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NexSentry Manager 3.0 Users Manual

1. Logical Floor Name Logical Floor Name Logical Floor Name Floor Floor Floor Number Number Number 1 27 53 2 28 54 3 29 55 4 30 56 5 31 57 6 32 58 7 33 59 8 34 60 9 35 61 10 36 62 11 37 63 12 38 64 13 39 65 14 40 66 15 41 67 16 42 68 17 43 69 18 44 70 19 45 71 20 46 72 21 47 73 22 48 74 23 49 75 24 50 76 25 51 77 26 52 78 Form 22 WSE else Gude Page of Rev E Part No 66110229001 ACCESS CODES The NexSentry Manager 3 0 Data Input Form ID Description Doors Floor Groups Door Time Group Floor Group Time Group Form 23 WSE NexSentry Manager 3 0 User Guide Page of Rev E Part No 66110229001 The NexSentry Manager 3 0 Data Input Form CARDHOLDERS General Cardholder First Name Middle Name Last Name Download ID Immediately Yes No Access Options Dates Access Code Trace Visitor Privileged Start __ _ _ Stop Credentials Card type Card Number PIN Facility Code Address Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 Additional Text Fields 1 4 1 2 3 4 More Additional Text Fields 5 8 5 6 y 8 Additional Lookup Fields 1 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 Picture Picture Available Yes No Form 24 WSE NexSentry Manager 3 0 User Guide Page of Rev E Part No 661
2. esee 2 21 Upgrading an Existing Database essere 2 22 Restoring an Existing Database ne ee per eo e e Ee esas 2 23 Creating a New Databdsesiu e dee ens erdt erect bes ee MR PD eC ede p eH ES 2 23 Removing the NexSentry Manager 3 0 sene 2 24 3 Using the System Administration Features 5 1 Key Terns t 3 2 Setting the Security Levels soie testi epnten ses prre Pat dU ees eee 3 3 Setting the System Users xo eo eed tv Mur ie de ete oe Side eee 3 4 Setting the UNIT T TD 3 6 Setting HG FIOSUS iuste etat ims bos eid stitufuc RR 3 7 Converting Old Transaction Log and Audit Trail Archives 3 8 Using the Transactions and the Audit Trail 3 10 Viewing Transactions and the Audit Trail eere 3 10 Archiving the Transaction Log and the Audit Trail oo eens 3 12 Viewing the Transaction Log and the Audit Trail archives 3 14 Deleting the Transaction Log and the Audit Trail eee 3 14 Repairing and compacting the database esee 3 14 Editing the Transaction Types ssesseeeeneeeen eene 3 15 Understanding the Edit Transaction Types dialog boxes 3 15 Setting the Alarm Responses oorr serre ete Rees so roa eee Y Peas lea Pe een Pene 3 18 Acknowledging and Silencing Alarms
3. Form 12 WSE NexSentry Manager 3 0 User Guide Rev E Part No 66110229001 Page of The NexSentry Manager 3 0 Data Input Form TIME CODES ID Description Start Stop Sun Mon Tues Wed Thu Fri Sat Holiday Time Time Form 13 WSE NexSentry Manager 3 0 User Guide Page of Rev E Part No 66110229001 TIME GROUPS ID Time Group Description The NexSentry Manager 3 0 Data Input Form Selected Time Code Descriptions Form 14 WSE NexSentry Manager 3 0 User Guide Rev E Part No 66110229001 Page of The NexSentry Manager 3 0 Data Input Form HOLIDAYS ID Description Date Form 15 WSE else Gude Page__ of Rev E Part No 66110229001 ACTIONS FOR NEXSENTRY ACUS The NexSentry Manager 3 0 Data Input Form NexSentry Manager 3 0 User Guide Rev E Part No 66110229001 ID Description Prevent Print Asterisk Send Transaction Log Send Logs during this Building on Printed when ACU is Time
4. seseeeeeee 3 19 Setting the User Defined PIelus aas robo ipe a velie ewe gent 3 20 Understanding the User Defined Fields dialog box sse 3 23 Setting the Facility Codes and the Site Codes 3 25 4 Using the Miscellaneous Features rcm pee s T Key Terns e 4 2 Setting the Time Codes oct qnte dest a ie 4 4 Setting the Time GITOUDS iotece obs s e INO aU Io sius aA ISI Ress 4 5 Setting the Holidays So oce aede ve Rudd S c D D uS 4 6 vi NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 CONTENTS Setting the AC PIONS oed inc ci e epe e ite tube es E aedes 4 7 Understanding the Action dialog boxes eee 4 8 Setting the Actions for the NexSentry Star I sess 4 10 Understanding the Actions for NexSentry Star dialog boxes 4 11 Setting the Action OTOBDS co dated de eqistu S i thsipa d res Waka d Mode ede ae 4 13 Understanding the Action Groups dialog boxes esses 4 13 Erriporgne the ICOTIS osse eoe MA E a Pede Iu E uu 4 15 Understanding the Maps sio tiet erar peer geo Pineda ro pe de UE seston 4 16 Creating a M3D o odere dec qe de EUH ue Rd 4 16 Using the Maps ettet ient eo tdie pie feiteeletedecitns 4 19 Importing the Sounds ceste oto t Sese os beu EN D beet sd pets 4 20 Setting the Time ZOn6S uices iue teste ga i a iisas 4
5. seseeeeene B 15 LEID a MERC n never es Ind X PAIERA ore teneo ire EAA eb aser eres Peleus sese E E ETE MSIL Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 ix CONTENTS x NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 WELCOME TO THE NEXSENTRY MANAGER 3 In the past a lock and key was a sufficient means for access control However a simple lock and key does not provide the flexibility and control businesses demand The NexSentry Manager 3 0 is the modern answer for today s access control needs You control when and where a Cardholder may enter the building In addition the NexSentry Manager 3 0 monitors the building 24 hours a day 7 days a week for security violations and can notify the proper authorities if needed This chapter covers the following topics Understanding the NexSentry Manager 3 0 on page 1 2 Using this Guide on page 1 6 Using the Online Help on page 1 8 e System Requirements and Prerequisites on page 1 10 KEY TERMS 06060600060606069900606060606060606006006060 0000650606000000060090900090990000000999999 Database Explorer The Database Explorer window shows the directory structure of the database Use this window to quickly navigate the database and to add delete or edit database items Record menu The Record menu is the most commonly used menu when working with database items Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSent
6. Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 6 1 6 USING THE PERSONNEL FEATURES Setting the Access Codes Floor Groups Use the Floor Groups to assign elevator and floor access to the Access Codes which in turn are assigned to Cardholders Privilege Permissions Regarding Cardholder access a privileged Cardholder can access a building or Zone when the building is in Closed or Armed mode Time Groups Use the Time Groups when you configure features such as Actions Access Codes and Elevators Time Groups can consist of one to four different Time Codes Trace Use the Trace feature to have a Transaction Log sent to the System Monitor window every time a Cardholder accesses a Door Visitor Use the Visitor feature for temporary Cardholders You can filter the System Monitor window to display just visitors SETTING THE ACCESS CODES 06060600606090906065060060600606520006506500600650006505000858051008088000770101001008800078490060929060969909060999900 Access Codes consist of a combination of Doors Floor Groups and Time Groups The NexSentry Manager 3 0 uses the Access Codes to determine where and when Cardholders are permitted access through a Door An Access Code can have an unlimited number of Doors and Floor Groups WSE recommends not creating more than 120 Access Codes that A contain Floor Groups The NexSentry Manager 3 0 allows you to make more than 120 but they will not download to the ACUs 6
7. SECURITY LEVELS A Security Level defines a System User s permissions SEEP SECURITY ELECTRONICS EXTENDED PROTOCOL A proprietary communications protocol designed by WSE commonly called SEEP SERVER PC A PC that controls the Poller operation and feeds data to and from the ACUs The Server PC contains the database SHUNT AND SHUNTED ZONES A command issued to ignore a device or to stop Transactions from being sent The NexSentry Star ACU is set for Shunted when it does not send Transaction Logs to the System Monitor window See also unshunt SITE CODES A unique identification number assigned to a site Use Site Codes with ABA Magstripe cards G 10 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 GLOSSARY S NET SECURITY NETWORK A data network SOFT ANTI PASSBACK Allows access to a Cardholder but the ACU sends a Transaction Log to the System Monitor window stating that a card was used twice on the same Reader in the same direction SOUNDS You can create and import Sounds into the NexSentry Manager 3 0 system for use with Alarms SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR The System Administrator is the default System User that has all security and database permissions SYSTEM USERS A person with a log in password who is authorized to use the NexSentry Manager 3 0 program TIME CODES Time Codes consist of a Start time and a Stop time as well as days of the week including Holidays Use Time Codes to create Time
8. TO SET THE HOSTS cg 1 From the Database Explorer directory click System Administration gt Hosts The existing Hosts appears in the rightmost window mp2 To open the Record menu right click an existing Host or right E click Hosts from the directory 3 From the Record menu click Add Add From or Edit The corresponding dialog box appears Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 3 7 USING THE SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION FEATURES Converting Old Transaction Log and Audit Trail Archives From the Add Host dialog box type an ID number in the ID text box or click Next unused ID Inthe Description text box type a name for the Host In the Host name text box type in the name the Host will use to log into the NexSentry Manager 3 0 system In the Password text box type in a password and then retype the password in the Verify password text box User names and passwords are case Sensitive and limited to 12 characters CONVERTING OLD TRANSACTION LOG AND AUDIT TRAIL ARCHIVES Ce EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEREEEE The NexSentry Manager 3 0 contains a conversion utility that allows you to upgrade NexSentry Manager 2 1 archive files This is useful since you will not lose any existing Transaction Log or Audit Trail information There is no need to convert your existing files if you were using the NexSentry Manager 2 2 You can use the following procedure to convert both Transaction Log and Audit Trail archives TO CONVERT OLD
9. XON XOFF Set the Xon Xoff feature to enable the X Modem protocol This setting has no effect on the Server PC Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 5 13 USING THE HARDWARE FEATURES Setting the Access Control Units ENABLE BUILDING NOT CLOSED REMINDER MESSAGES AND INTERVAL Select the Enable building not closed reminder messages check box to alert the System User that the building is Closed or Armed In the Interval text box type the number of minutes the ACU waits before sending another reminder message TIMEZONE OF ACU Click the drop down arrow and then choose the appropriate timezone setting SITE CODES PAGE The Site Codes page does not apply to 818SC ACUs SITE CODES AVAILABLE From the Site codes available box click a Site Code and then click Add The selected Site Code then appears in the Site Codes selected box SITE CODES SELECTED The Site codes selected box shows the selected Site Codes for this ACU 5 14 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE HARDWARE FEATURES Setting the Doors SETTING THE DOORS 06060600606006005200060600600500080007077060206060510065206500065000852050060500006090209009090900999999 Door is a generic term for openings controlled by an access device including actual doors turnstiles gates and so forth A Door is always considered in relationship to the ACU to which it connects Different types of ACUs require diff
10. For purposes of clarity the PC running the NexSentry Manager Server software is referred to as the Server PC and the PC that dials into the Server is referred to as the Client All procedures are based on the principle that the Server PC and the Client PC have no other loaded software and that Networking has not yet been enabled It is assumed that Windows NT 4 0 is installed on both PCs B 2 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 REMOTE ACCESS SERVICE Remote Access Service Rules For the NexSentry Manager 3 0 to operate over a network observe the following rules Establish Network connectivity before you install the NexSentry Manager 3 0 software If the NexSentry Manager 3 0 software is already installed back up the database and completely delete the software See the WSE TS document Procedure for Complete De Install of the NexSentry Manager 3 0 Both NetBEUI and TCP IP are required and are the only networking protocols currently supported e All PCs must have static TCP IP addresses DHCP is not supported except as indicated e All PCs must have a unique name Have available all of the IP numbers and PC names during the software installation process For the installation you must log on to Windows NT with Administrator privileges All System Users of the NexSentry Manager 3 0 must have read and write privileges on the NexSentry Manager Server PC in the NexSentry Manager folder The
11. GENERAL PAGE This section describes the different text boxes and features from the General page of the Weigand Readers dialog box ID AND DESCRIPTION In the ID text box type in an ID number or click Next unused ID Inthe Description text box type a name for the Reader MESSAGE LENGTH Type in a Message length ABA CARD FIELD DATA The magnetic stripe on the cards contain five series of numbers the Reader uses to determine access Each series of numbers are labeled Field A Field B Field C Expiration date start and Site code start Each Field has a Start position and a Length The Length represents how many numbers are in the field These Fields tells an MSR Reader how to interpret the numbers on the magnetic stripe CONDITIONS PAGE Set the features in the ABA deny access conditions section to determine which conditions denies access to the Cardholder Set the features in the ABA failsoft conditions section to determine which conditions sends a Transaction to the NexSentry Manager 3 0 but still grants access to the Cardholder 5 44 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE HARDWARE FEATURES Setting the Reader Configurations SEND DATA TO TERMINAL Click Send data to terminal if you want the Cardholder s card information sent to the NexSentry Manager 3 0 System Monitor window COLORS PAGE From the Colors page you can set how the LED light appears during Normal Idle A
12. Use Comp Code as Card Normal LED Color Access pending LED Color Access Granted LED Dark Red Dark Red Dark Red Green Yellow Green Yellow Green Yellow Data Interface Credential Start Parity End Parity Message Length Type Format Data0 Datal HEX BCD None Odd Even None Odd Even Clock Data Field Length Form 7 WSE NexSentry Manager 3 0 User Guide Page of Rev E Part No 66110229001 The NexSentry Manager 3 0 Data Input Form ZONES ID Description Type ACU Zone Number ACU Logical Vehicle Zone Zone Armed Timegroup Zone Mode Input Points Selected applies only to Logical Zones Yes No ID Description Type ACU Zone Number ACU Logical Vehicle Zone Zone Armed Timegroup Zone Mode Input Points Selected applies only to Logical Zones Yes No ID Description Type ACU Zone Number ACU Logical Vehicle Zone Zone Armed Timegroup Zone Mode Input Points Selected applies only to Logical Zones Yes No ID Description Type ACU Zone Number ACU Logical Vehicle Zone Zone Armed Timegroup Zone Mode Input Points Selected applies only to Logical Zones Yes No ID Description Type ACU Zone Number ACU Logical Vehicle Zone Zone Armed Timegroup Zone Mode Input Points Selected applies only to Logical Zones Yes No ID Description Type ACU Zone Number ACU Logical Vehicle Zone Zone Armed Timegrou
13. NexSentry Star ACU is set for Armed Closed Building Modes Set the NexSentry ACUs to Closed during building hours when no one is allowed in the building Disabled Zones Set the NexSentry Star ACU to Disabled when it does not operate at all Disarmed Zones Set the NexSentry Star ACU for Disarmed during normal building hours when the most amount of Cardholders are in the building Holidays Holidays define dates when the building or zone enters the Closed or Armed modes Icons Icons are computer graphics that can be used with the Maps feature and the Transaction Types Limited Building Modes Set the NexSentry ACUSs to Limited during building hours when only certain people such as privileged Cardholders occupy the building Maps The Maps feature allows you to view the same data and perform the same functions from the System Status and System Monitor windows in picture format rather than text Monitored Zones Use the Monitored setting when the NexSentry Star ACU is Disabled but the Tamper Transactions still works properly 4 2 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE MISCELLANEOUS FEATURES Key Terms Open Building Modes Set the NexSentry ACUs to Open during normal building hours when the most amount of Cardholders occupy the building Shunted Building Modes The NexSentry Star ACU is set for Shunted when it does not send Transaction Logs to the System Monitor window Sounds You can c
14. User Defined Fields dialog box The information entered here appears in the drop down lists from the Cardholder dialog box ID In the ID text box type in an ID number or click Next unused ID LABEL The Label describes the text box of the User Defined Fields in the Cardholder dialog box An example of an Additional Look Up label is Department while an example for an Additional Text Field is License Plate Number HELP TEXT Type the text that you want to appear in the Help text box at the bottom of the Cardholder dialog box This allows you to display additional information about that particular field For example type in Type the Cardholder s Department name here Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 3 23 USING THE SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION FEATURES Setting the User Defined Fields NEW VALUE This field appears only in the Additional Look Up dialog box The New Value text box allows you to enter anew Current Value Type the text in this field and then click Add to add it to the Current values list CURRENT VALUES The Current Values defines the drop down list that appears next to the label on the Cardholder dialog box You might want to createa None orNo Selection Value if none of the Current Values apply to a given Cardholder An example of Current Values foraDepartment label include Human Resources Engineering and so forth 3 24 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision
15. 21 Setting the System DeFaults eet er eet teda doce A n Peg Prey 4 22 Understanding the System Defaults dialog box esses 4 22 5 Using the Hardware Features ICD NOSE l Key FOrms eosa pq tust a edittss tea endi Unete initio ius 5 2 Setting the PO Mets eoe Roten Iba tama t e eed SEE E 5 5 Understanding the Pollers dialog box eee 5 5 Setting the Access Control Units essere 5 7 Addressing the A CUS 5 toietelineS io eR tete eie ER 5 7 Understanding the ACU dialog box eene 5 8 Setting the DOOES uet qtti d teta fa Marti tow oo EN LE 5 15 Understanding the Doors dialog box eee 5 16 Setting the Name Schemes ertt tone eara tere Petro regeln 5 24 Setting He HCV ALOIS ecciesie iia ois 5 25 Understanding the Elevators dialog box sese 5 25 Setting the Floor OTOUDpS adotta io tee dad ets 5 30 Understanding the Floor Groups dialog box eee 5 30 Setting the Input Devices atte iret e rae s avenae Uo Ee HE uda ena 5 32 Understanding the Inputs dialog box eee 5 33 Setting the Output Devices 3 eee iiie deett s edad eM he 5 36 Understanding the Outputs dialog box eee 5 37 Setting the Reader Configurations eseeeeeeeeeeeneee 5 39 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 vii CONTENTS Understanding the Keypad Rea
16. 4 23 oT USING THE MISCELLANEOUS FEATURES Setting the System Defaults 4 24 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE HARDWARE FEATURES The Hardware data refers to the system devices Check your completed Input forms for the appropriate information when you configure the database See Appendix A if you have not filled out these forms Always back up the database before you make changes See the section Backing up an existing database on page 2 10 7 Also remember to download the database to the ACUs after adding new data This chapter covers the following topics e Setting the Pollers on page 5 5 e Setting the Access Control Units on page 5 7 e Setting the Doors on page 5 15 e Setting the Name Schemes on page 5 24 e Setting the Elevators on page 5 25 e Setting the Floor Groups on page 5 30 e Setting the Input Devices on page 5 32 e Setting the Output Devices on page 5 36 e Setting the Reader Configurations on page 5 39 e Setting the Instructions on page 5 46 e Setting the Zones on page 5 47 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 5 1 USING THE HARDWARE FEATURES Key Terms KEY TERMS ACUs Access Control Units ACUs are Hardware devices that sense and react to input from other Hardware devices such as Readers ACUs control the Door status as well as send Transaction Logs to the System Monitor window The three types of ACUs used with
17. 40 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE HARDWARE FEATURES Setting the Reader Configurations KEYPAD ONLY LED SETTINGS PAGE Use the Keypad only LED Settings page when the Keypad Reader is the only Reader on the Door See the Keypad plus reader LED Settings section for details on how to set the LED lights Understanding the Digital Readers dialog box This section explains the Digital Readers Configuration dialog box Use the Digital Readers in conjunction with digital cards GENERAL PAGE This section describes the different text boxes and features from the General page of the Digital Readers dialog box ID AND DESCRIPTION In the ID text box type in an ID number or click Next unused ID Inthe Description text box type a name for the Reader SETUP SECTION The Read range text box determines how far away a Cardholder can pass their card in front of the Digital Reader to have the Reader recognize the card In the Verification time window text box set the number 1 unit equals ten milliseconds that a Cardholder has to present their card in front of the Reader to gain access The Number of verifications is the number of times the Reader must check the card before granting access Click the Forward digit code feature to forward the digital card number to the ACU continually Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 5 41 USING THE HARDWARE FE
18. Activate Clear Enable Disable Outputs View Edit Site Codes View Edit Icons View Edit Timezones View Edit Hosts N A Monitor Cardholder Pictures N A Change Elev Security Mode N A Change Elev Security Mode WSE NexSentry Manager 3 0 User Guide Page of Rev E Part No 66110229001 The NexSentry Manager 3 0 Data Input Form ALARM RESPONSES ID Alarm Response Remarks Form 26 WSE NexSentry Manager 3 0 User Guide Rev E Part No 66110229001 Page of FACILITY AND SITE CODES ID The NexSentry Manager 3 0 Data Input Form Description Code Form 27 WSE NexSentry Manager 3 0 User Guide Rev E Part No 66110229001 Page of REMOTE ACCESS SERVICE RAS Remote Access Service duplicates a network connection through dial up phone lines or a direct hardwire RS 232 connection RAS allows more than one PC to interact with the NexSentry Manager 3 0 RAS currently supports only one connection at a time through a Windows NT Workstation 4 0 RAS does not allow you to control the Server PC functions such as rebooting changing Control Panel options or seeing the Server PC screen from the remote site For this type of configuration Reachout from Stac software is recommended and supported Go to www stac com for more information
19. Appendix A Planning the Database shows you how to plan and prepare the database e Appendix B Remote Access Service describes how to connect to the NexSentry Manager 3 0 through dial up phone lines or through direct dial up phone lines The Glossary defines the unique terminology for the NexSentry Manager 3 0 system The Index provides a quick way to find the information you are seeking Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 1 7 WELCOME TO THE NEXSENTRY MANAGER 3 0 Using the Online Help USING THE ONLINE HELP The online Help is like having this User Guide appear on the monitor The three parts to the online Help system include the Help Topics the dialog box Help windows and the context sensitive Help Using the online Help Topics The online Help Topics contains procedures definitions and general Help information TO USE THE ONLINE HELP TOPICS 1 From the menu bar click Help The Help menu appears a To learn how to use the online Help system from the Help menu click Using Help TheWindows Help dialog box appears Click the Contents tab and then click the book icons to open the Help Topics Or b Toread the Help Topics pertaining to the NexSentry Manager 3 0 click Index from the Help menu The Help Topics dialog box appears 2 TheHelp Topics dialog box has three tabs a Click the Contents tab to open the Help Topics by chapter Click a book icon to display the Help Topics Clic
20. E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION FEATURES Setting the Facility Codes and the Site Codes SETTING THE FACILITY CODES AND THE SITE CODES Facility Codes and Site Codes are unique identification numbers assigned to a facility or a site which allows additional access control Use Facility Codes for 1030 and 1040 key cards Site Codes are used for ABA Magstripe cards If you are not using these card types skip this section TO SET THE FACILITY OR SITE CODES cg 1 From the Database Explorer directory double click System Administration Facility Codes or Site Codes to expand the subentries The existing Codes appears in the rightmost window T 3152 To open the Record menu right click an existing Code or right m i click Facility Codes or Site Codes from the directory 3 From the Record menu click Add Add From or Edit The corresponding dialog box appears 4 Type an ID number a description and the Code in the appropriate text boxes 5 For the Site Codes only if you are using a Weigand Reader click Weigand type and then type in a Company Code After you have set up the System Administration features you can configure the Miscellaneous features Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 3 25 USING THE SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION FEATURES Setting the Facility Codes and the Site Codes 3 26 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE MISCELLANEOUS FEATUR
21. Enter data into each field as appropriate See the following section for details To create additional ACUS right click an existing ACU and then from the Record menu click Add From This allows you to configure a new ACU using the settings from the selected ACU Understanding the ACU dialog box There are seven pages to the ACU dialog box General Time Groups VIP Actions Cards Reader and Miscellaneous Refer to the completed Input forms from Appendix A for the appropriate data to use 5 8 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE HARDWARE FEATURES Setting the Access Control Units GENERAL PAGE This section describes the different text boxes and features from the General page of the ACU dialog box ID AND DESCRIPTION In the ID text box type in an ID number or click Next unused ID Inthe Description text box type a name for the ACU SHUNT Click Shunt if the ACU is not connected or is undergoing maintenance This prevents the Poller from reporting the ACU as offline ADDRESS Each ACU has an Address Select the ACUs address from the drop down list See Checking the Installed Access Control Units on page 2 3 for more information SERIAL NUMBER The Serial Number text box does not apply to the 818SC ACUs Type in a unique device number for the ACU in the Serial Number text box POLLER Select the Poller controlling the ACU INSTRUCTION Select the Instruc
22. For example NNNSM HOST Click OK the RAS now starts and waits for calls At this point you are ready to install the NexSentry Manager 3 0 Client Server on the Server PC TO INSTALL THE NSM NS CLIENT SERVER ON THE SERVER PC 1 Read the NexSentry Manager Readme html file included on the installation CD ROM Begin the NSM install as outlined in the NSM Readme file and proceed all the way through step 8 then continue with this procedure 2 Answer YES tothe Do you have TCP IP installed option 3 From the Select Components dialog box select all of the options for the Server PC then click OK The Client Settings screen appears 4 The installation should find the TCP IP address of the PC you are working on Confirm that the TCP IP number is 127 0 0 1 this is the only TCP IP address that has been confirmed at this time for this type of installation and leave the Client Port at the default 25000 click Next Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 B 7 erie Remote Access Service Rules 5 Type the NexSentry Manager Server name and then click Next 6 TheServer Settings screen appears The installation should find the TCP IP address of the PC with the NexSentry Manager Server Confirm that the TCP IP number is 127 0 0 1 andleavethe Server Port atthe default 25001 then click Next 7 Proceed with the installation from this point as outlined in the NSM Readme file Once the installation is complete
23. Priority Call The elevator responds first to certain Cardholders with special permissions REX A special monitor such as an electric eye or a pressure pad that mounts inside a Door The REX device allows Cardholders to unlock a Door when exiting a secured Door Site Codes A unique identification number assigned to a site Use Site Codes with ABA Magstripe cards Soft Anti Passback Allows access to a Cardholder but the ACU sends a Transaction Log to the System Monitor window stating that a card was used twice on the same Reader in the same direction Station Reader A Reader set to the Station mode operates in the same manner as a Closed Reader However a privileged Cardholder can change the Zone mode through a Station Reader Time Groups Use the Time Groups when you configure features such as Actions Access Codes and Elevators Time Groups can consist of one to four different Time Codes 5 4 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE HARDWARE FEATURES Setting the Pollers SETTING THE POLLERS 6060609000090650000065 0000850008085700800008005062965 9000600000090200009090290999 A Poller controls communications with devices in the NexSentry Manager 3 0 system A Poller communicates through one serial port at a time but can communicate with all of the devices connected to that serial port at the same time Refer to the completed Input forms from Appendix A for the appropriate data to use when configur
24. This appendix covers the following topics e Remote Access Service Rules on page B 2 nstalling the Remote Access Service on the Server PC on page B 4 nstalling the Remote Access Service on the Client PC on page B 8 Working with Remote Access Service on page B 14 e Removing Remote Access Service on page B 15 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 B 1 erie Remote Access Service Rules REMOTE ACCESS SERVICE RULES The NexSentry Manager 3 0 functions properly with Windows NT 4 0 Microsoft Service Pack 3 and with the WSE NSM Service Pack 1b 11 25 97 Please contact WSE Technical Support WSE TS for up to date information on the latest revisions updates and patches regarding software compatibility with other programs WSE does not support additional network connections if you use RAS This means that neither the NexSentry Manager Client nor the NexSentry Manager Server can have any other network connections Although it is possible to do this WSE TS does not currently support it RAS has been tested at modem speeds of 28 8k baud and 115k baud through a hardwire connection Results were best above 38 4k baud WSE TS highly recommends a 56k baud modem for dial up connections Baud speed is increased with the use of Remote Control software such as Reachout PCAnywhere LapLink rather than using a RAS connection See the WSE TS document Using the NexSentry Manager with Remote Control
25. Windows NT should find the modem you just set up From the Remote Access Setup window select the appropriate device and then click Configure 4 Click Receive calls only check box and then click OK 5 From the dialog box click Network 6 Select the NetBEUI and Configure for This computer only check box 7 Selectthe TCP IP and Configure for This computer only check box 8 IntheStatic Address Pool section set Begin 128 0 0 1 and End 128 0 0 5 You can modify these numbers if needed but you must have familiarity with advanced TCP IP functions to do so see your Network Administrator 9 ClicktheAllow remote clients check box and then click OK 10 From the Encryption section click the Allow any check box and then click OK and then click Continue You can modify this but you must have familiarity with Windows NT encryption and security Windows NT now installs any components needed and prompts you to reboot You have now installed the Dial Up Networking feature To start RAS read the following procedure B 6 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 REMOTE ACCESS SERVICE Remote Access Service Rules TO START RAS 1 After rebooting from the above procedure click Start Programs gt Administrative Tools common gt Remote Access Admin The Remote Access Admin window appears 2 Click Server and then Start Remote Access Service If needed type in the Server PC name preceded by two backslashes
26. a Cardholder can attempt to enter a proper PIN NUMBER OF DIGITS Set the number of digits for the PIN The range is 4 5 or 6 digits for Keypad Readers and 4 to 8 digits for Keypad only Readers PIN SEED The PIN Seed feature does not apply to the NexSentry Star ACUs Set the seed to calculate the PIN All ACUs must have the same PIN Seed and number of digits if you want Cardholders to use the same PIN for each ACU NUMBER OF DIGITS IF USING VIP ONLY Set how many numbers you want to use for the PIN GRACE PERIOD The Grace Period does not apply to the NexSentry Star ACUs Set the number of seconds Cardholders have to enter their PIN DISPLAY PIN NUMBER Set the Display PIN number feature so that the Cardholder s PIN appears on the System Monitor window when the Cardholder accesses a Door This is for Keypad only Readers DURESS ENABLE Set Duress enable to allow Cardholders to use their duress PIN in emergency situations Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 5 11 USING THE HARDWARE FEATURES Setting the Access Control Units ACTIONS PAGE From the Actions page select the Action to take when the Transaction occurs OPERATOR OVERRIDE Set the Action for when System User Override Transactions occur DURESS Set the Action for when Duress Transactions occur TAMPER Set the Action for when Tamper Transactions occur A tamper switch is a monitor point that tells the ACU when syst
27. access service B 15 repair the database 3 14 reports Crystal 1 4 custom HTML 1 4 sample archive 3 13 reports G 9 requirements system 1 10 restore a database 2 23 REX 5 4 NexSentry Manager 3 0 1 3 INDEX ROs G 10 S sample databases 2 21 security electronics extended protocol See SEEP G 10 security levels 3 3 security levels 3 2 security network See S Net SEEP G 10 server PC 2 2 shortcuts desktop 2 20 menu 2 20 shunted zones 4 3 silencing alarms 3 19 site codes 3 25 site codes 3 2 5 4 S Net soft anti passback 5 4 software installing 2 11 through 2 15 uninstalling 2 24 through 2 25 sounds 4 3 sounds importing 4 20 station reader mode 5 4 status bar 1 6 switches door G 5 system administrator 2 2 system defaults 4 22 through 4 23 System Monitor window 3 10 system requirements 1 10 System Status Icons 7 3 System Status window 7 1 through 7 3 system users 3 4 system users 3 2 T TCP IP network 2 8 through 2 9 time codes 4 4 time codes 4 3 time groups 4 5 L 4 NexSentry Manager 3 0 time groups 4 3 5 4 6 2 time zones 4 21 through 4 22 time zones 4 3 toolbar 1 5 trace 6 6 trace 6 2 transaction logs archiving 3 12 converting 2 1 archives 3 8 deleting 3 14 viewing 3 10 transaction logs 2 2 3 2 transaction types editing 3 15 U uninstalling NexMgrService 2 24 through 2 25 remote access service B 15 unshunt G 12 upgrade the database 2 22 user defined fields 3 20 through 3 24 user defined f
28. box Understanding the System Defaults dialog box This section explains the settings for the System Defaults COMPANY NAME In the Company name text box type in the heading used for Reports this is usually the company name 4 22 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE MISCELLANEOUS FEATURES Setting the System Defaults DOWNLOAD DATABASE ON DISCREPANCY Downloads the database at 00 15 12 15 AM to all of the ACUs if database information has changed and the ACUs need an update It is recommended that you do not select this option in most circumstances EJECT PAPER FROM LOG PRINTER ON ALARM Causes a form feed at the printer when a Transaction defined as an Alarm occurs LOG PRINTER PORT Set the LPT port that connects to the printer IMAGE FORMAT In the Image format text box click the drop down arrow and then select an image type that the NexSentry Manager 3 0 looks for first when browsing for pictures DOWNLOAD ACU AT Specifies the time when data is downloaded to the ACUs if the Download database on discrepancy feature is not selected Set this time for when the system is not busy for example when the building is closed NUMBER OF MONITOR MESSAGES TO TRACK Defines the number of Transaction Logs that appear in the System Monitor window at any one time For optimum system performance set this number no higher than 1000 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0
29. click Add that Time Code appears in the Selected time codes box Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 4 5 oT USING THE MISCELLANEOUS FEATURES Setting the Holidays SETTING THE HOLIDAYS Use the Holidays feature to mark the dates that you want the building closed For example if you set February 21 as a Holiday the building is closed that day unless in the Time Code you selected the Holiday check box If you select Holiday from the Time Codes dialog box the building is open for the active time of that Time Code for all Holidays Each ACU can store up to 30 Holidays in memory When a Holiday passes that Holiday is deleted from the ACU memory and the next Holiday is downloaded TO SET THE HOLIDAYS ep 1 From the Database Explorer directory double click Miscellaneous gt Holidays The existing Holidays appears in the rightmost window ad 2 To open the Record menu right click an existing Holiday or right click Holidays from the directory 3 From the Record menu click Add Add From or Edit The corresponding dialog box appears 4 Inthe ID text box type in the ID number or click Next unused ID 5 Inthe Description text box type in a name for the Holiday 6 IntheDate box either type in a date month date year or click the drop down arrow to open a calendar from which you can set a date 4 6 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE MISCELLANEOUS FEATURES Setting the
30. directory double click System Administration Alarm Responses to expand the subentries The existing Alarm Responses appears in the rightmost window To open the Record menu right click an existing Alarm Response or right click Alarm Responses from the directory 3 18 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION FEATURES Setting the Alarm Responses 3 From the Record menu click Add Add From or Edit The corresponding dialog box appears 4 Inthe ID text box type in an ID number or click Next unused ID 5 Inthe Alarm Response text box type a description for the Alarm Response 6 Use the Remarks section to type in additional information for the System User Acknowledging and Silencing Alarms When an Alarm sounds a Transaction Log appears in the System Monitor window and the Alarm Service icon appears in the status bar yF Click the Silence Sound icon to turn off the audio Alarm This does ail not acknowledge nor clear the Alarm but it does stop the Sound Right click the Alarm icon from the status bar to quickly open the e Alarm menu TO SERVICE AN ALARM Pe 1 From the toolbar click the View Alarms icon The Alarm Servicing window appears 2 Fromthe Alarm Servicing window click the Transaction that triggered the Alarm to highlight the item 3 Right click to open the Alarm Service menu Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 3 19 USING THE SYS
31. from the REX page of the Doors dialog box ENABLE REX For the NexSentry Star Doors this feature appears on the Exit page To use a REX Request to Exit Input click Enable Rex then select the desired REX point andthe Valid REX time group UNLOCK ON REX For the NexSentry Star Doors this feature appears on the Exit page Set Unlock on REX to unlock the Door after a valid REX request MSR PAGE This section describes the different text boxes and features from the MSR page of the Doors dialog box Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 5 21 USING THE HARDWARE FEATURES Setting the Doors ENABLE Click Enable to set the features on the MSR Magnetic Stripe Reader page TYPE Set the type of MSR Reader as an MSR5 or an MSRK5 ABA CARD FIELD DATA The magnetic stripe on the cards contain five series of numbers that the Reader uses to determine access Each series of numbers are labeled Field A Field B Field C Expiration date start and Site code start Each Field has a Start position and a Length The Length represents how many numbers are in each field The Fields tell an MSR Reader how to interpret the numbers on the magnetic stripe ABA DENY ACCESS CONDITIONS Click the conditions that denies access to a Cardholder ABA FAILSOFT CONDITIONS Click the conditions that allow a Cardholder access as well as create a Transaction Log MISC PAGE This section describes the different tex
32. install Dial Up Networking on the Client PC Make sure to have available the Windows NT installation CD ROM TO INSTALL DIAL UP NETWORKING ON THE CLIENT PC 1 From the Windows NT desktop double click My Computer Dial Up Networking Windows NT now automatically installs all of the needed components 2 Ifa modem has not been installed on Windows NT the setup process prompts you to install one now 3 After the modem is found and installed within Dial Up Networking click Configure and set the device for Dial out only and then click OK 4 Click Network and then select both NetBEUI and TCP IP Click OK and then click Continue Windows NT prompts you to reboot the PC after the installation finishes After the PC restarts return to Dial Up Networking Since there are no phone book entries yet Windows NT helps you set up the dial out properties Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 B 9 erie Remote Access Service Rules TO SET THE DIAL OUT PROPERTIES 1 FromtheDial Up Networking dialog box check the box to edit the properties directly 2 The first tab is Basic a Type a name for the connection such as NSM Host b Type in the phone number and use the Telephony properties if needed c Click Configure and set the modem speed and features 3 Thesecond tab is Server a Select PPP for the type and check all boxes but IPX SPX and then click Configure b Select Server Assigned for both
33. item then appears inthe Points selected box Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 5 49 USING THE HARDWARE FEATURES Setting the Zones 5 50 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE PERSONNEL FEATURES The Personnel features refer to the Access Codes and the Cardholders Set up the Access Codes first before you add the Cardholders Refer to your completed Input Forms from Appendix A for the appropriate information Always back up the database before you make changes See the A section Backing up an existing database on page 2 10 7 Also remember to download the database to the ACUs after adding new data This chapter covers the following topics e Setting the Access Codes on page 6 2 e Setting the Cardholders on page 6 4 KEY TERMS 606060990000050000065 0000000080017 0008005 000000000000009020090090909029091 Access Codes A code assigned to a Cardholder that controls where and when they are granted access An Access Code consists of a Door or a set of Doors and a Time Group for each Door Cardholders Cardholders are individuals with a card that allows access to the controlled areas Doors Door is a generic term for all openings controlled by an access device The term Door refers to actual doors turnstiles gates and so forth Facility Codes A unique identification number assigned to a facility Use Facility Codes only for 1030 and 1040 cards
34. name and then click Open to continue During installation the NexSentry Manager 3 0 icons are installed in a default program folder Depending on your preference you can change the folder or create a new folder to save the icons click Next to continue Revision E Part Number 66110229001 GETTING STARTED Testing the Basic Functions 11 The information settings appears If the information appears incorrect click Back to correct the settings If the information appears correct click Next A screen appears that indicates the files are being copied from the CD ROM to the PC 12 Click Finish to complete the installation Restart the PC when the installation is complete The NexSentry Manager 3 0 icon appears on the screen after Windows NT restarts The software is now installed on the Server PC At this point the database is blank To upgrade your existing database read the section Upgrading an Existing Database on page 2 22 TESTING THE BASIC FUNCTIONS Take a moment to verify the NexSentry Manager 3 0 software installed correctly communicates over the network with the ACU and the Digital Reader performs properly The NexSentry Manager 3 0 is pre configured with one Poller on COMI and a 4100 ACU with a Digital Reader enabled on the first door The first procedure in this section tests that the NexSentry Manager 3 0 installed properly and communicates effectively with the pre configured ACU The second procedure shows how t
35. or closed Only the Door Switches assigned to the ACU you have selected for this Door appears in the drop down list See the section Setting the Input Devices on page 5 32 for details Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 5 17 USING THE HARDWARE FEATURES Setting the Doors MAX DOOR OPEN TIME Set the number of seconds the Door can remain open before a Door open too long Transaction is sent to the System Monitor window WSE recommends thirty seconds or more to prevent unnecessary Door open too long Transaction Logs READ CARDS WHEN OPEN Set Read Card When Open to enable the Reader to read a Card while the Door is open To use this setting the Door must have a Door Switch installed Use this feature for time and attendance functions or Anti Passback applications RELAY ID This feature applies only to the NexSentry Door Set the Relay ID number LOCK OUTPUT This feature applies only to the NexSentry Star Doors Click the drop down arrow and then select the Output device that locks the door LOCK TYPE This feature applies only to the NexSentry Star Doors Set the type of lock used on this door UNLOCK TIME Set the time in seconds when the door unlocks 5 18 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE HARDWARE FEATURES Setting the Doors REVERSE LOCK Set the Reverse lock feature to enable a reverse action lock Reverse action locks such as magne
36. rightmost window To open the Record menu right click an existing Icon or right click Icons from the directory From the Record menu click Add Add From or Edit The corresponding dialog box appears In the ID text box type in the ID number or click Next unused ID In the Description text box type in a name for the Icon Click Import the Choose Icon dialog box appears The default opens to the Windows NT Icons folder From the Current icon window double click an Icon to import the image You can also click Browse to select another directory You have now imported a new Icon Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 4 15 Creating a Map USING THE MISCELLANEOUS FEATURES Understanding the Maps UNDERSTANDING THE MAPS Ce es Maps allow you to view the system status with pictures rather than text You can set a Map to show a particular Zone or a group of Zones or even an entire floor of the building The View Maps window allows you to operate the Hardware devices in much the same way as from the Status window LE Ox Map window with Hardware Icons First ask the building Owner if any electronic files exist of the building layout Then determine if that file is compatible with the NexSentry Manager 3 0 The NexSentry Manager 3 0 supports four different graphics formats Windows bitmaps bmp JPEG images jpg Picture images pcx and TIFF images tif
37. status of the Caps Scroll and Num Lock keys as well as the current date and time USING THIS GUIDE The NexSentry Manager 3 0 User Guide is written for System Users This guide takes you through a step by step process that describes how to install the software test the system configure the database and how to use the NexSentry Manager 3 0 Chapter 2 Getting Started describes how to check the installed Hardware and provides a procedure on how to install the software as well as introductory information regarding the NexSentry Manager 3 0 database 1 6 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 WELCOME TO THE NEXSENTRY MANAGER 3 0 Using this Guide Chapter 3 Using the System Administration Features covers viewing editing and configuring the data for customizing and controlling access to the system Chapter 4 Using the Miscellaneous Features shows you how to configure features like Time Codes Holidays Actions Maps Sounds Icons Time Zones and the System Defaults Chapter 5 Using the Hardware Features shows you how to enter the Hardware and Facility data This is how the NexSentry Manager 3 0 knows which devices are installed on the system Chapter 6 Using the Personnel Features covers Cardholder and Access Code information Chapter 7 Troubleshooting helps you in case you run into problems or errors when setting up and using the NexSentry Manager 3 0 software
38. still in the Zone at the time it is Armed could either set off an alarm or be locked in depending upon the type of door locks used Determining the Cardholder s Anti Passback Status When the NexSentry Star is configured for Anti Passback control of a certain door the anti passback status of each Cardholder is either Out or In 7 2 NexSentry Star Security System Revision A Part Number 6600058 USING THE SYSTEM STATUS AND SYSTEM MONITOR WINDOWS Defining the System Status Icons The following table describes the various icons that appears on the System Status window System Status Icons General Status Icons Definitions e Green Circle OK in the Tamper and Power fields Building Mode Green Open Yellow Limited Red Closed I Lightning Bolt Indicates that communication is established Door Status Definitions Q Green Circle Communication OK Red Circle Tamper Failure Yellow Circle with Device Failure Exclamation Mark White Circle MSR Tamper Only Input Status Definitions Q Green Circle Clear or Normal 8 Black Circle Short O White Circle Device Failure D Red Circle Active The 4100 ACU has four states Clear Short Open and Active The 818SC ACU has two states Clear and Active DuiputsmRie D mmHons 0 x 2 Question Mark Unknown status This is the only status shown Revision A Part Number 6600058 NexSentry Star Security System 7 3 USING T
39. text box type in an ID number or click Next unused ID Inthe Description text box type a name for the Elevator ACU From the drop down list select the NexSentry Star ACU associated with this Elevator DEVICE NUMBER Set the sensor port to which this elevator connects SHUNT Set the Shunt feature to stop all Transactions for this Door Use this for a long term shunt of this Door during installation or maintenance CAB PAGE This section describes the different text boxes and features from the Cab page of the Elevators dialog box OPERATING MODE Set the Operating Mode for this elevator Normal security allows the elevator to travel to one floor per Cardholder For example if three Cardholders present their card to the Elevator Reader then three floor buttons can be pressed the elevator then travels to those three floors and then returns to the default floor High security allows the elevator to travel to only one floor per calling For example regardless of the number of Cardholders at the elevator only one floor button can be pressed the elevator goes to that one floor and then returns to the default floor 5 26 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE HARDWARE FEATURES Setting the Elevators Priority call sets the elevator to respond first to certain Cardholders that have special access codes CAB TYPE Set the Cab type for this elevator to either Type 10rType 2 READ CARD
40. the NexSentry Manager 3 0 include the ALTO 818SC the NexSentry ACU and the NexSentry Star ACU ACU Zones An ACU Zone consists of one ACU a Time Group and an Input device Action Groups Action Groups define which Actions are associated with Transaction Types Auto Forgive Allows a Cardholder to use the same Reader twice in arow without using another Reader in between However a Transaction Log is sent to the NexSentry Manager 3 0 System Monitor window Use this feature primarily for parking lot applications Closed Reader mode A Reader set to the Closed mode grants access when the Zone is in Disarmed mode When the Zone is in Armed mode privileged Cardholders are granted access Doors Door is a generic term for all openings controlled by an access device The term Door refers to actual doors turnstiles gates and so forth Facility Codes A unique identification number assigned to a facility Use Facility Codes only for 1030 and 1040 cards Floor Groups Use the Floor Groups to assign elevator and floor access to the Access Codes which in turn are assigned to Cardholders 5 2 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE HARDWARE FEATURES Key Terms Hard Anti Passback Prevents the reuse of a card on the same Door in the same direction using the same Reader thus preventing a card from being passed back to another person High Security Allows the elevator to travel to one
41. to configure Hosts Use the Hosts feature to assign passwords to ACU Users The ACU Users need a password to log in to NSM Lite ICONS Icons are computer graphics that can be used with the Maps feature and the Transaction Types INPUT DEVICES Input devices are Hardware items that detect changes in the environment and then reports that information to the ACU INSTRUCTIONS Instructions serve as messages that appear on the System Monitor window when Transactions occur KEYPAD READERS A Reader that grants access when a Cardholder enters the correct PIN LAN LOCAL AREA NETWORK A group of connected PCs and devices that enables any device to interact with any other on the network G 6 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 GLOSSARY LATCHED CONTACT An Output device that once active as a result of an event stays active until a System User silences or clears it LIMITED BUILDING MODES Set the NexSentry ACUs to Limited during building hours when only certain people such as privileged Cardholders occupy the building LOGICAL ZONES A Logical Zone can include any combination of Pollers ACUs Input devices Output devices Doors and Elevators MAPS The Maps feature allows you to view the same data and perform the same functions from the System Status and System Monitor windows in picture format rather than text MONITORED ZONES Use the Monitored setting when the NexSentry Star ACU is Dis
42. 06060 0 0000000000060000229820090909000000009099990 This section covers how to revert back to a Dial Up connection after you have already installed the hardware and the software to support a Dial Up connection TO REVERT BACK TO A DIAL UP CONNECTION 1 Re connect the modems If using the same modems from before you do not need to reconfigure the modems 2 Configure the NexSentry Manager 3 0 and the ACU as described in Configuring the NexSentry Manager 3 0 for Dial Up on page 8 4 and Configuring the ACU for Dial Up on page 8 7 8 10 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter answers some of the most frequently asked questions regarding the NexSentry Manager 3 0 system Questions and Answers on page 9 1 Error Messages on page 9 5 Troubleshooting the TCP IP Configuration on page 9 7 Troubleshooting the Dial Up Connection on page 9 8 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 06060600060000096060060060600000600060060600000006500600000600600902292906009000000009099900 This section asks common questions regarding the NexSentry Manager 3 0 and then provides possible answers e Q e WHY DOESN T THE INSTALLATION PROGRAM WORK A e Check to make sure the CD ROM drive works properly Place the NexSentry Manager 3 0 CD ROM into the CD ROM drive From the Windows NT desktop click My Computer The My Computer dialog box appears showing the PC s various drives You should se
43. 1 Atthe YOUR COMMAND prompt type MODEM and then press Enter 2 GO TO 1 8 From this prompt you can jump to any of the eight MODEM command prompts Press Enter to start at the first prompt 3 MODEM ENABLE Y N N Type Y to enable the modem and then press Enter Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 8 7 MN 2 0 Configuring the ACU for Dial Up 4 BUILDING ID 72 Leave this prompt blank simply press Enter three times This prompt is currently unused 5 TELEPHONE 24 Leave the telephone fields blank simply press Enter three times The server downloads the telephone numbers later 6 TRY CALLING 1 10 4 WSE recommends that you press Enter to accept the default value of 4 7 CALL BACK Y N N Call back is not currently supported Press Enter to accept the default 8 MODEM INIT STRING ATZ Type ATZ ATZ 9 MODEM SERIAL NUMBER 0 4095 0 Type the same ACU serial number that you entered in step 4a from the procedure To configure an ACU for Dial Up on page 8 6 10 MODEM DIALOUT THRESHOLD 0 4000 3600 This prompt sets the number of messages the ACU stores in its local memory before it dials the server Press Enter to accept the default of 3600 if you are unsure of what to enter 11 YOUR COMMAND Type SYSTEM and then press Enter 12 GO TO 1 19 From this prompt you can jump to any of the 19 SYSTEM command prompts Press Enter to start at the first prompt 8 8 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revi
44. 10229001 The NexSentry Manager 3 0 Data Input Form SECURITY LEVEL DESCRIPTION Function Device Edit Pollers Edit ACUs View Edit Doors Elevators View Edit General Purpose Inputs View Edit Door Switch Inputs View Edit REX Inputs View Edit Outputs View Edit Instructions View Edit Zones View Edit Cardholders View Edit Access Codes Edit System Users View Edit Security Levels View Edit ACU Users View Transaction Log N A Database Arch Comp Rep View Edit Transaction Types View Edit Alarm Responses View N A Audit Trail View Edit Additional Lookup Fields View Edit Additional Text Fields View Edit Facility Codes N A Time Codes View Edit Time Groups View Edit Holidays View Edit Actions View Edit Action Groups View Edit Maps Form 25 Function Device View Edit Sounds View Edit System Defaults View Status View Monitor View Ackn Clear Alarms Shunt Unshunt ACUs Change Building Zone Mode Download System Data Download Cardholders N A Forgive N A Silence N A Reset Shunt Unshunt Doors or Elevators Lock Unlock Doors or Elevators Shunt Unshunt Pollers Shunt Unshunt Enable Disable Inputs Activate Clear Enable Disable Outputs Lock Unlock Doors Shunt Unshunt Pollers Shunt Unshunt Enable Disable Inputs
45. 2 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE PERSONNEL FEATURES Setting the Access Codes TO SET THE ACCESS CODES cg 1 From the Database Explorer directory double click Personnel gt Access Codes The existing Access Codes appears in the rightmost window 2 To open the Record menu right click an existing Access Code or right click Access Codes from the directory 3 From the Record menu click Add Add From or Edit The corresponding dialog box appears 4 Enter data into each field as appropriate See the following section for details Understanding the Access Code dialog boxes The Access Code dialog box has three tabbed pages General Access Code Doors andAccess Code Floor Groups GENERAL PAGE This section describes the text boxes and features found on the General page of the Access Code dialog box ID AND DESCRIPTION In the ID text box type in an ID number or click Next unused ID Inthe Description text box type a name for the Access Code For example use names that describe a shift time or employee function like Graveyard Shift or Janitor Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 6 3 USING THE PERSONNEL FEATURES Setting the Cardholders ACCESS CODE DOORS AND FLOOR GROUPS PAGES From the Choose door section click the drop down arrow and select a Door and a Time Group respectively Click Add and the selected Door and Time Group appears in th
46. ARCHIVES 1 From the menu bar click Database gt Utilities gt Transaction Archive Conversion or Audit Archive Conversion The corresponding dialog box appears In the Path text box select the location of the archived file folder Click the drop down arrow to view the four most recently used paths To select a new path click Browse After you have selected a file path click OK 3 8 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION FEATURES Converting Old Transaction Log and Audit Trail Archives When you click Extract related information from current database the utility extracts the required additional information from the NexSentry Manager database The extraction is based on the already existing information in the Archive file specifically the ID fields The NexSentry Manager 3 0 recycles unused IDs If an ID is reused after the archive file is created and before the conversion takes place the conversion might not be accurate For example assume the User deletes a point after creating the archive file Since this point ID is no longer in use the NexSentry Manager 3 0 might reuse this ID for another newly created point in the file This ID now represents another point altogether THis is because the conversion utility uses Point ID to extract Point Description The same situation can occur with other fields as well If you are unsure about this do not check the Extract related information fr
47. ATION FEATURES Setting the User Defined Fields Use the Additional Look Up Fields to define generic Cardholder information such as job title or department name Eas Dedhia Chabe flee eed Abs Debekah Mittin aka Tesi Feel 1 1 Label Heas didara Teal Petty 5 03 Addon Look prelia Pedum Drop down list with Current Values Haman Fiaizcar sz kerei Undefined Label Help text Additional Look Up Fields dialog box You cannot add more Fields to the Additional Look Up Fields or the Additional Text Fields You can only edit the existing Fields TO SET THE USER DEFINED FIELDS cg 1 From the Database Explorer directory double click System Administration User Defined Fields fE 2 From the directory click Additional Look Up Fields or 8 Additional Text Fields The existing Fields appears in the rightmost window 3 To open the Record menu right click an existing Additional Text Fields or an Additional Look Up Fields or click one of the two from the directory 3 22 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION FEATURES Setting the User Defined Fields 4 From the Record menu click Add Add From or Edit The corresponding dialog box appears 5 Enter data into each field as appropriate See the following section for details Understanding the User Defined Fields dialog box This section explains the different text boxes and fields from the
48. ATURES Setting the Reader Configurations BEEPER TIMING RED LED TIMING AND GREEN LED TIMING SECTIONS Set the Beeper Timing Red LED Timing and the Green LED Timing sections all in the same manner On duration defines how long the beeper beeps or the LED light remains on Off duration defines how long the beeper is silent or the LED light is off Cycles represents how many times the beeper beeps or the LED lights flash For example set the Beeper timing On duration for 10 100 milliseconds the Off duration for 10 100 milliseconds and the Cycles for 20 This means the beeper beeps for 100 milliseconds then is silent for 100 milliseconds and then repeats this pattern twenty times Click Use Defaults to restore the original factory defaults for a particular section COLORS PAGE From the Colors page set how the LED light appears during Normal Idle Access pending andAccess granted time periods Understanding the Magnetic Stripe Readers dialog box You can use the MSR Readers only with the NexSentry Star Doors The MSR Reader Configuration dialog box has three tabbed pages including the General Conditions and Colors page GENERAL PAGE The following section describes the different text boxes and features from the General page of the Magnetic Stripe Readers dialog box 5 42 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE HARDWARE FEATURES Setting the Reader Configurations ID AND DESCRI
49. Actions SETTING THE ACTIONS Actions define when and how an ACU reacts to a Transaction When you configure the ACUs you set an Action for the four different types of Transactions associated with the ACUs Actions are referred to as ACU Reports in the 4100 manual After you create an Action download the data to the ACUs Transaction Logs are only created during the times and the modes you assign to the Action which in turn is assigned to an ACU Otherwise Logs are not sent to the System Monitor window TO SET THE ACTIONS cg 1 From the Database Explorer directory double click Miscellaneous gt Actions The existing Actions appears in the rightmost window 2 From the Database Explorer directory double click Miscellaneous gt Actions The existing Actions appears in the rightmost window 3 To open the Record menu right click an existing Action or right click Actions from the directory 4 From the Record menu click Add Add From or Edit The corresponding dialog box appears 5 Enter data into each field as appropriate See the following section for details Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 4 7 ee USING THE MISCELLANEOUS FEATURES Setting the Actions Understanding the Action dialog boxes There are three tabbed pages to the Act ion dialog box General Latched Contact andthe Regular Contact page GENERAL PAGE This section explains the text boxes and functions from the General page of the Ac
50. Activity Times Auto forgive times be closed VIP Number of Number of Number of PIN Grace Period Duress Display PIN Retries Digits Digits if VIP Seed enable Number allowed only Actions Operator Override Duress Tamper Power Fail Cards Card Type Facility Code Alternate Code 1030 1040 1050 1060 Digital Reader Verification Sweeps Misread Filter Access Denied Time Reread Delay Do not modify this field Do not modify this field Do not modify this field Customer service use only Customer service use only Customer service use only Rev E Part No 66110229001 Misc Host Baud Xon Xoff Terminal Baud Xon Xoff Enable Zone not Internval Access Timezone Armed messages between Denied of ACU messages Time Site Codes Site Codes Form 19 WSE NexSentry Manager 3 0 User Guide Page of DOORS THIS PAGE CONTAINS ALL POSSIBLE TEXT BOXES FOR ALL TYPES OF DOORS The NexSentry Manager 3 0 Data Input Form General ID Description ACU Shunt Door Number Time Groups Auto Unlock Show Activity Times Lock Door Max Door Open Read Cards Relay ID Unlock Time Reverse Lock Switch Time When Open Yes No Proximity Reader Enable Type Used As Disable MSM Digital Analog Normal Open Closed Station Yes No VIP VIP Enable Active During Modes During Time Group Yes No Open Limited Closed
51. Cardholders See Setting the System Defaults on page 4 22 A e Check the Access Code setup for the card in question Also check the Start and Stop date from the Access page of the Cardholder dialog box e Q e WHY ARE THE REPORTS NOT PRINTING A e The System Defaults the Transaction Types and the Actions all have to be configured correctly Check these three features and then reboot the PC for the changes to take effect e Q e CAN I LIMIT THE SYSTEM USER TO ONLY VIEW THE SYSTEM MONITOR WINDOW AND SO FORTH A e Yes set a Security Level with View Only permissions Then assign this Security Level to the System User Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 9 3 EN Questions and Answers e Q e WHY DO I GET ERROR MESSAGES REGARDING ODBC DURING INSTALLATION THE SERVER CONNECTS PROPERLY BUT THE CLIENT DOES NOT CONNECT TO THE DATABASE A e From the Regedt32 exe file check the Registry settings e and make sure the last line reads STATE REG DWORD 0x1 e Q e WHY DOES THE CLIENT FREQUENTLY RETURN EXCEPTION ERRORS STATING IT CANNOT CHANGE OR ALTER THE DATABASE YET DELETIONS AND ADDITIONS ARE SAVED A Shut down the Server and from the Database menu click the Repair and Compact database functions Then close the Client restart the Server and then restart the Client The database should now operate correctly and not return any errors e Q e HOW OFTEN IS THE SEEP DEVICE POLLED
52. D Inthe Description text box type a name for the Output INSTRUCTION Select the Instruction you want to appear as a message on the System Monitor window when a Transaction set with this Instruction occurs SHOW ACTIVITY TIMES Set the Time Group for when Transaction Logs from this Output device sent to the NexSentry Manager 3 0 WSE recommends that you set the default Time Group A11 the time so that you see all the Transactions CONNECTION PAGE The settings on the Connect ion page depends on the type of ACU selected The following section describes all possible settings ACU Click the drop down arrow to select the ACU to which this Output device connects If the Output device does not connect to an ACU from the drop down list click No Selection Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 5 37 USING THE HARDWARE FEATURES Setting the Output Devices SHUNTED Select Shunted to stop the ACU from sending Transaction Logs when this Output device is triggered Use this feature during installation or maintenance work LOCATED ON ACU Select this feature if the Output device attaches directly to the ACU MIRO Ss DEVICE NUMBER If the Output device connects to a NexSentry Star ACU the MIRO s device number setting appears Click the drop down arrow and then select the MIRO number to which the Output device connects POINT NUMBER If the Output device connects to a NexSentry Star ACU the P
53. Depending on how the system is set up the Location Information dialog box might open or you might be prompted to install a modem If a modem is installed and configured skip to step 3 If a modem is not installed and configured you are prompted to install one You can install and configure a modem now or you can do it later if needed 3 If Windows NT is not configured for dialing properties the Location Information dialog box opens and you need to perform the following sub steps If the New Connection dialog box opens skip to step 4 a Set the appropriate country b Set the area city code c If you must dial a specific number to access an outside line type in that number d Select Tone or Pulse dialing and then click Close The Dialing Properties dialog box appears e If needed edit any items from the Dialing Properties dialog box and then click OK 2 4 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 GETTING STARTED Checking the Installed Access Control Units 4 From the New Connection dialog box type a name such as ACU Click the icon you want to represent the connection and then click OK You can save this connection for later use 5 TheConnect To dialog box appears Ignore all of the items but Connect Using Select the communications port you want to connect to the ACUs with usually COM1 or COM2 and then click OK 6 The COM Properties dialog box appears From the COM Properties dialog
54. ES Configure the Miscellaneous features after you set up the System Administration features Refer to your completed Input Forms for the appropriate information when you configure the database See Appendix A if you have not filled out these forms Always back up the database before you make changes See the section Backing up an existing database on page 2 10 7 Also remember to download the database to the ACUs after adding new data This chapter covers the following topics e Setting the Time Codes on page 4 4 e Setting the Time Groups on page 4 5 e Setting the Holidays on page 4 6 e Setting the Actions on page 4 7 e Setting the Actions for the NexSentry Star I on page 4 10 e Setting the Action Groups on page 4 13 Importing the Icons on page 4 15 Understanding the Maps on page 4 16 Importing the Sounds on page 4 20 e Setting the Time Zones on page 4 21 e Setting the System Defaults on page 4 22 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 4 1 ee USING THE MISCELLANEOUS FEATURES Key Terms KEY TERMS 006060600606006065006065006506500606506006506500505700650650065065060060650060905006009069009606909006909909909909999 Actions Actions define when and how the ACU sends Transaction Logs to the System Monitor window Action Groups Action Groups define which Actions are associated with Transaction Types Armed Building Modes No one is allowed in the Zone when the
55. FEATURES Setting the Name Schemes SETTING THE NAME SCHEMES Ce es The Name Schemes feature allows you to name the floors of the building For example you might name Floor 0 Reception and the top floor Executive Row The NexSentry Manager 3 0 keeps track of the actual floor number in the Logical Floor Number column from the Name Scheme dialog box You need a Name Scheme configuration for the Elevators dialog box Refer to the completed Input forms from Appendix A for the appropriate data to use when you configure the Name Schemes TO SET THE NAME SCHEMES cg 1 From the Database Explorer directory double click pren Hardware gt Elevator gt Name Schemes The existing Name Schemes appears in the rightmost window To open the Record menu right click an existing Name Scheme or right click Name Schemes from the directory From the Record menu click Add Add From or Edit The corresponding dialog box appears In the ID text box type in the ID number or click Next unused ID In the Description text box type in a name for the Elevator Name Scheme From the Floor Name column right click a Floor A pop up menu appears Click Rename from the pop up menu and then type in a descriptive name for the floor Press Enter to set the name Repeat steps 6 and 7 to name all of the floors 5 24 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE HARDWARE FEATURES Setting the Elevators SETTING T
56. FOR THE SYSTEM STATUS A o The SEEP device is polled once every five seconds for Logs and once every ten seconds for the system status Q o HOW MANY SECONDS MUST I WAIT FOR AN ACU RESPONSE A e The status is received from the ACU almost immediately wait about two seconds by default If no response the ACU is set to the offline mode Q o WHEN AN ACU DOESN T RESPOND TO THE POLLING HOW LONG DOES IT WAIT TO POLL AGAIN A e Iit doesn t respond to Logs it keeps polling every five seconds If it doesn t respond to status messages the ACU sets to the offline mode The Host PC checks every 15 minutes to see if the ACU is online unless the System User sends an Update Status request before the 15 minutes are up 9 4 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 WITH THE ACU TROUBLESHOOTING Error Messages Q HOW MANY TIMES DOES THE POLLER TRY TO GAIN COMMUNICATION A e The default is four you can change this from the Poller dialog box then the Host PC sends the message as many times as defined ERROR MESSAGES The following table lists the most common error messages NexSentry Manager 3 0 Client Error Messages When it occurs Messages Comments Setting a Poller with a used port number COM 1 and so on The poller Port you have specified is already used by the following poller Please change the Port and try again Assign another available port number to the Poller
57. Group Closure Reports Yes Yes Open Limited No No Closed CloseLatched Close Latched Contact Close Regular Close Regular Contact during this Time Group Contact when Contact during Point Contact when ACU is this Time Output ACU is Group Open Open Limited Limited Closed Closed ID Description Prevent Print Asterisk Send Transaction Log Send Logs during this Building on Printed when ACU is Time Group Closure Reports Yes Yes Open Limited No No Closed CloseLatched Close Latched Contact Close Regular Close Regular Contact during this Time Group Contact when Contact during Point Contact when ACU is this Time Output ACU is Group Open Open Limited Limited Closed Closed Form 16 WSE Page of The NexSentry Manager 3 0 Data Input Form ACTIONS FOR NEXSENTRY GOLD ACUS ID Description Prevent Zone Print Asterisk Print to Terminal Send Logs Closure when Zone is Armed Disarmed Shunted Disabled Monitored Send Logs Contact Point Close Output Close Output Contact Use the state of during this Zone Contact when during this Time this Zone or Zone Time Group Zone is Group number ID Description Prevent Zone Print Asterisk Printto Terminal Send Logs Closure when Zone is Armed Disarmed Shunted Disabled Monitored Send Logs Contact Point Close Output Close Output Contact Use the state of during this Zone Contact when duri
58. Groups TIME GROUPS Use the Time Groups when you configure features such as Actions Access Codes and Elevators Time Groups can consist of one to four different Time Codes Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 G 11 GLOSSARY TIME ZONES You can incorporate the NexSentry Manager 3 0 into a worldwide system The Time Zone feature allows you to configure a Time Zone for the ACUs TRACE Use the Trace feature to have a Transaction Log sent to the System Monitor window every time a Cardholder accesses a Door TRANSACTION LOGS The Transaction Log is a record of all Transactions that take place in the controlled areas Transactions are defined by events such as Access Granted or Server Stopped USER DEFINED FIELDS The User Defined Fields allow you to configure how certain text boxes and fields appear on the Cardholder dialog box UNSHUNT Unshunt a device to restore communications between the NexSentry Manager 3 0 the ACU and the particular device that was shunted See also shunt VIP READER A type of Keypad Reader See also Keypad Reader ZONE For the Gold Hardware Zones replace the Building Modes The two types of Zones include ACU Zones and Logical Zones G 12 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 Index Terms in italics represent definitions terms in bold represent illustrations A ABA card G 1 access codes 6 2 through 6 4 access codes 6 1 access control units
59. HE ELEVATORS 6060600965000090650000805 0008087000000008102965 060000000000000902000090090999 The Elevators features are a new addition to the NexSentry Manager 3 0 Use the Elevator features to control Cardholder access to different floors of the building and at what times Cardholders have access to those floors Some of the new features include naming the floors and creating Floor Groups You need Floor Groups to configure the Access Codes Refer to the completed Input forms from Appendix A for the appropriate data to use when you configure the Elevators TO SET THE ELEVATORS cg 1 From the Database Explorer directory double click Hardware gt Elevator gt Elevators The existing Elevators appears in the rightmost window 2 To open the Record menu right click an existing Elevator or Hl right click Elevators from the directory 3 From the Record menu click Add Add From or Edit The corresponding dialog box appears 4 Enter data into each field as appropriate See the following section for details Understanding the Elevators dialog box The Elevators dialog box has five tabbed pages including the General Cab Reader Elevator Floors andtheMisc pages GENERAL PAGE This section describes the different text boxes and features from the General page of the Elevators dialog box Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 5 25 USING THE HARDWARE FEATURES Setting the Elevators ID AND DESCRIPTION In the ID
60. HE SYSTEM STATUS AND SYSTEM MONITOR WINDOWS 7 4 NexSentry Star Security System Revision A Part Number 6600058 USING THE DIAL UP FEATURE The dialup feature allows the NexSentry Manager 3 0 NSM to communicate with WSE ACUs through modems NSM can either call an ACU or receive a call from an ACU using the same modem Each ACU that communicates through a modem does require its own modem The server only requires one modem to communicate with multiple ACUs but may have more if there are significant number of ACUs being communicated with This chapter covers the following topics Configuring the ACU and the Server Modems on page 8 2 Configuring the NexSentry Manager 3 0 for Dial Up on page 8 4 Configuring the ACU for Dial Up on page 8 7 Reverting Back to a Direct Connection From Dial Up on page 8 9 Reverting Back to Dial Up From a Direct Connection on page 8 10 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 8 1 NEN Configuring the ACU and the Server Modems CONFIGURING THE ACU AND THE SERVER MODEMS This procedure assumes that a modem is already installed and is working properly For a list of approved modems please check the www wse com web site If you do not know how to install the modems in WINNT 4 0 id consult your Windows Administrator TO CONFIGURE THE COM PORT PROPERTIES 1 Turn on the modem 2 Open the HyperTerminal program click Start gt Programs gt Accesso
61. HOLDERS Cardholders are individuals with an assigned card that allows access to the controlled areas CLIENT PCs The Client PC contains the NexSentry Manager 3 0 software that allows a System User to enter data and monitor the system activity The Client PC provides system control and override capabilities The Client PC communicates with the Server PC Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 G 3 GLOSSARY CLOSED BUILDING MODES Set the NexSentry ACUs to Closed during building hours when no one is allowed in the building DATABASE EXPLORER The Database Explorer window shows the directory structure of the database Use this window to quickly navigate the database and to add delete or edit database items DBMS DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Software that controls the organization storage and retrieval of data fields records and files in a database It also controls the security and integrity of the database The DBMS accepts requests for data from the application program and instructs the operating system to transfer the appropriate data DIGITAL READERS A sensor that connects to an ACU that reads digital cards DIGITAL CARDS Like a credit card digital cards have a magnetic stripe on the back with encrypted data that is read by digital readers See also ABA cards DISABLED ZONES Set the NexSentry Star ACU when it does not operate at all DISARMED ZONES Set the NexSentry Star ACU fo
62. IP address 1s the same for both the Client and the Server settings During the software installation the PC finds the IP address for you If the IP address does not match stop the installation process and review the TCP IP network configuration PREPARING AN EXISTING DATABASE FOR THE NEXSENTRY MANAGER 3 0 6060606000600600606969006006060606060606006006060 0000006590000600000009000909090000000999999 Before you install the NexSentry Manager 3 0 software WSE recommends to save and back up the existing database if any The software installation process does create a backup of the existing database and any custom reports and copies them to a sub folder called DB Bakup Also during the software installation process a new blank database replaces the previously existing database if any After you create a backup of the database it is advised to delete the Transaction and Audit Logs from the NexSentry Client Read the following sections for details Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 2 9 in us Preparing an Existing Database for the NexSentry Manager 3 0 Backing up an existing database You can back up an existing database with any Windows NT compatible backup utility or program including the Windows NT Backup program See the appropriate documentation to correctly ia configure the Windows NT Backup program Also make sure that a Zip drive or another backup device is installed on the PC TO BACK U
63. If no previously existing electronic map files exist you must create the Map background using a graphics program The Microsoft Paint program in the Accessories folder of Windows NT produces a 4 16 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE MISCELLANEOUS FEATURES Understanding the Maps Windows bitmap file that you can import directly into the NexSentry Manager 3 0 as the Map background When you first create a Map the NexSentry Manager 3 0 names it Map1 Each subsequent Map is named Map2 Map3 and so on You can use the default name or click Rename from the Map menu to change to a more descriptive name TO CREATE A MAP 1 From the toolbar click the Map icon The Map window appears as well as the Map menu 2 From the Map menu click New A blank Map appears 3 From the Map menu click Select Background The Open dialog box appears The Background is the building or Zone layout 4 From the Open dialog box browse the directory to select the background file Click Open to import the image onto the Map Now that you have a Map with a background created you can import the Hardware Icons The only Icons you can add to the Map are the Icons in the Icons folder To learn how to import new Icons see the section Importing the Icons on page 4 15 TO IMPORT THE HARDWARE ICONS 1 Open the Map window and the Database Explorer window so that you can see both windows To do this from the menu bar click W
64. Input device attaches to on the MIRO ACU SENSOR NODE If the Input device connects to a NexSentry ACU or an 818SC ACU the ACU sensor node number setting appears Set the port number this Input device connects to on the ACU 5 34 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE HARDWARE FEATURES Setting the Input Devices CONTACT If the Input device connects to a NexSentry ACU or an 818SC ACU the Contact setting appears Select the contact point connected to this Input The Input Number equals the ACU Sensor Node Contact Allow the System Installer or an Electrical Technician to configure the Input State andthe Normal State INPUT STATE Select either Four stateorTwo state NORMAL STATE Set the normal state of the ACU Open Short 1K and 2K if the ACU enters a state other than the normal such as due to tampering then the ACU sends a Transaction Log to the System Monitor window Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 5 35 USING THE HARDWARE FEATURES Setting the Output Devices SETTING THE OUTPUT DEVICES Ce es Different types of Output devices include electric door locks lighting controllers video monitor switches onsite audible Alarms or remote Alarms that can contact a Central Station Output devices install directly to an ACU or a MIRO and in turn the ACU sends Transaction Logs to the NexSentry Manager 3 0 System Monitor window to alert the System User th
65. Manager 3 0 software Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 2 25 eer UM Removing the NexSentry Manager 3 0 2 26 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION FEATURES The System Administration data refers to the Security Levels System Users ACU Users Transactions Alarm Responses the Audit Trail User Defined Fields Facility Codes and Site Codes When you set up the database enter the System Administration data first before you configure the Hardware or Personnel features Refer to your completed Input Forms for the appropriate information when you configure the database See Appendix A if you have not filled out these forms Always back up the database before you make changes See the section Backing up an existing database on page 2 10 Also remember to download the database to the ACUs after adding new data This chapter covers the following topics e Setting the Security Levels on page 3 3 e Setting the System Users on page 3 4 e Setting the ACU Users on page 3 6 e Setting the Hosts on page 3 7 Converting Old Transaction Log and Audit Trail Archives on page 3 8 Using the Transactions and the Audit Trail on page 3 10 e Setting the Alarm Responses on page 3 18 e Setting the User Defined Fields on page 3 20 e Setting the Facility Codes and the Site Codes on page 3 25 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 Nex
66. NE SECTION You can set a Zone to the state of another Zone by setting either a Specific Zone or by setting a Zone number 4 12 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE MISCELLANEOUS FEATURES Setting the Action Groups SETTING THE ACTION GROUPS 606060900009065000005000077010065006500000000005 0000000009020000909090999 Action Groups are groupings of individual Actions Use the Action Groups to configure the Doors This way you can tailor each specific Door with Actions for each Transaction Type TO SET THE ACTION GROUPS c 1 From the Database Explorer directory double click Miscellaneous gt Action Groups The existing Action Groups appears in the rightmost window Ine 2 To open the Record menu right click an existing Action Group or right click Action Groups from the directory 3 From the Record menu click Add Add From or Edit The corresponding dialog box appears 4 Enter data into each field as appropriate See the following section for details Understanding the Action Groups dialog boxes There are three tabbed pages to the Act ion Group dialog box including the General Access and the Failure page GENERAL PAGE This section explains the text boxes and functions from the General page of the Action Groups dialog box ID AND DESCRIPTION In the ID text box type in an ID number or click Next unused ID In the Description text box type a name for the Action Group R
67. NexSentry Manager 3 0 5 29 USING THE HARDWARE FEATURES Setting the Floor Groups SETTING THE FLOOR GROUPS Create Floor Groups to assign Elevator and floor access to Cardholders Assign the Floor Groups to the Access Codes and then assign an Access Code s to the Cardholders Refer to the completed Input forms from Appendix A for the appropriate data to use TO SET THE FLOOR GROUPS cg 1 From the Database Explorer directory double click Hardware gt Elevator gt Floor Groups The existing Floor Groups appears in the rightmost window D 2 Toopenthe Record menu right click an existing Floor Group Oo or right click Floor Groups from the directory 3 From the Record menu click Add Add From or Edit The corresponding dialog box appears 4 Enter data into each field as appropriate See the following section for details Understanding the Floor Groups dialog box The Floor Groups dialog box has two tabbed pages including the Floor Group and the Floors pages FLOOR GROUP PAGE This section describes the features from the Floor Group page of the Floor Groups dialog box ID AND DESCRIPTION In the ID text box type in an ID number or click Next unused ID Inthe Description text box type a name for the Floor Group 5 30 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE HARDWARE FEATURES Setting the Floor Groups ELEVATORS AVAILABLE AND ELEVATORS SELECTED The Elevators available box show
68. Number 66110229001 GETTING STARTED Setting up the NexSentry Manager 3 0 system takes careful planning and consideration You need to establish several items before you install the software such as was the Hardware properly installed will you use one PC or two for the Client and Server software and have you backed up any existing databases This chapter covers the following topics Checking the Installed Access Control Units on page 2 3 Understanding the TCP IP Network on page 2 8 Preparing an Existing Database for the NexSentry Manager 3 0 on page 2 9 Installing the Software on page 2 11 Testing the Basic Functions on page 2 15 Configuring Windows NT for the NexSentry Manager 3 0 on page 2 18 Using the NexSentry Manager 3 0 Tools on page 2 20 Upgrading an Existing Database on page 2 22 Creating a New Database on page 2 23 Removing the NexSentry Manager 3 0 on page 2 24 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 2 1 GETTING STARTED Key Terms KEY TERMS 060606060606006065060060006051200600600060650060060000606500600050000600050000600060900900099999 Audit Trail The Audit Trail consists of all changes made to the database When you configure edit or delete a database item it is recorded as an Audit ACUs Access Control Units ACUs are Hardware devices that sense and react to input from other Hardware devices such as Readers ACUs control th
69. O CONFIGURE THE SERVER 1 From the Control Panel window double click Services The Services dialog box appears 2 From the Services dialog box scroll to NexMgrService and double click the item The Service dialog box appears 3 Click Automatic under Startup Type A check mark appears in the box Click OK and then click Close from the Services dialog box 4 After approximately one minute start the NexSentry Client and verify the NexSentry Manager 3 0 system operates correctly You have now configured the Server Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 2 19 GETTING STARTED Using the NexSentry Manager 3 0 Tools USING THE NEXSENTRY MANAGER 3 0 TOOLS The NexSentry Manager 3 0 CD ROM contains the NSM Tools folder Inside the NSM Tools folder are shortcut utilities and sample databases Understanding the desktop and menu shortcuts From the NexSentry Manager 3 0 CD ROM you can install desktop and menu shortcuts for communications and backup procedures Each shortcut is preconfigured for each communications port through 4 to communicate with the ACUs You can delete the shortcuts that you do not need TO INSTALL THE DESKTOP AND MENU SHORTCUTS From the NexSentry Manager 3 0 CD ROM double click Install bat to load the shortcuts The shortcuts include e NexCom 1 through NexCom 4 starts the Windows NT HyperTerminal program Use the NexClean shortcut to delete the FoxPro temporary files Before usi
70. P AN EXISTING DATABASE 1 Stop the NexSentry Server a If running as a Service from the Windows NT desktop click Start gt Settings gt Control Panel From the Control Panel window double click Services The Services dialog box appears From the Service window scroll down to and then click NexMgrService then click Stop Wait until the service stops a Or b If running as an Application select the command window from which the program is running and press CTRL C Wait for the program to shut down 2 CopytheNNNexSentry Manager Database folder to another location drive or folder WSE recommends you create at least two copies of the database one back up copy on the local PC and one back up copy on a Zip disk or another backup device Now that you have successfully backed up the database you should delete the Transaction and Audit Logs from the NexSentry Client See Archiving the Transaction Log and the Audit Trail on 2 10 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 GETTING STARTED Installing the Software page 3 12 and Deleting the Transaction Log and the Audit Trail on page 3 14 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE EEE ee Before installing the NexSentry Manager 3 0 software make sure you have a backup of any existing databases see the section Preparing an Existing Database for the NexSentry Manager 3 0 on page 2 9 Also make sure you understand the TCP IP network see the section Understandi
71. PTION In the ID text box type in an ID number or click Next unused ID Inthe Description text box type a name for the Reader ABA CARD FIELD DATA The magnetic stripe on the cards contain five series of numbers the Reader uses to determine access Each series of numbers are labeled Field A Field B Field C Expiration date start and Site code start Each Field has a Start position and a Length The Length represents how many numbers are in the Field These Fields tells an MSR Reader how to interpret the numbers on the magnetic stripe CONDITIONS PAGE Set the features inthe ABA deny access conditions section to determine which conditions deny access to the Cardholder Set the features in the ABA failsoft conditions section to determine which conditions send a Transaction Log to the System Monitor window but still grants access to the Cardholder SEND DATA TO TERMINAL Click Send data to terminal if you want the Cardholder s card information sent to the System Monitor window COLORS PAGE From the Colors page set how the LED light appears during Normal Idle Access pending andAccess granted time periods Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 5 43 USING THE HARDWARE FEATURES Setting the Reader Configurations Understanding the Weigand Readers dialog box The Weigand Reader Configuration dialog box has four tabbed pages including the General Conditions Colors and Misc pages
72. REX Request to Exit REX Enable REX Point Valid REX Time Group Unlock on REX Yes No Yes No MSR Enable Type Field A Field B Field C Expiration Site code start MSR date start Yes MSR5 Start Start Start No MSRKS Length Length__ Length__ Card notin ACU Site Code not in ACU Card has expired Use Site Code as card number Deny Failsoft Deny Failsoft Deny Failsoft Deny Failsoft Misc Enable Anti Passback Method Type Instruction Action Group Yes No Hard Soft Entry Exit Form 20 WSE NexSentry Manager 3 0 User Guide Page of Rev E Part No 66110229001 The NexSentry Manager 3 0 Data Input Form ELEVATORS General ID Description ACU Device Number Shunt Cab Operating Mode Cab type Normal High Priority Type 1 Type 2 Reader Reader Type Reader Reader VIP VIP Time Enable while Configuration Time Group Configuration Group zone is 1 2 Digital Armed MSR5 Disarmed MSRK5 Weigand Elevator Floors Floor Naming Scheme Floor Monitor Input Output Show Activity Instruction Action Group Misc Entering Zone Leaving Zone Form 21 WSE NexSentry Manager 3 0 User Guide Rev E Part No 66110229001 Page of The NexSentry Manager 3 0 Data Input Form ELEVATOR FLOOR NAME SCHEME ID DESCRIPTION
73. S Click Armed Disarmed or click them both or none at all depending if you want the VIP Reader to work while the Zone is Armed or Disarmed and so forth ELEVATOR FLOORS PAGE This section describes the different text boxes and features from the Elevator Floors page of the Elevators dialog box FLOOR NAMING SCHEME Click the drop down arrow to selectaFloor naming scheme See Setting the Input Devices on page 5 32 DEFINE FLOOR SECTION Selecta Floor aMonitor Input and an Output then click Add The selected settings appears in the Floor control section 5 28 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE HARDWARE FEATURES Setting the Elevators MISC PAGE This section describes the different text boxes and features from the Misc page of the Elevators dialog box SHOW ACTIVITY Click the drop down arrow to set the Time Group when the ACU sends Transaction Logs when events from this Elevator occur WSE recommends that you set the default Time Group A11 the time so that you see all Transactions that occur INSTRUCTION Select the Instruction to appear as a message on the System Monitor window when a Transaction set with this Instruction occurs ACTION GROUP Select an appropriate Action Group from the drop down list for this Elevator ZONES SECTION Click the drop down arrow and then select an Entering anda Leaving Zone respectively Revision E Part Number 66110229001
74. S WHILE FLOOR BUTTONS ARE ENABLED SetRead cards while floor buttons are enabled so Cardholders can present their cards to a Reader after the elevator s floor buttons have been pushed FLOOR BUTTON WAIT TIME Set the number of seconds a Cardholder has to push an elevator floor button after they present their card to the Reader READER PAGE This section describes the different text boxes and features from the Reader page of the Elevators dialog box READER You can configure up to three different Readers per Elevator Click Reader 1 to configure the first Reader then click Reader 2 to configure the second Reader The VIP Reader is considered the third Reader which you configure in the VIP section of this page TYPE Click the drop down arrow and then select the Type of Reader installed at the elevator You should set Reader 1 and Reader 2 as two different types of Readers Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 5 27 USING THE HARDWARE FEATURES Setting the Elevators CONFIGURATION After setting the Type of Reader you must select the actual Reader installed to this Elevator Click the drop down arrow to choose from the list TIME GROUP Set the Time Group for this Elevator s Reader VIP SECTION In the VIP section you can set a Keypad Reader for this Elevator From the Configuration text box select a Keypad Reader From the Time Group text box select a Time Group ENABLE WHILE ZONE I
75. SK Prints an asterisk on the Report when a Transaction of this type occurs if selected This only works if a printer is directly connected to the Server PC PRINT TO TERMINAL Sends a Transaction Log to the System Monitor window if selected SEND EVENT INFORMATION TO HOST Select the zone mode that specifies when Transaction Logs are sent to the System Monitor window Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 4 11 aT USING THE MISCELLANEOUS FEATURES Setting the Actions for the NexSentry Star I AND DURING THIS TIME GROUP Click the drop down arrow and select the Time Group that specifies when Transaction Logs are sent to the System Monitor window OUTPUT CONTACT PAGE This section explains the text boxes and functions from the Out put Contact pageoftheActions for NexSentry Star dialog box CONTACT POINT Click the drop down arrow and select the Output Device Output Contact Points are relays that are used to lock or unlock Doors or turn other devices on and off CLOSE OUTPUT CONTACT WHEN ZONE IS The ACU sends a Close Output Contact Transaction Log to the System Monitor window during the modes selected AND DURING THIS TIME GROUP Click the drop down arrow and select the Time Group that specifies when Transaction Logs are sent to the System Monitor window ZONE PAGE This section explains the text boxes and functions from the Zone page ofthe Actions for NexSentry Star dialog box OVERRIDE ZO
76. See ACUs acknowledge alarm G 2 action groups 4 13 through 4 14 action groups 4 2 5 2 actions 4 7 through 4 12 actions 4 2 ACUS 5 7 through 5 14 addressing 5 7 checking the connection 2 3 user ranks 3 2 users 3 6 users 3 2 zones 5 2 ACUs 2 2 5 2 additional look up fields 3 22 G 2 Additional Look Up Fields dialog box 3 22 additional text fields 3 21 G 2 Additional Text Fields dialog box 3 21 alarms responses 3 18 through 3 19 silencing 3 19 viewing 3 19 alarms G 2 anti passback hard 5 3 soft 5 4 archive transaction logs G 3 archiving audit trail 3 12 3 14 sample archive report 3 13 transaction logs 3 12 3 14 armed zones 4 2 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 audit trail archiving 3 12 converting 2 1 archives 3 8 deleting 3 14 viewing 3 10 audit trail 2 2 3 2 auto forgive 5 2 B back up the database 2 10 baud rate ACU default 5 8 building modes armed 4 2 disarmed 4 2 closed 4 2 disabled 4 2 limited 4 2 monitored 4 2 open 4 3 shunted 4 3 building modes G 3 C cardholders 6 4 through 6 8 cardholders 2 2 6 1 client PCs 2 2 closed building modes 4 2 closed reader mode 5 2 codes access 6 2 through 6 4 access 6 1 facility 3 2 5 2 6 1 site 3 2 5 4 compact the database 3 14 configuring ACU Host Port 2 7 NexSentry Manager 3 0 1 1 INDEX Windows NT 2 18 through 2 19 context sensitive Help online 1 9 converting 2 1 archives for 3 0 3 8 create a database 2 23 Crystal reports 1 4 custo
77. Sentry Manager 3 0 3 1 USING THE SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION FEATURES Key Terms KEY TERMS 06060606060600605060600600006050060060006005000600006005000051000650000500006000500900099999 Audit Trail The Audit Trail consists of all changes made to the database When you configure edit or delete a database item it is recorded as an Audit ACU Users A User who is authorized to access ACUs directly from the ACU Terminal port ACU User Ranks The level of permission assigned to an ACU User This Rank determines what the ACU User can do when connected directly to the ACU through the NSM Lite program See the ACU manual for a description of available Ranks Facility Codes A unique identification number assigned to a facility Use Facility Codes only for 1030 and 1040 cards Hosts The NexSentry Manager 3 0 allows you to configure Hosts Use the Hosts feature to assign passwords to ACU Users The ACU Users need a password to log in to NSM Lite Security Levels A Security Level defines a System User s permissions Site Codes A unique identification number assigned to a site Use Site Codes with ABA Magstripe cards System Users A person with a log in password who is authorized to use the NexSentry Manager 3 0 program Transaction Logs The Transaction Log is a record of all Transactions that take place in the controlled areas Transactions are defined by events such as Access Granted or Server Stopped User Defined Fields The U
78. Sentry Star ACU ACKNOWLEDGE ALARM The action a System User takes to respond to an Alarm message from the Alarm Service dialog box ACTIONS Actions define when and how the ACU sends Transaction Logs to the System Monitor window ADDITIONAL LOOK UP FIELDS User defined fields that a System User can use to store additional information about Cardholders ADDITIONAL TEXT FIELDS User defined fields that a System User can use to store information about Cardholders These text fields contain information that is unique to each Cardholder ALARM An alarm is an Output device that can notify the appropriate people in the case of a break in or other events G 2 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 GLOSSARY ANTI PASSBACK A control measure that prevents a Cardholder from reusing the same Door consecutively This prevents the practice of a Cardholder going through a Door and then handing back the card to another person See also Hard Anti Passback and Soft Anti Passback ARCHIVE TRANSACTION LOGS A process of transferring Transaction Logs from the database to a back up disk ARMED ZONES No one is allowed in the Zone when the NexSentry Star ACU is set for Armed AUDIT TRAIL The Audit Trail consists of all changes made to the database When you configure edit or delete a database item it is recorded as an Audit BUILDING MODES The three building modes include Open Limited and Closed CARD
79. Senty 1 POWER FAIL 2 37 2 5 97 14 38 door 2 DEVICE COMM FAIL 4 74 2 5 97 14 38 Door 1 ACCESS GRANTED PicardJean Luc 3 8 54263794 2 5 97 14 38 Door 1 ACCESS GRANTED PicardJean Luc 3 8 64263794 2 5 97 14 39 3X Door 1 ACCESS DENIED NOT IN MEMORY Torme Mel 3 2 64263758 2 5 97 14 42 x Door 1 ACCESS DENIED NOT IN MEMORY Torme Mel 3 2 54263758 2 5 97 14 42 Door 1 ACCESS GRANTED PicatdJean Luc 3 8 64263794 2 5 97 14 42 Door 1 ACCESS DENIED NOT IN MEMORY 3 2 2 5 97 14 43 NexSentm1 UNIT ONLINE 2 106 2 6 97 07 40 System Monitor Window The System Monitor window shows Transaction Logs that occur after you open the window It does not show Transactions that occurred before the window was opened Also the number of Transactions shown in the System Monitor window is determined from the System Defaults dialog box The screen refresh time slows when the System Monitor window displays a large number of Transactions See Setting the System Defaults on page 4 22 To access Transactions not shown in the System Monitor window you must view the Transaction Log TO VIEW THE TRANSACTION LOG OR THE AUDIT TRAIL cg 1 a E 3 From the Database Explorer directory click System Administration gt Transactions or Audit Trail to expand the subentries From the directory click Log The Transaction Log or the Audit Trail appears in the rightmost window From the rightmost window right click to open the Record menu From the Record menu you can se
80. Setting an ACU with a used Poller and Address combination The Address you have specified is already used by the following ACU Please change the Address and try again Verify that the address for the ACU you are assigning is correct Setting a Door with a used ACU and Sensor combination The Sensor you have specified is already used by the following Door Please change the Sensor and try again Verify that the sensor you are assigning is correct Setting an Input or an Output with a used ACU Sensor and Contact combination The Sensor Contact you have specified is already used by the following record Please change the Sensor and or Contact and try again Verify that the Input or Output you are assigning is correct Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 9 5 TROUBLESHOOTING Error Messages When it occurs Messages Comments Deleting a record when items referencing it still exist Cannot delete or change record It is in use by a record of type You cannot delete an ACU if it is included in a Zone a Door or any other device s definition When a non existent item is selected from a combo box Cannot add or change record Referenced record of type X does not exist It could have been deleted by other users or lost because of an error during a previous operation Verify that the item is defined in the sys
81. TACT POINT Click the drop down arrow and then select the Output device to connect to this Action Output Contact Points are relays that are used to lock or unlock Doors or turn other devices on or off CLOSE REGULAR CONTACT WHEN ACU IS When an Action of this type occurs the ACU sends a Close Regular Contact Transaction Log during the modes selected AND DURING THIS TIME GROUP Click the drop down arrow and select the Time Group that specifies the times when a Close Regular Contact Transaction Log is sent to the System Monitor window Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 4 9 oT USING THE MISCELLANEOUS FEATURES Setting the Actions for the NexSentry Star I SETTING THE ACTIONS FOR THE NEXSENTRY STAR I Ce EEEE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEREEEE The new NexSentry Star I ACU provides more options than previous 4100 series ACUs The NexSentry Manager 3 0 system allows you to work with both the 4100 series and the Star series The Actions that refer to the 4100 versions is listed in the Database Explorer directory as Actions and the Star I Actions is labeled Actions for NexSentry Star I The two different types are not compatible with each other A difference between the Star series and the 4100 series is that the Star series works with building Zones and not building Modes Building Modes refer to the status of an ACU and include Open Limited and Closed The building Zones also refer to the st
82. TEM ADMINISTRATION FEATURES Setting the User Defined Fields From the Alarm Service menu click Acknowledge ACU Status Show Status orGo To Map depending on the appropriate action You can acknowledge multiple Alarms by selecting more than one Alarm from the Alarm Servicing window Subsequent Alarms from the same Transaction does not cause additional Alarms until you clear the initial Alarm SETTING THE USER DEFINED FIELDS Use the User Defined Fields to create lists of set data for the purpose of adding or editing Cardholder data This allows you to tailor the Cardholder data in a way that best suits your needs You must define the User Defined Fields before you enter the Cardholder data These Fields help eliminate multiple entries that have the same meaning For example while entering Cardholder data one System User might type human resources and another System User might type HR Eliminating multiple same meaning entries helps you to sort and search the Cardholder information 3 20 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION FEATURES Setting the User Defined Fields Use the Additional Text Fields to define specific or individual information about Cardholders such as their car model or Lienas piii UID Label Text box Help text Additional Text Fields dialog box Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 3 21 USING THE SYSTEM ADMINISTR
83. Technical Support document ODBC and the NexSentry Manager You can set RAS to start automatically every time Windows NT starts From the Windows NT desktop click Start Settings Control Panel Services The Services dialog box appears From the Service box choose the appropriate Service and then click Startup From the Startup Type section click Automatic and then OK Try using the Windows NT HyperTerminal program on both the Server and Client PCs to test your connections After connecting B 14 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 REMOTE ACCESS SERVICE Removing Remote Access Service you can type characters from the Client PC and have the text show on the Server PC s HyperTerminal screen The NexSentry Client on the Client PC crashes if communications is lost between the Client PC and the Server PC during a connected session You must close the NS Client and reestablish the connection to the Server PC to restore the NS Client REMOVING REMOTE ACCESS SERVICE Read this section to learn how to remove RAS TO REMOVE RAS 1 From the Windows NT desktop click Start gt Settings gt Control Panel The Control Panel window appears From the Control Panel window double click the Network icon The Network dialog box appears From the Network dialog box click the Services tab From the Network Services box click Remote Access Service and then click Remove A Warning dialog box appears indicat
84. The TCP IP network allows PCs to communicate with each other A consideration before you install the software is will you have a Client PC and a Server PC or will both functions perform on the same PC Understanding the TCP IP network for separate Client and Server PCs 2 8 NexSentry Manager 3 0 If separate PCs are used for the Client and the Server take a moment to review the following required TCP IP network information before installing the NexSentry Manager 3 0 software Review the following TCP IP network information and requirements A TCP IP network is the only supported protocol All PCs must have a static TCP IP address DHCP is not supported e All PCs must have a unique name Know the names and the IP addresses of all the PCs you want as part of the NexSentry Manager 3 0 system Revision E Part Number 66110229001 GETTING STARTED Preparing an Existing Database for the NexSentry Manager 3 0 All System Users of the NexSentry Manager 3 0 need to have read and write privileges on the NexSentry Manager Server PC in the NexSentry Manager directory Program Files NexSentry Manager Make sure the Server and Client PCs can ping each other with each TCP IP address Understanding the TCP IP network for a single Client and Server PC You must know the TCP IP address of the PC when you install the the NexSentry Manager 3 0 software When you install both the Client and the Server software on the same PC the
85. This is useful if the Server PC connects to a worldwide system and keeping track of time is an important consideration TO SET THE TIME ZONES oe 1 From the Database Explorer directory double click Miscellaneous gt Timezones The existing Timezones appears in the rightmost window 00902 To open the Record menu right click an existing Timezone or di right click Timezones from the directory 3 From the Record menu click Add Add From or Edit The corresponding dialog box appears 4 Inthe ID text box type in the ID number or click Next unused ID 5 IntheDescription text box type in a name for the Timezone Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 4 21 aT USING THE MISCELLANEOUS FEATURES Setting the System Defaults 6 Set the GMT Offset appropriately Click Ahead or Behind whichever is more appropriate for the location of the ACU 7 IntheMnemonic text box type in the appropriate time zone for example PST 8 Inthe Daylight Savings section click Automatically adjust for daylight savings changes if appropriate and then type in the mnemonic for standard time and for daylight savings time SETTING THE SYSTEM DEFAULTS Ce es The System Defaults dialog box allows you to specify the system settings TO SET THE SYSTEM DEFAULTS 1 From the menu bar click Database gt System Defaults The System Defaults dialog box appears 2 Change the System Defaults as needed See below for details on each text
86. Use Comp Code as Card Use Site Code as Card Company Code not in ACU Use Comp Code as Card Dark Red Dark Red Dark Red Green Yellow Green Yellow Green Yellow ID Description ABA Card ABA Card ABA Card Field C ABA Expiration Field A Field B Date Start Start Start Start Length ___ Length Length Length ABA Site ABA Company ABA Deny Access ABA Failsoft Conditions Send Data to Code Code Conditions Terminal Start Start Card not in ACU Card not in ACU Yes No Length Length 1 Card Has Expired Card Has Expired Site Code not in ACU Site Code not in ACU Normal LED Color Access pending LED Color Access Granted LED Dark Red Dark Red Dark Red Green Yellow Green Yellow Green Yellow Form 6 WSE NexSentry Manager 3 0 User Guide Page of Rev E Part No 66110229001 The NexSentry Manager 3 0 Data Input Form WEIGAND READER CONFIGURATION ID Description ABA Card ABA Card ABA Card Field C ABA Expiration Field A Field B Date Start Start Start Start Length Length Length Length ABA Site ABA Company ABA Deny Access ABA Failsoft Conditions Send Data to Code Code Conditions Terminal Start Start Card not in ACU Card not in ACU Yes No Length Length Card Has Expired Card Has Expired Site Code not in ACU Use Site Code as Card Company Code not in ACU Use Comp Code as Card Site Code not in ACU Use Site Code as Card Company Code not in ACU
87. Users appears in the rightmost window f 2 To open the Record menu right click an existing System User or right click System Users from the directory 3 From the Record menu click Add Add From or Edit The corresponding dialog box appears 4 Type an ID number in the ID text box or click Next unused ID In the Description text box type a name for the System User 5 Click the Security Level text box The available Security Levels appears Click a Security Level from the list to select it 6 Inthe User name text box type in the name the System User will use to log into the NexSentry Manager 3 0 system In the Password text box type in a password and then retype the password in the Verify password text box User names and passwords are case sensitive For example if the User name is ASmith then the System User cannot type asmith to log into the system Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 3 5 USING THE SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION FEATURES Setting the ACU Users SETTING THE ACU USERS An ACU User can log directly into an ACU with a password to control individual components of the system You can add up to eight different ACU Users to the NexSentry Manager 3 0 system When communicating directly with an ACU through a terminal program only the password is used The default password for all the ACUs is new The System Administrator should change this password after the installation is complete
88. WSE The NEXSENTRY Manager 3 0 User Guide 47102 Misson Falls Court Fremont CA 94539 7818 Phone 510 360 7800 Fax 510 360 7820 an ISO 9001 certified company Part Number 66110229001 Rev E WSE NexSentry Manager Installation and Administrator s Guide Rev B Part No 66110229001 Limited Warranty WSE warrants to the original user the Equipment manufactured by WSE as described herein the Equipment to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ninety days 90 days from the date of purchase provided VI WSE has been notified within such period by return of any alleged defective equipment free and clear of any liens and encumbrances to WSE or its authorized Dealer at the address specified transportation prepaid and the Equipment has not been abused misused or improperly maintained and or repaired during such period and such defect has not been caused by ordinary wear and tear and such defect is not a result of voltage surges brownouts lightning water damage flooding fire explosion earthquakes tornadoes acts of aggression or war or similar phenomena and accessories used as integral to any WSE System have been approved by WSE for example coaxial cables and batteries and the Equipment has been installed and the installation has been supervised or tested by an authorized WSE Dealer This guide contains proprietary information of WSE and its receipt or possession does not conv
89. abled but the Tamper Transactions still works properly MONITOR POINTS OR INPUTS General purpose switches that detect and provide information to the system These can be sensors that detect unauthorized movement a broken window or other conditions change MSM MULTIPLE SWITCH MONITORS A link between monitor points and the ACU that allows for up to four monitor points Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 G 7 GLOSSARY MSR MAGNETIC STRIPE READERS A Reader used with ABA magnetic stripe cards NAME SCHEMES The NexSentry Manager 3 0 allows you to name the floors in the building this is called a Name Scheme NETWORK NODES One of the software addressable components on the NexSentry Manager 3 0 system such as a MIRO DKR VIP 2 Keypad or ACU NORMAL SECURITY Allows the elevator to travel to one floor per present Cardholder before the elevator returns to the default floor ODBC OPEN DATABASE CONNECTIVITY An industry standard Database Management system designed by Microsoft In Windows NT the NexSentry Manager 3 0 automatically configures this setting in the Control Panel during installation See also Database Management System DBMS OPEN BUILDING MODES Set the NexSentry ACUs to Open during normal building hours when the most amount of Cardholders occupy the building OUTPUT DEVICES Output devices are Hardware items such as locks lights and alarms When Output devices are trigge
90. ager 3 0 2 22 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 GETTING STARTED Restoring an Existing Database RESTORING AN EXISTING DATABASE Ce ee EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEREEEE If disaster strikes use the database backup to restore any lost information Following this procedure overwrites the damaged database If the Windows NT backup utility was used to create the backup use B that program to restore the database TO RESTORE THE DATABASE 1 Stop the Server PC and all Client PCs before you restore the database 2 Copy the files in the backup database folder and paste them in the NexSentry Manager 3 0 database folder N NNexSentry ManagerMDatabase You have now restored the database CREATING A NEW DATABASE The database is a primary feature of the NexSentry Manager 3 0 AII information regarding the Hardware Personnel System Administration and so forth is saved in the database Without a well planned and carefully maintained database the NexSentry Manager 3 0 cannot work effectively See Appendix A for procedures on how to plan your database Also from Appendix A find the Master Input forms you need to help d organize the database structure Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 2 23 GETTING STARTED Removing the NexSentry Manager 3 0 REMOVING THE NEXSENTRY MANAGER 3 0 60606090000600600600000000906 0000065000090000000000000000000090009009099 9 Removing the NexSentry Man
91. ager 3 0 software is a two step process First you must remove the NexMgrService program and then you can remove the software TO REMOVE THE NEXMGRSERVICE PROGRAM 1 Stop all Client PCs before you remove the NexMgrService program Stop the NexMgrService program See the procedure To back up an existing database on page 2 10 To remove NexMerService from the Windows NT desktop click Start gt Programs gt Command Prompt The MS DOS Command Prompt appears From the MS DOS Command Prompt dialog box change the directory to where the NexSentry Manager 3 0 installed the default is C NProgram Files NexSentry Manager From the NexSentry Manager directory type eagleserver remove Close the MS DOS Command Prompt dialog box You can now delete the NexSentry Manager 3 0 software 2 24 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 GETTING STARTED Removing the NexSentry Manager 3 0 TO REMOVE THE NEXSENTRY MANAGER 3 0 SOFTWARE 1 From the Windows NT desktop click Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Add Remove Programs 2 From the Add Remove Programs Properties dialog box scroll to NexSentry Manager 3 0 and click to highlight the item and then click Add Remove The Confirm File Deletion dialog box appears 3 Click Yes from the Confirm File Deletion dialog box The UninstallShield program starts A prompt appears asking if you want all the files deleted click Yes You have now removed the NexSentry
92. ame of where you want the archive file saved You must name the archive files with an extension for the NexSentry Manager 3 0 to use them for archive filtering and reporting For example C NexTemp Transactions csv 3 12 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION FEATURES Using the Transactions and the Audit Trail In the Field delimiter section click Comma In the Text Qualifier text box select the double quote option Do not click Delete after archiving until you are satisfied with the archiving results Click OK to finish Through Excel s Edit tool run the REPLACE command to convert the ID numbers to a descriptive name if needed For example you can change the following Point ID from 210 to Front Door or Cardholder ID from 164 to John Doe Generated by NexSentry Manager Transaction Point ID Cardholder Time Type Priority Acknowledge ACU Login Alarm Alarm Alarm Card ID ID Time User ID ID Remarks Status Response ID Number 9461 20000 0 4 2 92 54 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 22 9473 20500 0 4 2 92 12 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 22 9471 210 164 4 2 92 8 0 0 0 1 0 99123456 7 29 Sample Archive Report Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 3 13 USING THE SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION FEATURES Using the Transactions and the Audit Trail Viewing the Transaction Log and the Audit Trail archives The
93. and you have rebooted the PC you should start the NexSentry Server application click the NexSentry Client icon or click Start gt Programs gt NexSentry gt NS ClientApp Test that the ACU is online and operating properly If needed see the WSE TS document Procedures for Connecting the NexSentry Manager to the 4100 and 818SC Installing the Remote Access Service on the Client PC After you install RAS on the Server PC you are ready to install RAS on the Client PC Read this section for details TO INSTALL THE MODEM ON THE CLIENT PC 1 Follow the manufacturer s instructions to install the modem or direct wire to the PC 2 Logon to Windows NT with Administrator privileges 3 From the Windows NT desktop click Start gt Settings gt Control Panel and then double click the Modems icon The Modem setup wizard guides you through the installation process When the modem installation finishes confirm the modem is installed and configured correctly Check that the modem properties B 8 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 REMOTE ACCESS SERVICE Remote Access Service Rules are set to the maximum baud rate and that all options are set the same on the Server and Client PCs Use the Windows NT HyperTerminal program to test the modem by dialing another modem Try the Microsoft BBS shortcut located in the HyperTerminal folder if needed See your Windows NT or modem documentation for additional information Next
94. ansaction Types but you can edit them TO EDIT TRANSACTION TYPES cg 1 From the Database Explorer directory double click System Administration Transactions to expand the subentries 2 From the directory click Types The Transaction Types appears in the rightmost window 3 Right click the Transaction Type you want to edit The Record menu appears 4 From the Record menu click Edit The Edit Transaction Types dialog box appears Enter the appropriate data into each text box For more information see the next section Understanding the Edit Transaction Types dialog boxes This section explains the different text boxes and fields from the Edit Transaction Types dialog box The Edit Transaction Types dialog box has three tabbed pages named General Actions andDisplay Options Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 3 15 USING THE SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION FEATURES Using the Transactions and the Audit Trail GENERAL PAGE The General page allows you to edit the Transaction Type and define it as an Alarm ID AND DESCRIPTION You cannot edit the ID for Transaction Types In the Description text box type a name for the Transaction You may change the description to something more specific to your site requirements FACTORY DEFAULT If the Transaction description has been modified click Restore to return the settings to the factory default if you prefer ALARM SETTINGS If you want to define t
95. atus of an ACU but are defined as Armed Disarmed Shunted Disabled and Monitored See Key Terms on page 4 2 for definitions TO SET THE ACTIONS FOR NEXSENTRY STAR cg 1 From the Database Explorer directory double click Miscellaneous gt Actions for NexSentry Star The existing Actions for NexSentry Star appears in the rightmost window 2 To open the Record menu right click an existing Actions for NexSentry Star or right click Actions for NexSentry Star from the directory 3 From the Record menu click Add Add From or Edit The corresponding dialog box appears 4 Enter data into each field as appropriate See the following section for details 4 10 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE MISCELLANEOUS FEATURES Setting the Actions for the NexSentry Star I Understanding the Actions for NexSentry Star dialog boxes There are three tabbed pages to the Actions for NexSentry Star dialog box General Output Contact andthe Zone page GENERAL PAGE This section explains the text boxes and functions from the General page of the Actions for NexSentry Star dialog box ID AND DESCRIPTION In the ID text box type in an ID number or click Next unused ID Inthe Description text box type a name for the Action PREVENT ZONE CLOSURE The ACU sends a Prevent Zone Closure Transaction Log to the System Monitor window when an Action of this type occurs if selected PRINT ASTERI
96. bar From the toolbar you can open windows and dialog boxes Click the appropriate icon to open the View Alarms window the System Monitor window the Status windows that respectively displays the current status of the Doors the Pollers the ACUs the Elevators the Input and Output devices you can even filter the Status window to display specific Zones Also from the toolbar you can open the Add Cardholder Add Time Group and Add Access Code dialog boxes Finally from the toolbar you can print reports silence an alarm or use the context sensitive Help Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 1 5 WELCOME TO THE NEXSENTRY MANAGER 3 0 Using this Guide Understanding the menu bar Use the menu bar to access many of the NexSentry Manager 3 0 features What appears on the menu bar depends on the currently active window For example when the Alarm Servicing window is active the Alarm menu appears on the menu bar When the System Monitor window is active the Monitor menu appears and so forth The File View Database Window and Help menus appears on the menu bar consistently However the items on these menus change depending on the active window Understanding the status bar The status bar appears along the bottom border of the NexSentry Manager 3 0 window Right click icons from the status bar to perform such tasks as silencing an alarm or reconnecting to the server The status bar also contains brief messages and the
97. box set the following options Bits per second 9600 or the rate you plan to use See your ACU and communications device CI 1 8 modem and so forth manuals for the recommended or maximum data rates Remember the ACU default is 9600 on the Server port and 300 on the Client port Data bits 7 Parity Odd Stop e Bits 1 Flow control None 7 Click Apply and then click OK A blank white screen appears If you type any letters you should see no response on the screen If you do make sure the configuration is correct and that nothing is plugged into the communications port You have now checked that the ACUs have a proper connection to the Server PC Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 2 5 es E Checking the Installed Access Control Units Performing a Loopback and Communications Test This section explains how to test the communications ports Use this procedure to troubleshoot any RS 232 communications problems You can use this procedure at any point in the data path Before testing the system make sure you are connected to the correct Serial Port on your PC and that you are also connected with the Terminal port on the ACU TO PERFORM A LOOPBACK AND COMMUNICATIONS TEST 1 From the communications port on the back of the PC that you are using probably COMI or COMO short pins 2 and 3 together This is known as a loopback test 2 Open the HyperTerminal program With the Connect To dialog
98. box open use the keyboard to press some letters The letters appears on the screen If you do not see the letters on the screen short the pins from a different communications port or set the HyperTerminal program to a different port This determines the correct communications port and to know the port works properly You can also perform this test by shorting out pins 2 and 3 at the end of the RS 232 cable when the cable connects to the PC This also works over a modem or a CI 8 3 Connect one ACU at a time directly to the PC communications port you just configured in step 1 See your ACU manual for the pin outs If you press Enter or Spacebar the ACU should answer back with YOUR PASSWORD If not try reversing pins 2 and 3 TD and RD on the ACU Note that the 8188 C SX and the 4100 default to 9600 baud on the Server port and 300 baud on the Client port 2 6 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 GETTING STARTED Checking the Installed Access Control Units You are now ready to test the ACU Server port Remember the Terminal port always answers in English for a laptop or dumb terminal The Server port answers in English only until the ACU is addressed and reset Configuring and testing the ACU Server Port The following procedure explains how to configure and test the ACU Server port TO CONFIGURE AND TEST THE ACCESS CONTROL UNIT SERVER PORT 1 Connect to the ACU Server port log on and set the Server port bau
99. ccess pending andAccess granted time periods MISC PAGE This section describes the different text boxes and features from the Misc page of the Weigand Readers dialog box DATA INTERFACE TYPE Set the Data interface type toeither Data0 Datal or Clock Data CREDENTIAL FORMAT Setthe Credential format to either HEX or BCD PARITY SECTION Set the Start Parity andthe End Parity to either None Odd or Even Also set the bit length of the start parity in the Field length text box Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 5 45 USING THE HARDWARE FEATURES Setting the Instructions SETTING THE INSTRUCTIONS Ce EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEREEEE An Instruction contains useful information for System Users They appear on the System Monitor window when an ACU sends a Transaction Log set with that Instruction You can set Instructions to all individual monitor points and to Transaction Types The NexSentry Manager 3 0 system can store up to 500 separate Instructions TO SET THE INSTRUCTIONS cg 1 From the Database Explorer directory double click Hardware Instructions The existing Instructions appears in the rightmost window To open the Record menu right click an existing Instruction or right click Instructions from the directory From the Record menu click Add Add From or Edit The corresponding dialog box appears In the ID text box type in the ID number or click Next un
100. cess Control Units CHECKING THE INSTALLED ACCESS CONTROL UNITS Make sure all of the system Hardware is installed and works properly before you install or use the NexSentry Manager 3 0 software The Installer might have already performed the following procedures during installation To save time talk with the Installer to verify the Hardware system was checked for proper installation If the Installer verifies the Hardware was installed correctly and that it works you can skip this section and proceed to the section Installing the Software on page 2 11 Checking the connection from the Access Control Units to the PC The ACUs Access Control Units require a proper connection to the PC for them to work The following procedure explains how to check if the ACUs have a proper address to the PC Disconnect the Microsoft HyperTerminal program before you make changes to the HyperTerminal properties You might need to click the Disconnect icon from the HyperTerminal toolbar before making changes After you make the changes go back and click the Connect icon for the changes to take effect Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 2 3 es E Checking the Installed Access Control Units TO CHECK THE CONNECTION FROM THE ACCESS CONTROL UNITS TO THE PC 1 Start the HyperTerminal program From the Windows NT desktop click Start gt Programs gt Accessories gt Hyperterminal gt HyperTerminal not HyperTerminal BBS ht 2
101. commends that you set the default Time Group A11 the t ime so that you see all occurring Transactions ACTION AND ZONE SECTION Click the respective drop down arrow to select an Action Group and a Zone for this Input device The Zone text box becomes available only if a NexSentry Star ACU is chosen from the Connection page The Zones that appear on the drop down list depends on which Zones are set with the Star ACU you chose from the Connect ion page See Zone Mode Input on page 5 48 for more information Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 5 33 USING THE HARDWARE FEATURES Setting the Input Devices CONNECTION PAGE The settings on the Connection page depends on the type of ACU selected The following section describes all possible settings ACU Select the ACU to which this Input device connects SHUNTED Select Shunted to stop the ACU from sending Transaction Logs when events occur at this Input device Use this feature during installation or maintenance work LOCATED ON ACU Select the Located on ACU feature if the Input device connects directly to the ACU MIRO S DEVICE NUMBER If the Input device connects to a NexSentry Star ACU the MIRO s device number setting appears Click the drop down arrow to select the MIRO number to which the Input device connects POINT NUMBER If the Input device connects to a NexSentry Star ACU the Point number setting appears Type the Point number this
102. d LED Dark Red Dark Red Dark Red Green Yellow Green Yellow Green Yellow ID Description Read Range Verification Time Window Number of Forward Digit Verifications Code Yes No Beeper Timing Red LED Timing Green LED timing On Duration Off Duration Cycles On Duration Off Duration Cycles On Duration Off Duration Cycles Normal LED Color Access pending LED Color Access Granted LED Dark Red Dark Red Dark Red Green Yellow Green Yellow Green Yellow Form 5 WSE NexSentry Manager 3 0 User Guide Page of Rev E Part No 66110229001 MAGNETIC STRIPE READER CONFIGURATION The NexSentry Manager 3 0 Data Input Form Use Site Code as Card Company Code not in ACU Use Comp Code as Card Use Site Code as Card Company Code not in ACU Use Comp Code as Card ID Description ABA Card ABA Card ABA Card Field C ABA Expiration Field A Field B Date Start Start Start Start Length Length 1 Length Length ABA Site ABA Company ABA Deny Access ABA Failsoft Conditions Send Data to Code Code Conditions Terminal Start Start Card not in ACU Card not in ACU Yes No Length Length 1 Card Has Expired Card Has Expired Site Code not in ACU Site Code not in ACU Normal LED Color Access pending LED Color Access Granted LED Use Site Code as Card Company Code not in ACU
103. d rate and individual ACU address See the 4100 ACU manual for details a Make sure the battery switch is on b Make sure the ACU Server port the Pollers and all of the communications equipment between them modems converters adapters and so on are set at the same baud rate 2 Reset the ACU by typing RESET or by powering the ACU down and back up The ACU should no longer answer back when you press Enter or Spacebar If it answers with anything in English start over at step 1 of this procedure 3 Try entering the ACU ID command see the following diagram to test the ACU for the correct configuration When set correctly it should answer back with a string of characters otherwise the letter N appears Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 2 7 Address Command Address Command L02 18 L12 GETTING STARTED Understanding the TCP IP Network Note The following diagram uses the number 0 zero not the letter 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 L03 L04 L05 L06 L07 L08 L09 LOA LOB LOC LOD LOE LOF L10 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 L13 L14 L15 L16 L17 L18 L19 LIA LIB LIC LID LIE LIF L20 Repeat this process for each installed ACU Once you have verified the Hardware communicates properly you can install the software UNDERSTANDING THE TCP IP NETWORK 06060960606060690506060606060060650600606006065060060606006050600606000060006000060900900609090099990999
104. default folder is Program Files NexSentry Manager Make sure the Server and the Client PCs can ping each other with each TCP IP address Make sure the Server PC has all potential System Users listed as Windows NT users Set the NexSentry Manager 3 0 folder to shared to allow only the System Users access All System Users who dial in through RAS must have Dial In permission in the Windows NT User Manager Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 B 3 ee Remote Access Service Rules Installing the Remote Access Service on the Server PC This procedure installs RAS and the NexSentry Manager 3 0 on a Windows NT 4 0 Workstation The first step is to install the modem TO INSTALL THE MODEM ON THE SERVER PC 1 Follow the manufacturer s instructions to install the modem or direct wire to the Server PC 2 Log on to Windows NT with Administrator privileges 3 From the Windows NT desktop click Start gt Settings gt Control Panel and then double click the Modems icon The Modem setup wizard guides you through the modem installation When the modem installation is complete you need to confirm that the modem is configured correctly Check that the modem properties are set to the maximum baud rate and that all options are set the same on the Server and Client PCs Use the Windows NT HyperTerminal program to test the modem by dialing another modem Try the Microsoft BBS shortcut located in the Hype
105. ders dialog box sess 5 39 Understanding the Digital Readers dialog box sess 5 41 Understanding the Magnetic Stripe Readers dialog box 5 42 Understanding the Weigand Readers dialog box sss 5 44 Setting the THSEPUCEIODS osse rete etate stove eta e syed Fore cea ea PUER UR TRU 5 46 SS UAT TEC ZO Sachi estate aec tta UR uan e eee ens 5 47 Understanding the Zones dialog box eee 5 47 6 Using the Personnel Features eeeeeee eene eren ee eee ee eeeees 0 L Key Der is sso asper iate nist DEAL e tons a ce 6 1 Setting the ACCESS COMES ao nde test she taceo Urea iacet piden Rive Pies 6 2 Understanding the Access Code dialog boxes esses 6 3 Setting the Cardholders sisse ote eere ee atro dta ie exten re potui qeeddde 6 4 Understanding the Cardholder dialog boxes esses 6 5 7 Using the System Status and System Monitor Windows 7 1 Changing the Zone Modes esee eene 7 1 Determining the Cardholder s Anti Passback Status 7 2 Defining the System Status Icons eee 7 3 8 Using the Dial Up Feature ee eee esee e eere ee ee ee enne eee essseeee e D L Configuring the ACU and the Server Modems 8 2 Configuring the Ne
106. e Door status as well as send Transaction Logs to the System Monitor window The three types of ACUs used with the NexSentry Manager 3 0 include the ALTO 818SC the NexSentry ACU and the NexSentry Star ACU Cardholders Cardholders are individuals with a card that allows access to the controlled areas Client PCs The Client PC contains the NexSentry Manager 3 0 software that allows a System User to enter data and monitor the system activity The Client PC provides system control and override capabilities The Client PC communicates with the Server PC Pollers A Poller is a Hardware device that controls communications with the ACUs There is only one Poller for each communications port For example Pollerl1 COM1 or Poller2 COM2 Readers A Cardholder passes their card in front of a Reader to gain access through the Door Readers are Hardware devices that install at the Door and connects to the ACU Server PCs A PC that controls the Poller operation and feeds data to and from the ACUs The Server PC contains the database System Administrator The System Administrator is the default System User that has all security and database permissions Transaction Logs The Transaction Log is a record of all Transactions that take place in the controlled areas Transactions are defined by events such as Access Granted or Server Stopped 2 2 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 GETTING STARTED Checking the Installed Ac
107. e Doors box Add as many Doors and Time Groups to an Access Code as necessary Click the Access Code Floor Groups tab and then add Floor Groups and Time Groups to this Access Code in the same manner as described above SETTING THE CARDHOLDERS 060606096500060000000900060000000001 0000901000090000000000900000900000290901 Cardholders are individuals such as employees visitors or contractors with an access card for the access control system TO SET THE CARDHOLDERS cg 1 From the Database Explorer directory double click Be Personnel Cardholders The existing Cardholders appears in the rightmost window To open the Record menu right click an existing Cardholder or right click Cardholders from the directory From the Record menu click Add Add From or Edit The corresponding dialog box appears Enter data into each field as appropriate See the following section for details 6 A NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE PERSONNEL FEATURES Setting the Cardholders Understanding the Cardholder dialog boxes The Cardholder dialog box has eight tabbed pages General Access Credentials Address Additional Text Fields More Additional Text Fields Additional Look Up Fields and Picture GENERAL PAGE This section describes the text boxes and features found on the General page of the Cardholders dialog box CARDHOLDER ID In the Cardholder ID text box type an ID number or click Nex
108. e Output device has been triggered Contact your Installer for more information on installing Output devices When you configure the Outputs refer to the completed Output forms from Appendix A for the appropriate data to use When the Output devices are installed make sure the Installer completes the Outputs form from Appendix A Make especially sure the MIRO s device number Point number ACU sensor node number and Contact number fields are complete and accurate You need this information to properly configure the Output devices TO SET THE OUTPUTS cg 1 2 From the Database Explorer directory double click Hardware gt Outputs The existing Outputs appears in the rightmost window To open the Record menu right click an existing Output or right click Outputs from the directory From the Record menu click Add Add From or Edit The corresponding dialog box appears Enter data into each field as appropriate See the following section for details 5 36 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE HARDWARE FEATURES Setting the Output Devices Understanding the Outputs dialog box The Outputs dialog box has two tabbed pages including the General page and the Connection page GENERAL PAGE This section describes the different text boxes and features from the General page of the Out puts dialog box ID AND DESCRIPTION In the ID text box type in an ID number or click Next unused I
109. e WHY DOESN T THE NEXSENTRY MANAGER 3 0 COMMUNICATE WITH THE ACUS AND THE ASSOCIATED DEVICES A e Look at how the ACUs are addressed Each ACU must have e an assigned unique number Consult with the Installer and your completed Input Forms for the correct address Also see Checking the Installed Access Control Units on page 2 3 When you address the ACUs make sure to save the information and to download the data to the ACU A e Check to see that the COM ports work The Installer might be able to test the COM Ports to ensure that they work properly 9 2 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 TROUBLESHOOTING Questions and Answers A e Also check that the Pollers were installed correctly The ACU e must have a Poller installed and properly defined in the NexSentry Manager 3 0 to communicate with the ACUs A itis important that the serial cables are securely connected to the right connectors on the PC A e Make sure the address in the ACU dialog box matches the ACU address that you set with the HyperTerminal program e Q e WHY CAN T THE CARDHOLDERS GAIN ACCESS EVEN THOUGH THE CORRECT INFORMATION IS IN THE DATABASE A e You need to download the database to the ACUS after adding new information Check the System Defaults for download times and see if the Download database on discrepancy check box is selected You might want to manually download the database to the ACUS after you have entered new Cards or
110. e client Try clicking the Communication Icon to reconnect to the Server Unable to establish Client Server communications Could not establish communication with the server Either the server or the network could be having problems See Questions and Answers on page 9 1 TROUBLESHOOTING THE TCP IP CONFIGURATION 606060006060606909060606060600600606006060000100085050006000006000090060090000000999990 If any errors occur with the TCP IP configuration make sure your network connection is good and that everyone using the NexSentry Manager 3 0 has privileges other than Guest in the Windows NT directory Program Files NexSentry Manager If you are still having problems or if problems occur in the future you can check the Windows NT Registry TO CHECK THE WINDOWS NT REGISTRY 1 From the Windows NT desktop click Start gt Run The Run dialog box appears 2 Inthe Open text box type REGEDIT and then click OK The Registry Editor dialog box appears 3 Click HKEY LOCAL MACHINE SOFTWARE Honeywell Security Products 3 0 CLIENT The Protocol should be Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 9 7 ey Troubleshooting the Dial Up Connection ncacn ip tcp and the Address should be the Client PC s TCP IP number 4 Click HKEY LOCAL MACHINE SOFTWARE Honeywell Security Products SERVER The Protocol should be ncacn ip tcp and the Address should be the Server PC s the PC tha
111. e the NexSentry Manager 3 0 icon where the designated CD ROM drive is located Also make sure to properly identify the CD ROM drive during the installation A e Double check that you are logged on the PC as an Administrator or with Administrator privileges Some Windows NT logon accounts does not allow you to copy and install files If this is the case you need to obtain Administrator privileges Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 9 1 TROUBLESHOOTING Questions and Answers e Q e WHY DOESN T THE INSTALLED SOFTWARE WORK A e Check if the PC meets the system requirements See System Requirements and Prerequisites on page 1 10 Remember to shut down the PC after the installation and then restart the PC e Q e WHY DOESN T THE NEXSENTRY MANAGER 3 0 COMMUNICATE WITH THE SERVER A A o Make sure the IP address used during the installation is correct You could run the installation program again to ensure that your network information is correct Before doing this make a backup copy of the database to save the data you might have already entered You should also check that the Network Server assigns the same IP address each time you log on the NexSentry Manager 3 0 If your Server uses DHCP and assigns an IP address contact your Systems Administrator for a dedicated IP assignment If the PC s IP address changes you must reinstall the NexSentry Manager 3 0 to reconfigure the IP setting e Q
112. e the first Reader then click Reader 2 to configure the second Reader The VIP Keypad Reader is the third type of available Reader TYPE Click the drop down arrow and then select the Type of Reader installed on this Door You should set Reader 1 and Reader 2 as two different types of Readers The Keypad Reader that you set in the VIP section is the third Reader type that you can set to be used either by itself or in combination with Reader 1 and or Reader 2 CONFIGURATION After you set the Type of Reader you must select the actual Reader installed on the Door Click the drop down arrow to choose from the list TIME GROUP Set the Time Group for this Door s Reader VIP SECTION In the VIP section you can configure a Keypad Reader for this Door From the Configuration text box select a Keypad Reader From the Time Group text box select a Time Group 5 20 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE HARDWARE FEATURES Setting the Doors ENABLE WHILE ZONE IS Click Armed Disarmed or click them both or neither depending if you want the VIP Reader to work while the Zone is Armed or Disarmed and so forth VIP PAGE The VIP page does not apply to the NexSentry Star Doors Use this page only if this door uses a VIP Keypad Click Enable to select the Time Group and Building Modes you want the door active REX PAGE This section describes the different text boxes and features
113. e toolbar click the Monitor icon The System Monitor window appears In the Message column an Access Granted Transaction Log appears Next you should configure Windows NT for maximum performance CONFIGURING WINDOWS NT FOR THE NEXSENTRY MANAGER 3 0 06060006000009050000000060006006006000070000000000000000080000000000909999 For best performance configure Windows NT to work with the NexSentry Manager 3 0 system First set the memory configurations and then set the Server configurations A Never set the Initial Size MB to less than 100 MB TO CONFIGURE THE MEMORY 1 From the Windows NT desktop click Start gt Settings gt Control Panel The Control Panel window appears From the Control Panel window double click System The System Properties dialog box appears 2 18 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 GETTING STARTED Configuring Windows NT for the NexSentry Manager 3 0 3 From the System Properties dialog box click the Performance tab Set the Boost to None and then click Change to set the Virtual Memory The Virtual Memory dialog box appears 4 From the Virtual Memory dialog box type 120 in the Initial Size MB text box and then type 150 in the Maximum Size MB text box Click Set and then click OK The System Properties dialog box appears 5 From the System Properties dialog box click Apply and then click OK You have now set the memory for optimum operating performance T
114. em components become violated POWER FAIL Set the Action for when Power Failure Transactions occur CARDS PAGE These selections are only for the 818SC ACU The 4100 ACU is digital and magstripe only Select the type of analog cards that are accepted by the ACU For 1030 and 1040 cards you must also enter the Facility Code READER PAGE Do not adjust the Verification Sweeps Misread filter and Reread delay functions These are for WSE Customer Service use only 5 12 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE HARDWARE FEATURES Setting the Access Control Units ACCESS DENIED TIME Set the number of seconds the sensor is disabled after a failed read This is only for Access Denied Transactions and not for Memory Access Denied Transactions MISC PAGE This section describes the different text boxes and features from the Misc page of the ACU dialog box HOST CONNECTION Set the baud rate for the PC Host connection The 4100 ACU supports baud rates up to 19200 The 818SC supports baud rates up to 9600 Use the same baud rate on the ACUs and the Poller XON XOFF Set the Xon Xo f feature to enable the X Modem protocol This setting has no effect on the Server PC TERMINAL CONNECTION Set the baud rate for the Terminal connection The 4100 ACU supports baud rates up to 19200 The 818SC supports baud rates up to 9600 If you plan to use the 703 Terminal you must set the Terminal baud rate to 300
115. erent information about the Doors connected to them based on the performance capabilities of the ACU A When setting the Doors remember that you can only set a NexSentry Star Door with a NexSentry Star ACU Refer to the completed Input forms from Appendix A for the appropriate data to use TO SET THE DOORS g 1 From the Database Explorer directory double click Hardware gt Doors Click a particular type of Door The existing Doors appears in the rightmost window E 2 To open the Record menu right click an existing Door or right click a Door type from the directory 3 From the Record menu click Add Add From or Edit The corresponding dialog box appears 4 Enter data into each field as appropriate See the following section for details Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 5 15 USING THE HARDWARE FEATURES Setting the Doors Understanding the Doors dialog box There are seven pages to the Doors dialog box General Time Groups Lock Proximity Reader VIP REX MSR and the Miscellaneous page The Proximity Reader VIP and REX pages are optional depending on the specifics of your installation GENERAL PAGE This section describes the different text boxes and features from the General page of the Doors dialog box ID AND DESCRIPTION In the ID text box type in an ID number or click Next unused ID Inthe Description text box type a name for the Door ACU From the dr
116. evision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 4 13 aT USING THE MISCELLANEOUS FEATURES Setting the Action Groups FOR USE WITH NEXSENTRY STAR Click the For use with NexSentry Star check box if you want to use this Action Group with the Gold Hardware GENERAL ACTIONS Each text box inthe General actions section represents a different Transaction Type Click the drop down arrow to open a list of available Actions to set for the Transaction Type ACCESS PAGE The Access page defines the Actions for Access Transaction Types Select the Actions for Access Granted Access Denied Exit Granted andExit Denied Transaction Types FAILURE PAGE The Failure page defines the Actions for Failure Transaction Types Select the Actions for Coax Sensor MSM VIP and SNET Reader Transaction Types 4 14 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE MISCELLANEOUS FEATURES Importing the Icons IMPORTING THE ICONS 6060609000009065 0000850000 710000000002965 09000600000000090090000090090999 Use Icons to help define the Transaction Logs that appear on the System Monitor window Also use the Icons to represent Hardware devices on the Maps TO IMPORT THE ICONS 1 From the Database Explorer directory double click Miscellaneous gt Icons The existing Icons appears in the rightmost window From the Database Explorer directory double click Miscellaneous gt Icons The existing Icons appears in the
117. ey any rights to reproduce disclose its contents or to manufacture use or sell anything it may describe Reproduction disclosure or use without specific written authorization of WSE is strictly forbidden RESTRICTED RIGHTS LEGEND Use duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in the subdivision c 1 ii of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252 227 7013 WSE 47102 Mission Falls Court Fremont CA 94539 7818 USA www WSE com 1998 WSE All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America NexSentry is a trademark of WSE Microsoft Windows NT is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation WSE NexSentry Manager Installation and Administrator s Guide Rev B Part No 66110229001 Contents 1 Welcome to the NexSentry Manager 3 0 1 1 Key Term S cs 2ccces ct neo ono esto P edraietoaameddstatetahod cule er ire 1 1 Understanding the NexSentry Manager 3 0 sess 1 2 Understanding the Database Explorer window esse 1 2 Understanding the Record menu eee 1 3 Understanding the toolbar eese 1 5 Understanding the menu bar sess 1 6 Understanding the status bar rene 1 6 Using this QUIOS retos fttit aude n titu uteutt le t ate 1 6 Using the Online Help eene tcs eda siehe rides 1 8 Using the online He
118. f this is the case click Yes to configure the TCP IP network and proceed with the following sub steps If you want the Server and the Client software installed on one PC click No and proceed to step 10 a Click theDo you have TCP IP installed check box A check mark appears b From the Select Components screen For the Server PC select ALL of the components and then click Next For the Client PC select only the NexSentry Client the Help files and the Reports then click Next Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 2 13 10 2 14 NexSentry Manager 3 0 GETTING STARTED Installing the Software When installing the Client software The Client Settings dialog box appears otherwise proceed to sub step e The installation should find the TCP IP address of the PC you are working on Confirm the number and leave the Client Port at the default 25000 then click Next In the text box type the name of the Server PC and then click Next The Server Settings dialog box appears The installation should find the TCP IP address Confirm the number and leave the Server Port at the default 25001 then click Next The Select Remote database dialog box appears when installing the Client software In the Select Remote Database File text box find the database file on the Server PC Find the database file by following this path NETWORK Server PC Name Program Files NexSentry Manager database file Click the file
119. floor and then it returns to the default floor Input Devices Input devices are Hardware items that detect changes in the environment and then reports that information to the ACU Instructions Instructions serve as messages that appear on the System Monitor window when Transactions occur Logical Zones A Logical Zone can include any combination of Pollers ACUs Input devices Output devices Doors and Elevators Name Schemes The NexSentry Manager 3 0 allows you to name the floors in the building this is called a Name Scheme Normal Reader mode A Reader set to the Normal mode grants access during all Zone modes to Cardholders with a valid card Normal Security Allows the elevator to travel to one floor per present Cardholder before the elevator returns to the default floor Open Reader mode A Reader set to the Open mode grants access when the Zone is in Disarmed mode When the Zone is in Armed mode access is denied to all including privileged Cardholders Output Devices Output devices are Hardware items such as locks lights and alarms When Output devices are triggered the ACU sends a Transaction Log to the System Monitor window Pollers A Poller is a Hardware device that controls communications with the ACUs There is only one Poller for each communications port For example Poller1 COM1 or Poller2 COM2 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 5 3 USING THE HARDWARE FEATURES Key Terms
120. following procedure explains how to view archives TO VIEW THE TRANSACTION LOG AND THE AUDIT TRAIL ARCHIVES 1 Shut down all Client PCs 2 From the Database Explorer directory click System Administration gt Audit Trail gt Archives The Audit Log dialog box appears 3 Inthe Archive Path text box type the directory path where you saved the archive or click Browse to search through the PC s directory 4 IntheStart Date and the End Date text boxes type in the date range of the audits you want to view Deleting the Transaction Log and the Audit Trail After you view the archive and you are satisfied with the results repeat the archive procedure but this time click Delete after archiving All of the data you archived is removed from the NexSentry Manager 3 0 database Repairing and compacting the database After you archive and delete the Transaction Log and the Audit Trail you must repair and compact the database 3 14 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION FEATURES Using the Transactions and the Audit Trail TO REPAIR AND COMPACT THE DATABASE 1 Close all connections to the database 2 From the Database menu click Repair After you repair the database click Database gt Compact 3 After you repair and compact the database check the NexSentry Manager 3 0 system If you find any problems restore the backup Editing the Transaction Types You cannot add or delete Tr
121. gh 2 15 instructions 5 46 instructions 5 3 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 K keypad readers 5 39 keypad readers G 6 L LAN G 6 latched contact G 7 limited building modes 4 2 Local Area Network See LAN logical zones 5 3 loopback test 2 6 M magnetic stripe reader See MSR G 8 map with hardware icons 4 16 maps 4 16 through 4 19 maps 4 2 menu bar 1 6 menu shortcuts 2 20 monitored zones 4 2 MSM MSR readers 5 42 multiple switch monitor See MSM N name schemes 5 3 name schemes elevator 5 24 network nodes G 8 normal reader mode 5 3 normal security 5 3 O ODBC G 8 Online Help 1 8 through 1 9 open building modes 4 3 open database connectivity See ODBC G 8 open reader mode 5 3 output devices 5 36 through 5 39 output devices 5 3 P personal identification numbers See PIN G 9 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 INDEX PIN G 9 pollers 5 5 through 5 7 pollers 2 2 5 3 priority call 5 4 privilege permissions 6 2 R reader configurations 5 39 through 5 45 reader modes closed 5 2 normal 5 3 open 5 3 station 5 4 readers digital 5 41 digital G 4 keypad 5 39 keypad G 6 MSR 5 42 MSR G 8 VIP G 12 Wiegand 5 44 readers 2 2 Record menu 1 3 Record menu 1 1 relay outputs See ROs remote access service installing on the host PC B 4 installing on the remote PC B 8 removing B 15 rules B 2 removing NexMgrService 2 24 through 2 25 NexSentry Manager 3 0 2 24 through 2 25 removing remote
122. he Add Cardholder icon Revision E Part Number 66110229001 GETTING STARTED Testing the Basic Functions TO ADD A CARDHOLDER FROM THE DATABASE EXPLORER WINDOW 1 From the toolbar click the Database Explorer icon The Database Explorer window appears with the database directory From the Database Explorer window double click Personnel to expand the sub entries From the directory right click Cardholders The Record menu appears From the Record menu click Add The Add Cardholder dialog box appears For detailed information on each of the text boxes click Help from the dialog box In the text boxes type in the appropriate information Click the tabs at the top of the dialog box to access the other text boxes When finished adding Cardholder information click OK An icon for the newly added Cardholder appears in the rightmost window Right click in the rightmost window and then click Download from the Record menu This downloads the new information to the ACU and you can use the newly added card immediately Now that a Cardholder is in the database and the ACU you can test the Digital Reader Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 2 17 GETTING STARTED Configuring Windows NT for the NexSentry Manager 3 0 TO TEST THE DIGITAL READER 1 a Place the card you just added to the system in front of the pre configured Digital Reader A green light appears on the Reader From th
123. he Start time and the Stop time in military time hh mm for that code The active time ends at the end of the minute shown in the Stop time For example to stop the active time at 6 30 PM you need to type 18 29 For midnight use 23 59 7 IntheActive days section click the days you want the Time Code active If you click Holiday the building is open during that active Time Code otherwise the building is closed on dates set as a Holiday 4 4 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE MISCELLANEOUS FEATURES Setting the Time Groups SETTING THE TIME GROUPS Ce EEEE EEEEEEEEEEEEE EREEREER EEEE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEREEEE Use the Time Groups feature to create groups of Time Codes You need a Time Group to set features such as Access Codes You can set a Time Group with a single Time Code or up to four Time Codes TO SET THE TIME GROUPS ae 1 From the Database Explorer directory double click Miscellaneous gt Time Groups The existing Time Groups appears in the rightmost window 33 2 Toopen the Record menu right click an existing Time Group or right click Time Groups from the directory 3 From the Record menu click Add Add From or Edit The corresponding dialog box appears 4 Inthe ID text box type in the ID number or click Next unused ID 5 Inthe Description text box type in a name for the Time Group 6 IntheUnselected time codes box is a list of available Time Codes Click a Time Code then
124. his Transaction as an Alarm click Define as alarm This makes the Priority text box available Click the drop down arrow to set the priority of this Alarm The range is 1 to 10 where 1 has the highest priority When a Transaction defined as an Alarm occurs it appears in the Alarm Service window in order of priority Alarms that have the same priority appear in order of occurrence ACTIONS PAGE The Actions page allows you to select where and how this Transaction is stored on the system or how the System User is notified You can send a message to the printer to a file on disk or to the System Monitor window to alert the System User or to all three options 3 16 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION FEATURES Using the Transactions and the Audit Trail LOG TO PRINTER Select Log to printer if you want this Transaction sent to the printer when it occurs LOG TO DISK Select Log to disk if you want this Transaction stored in the database on the hard disk This is the default for all Transactions With few exceptions all Transactions should have Log to disk selected ALERT OPERATOR Select Alert operator to display this Transaction on the System Monitor You might find that routine Transactions are not necessary to display on the System Monitor window ENABLE SOUND Select Enable sound if you want this Transaction to activate a Sound When you select Enable sound you must se
125. icon The NexSentryManager shared folder appears Right click the folder and select Map Network Drive Do not select Reconnect at logon After you reboot the PC Windows NT does not save the mapping Be sure to repeat steps 2 and 3 from the above procedure after reconnecting to the Server PC and before starting the NexSentry Manager 3 0 on the Client PC Once configured you can create a shortcut From the Windows NT desktop right click My Computer andselectMap Network Drive and then select the same drive letter used previously Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 B 11 REMOTE ACCESS SERVICE Remote Access Service Rules TO INSTALL THE NEXSENTRY MANAGER 3 0 CLIENT OVER THE CONNECTION 1 Read the NexSentry Manager Readme html file included on the installation CD ROM Connect to the Server PC first and then follow all of the rules listed from the Readme file Have available all of the TCP IP addresses of all the PCs that will run the NexSentry Manager 3 0 software The TCP IP addresses are in a 3x4 format such as 123 4 56 123 From the Windows NT desktop right click My Computer and select Dial Up Networking Click More and then select Monitor Status Click Details from the Dial Up Networking Monitor dialog box and note the TCP IP addresses of the Client and Server In this configuration you should see 128 0 0 1 for the Server NT Dial Up Server and 128 0 0 2 for the IP Address Client Yo
126. ields 3 2 V viewing alarms 3 19 audit trail 3 10 audit trail archives 3 14 transaction log archives 3 14 transaction logs 3 10 VIP readers G 12 visitor 6 6 visitor 6 2 W Wiegand readers 5 44 windows Database Explorer 1 2 System Monitor 3 10 System Status 7 1 through 7 3 Windows NT configuring 2 18 through 2 19 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 Z zones 5 47 through 5 49 armed 4 2 ACU 5 2 disabled 4 2 disarmed 4 2 logical 5 3 monitored 4 2 shunted 4 3 zones G 12 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 INDEX NexSentry Manager 3 0 1 5 INDEX 1 6 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 WSE North America 47102 Mission Falls Court Fremont CA 94539 510 360 7800 510 360 7820 Fax http www wse com
127. ile a backup refers to a backup of the entire database For information on how to back up the database see Backing up an existing database on page 2 10 You can edit the description the action the sound and the display for the different Transaction Types Viewing Transactions and the Audit Trail The NexSentry Manager 3 0 monitors system activity as Transactions occur This includes the status of individual devices on the system TO OPEN THE SYSTEM MONITOR WINDOW From the toolbar click the Monitor icon The System Monitor window appears Open the System Monitor window to view the most recent Transactions The System Monitor window provides the date 3 10 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 Click the column headings to sort the data USING THE SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION FEATURES Using the Transactions and the Audit Trail time and access information about Cardholder device and Door activity Z System Monitor _ joy x Point ID Number Date Time i e 3 2 MEAE 51 2 5 97 14 34 NexSentry 1 BUILDING OPEN 2 XX Door 1 ACCESS DENIED NOT IN MEMORY Torme Mel 3 2 54263758 2 5 97 14 34 NexSentry1 BUILDING OPEN 2 51 2 5 97 14 35 NexSentry 1 BUILDING OPEN 2 51 2 5 97 14 35 XK Door 1 ACCESS DENIED NOT IN MEMORY 3 E 2 5 97 14 35 NexSenty 1 UNIT OFFLINE 2 105 2 5 97 14 36 NexSentry 1 UNIT ONLINE 2 106 2 5 97 14 38 NexSenty 1 RESET 2 54 2 5 97 14 38 NexSenty 1 TAMPER 2 33 2 5 97 14 38 Nex
128. indow appears with the database directory in the leftmost window Zu 2 To open the Record menu right click an existing Poller or right F click Pollers from the directory 3 From the Record menu click Add or Edit The corresponding dialog box appears 4 From the General tab enter data into each field as appropriate 5 Click the Communications tab and set the following text boxes a From the Poller type drop down box select Dial Up b Inthe Phone number text box type in the phone number used by the ACUs to dial into the poller c From the Port drop down box select the correct port In the Settings section select the appropriate Port and Baud e If unsure about the values for the other text boxes accept the default values Now that you have the Poller configured you can configure the ACU Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 8 5 USING THE DIAL UP FEATURE Configuring the NexSentry Manager 3 0 for Dial Up TO CONFIGURE AN ACU FOR DIAL UP c 1 From the Database Explorer directory double click udi Hardware gt Access Control Units ACU Click a particular type of ACU The existing ACUS appears in the rightmost window To open the Record menu right click an existing ACU or right click an ACU type from the directory From the Record menu click Add or Edit The corresponding dialog box appears Click the General tab and set the following text boxes a In the Serial Number text b
129. indow gt Tile 2 From the database directory double click Hardware and then the appropriate Hardware folder for example Access Control Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 4 17 ee USING THE MISCELLANEOUS FEATURES Understanding the Maps Units ACU to expand the sub entries The available ACUs appears in the rightmost window 3 From the rightmost window with the for example ACU Icons drag the hardware item to the Map and place it where it belongs on the Map background To continue adding Hardware Icons to the Map repeat this step for each type of Hardware you want on the Map 4 When you are finished from the Map menu click Save After you create the Map you might need to move an Icon TO MOVE AN ICON FROM THE MAP Click the Icon and drag it to the appropriate location If you don t want the Icon moved by accident you can lock it in place TO LOCK THE ICON IN PLACE Right click the Icon from the pop up menu click Lock Icon You might decide that you want separate Maps for each Zone of the building To open other maps from the Map window click the tabs at the bottom of the window or create Icons that allow you to jump from one Map to another Read the following procedure for details 4 18 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 Using the Maps USING THE MISCELLANEOUS FEATURES Understanding the Maps TO CREATE JUMPS BETWEEN MAPS 1 Open the Map window you
130. ing the Pollers TO SET THE POLLERS cg 1 From the Database Explorer directory double click Hardware Pollers The existing Pollers appears in the rightmost window zu 2 To open the Record menu right click an existing Poller or right click Pollers from the directory 3 From the Record menu click Add Add From or Edit The corresponding dialog box appears 4 Enter data into each field as appropriate See the following section for details Understanding the Pollers dialog box The Pollers dialog box has two tabbed pages the General page and the Communications page GENERAL PAGE This section describes the different text boxes and features from the General page of the Pollers dialog box Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 5 5 USING THE HARDWARE FEATURES Setting the Pollers ID AND DESCRIPTION In the ID text box type in an ID number or click Next unused ID Inthe Description text box type a name for the Poller INSTRUCTION Select the Instruction that appears on the System Monitor window when a Transaction set with this Instruction occurs SHOW ACTIVITY TIMES Select a Time Group for when you want the Poller active COMMUNICATIONS PAGE This section describes the different text boxes and features from the Communications page of the Pollers dialog box POLLER TYPE Select the Poller type from the drop down list You can choose from a Direct Connection Dial Up Direct Con
131. ing that this action permanently removes the component from your system and asks if you still wish to continue click Yes and then click Close When prompted to restart your system click Yes Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 B 15 a a Removing Remote Access Service B 16 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 Glossary ABA CARD An industry standard magnetic stripe card ACU USER RANKS The level of permission assigned to an ACU User This Rank determines what the ACU User can do when connected directly to the ACU through the NSM Lite program See the ACU manual for a description of available Ranks ACU USERS A User who is authorized to access ACUs directly from the ACU Terminal port ACU ZONES An ACU Zone consists of one ACU a Time Group and an Input device ACCESS CODES A code assigned to a Cardholder that controls where and when they are granted access An Access Code consists of a Door or a set of Doors and a Time Group for each Door Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 G 1 GLOSSARY ACCESS CONTROL UNITS ACUS Access Control Units ACUs are Hardware devices that sense and react to input from other Hardware devices such as Readers ACUs control the Door status as well as send Transaction Logs to the System Monitor window The three types of ACUs used with the NexSentry Manager 3 0 include the ALTO 818SC the NexSentry ACU and the Nex
132. ins the Master Input Forms Make copies of the Master Forms to fill out while planning the database You can print new Master Input Forms from the PDF file found in the User s Guide folder from the NexSentry Manager 3 0 CD ROM Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 A 1 ee ee A 2 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 POLLERS ID Description Instruction Show Activity Times Time Group The NexSentry Manager 3 0 Data Input Form Poller Type Direct Connection Dial Up Direct Connection Gold Dial Up Gold Phone Number Gf Dial Up Idle Timeout Gf Dial Up Read Retries if Dial Up Modem initialization string if Dial Up Answer timeout Gf Dial Up Port Settings Baud Settings Port Control Port Control Retries Shunt Transactions Acknowledge timeout ID Description Instruction Show Activity Times Poller Type Time Group Direct Connection Dial Up Direct Connection Gold Dial Up Gold Phone Number Gf Dial Up Idle Timeout Gf Dial Up Read Retries if Dial Up Modem initialization string if Dial Up Answer timeout Gf Dial Up Port Settings Baud Settings Port Control Port Control Retries Shunt Transactions Acknowledge timeout Form 1 WSE NexSentry Manager 3 0 User Guide Rev E Part No 66110229001 Page of The NexSentry Manager 3 0 Data Input For
133. k the Help topic to open the Help Topic window 1 8 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 WELCOME TO THE NEXSENTRY MANAGER 3 0 Using the Online Help b Click the Index tab to open the Help Topics by searching through the online Help system index In the text box type the word you are looking for or scroll through the list c Click the Find tab to search for words numbers and symbols that appears in the online Help system In the text box type the word number or symbol you are looking for or scroll through the list Using the dialog box Help windows Most of the dialog boxes in the NexSentry Manager 3 0 have a Help button Click He 1p from a dialog box to open a Help window that contains specific information regarding that dialog box For example you are adding a new Cardholder and you have the Add Cardholder dialog box open Click Help from that dialog box A Help window appears with a screen shot of the Add Cardholder dialog box Click on the different text boxes and buttons from the He 1p window A pop up window appears with a definition or useful information Using the context sensitive online Help You can open the Help topics regarding specific parts of the NexSentry Manager 3 0 user interface TO USE THE CONTEXT SENSITIVE HELP M 1 Click the Help icon from the toolbar A question mark appears next to the cursor Place the cursor over the appropriate portion of the screen and click A Help t
134. lect a Sound from the Sound text box SOUND Click the drop down arrow to open a list of available Sounds If none are available click Create New See the section Importing the Sounds on page 4 20 for more information CONTINUOUS Click the Continuous check box if you want the Sound to play continuously rather than just once Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 3 17 USING THE SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION FEATURES Setting the Alarm Responses INSTRUCTION Select the Instruction that appears on the System Monitor window when this Transaction Type occurs See Setting the Instructions on page 5 46 for more information DISPLAY OPTIONS PAGE The Display Options page allows you to configure how the Transaction appears on the System Monitor window Select the icon and the color of the text as desired To create a new icon click Create New This allows you to import a new icon to the list of available icons See Importing the Icons on page 4 15 for more information SETTING THE ALARM RESPONSES Ce es You can define an Alarm Response for any given Alarm It is useful for System Users to have Alarm Responses appear on the System Monitor window when an Alarm occurs In the Alarm Response dialog box you can choose the unique ID number a description of the Alarm Response and additional text or comments about the Alarm Response TO SET THE ALARM RESPONSES cg 1 2 From the Database Explorer
135. lp Topics essere eene 1 8 Using the dialog box Help windows eese 1 9 Using the context sensitive online Help eseseeeeee 1 9 System Requirements and Prerequisites 2 G time Started 5 eite avia Eb ei debi ri esp rseson Diss ird E Key Term Sresi o terea D tur fuese E eu NS LES aC 2 2 Checking the Installed Access Control Units sess 2 3 Checking the connection from the Access Control Units to the PC 2 3 Performing a Loopback and Communications Test sesess 2 6 Configuring and testing the ACU Server Port 2 7 Understanding the TCP IP Network eene 2 8 Understanding the TCP IP network for separate Client and Server PCs 2 8 Understanding the TCP IP network for a single Client and Server PC 2 9 Preparing an Existing Database for the NexSentry Manager 3 0 2 9 Backing up an existing database sese 2 10 Installing the Software iet ente eti diee ul dt eR Trete 2 11 Testing the Basic Functions s2ccasces sets tis scales uidi ele nd ves s esiti isnsrs 2 15 Configuring Windows NT for the NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 v CONTENTS Using the NexSentry Manager 3 0 Tools eene 2 20 Understanding the desktop and menu shortcuts ssesessess 2 20 Understanding the sample databases
136. m INPUTS ID Description Instruction Show Activity Times Action Group Zone ACU Shunted Located on ACU MIRO s Device Number Point ACU Sensor Node Contact Input State Normal State Number Four State Two State Open Short 1K 2K ID Description Instruction Show Activity Times Action Group Zone ACU Shunted Located on ACU MIRO s Device Number Point ACU Sensor Node Contact Input State Normal State Number Four State Two State Open Short 1K 2K ID Description Instruction Show Activity Times Action Group Zone ACU Shunted Located on ACU MIRO s Device Number Point ACU Sensor Node Contact Input State Normal State Number Four State Two State Open Short 1K 2K ID Description Instruction Show Activity Times Action Group Zone ACU Shunted Located on ACU MIRO s Device Number Point ACU Sensor Node Contact Input State Normal State Number Four State Two State Open Short 1K 2K Form 2 WSE NexSentry Manager 3 0 User Guide Page of Rev E Part No 66110229001 The NexSentry Manager 3 0 Data Input Form OUTPUTS ID Description Instruction Show Activity Times ACU Shunted Located on ACU MIRO s Device ACU Sensor Node Contact Number Point Number Output Type Duration If Duration is other Latched Timed Both Forever Other Seconds ID Description Instr
137. m HTML reports 1 4 D database backing up 2 10 compacting 3 14 creating 2 23 repairing 3 14 restoring 2 23 sample 2 21 upgrading 2 22 Database Explorer window 1 2 Database Explorer window 1 5 Database Explorer window 1 1 database management system See DBMS G 4 DBMS G 4 deleting audit trail 3 14 transaction logs 3 14 desktop shortcuts 2 20 devices input 5 32 through 5 35 input 5 3 output 5 36 through 5 39 output 5 3 dialog box Help windows online 1 9 dial up feature 8 1 digital cards G 4 readers G 4 digital readers 5 41 disabled zones 4 2 disarmed zones 4 2 door switches G 5 doors 5 15 through 5 23 doors 5 2 6 1 duress codes G 5 L 2 NexSentry Manager 3 0 E editing transaction types 3 15 elevator security high 5 3 normal 5 3 priority call 5 4 elevators 5 25 through 5 29 floor groups 5 30 name schemes 5 24 error messages 9 5 error messages 9 5 F facility codes 3 25 facility codes 3 2 5 2 6 1 floor groups 5 2 6 2 floor groups elevator 5 30 through 5 31 H hard anti passback 5 3 hardware checking the installed 2 3 through 2 8 Help topics online 1 8 high security 5 3 holidays 4 6 holidays 4 2 hosts 3 2 HyperTerminal program 5 7 I icons 4 2 icons importing 4 15 importing icons 4 15 sounds 4 20 input devices 5 32 through 5 35 input devices 5 3 installing the remote access service on the host PC B 4 remote access service on the remote PC B 8 software 2 11 throu
138. n the first text box type the name of the System Administrator In the second text box type the name of the company and then click Next The Type of Installation dialog box appears Either click New Installation or Feature Upgrade depending on the type of installation you are performing then click Next The Default Directory dialog box appears WSE recommends installing the NexSentry Manager 3 0 software in the default directory If you must change the directory click Browse and set the desired directory then click Next The Installation dialog box appears 2 12 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 GETTING STARTED Installing the Software 8 The default installation installs the NexSentry Client and the NexSentry Server along with a new blank database reports and the Help files on the PC If you want one PC for the Client and another PC as the Server click the application you do NOT want to install so that no check mark appears For example if installing the Client software on the Client only PC click Server to remove the check mark When using two PCs for the Client and the Server install the Server software first and install it only on one PC The Server contains the database You need to know where the database is when you install the Client software After selecting the type of installation click Next 9 A TCP IP network is required if the Server and the Client software is installed on separate PCs I
139. nection Star and Dial Up Star Remember you must set Gold Hardware with other Gold Hardware and that you must set previous versions of the Hardware with other previous versions of the Hardware DIAL UP SECTION If you selecta Dial Up connection you must set the Phone number Modem initialization string Idle timeout Answer timeout andthe Read retries SETTINGS SECTION Select the Port to which the Poller connects Then select the Baud rate at which the Poller and the ACU communicate Connect all of the ACUs on this Poller with the same baud rate 5 6 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE HARDWARE FEATURES Setting the Access Control Units PORT CONTROL SECTION Set the Acknowledge timeout text box with the number of seconds the Poller waits for a response from each ACU Set this to no more than two seconds Set the Ret ries text box to the number of times the Poller tries to connect to the ACU before sending a Dial Up Failure Transaction Log to the System Monitor window Select Shunted to stop the ACU from sending Transaction Logs to the System Monitor window SETTING THE ACCESS CONTROL UNITS ACUs Access Control Units control Door access and report the status of the Hardware devices to the NexSentry Manager 3 0 Use the NexSentry Manager 3 0 to download the database information to the ACUs There are three types of ACUs used with the NexSentry Manager 3 0 the ALTO 818SC the NexSent
140. ng the NexClean shortcut stop the NexMgrService see the procedure To back up an existing database on page 2 10 e Use the Terminal exe shortcut to back up the ACU database directly at the ACU The Terminal exe shortcut is saved in the C NNexTemp directory during the software installation The Terminal exe shortcut is a DOS based program and is not completely supported by Windows NT WSE Technical Services does use this program with Windows NT often 2 20 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 GETTING STARTED Using the NexSentry Manager 3 0 Tools Understanding the sample databases The sample databases provide a starting point to create a new database Each sample has one ACU configured on Poller Communications Port 1 You cannot combine the sample databases together Also use the default login name and password Administrator new123 for each sample database Included sample databases SE4100 ACU with four Digital Key Readers DKR e SE4100 ACU with four Magstripe Readers MSR SE818SC ACU with four Analog Key Readers 2814 15 SE818SC ACU with four Digital Key Readers DKR A The following procedure overwrites the existing NexSentry Manager Database folder TO USE THE SAMPLE DATABASES 1 From the NexSentry Manager 3 0 CD ROM open the appropriate folder for example 4100 amp 4 DKRs 2 From the folder find the sub folder Database Copy the database folder and paste it in C P
141. ng the TCP IP Network on page 2 8 for details Before you install the software know the following information Name of the System Administrator The company or business name When you have all the information available you can install the NexSentry Manager 3 0 software Insufficient disk space can result if you have a large number of Transaction and Audit Logs in the database when you install the software See Archiving the Transaction Log and the StoP Audit Trail on page 3 12 and Deleting the Transaction Log and the Audit Trail on page 3 14 Also do not use the Microsoft Visual FoxPro program to delete data from the NexSentry Manager 2 xx database this could render the data unrecognizable Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 2 11 GETTING STARTED Installing the Software TO INSTALL THE NEXSENTRY MANAGER 3 0 SOFTWARE 1 Log on to Windows NT as an Administrator or with Administrator privileges Insert the NexSentry Manager 3 0 CD ROM into the CD ROM drive of the PC If the Autorun program is enabled the NexSentry Manager 3 0 splash screen appears If not then follow the sub steps a From the Windows NT desktop click Start gt Run The Run dialog box appears b Inthe Open text box where d is the CD ROM drive type d setup and then click OK From the Welcome window click Next Click Yes to accept the terms of the license agreement The User Information window appears I
142. ng this Time this Zone or Zone Time Group Zone is Group number Form 17 WSE NexSentry Manager 3 0 User Guide Page of Rev E Part No 66110229001 The NexSentry Manager 3 0 Data Input Form ACTION GROUPS Rev E Part No 66110229001 ID Description Key Trace Door Open Too Long Door Forced Open VIP Digital Access Granted Access Denied Exit Granted Exit Denied Tamper Coax Sensor MSM VIP SNET Reader ID Description Key Trace Door Open Too Long Door Forced Open VIP Digital Access Granted Access Denied Exit Granted Exit Denied Tamper Coax Sensor MSM VIP SNET Reader ID Description Key Trace Door Open Too Long Door Forced Open VIP Digital Access Granted Access Denied Exit Granted Exit Denied Tamper Coax Sensor MSM VIP SNET Reader ID Description Key Trace Door Open Too Long Door Forced Open VIP Digital Access Granted Access Denied Exit Granted Exit Denied Tamper Coax Sensor MSM VIP SNET Reader Form 18 WSE NexSentry Manager 3 0 User Guide Page of The NexSentry Manager 3 0 Data Input Form ACU THIS PAGE CONTAINS ALL POSSIBLE TEXT BOXES FOR ALL TYPES OF ACUS ID Description Address Serial Number General Poller Instruction Host Log in Number of MIROs Time Groups Times when building should Show
143. nsor node number and Contact number fields are complete and accurate You need this information to properly configure the Input devices TO SET THE INPUTS cg 1 p From the Database Explorer directory double click Hardware gt Inputs Click a particular type of Input The existing Inputs appears in the rightmost window To open the Record menu right click an existing Input or right click an Input type from the directory From the Record menu click Add Add From or Edit The corresponding dialog box appears Enter data into each field as appropriate See the following section for details 5 32 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE HARDWARE FEATURES Setting the Input Devices Understanding the Inputs dialog box The Inputs dialog box has two tabbed pages including the General page and the Connection page GENERAL PAGE This section explains the different text boxes from the General page of the Inputs dialog box ID AND DESCRIPTION In the ID text box type in an ID number or click Next unused ID Inthe Description text box type a name for the Input device INSTRUCTION Select the Instruction you want to appear as a message on the System Monitor window when a Transaction set with this Instruction occurs SHOW ACTIVITY TIMES Click the drop down arrow to set the Time Group that allows the ACU to send Transaction Logs when events occur from this Input WSE re
144. ntrol Panel If your system does have a sound card you can use WAV files Many WAV files are already installed as a part of Windows NT Browse the folder C WINNT Media or use the Find Files or Folders from the Start menu to find the already installed WAV files You might even want to record and use your own Sounds See Windows Help under the topic Recording Sound Files TO IMPORT THE SOUNDS cg 1 From the Database Explorer directory double click Miscellaneous gt Sounds The existing Sounds appears in the rightmost window gt A 2 From the Database Explorer directory double click X Miscellaneous gt Sounds The existing Sounds appears in the rightmost window 3 Toopen the Record menu right click an existing Sound or right click Sounds from the directory 4 Fromthe Record menu click Add Add From or Edit The corresponding dialog box appears 4 20 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE MISCELLANEOUS FEATURES Setting the Time Zones 5 In the ID text box type in the ID number or click Next unused ID 6 IntheDescription text box type in a name for the Sound 7 Click Import the Import Sound dialog box appears Browse the directory and select a sound file then click Import You have now imported a Sound SETTING THE TIME ZONES Ce 010108 000000070807807080959090900009999999 When you configure the NexSentry Star ACUs you can set the Time Zone from which the ACU is located
145. o add a Cardholder The last procedure tests the pre configured Digital Reader Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 2 15 Be 2 16 NexSentry Manager 3 0 GETTING STARTED Testing the Basic Functions TO VERIFY INSTALLATION AND COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE ACCESS CONTROL UNIT 1 Start the NexSentry Server and or Client program depending on the type of installation and the PC being used The Log In dialog box appears In the User Name text box type Administrator In the Password text box type new123 If the NexSentry Manager 3 0 detects a problem with the database integrity or if it cannot establish communication with the Server due to a connection or a network problem a respective dialog box appears Otherwise the program opens From the toolbar click the Status icon The Select Status Type dialog box appears From the Select Status Type dialog box click ACU A check mark appears in the box click OK The Current Status window for the Access Control Units appears If the system works properly a lightning bolt icon appears in the Comnunications column Now add a Cardholder so you can test the Reader The above procedure used the toolbar to open the ACU Status window You can also open the ACU Status window from the View menu The following procedure describes how to add a Cardholder through the Database Explorer window To quickly open the Add Cardholder dialog box from the toolbar click t
146. oint number setting appears Type in the Point number from the MIRO to which this Output device connects CONTACT If the Output device connects to a NexSentry ACU or an 818SC ACU the Contact setting appears Select the contact point connected to this Input device Use Point number 0 to send a Transaction to the NexSentry Manager 3 0 without activating a contact OUTPUT TYPE SECTION From the Output type section click Latched Timed or Both NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE HARDWARE FEATURES Setting the Reader Configurations DURATION SECTION From the Duration section click Forever or Other If you select Other then type in the number of seconds in the Other text box SETTING THE READER CONFIGURATIONS Cardholders pass their card in front of a Reader to access a Door The four types of Readers include Keypad Digital MSR Magnetic Stripe Readers and Weigand This section explains how to configure the Readers Refer to the completed Input forms from Appendix A for the appropriate data to use TO SET THE READERS cg 1 From the Database Explorer directory double click Hardware gt Reader Configurations Click a particular type of Reader The existing Readers appears in the rightmost window 2 Toopenthe Record menu right click an existing Reader or HE right click a Reader type from the directory L 3 From the Record menu click Add Add From or Edit The corresp
147. om current database option When you click OK the utility searches all of the files in the selected directory and upgrades the files to the new format witha txt extension The utility makes a copy of all of the converted files and saves them as old files You can delete the old files after you have reviewed the newly converted files The utility also creates an Error log file in the same directory as the converted files Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 3 9 USING THE SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION FEATURES Using the Transactions and the Audit Trail USING THE TRANSACTIONS AND THE AUDIT TRAIL Ce ee EEEEEEEEREEEEEEREEEE Transaction Logs define the system activities For example when a Cardholder presents their card to a Reader and the Door unlocks this is considered an Access Granted Transaction The Audit Trail Log tracks changes made to the database such as when a System User changes Cardholder information The features associated with the Transactions and the Audit Trail include the Log and the Archives The Log lists all of the Transactions or Audits from the entire system Use the Archive feature to create a text based common text file with any spreadsheet program such as Microsoft Excel or Corel Quattro Pro You can also use Windows Notepad Do not confuse the term archive with backup since they are two separate and different functions An archive is a record of either Transactions or Audits wh
148. om the Zones dialog box Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 5 47 USING THE HARDWARE FEATURES Setting the Zones ACU ZONE PROPERTIES SECTION Set the ACU Zone Properties section if you set this Zone as an ACU type ACU Click the drop down arrow and then select the ACU for this Zone ZONE NUMBER Click the drop down arrow and then select a number for this Zone VEHICLE ZONE Click the Vehicle Zone check box if this Zone is designated for cars or trucks and so forth For example a Vehicle Zone could include delivery sites for loading and unloading packages or a parking lot ZONE ARMED TIMEGROUP Click the drop down arrow and then select a Time Group that designates when this Zone is considered Armed When a Zone is Armed no one is allowed inside the Zone ZONE MODE INPUT The Zone Mode Input text box allows you to select a General Purpose Input device that is configured with the same ACU that you chose from the ACU text box See Action and Zone section on page 5 33 for more information 5 48 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE HARDWARE FEATURES Setting the Zones POINTS PAGE Use the Points page to configure a Logical Zone POINTS AVAILABLE BOX The Points available box lists Hardware devices such as Pollers Inputs Outputs Doors and Elevators that you can include in the Logical Zone Click a Point to select the item and then click Add The
149. onding dialog box appears 4 Enter data into each field as appropriate See the following section for details Understanding the Keypad Readers dialog box The Keypad Reader dialog box has three tabbed pages including the Keypad Keypad plus reader LED Settings and the Keypad only LED Settings page Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 5 39 USING THE HARDWARE FEATURES Setting the Reader Configurations KEYPAD PAGE This section describes the different text boxes and features from the Keypad page of the Keypad Readers dialog box ID AND DESCRIPTION In the ID text box type in an ID number or click Next unused ID Inthe Description text box type a name for the Reader NUMBER OF RETRIES ALLOWED Click the drop down arrow to select a number through 5 to set the number of times a Cardholder can attempt to gain access to a door by entering their PIN GRACE PERIOD Set the number of seconds the Cardholder has to enter their PIN PIN LENGTH Set the PIN length to either Fixed lengthor Variable length KEYPAD PLUS READER LED SETTINGS PAGE Use the Keypad plus reader LED Settings page when the door has both a Keypad Reader and another type of Reader The Keypad Readers have three LED lights on them You can choose which light you want on during Normal Idle times Access pending times and Access granted times A check mark appears next to the LED light that you want on 5
150. op down list select the ACU associated with the Door DEVICE NUMBER This setting applies only to the NexSentry Star Doors Set the sensor port to which this Door connects SHUNT Set the Shunt feature to stop the ACU from sending Transaction Logs when events occur at this Door Use this feature for a long term shunt during installation or maintenance READER MODE Set the Reader mode to either Normal Open Closed or Continuous 5 16 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE HARDWARE FEATURES Setting the Doors DOOR NUMBER The Door number setting does not apply to the NexSentry Star Doors Set an appropriate number for the door TIME GROUPS PAGE This section describes the different text boxes and features from the Time Groups page of the Doors dialog box AUTO UNLOCK Click the drop down arrow to set the Time Group that unlocks the Door For the NexSentry Star Doors this feature appears on the Lock page SHOW ACTIVITY For the NexSentry Star Doors this feature appears on the Misc page Set the Time Group for when the ACU sends Transaction Logs to the System Monitor window WSE suggests you set the default Time Group A11 the time so Transactions are sent at all times LOCK PAGE This section describes the different text boxes and features from the Lock page of the Doors dialog box DOOR SWITCH Selecta Door Switch for this Door A Door Switch detects if a Door is open
151. opic window appears Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 1 9 WELCOME TO THE NEXSENTRY MANAGER 3 0 System Requirements and Prerequisites SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS AND PREREQUISITES 060606006060060052009060600600500080800170007100060600060600065000506000600900060902090099090999999 First this guide assumes that all the Hardware such as the ACUs and the Readers have been previously installed For information regarding Hardware installation refer to the appropriate documentation Second WSE recommends that System Users have a working knowledge of Windows NT and should have familiarity with concepts such as configuring a modem understanding TCP IP networks and performing loop back tests and so forth Last before you install the NexSentry Manager 3 0 software take a moment to review the following system requirements Minimum system requirements A PC with a Pentium 200 Mhz or better processor Microsoft Windows NT 4 0 or later with Microsoft Service Pack 3 0 or later installed on the PC 1 6 GB of free hard disk space SVGA Video card with a minimum of 800 x 600 resolution e 3 5 inch 1 4 MB floppy hard drive One or more external RS 232 serial ports available A CD ROM drive e A Backup drive recommended but optional W SE supports Jazz Zip and Sparq drives 64 MB of RAM After meeting the system requirements you are ready to get started 1 10 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part
152. options and then click OK You can change the TCP IP options but you must have familiarity with networking 4 From the Script dialog box click None 5 From the Security dialog box click Accept any You can use other security authentications but you must have familiarity with NT security functions 6 The fifth tab is X 25 This configuration does not require X 25 If X 25 is needed contact your Network Administrator You have now set all of the configurations necessary for the NexSentry Manager 3 0 to run over the connection B 10 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 REMOTE ACCESS SERVICE Remote Access Service Rules TO TEST THE REMOTE ACCESS SERVICE CONNECTION 1 From the Client PC go to the Dial Up Networking dialog box and click Dial to test the connection You are prompted to enter a user name password and domain Type in the Windows NT name and password that is configured for the Server PC and leave the domain blank You can select the Save Password option for future use 2 After logging in to the Server PC you need to find the Server PC From the Windows NT desktop click Start Find Computer The Find Computer dialog box appears 3 Inthe Named text box type in the Server PC name and then click Find Now Windows NT should find the Server PC name and location If not check all of the parameters listed in the previous steps 4 Once the Server PC is found double click the Server PC
153. or modify the database The following describes each Record menu item Record menu item descriptions View allows you to change how the database items appears in the Database Explorer window If you choose Details you can then set which Columns appears in the window The columns in the window determines the information in the Export reports Add opens a blank Add dialog box e Add From opens an Add dialog box with the same values from the selected item Edit opens the Edit dialog box for the selected item Deleteopensthe Delete Confirmation dialog box for the selected item If you have more than one item selected the Delete Confirmation box asks you how many items you want to delete In the Count to be deleted text box simply type the number of items that you selected Rename allows you to rename the selected item Refresh updates the active window to display the most current information FilteropensaFilter dialog box that allows you to define which items you want to view Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 1 3 1 4 NexSentry Manager 3 0 WELCOME TO THE NEXSENTRY MANAGER 3 0 Understanding the NexSentry Manager 3 0 Show A11 displays all items and removes any filter specifications Sort allows you to specify the sorting criteria for the items Find Duplicates the NexSentry Manager 3 0 finds and shows any duplicate database items Print opens a Crystal report fo
154. or when configuring ACU Users Before you add an ACU User take a moment to learn about Ranks You must assign a Rank to an ACU User See the ACU manual for a description of available Ranks TO SET THE ACU USERS cg 1 FC From the Database Explorer directory click System Administration gt ACU Users The existing ACU Users appears in the rightmost window To open the Record menu right click an existing ACU User or right click ACU Users from the directory From the Record menu click Add Add From or Edit The corresponding dialog box appears Type an ID number in the ID text box or click Next unused ID In the Description text box type a name for the ACU User 3 6 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION FEATURES Setting the Hosts 5 In the Rank text box click the drop down arrow and then select a Rank from the list 6 Inthe User name text box type in the name the ACU User will use to log into the NexSentry Manager 3 0 system In the Password text box type in a password and then retype the password in the Verify password text box User names and passwords are case sensitive and limited to 12 characters SETTING THE HOSTS 60606094510006096500000 0000061 000001 000005 000001 00050900000900000909090999 The Host feature assigns a description name and password to a person that has permission to log directly into an NexSentry Star ACU through the NSM Lite program
155. ow close HyperTerminal Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 8 3 Pe Configuring the NexSentry Manager 3 0 for Dial Up The following procedure shows you how to set the external dip switches on the modem Not all modems have external dip switches TO SET THE U S ROBOTICS 56K EXTERNAL FAX MODEM DIP SWITCHES 1 Use the below table to set the dip switches on the modem DIP Switch Number Position Result 1 up DTR normal 2 up verbal result codes 3 down display result codes 4 down no echo offline command 5 up auto answer on first ring 6 up carrier detect normal 7 up load NVRAM default 8 down modem smart mode CONFIGURING THE NEXSENTRY MANAGER 3 0 FOR DIAL UP Ce OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOO dodoooodoooooooooooooo This section covers how to configure the NexSentry Manager 3 0 for use with the Dial Up feature You must configure the Poller for Dial Up first before you can configure the ACU For the following procedures start the NexSentry Manager 3 0 client Do not start the server program yet For the following procedure you need to set the modem initialization B string check your modem manual for details 8 4 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE DIAL UP FEATURE Configuring the NexSentry Manager 3 0 for Dial Up TO CONFIGURE A POLLER FOR DIAL UP cg 1 From the toolbar click the Database Explorer icon The Database Explorer w
156. ox type in the ACU s address This number can be in the range of 0 through 4095 In the Poller section click the drop down arrow and select the Poller that you configured for Dial Up The Dial Up tab now appears Click the Dial Up tab and set the following text boxes a In the ACU s Phone number text box type the ACU s phone number IntheDial daily at text box type the time you want the ACU to dial the number For example 2 00AM IntheDial interval text box type in an interval time in minutes for example 120 Click the ACU to server dialog box configuration button 8 6 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE DIAL UP FEATURE Configuring the ACU for Dial Up 7 Selecta First poller and or a Second poller and or a Third poller for the ACU to dial into 8 Editthe Phone number text box If necessary include any additional numbers For example if you need to dial a 9 to get an outside line then include the 9 in the text box such as 9 510 123 4567 You have now finished with the NexSentry Manager 3 0 software portion of the Dial Up set up CONFIGURING THE ACU FOR DIAL UP This section covers how to set up the ACU for a modem Dial Up connection You will need to connect the ACU to a dumb terminal or use the HyperTerminal application to connect to the ACU through the terminal port After you have logged in you are ready to begin the following procedure TO CONFIGURE THE ACU
157. p Zone Mode Input Points Selected applies only to Logical Zones Yes No ID Description Type ACU Zone Number ACU Logical Vehicle Zone Zone Armed Timegroup Zone Mode Input Points Selected applies only to Logical Zones Yes No Form 8 WSE NexSentry Manager 3 0 User Guide Rev E Part No 66110229001 Page of The NexSentry Manager 3 0 Data Input Form INSTRUCTIONS ID Description Instruction Form 9 WSE NexSentry Manager 3 0 User Guide Rev E Part No 66110229001 Page of SYSTEM USERS The NexSentry Manager 3 0 Data Input Form ID Description Security Level User Name Password Form 10 WSE NexSentry Manager 3 0 User Guide Page of Rev E Part No 66110229001 ACU USERS ID Description The NexSentry Manager 3 0 Data Input Form User Name 1 12 Characters Password 1 12 Characters Form 11 WSE NexSentry Manager 3 0 User Guide Rev E Part No 66110229001 Page of HOSTS ID Description The NexSentry Manager 3 0 Data Input Form Host Name 1 12 Characters Password 1 12 Characters
158. p down arrow to select the appropriate data For example if the Cardholder you are editing or adding works in the Engineering department click the drop down arrow from the text box labeled Department and then select Engineering See Setting the User Defined Fields on page 3 20 for details PICTURE PAGE The Picture page allows you to import a picture of the Cardholder This picture then appears on the System Monitor window whenever that Cardholder accesses a door To import a picture click Import The Open dialog box appears Browse to the directory you have the employee pictures saved Click 6 8 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE PERSONNEL FEATURES Setting the Cardholders the picture file and then click Open The employee s picture now appears in the Picture dialog box If you followed this manual from Chapter all the way through to the end of this chapter you have set all of the Hardware Personnel System Administration and Miscellaneous features You are now ready to put the NexSentry Manager 3 0 access control system to work Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 6 9 6 USING THE PERSONNEL FEATURES Setting the Cardholders 6 10 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE SYSTEM STATUS AND SYSTEM MONITOR WINDOWS The System Status windows and the System Monitor window allow you to view the system s status The different S
159. pe text box click the drop down arrow and then select the appropriate card type The 1030 and 1040 card types allow you set a Facility code CARD NUMBER From the Card number text box type in the number that appears on the actual card It is possible to enter the same card number for more than one Cardholder This allows the transfer of a card from one Cardholder to another and to keep the old Cardholder information in the database PIN From the PIN text box type in the PIN Personal Identification Number if you want to assign a PIN to the Cardholder without using the PIN Seed from the ACU Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 6 7 BEEN USING THE PERSONNEL FEATURES Setting the Cardholders FAciLITY CODE From the Facility code text box click the drop down arrow to select a Facility code ADDRESS PAGE From the Address page type in the Cardholder s address For example from Line 1 type in a Street Address from Line 2 type in the City and State and from Line 3 type in a Zip Code ADDITIONAL TEXT FIELDS AND MORE ADDITIONAL TEXT FIELDS PAGES TheAdditional Text Fields page allows you to set specific information about the Cardholder To set up these text boxes see Setting the User Defined Fields on page 3 20 The More Additional Text Fields page is simply an extension of the Additional Text Fields page ADDITIONAL LOOK UP FIELDS PAGE From the respective text boxes click the dro
160. r Disarmed during normal building hours when the most amount of Cardholders are in the building G 4 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 GLOSSARY DOORS Door is a generic term for all openings controlled by an access device The term Door refers to actual doors turnstiles gates and so forth DOOR SWITCHES Monitoring devices that detect if the Door is open or closed DURESS CODES In emergency situations a Cardholder can use a Duress Code with a Keypad Reader to send a Transaction Log and or sound an alarm To use the Duress Code a Cardholder enters their PIN with the first number moved to the end For example the PIN 12345 is entered as 23451 FACILITY CODES A unique identification number assigned to a facility Use Facility Codes only for 1030 and 1040 cards FLOOR GROUPS Use the Floor Groups to assign elevator and floor access to the Access Codes which in turn are assigned to Cardholders HARD ANTI PASSBACK Prevents the reuse of a card on the same Door in the same direction using the same Reader thus preventing a card from being passed back to another person HIGH SECURITY Allows the elevator to travel to one floor and then it returns to the default floor Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 G 5 GLOSSARY HOLIDAYS Holidays define dates when the building or zone enters the Closed or Armed modes HOSTS The NexSentry Manager 3 0 allows you
161. r the selected item s All available data for the selected item s appears in the report regardless if you filtered information out this is in contrast with Export that allows you to customize the report Export creates a report of the selected item s in an HTML file saves it in the Temp folder and then opens the browser You can customize this report The information that appears in the report depends on which information appears in the Database Explorer window For example if you filtered data not to appearinthe Database Explorer window that data does not appear in the report For more information see View and Filter from above Download sends the Cardholder data to the ACU After adding or editing Cardholder data you have to download the new information to the ACU Show PIN a window appears showing the PIN for the selected Cardholder this only works from the Database Explorer window PIN Report prints a report of all the Cardholder s PINs Revision E Part Number 66110229001 WELCOME TO THE NEXSENTRY MANAGER 3 0 Understanding the NexSentry Manager 3 0 Ps Gonad Go Toolbar r a ey Pe B ST OE PCLT CET riter Database items Database Explorer directory med Tur T um ls ium el me m laa bak um LE ab tom la on tom la Im tom 4 m lia L tom laa EH tom m Status bar E IPIIIIPDPEPIPIPIPEIHI Database Explorer window Understanding the tool
162. rTerminal folder if needed See your Windows NT or modem documentation for additional information Next you want to configure the Server PC file Read the following procedure B 4 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 REMOTE ACCESS SERVICE Remote Access Service Rules TO CONFIGURE THE SERVER FILE 1 From the Windows NT desktop click Start gt Programs gt Accessories gt Notepad The Microsoft Notepad program opens From the menu bar click File gt Open The Open dialog box appears Open the Servers file by following this path WINNT System32 drivers etc Type in the last line in the file so that it reads 127 0 0 1 localhost Under the line you just edited type 127 0 0 1 NSM_Host Use the Server PC name where the example states NSM_Host Click File gt Save and then click File gt Exit After you configure the Server file you should install the Dial Up Networking on the Server PC Make sure to have the Windows NT installation CD ROM available Read the following procedure for details TO INSTALL DIAL UP NETWORKING ON THE SERVER PC 1 From the Windows NT desktop double click My Computer gt Dial Up Networking The Dial Up Networking dialog box appears From the Dial Up Networking dialog box click Install You are then prompted through the following installation steps Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 B 5 erie Remote Access Service Rules 3
163. reate and import Sounds into the NexSentry Manager 3 0 system for use with Alarms Time Codes Time Codes consist of a Start time and a Stop time as well as days of the week including Holidays Use Time Codes to create Time Groups Time Groups Use the Time Groups when you configure features such as Actions and Access Codes Time Groups can consist of one to four different Time Codes Time Zones You can incorporate the NexSentry Manager 3 0 into a worldwide system The Time Zone feature allows you to configure a Time Zone for the ACUs Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 4 3 oT USING THE MISCELLANEOUS FEATURES Setting the Time Codes SETTING THE TIME CODES Cs Time Codes determine when a device action or card is active or inactive Use the Time Codes to create Time Groups You need the Time Groups to configure features such as Access Codes ACUs Doors and so forth TO SET THE TIME CODES cp 1 From the Database Explorer directory double click Miscellaneous Time Codes The existing Time Codes appears in the rightmost window n 2 To open the Record menu right click an existing Time Code or right click Time Codes from the directory 3 From the Record menu click Add Add From or Edit The corresponding dialog box appears 4 Inthe ID text box type in the ID number or click Next unused ID 5 Inthe Description text box type in a name for the Time Code 6 IntheActive times section set t
164. red the ACU sends a Transaction Log to the System Monitor window G 8 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 GLOSSARY PIN PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER A unique four to eight digit number a Cardholder enters into a Keypad Reader POLLERS A Poller is a Hardware device that controls communications with the ACUs There is only one Poller for each communications port For example Pollerl ZCOMI or Poller2 COM2 PRIORITY CALL The elevator responds first to certain Cardholders with special permissions PRIVILEGED PERMISSIONS Regarding Cardholder access a privileged Cardholder can access a building or Zone when the building is in Closed or Armed mode READERS A Cardholder passes their card in front of a Reader to gain access through the Door Readers are Hardware devices that install at the Door and connects to the ACU RECORD MENU The Record menu is the most commonly used menu when working with database items REPORTS The NexSentry Manager 3 0 has predefined Report formats HTML and Crystal depending on the active window or dialog box Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 G 9 GLOSSARY REX REQUEST TO EXIT A special monitor usually mounted next to a Door such as an electric eye or a pressure pad that allows Cardholders to unlock a Door when exiting a secured Door ROs RELAY OUTPUTS Relay Outputs respond to Input devices by for example sounding an Alarm
165. ries gt Hyperterminal gt Hyperterminal not Hyperterminal BBS 3 Fromthe Connect To dialog box select the appropriate COM port from the Connect Using drop down box and then click OK The COM Properties dialog box appears 4 Inthe COM Properties dialog box set the port properties as follows a Bits per second 19200 type 9600 for a 9600 modem Data bits 7 Parity Odd Stop bits 1 Flow control None oe o c 5 Click OK and keep HyperTerminal open For the following procedure WSE used a US Robotics 56k External B Fax modem Other modem types might require different commands 8 2 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE DIAL UP FEATURE Configuring the ACU and the Server Modems TO CONFIGURE THE MODEM 1 In the HyperTerminal window execute the following commands to configure the modem After each of these commands the modem responds with an OK If not the modem has not been installed correctly Command Function ATZ Modem is working AT amp F Resets the modem ATEO Echo is turned off ATS32 24 VIS 32 mode is turned on AT amp B1 Select fixed serial port AT amp U1 Sets the lowest connection speed to 300 baud AT amp N10 Sets the highest connection speed to 19200 baud or AT amp N6 for 9600 ATYO Selects the power on reset configuration to profile 0 setting in NVRAM AT amp WO Writes the current configuration to profile 0 setting in NVRAM 2 You can n
166. rogram Files NexSentry Manager 3 Clear the Read Only attribute from the copied database files The sample database is now ready to use with the NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 35 0 2 21 GETTING STARTED Upgrading an Existing Database UPGRADING AN EXISTING DATABASE Ce ee EEEEEEEEREEREEEEREEEE The NexSentry Manager 3 0 includes a conversion utility that upgrades any existing databases To use the DBConv30 exe conversion utility you must have the NexSentry Manager 3 0 software installed During the software installation the existing database is saved to the following directory C Program Files NexSentry Manager DB_Bakup TO UPGRADE AN EXISTING DATABASE 1 Create a new folder to contain the new database WSE recommends using the directory path C Program Files NexSentry Manager From the Windows NT desktop where C is the local hard disk drive click My Computer gt C gt Program Files gt NexSentry Manager gt DBConv3 exe The NSM Database Conversion dialog box appears In the Old NSM 2 0x database text box type the complete path to the existing database In the New NSM 3 0 database text box type the complete path to where you created the new folder from step 1 After typing in the old and new path names click Go The conversion process begins When the conversion finishes click Exit You have now upgraded the database to work with the NexSentry Man
167. rs and Elevators The Stop date is the first day the Cardholder is denied access For example if you want a Cardholder to have access to the building April 17 through April 20 set the Start date for April 17 and the Stop date for April 21 To set the dates click the drop down arrow and then click a date from the calendar If you don t want to set a Stop date then clear the check box from the St op text box A check mark in the Stop text box indicates the card expires on the St op date ACCESS CODES SECTION The Access codes section shows the Access Codes set for this Cardholder and whether the Cardholder has Privileged permission To set the Access Code from the Choose Access code and privilege text box click the drop down arrow and select an 6 6 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE PERSONNEL FEATURES Setting the Cardholders Access Code Click the Privileged check box to set this Cardholder with privileged permission for the selected Access Code Then click Add the selected Access Code appears in the Access codes section if you clicked the Privileged check box Yes appears in the Privileged column A Cardholder can have privileged permission for all the selected Access Codes or for some of them or none at all CREDENTIALS PAGE From the Credential page set the Card type the Card number the PIN and if applicable the Facility code for this Cardholder CARD TYPE From the Card ty
168. ry ACU and the NexSentry Star ACU Addressing the ACUs To configure the ACUs so they communicate with the NexSentry Manager 3 0 you must first use a terminal emulation program such as the Windows NT HyperTerminal program HyperTerminal allows the Server PC to serve as an input output terminal to communicate with the ACU Through a COM port you can communicate with one ACU at a time through the ACU Terminal port You must first address the ACUs so that the NexSentry Manager 3 0 can locate them For more information see Checking the Installed Access Control Units on page 2 3 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 5 7 USING THE HARDWARE FEATURES Setting the Access Control Units The ACU default baud rate is 300 Do not confuse this with the NexSentry Manager 3 0 default baud rate The reason the ACU baud rate is so slow is that some older installations had simple communications devices that were only capable of 300 baud You should use the 9600 baud rate for all of the ACUs to maximize system communications speed TO SET THE ACUS cg 1 UN From the Database Explorer directory double click Hardware gt Access Control Units ACU Click a particular type of ACU The existing ACUS appears in the rightmost window To open the Record menu right click an existing ACU or right click an ACU type from the directory From the Record menu click Add Add From or Edit The corresponding dialog box appears
169. ry Manager 3 0 1 1 WELCOME TO THE NEXSENTRY MANAGER 3 0 Understanding the NexSentry Manager 3 0 UNDERSTANDING THE NEXSENTRY MANAGER 3 0 Ce es The NexSentry Manager 3 0 simplifies the process of entering and editing database information checking the system status and reacting to Alarms and events The following sections provide an introduction to the most commonly used features of the NexSentry Manager 3 0 Understanding the Database Explorer window The Database Explorer window one of the most useful features allows quick access to the entire database Having a recognizable look and feel System Users navigate the Database Explorer window to find open and configure the database Database items include Hardware features such as the Access Control Units ACUs Reader Configurations and brand new to the NexSentry Manager 3 0 Elevator controls Other database items include Cardholder and Access Code information as well as System Administration data and Miscellaneous features such as Maps Actions and Time Zones 1 2 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 WELCOME TO THE NEXSENTRY MANAGER 3 0 Understanding the NexSentry Manager 3 0 Understanding the Record menu Right click the features or existing items not the folders from the Database Explorer window to open the Record menu From id the Record menu you can perform the most common database functions Use the Record menu when you create
170. s a list of available Elevators Click an Elevator and then click Add The selected Elevator appears in the Elevators selected box FLOORS PAGE This section describes the different text boxes and features from the Floors page of the Floor Groups dialog box FLOOR NAMING SCHEME Click the drop down arrow to selectaFloor naming scheme for this Floor Group FLOORS The Floors section shows the Floors and Time Groups for this Floor Group CHOOSE FLOOR In the Floor text box click the drop down arrow to select an available Floor In the AutoEnable TimeGroup text box click the drop down arrow to select the Time Group for this Floor Group then click Add The Floor and the AutoEnable TimeGroup appears in the Floors section Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 5 31 USING THE HARDWARE FEATURES Setting the Input Devices SETTING THE INPUT DEVICES Ce EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE Input devices are sensors such as door switches motion sensors or temperature sensors Input devices detect changes such as when a door is left open The three types of Input devices include General Purpose Door Switch and REX Request to Exit Refer to the completed Input forms from Appendix A for the appropriate data to use when you configure the Inputs When the Input devices are installed make sure the Installer completes the Inputs form from Appendix A Make especially sure the MIRO s device number Point number ACU se
171. ser Defined Fields allow you to configure how certain text boxes and fields appear on the Cardholder dialog box 3 2 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION FEATURES Setting the Security Levels SETTING THE SECURITY LEVELS Ce es Use the Security Levels to define the functions a System User can perform For example you can set a Security Level that allows a System User to view and edit the ACUs but that denies access to the other features TO SET THE SECURITY LEVELS c 1 From the toolbar click the Database Explorer icon The Database Explorer window appears with the database directory in the leftmost window From the directory click System Administration gt Security Levels The existing Security Levels appears in the rightmost window 3 Toopen the Record menu right click an existing Security Level or right click Security Levels from the directory 4 From the Record menu click Add Add From or Edit The corresponding dialog box appears 5 Type an ID number in the ID text box or click Next unused ID In the Description text box type a name for the Security Level 6 From the Available permissions box select a permission and then click Add to send the item to the Selected permissions box The items in the Selected permissions box define the functions available to System Users set with this Security Level Repeat this procedure as many times as you need different Sec
172. sion E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE DIAL UP FEATURE Reverting Back to a Direct Connection From Dial Up 13 ADDRESS 0 240 0 Type 1 and then press Enter All Dial Up addresses are 1 The MODEM serial number determines which ACU is referenced 14 Press Esc to return to the YOUR COMMAND prompt YOUR COMMAND Type RESET and then press Enter to set the ACU to the new configuration Wait until the MODEM READY prompt appears before you start the NexSentry Manager 3 0 server program You must wait for the id MODEM READY prompt to make a connection REVERTING BACK TO A DIRECT CONNECTION FROM DIAL UP Ce 7 000600000000000080000905000000000080809879029090000909999990 This section covers how to revert to a Direct connection after you have installed the hardware and software to support a Dial Up connection TO REVERT TO A DIRECT CONNECTION 1 From the Communications tab in the Edit Poller dialog box change the Poller type to Direct 2 Using HyperTerminal connect to the ACU through the terminal port After logging in type MODEM at the YOUR COMMAND prompt 3 At the MODEM ENABLE Y N prompt Type N This disables the modem Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 8 9 ee Reverting Back to Dial Up From a Direct Connection 4 Press Esc and log off 5 Unhook the modem and connect the server directly to the ACU REVERTING BACK TO DIAL UP FROM A DIRECT CONNECTION 0 0606000060069096060606006000600600606
173. ss Granted Normal Idle LED Access Pending Access LED LED Granted Top Top Top Top Top Top Middle Middle Middle Middle Middle Middle Bottom Bottom Bottom Bottom Bottom Bottom ID Description Number of Grace Period PIN Length Shunted retries allowed Fixed Variable plus Reader plus Reader plus Reader Keypad Only Keypad Only Keypad Only Normal LED Access pending Access Granted Normal Idle LED Access Pending Access LED LED Granted Top Top Top Top Top Top Middle Middle Middle Middle Middle Middle Bottom Bottom Bottom Bottom Bottom Bottom ID Description Number of Grace Period PIN Length Shunted retries allowed Fixed Variable plus Reader plus Reader plus Reader Keypad Only Keypad Only Keypad Only Normal LED Access pending Access Granted Normal Idle LED Access Pending Access LED LED Granted Top Top Top Top Top Top Middle Middle Middle Middle Middle Middle Bottom Bottom Bottom Bottom Bottom Bottom Form 4 WSE NexSentry Manager 3 0 User Guide Page of Rev E Part No 66110229001 The NexSentry Manager 3 0 Data Input Form DIGITAL READER CONFIGURATION ID Description Read Range Verification Time Window Number of Forward Digit Verifications Code Yes No Beeper Timing Red LED Timing Green LED timing On Duration Off Duration Cycles On Duration Off Duration Cycles On Duration Off Duration Cycles Normal LED Color Access pending LED Color Access Grante
174. t unused ID WSE recommends using the Cardholder s Employee number as their Cardholder ID Alpha characters are not valid in this field NAME SECTION In the Name section text boxes type in the first middle and last name of the Cardholder For International purposes use the Middle text box for maternal or hyphenated names DOWNLOAD IMMEDIATELY Click Download Immediately to send this Cardholder s information to the ACU This allows instant card use as soon as the download completes If not selected the Cardholder information is downloaded to the ACU as scheduled from the System Defaults For more information see Setting the System Defaults on page 4 22 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 6 5 BEEN USING THE PERSONNEL FEATURES Setting the Cardholders ACCESS PAGE From the Access page set the Trace feature the Visitor feature and the dates the card is active Also from the Access page assign the Cardholder an Access Code s as well as if the Cardholder has privileged access OPTIONS SECTION Click Trace to track the Cardholder by having a Transaction Log sent to the NexSentry Manager 3 0 when the card is presented to a Reader Click Visitor to indicate the Cardholder is only visiting the building This is useful when you filter the System Monitor window to display just visitors DATES SECTION The Start date is the actual date this Cardholder can gain access through the Doo
175. t boxes and features from the Misc page of the Doors dialog box ENABLE ANTI PASSBACK For the NexSentry Star Doors this feature appears on the Exit page If using Anti Passback select the Enable Anti 5 22 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE HARDWARE FEATURES Setting the Doors passback check box to set the Anti Passback Method and Anti Passback type features A Anti Passback Actions cannot cross ACUs All Anti Passback TENE functions must be done on the same ACU ANTI PASSBACK METHOD For the NexSentry Star Doors this feature appears on the Exit page Set the Anti Passback method as Hard or Soft A Hard Anti Passback prevents the reuse of a card on the same Door in the same direction using the same Reader thus preventing a card from being passed back to another person A Soft Anti Passback does not prevent a card from being passed back to gain access but a Transaction Log is sent stating the card was passed back ANTI PASSBACK TYPE Set this Door as an Ent ry or as an Exit INSTRUCTION Select the Instruction you want to appear as a message on the System Monitor window when a Transaction set with this Instruction occurs ACTION GROUP Select an Action Group from the drop down list for this Door ZONES SECTION Click the drop down arrow to select an Entering anda Leaving Zone respectively Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 5 23 USING THE HARDWARE
176. t is connected to the ACUs TCP IP number On the Host PC only both addresses are the same number These entries are written during the software installation and you should not modify them manually beyond changing the TCP IP number such as if the Network Administrator has reassigned the static addresses TROUBLESHOOTING THE DIAL UP CONNECTION 0606060006000069060060606060060060006006060000000500000006000909090009090000000099999 This section covers how to troubleshoot problems with the Dial Up connection feature Unable to connect using the modem Increase the Answer timeout from the default of 60 seconds to 2 minutes and try again See Configuring the NexSentry Manager 3 0 for Dial Up on page 8 4 This might considerably slow down the communication No response from the ACU when downloading data from the server Increase Port control Acknowledge timeout to4 seconds and Port control Retries to 5 See Configuring the NexSentry Manager 3 0 for Dial Up on page 8 4 This might considerably slow down the communication 9 8 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 PLANNING THE DATABASE Take some time and thoroughly consider all of your access control needs to formulate a plan for creating the database When you create the database you need to fully understand the Hardware installation and configuration as well as site specific knowledge of the building and all of the Personnel information This appendix conta
177. t the View Refresh Filter or Sort the data and print or export a report Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 3 11 USING THE SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION FEATURES Using the Transactions and the Audit Trail Archiving the Transaction Log and the Audit Trail Archive the Transaction Log and the Audit Trail about every two months WSE recommends that the Transaction Log does not exceed 75 000 Logs Log queries generate much faster when the database contains under 50 000 entries Otherwise queries can take several minutes depending on the PC and the activity of the system If you do not clear the Transaction Log and the Audit Trail the PC disk space becomes full and the system eventually crashes TO ARCHIVE THE TRANSACTION LOG AND THE AUDIT TRAIL 1 Shut down the NexSentry Manager 3 0 Server program to stop all communications to the ACUs and the database Create a backup of the database See Backing up an existing database on page 2 10 Open the NexSentry Manager 3 0 Client program From the menu bar click Database gt Archive Transactions The Archive Transactions dialog box appears Inthe All or some records section click A11 if you want to archive all the Transactions or click On or before this date and then click the drop down arrow to open a calendar from which you can click a date WSE suggests that you archive from 30 to 60 days previous In the File text box type in the full path and file n
178. tem During application initialization Database is secured for read only access Continue anyway Contact your System Administrator If Add or Modify is attempted with a read only database Operation failed Database is secured for read only access Contact your System Administrator Setting a record with a used ID The ID you have entered is already used by the following record X Please change the ID and try again Click Next unused ID to find the next available ID Click Next unused ID to find the next available ID Setting a record with an ID used by a record Record is of different type but shares the set of IDs The ID you have entered is already used by another record Please change the ID and try again Click Next unused ID button to find the next available ID All of the hardware items must have unique number IDs During application initialization Cannot open database connection Verify network communication with the Server See Questions and Answers on page 9 1 9 6 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 When it occurs TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting the TCP IP Configuration Messages Comments Client Server communications breakdown Lost connection to the server Either the server or the network could be having problems If the connection is not restored for a long time quit and restart th
179. tic locks require an electric current to remain locked When the current shuts off the Door unlocks Emergency doors often use reverse action locks so in case of a power failure personnel can enter or exit in an emergency These are sometimes referred to as fail safe locks The 4100 ACU has a jumper switch on the MIRO unit that can also set the Reverse lock feature If this feature is set from the ACU it is not necessary to set this from the Doors dialog box PROXIMITY READER PAGE The Proximity Reader page only applies to the 818SC Doors and the NexSentry Doors The NexSentry Star Doors have a Reader page with different features See below for details TYPE Select the type of card supported by the ACU The 818SC Doors allow you to choose between Digital Readers and Analog Readers The NexSentry Doors allow you to set Digital Readers only USED AS Set the Used as feature to tell the Door how to react to the Building Modes If Building Modes are not used select Normal DISABLE MSM This feature applies to 818SC Doors only If this door does not have an MSM multiple switch monitor set this feature to disable MSM Failed Transaction Logs Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 5 19 USING THE HARDWARE FEATURES Setting the Doors READER PAGE The Reader page applies only to the NexSentry Star Doors READER You can set one two or three different Readers per Door Click Reader 1 to configur
180. tion you want to appear as a message on the System Monitor window when a Transaction set with this Instruction occurs Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 5 9 USING THE HARDWARE FEATURES Setting the Access Control Units HosT LOGIN The Host feature applies only to the NexSentry Star ACUs Select a Host for this ACU NUMBER OF MIROS Click the drop down arrow and then select how many MIROs connect to this ACU TIME GROUPS PAGE This section describes the different text boxes and features from the Time Groups page of the ACU dialog box TIMES WHEN BUILDING SHOULD BE CLOSED The Time when building should be closed feature does not apply to the NexSentry Star ACUs Set a Time Group for when you want the building closed SHOW ACTIVE TIMES Set the Time Group for when the ACU sends Transaction Logs to the System Monitor window Generally set the ACU to the default Time Group A11 the time that always sends Transaction Logs AUTO FORGIVE TIMES Set the Time Group that allows passback status to reset to unknown Usethe Auto forgive times feature when you enable the Anti Passback function VIP PAGE The VIP page of the ACU applies only if you use VIP Keypad Readers 5 10 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE HARDWARE FEATURES Setting the Access Control Units NUMBER OF RETRIES ALLOWED This does not apply to the NexSentry Star ACUs Set the number of times
181. tions dialog box ID AND DESCRIPTION In the ID text box type in an ID number or click Next unused ID Inthe Description text box type a name for the Action PREVENT BUILDING CLOSURE Prevents the ACU from going into Closed mode PRINT ASTERISK Prints an asterisk on the Report when a Transaction of this type occurs if selected This only works if a printer is directly connected to the Server PC SEND EVENT INFORMATION TO HOST Set the Building Mode and or the Time Group that specifies when the ACU sends Transaction Logs to the System Monitor window LATCHED CONTACT PAGE The following explains the text boxes and functions from the Latched Contact page of the Actions dialog box 4 8 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE MISCELLANEOUS FEATURES Setting the Actions CLOSE LATCHED CONTACT WHEN ACU IS When an Action of this type occurs the ACU sends a Close Latch Contact Transaction Log to the System Monitor window during the modes selected A latched contact is an Output device that once activated stays active until a System User silences or clears it AND DURING THIS TIME GROUP Click the drop down arrow and select the Time Group that specifies the times when a Close Latch Contact Transaction Log is sent to the System Monitor window REGULAR CONTACT PAGE This section explains the text boxes and functions from the Regular Contact page of the Actions dialog box CON
182. try gt NS ClientApp If any errors occur check that the network connection is good and that everyone using the NexSentry Manager 3 0 has privileges other than Guest in the Windows NT directory Program Files NexSentryManager Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 B 13 REMOTE ACCESS SERVICE Working with Remote Access Service WORKING WITH REMOTE ACCESS SERVICE Read this section for helpful information regarding RAS Confirm that all modem configurations match in the Windows NT Control Panel Modem setup Make sure that settings such as baud rate flow control protocols and so forth are the same on the Server and Client PCs There is aDetails button from the Dial Up Networking Monitor whichis accessible from the Modem icon through the Start menu or from the Dial Up Networking shortcut This tells you the TCP IP addresses that the Server PC has assigned to the Client PC and the NetBEUI information Ping the Server and Client TCP IP addresses from the Server PC and from the Client PC To do this click Start gt Programs gt Command Prompt Type for example ping 255 255 255 1 and you should see a reply This confirms the network connection Type ping and press Enter for help Double check your User options in Windows NT All Users who connect through RAS must have the Dial In option set to Yes The Windows NT ODBC driver must be an earlier release than version 5 0 See the WSE
183. u need the address for steps 10 and 12 Close all windows but stay connected to the Server Begin the NSM install outlined in the NSM Readme file and proceed all the way through step 8 Answer YES to the option Do you have TCP IP installed From the Select Components dialog box for the Client PCs only select the NexSentry Client Help Files and Reports options Do not select the Database or Server options B 12 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 10 11 12 13 14 REMOTE ACCESS SERVICE Remote Access Service Rules The Client Settings dialog box appears The installation should find the TCP IP address of the PC you are working on Confirm the TCP IP number and leave the Client Port at the default 25000 then click Next Type in the NexSentry Manager Server Name and click Next The Server Settings dialog box appears The installation should find the TCP IP address of the PC with the NexSentry Manager Server Confirm the TCP IP number and leave the Server Port at the default 25001 then click Next Inthe Select Remote Database mdb File text box open the NexMgr mdb file by following this path NETWORK Computer Name Program Files NexSentry Manager NexMgr mdb Proceed with the installation as outlined in the NSM Readme file Once the installation is complete and you reboot the PC you can reestablish the NexSentry Manager Server connection click Start gt Programs gt NexSen
184. uction Show Activity Times ACU Shunted Located on ACU MIRO s Device ACU Sensor Node Contact Number Point Number Output Type Duration If Duration is other Latched Timed Both Forever Other Seconds ID Description Instruction Show Activity Times ACU Shunted Located on ACU MIRO s Device ACU Sensor Node Contact Number Point Number Output Type Duration If Duration is other Latched Timed Both Forever Other Seconds ID Description Instruction Show Activity Times ACU Shunted Located on ACU MIRO s Device ACU Sensor Node Contact Number Point Number Output Type Duration If Duration is other Latched Timed Both Forever Other Seconds Form 3 WSE NexSentry Manager 3 0 User Guide Page of Rev E Part No 66110229001 The NexSentry Manager 3 0 Data Input Form KEYPAD READER CONFIGURATION ID Description Number of Grace Period PIN Length Shunted retries allowed Fixed Variable plus Reader plus Reader plus Reader Keypad Only Keypad Only Keypad Only Normal LED Access pending Access Granted Normal Idle LED Access Pending Access LED LED Granted Top Top Top Top Top Top Middle Middle Middle Middle Middle Middle Bottom Bottom Bottom Bottom Bottom Bottom ID Description Number of Grace Period PIN Length Shunted retries allowed Fixed Variable plus Reader plus Reader plus Reader Keypad Only Keypad Only Keypad Only Normal LED Access pending Acce
185. urity Levels When finished setting the Security Levels you can set the System Users Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 3 3 USING THE SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION FEATURES Setting the System Users SETTING THE SYSTEM USERS A System User logs into the NexSentry Manager 3 0 Client PC with a password The functions a System User performs depends on the Security Level assigned to them The default System User is labeled administrator login You cannot edit nor delete the default System User except for the password which you should change TO CHANGE THE ADMINISTRATOR LOGIN PASSWORD cg 1 From the Database Explorer directory double click System Administration System Users The administrator login System User appears in the rightmost window Right click the administrator login icon to open the Record menu From the Record menu click Edit The Edit System User dialog box appears In the Password text box type in the new password and then retype the new password in the Verify password text box You have now changed the password for the default System User To add edit or delete System Users read the following procedure 3 4 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION FEATURES Setting the System Users TO SET THE SYSTEM USERS cg 1 From the Database Explorer directory double click System Administration System Users The existing System
186. used ID In the Description text box type in a name for the Instruction In the Instruction box type the Instruction message that appears on the System Monitor window Repeat this procedure for as many Instructions as needed 5 46 NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 USING THE HARDWARE FEATURES Setting the Zones SETTING THE ZONES EEE ee EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEREEEE The Zones are a new feature to the NexSentry Manager 3 0 You can create ACU Zones and Logical Zones An ACU Zone refers to a combination of one ACU a Time Group and an Input device A Logical Zone can include any combination of Pollers ACUs Input devices Output devices Doors and Elevators TO SET THE ZONES cg 1 From the Database Explorer directory double click Hardware Zones The existing Zones appears in the rightmost window zi 2 To open the Record menu right click an existing Zone or right click Zones from the directory 3 From the Record menu click Add Add From or Edit The corresponding dialog box appears 4 Inthe ID text box type in the ID number or click Next unused ID 5 Inthe Description text box type in a name for the Zone 6 Inthe Type section click either ACU or Logical If you select ACU then setthe ACU Zone Properties section If you select Logical then go to the Points page See the following sections for details Understanding the Zones dialog box This section explains the features and settings fr
187. want to jump from and the Database Explorer window so that you can see both windows From the database directory click Miscellaneous gt Maps The existing Maps appears in the rightmost window From the Database Explorer window drag the appropriate Map icon to the Map window and position it accordingly For example drag the Map 3 icon to the Map 1 window To jump maps from the Map window double click the Map icon You can use the maps as a substitute for the System Status window TO USE THE MAPS 1 From the toolbar click the Map icon The Map window appears 2 Right click a Hardware Icon from the Map window to open the Status menu for that device For more information about the Status menu see Defining the System Status Icons on page 7 3 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 NexSentry Manager 3 0 4 19 aT USING THE MISCELLANEOUS FEATURES Importing the Sounds IMPORTING THE SOUNDS 60606009650000905005000000001 0008005 000005 0000050000900000900000900090999 Sounds are used as a part of Alarms You need to import Sounds so you can use them with the NexSentry Manager 3 0 system After you import and name the Sounds you can assign Sounds to the Transactions Types as a part of the Alarm You cannot use two different Sounds for one Transaction Type See Editing the Transaction Types on page 3 15 for more information To use the Sound feature you must have a sound card configured for your PC through the Windows NT Co
188. xSentry Manager 3 0 for Dial Up 8 4 Configuring the ACU for Dial Up eene 8 7 Reverting Back to a Direct Connection From Dial Up 8 9 Reverting Back to Dial Up From a Direct Connection 8 10 9 TrODDIeS HOGGING s asy proa y eon eae papa eaae nu 0o s eene inae paene au oe 0 1 Questions and ANSWETS ccccccceessssecececececeesessecececeesceesenseaeeeceseeenens 9 Error Message S v2 2 cssccutiadsagyyoerzvaencaassay QUtA M Losada opa ote locate ooater fuste aid 9 5 Troubleshooting the TCP IP Configuration esses 9 7 Troubleshooting the Dial Up Connection eese 9 8 Unable to connect using the modem seen 9 8 viii NexSentry Manager 3 0 Revision E Part Number 66110229001 CONTENTS No response from the ACU when downloading data from the server 9 8 A Planning the Database sscccssssssccssssssccscsssscccssssssesesessrcssssseAm B Remote ACCESS SePVICE cassscsscsscisesecverosseasssessdessvchoastecuessinesstenstvannnee DD Remote Access Service Rules eed eet esese d Pee pere ce s ME See eU Ad eae B 2 Installing the Remote Access Service on the Server PC B 4 Installing the Remote Access Service on the Client PC B 8 Working with Remote Access Service sese B 14 Removing Remote Access Service
189. ystem Status windows provide the current status and setting for each monitoring point The System Monitor window shows all of the current Transaction Logs sent from the ACU TO OPEN THE SYSTEM STATUS WINDOWS 1 From the toolbar click the Status icon The Select Status Type dialog box appears In the Status type section click the appropriate Hardware device s or click Check A11 From the Zone filter text box click the drop down arrow to view All zones or a specific Zone for the Hardware device s you selected from the Status type section Click OK to open the System Status window s To view all of the System Status windows on the screen at once from the menu bar click Window gt Tile NexSentry Star then arranges all of the open windows on the screen Changing the Zone Modes You cannot change the ACU Zone mode to Armed if a Transaction Log that is set to prevent Zone closure is active After the Transaction Log has been acknowledged for example a Door was closed that had been left open you can then change the Zone mode Revision A Part Number 6600058 NexSentry Star Security System 7 1 USING THE SYSTEM STATUS AND SYSTEM MONITOR WINDOWS Use the System Status window to identify any activity that could prevent a Zone from becoming Armed The System User can then fix or Shunt the activity to change the Zone mode It is important that all personnel have left the controlled Zone before changing the mode to Armed Anyone

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