount of usable information the unit sees in the fingerprint Templates that are characterized by low content scores may result in elevated rates of false acceptance The score ranges from 0 to 100 A 100 is the most content and 0 the least Content scores of 20 and higher perform well with the PRintX H In this range the algorithm has enough information to distinguish between different fingerprints with a high level of accuracy Templates with content scores above 20 do not vary in terms of the error rates 74 Synel Industries Ltd SYncomm version 5 5 Fingerprint Hardware First the following devices may be connected 1 A PRintX H fingerprint unit must be linked to the PC via the COM port 2 PRintX I V iden
28. and resources only new templates can be requested Refer to terminal template list Before performing this command check terminal template list Disregard project definitions Perform an activity although it does not coincide with project definitions template allocation Start command by updating PC template list Before performing this command synchronize PC and terminal template lists You can define here a path for storing the templates different from the default path defined under Setup Fingerprint Project Defined under Setup Default Definitions Default Project Badges Templates assigned to terminal s A view of the templates stored in the terminal s memory 80 Synel Industries Ltd SYncomm version 5 5 Appendix B SY7xx SY4xx RDY Format Appendix B SY 7xx SY4xx RDY Format 1 General Synel s terminal has a special format for internal tables files The table contains a header that determines its general information and structure and data records The table can be divided into two groups Tables that are handled directly by the firmware and user defined tables The first group System tables has a pre defined structure that cannot be changed by the user or the application The user uses the SAL application to adjust the tables to his reguirements This document will describe the general structure of the tables and the structure of system tables Special charact
29. ate format input mask Time Validation of hour format input mask Scroll in list A list to be displayed on the clock prompt from which the user can choose the relevant data without card and scroll using the arrow key Synel Industries Ltd 51 Edit program SYncomm version 5 5 Printer ready Printer signalling input FPU Auto identification Enables defining fingerprint identification only no card fixed 10 char 6 3 3 Valid An list of IDs of authorized cards See screen in the page below Location 192 168 2 123 Location 10 1 1 205 Location 10 1 1 98 Location 10 1 1 214 Location 10 1 1 215 Location 192 JA 2 86 Location 10 1 1 206 Please note that the IDs indicated in the Employee see Employees on page 53 table and the valid table must be identical The Valid screen is used for defining and determining access levels for each employee Step 1 Fill in the Valid table header row Header Table name ID z These constitute the header structure of the Record size valid table The data will be filled in on the Type ri ght Key length INDA A 0 Ni Step 2 On the right fill in all authorized employee numbers Step 3 On the bottom the user can allocate permitted terminals to each employee 52 Synel Industries Ltd SYncomm version 5 5 Edit program Note The Valid table ID SHOULD NOT be identical to the Employee table ID 6 3 4 Not Valid
30. ble SYS and Program tables like JPL JPR TRS TRP Font translation table files FNT 3 1 Table B Header of system tables Field FNT FTS SYS MPL JPL JPR TRS TRP Table type g e p d j v m m Table ID 001 001 001 995 001 001 001 001 Total number of characters in fo table Version of table A A A A A A A A Header Size 23 23 23 123 23 23 23 23 Record size 16 23 68 16 04 06 Number of records in table Ns The key length 01 04 00 04 04 00 00 02 Key offset a fixed value N A 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 Table attributes 02 02 00 02 02 00 102 02 Either TRS or TRP files will be sent s A 5 digit numeric field KKK A 3 special numeric field 1 ASCII 2 3 numeric see Appendix A Synel Industries Ltd 83 Appendix B SY7xx SY4xx RDY Format SYncomm version 5 5 Task Scheduler table This table is used by the firmware to perform automatic operations per a specific day and time There are 3 types of operations Changing the active function activating the relay for bell purposes or door control and setting the modem to auto answer Task Scheduler record format The record is 23 bytes long The data field is modified according to the operation code See the record format in the page below Byte Length Value Type Explanation 1 4 0000 23
31. can be activated at a specific time The relay can control the bell door turnstile or any other device It has 3 operation modes S Set activate open permanently R Reset passive close permanently P Pulse activate for a period Byte Length Value Type Explanation 1 4 0000 2359 Time Event time in military format 5 1 S R P A amp N Operation type 6 2 01 02 N Relay number 8 3 000 999 N Active time in cycle in units of 200 msec 11 3 000 999 N Passive time in cycle in units of 200 msec 14 3 000 999 N Total cycle time in units of 200 msec 17 3 000 N Not in use 20 2 00 N Not in use 22 1 O A amp N O Output 23 1 0 7 N Day of week 0 all week 1 Sunday 7 Saturday Synel Industries Ltd 85 Appendix B SY7xx SY4xx RDY Format SYncomm version 5 5 Active time Passive gt Total cycle time For Example 1405R010000000000000005 For Example 1405S010000000000000005 For Example 1405P012003005000000005 Data field structure for Modem operations Currently two commands are available 1 Set into Auto Answer 2 Send any AT Command Auto answer data field structure Byte Length Value Type Explanation 1 4 0000 2359 Time Event time in military format 5 1 A A amp N Auto answer 6 1 0 9 N A amp N Number of rings N Disables auto answer function 7 13 0000000 IN Current
32. comm version 5 5 Set up Chapter 3 Set up All of the information used and gathered via SYncomm is stored in various files When SYncomm works it is constantly accessing retrieving and updating these files Under Set up you can define how where and when this information will be stored Also here you can determine all system default definitions Below please find outlined mandatory elements Various communication programs configurations Language translation options Terminals and modems Firmware upgrades Fingerprint verification FP Verification Identification User access permissions E mail Activities Additional automation parameters Sel Global Used for various configuration purposes 5 1 1 Default definitions These default definitions typify all active terminals and transaction basic configurations All hardware default definitions can be configured here Terminal specific definition overlapping default definitions will override them For further information please refer to Terminals on page 21 Synel Industries Ltd 31 Set up SYncomm version 5 5 Transaction File Format JSAP EI D SYncommS data Collect dat 3j IV Special parameters Terminal Default Terminal type t ID fi TF Fingerprint Configuration set y Default project D SVncomm progs proa sy780 finger6 finger wsp SY Terminals Programming Files Dirt E G SYNBUILD
33. current day COM MONTH 02 month two digits format OY YEAR 02 year two digit format Oy YEAR 04 year four digit format OH MILITHOUR 02 hour 24 military format Oh STAND HOUR 02 hour 12 format Ol MINUTES 02 minutes OS SECONDS 02 seconds W WEEK DAY 02 day of the week Su Mon Tu We Th Fr Sa IMMEDIATE Display the text that follows the sign X SEQ END End of sequence P POSITION Start position rr row cc column F_ 9 FRAME Display frame buffer format in with parameter source type J Jobbing K keyboard source offset frame length Attributes char attribute buffer another cursor state on off Y N scroll left on off Y N reserve OT TEMPORARY Display temporary message measured in 1 5 Seconds Ot Sec From beginning of sequence A ALTERNATE Beginning of alternate sequences 94 Synel Industries Ltd SYncomm version 5 5 Appendix B SY7xx SY4xx RDY Format Code Name Length Action begin Permit only once in _sequence SEG ALTER Beginning of alternates sequences begin SEGALTER End of alternate sequence block end 1 5sec Display time of alternate ALTERNATE Used with A A begin ALTERNATE End of alternates sequence end BLINK Blink for previous sequence block first
34. d access Additional features that can be used or disregarded Create message table Create scheduler table Create total hours table these are employee specific messages to be displayed for the eyes of that employee only Add employee name Assign Terminals Security group these are fields that can be either used or not this screen a Ra WN 6 A series of editing buttons and a few functional buttons as follows Fingerprint Enables fingerprint management enrolling a fingerprint determining the threshold etc For further information refer to Fingerprint on page 73 Time Zone Groups Defines a time frame in which access is permitted Time Zones are defined day types for a period of one year The Employees screen enables performing the following procedures Assign an employee to the specified terminals Sending the requested template to a terminal Use host computer to perform enrolment per employee Determine employee s fingerprint security threshold Selecting employee permissions per terminal group Step 1 Specify a table name from the Table name field Step 2 Employee records are displayed in a table format Step 3 You can either mark the Assign Terminals check box to assign employees manually to a terminal s or the Security Group check box to assign employees according to a security group Step 4 If you use the Assign Terminals option you must now add a terminal to the Permitted te
35. d only to authorized personnel usage of a password EPROM upgrades can be sent from SYncomm to the terminal as follows Note The new firmware will override the old firmware Step 1 Click the Activities icon Under the Maintenance menu go to Advanced Upgrading firmware Step 2 Choose the relevant upgrading firmware file Step 3 Choose the terminal to be upgraded Step 4 Confirm sending programming to the terminal 3 5 Formatting memory This option is limited only to authorized personnel usage of a password SYncomm can erase all transactions from the terminal s memory as follows Note Perform collect data before starting this operation Step 1 Click the Activities icon Step 2 Under the Maintenance menu go to Advanced Formatting Memory Step 3 Choose the terminal s to be formatted the default is none Step4 Define whether SYncomm should sent programming to the terminal 3 6 View SYncomm database Enables viewing SYncomm s database 3 7 Report Builder Enables submitting various SQL queries via SYncomm to retrieve accumulating data To insert a table click the Add Table button A sub screen will enable you to browse your data base Related tables can be 66 Synel Industries Ltd SYncomm version 5 5 Appendix A Maintenance connected see screen below io x File Edit View Help Dn 8B Pog Fra g Define Search Layout Page View SQL Preview Report nstation Full_prog TYP
36. d press the Get Status button Make sure all defined terminals appear in the terminal list Communication SYncomm can communicate with Synel terminals using the following protocols local modem TCP IP RS485 see Communication setup on page 11 Programming Now we must define the terminal s operational parameters which means we must program the terminal In SYncomm you must create a project The project incorporates overall definitions reguired for the terminals full functionality In principle you should Follow the guidelines below for further information see SY 780 A Programming on page 50 Go to Edit Program choose the relevant terminal type and click on the New button Then click the Save As button Open a new folder under SYncomml PROG SYncomm automatically generates basic programming files and a dbf folder SYNcomm s database These will be customized by the user 12 Synel Industries Ltd SYncomm version 5 5 Getting Started On the left hand side of the screen review all the programming screens Messages Input Valid etc and fill in the relevant information You must define your project considering the specific terminal hardware specifications According to these you will define what information the terminal can decode Input To enable employee reporting you must define function keys under Transaction General and you must import insert manually an authorized employee list
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38. e fields as per the explanation below 4 4 Synel Industries Ltd 19 Communication setup SYncomm version 5 5 The screen is divided in to 2 sections as follows Protocol protocol specifications Number When clicking New the system automatically registers a consecutive number to the last protocol entered Still the user can manually change this number Description A designated name to distinguish a specific protocol from other protocols Type Protocol types available TCP IP modem local RS 485 IP address the designated IP address or a telephone number when using a modem Port Host number when using the TCP IP protocol generally is set to 3734 Properties Comm port Com 1 2 upto 8 irrelevant for TCP IP Parity Parity checking refers to the use of parity bits to check that data has been transmitted accurately The sending and receiving devices must use the same parity Data bits No of bits in a data block 7 8 Stop bits No of bits for signalling the end of data block 1 1 5 2 Baud rate Communication speed 1200 19200 Retries No of attempts to resume communication Time out Time interval until receiving the first character Comment An optional field for the user s convenience To modify existing protocols double click on the particular protocol the OK Protocol Setup screen appears Fill in the new informat
39. eceseceteeseeeeneenees 16 Communication Setup ooocoomocss 19 4 1 AS A NN 19 4 2 T rmmals n e lakk t aa ela sa 21 4 2 1 Navigating the terminal module eeeteeemnes 22 4 2 2 Locating Net Terminals ieeereeenennenenneeneneenneeenae 24 4 3 GTOUDS sata rta ira MODED t Ms dau ae 25 4 4 Modems ii coupe alone vt via nene 26 4 5 WS Brit hive Td Raat 27 4 6 Automaton ns 28 4 7 SEcUrity Group cuatri datada 30 SOU a 31 5 1 Global UR 31 5 1 1 Default definitions lt a 31 3 1 2 ACTIVITIES estes tapadera lid 32 5 1 3 Edit Program Configuration weaereeee 34 5 1 4 A A AAS 35 5 1 5 Multi USOS t ise int aast ku edi ibi 35 5 1 6 Default Locations usina idas 36 5 1 7 Permissions 4 Lata tahk Lahte Sad makaak eee ico kuva vaat Eu taa 36 5 1 8 E mail Configuration eseeeeereereeereeereeeneneneenne et 37 5 2 SOUS wisi AeA Gee a iar aie oer 38 5 2 1 Default tucan oia idos 38 5 2 2 Configuration SEtS 41 85 ove sail if iii 39 5 3 Communication Program wesireereeeeemnenee 39 5 3 1 Phantom Configuration oooonnnccnocccnnnccnonanonnncnonocnnn conan co nanccnnnnnnns 39 Synel Industries Ltd 1 Table of contents SYncomm 5 5 5 3 2 SYNDLL Configuration eeeeeaeeeresereeereneneene ei 40 5 4 Backup Configuration isna an nerian deona narei 40 5 5 Program Configuration ietmeeaeereereeeeee 40 5 5 1
40. ee aani __ Para 2 E __ Harama __ Patan a Run Enables running a batch file or an application before or after executing the command WinJtrans Converts file structure such as Synel transaction file to a different structure as per user requirements 42 Synel Industries Ltd SYncomm version 5 5 Set up Command Similarly to the Configuration set as per the terminal type command structure is determined here SYncomm knows the structure for each terminal The Help button provides a useful index for command codes In Phantom and SYNDLL the command always begins with 100 followed by the command text for further information you can refer to the SYNDLL manual or Phantom manual Terminal sY780 y Group synel_phan 100 syngetdataACK 5 5 2 Terminals Used for setting up terminal configurations in terms of operation form see further documentation in SYncomm s technical manual Enables removing any irrelevant terminals which are not in use to avoid operator mistakes Synel Industries Ltd 43 Set up SYncomm version 5 5 Y Tango M Time Plus 5 5 3 Default Modem A inventory list of all available modems from which the user can choose a compatible modem in the Comm Setup Modems In the ISO modem New SY 780 Terminal Modem launching string does not require cancellation of previous intricate modem options The AT amp FEOV1 string is compatible to all modem types Whereas oth
41. equences formats 94 5 Printer Sequences formats 0 0 ce eeeeeseceseceteeeeeeeeeesaeeneeees 95 6 Algorithm for Synel s numeric fields eee eeeeseeereeeneeees 96 6 Multi drop ID algorithm mmeeeteteeeerenneeeneeeneeet 96 HighByte LowByte algorithm ieemeeemeemse ere 96 HighByte MiddleByte LowByte algorithm 96 Synel Industries Ltd iii SYncomm version 5 5 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction SYncomm is a software that manages Synel terminals environmental communication activities The spectrum of SYncomm s capacities is wide it can manage communication between terminals and host using net and local protocols SYncomm s multi scale activities are outlined below Grants full support for SY 7XX terminal programming other terminals are supported using data editing For SY 400A 760 780A terminals the following can be implemented only under Terminal type SY780 Remote Upgrading Firmware Memory Formatting from the software not via the terminal Uses DLL for programming SYNDLL Enables MAC management net terminals Collects data from the terminal transactions Displays terminal status details including date time current activity and terminal memory Imports authorized list from external files Performs enrolment of fingerprints at an end unit These templates can later be sent to another end unit Data f
42. er modems may require such adjustments as per the installed modem s technical specifications Modems Pane 1440mdm 0 New 5Y 780 Terminal Modem with Autobaud 1 Boca 14400 33600 56000 for terminal modem 1200 boca 120 2 Boca 14400 33600 56000 for terminal modem 2400 boca 240 3 Dynamoed 33600 for terminal modem 1200 dyna 120 4 Dunamoed 33600 for terminal modem 2400 dvna 240 5 5 4 Printer Basic printer definitions are setup here You can activate an existing printer or add a new printer in the upper section and configure it in the lower section The outlined commands are instilled in SYncomm s MPL file The printer code can be found in the printer s user guide You can copy existing printer definitions and change the relevant data manually 44 Synel Industries Ltd SYncomm version 5 5 Set up Printers Setup CITIZEN iDP3541 L CITIZEN IDP 3541 CITIZEN termit 18040 eu 20D buzzer command red color line LF PR BZ RC Synel Industries Ltd 45 Set up SYncomm version 5 5 46 Synel Industries Ltd SYncomm version 5 5 Edit program Chapter 6 Edit program The programming module deals with overall terminal definitions For each terminal type it is possible to edit a project A project consists of rdy files for a format description refer to the SAL manual the SAL implement
43. ers Character Limitation gt 7F A character greater than 7F hex can not be sent to the terminal EOT 04 hex End of Transmission ACK 06 hex Acknowledge CR OD hex will be ignored not sent to the terminal LF OA hex will be ignored not sent to the terminal em SF hex will be ignored not sent to the terminal A string beginning with f1 01 hex will be considered as a comment and will not be sent to the terminal Synel Industries Ltd 81 Appendix B SY7xx SY4xx RDY Format SYncomm version 5 5 2 Header structure Each table has a header The header is a 23 bytes string divided into the following fields 2 1 Table A Header structure Byte Length Value Type Explanation 1 1 A Z A amp N Table type Used as part of file identification 2 3 001 999 N Table ID for file identification 5 5 00023 N Total table characters 99999 10 1 0 z A amp N Table version 11 2 23 N Header Size 13 2 00 99 N Record size total number of characters in a record 15 3 000 199 SN_ Number of records in table 18 2 00 99 N Key length 20 2 00 N Key offset a fixed value not in use 22 2 00 03 IN 00 Not sorted not packed 01 Not sorted packed Only in numeric records 02 Sorted not packed 03 Sorted packed A amp N Numbers and characters are allowed in this field N Numeric field SN Special Numeric field This
44. erves to enable performing maintenance activities and system re organization tasks Fingerprint For SY780A terminals only Fingerprints can be sampled to be used either for identification or verification Complimentarily you must go to Set up Global Fingerprint and define other FP related parameters Properties Protocol name Give the protocol a name Comm ID COM port ID number used as an interconnection with a particular terminal Synel 0 31 Linear 0 255 Group Assigning a predefined programming group project configuration set Configuration Enables assigning a different configuration set than the one set chosen under Groups for this group See Groups on page 25 E mail address Fill in an e mail address for notification when an error occurs using this module requires pre definition The default e mail address is defined under Set up Global E mail Configuration Project For programming you can either choose a project path as follows SYncomm Project Refers to the programming project which you defined under Edit Program a wsp file Or use special parameters as follows Special Parameter For SY terminals only You can assign upto three programming check box files per terminal when checked provides an interface to an external programming file For SY Family Dir 1 Dir 2 Dir 3 three external programming files these options enables perform
45. format is used in order to increase the value range in a numeric field without increasing the size of the field for compatibility The algorithm is simple there is no change in the least significant bytes of the number and only the most significant byte of the number is changed to a character according to the following algorithm 10 is represented by 11 etc according to the standard ASCII table For example If the records total in a table is 2049 then it will be converted to D49 See Algorithm for Synel s numeric fields on page 96 82 Synel Industries Ltd SYncomm version 5 5 Appendix B SY7xx SY4xx RDY Format In a sorted table the records are in incremental order as per the defined field key The sorted table search is a binary search therefore there must not be a duplicate of the same record with the same key In such cases add a digit to the key to make it unigue A pack table must consist of numeric characters only Compression is simple the terminal will store 2 digits in one byte by converting ASCII into BCD The compression ratio is 1 2 There will be no data record merging In odd record length the last nibble will be empty 3 System tables System tables are handled directly by the firmware The structure of the table is constant and cannot be changed however the number of records is not constant There are 5 System tables Task Scheduler Table FTS Messages table MPL System Parameters Ta
46. g Time iimeeeeeemee enne 69 ii Synel Industries Ltd SYncomm 5 5 Table of contents Fingerprint is iscnseesesssssvenesenavssssescadecessexesseeveeevscesssensdeesesovscssneenseevens 73 Appendix B SY7xx SY4xx RDY Format sccscscsssssseeeee 81 1 Gen ral A ovi Aen Marsil kolida vile auke motu selt valamu eee 81 2 Header str ct te rerin iit boi eee ea eee 82 2 1 Table A Header structure mimieeeeemsenneeneneneeeneet 82 3 System tables coi iones arcano asas 83 3 1 Table B Header of system tables oooonnoonincnicnnncnnnccnocconncannnannon 83 Task Schedulertable soii tr s 84 Task Scheduler record forMat ooocnnncnnicnnncnnoncnonconaconacnnnnoncnnncons 84 Data field structure for function key operation 84 Data field structure for Output operations w 85 Data field structure for Modem operations 86 3 2 System parameters table record format eee 87 3 3 Day Light Saving Time parameter structure 88 3 3 Setting the daylight savings time contrOl ww 88 TRS record Structure 4 scccesetetteli sscestasedececesePbacecesbadsdoaesssceetoetas 90 TRP record structure in 90 Note FNT record Structure eee eeceeceseeesceeseceseceeeeeeeeeaeeaecneeeaes 90 4 Record structure Of MPL ieieeemeeteeoenenneeoneeeneeet 93 Display S
47. g the terminal and right clicking Synel Industries Ltd 15 Getting Started SYncomm version 5 5 3 2 3 Terminal type activity chart The various terminal types managed via SYncomm use different activity commands settings SYncomm provides an array of commands few are compatible with all terminals and others are designated for a specific terminal The following table list command usage according to terminal type Command SY 100 400 711 755 715 755 777 780 Collect Data Re collect Data Collect and clear Clear Data Clear Data By Date Get Status Set Time Date ps gt lt P lt P lt gt lt P lt gt lt pl gt lt P lt P lt gt lt P lt gt lt pl P lt P lt P lt P lt P lt gt lt P P lt P lt P lt PSI P lt P lt gt gt lt P lt gt lt P lt gt lt PX Set FPU parameter Programming lt gt gt gt lt Update Group 1 gt gt gt gt gt Update Group 2 gt gt lt SI P lt P lt P lt P lt PS PS gt lt P lt PST gt Table download Send configuration Request template Send template lt gt lt Delete template 16 Synel Industries Ltd SYncomm version 5 5 Getting Started Command COM TA Master Ta
48. he last record approx 30 spaces The status after performing the last command Before storing the transaction it can be compared Free text to be filled in Constant field below Below please find an outline of defining Operation for templates Length check Test No fi Test Name ons 8 Template Length Check Operation Check if the received data is FR Egualto Less than o m Fail Greater than Start Location jo E None Input data Transaction File buffer Printer buffer File status Defines the input length limitation KB card number identification ID etc and the offset of that input number Synel Industries Ltd 59 Edit program SYncomm version 5 5 Check value Enables comparing field variables gl gl A si C a C o Operate Enables performing various calculations between buffers 1 e This feature is useful when printing for placing variables in the printer buffer AD summary SU subtract MV Move AN Pairing bytes logically OR alternating 2 bytes logically XR Exclusive XOR operator NU numeric check ol s 111119 60 Synel Industries Ltd SYncomm version 5 5 Edit program Source check Enables checking File check Query Write last transaction Store transaction Write transaction 6 3 8 Primary source is the input source what reader is operated According to
49. horized files sorted according to badge format Non Valid Restricted files sorted according to badge format Employee Presentable employee names projects and codes Time zone Scheduled time interval per group Test Test definitions provided for each terminal function Transaction Function keys description and transaction ID General Terminal function keys position general parameters and FPU sensor parameters Weekly Daily terminal functionality Daylight saving Enables scheduled daylight saving System System parameters Memory control badge date formats and terminal operation Scheduler Function keys Relay Modem schedules COM II Pro For programming the COM II Pro SYNcomm uses the TA 75 application Generator also referred to as PEP This generator enables creating ASCII tables and import them into SYncomm and viewing the data under Database tab Under the Definitions tab you can not make any changes other than Day Light Saving Time Options Memory fill in must be identical to same in PEP under Tables Event Handle Memory Full Percent Synel Industries Ltd 49 Edit program SYncomm version 5 5 6 3 SY 780 A Programming Programming Flow Chart SAL Programs JAL Parameters Scheduler System JPL JPR FTS SYS s A Weekly Message Gen l Gen l Gen l Gen l Gen There is an inter dependency between the different jpr tables built by the SAL program
50. identical name Synel Industries Ltd 5 Multi user installation SYncomm version 5 5 Step 5 Choose the appropriate directory click OK confirm the new path The program will then Restart Step 6 Repeat steps 1 5 to perform setup for each PC in the system Note You can not run SYncomm twice on the same PC SYncomm definitions Under Set up Multi user define the following parameters 1 Net directory A shared path it is recommended to fill in MPC namel i e synw sys S Yncomm dbf 2 Drive alias of terminal programming file Under Replace fill in your PC drive mapping to the programming folder With fill in the net drive mapping to the programming folder 3 For the Edit Program screen Temporary directory for multi user programming Project programming data can be stored locally Net directory Project programming data can be stored in the network 6 Synel Industries Ltd SYncomm version 5 5 Getting Started Chapter 3 Getting Started 3 1 Screen Layout All SYncomm module screens share the top menu row The row below the top row consists of its 4 modules Screen layouts differs between the Activities amp Set up module screens and the Comm Setup and Edit Program module screens The functionality of each module dictates its unique outline and design Comm Setup and Edit Program are divided into three primary parts 1 Left side Logically outlined definition parameter topics By point
51. ield to the right you can enter the number of positions to be used by the terminal no Between 1 3 5 2 2 Configuration Sets Here you can create various configuration sets to manage your hardware communication as per terminal type see Default Set on page 38 5 3 Communication Program SYncomm communicates with terminals using special communication programs as follows Phantom SYnman and SYNDLL Note Only Phantom is compatible with all terminal types 5 3 1 Phantom Configuration A 32 bit multi functional communication program that operates with most data collection terminals manufactured by Synel It contains fixed scripts and commands for transmitting programming to the terminal Choose the relevant directories for installation and storage of Phantom s programming log files Storage of the various communication files is defined here log message programming back up files etc Continue in case of an error Yes No selection the system continues working even though communication with the terminal is disconnected Y Phantom continues running and an error message is not displayed N Phantom stops running and displays an error message regarding a communication failure Show Phantom status window this will enable viewing communication processes online Synel Industries Ltd 39 Set up SYncomm version 5 5 Send one by one send programming to the terminals one by one This helps avoid an o
52. iles are downloaded or uploaded from and to the terminal host external database Data files can be transmitted to the host via FTP Uses utility programs which are run prior to transmitting data to the terminals Executes routine activities automatically according to a pre defined schedule Sends e mail notifications to the operator when a communication malfunction occurs Log files view enables close follow up on each terminal transactions and any errors A built in report builder enables generating tailor made reports recommended for professional users Synel Industries Ltd 1 Introduction SYncomm version 5 5 1 1 SYncomm modules The software is composed of four modules Category Associate with Activities Tasks management maintenance and FPU procedures Comn Setup Terminals and protocols parameters Edit program Programming terminals Set up Default definitions Three modules are used for SYncomm setup programming purposes while the Activities module is where the programmed tasks are performed The Comm Setup module enables defining all elementary hardware parameters It is divides into folders as follows Terminal Groups Protocols Automation Security Group After defining all communication parameters these will be integrated into the different terminals as per user requirements under the Edit Program screen SYncomm manages access validation and da
53. ing with the mouse at either topic its body screen will appear 2 Right side The body screen of each definition parameter In this screen you can fill in or choose the relevant data De Bottom specific screen buttons that enable editing the information on the body screen or perform a relevant activity Such as locating net terminals in the Terminals screen see page below The Comm Setup contains definition folders for communication parameters Terminals Terminal Settings Search per No 1 Groups Protocols Modem USB Automation Is Y780 Location 10 1 1 206 1st Group Security Group 2 5Y780 Location 192 168 2 129 1st Group 3 5Y780 Location 10 1 1 205 1st Group OT E e e ECT ICC ESTACA iste O TO IC SIS ESTACA E IRC LI ACI TT lumn header here to group by that column 780_1_finger Demo wsp E ka a OF A Meee Coo Synel Industries Ltd 7 Getting Started SYncomm version 5 5 In the Edit Program screen the user chooses a terminal from a terminal type list and can generate a project A project includes all relevant access control jobs T amp A definitions for that specific terminal Messages Input Valid Not Valid Employees Time Zone Printer Notes Test Transaction General Weekly Day Light Saving System Scheduler Project Info Advanced Parameters M
54. ing independent programming Directory for Dir 4 Terminal employee specific assignment definitions will be saved under this directory 4 2 1 Navigating the terminal module To select terminals list display options terminal status or statistics right click 22 Synel Industries Ltd SYncomm version 5 5 Communication setup on the terminal definitions screen to present the context menu Active Not active ON OFF option activates or de activates terminal Modifying terminals Insert Modify Invokes terminal setup menu definitions enables to insert a new terminal or modify an existing terminal Delete Delete a registered terminal Editing definitions Print Use the default printer to print out the current screen Copy Paste Applying an existing setup to a new terminal Display Grid format Terminal list is arranged in a table format each row contains a terminal Logical tree view Terminals are organized in an expendable list Clicking on the plus sign reveals terminals related to a specific group Physical tree view Terminals are organized according to communication types Com TCP IP or modem Badges Templates Enables displaying a list of the fingerprint templates assigned to terminal s stored in the terminal s memory verification Customizing column i Adding removing columns from terminals grid format Press Customize Fields on the lowe
55. ion and then click Customize You can drag and drop columns from the body screen s grid and they will be stored there 20 Synel Industries Ltd SYncomm version 5 5 Communication setup 4 2 Terminals Unlike Groups the Terminals folder enables handling terminal configuration programming individually A Terminal Setup ol x Terminal Fingerprint Number fi Active None C Verification Type sy7e0 al C Identification Location Location 10 1 1 97 Properties Protocol 10 1 1 97 gt Comm ID 1 Group ist Group E Configuration set E XI E mail address Comment Project Syncomm project D SYncomm5 PROG sy780 nocfod nocfod wsp aj I Special parameters SY Terminals Programming Files Dirt al Dir 2 al Dir 3 a Directory for Dir 4 E To define a new terminal or modify existing terminal definition click the Terminal folder then click either New or Modify double click relevant line The Terminal Setup screen is divided into three sections Terminal Number A unique number associates the device s actual location with the programmed settings it is used in the header as a reference Type Select the required terminal from the list Location Terminal actual positioning in the facility Synel Industries Ltd 21 Communication setup SYncomm version 5 5 Active When a terminal in not active it s
56. ires a profound understanding of programming implementation For further information refer to Set up on page 31 Global Program Setup Default definitions Activities Edit Program Fingerprint Mule COO Def Location Permissions es E mail Configuration Dictionary asa sp tae inataam Sets n NE E sam gt i Configuration Sets Communication Program Phantom Configuration SYnDLL Configuration SYserver Configuration Backup Configuration System Files Data Files Utility Files Program Configuration Activity Screen Terminals Modems Printer Synel Industries Ltd 11 Getting Started SYncomm version 5 5 3 2 Setting up Your SYncomm System SYncomm setup is performed using task bar buttons located at the lower screen part or by right clicking on the active screen to display the context menu 3 2 1 Communication setup Terminals After you have mounted your terminals at their various locations and set up all relevant terminal parameters for further information refer to the respective Synel manuals you should define them in the software Step 1 Under Comm Setup Terminals define terminal Comm ID type protocol you can insert all protocol definitions within the Terminal Setup screen by clicking E Do so for all the terminals you have set up Make sure the Active check box is marked Step 2 To check the communication between the terminal and SYncomm go to the Activities screen an
57. it program Au Test Definition A Test No fi Test Name Not Active Template Operate X Operation a Perform Operation Mv Move y DK r Source Destination Buffer Butte Fail NE none N None a Input Input lena C P Input source With C R Trans buffer E E tel C D Date Time File status 4 Te sr C F File buffer C C Constant C Constant Start Location fo E Start Location fo E Lenath 07 Constant Start Location jo E Transaction e CR C F File buffer C P Printer buffer C 5 File status Step 1 Fill in a test name and number Step 2 The templates are comprised of different activities Most templates are divided into 3 parts Operation A check to be performed different from template to template OK Further to the operation how to confirm or what other activities will follow Similar for most templates Fail Further to the operation how to indicate that the operation has failed Similar for most templates Synel Industries Ltd 57 Edit program SYncomm version 5 5 The OK Fail sections screens are displayed below CO Buzzer error O Wait z Ame last transaction AN jo sl tore transaction CO Write transaction Lenath I Goto module C End Display End m Buffer N None C P Inputsouce C A Transaction C Input data C F File buffer C C Constant C L inputlength S File status
58. ive Send Delete source file after operation IS No Before transfering files After transfering files This folder enables exchanging files over the Internet using FTP protocol This required in cases such as After data collection the collect dat file can be sent to the FTP site or an authorized employee file can be retrieved from the FTP to be used locally etc Fill in the Password and Name fields to enable editing data in the FTP writing copying Note Port 21 is an FTP standard port do not change this value unless you have an additional FTP port Operate Whether to download upload from the FTP before or after executing the command Transfer file Whether to move a file to or from the FTP at all Appending or Delete refers to when there is an existing file Whether to add data to the existing file or to override it Delete source file refers to the local file that was sent to the FTP Remote file the FTP file name Local file the local PC file name Execute FTP Command Running FTP commands specially designated commands consult your dealer Synel Industries Ltd 41 Set up SYncomm version 5 5 Display Fill in the button title and a confirmation guestion before carrying out the activity if such is required Then match a sub screen as per the relevant parameters to the button s function See the screen below Collect data Do You Want To Collect Data M
59. k forward or backward at given dates The daylight saving time fields define when to move the SY7xx terminal s clock forward by one hour Spring and backward by one hour Fall This feature is optional There are two methods of defining whether the clock will be moved at a specified date method 1 or using a fixed algorithm method 2 This parameter can include more than one definition each definition is a 13 bytes length string regardless of the method used but the structure is different 88 Synel Industries Ltd SYncomm version 5 5 Appendix B SY7xx SY4xx RDY Format Method 1 Specific date The clock will be moved per a specified date DD MM Y Y Byte Length Value Type Explanation 1 1 1 N Method type 1 2 2 01 31 IN DD day 4 2 01 12 N MM Month 6 2 01 99 IN YY Year 8 2 00 23 IN HH Hour military format 10 2 00 59 IN mm Minutes 12 1 A amp N Forward Backward 13 1 0 9 N Amount of change Method 2 Fixed algorithm The clock will be moved on the specific month day of the week on a specified week of a Byte Length Value Type Explanation 1 1 2 N Method type 2 2 2 01 31 N MM Month 4 1 0 N Constant 5 1 0 6 N Day of week from 0 Sunday to 6 Saturday 6 1 0 N Constant 7 1 0 6 N Week of month from 1 for the 1st week to L for the last week 8 2 00 23 N HH
60. l ON continuously 005 Day light saving time See Day light saving time parameter _ Disabled structure below 006 Return to default 00 99 When a function key is pressed 50 function sec but not used 007 Memory alarm 000 999 turns ON an alarm LED 075 whenever there is a memory overflow A008 Online_tmo Online to offline time out sec 15 009 Activate function led Y The LED is controlled by the Y firmware N The LED is controlled by SAL Synel Industries Ltd 87 Appendix B SY7xx SY4xx RDY Format SYncomm version 5 5 Param Description Value Default no 010 Memory overwrite Y Clears data that is temporarily N acknowledged by the host Op code F when memory is full N Clears commands from the host only Op code C c A011 Date format 0 DDMMYY 0 1 YYMMDD 2 DDMMYY YY 3 YY YYMMDD 012 nnnn User defined code to be displayed 013 nn Polling interval Possible to change in Master mode value Impossible changed in Master mode AA Sign for ending of parameters Record length is the total number of characters in all defined parameters includes the parameter number and the ending of parameter sign Make sure you define the constant value for default parameters 3 3 Day Light Saving Time parameter structure Setting the daylight savings time control SY7xx terminals can be programmed to automatically move the cloc
61. l x Activity Stor z Update pls Ella mn t 3 Additional parameter file r Date Range Select Day Y Sunday From o1 20172001 y Selected Day FF Monday To o1 70172059 C AllDays IV Tuesday Y Wednesday Hour Range M Thursday 01 00 To 59 00 IV Friday 00 01 00 4 23 59 00 7 Saturday Groups Groups Default C Specific group If you need to execute a program you must fill in or choose the relevant program path in the Additional parameter file field Note If you set the same priority for two different activities SYncomm will activate them randomly The Activity list contains communication and automatic commands which 28 Synel Industries Ltd SYncomm version 5 5 Communication setup are defined under Activity screen on page 40 In the Priority field choose a number to determine the priority level of the Activity 0 equals the highest priority This field is used when activities are initiated simultaneously In the Length of interval in minutes field enter the amount of time that should pass between activities In Date range Hour range and Select day you can define the time range in which this activity is operated Assigning an activity to a group is defined by selecting In Group default for all the listed groups or specifying a group by checking one group from the list Press OK to accept the automated activity the Automatic setup screen lists all activitie
62. ly not in use 20 2 00 N Not in Use 22 1 M A amp N M Modem 23 1 0 7 N Day of week 0 all week 1 Sunday 7 Saturday AT commands data field structure Byte Length Value Type Explanation 5 1 I A amp N Instructions AT commands 6 14 A amp N String to send 86 Synel Industries Ltd SYncomm version 5 5 Appendix B SY7xx SY4xx RDY Format 3 2 System parameters table record format The system parameters table has only one record This record is a string of parameter numbers and their values Each parameter has a default value which is used when it is not defined Each number starts with a A sign and is followed by a 3 digit number The table below explains the existing parameters Param Description Value Default no 4000 Technician card length 6 001 Tech card D Only Synel s technician card B authorization 000000 is authorized P Only the value that is defined in parameter 2 is authorized B Both values are valid S Both values are valid and can set the time from the technician mode menu ver 4 10 and upwards 002 Tech card number Number length identical to parameter 0 000000 length 003 Badge reading error Y Yes Y notification N No A004 Shut off time sec 00 98 The terminal will be turned off 15 when itis working on its back up battery and is not active for longer than the defined value 99 Keeps the termina
63. mm supports various communication protocols such as RS 232 RS 485 Ethernet via TCP IP Protocol and a dialling modem SYncomm uses other Synel communication applications such as Phantom SYNDLL or SYServer to obtain maximal efficiency and speed in managing a variety of terminals and a wide variety of incoming data from various sources from authorized lists to fingerprint templates etc SYncomm can perform a wide range of auto task communication activities It also provides communication failure notification via e mail FTP file transportation activity logging fingerprint management etc In addition it is possible to present automation results in grid format or graphically SYncomm can be operated as follows User Operation Via simple command buttons an operation can be performed on all defined tasks or on single terminals or groups of terminals Automatic Operation Programmed activities can be performed automatically as per a predefined schedule Synel Industries Ltd 3 Introduction SYncomm version 5 5 1 2 System Reguirements Intel Pentium processor or higher RAM 64 Mbyte 100 MB of available hard disk space 256 color 8 bit display adapter 800x600 full color monitor resolution recommended CD ROM drive Microsoft Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows Millennium Edition Windows NT 4 0 Windows 2000 Windows XP or Windows 2003 4 Synel Industries Ltd SYncomm version 5 5 In
64. mm version 5 5 SYFixWinter 1 First Week 1 First Week 70 Synel Industries Ltd SYncomm version 5 5 Appendix A Maintenance This page has been intentionally left blank Synel Industries Ltd 71 Appendix A Maintenance SYncomm version 5 5 72 Synel Industries Ltd SYncomm version 5 5 Fingerprint Chapter 4 Fingerprint The fingerprint feature is available from SYncomm 4 4 and later versions with SY 780 terminals and PRintX via PC Note All firmwares support verification for a 6 digit ID A 7 8 digit ID is supported by 5 115 6 101 and later versions A 9 10 digit ID and identification are supported as of firmware version 6 200 The FPU S unit is supported as of version 8 003 Unit Types Identification does not reguire a card code Upto 200 fingerprint templates are stored in the terminal s memory Whenever an employee places his finger on the sensor the Fingerprint FP unit polls all existing templates until there is a match and confirms rejects Verification requires a card code The template is stored in reference to a card code Upto 4000 FPU S 1000 card codes and templates are stored When an employee swipes his card keys in his code the unit checks if the card code number exists if it does it checks also the template assigned to that number The differences between fingerprint identification and verification are Identification does not require a card code Up
65. ngo Time Plus I Ipro Ten 71 78 Collect Data X X X X X IX X X Re collect Data X X X X IX X X X Collect and clear Clear Data Clear Data By Date Get Status X X X X X X X X Set Time Date X X X X IX X X X Set FPU parameter Programming X X X X IX X X X Table download X X X X X X X Send configuration X X X X X X X Request template Send template Delete template Synel Industries Ltd 17 Getting Started SYncomm version 5 5 This page has been intentionally left blank 18 Synel Industries Ltd SYncomm version 5 5 Communication setup Chapter 4 Communication setup This screen integrates all communication devices and mediums and enables setting all hardware related parameters as follows 4 1 Protocols An agreed upon format for transmitting data between two devices Please find the Protocol Setup screen below Au Protocol Setup Of Protocol Number Type loca y Description koca Phone No IP Address Port o Properties Comm port Com v Baud rate 2800 X Parity None Y Retries 3 Data bits fe y Wait for the first character 2000 3 msec Stop bits fi y Wait between characters 100 msec Comment A Y OK X Cancel SY ncomm is compatible with the following communication protocols TCP IP RS 485 modem UDP Step 1 Select Protocols from the list the Protocol Setup screen appears above Step 2 Fill in th
66. ol x 780 1 fingerDemo wsp Template Size Badge Size Select according to Use Template Number ooooooor C UseExteralList C Review Terminal Template List Selected Employees Conditions TF Do not request templates that exist in PC M Refer to terminal template list FF Disregard project definitions Start command by updating PC template list All Employees ooo00001 Badge JE Choose the relevant terminal then request send delete templates from that terminal according to the following parameters note you can perform this activity for one employee table at a time Select according to Use Template Number Insert a template number manually This command ignores employee list and reguests a specific template number Use External List Import an authorized employee ASCII file Under Setup Fingerprint Reguest Send Delete Template Synel Industries Ltd 79 Fingerprint SYncomm version 5 5 Review Terminal Before performing the activity review terminal Template List template list and act according to the defined condition Selected Employees Send employees that were moved to the Selected Employees area see above screen All Employees Send all employees and act according to the defined condition Conditions Do not request templates that exist in PC To save time
67. on the designated place on your PRintX device Note Make sure that before enrolling you define the same PRintX type you have in SYncomm Verification Identification F PU S Verification F PU S Identification Step 2 Place your finger on the device A Remove finger message appears and a green led is lit Step 3 A fingerprint scan score is displayed See quality content at the beginning of this chapter 76 Synel Industries Ltd SYncomm version 5 5 Fingerprint Step 4 In case the user wants to re scan he must click No and revert to the Fingerprint screen Step 5 If the user wants to confirm he clicks OK A Template saved to disk message appears Step 6 the writing under the Template column for that employee will read Yes Step 7 Repeat steps 1 6 for each template there could be up to 2 templates per employee Step 8 Click Verify and a Verified Verification failed message will appear Step 9 Under Activities click Send All Templates to send the new templates to the terminal Step 10 If sampling becomes problematic change the Security threshold score requirements 1 e from Very high change to Low The enrolment procedure can be repeated upto three times A failure in all attempts will result in reducing the threshold value for that specific employee In a successful sampling a template file will be created A file is saved under the host computer default path its name includes 8 digit
68. ose already transmitted Collect and clear Collection of transactions from active terminals since previous collection After collecting the transactions are cleared from terminal Clear data Clear Data Clear transactions from terminal buffer Clear Data By Date Clear transactions from terminal according to registered transaction date Maintenance Get Status Confirm communication connection Set Time Date Set terminal s time and date Set FPU parameter FPU global threshold such as very high low or slave master Download Programming Send an application to active terminals For SY terminals only Update Group 1 Updating terminal s group by sending specific tables Update Group 2 Updating terminal s group 2 by sending specific tables For COM VIMI Pro TA78 Tango TimePLUS only Table download Updating terminal by sending ascii files to terminal Send configuration Send terminal configurations FPU management Request template A storage designated for end unit template on the host computer Transmits a request from the host computer to transfer a template from the end unit Send template A specific template file path on the host computer for transfer Delete template The unrequired template is deleted from the end unit 10 Synel Industries Ltd SYncomm version 5 5 Getting Started The Set up screen should be handled by a programmer only as it regu
69. ound Location 10 1 1 206 C Location 132 168 2 123 lt 2 D Q O Location 10 1 1 98 Location 10 1 1 214 Location 10 1 1 215 Location 192 168 2 86 Location 192 168 2 88 Location 192 168 2 211 DEDO SSSSSSSSS Phantom dat Phantom co ivil Loading file Clear results Comm Log Navigating the Activity screen The Activity screen is divided into four sections Section A The command buttons section which enables communicating with the terminals The Automatic activities are activated when pressing the Start button Section B Presents a terminals groups expendable list This list was pre defined in Comm Setup Selecting one or more groups from the list and than pressing one of the activity command buttons in section A will make this command to be implemented on the selected terminals Section C A display screen for each of the required files in section D pertaining mainly to activity processes analysis Section D Enables access to the communication data and logs present various file types Synel Industries Ltd 9 Getting Started SYncomm version 5 5 SYncomm activities SYncomm commands are organized in a tool bar applying a command provides for terminals communication and tasking Collect Collect Data Collection of transactions from active terminals since previous collection Re collect Data Collection of transactions including th
70. r tool bar A submenu presents drag title and place it on grid header two arrows marks position Revers procedure to remove a title Categorize terminals grid according to a pre defined column header Press on Customize Groups a submenu is displayed Check the reguested category and press Apply Synel Industries Ltd 23 Communtcation setup SYncomm version 5 5 4 2 2 Locating Net Terminals The Find Terminals screen enables 1 Locating live terminals to be defined in the software using the Search button than you can Update SYncomm DB 2 Class IP Address Search determines how many works tat ions can exist on a network Address Search range of search the default address value assigned is class A You can fill in a class type only for classes B or C Type A net card 10Base Only the location name can be changed i Find Terminals Net Only Class IP Address Search Searching Time B 3 sec M Override old terminal list Terminal Network Properties Mac Address 4 10 1 1 206 A 00 20 44 54 84 16 192 168 2129 A 00 20 44 64 0D 91 sa ESE M 10 1 1 205 A 00 20 44 74 31 0D MAC Address 00 20 44 11 07 50 M101 1 38 A 00 20 44 54 21 E2 less ooz04411 07 500000 10 1 1 214 A 00 20 44 66 42 F3 4 101 1 215 A 00 20 44 74 31 4D 192 168 285 A 00 20 44 54 27 44 M 192 168 2 A 00 20 44 54 84 F7 92 168 2 2 00 20 44 11 07 50 Type B net card New 10 100Base In addition to the location
71. re you can create one default set to manage your hardware communication Transaction files A transaction file folder contains standard transaction activities For the Linear terminals you can define different parameters unigue to your reguirements It is possible to collect all transaction activities to one file or you can create a number of files for this purpose while using different customized parameters for different activities For Synel terminals use only Trans File 0 field You must fill in an existing format from the Phantom script file Browse to the file directory and select a transaction file s Click Save Command Linear only Additional Phantom commands can be defined using this screen further to those detailed in the Activities screen Press Save to accept communication Headers Record 38 Synel Industries Ltd SYncomm version 5 5 Set up Headers are characters which define terminal and transaction identification and are presented at the beginning of the block The various header characters can be included excluded Date Time On Off check box to include exclude date time on the header TCP IP On Off check box to include exclude IP address on the header System string On Off check box to include exclude message when this option is pre defined The field right to the check box contains the string Terminal no Check off this box if you wish the terminal number to appear in the header In the f
72. rminals for a specified employee Mark one or more terminal s on the Terminals list and use arrow to move it to the permitted terminals list 54 Synel Industries Ltd SYncomm version 5 5 Edit program Step 5 Employee access through that terminal will be permitted denied Select AII Select all terminals from list a check sign marks the selected terminal Clear All Clear all terminals a circle marks the unselected terminal Properties ON OFF option defines communication software properties FPU management Enables enrolling employee fingerprint using PRintX H which is a device connected to your PC s COMM port and setting up fingerprint security threshold per template For further information refer to Fingerprint on page 73 6 3 6 Printer Notes This feature is used for printing labels For example meals First you must go to Set up Program Configuration Printer and define the printer type you are using in your organization There are several predefined default printer definitions If none match your specific printer brand you should define printer parameters To do that refer to Printer on page 44 Printer Notes Messages Input Valid Not Valid Employees Time Zone Printer Notes Test Transaction General Weekly Day Light Saving System Scheduler Project Info LF PR ow No ec ov mr va mn mi se im Fe HE IN DW IM SY nel LF RC
73. rver used For further definition see Communication Program on page 39 Results window section Right clicking on the results screen or selecting a button from the vertical tool bar enables various display options Clear Clears text in display screen Save as Saves the display contents to a file Phantom File Define Phantom as the communication program Show Select a display option expand Show a submenu lists display options Progress Log Activity Status Group collection statistics Terminal Error Statistics The vertical tool bar option as follows Clear result Clears information presented on the result screen Log file Display log file content on the result screen Tables dat Display terminals programming tables path and content on the result screen Phantom dat Display phantom programming definitions on the result screen Phantom Result Display communication messages Load file Browse to edit an external file Show Results right click Progress Activity default display screen summaries activities and communication data 14 Synel Industries Ltd SYncomm version 5 5 Getting Started Log Activity Present a grid option listing all the accumulated activities Log can be filtered according to active terminals or present only errors Status A grid format listing the current terminals status this grid include active terminals
74. s as per employee number and an FG1 suffix Setting FPU parameters Press Set FPU Parameters button from Activities screen on SYncomm main menu a submenu appears Click a radio button Option to select global threshold settings listed in ascending mode from the highest security level to the lowest The last two radio button sets update initiating mode master or slave For further information on the FPU Personal Security threshold level The compatibility level between scanned fingerprint and the reference template is defined as the threshold The security level which is specified per each employee is changeable when a low scoring of fingerprint sampling occurs During verification procedure FPU uses the lowest security level defined in the global threshold against personal threshold stored within the template The following procedures enable changing an employee s personal threshold Synel Industries Ltd 717 Fingerprint SYncomm version 5 5 Changing employee threshold Select an employee from table Click the Security button on the lower tool bar Change employee threshold submenu appears Current displays employee security level New enables customizing employee security level Acknowledge modification by clicking Change button or disregard it by clicking Cancel 78 Synel Industries Ltd SYncomm version 5 5 Fingerprint Requesting Sending Delete template s buttons Fi Request template J
75. s in a grid format Groups the user can assign a terminal configuration group to an activity This way the activity will be performed on all terminals pertaining to that group as per the defined schedule Customizing the automation screen Click on the Customize button at the lower part of the screen the Customize window is displayed Customizing is performed simply by dragging the bands from the Automation Settings screen into the Customize window under the Bands tab and the headers into the Headers tab These fields will be removed from the Automation Settings screen to the Customize screen In order to replace the bands and headers drag them back SYNcomm can be run in automation mode under Run or by right clicking the shortcut icon Properties and adding under the software path under the Target field a Synel Industries Ltd 29 Communication setup SYncomm version 5 5 4 7 Security Group Security Group Location 192 168 2 1 Location 10 1 1 205 Location 10 1 1 98 Location 10 1 1 214 Location 10 1 1 215 Location 192 168 2 Location 192 168 2 Location 192 168 2 2 1 Security 1 2 Security 2 Security 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 lee ale Enables allocating terminals to permission groups as per the user s reguirements access control location in your facility etc These groups will later be used when a project is created in the Edit Program module 30 Synel Industries Ltd SYn
76. s the instructions it is given by SYncomm s tables The project also consists of a def directory and a wsp initializing file Programming parameters vary from terminal to terminal yet the principle procedure is similar Programming is compatible with each terminal s hardware apparatus and capabilities Below please find a general outline 6 1 Synel terminals SY100 For this terminal it is possible to define Valid Authorized employee list Non valid list Unauthorized employee list Range A number range to be validated card number date etc Anti Pass Back Prevents a card from being swiped twice in the same reader Enables anti pass back for all readers pertaining to a specific Master For the following terminals it is possible to create a full programming project and characterize terminal behaviour when communicating with a reader sensor Employee tables can be defined including validation of an authorized list a PIN code and TZ For further information on Time Zone refer to SY 780 A Programming SY 400 SY 711 751 In addition it is possible to define function key structure 1 16 display and under Input various terminal reactions to input exceptions SY 715 755 It is possible to define function key structure 1 16 display and under Input various terminal reactions to input exceptions In addition a 2 16 display and a KB Input type Synel Industries Ltd 47 Edit program SYncomm version 5
77. splay 5 2 20 FF A amp N ASCII code HEX of character to print Note To disable translation either to display or print you must fill in the value to be translated see 1 row in the table above in the field you do not want to translate FNT record structure This table enables creating drawing within a 5x7 matrix fonts that are not display supported as per the user s specific requirements You must define a specific designated character to enable this option 90 Synel Industries Ltd SYncomm version 5 5 Appendix B SY7xx SY4xx RDY Format Byte Length Value Type Explanation 1 1 Char A amp N Symbol to be replaced 2 1 0 A amp N Type field reserved for future use 3 2 00 1F A amp N Row 1 hex 5 2 00 1F A amp N Row 2 hex 7 2 00 1F A amp N Row 3 hex 9 2 00 1F A amp N Row 4 hex 11 2 00 1F A amp N Row 5 hex 13 2 00 1F A amp N Row 6 hex 15 2 00 1F A amp N Row 7 hex Example Synel s FNT00110 RDY file see below Special Char 001 00103 23 16 005 HEADER Synel Industries Ltd 91 Appendix B SY7xx SY4xx RDY Format SYncomm version 5 5 character 0 type OE 01110 11 10001 01 00001 02 00010 9 04 00100 00 00000 04 00100 character 0 type 04 00100 OE 01110 15 10101 04 00100 04 00100 E 04 00100 04 00100 character 0 type 00 00000 0
78. stall software Chapter 2 Installation Insert the CD into the drive run the setup exe Then follow the listed guidelines to perform software installation 2 1 Install software 1 Insert SYncomm CD into the computer CD drive and follow the step by step installation procedure fill in your name and company name 2 The setup program will complete the installation a message indicates that installation was successful 3 Setup places a SYncomm file on the operating system program list or creates shortcut icon on your desktop 2 1 Multi user installation Install as follows Step 1 Install SYncomm into each PC in the System Note Follow these guidelines strictly 1 Open Control Panell BDE Administrator and in Configuration Systeml Init set Local Share as True 2 Open Control Panell BDE Administrator and in Databases SYncomm set PATH to the shared database All clients must use the EXACT same path to the SYncomm DBF alias same drive or UNC name and same case for all clients 3 SYncomm exe should be run from a local drive each client running his her own copy Drive mapping is not recommended can be accidently deleted Use a UNC name Universal Naming Connection serverNAME shareNAME DBF Step 2 Copy this database into the server each under a designated directory Step 3 Each PC must now create a path to these files in the server Step4 All SYncomm stations must share full permission sharing a server under an
79. ta tables for Synel terminals SY 7xx SY 4xx COMM I II PRO TA models Tango and Time plus SY 7xx terminals can be fully programmed from SYncomm SYNcomm Activity screen is where the user can manage and monitor communication using various log files that can be viewed in the Results screen area It is the most commonly used module In the page below please find an example 2 Synel Industries Ltd SYncomm version 5 5 Introduction Collect Collect data Recollect data Collect and Clear Clear Data Fingerprint management Clear Data E Get Status 1 pms E able Download SSE Request Template Template Mang Clear Data by Date Set time and date Upd group 1 Send Configuratior Send Template Set FPU param Upd group 2 Delete Template FPU List Terminals Search by No fo Bi Name y Location 10 1 1 206 Location 132 168 2 123 Date 01 09 2004 Time 11 02 18 994 Restart Syncomm Date 01 09 2004 Time 11 02 34 256 file D 45Yncomm54Phantom phantom log not found Date 01 09 2004 Time 11 02 37 410 file D 45Yncomm5 Phantom phantom log not found Date 01 09 2004 Time 11 02 43 229 file D 45Yncomm5 Phantom phantom get not found S a o 2 5 Location 10 1 1 98 Location 10 1 1 214 Location 10 1 1 215 Location 192 168 2 86 Location 192 168 2 88 Location 192 168 2 211 BEE E SASSSSSSS Y Select all x Clear Al Detectha TERR Tem SYnco
80. the following parameters can be changes within SYncomm Server settings Subnet Gateway Local port Client settings Server IP Port 24 Synel Industries Ltd SYncomm version 5 5 Communication setup 4 3 Groups For the purposes of easy access time saving and overall maximun efficiency in programming and retrieving information you can group terminals as per a terminal configuration set see Sets on page 38 Under SY 780 A Programming on page 50 you can learn how to create a project for SY 780 A or any other terminal type This allows you to deal with multiple units rather than dealing with each terminal separately For example if you have terminals located in different cities you can create a different group for each city Other scenarios could be grouped according to shifts or tasks etc Group Settings Search per No E Name M Properties 1 1st Group D SYncommS PROG test sys001 rdy E M D SYncomm5 PROG test emp908 rdy E FA D SYncommS5 PROG test dir003 rdy HFa D SYncommS PROG test jpr001 dy se EX D SYncommS PROG test sys001 dy Xx Alternately you can also define different project for the same terminal type To create a group you must name it and give a reference number To enter a second name and number click once on the down arrow on your keyboard or click New a new line will be created with the corresponding fields for entry Terminal programming can be performed using a
81. this the software will apply accordingly The reader number is a secondary source Reader Status code is unique for each output type as follows Readers E read error D data read OK Keypad N numeric or Enter key If only Enter then IL 0 Sensors A Active P Passive Note IL 0 Printer A Active P Passive Enables validating an authorized list with one of the tables on the Locate section Under File choose the specific file Check if data Locate Buffer Table N None Valid C Messages C Input data C Not valid C Total hours CL Inputlength C Employee C Scheduler C P Input source C F File buffer C 5 File status C R Transaction C C Constant Start Location fo E Length jo E A guery is sent to the software that is performing an online scan using SYServer Enables saving the last transaction setup in a temporary file for later display as t he employee s last transaction Enables adding transaction data to a buffer Enables saving all transaction steps see Transaction folder in the terminal s memory Later this data can be collected by the host Transaction In this screen the user can define a multi step transaction combining Test Input and prompt message definitions The screen shot below demonstrates the enrolment procedure that requires a supervisor card to be swiped first Synel Industries Ltd 61 Edit program SYncomm version 5 5 No Te Pra
82. tification or verification or FPU S fingerprint unit linked to the SY 400 A terminal 3 SY 780 A has a built in FP unit Caution Use an external power supply for the PRintX H fingerprint unit Software After you have connected the PRintX unit to your PC COM port you must go to Set up Fingerprint and define A path in which your templates will be stored The COM port used by the PRintX fingerprint sampling unit A fixed baud rate 57600 Do not change the Net ID Also Define a default project under Setup Default definitions Default project You can access the Fingerprint Management screen either from Activities Template Mang or from Edit Program choose SY780 Employees Fingerprint Then you can use PRintX H for enrolling templates to SYncomm to the path that was specified under Set up Synel Industries Ltd 75 Fingerprint SYncomm version 5 5 The screen below enables using the PRintX for enrolment of employee fingerprints Fi Fingerprint Managment lol x Search per badge Name Security 2 Security 1 Template Directory Path SYncommS template Template Size Enroll employees from project 0 5yncomm5tproas proa sy780VingerB finger wsp Badge Size o emt ve sem me PC enrolment allows one or two in verification FPU only template s per employee according to fingerprint set up definition Step 1 Press the Enrol button to sample your fingerprint Place the finger
83. to 200 fingerprint templates are stored in the terminal s memory Whenever an employee places his finger on the sensor the unit polls all existing templates until there is a match and confirms rejects Verification requires a card code The template is stored in reference to a card code Upto 4000 card codes and templates are stored When an employee swipes his card keys in his code the unit checks if the ID number exists if it does it checks also the template assigned to that number MV1200 Method FPU S Method Verification 4000 1000 Identification 200 1000 Card number can be either 8 verification only or 10 characters verification Synel Industries Ltd 73 Fingerprint SYncomm version 5 5 and identification The basic biometric concepts are Enrolment Scanning a fingerprint determining guality of the scan and storing a good template as a reference Enrolment is confirmed and scanning guality data is outlined Scanning quality is a by product of the skin s condition dry skin can contribute to an unreliable image A normal amount of moisture on the skin makes the ridges and valleys of the fingerprint stand out to the sensor Too little moisture makes the image noisy and causes PRintX H to reject the image during processing Lightly moisturizing the finger will enhance the contrast of the print and provide a more reliable template An increased sensitivity of the silicon sensor can dramatic
84. verload on communication procedures Press Save to accept communication 5 3 2 SYNDLL Configuration The SYNDLL contains functions that enable communication with Synel terminals while freeing the programmer from the low level protocol details Debug File Choose the path for SYNDLL s debugging file Programming Windows Margins Determine the dimensions of the SYNDLL progress screen Note Using SYNDLL enables viewing progress per terminal You can view progress when programming 5 4 Backup Configuration Enables back up of System Utility files and a routine back up of Data files It is recommended to perform backup operations after work hours to avoid overloading system resources 5 5 Program Configuration 5 5 1 Activity screen The top section of the Activities configuration screen is the top panel displayed on the Activities screen Here we can rename the buttons and change the communication commands To change a button click al The lower section of the screen corresponds to the specific button you have just clicked see the title reading Property of Button No X racer enbas Maer En m mi oe 40 Synel Industries Ltd SYncomm version 5 5 Set up The panel is used for applying the defined commands on all terminals Right clicking the command panel enables choosing Automation The Automation panel is limited to 5 commands which are defined by default as Not Active ETP n K HE None Rece

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