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NexSentry Manager 2.x Users Manual

1. Colum DeviceNexSentry nAccessDeniedTim 2 Colum DeviceNexSentry bDuressEnable Yes No 1 Colum DeviceNexSentry bPrintlfVIPOnlyCard Yes No 1 Colum DeviceNexSentry bNumberOfPINDigit Number 1 Colum DeviceNexSentry bVIPOnlyCardDigits Number 1 Colum DeviceNexSentry nAutoForgiveTimegr Number 4 Colum DeviceNexSentry nDuressAction Number 2 Colum DeviceNexSentry nRepeatedReadDel Number 2 Colum DeviceNexSentry bMisReadFilter Number 1 Colum DeviceNexSentry bNumberOfSweeps Number 1 Colum DeviceNexSentry IPollerPointlD Number 4 Table tblDevices Colum Devices PointID Number 4 Colum Devices bType Number 1 Table tblDoor818SC Colum Door818SC PointlD Number 4 Colum Door818SC nActionGroupsID Number 2 Colum Door818SC bSensorUse Number 1 Colum Door818SC bAntiPassback Number 1 Colum Door818SC_bAntiPassbackType Number 1 Colum Door818SC_bReverseUnlock Yes No 1 Colum Door818SC nUnlockTimeLength Number 2 Colum Door818SC nDoorOpenTooLongTime Number 2 Colum Door818SC IDoorSwitchPointlD Number 4 Colum Door818SC_IREXPointID Number 4 Colum Door818SC bUnlockOnREX Yes No 1 Colum Door818SC nValidREXTimegrouplD Number 4 Colum Door818SC nAutoUnlockTimegrouplD Number 4 Colum Door818SC bReadCardWhileOpen Yes No 1 Colum Door818SC bSensorDisable Yes No 1 Colum Door818SC_bMSMDisable Yes No 1 Colum Door818SC
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3. 6 4 Troubleshooting Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Error Messages The following table lists the most common error messages Table 6 1 NexSentry Client Error Messages When it occurs Adding or modifying poller with a used port number COM1 etc Adding or modifying ACU with a used Poller Address combination Adding or modifying Door with a used ACU Sensor combination Messages The poller Port you have specified is already used by the following poller Please change the Port and try again The Address you have specified is already used by the following ACU Please change the Address and try again The Sensor you have specified is already used by the following Door Please change the Sensor and try again Comments Assign another available port Verify that the address for the ACU you are assigning is correct Verify that the sensor you are assigning is correct Adding or modifying Input or Output with a used ACU Sensor Contact combination Deleting a record when items referencing it still exist The Sensor Contact you have specified is already used by the following record Please change the Sensor and or Contact and try again Can t delete or change record It is in use by a record of type Verify that the Input or Output you are
4. DK Cancel Help Add and Edit Security Level Dialog Box The Add Security Level dialog box allows you to define an ID number a description of the security level and the defined items or areas that will be available to that particular security level The defined items appear in the dialog box in the left window You can click on individual items or select the entire list by clicking Select All 2 4 System Administration Data Security Levels Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 6 When you have finished selecting items from the unselected item list defined items are selected you can add them to the selected points list on the right These will be the selected areas that will be accessible for this particular security level 7 Enter data into each field as appropriate for Security Levels by referring to the completed data forms 8 To save your changes and exit the Add Security Levels dialog box click OK The View Security Levels dialog box returns with the entry on the record list Exam ple For instance if you were going to set up a new security level that had the right to view cardholder information but not to edit it P you would select View Cardholders from the list on the left and click Add to place this in the list to the right then click OK to save Westinghouse Security Electronics System Administration Data
5. To create a map 1 Click the Map Tool Icon 2 Select New from Map in the main menu You can also right click to bring up the Maps menu Westinghouse Security Electronics Hardware and Facility Data Maps 3 17 NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Tip When you are creating a map for the first time it will Li x automatically be Map1 Each subsequent map will be named Ay E Map2 or Map3 and so on You can use the default names or select Rename in the Map menu to change to a more descriptive name 3 Now that you have created and named the Map you need to import your background file for the map 4 Onthe Map menu click Select Background The Open file dialog box will appear allowing you to select a background file 5 Choose the background file for the map you are creating On the right side of the map window you will see a list of all the various hardware devices that you have installed in the system 7 Expand the tree in order to display the last level Select the hardware item you are mapping 8 Drag the hardware item to the map area and place it where it belongs on the map background To continue adding hardware to the map repeat steps 7 and 8 Note You can only add icons for devices that you have defined You must first add a new component through the add dialog box for Mi that device in order for it to display on the list of
6. Actions bSendToHostOpen Yes No 1 Colum Actions nSendToHostTimegrouplD Number 4 Colum Actions bCloseLatchedContactClose Yes No 1 Colum Actions bCloseLatchedContactLimited Yes No 1 Colum Actions bCloseLatchedContactOpen Yes No 1 Colum Actions nCloseLatchedContactTimegr Number 4 Colum Actions ICloseContactPointlD Number 4 Colum Actions bCloseContactWhenClosed Yes No 1 Colum Actions bCloseContactWhenLimited Yes No 1 Colum Actions bCloseContactWhenOpen Yes No 1 Colum Actions nCloseContactTimegrouplD Number 4 Colum Actions bPreventBldgClose Yes No 1 Colum Actions bPrintAsterisk Yes No 1 Table tblACUModemData Colum ACUModembData lPointlD Number 4 Colum ACUModemData_sBanner1 Text 50 Colum ACUModemData_sBanner2 Text 50 Colum ACUModemData_sBanner3 Text 50 Colum ACUModemData sPhoneNumber1 Text 50 Colum ACUModemData sPhoneNumber2 Text 50 Colum ACUModemData_sPhoneNumber3 Text 50 Colum ACUModemData bNumberCallingTrie Number 1 Colum ACUModemData_bCallback Yes No 1 Colum ACUModembData lDialThreshold Number 4 Colum ACUModemData_sModemInitString Text 50 Colum ACUModemData sModembDialString Text 50 Colum ACUModemData sModemHangupStri Text 50 Colum ACUModemData_INoActivityTimeout Number 4 Table tblIACUUsers Colum ACUUsers nUserlD Number 1 Colum ACUUsers sUserDescription Text 30 Colum ACUUsers lPointlD Number 4 Colum ACUUsers sUserName Text 12 Colum ACUUsers sPasswor
7. Button Description Add Add a new record to the Database Displays the add dialog box Add From Add a new record to the Database based on the values from the selected record Displays the add dialog box Edit Edit the selected record Displays the edit dialog box Delete Delete the selected records Displays a confirmation dialog box Print Print the selected records Presents the Print Setup dialog box and then displays the report formatting dialog box to allow a report of all records in the View Recoras dialog box Records Sort Specify sorting criteria for the records Brings up a dialog box that allows you to set the order in which the records are displayed See Sort and Filter Page 1 16 Filter Defines a subset of the records to view Allows you to perform basic and advanced filtering See Sort and Filter Page 1 16 Refresh Updates the screen with the latest information from the Database This will also re access the Database if someone else is making any changes to the data Expand All Expand the tree to show all items Collapse All Collapse the tree to show only first level items Tip All of the dialog boxes have help text in the bottom window for the o current control or field Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Getting Started Using the Database 1 15
8. Click Next unused ID button to find the next available ID All of the hardware items will have unique number IDs During application Can t open database Verify network initialization connection communication with server See Troubleshooting Questions Page 6 2 Client server Lost connection to the Try clicking the communication breakdown server Either the server or the network could be having problems If the connection is not restored for a long time quit and restart the client communication icon to reconnect to the server See Troubleshooting Questions Page 6 2 Unable to establish client server communication Could not establish communication with the server Either the server or the network could be having problems See Troubleshooting Questions Page 6 2 6 6 Troubleshooting Error Messages Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Appendix A NexSentry This section contains copies of the NexSentry Manager Input forms The forms may be used as master copies to make the input Manager forms for installation use In Form put 9 s The forms are organized by their sequence in the installation process Note See chapter 1 for more information on using the forms for the initial setup of your database Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager I
9. Colum DoorNexSentry IRedLEDOnOffDuratio 4 Colum DoorNexSentry IGreenLEDOnDuratio Number 4 Colum DoorNexSentry IGreenLEDOffDuratio Number 4 Colum DoorNexSentry IGreenLEDOnOffDura Number 4 Colum DoorNexSentry IACUPointlD Number 4 Table tblEmployeeCredentials Colum EmployeeCredentials IEmployeelD Number 4 Colum EmployeeCredentials nCredentiallD Number 2 Table tblFacilityCodes Colum FacilityCodes nFacilityCodelD Number 2 Colum FacilityCodes_sDescription Text 30 Colum FacilityCodes sFacilityCode Text 4 Table tblFormNames Colum FormNames sFormName Text 20 Colum FormNames sDescription Text 30 Table tblHolidays Colum Holidays dHoliday Date Time 8 Colum Holidays sDescription Text 30 Table tbllnputs Colum Inputs IPointlD Number 4 Colum Inputs nType Number 2 Colum Inputs nActionID Number 2 Colum Inputs IACUPointlD Number 4 Table tblinstructions Colum Instructions IInstructionID Number 4 Colum Instructions sDescription Text 30 Colum Instructions sInstruction Text 25 Table tbllinternalAccessCodes Colum InternalAccessCodes lPointlD Number 4 Colum InternalAccessCodes nSystemCode Number 2 Colum InternalAccessCodes nACUCode Number 2 Colum InternalAccessCodes blsAvailable Yes No 1 Colum InternalAccessCodes bSensorNumber Number 1 Colum InternalAccessCodes nTimeGroup Number 4 Table tblMapData Westinghouse Security Electronics B 7 NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administr
10. Create New Erter the unique numeric identifier Cancel Apply Help Add and Edit Actions Dialog Box Westinghouse Security Electronics System Administration Data Actions 2 21 NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 5 Enter data into each field as appropriate for Actions by referring to the completed data forms 6 To save your changes and exit the Add Actions dialog box click OK The view Actions dialog box returns with your entry on the record list 2 22 System Administration Data Actions Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Action Action Groups are the grouping of individual Action codes for G roups use with perimeter Doors For instance you could group together p all of the common Action codes in one Action Group To view Action Group From the Database menu click Browse Double click Miscellaneous to expand its sub entries Double click Action Group Click Add PO N m There are three pages to the Add and Edit Action Group dialog box General 9 Access 9 Failure Add Action Group Ea General Access Failure ID E Description Nest unused ID M General actions Key trace E No Selection gt Door open too long E No Selection i Door forced open amp No Selection Device tamper E
11. Device818SC bVIPOnlyCardDigits Number 1 Colum Device818SC_nAutoForgiveTimegroup Number 4 Colum Device818SC nDuressAction Number 2 Colum Device818SC nRepeatedRHeadDelay Number 2 Colum Device818SC bMisReadFilter Number 1 Colum Device818SC bNumberOfSweeps Number 1 Colum Device818SC PollerPointID Number 4 Table tblDeviceNexSentry Colum DeviceNexSentry lPointlD Number 4 Colum DeviceNexSentry nOperatorOverrideA Number 2 Colum DeviceNexSentry bTerminalPortXOnX Yes No 1 Colum DeviceNexSentry bHostPortXOnXOff Yes No 1 Colum DeviceNexSentry nTamperAction Number 2 Colum DeviceNexSentry nPowerFailAction Number 2 Colum DeviceNexSentry nFacilityCodelD Number 2 Colum DeviceNexSentry nAlternateFacilityCo Number 2 Colum DeviceNexSentry bCardType1060 Yes No 1 Colum DeviceNexSentry bCardType1050 Yes No 1 Colum DeviceNexSentry bCardType1040 Yes No 1 Colum DeviceNexSentry bCardType1030 Yes No 1 Colum DeviceNexSentry nBldgShouldBeClos Number 4 Colum DeviceNexSentry nBldgClosedRemind Number 2 Colum DeviceNexSentry ITerminalPortBaudR Number 4 Colum DeviceNexSentry IHostPortBaudRate Number 4 Colum DeviceNexSentry nPINSeed Number 2 Colum DeviceNexSentry bPINGracePeriod Number 1 Colum DeviceNexSentry bPINRetries Number 1 Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 NAME Number
12. No Selection ABA card 53 No Selection Create New Enter the unique numeric identifier Cancel Apply Help Add and Edit Action Group Dialog Box Westinghouse Security Electronics System Administration Data Action Groups 2 23 NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 5 Enter data into each field as appropriate for Actions by referring to the completed data forms 6 Select the Actions that will be grouped together from the pull down entry fields 7 To save your changes and exit the Add Actions dialog box click OK The view Actions dialog box returns with your entry on the record list 2 24 System Administration Data Action Groups Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Maps The Maps folder in the Browse Database window does not allow you to view or modify the maps The purpose is to allow you to view a list of the defined maps and which icons are included in each map Map Tool To create modify and view system Maps you must use the Map Tool Icon from the Toolbar or select Maps from View in the Main Menu For more detail see Maps Page 3 17 Westinghouse Security Electronics System Administration Data Maps 2 25 NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Sounds The Sounds dialog box is used to
13. Sort and Filter In addition to the View Database functions there are other tools in the View Records dialog boxes The Sort option allows you to change the order of the records that appear on the screen This is available for all of the Database viewing options The Filter option allows you to control which records will appear on the active dialog box There are two different options to the filter command 9 Basic Quickly select the records by the ID number or Description Advanced Select records by any field or combination of fields Example To sort the record list of Cardholders by last name 1 From the Database menu click Browse 2 Double click Personnel in the Database outline to expand its sub entries 3 Click Cardholders and then click Edit You can also double click Cardholders This will display the View Records dialog box Click Sort This will display the sort dialog box 5 Click on Last Name in the fields column and then click Move First 6 Click on OK to return to the View Records dialog box The View Records dialog box returns with the record list sorted by last name To undo the effects of sorting select Sort again and click OK The View Records dialog box returns with the record list in its original state 1 16 Getting Started Using the Database Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Example
14. Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 5 Enter data into each field as appropriate for the access control system by referring to the completed data forms 6 Tosave your changes and exit the Add Poller dialog box click OK The view Poller dialog box returns with your entry on the record list Tip You can add other pollers by clicking Add which will present an empty Add Poller dialog box or by selecting an existing Poller TQ record and clicking Add From This will present the Add Poller Z dialog box with the data from the selected record already entered You will of course need to enter the new ID number and Description and any other unique data to this new Poller The Add From option works on most of the Add and Edit dialog boxes 7 When you are finished Click OK to close the view window and return to the Browse Database dialog box 3 4 Hardware and Facility Data Pollers Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Access Control Units ACU The Access Control Unit ACU is the brains of the access control system ACUS control door access and report all status of the devices related to that door such as door monitors and card readers to the NexSentry Manager The NexSentry Manager downloads all of the information that the ACU requires to control its doors and devices There are two types of ACUs used with NexSentry
15. It will not acknowledge or clear the alarm but it will stop the l AN S S sound By silencing the alarm you can turn off the audio alarm The transaction that caused the alarm will still be active in the Alarm Service window 5 8 Using NexSentry Manager Working With Alarms Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Tip You can also acknowledge alarms by right clicking on the alarm lo icon in the Status bar EC Hs You can service multiple alarms by selecting more than one and then choosing the selection in the Alarm menu ay Westinghouse Security Electronics Using NexSentry Manager Working With Alarms 5 9 NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Checking System Status Status Tool System Status windows give an overall dynamic view of your access control system s status A Status window provides the current status and setting for each monitoring point From Status windows you can check the following System components and equipment security Building Sector modes open limited or closed Doors and monitors Viewing Status Windows Unacknowledged alarms are shown in the Status bar at the bottom of the screen Status windows can be sorted according to your needs and you can open up more than one at a time To view the Status Window for a device From the
16. Note el N To filter just those cardholders with the last name of Smith From the Database menu click Browse Double click Personnel in the Database outline to expand its sub entries Click Cardholders and then click Record This will display the View Records dialog box Select Filter This will display the Basic Filtering dialog box Select Advanced This will display the advanced filter dialog box Click on Last Name in the fields column and then type Smith next to text in the value field Click Add to Query Click OK to filter the records and to return to the View Records dialog box To undo the effects of filtering select Filter again and click on Clear Click OK and the View Records dialog box returns with the record list in its original state The Refresh button searches the Database using the same criteria you have selected This is needed if someone else might be working on the same set of records and making changes After adding an item any sort or filter criteria are lost You are then presented with the complete list of all the records sorted by ID numbers Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Getting Started Using the Database 1 17 Westinghouse Security Electronics 1 18 Getting Started Using the Database NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No
17. Page 3 17 for details on creating or modifying maps 5 14 Using NexSentry Manager Using Maps Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Backi ng Up You have spent a great deal of time creating the Database so you will want to back up your work You should back up the the System NexSentry Manager system When you have finished initial data input Periodically during normal operation There are several backup methods that you can use such as daily weekly multiple copies or incremental A good backup plan will ensure you do not lose valuable data You should use the backup and restore capabilities of Window NT to maintain your system Note Refer to the Windows NT Reference for using Backup E The most important file is the mdb file This is the file that N will store all the information that you entered about your system Westinghouse Security Electronics Using NexSentry Manager Backing Up the System 5 15 NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Using NexSentry Manager Backing Up the System Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide 5 16 Rev A Part No 66110229001 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Ch apter This chapter covers some of the most frequently encountered Overview problems and typical solutions These prob
18. User3 nUserlD Number 2 Colum User3 nPositionIndex Number 2 Colum User3 sDescription Text 30 Table tblUser4 Colum User4 nUserlD Number 2 Colum User4 nPositionIndex Number 2 Colum User4 sDescription Text 30 Table tblUser5 Colum User5 nUserlD Number 2 Colum User5 nPositionIndex Number 2 Colum User5 sDescription Text 30 Table tblUser6 Colum User6 nUserlD Number 2 Colum User6 nPositionIndex Number 2 Colum User6 sDescription Text 30 Table tblUserFieldNames Colum User nUserFieldlD Number 1 Colum User sUserFieldPrompt Text 10 Colum User sUserHelpText Text 80 Table tblZonePoints Colum ZonePoints nZonelD Number 2 Colum ZonePoints ulPointlD Number 4 Table tblZones Colum Zones nZonelD Number 2 Colum Zones sDescription Text 30 Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Glossary ABA card See American Banking Association ABA card access code The number that defines where and when individual cardholders will have access access control unit ACU Access Control Units ACUs are devices which sense and react to inputs from the secured environment ACUS control door status open or closed in conjunction with the host or local computer acknowledge alarm The action an operator takes to respond to an alarm message in the Alarm Servicing dialog box action The defined way in wh
19. Westinghouse Security Electronics Hardware and Facility Data Outputs 3 13 NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 5 Enter data into each field as appropriate for Outputs by referring to the completed data forms 6 To save your changes and exit the Add Outputs dialog box click OK The view Outputs dialog box returns with your entry on the record list 3 14 Hardware and Facility Data Outputs Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Instructions An instruction is a specific piece of information given to an operator when an event that requires a response occurs Operator instructions can be tied to all individual monitor points and to log events The NexSentry Manager system can save up to 500 separate instructions To view Instructions From the Database menu click Browse Double click Hardware to expand its sub entries Double click Instructions Click Add dcos es Add Instruction x ID 3 Description Next unused ID Instruction Ente the unique numeric identifier DK Cancel Help Add and Edit Instructions Dialog Box 5 Enter data into each field as appropriate for Instructions by referring to the completed data forms 6 Tosave your changes and exit the Add Instructions dialog box click OK The view Instructions dialog box returns with your entry on the re
20. 2 Try Restarting Windows NT and then running the NexSentry Manager The NexSentry Manager will not communicate with the server Is the IP address you used during the installation correct You could run the installation program again to ensure that your network information is correct Before doing this make a back up copy of the Database to save the data you have already entered You should also check to make sure that the Network server that you are using assigns the same IP address each time you log on If your server uses DHCP and assigns an IP address contact your administrator to get a dedicated IP assignment 6 2 Troubleshooting Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 The NexSentry Manager will not communicate with the ACU and the associated devices Q Are the ACUs Addressed See Addressing ACUS Page 3 5 A Ensure that when you have addressed the ACUs that you type Reset when finished in order to save the information and update the ACU Q Are the ACU addresses correct A Each ACU must be uniquely numbered numbered Consult with your installer and the NexSentry Manager Input Forms for the correct address Q Are the COM Ports working A The installer may be able to test the COM Ports to ensure that they are working properly Q Do you have the Poller for that ACU installed A The ACU must have a Poller inst
21. 2 1 About System Admin Tip N Many NexSentry Manager System Administration activities are routine procedures concerned with system change and growth as well as regular maintenance activities such as Database backup and archiving Most system administration procedures such as adding or deleting a cardholder are simple one step operations Others such as removing monitors and relays involve more complex changes to the Database and may even require disconnecting hardware devices During Installation the system administration data should be entered before you enter hardware or cardholder information Many of the hardware and facility devices require data from the system administration fields You should refer to the completed data forms for the information for each of the following sections Always back up your Database before you prepare to make complex Database changes remove monitors or relays or disconnect hardware See Backing Up the System Page 5 15 2 2 System Administration Data About System Admin Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Using You can access all of the System Administration configuration System Screens from the Browse Database function Admin 1 From the Database menu click Browse or select the Browse Database tool Screens 2 Double click System Administration in the Database outline to e
22. A Part No 66110229001 Hardware and Facility Data Access Control Units ACU 3 5 Note The default baud rate for the ACU is 300 This should not be confused for the NexSentry Manager default baud rate The ES 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 in order to maximize system communication speed Once you have configured the COM settings Hyperterminal perform the following to address and configure ACUs 1 Select Connect to communicate with the ACU and then press the space bar The ACU will respond Password 2 Type the Default password NEW and press Enter You will be logged in and receive another prompt Your command Type SYS and press Enter 5 Now press Enter several times until you reach the prompt Address 6 Enterthe ACU Address number This will be a number from 1 to 16 that you will also enter when configuring the ACU in the NexSentry Manager Refer to the Input Form for the proper address 7 Ifthe ACU is running at a baud rate of less than 9600 you can change that setting now as well Type SYS and press Enter several times until you read Host Baud Type 9600 and press Enter Type 9600 into Terminal Baud and press Enter again 8 When you are finished Addressing the ACU press the Escape key type Reset and press Enter This will save t
23. Colum Credentials bFacilityCode Number 2 Colum Credentials ICredentialValue Number 4 Colum Credentials IPINCode Number 4 Table tblDevice818SC Colum Device818SC lPointlD Number 4 Colum Device818SC nOperatorOverrideActio Number 2 Colum Device818SC bTerminalPortXOnXOff Yes No 1 Colum Device818SC bHostPortXOnXOff Yes No 1 Colum Device818SC nTamperAction Number 2 Colum Device818SC nPowerFailAction Number 2 Colum Device818SC nFacilityCodelD Number 2 Colum Device818SC nAlternateFacilityCodel Number 2 Westinghouse Security Electronics B 3 NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Colum Device818SC bCardType1060 Yes No 1 Colum Device818SC bCardType1050 Yes No 1 Colum Device818SC bCardType1040 Yes No 1 Colum Device818SC bCardType1030 Yes No 1 Colum Device818SC nBldgShouldBeClosedT Number 4 Colum Device818SC nBldgClosedReminder Number 2 Colum Device818SC lTerminalPortBaudRate Number 4 Colum Device818SC IHostPortBaudRate Number 4 Colum Device818SC nPINSeed Number 2 Colum Device818SC bPlINGracePeriod Number 1 Colum Device818SC bPINRetries Number 1 Colum Device818SC nAccessDeniedTime Number 2 Colum Device818SC bDuressEnable Yes No 1 Colum Device818SC bPrintlfVIPOnlyCard Yes No 1 Colum Device818SC bNumberOfPINDigits Number 1 Colum
24. If you still have to communicate directly you will have to reconfigure your terminal program to use the new baud rate setting Tip If you have made a mistake addressing an ACU return to it and do the previous steps making corrections as necessary P d I Configure Hardware in the NexSentry Manager 1 Run the NexSentry Manager by clicking on the NexSentry Manager icon NexSenty Manager 2 Click on the Status Tool to display the Status dialog box Select ACU and click OK This window will show you if the ACU that you just addressed is online Status Tool If the ACU is working properly you should see a lightning bolt symbol in the Communications column If the ACU is not working properly see Troubleshooting Page 6 1 or contact your installer Reading Your First Card From the Main Menu 1 Choose Database Add and then Cardholder This will bring up the Add Edit Cardholder Dialog Box 2 Enter the Cardholder information for one of the entries on your Cardholder list or yourself It is important to fill out the General Access and Credentials pages of this dialog box at this time For the Credentials select an access card and enter the number from that card 3 When you have finished entering click OK Westinghouse Security Electronics Getting Started Testing the System 1 7 NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 4 Finally try using the
25. Manager 818SC and NexSentry Controller Addressing ACUs To configure ACUs so they can communicate with NexSentry Manager you must first use a terminal emulation program such as Hyperterminal in the Windows NT Accessories program group Hyperterminal allows the computer to serve as an input output terminal to communicate with the ACU Using a COM port you can communicate with one ACU at a time via its terminal port You must first Address the ACUS so that the NexSentry Manager will be able to locate them Information needed to address an ACU 9 The ACU address This will be the same address that you will use when configuring the system later in this section Refer to your ACU NexSentry Manager Input Form Baud Rate for the ACU The ACU may be at its default rate of 300 if the Installer has not changed it Consult the installer for the proper baud rate 9 The COM settings Configure Hyperterminal to use the communications settings of 7 Data bits Odd Parity and 1 Stop Bit 7 O 1 Some ACUSs may use other settings so refer to the installer Baud Rate Tips 9600 baud is the default baud rate for NexSentry Manager Each ACU that uses the same COM port must use the same baud rate 9 Direct line modems must also have the same baud rate as all other ACUs on that COM port Use the highest baud rate available Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev
26. More Additional Text Fields Additional Look up Fields More Additional Text Fields 5 8 Additional Look Up Fields 1 6 General Access Credentials Address Additional Text Fields 1 4 Cardholder ID E Nest unused ID r Name First Middle Last Enter the unique numeric identifier Cancel Sapi Help Add and Edit Cardholder Dialog Box 3 Enter data into each field as appropriate for access codes by referring to the completed data forms 4 4 Cardholder Data Configuring Cardholders Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 4 To save your changes and exit the Add Cardholders dialog box click OK The view Cardholders dialog box returns with your entry on the record list You can also access this dialog box by selecting it through the Browse Database option There is also a keyboard shortcut by pressing Ctrl K at the NexSentry Manager Main Window To view and edit Cardholders From the Database menu click Browse 2 Double click Personnel in the Database outline to expand its sub entries 3 Click Cardholders and then click Edit Select a cardholder s and make desired changes 5 Doone ofthe following a To save your changes and exit the View Cardholders Dialog Box click OK b Tocontinue viewing cardholders repeat steps 4 and 5 6 Click Close to return to the Browse Data
27. an elevator or any other area where people or vehicles might pass Westinghouse Security Electronics Cardholder Data 4 1 NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Co nfig uring Access codes are a combination of Doors and Time Groups Access assigned to Cardholders to indicate where and when they are permitted access Access codes can have an unlimited number of Codes doors assigned to them with one time group for each door or set of doors There is only one access code assigned to each Cardholder To add an Access Code 1 From the Database menu click Add 2 Click Access Codes There are two pages to the Add and Edit Access Codes dialog box General Doors Add Access Code x General Doors ID E Description Nest unused ID Ente the unique numeric identifier Cancel Eli Help Add and Edit Access Codes Dialog Box 4 2 Cardholder Data Configuring Access Codes Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 3 Enter data into each field as appropriate for access codes by referring to the completed data forms General Doors Time group associated with the selected door Time group 2 Business Hours Create New 4 Main Entrance 7 Rear Employee Doo Create New Check the box by the door s to add to this access code Uncheck ot
28. any logical grouping of hardware elements that is determined by the NexSentry Manager System Administrator A zone does not have to be solely geographic but can include like items such as all exterior doors Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Glossary 9 Westinghouse Security Electronics Glossary 10 NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrators Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Index INDEX A Access Codes 4 2 Access Control vii Access Control Unit 3 5 Action Groups 2 23 Actions 2 21 ACU 1 1 3 5 Addressing 2 9 3 5 Data 3 7 Users 2 8 ACU Users 2 8 Add From 3 4 3 8 Alarm Response 2 12 Alarms Acknowledging 5 8 Silencing 5 8 Viewing 5 8 Archiving 5 6 Assumptions 1 2 Audit Trail Archiving 2 14 5 6 Viewing 2 13 AutoFit 5 13 B Backing Up 5 15 Baud Rate ACU default 3 6 C Cardholder 1 1 Adding 4 4 Data 1 12 Editing 4 4 Viewing 4 5 D Database Browsing 1 13 3 2 Using 1 13 default log on name 1 4 default password 1 5 Dialog Box Access Codes 4 2 Action Groups 2 23 Actions 2 21 ACU 3 7 ACU User 2 8 Alarm Response 2 12 Archive 5 7 Cardholder 4 4 Door 3 9 Input 3 11 Instructions 3 15 Outputs 3 13 Pollers 3 3 properties 1 14 System Defaults 2 27 System User 2 6 Time Groups 2 19 Transactions Type 2 10 User Defined Fields 2 14 Zones 3 16 D
29. arp ee ewes ev ae O hapter 4 ardholder Data hapt d VC IVC VW secedere uc te ged netta tei eee Pasche epa K y Ro 900 SE d onfiguring ACCESS Codes e eese lee eto eU EE S AA CER ders eee 2 onfiguring Cardholders asset yal tenu e Uo e b qur e as Re eranc amp hapter 5 sing NexSentry Manager Chapter Overview Key Terns ssec Eie epis Monitoring Current Transactions Using the Monitor Window The Monitor Menu Viewing Recent Transactions Sorting Transactions Viewing the Transaction Log Changing Transaction Defaults JATCDI MIS onere der Working With Alarms Viewing Alarms Acknowledging and Silencing Alarms hecking System Status Viewing Status Windows Filtering Status Window Data Activating the Status Menu Using Maps ecce onte eresne pa PE pretenden Backing Up the System KS eee AMAA Ca Ga Ca Ca CA Gn CA Ca CA Ov n UA Cn Cn GA GA Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrators Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Table of Contents Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Appendix A NexSentry Manager Input Forms Appendix B NexSentry Manager Database File Structure Glossary Index vi Westinghouse Secu
30. assigning is correct Can t delete an ACU if itis included in a zone a door or any other device s definition When a non existent item is selected from a combo box Can t 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 system Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Troubleshooting Error Messages 6 5 Table 6 1 NexSentry Client Error Messages When it occurs Messages Comments During application initialization Database is secured for read only access Continue anyway Contact Administrator If Add Modify is attempted with a read only database Operation failed Database is secured for read only access Contact Administrator Adding or modifying end with a used Adding or modifying a record with an ID used up by a record Record is of different type but shares the set of IDs The ID you have entered is already used by the following record X Please change the ID and try again Click Next unused ID button to find the next available ID 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
31. bVIPEnable Yes No 1 Colum Door818SC bVIPBldgModeOpen Yes No 1 Colum Door818SC bVIPBldgModeLimited Yes No 1 Colum Door818SC bVIPBldgModeClosed Yes No 1 Colum Door818SC nVIPTimegrouplD Number 4 Colum Door818SC bSCRDRReaderEnable Number 1 Colum Door818SC bForwaraDigitCode Yes No 1 Colum Door818SC bReadRange Number 1 Colum Door818SC bNumberVerifyReads Number 1 Colum Door818SC_ VerifyTimeWindow Number 4 Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 B 5 Colum Door818SC IBeeperOnDuration Number 4 Colum Door818SC lIBeeperOffDuration Number 4 Colum Door818SC IBeeperOnOffDuration Number 4 Colum Door818SC IRedLEDOnDuration Number 4 Colum Door818SC IRedLEDOffDuration Number 4 Colum Door818SC IRedLEDOnOffDuration Number 4 Colum Door818SC IGreenLEDOnDuration Number 4 Colum Door818SC IGreenLEDOffDuration Number 4 Colum Door818SC IGreenLEDOnOffDuration Number 4 Colum Door818SC IACUPointlD Number 4 Table tblDoorNexSentry Colum DoorNexSentry IPointlD Number 4 Colum DoorNexSentry nActionGroupsID Number 2 Colum DoorNexSentry bSensorUse Number 1 Colum DoorNexSentry bAntiPassback Number 1 Colum DoorNexSentry bAntiPassbackType Number 1 Colum DoorNexSentry bReverseUnlock Yes No 1 Colum DoorNexSentry nUnlockTim
32. nUser4 Number 2 B 8 Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 NAME Number Colum People nUser5 2 Colum People nUser6 Number 2 Colum People sUser7 Text 40 Colum People sUser8 Text 40 Colum People sUser9 Text 40 Colum People sUser10 Text 40 Colum People sUser11 Text 40 Colum People sUser12 Text 40 Colum People sUser13 Text 40 Colum People sUser14 Text 40 Colum People nAccessCode Number 2 Table tblPoints Colum Points IPointlD Number 4 Colum Points bComputer Number 1 Colum Points nPoller Number 2 Colum Points nAddress Number 2 Colum Points nSubAddress Number 2 Colum Points nSensor Number 2 Colum Points nContact Number 2 Colum Points sDescription Text 30 Colum Points bShunted Yes No 1 Colum Points bPointClass Number 1 Colum Points nTimegrouplD Number 4 Colum Points lInstruction Number 4 Table tblPollers Colum Pollers IPointlD Number 4 Colum Pollers bType Number 1 Colum Pollers sPort Text 20 Colum Pollers IBaud Number 4 Colum Pollers bDataBits Number 1 Colum Pollers bStopBits Number 1 Colum Pollers bParity Number 1 Colum Pollers bWaitTime Number 1 Colum Pollers bRetryACUTime Number 1 Table tblSecurityLevelDescriptions Colum SecurityLevelDescripti
33. s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Planning the Database Before the initial setup of the NexSentry Manager system you must carefully consider your access control needs and formulate a plan for creating your Database To create the Database two specialized areas of knowledge are required Hardware installation of ACUs and components controlled by NexSentry Manager Site or facility specific knowledge of the company where the system is being installed Gathering Data Before you begin entering data gather the following information System Administrator Data Operators who will run the system and their permission levels Access to the dealer installer who installed your system in person or via telephone Appropriate installation and user s manuals Copies of the NexSentry Manager Input Forms Appendix A Information about the general security needs of the facility such as o Will you have building sector modes Will you have privileged keys What logs will be maintained What events should constitute alarms O O O O When will you transfer new information to the component parts of the system Hardware and Facility Data All information about your facility and equipment including o As built drawings floor plans and or setup sheets for monitor points and doors o Quantities of all types of equipment and how connections between monitor points doors and ACUs have been made usually from setup
34. second device you install will be numbered 2 The NexSentry Manager does this in order to uniquely identify each piece of hardware installed in the system 3 2 M Hardware and Facility Data Using Hardware Screens Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Pollers A Poller is a NexSentry Manager element that controls communications with devices in the access control system A Poller can communicate through only one serial port at a time but can talk to all of the access control devices connected to that serial port at the same time Pollers must be assigned to a particular communications port on the computer but can be reassigned to a new port if required Entering Data To view Pollers From the Database menu click Browse Double click Hardware to expand its sub entries Double click Pollers Click Add doe duet There are two pages to the Poller Edit dialog box General Communications Add Poller x General Communications ID fa Description Next unused ID Instruction r D No Selection Create New Show activity times e No Selection Create New Erter the unique numeric identifier Cancel Apply Help Poller Add and Edit Dialog Box Westinghouse Security Electronics Hardware and Facility Data Pollers 3 3 NexSentry Manager Installation amp
35. specify the Defaults following default system ES Company name Specifies the heading to be used for Reports Download Database on discrepancy Downloads Database to all ACUS if differences are found between information in the ACU and the information stored in the Database 9 ject paper from log printer on alarm Causes a form feed at the log printer when a transaction defined as an alarm occurs Download ACU at Specifies the time and or date when the ACUS are downloaded if the Download on discrepancy is not set 9 Number of Monitor messages to Defines the number of messages that will appear on the Monitor at any one time Accessing the System Defaults Dialog box 1 From the Database menu click System Defaults 2 Change the system defaults as needed 3 Click OK to save changes System Defaults x Company name Westinghouse Security Electronics Iv Download database on discrepancy Log printer port no log printer Eject paper from log printer on alarm Download ACU at fi 7 00 Number of monitor messages to 50 Enter the company name Cancel Help System Defaults Dialog Box Westinghouse Security Electronics System Administration Data System Defaults 2 27 NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Tip Choose a time that has less activity on the system to download to P the ACUs The more Monitor messages you have displaye
36. system and using it on a day to day basis Chapter 2 System Administration Data covers the viewing editing and configuring of the data for customizing and controlling access to the system Chapter 3 Hardware and Facility Data helps you to begin entering the hardware and facility data This is how you tell the NexSentry Manager which devices you have installed within the system Chapter 4 Cardholder Data covers how and when cardholders will be able to have access to the building Chapter 5 Using the Database helps with the daily tasks of monitoring and maintaining the database Chapter 6 Troubleshooting helps you in case you run into problems or errors when setting up and using the NexSentry Manager software The Glossary defines some of the unique terminology necessary to use the NexSentry system The Index provides a quick way to find the information you are seeking Appendices provide the NexSentry Manager Input Forms and detailed information on the database structure Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Preface Using this Guide 9 Westinghouse Security Electronics 10 Preface Using this Guide NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Chapter Overview Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter explains the basics of the NexSentry Manager and helps you get the sys
37. the Alarm Response To view Alarm Responses From the Database menu click Browse 2 Double click System Administration to expand its sub entries 3 Double click Alarm Responses Click Add ID 2 Next unused ID Alarm Response Comments Enter the unique numeric identifier OK Cancel Help Add and Edit Alarm Response Dialog Box 5 Enter data into each field as appropriate for Alarm Responses by referring to the completed data forms 6 To save your changes and exit the Add Alarm Responses dialog box click OK The view Alarm Responses dialog box returns with your entry on the record list 2 12 System Administration Data Alarm Responses Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Aud it Trail The Audit Trail is a system administrator tool for tracking all of the changes made to the database The Audit Trail adds a record every time a system user adds edits or deletes system information Audit Trail records the following information Activity Type Add Edit or Delete Point ID The ID number of the item modified Item Description The description of the item modified Login ID The Login ID of the system user making changes Date and Time The date and time of the changes To view the Audit Trail From the Database menu click Browse 2 Double click System Administration to expand its sub en
38. use or sell anything it may dscribe Reproduction disclosure or use without specific written authorization of Westinghouse Security Electronics 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 Westinghouse Security Electronics 5452 Betsy Ross Drive Santa Clara CA 95054 1184 USA 1997 Westinghouse Security Electronics All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America NexSentry is a trademark of Westinghouse Security Electronics Microsoft Windows NT is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface Welcome to NexSentry Manager a 0 pott oobed a EE ve be po as Unis eo a bg eee VIT Understanding Access COOL ee tero re Norte vtto ter uodrcetiennae VIE Nex Sentry Manager Eeatule S ieopseo etes tre t tese dere es og se tee eren eea vortex V L BEP N6nn gabm c PAD hapter 1 etting Started Chapter OVELYIGW prartana AE roana nets eui dea sen des asia e ORO RUE DEO BID vi TT Before You Begin JASSHITRDUORS cenas ots deir bata Ma PE pSU bue dust ts Gu at aho eU E System Sequi e FEES casionogionete don stnationasuocastnnssuddceanesvonae lenasuenmecbeanereeibonsvdseanss Initial Setup Process Installing the Software ee oO aote Rt ONT cente pei t coca sod etu
39. 10229001 Maps Maps allow you to graphically view information quickly You can view different maps depending on the device type you select The View Maps window allows you to operate the device type much in the same way as you would from the status menu You can create a Master Map that will encompass the entire secured area and incorporate smaller maps so that you can see more detail Consult with your Installer for any maps or sketches that may have been made during the installation of the hardware for reference After you have planned your map layout proceed by making the various background files These are graphic files that illustrate the building layout In building the Map you will place icons representing individual devices that you have previously installed on the system on these background files Ea Mainmap GE x s Map Icons Access Control Units ACU E E s Outputs t Maps NexSentry 1 Y gt SSTH Mainmap A Maps Mapa Maps 7 Wal T gt Map Tool Map Window The Maps feature can be accessed by choosing the Map tool from the toolbar To create a map you must first draw the map using a graphics program The Paint program in the Accessories folder of Windows NT will produce a Windows Bitmap file that will import directly into the NexSentry Manager The NexSentry Manager supports many other graphics formats such as Windows bitmaps bmp JPEG images jpg GIF images gif and more
40. 50 Table tblTimecodes Colum Timecodes lTimecodelD Number 4 Colum Timecodes sDescription Text 30 Colum Timecodes tStartTime Date Time 8 Colum Timecodes tEndTime Date Time 8 Colum Timecodes bSunday Yes No 1 Colum Timecodes bMonday Yes No 1 Colum Timecodes bTuesday Yes No 1 Colum Timecodes bWednesday Yes No 1 Colum Timecodes bThursday Yes No 1 Colum Timecodes bFriday Yes No 1 Colum Timecodes bSaturday Yes No 1 Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Name Yes No Colum Timecodes bHoliday 1 Table tblTimegroups Colum Timegroups lTimegrouplD Number 4 Colum Timegroups sDescription Text 30 Colum Timegroups nTimecodelD1 Number 4 Colum Timegroups nTimecodelD2 Number 4 Colum Timegroups_nTimecodelD3 Number 4 Colum Timegroups nTimecodelD4 Number 4 Table tblTransactionLog Colum TransactionLog ITransactionID Number 4 Colum TransactionLog_ PointID Number 4 Colum TransactionLog IEmployeelD Number 4 Colum TransactionLog nCredentiallD Number 2 Colum TransactionLog dTransactionLogDate Date Time 8 Colum TransactionLog tTime Date Time 8 Colum TransactionLog nTransactionType Number 2 Colum TransactionLog bPriority Number 1 Colum TransactionLog dAcknowledgeDate Date Time 8 Colum Transa
41. 56P 1 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Form 5 Westinghouse Security Electronics w NexSentry Manager Installation amp Rev A Part No 66110229001 Administrator s Guide Page of NexSentry Manager Input Form ID Description ACU Users Rank A F User Name Password Example John Doe A JohnD Decartes 1 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Form 6 Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Page of NexSentry Manager Input Form ID Description Time Codes Time Groups AM Shift Example 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Form 7 Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Page of NexSentry Manager Input Form ACU Table 0 1 General ID Description Poller Instruction Minutes between reminder messages Table 0 2 Time Groups Time Groups Times when building should be closed Show Activity Times Table 0 3 VIP VIP Retries Digit
42. 66110229001 Chapter Overview Chapter 2 System Administration Data This chapter covers the viewing editing and configuring of the system administration functions 9 About System Admin Page 2 2 9 Using System Admin Screens Page 2 3 9 Security Levels Page 2 4 9 System Users Page 2 6 9 ACU Users Page 2 8 9 Transactions Page 2 10 9 Alarm Responses Page 2 12 Audit Trail Page 2 13 9 User Defined Fields Page 2 14 9 Facility Codes Page 2 16 9 Time Codes Page 2 17 9 Time Groups Page 2 19 Holidays Page 2 20 9 Actions Page 2 21 9 Action Groups Page 2 23 9 Maps Page 2 25 9 Sounds Page 2 26 System Defaults Page 2 27 Key Terms System User A user is an operator with a password who is authorized to use the NexSentry Manager 9 Security Level A defined list of permissions available in the NexSentry Manager Assignment of a Security Level to a System User determines what the user may do 9 ACU User A user that is authorized to access ACUs directly via the ACU Terminal port This information is downloaded to the ACUs e ACU User Rank The predefined level of permission that an ACU User may have This rank determines what the ACU User may do with the ACU when connected directly to the ACU See the ACU manual fora description of available Ranks Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 System Administration Data
43. Main menu click View Select device type such as Poller or ACU The Status window for the device appears Filtering Status Window Data You can filter the Status window and display only a particular type of device from a specific zone This can help reduce the quantity of information viewed at one time to a more manageable level To filter Status window data From the Main menu click View Select Status and then Status Filter The Status Filter dialog box appears You can also click the Current Status tool in the Toolbar to access the Status Filter dialog box Activating the Status Menu Like the Monitor menu the Status menu is only visible when you are in a Status window 5 10 Using NexSentry Manager Checking System Status Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 To activate the Status menu 1 From the active Status window select the transaction you wish to view From the Main menu click Status or right click the mouse 3 The Status menu for the device appears Current Status Access Control Units ACU Point ID Number Building Mode Should Be Closed NexSenty 1 2 4 Unshunt gt Power Tampe Building mode gt Download system Download keys Forgive Silence Reset AutoFit GoToMap Overrides Status Window with the Status menu displayed The Status menu will vary with the unique properties of ea
44. N See Local Area Network A relay output contact which once it goes active as a result of an input stays active until an operator silences or clears it local area network LAN A group of computers and other devices usually dispersed over a relatively limited area and connected by a communications link that enables any device to interact with any other on the network magnetic stripe reader MSR An access device that reads magnetic stripe cards map In the NexSentry Manager Maps are a way to graphically represent the secured environment The Maps will allow you to monitor check system status manually unlock or lock doors etc just as you would do from the Monitor or System status window MDI See Multiple Document Interface MI See monitored inputs Westinghouse Security Electronics Glossary 4 NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Microsoft Windows NT The computer operating system required to use the NexSentry Manager You must use Windows NT version 4 00 or later It is Microsoft s 32 bit operating system which features true multi tasking built in networking security and memory protection monitor points General purpose switches that detect and provide information to the system These can be sensors that detect when a window is broken unauthorized movement temperature or other defined conditions monitored inputs MI General purpose switch that is activ
45. N AND DATA INPUT FROM COMPLETED FORMS REFER TO CHAPTERS 1 3 SYSTEM VERIFICATION AND CARDHOLDER ASSIGNMENT BY SECURITY PERSONNEL REFER TO CHAPTER 4 Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Getting Started Initial Setup Process 1 3 Installing Software Installation Overview the Software The CD in your package includes an installation program to help you quickly install your copy of the NexSentry Manager The installer prompts you through the entire process Note w You cannot install the NexSentry Manager just by copying the files to your hard disk because many of the files are compressed and the installer needs to make entries in Windows configuration files Installing the Software Note R Locate your CD and insert in the CD ROM drive The autostart file will begin the installation If your autostart setting is disabled then a Choose Run from the Start Menu b Typed Nsetup in the box and click OK This assumes drive d is a CD ROM If you are installing from another drive substitute the letter for that drive instead If you get prompts during the installation program and you are unsure of the correct response contact your installer for the correct information 3 Tip A m z Follow the instructions of the installation program You will be asked several que
46. NexSentry Manager Installation and Administrator s Guide SECURITY ELECTRONICS Limited Warranty Westinghouse Security Electronics warrants to the original user the Equipment manufactured by Security Electronics 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 Security Electronics has been notified within such period by return of any allleged defective equipment free and clear of any liens and encumbrances to Security Electronics 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 war or similar phenomena and accessories used as an integral to Security Electronics Systems have been approved by Security Electronics e g coaxial cables batteries etc and the Equipment has been installed the installation supervised or installation tested by an authorized Security Electronics Dealer This guide contains proprietary information of Westinghouse Security Electronics and its receipt or possession does not convey any rights to reproduce disclose its contents or to manufacture
47. Rev A Part No 66110229001 6 To save your changes and exit the Add Input dialog box click OK The view Input dialog box returns with your entry on the record list Tip Inputs can be several different types such as a General Purpose Input a Door Switch or a Request for Exit REX 7 de Westinghouse Security Electronics 3 12 Hardware and Facility Data Inputs NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Outputs Outputs are either control or alarm devices Control devices can be electronic door locks lighting controllers video monitor switches or switches particular to the needs of an access control system Alarm devices can be audible alarms screen displays or remote alarms Alarms alert system operators or others such as police or fire departments to abnormal conditions To view Outputs From the Database menu click Browse Double click Hardware to expand its sub entries Double click Outputs Click Add D R There are two pages to the Add and Edit Outputs dialog box 9 General Communications Add Output x General Connection ID E Description Next unused ID Instruction G No Selection v Create New Show activity times amp lt No Selection Create New Enter the unique numeric identifier Cancel Apply Help Add and Edit Outputs Dialog Box
48. Security Levels 2 5 NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 System A system user is an operator with a password who has permission U sers to log into the Client A user may be able to change or add Database information add cardholders lock and unlock doors or back up the Database depending on the Security Level you have previously set In the Add System User dialog box you can assign the ID number a description the security level the user name and password for the new user To view System Users From the Database menu click Browse 2 Double click System Administration to expand its sub entries 3 Double click System Users Click Add Add System User x ID I Description Next unused ID m Security level x J lt No Selection v Create New User name Password Enter the unique numeric identifier OK Cancel Help Add and Edit System User Dialog Box 5 Enter data into each field as appropriate for System Users by referring to your completed data forms 2 6 System Administration Data System Users Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 6 To save your changes and exit the Add System Users dialog box click OK The view System Users dialog box returns with your entry on the record list Tip The Password will not be displayed w
49. You can access options by highlighting the desired transaction slg and right clicking the mouse This will bring up the options pull down menu for the highlighted transaction 5 2 Using NexSentry Manager Monitoring Current Transactions Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 The Monitor Menu The Monitor menu is available only when you have the Monitor window open From the Monitor menu you can check the status of the items in the Monitor window service an alarm clear the data from the window activate or deactivate the scroll lock and perform the AutoFit function The Monitor menu adds two more items to the main menu Monitor and Window The Monitor selection in the menu allows you to change the status of hardware or to service an alarm The Window selection is a standard Windows NT option allowing you to control the appearance of the screen Viewing Recent Transactions Activating the Monitor window allows you to see the most recent transactions Icons can be selected to represent transaction types and the icons will be displayed at the beginning of each line for those transactions You can customize highlighting and text color to identify different transaction types Sorting Transactions You can view the transactions chronologically or sort by any field in the window To sort by a particular field simply click on
50. all possible information that can be entered for doors whether or not you will need or use all of the information depends on your system setup and the ACUs you have installed Door number Door Description Name ACU ACU Sensor number Auto Unlock Time Group Activity Time Group Lock Contact Point Door Switch and usage Reader type and usage VIP Activity REX Contact Point and Activity Anti Passback Implementation Entering Door Data To view Doors From the Database menu click Browse 2 Double click Hardware Click Doors in the Database outline to bring up the Add Doors dialog box and to expand their sub entries The Doors Add and Edit dialog box is divided into 7 pages General Westinghouse Security Electronics Hardware and Facility Data Doors 3 9 NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Time Groups Lock Proximity Reader VIP REX Miscellaneous Add NexSentry Door Poller 1 Eg General Time Groups Lock Proximity Reader VIP REX Mise ID f Description Poller 1 Nest unused ID ACU ll lt No Selection gt Create New Shunt Sensor number Enter the unique numeric identifier Cancel App Help Add and Edit Door Dialog Box Tip Proximity Reader VIP and REX are optional depending on P specifics of your installation 4 Enter data into each field as appropriate for each door by referring t
51. alled and properly defined in the NexSentry Manager in order to communicate with the ACUs Ensure that you have properly installed the Poller according to the Input Forms Q Are all of the serial cables connected correctly and securely A Check to make sure that all of the cables are securely connected to the right connectors on your computer Q Does the address in the Add or Edit ACU Dialog Box match the ACU address that you set using Hyperterminal A You must make certain that the Address you gave the ACU when you configured it directly in Hyperterminal is the same as the one you assign it in the NexSentry Manager Westinghouse Security Electronics Troubleshooting 6 3 NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Cards and Cardholders are in the Database but still can t get access Has the information been downloaded to the ACUs Check the System Default menu for download times and if the download on discrepancy is checked You might also remember to manually download the information to the ACUs after you have input new Cards or Cardholders Select the Download system or Download keys to update the ACU s for any changes you have made Is the Access Code defined correctly Check the Access code definition for the Card and compare with the door requiring the access Is the Start Date correct Check the Start Date in the Access page of the Add or Edit Cardholder Dialog Box
52. ase Management System DBMS A complex set of software instructions 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 DBMS See Database Management System DBMS digital key reader DKR A proximity sensor connected to an ACU that reads digital cards used with the system digital card A credit card like card with encrypted data that is read by digital or proximity readers door switch A monitoring device that detects if the door is open or closed facility code Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Glossary 3 holiday instruction keypad LAN latched contact Unique identification number assigned to a facility which allows additional access control Facility codes are available only for 1030 and 1040 key cards The user defined days in which the controlled environment can be handled differently for a holiday System operators can define time groups to allow access during days defined as a holiday A user defined message that displays to the operator when a defined event occurs An optional device that allows a cardholder to enter access information by pressing keys most commonly as a PI
53. ated by a condition such as a broken window rise in temperature movement or liquid level MSM See multiple switch monitor MSR See magnetic stripe reader MSR multiple switch monitor A link between monitor points and the ACU which allows for up to four monitor points network node One of the software addressable components on a NexSentry system such as a MIRO DKR a VIP 2 Keypad or an ACU ODBC See Open Database Connectivity Open Database Connectivity ODBC An industry standard Database Management system designed by Microsoft In Windows NT the NexSentry Manager automatically configures this setting in the Control Panel during installation See Database Management System DBMS parent window A Windows NT term that refers to a first level screen In the NexSentry Manager the Main window would be considered a parent window Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Glossary 5 Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 personal identification number PIN personnel PIN poller Unique four to eight digit numbers that cardholders enter into keypads VIPs or Magnetic Stripe Key Readers for example and are used either in combination with card readers or alone to grant access In the NexSentry Manager personnel refers to the portion of the Database where you enter information about the cardholders See personal identification number PIN A NexSentry Mana
54. ator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Obi N Field T Si Colum MapData IMapDatalD Number 4 Colum MapData bBlob OLE Object Colum MapData lIBlobSize Number 4 Table tblMaps Colum Maps IMapID Number 4 Colum Maps sMapDescription Text 30 Table tblMapUnits Colum MapUnits_IMapID Number 4 Colum MapUnits IPointlD Number 4 Colum MapUnits nXCoord Number 2 Colum MapUnits nYCoord Number 2 Colum MapUnits bLockState Yes No 1 Table tblOperatorSecurity Colum OperatorSecurity bLoginlD Number 1 Colum OperatorSecurity sDescription Text 30 Colum OperatorSecurity sLoginName Text 20 Colum OperatorSecurity sPassword Text 20 Colum OperatorSecurity bSecurityLevel Number 1 Table tblOutputs Colum Outputs IPointID Number 4 Colum Outputs IACUPointID Number 4 Table tblPeople Colum People IEmployeelD Number 4 Colum People sFirstName Text 20 Colum People sMiddleName Text 20 Colum People sLastName Text 20 Colum People bVisitor Yes No 1 Colum People dStartDate Date Time 8 Colum People dStopDate Date Time 8 Colum People bTrace Yes No 1 Colum People bPriviledged Yes No 1 Colum People sAddress1 Text 30 Colum People sAddress2 Text 30 Colum People sAddress3 Text 30 Colum People nUser1 Number 2 Colum People nUser2 Number 2 Colum People nUser3 Number 2 Colum People
55. available N icons 9 When you are finished click Save from the Map menu Tip From a Map you can view system status for any device on the EPA map Right click on a map icon to bring up the status menu You can move an icon on the map by clicking on it and moving it where you want it to be You can lock the icon in place by right clicking and selecting Lock Icon 3 18 Hardware and Facility Data Maps Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Chapter 4 Cardholder Data Ch apter This chapter covers how and when cardholders will be able to Overview have access to the building The first thing that you need to determine is when people or groups of people will have access After setting up all of the access codes you can assign individual cardholders Configuring Access Codes Page 4 2 Configuring Cardholders Page 4 4 Key Terms 9 Access Codes A code assigned to cardholders to control 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 An employee visitor contractor or individual who has a security card for the access control system 9 Door In an access control system the term door refers to any point of entry and all of its associated monitors and devices A door may be a typical door a gate a corridor a turnstile
56. base dialog box If you are logged in the client with administrator privileges you can view the PIN codes for each individual cardholder From the View Cardholders dialog box click Records You can choose to view individual PIN codes or to print a PIN code report Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Cardholder Data Configuring Cardholders 4 5 Cardholder Data Configuring Cardholders Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide 4 6 Rev A Part No 66110229001 Chapter 5 Using NexSentry Manager Chapter Overview Now that you have set up your Database you are ready to use the NexSentry Manager This chapter will help with the daily tasks of monitoring and maintaining the NexSentry Manager and the Database Monitoring Current Transactions Page 5 2 9 Viewing the Transaction Log Page 5 5 9 Working With Alarms Page 5 8 9 Checking System Status Page 5 10 9 Using Maps Page 5 14 9 Backing Up the System Page 5 15 Key Terms Shunt A command issued to ignore a device or its messages Example Ignore messages from an open door when workers are moving furniture in and out of a building Unshunt A command issued to restore the device to normal Monitor Window Window for viewing transactions or events on the system as they occur Status Window Window for viewing and
57. card you just configured Find the digital card reader that is associated with ACU 1 and test the card If the Digital Card Reader is working you will see the Reader light turn to green and also see Access Granted in the Monitor window If the ACU or the Digital Card Reader is not working properly see Troubleshooting Page 6 1 or contact your installer 1 8 Getting Started Testing the System Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Touring the NexSentry Manager At this point you have successfully installed the software and are now running the program Before proceeding let s take a tour of the Main Menu and the Main Program window Main Menu Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Build 0 96 10a File View Database Help meee aspe Toolbar Status Bar with Active Icons For Help press F1 mi NUM AG 12 06 96 1 16 PM Main Program Window The Main Program window consists of three main features the Main Menu the Toolbar and the Status bar The Main Menu allows you access to all of the features within the program Simply click on the menu item to display its menu The Toolbar contains tools that allow you to move quickly to a particular screen or function These screens and functions as well as the tools on the Toolbar will be described in greater detail in later chapters ajajaja mip
58. ch device All of the devices have the ability to shunt unshunt and some have options as to which element to shunt unshunt For example the ACU can shunt unshunt the device itself the power messages or the tamper messages See Tables 5 1 through 5 5 for the Status menu options of the various devices Table 5 1 Pollers Status Menu Options Description Shunt Shunt the Poller Unshunt Unshunt the Poller Table 5 2 ACUS Status Sub Description Menu menu Options option Shunt ACU Shunt the device Power Shunt the power messages from this point Tamper shunt the tamper messages from this point Unshunt ACU Unshunt the device Power Unshunt the power messages from this point Tamper Unshunt the tamper messages from this point Westinghouse Security Electronics Using NexSentry Manager Checking System Status 5 11 NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Table 5 2 ACUs continued Status Sub Description Menu menu Options option Building Open Set the building mode to Open Mode Limited Set the building mode to Limited Closed Set the building mode to Closed Download N A Download System Database to this ACU System Download N A Download Cardholder Database to this ACU Keys Forgive N A Forgive Allows the operator to Forgive when Anti Passback is used Silence N A Sile
59. changing device status for hardware on the system 9 Transactions The individual events that occur in the access control system It can be as simple as Access Granted when somebody uses their card or an Alarm signaling a break in Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Using NexSentry Manager 5 1 Monitori ng The NexSentry Manager is capable of monitoring the current Current activity of the entire system in real time you can view transactions as they are occurring This includes status of Transactions individual devices on the system Using the Monitor Window The Monitor window provides date time and access information about cardholder device and door activity To open the Monitor window System Monitor Too 1 From the View menu select Monitor or click the System Monitor Tool in the Toolbar 2 A Monitor window with the Monitor menu appears r pp NexSentry dow Heb Eie Edt vi M aaam melor x ACCESS DENIED NOT IN MEMORY TemeMel 3 2 64263758 2 5 97 14 34 x ACCESS DENIED NOT IN MEMORY 3 2 215197 14 35 x ACCESS DENIED NOT IN MEMOR 3 2 64263758 2 5 97 14 42 Dox ACCESS DENIED NOT IN MEMORY TormeMel 3 2 64263758 2 5 97 14 42 x ACCESS DENIED NOT IN MEMORY 3 2 205 97 14 43 For Help press F1 I M RUM iig 12 08 86 12 86 PM Monitor Window Tip
60. cord list Westinghouse Security Electronics Hardware and Facility Data Instructions 3 15 NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Zones Tip sos zm A Zone is any logical grouping of hardware elements that is determined by the NexSentry Manager system owner to increase efficiency Placing hardware elements in zones can help you read or interpret system information quickly and you can issue a single command that affects all device types within a zone A Zone could be all perimeter doors or all of the interior doors in one area of a building To view Zones 1 From the Database menu click Browse 2 Double click Hardware to expand its sub entries 3 Double click Zones 4 Click Add ID E Description Nest unused ID m Unselected points Selected points e 1 Poler1 PaA G 2 NexSenty 1 B 3 Dori Add All gt gt B 4 dow2 3586 Output 1 memi Enter the unique numeric identifier cot ue Add and Edit Zones Dialog Box 5 Enter data into each field as appropriate for Zones by referring to the completed data forms 6 To save your changes and exit the Add Zones dialog box click OK The view Zones dialog box returns with your entry on the record list 3 16 Hardware and Facility Data Zones Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 661
61. ctionLog tAcknowledgeTime Date Time 8 Colum TransactionLog bACUUSserID Number 1 Colum TransactionLog_bLoginID Number 1 Colum TransactionLog sAlarmRemarks Text 25 Colum TransactionLog bAlarmStatus Number 1 Colum TransactionLog nAlarmResponselD Number 2 Table tblTransactionType Colum TransactionType nTransactionType Number 2 Colum TransactionType sDescription Text 30 Colum TransactionType bFgRedColor Number 1 Colum TransactionType bFgGreenColor Number 1 Colum TransactionType bFgBlueColor Number 1 Colum TransactionType bPriority Number 1 Colum TransactionType bSendToPrinter Yes No 1 Colum TransactionType bLogToDisk Yes No 1 Colum TransactionType bAlertOperator Yes No 1 Colum TransactionType bAlertContinuous Yes No 1 Colum TransactionType bEnableSound Yes No 1 Colum TransactionType nlconlndex Number 2 Colum TransactionType lInstruction Number 4 Colum TransactionType ISound Number 4 Westinghouse Security Electronics B 11 NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Obi N Field T Si Table tblUser1 Colum User1 nUserlD Number 2 Colum User nPositionIndex Number 2 Colum User1 sDescription Text 30 Table tblUser2 Colum User2 nUserlD Number 2 Colum User2 nPositionIndex Number 2 Colum User2 sDescription Text 30 Table tblUser3 Colum
62. cular site information and concludes with the basic day to day operation Secondly this guide assumes that the Windows NT operating system is up and running on the NexSentry host computer This guide also assumes that you have a basic understanding of Windows NT or at least an understanding of the way Windows programs operate If you are not familiar with Windows then take a few minutes to browse through the online Help or other orientation information With a basic understanding of Windows using NexSentry Manager is easy to learn Finally this guide and the software assume that your computer system meets the appropriate system requirements listed below System Requirements The NexSentry Manager System requirements IBM Compatible Pentium with a minimum of 32 MB of RAM Microsoft Windows NT 4 0 or later 540 MB of free hard disk space SVGA Video 3 5 inch 1 4 MB Floppy Drive Three or more RS 232 serial ports available CD ROM drive Tape backup drive recommended but optional 1 2 Getting Started Before You Begin Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Initial Setup Process The following graphic shows the overall process to get your NexSentry system up and running INITIAL SETUP AND CONFIGURATION PROCESS DATA COLLECTION FROM 1 T DEALER INSTALLER AND SECURITY PERSONNEL REFER TO CHAPTER 1 SOFTWARE INSTALLATIO
63. d situation To view or edit individual transactions From the Database menu click Browse or select the Browse Tool Double click System Administration in the Database outline to expand its sub entries Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Using NexSentry Manager Viewing the Transaction Log 5 5 3 Click Transactions to expand its sub entries Log and Types Double click Types to display the Transaction Type dialog box 5 Select a transaction and make desired changes Do one of the following a Tosave your changes and exit the View Transactions window click OK b Tocontinue viewing and or editing transactions repeat steps 4 and 5 7 Click Close to return to the Browse Database window Archiving Because of the great number of total Transactions the Transaction Log and the Audit Trail will become very large In order to manage all of this information you may want to archive the data periodically Archiving saves the system data from either the Transaction Log or the Audit Trail in a separate file This allows you to remove historical data from the system and still have that information readily accessible It also keeps the hard disk from filling up Note Archived Transaction files are a record of cardholder and system activity histories Archived Audit Trail files are a ES record of all system user activity such as a
64. d the slower the program will run Choose a number that will let you adequately monitor the system without slowing it down too much 2 28 System Administration Data System Defaults Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Chapter 3 Hardware and Facility Data Chapter Entering the hardware and facility data is a process by which you Overvi ew tell the NexSentry Manager which devices you have installed within the system This chapter covers the steps in which you enter the information 9 Using Hardware Screens Page 3 2 9 Pollers Page 3 3 9 Access Control Units ACU Page 3 5 Doors Page 3 9 9 Inputs Page 3 11 9 Outputs Page 3 13 Instructions Page 3 15 9 Zones Page 3 16 9 Maps Page 3 17 Key Terms 9 ACU Access Control Unit ACUs are the brains of the access control system They control individual doors grant access and monitor other devices and report this information to the NexSentry Manager There are two types of ACUs used with NexSentry Manager 818SC and NexSentry Controller REX Request for Exit usually a switch used to leave an area through a secured door Anti Passback A control measure that prevents a Cardholder from reusing a door prior to using an exit through another door The term comes from an unsecure practice of employees passing back their cards to another employee Auto Forgive Resets the ACUs whe
65. d Text Colum ACUUsers bRank Number 1 Table tblAlarmResponses Colum AlarmResponses nAlarmResponselD Number 2 Colum AlarmResponses sDescription Text 60 Colum AlarmResponses sRemarks Text 25 B 2 Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Obie Table NAME tblAlarms Colum Alarms lITransactionID Number 4 Colum Alarms IPointlD Number 4 Colum Alarms IEmployeelD Number 4 Colum Alarms nCredentiallD Number 2 Colum Alarms dTransactionLogDate Date Time 8 Colum Alarms tTime Date Time 8 Colum Alarms nTransactionType Number 2 Colum Alarms bPriority Number 1 Colum Alarms dAcknowledgeDate Date Time 8 Colum Alarms tAcknowledgeTime Date Time 8 Colum Alarms bACUUSerID Number 1 Colum Alarms bLoginlD Number 1 Colum Alarms sAlarmRemarks Text 25 Colum Alarms bAlarmStatus Number 1 Colum Alarms nAlarmBResponselD Number 2 Table tblAudit Colum Audit ITranID Number 4 Colum Audit IID Number 4 Colum Audit sDescrip Text 30 Colum Audit bAction Number 1 Colum Audit sUname Text 50 Colum Audit dDate Date Time 8 Colum Audit tTime Date Time 8 Table tblCredentials Colum Credentials nCredentiallD Number 2 Colum Credentials bType Number 1 Colum Credentials bCardType Number 1
66. d those transactions pushed off the Monitor window To view the Transaction Log From the Database menu click Browse or select the Browse tool Double click System Administration in the Database outline to expand its sub entries Click Transactions to expand its sub entries Log and Types Double click Log The transaction log appears Browse Tool 1 2 3 Note The value set in the System Default menu will determine the total number of transactions that will appear on the Monitor window You can change this number if desired see below Changing Transaction Defaults Example Browse Tool 1 EX Transactions are initially defined according to the settings in the default Database supplied with the NexSentry software The NexSentry Manager links log codes the codes sent by the ACUs to the corresponding Transaction Type for display in the System Monitor window and storage in the Database In the Transactions Type Edit dialog box you can customize each transaction or return the transaction to the default settings This is also the dialog box that will allow you to control where the transaction is recorded either on the hard drive or the printer or both For instance if the description for log code 24 is Door Forced you may want to change the description to read Break In Most of the default settings are quite descriptive of the code but you can customize the system to better reflect your needs an
67. dding hardware or iN Cardholders To archive Transactions or Audit Trail 1 From the Database menu click Archive Transactions or Archive Audit Trail The Archive Dialog Box will appear 2 Enter Date and File information 5 6 Using NexSentry Manager Viewing the Transaction Log Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Archive Transactions x End Date File Browse Field delimiter Comma C Tab C Semicolon C Space Text Qualifier Delete after archiving Transactions that occured on or before this date will be archived OK Cancel Help Archive Dialog Box Tip The Archived File is a simple text file that can be used by word Tr processors and spreadsheets You can select the field delimiter and the text qualifier based on the program you will be using for the Archive data If you want the archived Transactions deleted from the Transaction Log check the Delete after archiving box 3 Click OK to archive file and return to the Database menu Note In addition to archiving to save data you should also use a Backup program to save your important data Archiving does ES not save Hardware or Cardholder information See Backing N Up the System Page 5 15 Westinghouse Security Electronics Using NexSentry Manager Viewing the Transaction Log 5 7 NexSentry Manager Installation amp Adminis
68. eLength Number 2 Colum DoorNexSentry nDoorOpenTooLongTi Number 2 Colum DoorNexSentry IDoorSwitchPointlD Number 4 Colum DoorNexSentry IREXPointlD Number 4 Colum DoorNexSentry bUnlockOnREX Yes No 1 Colum DoorNexSentry nValidREXTimegroupl Number 4 Colum DoorNexSentry nAutoUnlockTimegrou Number 4 Colum DoorNexSentry bReadCardWhileOpe Yes No 1 Colum DoorNexSentry bSensorDisable Yes No 1 Colum DoorNexSentry_bMSMDisable Yes No 1 Colum DoorNexSentry bVIPEnable Yes No 1 Colum DoorNexSentry bVIPBldgModeOpen Yes No 1 Colum DoorNexSentry bVIPBldgModeLimited Yes No 1 Colum DoorNexSentry bVIPBldgModeClosed Yes No 1 Colum DoorNexSentry IVIPTimegrouplD Number 4 Colum DoorNexSentry bSCRDRReaderEnabl Number 1 Colum DoorNexSentry nForwardDigitCode Yes No 1 Colum DoorNexSentry bReadRange Number 1 Colum DoorNexSentry bNumberVerifyReads Number 1 Colum DoorNexSentry lVerifyTimeWindow Number 4 Colum DoorNexSentry IBeeperOnDuration Number 4 Colum DoorNexSentry IBeeperOffDuration Number 4 Colum DoorNexSentry IBeeperOnOffDuration Number 4 Colum DoorNexSentry IRedLEDOnDuration Number 4 Colum DoorNexSentry IRedLEDOffDuration Number 4 B 6 Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 NAME Number
69. er Software Installation OVetyVie eec t e eter tette here Pee ne RIEN bate Eleg v eMe Tnstalling the SOfUWAEe 54 epus eS eh e P Ee e e e e an Vests ME S Y SLOT o ron pue Cae D Deep aUa oie Dos Ec Diod sU Lope su ea ao Dm Touring the NexSentry Manager 55a ret enter Pob MEC Ro LEEREN PL o LE EUE NU Sime Online Help MR Plannin hes ata base csc parscissetccdnscesvtacianes n eeepc niae dep eer nite aioe Gathering Doc e D ERE Completing the Input Forms 2d Reine pete cae irte Satdenls tica e ix equ ero pat Usinethe Database 2 9 eee o ee e roe te tote Ge Eee Rh e EROR IND ets eet Brow sitio the Database uo ient o ma addunt aine ANM sive weak yeu a Sortand EIE soos odere ne Dane Nt ud dme und e E NIU EREE i I 3 3 3 3 ak 1 OBB BWNNDN KH me p p pb b pb ee I m NWWNR KF Cc Chapter 2 System Administration Data Chapter OCT VIO W orei ccs eeu ctn o te REP ORO e nee assa optat os oo T K
70. ey S Delia oecotoftieiti b t aote e e EE Ebo etes aed About System AdMIN sos ordeo o We dearest onan ev nat oed Pap Rt refi v e pr RN maaan due D Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrators Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Table of Contents Using System Admin Screens Suec akespak bed ite eei e hii hh tete ioo ebaabeeted Securty Leve CA Sc System Sete eor eis er ost e HORN i ed anh Yon a uela DCN a Ue ure PND NSS Lees rato se edu captu est adu tute eens T eL NL Ets ME ALI HANS ACH ONS esseen ronne eE eG eb pr un ue dou i pc uus ere hut eee Alarm Responses 2 Audit Vath ies ee eee ee ebore detecte ees that d wedi va e eU User Delined EIelds oe ee Ro EE E OO E D Facility Codes PE Miscellaneous sira en tute eE E E ula aab e e bv een VAM HL OG ES NIRE M 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 ime Grops cemere TRIER Ite to E EMI t e e a ILE Mu E aS Holidays
71. ger device that controls communications with devices in the access control system pollers data entry dialog box privileged access The window or screen in which the system operator will define the poller based on the information provided by the installer and contained in the data input forms An access that entitles an individual to enter a building sector when it is in closed mode It is usually part of an access code with 24 hour access Not available when building sector modes are not used record selection dialog box relay output RO report The dialog box that displays the records of a certain type of hardware or system data in which you can select individual entries to edit or add new entries Works with an Monitored Input as a response to a condition such as sounding an alarm for a broken window The NexSentry Manager has pre define report formats depending on the current window or dialog box request to exit REX Glossary 6 Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 A special monitor that is usually mounted inside a door such as an electric eye or a pressure pad that allows cardholders to unlock a door when exiting a secured door REX See request to exit RO See relay outputs S Net device Security device within the security network SNET such as ACUS card readers VIPs etc SCR See smartcard readers secur
72. he changes you have made and reset the ACU to be able to connect with NexSentry Manager If you have changed the baud rate reset will immediately change the baud rate to the one you set If you still have to communicate directly you will have to reconfigure your terminal program to use the new baud rate setting Tip If you have made a mistake Addressing an ACU return to it and lt P do the previous steps making corrections as necessary 3 6 Hardware and Facility Data Access Control Units ACU Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Entering ACU Data To Add ACUs 1 From the Database menu click Browse 2 Double click Hardware then Access Control Units ACU in the Database outline to expand their sub entries Click the ACU type you want and then click Add There are 7 pages to the add and edit ACU dialog box as follows General Time Groups VIP Actions Cards Reader Misc Add NexSentry ACU Lx General Time Groups VIP Actions Cards Reader Misc ID f Description Next unused ID Address Shunt Poller 4 lt No Selection gt X Create New Instruction lt No Selection gt X Create New Enable building not closed reminder messages Interna E mmute Enter the unique numeric identifier Cancel Eon Help Add and Edit ACU Dialog Box 3 Enter data
73. hen you type it Only colle asterisks will appear for each character you type The dialog box ER will prompt you to retype the password to confirm that you have z entered it correctly Westinghouse Security Electronics System Administration Data System Users 2 7 NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 ACU Users An ACU user is an operator with a password who has the ability to control individual components of the system directly from the ACU NexSentry Manager does not allow more than eight operator passwords To view ACU Users From the Database menu click Browse 2 Double click System Administration to expand its sub entries 3 Double click ACU Users Click Add Add ACU User x General ID E Description Next unused ID Rank a User name Password Enter the unique numeric identifier Cancel Spp Help Add and Edit ACU Users Dialog Box 5 Enter data into each field as appropriate for the ACU users by referring to the completed data forms 6 To save your changes and exit the Add ACU Users dialog box click OK The view ACU Users dialog box returns with the entry on the record list 2 8 System Administration Data ACU Users Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Note In the view edit ACU User dialog box you can ass
74. herwise Cancel Help Add and Edit Access Codes Door Dialog Box Note When you are selecting doors you must first select a Time Group and then you must select at least one door associated Mid with that Time Group Select the door by clicking the box next N to the door icon Example Door 1 is used with the Time Group that allows 24 hour access while Door 2 can only be used during normal business hours Choose the 24 hour Time Group and select Door 1 Next choose Door 2 and then select the Time Group for Normal Business Hours 4 To save your changes and exit the Add Access Codes dialog box click OK The view Access Codes dialog box returns with your entry on the record list Tip You can also access this dialog box by selecting it through the Browse Database option There is also a keyboard shortcut by pressing Ctrl A at the NexSentry Manager Main Window ho ct Fo Westinghouse Security Electronics Cardholder Data Configuring Access Codes 4 3 NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Co nfig urin g Cardholders are individuals such as an employee visitor or Ca r d h ol d ers contractor who has a security card for the access control system To add a Cardholder 1 From the Database menu click Add 2 Click Cardholder There are seven pages to the Add and Edit Cardholder dialog box General Access Credentials Address Additional Text Fields
75. ich an ACU will respond to an event ACU See access control unit ACU ACU transactions All of the security events occurring on the ACU This is synonymous with the term Transaction in the NexSentry Manager additional look up User defined fields that a system operator can use to store additional information about cardholders additional text fields User defined fields that a system operator can use to store information about cardholders The additional text fields allow system operators more flexibility in filtering and sorting cardholders alarm handling Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Glossary 1 Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 alarm There are several ways for an operator to respond to an alarm Silence the Alarm Clear the Alarm or Mark the Alarm as read User defined Outputs either messages to the system operators or to others police or fire departments to notify of abnormal conditions American Banking Association ABA card annunciator anti passback archive transactions AT amp T smart card Building Mode cardholder child window An industry standard magnetic stripe card An optional unit that connects to the ACU that provides for an expanded response function such as alarm sirens blowers cameras lights pumps etc A control measure that prevents a cardholder from re using a door prior to using an exit through another d
76. ics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Preface 7 The NexSentry Manager system provides control for Multiple access devices such as proximity sensors magnetic stripe readers and keypads that screen people at doors turnstiles and parking lot gates Multiple monitor devices that can observe infrared and microwave intrusion detectors dampness levels and window and door contacts Relay output contacts that can sound alarms unlock doors turn on video cameras air conditioning lights and notify police and fire departments Custom programming of ACUs and alarm monitoring systems User defined operator instructions linked to individual events Report generating capability to trace cardholders monitor door use oversee operator activity and system event history Event data Filtering and Sorting Backup with any routine you desire 8 Preface Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Using this Guide This guide is directed to the system users of the NexSentry Manager It is organized to logically take you through the software installation and initial configuration process and on to the day to day activities involved in managing the system Chapter 1 Getting Started describes the initial software installation and gives you an overview of the processes of configuring the
77. ign the rank A F for the ACU user See the ACU manual for description of available ranks When communicating directly with an ACU through a terminal program only the password is used The default password for all of the ACUs is new The System Administrator should change this password after the installation is complete or when configuring ACU Users Also see Addressing ACUs Page 3 5 Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 System Administration Data ACU Users 2 9 Transactions Transactions define the manner in which system activities are displayed and stored There are two folders in System Administration that concern Transactions Transaction Log and Transaction Types The Transaction Log stores all of the transactions from all of the ACUSs on the system This includes all of the transactions from the Monitor window and those transactions pushed off the Monitor window The Transaction Log features are described in Monitoring Current Transactions Page 5 2 The Transaction Types folder allows you to configure the way in which the Transactions are displayed on the system In the Edit Transactions Type dialog box you can view or edit the transaction type configure the color the sound and even designate a specific transaction as an alarm To view Transaction Log From the Database menu click Browse Double click System Administ
78. into each field as appropriate by referring to the completed data forms Westinghouse Security Electronics Hardware and Facility Data Access Control Units ACU 3 7 NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 4 To save your changes and exit the Add ACU dialog box click OK This will return you to the View ACU dialog box You will see that the ACU you have just added is now in the list Tip You can add other ACUs at this time simply by selecting Add ede From in the View window This will allow you to create a new ACU using the settings that you used for the selected ACU When you are finished click OK to close the view window 5 and return to the Browse Database dialog box Hardware and Facility Data Access Control Units ACU Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide 3 8 Rev A Part No 66110229001 Doors In NexSentry Manager door is a generic term for openings controlled by an access device including doors turnstiles gates and others A door is always considered in relationship to the ACU to which it is connected Different types of ACUS require different information about the doors connected to them based on the performance capabilities of the ACU The NexSentry Manager system knows what information each ACU requires for each door Information needed to address a Door The list below includes
79. ity electronics extended protocol A proprietary communications protocol designed by Westinghouse Security Electronics Security Management System A computer networking system like the NexSentry Manager that communicates with individual access control units security level Security levels determine which users have access to different portions of the NexSentry Manager software You can define the number of security levels and the limit access to various NexSentry Manager functions based on your needs security network SNET Comprised of all of the hardware components of the security system such as ACUs Card Readers VIPs etc SEEP See security electronics extended protocol server A computer which by means of network connections carries out parts of a computing task on behalf of one or more remote computers The computer where the NexSentry Manager Database is located is the NexSentry Server Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Glossary 7 Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 shunt A command issued to ignore a device or its messages Example Ignore messages from an open door when workers are moving furniture in and out of a building See unshunt SI See sensor interface smartcard reader SCR A security hardware device that uses radio signals to read the unique number encoded on an AT amp T Smart Card SNET See security network system administration C
80. lems are presented in the form of conditions and then followed by questions that you can answer that will lead you to a solution Troubleshooting Questions Page 6 2 9 Error Messages Page 6 5 Key Terms Client A computer that requests the service of another computer A workstation requesting the contents of a file from a file server is a client of the file server Server A computer which by means of network connections carries out parts of a computing task on behalf of one or more remote computers The computer where the NexSentry Manager Database is located is the NexSentry Server Westinghouse Security Electronics Trou bleshooting 6 1 NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Troubleshooting Questions ro rec gt The NexSentry Manager installation program will not run Is the CD ROM drive working properly Check in Windows NT Control Panel Is the drive properly labeled Is it drive d or some other letter Make sure that you are properly identifying the drive Are you logged on as the Administrator or with Administrator functions Some log on accounts in Windows NT will not allow you to copy and install files If this is the case you should get Administrator privileges or log on as the Administrator The NexSentry Manager is installed but will not run Does the computer system meet the System Requirements See System Requirements Page 1
81. liday x Description Enter the date on which this occurs OK Cancel Help Add and Edit Holidays Dialog Box 5 Enter data into each field as appropriate for Holidays by referring to the completed data forms 6 To save your changes and exit the Add Holidays dialog box click OK The view Holidays dialog box returns with your entry on the record list 2 20 System Administration Data Holidays Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Actions Actions define how individual ACUS react to events occurring within them Configuration of ACU actions does not affect how the NexSentry Manager software reacts to the events Once an action has been created and assigned it is downloaded to each appropriate ACU to control how that ACU will react when that event occurs To view Actions From the Database menu click Browse Double click Miscellaneous to expand its sub entries Double click Actions Click Add D dE diuo There are three pages to the Add and Edit Actions dialog box 9 General 9 atched Contact Regular Contact Add Action x General Latched Contact Regular Contact ID E Description Next unused ID Prevent ACU closure Print asterisk gt Send event information to host gt When ACU is Open Closed Limited And during this time group amp lt No Selection
82. mes Action ACU Shunted ACU Port No Contact No ID Description Instruction Show Activity Times Action ACU Shunted ACU Port No Contact No fom Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Page of Rev A Part No 66110229001 NexSentry Manager Input Form Outputs ID Description Instruction Show Activity Times Action ACU Shunted ACU Port No Contact No ID Description Instruction Show Activity Times Action ACU Shunted ACU Port No Contact No ID Description Instruction Show Activity Times Action ACU Shunted ACU Port No Contact No ID Description Instruction Show Activity Times Action ACU Shunted ACU Port No Contact No ID Description Instruction Show Activity Times Action ACU Shunted ACU Port No Contact No fom Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Page of Rev A Part No 66110229001 NexSentry Manager Input Form ID Description Instructions Instruction Form 4 Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Page of NexSentry Manager Input Form ID Description System Users Security Level User Name Password Example John Doe 2 Jdoe HR20
83. ms View Edit Access Codes Shunt Unshunt ACU View Edit System Users Change Building Mode View Edit Security Levels Download System Data View Edit ACU Users Download Cardholders View Archive Transaction Log Forgive View Edit Transaction Types Silence View Edit Alarm Responses Reset View Archive Audit Trail Shunt Unshunt Doors View Edit Additional Lookup Fields Lock Unlock Doors View Edit Additonal Text Fields Shunt Unshunt Pollers View Edit Facility Codes Shunt Unshunt Inputs View Edit Time Codes TOUR Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Page of Rev A Part No 66110229001 NexSentry Manager Input Form Alarm Responses ID Alarm Response Comments Form 12 Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Page of Rev A Part No 66110229001 NexSentry Manager Input Form Facility Codes ID Description Code Form 13 Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Page of Rev A Part No 66110229001 NexSentry Appendix B Manager Database EBEN ME Fi le Table tblAccessCodeDescriptions Colum Acces
84. n the Anti Passback measure is enabled It makes the ACUs forget the Anti Passback status until a Cardholder enters through another door Westinghouse Security Electronics Hardware and Facility Data 3 1 NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Using You can access all of the Hardware Screens from the Browse Database function From the Database menu click Browse or Hardware click on the Browse Tool in the toolbar This will bring up the Sc reens Browse Database dialog box Browse Tool t Browse Database x g E Pollers Expand All amp 9 Access Control Units ACU 818SC ACU Collapse All fd NexSentry S Doors B 8185C Door B NexSentry Door 5 6 Inputs 2 General Purpose Input 2 Door Switch gt REX lt Outputs Instructions gH Zones amp C Personnel k System Administration amp C Miscellaneous List of database items Dee ue Browse Database Window Tip To edit a particular piece of hardware highlight the item and ls click Edit or just double click the item to bring up the view dialog y box for that device The following sections are a description of the hardware devices and the necessary items to properly configure them Note All of the Hardware devices installed in this chapter are numbered consecutively in the ID number field For example if MM you install your first Poller it will be numbered 1 The Ni
85. nce the alarm Reset N A Allows the operator to Reset the ACU AutoFit N A Adjust the column widths to be only as wide as the column contents Go To N A Display the Maps window Map Overrides N A Allows multiple commands to be applied to the selected ACU s Table 5 3 Doors Status Submenu Description Menu Options Option Shunt Door Shunt this door or Coax Shunt all coax messages for this point Unshunt MSM Shunt all Multiple Switch Monitor messages Analog Reader Shunt all Sensor messages VIP Shunt the Keypad VIP Tamper Shunt the Keypad tamper Digital Reader Shunt the Digital Reader SCR DR Digital Reader Shunt the Digital Reader tamper Tamper Unshunt Door Unshunt this door Coax Unshunt all coax messages for this point MSM Unshunt all Multiple Switch Monitor messages Analog Reader Unshunt all Sensor messages VIP Unshunt the Keypad VIP Tamper Unshunt the Keypad tampe Digital Reader Unshunt the Digital Reader SCR DR Digital Reader Unshunt the Digital Reader tamper Tamper Lock N A Lock the door Unlock N A Unlock the door 5 12 Using NexSentry Manager Checking System Status Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Table 5 3 Doors continued Status Submenu Description Menu Options Option Timed N A Unlock the door with automatic timed Unlock lock unlock AutoFit N A Adjust the column widths to be only as wide a
86. nics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Page of Rev A Part No 66110229001 NexSentry Manager Input Form ID First Cardholders Table 0 15 General Middle Last Table 0 16 Access Options Dates Code Trace Visitor Privileged Start Stop Table 0 17 Credentials Card type Facility Code Card Number PIN Table 0 18 Address Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 Table 0 19 Additional Text Fields 1 4 1 2 3 4 Table 0 20 Additional Text Fields 5 8 5 6 7 8 Table 0 21 Additional Lookup Fields 1 6 1 3 4 6 Form 10 Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Page of NexSentry Manager Input Form Security Level Security Level __ Device Device View Edit Pollers View Edit Time Groups View Edit ACUs View Edit Holidays View Edit Doors View Edit Actions View Edit General Purpose Inputs View Edit Action Groups View Edit Door Switch Input View Edit Maps View Edit REX Input View Edit Sounds View Edit Outputs View Edit System Defaults View Edit Instructions View Status View Edit Zones View Monitor View Edit Cardholders View Ackn Clear Alar
87. nstallation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 A 1 A 2 Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 NexSentry Manager Input Form Pollers eout Seconds ID Description Instruction Show Activity Times Host Port Host Baud Acknowledge Retries Timeout Seconds ID Description Instruction Show Activity Times Host Port Host Baud Acknowledge Tim Retries ID Description Instruction Show Activity Times Host Port Host Baud Acknowledge Tim Retries eout Seconds ID Description Instruction Show Activity Times Host Port Host Baud Acknowledge Tim Retries eout Seconds ID Description Instruction Show Activity Times Host Port Host Baud Acknowledge Tim Retries eout Seconds Form 1 Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Page of NexSentry Manager Input Form Inputs ID Description Instruction Show Activity Times Action ACU Shunted ACU Port No Contact No ID Description Instruction Show Activity Times Action ACU Shunted ACU Port No Contact No ID Description Instruction Show Activity Times Action ACU Shunted ACU Port No Contact No ID Description Instruction Show Activity Ti
88. ntries Double click Additional Text Fields or Additional Lookup Fields Define Additional Lookup Fields x r Record statistics Undefined Defined Lookup Field 1 Item Not Defined Lookup Field 2 Item Not Defined Lookup Field 3 Item Not Defined Lookup Field 4 Item Not Defined Ed Lookup Field 5 Item Not Defined Lookup Field 6 Item Not Defined Delete Print Records Expand All Collapse All List of matching records Close Help Add and Edit User Defined Fields Dialog Box 5 Click the field that you want to modify and click Edit Note You can t add any more records to the Additional Lookup Fields or the Additional Text Fields You can only edit the MA existing records If the record has not been changed it will N indicate Item Not Defined 6 Enter data into each field as appropriate for Additional Text or Lookup fields by referring to the completed data forms 2 14 System Administration Data User Defined Fields Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 7 To save your changes and exit the Edit Text Fields or Additional Lookup dialog boxes click OK The view records dialog box returns with your entry on the record list Tip You will need to define the User Defined Fields that you plan on colle using before you enter any Cardholder Information Westinghouse Sec
89. o shale Toolbar The Status Bar contains current information such as useful tips and the system date and time as well as active icons For example you might find a communications icon which allows reconnection to the server and an active alarm indicator which provides direct access to the Alarm Servicing window Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Getting Started Touring the NexSentry Manager 1 9 Usi ng Using Online Help is like having a user manual on your computer On lin e H el screen The Help system contains specific information on all of p the many screens and dialog boxes throughout the program It not only contains general procedures and terms but also provides context sensitive help that displays information about the part of the NexSentry program where you currently are working You can access the Help option from the main menu There are also help buttons on most of the dialog boxes that will bring up additional information about that dialog box To use the online Help 1 From the Help menu click Index The help contents window appears 2 Type the topic with which you need help The topics will appear in the lower window as you type 3 Double click the topic to display the contents 1 10 Getting Started Using Online Help Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator
90. o the completed data forms aW 5 To save your changes and exit the Add Door dialog box click OK This will return you to the View Door dialog box You will see that the Door you have just added is now in the list 3 10 Hardware and Facility Data Doors Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Inputs Inputs are detectors motions sensors or temperature sensors for example Detectors look for changes in condition such as an opened door contact or an activated alarm To view Inputs From the Database menu click Browse Double click Hardware to expand its sub entries Double click Inputs Click Add pope pea xs There are two pages to the Input Edit dialog box 9 General Communications Add General Purpose Input x General Connection ID i Description Next unused ID Instruction l G No Selection X Create New Show activity times amp No Selection Create New Action E No Selection Create New Enter the unique numeric identifier Cancel Appl Help Add and Edit Input Dialog Box 5 Enter data into each field as appropriate for Input by referring to the completed data forms Westinghouse Security Electronics Hardware and Facility Data Inputs 3 11 NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide
91. ol None Qe 0 OC TOn vO Save this setting to use for later configuration of other ACUs Make sure that you are connected to the correct Serial Port on your computer and that you are also connected with the Terminal Port on the ACU before testing the system Once you have configured the COM settings in Hyperterminal perform the following to address and configure ACUs Run Hyperterminal Select Connect to communicate with the ACU and then press the space bar The ACU will respond Password Type the Default password NEW and press Enter You will be logged in and receive another prompt Your command Type SYS and press Enter Now press Enter several times until you reach the prompt Address Enter 1 1 6 Getting Started Testing the System Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrators Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 8 Ifthe ACU is running at a baud rate of less than 9600 you can change that setting now as well Type SYS and press Enter several times until you read Host Baud Type 9600 and press Enter Type 9600 into Terminal Baud and press Enter again 9 When you are finished Addressing the ACU press the Escape key type Reset and press Enter This will save the changes you have made and reset the ACU to be able to connect with NexSentry Manager If you have changed the baud rate reset will immediately change the baud rate to the one you set
92. ons bSecurityLe Number 1 Colum SecurityLevelDescriptions sDescriptio Text 30 Colum SecurityLevelDescriptions IGrainColle Number 4 Colum SecurityLevelDescriptions IGrainColle Number 4 Colum SecurityLevelDescriptions IGrainColle Number 4 Westinghouse Security Electronics B 9 NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Colum SecurityLevelDescriptions IGrainColle Number 4 Table tblSecurityLevels l 3 J Colum SecurityLevels bSecurityLevel Number 1 Colum SecurityLevels nDialoglD Number 2 Colum SecurityLevels bAdminister Yes No 1 Table tblSiteCodes Colum SiteCodes nSiteCodelD Number 2 Colum SiteCodes sDescription Text 30 Colum SiteCodes sSiteCode Text 4 Table tblSoundData Colum SoundData ISoundID Number 4 Colum SoundData bBlob OLE Object Colum SoundData_IBlobSize Number 4 Table tblSounds Colum Sounds ISoundID Number 4 Colum Sounds sDescription Text 30 Table tblSystem Colum System sCompanyName Text 30 Colum System bDownloadACUOnbDiscrepanc Yes No 1 Colum System tDownloadACUAt Date Time 8 Colum System bPrintFormFeedOnAlarm Yes No 1 Colum System nMonitorMessageCount Number 2 Colum System bSystemDataDirty Yes No 1 Colum System bKeyDataDirty Yes No 1 Colum System sReportPrinter Text
93. onsists of all the tasks responsible for creating revising and maintaining the entire NexSentry Manager Database system administrator Person responsible for managing the NexSentry Database This person usually manages all of the system operators as well system user An operator with a password who is authorized to use the NexSentry Manager time code A specific format that tells the ACU days and times for specific actions or access traced access An additonal transaction controlled by a flag in the cardholder s record See also access codes transaction Individual events that occur in the secured environment Transactions are displayed in the Monitor Window in real time and stored in the Transaction Log These events are all of the normal and abnormal occurrences within the security system user defined field Westinghouse Security Electronics Glossary 8 NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 unshunt VIP visitor access Windows NT zone Additional fields that a system operator can use to store information about cardholders that is unique to the system A command to reverse the Shunt command This is given to restore communication between the NexSentry Manager the ACU and the particular device that was shunted See shunt A type of keypad that is used on the NexSentry Manager See keypad See access codes See Microsoft Windows NT A zone is
94. oor 3 9 F Facility Codes 2 16 Facility Data 1 1 1 11 Filter 1 16 H Hardware 1 1 1 11 Holidays 2 20 Hyperterminal Using to Address ACU 3 5 I Input Forms 1 12 Inputs 3 11 Installation 1 4 2 2 Instructions 3 15 Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrators Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Index 1 Index IP Address 6 2 K Key Terms 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 L log on name default 1 4 M Main Menu 1 9 Main Program window 1 9 Maps Background File 3 17 Create 3 17 Droping and Dragging Icons 3 18 List of Defined 2 25 Locking Icons 3 18 Map Tool 3 17 Naming and Renaming 3 18 Viewing 5 14 Monitor Using 5 2 Viewing Recent Transactions 5 3 Window 5 2 N NexSentry Manager System Administration 2 2 O Online Help 1 10 Operators 1 11 Outputs 3 13 P password default 1 5 Passwords 2 7 Pollers 1 1 3 3 Preface vii Print 1 15 Printer Log Printer 2 27 Proximity Reader 3 10 R REX 3 10 S Security Levels 2 4 Sort 1 16 Examples 1 16 Sounds 2 26 Status Bar 1 9 Status Menu Activating 5 11 Options and Descriptions 5 11 Status Window 5 10 Filtering 5 10 System 1 2 System Administrator Data 1 1 System Defaults 2 27 System Requirements 1 2 System Status 5 10 System User 2 6 T Time Codes 2 17 Time Groups 2 19 3 10 Toolbar 1 9 Transaction Log 2 10 Type 2 10 Transaction Log Vie
95. oor This prevents an unsecure practice of a cardholder going through a door and then handing back his or her card to someone else to use This control works on the ACU level and is not managed by the NexSentry Manager A process of transferring transaction log data from the Database to a storage disk either the hard drive or a floppy drive This allows the user to remove transactions but to save them for historical reference A type of keycard that may be used with a smart card reader A control method that allows the system user to define the overall access to a building or sector The three building modes are Open Limited and Closed Cardholders are individuals who have a security card and access to the controlled areas Glossary 2 Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrators Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 A Windows NT term that refers to a second level screen In the NexSentry Manager the Monitor window or the Status window would be considered child windows client A computer that requests the service of another computer A workstation requesting the contents of a file from a file server is a client of the file server credentials In the NexSentry Manager the specific keycard information for each cardholder including card type number PIN and Facility Code data entry dialog box The screen or window that allows the system user to enter and save information Datab
96. ould be configured along with all of the other System Administration functions do pe A Time Code is a definition of the time of day and days of the week when events are to occur They are used in assigning access privileges performing scheduled tasks and monitoring access points To view Time Codes From the Database menu click Browse Double click Miscellaneous to expand its sub entries Double click Time Codes Click Add Add Time Code x ID E Description Next unused ID m Active limes m Active days Sunday Start 00 00 Monday Tuesday Stop 2359 Wednesday Thursday Weekdays Friday Check All Saturday Checka Holidays Uncheck All Enter the unique numeric identifier OK Cancel Help Add and Edit Time Codes Dialog Box Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 System Administration Data Miscellaneous 2 17 5 Enter data into each field as appropriate for Time Codes by referring to the completed data forms To save your changes and exit the Add Time Codes dialog box click OK The view Time Codes dialog box returns with your entry on the record list Note There can only be 4 time periods in a Time Group Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 2 18 System Administ
97. ration Data Miscellaneous Time Groups pe deidpa cet Time Groups are simply the grouping of time codes For instance you could create a group that used the swing shift time code and also included Saturday morning To view Time Groups From the Database menu click Browse Double click Miscellaneous to expand its sub entries Double click Time Groups Click Add Add Time Group x ID E Description Next unused ID Unselected time codes m Selected time codes maximum of 4 1 Allthe time 2 Weekdays only E Create New Enter the unique numeric identifier cow ee Add and Edit Time Groups Dialog Box 5 Enter data into each field as appropriate for Time Groups by referring to the completed data forms In the left window select the Time Codes that will be included in this Time Group and click Add 7 To save your changes and exit the Add Time Groups dialog box click OK The View Time Groups dialog box returns with your entry on the record list Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 System Administration Data Time Groups 2 19 Holidays The Holidays dialog box is used to set the specific dates for holidays To view Holidays From the Database menu click Browse Double click Miscellaneous to expand its sub entries Double click Holidays Click Add Tcu E TE Add Ho
98. ration to expand its sub entries Double click Transactions to expand its sub entries Double click Types Click on the transaction you want to modify and click Edit There are three pages to the Add and Edit Transaction Types dialog box 9 General 9 Actions Display Options 2 10 System Administration Data Transactions Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Edit TransactionTypes DOOR OPEN TOO LONG x General Actions Display Options ID n Description emm Ana MERERI ST Factory default pooR OPEN TODO LONG Restore Alarm settings Define as alarm Enter a brief description Cancel Apply Help Add and Edit Transaction Types Dialog Box 6 Enter data into each field as appropriate for Transactions Log by referring to the completed data forms 7 To save your changes and exit the Add Transactions Log dialog box click OK The view Transactions Log dialog box returns with your entry on the record list Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 System Administration Data Transactions 2 11 Alarm You can define an Alarm Response for any given alarm In the Add Alarm Response dialog box you can choose the unique ID Responses number a description of the Alarm Response and additional text or comments about
99. rity Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Welcome to NexSentry Manager Preface Understanding Access Control The simplest form of access control is a lock and key without which a door cannot be opened Electronic access control and alarm monitoring systems provide much more than this Electronic access control systems like NexSentry Manager use complex electrical electronic and computer technology to determine who has access permission where and when permission is granted and to monitor and record all events both the ordinary and the extraordinary The system monitors vulnerable places for danger and its own components for failure or tampering NexSentry Manager Features NexSentry Manager allows operators to be aware of and control Entry and exit of up to 50 000 people through up to 256 doors Consequences of nearly 200 types of events Sufficient configurations of ACUS sensors monitors door locks and other access devices limit is determined by the number of ACUs on your system 9 Where and why someone is being denied access through a door Which doors are automatically being unlocked Where a door is being held open too long Who has entered a particular door and when Which monitor point has been activated Where power has gone out or has been restored Which control devices are working and which are not Westinghouse Security Electron
100. rs including access codes and time periods System data are the standing instructions for your facility s configuration of NexSentry Manager System data describes door and sensor locations which events will cause alarms and other information that makes your setup unique Tip You will find the Input Forms in Appendix A You can use these as photocopy master sheets in order to make as many copies as A you will need 1 12 Getting Started Planning the Database Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Using the Navigating the NexSentry system is quick and easy There are Databa se two ways to access information You can choose the selection from the Main menu or click on a tool in the Toolbar to take you quickly to the area you want The Main menu selections and the shortcut items will be discussed later in this manual It is important to note the general properties of the Browse Database option Browsing through the Database allows you to add change and view data for the following categories Hardware Personnel System Administration and Miscellaneous All of the data input is made through the Browse Database option Browsing the Database Browse Tool From the Database menu click Browse or click on the Browse Tool in the Toolbar This brings up the Browse Database window Browse Database x Personnel Expand All t Sys
101. s the column contents Go To N A Display the Maps window Map Override N A Allows multiple commands to be applied to the selected door s Table 5 4 Outputs Status Menu Options Description Shunt Shunt the output Unshunt Unshunt the output Activate Activate the output Deactivate Deactivate the output Go To Map Display the Maps window Table 5 5 Inputs Status Menu Options Description Shunt Shunt the input Unshunt Unshunt the input Go To Map Display the Maps window Tip You can select multiple devices and make the same changes For aie example you could select all of the doors in one area or zone and TQ unlock them all at one time Westinghouse Security Electronics Using NexSentry Manager Checking System Status 5 13 NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Using Maps Maps allow you to graphically view information quickly Basic status will be shown on the map icons that represent each type of hardware component To view Maps 1 Click on the Map Tool from Toolbar The Map window displays 2 Onthe viewing side of the Map window click on the name of the map you wish to view To change the Status of a device on the Map 1 Place the pointer on the device and right click The Status menu for that device will appear 2 Select the menu item Or Select another icon See Maps
102. s Digits if VIP Pin Seed Grace Period Duress Enable only Table 0 4 Actions System Operator Override Duress Tamper Power Fail Table 0 5 Cards Card Type Facility Code Alternate Code 1030 1040 1050 1060D Table 0 6 Reader Verification Sweeps Misread Filter Access Time Denied Reread Delay Table 0 7 Misc Host Baud Xon Xoff Terminal Baud Xon Xoff Form 8 Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Page of Rev A Part No 66110229001 NexSentry Manager Input Form Doors Table 0 8 General ID Description ACU Shunt Sensor Number Table 0 9 Time Groups Auto Unlock Show Activity Times Table 0 10 Lock Use Door Contact Point Max Door Read Cards Unlock Time Reverse Lock Switch Open Time While Open Table 0 11 Proximity Reader Enable Type Used As Disable MSM Digital Analog SCR Normal Open Closed Station Yes No Table 0 12 VIP VIP Enable Active During Modes During Timegroup Yes No Open Limited Closed Table 0 13 REX Request to Exit Enable Contact Point Valid REX Timegroup Unlock on ReX Yes No Table 0 14 Misc Anti Passback Method Type Instruction Action Group Enable Hard Soft Enter Exit Form 9 Westinghouse Security Electro
103. s NT re starts the NexSentry Group will be open Double click the NexSentry Client 5 When the Main window appears you can begin data entry as described later in this chapter To do this log on the system by entering the default log on name Administrator Press Enter type the default password new123 and press Enter again Note Because you have not configured the software to your site the mm NexSentry Manager is not ready to operate The real work is NS about to begin Westinghouse Security Electronics Getting Started Installing the Software 1 5 NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Testing the System After installation you should test the NexSentry Manager before you begin entering all of your data The Database contains all of the information you need to test the system Use the procedures below to test your system The testing procedures are the same as those that you will use to input all of the information about your system Your installer may have already performed a system test You may want to check with the installer before proceeding Addressing your first ACU This first step requires the use of a terminal emulation program such as the Windows NT Hyperterminal Configure Hyperterminal to use the following settings o Connect using COMI Bits per second Baud Rate 9600 Data Bits 7 Parity Odd Stop bits 1 Flow contr
104. sCodeDescriptions nAccessCod Number 2 Structure Colum AccessCodeDescriptions sDescription Text 30 Table tblAccessCodes Colum AccessCodes nAccessCode Number 2 Colum AccessCodes PointID Number 4 Colum AccessCodes nTimegrouplD Number 4 Table tblActionGroups Colum ActionGroups lActionGroupsID Number 2 Colum ActionGroups sDescription Text 30 Colum ActionGroups nKeyTrace Number 2 Colum ActionGroups nAccessGranted Number 2 Colum ActionGroups nAccessDenied Number 2 Colum ActionGroups nDoorOpenTooLong Number 2 Colum ActionGroups nDoorForcedOpen Number 2 Colum ActionGroups nCoaxFailure Number 2 Colum ActionGroups nSensorFailure Number 2 Colum ActionGroups nMSMFailure Number 2 Colum ActionGroups nExitGranted Number 2 Colum ActionGroups nExitDenied Number 2 Colum ActionGroups nVIPFailure Number 2 Colum ActionGroups nVIPSCRDRFailure Number 2 Colum ActionGroups nDoorsDeviceTamper Number 2 Colum ActionGroups nSNETReaderFailure Number 2 Colum ActionGroups nABACardAction Number 2 Table tblActions Colum Actions nActionlD Number 2 Colum Actions sDescription Text 30 Colum Actions bSendToHostClosed Yes No 1 Colum Actions bSendToHostLimited Yes No 1 Westinghouse Security Electronics B 1 NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Obj N Field T Si Colum
105. set the specific sound files that will be used for alarms If your system has a sound card you can use WAV files that will produce the audio portion of the Alarm To view Sounds From the Database menu click Browse Double click Miscellaneous to expand its sub entries Double click Sounds Click Add Te dpa Add Sound x ID E Description Next unused ID Hay Import Ente the unique numeric identifier ea dee Add and Edit Sounds Dialog Box 5 Enter data into each field as appropriate for your Sounds settings 6 Click the Import button to select the file you want for that sound definition This will bring up the select files dialog box that will allow you to select a WAV file 7 To save your changes and exit the Add Sounds dialog box click OK The view Sounds dialog box returns with your entry on the record list Tip You must first add the sounds to the NexSentry Manager in the WW above steps before you can use them in Alarms Once the sound is defined you can designate particular transactions as alarms See Transactions Page 2 10 To use the sound features you must also have your Sound Card configured for your computer through the Control Panel 2 26 System Administration Data Sounds Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 System The System Defaults dialog box allows you to
106. sheets o Which devices have been connected with which COM ports and the baud rates for each Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Getting Started Planning the Database 1 11 o Types of cards 1030 1040 1050 1060 Magnetic Stripe Smart Card or Digital and facility code 1030 and 1040 cards only Cardholder Data 9 A complete listing of all employees who will be cardholders along with whatever information about them that you want to include in your Database Work schedules for employees in each department Which employees normally use which doors Key codes for the cards to be assigned Tip You will only have to undertake this large task once if you properly back up your Database at regular intervals Check with AQ your installer to see if this has already been setup See Backing z Up the System Page 5 15 Completing the Input Forms In Appendix A of this guide you will find the NexSentry Manager Input Forms The forms are the basis for the Database you will create They serve as a guide through the data collection process helping you to organize information on paper in a A manner that will speed data entry into the NexSentry Manager Forms contain two kinds of data Cardholder data describes who can have access and where and when access is allowed it includes information about cardholders and groups of cardholde
107. stions during the installation Up to date information is available by reading the Release Notes that appears in the NexSentry Manager program directory Here are a few more tips If you are using a Microsoft TCP IP Network you must know the IP address of the computer that will be used as the server as well as the addresses of any other computers that will be using just the client 1 4 Getting Started Installing the Software Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 You will receive a message the following message during the installation Information x Install will now start the VHC driver Utility IF the next window reads create driver registry entries please choose ves If the next window reads Winstar WHE Utility please click exit This installation program behaves differently depending on if this is a new install or a re install If this is a new install you will be asked to confirm the installation of the drivers Click OK when asked if you want to install the driver If this is a reinstall then a small window will pop up indicating the driver is already present Click Exit to continue 4 When installation is complete the computer will need to reboot If the computer appears to lock up power off the computer wait three seconds then power on the computer or press the reset button on the front After Window
108. tem Administration Miscellaneous Collapse All List of database items coe ee Browse Database Window Westinghouse Security Electronics Getting Started Using the Database 1 13 NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Ti D Browsing is the easiest way to navigate through your Database WP Use the Browse command or the Browse Tool when you have e multiple items to view add or change in your Database You can double click on any of the main areas to expand to show their sub entries or click on Expand All to expand the entire list Double clicking on a sub entry will display the View Records dialog box for that particular item You can view or edit from the View Records dialog box The following functions are available when you are in a View Records dialog box Add Add From Edit Delete Sort Filter Expand All Collapse All Refresh and Print View Security Levels Record statistics Found Total af Add Add From Edit Delete Print Wii Records Expand All Collapse All List of matching records MN N UTN ame SSCS E View Records Dialog Box 1 14 Getting Started Using the Database Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 The following list describes the View Records dialog box buttons and functions
109. tem up and running 9 Before You Begin Page 1 2 Initial Setup Process Page 1 3 9 Installing the Software Page 1 4 9 Testing the System Page 1 6 9 Touring the NexSentry Manager Page 1 9 9 Using Online Help Page 1 10 Planning the Database Page 1 11 9 Using the Database Page 1 13 Key Terms System Administrator Data The information about who will monitor view and input data in the NexSentry Manager Hardware or Facility Data All of the information about the facility and the security equipment installed from ACU s to types of cards used This information will come from the installer Cardholder Data The information about the people accessing the building This includes personal data as well as where and when they have access 9 Access Control Units ACUs The devices which sense and react to inputs from the secured environment e Pollers The system elements which control actual communications with devices There is only one poller for each communications port for example Pollerl COMI Poller22 COM2 Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Getting Started 1 1 Before You Begin Assumptions This guide assumes that the installer has completed all security system hardware installation and therefore does not deal with the installation of the hardware This guide begins with the gathering and entering of your parti
110. the column header Exam ple To sort the Description in either descending or ascending order ex 1 Click on the Description column header and the Monitor L window will sort all of the transactions by description in descending order or in this case reverse alphabetical order 2 Click again on the Description column header and the Monitor window will sort the transaction descriptions alphabetically You can sort all of the Monitor Window columns in this manner Westinghouse Security Electronics Using NexSentry Manager Monitoring Current Transactions 5 3 NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Note The number of transactions allowed in the Monitor window is determined in the System Defaults dialog box When the E transaction number reaches the number set as the maximum iN number the transaction will be pushed off the Monitor window and can only be viewed on the transaction log The screen refresh time slows with a large number of transactions You can change this number if desired see System Defaults Page 2 27 5 4 Using NexSentry Manager Monitoring Current Transactions Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Viewing the Transaction Log The transaction log stores all of the transactions on the system This includes all of the transactions from the Monitor window an
111. trator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Worki ng An alarm can be set so that when a specified event occurs s anywhere in the system it will alert the security personnel With Alarms monitoring the system Viewing Alarms When an alarm sounds the alarm service icon appears in the Status Bar as well as a Transaction in the Monitor Window In order to service an Alarm you must open the Alarm Servicing window From this window the operator may acknowledge the alarm mark it as read call up the ACU status or the individual device status To view alarms Alarm Too 1 From the Main menu click View then Alarm or click the Alarm Tool from Toolbar Q 2 The Alarm Service window appears from this window you can acknowledge the alarm or call up the ACU or individual device status 3 Click on the transaction that has triggered the alarm Right click to display the Alarm Service menu 5 Select Acknowledge or ACU Status or Show Status Note See Checking System Status Page 5 10 for details on i System Status Acknowledging and Silencing Alarms You can acknowledge an alarm by selecting Acknowledge in the Alarm menu or right clicking the mouse on the alarm On the Acknowledge Alarm Dialog box you can enter a response to the alarm and either mark the alarm as having been read or clear the alarm from the Alarm Servicing window Silence Tool You can also turn off the audio alarm by selecting the Silence tool
112. tries 3 Double click Audit Trail There is only the View dialog box for the Audit Trail You can t Add Add From Edit or Delete records in this dialog box Record statistics Found Total s t 42 ding a Add E 43 ACCESS GRANTED H E 44 ACCESS GRANTED sel Fion E 45 ACCESS GRANTED E E 46 ACCESS GRANTED amp C 47 ACCESS GRANTED Elet gt 48 ACCESS GRANTED Action Type Edit Item Print Point ID 8 Item Description amp CCESS GRANTED Records Login ID contractor Date and Time 11 21 96 15 56 E 49 ACCESS GRANTED 50 redwine 51 ACCESS GRANTED amp 52 ACCESS GRANTED amp 53 ACCESS GRANTED b 54 amp 55 ACCESS GRANTED Expand All t 56 John 57 xl Collapse All ES of matching records View Audit Trail Dialog Box Westinghouse Security Electronics System Administration Data Audit Trail 2 13 NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 User User defined fields allow you to create labels and data tables for D efi ne d information on the cardholder dialog box This allows you to tailor Cardholder data in a way that best suits your needs These Fields fields may be used for Filtering and Sorting Cardholder records To view User Defined Fields From the Database menu click Browse 2 Double click System Administration to expand its sub entries 3 Double click User Defined Fields to expand its sub e
113. urity Electronics System Administration Data User Defined Fields 2 15 NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Facil ity Facility codes are the unique identification number assigned to a Codes facility which allows additional access control Facility codes are available only for 1030 and 1040 key cards To view Facility Codes From the Database menu click Browse 2 Double click System Administration to expand its sub entries 3 Double click Facility Codes Click Add Add Facility Code Lx ID E Description Next unused ID Code Enter the unique numeric identifier DK Cancel Help Add and Edit Facility Codes Dialog Box 5 Enter data into each field as appropriate for Facility Codes by referring to the completed data forms 6 To save your changes and exit the Add Facility Codes dialog box click OK The view Facility Codes dialog box returns with your entry on the record list Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 2 16 System Administration Data Facility Codes Miscellaneous Time Codes The Miscellaneous screens are really more System Administration screens This area contains the dialog boxes for setting the Time Codes and Time Groups Holidays Action Codes and Action Groups Maps and the System Sounds These are basic system features that sh
114. wing 5 5 Transactions Archiving 5 6 Changing Defaults 5 5 Index 2 Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Index Sort 5 3 Viewing or Editing 5 5 U User Defined Fields 2 14 Additional Look Up Fields 2 14 Additonal Text Fields 2 14 Using this Guide ix V VIP 3 10 W WAV File 2 26 Window Browse Database 1 13 Z Zones 3 16 Westinghouse Security Electronics NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrators Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Index 3
115. xpand its sub entries Browse Tool 3 Click the desired system administration activity and then click View or double click the desired item to bring up the View Records dialog box The following sections describe the System Administration functions and the unique information required Westinghouse Security Electronics System Administration Data Using System Admin Screens 2 3 NexSentry Manager Installation amp Administrator s Guide Rev A Part No 66110229001 Security Levels Security levels determine which system users have access to different portions of the NexSentry Manager software You can define the number of security levels and limit access to various NexSentry Manager functions based on your needs To view Security Levels From the Database menu click Browse Double click System Administration to expand its sub entries Double click Security Levels Click Add Add Security Level Eg ID E Description Next unused ID Unselected Items 4 Selected items View General Purpose Inputs Edit General Purpose Inputs View Door Switch Inputs Edit Door Switch Inputs View REX Inputs Add All gt gt Edit Outputs lt Remove View Instructions 3 Edit Instructions H View Zones Edit Zones ES View Cardholders xi Select All Deselect All List of items included in the current security level Ht EL Remove All Select All Deselect All

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