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1. x 14 Facility Commander Wnx Controller Installation Tools Change Username Password For increased security we recommend that you change the default username and password Figure 13 Controller Parameters Other Parameters Change Username Password screen Or oe bo gt egrated Configuration Too oso ernet Explore ioj x Fie Edit View Favorites Tools Help an Back gt A Bsearch Favorites media lt 4 D i SI Address http 192 168 0 2 main_ie html x Go Links GE Security Integrated Configuration Tool Controller Configuration I Set Badge History vs Alarm History Memory Allocation gt HostiConnection type Controller Information gt Controller Information M Change Username Password Controller Parameters Username install gt Network configuration Password p gt Dial configuration Confirm password p gt 3DES keys C Disable Integrated Configuration Tool Set Resistor Tolerances gt Badge Formats gt Other Parameters a Administration gt Apply Changes gt Restart Application gt Restart Controller off If you have not already done so log on to the Integrated Configuration Tool See Starting the tool on page 5 Click Controller Parameters then Other Parameters Select the checkbox next to the Change Username Password field The fields New Username and New Password display Enter a new username and passwo2. gt 2 A Asearch Gyravorites meda D S Sf a Address http 192 168 0 2 main_ie html GE Security Integrated Configuration Tool Controller Configuration Host Server Type gt HostiConnection type n Picture Perfect Secure Perfect Facility Commander Winx Controller Information gt Controller Information Primary Connection Type Controller Parameters gt Network configuration Ethernet Dial up Direct gt Dial configuration ave gt 3DES keys gt Badge Formats gt Other Parameters gt Apply Changes gt Restart Application gt Restart Controller ey rf Internet If you have not already done so log on to the Integrated Configuration Tool See Starting the tool on page 5 From the Controller Configuration menu select Host Connection Type In the Host Server Type field select Facility Commander Wnx In the Primary Connection Type field for e network controllers select Ethernet e dialup controllers select Dialup e direct controllers select Direct Click Save If this completes your controller configuration click Apply Changes then Restart Application now Facility Commander Wnx Controller Installation Tools Controller Information menu gt Controller Information Use this form to set the controller s address This form also provides the controller online offline status build and application versions and modem baud rate Figure 7 Control
3. 6 If this completes your controller configuration click Apply Changes then Restart Application now DES encryption configuration In order to secure transmissions between the controller and the host the data is encrypted using triple DES Data Encryption Standard encryption Use this screen to enter keys which creates an encryption pattern for transmission A CAUTION The host DES keys and the controller DES keys MUST match Figure 10 Controller Parameters 3DES keys screen 2 Integrated Configuration Tool Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Bak gt Q A Qsearch GajFavorites media B 3 a a Address http 192 168 0 2 main_je html v Go Links gt GE Security Integrated Configuration Tool Controller Configuration DES Keys gt Host Connection type DES Key 1 Y Controller Information DES Key 2 p a gt Controller Information DES Key 3 freee Controller Parameters gt Network configuration gt Dial configuration gt 3DES keys gt Badge Formats gt Other Parameters gt Apply Changes gt Restart Application gt Restart Controller ofl 4 E Done a Internet Z 1 Ifyou have not already done so log on to the Integrated Configuration Tool See Starting the tool on page 5 2 Click Controller Parameters then 3DES keys Keep the following in mind DES keys must be exactly 16 characte
4. Badge formats not used with Facility Commander Wnx e Other Parameters set parameters such as setting badge history and alarm history memory allocation and changing username and password See page 12 Network configuration Use this form to configure the network settings for the controller A static or dynamic IP address can be used Figure 8 Controller Parameters Network configuration screen Integrated Configuration Tool Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Back gt A A Asearch GaFavortes media D Si a Address Eons eosina O e GE Security Integrated Configuration Tool Controller Configuration gt Hosti Connection type Controller Information Controller Information gt Network configuration gt Dial configuration gt 3DES keys gt Badge Formats gt Other Parameters Y Administration gt Apply Changes gt Restart Application gt Restart Controller ofl ie ae ee E aA Controller Information M Use DHCP Controller name micrat getest ge com Use MAC address Controller MAC oo B0 SiE PA 06 iF Host Information M Use DNS Host information optional for Secure Perfect Host name Back up host name Optional Domain DNS IP 132 he p fig 10 Facility Commander Wnx Controller Installation Tools 1 From the Controller Parameters menu select Network configuration 2 Inthe Control
5. Figure 18 FlashTool Micro Status g Micro Installation Tool FlashTool File Help Options r Automatic Firmware Flash Micro Status Micro Status Picture Perfect rev 2 02 Micro Type MSPx Boot Code D Update Secure Perfect rev 2 112 AppCode Secure Perfect rev 5 0000 Micro Flash Entry Perfect Stans Ok Parameters Secure Perfect rev 5 000 Wrap Plug NOT Present Dial a Micro Origin Comm Port 1 Baud Rate 9600 r Status Micro Ready I7 Search for Line of Micros RS232 IV Syntax ees TUE Checking 8 A controller can be flashed with application firmware in two ways a Use one of the Automatic Firmware Flash buttons in the middle of the window Click the button that corresponds to the firmware you want The buttons display the latest firmware release on your computer The download and flash process begins b Alternatively you may click Micro Flash from the Options listed on the left of the window A drop down list of firmware displays e Select the latest version of Secure Perfect x 000 App Code e Click Start Flash The download and flash process begins Note If you are flashing a Micro 5 PXN you must follow the steps in this order 1 Flash the OS firmware 2 Allow FlashTool to identify the controller 3 Flash the application firmware 9 Go to Download and Flash Process on page 21 for the completion of the flash process Flashing a Line of Controllers FlashTool c
6. In the Other Info field click the down arrow for a list of available reports 2 Select the report you want See Table 2 below for a brief explanation of each report Table 2 Controller Info reports Report Description Memory Usage displays amount of memory available both used and free Process State lists which processes are running Board Info displays hardware related information such as boot and board version OS Info displays information related to the linux operating system on the controller Uptime time since the last reboot DB File Info lists persistence related database files Table 2 Controller Info reports continued Report Description Message Info lists data on the controller s message queues Ping Host pings the host from the controller based on the current host IP or name Successful ping result 2 packets transmitted 2 packets received 0 packet loss Unsuccessful ping result 2 packets transmitted 0 packets received 100 packet loss Check Route checks route information from the controller Thread Status lists the application firmware components and whether they are currently running DMA Info status of the DMA IO interface Controller Parameters menu The menu contains the following options e Network configuration configure the network settings Dial configuration configure dial up settings See page 10 3DES Keys set data encryption See page 11
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8. 192 168 6 5 ora similar valid IP address 192 168 6 X where X is any number between 1 and 254 except 6 h Change the subnet mask to255 255 255 0 i You do not need to change the gateway moan j Click OK until all open windows are closed k Goto step 2 For Windows XP a Click Start then Control Panel b From the Control Panel window select Network Connections c Right click on Local Area Connection If the first option in the drop down list box is e Disable then the connection is enabled Go to step d e Enable then select it to enable the connection Return to step a Select Properties from the drop down list In the section This connection uses the following items select Internet Protocol TCP IP Select Properties If this laptop computer is set for e DHCP then the field Obtain an IP address automatically is already selected Select Use the following IP address e Static write down the IP address and Subnet number You need to reset your computer back to these numbers once the controller configuration is complete mmo fp 6 Facility Commander Wnx Controller Installation Tools h Enter the IP address 192 168 6 5 or a similar valid IP address 192 168 6 X where X is any number between 1 and 254 except 6 i Change the subnet to255 255 255 0 j You do not need to change the gateway k Click OK until all open windows are closed 2 Connect the Cat 5 crossover cable from the Ethernet por
9. 3 At the password screen enter your username and password The default isi nst al i nst al We recommend that you change this default See Change Username Password on page 14 If you need to flash the controller see Flash controller menu Flash controller on page 17 First time configuration 1 By default the controller s IP address is 192 168 6 6 To have your laptop computer communicate with the controller you must set your laptop computer IP address to192 168 6 5 or similar valid IP address 192 168 6 X where X is any number between 1 and 254 except 6 The setup is different between Windows 2000 and Windows XP Refer to the appropriate section For Windows 2000 a Click Start Settings then Network and Dial up Connections b Right click on Local Area Connection If the first option in the drop down list box is e Disable then the connection is enabled Go to step c e Enable then select it to enable the connection Return to step a Select Properties from the drop down list box In the section Components checked are used in this connection select Internet Protocol TCP IP Click Properties If this laptop computer is set for DHCP then the field Obtain an IP address automatically is already selected Select Use the following IP address e Static write down the IP address and Subnet number You need to reset your computer back to these numbers once the controller configuration is complete g Enter the IP address
10. NO Gateway Subnet Host IP Optional Use DHCP YES Controller Name or Controller MACwhichisprovidedforyou SOSCS lt SC S lt S lt lt C S lt C CS Use DNS YES Host Name Optional Use DHCP NO Controller IP Use DNS YES Gateway Subnet Host Name Optional Domain Optional DNS IP Optional Use DHCP YES Controller Name or Controller MAC which is provided for you Use DNS NO Host IP Optional FlashTool FlashTool is a flash method for downloading firmware to controllers in maintenance mode or controllers with firmware earlier than SP3 x To upgrade controllers with firmware earlier than SP3 x you MUST use the FlashTool method of flashing Before flashing downloading application code to your controllers in maintenance mode or controllers with firmware earlier than SP3 X you need to install the Micro Installation Tool FlashTool Installing FlashTool To install the FlashTool application Log on as local administrator In Windows Explorer navigate to the F CWnx Fi r mwar e folder on the Server computer Double click the F ashTool EXE file The Micro Installation Tool FlashTool Installation Welcome window displays Click Next The Select Destination Directory window displays Review and verify the destination of the FlashTool folder Verify that adequate free disk space is available for the installation Click Next The Ready to Install windo
11. SPAdmin group If not log back in as a user in this group Integrated Configuration Tool Problem I need to restore the factory default settings Resolution There are two methods to restoring the factory default settings through the Integrated Configuration Tool and at the controller The table below explains when to use each method Table 3 Restoring factory defaults Restore the factory defaults by Result Clicking the Defaults button in the Integrated Configuration Tool Settings are restored to factory defaults except for the network configuration Short J P4 Restore Defaults pins on the PXNplus CPU board until DS3 turns on All settings are restored to the factory defaults The controller is now offline from the host and the factory defaults have been restored The factory defaults are as follows Host Server Type Picture Perfect Primary Connection Type Ethernet IP Address 192 168 6 6 e Mask 255 255 255 0 e Gateway 192 168 6 1 If necessary reconfigure the controller using the appropriate instructions found in your controller manual Problem The network controller does not connect Resolution 1 Verify your network settings in the Integrated Configuration Tool and in the FCWnx application e controller IP address and micro address e network mask e gateway IP DHCP DNS server 2 Check the connectivity by using the ping command Use the Ping Host option in the Integrated Configur
12. the command that has been entered It is strongly recommended that this setting remain enabled A warning message displays if you choose to disable this feature Note When configuring a Micro 5 PXN controller that contains anything other than SP3 x firmware for example Secure Perfect 2 1 or Picture Perfect this option MUST be disabled Editing the Parameter Block The controller parameter block holds controller data such as controller address phone numbers and network configuration parameters To edit the parameter block 1 Allow sufficient time for FlashTool to identify the controller 2 Click Parameters FlashTool reads the parameter block in the controller and displays it in the window 3 Edit as necessary Select the Networking tab to enter information for a Micro 5 PXN e You MUST enter an IP address for the controller e A host IP address is not required and can be left blank e Enter the Gateway IP address is the same as the controller IP address e All other fields are set by default Only change them if necessary depending on your network configuration 4 Click Save to Micro FlashTool writes the data into the parameter block of the controller and resets the controller 21 22 Facility Commander Wnx Controller Installation Tools Troubleshooting eFlash Problem No flash files are listed in the combo boxes Resolution This represents a share permissions issue Make sure you are logged in as a user in the
13. 4 e o 10 41 208 3 OPRECEVER ricer 3 eo o 10 41 200 9 OHS IRh STRELT SOUTH lt 4 Select the controller or multiple controllers that you want to flash If flashing a line of controllers we recommend starting with the end of line controller and work toward the head of line controller This requires a working knowledge of your FCWnx system The firmware version column on the Controller Monitor displays the current firmware on the controller Ifthe LED is green the controller firmware matches the latest firmware on the Server computer Facility Commander Wnx Controller Installation Tools Ifthe LED is yellow the controller firmware does not match with the latest firmware on the Server computer 5 Click the right mouse button and select Flash Controller s from popup menu Figure 2 Flash Controller s option Controller Monitor Cesuiption Active Hostname Del aull Hostname Address Connection Fenware version Status Conti device Head amp M a g SE CIOE O 0001 SOCC MAIN BLDG CHRECE Git i Offre Siom 7 0 04 10 44 208 11 0007 SOCK MAIN ULOG CMRECE Set Olfine 2 Offire Shirdon 70 5 i 10 41 200 11 oor 0003 SOCET ANNEX BLDG OCRRECE Download Credectiais 3 Offre shutdown B 6 1 14 1de 10 41 2081 oon 0006 NGS MTRL STAG CHRECE Download Natahase diire Sidom 7 0 06 Ide 10 44 206 12 0007 NGS TOOL ROOM CMRECE Reset Controfer 7 ofie hrdo 70 06 Idk 10 411 200
14. Dial configuration Use this screen to set up the dial up or dial fallback feature Either the on board modem or an external modem can be used Figure 9 Controller Parameters Dial configuration screen File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Bak gt O A Qsearch Favorites media lt 4 Shy Sp SY Address http 192 168 0 2 main_ie html v Go Links aka GE Security Integrated Configuration Tool Controller Configuration Dial up configuration gt HostConnection type Host Phone 1 Tr Controller Information Host Phone 2 nNn gt Controller Information Modern Init String dd Y Controller Parameters Modem Deinit String gt Network configuration gt Dial configuration gt 3DES keys gt Badge Formats gt Other Parameters Y Administration gt Apply Changes gt Restart Application gt Restart Controller fl 4 E Done a internet 1 From the Controller Parameters menu select Dial configuration 2 Inthe Host Phone 1 field enter the phone number for the host computer Use the format aaa nnn nnnn For example 561 555 5555 3 If there is an additional phone number to reach the host enter it into the field Host Phone 2 otherwise leave the field blank 4 The fields Modem Init String and Modem Deinit String require values only if you are experiencing difficulties with the optional modem board 5 Click Save
15. Facility Commander Wnx 460614001A March 2007 Copyright 2007 GE Security Inc Contents This document contains the following sections RO sk Beebe Scns th E cg tes card Bigeye Rese ea eee Susman ue agai ot aia ene easter eT eat epee eo aay eee 1 PE EE EENE E bested cy nd cag ite E eave Haydon dork E EE E E add EEE T E AnleAaBls E E EE 1 iniesnated Conii guration LOO niipni sage bie Os aE EE EE E EEEE ARA E SEE E E S EE REE 3 PRT OO E hcg E E EE E E T T E E E E E EE 18 Trone RE oa na a aeia EEA E a a perked beets doe EE EE E EE EA O ORES 22 Overview This chapter describes three different firmware tools To determine which tool would be best for your setup refer to the chart below Table 1 Controller firmware tools available Controller Tool available M5PXNplus e Flash flash capability only M3000PXNplus Integrated Configuration Tool M2000PXNplus Micro 5 PXN e eFlash Micro 5 PX e FlashTool Micro PXN 2000 Micro PX 2000 Throughout this manual reference to Facility Commander Wnx is represented as FCWnx in text content to avoid repetition eFlash eFlash is a flash method accessed within the FCWnx application The procedure to flash has been integrated so that the controller stays online and continues to process badge and alarm activity while in the process of being flashed The FCWnx Controller Monitor allows you to monitor communications and control each controller in the system Refer to the Fa
16. To set up a dialup controller In order to set up a dialup controller you must complete these screens Controller Configuration menu gt Host Connection type Select the software package and network See Controller Configuration menu gt Host Connection type on page 7 Controller Information menu gt Controller information Set the controller address See Controller Information menu gt Controller Information on page 8 Controller Parameters menu gt Dial configuration If using the optional dial up fallback feature you must complete the Dialup tab also See Dial configuration on page 10 After completing all the screens click Apply Changes under the Administration menu and then click Restart Application for the changes to take effect To set up a direct controller In order to set up a direct controller you must complete these screens Controller Configuration menu gt Host Connection type Select the software package and network See Controller Configuration menu gt Host Connection type on page 7 Controller Information menu gt Controller information Set the controller address See Controller Information menu gt Controller Information on page 8 Controller Configuration menu gt Host Connection type Use this form to select the software package and connection type Figure 6 Host Configuration type screen ee 2 Integrated Configuration Tool Microsoft Internet Explorer Fie Edit View Favorites Tools Help Back
17. an flash all controllers in a line that have been selected and fully identified 1 Select Search for Line of Micros FlashTool searches for all controllers in a specified communication line The results of the search up to 8 controllers are displayed in the box below the Status field 2 Click an individual controller from the list then the Select button to select an individual controller from the list of controllers found A CAUTION If you choose to flash each controller individually and not the entire line of controllers you MUST start flashing the end of line controllers first and work your way up the line The head of line controller MUST be flashed last If you do not follow this order and start with the head of line you cannot flash the downstream controllers The way to prevent this from occurring is to select all controllers and flash the entire line at the same time OR Click Select All to select the entire line of controllers at one time Note To flash the entire line of controllers all controllers must be selected and identified prior to starting the flash process The hourglass icon reminds you to wait until the system identifies the selected controller controllers and allows you to proceed 3 Once selected and identified an asterisk displays in front of the controller name in the list A list box displays the firmware for each controller Scroll up or down in the list box to view the version information for each con
18. ation Tool a In the Integrated Configuration Tool select Micro Info b From the Other Info drop down list select Ping Host Successful ping example Microsoft Internet Explorer x Other Info Output PING 192 168 0 1 192 168 0 1 56 data bytes 64 bytes from 192 168 0 1 icmp_seq 0 ttl 64 time 2 5 ms 64 bytes from 192 168 0 1 icmp_seq 1 ttl 64 time 2 2 ms 192 168 0 1 ping statistics 2 packets transmitted 2 packets received 0 packet loss round trip minfayg max 2 2 2 3 2 5 ms 23 Unsuccessful ping example Microsoft Internet Explorer xi Other Info Output PING 192 168 0 200 192 168 0 200 56 data bytes 192 168 0 200 ping statistics 2 packets transmitted 0 packets received 100 packet loss Problem The dial up micro does not connect Resolution 1 Verify your settings in the Integrated Configuration Tool and in the FCWnx application e micro address e modem strings e baud rate settings e cabling 2 Ifusing the PXNplus controller verify the modem jumper setting on the CPU board e external modem 1 and 2 e on board modem 2 and 3 3 Verify modem LED activity Refer to your micro manual for details 24 Facility Commander Wnx Controller Installation Tools
19. cility Commander Wnx User Manual or Online Help for additional information To flash controllers that already have SP3 x or later firmware 1 Verify that the FCWnx services are running refer to the Facility Commander Wnx Installation Manual 2 Log on to the FCWnx program The login ID and password must belong to a member of the spadmin local user group on the Server computer and the user group on any client computer 3 Verify that the controller is online in the FCWnx program From the Application Group pane select the Monitors amp Controls then Controller Monitor Check that the State column reads Online If not set the controller online before continuing Figure 1 Sample Controller Monitor Controller Monitor Desurption Active Hostname Detak Hostname Finveare version Comm doke Head A a i e D o 0001 SOCC MAIN BLOG OHRECEIVER OFPECEIER 1 v e 2 10 41 208 11 OO OCC MAIN BLOG OMRECEIVER RECIVR 2 e 10 41 208 11 9001 0005 OCC ANNEX BLOG OMFCEIVER O CMFCENER 3 6 a a 1041 205 114 nn 0005 NGS MTRL STRG OHRECEIVER ORECEIVER 6 o 8 Y 10 41 208 12 07 Nay TOCL ROOM OPRECEIVER O RECEIVER 7 6 b e 10 41 20 12 Os Sovsecs OMRECEIVER omecenen 3 a a o Dial up Soo cc OHRECEIVER ORECEMER 24 e e r Dial Up 0023 Sace OREIVER RLAR z p eo Ceal Up wuz 007 CUSTOMER CENTER F OHRECEIVER oMECEnER 2 c e a Cashin ona OOH ath St WWTF NOR OHRECEIVER OFRECEIER 4
20. eb server or kernel update 3 times application web server and kernel update 5 Ifyou wish to continue configuration changes you need to log back in fee Logging menu The menu contains the following options Log Control Parameters select the items to track and send to the log file e View Log File displays the log file e Save Log File saves the log to a file e Print Log File prints the log e Clear Log File clears the contents of the log file Log Control Parameters The system logger provides verification of controller operation independently from the host Other filtering can be applied to troubleshoot problems contact GE Security Customer Support and Engineering for assistance View Log File Click this menu item to view the logfile Save Log File Click this menu item to save the log file 18 Facility Commander Wnx Controller Installation Tools Print Log File Click this menu item to print the log file Clear Log File Click this menu item to clear the contents of the log file Configuration checklist for Integrated Configuration Tool In order to complete controller configuration using the Integrated Configuration Tool you need the following information Communication type Information needed Write your answer here Direct Controller address Dia Fup Controller address Phone number to reach host Secondary phone number to reach host Ethernet Use DHCP NO Controller IP Use DNS
21. l 6 To make this selection permanent click Save Apply Changes then Restart Controller 7 The controller performs a system reboot automatically 8 After the controller performs a successful reboot the Integrated Configuration Tool is permanently enabled Facility Commander Wnx Controller Installation Tools Administration menu The menu contains the following options e Apply Changes applies new changes e Restart Application makes changes permanent e Restart Controller reboots the controller e Restore Factory Defaults restores factory defaults Apply Changes Click this menu item to apply any new changes made to the controller s configuration Restart Application Click this menu item to make the changes to the controller permanent Restart Controller Click this menu item to shut down and restart the controller Restore Factory Defaults The PXNplus board is shipped with the following default settings Primary Connection Type Ethernet IP Address 192 168 6 6 e Mask 255 255 255 0 e Gateway 192 168 6 1 There are two methods to restoring the factory default settings through the Integrated Configuration Tool and by the CPU board The table below explains when to use each method Restore the factory defaults by Result clicking the Defaults button in the Integrated Configuration tool Settings are restored to factory defaults except for the network configuration shorting J P4 until DS3 turns on Al
22. l settings are restored to the factory defaults See Integrated Configuration Tool on page 22 Flash controller menu Flash controller The PXNplus CPU board uses a single image capable of supporting both Picture Perfect Secure Perfect and Facility Commander hosts The file is in the format where VVVV is the four digit version number of the firmware PXNPvvvv ef Figure 15 Flash Controller screen Fie Edit View Favorites Tools Help EJ Back gt A Qsearch Favorites Emeda lt 4 Ey A S Address http 192 168 0 2 main_ie html v ao Links gt X GE Security Integrated Configuration Tool al Specify a file to upload gt Network configuration gt Dial configuration l Browse gt 3DES keys gt Badge Formats gt Other Parameters Y Administration gt Apply Changes gt Restart Application gt Restart Controller Restore Factory Defaults Flash Controller gt Flash Controller gt Logging gt 4 E Done i Internet If you have not already done so log on to the Integrated Configuration Tool See Starting the tool on page 5 From the Flash Controller menu select Flash Controller Click Browse and locate the new flash file Click Save The controller reboots automatically Note The controller may reboot several times based on the update 1 time application update only 2 times application and w
23. ler Information area set the controller name or address Perform one of the following DHCP e For a dynamic controller IP address select Use DHCP To name the controller perform one of the following e Enter a fully qualified unique domain name in the Controller Name field For example micro getest ge com e Select the checkbox Use MAC and the controller name is generated from the Controller MAC address A MAC address media access control address is a unique identifier attached to most forms of networking equipment The MAC address for your PXNplus CPU board can be found in the Controller MAC field This option disables the Controller Name field Note Give this name or MAC address to your Network Administrator so that it can be added to the DNS database Static e Fora static controller IP address enter the IP address of the controller given to you by your Network Administrator in the field Controller IP e Ifusing a gateway you may accept the gateway IP generated based on the controller IP or you may enter a gateway IP address in the Gateway field e If using a subnet mask you may accept the subnet mask generated based on the controller IP or you may enter a subnet mask in the Subnet field 3 Ifusing DNS select the Use DNS checkbox in the Host Information area Then enter the DNS IP address in the DNS IP field 4 Click Save 5 If this completes your controller configuration click Apply Changes then Restart Application now
24. ler Information screen File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Back gt A Qsearch Favorites PMedia lt 4 D SY a Address http 192 168 0 2 main_ie html v Go Links ak X GE Security Integrated Configuration Tool Controller Configuration Controller Information gt Host Connection type Y Controller Information Controller Address E gt Controller Information Controller Type ecDoo Controller Parameters PES EN EYES piece gt Network configuration Controller Status JOFFLINE gt Dial configuration Build DD_DIST_T100 gt 3DES keys PP version gt Badge Formats SP version SP_VER_7000 gt Other Parameters Modem Baud rate 115200 Administration gt Apply Changes Other info None z gt Restart Application gt Restart Controller save X ft E Done g Internet Z From the Controller Information menu select Controller Information To set the controller address enter the number in the Controller Address field To use the status reports in the Other Info field see Using the Other Info field on page 8 Click Save If this completes your controller configuration click Apply Changes then Restart Application now Hio S Using the Other Info field There are several status reports based on uClinux commands which are available for checking and monitoring the PXNplus board Call GE Customer Support for assistance with these reports 1
25. ntroller Parameters Other Parameters Set Resistor Tolerances screen egrated Configuration Too oso ernet Explore ioj x File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Back gt a Qsearch SjFavorites media C4 Ay 48 5 Address http 192 168 0 2 main_ie html v Go Links gt 36 GE Security Integrated Configuration Tool I Set Badge History vs Alarm History Memory Allocation gt HostConnection type Controller Information gt Controller Information Res Tol 1 j Controller Parameters Res Tol 2 fo gt Network configuration Res Tol 3 j gt Dial configuration M Set Resistor Tolerances I Change Username Password gt 3DES keys Badge Formate C Disable Integrated Configuration Tool gt Other Parameters Administration gt Apply Changes gt Restart Application gt Restart Controller aff 1 Ifyou have not already done so log on to the Integrated Configuration Tool See Starting the tool on page 5 2 Click Controller Parameters then Other Parameters 3 Select the checkbox next to the Set Resistor Tolerances field The following fields display Res Tol 1 Tightens the range the voltage changes before detecting a 4 state DI state change e Res Tol 2 Reserved e Res Tol 3 Reserved 4 Enter the resistor tolerance needed in the appropriate field Click Save 6 If this completes your controller configuration click Apply Changes then Restart Application now
26. ou to verify your request 2 Click OK to re configure the controller The controller resets after the configuration changes have been made Start Flashing Controller s This option starts flashing the selected controller s with the latest firmware A dialog box displays asking you to verify your request The flashing process takes approximately two to three minutes it varies with the amount of data that needs to be transmitted to the controller 1 Click Start Flashing Controller s to immediately download the appropriate firmware to the controller A dialog box displays asking you to verify your request 2 Click OK to begin the flash and reset process After a successful flash the controller resets and a database download takes place View Edit Flash Files Use this option ONLY when it is necessary to selectively flash an older version of firmware on a controller This application automatically selects the latest version by default The flashing process takes approximately two to three minutes it varies with the amount of data that needs to be transmitted to the controller 1 Select the firmware file by using e the drop down list e the Browse button to navigate another media source or directory where the firmware files reside 2 Click OK to begin the flash and reset process After a successful flash the controller resets and a database download takes place Integrated Configuration Tool The Integrated Configuration Tool is a b
27. rd Click Save If this completes your controller configuration click Apply Changes then Restart Application now Disable or Enable Integrated Configuration Tool Disabling the Tool 1 2 3 4 Successfully log on to the Integrated Configuration Tool From the Controller Parameters menu select Other Parameters Select the option Disable Integrated Configuration Tool Selecting this option generates a dialog prompt verifying your selection You must select OK on the prompt to disable the Integrated Configuration Tool 15 Figure 14 Controller Parameters Other Parameters Disable Integrated Configuration Tool Integrated Configuration Tool Microsoft Internet Explorer a my iol xi Fie Edit View Favorites Tools Help HBBak gt A Qsearch jFavorites Cmeda B S a H Address http 192 168 0 2 main_ie html v c Links ak GE Security Integrated Configuration Tool a anfiguration l l Sat Radae Histon vs Alarm His inti Memani amp llacation Microsoft Internet Explorer eke ay x gt HostConnecti Controller In kd Are you sure you want to disable the Integrated Configuration Tool Note Inorder to enable the Integrated Configuration Tool again you need to have physical access to the micro gt Controller Info po EE gt Network configuration gt Dial configuration gt 3DES keys gt Badge Formats gt Other Parameters gt Apply Changes g
28. roller status window displays If no controller is connected the window displays as in Figure 16 Figure 16 FlashTool Window Micro Installation Tool FlashTool File Help m Options Micro Status Update Micro Flash Parameters Dial a Micro r Automatic Firmware Flash Picture Perfect Secure Perfect Entry Perfect Secure Perfect Gran Micro Status Micro Type Boot Code App Code Status No Micro Connected Comm Port 1 Baud Rate 9600 r Status Wait for Dialup Micro Time 3 5 Secs If FlashTool does not recognize the existing firmware the window displays similar to Figure 17 Figure 17 Micro Status Micro Installation Tool FlashTool Eile Help m Options Update Micro Flash Parameters Dial a Micro m Automatic Firmware Flash Picture Perfect Entry Perfect Secure Perfect Origin Micro Status Micro Type MB5PX Address 16 Boot Code D Needs to be flashed App Code Unknown App code ver Status Wrap Plug NOT Present Comm Port 1 Baud Rate 9600 r Status Micro Ready RS232 I Search for Line of Micros I Syntax Checking When FlashTool recognizes the firmware the window displays the Micro Type and firmware application code information similar to Figure 18 20 Facility Commander Wnx Controller Installation Tools
29. rowser based utility used to configure the PXNplus CPU board update the firmware and view the application log file Requirements Software requirements One of the following e Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 0 or later e Netscape 7 0 or later e Mozilla 5 0 or later Hardware requirements e Cat5 crossover cable for direct connection to a controller e Cat 5 standard cable with network hub Facility Commander Wnx Controller Installation Tools PXNplus controller connection configurations Figure 4 Connecting directly using crossover cable CROSSOVER CABLE 530960001A Figure 5 Connecting through network hub 530959001A Before you continue Answer these questions before continuing Is there a firewall on the computer you are using to access the Integrated Configuration Tool If yes you need to disable it in order to use the Integrated Configuration Tool Is your network using a proxy If yes you need to disable the proxy or bypass it Complete the Configuration checklist for Integrated Configuration Tool on page 18 for each controller that you are setting up Connecting and starting the tool If this is a new controller there are special first time configuration instructions Refer to First time configuration on page 5 Starting the tool 1 Connect the PC to the controller using one of the connection configurations shown in Figure 4 and Figure 5 2 Inthe browser Address field enter the IP address of the controller
30. rs DES keys must be valid hexadecimal characters 0 through 9 upper or lower case letters A through F e No two or more DES keys can have the same value A CAUTION You cannot modify only one key All must be changed or you can not save 3 Click Save 4 If this completes your controller configuration click Apply Changes then Restart Application now 12 Facility Commander Wnx Controller Installation Tools Badge format Note This feature of the tool is for Picture Perfect users only FCWnx users should use the Credential Format form located in the FCWnx application Other Parameters The form contains the following fields Set Badge History vs Alarm History Memory Allocation allocate percentage of history memory to badge history See page 12 e Set Resistor Tolerances tighten the range the voltage changes before detecting a 4 state DI state change See page 13 e Change Username Password change either the username and or the password used to log on to the Integrated Configuration Tool See page 14 e Disable Enable Integrated Configuration Tool select this toggle field to block or allow access to the Integrated Configuration Tool See page 14 Set Badge History vs Alarm History Memory Allocation Figure 11 Parameters Other Parameters Set Badge History vs Alarm History Memory Allocation screen egrated Configuration Tool Mierasnft TnCeme TESNE lolx File Edit View Favorites Tool
31. s Help Ea Bak gt Q A Qsearch Favorites media lt 4 Shy Sp SY S Address http 192 168 0 2 main_ie html v Go Links X GE Security Integrated Configuration Tool Controller Configuration M Set Badge History vs Alarm History Memory Allocation gt HostiConnection type Percent of history buffer to use for Badge History 0 100 50 Controller information P D Set Resistor Tolerances gt Controller Information Controller Parameters I Change Username Password gt Network configuration T Disable Integrated Configuration Tool gt Dial configuration gt 3DES keys Badge Formats gt Other Parameters Y Administration gt Apply Changes gt Restart Application gt Restart Controller ofl 4 E Done i Internet 1 Ifyou have not already done so log on to the Integrated Configuration Tool See Starting the tool on page 5 2 Click Controller Parameters then Other Parameters 3 Select the checkbox next to the Set Badge History vs Alarm History Memory Allocation field The field Percent of history buffer to use for Badge History 0 100 displays 4 Enter the percentage of history you would like to use for badge history The remaining percentage of history is used for alarm history 5 Click Save 6 If this completes your controller configuration click Apply Changes then Restart Application now 13 Set Resistor Tolerances Figure 12 Co
32. t Restart Application gt Restart Controller oft 4 E Done Internet 5 To make this selection permanent click Save Apply Changes then Restart Controller 6 After the controller performs a successful reboot the Integrated Configuration Tool is permanently disabled Enabling the Tool There are two options to enable the Integrated Configuration Tool temporary and permanent The Temporary option allows access to the Tool until the micro resets The Permanent option allows access until you manually disable the Tool again Before you begin you MUST have physical access to the controller Temporary enabling 1 Verify that the controller has completed the power up boot cycle by checking that D20 is no longer in the constant ON state 2 On the PXNplus CPU board jumper JP2 Verify that DS6 turns ON Allow up to five seconds for DS6 to be turned ON Once DS6 is ON remove the jumper and DS6 turns OFF 3 The Integrated Configuration Tool is now enabled until the controller reboots Permanent enabling 1 Complete the steps in the section Temporary enabling above then return to this section 2 Successfully log on to the Integrated Configuration Tool 3 Select Controller Parameters then Other Parameters 4 Select the option Enable Integrated Configuration Tool 5 Selecting this option generates a dialog prompt verifying your selection You must select OK on the prompt to enable the Integrated Configuration Too
33. t on your laptop or computer directly to the controller Ethernet port no hub or switch If your controller is not yet powered up do so now Open an Internet browser window on your laptop computer In the browser s Address field enter the default static IP address of the controller 192 168 6 6 The Integrated Configuration Tool starts At the password screen enter your username and password The default isi nst al l instal We recommend that you change this default See Change Username Password on page 14 Ov Ov Controller setup overview To set up a network controller In order to set up a network controller you must complete these screens e Controller Configuration menu gt Host Connection type Select the software package and network See Controller Configuration menu gt Host Connection type on page 7 Controller Information menu gt Controller information Set the controller address See Controller Information menu gt Controller Information on page 8 Controller Parameters menu gt Network configuration The setup depends on whether the IP address is static or dynamic See Network configuration on page 9 Controller Parameters menu gt Dial configuration If using the optional dial fallback feature you must complete the Dialup tab also See Dial configuration on page 10 After completing all the screens click Apply Changes under the Administration menu and then click Restart Application for the changes to take effect
34. ted the Controller Preference Configuration window displays and the configuration for the controller is retrieved Controller Preference Direct Dialup This option not supported for the PXNplus controller allows you to change the connection type of the controller and its Address Idle Time and DI res tolerance Controller Preference Credential Format displays the custom credential formats that are currently in the controller If there are no custom formats the fields are empty If a format in the database does not match what is available in the controller the window list displays the message Unrecognized Format to change the credential format e Magnetic stripe Select the type of magnetic stripe format from the drop down list e Wiegand Click Assign formats to display a list of available Wiegand credential formats from which to choose and assign to this controller e Clear formats in Controller Click to clear all custom credential formats from the controller Credentials associated with those formats no longer work If you change the credential format any format that existed in the controller previously is replaced Controller Preference Networking This option not supported for the PXNplus controller displays only if the system identified your controller as a network controller and allows you to change the network preferences for the controller 1 Make the changes needed and click OK A dialog box displays asking y
35. troller that has been selected The parameter block information may be obtained for a selected controller by clicking Parameters which is enabled when a controller is selected Refer to Editing the Parameter Block on page 21 and Syntax Checking on page 21 4 Click Deselect to cancel the selection of an individual controller 5 Begin the flash process using one of the following methods e Click one of the Automatic Firmware Flash buttons e Click Micro Flash select firmware from the firmware drop down box and then click Start Flash 6 Continue to the next section Download and Flash Process To process the download 1 The firmware download and flash process takes approximately ten minutes for each controller flashed You can monitor the flash progress window that displays similar to Figure 19 Figure 19 Standard FlashTool Flash Window Port Speed s00 Port Name oom 0 Download Status x Start flashing Flashing a Micro 5 Px Erased Block 1 Erased Block 2 Erased Block 3 Download Info 2 The window automatically closes after a successful flash process Configuring a controller FlashTool can also be used to configure your controller Syntax Checking From the File drop down menu Parameter Block Syntax Checking can be enabled or disabled Parameter block syntax checking impedes illegal combinations of settings that are controller specific A syntax error occurs if the program cannot understand
36. w displays Click Next Install completes and an Installation Completed window displays SO OOS ON ON eS I Click Finish The FlashTool application closes and there is now a FlashTool folder in the location that you selected for installation on your computer along with an icon on your desktop Flashing controllers in maintenance mode or SP firmware earlier than SP3 x Note application folder Flashing a single controller Click OK DN Be GO RO Controllers in maintenance mode or firmware earlier than SP3 x MUST be flashed with the FlashTool application found in your Flashtool Verify that the computer is serially connected to the controller that is to be flashed Make sure that FCWnx services are not started or the selected comm port has assigned controllers set to offline If not already installed install FlashTool Refer to Installing FlashTool on page 18 To run FlashTool double click on the FlashTool icon on the desktop The FlashTool introductory window displays If this is the first time you are running FlashTool a message displays stating No config file found creating a default file Click OK You will not see this message again when running the FlashTool application 7 When FlashTool loads it prompts you to add new files that are found in the FlashTool folder Answer Yes to all prompts The application opens automatically searches for controllers and usually finds a controller within 30 seconds The FlashTool cont
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